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2013/05/24

Google Edition of HTC One could be coming soon

HTC One with stock Android could be coming soon

HTC could release a One smartphone with stock Android instead of Sense UI.
Lenovo continues to report strong financial results

Lenovo continues to report strong financial results

Computer giant Lenovo is defying a sluggish global PC market. The Chinese PC maker reported strong earnings growth for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012/2013.
HP Envy 14 with 3200 x 1800 resolution display launching this June

HP Envy 14 with 3200 x 1800 resolution display launching this June

Ultra high-resolution touch-enabled Envy 14 coming next month alongside refreshed Envy 15 and Envy 17 models with Haswell processors, Nvidia graphics and dual drives

2013/05/23

HP announces two new Pavillion TouchSmart models

HP announces the 11 TouchSmart Notebook and the 14 TouchSmart Sleekbook

These laptops offer touch screens and Windows 8 for a low price
HP launches 20-inch tablet

HP prepares to launch a 20-inch tablet

HP's new ENVY Rove 20 looks to make home computers more portable
Amazon expands Kindle Fire availability to over 170 countries

Amazon expands Kindle Fire availability to over 170 countries

Amazon expands Kindle Fire and Appstore availability to include over 170 countries.

2013/05/22

HGST announces 1.5TB hard drive for notebooks

HGST announces 1.5TB hard drive for notebooks

Formerly known as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and now a Western Digital company, HGST has announced the Travelstar 5K1500. It is the storage industry’s first 2.5-inch, 9.5mm, 1.5TB mobile hard drive.
Kyocera launches two new waterproof smartphones

Kyocera launches two new waterproof smartphones in the US

The moderately priced Hydro EDGE and Hyrdo XTRM can be immersed in 3 feet of water for 30 minutes
MSI's releases GX70 and GX60 featuring AMD Richland CPU

MSI releases GX70 and GX60 featuring AMD Richland CPU

New notebooks from MSI are the first to feature AMD's Richland A10 CPU.

2013/05/21

Hisense launches Sero 7 Pro and Sero 7 Lite tablets

Hisense launches Sero 7 Pro and Sero 7 Lite tablets

The new budget tablets are built and priced to compete with Google's Nexus 7

2013/05/20

Jola opens pre-orders of its Sailfish OS smartphone today

Jolla opens pre-orders for its Sailfish OS smartphone today

The open source OS offers full Android app compatibility
Samsung to release laptop with higher pixel density than Chromebook and Retina MacBook

Samsung to release display with higher pixel density than Chromebook Pixel and Retina MacBook

Samsung teases new tablet and notebook displays with resolutions of up to 3200 x 1800.

2013/05/19

Acer soon to release the first 8-inch Windows 8 Tablet

Acer's Iconia W3 makes another apperance on the company's Finnish website

The Acer Iconia W3 will run on Intel's new Clover Trail Z2760 CPU

2013/05/18

meta launches Kickstarter to build augmented reality modules

meta launches Kickstarter to build augmented reality modules

meta devices will allow for interaction with 3D virtual objects

2013/05/17

NVIDIA now accepting pre-orders for Shield handheld console

Image of Samsung Tab 3 8.0 leaked online

An image of Samsung's latest Galaxy tablet has found its way online.
Archos debuts 8-inch Archos 80 Xenon 3G tablet

Archos debuts 8-inch Archos 80 Xenon 3G tablet

The Archos 80 Xenon is an 8-inch tablet with an IPS screen, 3G/2G, quad-core Snapdragon S4, and a $200 price tag.
Sharp to produce new Ultra-HD laptop displays

Sharp to produce new Ultra-HD laptop displays

Sharp's IGZO panels offer amazingly high pixel counts

2013/05/16

IdeaPad Yoga 11S now on sale from Lenovo

IdeaPad Yoga 11S now on sale from Lenovo

11.6" Ultrabook convertible runs Windows 8 and is now available starting at $799.

2013/05/15

Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as a free update for existing users

Microsoft confirms Windows 8.1 as a free update for existing users

Tami Reller confirms that Windows Blue will be officially known as Windows 8.1, and will be offered as a free update for existing Windows 8 users.
Ekoore launches the Python S3 convertible

Ekoore launches the Python S3 convertible

The Python can run Windows, Android, Ubuntu, or all three
Panasonic updates rugged H2 Toughbook tablet

Panasonic updates rugged Toughbook H2 tablet

Panasonic is upgrading its healthcare oriented Toughbook H2 tablet to an Intel Core i5-3427U processor. Other minor improvements include a slight storage capacity and battery life increase.
AMD launches the Radeon HD 8970M

AMD launches the Radeon HD 8970M

Based on the same Pitcairn architecture as its HD 7970M predecessor, the HD 8970M offers higher Turbo clock rates and is set to launch with the upcoming 17.3-inch MSI GX70
HP unveils detachable Split x2 and SlateBook x2 hybrids

HP unveils detachable $799 Split x2 and $479 SlateBook x2 hybrids

The duo of detachable 13.3-inch and 10.1-inch touchscreen convertibles will offer the familiar Intel-powered Windows 8 platform and - for the first time from HP - an ARM-based convertible with Tegra 4 and Android, both to launch this coming August

2013/05/14

Pre-orders open for the Nvidia Sheild

Pre-orders open for the Nvidia Sheild

This new Tegra 4 handheld gaming console runs android, and streams games from a PC
Falling Yen forces Fujitsu to raise PC prices

Falling Yen forces Fujitsu to raise PC prices

The weak Yen increases the cost of Importing computer components to Japan

2013/05/13

Sony unveils Digital Paper e-reader with 13.3" display

Sony unveils Digital Paper e-reader with 13.3" display

Sony Digital Paper e-reader comes with a flexible, 13.3" display and a stylus for input.
Archos unveils the ChefPad

Archos unveils the ChefPad

New tablet encourages Chefs to go high tech.

2013/05/10

The first E Ink Android Tablet

Possibly The first E Ink Android Tablet

The Earl tablet was designed specifically for use outdoors.

2013/05/09

Further increase in DRAM prices expected for PCs

Further increase in DRAM prices expected for PCs

Increased manufacturing of smartphone DRAM leaves a shortage of PC components and a price hike that may not go away any time soon.
Details of Sony's upcoming Vaio Duo 13 leaked

Details of Sony's upcoming Vaio Duo 13 leaked

With the rumored successor to the Vaio 11, Sony seems to have learned from its mistakes and created an intriguing new lightweight convertible.

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Author: Notebookcheck, 2005-09-20 (Update: 2013-05- 6)