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A new report predicts that ultramobile devices will reach 200 million in unit sales by 2013 and will match the market for notebook PCs.

ABI Research said products such as netbooks and mobile Internet devices, or MIDs, will gross $27 billion by then, with MID units growing in popularity to surpass its rival.

All this from ZDNet.

On the other hand, in a wide-ranging interview, Dell CEO Michael Dell (in photo) voiced suspicion that small-screened netbooks will shake up the computer industry or become the primary computer in developed parts of the world.

“I think it’s a second machine in developed countries and a first machine in newly developed countries,” he said, according to a report in CNET.

So is it yes for netbooks or no for netbooks?

Time will tell …

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Original post by nafiz

Football fans, check it out:

The question for gadget geeks is: what gadget would you probably use to watch this awesome tackle? Would you have downloaded the video and uploaded it to your gadget? Or would you have watched the video via mobile internet?

The YouTube page is here.

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Original post by Rico

Research in Motion today announced the first-ever BlackBerry flip phone. Unveiled at the CTIA Wireless tradeshow, the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 looks a lot like a standard flip phone from the outside, with a 128-by-160 screen that display Caller ID, message notifications, and a clock. Above the screen sits a 2-megapixel camera.

The phone more closely resembles a standard BlackBerry on the inside, however, with a SureType keyboard, 320-by-240 resolution, and a trackball. The Pearl 8220 also runs OS 4.6, features a 312-MHz processor, lets users edit Microsoft Word docs with Dataviz’ DocumentsToGo, and can view HTML e-mail with an upgrade to BlackBerry server.

Other features include Wi-Fi, a music and video player, and a microSD card. The 8220 doesn’t have on-board GPs, however. No word yet on pricing or availability.

Original post by Brian Heater

Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment

Haven’t had your fill of Sharp LCD HDTVs yet? Fret not, as said outfit is taking the wraps off of two more families at the Colorado Convention Center. The D65U / D85U LCD HDTVs all pack 1080p panels and range between 42- and 52-inches in size. The D65U line comes with five HDMI inputs, a six-millisecond response time, 176-degree viewing angles and a dedicated PC input to boot. The D85U steps it up by offering 120Hz Frame Rate Conversion and a four-millisecond response time. The sets will be in stores this fall (think October / November) for $1,599.99 and up. Per usual, the full releases are waiting after the break.

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Original post by Darren Murph

Filed under: Displays, HDTV

IFA’s apparently given Toshiba just the opportunity necessary to refresh its line of Regza LCDs, for those without the Resolution+ itch with a few new sizes and features. The existing entry-level XV line of 1080p LCDs gets 46- and 52-inch models, plus a gloss black design that helps it fit in at the Regza family reunion. The brand new RV line of 1080p LCDs bring similar features to the ZF Series, sans Resolution+ technology and one HDMI port, but with Active Vision M100 HD 100/120Hz 5:5 pulldown image processing intact. 37-, 42- and 46-inch sizes are confirmed for the October Euro launch, prices and U.S. availability for both TBD.

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Original post by Richard Lawler

Filed under: Displays

NVIDIA’s NVISION conference kicked off without too many announcements today, but ViewSonic was making some waves with a prototype 120Hz LCD display that it says brings HDTV-level motion and crispness to the desktop without sacrificing resolution. The 1680 x 1050 22-inch monitor will eventually hit as the VX2265wm, with dual-link DVI inputs, stereoscopic 3D support, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 3ms response time, and 4-watt speakers — hopefully we’ll get an official price and ship date soon.

[Via Electronista]

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Original post by Nilay Patel

Filed under: Displays, HDTV

Samsung’s Series 7 / 8 / 9 plasmas and LCDs have broken cover already in Europe or North America, including the slim PAVV Bordeaux 850 (pictured), but Asia gets first crack at the company’s local dimming LED backlighting tech trickling down into the 40-inch LCD size range. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology, 1080p, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratios are a must, while also substituting direct YouTube access for the U.S. version’s USA Today-powered InfoLink RSS service. No word on the prices the newly expanded Bordeaux line, but we’re more interested in how soon the latest in backlighting technology is moving downmarket.

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Original post by Richard Lawler

Filed under: Displays, HDTV

Samsung’s Series 7 / 8 / 9 plasmas and LCDs have broken cover already in Europe or North America, including the slim PAVV Bordeaux 850 (pictured), but Asia gets first crack at the latest iteration of the company’s local dimming LED backlighting tech trickling down into the 40-inch LCD size range. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology, 1080p, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratios are a must, while also substituting direct YouTube access for the U.S. version’s USA Today-powered InfoLink RSS service. No word on the prices the newly expanded Bordeaux line, but we’re more interested in how soon the latest in backlighting technology is moving downmarket.

