HTC Advantage got updated. HTC announced for Mobile World Congress 2008 to add new software, more storage capacity and an enhanced keyboard.

The ultra portable PC comes with a new customized HTC Home today screen with one-touch access to e-mails, messages, calls, contacts and even weather forecasts.

Its TouchFLO software is enhancing the finger touch scrolling and web sites browsing, and there are included also Opera Mobile 9 and Google Maps.

Now the HTC Advantage has 16GB of Flash storage and a G-sensor which recognizes the display orientation improving the viewability.

More than that, the UMPC model lets users run programs via the projctor and TV output capability and comes with a nice 5-inch VGA toch-sensitive screen and a magnetic QWERTY keyboard for best ergonomics while working in the Microsoft Office applications.

It will come to Europe in March under the name HTC Advantage X7510, with WCDMA/HSDPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks support, the 3.1MP camera, miniSD card slot, WLAN 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, GPS, the HTC ExtUSB miniUSB, HTC16 pin port, the 3.5mm audio jack with microphone, a 2100mAh Li-Ion battery, and powered by the Marvell PXA270 624 MHz processor and Qualcomm MSM6275.

“Having established broader boundaries for mobile computing with the first HTC Advantage a year ago, we are introducing a wealth of new enhancements focused on improving the overall touch screen and keyboard user experience,” declared Peter Chou, president and CEO of HTC. “Our goal with the HTC Advantage is to provide a small connected mobile computing device that will replace notebook PCs on daily commutes or short trips.”

LG has a new mobile phone lineup with the launch of the new city LG C300, which has announced a 2.4-inch screen and a full QWERTY keyboard. The city of LG C300 comes with a variety of integrated social networks, including dedicated customer on Facebook, Twitter and MSN, which is also social networking widgets to the system, designed to be provide updates in real time.

LG C300 is one of the city also features a two-megapixel cameras, mp3 player, FM radio and wireless. Will soon be available in the UK with Orange, Tesco and Phones4U. LG C300 City, prices and information output is not yet available.


LG Town C300 Feature and Specification:

BatteryStandby Time Upto 408 Hours
Talk Time: Upto 11.5 Hours
Weight92.5g
Dimension116 x 61.9 x 11.9 mm
Memory 20 GB
Display Size 2.4"
Display Colour TFT
256K colors
USB Port 2.0
3.5mm Audio Jack Connector
Bluetooth
Music Player
FM Radio
Wireless FM Radio
Games
Ring Tones
Camera 2.0 MegaPixel 1600 x 1200 Pixels
Camera Zoom
Video Capture
Messaging SMS
MMS
Push Mail

HP has rolled out a new Mini 10.1-Inch diagonal flush glass display notebook which called HP Mini 210-2075nr laptop.  HP Mini 210-2075nr laptop has 1.66GHz Processor Speed with 1GB DDR3 RAM (Not Expandable).  Type easily using the island-style keyboard and quick access to email, instant messaging and social networks. Furthermore, the use of the webcam and microphone in the HP netbook for video chatting with your family and friends around the world. The 210-2075nr Broadcom has integrated graphics HD Video Decoder that allows you to stream high-definition video without much power.


HP Mini 210-2075nr Notebook PC is a good choice for everyone. Transferring pictures from your memory card using the 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader netbook. Built-in Wi-Fi you can browse the Web anywhere in the room, without wires. You can also store important files on the 250GB hard drive and connect the HP netbook MP3 player, digital camera or an external optical drive, easily one of the USB ports. HP Mini 210-2075nr laptop price available at $ 370 in the market.

HP Mini 210-2075nr Laptop Specifications:

