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Nokia says N8 will ship in September, arrive in October
Sep 21st
Posted by admin in Techno Updates
In statement designed to scotch rumors of delays, Nokia has reassured customers who have pre-ordered the Symbian^3 handset in September that they can expect to receive it in October. However, at the same time, they have suggested that factors outside their control such provider launch decisions, and circumstances in each market will affect exactly when the device will actually reach the hands of customers.
Nokia also took the opportunity to announce that have received a record number of online pre-orders for the device, which retails for $ 550 as an unlocked phone in the US. The device is the first More >
WeTab slate with MeeGo gets September 21 ship date
Sep 15th
Posted by admin in Techno Updates
The WeTab tablet from Neofonie will reach the market on September 21, according to an Intel presentation at the currently ongoing Intel Developer Forum conference. The 11.6-inch tablet will use MeeGo 1.0 overlaid with a custom interface to enable touch input. The device uses Intel’s 1.6GHz Atom N450 CPU and integrated graphics, and will also get Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1.
While official pricing for the WeTab hasn’t been revealed at the show, it’s expected to cost nearly $ 600 for a 16GB version and about $ 760 for a 32GB model. Both get an SD card reader and a 1.3-megapixel More >
Samsung Galaxy Tab to get US launch blitz September 16
Sep 11th
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab will get an all-out launch next week for most major US carriers, tipsters claimed this evening. Three sources for the WSJ said the Korean company’s known event in New York City on September 16 should see the Android tablet introduced for AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. T-Mobile supposedly hadn’t negotiated a deal.
The Verizon version was already known to exist. Sprint’s version may be a clue as to the actual release date, since it should ship in November. It may be the most unique version as it could carry WiMAX-based 4G and have the bandwidth needed for video chat More >
Samsung Fascinate may hit Verizon September 8
Aug 31st
Posted by admin in Techno Updates
Samsung’s Fascinate handset may be ready to launch on September 8, according to a leaked document posted by Android Does. The latest information places the release date one day short of an earlier rumor. The device is yet another Galaxy S variant, with a four-inch AMOLED display and 1GHz Hummingbird processor.
Like the Vibrant and other Galaxy S offerings, the Fascinate is expected to ship with Android 2.1. Users will likely have to wait for Android 2.2, although a Swype keyboard and custom UI should be pre-installed. The handset also offers 720p video recording, Wi-Fi and DLNA media sharing.
Customers can More >
ExoPC to ship slate pre-orders late September
Aug 29th
Posted by admin in PC Technology
ExoPC confirmed today that it will begin taking pre-orders for its anticipated ExoPC Slate in early September, with shipments later the same month. First announced in February and initially expected in March, the delayed iPad challenger will feature a heavily customized version of Windows 7 Home Premium running on a typical 1.6Ghz Atom CPU.
Originally expected ship with an 8.9-inch display, the production version will come with a larger 11.6-inch, capacitive- and pressure-sensitive, 1366×768 display. Also added to the production model is a Broadcom Crystal HD 1080p chipset that accelerates H.264, VC-1, WMV and MPEG-2 video files, and is energy More >