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As the netbook era seems to be drawing to a close Toshiba manages to squeeze out one last option for your mobile computing needs. Sandwiched between the oldie but goodie, NB200 and the king of the heap, NB305, the NB250 lurks in the background like a ninja. Is it Batman, ready for action or Karate dressed in black (that’s an obscure Batfink reference by the way?)
Read on to find out more.
What better way to get your point across at a strike than by nailing you beloved iPad to a 2×4 and having a protest presentation running. Those clever Russians, you can imagine the thought process. My pay sucks, there is a protest, there must be a app for that!
Andy is back this week with a new sexy voice for unknown reasons. James unboxes he HTC HD7 and put the finishing touches to his Blackberry 9870 review. Gareth gets excited about a new Nokia concept and a bargain from Tesco. Andy rants about Vodafone and well. everything else he can thinks of. Matt goes on holiday with Rachel and hopefully Tracy.
Due to feedback from listeners the audio quality of the podcast has been dropped a little to make for a friendlier download size. The content quality has not been altered and remains rubbish.
The Archos 101 is a much anticipated Android tablet. Whilst Samsung occupy the high end of the market with the £500 Galaxy Tab and an endless slew of cheap and nasty tablets invade from every other company looking to make a buck Archos focuses on a mid-range that is going to appeal to the majority.
The 101 is named as such due to it’s huge WXVGA 10.1″ LCD screen. the device boast quite an eye catching spec list including a front facing webcam, Android 2.2 Froyo (not implemented yet), 1ghz processor, 3D openGL, 8 or 16gb on-board storage, video and audio codecs for pretty much everything and a handy kickstand.
Have a look at the extended unboxing below and keep your eye peeled for further video demos in the future. I shall be leaving the review until 2.2 Froyo arrives in the next couple of weeks.
This week James and Gareth take on the latest mobile news. Matt and Andy are AWOL and if found please exterminate immediately. James has reviewed the Desire HD and he’s playing with the Bold 9780. Gareth is trying to get his teeth around a massive Android tablet and fathom is Sony is taking the PSP in the right direction.
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John Caudwell, Former Phones 4U boss, was left injured after masked robbers broke into his home and stole cash and jewellery. Caudwell received head injuries after Staffordshire home raided by masked robbers. On Monday (Nov 1) evening Caudwell, his partner Claire Johnson and a female member of staff were inside his Broughton Hall home when a number of men burst into the property, stealing cash and jewellery before escaping across neighbouring fields.
Caudwell was hit on the forehead with an iron bar during the robbery, according to Staffordshire Police, and sustained a one-inch gash. He also sustained some bruising to his arm.
If caught the police may sentence the men to a sentence to a contact of between 24 – 36 months on 3.
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Apparently Google is working on a new own-brand Android phone and might be available this year, exclusively at The Carphone Warehouse.
While the Google Nexus One is currently available exclusively through a Vodafone, its successor will be released through one single retailer. An “industry source” said that, after experiencing issues with selling the Nexus One through its website, it wants to put the Nexus Two in an actual bricks and mortar shop.
Terrific news for the UK given the heavy import duty that was demanded when initially purchasing the Nexus One on release however in the hands of The Carphone Warehouse there is still a chance they might demand a kidney in exchange for the device.
It’s as yet unclear which manufacturer has been enlisted to built the Google Nexus Two, although Samsung seems to have been discounted for some reason. Little too is known about the phone’s specs and features, although Android Gingerbread seems the likely operating system.
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Ncell, Nepal’s mobile operator, now has coverage up the famous mountain. The carrier has announced its first 3G base station on the the world’s tallest mountain, allowing users to make calls and connect to the internets from GSM enabled phones.
Up until now, mountaineers have had to resort to expensive satellite phones to make calls. Ncell is a joint venture between private investors and Sweden’s Telia Sonera, and currently cover one-third of Nepal. Ncell tested their latest base station by placing the world’s highest video call at 17,388 feet.
Telia Sonera’s CEO had the following to say: “This achievement is as mighty as the altitude, as 3G high speed internet will bring faster, more affordable telecommunication services to the people living in the Khumbu Valley, trekkers, and climbers alike.”
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You read that right! Andy makes about as much sense as a cracked record this week but the boys and girl struggle on without regard. James delivers a report on the San Francisco, Matt gets his hands on the N8, Tracy wears a suit, Andy gets annoyed at 3UK and Gareth’s fiancée falls foul of a prank call.
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It’s all go for James this week as he has his hands all over a bunch of new devices. Andy gets his panties in a bunch about Everything Everywhere. Gareth voices some concerns about Angry Birds. Gizmodo annoy us. Matt snivels a bit and Tracy wipes his nose.
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