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Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T to feature Core i5 processor

The upcoming Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T based on the Intel Calpella platform looks to be extremely promising. The 11 inch ultraportable reportedly dumps Intel CULV processors in favor of the faster Intel Core i5-520M clocked at 1.06GHz. Better yet – the processor can be brought up to 1.86GHz thanks to Turbo Boost technology. While the TimelineX 1830T might feature a Core i5 processor, the system is still expected to achieve an 8 hour battery life. Other specs include: 11.6 inch 1366 x 768 re...

HTC Desire in silver, WinPo 7 gets no cut and paste, Android 2.1 lands on i5700

If you have been considering grabbing up a HTC Desire smartphone, you may be getting a new color to choose from. The Desire has turned up in a silver case version alongside the grey one we already have. Microsoft is following in Apple’s footsteps by not offering cut and paste on the Windows Phone 7 platform at launch. This is a bonehead move, the device needs cut and paste, and whoever the decision maker at Microsoft is that thinks no one wants the feature is a fool. The Samsung Galaxy...

Additional info on the new LG X300

Just wanted to provide a few more details on that LG X300 product launch from over a week ago. The system specs are as follows: 2.0 GHz Intel Menlow platform Up to 2GB of RAM 128 GB solid state drive Measures a mere 17.5 mm thick Weighs a mere 970 grams 11.6 inch LCD display made from Corning Inc’s Gorilla glass Reflective keyboard Borderless touchpad Built-in 1.3 megapixel webcam with You-Cam viewer SRS TruSurround HD sound embedded 3G chipset with support for GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, or HSDPA ...

Video: Symbian Three Walkthrough

"David Rivas, a VP at Nokia, gives a nice walkthrough of the upcoming Symbian Three OS. It's a fairly detailed look at the platform and there is attention given to the user experience, such as the customisable homescreen option. It's also nice to see how much more finger friendly this platform seems to be. Performance is also given a look with some figures being touted, and which all boil down to something in the region of x3 the performance, in terms of graphics, over Symbian 60 5th ...

RIM readies Twitter and LinkedIn apps, LTE handsets from Verizon mid-2011, Opera Mini 5 beta for Android

If you are a Blackberry fan that has been hankering for more social networking support, RIM has some new apps coming for you. The smartphone maker has Twitter and LinkedIn apps that are almost here. Verizon Wireless has announced that it will have LTE handsets on the market by the middle of 2011. That is six months faster than handsets were previously expected to debut. The Opera Mini 5 beta browser has launched for the Android platform. The new browser offers tabbed browsing, speed dial and m...

LG X300 due to come out in Asia this month

Introduced at CES 2010, the new LG X300 ultra-portable is set to go on sale this month in Asia. The X300 features a 2GHz Intel Menlow platform (Atom processor), 2GB of memory, and a 128GB solid state drive. Other specs include: 11.6 inch LCD display Windows 7 Home Premium Two batteries – an internal battery and an extra 2 cell battery for up to 7 hours of power 1.3 megapixel webcam Built-in 3G modem supporting GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, or HSDPA The X300 measures 17.5 mm thick and weighs a ...

Samsung Go N315 updated with Pinetrail but pricey

Samsung brings the Intel Pinetrail platform to the Go product lineup with the new Samsung Go N315 netbook. The Go N315 features a 10.1 inch wide LED backlit LCD display, pebble-style keyboard, 4 cell battery, 3 in 1 memory card reader and the New York Times Reader 2.0 pre-installed. Full specs include: Intel Atom N450 processor 1GB of RAM 10.1 inch 1024 x 600 resolution LED backlit display Intel GMA 3150 graphics HD audio SRS 3D sound effect 3 watt stereo speakers 1.3 megapixel webcam 250GB...

NVIDIA launches Ion 2

NVIDIA officially launches their second-generation Ion platform today with the unveiling of the “Ion 2”. As most of you already know by now, the Ion 2 delivers a new discrete graphics chip which is 40 percent smaller than the original Ion chip as well as switchable graphics functionality via NVIDIA’s Optimus technology. On the discrete graphics side, the Ion 2 will come in two flavors – an 8-core chip designed for 10 inch netbooks and a 16-core version for larger 11 inch or 12 inch netbooks. Bot...

Intel introduces Atom N470 processor clocked at 1.83GHz

Intel pumps up the speed of the Atom Pinetrail platform with today’s introduction of the Atom N470 processor. Clocked at 1.83GHz, the Atom N470 becomes the highest clocked Atom processor for netbooks yet. The N470 comes with 512k of L2 cache, DDR2-667 support, and of course, integrated graphics built directly into the CPU. Intel expects major OEMs to introduce systems based around the new processor over the coming months. [Check it out]

Gigabyte to release T1000 convertible netbook

While we’re on the topic of convertible netbooks, it should be noted that Gigabyte is readying a new series featuring the latest Atom Pinetrail platform called the Gigabyte T1000 series. Specs of the series include: Intel Atom N450 clocked at 1.66GHz or Atom N470 clocked at 1.86GHz Windows 7 OS Intel NM10 chipset 10.1 inch 1366 x 768 resolution display 250GB HDD 2 USB ports, eSATA/USB combo port 4 in 1 card reader ExpressCard slot Built-in speakers Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Built-in HSDPA antenna 1...