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BenQ Announces and Releases 10.1-Inch JoyBook Lite U102 Netbook

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That's right, BenQ has just announced their latest netbook. The Joybook Lite U102 has: a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display with a 1,024 x 600 resolution, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 250GB HDD, WiFi, 3G connectivity, an integrated 1.3MP webcam, and optional Bluetooth 2.1. This netbook is really portable, since it is measuring in at under an inch thick and weighs just 2.3 pounds. There are currently 2 battery options: a 3 and a 6-cell. It's running Windows XP and is now available in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. I don't know the current price and they also didn't mention whether or not we'll see this netbook outside of the aforementioned 3 places.

[Slash Gear]



Sony Releasing Slim PS3 Next Month!?

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It seems kind of early doesn't it? We haven't heard Sony announce anything about the Slim PS3 yet, so this rumour could be short-lived. According to the latest rumour, Sony "signed manufacturing agreements with both Foxconn and Pegatron to build the revised model in time for July delivery." I'm excited, but no one knows if it's true, so we'll just have to wait. You do know July starts tomorrow, right? Let's hope they make the PS3 Slim backwards-compatible, because I still want to play some of my PS2 games.

[Engadget]

Vodafone UK Launching Samsung S5600 Blade

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It looks like Vodafone will be getting their hands on the Samsung S5600. But, they are going to change the name to the Samsung Blade and they've also decided to change the big square button to a triangular button shaped - somewhat - like a blade. If you remember, the Samsung S5600 Blade has: a 2.8-inch touchscreen QVGA display, HSDPA 3.5G connectivity, a 3.2MP camera, and a microSD card slot. Since Orange UK has the Samsung S5600 for free, Vodafone may also hit UK for free as well. The availability is still unknown.

[Tech Radar]

Bell Launching BlackBerry Tour on July 17 For $700 Full Retail

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It's been all about the BlackBerry Tour these past couple of days and according to the latest tipster Bell is going to join in to this release date fest as well. So, Bell will be launching the BlackBerry Tour in Canada on July 17 for $699.95 CAD for full retail. This leads Boy Genius to believe that we could see it launch for $249.95 or $199.95 on a 3-year contract. The only thing that's for sure is the $699.95 full retail price tag.

[Boy Genius]

Dell Japan Announces and Releases 12.1-Inch Vostro 1220

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Dell Japan has just announced its latest notebook, the Vostro 1220. The Dell Vostro 1220 has: a 12.1-inch display with a 1,280 x 800 resolution, your choice of an Intel Centrino 2 CPU, a 160/250/320 GB HDD, a DVD burner, gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 802.11 a/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, an integrated webcam / microphone, a fingerprint reader, and a 6-cell battery. The battery is expected to last 9 hours, but we're going to have to see how it does if anyone reviews this notebook. The Dell Vostro 1220 is now available in Japan for ¥79,980 ($838 USD).

[Slash Gear]

Nokia Releasing Their First 12MP Cameraphone Next Year

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It's more than likely, I mean that's a ton of time for Nokia to get off their butts and wake up. According to this report, Nokia and Carl Zeiss have both confirmed the plans of releasing a 12MP cameraphone in 2010. This phone is expected to be revealed at next year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) and is also expected to have the same form-factor as the Nokia N86. Big names like Samsung (Pixon12 / M8920) and LG are expected to release their own 12MP cameraphones this year - heck even Sony Ericsson have the Satio. Nokia, wake up! It's what the fans want, even though megapixels aren't everything.

[Tech Radar]

Orange UK Website Lists the HTC Hero as "Coming Soon"

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The HTC Hero has now been spotted on the official Orange UK's website. They have confirmed that it could be available for free with a monthly contract. On the website, it's pegged with a "Coming Soon" tag, so I guess "soon" could mean around July 15. T-Mobile will also be releasing this handset, as the G1 Touch. Both Orange UK and T-Mobile will be selling the graphite model of the phone, so if you want to get a sexy white one, you'll have to find another way.

[Engadget]

BlackBerry Tour Officially Hitting Verizon On July 12 for $199; Alltel-Branded BlackBerry Tour

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The rumour on Saturday proved to be true. The BlackBerry Tour will be hitting Verizon Wireless on July 12 for $199 USD on a 2-year contract. So, BlackBerry fans, that's definitely a day to mark on your calendar. It just sucks that the Tour doesn't have WiFi! By the way, you can now pre-order this smartphone now.

Update: It looks like Verizon will also offer up a camera-free model of the BlackBerry Tour as well, according to Boy Genius. The camera-less model of the Tour will still retail for the same $199 USD price and is targeted for some businesses out there.

Here are the first photos (below) of a BlackBerry Tour from Alltel. I don't know when Alltel intends to release the BlackBerry Tour, but it should be in about 2 weeks.

[Boy Genius, CrackBerry (Alltel)]