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LG Unveils Four IPS Desktop Monitors, 20 to 23-Inch Models

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Interested in an IPS panel in your next desktop monitor? Then look no further than LG's latest monitors, there's a total of four of them. As usual, you get the models numbers: IPS2062T, IPS226, IPS236V, and IPS231 and that's a 20, 21.5, 23, and 23-inch models, respectively. Yes, two 23-inch models. The larger three models pack a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) resolution, a 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250 nits of brightness, 178-degree viewing angles, and a 6ms response time. Unfortunately, the most important details were left out and that's the prices and release dates.

[Engadget]



Motorola MZ600, XT610, and WX445 Android Devices Show Up In Verizon's Internal Systems

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Three upcoming Android devices have just been spotted in Verizon's inventory systems. The first one is leaked above and it's the Motorola MZ600 tablet. The specs reportedly feature Nvidia Tegra 2 graphics and Android 3.0 Gingerbread. Like we heard before, this tablet should be getting the DROID moniker. Android 3.0 should be more suited for a tablet if what we've been hearing is true. Scroll down for the other two devices.

We're done with the tablet talk so let's move to what Android handsets Verizon has in store for the holiday season. This includes the Motorola XT610 and the Motorola WX445 "Citrus" (below). We've heard about both of these handsets below and the XT610 should basically be a DROID X with lower-end specs. Phandroid confirms this by saying that it should feature a 4.3-inch touchscreen display, a slower CPU, and a lower resolution camera. This should cost anywhere from $100 to $150 on a 2-year contract - release date unknown. The WX445 reportedly features around a 3-inch display along with Android 2.1. The exact price tag and release date is still unknown but it will reportedly be "affordable" - whatever that means. I'm going to guess around $50 on a 2-year contract.

Motorola MZ600 Tablet In Verizon's Systems: Phandroid
Motorola XT610 and WX445 In Verizon's Systems: Phandroid

HTC Desire HD Gets Rendered... With WinMo For Some Unknown Reason

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Besides the WinMo OS posted on the device, the smartphone above is reportedly a render of the upcoming HTC Desire HD which is destined for Europe. Specs haven't been mentioned yet because this hasn't been announced yet. The Desire HD should be high-end though so you should wait for it if you're in need for an Android-based smartphone.

[Engadget, BestBoyZ]

Koodo Mobile Releases the Samsung Elevate For Free On the Tab

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Koodo Mobile has released the Samsung Elevate a bit early for whoever wants to pick one up. This handset packs a 2.6-inch display, a 1.3MP camera, Bluetooth support, a slide-up QWERTY keyboard, and a microSD card slot. It's available on the carrier right now for free on the Tab and for $150 contract-free. You might want to react fast though because this sale may not last too long. Check it out on Koodo Mobile.

[Mobile Syrup]

SaskTel's BlackBerry Curve 9300 Launching For $50 On a 3-Year

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Canada's SaskTel has just announced the prices for their upcoming BlackBerry Curve 9300 smartphone. It'll be available on a still unspecified date for $50 on a 3-year contract, $225 on a 2-year contract, $325 on a 1-year contract, and $375 contract-free if you're willing to get a voice and data plan. The Curve 9300 packs a 2.4-inch display, a QWERTY keyboard, a 2MP camera, WiFi / GPS support, a microSD card slot, and OS 5.0 (OS 6.0 update in the future). It's still listed as "Coming Soon" but you can check it out on SaskTel anyway.

[Mobile Syrup]

Acer Liquid Metal Smartphone Running Android 2.2 Shows That They're Serious.

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Acer is dead serious about the smartphone space and this definitely shows it. It's being called the Acer Liquid Metal so I assume that's what it's made of. Specs include a 3.6-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a 480 x 800 resolution, Bluetooth 3.0 support, an 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230-1 CPU, a camera with a flash (megapixels unknown), and Android 2.2 "Froyo" with the company's own custom UI. This is definitely looking like it could be a great smartphone (besides how thick it is). Pricing and release details are still unknown.

Update: Electronista has mentioned that Acer confirmed that this is a real smartphone. This will be launching sometime in October - the price hasn't been mentioned yet.

[Engadget]

WP7-Based Samsung i8700 Smartphone Leaks In Pictures, Specs Unknown

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No specs were given regarding this handset but it looks like these are the first pictures of the Windows Phone 7 based Samsung i8700. There appears to be 8GB of internal storage and a camera on the back with a flash (LED?). Hopefully the specs for these leak out soon because if what we heard this morning is true then the launch is coming up!

