Future Designer laptop - ROLLTOP

Quanta Unveils Android Smartbook running Snapdragon

Netbook Nation Vodcast #11 - IT Month 2009 Taiwan

MSI Wind U230 has SIM slot

From Engadget -

NetbookNews managed to get their hands on the news MSI Wind U230 for just under three minutes, and was able to confirm that it uses an AMD Athlon Neo X2 chip, has a 500GB hard drive and a previously unannounced SIM card slot. The €440 ($661) price seems a bit steep though.

SDXC memory card slot could see action in 32nm notebooks

From ubergizmo -

Dell, HP and Lenovo could soon release new 32nm notebooks that run on mobile Core i3, i5 and i7 processors to be equipped with an SDXC memory card slot. The SDXC can recognize up to 2TB of data with theoretical transfer speeds of up to 300MB per second. 32nm notebooks will become available sometime next year.

Asus Eee PC 1201T Announced & Detailed

From I4U News -

Asus has announced its new Eee PC 1201T, which features an AMD Congo dual-core MV40 1.6 GHz processor, ATI Radeon HD3200 graphics, 12.1" display, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB HD, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, and 3 USB slots. Downside are a battery life of probably less than four hours and no HDMI port.

Pub 'fined £8k' for Wi-Fi copyright infringement

From ZDNet UK -

The owner of a pub offering free WiFi has been fined £8,000 because a user unlawfully downloaded copyrighted material. The case is believed to be the first of its kind in the UK with the fine being recently levied in a civil case.

Laws in the UK surrounding open WiFi networks and the liability of those running them are actually a grey area. Measures brought in under the Digital Economy Bill does not apply to a business operating an open WiFi spot since it could be classified as a public communications service provider, which would make it exempt. According to the terms of the bill, only subscribers can be targeted with sanctions.

However a public communications service provider must, under the terms of the Data Retention Regulations, retain records for 12 months on communications passing through their network. This data includes user IDs, the times and dates of access, and the online destinations that were being accessed, although the actual content of the communications cannot be retained without the user's permission, due to data-protection laws. But there is a get-out clause in the Data Retention Regulations, in that no provider has to keep such records unless they are notified by the government to do so. Although this clause might itself be non-compliant with the EU data-retention laws.

Chrome OS for Dell Mini 10v: It's Easy

From Gizmodo -

Dell has compiled a version of Chrome OS that works on the Mini 10v. Except for the erratic wifi, everything works fine. You will just need an 8GB flash drive to load the image into the 10v, and boot right into Chrome OS.

Kohjinsha DZ Dual-Display Netbook Hits In December

From I4U News -

The Kohjinsha DZ Dual Display netbook which is unique in that it features two sliding 10.1" displays, will go on sale in Japan on December 11 for 79,800 yen (roughly $900 USD). It is expected to sell in the US in the $600-700 range.

Specs include AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz, ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics, 1 GB RAM (max 4 GB),160 GB HD, 32 bit Windows 7, a fingerprint scanner, and 4 hours of battery life.

The netbook is bulky and heavy at around 5 lbs. While it looks ridiculous with the extra display, it definitely will be attractive for those who are used to a dual-monitor set-up.

Pixel Qi displays due in December

From Electronista -

Pixel Qi has revealed plans to mass-produce its 3qi displays in December, missing its original Fall target by just a few months. The displays present a major breakthrough as they can operate both like a full color LCD but behave like grayscale e-paper either to save energy or to become readable in bright daylight.

The company also plans to develop a very low-cost TV for parts of the developing world, where ample, regular power is uncommon. The screen would consume less than 10W and could run off of a battery or even a solar panel. Target price is $100.

Embryo 10" Netbook with Via Processor

Embryo VIA C7-M powered netbook spotted in the wild

From Liliputing -

NetbookNews.de has reported the sighting of another new VIA-powered netbook, a 10.2″ model from Embryo. Too bad, it is not that well designed, with the charging tip located smack in the middle of the unit’s right-hand side. In addition the plastic shell has a decidedly brittle look. Upside is it might have a low price, probably $180.

