UK company X2 Computing has just launched a new tablet PC ironically called the iTablet.  And guess what the company's tagline is for their iTablet?

"the iTablet will revolutionize the way that Windows users can access and use data on the move."

Sounds familiar? Just don't mind the allusion to the iPad as I'm pretty sure that specs-wise the iTablet and the iPad are miles apart.

The iTablet features a 10.2-inch widescreen TFT or a 12.1-inch widescreen XGA display. The screen display can have an optional multitouch feature.  Other specs include - 1.6GHz Intel processor which I'm guessing would be the Atom N450, 250GB of HDD, built-in stereo speakers, 3 USB ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 1.3 MP webcam  and optional HDMI.

In addition the iTablet will support Flash and multitasking, two things which the iPad is not capable of.

The iTablet is scheduled to be launched in April and will be available in various colors - white, grey, pink, blue, red, yellow and black.

Pricing is not yet available though.

Via Pocket-lint

Admittedly, I was already impressed with the MacBook Air clone with the glowing logo. Another shanzhai netbook manufacturer took this a step further and added in a duplicate of the MacBook Air packaging complete with manual and drivers. It's something to applaud them for surely but Apple might start a-knocking on doors if they keep in copying their designs and products.

This netbook has the same features as the last one we reviewed but the newer Atom N450 processor still isn't supported so you can't put Mac OS X in this machine, yet, unlike the other one we covered. Still, it's better than the original Air since it has a user replaceable battery and is less expensive. How cheap? It goes for just 1900 RMB (US$278), if you can fly to China to get one.

source M.I.C. gadget

French site Blogeee just got their hands on the dashing new Asus Eee PC 1008P sporting an exterior by international industrial designer Karim Rashid.

Asus Eee PC 1008P

• 10.1" 1024 x 600 display
• 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU with Intel NM10, GMA3150
• 2GB RAM
• 250GB HDD + 500GB ASUS Online WebStorage
• Windows 7 Starter
• 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, Gigabit LAN
• 2 x USB, 1.3MP webcam, card reader, Mini VGA port, mic and headphone out
• 3-cell battery (5.5 hour battery life)
• Weight: 1.13kg

According to the review, the unit is completely fingerprint-resistant and also has a removable battery which the original 1008HA does not. The ports are also hidden in the designer chassis, much like previous high-end Seashell Eee models.

The unit comes in pink, brown and black and retails for around €379 (US$525). Get a more in depth look over at Blogeee.

source Blogeee

We've had a fair amount of coverage of MacBook Air clones in this site. What's not to love about them? They have the same thin-and-light body (even lighter since it's plastic and not aluminum) with a full-size chiclet keyboard. The price is really affordable since it's a glorified netbook and runs lower end components, which is fine for many mobile users. Not only that, it has more than one USB port! Some even have HDMI and LAN ports. Beat that, Apple!

The cloning cycle now comes to a full circle, with some of the newest clone models sporting that ubiquitous glowing Apple logo on the lid. It even trumps the MacBook Air in that you can choose the color of the logo from pink to green. It can even be customized and you can choose from silver, white and black chassis as well as from white or black keyboards. Some specs:

• 13.3" 1280 x 800 LCD
• 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280
• 1GB RAM
• 160GB HDD
• Windows XP or no OS
• 802.11b/g/n WiFi
• SD slot
• 2 x USB ports, HDMI out, LAN port, microphone and speaker jacks
• 3-cell battery (around 2 hours battery life)

I've personally handled quite a few of these and some can even run Mac OSX smoothly, turning it into an even better version of the Air. If you fancy getting one of these beauts, you will have to go to Shenzhen since I'm very doubtful your local retailer will sell these and risk Apple's trademark hammer slamming down on them. It'll cost you about $1700RMB ro US$249, not bad and some even offer one-year warranty for these.

Visit the link to admire this new netbook. From afar, of course.

source MIC Gadget

Manli, a European electronics maker, introduces yet another CULV notebook into the fray called the Manli M7. The marketing pitch is that it's a "multimedia netbook". Some may argue that it's an ultralight and not a netbook. Let's see the specs.

Mani M7

• 12.1" 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display
• 1.3GHz Intel SU4100 CULV with GS45 chipset
• Intel GMA X4500
• 2GB DDR3 RAM
• 320GB HDD
• Windows 7 Starter or XP
• 802.11b/g/n WiFi
• Intel HD Audio, 2W speakers
• HDMI out
• 6-cell battery (6 hour battery life)
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (optional)
• 3G HSDPA (optional)
• DVB-T tuner (for TV and radio, optional)
• 1.48kg

It looks good from the above specs, with the LED-backlight for the LCD and optional TV + radio tuner. The 6-hour battery life is also nice, but I think that's for normal use and not when viewing video and multimedia. It'll come in a bunch of colors like lime green and pink, just like the 4GB Eee PC way back when.

If they price this right, it would be a very good buy. No price though a Febrary release was mentioned.

source Notebook Italia