It seems that the mysterious BlackBerry Cobalt tablet was originally planned to operate with Android as its operating system of choice, but RIM at the last minute had a change of heart instead, deciding to rely on their own operating system which obviously delayed the launch of the device since they will need to work on adapting the software for such a new mold factor. We have word that Quanta will be the manufacturing partner for the entire device that will run on Marvell’s Armada processor. Do you think that that was a wise choice by RIM’s part, or should they have relied on the Android OS to give the tablet a fighting chance considering the growing popularity of Android in the market?

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The Apple iPad has certainly been a success in its own right, and has fast fallen under the net of clone manufacturers for good reason – after all, why not ride on the popularity of a device that has sold by a million in less than half a year since its release? The M003 Apad you see here is additionally known as the iRobot, albeit it runs off the Android operating system (version unknown). Bearing a 7″ TFT display at 800 x 480 resolution, the iRobot comes with Google Maps support, HD video compatibility, a built-in webcam, 2GB/4GB of internal memory and an SD memory card slot. It retails for $199.99, and thanks to integrated Wi-Fi connectivity, you won’t need to look out for a mobile carrier to subscribe to for a mobile documents plan.

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With the undeniable popularity of Apple’s iPad, it’s not surprising that iPad clones have popped up all by the place, and the Zenithink tablet additionally joins the crowd of iPad clones out there. While pricing isn’t available just yet, the specifications of that device aren’t too poor at all, which include:

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It seems that more details concerning the patent agreement among HTC and Microsoft have emerged, and that day round we know that the Taiwanese company could very well be mandatory to pay Microsoft anywhere from $20 to $40 for each Android-powered handset sold, although the latter figure does sound somewhat unrealistically high. Could that curb the rise of Android’s popularity, as it could potentially end up as an expensive and risky platform? Of course, other handset manufacturers can plus roll out Android phones since they don’t have an agreement with Microsoft, but right now HTC is the hottest boy on the block with Android phones.

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Verizon Wireless will be offering a couple of new handsets from LG that coming May, with the LG Fathom and LG Aloha being mentioned. The former will run on the Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system and feature a touchscreen as well as a keyboard to give you the best of both worlds, while the LG Aloha looks set to be the more favored model considering the rising popularity of Android and the decline of Windows Mobile. We’re looking at Android 2.1 on the Aloha alongside a speedy 1GHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera that does 720p video capture as well. No notion in pricing, but it would be nice to see how Verizon spaces the launch periods.

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It’s not often you see 9-inch netbooks nowadays as most manufacturers are churning out 10.1-inch offerings. But netbook pioneer Asus has hit back by putting the Eee PC 900AX on its global page. Considering that we saw that netbook pop by the FCC a short while ago, we’re hoping that it won’t be too lengthy before it hits retail shelves. That being said, don’t expect 9-inch netbooks to overtake 10.1-inch netbooks in terms of popularity anytime soon. Specifications of the Asus Eee PC 900AX include:

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With the popularity of netbooks nowadays, it not surprising to see that there is a nice market for portable USB DVD burners and Buffalo has just unveiled its DVSM-PS58U2/S-BK external USB-powered DVD burner. It’s quite compact, measuring in at 14.2×13.7×2cm and uses a slot-loading mechanism instead of the ejectable tray. It’ll be available in black and be offered in Japanese stores come May.

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Considering the popularity of Facebook and Google’s Android OS, it’s a little surprising that that was such a towering day coming, but you can be certain that many folks are glad that it’s here. We’re talking about the Facebook for Android app which has been updated to version 1.2, bringing along with it the sought after messaging support. You’re now able to view and send messages to your Facebook friends in a friendly threaded data interface. Are there still any lost features that you want on the Facebook for Android app?

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You might remember Intel’s Light Peak connectivity option, which is capable of transferring files at a rate of 10Gbps. To produce things better, it can additionally be compatible with a USB 3.0 connector, and considering the popularity of USB, that is certainly great news. Now Intel has confirmed at its Intel Developer Conference (IDF) that it is expecting partners to ship devices to ship with Light Peak support as early as next year. whether it can transfer input at 10Gbps and be compatible with USB 3.0 ports, there’s a high chance that it’s going to be rather popular, unless the cost of it is inhibitive.

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Toshiba is planning to release its 3D Regza LCD TVs and Blu-ray disc devices that support 3D videos in the summer of 2010 in the global market. Of course, things are slightly different by in Japan, as the company is planning to increase the ratio of 3D TVs among its TVs larger than 46-inchs to 20% by the end of 2010. Considering that 3D technology is slowing gaining popularity in living rooms, it’s great to see that there will be more options for us to choose from.

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