Archive for March 12th, 2006

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[url=http://www.pharosgps.com/news/press/20060309.htm]Pharos has put out a press release on their new iGPS-500 receiver[/url], which is designed to be used with a UMPC.

The unique design of this receiver will allow you to add GPS positioning and navigation capability to your UMPC via several different methods: USB, CompactFlash, SDIO port, or Bluetooth. Additionaly, the iGPS-500 comes in at a much smaller size than traditional GPS receivers, measuring 34mm x 36mm. Furthermore, The iGPS-500 works seamlessly with Microsoft Streets & Trips 2006, AutoRoute 2006, and MapPoint software.

Still no details on the cost of the device, or how well it will integrate with certain non-specified mapping software, like Google Earth.

Thanks to marix for the news! (more…)

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This is the fifth 1st-Gen UMPC confirmed for a 2nd-quarter launch (Most likely around the end of April). TabletKiosk will be offering this Tablet PC in both white and black. You can expect this device, the V-700, to appear on the TabletKiosk website sometime this month.

Thanks to jkOnTheRun for providing us with the following specs:

* CPU: VIA C7M 1 Ghz
* CHIPSETS: VIA Vn800, Vt8237R
* MEMORY: 1x SODIMM DDR2, 256MB - 1GB
* BIOS: Phoenix, Boot from USB, APM 1.2, ACPI BIOS
* BATTERY: 26W LiON, 2200 mAH
* HDD: 2.5″, 40 - 160 Gb
* VIDEO: VIA Vn800, 7 inch, 800×480, zoom function 800×600, 1024×600
* AUDIO: AC97 codec, integrated speaker, head phone/ stereo MIC jack (3.5mm)
* I/O DEVICES: WiFi (802.11b/g, Bluetooth, touch screen (resistive), Synaptics stick cursor
* I/O PORTS: Power, headphone/ stereo MIC combo jack, 2xUSB 2.0, stylus holder, cradle connector
* LED INDICATORS: power on, battery, HDD activity
* BUTTONS: Left side: Left/ right mouse, D-Pad (4 direction + Enter), brightness toggle, zoom function; Right side: Mouse cursor + Enter, Page Up/ Down, Setting button- TBD, Media Button, Speaker; Right edge: Headphone/Mic, Volume Up/ Down, 1xUSB, Power switch/ Key lock, SAS (C-A-D); Left edge: DC in, 1xUSB, WLAN on/off
* POWER: Mini AC Adapter, international voltage
* DIMENSIONS: 228×146x25mm (8.97×5.74×0.98in), 0.9kg (1.98 lb)
* ACCESSORIES: carry bag, external optical drive (optional), AC adapter, head phone/ mic, user’s manual, utility CDs, gift box

More details and photos below. (more…)