A-Data Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM module and flash memory products worldwide has come up with a new C902 Super Thin Mini USB Flash Drive.

With the advancement of technology, electronic devices are becoming highly sophisticated and smaller in size. A-Data Technology’s new C902 product, not to be mistaken with the Sony-Ericsson C902, is one of a kind. The capacity ranges from 2GB to 16GB. It is compact and weighs only 2 grams which facilitates to access or backup important data whenever and wherever needed. C902 offers additional software such as UFDtoGo unlike a regular USB 2.0 flash drive. UFDtoGo software provides PC-lock, data compression, Portable Outlook or Outlook Express or Windows Mail, favorites synchronization, Desktop, Folder to Folder and My Documents synchronization, multilingual user interface. It is available in 17 different languages.

The A-Data C902 is compact and data can be carried handily. The A-Data C902 has a trendy design and is very handy as it can be attached to a key chain or mobile phone. It is available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB as required. The A-Data C902 is not only a storage device, but also a trendy statement. Combining practical functionality and trend-appealing design, the C902 reflects the unique taste for fashion.

Getting a laptop for free along with a mobile broadband package is the hottest deal nowadays. Many mobile broadband service providers are aggressively hunting for subscriptions by offering a free laptop/notebook to the customers. However it may seem free but the reality is that the companies spread the cost of the laptop and mobile broadband over the years in a way that it costs very less to the customers on a per month basis. But if we sum up the total cost then eventually the customers end up paying even more than they would have paid in lump sum to purchase a laptop. Therefore, the keyword ‘Free’ is not completely genuine.

But now you can actually grab a deal that actually offers a free laptop for the first three months, along with mobile broadband package. Vodafone has recently revised its broadband plans with regards to pricing of its 24 month 1GB and 3GB + laptop contracts. The company is now giving away an attractive Dell Inspiron netbook absolutely free for the first three months. Of course the deal only applies to the less powerful Inspiron Mini 9 and not the Dell Inspiron Mini 12. Nevertheless, you can bag yourself the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook with its 1.6GHz Atom processor and 1GB high speed RAM without paying anything. So the word “Free” is authentic this time, but for the first three months only.

After three months the 1GB package will cost £25 a month and the 3GB package will charge you £30 per month. The company is also offering other plans too but the free Dell Inspiron is available only with these two.

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LifeBook U820 is a convertible notebook, which hosts a wide array of exciting features. It is capable of handling resource hungry tasks with aplomb. Despite its cost, the Fujitsu Lifebook’s compact size, especially for a tablet PC, in addition to remarkable features, more than justifies its expense.

As far as the size and form factor are concerned, the LifeBook U820 stands between a smartphone and a netbook. When closed, it is small enough to fit into a coat pocket, which can definitely not be said for most tablet PCs, like the Toshiba Portege M700, for example. Coming to the hardware specification, it equips a 5.6” WXGA screen that has an amazing resolution of 1280×800 pixels with passive touch screen capability. An Intel Atom Processor Z530 is installed at its core, which gives the device superior processing powers. There is 1 GB of DDR2 @ 533 MHz on-board memory located in the computer. For data storage, one 120 GB Toshiba HDD is installed that runs @ 4200 rpm. Apart from these, the LifeBook U820 also features a built-in GPS receiver and integrated Garmin Mobile PC. It fully complies with the 802.11a/b/g/draft-n specifications and includes an integrated Bluetooth mode for wireless communication.

One major advantage of having LifeBook U280 is that it’s very easy to use. The keyboard is ergonomically designed. However to maintain the ultra-portable form factor the keyboard keys are kept small. So if you are used to typing on large keyboards then it may take some time to get used to this one, but overall the Fujitsu LifeBook U820 is one of the best performer’s in its class.

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The Dell Inspiron 9 netbook is a mini laptop that has a variety of features and enough power to entertain its users on the go. It’s the first of its kind in the UK mobile computing market and has some awesome attributes such as Wi-Fi and embedded mobile broadband. This small and good looking mini-book has got 8.9 inches of display. Thanks to its lightweight form factor (less than 1kg). the Dell Inspiron 9 is easy to carry along with you. Vodafone is offering the fastest mobile broadband connections for this model (up to 7.2Mb/s).

