First, let me introduce myself. My name is Sarah Zenz and I am the Ecosystem Marketing Lead for the Windows Developer and PC Ecosystem Team. I work with product management and product marketing to communicate the amazing things coming out of the Windows ecosystem- vast compatibility, improved quality with the logo, and talking about the coolest products around. You’ll be hearing from me on some of our exciting programs for customers and the great hardware and software on Windows 7. You can also reach me on Twitter @Windowsgal.

Back in March, Brandon updated you on the fact Sierra Wireless announced Device Stage Support for AirCard products. I wanted to provide an additional update that Sierra Wireless is making good on that promise. The latest AirCard products to support Device Stage and earn the Compatible with Windows 7 are:

• Sierra Wireless AirCard® USB 301
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® USB 302
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® USB 306
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® USB 307
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® USB 308
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® USB 309
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® USB 310U
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® 501
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® 503
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® Compass 888
• Sierra Wireless AirCard® Compass 889

All these devices have the same great Device Stage experience. They let you check for new firmware and software updates from Sierra Wireless, check your wireless broadband speed, go to Sierra Wireless’s online store to purchase any AirCard accessories, and of course their FAQ. Depending on your operator, you’ll see additional custom experiences.

Additional information can be found on the Sierra Wireless Windows 7 Device Stage page and the Sierra Wireless Windows 7 Support Page.

Archos releases compact Google-powered tablet

Adding to its existing range of compact tablet devices, Archos has announced the release of the Archos 7, a 7-inch device based around the Google Android operating system (OS) and designed for wireless internet and multimedia use at home or on the move. Weighing 350g and with a depth of just 12mm, it aims to provide comfortable mobility for the longest journeys, slipping easily into the smallest hand luggage With a claimed battery life of seven hours when playing video or a stunning 44 hours when playing music, there should be ample power to keep you entertained when you’re out and about and on long-haul journeys. The 7-inch screen features a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and its touchscreen usability is designed to make it as easy as possible to control your music, movies and photos. With integrated Wi-Fi, you can also wirelessly browse the internet when in range of wireless hotspots. Driven by Google’s Android
OS, intuitive usability is promised, with full access to Android applications via the AppsLib online store. Available now, the Archos 7 is priced at £130 (inc. VAT).

MORE INFORMATION:
www.archos.com


Source of Information : What Laptop July 2010

Stylish iPad rival unveiled for intuitive web browsing

With the Apple iPad now on sale in the UK, Fusion Garage has announced its own slate device – the JooJoo internet tablet. Claiming to be the world’s largest capacitive touchscreen device, it looks fantastic and bears more than a passing resemblance to its fruit-themed rival. Taking its name from the West African word for an object with magical powers, the 12.1-inch tablet is designed solely for smooth wireless internet browsing. With a claimed nine-second boot time and full gesture-control interface, it aims to make web use as seamless as possible. Built around a stylish aluminium chassis, the screen’s full gesture-control functionality makes it easy to scroll web pages and swipe between screens. While browsing the internet, a fullsize keyboard appears onscreen whenever text-entry is needed and disappears after use. Making it easier to access your favourite websites, the home page provides a customisable range of button links to popular sites such as Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Fusion Garage also plans to follow Apple’s lead, with an online store to provide access to multiple web apps.
Core components include an Intel Atom processor, 1024MB of memory and a 4GB Solid State Drive. Wireless connectivity is provided by 801.11g Wi-Fi and Fusion Garage has added a feature currently missing from the iPad – a built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam. As well as a claimed five-hour battery life when using the Wi-Fi connection, an ambient light sensor automatically controls screen brightness and an accelerometer controls screen orientation. The JooJoo tablet is available now for £375 (inc. VAT) and looks like it could be a genuinely viable iPad rival.

