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  Dell has unwrapped a new offering boasting AMD’s dual-core Nile processors. The 13.3-inch Inspiron M301z is currently available in Singapore and it features AMD’s 1.3GHz Athlon II Neo K325 (1.5GHz K625 optional) CPU, up to 4GB RAM, integrated ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 graphics, 320GB HDD and a 6-cell battery capable of delivering of [...]

  Taiwan-based A-DATA has introduced a new portable hard drive in the Indian market. The 2.5-inch SH-02 is targeted at fashionistas and is crafted with a 3-dimensional imprint patterns with special surface finishing. The patterns and the finish uses advanced IMF (In-Mold Foil) technology that allows users to feel the design with the fingertips. Additionally, [...]

  Asus is said to unveil a netbook that will integrate a slot for inserting mobile phone. This bit of news comes from UK distributor who claims that the slot-in phone will allow users to use the phone as a standalone device and also enable seamless internet connectivity on their netbooks. It is said to [...]

  Dell’s CEO at the Citrix Systems’ keynote confirmed the release date of its upcoming Android MID, Streak aka Mini 5. According to Michael Dell, they’re looking to release the device first in Europe with O2 Telefonica whereas AT&T will carry it in United States sometime this summer. Mini 5 sports a 5-inch capacitive display [...]

  Nexus One is one of the advanced Android phones you can buy but the decision to sell online only deprived potential consumers of a hands-on experience. Now Google have announced to retract their decision and shut off the online store. As and when Google expands its retail availability through existing channels, the online store [...]

  Blinged gadgets are a common phenomenon, which is why this new iPad laden with gold diamonds is not surprising. Created by renowned designer Stuart Hughes, the iPad Supreme Edition is dipped in 22ct of gold along with 53 22ct diamonds that are beautifully placed to take place of the Apple logo. The designer will [...]

  We do know that Acer wants to be the first vendor to offer a Chrome netbook and the first steps towards their goal will be realized at the Computex expo starting early next month. Venture Beat has heard from multiple Taiwanese sources that “Acer will launch Chrome OS devices at the Computex Taipei show”. [...]

  If Boy Genius Report’s source is to be believed, Research in Motion is also developing a tablet PC but will take a different approach. BGR’s source claims that RIM is looking to make the tablet act as a companion device to Blackberry phones that will help to view multimedia files, emails and e-books on [...]

  Samsung has announced three new Home Theatre Systems as part of its 2010 range for the Indian market. The Home Theatres – HT-C450, HT-C550 and HT-C555 are touted as the flagship models that will bring unmatched sound quality and aesthetics at the same time. All the systems boast a 5.1 setup but C450 (500W) [...]

  Sony today announced the BDP-S370 Blu-ray Player in India at a very aggressive price of Rs. 9,990. The price however doesn’t equate to sub-standard features because it gives you full HD playback of Blu-ray movies, upscaling of Standard Definition content to full HD equivalent, Wi-Fi ready with a USB adapter that will give access [...]

  Improved Speed and full Flash support are not the only things to look out for in the next Android version. According to TechCrunch – who’s also got a screenshot to prove – the new Android update will also pack USB internet tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot goodness. Of course, these features are available for quite [...]

  MobileMe Mail web app has been revamped by Apple and is currently available in beta for existing MobileMe users. Users can request for an invitation and with the new beta, they’ll get access to a better layout suited to the target device, faster receiving and sending of emails, improved SSL security and better filtering [...]

  Mobile phones today boast enough megapixels to take a perfect large-size still image but let’s face it, most mobile phones still lack high-definition video recording. Not everyone owns a video camcorder and if you do, keeping with you all the times is a bit cumbersome due to its bulk and weight. Thus, Pocket camcorders [...]

  Sony’s recently unveiled Walkman W250 audio players have made their way to Japan and to commemorate the launch, they’ve announced a Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker special edition of the player. The NWD-W253 (4GB) is an IPX5 certified waterproof player and comes with a unique MGS design and six pre-installed songs from game’s official [...]

  Samsung has announced that their multi-monitor SyncMaster MD Series equipped with AMD’s Eyefinity technology will make its retail debut around the world in June. Samsung will sell these 23-inchers as a single monitor or will bundle three or six together with a custom stand. The thin 7.6mm bezel on the sides of the monitor [...]