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The XO-3 has been revealed by the group behind the $100 laptop. All we have is a design at the moment, but it looks very neat. From the BBC- “The group behind the $100 laptop has revealed the design for its latest computer aimed at connecting children in the developing world.

The XO-3, as it is known, is a slim-line touchscreen tablet PC.

One Laptop per Child (OLPC) said it would be “available in 2012″ and would cost “well below $100″.

The new design replaces the proposed XO-2, a foldable e-book that was first shown off in 2008 but has since been scrapped by the organisation.

The XO-3 will eventually replace the original XO laptop that first went into production in 2007.

The innovative machines, which have been designed for use in remote and harsh environments, were designed for use by school children and featured a sunlight readable display and open source software.”

This is not exactly smartphone releated, but the Nokia Booklet 3G is available for pre-order from www.nokia.co.uk/shop today. The ultraportable Nokia Booklet 3G comes with Windows  7 software and boasts a 12 hour battery life,  inbuilt A-GPS and Ovi Maps,  making it the complete solution for all day mobility and modern lifestyles.

A must-have for people on the move that demand both style and substance, the Booklet offers:
•Up to 12 hours battery life means that you can leave your power cable behind and still be connected and productive all day
•Built in A-GPS allows you to connect with the people and things that matter most whilst on the move
•It’s compact and ultra portable with its lightweight aluminium body

It’s also packed full of features…
•Windows 7 Starter edition software
•Intel® Atom™ Z530, 1.6 GHz processor for high performance
•Fanless design for efficiency
•Fast, reliable 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity from Nokia
•10.1″ HD-ready screen, with glass window as well as an HDMI port for video out
•Nokia Ovi suite included

Just in from Nokia- “New York, NY, USA – Drawing upon its rich heritage and leadership in the mobile industry, Nokia is opening a new chapter in mobility with the introduction of the Nokia Booklet 3G to the U.S. together with AT&T, Best Buy and Microsoft. Developed for connectivity just about anytime and virtually anywhere, the Nokia Booklet 3G is refining what consumers can expect at the crossroads of mobility and the personal computer.

“Nokia understands mobility like no other company and recognizes that the most ‘powerful’ device is the one that doesn’t have you running for the power plug or network point,” said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, president and CEO of Nokia. “By combining the Booklet’s sleek design, impressive features and competitive price together with the new Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft, AT&T’s nationwide 3G coverage and Best Buy’s unmatched national retail footprint, we believe we have a winning combination for U.S. consumers.”

“Our alliance with Nokia is advancing on multiple fronts and the Nokia Booklet 3G is an important step,” said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. “We are excited with Nokia’s decision to launch its first PC with Windows 7. By combining the value and simplicity of the operating system with the all-day mobility of the Nokia Booklet 3G, we are bringing new and valuable experiences to consumers and businesses.”

The Nokia Booklet 3G will be sold at all Best Buy locations nationwide as well as at the more than 50 Best Buy Mobile standalone stores across the country. The Nokia Booklet 3G will be offered at an introductory price of 299.99 USD with an AT&T Data Connect plan two-year activation. The Nokia Booklet 3G should arrive in stores by mid-November, and Best Buy expects to begin taking orders online and in stores on October 22 for consumers who want to be among the first in the world to own the Nokia Booklet 3G.

“The Nokia Booklet 3G is a really sharp, exciting device and we look forward to powering it with the nation’s fastest 3G network,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “Consumers and small business customers can’t get enough mobile broadband. Nokia’s mobile device leadership, together with AT&T’s mobile broadband network leadership, Best Buy’s retail reach and Windows 7, is a very strong line-up to drive this fast-growing market.”

“Our customers are looking for ways to stay connected no matter where they are and we’re finding that netbooks and laptops are important companion devices next to the smartphone. The addition of the Nokia Booklet 3G to our stores will only serve to amplify consumer interest in this emerging mobile technology,” said Brian J. Dunn, CEO of Best Buy. “As the exclusive retailer through the holidays, Best Buy is uniquely positioned to offer this great product to consumers and ensure they have the knowledge, supporting products and services to use it the minute they leave our stores.”

Best Buy associates will offer Walk Out Working on the Nokia Booklet 3G, as they do for all smartphones. The free service will help customers activate the device, walk through the Windows 7 operating system and make sure customers understand all of the extras including Ovi Suite, the Ovi Maps gadget, and features like Bluetooth connectivity.”

Gizmodo has published some pictures of the Pocket Yoga which will not see the light of day for a while, but just look at it!

“Granted, this is a decidedly male back pocket and not the ass-hugging skinny jeans of Vaio P ad fame. And it still looks like it’s filling that zone halfway between concept and actual product (as the actual concept sketches that accompany the shots on Lenovo’s Flickr stream would seem to indicate) but it does look cool, with an ultra-widescreen, apparently touchscreen display that may be able to flip around into tablet mode.

Also, look at that crazy belt clasp system. According to one of the Flickr captions, that belt also turns into a mouse. Mind blown.”

PDair has released two new leather cases for mini laptops. The first is for the Sony VAIO Type P VGN-P80H which, believe it or not is also known as any one of the following- VGN-P70H/VGN-P90NS/VGN-P90S/VGN-P90HS/VGN-P13GH/VGN-P15G.

Next up is a case for the Asus Eee PC S101H, which thankfully only has one name:)

Contains 2 credit card slot and 4 memory card slots.
Opens and closes with magnetic ,for ease of use.
White stitch finishing,making this case look more beautiful.