Having a PC may be a necessity nowadays. But owning one can also be quite costly since one may require upgrades almost every couple of years or so. And sometimes, some computers can only take so much, requiring owners to buy a new one to remain updated. Such limitations may have spurred the design of a computer like the new Xi3 Modular Computer.
The Xi3 Modular Computer may be unlike any other PC in the market. T… Read More » 

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Computers nowadays are becoming smaller and smaller, so much so that a number of them have become handhelds. With many handheld computers now available, there may still be one thing that may not be found in all of them- durability and ruggedness. Its a good thing that there are now handheld computers like the new Trimble Nomad 900L
The Trimble Nomad 900L is a unique handheld computer in that it is designed and bui… Read More » 

With many portable devices like laptops, netbooks and tablets in the market, it takes quite a challenge to choose which device would fit into your needs. If you find it hard to look for such a device, choosing one that offers multiple functions would be great. Having the Gigabyte T1125 Booktop might be something right up your alley, so to speak.
The Gigabyte T1125 Booktop may look like any other laptop out there, … Read More » 

There are devices nowadays that just don’t seem to belong into a single category. This can both be their advantage or disadvantage. People will either find them unique or appealing or sometimes be turned off for lack of that certain identity. The same may be said about the new Toshiba Libretto.
The Toshiba Libretto is a dual-screen device that may look in between a tablet or a netbook. It is small enough to … Read More » 

USB gadgets and peripherals have become popular in terms of standard connections for devices. It seems that more and more connections are constantly needed to fill in the gap. That is why USB hubs have become a common feature in any gadget lover’s arsenal of devices.
There are also many USB hub designs to people can choose from. Probably one of the more unique ones would be this Elecom Power Strip USB Hub. A… Read More » 

Cisco has just announced their new Android tablet aimed towards business professionals. It is Cius and features HD video streaming, real-time video, multi-party conferencing, and a bunch of the usual like messaging, e-mail, and web browsing.
Other specs include a front-mounted 720p HD camera that captures video at 30 frames per second; a 7-inch high-resolution wide touchscreen; a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera; d… Read More » 

Texas Instruments does not want to get left behind in the tablet wars, so they make their own. They call it Blaze and it features a 10.4-inch screen with 1024 x 768 resolution, an in-house OMAP4430 1GHz processor, 1GB memory, built-in cellular modem, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and even a FM radio. Why? We don’t know.
The manufacturer even claims that the Blaze tablet computer will also support new features and… Read More » 

In an unlikely fashion, Samsung has unveiled its very own tablet device in a tweet on Samsung Blog South Africa. Formerly referred to as the “S-Pad,” the Samsung Galaxy Tab (the one on the right) features a 7-inch high-resolution screen (which is said to be AMOLED), runs on Android, and comes with Samsung’s TouchWiz user interface. The tweet also mentioned a Samsung Apps store.
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Another one of those “alternatives to iPad” is now being launched. The Dell Streak, formerly known as Mini 5, is Dell’s take on the smartphone and tablet industries altogether. It features a 5-inch handset (bigger than an iPhone, smaller than an iPad) that runs on Android 1.6, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with auto-focu, 2GB of built-in internal memory (expandable to 32G… Read More » 

The CEO of Hanvon started the ball rolling with the company’s formal launch of the TouchPad B10 by smashing onto an apple ice sculpture for all the Chinese press to see, an obvious snide to the manufacturer of the today’s “trendy” tablet, the iPad. The 10.1-inch capacitive multitouch tablet PC runs on Windows 7 on a 1.3GHz Intel Celeron MULV743 processor and GMA 4500 graphics chipset.
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The debut of Viliv’s newest mobile Internet device, the N5, has been pushed back further from May to June.
This clamshell MID, with its 4.8-inch WSVGA touch screen display, is expected to feature an Intel Atom Z520 processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 32GB SSD, 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, 1.3-megapixel camera, optical mouse, MicroSD slot, as well as a variety of connectivity options like WiFi, Bluetooth, HSPA, EVDO, and W… Read More » 

ViewSonic has announced that its latest nettop, the VOT125 PC Mini, is now available for order. The VOT125 has a green-centric design, using 90 percent less plastic and consuming 90% less energy than ordinary tower PCs.
This nettop features an Intel ULV processor, Windows 7, 2GB internal memory, 250GB hard drive, four USB 2.0 ports, DVI/ HDMI outputs, and Ethernet connections. It also includes a mount kit that c… Read More » 

Remember Stuart Hughes? Yeah, that company that likes to turn ordinary gadgets into luxurious pieces like the diamond-studded, gold-plated, Nintendo Wii. Well, it’s at it again, and this time it is offering this limited iPad Supreme Edition.
Just like the Nintendo Wii Supreme before it, this luxurious 64GB iPad is decked with gold and diamonds. It is encrusted with 25.5 carats of “’I’F’ Flaw… Read More » 

Oooh, another nettop from Onkyo! The Ion-based DP312 contains a 1.6GHz Atom N270 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 320GB HDD, and even a DVD player. It’s a shame, however, that this baby is only available in Japan and sold without any peripherals.
The Onkyo DP312 Nettop costs 64,800 yen (nearly US$700) and can be upgraded to include Digital TV Tuner, AM/ FM radio, 4GB of RAM and 500GB HDD for an additional 20,000 yen.
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