Now the good news is that you have a chance to get it for free. To promote the launch, Vodafone have given the Inspiron Mini 9 to a guy nicknamed LiveGuy who will be roaming various parts of UK and leaving behind clues about his location. These clues will be published on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. Whosoever successfully locates this guy, catches him and says “You’re Liveguy and I’m a Vodafone winner” will receive the Dell Inspiron 9, not the Dell Inspiron 1525 or any other Dell laptop, for free from the LiveGuy. Every day the LiveGuy is giving away three laptops on the road and a fourth one will be given to the person who will best locate the Guy on the Google Map. So get ready to play such a beautiful Hide n Seek.

You can find the clues and the tour details of the LiveGuy by logging on to http://FindLiveGuy.com, http://twitter.com/vodafoneliveguy and YouTube.

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Great developments in technology have allowed the major gadget manufacturers to pack big things in small dimensions. Consumers are also demanding everything be handheld nowadays as well. Even netbooks are not necessarily considered compact or small enough. To address those who are still unsatisfied, UMID has launched its new handheld computing device named ‘Super Mini Laptop’, which is smaller than a netbook but bigger than cramped PDAs.

You can place the Super Mini Laptop in the category of sub-netbook. The Super Mini Laptop weighs just 315 grams. As a result it’s very convenient to carry anywhere you want to. As far as the dimensions and overall size are concerned, it stands somewhere between Nintendo DS lite and Everun Note. But that doesn’t mean that this ‘little master’ is not among the front runners in terms of performance.

Despite such a small size and lightweight body, the Super Mini Laptop can render great performance and reliability. A 1.33GHz Atom processor and 1GB of RAM infused in the small device give the unit relatively massive amount of processing power and speed. It can also support up to 32GB of Solid State Drive (SSD) storage. So, you will never have to compromise when it comes to storing files. Other goodies include a 1.3 megapixel camera, 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen and support for Windows XP/Vista and Linux OS. The Super Mini Laptop also offers wide range of connectivity options including WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

If all other gadgets are shrinking day by day, then why not monitors too? Today everything is going mobile and every gadget is getting power from USB. In order to add to the productivity of notebooks and other PCs, Nanovision has released the innovative and unique 7 inch DisplayLink monitor. It is not only portable, but also includes a USB port through which it can be charged.

It’s an effective and affordable way to increase the functionality of notebooks and PCs. The Nanovision MIMO is ideal for freeing up the main visual space for more important applications by displaying the other content on its own display. It’s also perfect for applications like news and weather monitoring and multimedia playback such as digital TV, video conferencing, MP3s, photos and much more. Basically, MIMO is designed to display all the secondary applications that are used at a glance. For instance, Instant Messaging (IM), reminders, calendars etc. One of the best things about the MIMO is that it uses the USB port for its connection and power. Monitors, like the LG M2294D, include HDMI, DVI, VGA and scart ports among others, but rarely a USB port. The Nanovision MIMO also renders high quality images and supports a resolution of 800×480 pixels, both in landscape as well as portrait orientation.

Hamid Farzaneh, president and CEO of DisplayLink said, “Nanovision gives you what you want, when you want it. Fun applications are always within view, while reserving your main screens to the productivity task at hand. By exclusively becoming a USB device, the monitor has been transformed from a PC component to a consumer electronics gadget and by integrating multi-function features like VoIP, DTV and Touch Panels, the interesting uses for this technology have yet to be fully realized.”

Smart attributes, amazing appearance, inevitable style and a tough body are all signature aspects of any smartphones. Amongst several manufacturers, O2 is recognised for its reliable mobile phone products, and especially smartphones. An O2 product is also a style and status symbol, which is why the company is so successful. Another success story which has fired up the market and stolen hearts is the O2 XDA mini S.

The gadget’s eye catching appearance won’t let you blink even once, with its super duper style and smooth slider. The smartphone supports the 2G (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) network. Almost 90% of its surface is occupied by its integrated 2.8 inch mega display with an impressive picture clarity of 240 x 320 pixels. The slide-out QWERTY keyboard with its soft and bold keys, lend the mobile a business feel. It is also compatible with 40 channels polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, in addition to downloadable ones as well. Its 1.3 megapixel camera is great for taking snapshots, though the resolution obviously leaves something to be desired; especially when considering slider mobiles like the Sony-Ericsson C905 offer an integrated 8 megapixel camera. The list of its smart and sensuous characteristics also includes a miniSD memory card slots, up to 2 GB of expandable memory, 64 MB RAM, 128 MB Read Only Memory and above all a TI OMP 850 running with a speed of up to 200 MHz.

