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  • MIUI 4.0 for the Kindle Fire (custom version of Android 4.0)

    MIUI 4.0 for the Kindle Fire (custom version of Android 4.0)

    We've seen how to install Android 4.0 on the Amazon Kindle Fire, thanks to CyanogenMod 9. We've also ...

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  • Toshiba Thrive 7 inch Android tablet review

    Toshiba Thrive 7 inch Android tablet review

    Android tablets with 7 inch displays seem to be a dime-a-dozen these days... or at least available for ...

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  • CyanogenMod 7 ported to the NOOK Tablet – video

    CyanogenMod 7 ported to the NOOK Tablet - video

    A team of independent developers have ported a beta version of CyanogenMod 7 to run on the NOOK ...

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  • $265 Spark Linux-based tablet shipping in May (pre-order in Feb)

    $265 Spark Linux-based tablet shipping in May (pre-order in Feb)

    The Spark is a 7 inch tablet with an open source Linux-based operating system and an open platform ...

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  • How to install Android 4.0 on the HP TouchPad (CyanogenMod 9 Alpha)

    How to install Android 4.0 on the HP TouchPad (CyanogenMod 9 Alpha)

    The first public build of Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is now available for the HP TouchPad. ...

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  • How to install Android 4.0 on the Kindle Fire

    How to install Android 4.0 on the Kindle Fire

    An early build of Google Android 4.0 is now available for the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet. If you ...

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  • Install Android Market on BlackBerry PlayBook

    Install Android Market on BlackBerry PlayBook

    Ok, you've installed the PlayBook OS 2 beta. You've rooted your PlayBook. Now it's time to get the ...

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Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X130e rugged laptop for students

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The Lenovo ThinkPad X130e is a new portable laptop with an 11.6 inch display and a rugged case designed for students and schools. It will be available starting December 20th for $469 and up. Lenovo is offering models with AMD or Intel processors, but all models weigh less than 4 pounds, provide up to 8.5 hours of run time, and…

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December 6th, 2011, 12:01 am by Brad Linder | 1 Comment

Kineo: $299 Android tablet designed for students

With Android tablets expected to flood the market this year, it’s nice to see that some companies are looking for ways to distinguish their products. The folks at Brainchild have designed a tablet that’s aimed specifically students and children. The Kineo tablet might not have the most impressive specs, but it packs security features which schools can use to limit…

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February 1st, 2011, 10:52 am by Brad Linder | 2 Comments

OLPC XO Laptop with normal looking keyboard spotted in the wild

[/caption] One of the defining characteristics of the OLPC XO Laptop is the little computer’s distinctive green plastic design, which extends to the keyboard which has a membrane-style keyboard that’s resistant to spills and dust. But if you’ve ever actually tried using an XO Laptop, you may find the keyboard take s a little getting used to. More importantly, the…

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August 5th, 2010, 10:11 am by Brad Linder | 3 Comments

HP launches Mini 100e netbook for students

HP is introducing a new model into its Mini line of netbooks with the launch of the HP Mini 100e Education Edition netbook. This is the first product aimed at students between kindergarten and 6th grade. The netbook is designed with a strong plastic chassis with steel pins, a spill-resistant keyboard (with mylar film under the keys), and an LED…

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June 23rd, 2010, 12:01 am by Brad Linder | 5 Comments

Indiana high school students required to rent netbooks

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It’s not unusual for college students to bring laptops to class to take notes. But not only has the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation in Indiana decided to allow the use of laptops in high school classrooms, the schools will rent netbooks to students for $70 per year on top of their existing annual textbook fee. Students from low income families who…

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July 7th, 2009, 9:47 am by Brad Linder | 12 Comments

Netbooks account for 10% of PC sales in Australia

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Netbooks may be popular around the world. But apparently they’re selling like hot cakes in Australia (do people like hot cakes in Australia?), because the Sydney Morning Herald reports that 1 in 10 computers sold in the country are netbooks. That’s largely due to the low cost of modern mini-laptops. But another factor is a tax refund that allows parents…

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January 28th, 2009, 10:45 am by Brad Linder | 4 Comments
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