Archive for May, 2009

Nokia N900 Tablet with Maemo 5

Technology.am (May 26, 2009) — Nokia’s next Maemo-based flagship device is reportedly called Nokia N900, or Nokia Rover. The upcoming device will be based on the Maemo 5 platform and it should be the successor of the Nokia N810.
According to leaked specifications, the Nokia N900 now has quadband GSM and 3G HSPA, in addition [...]

HTC Third Android-Powered Smartphone

Technology.am (May 26, 2009) — High Tech Computer (HTC) is expected to launch its third Android-powered smartphone, the HTC Lancaster, in cooperation with AT&T in the US market this year.
This model will feature a slide-out QWERTY keypad, with a form factor that resembles the HTC Touch Pro when opened, and an HTC Magic when [...]

Nokia Opens Ovi Online Software and Content Store

Technology.am (May 26, 2009) — Nokia aims to follow the success of Apple’s (AAPL.O) App Store and opened its own online software and content store, Ovi Store in certain areas of the globe.
The Finnish handset maker began rolling out the store on Monday, opening it to users of a few of its phone models [...]

Levono IdeaPad S12 has Nvidia Ion Processor

technology.am(May 26, 2009) — Lenovo has introduced the IdeaPad S12 netbook. This will be the first Netbook sporting discrete graphics from the Nvidia Ion processor.
This netbook features Intel Atom processor. It starts at $450 and it has a battery life of up to six hours on a six cell battery. The S12 succeeds the [...]

Lenovo’s New Laptops, Desktops

Technology.am (May 26, 2009) — Lenovo plans to introduce four new computing devices, the IdeaPad S12 netbook, the IdeaPad U350 and G550 laptops and the C300 all-in-one desktop.
The IdeaPad S12 is Lenovo’s first 12-inch netbook and it features a full-size keyboard, six hours of battery life. It measures less than an inch thick, weighs [...]

Lenovo with Ultrathin Laptop

Technology.am (May 26, 2009) — Lenovo on Monday plans to introduce a laptop that will be as light as netbooks but include larger screens and can deliver full PC functionality without compromising features.
The IdeaPad U350 is the first in Lenovo’s new line of inexpensive ultraportable laptops, which will include Intel low-power processors.
The [...]

Parrot Minikit Chic, the Bluetooth Handsfree Kit

Technology.am (May 25, 2009) — If you’re looking for a Bluetooth handsfree kit and have a budget of around $100, then use Parrot Minikit Chic that clips to your sun visor and makes talking on the phone hassle free while driving.
The Chic is positioned in such a way that it points almost directly at [...]

Google Puts Yellow Ribbon on its Homepage Today

Technology.am (May 25, 2009) —Google have put a yellow ribbon on their homepage for its memorial day in United States to commemorate U.S. men and women who died while in the military service.

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009).
Google was [...]

‘Obama Time Capsule’ Book, Authored by You, Online

Technology.am (May 25, 2009) — ‘The Obama Time Capsule’ is a $35 coffee table photo book, available through Amazon.
The 200-page book is designed to showcase one of the most important presidential races in U.S. history through the eyes of more than 140 of the world’s top photographers.
The book offers readers to [...]

North Korea Detonates Nuclear Bomb

Technology.am (may 25, 2009) — The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has successfully conducted its second nuclear bomb test on May 25, the country’s state news agency said.
The tremor struck at 9:54am (local time), 375 kilometres north-east of Pyongyang at a depth of just 10 kilometres. The Stalinist North last staged a nuclear test [...]