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Top 15 gadgets in AprilBy Sindre Lia, 1 May 2006
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Nokia 770 Internet Tablet
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An assortment of ultraportable and 3G-enabled notebooks join a Lamborghini-inspired performer, a 4-inch web browsing tablet, a giant-size plasma and more in April's most wanted gadgets.

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

Score: 60% When: November 2005 Worth: €350

Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

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Read the full article » For the time being, the underlying concept of the 770 remains an excellent idea which has been somewhat poorly executed. Its low price tag may explain the slow processor and limited RAM, but these factors still severely hamper the most attractive aspects of the device including web browsing and media playback. Software in general is, although pretty and intuitive, a tad buggy and feature anemic - but given the use of Linux, we have no qualms about recommending this device for power users in search of a laptop extender. Read the full article »
ASUS Lamborghini VX1

When: April 2006 Worth: €2700

ASUS Lamborghini VX1

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Read the full article » Luscious design combines with a dual-core T2500 processor running at 2 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, 120 GB of storage, tri-mode Wi-Fi and a Dual Layer DVD drive in the Lamborghini VX1. Also, a 512 MB Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 propels a 15-inch widescreen. Read the full article »
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook Q2010

When: June 2006 Worth: €4000

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook Q2010

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Read the full article » Rear-ending its competition, the LifeBook Q2010 from Fujitsu Siemens measures in at exactly 1 KG, complete with a scratch-prone piano black finish and built-in UMTS and HSDPA support. Other features include Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth 2.0, a 1.2 GHz Intel Core processor, 60 GB of storage and a fingerprint reader, as well as a 12.1-inch widescreen display. Read the full article »
Panasonic 103-inch Plasma TV



Panasonic 103-inch Plasma TV

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Going on sale this Holiday season in the U.S., Panasonic's 103-inch Plasma TV offers full-blown 1080p output, a 3000:1 contrast ratio and an as-of-yet-unknown-yet-presumably-mind-boggling price tag.
ASUS R2H

When: July 2006

ASUS R2H

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Read the full article » One of the two first UMPCs from a major maker, ASUS' R2H offers up biometric security, GPS navigation, a 1.3 Megapixel camera for video calls, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in a stylish package. Read the full article »
Creative Zen Vision:M

When: December 2005 Worth: €350

Creative Zen Vision:M

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Read the full article » The Creative Zen Vision:M sports not only MP3 and WMA audio playback but also DivX, XviD and WMV9 video playback from its 30 GB hard drive on the 2.5-inch QVGA display or straight to a TV. Read the full article »
Sony MEX-BT500

When: June 2006

Sony MEX-BT500

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A car stereo with brains, Sony's MEX-BT500 comes equipped with Bluetooth 2.0 to let users make handsfree calls through their mobile phone, check the Caller ID for incoming calls, synchronize contacts and - wait for it - stream stereo Bluetooth audio.
Dell Latitude D620

When: March 2006 Worth: €1150 - €2175

Dell Latitude D620

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Read the full article » Starting at 2 KG, Dell's Latitude D620 brings optional HSDPA connectivity to the usual mix of Intel Core Duo processors, a 14.1-inch widescreen display, up to 2 GB of RAM and up to 100 GB of storage. Also present is Dell's new Wi-Fi catcher alert LED which functions even when the notebook is off, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth and an optional fingerprint reader. Read the full article »
Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P1510

Score: 90% When: November 2005 Worth: €2500

Fujitsu Siemens LifeBook P1510

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Read the full article » One of the smallest tablet convertibles in existence, the Fujitsu Siemens Lifebook P1510 combines a 8.9-inch widescreen with up to 60 GB of storage, a 1.2 GHz processor, tri-mode Wi-Fi and more. Read the full article »
Acer TravelMate C200

Score: 82% When: December 2005 Worth: €1750

Acer TravelMate C200

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Read the full article » With a unique slide-up screen design, Acer's TravelMate C200 is a rather heavy Tablet PC with a starting weight of 2 KG. This includes a touch sensitive 12.1-inch XGA display, powered by a Nvidia GeForce Go 6200 chipset with 64 MB of VRAM, as well as a Dual Layer DVD drive, 2 GHz Pentium M processor, 1 GB of RAM, a 100 GB hard drive, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Read the full article »
Sony VAIO VGN-TX2 XP

When: April 2006 Worth: €2500

Sony VAIO VGN-TX2 XP

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Read the full article » Smallest and lightest among Sony's VAIOs, the VGN-TX2 XP offers a starting weight of 1.24 KG which includes a Dual Layer DVD+/-RW drive and an LED backlit, 11.1-inch widescreen display.Claiming up to 7.5 hours of battery life running on previous-generation Pentium M chip, the ultraportable also contains a 80 GB hard drive, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a carbon fibre chassis. Read the full article »
Toshiba libretto U100

Score: 70% When: August 2005 Worth: €1825

Toshiba libretto U100

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Read the full article » The Toshiba libretto U100 is all about the numbers: 2.16 pounds, 7.2 inches of widescreen, 1.2 GHz of processing power, 60 GB of storage and one very small keyboard. Read the full article »
iRex iLiad ER 0100

When: June 2006 Worth: €650

iRex iLiad ER 0100

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Read the full article » Equipped with a 8.1-inch, 16-greyscale display that delivers near paper-like contrast levels while requiring far less power than traditional displays, the iLiad ER 0100 aims to revive the languishing market for standalone e-book readers. Read the full article »
Sony Handycam DCR-S100

When: May 2006 Worth: €1250

Sony Handycam DCR-S100

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Read the full article » Recording in normal or widescreen aspect ratios, Sony's hard drive based DCR-S100 digital camcorder offers a 3 Megapixel sensor, 30 GB hard drive, 2.7-inch LCD viewfinder and more. Read the full article »
Sony NW-A3000

Score: 83% When: December 2005 Worth: €300

Sony NW-A3000

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Read the full article » Sharing the stylish looks of the NW-A1000, the Sony NW-A3000 steals the attention wherever it goes. It does have its drawbacks, as evidenced by challenging interaction with the onboard music library and a mild case of obesity, but these irks are fortunately mitigated by good battery life and high quality audio output - provided a proper set of earphones are used. Those not in need of fancy multimedia features but rather decent music playback and good looks will find the NW-A3000 a very good choice indeed. Read the full article »
 
 
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