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Like the Thing to the Adamo XPS‘ Mister Fantastic, Dell’s Latitude XT2 XFR tablet would rather impress someone by smashing things than sliding effortlessly into a bag (or envelop as it were), but we’re guessing there’s plenty of folks that are more than happy to have things that way. Somewhat curiously, however, Dell isn’t doing much talking about this one itself on this seemingly convenient day, but the FCC thankfully is, thanks to a roundabout filing from Novatel. That latter detail of course means that this one will have plenty of wireless options (including 3G), but it otherwise looks to basically be a beefed-up version of Dell’s existing Latitude XT2 — and, incidentally, Dell’s first rugged tablet.

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Dell’s rugged Latitude XT2 XFR tablet busts through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell’s plans for Google’s Android operating system could go beyond cellphones. Leaked photos and a video (above) show Dell may have a mobile internet device (MID) running Android 2.0 in the works.

The device codenamed ‘Streak’ looks bigger than a smartphone and has a vivid touchscreen display, a 5-megapixel camera and WiFi connectivity.

Streak will be Dell’s second attempt Android-based device. Dell has said it plans to launch an Android smartphone in the U.S. next year. Android has become a favorite among mobile phone makers such as Motorola and HTC because it is open source and can be customized easily. The OS has now extended its tentacles to gadgets beyond cellphones. Barnes & Noble’s e-book reader Nook launched Tuesday uses Android OS.

“Dell continually develops and tests new products that extend the mobile experience. We have not made any product announcements and do not comment on speculation, rumor or unannounced products,” says a Dell representative.

The MID category that Dell is targeting with Streak is a tricky one. MIDs have been the star of Intel’s annual developer conferences for the last two years. Yet these devices–neither as compact as a mobile phone nor as versatile as a netbook–have found it difficult to grab consumer attention. Based on what we can see, Streak doesn’t look much different from current MIDs.

Instead, Dell may be better off focusing its resources on creating a tablet, rumors of which we have heard before.

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When it comes to Apple, you take rumors where you can get them; when a company is so tight-lipped, inspiration comes from strange places. Recently most rumors have been the result of leaks from third-party manufacturers in countries such as Taiwan. This morning, however, everyone seems to be going nuts over the company’s “abnormal” increase in air freight.

Asked to address the bump, COO Tim Cook said that it “is not related to the iPhone.” Otherwise he refused to comment. “I’m sorry I can’t be specific on the product but it’s an abnormal sequential increase,” he told the press. The bump is also not likely an increased shipment of iPods–Apple’s music players have actually been taking a sales hit as of late.

So, what is it? A tablet? Seems like the most logical cause. But hey, this is Apple we’re talking about, so your guess is as good as ours.

Okay folks, this is the moment where hauling a spoonful of NaCl down the chute would be highly recommended. DialAPhone seems to have unearthed what looks like a Q4 2009 – Q1 2010 Motorola roadmap, and while the finds are certainly intriguing, we’re still hesitant to believe this thing is legit. For starters, this is obviously a European plan, so what we’re viewing here may never make the tedious journey across the pond anyway. Secondly, how many of you honestly believe Moto’s cooking up a Sholes Tablet? Exactly. That said, we’d be the first to drool should that device (or the Motus and / or Zeppelin) launch early next year, and you can bet your bottom dollar that we’ll be scraping the floor for details when CES kicks off in just a few months.

[Thanks, dejan]

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Purported Motorola roadmap uncovers Sholes Tablet, Motus and other mythical mysteries originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not that there’s any shortage of choice in the touchscreen all-in-one space, but Fujitsu seems keen on covering all the bases with its latest product unveiling. The headline F series (pictured) will be powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 processor, which represents 2.53GHz of ultra-efficient and plenty capable laptop hardware, and 4GB of RAM. Machines can be had in 23- or 20-inch varieties, with respective resolutions of 1920 x 1080 and 1600 x 900. There’s also the MT series of 12.1-inch convertible tablets, which come with WACOM functionality and up to an SU9400 Intel CPU. Perhaps the most esoteric new offerings, however, are the NF/ER (laptops) and F/ER (desktops), which combine the hip new multitouch skills with specially designed keyboard and mouse inputs, as well as a support hotline, all in the name of getting the older generation in on the computing craze. Video lies after the break, or check out the Akihabara News link below for a full gallery of images.

[Via Akihabara News]

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Fujitsu goes multitouch with a bevy of Windows 7 machines (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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