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LG’s extra-wide handset appears to be embarking on a world tour, and its packing a new processor for the trip. The Optimus Vu will be taking NVIDIA’S Tegra 3 chip to select markets in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America this September. It’s still rocking that 5-inch 4:3 ratio IPS display, of course, but gone is any mention of LTE connectivity. There’s no word yet if we’ll see an LTE-equipped Tegra 3 handset hit Yankee shores when our time comes, but we certainly wouldn’t bat an eye. Read on for LG’s official press release.

Continue reading LG Optimus Vu goes global, trades Snapdragon processor for NVIDIA Tegra 3

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LG Optimus Vu goes global, trades Snapdragon processor for NVIDIA Tegra 3 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Aug 2012 23:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hardcore jetsetters should still be turning to Xcom Global, iPhone Trip or a local mobile shop upon arrival, but those who won’t be burning up the megabytes now have yet another alternative when traversing European lands. The outfit best known for keeping those traveling to the UK connected is now branching out a bit, enabling a single rental hotspot to provide mobile data access across 38 countries in the EU. You’ll pay $5 per day for the privilege, but here’s the kicker: only 1GB of data is included, regardless of how long you stay. If you chew through that allotment, you’ll have to pay $55 for an extra 1.4GB or $95 for another 4GB. Granted, that’s significantly less than what AT&T and Verizon would charge, even if you sign up for their discounted global plans. (For those curious, the same pools would run between $180 and $250.) It ain’t ideal for those working on the go, but if you’re just looking to tear through a Foursquare Bucket List while Eurotripping… well, you can place your order today in the source link below.

Continue reading Tep Wireless unveils European-wide hotspot rental service for $5-a-day, 1GB of data included

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Tep Wireless unveils European-wide hotspot rental service for $5-a-day, 1GB of data included originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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