en-us http://www.productwiki.com/internet-media-tablets/ Featured content from ProductWiki. Hottest products, active discussions, recent articles, and hot links. http://www.productwiki.com/apple-ipod-touch/ The 2nd generation iPod Touch improves on the original iPod Touch with a slimmer formfactor and built-in speaker. The same innovative touchscreen is the biggest asset to the iPod Touch, although volume buttons are available for easy access on the side. The updated version has easy access to the Apple App Store, making it, as Steve Jobs would like you to believe, a portable gaming device. The iPod Touch is cheaper than its predecessor, with the 16GB version retailing for $299 (versus the original $399). The 3rd generation iPod Touch doubles the capacity for the two higher end units, as well... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:33:06 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/apple-ipod-touch/ http://www.productwiki.com/apple-ipod-touch-1st-gen/ The Apple iPod Touch was announced in an event hosted by Steve Jobs on September 5th, 2007 along with the release of all the next generation iPods. The Touch borrows a lot of the technology found in the Apple iPhone and repurposes it as a standalone portable media player. The iPod Touch features the same multi-Touch interface and operating system as the iPhone. It also becomes the first WiFi enabled iPod with a built-in 802.11b/g wireless access allowing you to browse the Internet with the included Safari browser, and access the iTunes store directly from the iPod Touch. The Touch includes a... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:45:37 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/apple-ipod-touch-1st-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/archos-5-internet-tablet/ Physically the same as the Archos 5, Archos have completely replaced the operating system on their Archos 5 platform with one based on Google's Android. The device is available in 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB with SSDs or 160GB or 500GB capacities with standard disk drives. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:36:00 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/archos-5-internet-tablet/ http://www.productwiki.com/apple-ipod-touch-3rd-gen/ The Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen is visually identical to the 2nd generation of iPod Touch, the differences are all on the inside. Its has been updated to match the iPhone 3GS including a new 833MHz ARM-Cortex 8 processor. The price for the new power is a drop in battery life, from 36 hours to 30 hours of audio. That isn't the only drop the Apple iPod Touch 3rd-Gen has experienced - the 2008 8GB iPod touch cost $229, while the 2009 versions are priced at $199 for the 8GB ($30 drop in price), $299 for the 32GB and $399 for the... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:24:54 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/apple-ipod-touch-3rd-gen/ http://www.productwiki.com/archos-9pctablet/ The Archos 9 pctablet is a new and upcoming style of netbook, one without a keyboard, a self proclaimed Internet Media Tablet. The tablet netbook is a late 2009 computer, is .68 of an inch thick and 820g heavy, making it extremely slender and lightweight, almost like a normal notebook. Despite lacking a physical keyboard, the Archos 9 pctablet has a virtual keyboard which it claims is easy to use with the resistive touchscreen. It also has an optical trackpoint to help surf the net and do other mouse related functions. The processor included is an Intel ATOM Z510 processor which... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:36:46 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/archos-9pctablet/ http://www.productwiki.com/archos-605-wifi/ The Archos 605 WiFi is a powerful WiFi-enabled portable media player (PMP). Its standout feature is its large, high-quality 4.3" touch screen display with 800 x 480 resolution. It is a viable alternative to the recently released Apple iPod Touch because of its extensive media format capabilities, large screen and customization options. Customizable The Archos 605 is highly customizable and is popular with geeks, enthusiasts and hackers. The 605 player can be upgraded with plugins available from Archos, or can be hacked and skinned to further customized your UI. A French developer has created an iPhone skin that emulates the popular... Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:56:14 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/archos-605-wifi/ http://www.productwiki.com/archos-7/ The Archos 7 is a new MID from Archos, introdused in late August 2008. With two sizes, 160 or 320GB, the Archos 7 can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and play both local and web-based media. To date there are many applications and accessories available for the device, allowing users access to e-mail, Web TV and radio, and the world wide web as well as extended functionality such as GPS or digital over-the-air TV tuner. Features Screen: 7", 800 x 480px Connection options: 3.5G HSDPA, WiFi Storage: 160 or 320GB HDD Battery life: 4h video, 12h audio Supported formats: AVI,... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:16:40 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/archos-7/ http://www.productwiki.com/archos-5/ The Archos 5 is an MID from Archos, introduced in late August 2008 and is the update to the somewhat popular Archos 605 player. The major upgrades over the 605 include a sturdier, slicker Chromium body, improved user interface and more Internet-enabled applications. With multiple sizes, ranging from 60 to 250GB the Archos 5 can connect to the internet via Wi-Fi and play both local and web-based media. To date there are many applications and accessories available for the device, allowing users access to e-mail, Web TV and radio, and the world wide web as well as extended functionality such as GPS or... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:57:19 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/archos-5/ http://www.productwiki.com/fujitsu-lifebook-u810/ The Lifebook line of notebooks by Fujitsu spans across many areas of size and performance. The U810 is one of the smallest and most portable laptops available putting it squarely in the Ultra-Mobile PC category. Weighing in at 1.5 pounds the U810 is one of the lightest notebook computers available, though this does come at a compromise in performance. Compared to other UMPCs such as the Sony UX490 the Fujitsu features significantly less processing power. True to the UMPC spec the U810 has a touch screen panel, that can swivel around to act as a tablet PC. Features 800MHz Intel A110... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:50:20 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/fujitsu-lifebook-u810/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-q1/ The Samsung Q1 was one of the world's first ultra-mobile PC when it launched in 2006. Since that time the Q1 has undergone various upgrades and minor modifications with the latest version running on Windows Vista as opposed to XP Tablet Edition. At its core the Q1 is a very small tablet laptop that emphasizes portability above all else. The touchscreen is 7" and runs at a native resolution of 800x480. There is a button that changes the resolution on the fly to 800x600 and 1024x6800 but these simply scale the image instead of increasing the actual resolution. The native resolution... Mon, 08 May 2006 10:36:23 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-q1/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-vaio-ux390/ The UX390 is Sony's entry into the second generation of ultra-mobile PCs. First generation devices were met with general apathy, but companies like Sony are set on trying to make this niche PC category work. A 32GB flash-based hard drive is the biggest addition to the UX390. With a flash-based hard drive there's no moving parts in the entire device which extends battery life (from 2h in the UX50 to 3.5h) and keeps the machine running quiet and cool. Despite the small size, the UX390 should be able to run any application you throw at it. On the software side it... Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:46:44 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-vaio-ux390/ http://www.productwiki.com/archos-5g/ The Archos 5g is a new MID from Archos, introduced in late August 2008. While having only one option for drive size, the 5g distinguishes itself from its brothers due to its included 3.5G HSDPA module, delivering a high speed internet connections without the limitations of having to be tethered to a wifi hotspot. To date there are many applications and accessories that have been announced for the device, allowing users access to e-mail, Web TV/radio, and the world wide web as well as extended functionality such as GPS or digital over-the-air TV. Features Screen: 4.8", 800 x 480px Connection options:... Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:36:56 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/archos-5g/ http://www.productwiki.com/nokia-n800/ The N800 is an internet tablet designed for quick and easy access to the internet anywhere a wireless LAN is present, or through a mobile phone with help of a bluetooth connection. It sports the newest version of Opera's mobile browser (for OS2007) or Mozilla MicroB (for OS2008), as well as a built in web-camera for video conferencing. It also has an RSS reader, e-mail application, media player and Voice over IP capabilities. Though these features are the main focus of the product and the marketing of it, users who are willing to dive into the community of user-created applications will... Sat, 20 Jan 2007 13:08:05 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/nokia-n800/ http://www.productwiki.com/htc-shift/ The HTC Shift is a unique UMPC that runs both Windows Vista and Windows Mobile 6 simultaneously. It sports a 7-inch wide-screen touch display that slides and tilts to reveal a QWERTY keyboard, a 800MHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 40GB Hard drive as well as the usual features of Windows Vista Business, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0, and Tri-Band UMTS/HSDPA, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE. Add to this an SD flash memory card slot, a GPS receiver, VGA out, a biometric fingerprint scanner, and a second 400MHz processor using SnapVUE technology to allow Windows Mobile 6 to run in the simultaneously with Vista... Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:20:03 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/htc-shift/ http://www.productwiki.com/cowon-q5w/ The Cowon Q5W straddles the line between feature-rich hard drive based portable media player and a stripped down laptop. Running off of the Windows CE 5.0 operating system you can access features such as MSN messenger and an Internet browser, with flash support. Interaction with the player is done through the 5" touch screen with a resolution of 800x480. Accessing the Internet is achieved through the player's integrated WiFi B/G connection. Cowon has also added a wealth of expandability options such as Bluetooth support for accompanying headphones or speakers, and video out capabilities for displaying your media on your television. The... Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:58:12 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/cowon-q5w/ http://www.productwiki.com/flipstart-1-0/ The FlipStart 1.0 is an ultra mobile PC that is much more like a mini laptop than its UMPC competitors. It has a large 5.6", 1024x600 display with a clamshell design that closes in the same way as a typical laptop, whereas other UMPCs, like the OQO Model 02, feature a sliding screen. It is powered by a 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium M Ultralow Voltage CPU, has 512 MB of DDR2 RAM, and a 30 GB hard drive. This allows the FlipStart to power Windows Vista. The FlipStart includes a mini QWERTY keyboard, an eraser nub mouse input, and a 1.5"... Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:18:57 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/flipstart-1-0/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-vaio-ux490/ The Sony VAIO UX490 is the successor and upgrade to the previous flagship - the UX390. Sony maintains the same overall form factor and sliding design, while upgrading many of the internal components to offer more power and better performance. The two most notable upgrades are to the device's processing speed, and the size of the hard drive. With this Premium UMPC as Sony calls it, they've added extra accessories to the bundle including an extra large capacity battery, and Bluetooth GPS adapter. Features 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Solo processor, with 2MB of Cache 48GB solid state hard drive 1GB of RAM 4.5"... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:46:27 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-vaio-ux490/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-mylo-2/ The Sony mylo Personal Communicator COM-2 revision sizes up existing features with a 3.5 full VGA 800 x 480 touchscreen display, a 45 key QWERTY backlit keyboard, and both 802.11b and g wireless support. The COM-2 also adds new features like a 1.3 mega-pixle camera and photo editing software, a RSS feed reader, AOL Instant Messenger, comes pre-installed with widgets for Facebook, YouTube, and Google Search, as well as a new NetFront web browser with Flash content support. Features Storage: 1GB internal expandable with a Memory Stick Duo slot Display: 3.5" 800 x 480 Touchscreen Connectivity: WiFi 802.11b/g Software: Access NetFront... Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:24:38 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-mylo-2/ http://www.productwiki.com/zipit-wireless-messenger-2/ The Zipit Wireless Messenger 2 messaging specific device that can send SMS text messages over the cellular network, or send IMs if connected through WiFi. The IM works with your AOL, Yahoo and MSN IM accounts for free using the 802.11 g/b wireless protocols. The Z2 can play music and has a photo viewer along with a microSD slot for additional storage. It can also stream internet radio. It is similar in size to a smartphone. Text-Messaging The Z2 uses the standard SMS text messaging protocol, meaning you can send text messages to any cell phone. The monthly service plan for... Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:51:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/zipit-wireless-messenger-2/ http://www.productwiki.com/viliv-x70ex-premium-3gp/ The Viliv X70EX Premium 3GP is the third of three Mobile Internet Devices (MID) released by Viliv in September 2009. It is the most powerful in the series, as it not only incorporates 802.11b/g WiFi connectivity, but it in fact also hosts an integrated 3G data model (HSPA). With this, users can access broadband Internet anytime and anywhere via a 3G network; US customers need only signup at a 3G service provider for a pay-as-you-go or subscription plan. Included also is an Intel Atom Z520 (1.33GHz) processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 32GB SSD drive, and a 7” WSVGA display that... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:26:42 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/viliv-x70ex-premium-3gp/ http://www.productwiki.com/archos-705-wifi/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:25:36 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/archos-705-wifi/ http://www.productwiki.com/asus-r2hv/ The R2Hv is a UMPC from Asus. At only 1.83 pounds, the R2Hv utilizes a 7" touchscreen and a full ultra low voltage Pentium M processor, including many business class functions that most UMPCs don't, such as handwriting support, fingerprint reader and a port duplicator. With a foldable external keyboard, the R2Hv presents an alternative to ultraportable laptops which may still be too cumbersome in the most extreme cases. This is the updated version of Asus' initial UMPC release, the Asus R2H. Features Platform: Centrino, Intel C2D Graphics: 7" widescreen w/ touch pannel (800 x 480) powered by the Intel GMA900... Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:37:55 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/asus-r2hv/ http://www.productwiki.com/pepper-pad-3/ The Pepper Pad 3 is an ultra-portable web computer that has simple functionality, with its main function being a web browser. It is built on the Linux platform with a lot of added functionality that puts it somewhere between the Nokia N810 and Asus Eee PC and uses the WiFi 802.11 b/g protocol for wireless connectivity. It has a built-in QWERTY keyboard and directional pad, although you can add an external keyboard and mouse via USB. Hanbit announced at CES 2008 they would be upgrading the Pepper Pad 3 under their Hanbit name with increased RAM, harddrive and optional add-ons like... Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:11:32 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/pepper-pad-3/ http://www.productwiki.com/oqo-model-02/ From the makers of the OQO Model 01; this total mind blowing ultra-portable PC, comes their second iteration at an attempt to manufacture the coolest and most powerful yet portable device on earth.  Boasting the ability to run Windows Vista with options up to a 1.6GHz CPU, 120GB HD, 1 GB RAM, WiFi a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 as well as EV-DO Rev A mobile broadband and  soon to have HSPD mobile broadband. Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:59:05 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/oqo-model-02/ http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-journe-touch/ The Toshiba JournE Touch is a 7 inch multimedia tablet offered by Toshiba. It is only 14mm thick, weighs under a pound and features a touchscreen display with an included stylus to be used with non-touchscreen apps. It has 802.11b/g WiFi connectvity with access to online multimedia services like YouTube and Flickr, and can perform some light internet duties using Internet Explorer running on Windows CE 6.0 Pro. It comes with a docking station that has an HDMI output capable of 1080p video. It has 1 GB of internal storage and features an SD slot and USB port for more storage... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:32:54 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/toshiba-journe-touch/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-mylo-personal-communicator/ Equipped with a 2.4 inch LCD and a 39 key QWERTY keyboard the mylo from Sony rings in a new breed of mobile devices, often called Mobile Internet Devices. Capable of playing most media (mp3, mp4 video, pictures), browsing the web, instant message, and even works as a VoIP wireless phone. Available in black and white since September 2006. Features Storage: 1GB internal expandable with a Memory Stick Duo slot Display: 2.4" 320 x 240 Connectivity: WiFi 802.11b Software: Opera web browser, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, Skype, text viewer, and file manager. Dimensions: 4.8" x 2.5" x 0.9" Weight: 5.3 ounces Sun, 13 Aug 2006 20:36:32 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-mylo-personal-communicator/ http://www.productwiki.com/nokia-n93/ The flagship "multimedia computer" from Nokia's N Series product line. Features "DVD-like" MPEG-4 video recording quality through a high-grade Carl Zeiss lens recorded to a RS-SD memory card. Take 3.2 megapixal images, listen to high-quality mp3s, and then edit and share them all on the one device. Nokia touts this as a multimedia computer and not a mobile phone. However, it does make phone calls. Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:13:34 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/nokia-n93/ http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-blackjack-i320n/ The BlackJack is Samsung's latest mobile device set to compete with the other top mobile devices like the RIM Blackberry Pearl, Nokia E61, Sony Ericsson M600, and Motorola Q. Loaded with media capabilities including a 1.3 mpx camera, and many audio and video formats on top of the standard MP3 and MPEG4. This device runs on Windows Mobile 5.0. Connect to high-speed Internet on Cingular's 3G and EDGE networks to browse the Web, send email, and instant message. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:35:24 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/samsung-blackjack-i320n/ http://www.productwiki.com/asus-r2h/ Asus will closely follow Samsung with some upgrades, including a fingerprint reader and built-in GPS. Along with a-slightly higher price tag, the R2H has a 1.3-megapixel user-facing webcam for video conferencing. Size: 9.5 x 5.3 x 0.9 in. Weight: 2.2 lbs. System Specs: Intel Celeron M 900MHz pro­cessor, hard-drive size TBA display: 7-in. touchscreenAvailable Summer 2006 Added from www.popsci.com Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:29:18 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/asus-r2h/ http://www.productwiki.com/noahpad-umpc/ The E-lead electronics Noahpad UMPC enters the UMPC market with many unique features.  The Noahpad sports a few new and innovative features, first is the introduction of the Noahpad input, a pair of large (70x70mm) pads that fill the dual role of touchpad for cursor movement and keyboard for text input. The second is a flip up screen that can rotate to nearly 360 degrees all the way around behind the keyboard to function in a handheld rather than laptop mode. This 7" display has a full 1024x768 resolution with a virtualized 10" screen and when in handheld mode can overlay... Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:40:00 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/noahpad-umpc/ http://www.productwiki.com/seamless-internet-s-xgen-umpc/ Debuting at the Consumer Electronics Show 2007, the S-XGen from Seamless Internet looks to usher in the latest generation of UMPC devices. With the S-XGen Seamless is attempting to resolve 2 main complaints against UMPC handhelds: battery life and 'dumb thumb' that is, typing with your thumbs is a lot more difficult than with your fingers. The S-XGen comes with 8 hours of battery life which puts it in the top of the UMPC pile. There's also a full QWERTY folding keyboard that lets you type like normal. The technical specifications are suitably impressive for this class. Microsoft's Mobile operating system,... Mon, 22 Jan 2007 10:29:01 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/seamless-internet-s-xgen-umpc/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-ux50/ Large 4.5 inch LCD screen with 1024x600 resolution, full Windows XP OS with intel Centrino processor, built in fingerprint reader and camera for conferencing, and a companion Bluetooth GPS receiver to be sold separatelyAdded from www.digitalworldtokyo.com Thu, 18 May 2006 15:45:27 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-ux50/ http://www.productwiki.com/sony-vaio-ux180p-micro-pc/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:12:13 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/sony-vaio-ux180p-micro-pc/ http://www.productwiki.com/averatec-ahi/ Since it’s not Origami-certified, this device—code-named AHI—can offer at least a few twists on Microsoft’s specs, including high-speed cellular data connectivity, a smaller, five-inch screen and a slide-out keyboard. Size: 7.3 x 3.5 x 1.3 in. Weight: 1.5 lbs. System Specs: Intel Celeron M 900MHz processor, 30GB hard drive display: 5-in. touchscreenAvailable Winter 2006/07 Added from www.popsci.com Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:32:14 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/averatec-ahi/ http://www.productwiki.com/gigabyte-m704/ Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:15:30 -0500 http://www.productwiki.com/gigabyte-m704/ http://www.productwiki.com/viliv-x70ex-express-p/ The Viliv X70EX Express P is one of three Mobile Internet Devices (MID) released by Viliv in September 2009. It features an Intel Atom Z515 (1.2GHz) processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, and a 16GB solid-state disk drive. All three models run on Windows XP and offer basic internet/communications functionality: 1.3MP webcam, microphone, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and 802.11b/g connectivity. Centerpiece to the Express P is its video capability, as it can handle 720p high-definition playback on its 7” WSVGA display. Even more signature is the integrated GPS, which allows users to employ any Windows XP navigation software — including Garmin, Google Earth, Streetdock,... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:25:16 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/viliv-x70ex-express-p/ http://www.productwiki.com/viliv-x70ex-premium-p/ The Viliv X70EX Premium P is the second of three Mobile Internet Devices (MID) released by Viliv in September 2009. As an immediate step-up from the original Express P, the Premium P hosts a superior Intel Atom Z520 (1.33GHz) processor, as well as 1GB of DDR2 RAM and a larger 32GB solid-state disk drive. Like its peer, it runs on Windows XP and offers basic internet/communications functionality: 1.3MP webcam, microphone, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and 802.11b/g connectivity. Signature to the Premium P is its video capability, as it can handle 720p high-definition playback on its 7” WSVGA display. Even more important is the... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:26:47 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/viliv-x70ex-premium-p/ http://www.productwiki.com/msi-mt-v656/ The MSi MT-V656 is a portable media player (PMP released by Taiwanese-based manufacturer MSI in China during September 2009. It features a large 3” LCD display surrounded by a silver casing. As well as playing almost any form of audio/video multimedia format available on the market — including MP3, MPEG-4, and DivX — the MT-V656 also comes equipped with a plethora of extra features. These include an integrated eBook reader, a voice recorder, mini-games, and even an FM tuner. There is also 4GB of internal memory, as well as a microSD card slot for expansion. Signature to the MSi MT-V656 is... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:15:57 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/msi-mt-v656/ http://www.productwiki.com/lenovo-ideapad-u8/ The Lenovo Ideapad U8 is a new MID based on Intel's Atom processor and a Linux-based operating system. Featuring a 4.8-inch touchscreen, the device has 6GB of SSD storage, up to 2GB of memory and has internal Wi-Fi, bluetooth and 3G connectivity. Originally introduced in April 2008, the device officially launched in China during the Olympics in Beijing. It is hoped that it will make an appearance at the 2008 Intel Developers Forum (IDF) in San Francisco for details on a possible North American version. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:42:40 -0400 http://www.productwiki.com/lenovo-ideapad-u8/