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HTC's New Sense UI Not Coming To "Google" Branded Phones

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After announcing yesterday that the new HTC Sense UI - found on the HTC Hero - would be hitting other Android-based phones as well, today stirred up some shocking news. Unfortunately, the HTC Sense UI will not be hitting any "Google" branded phones, so this includes the likes of the T-Mobile G1 and the myTouch 3G. Instead, it looks like us Canadians could be getting the HTC Sense UI on the new HTC Dream / HTC Magic - since they are not Google branded. Bad news for America; good news to the rest of the world.

Update: According to Slash Gear, the T-Mobile G1 and the Vodafone Magic will not be getting the new HTC Sense UI.

[Engadget]



Sprint Releasing HTC Hero and Android-Based WiMAX Capable Samsung Handset

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According to the latest rumour Sprint will be unleashing their first Android handset, and it will reportedly be the HTC Hero. Of course, for this to be possible there would have to be a CDMA model of the HTC Hero and we haven't heard any news about that yet. So, Sprint fans, don't get too excited just yet. The second rumour has it that they will also be releasing an Android-based Samsung handset as well. This Samsung handset reportedly has support for WiMAX and CDMA, so we'll have to keep a close eye on this one. Sprint has been on the hush, so the release date for these two handsets have not been mentioned yet.

[Boy Genius]

Asus Eee Keyboard PC Delayed Until August

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If you didn't read the title yet, prepare to be disappointed. The Asus Eee Keyboard PC that was supposed to be available by the end of this month is now delayed until August. Not much is known about the launch. We still don't know which model will be available at launch - Windows XP or Moblin or both? And we still don't know the exact price tag that will be pegged on this well-thought out designed keyboard PC. But, we  are hearing that it could be around $400 USD. We'll see what happens when August comes around.

[Engadget]

Silver DualShock 3 Controller Now Available At GameStop

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Alright, so the silver DualShock 3 is now available at your local GameStop. It hit the stores one day later than we expected, but I'm sure the fans won't mind. The silver DualShock 3 is now available for $54.99 USD, so go and pick one up.

[Joystiq]

Always Innovating In Non-Render Form, Still Shipping Next Month

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Back in early March, we got our first glimpse on Always Innovating's Touch Book. The netbook that can also be used as a tablet, thanks to its detachable screen. The Touch Book is apparently set for a release next month and pre-orders have already started. The tablet is going for $299 USD and the keyboard attachment will cost an extra $99 USD. For $299, you will get an 8.9-inch touchscreen display with a 1,024 x 600 resolution, Bluetooth, a USB 802.11 b/g/n adapter, 8GB of storage, thanks to an SD card, a TI OMAP3530 CPU, 256MB of RAM and 256MB of NAND memory. The Always Innovating Touch Book will show no Windows love - it's running Linux.

[Engadget]

Gateway Unveils SX Small-Form and DX Mini-Tower PCs

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Gateway has been on a roll lately, releasing their LT3100 netbook two days ago and then their NV Series notebook this morning. Now they have just announced their latest desktop PCs, the SX small-form and the DX mini-tower.

First up is the Gateway SX small-form desktop PC that has: an Intel Core 2 Quad 2.33GHz CPU, GMA X4500 integrated graphics, 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM, a 640GB HDD, an 18x DVD writer, a multi-card reader, 9 USB 2.0 slots, a FireWire / eSATA port, and VGA / HDMI outputs. This SX desktop PC will run Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit and - with the above configuration - will cost $499 USD.

The DX mini-tower desktop PC is more powerful, including: an Intel Core 2 Quad with a Nvidia GeForce G210 graphics card / an AMD Phenom X4 CPU with an ATI Radeon 4650 graphics card, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, up a 1TB HDD, 8 USB 2.0 slots, and everything else the above SX desktop PC has. This one, though, starts at $750 USD.

HP also capped these PCs off by releasing their new FHD monitors, which come in 3 sizes - 21.5, 23, and 24-inches. In addition to this news, it seems that Gateway also updated their LX and FX desktops as well.

