International Business News Blogs - Gadgetek http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/gadgetek.rss All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 120 30 http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/gadgetek.rss http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif HP TouchSmart 9100 HP TouchSmart 9100 - As a business-oriented model, the 9100 is enabling a more interactive, compelling customer experience at businesses such as bridal retailer Priscilla of Boston for luxury dress concierge service As a business-oriented model, the 9100 is enabling a more interactive, compelling customer experience at businesses such as bridal retailer Priscilla of Boston for luxury dress concierge service HP unveiled a third TouchSmart 9100 on Tuesday, calling it a \"business PC\". http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091014/hp-touchsmart-9100-new-business-pc-pricing-1299.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/10661/20091014/hp-touchsmart-9100-new-business-pc-pricing-1299.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:26:30 EDT The Sun Storage F5100 Flash Array, unveiled on Monday at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco, is the world's fastest and most power efficient flash array for accelerating database applications. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20091014/sun-unveils-worlds-fastest-2tb-flash-storage-array.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/10648/20091014/sun-unveils-worlds-fastest-2tb-flash-storage-array.htm Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:10:57 EDT Intel announced a new version of Moblin designed for phones, running on an Atom-based phone in Intel IDF 2009 Forum this morning. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090922/intel-announced-moblin1-for-phones.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/10121/20090922/intel-announced-moblin1-for-phones.htm Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:33:58 EDT It's always those darned case manufacturers giving things away.  Latest to scoop Apple to their own announcement is Cygnett, who have thrown up product pages for both iPod touch G3 and iPod nano G5 models; the same models we're expecting Apple to unveil later today.  The iPod touch G3 case has a cut-out for the rumored camera, while the iPod nano G5 images show a much-elongated display. Unfortunately there are no shots of the back of the iPod nano G5 to tip whether it actually has a camer... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/cygnett-ipod-touch-g3-and-nano-g5.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9748/20090909/cygnett-ipod-touch-g3-and-nano-g5.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:00:05 EDT Logitech have unwrapped their latest wireless music controllers, joining up the dots on a range which now serves PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii.  The new Logitech Wireless Drum Controller and Guitar Controller for Nintendo Wii, and Wireless Drum Controller for Xbox 360, are each intended to be used with Guitar Hero. Like the previous drum controllers, each new kit folds flat for ease of storage.  The Wii version also has a niche to slot in your Wiimote, together with an analog stick for navigating t... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/logitech-unveil-drum-and-guitar-controllers-for.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9747/20090909/logitech-unveil-drum-and-guitar-controllers-for.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:37:13 EDT If you've travelled by plane in recent months then you'll likely have seen the crazy rush to stuff bags into overhead compartments as people desperately avoid checked-luggage fees.  It could be worse, though; it could be you trying to fit into an overhead cubby.  Some sadist designer has come up with a new way to stuff more passengers into each flight, using what basically amounts to stacked or bunk-bed seating. The principle is pretty straightforward: rather than allow people to sit norm... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/stacked-airplane-seating-concept-terrifying.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9746/20090909/stacked-airplane-seating-concept-terrifying.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:24:12 EDT Whether or not your think wire-free charging is the future of mobile devices, you can't argue with WildCharge's licensing ferocity.  Fresh from their deal with battery heavyweights Duracell comes news that they've signed up WiProwess as a "certified design center".  Now that might not mean much initially, but WiProwess have plans to put the conductive charging system into desks, cars, AC outlets and more. In fact, there's even some talk of putting the charging pad - which connects to ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/wildcharge-wiprowess-deal-could-see-cable-free.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9745/20090909/wildcharge-wiprowess-deal-could-see-cable-free.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:11:10 EDT Firmly convincing us that the Japanese get not only the best toys but the best concepts too, this collaboration between carrier KDDI and Flower Robotics - the iida Polaris - has just drooling with envy.  Currently just a prototype - with "commercialization yet to be determined" - the iida Polaris has at its core a touchscreen cellphone which docks into a mobile robot "suit". Video demo after the cut The idea is that the robot works as a straightforward dock when it comes to watching me... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/kddi-iida-polaris-robot-concept-video.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9744/20090909/kddi-iida-polaris-robot-concept-video.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:59:23 EDT The Intel Atom N450 release date controversy continues, and this time there's a second processor that's apparently being brought along for the ride.  Despite Intel's protestations to the contrary, the 1.66GHz N450 - the replacement for the N270 chip currently found in most netbooks - is still on track for a launch in Q1 2010, where it will apparently be accompanied with a 1.83GHz Atom N470. The N470 will have a 6.5W TDP - twice what the N270 demands - though that's partially explained by ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/intel-atom-n47083ghz-pine-trail-chip-tipped.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9743/20090909/intel-atom-n47083ghz-pine-trail-chip-tipped.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:34:42 EDT AMD are talking up their latest collaboration with manufacturer Clevo, packing the chipmakers' Athlon 64 X2 processor and ATI Radeon HD 4570 graphics into what's described as "an optimal price".  While the targets of these new machines - unnamed by the AMD press release and seemingly yet to show up on Clevo's own site - are developing markets, we can't help but think that it's not just Brazil and Taiwan who would like "long battery life" and "exceptional video performance" with a budg... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/amd-cpu-and-hd-4570-gpu-packed.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9742/20090909/amd-cpu-and-hd-4570-gpu-packed.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:21:13 EDT Fresh details and this rather fetching official render of the upcoming BlackBerry Bold 9700 (aka the BlackBerry Onyx) have emerged, courtesy of CIO.  