Orange Tabbee Wi-Fi Internet Tablet

The Orange Tabbee, the new Wi-Fi internet tablet to hit back at O2’s Joggler, is not restricted to desk usage in serving as a true tablet device complete with docking cradle – which also serves to charge the device – and as well as offering internet access to allow for basic browsing or access to news, weather, traffic, stocks, etc information (no word as to whether it supports RSS feeds – we assume it does) whilst also offering broad multimedia support allowing the device to show videos, play digital audio and even act in the capacity of a digital photo frame (loading media from SD memory cards or via USB flash drives thanks to its built-in SD and USB slots).

On and above the capabilities outlined above, the Orange Tabbee is also billed as offering a number of family friendly features such as message board functionality which will serve rather nicely as a sort of digital post-it note (especially handy to remind the cat to feed the husband whilst you’re out).

The Orange Tablee is set to become available to Orange customers in France in Q2 of this year for around 300 Euros (roughly $402) though, at the time of writing, Orange are yet to confirm any specific release details with respect to the UK market.

SageTV HD Theater internet-enabled media streamer

SageTV have unveiled the HD Theater, a relatively low-cost high-definition media streamer that puts content stored on your home network, or streamed across the internet, onto your HDTV.  As well as supporting UPnP streaming content from a computer or NAS, the SageTV also recognizes local storage via its two USB 2.0 ports.  Install SageTV Media Center on a PC and you have a full DVR.

Other notable features in SageTV HD Theater include:

• Search for any content from USB, home network or Internet video.
• Works with flash or hard disk drive USB storage as well as UPnP, Windows and Mac compatible NAS or network storage.
• Access current weather and forecast with a touch of a remote button.
• Works with virtually any non-DRM video, music or photo format.

The SageTV HD Theater is available now, priced at $199.95.

Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet – Portable Media Player

Archos has now released the new Archos 5 portable media player. The new version features a new, faster Texas Instruments central processor, a larger screen (exceptional quality), touch-screen operation, vivid colors, up to 720p resolution, plugin support (most cost extra), and more in a simple, intuitive design.

The Archos 5 supports MPEG, WMV, H.264, AVI, and DivX (versions 3.11, 4, 5, and 6) video formats as well as subtitled files. Most operations are performed via the touchscreen. Only the power button and volume controls are separated from the touchscreen operation. The Archos 5 media player has a fixed battery life, following the new trend of many current devices. Battery life measures at about 4 hours and 30 minutes during video playback, and 12 hours and 30 minutes during audio playback. Now to the prices

• Archos 5 60 GB Internet Media Tablet  : $339.49
• Archos 5 120 GB Internet Media Tablet: $389.49
• Archos 5 250 GB Internet Media Tablet: $439.49

Internet becomes Personal

Internet is becoming personal ! ! wonder how . .? Phone Company 3 (the very same who sponsors Aussies International Cricket team . . the champs famous 3) brings out their mobile Internet key which is claimed to be “fast and fashionable” in their terms. It is for providing “exceptional broadband speed and style to those on the go”.

• The Phone 3 Key resemble a Memory stick bears caption “Take Internet with you”
• Beneath the cap it provides a USB slot to connect it with the laptop (only to those on the go !!!)
• Also comes with a short extension cable which lessens the chances of vulnerability of the key
• The required SIM card slides into a slot above the USB connector
• Mac (Software in the stick itself) and Windows (CD accompanies) users needs to install software to go surfing
• Delivers 1.5 Mbps Speed (upgrade promised by 3 upto 5 Mbps in the near future)
• Deal starts at $15 a month for 1GB of data