Dec 14

UMID’s M2 becomes Onkyo’s BX, beats it to market

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UMID's M2 becomes Onkyo's BX, beats it to market

UMID may have jumped the gun a bit when it let the world know that its M2 was already in development months before the M1 had even hit retail. Other than a glimpse at IDF we haven’t seen much from the thing, but Onkyo seems to have grabbed the rights to create its own, called the BX. It definitely shares the same design as the M2, but its 1.2GHz Atom Z515 processor is 400MHz down on what the M2 is expected (or at least hoped) to ship with. There’s 512MB of memory on tap, a 32GB SSD, and a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 LCD upon which Windows XP is lovingly applied. Impressive specs, but at an impressive price — ¥64,800, or about $730. We’ll keep our netbooks, thanks.

Gallery: Onkyo BX

UMID’s M2 becomes Onkyo’s BX, beats it to market originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 13

Atom-based PsiXpda UMPC gets handled on video

Posted in: handheld, MID, Today's Chili, UMPC, video, Windows XP, wwan

Remember that retro-looking PsiXpda UMPC we spotted earlier this month? Turns out it looks just as old school in person. That said, we’re still curiously attracted to the device, which sort of resembles an enlarged Touch Pro2 with a pinch of 1997 mixed in for good measure. The device was whipped out in the wild over at the LeWeb conference in Paris, and we were told that it was rocking Bluetooth, 3G WWAN, 1GB of RAM and a 16GB SSD, and we also learned that Windows XP was chosen due to its ease of integration within a corporate environment (though Ubuntu, Jolicloud and a host of other Linux-based operating systems can and will work). The QWERTY keyboard underneath is backlit in nature, the CPU is a 1.1GHz Atom and the removable battery is good for 2.5 hours of usage (with WiFi on) or 4 hours if using it offline. Hop on past the break for a peek of it in action, but keep the £500 price tag in mind before getting too excited.

[Thanks, Charbax]

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Atom-based PsiXpda UMPC gets handled on video originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 10

eviGroup’s Wallet tablet/MID gets two-tone redesign, January release date

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eviGroup's Wallet tablet/MID gets two-tone redesign, initial production run

Sure, it was highly derivative of the iPhone, but we liked the styling on those eviGroup Wallet prototypes that the company teased us with a few months back. So, we’re ever so slightly disappointed to see the new aesthetic in the latest (and, apparently, final) revision of the hardware above. That it’s grown a front-facing webcam is a good thing, but the two-tone look in this shot makes that bezel look a bit chunky and not entirely lust-worthy. (The rendered shots at the read link look better, but then they always do.) The good news is it’s said to be ready for production ahead of a January release and, with Dell seemingly joining the fray with its own Android-powered five-inch tablet/MID device, that date had better not slip.

eviGroup’s Wallet tablet/MID gets two-tone redesign, January release date originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 10

Tablet Wars: Episode V – Dell Strikes Back at CES?

Posted in: Android, archos, MID, streak, tablet, Today's Chili

A few days ago in a land a few time zones away, one tablet became another and, just for a moment, stopped everyone speculating about Apple’s entry into the decidedly fledgling market segment. According to Pocket-lint Dell is similarly jumping aboard, said to be set to unveil a five-inch tablet running Android, specs that would put it right up in the Archos Internet Tablet’s grill and, thankfully, should mean a much lower price-point than the Joojoo. Word is we’ll all be getting a glimpse of the thing at CES next month, and knowing Dell it’ll probably be a very fleeting one. We’re guessing this is the Streak, but would love to be surprised by something entirely new.

Tablet Wars: Episode V – Dell Strikes Back at CES? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 10

ASUS Eee Pad coming soon?

Posted in: ASUS, MID, rumor, speculation, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, Today's Chili

ASUS is said to be quietly working on the launch of a new pad device, between four and seven inches in diagonal breadth, which should offer a combination of MID and tablet PC capabilities. That’s the short, sweet and uncorroborated whole of what we know so far, though we might reasonably expect to see some variant of the Eee PC Touch UI making an appearance. For an indication of what to expect from an ASUS touchscreen device, you can check out our T91 review right here, and the comments are the place to unload all your wild and wacky theories about just what might be inside an Eee Pad. Get to it.

