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The $35 Touchscreen Tablet arrives

David Allen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:00:31 +0000

As incredible as it may sound, this is not a typo or mistake, a touchscreen tablet style computer has gone on sale in India at the staggering price of just $35! If you think that is low then think again because the makers are planning to drop the price further in order to offer the nation a $10 computer! The device is primarily designed to be used by students, but eventually these computers could be rolled out to everyone in the country that wants one. Clearly this device is not going to compete with the iPad, but it demonstrates that getting people online and using computers as a matter course. The device has no hard drive, they use memory cards instead but at that price is it going to matter? Source [BBC] a Laptop News, the $35 computer, Touchscreen Laptops, touchscreen tablet computer

DIY Multi Touch Screen Kit

David Allen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:11 +0000

If you shop around a bit you can pick up a netbook for around $200 maybe even less, so how much would a touchscreen netbook cost? With this kit from Innotech about $320 in total, so long as you don’t mind getting your hands dirty or burnt with the soldering iron etc. The kit will work with most brands of 10.1 inch netbooks, but the company have actually tested the kit on the Acer D150 & D250, BenQ U101 and Sony W. Model Specification: Screen Size (inch): 10.1” Overall Dimension (mm): 232(H) X 134.6(V) Touch Panel Active Area Dimension (mm): 223.72(H) X 126.28(V) Substrate thickness (mm): 1.1(T) Resolution dot: 4096 X 4096 The minimum between 2 points (mm): 11.48 Note : Model Spec. No Include FPC Spec. (TP Panel Only ) This Model Can Fits On Most 10” netbook: Acer Aspire One – D150 Acer Aspire One – D250 Sony W Series BenQ – U101 Multi-Touch Functions: It Can use to resize pictures and website Reliability again Noise Your Finger is your stylus Source [Eee PC] a diy touchscreen kit, Laptop DIY, Touchscreen Laptops, touchscreen netbooks

Young Fast producing panels for Windows 7 Netbooks

David Allen — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:00:06 +0000

The Taiwan touch panel manufacturer Young Fast Optoelectronics are in the market to supply computer makers with multi touch panels that have been specifically designed to work with Windows 7. These are analogue matrix resistive (AMR) multi touch panels, which are great for netbooks; these will become available by the end of the year. The firm will also manage to make capacitive multi touch panels too. Source [Netbooked] a making new panels, Tablets, Touchscreen Laptops, Young Fast Optoelectronics

The Durros 8404 rugged tablet shipped

David Allen — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:06:23 +0000

Anyone looking for a tough tablet laptop may be interested in the new Durros 8404 rugged tablet laptop that is being shipped right now. It has an 8.4 inch touchscreen display. This computer is rugged and tough just right for job where the computer is likely to be knocked around a little. Features: 8.4” daylight-readable LED SVGA touchscreen panel Display boasts a brightness of 1,100 NIT and a 120-degree viewing angle Intel Atom CPU Hot-swappable battery IP65-rated solid-aluminium chassis Ethernet Wi-Fi GPS Bluetooth 1 GB of DDR RAM 120 GB of storage Intel graphics One USB 2.0 port Vehicle dock No mention of prices yet Source [Tech Fresh] a 8" Netbooks, durros, laptop, netbook, Netbook News, Netbook Reviews, portable, Speciality Laptops, Tablet, Tablets, Touchscreen Laptops, travel

Asus T91 launch in the UK delayed again

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:51:00 +0000

UPDATE: ASUS T91 Available on Amazon.co.uk! UPDATE: ASUS T91 Available on Amazon.com! Consumers in the UK are likely to be getting rather frustrated with the computer maker from Taiwan; Asus have yet again delayed the launch of the cool looking T91. The 8.9″ convertible netbook had initially been delayed to the 22nd June due to logistical issues. Now it seems that the new delivery date has been set at towards the end of July, the company guarantee that there will not be any more delays, the company want buyers to be totally happy with their purchase, well it would help if it was delivered in the first place. Source [Eee PC] a 8.9" Laptops, 8.9" Netbooks, asus, ASUS Laptops, ASUS Laptops, Business Laptops, convertible, delayed, Good Laptops, Interesting Laptops, Laptop by Brand, Laptop By Size, Laptop Design, Laptop News, Laptops by Size, Latest News, Netbook Reviews, netbooks, news, t91, Tablets, Touchscreen Laptops

