Waiting for the Archos 9 tablet to be released? Well, it won't be out for atleast a week more, but you can pre-order one right away for $550.

Specifications:

• 8.9" touchscreen;
• Windows 7 Starter Edition;
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity;
• Full HD video support;
• QWERTY virtual keyboard;
• 1.3Mpix webcam for video conferencing;
• Up to 5 hours of battery life

Eston has announced two new UMPCs, called the MID-05 and N97. Both share the same features except that the latter comes with a larger touchscreen and 3G support. Following are the detailed specs for both devices:

• 5" touchscreen (7" on the N97);
• Android or Windows CE;
• 3G support (N97 only);
• Wi-Fi b/g;
• SDHC card slot;
• 624MHz Marvell PXA303 processor;
• Support for 1080p HD video;
• USB 2.0 connectivity;
• Integrated speaker;
• Headphone socket;
• WiFi b/g;
• 2,800mAh battery apparently capable of up to 4hrs runtime

No word on pricing, but don't expect to see them in the U.S.

Unlike the majority of ultraportable laptops, the new MSI Wind U230 uses an AMD processor instead of Intel’s Atom. The device includes:

• AMD’s 1.6GHz Neo X2 MV40 processor;
• 12.1" 1366 x 768 chassis;
• AMD Radeon HD3200 graphics;
• Up to 4GB of RAM;
• 160GB, 250GB or 320GB hard-drives;
• Windows 7 Home Premium;
• Connectivity: HDMI, VGA, 3 x USB 2.0, ethernet and audio i/o, multiformat card reader;
• Wi-Fi b/g/n and optional Bluetooth;
• Battery: 3-cell pack (4 hours) or 6-cell pack

The expected price is somewhere around $400.

Acer has introduced its lates Aspire AS8940G-6865 notebook. It's a powerful feature packed machine, which offers the following:

• Windows 7 OS;
• Intel Core i7 Quad 720QM CPU;
• 18.4" 1920 x 1200 widescreen LED backlit LCD display;
• built-in Blu-ray drive/ DVD burner;
• NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M;
• 4GB of DDR3 RAM;
• 500GB of storage;
• 8-cell lithium-ion battery;
• Dolby Home Theater Audio tech and five built-in speakers

The price is $1,349.99.

Starting later this month Covon will be releasing its latest PMP, the iAudio 9, in Japan, Europe and the U.S. Below you see a list of its specifications and pricing details.

Specs:2" 320 x 240 LCD TFT display;

• 8GB/16GB of internal memory;
• WMV, AVI and DivX video, together with broad audio file compatibility;
• DSP technology: JetEffect 3.0 and BBE+;
• FM tuner;
• Built-in microphone;
• TV output;
• 8.9mm thick, 40g;
• Colors: white, silver, black and red

Pricing:

• Japan: 14,800 yen ($161) for the 8GB model, and 17,800 yen ($194) for the 16GB model
• EU: about 180 Euros for the 16GB model
• USA: $170 for the 16GB model

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ASUS has announced its new UL lineup of laptops. They all boast a lightweight aluminum chassis, measure up to 1" in thickness, and are able to run up to 12 hours per charge.

15.6" models: UL50A, UL50Ag and UL50Vg. Powered by either 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo or 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo, Intel GMA 4500 graphics and up to 4GB of RAM.

14" models: UL80Ag and UL80V. Both feature the same specs as the UL50Ag and UL50Vg.

Low-end models: UL20A and UL30A, Small size, no ODD.

 

No idea on pricing, but they oshould be available in North America in the near future.

Aiptek PenCam HD Trio is a new mini-camcoder, capable of recording videos in 720p (HD) at 30fps. It will be available in a choice of 5 colors, including silver, black, blue, red and purple, and will have the following features:

• 130 x 35 x 19 mm;
• 1.1" OLED display;
• 5Mpix lens;
• 4GB of internal memory;
• Direct-to-YouTube upload;
• Digital voice recorder

Pricing has hasn't been announced yet.

Philips has announced it's next flagship portable media player, called the GoGear Muse. It looks rather similar to the more affordable GoGear Aria, but sports higher-end specifications. Currently there's no word on availability in the US, but the Philips GoGear Muse is already available in Singapore for $233.55.

Some features:

• 3" display;
• File support: BMP, GIF, PNG, Ogg Vorbis, APE, Real Video, and Real Audio formats;
• Included in-ear headphones with active noise cancelling;
• Battery: 25 hours of audio playback, 5 hours of non-stop video playback

Getac came up with a new ruggedized handheld known as the PS236. This device is mainly targeted at field-based workforce, and has the following features:

• Embedded GPS;
• 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity;
• 3Mpix camera with autofocus;
• 10-hour battery life;
• Up to 12GB of storage space;
• 3.5" VGA touchscreen display with sunlight readability;
• Windows Mobile 6.1;
• MIL-STD 810G compliant and IP67 rated for dust and water resistance;
• Marvell PXA310 806 MHz processor;
• 128Mb Onboard MDDR;
• 4GB internal memory

The price hasn't been announced yet.