Both of these PCs are expected to be available by the end of June, which is pretty much here already.

[Engadget]

HP Unveils New Pavilion, Elite, Slimline, Compaq Presario Desktops

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Damn HP! You don't have to unveil 4 different PCs in one press conference. HP has just unveiled the Pavilion, Elite, Slimline, and Compaq Presario desktop PCs.

The HP Pavilion's base model includes an AMD Sempron LE1300 CPU. The Pavilion Elite starts out with a dual-core AMD Phenom II X2 CPU and the highest-end model will feature an Intel Core i7 920 CPU with 6GB of DDR3 RAM, a 750GB HDD, and a 1TB ATI Radeon HD 4650 graphics card. The Pavilion Slimline starts out with an AMD Athlon single-core LE1660 CPU, 2GB of RAM, and a 320GB HDD, and the highest-end includes: a Pentium dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, and a 500GB HDD. The Compaq Presario PC has: an Athlon X2 dual-core CPU, 3GB of RAM, and a Nvidia GeForce 6150 SE graphics card.

These PCs are very customizable and some models even include a Blu-ray drive option, so check it out on HPs official website.

The HP Pavilion p6000 will start at $269 USD; the HP Pavilion Elite e9000 will start at $599 USD; the HP Pavilion Slimline s500 starts at $289 USD; and the Compaq Presario CQ5000 starts at $379 USD. They are available now!

For more information, check out the link below for 5 videos on new HP PCs and a press release on these new PCs. The last video is regarding a MediaSmart Server, so think of it as a bonus video for you!

[Slash Gear]

Samsung's First Android Handset, I7500 Galaxy, Now Available In Germany On O2

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Samsung has just released their first Android handset - in Germany. O2 is now selling the Samsung I7500 Galaxy for €69.99 on a 2-year contract which you have to pay €21.25 monthly. The I7500 Galaxy has: a 3.2-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen HVGA (320 x 480) display, a 528MHz Qualcomm CPU, 128MB of RAM, 8GB of on-board storage, Bluetooth, WiFi, a microSD slot, and a 5MP AF camera. Don't forget that it's running the Android OS, so that's something to get hyped about. I don't when it will hit T-Mobile, but, according to earlier rumours, it should be available this Fall.

[GSM Arena]

LG Unveils 2 Internet-Connected "Full LED" HDTVs With 240Hz Technology

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LG has just unveiled 2 new 55-inch "Full LED" HDTV with 240Hz technology - to get rid of that blur. The LG 55LH95 and 55LH93 have a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1, thanks to 3,360 individual LEDs. These LED HDTVs are also Internet-connected and they still manage to be just 24.88mm thick, as you can see in the image above of its side profile. The 55LH95 and the 55LH93 will be retailing for $5,900 USD and $5,500 USD, respectively, and they will both be available in July.

In related news, LG also plans to release 42 and 47-inch "Full LED" HDTVs by the end of this year, but they won't manage to be as thin as this 55-inch monster. Below is what LG had to say.

