OpenPeak reveals the Atom-powered OpenTablet 7
More competition for Apple's iPad is coming up from OpenPeak, a Florida-based company that today announced the OpenTablet 7, a 7-inch tablet based on the Intel Moorestown platform. OpenPeak's device weights in just 520 grams, is 15mm thick and features an Atom processor, an LED backlit 7-inch multi-touch LCD screen, dual cameras for capturing HD video and still images, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 and cellular connectivity, a microSD slot, USB, and web-based device management that would enable providers to keep the tablet up-to-date in terms of services and software (Big Brother strikes again?).
"The OpenTablet is the ultimate control panel, delivering the most commonly accessed multi-media services right to your fingertips anywhere," said Dan Gittleman, CEO of OpenPeak. "The all-in-one device allows you to sync schedules, check movie times, listen to music, watch videos, get weather updates, and even monitor energy usage and home security, all from a single, easy-to-use device."
The OpenTablet 7 is set to be offered to various branded customers and service providers, and should make its debut in the second half of this year. No word on price tag yet.
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Buffalo delivers new MicroStation portable SSDs
Buffalo Technology is providing more flashy storage for on the go with its new MicroStation (SHD-PEU2) line of portable SSDs (solid state drives). Coming in 32GB and 64GB capacities, Buffalo's SSDs measure 57 x 13 x 98 mm and weight just 62 grams, have USB 2.0/1.1 connectivity, sleek, glossy black enclosures, and are bundled with the Memeo Autosync and Secure Lock Ware syncing and data protection software.
"The SSD technology incorporated into Buffalo's latest drive is truly innovative and has allowed us to combine style and portability with efficiency and reliability, making it a pleasure to use," said Paul Hudson, Northern European Sales Director, Buffalo Technology. "Still not a mainstream consumer product, the MicroStation SSD portable drive is ideal for early adopters."
The MicroStation SSDs are backed by a two-year warranty and will start hitting stores late this month at prices starting from 115 Euro.
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HTC Legend runs Android 2.1, has slim aluminum casing
The HTC Hero can enter the history books as there's a new kid coming to the Android block and it's supposed to be legendary. The HTC Legend aims to impress with the combination of an enclosure carved from a single aluminum block and some top features, all controlled by the Android 2.1 OS (with the HTC Sense UI).
Spec wise, the 126g Legend features a 3.2-inch (320x480) AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, a 600 MHz processor, 384MB of RAM, 512MB ROM, a microSD slot, a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, GPS, a digital compass, and an FM radio.
HTC's smartphone also boasts HSPA and quad-band GSM support, USB, WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, and is set to debut in Europe in April.
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Sharkoon intros the SATA QuickPort Duo USB3.0 docking station
Three months after unveiling its first USB 3.0-supporting docking station, Sharkoon has stepped up to the plate to announce the SATA QuickPort Duo USB3.0, a dual-drive dock supporting the speedy and still new connection standard. The new dock measures 132 (L) x 148 (W) x 72 (H) mm, has two USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 ports, and supports 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA hard or solid state drives.
The SATA QuickPort Duo USB3.0 is now shipping with a recommended price tag of 59.90 Euro.
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HTC shows Windows Mobile more love with the HD mini
Today HTC has taken the stage at MWC 2010 to present three new phones, the most compact of them all being the HTC HD mini. This new smartphone is pre-loaded with Windows Mobile 6.5.3 (with the HTC Sense interface), supports HSPA 900 / 2100 and features a 3.2-inch (320x480) touchscreen, a 600 MHz Qualcomm processor, 384MB of RAM, a microSD slot, and a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus (and flash).
The HTC HD mini includes GPS, WiFi (it can act as a WiFi router), Bluetooth, an FM radio, comes with the Opera Mobile browser, and a 1200 mAh Lithium-ion battery enabling up to 400 minutes of 3G conversation or up to 8 hours of video playback. European and Asian markets are expected to get the HTC HD mini in April.
