Starting today, two models of the Pocket e-book reader will be available in the US market courtesy of Brain Plaza International. The two models are the Pocketbook 301+ and the Pocketbook 360° which will be available for sale as well at the PocketBookreader site. The Pocketbooks 301+ features a 6” Vizplex display and a 512MB of internal memory which is expandable up to 32GB with a SD memory card. It runs on a Linux platform and supports majority of e-book formats plus MP3 music playback. It retails for $275.

The Pocketbook 360° on the other hand is a new model and features a 5” display with G-sensor that allows automatic orientation of pages in portal or landscape modes. It comes in black and ivory colors with a hard protective shell that should give it some flare. It retails for $239.99.

(Source) Press

Tags: brain, colors, e book reader, Flare, internal memory, landscape modes, Linux, linux platform, Mobile News, models, music playback, new model, orientation, pocketbooks, Portable Devices, protective shell, sd memory card

Linux heads will be happy to hear that Ubuntu version 9.10 has been released to the public. This build is entitled Karmic Koala and will feature a faster boot sequence, updated audio framework and an all new Software Center that will make it easier to add/remove applications.

The developers have said this build makes it easier for the general public to adapt to Linux as it simplifies a great deal of the OS.

Head here to download it.

Tags: 9.10, Desktop PCs, karmic koala, Laptops, Linux, Mobile News, Mobile Software, software, ubuntu

Kempler & Strauss unveils an ultra-thin, credit card sized USB flash drive that business and personal consumers will find handy to have along for their storage solution needs and place it in their wallet as they would for a standard credit card. They are available in 2G and 4G capacities and come in a variety of colors. They are compatible with MAC, PC and Linux and provide support for USGB 2.0 and 1.1. It weighs only 9 grams.

The 4G card retails for $24.99. No information was shared on the 2G card but expect it to be a bit cheaper than the 4G card.

(Source) Press

Tags: 2G, 4G, card source, colors, consumers, Credit Card, kempler strauss, Linux, mac pc, Portable Devices, storage solution, usb card, usb flash drive, wallet

The Motorola E11 picks up where the A810 left off and sports the same proprietary Linux OS with not too many bells and whistles accompanying it.  The device only supports 900/1800MHz GSM bands with GPRS as the only available data transfer outlet, which is a big letdown when even EDGE could have got it a few points more on our scale.  The display is capable of working with 262k colors, although the exact screen size is not known, with various other basic features Bluetooth, FM radio, an mp3 player, microSD expansion, USB support, and a 3-megapixel camera.  Like the A810, the Motorola E11 will be a China-only release and judging by the available features, we could say it won’t be burning holes in anyone’s pockets whenever it is released.

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Tags: Cell Phones, China, E11, Linux, Motorola

It was only a matter of time before this happened — A hacker by the name of Jesse Vincent has successfully been able to get Amazon’s Kindle 2 to run Ubuntu 9.04.

Now you may say, who cares it’s just an eBook reader, but perhaps this will unlock some Kindle 2 functionality that no one knew about before. Exactly what, you ask? Well, your guess is as good as mine at this point.

Read (BoingBoing)

Tags: hacker, Kindle 2, Linux, port, ubuntu, Uncategorized

Kanguru Solutions a new dual ended flash drive with the release of the 64GB Kanguru e-Flash. The two ends allow this flash drive to support high speed eSata and the other for the standard USB 2.0 interface. This makes the 64GB Kanguru e-Flash quite flexible as far as accessibility and compatibility with most computers that may not yet have eSata ports.

The Kanguru e-Flash also comes with preloaded with HotSwap software for easier connection and ejections of the device together with a high-strength aluminum housing that assures owners of engraved and secure caps for added protection as far as the drive and internal data is concerned.

The e-Flash drive is compatible with most OS like Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS 9.x and above and Linux 2.4 and above.

(Source) Press

Tags: accessibility, caps, compatibility, ejections, eSATA, flash drive, high speed, interface, kanguru solutions, Linux, mac os 9, Portable Devices, ports, standard usb, strength aluminum, windows 2000, Windows XP

A new phone from Samsung will be soon released in the market after gaining FCC approval. The new phone is the Linux-based Samsung i8320 which is reported to be in the final stages of production.

The new Samsung i8320 features a full touchscreen keypad and indicates that it may be a flip phone too. We all know that Samsung has been known for producing flip phones and so if the Samsung i8320 is one, it will not be a surprise.

Aside from that, no other features have been released just yet. But since it has already gained FCC approval, you can bet that in a couple of days, these features will be released.

