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Celio RedFly in Action

Diego Samuilov — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:36:00 +0000

A few days ago I commented about the Celio Redfly adding support for BlackBerrys. I came across that bit of information first while researching to purchase a Celio RedFly myself and then while I’ve been using it with my Windows phone. It certainly extends the usefulness of my HTC Touch HD, and it should do the same for you if you have a Blackberry. In this review I will tell you, my thoughts and experiences with this product.

While my review was using a Windows phone, the device features are the same when using a Blackberry phone except for some minor details I will explain later on.

For all of you who don’t know what the Celio RedFly is; let me tell you that it appears to be a Netbook, but the appearances are only on the outside… literally. It certainly does look like a Netbook, but it has no CPU nor storage… so then, shat is it? Simple: its most obvious features are that is acts like a terminal for your phone which means that it acts as a replacement keyboard that can be touch-typed on, a higher resolution screen even if your phone has less resolution than the RedFly, an interface for thumb-drives of any kind and a multimedia tool.

You may ask yourself why on earth would anyone want to have this type of device instead of a cool Netbook then??? Read after the break for the answer to this question and more…

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Ubuntu Ready for Another Crack at Netbooks

Zealot — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:53:02 +0000

This Thursday Canonical will be rolling out the newest version of Ubuntu, 9.10, which is designed to go head to head with Windows 7 on desktops, notebooks, servers…and most especially netbooks. It seems that Canonical’s founder and CEO Mark Shuttleworth is well aware of how badly Linux in general but especially Ubuntu has blown the golden opportunity presented by netbooks up until now and is eager to change that fact.

When netbooks first burst on the scene, most of the early models ran open source Linux distros such as Ubuntu and the devices were expected to finally introduce Linux to mainstream consumers. However, something went wrong along the way. Turned off by the often arcane and unfamiliar Linux, users began demanding Windows versions even though they cost more and vendors obliged. Despite creating quite polished and critically acclaimed netbook versions, Ubuntu was left on the hobbyist sidelines again.

However, the release of Windows 7, and Microsoft’s decision to offer a “Starter Version” of the OS for netbooks has given Ubuntu’s new version a chance to try to stack up against Windows again, with several interesting new features.

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Via is fighting back

ctitanic — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:20:10 +0000

According to this post from Shanzhai page, there are plans to release a nettop using the Via C7 processor with the new chipset VX855 which should have a performance equivalent to what we have seen in the nVidia ION, recently tested by me in a netbook kindly provided to me by Ruvo.

Our contacts on the backstreets of Shenzhen, China have alerted us to the impending release of a shanzai-made mini-desktop PC that eschews Nvidia’s ION in favor of VIA’s CPU platform.

What has been my experiences with Via. Their processor is not bad compared with the Atom. Their graphic chipset are not bad too… but… there are only few video players in the market optimized to recognize their chipset and use them.

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Aspire One, photo review

ctitanic — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:44:00 +0000

I always carry in my backpack a digital camera hunting the opportunity for a good shot. Last week one of my coworkers brought her Aspire One and of course, I did not miss the chance to take some pictures of it and compare it to my Fujitsu P1610.

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Aspire One Outdoor visibility test

ctitanic — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:30:00 +0000

This is one of the most common question asked about any portable device and to me the best way to see the difference is by comparing the device to one with so called “outdoor screen”

Here are two pictures that compare the Aspire One screen with a Fujitsu P1610 screen.

Under the shade

…and under the morning sun

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Standard Shanzhai Style Robustness Test

ctitanic — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:05:00 +0000

In my many years working for the IT industry I have read many reviews of all kind of mobile devices from PDAs to Notebooks including Smart Phones, eReaders and mp3 players. I have seen even unbelievable tests for rugged Tablet PCs but I have never heard about the Standard Shanzhai Style Test.

The robustness test. We had our 70 kilo reviewer (what do we feed these people!), stand on the device. It survived. Apparently this is a standard shanzhai style test, commonly used in markets to demonstrate the build quality.

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Netbook that looks like China

ctitanic — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:51:20 +0000

The best porcelain in the world comes from China, at least that’s my opinion, no wonder here in the west we call it China. Shanzai.com has spotted a Netbook with an Intel Processor and an unusual display of 11.1 inch 1366 x 769 pixel that has a beautiful China design.

There are more pictures here.

Via Shanzai.com

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The term for netbook is not good

ctitanic — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:49:10 +0000

According to Microsoft the term netbook is not good.

Guggenheimer pointed out on June 2 in Taipei during Computex 2009 that since some of the mini-notebooks already feature capabilities more than just purely Internet browsing – which is the main purpose of the netbook – therefore the term netbook should be abandoned.

