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Watch That Tiny $74 1.5GHz Android-Powered Thumb-Puter In Action According to BGR, The 8.9″ Aspire One netbook is expected to be available with integrated 3G starting this November in Taiwan. The upgrade will cost an additional US$95 over the standard model, but there is no word on when we might see a similar bundle arriving in the States. However, integrated 3G was always part of the plan, so with any luck we won’t have to wait too long. On a related note, jkOnTheRun spotted a Japanese newspaper flyer that appears to offer a similar bundle with the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 and the HP 2133 along with a US$370 subsidy when users sign up for a two-year 3G plan with Emobile. [BGR and jkOnTheRun]
When Michael Dell mentioned yesterday that he thinks telcos will subsidise netbooks to sell integrated 3G services, he wasn’t quite talking out of his ass—an unmentioned feature of the Inspiron Mini 9 is an integrated 3G card. The first carrier to sell the Mini with 3G is Vodafone in the UK. No carrier announcements in the US yet, but since it’s HSDPA (assumedly, because Vodafone UK is, and they aren’t letting you pick your 3G card) AT&T would pretty much be your only option here. Pretty nice trick up your sleeve, Dell. [PC Mag, Pocket Lint]
newVideoPlayer("/lgnetbook_gizmodo.flv", 520, 410,""); I groped and used the LG X110 netbook for some time here at IFA. As Mark pointed out, this is the first netbook where “net” actually means something else: direct 3G network access without additions.
At the start of last month we mentioned that Sony Ericsson’s TM506 would be coming to T-Mobile as the first HSDPA handset, and now it’s official. Out early September at “select T-Mobile retail stores and online.” Price still to be announced. [SonyEricsson]
Archos just revealed what that curtain tease was all about: the 6th Gen Archos 5, 5G and 7 series PMPs. The 4.8″ flagship 5G ditches the tired interface and buttons of the Gen-5 device for a slick UI and touchscreen-only operation. It’s got Wi-Fi, HD video support, web browsing, email, a huge HDD (up to 250GB), and built-in HSPDA 3G connectivity. It’s also got dock connectors, GPS, DVR, video/audio recording and more. In short, it’s everything that the iPod touch isn’t, and I got to touch it.
Yeah, yeah, you get it: The new iPhone uses AT&T’s best-in class (in NYC at least), 3G high-speed network, one that’s getting faster and more spread out all the time. But there’s a lot you probably didn’t know about the technology involved: How fast can you really go on the thing? Why did AT&T feel the need to cap the iPhone’s speed? If you want answers to these and other questions, you came to the right place. AU: This is all very US-centric, but there are some interesting considerations that our own networks will have thought of with their release of the iPhone as well.
Engadget say they have analysed the leaked iPhone 2.0 firmware, and report 3G and GPS will be present. The HSDPA will be tri-band, meaning it will work pretty much anywhere. They also say components will include Sony antennas, 3G processors, transceivers and amplifiers, Arm 11 CPU and an UMTS on/off switch for power saving. Seems like there’s less and less to doubt about iPhone 2.0. [Engadget]
Computerworld took Verizon, Sprint and AT&T’s 3G data services for a spin all around the tri-state area—500 points in NY, NJ and CT—with data cards from everyone and an X300 to determine the king of 3G. Surprisingly (or maybe not), AT&T was the snappiest of the bunch in both average (755Kbps) and top data speeds (1.6Mbps). Of course, there’s more to consider: As we’ve said, only Sprint gives you unlimited data freedom; Verizon and AT&T have 5GB caps (they’re squishy, but they’re there). Also, EV-DO has a bit wider coverage area. But if you’re mostly roaming around the NYC area, it looks like AT&T might be the new go-to, especially if speed is your main concern. [ComputerWorld]
Shown off at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona back in February, the Samsung i200 was launched today, with a view to going on sale in Europe next month. Boasting HSDPA and EDGE/GPRS, the tri-band slider has a two-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.1, MP3 player, 25MB built-in memory and a micro SD card slot, and mobile printing. Full press release, and a bonus pic, after the jump.
Based on its appearance on various Dutch retail sites, rumour has it that the long awaited Nokia E71 may be announced as early as May 8th. The device is expected to feature 3G connectivity, a 3.2 megapixel camera, GPS navigation and Wi-Fi in a 112 x 57 x 10 mm package. [MPHD via Unwired View via BGR]