MORE INFORMATION:
www.thejoojoo.com

Source of Information : What Laptop July 2010

Today at CTIA Wireless 2010, T-Mobile is announcing they will begin selling the Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook with T-Mobile webConnect, powered by Windows 7 and built-in mobile broadband for T-Mobile’s 3G network. The Mini 10 is a 10” netbook that comes with Windows 7 Starter, an Intel Atom N450 processor, weighs just 3 pounds, and has an integrated 6-cell battery for up to 8 hours of continuous usage. The Mini 10 sold through T-Mobile will come with their webConnect Manager application which will enable people to quickly connect to T-Mobile’s 3G network and thousands of T-Mobile HotSpot network locations around the U.S. as well as other WiFi networks.

T-Mobile’s new offer is a great example of how a PC running Windows 7 with an “always-connected” 3G mobile broadband service can open up a new world of mobile possibilities. The combination means that customers can browse the internet, check email, watch online video and much more, without worrying about finding a WiFi connection or an Ethernet jack. All they have to do is just open up their netbook and get online. Windows 7 portable PCs and high-quality broadband can really tie your digital life together.

The Mini 10 will be available tomorrow online on T-Mobile’s website and select T-Mobile retail locations for $199.99 with 2-year contract and qualifying T-Mobile webConnect data plan.

Sierra Wireless today is announcing Device Stage support with Windows 7 for their AirCard line of products. Sierra Wireless is the first mobile broadband modem company to support Device Stage with Windows 7.

A lot of laptops today come with built-in 3G mobile broadband capabilities. However, if you have a laptop that doesn’t – that’s where Sierra Wireless’s AirCard products come in. With one of Sierra Wireless’s AirCard devices, you can give your laptop 3G mobile broadband access. I was given a Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 306 to try over the weekend. My Dell Studio 1555 (aka “The Goat”) doesn’t have built in 3G mobile broadband capabilities. So it’s a perfect PC to give the AirCard USB 306 a try.

Through their Device Stage experience, I was quickly able to fire up the Sierra Wireless Watcher application. Through Sierra Wireless Watcher, you can quickly connect to a mobile broadband wireless network. In my case, I was able to connect to AT&T within seconds. After connecting, I fired up Internet Explorer 8 and was browsing the web. I was also able to check my email through Outlook and chat with friends with Windows Live Messenger.

The Device Stage offers several options for our Sierra Wireless device including the ability to check for any new firmware and software updates from Sierra Wireless, check your wireless broadband speed, go to Sierra Wireless’s online store to purchase any AirCard accessories, and of course their FAQ.

With Device Stage, Sierra Wireless AirCard devices also get a Jump List experience on the Windows Taskbar as well!

On a side note – the AirCard USB 306 also has a microSD expansion slot for the added benefit of some extra storage too.

Through Device Stage, Sierra Wireless has direct access to their customers with their products. They will be able to update the experience support their marketing campaigns and updates to their products.

Sierra Wireless will be at CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas this week and will be showing off their Device Stage experience in Windows 7 at their booth (Central Hall at #3515).

PCs just keep getting smaller and more “touchable”! Fujitsu revealed yesterday the LifeBook UH900 which is ultra-thin but also ultra-lightweight, and ultra-small.

The LifeBook UH900 is a Windows 7 PC (of course!) that comes with the following specs:

• Intel Atom Z530 processor.
• 62GB SSD drive.
• A 5.6-inch vivid glare screen at 300nits brightness (not sure of exact screen resolution, Fujitsu did not provide that detail in their release).
• Less than an inch in thickness with a 20.4cm x 10.65cm body.
• It has Bluetooth and a Webcam.
• Comes in 3 glossy finishes: Mocha Black, Fiery Red and Vintage Gold.

It has a multitouch display which will take advantage of Windows Touch in Windows 7. It also comes with integrated 3G mobile broadband. Windows 7 makes it extremely easy to connect and stay connected to mobile broadband internet connections.

For more information on the LifeBook UH900, check out Fujitsu’s press release.

I’ve not yet been able to play around with this PC myself.