The best part of the gadget is its communicative components such as GPRS (Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 – 48 kbps) support, v2.0 Bluetooth, an infrared port, a mini USB and a wireless local area network (Wi-Fi 802.11b/g). Its operations are intelligently managed by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC (Operating system), along with all the accompanying Microsoft applications. Ultimately, it’s an alluring product that will compliment your style.

Logitech is always known for its innovative and high quality products. The company has always offered something new and exciting for PC enthusiasts. Logitech often dominates the market for computer peripherals with its distinct products. This time the company has come up with something really amazing, the diNoVo Mini Keyboard.

This is not an ordinary PC keypad. It’s sleek, smart and trendy. It is created for those who want to connect their PC to their TV. It is a miniaturised version of the popular Logitech DiNovo Edge full-sized keyboard. This mini palm sized keyboard has got variety of dedicated hot keys which make it easy for you to manage your entertainment world. Apart from the standard QWERTY buttons it has also got a remote and click pad.

The mini keypad’s main advantage is that it’s Wi-Fi based and also uses Bluetooth 2.0 to connect to the PC. That way you can easily enjoy your favourite shows and control them from a distance, without any meddling wires. It’s dedicated multimedia keys allow you to launch the media centre, zoom in and out of the documents and play, pause, forward and rewind the currently playing audio track or video.

There is also a handy dual purpose ClickPad located on the keyboard. The ClickPad can be used to move the cursor and select the files, or navigate through the menus, while in media center mode. Altogether it’s a very helpful device, and great peripheral gadget from Logitech.

If you want a small mini-laptop, but with a large screen and powerful features, then look no further than the Inspiron Mini 9 launched by Dell with its 8.9 inch powerhouse display. The netbook has many impressive features, which sets it apart from an intense competition that is thoroughly dominated by the EEE PC. The laptop is powered by an Intel Atom 1.6 GHz N270 processor to give it a firm foundation and solid performance. The exteriors of the PC have been kept sleek through glossy plastics and round edges. Dell has designed the laptop in such a way that all the components can be upgraded without any holdups or hassle. The netbook comes in two variants, one with Linux Ubuntu, and another with Windows XP Professional.

Despite its miniature size, the Inspiron Mini 9 is well suited for entertainment purposes with its GMA 950 Integrated Intel graphics card, a spectacular 8.9 inch LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024X600 pixels, and a 1.3 megapixel camera with video chat. The laptop is delivered to you with plenty of impressive applications for listening to music and watching movies. Moreover, the netbook also includes 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, along with an 8 GB mini PCI SSD card for increased storage capacity. They included keyboard is an ergonomic delight to use, as your fingers glide and float over its intelligent layout. This extra portable laptop is good for everyone from professionals to users. As far as netbooks are concerned, it is definitely one of the most advanced models currently on the market today.

Dell has confirmed in front of US journalists that the “Inspiron Mini”, an affordable laptop along the same lines as the Eee PC, will hit markets in the summer of 2008. But Dell is still keeping the laptop’s exact specifications secret.

“We’re starting this summer”, Dell’s president of the consumer department told APC magazine. While Dell has already referred to the device on their website as the “Inspiron Mini”, the company does not want to reveal any information regarding its specifications. However, insider circles have discovered that the computer will be imbued with Intel’s Atom processor. Whether they will use a trimmed down version of Windows XP for cheap computers or Ubuntu Linux, has yet to be decided according to APC.

The journalists have discovered that Dell is working foremost on the computer’s keyboard. Some of the standard function keys are missing, but the rest of the computer’s operating keys should be larger as a result. According to APC, the current device even differs slightly from the version that Michael Dell introduced at the “All Things Digital” conference at the end of May.

The rest of configuration appears, based on the information gathered so far and pictures released by Dell, to correspond to the general standards of mini-laptops today: 8.9 inch display, three USB ports, and a VGA output are most likely certain to be included. It’s still unclear whether Dell will include the smaller SSD or instead opt for the larger, but more expensive, 1.8 inch hard drive. In the booming market of inexpensive PCs, Dell is definitely going to face some competition with an August 2008 release: Acer, Asus, Gigabyte, HP, MSI and VIA have all already announced similar devices, which should appear even before the Inspiron Mini. All of these mini computers should cost around 300 US dollars (£150). Dell has yet to reveal whether the Inspiron Mini will fall in the same price range.