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Virgin Mobile USA adds more data to Broadband2Go plans

Those of you who love the idea of mobile broadband but hate the idea of committing to a two year subscription will love Virgin Mobile USA’s new Broadband2Go plans. Although the prices remain the same, three of the four plans now offer high data thresholds. Here’s the breakdown for the new Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go plans: $10 dollars for 100MB of data which expires in 10 days $20 dollars for 300MB of data which expires in 30 days $40 dollars for 1GB of data which expires in 30 days $60 dollars...

Netbook Privacy Screen Protector

As a regular train commuter my NC10 comes in very handy on a day to day basis. I can use that hour each day far more productively than ever before. And thanks to a mobile broadband connection I can even stay online too!However, although many commuters seem happy to read and edit private documents in full view of the rest of the train (and I've seen a few things that should definitely have stayed private!), I have always felt very self conscious. Whether tapping my password into gmail so that ...

ABI Research predicts 163 million smartbooks to ship in 2015

ABI Research is out with some interesting predictions for the new smartbook category. According to Jeff Orr, senior analyst with the group, an estimated 163 million smartbook units will ship worldwide in 2015 – a significant uptick for a category that just recently launched. So what’s ABI Research’s notion of a smartbook? Here are their exact words: “As ABI Research defines it, a smartbook is a low-powered device running a mobile operating system that is always connected, either via Wi-Fi...

Alcatel OT-980 Slider Mobile Phone | Specs Review

Alcatel-Lucent is a worldwide (operates in more than 130 countries around the globe) telecommunications company whose headquarter is located in Paris, France. This corporation is recognized to provide servicers, enterprises and governments around the world with their own telecommunications solutions which encompass voice, data and video services. In order to provide their patrons and possible clients with excellent service, Alcatel-Lucent continues to make innovations which concentrates on fixed...

Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus Coming to Verizon Later this Month

"Verizon Wireless has just revealed that it will soon begin offering enhanced versions of the Palm Pre and the Palm Pixi.Palm Pre PlusThe new Pre will offer more storage. The current version, available only from Sprint, has 8 GB of built-in storage, while the upcoming one will have 16 GB.The Pixi Plus will include Wi-Fi. a feature not in the Sprint model that launched this fall.Both of these smartphones are going to have a new feature: they will be able to function as Wi-Fi access point...

Lenovo announces Skylight smartbook with 1GHz Snapdragon

Lenovo announced the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon-based smartbook today in the form of the Lenovo Skylight. Featuring a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, the Skylight is super light, super thin, supports 3G connectivity, and offers 10+ hours of battery life with practically instant resume-on capabilities. Here are pictures of the Skylight from the outside. As you can see, it’s super thin and weighs less than 2 pounds. Open up the Skylight and you’ll find a beautiful 10 inch display as well...

Ford Sync turns your car into mobile Internet hot-spot

Although somewhat off-topic, the next-generation SYNC system integrated in Ford's future in-car WiFi system is an interesting development. It can be powered by your USB mobile broadband modem, turning the entire car into hot spot. Standard WiFi Protected Access 2 security protocols will be in force, and only owner-permitted devices will be able to access the network, helping ensure secure, robust connectivity for the passengers, while preventing unauthorized users from "piggybacking" on the SYN...

Nokia Booklet 3G for $199.99 at Best Buy (along with new 2 yr plan)

Best Buy is now offering the Nokia Booklet 3G for $199.99 along with a new two year AT&T Data Connect mobile broadband plan. If you think the price is still a bit steep, consider the regular starting price of the Booklet 3G which is typically $599.99. The Booklet 3G features: Intel Atom processor Z530 processor 1GB RAM 10.1 inch 1280 x 720 resolution display 120GB SATA 4200 RPM HDD HDMI output Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam GPS SD media card reader 3 USB 2.0 ports 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Bluetoo...

10 Great Christmas Presents Netbook Fans will Love!

Yes, it's almost upon us, it seems only a year ago since last Christmas but here we are again already! Every blog seems to have a pre Christmas post like this, so we didn't want to be any different!Here are a couple of suggestions for those looking to buy the perfect tech gift for their husband, wife, girlfriend, hamster, etc. And we'd love to hear what else might be on your wish list for Christmas! So if you've googled on into the site wondering what to get a netbook owner for Christmas, hope...

Sign up for one year of New York Times Reader 2.0 and receive $100 dollars off Samsung Go Netbook

You’ve seen mobile broadband/netbook packages, but how about content/netbook packages instead? That’s exactly what the New York Times is doing with their newly announced Times Reader 2.0/Samsung Go netbook bundle. New subscribers to the Times Reader 2.0 can order a one year agreement to the Times Reader 2.0 and receive a $100 dollar discount towards the purchase of a Samsung Go netbook. The special edition Samsung Go will come with the Times Reader 2.0 application pre-installed. The offer is ...