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By June 17, 2011 Read More →

Storage Options launches the world’s first personalised tablet for the youth market

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Storage Options, Yorkshire’s largest independent technology vendor, has launched the world’s first personalised tablet for the under 25s market.

The miScroll, which retails at £119.95, is the fourth addition to the Scroll range, is the only tablet in the world to have a replaceable high capacity battery, which could come in handy on long journeys, late nights or during busy periods.

With 4GB of internal memory and colourful exchangeable covers, which are available in a variety of vibrant colours and distinctive designs, the miScroll would make the perfect birthday present. Its features include a 1GHz ARM11 processor running on the Android 2.3 Operating System and built-in camera offering an expansive multimedia and social networking experience.

 

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By June 16, 2011 Read More →

Research in Motion Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

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Research In Motion Limited (RIM) a world leader in the mobile communications market, today reported first quarter results for the three months ended May 28, 2011 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP).

  • Revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2012 grew 16% over the same quarter last year
  • International revenue1 in Q1 grew 67% year over year
  • Gross margin in the quarter was approximately 44%, slightly higher than expected due to product mix
  • RIM launched the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in North America and shipped approximately 500,000 units in the first quarter

You can see the full press release from RIM below:

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By June 16, 2011 Read More →

Three teasing us with an August launch of the BlackBerry 9900

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We still don’t know for sure when the forthcoming BlackBerry Bold 9900 is actually going to be on sale.  Over on the ‘coming soon’ section of the Three website they have the 9900 listed as having an arrival of August. Do Three know something we don’t?

Anyway, many sites have said that the BlackBerry 9900 is not likely to be with us until September time which I personally think is a little too far off.

With Apple updating to iOS5 later in the year and a probable iPhone 5 too, RIM really have got to get this new flagship device out as soon as possible. We all know that RIM are loosing market share to iOS and Android on a global basis so the sooner this new BlackBerry is out the more chance they have of retaining customers.

RIM clearly know this so I wouldn’t be surprised if we get the BlackBerry 9900 sooner rather than later.

 

Posted by: James

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By June 16, 2011 Read More →

Pre order the HP Pre 3 from Clove

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The HP Pre 3 is now available to pre-order on the Clove website. The forthcoming webOS handset is due for release at the beginning of July.

Following on from the HP Palm Pre 2, the Pre 3 maintains the slide-out QWERTY form factor of its predecessor, but features a significantly more powerful feature set and an updated version of the highly rated webOS platform.

Perhaps the main focus of webOS is its ability to multitask, which is ideal for the user of both business and social features. Open apps are regarded as ‘cards’ and these cards can be arranged into ‘stacks’ so as to organise the various applications that you may have running at any one time.

The Pre 3 has also been designed to work alongside the forthcoming HP TouchPad tablet. A great feature called touch to share allows you to transfer certain information between the two devices simply by touching them together.  This is explained briefly in the video below. For full details on the Pre 3 or to place a pre-order, head over to the Clove website.

 

Posted by: James

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By June 16, 2011 Read More →

Huawei MediaPad to launch June 20th

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We mentioned a short while ago that Huawei are launching their new tablet, the MediaPad, at an event soon in Singapore. The time and date is now confirmed and it will be on Monday June 20th at 10.00 am GMT.

Huawei Device executives will reveal MediaPad’s technical specs and provide demonstrations during the launch. They will also introduce Huawei Device’s cloud solution which helps operators and industry customers develop business and attract end users. 

Now clearly I am not in Singapore but fear not as I have been invited to view the event via a live webcast so we can at least bring you the news as soon as possible.

So check back with us after 10.00 am on Monday for some fresh tablet news.

 

Posted by: James

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By June 16, 2011 Read More →

ViewSonic ushers in new display era with a new range of monitors using LED technology

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ViewSonic Europe has announced another addition to it display range supporting its strategy to adopt LED technology. Offering improved picture quality and energy saving credentials, LED technology will feature in all of ViewSonic’s monitors moving forward.
The ViewSonic monitor range now includes the flagship VX2753mh-LED with full HD 1080p performance and a 30,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio for great picture detail and definition. The VX2753mh-LED features an LED backlight 27" ultra- thin widescreen monitor that delivers 40% energy savings compared to a regular 27" monitor. The VX2753mh-LED also boasts impressive environmental credentials with a verified mercury-free RoHS production process. With an eco-mode option available and full Windows 7 certification the VX2753mh-LED a great investment.