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Active Media Products debuts the Aviator-2 USB 3.0 external SSDs
Active Media Products has just updated its storage offer with the Aviator-2, a line of external solid state drives featuring an USB 3.0 connection interface. The new 64GB and 128GB drives measure 135 x 84 x 15 mm and make use of Predator X7 SSDs, have rugged, steel cases, and deliver read/write speeds of up to 230/160 MB/s (64GB model) and 230/120 MB/s (128GB model), when in USB 3.0 'mode'.
"These products effectively render external USB 2.0 hard drives obsolete since for a few dollars more you can plug a 2.5-inch hard drive into the Aviator-2 case and get up to 200% faster performance," said Jerry Thomson, vice president of sales at Active Media Products. "Or the Aviator-2 bundled with our Predator SSD inside will blow away any hard drive with speeds above 150MB/sec."
The 64GB and 128GB Aviator-2 are selling for $260 and $450, respectively, while the standalone Aviator-2 (USB 3.0) enclosure costs $35.
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Sony halting OLED TV sales in Japan
Electronics giant Sony has decided to stop making OLED TVs for the Japanese market due to low adoption and increased interest and competition in the LCD TV market. Sony seemed like an OLED pioneer in 2007 when it announced the XEL-1 11-inch OLED TV (which debuted in Japan), but now it looks more skeptical about the rate at which OLED technology will move, at least in its home market.
At over $2,000 per unit, the XEL-1 certainly isn't a product for everyone and the economic crisis has surely slashed potential sales, but it's still disappointing that Sony had to resort to a complete halt in Japan. Despite this pause, Sony will continue to invest in OLED development and will sell OLED TVs in American and European markets so all is not lost. For now though, the company will focus on making more energy-efficient (LED backlit) LCD TVs and 3D TVs.
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Sony Ericsson's Vivaz gets QWERTY keyboard
Beside the two Xperia mini models, Sony Ericsson has announced at MWC 2010 a tweaked version of its Vivaz Symbian smartphone, which includes a slide-out QWERTY keyboard for faster typing. Seen below, the 'new' phone measures 109 x 52 x 15 mm, has HSDPA/ HSUPA support and features a 3.2-inch (360x640) touchscreen, a 5.1 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash that can do 720p recordings, a 720 MHz processor, PowerVR SGX graphics, and 75MB of built-in memory backed by a microSD slot.
"Having announced Sony Ericsson Vivaz in January we are now adding a sister phone that includes a QWERTY keyboard along with the touch screen for a superior messaging and entertainment experience," said Daniel Sandblom Marketing Business Manager, Sony Ericsson. "Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro meets the increased consumer demand for QWERTY devices without compromising on any entertainment features."
The Vivaz pro includes a GPS, an accelerometer, an FM radio, USB 2.0, 802.11 b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, and runs on Symbian S60 5th edition. This smartphone is set to be released in Q2 in black and white.
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Energy Book 2061 6-inch e-reader coming next month
Energy System is going to make the e-book market a bit more crowded next month when it releases the Energy Book 2061, an e-reader boasting a 6-inch E-ink Vizplex (800x600/16 level greyscale) display. The new device measures 178 x 129 x 10 mm and weights 228 grams, is powered by a Samsung ARM9-based chip, and has 64MB of memory, an SD/SDHC memory slot (2GB SD card included), a multilingual interface, USB connectivity, and a lithium battery that enables the reading of up to 6000 pages with a single charge.
The Energy Book 2061 includes support for PDF and EPUB files, and costs 258 Euro. The reader is expected to start shipping on March 12 in Europe.
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Kroo comes up with Messenger Bag for Apple iPads
Accessory maker KrooUSA is set on keeping your yet-to-be-purchased Apple iPad snug as a bug in a rug with its latest creation, a messenger bag made out of durable nylon boasting a non-scratch lining interior. Coming in several color options, the bag will hold not only an iPad but also an iPod and a mobile phone, the latter having its own 'hidden pocket'.
"KrooUSA saw the importance of having a versatile, quality built carry case for the Apple iPad," said Kroo SVP Shirley Cheung. "Our past experience has been that Apple end consumers demand high quality protective cases with sleek appeal. Our designers have worked diligently to deliver case such designs that appeal to the those end consumers at an affordable price point."
The Kroo iPad Messenger Bag is set to go on sale soon at Amazon.com, Target.com, Overstock.com, and other e-outlets.
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