LG Electronics Announces the Official Start of the Ultra-Slim Full LED LCD TV Era
Seoul (Korea Newswire) June 25, 2009 02:00 PM — LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, today unveiled two new ultra-slim “full LED” LCD TVs in Seoul. The new 55-inch screens –- models 55LH95 and 55LH93 respectively –- lead the market in terms of picture quality, design and convenience.
“These products were designed specifically to target the high-end segment and offer unmatched quality and design,” said LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company President and CEO, Simon Kang. “These new models will change the LED LCD TV market landscape and we expect these devices to reinforce the premium image of LCD TVs in general,” said LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company President and CEO, Simon Kang.
LG’s ambitious new product line offers a brighter and clearer screen than competing products thanks to backlighting that employs a total of 3,360 LEDs –- seven times more than existing edge-lit LED TVs. LG’s full LED LCD models also features a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio through enhanced dimming technology that divides the screen into 240 blocks. And with a refresh rate of 240 Hz, these TVs maintain a vibrant, smooth image even during fast-paced action scenes.
LG’s newest ultra-slim full LED LCD TVs employ patented technology that helps keep the overall chassis thickness down to just 24.8mm. This proprietary technology allows the LEDs to be spread-out horizontally and minimizes the distance between the LEDs and the screen. Another innovation offered for the first time in the new LED LCD TV is the enhanced wireless feature which eliminates the need for image compression. Content can be sent from DVD players, game consoles or home-theater units wirelessly without any degradation.
LG’s ultra-slim full LED LCD TV is priced at around KRW 7 million (approximately US$ 5,500) for the 55LH93 and around KRW 7.6 million (approximately US$ 5,900) for the 55LH95 model which will be launched in July 2009.
LG plans to aggressively expand the LED LCD TV business and is aiming for three to four million unit sales next year. Three different models of full LED LCD TVs will be offered to suit different market segments. The ultra-slim model will be positioned as the premium product with additional products in this category being announced later this year. The company will unveil less expensive 42-inch and 47-inch full LED LCD TVs by the end of the year without the ultra-slim feature.
LG is forecasting that the global LED LCD TV market will grow to 30 million units by next year and to 68 million by 2011, up from 3.1 million this year. LG is aiming to become the world’s second biggest seller of LCD TVs and predicts that the proportion of LCD TVs that feature LED technology will also grow from 2.6 percent this year to 20 percent next year and to 40 percent by 2011.

[Slash Gear]

Sony Ericsson Reveal Another Mid-End Handset, the T715

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Sony Ericsson has just announced their latest mid-end handset, the T715. Its got: a 2.2-inch QVGA display, a 3.15MP camera with an LED flash and Cell-ID geotagging, Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP, FM radio, and 3G. It looks pretty decent with its Galaxy Silver colour and its piano finish, but it will also be available in Rogue Pink which is seen below. The Sony Ericsson T715 will also have a microSD slot, quad-band GSM/GPRS / tri-band HSPA, and support for Google Maps and Google Search right on the home screen. On the home screen, Sony Ericsson have implemented a "smart desktop feature" which will give the user reminders of birthdays / holidays and will also display notes. The T715 is expected to hit the market in Q3 of this year, but the price has not been mentioned yet. For more pictures and details, check out the link below.

[GSM Arena]

Gateway Reveals New 15.6-Inch NV Series Notebook

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Gateway have just unveiled their latest notebook offering as a part of their NV series. This 15.6-inch notebook has: an LED-backlit display with a 1,366 x 768 resolution, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, up to a 500GB HDD, a DVD optical drive, 802.11 a/b/g/Draft-N, a multi-card reader, VGA / HDMI outputs, 4 USB 2.0 slots, a 6-cell battery, and will run on Windows Vista. It will also come in a slew of colours, such as: Coffee Brown, Cherry Red, NightSky Black, and Midnight Blue which is pictured above. There will be 2 different CPU options, AMD and Intel, of course. For $499 USD, you will get an AMD Athlon 64 2.1GHz CPU with ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics. For $599 USD, you will get an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1GHZ CPU with GMS 4500MHD graphics. They are now available, so check them out on Gateway's official website. Take a look at what Gateway had to say below.

NEW GATEWAY NV SERIES AFFORDABLE ENTERTAINMENT NOTEBOOK DELIVERS ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY

Affordable Entertainment Notebook Offers Exceptional Performance, Style and New One-Touch Buttons; MyBackup Quickly and Easily Protects Data; PowerSave Enhances Battery Life

IRVINE, Calif., June 25, 2009 Gateway today debuts its new Gateway NV Series notebook, a workhorse entertainment notebook that pairs the latest notebook technologies and important one-touch buttons with excellent style at an affordable price.

