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XO-3 is a stunning touchscreen tablet device that has been scheduled to release on 2010 for the One Laptop Per Child project by Yves Behar. This innovative $75 tablet features an all plastic, extremely durable and semi-flexible body that eliminates the possibility of being cracked upon impact like the traditional glass screens. Like previous XO, the screen of XO-3 can also be optimized in both reflective and transmissive modes depending on indoor and outdoor lighting situations. To make it serve its purpose effectively, the XO-3 is packed with kid’s learning tools such as horizontal book mode and portrait reading mode for convenient reading, multi-touch feature allows play and learn by using bare hands, a full-touch keyboard, a back facing camera, and many more.

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Acer to Release Aspire One 521 Netbook with AMD CPU

Acer is going to release the Aspire One 521 10.1-inch AMD-based netbook, Macles reports.

The Aspire One 521 features the upcoming AMD V105 single core CPU at 1.2GHz and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 graphics chip, the UVD2 high definition video decoder, and a battery life of around 7 hours.

The netbook also has an HDMI port and optional Bluetooth 3.0.

It comes with a new case design that includes a large chrome plates Aspire One logo.

There’s no info on pricing and availability.

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Acer to Release Aspire One 521 Netbook with AMD CPU

Acer is going to release the Aspire One 521 10.1-inch AMD-based netbook, Macles reports.

The Aspire One 521 features the upcoming AMD V105 single core CPU at 1.2GHz and the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225 graphics chip, the UVD2 high definition video decoder, and a battery life of around 7 hours.

The netbook also has an HDMI port and optional Bluetooth 3.0.

It comes with a new case design that includes a large chrome plates Aspire One logo.

There’s no info on pricing and availability.

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Lenovo Unveils Eco-Friendly ThinkPad L Series Laptops

Lenovo announced today the ThinkPad L Series laptops for the eco-conscious professionals.
The first two ThinkPad L models are the 14-inch L412 and 15-inch L512.
According to the press release, “the laptops use up to 30 percent post consumer content from office water jugs and used IT equipment in parts like the LCD cover, palm rests and top/bottom case”.
The ThinkPad L Series will be available with the Intel Core i3 or i5 processors, along with the Intel integrated or ATI Radeon graphics.
Lenovo’s eco laptops include a web camera, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G/4G wireless connectivity options, and Windows 7 OS.
The ThinkPad L412 and L512 will be available starting mid-May with a base price of $649.

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HP AirLife 100 Smartbook Specs Published on HP.com

Hewlett-Packard’s official website for the US has published specifications of the HP AirLife 100 smartbook, the company’s upcoming netbook-like device with elements of a smartphone.

Starting at 2.2 pounds, the Internet-centric HP AirLife 100 features a 10.1-inch resistive touch screen with a resolution of 1024×600 pixels and LED backlight, Android OS with “Compaq touch experience” user interface, the Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 mobile processor at 1GHz, 512MB RAM and 512MB Flash memory, and a 16GB solid state drive.

The smartbook includes a netbook-style keyboard with trackpad, a 0.3MP web camera, “internal speakers”, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, an SD card slot supporting up to 32GB, and a Micro-USB port.

There is no info on availability and pricing.

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Dell Latitude E6510 Laptop Overview

The Dell Latitude E6510 is a new 15.6″ business-class laptop with the latest 2010 Intel processors.

The Latitude E Series E6510 comes with an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 CPU, up to the i7-820QM, the Intel HD integrated or NVIDIA NVS 3100M 512MB dedicated graphics, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 500GB of hard drive space or up to 256GB solid state drive capacity, and a DVD burner or Blu-Ray optical drive.

The E6510 can be configured with full HD 1920×1080, HD+ 1600 x 900 or HD 1366 x 768 display resolution.

The notebook includes optional Intel vPro system management technology and advanced security features such as the TPM 1.2, a fingerprint reader, and a Smart Card reader.

The laptop has Wifi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband connectivity, optional WiMAX, a web camera, mic, stereo speakers, four USB ports and USB/eSATA combo port, DisplayPort and VGA outputs, both ExpressCard and PC Card slots, a 6-in-1 media card reader, Firewire, and a keyboard with optional backlight.

