Samsung NC215S delayed until August

Don't you just hate it when you have just a little bit more work to go, and with no power outlet in sight, your notebook gives up simply because there is no more battery left to power it? Well, Samsung feels that they have the solution in the form of the Samsung NC215S, but said netbook has been delayed until August later this year. This 10? netbook is the first of its kind that boasts a solar panel which has been built straight into the lid. While it had already gone up for pre-order, it hasn't started to ship just yet.

We guess the next time someone asks you what are some of the essential items you would bring with you onto an island if you were to be marooned, then the Samsung NC215S might just be one of the compulsory items. After all, where else are you going to write your memoirs if not on the netbook? Since you're stranded on a tropical island and can survive on coconuts, you can prepare your future book when someone rescues you while juicing up the netbook under the sun as you figure out just what the next chapter will hold.

Powered by an Intel Atom 1.66GHz N570 dual core processor, the Samsung NC215S's solar panel is touted to generate enough electricity to provide 1 hour of run time for every 2 hours it basks under the sun.
source: Ubergizmo

BlackBerry Bold 9900 delayed?

The Boy Genius Report has reported that the latest handset from RIM, the BlackBerry Bold 9900, will be delayed until September even though the initial launch was slated for summer of this year. We've yet to hear back from RIM to confirm this, however, so stay tuned for any updates.

The Bold 9900 has a similar design to the older Bolds, but with a sleeker and thinner form factor. The display is also now a capacitive touch screen, designed to take advantage of BlackBerry OS 7 that brings support for augmented reality apps via a built-in magnetometer.

It also offers a 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, NFC technology for mobile payments, a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, 8GB of internal memory, and more. The Bold 9900 is a quad-band GSM device with compatibility with HSPA+ networks, while the Bold 9930 is the dual-mode version with both CDMA and GSM support.

Boy Genius Report also reported a rumor that BlackBerry OS 7.5 will be the last major OS release before QNX on

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10-inch PlayBook due for holidays, BlackBerry 7 delayed?

RIM may make a concession to Apple on size and have a larger 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook on shelves this year, according to tips picked up during BlackBerry World. While few details were available, it would be out by the holidays. BGR speculated that it would be less a sequel to the seven-inch model and more an alternate version.

The design could be a hedge in the event the current PlayBook doesn't sell. RIM has cast the seven-inch screen as ideal for portability and having been inspired by the size and appeal of a Moleskine notebook, but Apple chief Steve Jobs publicly dismissed the size entirely. He noted that the three-inch difference amounted to losing more than half the usable screen area and forced compromises in the interface and what apps could do.

In the meantime, RIM may face a looming crisis as phones running BlackBerry 7 might not ship until well after BlackBerry World. Originally rumored to ship in June or July, the Bold 9900 and 9930 now might not ship until mid-August. Other phones like the BlackBerry Touch and Curve Touch wouldn't be unveiled until DevCon on October 18, according to the tip.

The decision to rush the PlayBook to compete with the iPad, and the subsequent efforts needed to patch in missing features, may have been the primary factors behind the delay. Executives were reportedly unhappy that it took away from BlackBerry 7 and have had to redress the balance to get development back on track.

Delays of that magnitude could prove dangerous for RIM. It would not only see the Bold 9900 ship after numerous Android flagships, like the Evo 3D, but could put it within weeks of the next iPhone's unveiling and have any new phones overshadowed. A similar effect for the original Bold ended up costing RIM as the iPhone 3G shipped first and drowned out publicity for its competitor.

Electronista

Nintendo: Wii Vitality Sensor delayed to fit most gamers

The Nintendo Wii Vitality Sensor, first teased at E3 in June 2009, continues to be delayed. Although no firm date has been set for its launch, Nintendo chief Satoru Iwata insists that it will still come to market. The delays, he says, have been caused by the biological variations among people, creating problems for Nintendo in creating a consistent experience for most users.

"This is a totally new type of entertainment," Iwata told investors, "and there are large individual differences in the biological information of humans. For example, if it was acceptable that only 80% of the users thought the result was natural, then we could propose this to consumers right now. However, we are aiming for a level of quality in which 99% percent of consumers feel comfortable, and that is why this project is taking time to complete."

Nintendo has patented the device, which uses a light beam and a photodetector to read a person’s well-being based on the amount of hemoglobin it detects in the gamer’s blood. The game detailed in the patent describes an gaming experience where the user compares their relaxed state, versus one that has been heightened by inhaling deeply.

Although Nintendo remains committed to its development, Iwata told investors that, "I cannot clearly say when we will be ready to put this on the market.

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