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Samsung N220 with Broadcom HD Decoder

A couple of people have mentioned noticing some Broadcom software in the N220's Windows start menu. For those that don't know, Broadcom make hardware for decoding high definition video - something that netbooks generally struggle with at the moment.Well, according to the NetbookReviews.net website, the UK version of the N220 does have this hardware built in. Check out the article here.So I would love to hear from any UK N220 owners who have experimented with video playback and can let us know...

Acer Aspire One 532G first to feature NVIDIA ION 2 but 3D graphics may not improve from 1st-gen ION

We’re doing a bit of catch-up news here so I apologize if this is old news for you. A few weeks back, Acer became the first vendor to announce a netbook featuring the upcoming next-generation NVIDIA ION platform (known to most as the ION 2). Known as the Aspire One 532G, the new 10.1 inch system measures only 1 inch thin, weighs a mere 1kg, and has up to 10 hours of battery life. With the ION 2 GPU, the 532G supports 720p HD playback locally on the system and 1080p HD playback via an external...

Acer 532G Netbook: First Nvidia ION powered Laptop Revealed! | Specs Review

The industry of electronic products (particularly for personal computers) is one that is so vast with various companies and different products. For this reason, it is not anymore surprising that each company, especially the big-named ones, to always strive in coming up with a first-of-its-kind products. Acer for example, recently launched a full press release for its Aspire One 532G, which is claimed to be the first netbook with graphical features intended exclusively for playing high definitio...

HTC Scorpion: Fastest HTC Smartphone? | Specs Review

We haven’t heard anything from HTC lately right? I guess they’ve been really quite since this year started, I wonder why? Honestly there could be something going on and HTC just want to make it a top secret but what is this we have heard and seen? A new HTC has leaked and it will be out this summer? Well nothing is certain because there is no official word from HTC that this is indeed a phone that will be released or a phone they’re trying to polish for a soon retail but as the saying goes “if t...

Hivision PWS700ca Android Laptop on a World Mission | Specs Review

HiVision is one of the company that aims to provided quality portable laptops at the cheapest price possible. HiVision wants to give us the lowest possible cost to own their gadgets that is why their game plan is to get their device distributed worldwide but of course they need distributors who would be willing to order in bulk to lessen the manufacturing cost. Just like in Economics the more products produced the lesser it will cost for the manufacturers (that’s why China tends to produce a lot...

New Olympus cameras deliver 30x wide optical zoom

Olympus unveils two SP ultra-zooms cameras: the SP-800UZ and the 15x 600UZ. The 800UZ is the world's smallest camera featuring a 30x wide-angle optical-zoom lens providing the equivalent of 28-840mm focal length. Both the SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ shoot 720p HD videos, and with new HDMI Control, playback is a breeze, and the in-camera Panorama mode makes it possible to capture three images and stitchthem together. The SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ will be available in March 2010 for $349.99 and $249.99 res...

New Olympus cameras deliver 30x wide optical zoom

Olympus unveils two SP ultra-zooms cameras: the SP-800UZ and the 15x 600UZ. The 800UZ is the world's smallest camera featuring a 30x wide-angle optical-zoom lens providing the equivalent of 28-840mm focal length. Both the SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ shoot 720p HD videos, and with new HDMI Control, playback is a breeze, and the in-camera Panorama mode makes it possible to capture three images and stitchthem together. The SP-800UZ and SP-600UZ will be available in March 2010 for $349.99 and $249.99 res...

Nokia X6 16GB announced, new colours, without CwM

Today sees the Nokia X6 get its very own baby brother in the form of a new 16GB model. Unlike its 32GB sibling, the 16GB version doesn’t Come with Music but its sizable on board storage still boasts enough space for 5,500 tracks. Outside that substantial storage sits a lush 3.2-inch widescreen capacitive touchscreen and four new finishes: all black, all white, white with pink highlights and white with yellow highlights. Read on to find out what else is in store.Running the latest version...

CES Spotlight: ASUS Eee PC 1201NL

Here’s the NVIDIA ION-based ASUS Eee PC 1201NL netbook. Features and specs include: 12.1 inch 16:9 HD LED-backlit glare-type display with 1366 x 768 resolution Full HD 1080p video playback Windows XP or Linux Intel Atom N270 processor NVIDIA ION graphics 1 or 2GB RAM 160GB/320GB HDD 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 5 hour 6 cell battery 0.3 megapixel webcam

Dell updates Inspiron Mini 10 with support for Atom N450

Dell announces a new updated Inspiron Mini 10 netbook with support for the new Intel Atom N450 processor which integrates the memory controller and graphics core into the processor core. The updated Mini 10 features a sleeker chassis, ergonomic key caps for increased typing comfort, and a textured deck. As with the original Inspiron Mini 10 product launch, the new Mini 10 will be available with several configuration options – many of which will not be initially available (honestly – it’s a bi...