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Sony Ericsson announces the release of the XPERIA X1 quad-band GSM/EDGE and 900/1700/1900/2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA, combined with a full QWERTY keyboard for maximum Windows Mobile 6 operating system control. The XPERIA X1 multimedia mobile sports the following features:

• Display: 3″ TFT VGA touchscreen, 65,536 color (800 x 480).
• OS: Windows Mobile 6.
• Internal Memory: up to 400MB with microSD extension.
• Control: 4-way key plus optical joystick.
• Camera: 3.2MP with photo light and video recording.
• Internet: Internet Explorer Mobile, RSS feed.
• Connectivity: Modem, WLAN, WiFi, aGPS and A2DP Bluetooth .
• Microsoft Outlook Mobile, SMS/MMS and Video calling support.
• Music: Integrated Windows Media Player Mobile with PlayNow support and FM radio tuner.
• Video: Video viewing, Video streaming and 3D games.
• Other Features: Personal organizer, Java support, Speakerphone and more.
• Dimensions: Size: 110 x 53 x 16.7mm, 145gm.
• Colors: Silver, Black
• Availability: second half of 2008.
• Price: Unknown.

[Via engadget]

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Pioneer Computers Australia wants to be part of the ultra-portable banquet, ignited by the Asus Eee PC. The company introduced the DreamBook Light IL1, a compact laptop features 7″ LCD display (800 x 480), 1GHz Via C7-M processor, 1GB of RAM, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB flash storage or a 40GB HDD, Vista, XP or Ubuntu compatibility and more. WiFi connectivity is not included and the price is soaring to $446. More models are expected to be released in the future, equipped with stronger processors, bigger screen displays  and touchscreen functions.

[via gizmodo]

Motorola wants to go all the way with the new DH01n portable 4.3-inch DVB-H TV, sporting GPS navigation system and Tele Atlas maps. The new DH01n is a personal DVR device, including pausing and playing back live TV signals, automatic channel scan, High-quality widescreen LCD display with stereo sound, SD/MMC slot and more. No details concerning price and availability.

[motorola via engadget]

If you have visited Dell’s website recently, trying to build your next dreamlike laptop, you could have seen some new extended components added to the XPS M1330 “Build Your Computer” section. One of these add-ons is the Build-in Wireless USB capability with Belkin 4 port hub, offered for extra 150$. Sounds exciting to me.

Update: also available in XPS M1530, XPS M1730, M2010, Inspiron 1525 and Inspiron 1720 models.

[via engadget]

Macbook users tend to complain about those ugly marks and dark smudges, decorating their surface as a result of palm contact or dust accruement. To solve the problem and get back to the original shiny white color, Lifehacker posted an interesting solution: All you have to do is spread on some white toothpaste on the given area, let it dry, clean it with a damp clout and…voila ! back to the first days when the white was bright glowing.

[via Lifehacker]

Sony Ericsson has just introduced the new W980 quad-band HSDPA 2100 Walkman lineup, with nice rounded black shell design and “Walkman on Top” function, allowing full player control without opening the shell. The W980 sports the following features:

• Display: 262,144 colors (240 x 320).
• Storage: 8GB internal capacity
• 3.2MP camera with video recording.
• Features: HSDPA high speed connectivity, FM radio transmitter, Bluetooth A2DP, MP3/AAC audio compatibility, Shake Control Technology - shake your phone and change the song.
• Availability: Q3 2008.
• Price: Unknown.

[via gizmodo]

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