MOTOROLA XOOM NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FROM VERIZON, NO CONTRACT REQUIRED TO UNLOCK WIFI

The Motorola Xoom Android tablet is now available for purchase from Verizon Wireless. Best Buy has been selling the tablet to pre-order customers since February 24th. Verizon is also charging $799 for a contract-free tablet.If you sign up for a 2 year data plan you will be able to pick it up for $599.

Meanwhile, Verizon has confirmed that customers who are willing to buy the tablet at full prize will no longer be required to register for a one-month data plan. It was earlier reported that paying for at least one month's data plan is required to unlock the tablet's WiFi functionality. Of course, if you are not interested in using 3G, there is really no point in buying the tablet at the moment by paying the contract-free price of $799, because Motorola has plans to offer a WiFi only version sometime soon. And that model is priced at $599.

In related news, Verizon will reportedly offer free upgrade to 4G in about 3 months. Customers will have to send in their tablets to get the upgrade, though.

DELL UPDATES XPS 15 AND XPS 17 NOTEBOOKS WITH SANDY BRIDGE PROCESSORS

Dell has updated its XPS 15 and XPS 17 multimedia notebooks with Intel's latest 2nd generation Core i series Sandy Bridge processors and new NVIDIA GeForce 500M discrete graphics. The XPS 17 is also available with an optional 3D capable display.

The 15.6 inch XPS 15 L502x and the 17.3 inch XPS 17 L702x also support the NVIDIA Optimus automatic graphics switching technology. Select models also feature the Intel Wireless Display technology and built-in TV tuner. Full HD display resolution is also available as an optional feature. Dell says the new XPS notebooks aren't affected by the recent chipset issue that affected some Sandy Bridge laptops.

The Dell XPS 15 L502x and 17 L702x have a starting price of $1,049.99 and $899.99 respectively. Both models are expected to start shipping on March 15th.

CLOSER LOOK AT THE FUJITSU STYLISTIC Q550 WINDOWS TABLET

Fujitsu showed off a Windows 7 tablet with an Intel Oak Trail processor and a 10.1 inch display at CES in January. However, Fujitsu didn't reveal a lot of details back then. Now it looks like the tablet is ready for prime time. Fujitsu will reportedly show off the tablet at the CeBIT trade show in Germany in March.

The Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 is aimed at business users, rather than consumers. It will run Windows 7 Professional operating system. It will be powered by an upcoming Intel Atom Oak Trail processor. The tablet has a touchscreen display which recognizes both pen and finger input. There is also a fingerprint scanner and a smartcard slot.

The Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 will also have a solid state disk of up to 64GB, front and rear facing cameras, a USB port, and optional 3G mobile broadband. The tablet will reportedly be available in Europe in April. No word on pricing at the moment, but bear in mind that Fujitsu has no history of launching cheap computers.

WIFI ONLY HTC FLYER UP FOR PRE-ORDER IN GERMANY

The WiFi only version of the HTC Flyer Android tablet is now up for pre-order in Germany. The Flyer is powered by a 1.5GHz single core processor. It has a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The tablet also supports a pressure-sensitive stylus.

The 3G-enabled model of the tablet went up for pre-order at Amazon Germany last week for 669 Euros. Now German retailer Cyberport has started taking pre-orders for the WiFi-only model. It is priced at 499 Euros (about 685 USD) but that price includes the VAT.

Besides the stylus support, what makes the HTC Flyer interesting is the operating system it runs. It will ship with Android 2.4 at a time when most PC makers are busy announcing tablets with Android 3.0. The Android 2.4 is very similar to the version of Android that HTC has been running on its smartphones for a while. The company has also developed a new version of its Sense user interface with full screen widgets to run on top of Android. No word on pricing or availability in other parts of the world.

MSI WINDPAD 110W WITH AMD ONTARIO CHIP COMING

MSI has been showing off Windows based tablets for a while. While none of these machines are available in the market yet, one of them - the WindPad 100W - is now up for pre-order from Excaliber PC. It has an Intel Atom Z530 processor and Windows 7 operating system. It is priced at $649.

