HP Mini 5102,Touch Screen Glossy Netbook

Hewlett-Packard has released the HP Mini 5103 business netbook with optional touchscreen and the latest Intel Atom processors.

The HP Mini 5103 features a 10.1-inch 1024×600 or 1366×768 LED-backlit display with optional capacitive multitouch tehnology, the Atom N475 1.83GHz or N455 1.66GHz processor with the GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 2GB of DDR3 memory, up to 320GB of hard disk space or up to 128GB solid state drive storage, a 4- or 6-cell battery, optional Broadcom Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator for 720p and 1080p HD video playback, and Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Starter or SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 OS.

HP’s new mini-laptop also includes a 2MP web camera, stereo speakers, stereo microphones, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth, HP Mobile Broadband powered by Gobi with GPS, three USB ports, a Secure Digital slot, VGA output, a spill-resistant keyboard, and an optional detachable handle.

The 2.64-pound non-touchscreen and the 2.86-pound touchscreen 5103 netbooks have metal cases with magnesium alloy support structure and metal alloy hinges and are available in three colors: espresso, red, and blue.

In the US, the HP Mini 5103 can be purchased via HP’s online store for a base price of $399.
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iBike: Apple's Smart Bike

The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application Thursday for a "Smart Bicycle System" that would use an iPod or iPhone to monitor sensor data and wirelessly share information.

The patent application, discovered by Patently Apple, contains functionality similar to the Nike + iPod Sport Kit integration for runners. Using external and internal sensors, an iPhone or iPod would store and relay useful information while attached to a bicycle.

Although similar products (bicycle computers) already exist, the Cupertino, Calif., company's solution would take advantage of sensors already built into its devices, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers. Using an iPod or iPhone could potentially reduce costs, setup, and the need for complex attachments. Another added benefit would be the possibility of sharing recorded information with other cyclists.

Some examples of useful measurements are "acceleration, speed, distance, time or intervals of time between events, altitude or elevation of the bicycle, incline/decline during the ride, wind speed, location."

In the application, Apple focused specifically on the potential for wireless communication between devices and bicycles. The patent specifically lists "GPRS, CDMA, EV-DO, EDGE, 3GSM, DECT, IS-136/TDMA, iDen, LTE" as possible methods for sharing data.
External displays are also included in the patent application. In addition to listing several standard display technologies such as LCD and LED, the application lists a number of movable displays or projecting systems, such as "a video projector, head-up display, or three-dimensional (e.g., holographic) display."

Other highlighted features include mapping, automated video and audio recording, course reviews, and team data sharing. The patent application lists buttons on the bicycle or "the user's apparel (e.g., clothing or helmet)" and voice activation as potential input methods.

According to the article, Apple's innovations for cycling enthusiasts could theoretically be applied to other types of vehicles and other modes of transportation.

Jesse Dorogusker, Anthony Fadell, Andrew Hodge, Allen Haughay, Jr., Scott Krueger, James Mason, Donald Novotney, Emily Schubert Policarpo Wood and Timothy Johnston are listed as the inventors. The patent application was filed in Q1 2009.

Anthony Fadell, often referred to as "the grandfather of the iPod," served as senior vice president of Apple's iPod division before stepping down in 2008. Fadell reportedly severed all remaining ties with Apple in March of this year.

Article by Josh Ong
www.appleinsider.com
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Torch: The first BlackBerry Hybrid

Research In Motion (RIM) finally announced the official debut of its first hybrid BlackBerry, BlackBerry 9800, which was given the nickname "Torch". Called hybrid because it provides navigation smartphone with touch screen (touch screen) and a QWERTY keyboard as well.

RIM Torch may be the answer for consumers who still have not completely comfortable using the touch screen. BlackBerry products are popular because of its convenience is identical with the QWERTY keyboard.

"Torch BlackBerry is a product which is very special to our company," said RIM Co-CEO Mike Lazaridis in a statement on Tuesday (03/08/2010). Apart from being the first hybrid product, Torch is also one of the first smartphone using BlackBerry OS 6.

BlackBerry Torch has a 3.2-inch touch screen specifications HVGA, using BlackBerry OS 6, there is a GPS application, it supports HSDPA with download speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. In addition, it is equipped with 5 MP resolution camera with flash has face recognition capabilities. Camera can also be used for the video recorder with VGA resolution.

This device runs using a 624 MHz processor and 512 MB of internal memory can be upgraded with up to 4 GB of flash storage. Other features wi-fi connection with the latest 802.11n standard.

This device will be available first in the U.S. starting on August 12, 2010 with prices starting at 200 U.S. dollars with a 2-year subscription contract.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab: The Era of Computer Tablet

The competition in tablet market is heating up. Many companies are increasingly competing in device makers to make Slate or tablets that can compete with Apple's iPad. One of them is Samsung, which plans to create a tablet-based Android operating system.

According to reports from Reuters, Samsung plans to launch the tablet PC in the third quarter of this year to compete iPad, Microsoft and other tablets. The Samsung tablet could be called "Galaxy Tab". So far, Samsung is using the brand of the Galaxy for its Android-based products.

It is a little bit unique; Galaxy Tab will use the screen 7-inch or 2 inches larger than Dell's Streak, but smaller than the iPad. There is no official information about this tablet, but the possibility the tablet using Android version 2.2 or commonly called Froyo.

However, according to Electronista site, Samsung Galaxy Tabs may use the Super AMOLED screen that will provide quality images with high resolution and contrast ratio so it can be seen in the outer room with a beam of sunlight. Moreover, this tablet uses 1.2GHz processor, has two cameras, front and back camera with VGA resolution including 3.2 MP, 16 GB of internal memory and micro SDHC external memory slot.
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