Getac today introduced its latest rugged handheld known as the PS236. The Windows Mobile 6.1-powered gadget supports MIL-STD 810G compliant and IP67 rated for dust and water resistance. Other specs include a 806 MHz Marvell PXA310 processor with a 128Mb Onboard MDDR, a 4GB internal memory, an embedded GPS, a 3-megapixel camera with Autofocus, 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, up to 12GB of storage space, and a 3.5-inch VGA touchscreen display with sunlight readability. Its battery provides enough juice for up to 10-hours of operation time. Sadly, there is no word yet on pricing. [Navigadget]
The giant mobile carrier Verizon apparently will release another Apple product before the year’s end. Known as the Apple tablet computer, the gadget may look like a larger iPod Touch. It supports a 9-inch or 10-inch touchscreen display and maybe a keyboard too. According to The Street, “an initial version” of the Apple tablet will be offered by Verizon Wireless, subsidized. However, the tablet computer might be still expensive even after Verizon subsidizes it. Stay tuned for more updates. [The Street via UnWiredView]
CyberPower has released its Windows Home Server 100 which is a small form factor home-based server that allows users to easily access their files, photos, videos and music in their home or remotely. This energy-saving server is able to perform backups of your computers daily via the home network. The Windows Home Server 100 features Intel Atom 330 Dual Core processor, Intel Mini-ITX mainboard with Intel GMA 950, S-video output support, 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet, ALC662 High Definition Audio, 500GB SATA-II hard drive, 2GB DDR2 RAM and Microsoft Windows 2003 Server OEM version. You can bring home this server for a reasonable $399.
In case you didn’t know, CyberPower is a company that has made the CyberPower Black Pearl gaming PC. The company is famous for its custom gaming machines, notebook systems, and high performance workstations. [HotHardware]
It seems that HP is getting into low-cost computing with its Mini-Q Net PC. This entry-level mini-tower PC comes in two variants. The first one is the HP Mini-Q 2030 that features a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom Dual-Core CPU, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, 160GB SATA hard-drive (7200rpm), Dual-Layer DVD-Burner, and Microsoft Windows Vista OS. The second one is the HP Mini-Q 2020 that comes equipped with a 1.6Ghz Intel Atom Single-Core CPU with 1GB RAM and Microsoft Windows XP. The HP Mini-Q 2030 and HP Mini-Q 2020 are priced at $386 and $296, respectively. [Electronista]
Acer Japan has recently launched its new desktop PC in Japan. The Aspire L3600-A10 is an Intel powered desktop with 2.2GHz Celeron 450 CPU, and a 18.5-inch 16:9 monitor with 1366 × 768 pixels resolution. Its display screen adopts Acer’s very own ACM (Adaptive Contrast Management) that allows it to produce high contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Other features include up to 2GB memory, Intel G31 Express chipset, 160GB HDD, DVD Burner, and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. The Aspire L3600-A10 desktop will be released on 22 November 2008 for around $625. [Impress]
Okoro has a new HTPC for the mass market. Dubbed as the OMS-LX100, this Digital Entertainment System features a single CableCARD tuner with an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9300 video card, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7,200RPM SATA hard drive, 7.1-channel high-definition audio support, HDMI port and dual-layer DVD burner. You can buy this Windows Vista Premium-powered HTPC for $1,725 each. Its wireless keyboard works perfectly in a 20-foot radius. [Electronista]
It seems that the Abarth Powerplay Extreme PC uses the Antec Skeleton PC case. Sadly, the specs info is still unavailable right now. All I know about this computer is that it is powered by the Intel Core i7 CPU with a Blu-ray/HD DVD player, and a CD burner. No word on pricing so far. [The Awesomer]
Alienware comes back with its new Windows Vista-powered gaming PC in the form of the Aurora Online Gaming Edition desktop PC. I am sure this gaming PC will satisfy your gaming needs because it is powered by AMD Phenom X4 9950 2.6GHz processor with 4GB of RAM, Alienware P2 chassis, AlienIce 3.0 Video Cooling, ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics card, 250GB SATA hard drive and 20x dual-layer DVD burner. This desktop will be priced from $1,899 upwards, depending on the configuration. [Electronista]
Gateway comes back with the brand new Intel Core i7-powered desktop in the form of the FX6800-05, which is priced at $2,999.99 upwards, depending on the specs. The desktop supports a 2.93GHz i7-940 processor, 6GB of DDR3 1066MHz memory, and ATI Radeon HD4870 X2 video cards. Other features and specifications include 1TB 7,200rpm SATA-II hard-drive, Intel 80GB SSD, eight USB 2.0 ports, two eSATA ports, FireWire connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI via a DVI-HDMI dongle and DVD burner or an optional Blu-ray drive. [SlashGear]
The Pure*Gold PC Amplifier 5.1 allows you to watch movies, enjoy high-quality music or play games. The computer uses high quality materials for its casing including the ceramic or glass. Inside the PURE*lineup you will find the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU, Kontron Motherboard, nVidia GeForce 8600GT chip with 512MB DDR RAM, 1000GB SATA II hard drive, 4GB of RAM, 7.1ch HDA / AC-97, two Gigabit LAN connections, Wi-Fi, USB and Firewire. There is no info on the pricing so far. [Product Page]
