HTC HD2 Coming To US Early 2010, Europe & Asia Now

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Finally. After months of agonized waiting, we have confirmation from HTC themselves that the gorgeous, snapdragon-sporting HD2 will be making its way to the United States. The HD2 launched today in Europe and Taiwan, and HTC confirmed during in their press release that the WinMo 6.5 smartphone will come to the USA in early 2010. No exact date was given, and the carrier hasn't been identified yet, but at least we know the HD2 is coming.

The HD2 is the first Windows Mobile phone to sport the HTC Sense UI. That makes the somewhat underwhelming WinMo 6.5 operating system a much more attractive proposition. While we don't know what carrier the HD2 will launch with over here, some rumors point to T-Mobile.

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:55:05 CST | by Robert Evans

Black Wii Bundle Headed To Europe

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Everyone knows that black is a way cooler color than white. When you've got a white gaming console, you're just another member of the herd. Blending in, keeping a low profile, playing by the rules and trying to stay straight and fly right. The Wii has a reputation for being a great kiddy and casual gamer console, but it still needs to be able to draw in the hardcore set.

That's why Nintendo is putting out a black Wiimote, and also why they're bringing an all-black Wii bundle to Europe (via Engadget). That's right, starting November 6th you folks in the UK and Ireland will be able to express your angst through a darkened console. On the 20th, the rest of Europe gets the opportunity.

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:56:02 CDT | by Robert Evans

TomTom Car Kit For Apple iPhone Now Available Officially In Europe

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The TomTom Car Kit For the iPhone has been listed on the Apple UK store before, but only today TomTom has officially announced the availability of the TomTom Car Kit For iPhone.
The TomTom car kit for iPhone is available in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Norway, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK, Sweden and Switzerland.

TomTom says in the announcement that the car kit will be available in the US on the TomTom web store and in US Apple online and retail stores in the near future. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:53:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nokia 6760 Slide Announced For Europe

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The fraternal twin brother of the Nokia Surge, the Slide, has been announced for a European release. The 6760 Slide is a messaging phone with a full QWERTY keyboard, 2.4” QVGA screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, aGPS, and up to 8 GB of storage with an SSD card (it comes with a 2 GB card). The battery gives you five hours of call time and 500 hours of standby.

Nokia's newest mobile is pretty much a pure social networking phone. It's got Google Talk and Windows Live messenger plus quick access to Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. While the Slide is essentially a version of the Nokia Surge the two phones are not identical. The Slide has a better camera, and a slightly better battery life.

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:50:31 CDT | by Robert Evans

Windows 7 Pre-order Deal starts today in Europe

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Windows 7 is available starting today in UK, France and Germany at a huge discount if you pre-order it. The same Windows 7 pre-order promotion took place in the United States earlier this month and catapulted Windows 7 on top of the Windows 7 pre-order promotion took place in the United States earlier this month and catapulted Windows 7 on top of the Amazon Software Sales Chart.
Europe only gets full versions of Windows 7. There is no separate Upgrade SKU.
In the UK the price for the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium E is £149.99. If you pre-order now you only pay £44.97.
The Microsoft Windows 7 Professional E has a normal price of £219.99. If you pre-order it today you only pay £89.97.
If you are in the UK you can pre-order Windows 7 on Amazon UK.
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Posted on Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:35:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony VAIO Mini W Netbook comes to US and Europe

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Earlier today we reported about Sony introducing its first Netbook in Japan with the Sony VAIO W Series. The Sony VAIO W is not a stunner and just a netbook offering the same old same old. For that reason I thought Sony might keep this one in Japan and go global with the next netbook series. I was wrong. Sony announced the VAIO W netbooks also for the U.S. and Europe now.

Sony actually calls the netbook VAIO mini. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2009 03:55:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Palm Pre launches in Europe with O2 and Movistar

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Palm Pre finally hits Europe! Palm today announced that the Palm Pre smartphone is scheduled to be available initially in the UK, Ireland and Germany exclusively on the O2 network, and in Spain exclusively on the Movistar network, in time for the holidays.