Now it looks like the WindPad 100W has a sibling called the WindPad 110W. This model will have an AMD Fusion processor. Digitimes report that MSI will show off the tablet at the CeBIT trade show in Germany next month.

The MSI WindPad 110W will reportedly have a 10.1 inch display. It will be powered by an AMD C-50 dual core processor with Radeon graphics. Of course, the AMD C-50 isn't as powerful as the AMD E-350 Zacate processor. In fact, the C-50 is no better than the dual core Atom processor. On the bright side it comes with powerful Radeon graphics which means that it will be able to play 1080p HD video. It also supports the DirectX 11.

The MSI WindPad 110W also has 32GB of storage, a G-sensor, ambient light sensor and WiFi. Still no word on pricing or availability.

ACER ASPIRE AS7741Z-4633 OVERVIEW

The Acer Aspire AS7741Z-4633 is budget-friendly 17.3-inch multimedia notebook. One of the best selling laptops at Walmart, it is now available for just $498.

The Aspire AS7741Z-4633 has an Intel Pentium P6100 dual core processor clocking at 2GHz. Other specifications include a 320GB hard drive, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Intel HD integrated graphics, DVD burner and a 6-cell battery that will reportedly get up to 3.6 hours of run time. Not bad for a 17 inch mainstream laptop.

The Aspire AS7741Z-4633 runs Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. It also has a 1.3 megapixel webcam, stereo speakers, HDMI, VGA, Gigabit LAN, 3 USB ports, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, a 5-in-1 media card reader and a 1600 x 900 pixels display.

The notebook sports a brown chassis with a mesh-patterned lid. It weighs 7.26 pounds.

SONY LAUNCHES VAIO CA10 AND CB10 NOTEBOOKS

Sony has officially introduced the C series Sony Vaio CA10 and CB10 notebooks. The 14 inch Sony Vaio CA10 and the 15.5 inch Vaio CB10 notebooks feature Intel's second generation Core i5 processors. Select models have the AMD Radeon HD 6630 hybrid graphics, support for Intel's Wireless Display 2.0 technology and Blu-ray drives.

The Sony Vaio C series will be available in Neon orange, Neon green, Lighting White and Bolt Black colors. Other features include chiclet style keyboards with backlights and webcams. While the Vaio CA10 has a standard resolution display, the Vaio CB is also available with optional full HD resolution display.

The new Vaio C series will be up for pre-order on March 13th at Sony's official website. Prices will start at around $800. Availability is expected in spring.

HANVON HPAD A112 ANDROID TABLET COMING

Hanvon is all set to introduce yet another Android tablet at the CeBit trade show scheduled to be held in Germany next month. The Hanvon HPad A112 has a 7 inch display with a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. It will be powered by a 720MHz ARM11 processor and run Android 2.2.


Sure, the tablet doesn't have a powerful processor. But like the Hanvon HPad A116 the company introduced at CES in January, the A112 is also being positioned as an ebook reader and media player for which you don't necessarily have the best processor out there.

The tablet is capable of playing H.264 video of up to 1080p resolution. It also supports other media formats such as MP4, MOV, AVI, ASF, MKV, WMV etc. The HPad A112 also has WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI port, a USB port, a 3 megapixel camera and optional 3G and GPS. It will be available with 256MB or 512MB of RAM and has a 3300mAh battery.

The Hanvon HPad A112 is expected to be available in the second half of 2011. It will run about 399 Euros or $545 US.

DELL INSPIRON DUO CONVERTIBLE TABLET NOW SELLING FOR $399

Microsoft Store is now selling the Dell Inspiron Duo convertible tablet style netbook for just $399. The computer has been available for a while, but at launch it sported a $549 price tag.

Unlike typical convertibles which would let you rotate the display down over the keyboard, the Inspiron Duo has a display that rotates inside the lid. When the display faces inward, you can use the machine like a typical netbook. When the display faces outward, you can close the lid and use the machine as a tablet.