(Source) Fonearena

Tags: couple of days, fcc, fcc approval, flip phone, flip phones, Linux, Samsung, Samsung, touchscreen

It’s not every day that we hear about new Linux phones so we definitely should check them out. Panasonic and NEC seem not to care about Android, Windows Mobile or Symbian OS that much. They seem to prefer LiMo instead. In fact they love it so much that they have announced a daring project which involves creating nine new Linux phones. KDDI and Immersion Corp will work on those phones but LiMo is also hoping for other important manufacturers to be impressed by the initiative. What about you? Would you buy a cheaper touchscreen smartphone running on Linux? Can’t wait to see when these new phones will be officially unveiled.

via Reuters

Tags: Immersion Corp, KDDI, limo, Linux, Mobile News, NEC, Other Brands, Panasonic, Portable Devices

People who are looking for reliable and speedier reading USB flash drives are in for a treat as Oyen Digital formally released its 32GB Dash USB Flash drive series. These new portable flash drives boast of a new chipset which can provide an ultra-fast 32MB/sec read speed. It is measured at only 2.5-inches x .68-inches x .19-inches, making it one of the smallest flash drives ever to hit the market.

The flash drive is compatible with most Windows, Mac and Linux OS and also include a handy ovaStor NovaBackup 10 (Windows) or Prosoft Data Backup 3 (Mac OS X).

The Oyen Digital 32GB Dash USB Flash Drive Series are now available for purchase at $59.99.

Details:

• Capacity: 32GB
• Dimensions: 2.5″ x 0.68″ x 0.19″
• Transfer Rate: Up to 32MB/sec read; up to 9MB/sec write
• Guaranteed: Lifetime warranty
• Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 98SE/2000/XP/Vista and higher. MAC OS 9.2 and higher, Linux v.2.6.x and higher
• Part Number: DASH-32-BK

(Source) Press

Tags: Accessories, flash drives, lifetime warranty, Linux, mac os 9, mac os x, operating systems, oyen, Portable Devices, usb flash drive

Nokia and Intel have announced a partnership and we can expect this duo to launch the next generation of mobile devices. What does this mean exactly? Are we to expect new Nokia-Intel smartphones soon? What about netbooks and laptops? We already know Nokia is interested in making laptops too so a partnership with Intel would definitely be welcomed.

The collaboration will be focusing on open source mobile Linux software projects like Moblin and Maemo. Combine Nokia’s wireless technology with Intel’s mobile chip technology and we should definitely expect some hot products to come along and we’ll be waiting.

via Intel

Tags: Intel, Linux, Maemo, Mobile News, Moblin, Noki, Nokia, open source, Portable Devices

Frankly we’re tired of all these announcements saying that Garmin-Asus is going to deliver a certain nuvifone in the near future. The latest one is saying that the G60 will arrive in August and it will apparently not be delayed to 2010. It looks like the Linux-related problems have been fixed and the device will be ready for commercial launch. The G60 is going to be followed by even hotter phones and they will run either Android or Windows Mobile. So what do you think folks? Will you trust Garmin-Asus again?
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Tags: Android, ASUS, ASUS, G60, Garmin, Garmin, Linux, Mobile News, nuvifone, Portable Devices, Windows Mobile

Have your purchased your Pre handset already? Would you like to turn into a Nintendo-like gaming console? It’s now apparently possible. What you need is a NES emulator running on the Pre and you’ll be playing games in no time.

What do you need to do? Well you just have to get root access to your phone and then compile FCEUltra and set the screen to run at 320 x 480 resolution. In case you’re not Linux-friendly then you should probably find a savvy friend to help you with this predicament.

via Pre Dev Wiki

Tags: Linux, Mobile News, NES, Nintendo, Palm, Palm, Portable Devices, pre

Back in February, Windows 7 was rumored to be hitting retail sometime in September. Well, Microsoft has just release official word that the OS’ final version will in fact be available to the public on October 22nd.

So, come October 22nd, we will finally get the chance to see if Microsoft will be able to break free of its tarnished reputation due to early versions of Windows Vista.

In reality I think it will go something like this: Windows enthusiasts will love it, Mac enthusiasts will hate it and Linux enthusiasts will laugh at both of them.

