OpenMoko, the open source handset manufacturer, will be working on a new handset known as GTA02 from November onwards that will run on the Android platform.  Reading through their site, it looks like they are expecting to start offering an Android device using OpenMoko’s design as early as November. They also mention a free Beta port of Android for existing FreeRunner customers.
Details about the Android-powered OpenMoko GTA02 are still sketchy at the moment, but from what we’ve gathered, it could feature a 2.8-inch 480 x 640 pixel touchscreen display, 400/500 MHz Samsung 2442B Processor, built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, and 3 axis motion sensing accelerometer. And like the G1, it should still employ the use of “hard†buttons, as well as a so-called 4-in-1 laser pen. Motorola and Asus are already working on Android phones, and we wait for to see others like Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson and even Nokia join the party.
HD film streaming, courtesy of your broadband connection and Netflix, should arrive on the Xbox 360 starting November 19. While a list of HD-ready movies is not immediately available, some 300 titles will be ready for HD streaming when the service launches–along with the new Xbox Live experience.
Much like the SD format, the Hi-Def streaming will require both memberships from Netflix subscription’s Watch Instantly and Xbox Live Gold account to quality for the service. In addition to its catalog of about 15,000 titles that will be available for near-DVD quality streaming, Netflix will stream 300 titles in HD to the Xbox 360. This is certainly big news for Xbox 360 owners, as no other device has the ability to stream Netflix in HD.
This whole netbook thing may catch on yet. HP’s Mini 1000 is a 10.2-inch netbook that comes in at under 2.5 pounds wiht brightview display and up to 2 GB RAM under its highly portable shell.HP’s latest netbook, the Mini 1000 ($550 direct), is modeled after the polished look of HP’s Pavilion line
The Mini 1000 comes in several configurations, but the basic model starts at $400 and comes with Windows XP Home Edition. You can choose between an 8.9″ or a 10.2″ display, 8GB or 16GB SSD or a 60GB HDD. The stock model has only 512MB RAM, upgradeable to 1GB (for an extra $25), and although the webcam is standard, Bluetooth is not — HP will swap out the Wi-Fi (801.11g) card for a combo Bluetooth/Wireless g version for another $25. read more…
Japanese iPhone 3G customers will get a treat: a little gadget that receives the 1-Seg mobile terrestrial digital audio/video and data broadcasting service and sends it out in WiFi signals. That’s not all, the 1-Sef tuner also acts as a battery charger if needed. It is said that the 1-Seg tuner can last for 3 hours of TV viewing, 2 to 4 hours in charge mode. If you wonder, the iPhone app is free.
It’s very very nice. Mobile TV is quite popular in South Korea as well. And, the 80-gram tuner provides a TV fix over WiFi and doubles as a battery extender when plugged into the iPhone 3G’s dock connector. Â In addition, “TV & battery” charge, included with the product of “USB-miniB USB” cable used 2, AC power or a PC’s USB port and can be connected. Â 1-Seg broadcasts use H.264 video with AAC+SBR audio encapsulated in a MPEG2 Transport Stream at a bit-rate of 416kbps. The iPhone is more than capable of decoding and displaying H.264 video and AAC audio and its WiFi will easily eat up 416kbps. 1-Seg video has a pixel format of just 320 x 240.
Updating its G series of gaming oriented laptops, MSI has now unveiled the AMD-powered GX730 model. The new laptop has a Turbo button that will instantly overclocked the CPU to deliver more processing power. The GX730 provides an enormous 17-inch LCD monitor for your viewing pleasure, achieving the ultimate experience in realism whether you are playing games or watching a DVD. Moreover, to deliver truly high performance computing power, the GX730 uses the newest AMD Turionâ„¢ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor. So the GX730 can provide the freedom and flexibility while enjoying the game on the go.
The GX730 measures 395 x 278 x 26.5-35 mm, weights about 3.2 kg and is equipped with a Turion X2 Ultra CPU, up to 4GB of RAM, a 160, 250 or 320GB SATA hard drive, aRadeon HD 3650 graphics card with 512MB of dedicated memory and either a DVD writer or a Blu-Ray drive. The laptop also comes with a 2 megapixel camera and boasts Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, a 4-in-1 memory card reader and even a eSATA connector. Â The GX730 selects the brand new ECO Engine, the outstanding and unique power saving function by MSI Notebook, as the power management function to extend the battery running time while performing different tasks.
