Feb 03
The other tablet from last week doesn’t seem to be putting a dent into Fusion Garage’s progress with the JooJoo (formerly the CrunchPad). Neither is the lawsuit against the JooJoo from TechCrunch. Not only did the JooJoo get increased pre-orers after the iPad announcement, but now they’re in full production. Fusion Garage has teamed up with OEM CSL Group in Malaysia to produce it; according to CEO Chandra Rathakrishna, the OEM will be charging no bill for manufactururing, and instead will take a “low single digit” of revenue. While I do believe that math is completely off, Chandra seems to be managing things well.
Even though we don’t know the full specs of the JooJoo besides the 12.1-inch capacitive display, Chandra did mention that the JooJoo will be support Flash at launch, and when Flash 10.1 is released, YouTube HD as well; though for current HD streaming, a browser plugin will take advantage of the GPU. CEO Chandra also boasts that “We have a bigger ‘app store’ than Apple because we have the full Internet,” and that nevertheless Fusion Garage plans to unveil a web store. As for the iPad, Chandra was blunt about it: “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.” He says everything from the couch being on stage, to the $499 price point, and Jobs calling the iPad magical (which is what JooJoo means in African, magical) is a clear reference to the JooJoo. Nice one, Chandra. Trash talking aside, so far, the JooJoo looks like it has a pretty good arsenal right now (for example websites in their full form and Flash). PR after the break.
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Feb 02
By Stefan Etienne Filed under: Laptops, Sony at: 11:20 am
If you need some cheering up (or if you want to go colorblind), then boy, has Sony got the remedy for you! The new Sony VAIO E-Series seem to be the perfect laptop that’s “fashionable” without breaking the bank. Starting at $800 you get an Intel Core i3 CPU, 4GB of RAM, 500GB hard drive, HDMI out, Bluetooth, 15.5-inch screen, and Windows 7.
This base model starts shipping in March, but future models will have the option for a Core i5 processor, Blu-Ray, and up to 8GB RAM. All models feature a “WEB” button which allows you to open a web browser without booting into Windows itself. As for the color options, you should be satisfied: “five translucent, high-gloss colors— Caribbean Green, Iridescent Blue, Coconut White, Hibiscus Pink and Lava Black— and three matte colors—Maple Brown, Silver White and Gunmetal. Subtle patterns can be found on the lids, of the glossy models, with the palm rest mirroring the color of the PC adding a splash of brightness to the unit.”
So yeah, you can even color the keyboard to your color fantasy liking. The Core i3 models are for pre-order now, and the Core i5 ones will be revealed on February 7th. Battery life should be under 3 hours and weight under six pounds. PR after the break. [Via Electronista]
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Nov 20
Oh this is great for Barnes & Noble, and terrible for Nook fans. The Nook is so popular (even though no one has it yet) that it’s sold out for the holidays. To calm down the angry consumer who expected a Nook for Christmas, B&N is offering placeholder certificates to help with the tremendous loss. So now your Nook should start shipping on January 4th. Just. Great.
Via: New York Times
Jun 25
By Stefan Etienne Filed under: News, Posts at: 10:52 pm
Here’s the tip: If you really want Windows 7, place your order tonight, since anyone who has a PC running XP or Vista will not be eligible for the limited time only, half-priced offer, after the pre-order session.
I will be giving out the sites that you should visit to place an order. For anyone outside the USA, you can go to a site like Amazon, and select your language.
Here are the links for anyone in the USA:
Amazon
Best Buy
Costco
Fry’s Electronics
Office Depot
Office Max
Sam’s Club
Staples
Tiger Direct
Walmart
NewEgg
Nebraska Furniture Mart (Furniture Mart?)
Below, you can comment on how your Windows 7 pre-order experience was and what you expect from Windows 7!
