Archive for the ‘Devices’ Category

Neofonie WePad Slate: Can it give challenge to desktop and laptop computers?

Posted by gautam on April 15th, 2010 under Devices, Information About • No Comments

Neofonie went ahead and revealed something more about the much awaited WePad. It will run on the Atom N450 processor and will be available in two versions. The 16GB version will be priced at €450 wher…

WePad vs. iPad

Posted by jeff goldman on April 15th, 2010 under Devices • No Comments

German company Neofonie GmbH has announced the WePad, a Linux-based iPad competitor.
"The WePad is a 11.6-inch Tablet that promises to be open and at the same time allowing publishers to have co…

Lenovo Intros Skylight Smartbook

Posted by jeff goldman on January 23rd, 2010 under Devices • No Comments

Lenovo has introduced the Linux-based Skylight smartbook.
"Powered by a 1Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the Skylight uses Lenovo's own 'web-optimised' interface," according …

Freescale Demos $199 Linux Tablet

Posted by jeff goldman on January 10th, 2010 under Devices • No Comments

Freescale Semiconductor has announced plans to demo a reference design for a $199 Linux-based tablet computer at CES.
"Here's how Freescale describes the design: it will 'provide instant…

First ELSE Linux Phone Introduced in London

Posted by jeff goldman on November 27th, 2009 under Devices • No Comments

The Linux-based First ELSE mobile phone has had its official launch in London.
"On the hardware front, we’re promised a powerful handset (yes, it looks like a Nokia N900 minus the keybo…

Another Linux Phone from Nokia?

Posted by jeff goldman on October 16th, 2009 under Devices • No Comments

Rumor has it that Nokia may be following up the recent introduction of the N900 with the keyboard-less N920, according to a forum posting at NokiaPort.de.
"The Nokia N920 could be released wit…

Nokia Launches Linux-Based N900 Phone

Posted by jeff goldman on August 29th, 2009 under Devices • No Comments

Nokia has unveiled the N900, the first phone to use the company's Linux-based Maemo operating system.
"Running the open-source Maemo 5 software, it can provide more of a PC-like experience o…

Peek Wants Linux

Posted by jeff goldman on July 9th, 2009 under Devices • No Comments

The folks behind the slick little Peek email device are asking for help — with Linux.
"I'm hoping one or more of you out there in the world can get Linux running on the Peek," Dan …

T-Mobile USA Launches myTouch 3G Android Phone

Posted by jeff goldman on July 8th, 2009 under Devices • No Comments

T-Mobile USA today announced the start of the pre-sale period (from July 8-28, for current subscribers only) for the $200 myTouch 3G, the company's newest Android-based mobile device. Retail avail…

Anticipating the CrunchPad

Posted by jeff goldman on July 8th, 2009 under Devices • No Comments

TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington is promising to introduce a Linux-based tablet, the CrunchPad, before the end of the month.
"The purpose of the Crunchpad will be very simple: surfing the Web…