Samsung Go netbook gets $100 cheaper with one-year Times Reader 2.0 subscription

From Engadget -

The New York Times has announced that prospective readers can receive $100 off of a Samsung Go if they avail of a $179.40 annual subscription to Times Reader 2.0. The netbook will come pre-loaded with the Adobe AIR-based application and will be sold exclusively through J&R Music and Computer World. Offer is good for first-time subscribers until March 2010.

Meet Inbrics Android MID

AT&T Offers The HP Mini 110 Netbook

From ubergizmo -

AT&T is matching Verizon's HP Mini 110 bundle and is now offering the HP Mini 110 at $199 with a 2-year contract, after a mail-in rebate.

C-motech Mangrove WinMo UMPC hands-on

Kindle gets 85% more battery Life and PDF support

From ubergizmo -

Amazon has announced the Kindle has a hardware update that will boost battery life by 85% (with 3G on) extending usage to 7 days instead of 4. The battery life for the sleep mode remains unchanged. In addition, PDF support for the Kindle and Kindle 2 is now available and users can copy PDF files over USB and use them as is. But the support is basic - zooming is difficult, and files can't be indexed for search.

VIA-powered Phecda PHV102 Netbook: $185

From Shanzai -

The Phecda PHV102 from Shenzen features a VIA C7 1.6 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM, a 160 GB HD, a 10.2" display, and a 3-cell battery for just $185 USD. It seems to run Windows XP. Details are still not available but this definitely represents a deal worth looking into.

Specifications
CPU: 1.6GHz VIA C7-M
Chipset: VIA VX855
RAM: 1GB DDR2
HDD: 160GB
Display: 10.2”, 1024 x 600 resolution
Battery: 3-cell 220mAh
Weight: 1.2kg
Ports: 3xUSB, VGA, LAN, card reader
Price: USD 185

How To Run Google Chrome OS From A USB Drive [Windows]

Makeuseof.com has posted a tutorial on making a Chrome OS bootable USB thumb drive. But before you rush over to download the OS, you should know that it is still in the very early stages of development so there are a lot of stuff that don’t work. It is also very simplistic by design, as it is intended for use on netbooks. In fact, when you launch Chrome OS, all you get is pretty much a web browser.

At any rate, you will need a 4GB drive, a computer that allows booting from a USB drive and has a network adapter. And a bit of luck. And of course, Chrome OS.

AViiQ Aluminium Laptop Stand

From Gizmodo -

Above photo shows the $80 AViiQ portable, folding aluminum stand that supports up to 17" units. It actually matches the MacBook pretty well, angling the keyboard at a comfortable 12 degrees. It also folds down easily to an absurdly thin, near-weightless strip of aluminum that can squeeze into just about any bag. Unfortunately, it feels like flimsy, pop can aluminum than unibody Mac aluminum.

Pegatron lands large-volume smartbook orders

From Digitimes -

Pegatron Technology has received a large volume of orders for smartbooks from several clients, which are likely to launch in cooperation with mobile telcos in Q1 2010. Smartbooks, which are positioned between smartphones and netbooks, offer longer usage time, short boot-up time, friendlier user interfaces, and lower prices than the latter.

Price point will likely be US$200 price point when the first wave of smartbooks arrive in Q1 2010. Google Chrome OS-based smartbooks are expected to be available on a large scale in Q2 2010.

Camangi WebStation: A 7-inch Android Tablet

From Gearlog -

Camangi has released its WebStation, a 7-inch touchscreen tablet that runs Android 1.5 and features 802.11 b/g WiFI, a GPS module, and a micro SD Card Reader, USB hub and a 4-5 hours rechargeable battery.

It includes a number of built-in apps, including a web browser and GMail, e-book reader a music player, and a photo slideshow. The WebStation will be available early next month for $399.

Hands on with the MSI All-in-One Touch PC AE2220

From Chip Chick -

The MSI All-in-One PC AE2220 is a multi-touch unit with an affordable price - its base model is just $699 - that belies its multimedia capabilities.

Specs include a 21.6″ 1920 x 1080 touchscreen that supports Windows 7’s multi-touch, a 2.4GHZ Dual Core processor, 3GB RAM, 320GB HD, a card reader, 6 USB ports, a 1.3MP webcam, 2 speakers with SRS sound for a total of 10 watt output, and the NVIDIA Ion chipset, which makes the system powerful enough for HD video playback and basic gaming. It also a HDMI input and a Blu-ray option.

Downsides are the missing Bluetooth and eSata port. But overall, it offers a lot of value for the money and a lot more performance than the average $500 nettop.

Microsoft Gives Away Acer Tablet PC

From ubergizmo -

Microsoft is giving a free Acer Aspire 1420P Convertible Tablet PC each to all attendees of its PDC09 (Professional Developers Conference). Specs include

* Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit edition
* Intel Celeron 1.2GHz
* 2GB RAM
* Intel graphics
* 3G mobile broadband
* 250GB hard disk
* 11.6-inch screen

Limited Edition Dell Design Netbook by Deanne Cheuk

From Chip Chick -

Designer Deanne Cheuk, known for her graphic 'zine Neomu, has teamed up with Dell for a Best Buy exclusive, the Limited Edition Dell Design Netbook by Deanne Cheuk, which features a kaleidoscope design. There will only be 5250 units available, each one of them have been individually numbered. Price is $379.

Windows 8: More Roadmaps

From MSFT Kitchen -

Per a Microsoft roadmap released at the PDC 2009 Windows 8 is scheduled to be released around 2012. Hopefully not on December 21, 2012. Hehe

Malata R108TMalata R108T

From Shanzai -

Shenzhen-based Malata has introduced its Malata R108T, a Windows 7" 10" tablet that comes in a range of color including Ferrari Red, Piano Black, Coffee, Gold and Champagne. Unfortunately, there’s no horizontal to vertical display support so using it as an eReader-type device is somewhat hampered.

Qualcomm mirasol color video ebook readers to ship in 2010

From Slashgear -

Qualcomm is showing off its 5.7" mirasol ebook reader capable of full color and video playback, with minimal impact on battery life. While photo above is that of a mock-up, the display panel is an actual working unit.

Per Qualcomm, mirasol is able to enhance battery performance. A color e-ink video-capable Kindle would last roughly a day using the same battery; the same unit with a mirasol panel would last a week. In addition, the mirasol panel performs best in bright lighting. Text is crisp and readable at a XGA 1,024 x 768 resolution and around 220ppi.

Target delivery is H2 2010 and Qualcomm is already working with multiple OEMs.

Dell Streak

Flash 10.1 Is Good News for Hackintosh Netbooks

From Gizmodo -

One of the weaknesses of hackintosh netbooks has always been hi-def Flash but now Flash 10.1 has made HD YouTube and Vimeo videos almost watchable. While there are still some noticeable frame dropping, HD flash video (windowed and full-screen) didn't stutter like a slideshow, although YouTube encountered some issues with the CPU going into overload.

Google Holding Chrome OS Event Thursday

From TechCrunch -

Google will hold a Chrome OS event at its Mountain View headquarters this Thursday morning to give a complete overview of the new OS, which they will launch next year. Google had previously announced Chrome OS in July, but gave very few details about it.

Weder Sam Ebook Reader

Specifications:

* Display Technology: 6-inch E-ink Vizplex
* Resolution: 800(H) * 600(V)
* Black and White color for choosing
* Gray Scale: 8-Level Gray Scale
* Dimension: 160X116x9.0(mm）
* Weight: approx. 160g
* Text: TXT, PDF,DOC,HTML,PDB,EPUB.
* Image: JPG, BMP
* Audio: MP3/WMA/AAC/OGG/APE/FLAC
* Language: English, Russian , Chinese ,Franch,Germany,Spanish ...and more(11 languages）
* inner memory: 2GB
* Extend Memory: SD Card 1-16GB
* Power Supply: Li lon Battery 1000mA
* Download: USB HS 2.0
* Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degree Celsius
* Storage temperature: -20 to 55 degree Celsius

*Special Features:

1. Extremely low power consumption, each full charge can sustain 30days reading.
2. Passive lighting and diffuse surface relaxes your eyes and reduces eye strain.
3. The standard interface of SD card enables you to add books unlimitedly.
4. Cute, Light and thin. Easy to take.
5. Lessen travel pressure and add more amusement.
6. Support Gravity Sensor,portrait and landscape modes automatically switches

Price is EXW shenzhen price USD170 based on minimum order quantity of 500.

