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October 26, 2004
Fujitsu has announced the a new series of tablet PCs - FMV-STYLISTIC TB11/B, TB11/R, and TB11/S. The FMV units features include 1.10GHz Pentium M 733 processor, 802.11a/b/g, Gigabit Ethernet, fingerprint sensor and user authentication via a security button, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. The TB11/S will include a docking station, wireless keyboard USB mouse for 281,800 Yen, the TB11/R will have a 10.4-inch XGA LCD for 239,000 Yen and the TB11/B 219,000 Yen . Japan only , available now
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October 19, 2004
NEC will show off their prototype Fuel cell powered notebook the WPC EXPO 2004 in Tokyo Japan . The fuel cell is completely integrated and the main power source for the computer. This baby looks like it would be a work out to just carry around.
MORE details in NEC press-release (Japanese). Via SorobanGeeks.
Images of the NEC Fuel cell powered notebook at the WPC expo
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HP UK has unveiled prototypes of a new display technology that they claim can lead to very large high resolution color displays printed on plastic. HP's system has half a million micron-wide pillars per square millimetre of display which force the liquid crystals to stay in whatever position they adopt when pulsed with electricity. This makes the display able to retain an image after power is removed.
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October 17, 2004
The powers at Microsoft have commissioned the One & CO design firm to come up with some possible "Media Center PC" concepts, you know designs that would make the Apple designs look like a kid doodle - I am sure that was said in the meeting.
The designs shown so far include a wall-mounted version with a removable touchscreen & an end tablish design with a wood veneer. I like the wood veneer one - it is not replace iMac worthy but it would be cool to look at every once in a while - MORE via CNET
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October 15, 2004
Directron is selling the Windows Media Center Edition software (with the remote control) for $129, the software is without a PC, against Microsoft's wishes I am sure , so if you are looking to get the Windows Media Center Edition standalone you should probably do so now. Directron did not fail to cover it's ass stating the software should be bought with "Hardwares or Systems". - MORE
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October 14, 2004
OQO's Model 01 ultrapersonal computer is available for now.
ReFresh
The OQO has a 20GB hard drive, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 1GHz processor runs & on a full version of Windows XP it also has built-in Bluetooth and WiFi. Priced at $1,899 with Windows XP Home installed and $1,999 with Windows XP Pro. - MORE
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October 11, 2004
According to Alienware the new Sentia is deceptively small.... sinfully fast. The Sentia powered by Intel Centrino Mobile Technology has a 12.1-inch widescreen LCD, 1.8GHz Pentium M processor, 512MB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive, 802.11g WiFi, and instant-on software so you can watch a DVD or listen to a CD without having to actually boot up Windows.
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October 8, 2004
Fujitsu has announced the introduction of its second-generation convertible Tablet PC, in the form of the LifeBook T4000.
The T4000 has an integrated modular bay, which can accommodate a Multi-Format DVD Writer, second battery or weight saver. Other updates include a new display with a 180-degree viewing angle, a faster processor, dual microphones with noise cancellation, Bluetooth wireless technology and advanced security features. The LifeBook T4000 Tablet PC includes a dedicated SmartCard slot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM). The TPM security system can protect sensitive data from unauthorized users and enables secure authentication.
The Fujitsu LifeBook T4000 Tablet PC features an Intel Pentium M 725 or 745 processor and comes with the Intel 855GM chipset and Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g) Network Connection.
Gallery via Fujitsu
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October 6, 2004
Toshiba has announced the addition of new 3 widescreen notebooks to their Qosmio AV notebook line. The Qosmio G10/27LDER, Qosmio G10/27LDEW & The Qosmio F10/2WLDEW. The notebooks will run Windows XP Home edition (SP2) and include Office Personal Edition 2003 and OneNote 2003.
Qosmio-F10
Two of the new notebooks have a 1440x900 17" Clear Super View LCD display - the Qosmio G10/27LDER and the Qosmio G10/27LDEW. Expected street prices for the G10/27LDER and G10/27LDEW are approximately 330,000 yen and 300,000 yen respectively.
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October 5, 2004
The Vaio Type X. Sony's new Pentium 4, 3.60GHz computer & home-server system will go on sale on November 20 in Japan. This 1000GB baby will cost you a mere $4700. The Sony VAIO Type X has six analog TV tuners that can record six channels at once for a week at 19 hours of programming a day, or five and a half days of continuous recording all stored on it's massive hard drive. It also has a regular personal computer tuner for recording a seventh channel.
Although there are no plans for this to hit our shores one can still dream -- and if you must have it, you can 1. Book a flight to Japan make the purchase or 2. order from an importer.
Recorded programs are displayed as a thumbnail TV guide that Sony calls Time Machine View. The shows can also be grouped by categories such as sports or sitcoms. The oldest recordings are automatically deleted unless they are saved to make room for new recordings. - MORE
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