ASUS Eee Pad coming soon? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 08

Android-based Archos 5 Internet Tablet surfaces in 8GB form for $250

Posted in: Android, archos, Google, media player, MediaPlayer, MID, PMP, Today's Chili

The Archos 5 Internet Tablet hasn’t had the smoothest ride into the commercial realm, but thanks to a few firmware updates, the Android-based player seems to finally be humming along just fine. That said, not everyone’s interested in shelling out big bucks for a capacious version, which makes the latest edition perfect for those simply curious to see how Google’s mobile OS fares on a portable media player. The 8GB model has surfaced over at Radio Shack, bringing with it all the goods on the larger siblings but with far less internal space. The best part? That $249.99 price tag (and that little “In Stock” icon beside it).

Android-based Archos 5 Internet Tablet surfaces in 8GB form for $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 08

Optima OP5-E resurfaces with English OS, gets lengthy video review

Posted in: handheld, Linux, maemo, MID, review, reviewed, Today's Chili, unboxing, video

By now, you’re sufficiently aware that the Optima OP5-E is the first non-Nokia MID to arrive with a Maemo-based operating system. In fact, you’ve already seen what this bugger looks like on video. What you probably haven’t seen, however, is a finalized version of the handheld for the US market, but all that’s about to change if you head on past the break and mash play. Oh, and there’s even an unboxing gallery down in the source link — you know, if a 13 minute video review just doesn’t quite cut it.

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Optima OP5-E resurfaces with English OS, gets lengthy video review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 05

Camangi WebStation nabs pre-order status

Posted in: Android, android tablet, AndroidTablet, MID, PreOrder, tablet, Today's Chili
Those anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Camangi Webstation Android tablet / MID will be happy to know that the website — which went up about a week and a half ago — is now accepting pre-orders. The 7-inch glass touchscreen tablet boasts a 624MHz Marvell PXA303 CPU, 128MB of RAM, 256MB of flash storage, 3G connectivity, WiFi, and GPS, and it comes in white, pink or black. The $399 price is currently discounted for “early birds” to $389 — so get going, champ!

Camangi WebStation nabs pre-order status originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 03

HT560 5.6-inch UMPC spotted in Shenzhen running Windows XP

Posted in: MID, tablet, Today's Chili, UMPC, Windows, Windows XP
Sure, an Android MID featuring some sort of contrived “net gen” functionality might promise inspirational moments, but will it get the job done? A company called Shenzhen Seed Industrial, located in the Chegongmiao Futian Distict (we hear it’s lovely in the spring) is offering retailers and e-tailers a Windows XP-powered workhorse in the form of the HT560 5.6-inch UMPC/MID. Built on the VIA C7 (1GHz) processor, this guy sports 1GB RAM, 16GB SDD, two USB 2.0 ports, and both front and rear-facing 1.3 megapixel webcams. For connectivity, you get the usual assortment of WiFi and Bluetooth, with a GPS thrown in for good measure. If you’re looking to pick up a handful of these things, hit up the Tradekey link where it’s available in lots of ten. Otherwise, Wirelession appears to have rebranded this the W1030 and have priced it at $421. Want a closer look? You can get one after the break.

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HT560 5.6-inch UMPC spotted in Shenzhen running Windows XP originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dec 02

Manufacturers redirecting R&D on declining GPS device orders?

Posted in: gps, MID, rumor, Today's Chili

If you enjoy the decimation of an industry as much as Google does then you’re going to love the latest rumor sourced from DigiTimes‘ manufacturing moles. According to the Taiwanese rumor rag, personal navigation device R&D teams at the manufacturing powerhouses of Foxconn (aka, Hon Hai) and Wistron have been shifted to other devices in the face of “declining PND orders.” Seems logical as GPS-equipped smartphones snuff out their dedicated forebears with the same converged precision that turned wrist watches into items of fashion. The strange part of this DigiTimes rumor is that said manufacturers have shifted those PND teams to focus on e-book readers and (are you ready?) MIDs. Man, if the world’s largest manufacturer of consumer electronics sees MIDs as a more economically viable option than personal navigators, well, maybe things are more dire for TomTom and Garmin than originally feared.

Manufacturers redirecting R&D on declining GPS device orders? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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