And I’m fully agree with that, even the term MID which was stamped by Intel initially for devices purely designed just for Internet now is being used to call what was before called UMPC. That’s completely crazy. Why to name them by one of it’s functions when these devices can do more than that? How I would call them? Ultra Small PCs (USPC) perhaps? Small Factor PCs (SFPC)? or just keep calling them UMPC? Probably the best thing to do is to keep using the old term UMPC instead of creating a new one and as result more confusion.

Via: DigiTimes

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Netbooks are Generic and Live Search makes Gibberish

Zealot — Sun, 31 May 2009 06:57:34 +0000

Liliputing is reporting that the French site Blogeee is reporting that they have seen reports (yeah, blogging is a dirty business) that the trademark battle between Psion and everybody else who has ever touched a semiconductor is over. It appears that Psion has accepted the fact that Netbook has become a generic term and is dropping their claim, but whether that is due to settlement or because Psion’s legal team realized that the court costs for the first round alone would be more then the company is still worth is anybody’s guess.

I admit I was expecting Psion to eventually get paid or get lost from the start and assuming this report is true, I am surprised it took this long. I for one would love to read the transcripts of the negotiation’s between Psion and Intel and their posse.

In an effort to get a little more confirmation for this story, which Liliputing is properly classing as a rumor, I ran the Blogeee post through Microsoft Live Search’s translator functionality, built into IE8…and this is what I got.

Intel and Psion have to agree on the problem that opposed until around to the word "netbook". Psion voluntarily withdraw all its rights and the term deposits and consents to do more oppose to that third parties use in the future the netbook Word. No official confirmation from Psion or Intel in their respective sites for the moment, no idea nor of the negotiations around this sudden friendship between setmarks sent soft words press spaces there are few. For us users netbooks, we finally see manufacturers and merchants stop turning around the pot with their "mini-mobile", their sub-laptops or other "mini-notebook."

Netbook win!

ZUT ALORS!!! “Sent soft words press spaces there are few”??????

OK, so whether Netbooks are generic or not, we do learn one thing for certain in this story..Live Search Translator is merde.

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Toshiba releasing a Netbook

ctitanic — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:29:08 +0000

According to Aving USA, Toshiba has released in Korea a mini notebook, are we not calling those netbook any more?

Adopting an isolated keyboard and dual-side LED back lights, the miniB is powered by Intel’s latest Atom N280(1.66GHz) CPU, 1GB DDR2 SDRAM and 160GB HDD. It also supports TruBrite CSV technology, Bluetooth connectivity, Sleep & Charge function and more.

AVING USA – Global News Network

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Need WiFi?

Jack Cook — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:53:02 +0000

Here is a Wireless-N USB Adapter called the Mvix Nubbin that just might fit into your plans if you don’t have WiFi. The image is misleading because it is small, really small! It measures less than 2 cm!

Mvix Nubbin (MS-811N) is a mini-size USB2.0 Wireless-N adapter that can connect notebook, handheld or desktop PC to a wireless-N networks.

Sporting a micro-footprint with protrusion of less than 2cm, Mvix Nubbin is capable of delivering data at 150Mbps. With its small 3/4th-inch size, Mvix Nubbin is an attractive accessory for a wide variety of applications and devices constrained by space and size. Compliant with IEEE 802.1n draft 3.0 and IEEE 802.1b/g, Nubbin supports WMM and WMM-PS (IEEE 802.1e QoS Standard).

Nubbin also offers advanced features like innovative WPS (Wireless Protected Setup), auto-builds connection, and synchronizes settings. It supports all encryption standards and is compatible with all operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP / Vista, Mac OS X and Linux.

Check out the Mvix Nubbin for High Speed Wireless Network here

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Acer White Aspire One at Wal-Mart

ctitanic — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:32:30 +0000

Yesterday I spotted the Acer Aspire One at Wal-Mart with a very good price, $298!

For this price you get a huge 120 GB HDD and 1 GB of RAM.

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First Impressions of HP’s Mini 1000 Mi Edition

ctitanic — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:47:28 +0000

Rob Bushway from Gottabemobile has just posted his first impressions of HP’s Mini 1000 Mi Edition.

I love the Mini 1000 and think it is one of the nicest netbooks on the market, but I have not found a scenario yet where I would recommend the Mi Edition over say the Windows XP version or the beta version of Windows 7.

I know what is happening to Rob, after testing W7 it’s so hard to go back to Vista or XP!

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UMID M1 Photo album

ctitanic — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:37:07 +0000

Lora at Technology Questions has posted a photo album of one of the most interesting Netbook designs shown in the past CES2009.

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VAIO P Naked

ctitanic — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:41:22 +0000

It have not passed 24 hours from the official release and we have already pictures of the VAIO P… naked!

Via Engadget.

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