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Lenovo's Ideapad U8 MID Under Starter's Orders at Olympics

Way back in April was when we first showed you details on Lenovo's Ideapad U8 mobile internet device, and Lenovo's just launched it at the Beijing Olympics. The palmtop phone/PC has an Intel Atom Z500 ticking away inside at 800MHz, GPS, dual cameras, and with 1GB of RAM and a sizable 6GB SSD. Connectivity-wise, it's fully loaded with 802.11 b/g wi-fi, Bluetooth, EDGE, 3G support and apparently "WiMAX support." There's also a dongle for picking up China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting signals so you can watch the Olympics for free. But therein lies the rub: The 10.6-ounce, vaguely PSP-like U8 is a China-only gizmo, so you won't care that it'll have a price "equivalent" to other smartphones. [Pocketables]

5:59 AM on Mon Aug 18 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,537 views, 5 comments

Latest by eblingmis: Did anyone else notice that Lenovo claims to be the official notebook of the Olympics, yet all the gymnastics judges more »

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IdeaPad U8 from Lenovo Has Intel's Atom, GPS, EDGE

This is the IdeaPad U8 from Lenovo. With Intel's Atom chip inside it, the Mobile Internet Device has an optical mouse to let you fiddle one-handed, supports 3G and EDGE, has GPS, a 4.8-inch touchscreen, a Paul Smith-esque striped back (hope that stays) and an annoying ambient bongo player (either that goes or I do.) Video after the jump. More »

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7:22 AM on Wed Apr 2 2008
By AddyDugdale
11,874 views, 17 comments

Latest by thinkpadtoday: I think I am in love! what the hell is my wife going to say? ANOTHER Lenovo gadget to adorn more »

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Mobile Internet Device from BenQ—Shake It Like a Polaroid Picture

We've already seen a video of BenQ's imaginatively named "mobile internet device" (you can call it MID) in action, but more details have been emerging about the touchscreen device, with its customized UI, in Barcelona this week—including the intriguing news that you can shake it, rather like an Etch-A-Sketch, to minimize open windows. More deets, plus a press shot, below. More »

7:17 AM on Wed Feb 13 2008
By AddyDugdale
4,316 views, 11 comments

Latest by jbang: @way_down_east: Do us a favour and leave if a simple colloquialism gets your panties so tightly wound! more »

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Inventec UMPCs Bring Curvaceous Contours to Mobile Computing

Inventec has just released images of two new UMPC units that it has set for the production line. The UMPC 7-A and the UMPC 5-D walked home with iF Design Awards honors, and from the images it is clear why. The curved construction of the UMPC 7-A is not done for looks alone; apparently, it will improve the viewing angle and give the keyboard a more ergonomic build than is usually permitted with a flat design. Jump for a shot of the more orthodox UMPC 5-D. More »

7:00 PM on Sat Jan 19 2008
By Haroon Malik
9,481 views, 25 comments

Latest by Crescent: if it costs less then oqo, then I`m game more »

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BenQ Mobile Internet Device Running Linux


BenQ was hitting the floors of IDF showing off a new UMPC (although they call it a 'mobile internet device'). While it may look like just a poor attempt to capture iPhone/iPod touch hype, it was surprisingly running Linux. Could we be moving towards a non-Microsoft based ultra-mobile future? [JKKMobile]

3:30 PM on Wed Sep 19 2007
By blongo3
2,398 views, 7 comments

Latest by hagrun: "great" interfaces are smoooooooooooooth. That menu transition was choppy. If you want to copy Apple you have to make animation more »

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Intel's New Mobile PCs Will Ditch Vista for Linux

UMPCs have yet to take off, yet Intel's already launching an alternative to the overgrown handhelds—the Mobile Internet Device (MID). These mini-tablets will run Linux, not Vista, as their operating system. More »

9:33 AM on Mon Apr 16 2007
By Louis Ramirez
487 views, 11 comments