Prematurely distributed by T-Mobile USA, they confirm that the Bold 9700 will pack both 3G and WiFi, together with support for UMA VoIP. "The BlackBerry ‘Onyx' sports a premium experience and design with a high-gloss black finish and leather grain detail on the back. Boasting features such as high-speed 3G Web browsing, Wi-Fi calling, ... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/t-mobile-blackberry-bold-9700-aka-onyx.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9741/20090909/t-mobile-blackberry-bold-9700-aka-onyx.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:05:22 EDT Looking for a bargain?  Not interested in (possibly) taking photos with your PMP?  Apple are doing some shelf clearing with an impromptu price slash across their iPod touch range, with the 8GB dumped unceremoniously by $40 to $189. Meanwhile the 16GB model has seen a $50 drop from $299 to to $249, and the 32GB top-end version has fallen by a whopping $120 to $279.  Meanwhile the iPod nano has also been reduced, down to $129 for the 8GB model and $149 for the 16GB version, and the classic ha... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/apple-cut-ipod-touch-nano-and-classic.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9740/20090909/apple-cut-ipod-touch-nano-and-classic.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:30:23 EDT Samsung have announced their latest 2.5-inch hard-drive, and while it may not be a fashionable SSD it does at least have capacity going for it.  The Samsung Spinpoint M7 packs 640GB into its dual-platter design, with 5,400rpm spin speed. The new drive is possible because Samsung have managed to squeeze more data density onto their platters; in fact, they've managed a 28-percent increase over their previous 500GB high-end 2.5-inch drive.  The 640GB M7 is also reasonably shock resistant, and... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/samsung-spinpoint-m7-640gb5-inch-hard-drive.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9739/20090909/samsung-spinpoint-m7-640gb5-inch-hard-drive.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:19:53 EDT Android users in Europe are still reeling from the launch of Spotify on the platform, but now there's a musical sop for their US cousins.  Pandora have released their eponymous personalized radio station application for the Google open-source platform, supporting the creation of custom playlists, rating of individual tracks and streaming over cellular or WiFi connections. Meanwhile Android owners on both sides of the pond have a new native Facebook app to play with, offering access to comments... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/pandora-and-facebook-land-on-android.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9738/20090909/pandora-and-facebook-land-on-android.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:40 EDT Dell have outed their latest XPS performance desktops, the 8000-series and 9000-series, based on Intel's Core i5 and Core i7 processors, together with pushing their latest CULV notebooks, the Inspiron 14z and 15z, out of the door.  The 8000 and 9000 desktops have optional Blu-ray drives, standard DVD burners, and start from $799. There's also up to 16GB of RAM on offer, space for dual hard-drives and a choice of video cards from both ATI and NVIDIA.  Ports include eight USB 2.0 and an eSA... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/dell-xps-8000-and-9000-core-i5.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9737/20090909/dell-xps-8000-and-9000-core-i5.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:10:29 EDT In case you didn't spot it among all the live shots of the Palm Pixi and our hands-on video, Sprint have dropped the price of the Palm Pre from $199.99 to $149.99, presuming you're willing to sign up to a two-year contract.  The first sticker cut the webOS smartphone has seen since its launch several months ago, the reduction suggests that Sprint are aiming for a roughly $99.99 tag for the Pixi when it launches later in the year. It also brings the Pre $50 under the cost of a new iPhone 3... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/palm-pre-price-slashed-to-150.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9736/20090909/palm-pre-price-slashed-to-150.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:15:43 EDT Rumors of Palm releasing a candybar phone with front-facing QWERTY keyboard has been around since the launch of the Palm Pre.  Well, as of tonight the Pixi is no longer a rumor.  Similar to the Palm Pre, Pixi is powered by WebOS and has a multi-touch capacitive display, 8GB of internal user storage memory, same removable 1150 mAh battery, proximity sensor and among others. Unlike the Pre, Pixi’s display size is 2.63-inch, has a 2MP fixed-focused camera with LED flash, and NO WiFi.  Pixi is al... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090909/palm-pixi-powered-by-webos.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9735/20090909/palm-pixi-powered-by-webos.htm Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:13:33 EDT This time tomorrow we'll be cranking up the liveblog engine in preparation for Apple's iPod event, set to kick off at 10AM PST in sunny San Francisco.  SlashGear will be bringing you all the news from the event as it happens, courtesy of our automatically-updating liveblog system at http://live.slashgear.com/ Up until a few hours ago we were pretty confident as to what we might see tomorrow.  An Apple tablet was unlikely to make it to the stage, but a new version of iTunes - complete with... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090908/apple-ipod-event-live-blog-reminder-wednesday.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9719/20090908/apple-ipod-event-live-blog-reminder-wednesday.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:29:33 EDT Room in your hearts for another generic Chinese MID?  Shinchun Electronic Co. certainly hope so, because their UMPC-501 A actually sounds like it may eventually go on sale, unlike some of the OEM designs we generally see.  The 5-inch WVGA touchscreen slate runs from a 1.1GHz Intel Atom Z510 processor, with between 8 and 32GB of SSD storage and 1GB of RAM. That should be plenty to run Windows XP Home, on top of which you can see from the (murky) photos that Sinchun have thrown in some finger... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090908/sinchun-umpc-501bargain-mid-may-actually-hit.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9718/20090908/sinchun-umpc-501bargain-mid-may-actually-hit.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:20:54 EDT Asus has been making notebooks for years but only really became a name recognized by many consumers in America when it helped launch the netbook revolution in late 2007. Asus' brand recognition has boomed since the Eee line of netbooks became popular and now the company is offering many more full notebooks in America. Asus today has unveiled its latest line of thin and light notebooks called the UL series that use Asus exclusive Turbo33 technology. Inside the notebook line hides the Intel SU... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090908/asus-gets-all-thin-and-stuff-with.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/9716/20090908/asus-gets-all-thin-and-stuff-with.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:29:30 EDT