Packed with premium performance features that deliver a stellar entertainment experience, the new Gateway NV Series is ready to deliver multitasking performance to take on the most popular everyday tasks with the latest technology including processors and graphics from either Intel or AMD. At the same time, the notebook's incredibly affordable price points, starting at $499.99, make the Gateway NV line ideal for anyone on a budget.

Designed for Entertainment, Staying in Touch

A cinematic entertainment powerhouse, the Gateway NV Series has a 15.6-inch High Definition LED-backlit TFT Widescreen display that gives customers a true cinematic viewing experience thanks to its 16:9 aspect ratio and 1366x768 resolution. As a result, it's perfect for watching HD movies and video, viewing digital images and enjoying digital media content. The notebook's Dolby Sound Room complements the video with spectacular surround sound from the two built-in stereo speakers. The HDMI port delivers crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio to a home theater or external LCD via a convenient, single cable connection.

The latest WiFi b/g Draft-N Certified connectivity will keep customers attached to the Internet to check email, websites, and other social networks like Twitter via convenient hot spots and wireless home networks. Connectivity on the go can be further enhanced by using the integrated webcam for video chats and video emails. The Gateway NV Series features communication buttons to turn the WLAN and Bluetooth functions on or off. The WLAN on/off is exceptionally convenient for customers who need to shut-off wireless operations but want to continue using their notebook, such as on a flight.

One-Touch MyBackup and PowerSave Keys Ease Customer Concerns

To help ease the concerns of mobile customers who want to protect their precious data, the Gateway NV Series includes a convenient MyBackup Button, a simple one-touch way to quickly and easily back-up all the important files and information stored on it, such as music, photos, video, contacts, emails and Internet favorites. The MyBackup Button gives customers a simple, convenient way to backup files to another location such as a USB drive, external hard disk drive, or another hard drive partition. Also, customers can set the MyBackup function to schedule a regular time to back-up data automatically or simply press the button for an immediate back-up.

"The need to back-up data has never been greater, since consumers have a greater quantity of important digital content than ever before such as photos and video,² said Ray Sawall, senior product marketing manager for Gateway. "With the Gateway NV notebook, customers have the MyBackup Button to conveniently protect their precious data to make sure it's available to enjoy and share more readily with friends, family, and online via social networks like Facebook and MySpace. All the additional features make it the ideal notebook to enjoy digital media, stay connected and productively handle projects for home, work and school.²

Gateway designed a conveniently located PowerSave Button on select models of the new Gateway NV notebook line. Located above the keyboard, the PowerSave Button allows consumers to easily prolong battery life to extend uptime for customers.(1) A simple press of it activates the advanced power saving settings, traditionally a tedious procedure accessed through numerous software-based steps. This one-button approach simplifies the process,
saving time while extending battery life.

Stylish Design, First-Rate Technologies

With a stylish and streamlined design, the Gateway NV Series notebook line is both eye-catching and comfortable to use. The smooth notebook case is covered with a subtle Honeycomb pattern that gives additional interest to the four vibrant, yet classic, color options that won't go out of style: NightSky Black, Midnight Blue, Cherry Red and Coffee Brown. Additional elements, such as the refined silver trim, rounded edges and classic barrel hinge that cleverly houses the power button, team up to give the NV Series a sleek, modern appeal. Additional design elements boost productivity. The wide size provides room for the widescreen display and dedicated numeric keypad. The widescreen display helps customers stay productive by letting them view multiple windows at once, while the dedicated numeric keypad is ideal for students and professionals that need to quickly and efficiently input numbers. Plus, the Touchpad Lock prevents accidental cursor movement.

The Gateway NV line delivers a great combination of technologies that boost the digital media experience. With an integrated media card reader, DVD burner and up to 320GB of hard disk drive storage,(2) customers will be able to easily and quickly view, download, store and share their digital media content. The NV notebook line also supports up to 4GB of DDR2 memory.