Color	Charcoal Lid, Silver Base, Silver Keyboard
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Edition (32-bit)
Processor Speed	1.66GHz
Processor	Intel® Atom Processor N455
Level 2 Cache	512KB Level 2 Cache
Front Side Bus	667MHz Frontside Bus
RAM Installed / Max RAM Supported	1GB DDR3 RAM (Not Expandable)
Memory Configuration	(1) 1GB SO-DIMM Memory Module
Memory Slots Available	(0) Available 204-pin SO-DIMM Slots
Hard Drive	250GB 7,200RPM Serial ATA Hard Drive
Multimedia Drive	None
Display Type	10.1" Widescreen SVGA LED BrightView Infinity LED Display
Internal Max Resolution	1024 x 600
Video Card	Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 Video Chipset
Video Card Memory	Up to 256MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Sound Card	High Definition Audio Chipset
Sound Output Mode	Stereo Audio Output
Wired Network Features	10/100 Fast Ethernet Network
Wireless Network Features	802.11b/g/n Wireless Network
Memory Card Reader	Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
Supported Flash Media	Secure Digital, MultiMedia Cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
Ports and Connectors	(1) VGA 15-pin Port; (3) USB 2.0 Ports; (1) RJ-45 Network Port; (1) Headphone-out/Microphone-in Combo Jack
Built-In Devices	Mini Webcam with Integrated Digital Microphone
Input Device	Keyboard, Touchpad
Security	Kensington® MicroSaver Lock Slot
Included Power Supply	40 Watt AC Adapter
Included Battery	6 Cell Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Average Run Time	10 Hours, 45 Minutes (Based on Mobile Mark 2007 - actual battery life may vary based on product setting, usage patterns and environmental conditions)
Whats in the Box	Mini 210-2075NR, Broadcom® Crystal HD Enhanced Video Accelerator
Included Software	Symantec Norton Internet Security ™ 2011 60-day Trial, Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded (purchase of a Product Key required to activate a full Office 2010 suite), Microsoft® Silverlight
Dimensions (WxDxH)	10.55" x 7.51" x 0.9"-1.26"
Weight	3.1 lbs.
Manufacturer Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty

Samsung RF409-S03TH the Samsung notebook 14-inch comes with an advanced CPU Intel Core i7-2630QM paired with NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M, which will use NVIDIA Optimus to switch between the graphics board and video card. Software RAM to 4GB DDR3 750 GB hard drive connected to port it to a full USB 3.0 and HDMI Samsung RF409-S03TH comes with an elegant design that looks beautiful. The back cover is a reflection Glossy look beautiful with a clear contrast with the chrome plated hinges are perfect. Strength and durability,it is in a better notebook over to the small screen of the Samsung RF409-S03TH come in sizes of 14 inches with a resolution HD at 1366 × 768 for Samsung is already quite well known already about the LCD Monitor with. this point, we believe the display of the Samsung notebook well.

Samsung RF409 : Specification
Processor
CPU	Intel Core i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz, 6 MB L3 Cache, up to 2.90 GHz)
Chipset	Mobile Intel HM65 Express chipset
Graphic system
Graphic Chip	nVidia GeForce GT 525M (2 GB GDDR3)
Display
Type	14 inch WXGA (1366x768) LED
Main Memory
Memory	4 GB DDR3
Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk	750 GB 5400 RPM
Optical Disc Drive
Drive	DVD Writer (Dual Layer Support)
Web Camera
Details	1.3 MPixel
Port & Interface
USB2.0	2
USB3.0	2
Firewire	No
DVI	No
D-Sub/VGA	Yes
e-SATA	No
HDMI	Yes
Card Reader	4-in-1 media card slot
Express Slot	No
Finger Print	No
Connection
Wireless Lan	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes
LAN	Yes
Modem	No
Battery
Details	Li-ion 6 Cells Battery
Weight
Details	2.30 Kg.
Operating System
OS Bundle	DOS Operating System
Warranty
Details	1 Y.

• ASUS PL-X51P, PL-X52P 500Mbps Powerline Adapters Review and Specifications

Easy-setup ASUS PL-X51P/PL-X52P 500Mbps powerline adapters offer customers instant high speed internet coverage via simple connections to any power plug. They deliver noise filtering, four Gigabit LAN ports with a VIP port for bandwidth prioritization and smoother connectivity, and an extra outlet to keep power plugs free. They also use smart standby automatic energy conservation to lower electricity bills over time.

ASUS PL-X51P and PL-X52P 500Mbps Powerline Adapters Launched

Ideal for clutter-free network expansion, the devices use existing power plugs to drive fast online access, featuring four Gigabit LAN connectors with a dedicated VIP port

ASUS PL-X51P and PL-X52P powerline adapters enter the market as part of a new trend that makes use of prevalent power plugs to offer easy-setup networking that covers entire homes and offices. Doubling the utility of electrical outlets without creating additional clutter, they offer high speed 500Mbps data rates, four Gigabit LAN ports, VIP bandwidth prioritization, and a smart energy-saving standby mode. With their extra-outlet noise filtering design, the compact PL-X51P and PL-X52P deliver on the promise of uncompromising powerline connectivity, giving customers access to wider coverage with no additional infrastructure. The PL-X51 includes one powerline adapter, while the PL-X52P ships as a two-adapter bundle.

