New Acer Aspire One Netbooks!

by admin on 05. Oct, 2010 in Netbooks

Aces Aspire One is Acer’s line of netbooks designed to accommodate various market segments. If you are looking to buy a netbook, you may want to look into the new Acer Aspire One netbooks before finalizing your purchase decision. They are officially available and will certainly grab your attention right away.

The first new Acer Aspire One is the Acer Aspire One AO721, featuring AMD Athlon II Neo K125 processor and integrated ATI Radeon HD 4225 with 384MB dedicated memory. The netbook is certainly more than just capable in completing various moderate to heavy tasks, especially because it also uses 2GB DDR3 RAM.

The Acer Aspire One AO521 also uses AMD Athlon II Neo K125 processor and the same built-in GPU used by Aspire One AO721, but it only has 1GB DDR3 RAM built-in. Not only that, the screen size of Acer Aspire One AO521 is only 10.1” compared to AO721’s 11.6” display. If Acer Aspire One AO721 uses Windows 7 Home Premium, the Acer Aspire One AO521 is equipped with Windows 7 Started Edition.

Acer hasn’t forgotten about Intel’s Atom platform, and they are releasing two new models in the category. The first one is Aspire One AO533 featuring Intel Atom N475 and 1GB DDR3 RAM. We also have the budget-friendly Aspire One AOD260 with Intel Atom N450 processor and also a 1GB DDR3 memory module. Both Intel-based netbooks are equipped with 10.1” WSVGA screen, although the Aspire One AO533’s 6-cell battery is twice as large as AOD260’s 3-cell battery.

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Toshiba A100 on Android

by admin on 15. Sep, 2010 in Netbooks

There are a lot of netbooks on the market, featuring superb battery life and good performance in general. Most of them are using Windows 7 or custom-built Linux as the primary operating system, but the new Android operating system by Google is getting more and more attention from netbook manufacturers. Toshiba is among those manufacturers interested in Android, and the company will release an Android-based Toshiba A100 to the market soon.

With the official name Toshiba AC100, the new Toshiba netbook will carry Android 2.1 operating system and a 10.1” screen of amazing quality. Pair the operating system with high performance hardware and you will have one perfect portable device for sure. Seen from every angle, the Toshiba A100 looks very promising indeed.

An NVIDIA Tegra 250 processor operating at 1GHz, the Toshiba A100 is capable of completing a lot of complex tasks without hassle. The processor is further supported by advanced GPU module to enable high definition video playbacks and other interesting capabilities. The preinstalled 512MB RAM may not look much, but it is certainly more than enough for the device since it is running Android operating system; you can choose to upgrade the internal memory to up to 4GB when needed.

What’s interesting about the Toshiba A100 is the 32GB SSD storage. Most netbooks are switching to hard disks to reduce costs, but Toshiba decides to stick to SSD storage to enhance overall performance. 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi module, 3 USB 2.0 ports, and HDMI port are the provided connectivity features on this device.

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COOL-ER EBook Reader

by admin on 04. Aug, 2010 in eBook Readers

Ever since Amazon released Amazon Kindle, the market for portable eBook readers is expanding rapidly. A lot of other manufacturers including Sony and iRiver are releasing their own versions of eInk-based eBook readers to the market. This next gadget we are going to discuss, the COOL-ER eBook Reader, is entering the market with confident. Will COOL-ER eBook Reader be able to compete with other existing eBook readers?

The COOL-ER eBook Reader is using 6” eInk Vizplex display for maximum reading pleasure. The screen is among the best there is, featuring smooth gradient transition and superb visibility. You can spend hours reading digital books on the COOL-ER eBook Reader and not feel tired at all.

Using Samsung’s ARM processor clocked at 440MHz, the COOL-ER eBook Reader is promising fluid page flipping and amazing performance. The processor is averagely better compared to other eBook readers on the market, which means the COOL-ER eBook Reader can indeed be ahead of its competitors.

Aside from the regular support for various eBook formats including PDF, EPUB, FB2, RTF, TXT, HTML, and even PRC, you can also view JPG images on this particular eBook reader. This is superbly useful for those of you who love to read comic books, since most of them are published digitally using JPG format. You get lifetime 25% discount on books at coolerbooks.com with the purchase, making the purchase even more beneficial.