[Gizmodo]

Nokia 2220 Slider Handset Hitting Chatr For $75

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We knew that it was on the way and now the price is confirmed. The internal screenshot you see above shows that the Nokia 2220 will be available through Chatr for $75 contract-free. This will be the carrier's fifth device and it's a slider. The release date is still unknown so we'll have to wait for that.

[Mobile Syrup]

Bell Getting the Nokia C6 On September 21st

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Mobile Syrup got an internal document that stated that the Nokia C6 would be hitting Bell on September 21st. Right now there isn't any proof of this happening but we can believe them - they usually get information like this. The price is unknown right now so I'll just go over the specs for you one more time. The C6 features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 5MP camera, a microSD card slot, and the S60 5th Edition OS.

[Mobile Syrup]

Orange UK About To Release the LG Town GT350 On PAYG

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LG has just mentioned that the upcoming Town GT350 handset on their PAYG line-up. The GT350 is packing a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, WiFi / Bluetooth support, an FM radio, a 2MP camera, and a microSD card slot. The handset should be available in the near future and you can check it out on Orange UK.

[Unwired View]

RAmos W9 Android MID / Tablet Gets Some Hands-On Treatment, Packs 1GHz Rockchip CPU

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PC Online has just got their hands on the RAmos W9 MID / tablet and it's running the Android OS (version 2.x). This tablet reportedly features a new Rockchip RK2818 1GHz CPU, a microSD card slot, an HDMI port, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It's got a simplistic design so it doesn't stand out too much. The price and release date hasn't been mentioned yet so we'll have to wait for those oh-so-important details.

[Slash Gear]

StreamTV Elocity A7 Android 2.2 Tablet Up On Amazon For $370 Pre-Orders

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An Android tablet is now available for you to pre-order for $369 if you're willing to test the waters. Yes, I'm talking about StreamTV's Elocity A7 tablet which has potential but I just can't see it selling well. The A7 packs a 7-inch multitouch display (480 x 800 resolution), a 1.3MP front-facing webcam, an SD card slot, USB / HDMI ports, a Nvidia Tegra II 1GHz CPU, 3G connectivity, Bluetooth / WiFi b/g, 512MB of DDR2 RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and Android 2.2. Check it out on Amazon.

[Engadget]

Windows Phone 7 Launch To Be October 11th, According To "Insiders"

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According to the latest rumour, the first batch of Windows Phone 7 devices could be available on October 11. This is reportedly coming from "multiple sources" and will be triggered by an event in New York held by Microsoft. Of course, there's really no way of confirming this right now. The first Windows Phone 7 device is expected to hit Europe in October 2010 and then North America in November; we should see devices from HTC, LG, Samsung, Asus, and Dell.

[Slash Gear]

T-Mobile's G2 Gets Official With HSPA+, Price and Release Date Still Unknown

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T-Mobile has just made the G2 official. The price and release date is still unknown right now, but at least we have the gist of the spec sheet. This packs a 3.7-inch touchscreen display, a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 5MP AF camera with a flash and 720p HD video recording, Flash support, a microSD card slot, 4GB of internal storage (plus 8GB card in the box), a Qualcomm 800MHz CPU, HSPA+ (4G) connectivity, and Android 2.2. You'll be able to pre-order this smartphone starting later this month. If you want more information then sign up on T-Mobile's page here. The T-Mobile press release is below.