The E6510 has a magnesium alloy chassis in silver, blue or red, and weighs 5.53 pounds with the standard 6-cell battery.

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Dell Latitude E6410

The Dell Latitude E6410 is new 14.1″ E Series business laptop with the Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.

The Latitude E6410 comes with up to the i7-620M CPU, the Intel HD integrated or NVIDIA NVS 3100M 512MB dedicated graphics card, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 500GB of hard drive space or up to 256GB solid state drive, and a DVD burner or Blu-Ray optical drive.

The E6410 has an anti-glare LED-backlight display with 1440×900 and 1280×800 resolution choices.

Dell’s notebook includes optional Intel vPro system management technology, a keyboard with optional backlight, a web camera with microphone, stereo speakers, Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband connectivity, optional WiMAX, four USB ports and an eSATA/USB combo connector, a 6-in-1 media card reader, Display Port and VGA outputs, ExpressCard and PC Card slots, a SmartCard Reader, optional fingerprint reader, and Firewire.

The E6410 has a magnesium alloy chassis in silver, blue, or red and weighs 4.26 pounds with the standard 6-cell battery.

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Dual-Core Intel Atom For Netbooks Coming 2Q; 1.5GHz Speed Rumored

A dual-core version of Intel Atom processor for netbooks will be launched in the second quarter this year, Intel’s CEO Paul Otellini said during the latest earnings call.

Otellini didn’t provide details of the new CPU, but website Fudzilla reports the dual-core chip will be clocked at 1.5GHz and produced using 45-nanometer technology. Its thermal design power is 8.5W, whereas the currently available N450 and N470 single core chips consume 5.5W and 6.5W.

Intel is also expected to release the 1.83GHz single-core Atom N475 CPU this year, according to Fudzilla. It has the same clock speed and TDP as the N470, but it will support DDR3 memory insted of N470’s DDR2.

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Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Laptop Now on Sale

The Lenovo IdeaPad V460 14-inch laptop for small businesses, the first IdeaPad V Series model, is now available.

Lenovo.com lists two V460 configurations: the 088626U with the Intel Core i5 i5-430M processor and switchable graphics combining the NVIDIA GeForce 310M 512MB dedicated video card and Intel HD intgrated GPU, and the 088627U with the i3-330M and Intel HD only.

Both systems feature a 1366×768 LED-backlit glossy display, 320GB of hard drive space, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a DVD burner, and a 6-cell battery for up to 4 hours of run time.

There’s also a 1.3MP web camera, microphone, stereo speakers, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, Gigabit Ethernet, three USB ports, an ExpressCard slot, a 4-in-1 media card reader, a VGA output, and an HDMI port in the model with switchable graphics.

For security, the V460 offers a fingerprint reader, USB port locking, and Bio Excess data encryption, “a simple and reliable way to quickly encrypt or decrypt files, switch accounts, manage passwords and more”.

The laptops’ tops and palm rests are made of aluminum, while the other parts of the case are made of plastic.

The Lenovo IdeaPad V460 notebooks weigh 4.85lbs and run Windows Home Premium OS.

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Velocity Micro’s Cruz Tablet Announced

Velocity Micro is going to release the Cruz Tablet devices with Android 2.1 operating system and Adobe Flash support.

The Cruz Tablet series will include capacitive multitouch screens in both 4:3 and 16:9 pixel-ratio configurations, 800MHz processors, and expandable storage via SD card and USB.

One of models will have a 7-inch display, but there is no info on other specifications.

The expected price will be under $300.

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wheel-rider-personal-commute-concept-for-yamaha

The Wheel Rider is an innovative personal transportation concept that has been specially designed for Yamaha to meet the future urban commute requirements. However, the vehicle seems like just a big round wheel, it actually features three layers, the shiny outer body, the wheel at the middle and seating area for the rider inside. The signal lights have been placed at the back, which actually is the only signifying factor of the vehicle’s backside. With its compact size and functional shape, the wheel rider can easily fit and perform in the busy and congested future streets.