 

Great alternative to conventional networking

The PL-X51P and PL-X52P connect to any existing power plug at homes and offices. They require no standalone power adapter, and therefore eliminate additional clutter with space-saving dual-use design. As part of the new powerline networking trend, they offer all the utility of a high speed internet connection minus the dedicated space and power typically allocated to standard routers and adapters. Setting up the PL-X51P and PL-X52P is a simple matter of connecting them to a power plug, as they auto-detect connected devices and can be configured from any PC. They include an extra outlet that means power plugs can still be used even with the adapters connected. An integrated noise filter compensates for powerline fluctuations to ensure consistent networking performance regardless of power grid conditions.

 

Fastest powerline performance available

The PL-X51P and PL-X52P support up to 500Mbps in data rate, which is currently the fastest offered by any powerline adapter. As such, they do more than expand networks wherever a power plug can be found. Their speed supports fast downloading, HD content streaming, and multiplayer gaming, proving that the simplicity of powerline networking need not come at the expense of high speed performance.

 

Quad LAN ports and priority VIP management

Despite their compact and lean design, the PL-X51P and PL-X52P integrate four Gigabit LAN ports, similar to conventional routers and adapters. They therefore allow for the same number of devices to be connected to them directly, being the first powerline adapters on the market to offer four Gigabit LAN ports alongside an extra-outlet design that keeps power plugs free for use by other appliances. They also feature a dedicated VIP LAN port, which uses smart built-in bandwidth supervision and online traffic control that put data rate-sensitive applications first to ensure smooth lag-resistant performance. The design is especially useful to customers requiring online multitasking, such as downloading while HD streaming or gaming. Once more, this shows that powerline networking offers features similar to those found in conventional products.

 

Smart energy-saving standby lowers electric bills

ASUS has engineered the PL-X51P and PL-X52P with an intelligent auto-detecting standby mode. When not in use or whenever net traffic loads are minimal, the adapters go into an energy-saving mode, resulting in better efficiency and lower electricity bills over time, plus overall reduced environmental impact.

ASUS PL-X51P/PL-X52P 500mbps Powerline Adapters Technical Specifications

PL-X51P/PL-X52P 500 Mbps 4 Gigabit ports powerline adapter kit

Data taken from http://www.asus.com/News/Q3z1p2k44EKasQ3L/, http://www.asus.com/Networks/Powerline_Networking/PLX51PPLX52P/(accessed on 22 Dec, 2012)

HP Mini 5101 is the latest business class mini laptop from HP to replace the Mini 2140. It was made available just a few days ago and is already reviewed by Laptop Magazine and PC Mag. Here are the review roundup for HP Mini 5101.







First, there are several features that the HP Mini 5101 stands out from the crowd. In terms of external design, it has a stylish, durable design which the casing consist of all-black, sturdy brushed metal aluminum lid and a magnesium alloy base. In terms of hardware specs, it got an 160GB 7200rpm hard drive and 2.0-megapixel webcam which differs from most mini laptops out there which comes with 5400rpm hard drive and 0.3 or 1.3 megapixel webcam. Also, it comes with a few useful features like the DuraKey finish on the keyboard, and an accelerometer that shuts down the hard drive in the event of a fall. Another thing thats special about this mini laptop is that there will be a 1366 x 768 resolution screen option expected to be available by end of July. This will be the highest resolution screen for mini laptops.

In terms of performance, Laptop Magazine is very pleased with the graphics, video transcoding, and wireless range of this mini laptop which achieved above average scores in every aspects. PC Magazine however commented that although the 7200rpm hard drive does boost the performance of this mini laptop a bit, but it produce more heat and noise compare to other mini laptops that are equipped with a 5400rpm hard drive.

In terms of battery life, Laptop Magazine is able to get nearly 8 hours of battery life by simulating real life usage of the mini laptop (surfing net with wifi turned on and performing other tasks), while PC Mag gets 5 hours 15 minutes of baterry life running the MobileMark 2007 test. Both reviews are using the 6-cell battery in their test.

In final verdict, the HP Mini 5101 is said to be a mini laptop with most things right, except for the price which is higher than most of its peers. Laptop Magazine given it a rating of 4 out of 5 and selected it as one of their Editors Choice, while PC Magazine rated it 3.5 out of 5.

The HP Mini 5101 is currently available for $399 on HP online store. The specs that you are getting with this price are: 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, 10.1-inch with 1024 x 600 resolution, 4-cell battery, 1GB RAM, and 160 GB 7200 rpm HDD.

Heres short video review on HP Mini 5101 by PC Mag: