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- Japan gets LTE next-generation mobile services next year
- ASUS’ Ion-packing Eee PC 1201N gets official, gets handled
- Entrepreneurs: Start. This. Company. Now.
- Rumor: Apple Tablet Delayed for OLED Upgrade [Apple Tablet]
- Livescribe’s Pulse smartpen app store now ready for hot 96 x 18 pixel action (video)
- Asus announce the Eee PC 1201N
- Sony Ericsson Kurara has speedy Cortex A8, PowerVR purring inside
- Lenovo ThinkPad Edge to bridge gap between IdeaPads and pro machines?
- Details of the Lenovo Thinkpad X100e
- Philips’ Crystalize service promises to cure your skin care dilemma
| Japan gets LTE next-generation mobile services next year Posted: 19 Nov 2009 03:03 AM PST
Faster data access with virtually no latency: LTE (Long Term Evolution) mobile broadband networks are coming, at least in the world’s most advanced mobile market, the nation of Japan. The country’s biggest cell phone carrier, NTT Docomo, said yesterday at GSMA Mobile Asia Congress in Hong Kong it will go fourth generation as early as December 2010. Read more from the original source:
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| ASUS’ Ion-packing Eee PC 1201N gets official, gets handled Posted: 19 Nov 2009 02:51 AM PST
 It was late-August when we first got word of a new addition to the Eee PC lineup, the 12-inch, Ion-smuggling Eee PC 1201N. ASUS has just now confirmed the thing and a few sites have rather coincidentally posted hands-on impressions of it — but let’s go over those specs one more time before we dive into that, shall we? It has a 12.1-inch, 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display (that’s sadly glossy), a dual-core Atom 330 processor at 1.6GHz, 2 or 3GB of DDR2 memory, either a 250 or 320GB HDD, a six-cell battery, and Windows 7 Premium. All that for just $499 which, to us, sounds like a stupendously good deal. So, those impressions? They seem intentionally brief, as if nobody’s quite allowed to give real opinions, but a short video below from Laptop shows off the sleek, Seashell-style design from all angles. Surely more thorough coverage will be online before the latest netbook hits retail sometime in mid-December. [Thanks, John B] Continue reading ASUS’ Ion-packing Eee PC 1201N gets official, gets handled ASUS’ Ion-packing Eee PC 1201N gets official, gets handled originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Entrepreneurs: Start. This. Company. Now. Posted: 19 Nov 2009 02:29 AM PST
Why have these ads made such an impression on me? Because I've spent a week sitting in stopped Bangalore traffic looking at them. Ironically one keeps boasting: CONGESTION-FREE MOBILE NETWORK. Sitting still and listening to the honking of cars, mopeds, bikes and rickshaws all around me, it's an easy guess that, if true, MTS could be the only thing congestion-free in India. I used to think I knew bad traffic. After all, I moved to Silicon Valley during the famed Internet bubble when Highway 101 slowed to a crawl during peak commute hours. And I've spent time in legendarily congested US cities like Los Angeles and New York. Now that India has one of the world's best mobile infrastructures, it needs a decent road infrastructure. And a smart entrepreneur needs to come up with a modern fix. But before we talk solutions, let's dwell more on the problem. Simply put: All of you Americans—or Londoners for that matter—who Tweet about Even so, despite my best efforts, I've been late for nearly every meeting. In Mumbai one meeting scheduled for late morning took six hours out of my day. (Fortunately, the meeting was well worth it.) And in Bangalore my cab driver tried to take a back-alley short cut, when suddenly, our path was blocked by a cow just munching on some roadside grass. He honked and honked and she just looked up and batted her pretty brown eyes at me as if to say, "Oh, you're not making that meeting on time, hon." Indians complain about the poor foresight and urban planning of their government, but it's not all the government’s fault. The Chinese government is the master of over-building capacity to anticipate growth, and city traffic in China is becoming unbearable as well. It'll only get worse as an anticipated 30% more cars per year come on the road.