Specs-wise, the computer has a 10.1 inch capacitive multitouch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. It is powered by a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual core processor with 2GB of RAM and a 320GB, 7200rpm hard drive. The device runs Windows 7 Home Premium. It has a 4-cell battery, a 1 megapixel webcam, 2 USB 2.0 ports and WiFi 802.11b/g/n.

ASUS INTRODUCES EEE PC 1011PX WITH ATOM N455

Asus has introduced a new Eee PC. The Asus Eee PC 1011PX is essentially an updated version of the 1001PX which is one of the cheapest and most popular Eee PCs available at the moment. Asus is expected to officially introduce the netbook at the CeBIT trade show in March.

The Eee PC 1011PX is expected to be sold as Eee PC R011PX in some countries. It has a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor (the 1001X has an Atom N450 processor), 1GB of DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive and WiFi 802.11b/g/n. The netbook runs Windows 7 Starter Edition.

The main difference between the Atom N450 and N455 processors is that the N455 supports DDR3 memory. Bear in mind that there will be no major boost in performance.

MOTOROLA XOOM NOW UP FOR PRE-ORDER FOR $800

Best Buy has started taking pre-orders for the upcoming Motorola Xoom Android tablet. The tablet will be available in stores on February 24th. The model that is currently up for pre-order is 3G-enabled and has a price tag of $799.99. Motorola has also confirmed that there will be a WiFi only version of Xoom, however, there is no word on the availability of that model.

Meanwhile Best Buy isn't the only retailer taking orders for Xoom. Wirefly is also taking orders for the same price. Both models are designed for use on Verizon's wireless network. It looks like Verizon has no plans to subsidize the tablet. The data plans associated with the tablet are month-to-month which means you can cancel any time. Plans run between $20 per month for 1GB of data and $80 per month for up to 10GB of data.

Interestingly the Best Buy ad mentions that customers will have to pay for at least one month of service even if they want to use the tablet as a WiFi-only device. And that is kind of funny because devices usually ship with WiFi activated. In this particular case it looks like WiFi will need to be 'activated' by paying an extra fee.

11.6 INCH SONY VAIO YA WITH INTEL CPU HITS EUROPE

The Sony Vaio YB which is currently available in the US for $550 is an 11.6 inch laptop based on AMD's E-350 Zacate processor. It has an attractive design and delivers decent performance. And now a variation of this laptop has been spotted in Italy. In terms of looks, the Vaio YA is virtually identical to the YB, but it is powered by an Intel processor.

Precisely, the Sony Vaio YA is available with your choice of an Intel Core i3-380UM processor or a Core i5-470UM chip. It runs Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional and has an 11.6 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels.

The base configuration has 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. The laptop supports up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Higher capacity hard drives and solid state drive options are also available. Sony says that the laptop will get around 6 hours of run time with the standard battery. If you need more up time, a 12 hour battery option is also available.

The Sony Vaio YA is priced at 649 Euros or about $887 in Europe. That price includes the VAT. It is not clear whether this model will be available in the US.

LENOVO LEPAD ANDROID TABLET COULD SHIP AROUND THE WORLD IN MAY

Lenovo says that its 10 inch Android tablet called LePad will be available around the world in the first half of this year itself. The tablet will hit China in late March. In May it is expected to be available everywhere else.

The Lenovo LePad is powered by a 1.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. It has a 10.1 inch multitouch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It runs Android, although it is not clear which version of the OS.

The Lenovo LePad started its life as the IdeaPad U1 Hybrid. It is still a part of the U1 Hybrid which is essentially a docking station which uses the tablet as a display for a Windows computer. The concept was introduced at CES 2010. Back then Lenovo had no intention to launch a tablet. It was probably the popularity of the iPad that prompted Lenovo to offer the U1 Hybrid display as a standalone tablet. Still, no word on when the U1 Hybrid will hit the market.

LED “Watch One”

We’ve alredy shown you a lot of watches including concepts but this watch is really interesting. The main idea of this stylish LED watch created by industrial designer Igor Chack is that you can change teh face of the watch with a click of a button. "For example, you can enjoy the beauty of a mechanical movement, a smooth balanced masterpiece or break the rules of a physical world and have something that would be impossible with a traditional watch. It could represent your style, your mood and your personality, as any of those change, so does your watch." You will be able to buy watch oNe in March 2011.

