Those guys at VentureBeat have managed to install Google’s mobile phone platform on an Asus Eee PC, for proof of concept that it could be done and they wrote it all up too.

In order to possibly show how versatile the OS is, they spent just four hours compiling Android for the Eee PC 1000H to get it fully up and running.

All whilst they managed to get most of the hardware on the netbook responding, from WIFI to sound and graphics during the whole process.

The screen wasn’t an issue either, as Android automatically adapted. This is despite the Asus laptop display being around five times that of the G1 mobile phone screen.
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Unless your work requires a maximum of megapixels, the most meaningful differences between your old camera and a new one have less to do with image resolution and more to do with the camera’s features. Newer cameras and more-expensive models support the RAW format, let you set manual exposure times, shoot in burst mode, and perform other tricks–but with a simple firmware hack, you can add the same capabilities to older models that don’t support them.
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If you’re in the market for a new mobile phone and you don’t want the obvious choices of a Nokia N95 or the new 3G iPhone then perhaps this is a mobile (or cell if you prefer) phone that’s just for you.

The HTC Diamond is an extremely funky device of just the right size with a wonderful shiny black finish that you’ll love. The outside of the phone really is a joy, featuring brushed steel and faceted edges – there aren’t too many gadgets that look like this.
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A huge high-def display, awesome sound, and loads of multimedia extras make the Aspire 8920G a compelling desktop replacement notebook.

Price as Reviewed: $2,599.00

by Jamie Bsales on May 12, 2008

Acer’s new Gemstone Blue line—more specifically, the Aspire 8920G—breaks the mold in more ways than one. Its 16:9, 18.4-inch screen offers true 1080p widescreen resolution; it’s the first notebook to break the True 5.1 Dolby sound barrier; and Acer puts a whole new spin on multimedia controls, with its dedicated futuristic control panel. We tested the top-of-the-line configuration (AS8920-6671) and came away impressed. It delivers a sleek look, loads of multimedia features, and outstanding performance. This 9-pounder is hardly portable, but as a desktop replacement it shines.

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Dell Latitude XT tablet PC is the thinnest and almost the easiest tablet PC on the market. This tablet PC is also available in a variant with a display of 400cd/m2 brightness, and we can say that it is the brightest display in the category.

The technology used for screen touching identification is very complex, it does not need a system for pressing identification, and the feedback is extremely short. The pen, which is used for writing on the display does not need a battery and has two buttons with the same functions as those on the mouse.

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New product integrates a video processing plaque with ASUS Splendid HD chipset and a VGA modular plaque. Splendid HD improves image quality increasing clearness, color saturation and brightness without requesting system processor. Color processor will select automatically the best displaying mode for offering the exceptional visual quality.

Splendid MA3850M offers the same performance level as the ATI Radeon HD 3850 plaque in 3Dmark application but it is able to diminish energy consumption. In plus Splendid MA3850M has a length with 27% lesser than ATI Radeon HD 3850, that allows an easy integration in smaller carcasses, more than that, thanks to it’s modular concept, the product will be able to being upgraded later.

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With the deluge of budget airlines making their presence felt all over the world, no thanks to rising fuel and operating costs, it is nice to see a major airline continue to make profit without compromising on the quality of service.

Singapore Airlines has just announced that it will be offering flights featuring iPod and iPhone connectivity on KrisWorld starting from yesterday.

This privilege can be found on all newly reconfigured Business Class Airbus A340-500 flights between New York and Singapore, as well as routes between Los Angeles and Singapore from this August onwards.

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