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Today HTC announced the Touch Pro, a new smartphone that follows in the footsteps of the Touch Diamond and carries over a lot of the same specs. It uses the same HTC TouchFlo 3D user interface, runs Windows Mobile 6.1, and packs HSDPA 7.2Mbps and HSUPA 3G. Unlike the Diamond, the Touch Pro has a slide-out, five-row QWERTY keyboard for the messaging minded. Other stats include a 2.8-inch VGA screen, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and GPS. It also has a microSD 2.0 slot that can accommodate 8GB memory cards, and 16GB cards in the future. The Touch Pro has a customized version of the Opera Mobile 9.5 browser that is optimized for better browsing with your fingers. The screen will also auto-rotate when the device is turned. It will be available in a European version first, and a North American version later this year. Pricing information was not made available.

Today seems to be yet again a great mini notebook release day. Acer has just released the Aspire one which is meant to be the perfect solution for your needs. Aspire one will bring communication to a new level, or so they claim.

Let’s look at what Acer had in mind for the Aspire one first:

• dimensions:9.8-inches x 6.7-inches x 1.14-inches,
• weight: under 2 pounds,
• battery life: 3-6 hours depending on connection type,
• 3G, WiFi support,
• Linux 3 interface,
• 8.9-inch CrystalBrite LED backlit display,
• resolution of 1024×600 pixels,
• Acer CrystalEye webcam,
• Intel® Atom™ processor,
• Linpus™ Linux® Lite or Windows XP® Home,
• 512MB or 1GB of RAM memory,
• NAND flash module of 8GB or an 80GB4 internal HDD,
• five different types of memory card – Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, xD-Picture Card.

It all sounds good to me. It sounds even better than the Eee. Add all the applications and software you might think of, start from $379 and up, and you will have a very good deal. Unfortunately, although released today, it will be available somewhere early Q3. Way to go Acer!

via Businesswire

Imagine a situation where you have momentous tasks to be done but your notebook is just to incapacitating to handle all. Now, get rid of this quandary by adopting the ASUS reliable computing system. For stable and credible computing on the go, espouse the latest Eee PC™ 901, 1000 and 1000(H) notebooks.

The aforesaid the models are equipped with shockproof Solid State Drive (SSD) design. This high-end electronic gadget is shockproof, quiet, produces less heat and saves energy while traveling. ASUS range safeguards against data loss and damage, thus it is a benefaction for reporters, wildlife photographers and other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.

Best suited for outdoor activities, the new range of Eee PC™ comes with the exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology which provides three GUI modes to easily adjust CPU frequency, voltage, and LCD brightness to minimize system noise and power consumption.

With constant innovations and implementation of the latest technologies in the new Eee PC™ range, we have since expanded the original 3 ´E´s into ´Easy´, ´Excellent´ and ´Exciting´. ´Easy´ will still encompass the core value of Easy to learn, work and play, ´Excellent´ will highlight the Eee PC´s™ role as an Excellent mobile Internet device and ´Exciting´ entails utilizing the Eee PC™ for Exciting multimedia enjoyment.” said Jerry Shen, CEO of ASUS.

These trendsetter models come in various flashy colours that are resilient to scrapes and scratches. For more screenspace the new Eee PCs™ series integrate large 8.9″ to 10″ displays and comes with a built-in 1.3M Pixel webcam and a large keyboard. Available on Windows and GNU Linux platforms, ASUS 1000H, 1000 and 901 Eee PC models further the concept of 3 ´E´s to give its discriminating users easy and simple choice.

Via: Gizmodo

GPS devices have been popular for quite a while now. MIO is adding to its popularity by releasing the K1 Leap HandHeld GPS phone designed with the ever popular GPS functionality in mind. This dual-sided device features a GPS navigation system in one side and a phone on the other.

The details for this product is not yet clear but we do know that it comes powered with a Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system and has a 400Mhz Samsung 2443 processor with 64MB RAM.

It’ll be displayed at the 2008 Computex show in Taiwan - June 3rd to June 7th.

MIO K1 HandHeld GPS Phone Specs:
* Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
* supports both GPS and A-GPS
* quad band GSM/GPRS, EDGE
* 400Mhz Samsung 2443 processor
* 64MB RAM
* 2GB ROM
* 5 hours of talk time
* 320×240 pixel resolution

via: navigadget

Asus has recently announced, during the WiMAX Summit Taipei 2008, its plans to exhibit Mobile WiMAX CPE solutions. On display at the said event are the new ASUS WiMAX Eee PC 901, along with the ASUS WMV25

E1+, WMNV25E2+, WUSB25E2V2 and WEXP25E2V2. All these machines support the latest technology, and guarantee fast WiMAX connectivity and compatibility.
In order to provide for a 4G network infrastructure, ASUS has been dedicated to WiMAX CPE development since 2005. Highly portable and shockproof, the world popular Eee PC combines excellent wireless capabilities with broadband wireless WiMAX connectivity to provide users with fast and reliable connectivity anytime, anywhere.

The ASUS WM series CPE incorporates Intel Mobile WiMAX technology, which has been applied to numerous WiMAX network deployments around the world – and ushers in the 4G network.

via: asus