Introducing the T-Mobile G2 with Google — the First Smartphone Delivering 4G Speeds on T-Mobile’s Super-Fast HSPA+ Network
T-Mobile, Google and HTC re-team to deliver the groundbreaking successor to the T-Mobile G1; Exclusive preorder for current T-Mobile customers begins later this month
BELLEVUEWash. — Sept. 9, 2010 — T-Mobile USA, Inc. today unveiled the T-Mobile® G2™ with Google™, delivering downloads at 4G speeds1, a blazing fast web browsing experience and tight integration with Google services. The G2 breaks new ground as the first smartphone specifically designed for T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network2, which covers 100 million Americans in more than 55 major metropolitan areas across the country. The G2 is an ultra-powerful smartphone designed by HTC and is the highly anticipated successor to the
T-Mobile G1, the world’s first Android™-powered mobile phone, pairing a large 3.7-inch screen with a unique hinge design that opens to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. Current T-Mobile customers will get exclusive access to preorder the G2 starting later this month.
“T-Mobile ignited the spark that set the Android world ablaze two years ago with the launch of the world’s first Android-powered mobile phone, the T-Mobile G1, which remains an important milestone for both T-Mobile and the Android operating system,” said Cole Brodman, chief technology and innovation officer, T-Mobile USA. “Now, with the launch of the T-Mobile G2, we are re-teaming with our partners at Google and HTC to provide T-Mobile customers with another first — the first Android smartphone designed to deliver 4G speeds on our new network.”
“One of the advantages of an open platform is the opportunity for developers to create rich mobile experiences and seamlessly get those experiences into the hands of consumers,” said Andy Rubin, vice president, engineering, Google. “From new services, such as Voice Actions, to mobile applications, developer-led Android innovation is flourishing. On Android Market alone, the number of applications available to consumers has grown from just 50 applications two years ago to more than 80,000 applications today.”
“Two years ago, HTC and T-Mobile worked together to deliver the world’s first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1. From that start, Android has grown to be the leading smartphone platform in the U.S., and one of the most popular globally,” said Peter Chou, chief executive officer, HTC Corporation. “With today’s announcement of the G2, HTC and T-Mobile are once again bringing a breakthrough Android product to market.”
The first smartphone specifically designed to deliver 4G speeds on T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network, the G2 is optimized for performance to provide customers with blazing fast access to a world of information through websites, applications, videos, file downloads and more. Built on Android 2.2, the G2offers seven customizable home screen panels, including a dedicated panel with one-click access to your favorite Google applications such as Android Market™, which currently offers more than 80,000 applications.
The T-Mobile G2 delivers a powerful mobile data experience that is tightly integrated with Google Voice™, as well as packed with Google applications such as Voice Actions™ from Google, Google Goggles™ and more. It is one of the first smartphones in the industry to offer the new Voice Actions feature of Google Search™, which allows you to control your phone with your voice for calling contacts and businesses, sending messages, browsing the Web, listening to music and completing common tasks. It is also the first smartphone to offer integrated access to Google Voice™, allowing customers to create a new account using their current mobile number right from the home screen. Google Voice then automatically transcribes voicemails to text so customers can read them like an e-mail or text message from their phone or online. Additional pre-loaded Google services include Google Search, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Places and Navigation, YouTube™, Google Talk™ and Google Earth™, among others.
Adding fuel to the G2’s speed is its Snapdragon™ MSM7230 mobile processor which combines Qualcomm’s new HSPA+ capabilities and second generation applications processor.  The Snapdragon MSM7230 offers an 800 MHz CPU and is optimized to deliver exceptional performance, long battery life and leading edge multimedia and web browsing — with download speeds faster than other solutions currently in the market.
The G2 delivers advanced smartphone features including an HD video camera for recording crystal-clear, high-definition (720p) videos that can be automatically uploaded to your Photobucket account and a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus. The G2 also offers smartphone essentials such as easy access to personal and work e-mail, including support for Microsoft® Exchange e-mail, contacts and calendar; social networking; and instant messaging. In addition, the G2 features a pre-installed 8GB microSD memory card with support for up to 32 GB, as well as a music player.
Additional features of the G2 include the following:
  • Dedicated Quick Keys for one-touch access to your favorite Google shortcuts and applications
  • 4GB internal memory with pre-installed 8GB micro SD card, with support for up to 32 GB of external memory
  • Built-in 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo headset and Bluetooth support
  • Swype® text input for fast, accurate communication
  • Adobe FlashPlayer enabled Web browsing experience
  • Pinch and zoom functionality for Web browsing and photo gallery
Availability
The T-Mobile G2 with Google will be available in the U.S. exclusively from T-Mobile, and current T-Mobile customers will have the opportunity to preorder the G2 in limited quantities later this month. Additional availability details will be shared in the coming weeks. Visit http://g2.t-mobile.com to register for updates.
About T-Mobile’s HSPA+ Network
T-Mobile continues to expand its super-fast HSPA+ mobile broadband network, which now covers 100 million Americans in more than 55 major metropolitan areas. T-Mobile’s new HSPA+ network — which offers theoretical peak throughput speeds of 21 Mbps — offers today’s available 4G speeds to more people than any other wireless network in the country, with plans to reach more than 200 million people this year. For more information on where
T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network service is available, please visit http://t-mobile.com/coverage.
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1HSPA+ operates at today’s 4G speeds; not available everywhere.
2 The T-Mobile G2 is designed for theoretical peak speeds of 14.4 Mbps
Google, Android, Android Market, Google Voice, Voice Actions, Google Goggles, Gmail, Google Search, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Talk and Google Earth are trademarks of Google, Inc.
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the second quarter of 2010, more than 130 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.6 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standards. T-Mobile USA’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.

[Laptop Memo, Techland]