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Tags: Business, Desktop PCs, Linux, mac os x, microsoft, release date, software, Windows 7, windows vista

Next Monday, on April 20, history is about to be written as Panasonic and NEC will unveil nine new devices which will run on Linux. And that’s not just any kind of Linux there but we’re talking about the LiMo operating system. We were actually wondering when the first LiMo products will appear and it looks like this is it folks. After Panasonic and NEC we will also expect other makers part of the LiMo Foundation to build and launch their own devices. 2009 will be a great year in the mobile business. And it’s going to be really tough choosing the right phone with so much fierce competition between the big names in the industry. We’ll be bringing you a lot more information this Monday so stick around!

via Reuters

Tags: LiMo Foundation, Linux, Mobile News, Mobile Software, NEC, Other Brands, Panasonic

As far as we know redsn0w was supposed to appear only later on but the iPhone Dev Team has decided to launch a beta version of it. iPod touch owners will be able to jailbreak that iPhone firmware with this beta version and the best part of it is that the Dev Team has included support for Windows, Linux and OS X. No matter which OS you use for your computer, redsn0w will work for you. Check it out by following the link before and tell us how it all works for you.

via iPhone Dev Team

Tags: Apple, firmware, iPhone, iPod Touch, jailbreak, Linux, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MP3 Players, OS X, redsn0w, Wndows

It looks like Nokia is keeping an eye on other operating systems and it won’t bind its Symbian OS to all its future products. A new Nokia MID is going to arrive in late 2009, possibly before Christmas and it will run on Linux. It’s going to offer you a 4.2-inch touchscreen and a “hidden slide-out keyboard”.

Another device called the Nautilus will also come with a touchscreen on board and a slide-out keyboard. A sensor will extend an withdraw the keyboard and it will also have an ultra-thin keypad. The device might not be sold until 2010 but by the end of the year we should have more information about it.

Nokia might reveal its new Linux software later this year at a Nokia event in Germany. Hopefully by that time we’ll have photos of the new Internet tablet and the Nautilus to show you. Until then all we can do is wonder what will Nokia come up with next in order to keep its impressive marketshare in the mobile business.

via Street.com

Tags: internet tablet, Linux, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Nautilus, Nokia, Nokia, symbian

Here is a great new device that techie people will love. If you are envious about the Sony Vaio users, here is an alternative mobile computing device you can consider getting. It is the Wistron Firstbook.

The Wistron Firstbook will have the ARM Snapdragon processor running within, and also holds the distinction of being the first Linux-based netbook. The Firstbook shares some resemblance to a Sony Vaio P and features the following:

• integrated 3G WWAN connectivity
• 11.1″ widescreen display
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi support

It remains to be seen though if the Wistron Snapdragon netbook will make it to the masses, or is just a demonstration platform for ARM.

(Source) Ubergizmo

Tags: 3G, connectivity, firstbook, Laptops, Linux, mobile computing device, Portable Devices, resemblance, Sony, Sony VAIO, wistron

While its Android smartphone is not ready yet, Kogan seems also interested in netbooks. And these aren’t usual netbooks, but Linux-powered machines. The 10-inch netbooks should arrive soon for a price of around $530. Inside you’ll find an Intel Atom processor, 160 GB of HDD, 1GB of RAM and Linux of course. So will we actually see this Linux netbook or is it as real as the Agora phone?

via apcmag

Tags: agora, Android, kogan, laptop, Laptops, Linux, Mobile News, netbook, Other Brands

Intel seems to really enjoy these netbooks. Besides the Atom processors, the company has neatly created a personal Linux OS, especially designed for the Atom processor. Moblin is the name of this modified Linux version and you should give it a chance if you have a netbook around. It might replace that Windows XP you might be using currently.

Moblin is available as an alpha release for now but we’re hoping it will grow to a final version. The software was built off of the GNOME Mobile platform and will use the Clutter and GUPnP open source technologies which are also properties of Intel. Let’s see what manufacturer will offer the first netbook with Moblin on it.

via Moblin

Tags: Atom, Intel, Laptops, Linux, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Moblin, netbooks, open source, OS, Portable Devices

Make room for one more player in the mobile market. The new player is Intel which promises to unveil a new class of “Mobile Internet Services”. The chips are going to be based on a Linux software called “Moblin 2″ which will be in developers’ hands by March.

The move is seen as something risky for Intel and while many know how Intel takes pride in its business, it has to be better than the Iphone, Palm and the Google phones.

It is possible that Intel is planning to release a cut price smart phone which will knock the wind out of more expensive models which are only cheap due to supply deals.

(Source) IT Examiner.com

Tags: Cell Phones, chips, Google, Intel, iPhone, Linux, mobile internet services, mobile market, Mobile News, Palm, smart phone