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Ever wished you could have a Microsoft main course with a side of Symbian? We haven’t either, but if the rumors are true, Fujitsu and DoCoMo are teaming up to unleash a dual-boot device this year that can go from Windows 7 (the desktop OS, not WP7) to Symbian at the flip of a switch. According to the always untrusworthy interwebs, the LOOX F-07C will come with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a four-inch 1024 x 600 display, an Intel Atom CPU, and a 32GB SSD. We don’t know if this latest handset with multiple personality disorder is real or not, but we do know its odd couple OS pairing has piqued our somewhat morbid curiosity.

Fujitsu and DoCoMo’s new dual-boot handset: Windows 7 and Symbian together at last? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unless you’re eagerly anticipating your IT department handing one of these to you, something tells us the Stylistic Q550 isn’t the tablet you’re looking for. Why’s that? Everything about the experience screams “corporate,” starting with our time at Fujitsu’s booth earlier today where business dealings to deploy the tablet in some corporate environment were literally happening before our very eyes. There was only one unit in the vicinity — and the suits were relentless in trying to get their paws on it — but we spent just long enough with it to figure out that there are far, far better-suited consumer options out there; as far as we can tell, that’s exactly how Fujitsu wants it. That opinion was further reinforced by the presence of a smart card reader on the side (for secure logins), a fingerprint scanner on back, and old-school pen input, which Fujitsu tells us that legacy tablet users (read: medical personnel and field data entry folks) still want. It can take fingers, too, but we felt like the quality of the display is compromised a bit for the dual-mode support. Interestingly, there’s no place to store the pen in the tablet anyway; you’ll need the accessory case for that.

The company is talking about its custom Windows 7 skin as a key differentiator. The build they had on the demo unit was a little buggy, but at any rate, we came away with the impression that it’s basically just a finger-friendly view to launch apps; fortunately, the full Windows experience — which is just as non-touch-optimized as ever — is just a tap away. We were hoping the Oak Trail guts would keep everything snappy, but the pre-release code here was actually lagging pretty badly as we navigated from screen to screen. Don’t get us wrong: we’re sure these are precisely the specs that some enterprise customers are looking for… but as an individual, gadget-loving, tablet-wanting human being, we’re pretty sure they aren’t the specs that you’re looking for.

Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The HELLO-Q PC Tower Case is great for the LEGO lover.

Gadget Lab Notes is an eclectic roundup of gadget news briefs and intriguing products that catch our eye.

Fujitsu Introduces A Completely Wireless 22-Inch Monitor
Toted as the “world’s first truly wireless display,” Fujitsu’s Wireless 22-inch screens draw power from their Smart Universal Power Access (SUPA) technology using magneto-induction transmitter antennas. SUPA works essentially the same as induction chargers such as the HP Touchstone or the Powermat. Images are transmitted to the LED-backlit monitor from a laptop or desktop up to 10 meters away via wireless USB. If you’re looking to transform your desktop into a cord-free zone, you’ll have to wait: pricing and availability information haven’t been released yet.

Fujitsu 22-Inch Wireless Displays [Daring Minds]

How Would You Decorate Coobeeo’s HELLO-Q Building Block-Studded PC Tower Case?
Use your imagination to construct designs, messages, or useful enclosures with building blocks: The front face of Coobeeo’s HELLO-Q PC tower case is covered entirely in building block studs. Hopefully it’s LEGO compatible.

HELLO-Q PC Tower Case [Coobeo via Oh Gizmo!]

TazTag’s TazPad is the First NFC-Enabled Android Tablet
TazTag’s 7-inch Android tablet (to be revealed at CeBIT later this week) will feature HDMI output and full HD support, biometric authentication, a camera, GPS, and an accelerometer. It will also include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, NFC, and ZigBee, a communication standard for low-powered gadgets. The TazPad will be available Q2 2011.

Tazpad at CeBIT [Android Community via Slashgear]

Starrynight Lamp Glows Bright in the Day, Starry at Night
A thin photovoltaic layer on the outside of this concept lamp charges up a battery so when it’s switched off at the end of the day, pinpricks of light still provide a glow for the rest of the night.

Starrynight Lamp [Yanko Design]

Complete Your Ironic Hipster Look With a Retro 80s iPhone Case
Skinny jeans? Check. Collection of VHS tapes? Check. Chunky Zac Morris-style cellphone? Well now you can check that off the list, too. For $21, you can get this retro iPhone 4 case which transforms your sleek, pocket-able smartphone into a large, awkward homage to the early days of mobile communication.

80s Retro iPhone Case [IWOOT via Ubergizmo]

Your Next Pizza Could Be Delivered on the Thrust Eco-Delivery Ebike
Unveiled at LA’s recent International Pizza Expo, Thrust Electric Bikes’ Eco-Delivery bike charges via solar power or electricity and means that your delivery guy doesn’t need a pesky driver’s license to do his job. LED’s line the on-bike pizza enclosure, providing extra cycler and logo visibility.

Eco-Delivery Electronic Bike [Thrust Electric Bikes via ChipChick]

We knew good and well that Fujitsu’s Stylistic Q550 was en route, but now we’re learning a few more dirty details as its official launch day draws ever nearer. Reportedly, the business-oriented slate will be fully revealed at CeBIT next month, with Fujitsu being one of the only outfits out there eager and willing to take a chance on both Oak Trail and Windows 7 Professional. Our experiences with existing Win7 tablets haven’t been stellar, but it’s possible that the added power in Oak Trail will cut down on the lag and make things a bit smoother to operate. We’re told to expect a 10-inch LED touchscreen, smartcard slot, fingerprint reader, trusted-platform module (TPM), front and rear cameras, a 32GB / 64GB solid state drive, USB socket and an optional 3G module. Most impressive, however, is the claimed eight hours of battery life, which we’ll quite honestly have to see to believe. If all goes well, it’ll start shipping this April to European nations, but there’s no word yet on how badly it’ll hurt your wallet (or when it’ll grab a passport and head to other continents). As you’d expect, we’ll be live from Germany digging for more just as soon as the show floor opens. A brief introductory vid is just past the break.

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Fujitsu’s 10-inch Stylistic Q550 tablet to sport Oak Trail, Windows 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It hasn’t been a terribly good week for MeeGo, but there’s a scant silver lining in the cloud — the first MeeGo netbook has arrived in Singapore, courtesy of Fujitsu. Actually, to be precise, it’s the first netbook to ship with MeeGo preinstalled, as Fujitsu’s simply shoehorned the lightweight operating system onto its existing LifeBook MH330 machine. Sadly, the MH330’s about as boring as they come — it’s a plain vanilla 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 ultraportable with 1GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive and a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit screen. The company says it’s customized MeeGo to take advantage of hardware buttons, but other than that there’s nothing noteworthy here, just a (roughly $400) netbook that managed to find a place in the annals of history for being the first to preinstall an operating system that’s already on the outs — albeit a very pleasant, quickly-booting one. PR after the break.

[Thanks, Edwin C.]

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Fujitsu unveils world’s first MeeGo netbook, world barely notices originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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