Not so with the rapid urbanization of cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. The step up in pay from hundreds to thousands of US dollars a year has been swift and far reaching. In China, agricultural classes have moved en masse to staff huge several-thousand-person factories, and for the Olympics, they moved en masse into hospitality jobs in Beijing's raft of new hotels, malls and restaurants. This is to say nothing of the increase in government jobs and startups. There is simply no way to make remotely the same wage or have the same access to infrastructure and services outside a city. In some parts of India it's been more pronounced as hundreds of thousands of sophisticated R&D jobs typically pay more than China's factory jobs. Here's my point: All the existing Western solutions, endless government funds, underground subways and top urban planners will not solve this problem. Because simply put: The world has never seen urbanization so extreme by millions—maybe even billions— of people seeking a better life. We need some innovation here. And I know at least one guy who is thinking about it. At a conference earlier this year, Elon Musk – the guy who co-founded PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX and laughs like a James Bond villain — talked about two new businesses he was mulling. One was electric, supersonic planes, which I've salivated over since. The other was pre-fabricated freeway overpasses to alleviate traffic by making it go vertical without the costly billion-dollar customized expansion fees. I have to admit, at the time, I was more excited about the planes. But his freeway idea may be a better business. It would dramatically affect the lives of billions (literally) and create at least millions of revenues in the developing world where quick, cheap options are needed and there is hot-and-heavy government money to pay for it. Now, clearly Mr. Musk is busy with existing ventures Tesla and SpaceX. So now's your chance to steal the market out from under him! India and China are waiting. Crunch Network: MobileCrunch Mobile Gadgets and Applications, Delivered Daily. Here is the original post:
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| Rumor: Apple Tablet Delayed for OLED Upgrade [Apple Tablet] Posted: 19 Nov 2009 02:17 AM PST
Nothing is confirmed, of course, but there’s been talk for a while now that Apple and LG had signed a five-year US$500 million panel supply agreement. DigiTimes says that 9.7-inch OLED panels are priced at about $500 bucks today, and the screen would account for about 30 percent of the device’s $1500 to $1700 cost when it arrives in the second quarter of next year. OLED prices are expected to fall over the next couple of years, though. As for the 10.6-incher, that’s still said to be in the $800 to $1000 ballpark. OLED sounds like a logical (and sexy) design inclusion, so fingers crossed. [DigiTimes]
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| Livescribe’s Pulse smartpen app store now ready for hot 96 x 18 pixel action (video) Posted: 19 Nov 2009 02:09 AM PST
 You know what Livescribe’s $170/$200 Pulse smartpen with 2GB/4GB of storage is missing to keep it from going mainstream? More apps. At least that’s what Livescribe’s execs seem to be thinking with the launch of its new application store featuring more than 30 paid and free applications that augment the smartpen’s ability to record and link audio to your handwritten notes. Paid apps range in price from from $0.99 for the mature rated “Sexy Oracle” app on up to $100 if you’re looking for a revolutionary way to learn Hebrew chanting… and really, who isn’t? The company claims to have a community of more than 5,500 registered developers which likely equates to a 1:1 dev-to-owner ratio. Sweet. Check a video demonstration or both the pen and app store after the break. Livescribe’s Pulse smartpen app store now ready for hot 96 x 18 pixel action (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Asus announce the Eee PC 1201N Posted: 19 Nov 2009 02:00 AM PST
This is one of those computers that have been in the pipeline for some time and now it has been officially launched and it looks pretty good too. It is a 12.1 inch laptop; it comes with a handy Intel Atom 1.6 GHz 330 processor and is running Windows 7 Home Premium. It does not look like there are any surprises good or bad, so it's down to personal preferences and whether the buyer feels that $500 is a good price or not. ASUS Eee PC 1201N Specs: •Display size/resolution: 12.1 inches/1366 x 768 •CPU: Intel Atom 330 dual core processor •Memory/Expandable to: 2GB/3GB •Graphics: Nvidia Ion •Hard drive: 250GB (plus 500GB online storage) •Ports: VGA, HDMI, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, headphone/mic •Card Slots: MMC/ SD (SDHC) •Wireless: 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR •Size: 11.7 x 8.2 x 1.3 inches •Weight: 3.2 pounds •Battery Life: Up to 5 hours with Super Hybrid Engine •Available colors: Black, Silver Source [Netbook Choice]
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| Sony Ericsson Kurara has speedy Cortex A8, PowerVR purring inside Posted: 19 Nov 2009 01:36 AM PST
 Eldar Murtazin, the man/legend behind Mobile Review has snagged one of those already leaked SE Kurara handsets, and he’s got some juicy info to share with the rest of us. Apparently, the CPU on that little goer is a Cortex A8, backed by 256MB of RAM and a PowerVR graphics processor. It’s no surprise then that the HD label we saw earlier has been corroborated by 720p video recording and playback capabilities, and the Symbian S60 interface is said to “fly.” Eldar promises fuller impressions and more imagery by tomorrow, and indicates the second half of February as the likely landing date for the new handset, with a price point around €500 ($745) in Europe. [Thanks, Alex] Sony Ericsson Kurara has speedy Cortex A8, PowerVR purring inside originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Lenovo ThinkPad Edge to bridge gap between IdeaPads and pro machines? Posted: 19 Nov 2009 01:07 AM PST