To top it off, COOL-ER eBook Reader is also capable of playing MP3 files. You can enjoy audiobooks or your favorite tunes while reading books with this gadget.

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LG Mini with HTML5 Support

LG Mini with HTML5 Support

by admin on 04. Jul, 2010 in Mobile Phones

There are a lot of new mobile phones being released to the market in response to Apple’s new iPhone 4. The market segment is hot again now that iPhone 4 is officially released, introducing a lot of new advancements and improved features to the mix. If you are looking for a superb alternative to the iPhone 4, the new LG Mini is definitely worth considering.

The new LG Mini, also known as the LG GD880, is a web orientated mobile phone designed to indulge you with a lot of connectivity features. If your idea of the perfect mobile phone is a device that can keep you connected at all times, this is indeed a mobile phone you should look into.

One of the best things about LG Mini is its support for the new HTML5 standard. HTML5 now supports video streaming, multimedia applications, and a lot of other web-related advancements that will improve the overall internet experience substantially. You don’t have to rely on your computer just to enjoy HTML5, because you can have the same experience when browsing the web using LG Mini.

The 3.2-inch display used in LG Mini is among the best available today, offering responsive input method. No physical keypad is provided, but the on-screen keyboard is very easy to use even when you have large thumbs.

Other features including Wi-Fi, HSDPA, A-GPS, and 5-megapixel camera are also available. Add a gorgeous industrial exterior design to the mix and you have one attractive phone worth considering for sure.

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Cool IPhone 4 Cases

by admin on 15. May, 2010 in Accessories

Got your iPhone 4 in hand already? The gadget is definitely beautiful and superbly functional, with several early issues soon will be fixed as the new patch is released. In order to protect your beloved iPhone 4, you need to have the right iPhone 4 case. There are several cool – and functional – iPhone 4 cases already available on the market, and we are going to look at some of the coolest in this article.

Our first pick is the Otterbox iPhone 4 Defender Case. Otterbox is quite popular when it comes to gadget cases, famous for being superbly strong and offering utter protection to the device stored. If you want to protect your iPhone 4 from bumps or other extreme conditions, this is definitely the case to get.

For an elegant look, the Illuzion Legend Leather Case is the perfect option. Designed with elegance in mind, the Illuzion Legend Leather Case features high quality leather, gorgeous and detailed design, and unrivaled quality. It is definitely one of the best leather cases available on the market.

Next, we have the Vapor4 Bumper Case. This iPhone 4 case is designed to provide added protection against bumps, but we can’t help but notice just how cool the case is in general. If you want maximum protection yet you don’t want to deal with other protective cases’ bulky looks, you can opt for Vapor4 Bumper Case right away.

Last but certainly not least, we have the Grove Bamboo iPhone Case. How good is this case on your iPhone 4? You have to see for yourself to find out.

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Ciscos Cius Tablet: New IPad Competitor?

by admin on 15. May, 2010 in Tablets

Cisco recently announced their plan to release a touchscreen-based device to the market. It is highly similar to Apple’s infamous iPad, with several interesting additions that will make the new Cisco Cius highly capable of completing various daily tasks without hassle. Although the official release said that this tablet is not meant to compete with Apple’s iPad and is released for business consumers, a lot of gadget lovers are already anticipating the release.

Cisco Cius is an ultra-portable device with 7” touchscreen as the main input mechanism. The screen is crisp and bright, capable of displaying high definition video footages at their bests. From the preview device we can see just how stunning Cisco Cius’s screen is, and it will certainly be one of the highlights for this gadget.

When it comes to picture and video captures, the new Cisco Cius is definitely ahead even compared to Apple’s iPad. You will find a front-mounted 720p HD camera capable of recording and streaming high definition video as well as a 5-megapixel rear facing camera that can transmit streaming VGA quality video and capture great images. The device is designed for unrivaled video conferencing performance, and these two cameras will certainly support the claim.

802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi module and 3G connectivity are available for connecting to private networks and the internet. Since this device is powered by Android operating system, you can also add various features to it without hassle. No official announcement regarding the price of this gadget yet, but from the look of it Cisco Cius will be quite popular among gadget lovers.

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