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  Toshiba in Japan have introduced dynabook SS RX2 notebook that integrates a 512GB SSD. Apart from being the world’s first notebook to ship with a humongous SSD storage, the 12.1-inch notebook is also decently spec’ed. It is powered by a Core 2 Duo SU9400 processor, 3GB RAM and features Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, various I/O [...]

  Come May 17 and Americans will be able to jump in the netbook phenomena at a pocket friendly price. Verizon Wireless will be offering 3G enabled HP Mini 1151NR netbook for as little as $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a 2 year mobile broadband plan. The local plans start from $39.99 that [...]

  Sony has released yet another PS3 firmware update. The v2.76 does not bring anything extra except that it improves playback of some PS3 games. It is a minor update so passing it wouldn’t be a major issue. But if you like to keep the console up to date, the new firmware is waiting under [...]

  Here is something more to feed if you haven’t had enough of the Zune-ness lately. According to a Microsoft source, Zune HD will be released in September and Amazon will be shipping out the first next gen Zunes in the same month. There’s not much to prove it right except that the month aligns [...]

  Acer’s DX900 and X960 have hit the retail shelves in many countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Both the phones are not a looker but they manage to compete with other WinMo offerings. DX900 is touted as the world’s first dual-SIM smartphone that supports 3G and 2G connections. It also features a 2.8-inch [...]

  Engadget Chinese got their mitts on a picture as well as some info on the unannounced MSI U200. The U200 that sits in between a netbook and notebook is expected to be announced tomorrow. The specs include a 12-inch screen with 1366×768 pixel LED backlit display, CULV based processor, 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD, GMA [...]

  Apple has announced WWDC’s keynote details that will leave many Jobs fans sad. The keynote will begin on Monday, June 8 at 10 am with Philip Schiller and a team of Apple executives delivering the keynote. Does that mean no Jobs at WWDC? It seems so but we cannot rule out Jobs’ doing a [...]

  With unprecedented growth being registered by smartphones, the industry is gaining attraction even from a predominant display manufacturing company. ViewSonic has announced to expand into the 3G smartphone business which is expected to grow 21 percent by 2013. Phone details are scarce at the moment but they feel their expertise in the display technology [...]

  Well, this was on the cards but no one imagined the European Commission will impose such a heavy fine. Intel has been fined 1.06 billion euros or 1.45 billion US dollars because of business tactics used by them to crush the competition. The fine in fact, is the highest ever imposed by the EC [...]

  UPDATE: It will sell for Rs. 1,99,900. Ouch. First seen in August last year, Sony has brought its thin wonder to India. The 40-inch Bravia ZX1 LCD TVs’ (KLV-40ZX550A) thickest part measures 9.9mm and weighs 15kg. The TV’s picture quality is enhanced by Bravia Engine2 which supports full HD (1920×1080) resolution, Edge LED, 100MHz [...]

  Samsung is planning to launch a new phone in Korea that will enable a clear, well-lit video calls when the users initiates it in a dark environment. The exact functioning is still a mystery but the infrared rays are said to play the important role in the darkness. The slider phone will come on [...]

  The previous Zune phone was a big fat lie but the recently leaked specs of Microsoft’s Pink phone by ZDNet has renewed our hopes. Mary-Jo Foley acquired the meaty details from a trustworthy source and is rumored to be the specifications of a Windows Mobile 7 powered Chassis 1 device. The Chassis 1 is [...]

  Apple released the Elimination ad that takes on the Laptops Hunters campaign. Apple didn’t defend the Mac prices (which was Laptop Hunter’s distinguishing point) but instead attacked PC’s weak points like slow processor, crash and virus prone et al. The ad shows Megan, a potential computer buyer who wants to have a fast processor, [...]

  Sure, they are late by a few days but here it is. The 10.5.7 version is available now from the Software Update and brings in lots of fixes and other improvements. Changelog: General – Includes latest security fixes. – Includes additional RAW image support for several third-party cameras. – Improves performance of video playback [...]

  After maintaining a 2010 release for Windows 7, Microsoft’s Senior VP, Bill Veghte has confirmed that Windows 7 will be released this year. It will be out before the holiday season kicks in, which according to the previous rumor should be in October. “We are tracking well to a Windows 7 holiday,” said Veghte [...]