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Monday, November 15, 2010

HP Mini 1103 released for business people on a budget

Devastated that you won't be able to nab an HP Slate 500 in time for the holidays? How about a brand new HP business netbook as a consolation? The Mini 1103 looks a lot like the consumer Mini 210 but drops the colorful lid options as it's more for Suits in search of an affordable mini-laptop. Starting at $299, the 10.1-inch netbook is available with Intel Atom N455 and N475 processor options, 1GB of RAM, three- and six-cell batteries, and your choice of Windows 7 Starter, SUSE Linux, or FreeDOS OS. Obviously, if you're looking for a higher-end netbook with an HD display, touchscreen, dual-core processor, and more durable aluminum lid, there's still the $399 Mini 5103, but the Mini 1103 does have HP's business applications, including QuickSync and QuickWeb. Hit the gallery below for shots of the new little guy and the source link for a full rundown of the configurations.

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HP Mini 1103 released for business people on a budget originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Comcast Xfinity remote app for iPhone, iPad launches, video streaming & Android version on the way

The Xfinity remote app Comcast CEO Brian Roberts showed off earlier this year is now available in the app store for the iPad and iPhone. Currently they allow Comcast customers with compatible digital TV service to browse listings and On Demand content from their portable device and change channels right from the app. Video streaming, additional remote features and enhanced search are all promised for future releases, while other platforms should also get their own versions soon. Android apps are promised for later this year, with Blackberry to follow. For now, check out the press release and original demo video embedded after the break or grab the app from iTunes and break out your Comcast e-mail address to try it out prior to a live demo at 8:30 (EST) this evening at the Web 2.0 conference. It may not be the improved interface for our cable boxes we've been expecting for such a long time, but it's at least a step in that direction.

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Comcast Xfinity remote app for iPhone, iPad launches, video streaming & Android version on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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White HTC EVO 4G leaves the Best Buy nest, migrates to Sprint stores

Once a Best Buy exclusive, the white version of HTC's still-badass EVO 4G is finally making its way into actual Sprint retail locations, the carrier's website, and other third party stores for the same $199 on contract after $100 mail-in rebate as usual. Gives us a good opportunity to levy the same complaint we'd levied before -- that the front of the phone should be white, not just the back -- but hey, at least passers-by will know you're stylin' when you've got it held to your face.

White HTC EVO 4G leaves the Best Buy nest, migrates to Sprint stores originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Vortex puts a Verizon spin on budget Android -- yes, Bing's there, too

It's not exactly the Optimus T / S we saw hit T-Mobile and Sprint, respectively, but for all intents and purposes, it's a fraternal twin. The LG Vortex for Verizon brings with it Android 2.2, a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 3G Mobile HotSpot capability, Skype, Swype, a suite of pre-installed carrier / manufacturer apps (e.g. VZ Navigator), and as you might've guessed from it being a non-Droid Verizon Android phone, Bing Search and Bing Maps. Despite being a later arrival, this one's actually the most expensive of the three -- $80 on contract after $100 mail-in rebate. November 18th, if you want to mark a calendar.

LG Vortex puts a Verizon spin on budget Android -- yes, Bing's there, too originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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