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1080p SmartQ V7 Priced at $220 Running on Linux, Android, WinCE 6.0?

Monday, November 9, 2009

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The Multimedia Internet device that goes by the name of SmartQ V7 should now be ready for order. It isn’t cheap, based on the lack of information on storage. Since SmartQ isn’t announcing the capacity, we assume users will have to depend on microSD cards to store files. The 7-inch touchscreen tablet has 1080p video [...]

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Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 hitting AT&T on October 4, $299.99 on a 2-yr contract

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

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Finally, after a long and seemingly endless wait, the Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 has now been officially announced in the US. It will be available on AT&T beginning October 4th. The nuvifone G60 price is pegged at $299.99 (after a $100 mail-in rebate is applied) on a 2-yr contract. It will also come with a 30-day [...]

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Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60, M20 officially announced for Asia

Saturday, July 25, 2009

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Finally, after what seemed like an eternity of waiting, Garmin-Asus has officially announced both the nuvifone G60 and M20 in Asia. Taiwan will be the first stop for the Linux-based nuvifone G60 arriving on July 27 soon to be followed by Singapore and Malaysia in August. The Windows Mobile-running M20, meanwhile, will be released in [...]

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Garmin-Asus G60, M20 pics surface, Coming to Malaysia in 30 days

Saturday, July 18, 2009

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It has certainly taken Garmin, now known as Garmin-Asus, a while to make their nuvifone G60 available to the public, but if these new pics are any indication, we might see both the Linux-based G60 and Windows Mobile-powered M20 out in Malaysia pretty soon. Word is that both phone will be available in the country [...]

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Cube MID B53WIFI: Cheap MID

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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For 799 yuan or just about $117, it’s the cheapest WiFi-enabled MID to date, cheaper than the Chuwi W3000. The Cube MID B53WIFI runs has a 4.3-inch touchscreen and runs on Linux. It plays multiple video formats including RMVB and AVI. Apparently, the Cube B53WIFI has a server multimedia search engine. Not sure what it [...]

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Elektrobit Moorestown MID Could Kill iPhone 3G S

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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We know that Intel’s Moorestown chip is better than the Intel Atom netbooks are currently using now, but what if we tell you the 45nm Moorestown processor is built with MIDs in mind and that a company called Elektrobit has fashioned a MID with iPhonesque form factor and a UI of incredible charm? The undubbed MID [...]

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Garmin Nuviphone G60 Almost in the U.S.

Friday, June 5, 2009

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Yes, the much-anticipated Garmin Nuvifone will be out on U.S. streets is a very short while. The carrier is at its second phase of testing but no one knows which carrier is releasing the touchscreen Linux GPS phone. We also have yet to hear the final and official word on the name. Is it Nuvifone [...]

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Official GamePark GP2X WIZ Gamer Availability

Thursday, May 14, 2009

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Now you can actually get one delivered to your home. The GP2X WIZ portable game system retails for $179.90, no difference from the previous announcement at this site. GamePark has released several portable gamers before so don’t worry if you think the design and specs is a little iffy. The GP2X WIZ, supports e-Book functionality and [...]

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SmartQ 7 MID Only $189 and Coming Soon

Monday, May 11, 2009

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Our thought when we first we laid eyes on photos of the SmartQ 7 Internet tablet was, How much do they cost. Little did we know another question, just as crucial, would pop up. What color do we want our SmartQ 7 to be? The problem is the fast launch date. The MID was announced [...]

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Asus-Garmin to Debut Nuviphone G60 Later than June

Sunday, May 10, 2009

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Reuters is reporting that the GPS smartphone announced by Garmin early last year will be delayed again. If you remember Garmin has partnered with Asus for the launching of the freshly dubbed Nuviphone G60. A June release was estimated and it appears that the estimate overestimated Garmin and Asustek’s capability. Probable details about the Nuviphone G60: [...]

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