More info here.

Asus planning to acquire Toshiba notebook line

From Digitimes -

Having previously outlined plans to become one of the top three notebook vendor in the world by 2011, Asus is now announcing it is in talks with Toshiba on the possibility of it acquiring the latter's notebook business. Per company chair Jonney Shih, talks have started but so far nothing has been finalized.

AT&T adds Samsung Go to netbook lineup, dumbs it down with Windows 7 Starter

From Engadget -

AT&T has added a pair of Windows 7 Starter netbooks to its stable, the Samsung Go and the Acer Aspire One. Both will set you back $199 upfront (after rebate) plus a two-year data contract at either $35 a month for a 200MB cap or $60 a month for a 5GB cap.

Most people buy the $60 plan, meaning they fork over a minimum $1,639 over two years for a last-gen netbook running an OS that doesn't even let you change the desktop wallpaper. Not quite a good deal when you can buy an XP netbook on sale and get a regular free-on-contract USB data card that you can use on multiple machines.

Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT Tablet Notebook Shows Up In Australian E-Tailers

From Netbooked -

The 11.6” Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT tablet convertible notebook which has been made official in Europe, has begun to pop up in Australian online stores priced between $1,354 - $1,599 AUD. ($1,263 - $1,492).

Australian specs for the 1820PT include 11.6” 1366 x 768 multi-touch screen display, Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.2GHz), 2GB RAM (DDR3), 250GB HDD, Gigabit LAN, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, GMA 4500MHD graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium. 6-Cell 5600 mAh battery (8 hours). It is available in Black or Blue.

$80 Android Laptop, Menq EasyPC E790

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$80 Android Laptop, Menq EasyPC E790

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Samsung N510 pre-orders taken

From ubergizmo -

Several European stores have begun taking pre-orders for the Samsung N510, a NVIDIA ION powered netbook. Other specs include an 11.6" 1366 x 768 pixel display, 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 CPU, 2GB RAM, 250GB HD, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, and Ethernet jacks and 3 USB ports, 5900mAh battery and Windows 7 Home Premium.

Price ranges between $575 and $583, or about $100 higher than the similar spec'd Asus Eee PC 1201N.

Hackers bypass Windows 7 activation

From CNET News -

Hackers have managed to find a work-around on one of the key anti-piracy protections built into Windows 7, which allows the normal notifications to be turned off and let the user bypass activating the OS within the required 30 days. While the copy does not get confirmed as legitimate it can be used indefinitely.

xpPhone Runs Windows 7 and Has Several Screen Sizes

From Gizmodo -

A new order page on XPPhone's site has new info on the netbook-like xpPhone. Apparently the device is customizable and will come in 4.3-, 4.8- and 7-inch touchscreens, with a 5-megapixel camera, Windows 7, and dual GSM/CDMA support as options.

Standard Configuration
• CPU: AMD Super Mobile CPU
• Memory: 512M/1G
• SSD: 8G/16G/32G/64G
• HDD: 30G/60G/80G/120G
• LCD: 4.8' TFT Touch-screen LCD 800 x 480
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP
• Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA (HSDPA/HSUPA)
• CDMA/CDMA2000 1X/CDMA1X EVDO,TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA
• Wireless: WiFi 802.11b/g,WiMax (optional), Bluetooth, Stand-alone, GPS
• Camera Specifications: CMOS, 300k/1.3 Million/5 Million
• Ports: 1 x earphone jack, 1 x mic jack,Docking Connector (includes VGA output signal ), 1 x USB 2.0, SIM Slot
• Battery: Removable Lithium-ion
• Talk time: about 5 hours,Stand by time: about 5 days
• Real life: about 7 hours(Standard), about 12 hours(Large)
• Weight: 400g (include battery)

Intel to launch three Arrandale CPUs for ultra-thin notebooks in 1H10

From Digitimes -

Intel plans to launch three 32nm dual-core Arrandale CPUs (Calpella platform), the Core i7-640UM (1.2GHz), Core i7-620UM (1.06GHz) and Core i5-520UM (1.06GHz) with price in thousand-unit tray quantities of US$305, US$278 and US$241, respectively, in H1 2010 for ultra-thin notebooks. Prior to that Intel plans to let its dual-core Core 2 Duo SU9600, SU9400 and SU7300, Pentium SU4100 and SU2300, and single-core Celeron 743 CPUs (Montevina platform) prop up the ultra-thin notebook market in Q4 2009.