LED watches are amazing

Best we can tell from the pictures, they’re parts of an hour. But since the product details say the watch’s touchscreen face is used for “changing hour and minute data,” it’s possible that you look at hours in one pass, and minutes in another. On second thought, this is starting to sound complicated. Either way, the ABYSS probably looks pretty cool in a darkened room, even if you can’t tell exactly what time it is.

P.C.O.D – The Future Phone Concept

One small device on your wrist helps do away with the load of carrying multiple devices. It is called the P.C.O.D – Personal Communications and Organization Device.The P.C.O.D by Karl Thompson is an ultralight device which looks like a phone, but its capability surpasses that of any other mobile phone available today. It is a concept future phone that is loaded with so many features that you may lose count of them. The wonder device brings together devices like camera, storage, mp3 player, GPS, games, time/date/calendar and much, much more.

It has an amazing battery life which supports 24 hours of talk time (with video and stills) and standby time of 500 hours. The rechargeable battery connects and recharges wirelessly. The camera is as good as any other high resolution camera. 10 mega pixels, suitable for low light conditions, anti-shake, and geo-tagging are some of the awesome qualities of the camera. The excellent quality speakers and the provision of a noise canceling microphone make sure of utmost clarity in communication. The P.C.O.D is a ‘sensible’ device which has sensors for both proximity and ambient light. The fact that it is water resistant ensures that water does not play havoc on your valuable device.

With innumerable applications the device would need a huge storage space. No wonder it has been given a whopping 64GB solid state hard disk. On the appearance front, this communicator cum organizer is very sleek and stylish. You could use it with or without the strap, which means you could have it on your wrist or use it like any other handheld phone. The strap comes in various colors and designs. Accordingly you can also change the looks of the phone with a range of changeable screen backgrounds.The interface is a pretty simple one which is also customizable. The time and date are displayed in bold on the right while on the left there are network connection icons. Applications can be selected by scrolling up and down. The two favorite icons are always visible on the screen. On the left hand bottom corner you could either have the keypad buttons or any other preferred button on icon.

It is a futuristic device and has tried to keep together a host of devices and applications people generally wish to use off and on. Along with the usage, it has also tried to give a little care to Mother Nature. Packaging is minimal and that too is 100 percent recycled material. The first step of conceptualizing has been taken. The next would be to bring it into production. Once available it is going to be one among the most desired devices list.

nVue Mobile Phone

nVue is a foldable mobile phone with 2 AMOLED displays. Each of the screens can run independently or work together as a single widescreen display. This mobile phone concept goal is to provide an efficient way for multitasking. It offers a new design possibility related to mobile phone’s size and functionality. Not only as your mobile phone, nVue can also act as your tablet PC, multimedia player, e-reader, and much more in one cool portable gadget.

Designer : Dragan Trenchevski

Mega Hurtz Tactical Robot

This cool looking robot is called “Mega Hurtz Tactical Robot.” This bad boy can turn on a dime, you control it by remote and can use it in tangent with a virtual reality headset,it can tow a Hummer also. This machine can smash through a concrete wall, fire 20 pepperballs per second with its installed turret mounted non-lethal automatic weapon, and weighs around 280 pounds. This machine can do anything you want, including running right over your foot!The weapon you see on top of this machine might be non-lethal now, but once this child of potential death is seen by the US army, military, airforce, navy, secret service, not-so-secret service, and magic devision, you’re going to see some serious flesh ripping.

IDrop Pen For IPhone

This is the Idropper it's this wonderful stylus pen for an intuitive connective experience on mobile devices. Gadgets like smart phones, laptops, and PDAs form the essence of our environment these days and the intuitive idropper interface allows you to connect fast and move data between devices in a jiffy. Modeled on the eyedropper, this new-age thang allows you to “suck in” and “drop out” information such as a mobile application, text, or an image.