HP Releases Mini 1000 Netbook - To Offer Linux Option

HP is attempting to revive the sluggish netbook market with it’s Mini 1000 netbook. The Mini 1000 will offer an aggressive price point, a polished Linux OS and a skinny aesthetic.

Motorola Releases MOTONAV TN20 and TN30 GPS Devices

Motorola has released two GPS navigators, the MOTONAV TN20 and TN30. The TN20 provides spoken street names and turn-by-turn directions. The unit also offers NAVTEQ 2D / 3D maps of the United States and a 3.5-inch touch panel.

Dell Launches the Inspiron Mini 12 in Japan

Dell has released a new member of it’s popular Inspiron Mini line, the Mini 12. The netbook is only available in Japan, but that will change soon.

Microsoft Announces Host of Improvements in Windows Vista SP2

It’s only been six months since Vista’s SP1 hit the Internet, but Microsoft execs have already begun to tout SP2. They’ve unveiled some of the improvements the second service pack will bring to the table.

Philips Announces Bluetooth-enabled GoGear LUXE DAP

Philips has announced a new DAP in their popular GoGear line. The unit features a prism-like motif and integrated Bluetooth 2.1 functionality

Fujtsu unleashes LifeBook p8020 to trim away nasty edges

The company is set to release the LifeBook p8020. It’s a 12.1-inch ultraportable laptop that most certainly trims away those nasty edges. It’s a bit chubbier than we’d like but there is a lot underneath the hood. It features a Centrino 2 processor, 320GB HDD, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi , Bluetooth, gigabit Ethernet, a fingerprint reader, DVD burner, gesture-friendly trackpad and a 1.3 megapixel webcam.

Microsoft sends out Vista SP2 beta invites

SP2 doesn’t appear to add any major new features though it does improve upon some old ones. The internal search engine has been vastly improved. It also adds some bluetooth patches, support for Via’s 64 bit processor and a handful of other app compatibility updates.

Vista SideShow

Microsoft’s Windows Vista SideShow feature will be coming to Windows Mobile. Used primarily as a secondary screen on mobile PCs, you can view important information whether your laptop is on, off, or in sleep mode.
A new SDK Beta was recently announced which adds some new features like:

Portrait QVGA UI designed for remote controls
New Universal driver [...]

Asus R700 GPS

This good-looking R700 model GPS is from Asus. It sports a 4.3-inch touchscreen, with RDS / TMC traffic info, a hands-free Bluetooth kit, microSD port and Windows CE 5.0. There’s text-to-speech built in for reading street names, and you can vocalize your text messages over Bluetooth.
Due in Europe next month bundled with a set [...]

Bluetooth Earpiece

A great little stocking stuffer here - Nokia’s new Bluetooth earpiece, the BH-101. It boasts eight hours of talktime, 180 hours of standby, Bluetooth 2.0 (with EDR, Handsfree v.1.5, and Headset v.1.1), and best of all, it is affordable at only $40. Ho- Ho - Ho