The three 32nm CPUs will target the mid-range and high-end markets, and when they are launched, Intel will phase out the Core 2 Duo SU9600.

Qualcomm Shows Lenovo Smartbook

From PC World -

Qualcomm recently showed off a Lenovo-made Snapdragon-based smartbook that will be formally launched at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. It sported a Linux-based UI that consisted of six large widgets, including ones for e-mail and Facebook and will reportedly support HD video. And while the Snapdragon chipset is ARM based, which seldom supports Flash, the smartbook was demonstrated playing YouTube videos. It has also already secured operator backing from AT&T.

A smartbook is basically a mini-netbook, with feature-wise, being somewhere between a amartphone and a netbook. It also has a lower price and longer battery life than the latter.

Intel changes mind on netbooks: "Dual core Atom 330 is too hot"

From Newswireless.net
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Intel has recently decided to restrict the use of the dual core Atom 330 from netbooks, due to the thermal issues associated with the processor and need for an internal cooling system. This disappointing news may well explain reported dumping of the chip, and also Intel's rumored "fast track" plans for the next generation of netbook processors.

The clamp-down on netbook use emerged recently when computer manufacturer Haleron launched a two-chip N270 model, instead of the dual-core 330, because benchmarks suggested it was not only better on power drain, but also for office tasks.

The N330 only started shipping in September but is rumored to be available from Intel's at discounts as high as £39.

BoEye MID700 unveiled with Android OS, vaguely familiar form factor

From Engadget -

BoEye recently demo'ed at the Dubai GITEX its new Android MID, the MID700. Aside from the bigger size, its design has some iPhone like touches, including the silver bevel, capacitive glass touchschreen, a front-facing webcam, and a solitary button on the bottom of the screen. A nice touch is the use of the open source Android OS from Google and a rumored sub-$300 price.

NVIDIA tablet mystery solved: an ODM Tegra prototype

From Engadget -

NVIDIA's Jen-Hsun Huang was pictured with yesterday with what appears to be a Tegra prototype from an ODM called ICD. While there is still no official confirmation on specs, rumors are it is running Windows CE with a resistive touchscreen. Planned upgrades include Android, capacitive screen, and multiple screen sizes. Planned launch is March 2010.

Shanzhai rotating touchscreen netbook, Win 7 ready?

From Shanzai -
A rotating touch screen netbook from an unknown manufacturer is now available in China for about 2500RMB or approx $370. The device appears to be based on the Menlow platform. Specs include the N270 Atom, 945GSE, 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive, Bluetooth, camera, card reader, built-in 3G, and a 10.1" touch screen.

Unfortunately the software lacks refinement. Its OS, Windows XP, was simply not designed for a touch screen. The question then is the device Windows 7 ready?

Exclusive Video of the Litl Webbook

11.1" Dell clone gives Chinese school kids some Latitude

From Shanzai -

An obscure Shenzhen ODM is pushing a Dell Latitude 2100 clone, marketing it to school children. Given the original is perhaps the most child savvy of all current netbook designs, it is not a bad idea, especially since the clone is expected to retail for half the price of the original, about $250. Specs include a slightly faster N280 chip, 160GB drive and a larger 11.1" 1366 x 768 screen.

Connect-A-Desk: Mobile Laptop Harness & Desk

Best Buy stocking Nokia's Booklet 3G on November 15th

From Engadget -
Best Buy Reward Zone members can now pre-order the Nokia Booklet 3G, which will be made available to the general public on November 15. It will be sold for $299.99 with a 2-year AT&T data contract or $599.99 without contract.

OSX 10.6.2 (Vanilla Kernel) on Atom (MSI Wind U100) is a no go

Uploaded by prasys -

"Bam , all it does is restarts. currently the beta kernel doesn't support Atom processors anymore. I guess Apple must have removed the IDs for Atom CPU support. Anyway , we'll have to wait for the final verison"

Dell Mini 9 Touchscreen w/ motion detection (accelerometer)

Uploaded by rock99rock -

"For a complete installation guide, please visit http://www.mydellmini.com/forum/dell-... Experimenting with a motion game controller and a few tools to make it rotate the screen on the Mini 9 Tablet. "

Litl Webbook Banks On Cute, Overlooks Practical

From Gizmodo -

The 12" Litl Webbook can flip from laptop to easel, making it aesthetically pleasing while watching movies or displaying photos. But it is not a tablet — its flexibility is limited and it has no touchscreen.