Gateway NV Series Availability, Price and Sample Configuration

The well-equipped NV Series will be available in a variety of configurations to meet a range of budgets, starting at $499.99. Details on two of the many configurations that will be selling in the line follows:

Model Number: Gateway NV5214u
MSRP: $499.99

€ AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 QL-64 Dual Core Processor (2.1 GHz, 1MB L2 cache, 667
MHz FSB)
€ 15.6" HD Ultrabright(TM) LED-backlit display with 16:9 ratio and 1366 x
768 pixel resolution
€ 4GB Dual-channel DDR2 Memory
€ 320GB hard disk drive(2)
€ AMD RS780MN Chipset
€ ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3200 Graphics
€ Integrated webcam
€ DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
€ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N WiFi Certified
€ Digital media card reader: Secure Digital(TM) (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Memory Stick® (MS)Memory Stick PRO(TM) (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card(TM)
(xD)
€ Ports and connections: HDMI(TM) port with HDCP support, Four USB 2.0
ports, External display (VGA) port, Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with
S/PDIF support, Microphone-in jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) port and Modem (RJ-11)
port and DC-in jack for AC adapter
€ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (Service Pack 1)
€ MyBackup Button
€ 6-cell Li-ion battery (4400 mAh)
€ Coffee Brown chassis

Model Number: Gateway NV5807u
MSRP: $599.99

€ Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 processor (2.10 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB)
€ 15.6" HD Ultrabright(TM) LED-backlit display with 16:9 ratio and 1366 x
768 pixel resolution
€ 4GB Dual-channel DDR2 Memory
€ 320GB hard disk drive(1)
€ Mobile Intel® GM459 Express Chipset
€ Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
€ Integrated webcam
€ DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
€ Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300 (dual-band quad-mode
802.11a/b/g/Draft-N
€ Digital media card reader: Secure Digital(TM) (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard
(MMC), Memory Stick® (MS)Memory Stick PRO(TM) (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card(TM)
(xD)
€ Ports and connections: HDMI(TM) port with HDCP support, Four USB 2.0
ports, External display (VGA) port, Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with
S/PDIF support, Microphone-in jack, Ethernet (RJ-45) port and Modem (RJ-11)
port and DC-in jack for AC adapter
€ Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (Service Pack 1)
€ MyBackup Button
€ 6-cell Li-ion battery (4400 mAh)
€ Midnight Blue chassis


Gateway Limited Warranty, Service and Support

The Gateway NV Series notebook PCs are backed by a one year warranty.(3) Gateway's commitment to quality and reliability is evident in its award-winning line of PCs as well as in its exceptional service and support programs. In addition to the company's standard limited warranty options, its extensive online support center helps customers maximize their PC investment; it gives them easy access to customer support representatives and information on important issues such as warranties, technical issues and upgrading.(4)

About Gateway

Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world's third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more information.

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All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by retail location. Applicable taxes extra. ©2008 Gateway, Inc. Gateway Terms & Conditions of Sale apply. Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

(1) Your computer's battery life may vary depending on product specifications, computer settings, and applications or features launched

(2) Accessible capacity varies; MB = 1 million bytes; GB = 1 billion bytes.

(3) Service methods subject to change without notice or obligation.

(4) Limited warranties and service agreements apply; visit gateway.com or call 1-800-846-2000 for a free copy. Service agreements are issued and performed by third parties. May not be available in all locations.


[Engadget]

Samsung Omnia II Launching On Verizon This July?

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According to the latest rumour, Verizon have scooped up the CDMA version of the Samsung Omnia II and will be selling it this July. A bunch of Omnia's were announced last week and this was one of them. It has a 3.7-inch AMOLED WVGA display, which makes it the largest OLED display on a phone. The Omnia II also has a Qualcomm CPU, and will have the TouchWiz 2.0 UI alongside the new "Advanced R Touch" which will hopefully improve the resistive touchscreen. This handset will run WinMo 6.1 and will be upgradeable to WinMo 6.5 later this year. It's expected to his Verizon in July, but the exact date has not been specified.

[Slash Gear]