TegaTech has begun shipping its new Tega v2 tablet, and a handful of reviewers are starting to post their initial impressions. The computer was developed by long-time tablet enthusiast Hugo Ortega, and while its specs match those of a number of other recently launched Windows tablets, it looks like there are a few things setting […]
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AMD to launch tablet chips with high performance graphics… eventually
AMD sort of sat on the sidelines of the netbook space for the first few years, but this year the company introduced a line of chips that offered decent battery life, about 2-3 times the CPU performance of an Intel Atom chip, and support for 1080p HD video playback as well as 3D graphics acceleration. […]
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Best Buy to offer the Dell Streak
Looking for a place to check out the Dell Streak 5 inch Android tablet in person? Starting October 24th you’ll be able to find one at Best Buy stores around the US. The Dell Streak is a bit of a cross between a tablet and a phone. With a 5 inch, 800 x 480 pixel […]
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Chinese iPad knockoff gets (some) of the specs right
We’ve seen a lot of Google Android powered tablets over the past few months that bear a more-than-passing resemblance to the Apple iPad. The folks at ShanzhaiBen have snagged some details about one of the only models I’ve seen that gets the screen size ans aspect ratio right. Like the iPad, this machine has a […]
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Nokia to offer MeeGo dual boot option for the N900
The Nokia N900 is a smartphone that runs Maemo 5 Linux, one of the precursors to the new MeeGo operating system for netbooks, smartphones, in-car systems, kiosks, and other mobile devices. While Nokia doesn’t plan to officially sell the phone with MeeGo, the folks behind the MeeGo operating system have announced that MeeGo has been […]
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T-Mobile to start throttling data speeds after you hit a 5GB cap
Earlier this year we found out that T-Mobile was going to institute a soft data cap of 5GB on its 3G data plans. But while other US wireless carriers charge users extra fees when they go over their data caps, T-Mobile will continue to let you get online — you’ll just experience much slower speeds. […]
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Unofficial Asus Eee PC 701 Special Edition features a custom keyboard
If you have a hard time remembering which key combination to press to adjust the screen brightness, toggle the wireless, or make other changes on your netbook, one seller in Belgium has got the product for you: a customized Asus Eee PC 701 netbook. What makes this Eee PC 4G stand out is the custom […]
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Microsoft seeks patent for dynamic keyboard with keys that change functions
Microsoft has applied for a patent on a new type of physical keyboard that could actually display different key icons depending on how you’re using it. For instance, if you’re playing a game, the center row of buttons could show buttons for firing, moving, jumping, and so on instead of letters. When you’re composing an […]
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Verizon to start selling the Apple iPad October 28th
While the world (or at least people in America with poor AT&T reception) wait with baited breath for Verizon or any other wireless carrier to start offering the iPhone, the mobile phone company has a related announcement that’s a little bit out of left field: Starting in two weeks you’ll be able ot pick up […]
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Tega v2 Windows tablet priced at $988
There’s good news and not-as-good news for anyone who’s been waiting for tablet enthusiast Hugo Ortega‘s company to launch its new Tega v2 Touch Tablet. The good news is that while the official launch was pushed back a few days to October 15th, it looks like the order page is already live. The less good […]