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flux-provides-compact-and-lightweight-personal-transportation-alternative

The flux is a small, electric vehicle concept that has been designed to address the current vehicle related problems like storage space requirement, alternate power efficiency, weather resistance, and many more. The main focus of the vehicle is to provide unique ergonomics and maximum usability by featuring a more relaxed seating arrangement that helps the rider in pedaling by freeing up the legs, allowing more air circulation around them. The telescoping steering ensures convenient driving for users with different arm length and can be moved out when the driver enters the vehicle. Easy entry and exit has achieved via the hydraulic vertical tilting door. The flux, from both inside and outside, incorporates some very traditional and easy to access manufacturing techniques that provides stability while quickly turning by leaning the body of the driver. To make night riding an enjoyable experience, the vehicle features powerful LEDs in both front and rear lights for high visibility.

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evouse-revolutionary-mouse-ensures-easier-computing-with-pen-sensor-excellence

The eVouse is a revolutionary wireless laptop mouse concept that features excellent outlook and two different functions to make computing easier. Aside from using it as a traditional mouse, this ‘V’ shaped mouse can be used as a pen sensor for particular design works like designing an industrial entity. The tactile action buttons and scroll offers convenient using and illuminates green light with every action movement which demonstrates it’s ‘in use’ status. The pen sensor is placed at the top corner of the head, allowing the user to have a perfect grip on the mouse when dragging it to perform particular action.

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taste-your-food-before-it-is-cooked-with-next-generation-cookbook-teaser

The Teaser is an innovative cookbook concept that has been designed to reduce food waste by allowing the user to taste a recipe before it is cooked. This ultra-portable digital device features a touchscreen display and a printing system that dispense edible flavor strip. The integrated ink-jet print technology features 18 flavored cartridges and dissolving strips that can easily provide the taste of a desired dish by mixing the ingredients. After connecting the touchscreen LCD with the device, browse through different recipes. When a recipe has been chosen, command the device to print a sample which can give the exact taste of the particular recipe. If you feel something is not ok, adjust the ingredients to meet your personal preference. When your desired flavor is achieved, follow the displayed guidelines to cook the food with confidence.

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hearing-aid-that-never-compromises-with-style

The main idea of the Hearing Aid concept is to eliminate the effort of people to hide their earpieces, not to let other people know about their handicap. This innovative concept has been designed so stylishly that users can feel the confidence of wearing a piece of fashionable jewelry with it. The main target users of the hearing aid are the medium level hearing disable people. Aside from incorporating the brand new TriMic system, this compact and lightweight gadget gives a near to perfect positioning of the microphone which is the key important aspect of the efficiency of a hearing aid. To make it a product for all, the designer offered a set of four different color alternatives to choose from.

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futuristic-aircruise-offers-ultimate-traveling-luxury

The Aircruise is a huge, vertical airship concept that can introduce air traveling to a new era with ultimate style and luxury. The main goal of the project was to give people the realization that traveling is not just getting from one place to another via its appealing and more reflective operation. Empowered by natural energy, this concept has been envisioned to fill with 330,000 cubic meters of hydrogen gas and dock on more than 265 meters high stands. The slower pace of traveling on Aircruise will allow the boarders to enjoy the huge internal spaces, featuring four duplex apartments, five smaller apartments, bar/lounge zone, living, dining, relaxing and enjoying the stunning beauty of the sky. Aside from its large windows, it contains glass made floor to enhance the excitement of the passengers.

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styling-bicycle-focuses-of-fashionable-cycling-on-the-roa

The styling concept bicycle has been designed mainly focusing on aesthetics that may eliminate the prestigious complexity among the users, which is one of the key reasons of disappearing bicycles from the current roads. The designer has drastically changed the appearance of a conventional bicycle, making it real sporty, which will surely encourage mass users to ride with pride on the styling bicycle. The unique color combination of the bicycle gives the rider a fresh feeling and most of the parts made of carbon fiber, making the bicycle durable and lightweight. Moreover, to make it efficient enough to sustain on the competitive road tracks, the bicycle features various functional elements such as windshield, speedometer, 3 line spokes, disc brakes, asymmetric wheels, and many more.

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