Specs are typical - 1.6GHz Atom, 1GB RAM but with just 2GB of flash storage. That's because the Webbook wants to be a cloud computing machine that runs widgets instead of a full OS. It is a good idea, unfortunately at $700, the price isn't.

IPEVO P2V USB Camera

Mac OS 10.6.2 now working on Atom processors

After all the fuss created by Hackintosher Stell's claim that the new Mac OS 10.6.2 beta builds were killing support for Atom chips 9to5Mac has reported that fears of the loss of Atom's support were unfounded since the latest developer build (10C535) re-enables support for Atom.

Hands on with Asus' redesigned Eee Keyboard

From Register Hardware -

Asus has demoed a yet another revised version of its Eee Keyboard, which is now due to ship early next year. Among the changes are the replacement of its 5" resistive touchscreen display with a capacitive panel similar to that of the iPhone's and an external wireless antenna rather than the previous internal one.

Google Android Dualboot on Acer Aspire One D250

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Acer Aspire One D250 Review

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Samsung N130 Preview

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11.6" Lenovo IdeaPad U150 Notebook Unboxing

VIA intros Nano 3000 Series processors

From TechSpot -

VIA has announced its new Nano 3000 Series processors, which take a direct aim at Intel's Atom. The new Nano 3000 offers enhanced digital media performance and less power consumption for ultrathin notebooks and nettops.

They are clocked between 1GHz and 2GHz with an 800MHz FSB, and feature SSE4 instructions, hardware virtualization, 1080p video playback, and Windows 7 and Linux compatibility. Mass production will begin in the 1Q2010.

Motorola Droid

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Motorola Droid Review

The folks at Gizmodo has reviewed the Motorola Droid and are pretty impressed with it. Their conclusion is simple: If you don't buy an iPhone, buy a Droid. Meaning it is the second best smartphone you can buy, even with some serious flaws including a crappy camera.

The platform also has a lot of potential. Android 2.0 itself is a remarkable update of the Google mobile OS, with new navigation app, new contacts/social network syncing, better email management, better browser though music and video management still fall short of the iPhone.

More photos and video here.

OLPC scraps XO-2 dual screen laptop, moves toward ARM-based XO-1.75

Submitted by Brad Linder -

The XO-2 with the dual touchscreen displays is dead. Instead the next XO Laptop will have an ARM processor and the same chassis as the current model. The next model after that could be the one to watch though. Details at Xconomy and Liliputing.

Dell Mini 10 with 3G official for Sprint

From Electronista -

Sprint has launched a subsidized version of the Dell Mini 10 that includes an internal EVDO Revision A modem for 3G access (with speeds between 600Kbps and 1.4Mbps downloads in real-world conditions). Other specs include 1.33GHz Atom, 1GB RAM, 160GB HD and Windows XP Home. It costs only $200 instead of $300, but requires a two-year contract for a $60 monthly data plan and a $100 mail-in rebate.

Sony Releases 3.0.01 Update For eBook Library Software

From Sony Insider -

Sony has released a new version of their eBook Library (v3.0.01) for models PRS-300, PRS-505 and PRS-600. The new eBook Library version adds support to Windows 7, fixes the issue where transferring content to a Reader occasionally causes a crash, lockup or device detection error. Windows 7 users are advised to uninstall version 3.0 first before installing the new version. Windows Vista/XP users can simply run the update.

Nvidia Ion Netbook Contest

Tell Nvidia why you think the Ultimate ION Netbook pictured above is cool and why you want to win one and you just might get one free!

From 11/2/2009 through 11/22/2009, you’ll have a chance to win one of 12 extremely limited, one of a kind HP Mini 311 ION-powered netbooks bundled with games, cool apps, movies, and more worth over $1500.

For more details, including how to join, check out the Nvidia website here.