Acer netbook gets Android and Windows OS in one platform

Acer has revealed its latest netbook innovation, the Acer Aspire One AOD255, which combines Google's Android mobile software and Microsoft's Windows XP operating systems. The netbook is being showcased at the Taipei Computer Applications Show which will be on over the weekend.

The Acer Aspire One AOD255 is being sold in the exhibition at a price of around $300. Although it is not yet known as to when will the netbook get a formal launch in the world markets, the market price of the device is expected to be around $375.

The netbook uses Android as a quick-booting operating system while using Windows as the main operating system. Acer software on the device, called Acer Configuration Manager for Android, controls which OS will boot.

The device comes with Intel's Atom N450 microprocessor and carries 1GB of DDR2 DRAM. It has a screen size of 10.1 inch and the capacity of the hard disk is 160 GB. The Acer Aspire One AOD255 comes equipped with a 3 cell lithium-ion battery. One can however buy a 6 cell battery for an additional amount of $95.

RIM may plan BlackPad launch in November

Blackberry makers Research in Motion (RIM) may be planning a November launch for its tablet, BlackPad. Rumors are abuzz that the BlackPad may incorporate features like USB ports and printing capabilities.

RIM's tablet plans were confirmed when it reserved the www.BlackPad.com web address.
According to analyst Ashok Kumar of Rodman & Renshaw the BlackPad will most likely have front and rear videoconferencing cameras. He added about the launch, "If they wait to release this product (they) will be competing with a second-generation iPad."

Dell releases new range of desktop, Studio XPS 9100

Dell has expanded its range of desktop series with the announcement of its latest Studio XPS 9100 desktop. Coming in various configurations, the four models in the desktop line up are priced between $ 949 to $ 1,997.

The Studio XPS 9100 range is powered by processors from Intel. They come loaded with the Intel Core i7 and Intel Six-Core Extreme processors. It includes 525W power supply with Radeon HD 5970 2GB graphics card. The graphics card however is optional and can be bought at a price of $580.

The storage capacity of the system goes up to 24GB memory and 2TB storage. The desktops are powered with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium.

HTC Wildfire reaches India

HTC is all set to launch its Android run phone 'Wildfire' in the Indian market. It has entered into an exclusive partnership with Reliance Communications for the launch. The Wildfire will be priced at Rs. 16,590.

The 3G-enabled smartphone will be available at authorised HTC resellers across the country. The main features of the phone include a 3.2 inch touch screen and a 5-megapixel camera.

Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India said, "The stylishly designed HTC Wildfire brings all your communication requirements into one place, whether it's through Facebook, Orkut, Twitter, Flickr."

Courtesy the exclusive deal, Reliance GSM customers who upgrade to this new phone will get up to 500 MB of free data usage for a period six months.

Spice brings M-6 sports phone @ Rs.4,499

Spice Mobile has come up with a new dual SIM handset called M-6 Sports. Priced at Rs. 4,499, the very name of the phone gives an idea of the target consumer for the phone. The M-6 Sports comes with a dedicated 'Sports Zone' that contains applications such as Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Tennis and Yahoo Formula 1.

Other features of the phone include a 2.2 inch QVGA TFT display screen with 262k colors, a 1.3 MP camera with digital zoom. The memory of the M-6 Sports can be expanded up to 4GB. Connectivity options of the phone comprise Bluetooth, WAP and GPRS.

The M-6 Sports supports social networking sites like Facebook, Yahoo and Nimbuzz. The device also packs in the Opera Mini web browser and video sharing application Vuclip. The 1000 mAH battery of the phone supports a talk time of 5 hours. It also includes a video player with MP4 and 3GP support, an MP3 audio player, FM radio with recording.

Kunal Ahooja, CEO and Director, Spice Mobiles said on the launch of the phone, "The launch of the M-6 Sports mobile phone is part of product strategy that supports the larger marketing and brand vision of staying ahead of the curve, while connecting with the youth."

Nokia X6 8GB in India @ Rs.14,499

Nokia continues to flood the Indian markets with new phone launches. The latest entrant in the lineup of new phones from Nokia is the X6 8GB. Priced at Rs. 14,499, the official announcement of the X6 8GB was made on Twitter by Nokia.

The device has a 3.2 inch capacitive touch screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It packs in a 5MP camera with dual LED flash and supports TV out and online share options. The X6 8GB runs on Symbian OS S60 5.0 and has Bluetooth, USB, WLAN connectivity features.

Basically a music phone, the X6 8GB plays various music formats like MP3, SpMidi, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA and MTP. It plays 35 hours of music and 4.5 hours of video. The talk time of the phone scores at 11.5 hours on GSM and 6 hours on 3G.

Vodafone comes with solar powered phone to india

It appears that mobile phone makers are shifting focus to the rural people in a big way and are coming up with innovations custom made for the masses. Vodafone has come up with a new solar powered handset called the VF 247. The phone is priced at an affordable rate of Rs. 1,500, keeping in mind the target audience which mostly is the rural mass, and will be available across India from next month.

The VF 247 has the option of being charged in direct sunlight. The Sun Boost technology installed in the phone ensures that the phone is charged in a room, under normal daylight. The phone packs in a color screen, a torch light and FM radio among its specs. The device needs eight hours of direct sunlight to be fully charged.