 Dear Lenovo, thank you for being so loose-lipped about your forthcoming products, we most certainly appreciate it. Joining the now fully detailed X100e is a purported new line of entry-level ThinkPads — dubbed the ThinkPad Edge. We’ve only got the one source and that image above as evidence, but the details appear to make sense in terms of Lenovo’s overall lineup strategy. Set to fit in between the professional ThinkPads and more consumer-oriented IdeaPads, the Edge will start off with 13.3-inch units sporting a choice of low-voltage dual-core AMD or Intel processors, up to eight hours of battery life, and a robust 4GB of memory paired to 500GB of storage. The word is that we’ll see the new machines make an appearance by CES 2010 at the latest, and we’ve got a purported spec sheet for your perusal after the break. Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad Edge to bridge gap between IdeaPads and pro machines? Lenovo ThinkPad Edge to bridge gap between IdeaPads and pro machines? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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| Details of the Lenovo Thinkpad X100e Posted: 19 Nov 2009 01:00 AM PST
Some early details of the all new Lenovo Thinkpad X100e, this is supposed to be the latest thing on the marker for the business user and so far, it looks impressive. This is border line netbook and laptop size, being 11.6 inches, it should be classed as a netbook, but considering that it comes fully loaded it must be a laptop, mustn't it? Possible features – Display: 11.6″ 1366 x 768 screen, CPU: AMD Athlon Neo MV-40, OS: Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Pro (32 bit or 64 bit), Memory: Up to 4 GB, Storage: 160/250/320 GB 2.5″ 5400rpm HDD, I/O: 3 USB ports, VGA output, 4-in-1 card reader, Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth, 3G, Input: Track point and multi-touch touchpad, Camera: 0.3MP, Battery: 3 cell (2.2 hour) or 6 cell (5.1 hour), Dimensions: 11.1″ x 82." x 11.2″ (w/6 cell battery), Weight: 3.3 pounds (w/6 cell battery) and Price: Starting at $449. Source [Liliputing]
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| Philips’ Crystalize service promises to cure your skin care dilemma Posted: 19 Nov 2009 12:25 AM PST
 We’ve already seen a few Japanese department stores employing virtual makeover machines, and it looks like Philips is now hoping to bring a similar service to an even wider audience. Dubbed “Crystalize,” the company’s latest off the beaten path device makes use of some cameras normally used for medical purposes to take extreme close-up shots of various parts of your face, which are then analyzed for four different conditions (skin type, redness, sun damage, and smoothness). That will apparently cost you $90, which will also get you recommendations for various products to improve your skin (for which Philips apparently doesn’t receive any remuneration), and access to a social networking site for continuing service. For starters, however, the service will only be available at one store in Santa Monica, but Philips says it plans to make it available “across the world” in 2010. Video after the break. Continue reading Philips’ Crystalize service promises to cure your skin care dilemma Filed under: Misc. Gadgets Philips’ Crystalize service promises to cure your skin care dilemma originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BANGALORE, INDIA — It's almost as if Russian cell phone carrier MTS has bought the naming rights to Bangalore. I half expected my immigration stamp to read "BANGALORE! ™ BROUGHT TO YOU BY MTS." The carrier recently launched service in the uber-competitive Indian telecom market and has erected billboards every twenty feet or so. I have never seen so much advertising by one company in one space. They all sport an agro looking dude with his face twisted in some rebel-yell while he does inscrutable things with robots and mechanical arms holding different tech gadgets.
sitting in traffic have nothing to complain about compared to the emerging world. And in my experience, so far, India's traffic is the absolute worst. A drive between cities that should take an hour takes four. A commute across a city can routinely take two hours-plus. We're not talking about rush hour. I've quickly learned to allot at least three hours for each meeting—one hour for the meeting and one each for getting there and back.
The problem is the hyper-charged urbanization these countries have experienced. In the West cities grew over centuries allowing city planners to adjust and modernize as industrialization drove higher occupancy. And in the past few decades there's been a flight out of downtowns to suburbs. Of course that presents its own growing pains—especially in US cities that have experienced massive suburban sprawl like Phoenix and Atlanta. But in the grand scheme of things, the moves have been predictable and manageable, whether individual cities have handled it well or not.![b7e9a7f384big 01.jpg Rumor: Apple Tablet Delayed for OLED Upgrade [Apple Tablet]](http://www.focusoft.biz/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/b7e9a7f384big_01.jpg.jpg "Rumor: Apple Tablet Delayed for OLED Upgrade [Apple Tablet]")
Interesting new tablet gossip from DigiTimes today. The Taiwanese paper says its manufacturer sources believe there will now be two tablet models: a 9.7-incher with OLED screen made by LG, plus the 10.6-inch version we’ve ![Rumor: Apple Tablet Delayed for OLED Upgrade [Apple Tablet]](http://www.focusoft.biz/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/226ac3e48deus.gif.gif?eui=2226 "Rumor: Apple Tablet Delayed for OLED Upgrade [Apple Tablet]")
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