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Earlier this month, MSI let loose details on its slimmest ultraportable yet and its oh-so-promising Wind U123 netbook. Today, it’s fully detailing the U123 lineup and formally introducing its newest gaming / multimedia laptop. As for the former, users can soon expect to see a U123, U123H and U123T; the first is the standard fare model, while the second gets equipped with a 3.5G (HSDPA) WWAN module. The U123T gets gifted with an integrated TV tuner, but sadly, there doesn’t seem to be a way to get both extras bundled into one mega-U123. Moving on, there’s the 14.1-inch (1,280 x 800) GX403, which sports a Core 2 Duo CPU, NVIDIA’s GeForce GT 130M (512MB) graphics card, Turbo Drive overclocking, 4GB of system RAM, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, HDMI output, 4-in-1 card reader, USB / eSATA sockets and an optional Blu-ray drive to boot. Mum’s the word on pricing or availability, but you can catch a glimpse of it just beyond the break.

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Continue reading MSI details Wind U123 variants, introduces GX403 gaming laptop

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MSI details Wind U123 variants, introduces GX403 gaming laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s been a solid tick since Motion Computing overhauled its F5 Slate PC, but all that’s changing (seriously) today. As you can tell, the device now sports a freshened look with a black exterior to “better withstand dirty and dusty mobile work environments.” Additionally, the C5 tablet is joining in for the rest of the upgrades, which include inbuilt support for Verizon Wireless’ EV-DO network, Intel’s WiFi Link 5300 series 802.11a/g/n, Core 2 Duo CPU options, improved battery life, a 64GB SSD option and an external battery charger for hardcore field users. The Motion F5 gets going at $2,699, while the C5 starts up at $500 less; both machines are shipping now to the company’s network of resellers and distributors, and the release can be peeked in full just after the break.

Continue reading Motion brings Verizon WWAN, SSD, other upgrades to C5 and F5 tablet PCs

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Motion brings Verizon WWAN, SSD, other upgrades to C5 and F5 tablet PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Less close, further away — take your pick. The bottom line is that the UMID M1 mbook that we’ve been secretly swooning over for weeks now may be further away from a US release than any of us Yanks would like. According to new intel gathered by Pocketables, a Stateside release of the MID is still planned, but it’s apt to ship later than previously expected. Furthermore, the units already prancing about in other corners of the globe aren’t likely at all to support US 3G bands, so importing one won’t fill that hole in your soul the way a WWAN-enabled MID should. Better hurry up and deliver the goods UMID, else we’ll be forced to buy a rivaling unit and hack it up to suit our needs. Don’t say we won’t.

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UMID M1 mbook now less close to US release originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, you! VAIO P modder! Hold up on that HSDPA hack just a minute — er, on second thought, you should probably proceed, ’cause Sony isn’t about to take back your current machine when this Gobi-equipped model ships. Quite curiously, Sony has announced here in Barcelona that its VAIO Z, VAIO TT and VAIO P laptops will soon be embedded with Qualcomm’s Gobi, which provides both EV-DO Rev. A and HSDPA support on a single module. As it stands, Sony’s US model VAIO P only supports Verizon Wireless’ mobile broadband network, which should leave a pretty bitter taste in the mouths of early adopters. There’s no mention at all of when Sony plans to start shipping these oh-so-connected machines (nor if they’ll be coming to US shores), but we’re hoping it’s sooner rather than later.

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Sony bringing Gobi WWAN module to VAIO Z, TT and P originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Evidently Fujitsu’s decision to offer its LifeBook U820 convertible mini laptop with integrated 3G has been a raging success; otherwise, we’re a bit uncertain as to why it would share the love with four other siblings. Starting right about now, WWAN lovers can order up a LifeBook T5010, T1010, P1630 and / or T2020 with built-in support for AT&T’s BroadbandConnect HSUPA network. For those who like to live on the CDMA side of life, the outfit is planning to add EV-DO support in Q2 of this year, though we’re not told which carrier will be selected to carry that torch.

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Fujitsu adds AT&T 3G to slew of LifeBooks, promises EV-DO in Q2 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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