Wibrain unveiled its new UMPC ‘i1′ that will feature Silverthorne Atom processor and a built-in HSDPA module. Yes, there is a pink one for girls too!! It’s planned to be launched running on Menlow platform in two versions, one with a 1.1GHz CPU and one with a 1.3GHz version. Coming with Windows XP or Linux, the i1 will adopt 30GB/60GB HDD. 64GB SSD option is also available. I think SSD should be the only option.

It is expected to be available in global market in October.

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Thinkware is going to launch its low-end 7-inch navigation device ‘iNAVI ES100+’ in Korea market, which will be available on July 21. As an upgraded model of its 7-inch navigation device ‘iNAVI ES100′, the ES100+ features a high performance 700MHz CPU, 900mAH batteries with no rebooting problems and a built-in automatic rear view camera.
The ES100+ adopts the streamline design applying a two-tone color of metallic silver and starlit brown, and is equipped with an blue color LED lights.

Users could enjoy the navigation and DMB simultaneously with its Dynamic PIP (picture in picture) functionality, and they could be guided by TPEG, a real time traffic information service. It features built-in GPS antenna and various multimedia functions such as mp3/video player, photo album and games.

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iriver expects to launch its business card-sized compact electronic dictionary ‘D5′ in Japan market. Being a small device it can be easily carried in pocket without any problem. However I would like to add that many people cary laptop with them and do all the typing work on it, so there is no need of any dictionary.

Adopting a 3-inch LCD display, the D5 supports the content of 33 different kinks of dictionary. Coming in three different colors including black, white and pink, it provides 16 hours of continuous music/video playing time.

It is expected to be available on June 13th, and suggested price is 39,800 JPY for 2GB and 44,800 JPY for 4GB.

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Lenovo showcased its 4.8-inch MID ‘Ideapad U8’ powered by recently announced Intel Atom low-power CPU at Intel’s IDF in Shanghai.

Equipped with a 4.8-inch touch screen display and an optical mouse for one-handed operation, the Ideapad U8 provides EDGE or 3G connectivity, and features Live GPS function and support for MS Office applications.

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Finedrive announced the launch of its 3.5 (8.89cm) DMB navigation device ‘CUVi’ in Korea market.

Featuring rounded edge and black color, the CUVi has enhanced portability with its 152g-lightweight and compact size. It supports various multimedia contents such as music, movie and DMB. Battery life of the PND continues up to 2 hours when it is on play mode and optional large size battery is available. Suggested price is 299,999 KRW for basic map version.

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No it’s not an Apple product! Korean manufacturer Tomato has produced the most eye-catching PMPs, at least the company was pushing out some original looking products for awhile. Not so with the measly 2GB or 4GB ‘Video Touch,’ which doesn’t even try to deviate from Apple’s tried-and-true design, although it does a great job in lowering the bar with its 320 x 240 QVGA screen. Supported file types include MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, MPEG-4, and AVI, although you’d really be doing yourself a favor by putting those 59,900 ($63) or 79,900 won ($84) towards a higher capacity, higher resolution device.

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At first look, the Tascam DR-1 doesn’t appear too different from all of its other digital recorder buddies out there, but let’s see the other guys record WAV / MP3 straight to SDHC. Yep, this critter can save 24-bit, 48 kHz WAV files directly to SD or SDHC, and it also features a built-in Li-ion good for around seven hours, a simple (albeit useful) LCD and the inclusion of Variable Speed Audition, which enables it to playback recordings slower than they were inputted without augmenting the pitch. No word right now on price / availability yet.

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Raon Digital announced the launch of ‘EVERUN Wibro (model: S60H Wibro). EVERUN Wibro is a touched-up version of its previous model adding Wibro wireless internet module. The previous model used to connect a modem through USB port, but this one has built-in Wibro module and allows users to get subsidy from KT. The EVERUN Wibro has AMD LX900 processor and 60GB HDD. Suggested price is 799,000 KRW

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AMTEK offered its 12-inch UMPC ‘iTablet T221′ in global market, which features 12.1-inch LCD touch screen with 1024 x 768 resolution. Powered by Intel Core Duo CPU (1.2 GHz) and Windows Vista OS, the T221 is equipped with 60GB HDD, 2GB RAM-Max and GMA 950 graphic chipset. It also supports I/O-802.11a/b/g. you can also connect it with larger monitor or LCD from the VGA out port.

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Hannuri Biz presented its slim bar type electronic dictionary ‘Nurian FX1’ in Korea market.

Employing 3.5-inch 24-bit color LCD, the FX1 features 22 x 72.5 x 15mm compact size with 120g light weight and high-glossy UV-coated finish. It removed keyboard and adopted inductive wheel key to enhance convenience in use.

Having 55 kinds of dictionary contents which include English, Chinese and Japanese, the FX1 supports ‘Speed Search Bar’ enables users to search words easily. Other features of the pen-based e-dictionary include mp3/video player, picture/text viewer, e-book, voice recorder and multitasking function.

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