“This 27″ monitor delivers the desktop space that gamers, casual users and businesses are requiring to get the best from their applications, at the right price point. Getting LED monitor technology mature enough to deliver our display standards across our entire portfolio is a challenge but we commit to not compromise and this monitor is the latest addition to our already successful range.” says James Coulson, European Marketing Manager.

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By June 15, 2011 Read More →

HTC will update the Desire to Gingerbread after all

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After the recent decision that HTC made to not update the HTC Desire to Android 2.3 Gingerbread they have changed their minds! In a short statement they said:

“Contrary to what we said earlier we are going to bring Gingerbread to HTC Desire.”

One can only presume this turnaround was due to uproar from the tens of thousands of current HTC Desire owners out there.

Power to the people!

 

Posted by: James

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By June 15, 2011 Read More →

Motorola Pro coming to the UK

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The chaps at Clove posted interesting Motorola news on their blog today. It would appear that the recently leaked  Motorola Droid/Milestone 3 will not see a UK release. Of course, these things are open to change, but the message that we are receiving at the moment is that it will not be launched in the UK. As of yet we have not heard a reason for this decision, but perhaps UK sales of the Milestone 2 were not as high as Motorola expected. We heard yesterday that the HTC Desire Z has been discontinued, so perhaps the Android QWERTY slider form factor just hasn’t been that popular in the UK.

There is some good news though and that is that the Motorola Pro is heading for the UK and you can pre-order it now from the Clove website.

You can see the features and specs of the Motorola Pro below and if you fancy placing an order the link is at the end of the news post.

The Motorola Pro is an Android business phone that offers a unique form factor. Its candy bar design will be tempting to not only the business user, but anyone who sends a lot of texts or emails.

While there are several Android handsets with a physical QWERTY keyboard, there are not so many that have a portrait set of keys on the front of the device The portrait QWERTY keyboard has been popularised by BlackBerry handsets and is loved by both business and social users. Take the popularity of this form factor and add the Android OS to it and you’ve got the great looking device that is the Motorola Pro.

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By June 15, 2011 Read More →

Enjoy the ultimate immersive experience with The Acer H5360BD projector

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Having introduced a variety of 3D technology support in a wide range of video-projectors, Acer introduces another innovation to help users enjoy a true theater-like 3D experience. The new Acer H5360BD projector with native HD-ready resolution and DLP® 3D ready now supports the HDMI®  1.4a 3D solution from DLP®, enabling users to fully appreciate the array of possibilities brought by the stereoscopic technology.
Add the depth factor to your home entertainment, for totally immersive visuals. With the H5360BD projector you don’t just play the game, you live it! The three-dimensional experience is made possible by DLP® 3D Ready technology that, using high (120Hz) refresh rates, can add depth to the flat surface of the screen. In addition, Acer’s new H5360BD projector delivers Full HD 3D imagery via HDMI® 1.4a.You just need to connect a Blu-ray Disc player, a console or a 3D PC to enjoy enhanced stereoscopic multimedia and literally be thrown into the action of the movie for a sensation of full immersion.

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By June 15, 2011 Read More →

BlackBerry PlayBook goes on sale in the UK

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If you have been waiting to get a BlackBerry PlayBook then today may be your lucky day. RIM’s first tablet goes on sale today exclusively at The Carphone Warehouse within Selfridges in London. If you cant get there then fear not as tomorrow the PlayBook will be available at all Carphone Warehouse, Best Buys, Dixons and Currys.

If you have not seen our review of the BlackBerry PlayBook you can do so here or alternatively the ten second review is below:

The ten second review:

Device: BlackBerry PlayBook

Price: From £399.00

Summary: A pocketable powerhouse. Still needs some extra software but overall a great 7 inch tablet.

Best of: HD Video, Browser, BlackBerry Bridge

Worst of: No native email client, not great for non BlackBerry users.

Buy it now: On sale from June 16th in the UK

 

Posted by: James

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