Kaliho KU860 convertible UMPC is now ready to be re-badged

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Filed under: Handhelds, Laptops

It looks like you can only buy 'em by the truckload at the moment but, given the current state of things, we're guessing Kaliho won't have too much trouble attracting some interest in its new KU860 convertible UMPC, which packs all the expected specs in a decent enough package. That includes a 7-inch WXGA touchscreen, a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor, 1GB of RAM, a max 60GB hard drive, a 1.3 megapixel webcam and, perhaps most notably, built-in GPS. Unfortunately, there's no indication whatsoever of a price, but Kaliho is apparently more than happy to take your inquiry if you're looking to expand your burgeoning UMPC empire.

[Via Pocketables]

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It's official: T-Mobile unveiling first Android handset next Tuesday

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Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

So it's really no big secret at this point, but we've now received confirmation that T-Mobile will be unveiling its first Android handset -- presumably the Dream, G1, or whatever they decide to call it -- at a press event in New York City on September 23. The event is a whole shindig, too, kicking off in the morning and featuring "presentations from T-Mobile, Google and other company executives" followed by hands-ons with the real deal. Naturally, we'll be on hand in full force, so stay tuned!

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NVIDIA debuts GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 graphics card

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Filed under: Desktops, Gaming

NVIDIA has already slashed the price of its GeForce GTX 260 and GTX 280 graphics cards in order to better compete with AMD's bang-for-the-buck-beating ATI Radeon HD 4850 and 4870 cards, and it's now taken things one step further by introducing a new, slightly improved model. While it likely won't cause anyone to ditch their existing GTX 260, NVIDIA is betting that the 216 stream processors of its new GTX 260 Core 216 (up from 192 before) will be enough to win over at least a few new performance-happy gamers. Apart from that upgrade, it seems the only other real improvement you can expect is a boost to 72 texture filtering units (up from 64), but HotHardware found that those tweaks were just enough to deliver some fairly substantial performance gains, with the GTX 260 Core 216 outpacing the Radeon HD 4870 in the "vast majority" of its tests. Best of all, the Core 216 will also apparently work just fine in an SLI configuration with an original GTX 260 and, at an MSRP of $279, it doesn't demand too much of a premium either.

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AOC introduces 17-inch V17 LCD monitor: 12-millimeters thin

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Filed under: Displays

AOC already dished out a number of HD LCD monitors for those with a few extra bucks to spare, but the 17-inch V17 keeps things relatively cheap ($199.99) and exceptionally thin. More specifically, the monitor checks in at just 12-millimeters deep -- it's no XEL-1, sure, but that's pretty frickin' slim. Furthermore, it includes a built-in VGA webcam, glass base and integrated speakers to boot. We're still waiting to hear back on the screen resolution, but considering that this won't ship until late 2008 at the earliest, you've still got time to think on it. Full release after the break.

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Mobile eCommerce, Amazon.com Blurs the Line Between Web and Mobile Purchase

Glenn highlights an example of "customer utility" and the higher bard of user-friendliness that is required for "the third screen" -- mobile devices. 

Source: http://www.hmtweb.com/blog/2008/09/mobile-ecommerce-amazoncom-blurs-line.html

By: Glenn Gabe

It's 7:17AM and I just caught the express train from Princeton to New York City. This morning will be a little different, though. I won't be doing what I typically do during a trip into Manhattan like browsing the latest blog posts and articles about internet marketing, writing new blog posts or using Twitterberry to Tweet on Twitter. {Try and say that 5 times fast!} No, this morning I am going to test the limits of the mobile web. That's right, I'm going to buy something from my Blackberry! Yes, I know that's bold… You might be wondering if buying something on your mobile device is seamless yet? Not consistently. Is it something completed often? Definitely not. I'd actually argue that some people don't even know it's possible. In addition, many companies unfortunately haven't made the effort to ensure that your mobile buying experience is easy. This translates into a lack of user trust. And when you have a lack of user trust, people won't act (or in this case, buy). But there's an exception to every rule and that exception is Amazon.com when you are referring to mobile e-commerce. I was ridiculously impressed with my mobile purchase the other day. Let's explore why.

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