Samsung releasing a UMPC

David Allen — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:00:40 +0000

The market is about to get another UMPC and this time it is going to be from Samsung, this seven inch display device will be known as the Samsung NP Q1EX, but a more catchier name could do the whole thing a power of good. This device has some great features as shown below, but is there enough demand for this at the moment, Samsung thinks so. Specs: 4000mAh battery SD card slot 3.5mm audio jack HDD for storage 7″ WSVGA touch screen with 1024×600px resolution VIA Isaiah CPU Digital camera Wi-Fi Bluetooth SiRF Star embedded GPS receiver Priced to be announced Source [Navigadget] a 7" Netbooks, digital camera, samsung, sd card slot, storage, Tablets, touch screen, Touchscreen Laptops, UMPC, wi fi

Gigabyte launch convertible tablet

David Allen — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:36:02 +0000

The computer maker Gigabyte has launched three laptops this week at the CeBIT show, quite amazing considering that these are the firms first venture into this market. Because these are new releases, there is not a great deal of information around at the moment, but as soon as there is, we will be conducting a full review. Specs: Display has a soft touch screen Touchpad has mouse buttons to the left and right The screen is glossy and reflects glare Access panels for replacing or upgrading RAM, the hard drive, and Wi-Fi module The 3 hour, 4 cell battery hangs out on the bottom of the laptop. Express Card slot Three USB ports A VGA output SD card slot Swivel touch screen display. No details on price Source [Liliputing] a cebit, computer maker, gigabyte, Gigabyte Laptops, laptop express card slot, mouse buttons, sd card slot, touch screen, Touchscreen Laptops, usb ports

Windows tablet packs a punch

David Allen — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:00:16 +0000

Roper Mobile Technology (RMT) have announced that they are launching a new 8.4 inch tablet PC, it come fully prepared to withstand the extremes of a machine that needs to be in at the thick end of the worst environments around, this is withstand temperatures from -4F to 122F. Features and specifications listed by RMT for the Duros 8404 include: Processor — 500MHz AMD Geode LX800, or 1.0GHz Intel Celeron M Memory — 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of DDR RAM Display — 8.4-inch resistive touchscreen display with 800 x 600 resolution Storage — Flash storage from 512MB to 64GB, or “automotive” hard disk drive from 40GB to 120GB Networking — RJ45 Ethernet (speed n/s) Wireless: GPS (optional) GSM cellular modem (optional) Other I/O: 1 x USB 2.0 DC input Expansion — Docking connector Power supply — 44WH battery, or external power from 9VDC to 21VDC Operating temperature — -20 to 50 deg. C (-4 to 122 deg. F) Dimensions — 10.2 x 7.8 x 1.7 inches (260 x 198mm x 43mm) Weight — 4.2 lbs (1.9kg) Source [Windows For Devices] a 8.9" Netbooks, cellular modem, connector power supply, flash storage, hard disk drive, … Continue reading →

HP Touchsmart TX2 Early Review and Specs

andrew — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:40:43 +0000

The LaptopPimp sees a lot of laptops, but rarely does he drool over one like this! HP unveiled the Touchsmart TX2 this morning, and boy am I excited to see what the first-ever consumer multi-touch tablet has to offer, other than the obvious presure it puts on the PC and Mac laptop market. Starting around $1,150, the TX2 is a trend setter for sure. Not only does the multi-touch display offer a tablet orientation, you can use any number of the movements we have been craving since Minority Report featured Tom Cruse soving crime with hand gestures. That means dragging, resizing, pinching, selecting, flicking and double taping — all with your fingers! So put some gloves on, it’s cold out there and you’re going to need those fingertips. The gestures will work with the built-in Windows Vista environment, as well as with HP’s Mediasmart software, which will transform the TX2 into a home entertainment system. (Mediasmart is adding MTV, Comedy Central and Nickelodeon programing this year.) Weiging in at 4.5 pounds, HP packed one hell of a system into the bottom half of the TX2. The high-end guts include a 2.4GHZ AMD Turion X2 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a … Continue reading →

Fujitsu LifeBook U820 Review and Specs

andrew — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:06:37 +0000

The Fujitsu LifeBook U820 is probably a dying breed. The handheld PC is really handheld these days. Blackberrys, iPhones and PDAs can all run full operating systems and compete with laptops as on-the-go devices. But for now, Fujitsu is going to keep moving with the handheld PC market. These days, $1,199 will get you a tablet-style U820 with specs on par with a number of truly handheld devices. Unfortunately, most agree with the PC Magazine review, saying that the day for handheld PCs is over. As pointed out by Gadget Venue, the small display is a pretty big con for the tiny tablet. There are some strong points to the U820, especially the novelty of the device itself. The stylus-sensitive tablet is a slick looking frame, and the up-to-date specs make it competitive with a number of low-price Dell notebooks. The short list of Specs: Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Processor: Intel Atom Z530 Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz RAM: 1 GB Weight: 1.5 lb Screen Size: 5.6 inches Graphics: Intel GMA 500 Storage Capacity: 60 GB Networking Options: 802.11 g Primary Optical Drive:External Find more info on the U820 at Fujitsu’s website. a Fujitsu Laptops, fujitsu lifebook, gma … Continue reading →

Raon Digital Everun Notebook with Touchscreen?

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:08:14 +0000

The new Raon Digital Everun Notebook comes with a touchscreen and lots of “small” functionalities for the power user at the current predicted retail price of $879 USD. It looks pretty small to me and I do like that couple with a 7″ 1024×600 pixels, which provide you with plenty room to scroll. Of course, the price doesn’t justify the features provided in my opinion but there’s enough power in this small 7-inch beast. (I do like the Windows XP, no more Vista on any of my new comps.) This balance of leading-edge power, battery life and miniaturisation doesn’t come cheap but in the world of pro-mo devices, this is really on-the-mark. The recommended sales price is $879 (US, before tax.) which means its way, way cheaper than the other high-performance UMPCs, the Sony UX and the Q1 Ultra Premium and it includes a 16mm pitch keyboard and easy 3G upgrade path. With Windows XP Home (yes, I know some of you would be looking for TE or Vista) it will really fly. via engadget, umpcportal Other Resources: Link to Technical Specs of Raon Digital Everun Notebook a 1024x600, 7" Netbooks, battery life, beast, functionalities, high performance, keyboard, Laptop News, … Continue reading →

Gigabyte M912V Stuff 8.9-Inch LCD touch swivel panel!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:44:43 +0000

Gigabyte has just launched their new M912V notebook. It features an 8.9 inch LCD touchscreen and lots of goodies. This might be one of the very first “mini-touch-notebooks” ever. GIGABYTE Taiwan announced that its new notebook, the M912V, is now available. Our new notebook features a 8.9-Inch LCD touch swivel panel in 1280×768 resolution, 2.5” SATA HDD 160GB, 1GB of RAM, an Intel Atom 1.6GHz CPU, Express Card slot, the option for HSDPA expansion, built-in 1.3M pixels webcam, Wifi b/g, and a touch screen display can be rotated 180° to transform into a Tablet PC. It runs on Windows Vista Home, and should cost around 450€. via akihabaranews a 3m, atom, express card slot, gigabyte, Gigabyte M912V, goodies, intel, Laptop News, lcd touchscreen, notebook, notebooks, tablet pc, taiwan, touch screen, Touchscreen Laptops, webcam, wifi