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Lightcomm UPC801 - 8,9-inch netbook uses a AMD Geode CPU

Monday, September 14, 2009

Company Lightcomm Technologies introduced the netbook UPC801, created on a processor AMD Geode. 8.9-inch screen mini-computer has a resolution of 1024x600 pixels and a matte surface. As the drive used SSD 8 GB. The keyboard is too small for more convenient use, even for 8.9-inch netbook. Among the communication features worth noting 2-port USB, Ethernet, VGA connector and a card reader.

UPC801 processor has a clock frequency of 500 MHz. This helped, including reach 5 hours of battery operating time of 3-cell battery capacity 2800 mAh. AMD Geode - is x86 compatible processor and the netbook is available with operating system Windows XP. Information about the time of admission to the sale of mini-computer Lightcomm UPC801 and its price is not yet available.

20-inch monitor Packard Bell Viseo 200T Touch Edition supports multi-touch

Company Packard Bell, owned Acer, announced a new monitor in its series Viseo - 200T Touch Edition. This 20-inch solution with a 16:9 aspect ratio, touch screen technology and support multi-touch. Thus, this monitor can be to complete computer based on Windows 7. Viseo 200T is equipped with two stereo speakers, as well as ports, VGA and DVI. In addition, the technology supports content protection against illegal copying of HDCP. Response Time of this monitor is 5 ms, and the level of contrast - 50000:1.

Multi-touch display Viseo 200T Touch Edition by Packard Bell goes on sale in mid-October. Its value is fixed at 199 pounds, is about $ 332.

AMD readies more ATI Radeon 5000 series GPUs for the end of this year

We have already mentioned in the news that, AMD is preparing to release the ATI Radeon HD 5770 and 5750 (they come out in October), as well as ATI Radeon HD 5850 and 5870 (they will be presented September 22). Furthermore, according to unofficial data, in November will be a model ATI Radeon HD 5870 X2 dual-chip solutions based on the R800.

But now the resource DigiTimes reported that AMD will also present a mobile graphics processors for notebooks - Mobility Radeon HD 5800 for models of class high-end, 5700 - High-Performance, 5600 - for the mass and 5400 - for entry-level laptops. This GPU will come in the fourth quarter of this year. Each of the lines seem to be available to the relevant kategroy Notebook - Vision Basic, Vision Premium and Vision Ultimate, as well as very high-end - Vision Black, which will only appear next year.

LG GB270: budget phone for men and women

Czech resource Mobil Idnes published information about the new mobile phone from the company LG Electronics, which has not yet been formally introduced - LG GB270. This device is a simple one-piece with a numeric keypad, an interesting fact that is suitable for both men and women, with removable panels. Moreover, they allow you to change not only the color of the apparatus, but also its design. Thus, the black version, designed for men, more rigorous, its form is more rugged. Ladies version - pink with slightly rounded corners and a loop for wearing on a cord. The two versions differ even a form of buttons. Features LG GB270 quite simple: no support for 3G networks and low-resolution camera is different, however, the machine is equipped with an unusually far-reaching solutions to this level of battery. On the cost and timing of LG GB270 source did not mention, but the price is likely to be low.


Features LG GB270:

  • Network: GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz)
  • Display: 128x160 pixels, up to 65K colors
  • Camera: VGA
  • MP3-player
  • FM-radio
  • Internal Memory: 12 MB
  • microSD-slot
  • Interfaces: Bluetooth 1.2, USB 1.1
  • Battery: 1000 mAh
  • Hours Standby time: up to 450 hours
  • Hours of talk time: up to 10,5 hours
  • Dimensions: 108x47x12, 7 mm
  • Weight: 88.3 grams

LG unveiled its first Google Android smartphone

South Korean company LG Electronics officially unveiled its first smartphone based on the operating system, Android, with the announcement of which, she added, has strengthened its aggressive strategy in the smartphone market, which in turn will give it a dominant position there.

Novelty having index LG-GW620, equipped with 3-inch touch screen and sliding QWERTY-keyboard, which is required for the category of users who use the phone, not just for calls.

In addition to the announcement of the Android-smartphone, LG announced in early September that it would like at least another 13 new models of smartphones based on Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system in the next 16 months.

LG-GW620, as promised producer, will go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year to markets in several European countries.

Motorola Entice W766 will be available for Verizon from September

We have already mentioned in the news about the simple mobile phone Motorola Harmony. And now he has appeared on the official website of the manufacturer, despite the fact that the announcement he still had not taken place. The official name of the device - Motorola Entice W766, it is designed for CDMA cellular networks and will be sold exclusively in the U.S. operator Verizon Wireless.

Motorola Entice W766 is a clamshell with a fairly simple functionality. The device will be released on September 22, cost $ 40 to $ 220 depending on the conditions of purchase, that is, the availability of contract and discounts.


Features Motorola Entice W766:

  • Network: CDMA/1X/EV-DO (800/1900 MHz)
  • Internal Memory: 35 MB (accessible to the user)
  • microSD-slot
  • Display: 2.2-inch, 176x220 pixels, up to 65K colors (internal)
  • Support audio formats: AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, MIDI, MP3, WMA9
  • Support for video formats: H.263, H.264, MPEG-4
  • Interfaces: Bluetooth, USB 2.0
  • Camera: 2 MP
  • 2.5-mm jack for headphones
  • Battery: 940 mAh
  • Hours of standby time: up to 395 hours
  • Hours of talk time: up to 330 minutes
  • Dimensions: 96,5 х48, 3h17, 8 mm
  • Weight: 102 grams

Telephone MTS 236 bundled with the tariff plan "Super Zero"

Operator MTS has announced the availability of its MTS phone 236 bundled with the tariff plan "Super Zero". On September 14 in the salons of the MTS and the general partners kit is available for 890 rubles, with the envisaged completion of the subscriber's account for 200 rubles.

Phone: MTS 236 is made in a classic design with a color screen and polyphony. It weighs just 60 grams and has the basic functions of everyday life. Tariff "Super Zero" has no subscription fees and duration of payments, and has such features:

  • Price per minute call to MTS subscribers in Moscow and Moscow region from the second to the fifth minute - 0 rubles
  • The cost of the first minute of a call to MTS subscribers in Moscow and Moscow region and since the sixth minute - 2.5 rubles per minute
  • All other calls to mobile and landline phone subscribers in Moscow and Moscow region - 3.5 rubles per minute
  • Cost of SMS-messages to subscribers of Russia's telecom operators - 1,5 ruble