Update: Not first, just new, although that shouldn’t sate our appetite for a future LN40A950 one bit. [Thanks to all for pointing that out]

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Original post by Richard Lawler

Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment

Might want to slow down there, Samsung — don’t want to pull anything by cranking out too many new HDTVs at a time. Yep, Sammy’s letting loose a few more sets today alongside the Series 7 plasmas and Series 9 LCDs: the September-bound Series 8 LCD HDTV line. The Series 8 850 (rose accents) and Series 8 860 (deep blue accents) only differ in color, while they both pack a 1080p Ultra Clear panel, Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology, a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, InfoLink RSS reader, DLNA certification, 4-millisecond response time and twin down-firing speakers with an integrated subwoofer. You’ll also find a built-in NTSC / ATSC / ClearQAM TV tuner, a DNIe Pro video processor, swivel stand and four HDMI-CEC ports (among others). The pain? $2,699.99 for the LN46A850, $3,399.99 for the LN52A850, $2,799.99 for the LN46A860 and $3,499.99 for the LN52A860. Got all that?

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Original post by Darren Murph

Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment

Can’t say we’re surprised to see ‘em, but Sammy has done its due diligence by pumping out the official verbiage for the 9 Series LCD HDTVs that were leaked late last week. These second-generation LED-backlit sets feature 1080p Ultra Clear panels, Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratios, the familiar Touch of Color design and a smattering of networking technologies like InfoLink (RSS access) and WiseLink Pro. Additionally, both the 46-inch LN46A950 (pictured) and 55-inch LN55A950 feature 4-millisecond response times, down-firing speakers with a built-in subbie, an integrated NTSC / ATSC / ClearQAM tuner, four HDMI-CEC ports, a PC input, Ethernet socket and a pair of component jacks. Look for each to land next month for $3,199.99 and $4,199.99, respectively.

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Original post by Darren Murph

Filed under: Displays

It seems like the multi-touch revolution that’s happening right now is really bringing out the DIY’ers — and this latest feat of hackery is right up there with the best of them. Christopher Jette has created a massive, 56-inch multi-touch display in his spare time using a old rear-projection TV, 168 infrared LEDs, and some serious elbow grease. The LEDs dot the perimeter of the screen and create a field of IR light which is scattered when touched, a webcam mounted at the back of the display picks up the movement and translates it to input. If you’ve got some time on your hands, there are instructions available for recreating the experiment, or you can just sit back and watch it in action in the video after the break.

[Via Hack a Day]

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Original post by Joshua Topolsky

Filed under: Digital Cameras, Displays

Over in Japan, Sony has just launched a fairly well-spec’d digiframe that’s certainly worthy of attention. The VGF-CP1 packs a 7-inch 800 x 480 resolution panel, multicard reader / USB port, 100MB of free internal memory (85MB for pictures, 15MB for music), support for still images / MP3s / WAV files and built-in 802.11b/g WiFi. Aside from showing off your recent vacation snaps, the unit can also display the current time, check in with your favorite RSS feeds and keep you up to speed with the latest weather forecasts. No telling if this thing will ever see US soil, but those parked in Tokyo can grab it on May 17th for around ¥30,000 ($258).

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Original post by Darren Murph

Filed under: GPS

Now, we’re not certain whether the 81xx actually arrived in a basket wrapped in old linens, but whatever the case, the FCC was kind enough to take Navigon’s forthcoming PND in and put it through the necessary paces. After doing a little 2 + 2, we’re going ahead and assuming that this unit is the 3D map-lovin’ 8110 that we played around with briefly at CeBIT. As you’d expect from an FCC filing, there’s no mention of when this thing will be freed for selling here in the US, but we don’t expect it to lag behind the 2100 Max for too awfully long.

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Original post by Darren Murph

Filed under: GPS

With prime motorcycling weather nearly here, TomTom has prepped an update to bring a handful of new features to its RIDER 2nd Edition. Aside from including Map Share technology and the “Help Me” menu, the enhanced 2nd Edition GPS will also provide a latest map guarantee, trip statistics and itinerary planning. Reportedly, the upgraded unit will go on sale early next month for £349.99 ($691) / £399.99 ($790) depending on whether you’re picking up UK / Ireland maps or all of Europe, but existing 1st Edition / 2nd Edition owners can snag the update gratis via TomTom HOME. No word on a North American release just yet.

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Original post by Darren Murph

Filed under: GPS

Aw yeah, Navigon’s latest widescreen navigators are finally being assigned tracking numbers, meaning that you can get your roadtrip on for just $299 (US-based 2100 Max) or $329 CAD (Canada-only 2120 Max). For those needing a refresher, you can look forward to 4.3-inches of turn-by-turn guidance, optional FreshMaps service, branded icons, a speed assistant, 2D / 3D imagery and an integrated logbook to keep tabs on your joyrides. Take a peek at the read link for more detailed specifications, and head on down to your favorite retailer if it suits you just fine.

[Via I4U News]

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Original post by Darren Murph