O2 is now offering the iPhone and the Palm Pre in the UK - nice lock on the advanced smartphone market.

Palm Pre was very successful for Sprint in the US. In its first weekend of availability in the United States, Palm Pre broke Sprint’s previous first-weekend sales records. Palm Pre also is scheduled to debut in Canada with Bell Mobility in the second half of 2009. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Jul 2009 03:18:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

European Mobile Carriers Look to Longer Contracts

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Here in the US we are all used to being forced into a 2-year contract with our mobile providers to get phones at prices that are affordable. This is common practice among most of the major carriers. In Europe, customers have long enjoyed 18-month contracts, which have made more than one American jealous.

According to research firm Strategy Analytics major European carriers Orange and O2 are considering moving to the American style contracts for customers. That would mean that new customers on the networks would have to sign 2-year contracts. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Palm Pre: In Europe By September?

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It's no secret that the Pre is the last great hope for both Palm and Sprint. With the imminent release of the iPhone 3GS the pressure is definitely on Palm to find ways to keep sales up. According to Brighthand.com one big avenue of expansion for the Palm Pre may be Europe. Eastern-European distributor I.R.I.S has stated that the Pre will be coming to Europe before the end of September.

Cost, as always, will depend on the individual plans. For the Palm Pre alone I.R.I.S is looking at charging 400-500 Euros. That's for the unlocked phone with no contract.

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:50:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

David Reeves retires from Sony Europe, Andrew House new CEO

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Sony announced today that David Reeves, President, CEO and Co-COO, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), and Deputy President, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., will retire from Sony Computer Entertainment Group as of April 30, 2009.
David Reeves joined Sony back in 1995.

Andrew House, currently Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Group Executive of Sony Corporation, has been named President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Chief Operating Officer (Co-COO) of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) as of May 1, 2009. Read more

Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:02:43 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG ARENA LG-KM900 launches in Europe

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LG unveiled the new LG Arena LG-KM900 as the first touchscreen phone that features LG's new S Class UI, which uses full 3D navigation elements at the MWC 2009 last month. Today LG announced that the LG Arean LG-KM900 will start shipping this month in major European markets.

The LG Arena is a nicely equipped touchscreen smartphone. Features of the LG-KM900 include 3.0-inch WVGA screen, 8GB internal memory, 5MP camera, 120fps video recording, TV-Out, FM Transmitter, aGPS, WiFi, media player with DivX support, 3G HSDPA 7.2 networks and Bluetooth. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:38:31 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

CeBIT 2009: Microsoft Surface to conquer Europe

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Today at CeBIT 2009, Microsoft announced expanded commercial availability of Microsoft Surface to 12 select markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and has broadened its developer partner ecosystem to support those additional markets with local, relevant content.

The Microsoft Surface is actually quite a nice product. It is unique and innovative, something Microsoft always gets accused of not being. Sure the Surface came right after Apple went introduced multi-touch with the iPhone, but nobody is offering an off the shelf touchscreen table at the moment besides Microsoft as far as I know. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Mar 2009 04:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Spa Baby European Style Tub

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Bathe a baby in a bucket? YES!
The Spa Baby European Style Tub is a concept that’s new to the US, but Europeans have embraced it as an alternative to standard baby tubs.
Here’s why the parents will love it: First of all, in the “sitting” position the rounded shape of the Spa Baby Tub helps support the baby, the parents only need to support the baby’s head under the chin, giving one free hand to wash and comfort the baby.
The baby will be warm and secure (like the nine months in the womb) and everybody, baby and parents, will be chilling out.
Secondly, it takes up less space than standard tubs, plus its small size means you’ll use less water.
On top of all the practical considerations, it’s much more aesthetically pleasing then those standard plastic tubs. And hey, it could be used as a planter once the baby outgrows it…
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Posted on Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:59:13 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Europe gets PlayTV for PS3 instead of Movie Downloads

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Sony launched at the E3 2008 a video download store on the Playstation network that is only available in the United States. Sony will start rolling out PlayTV in Europe starting September 10th. With PlayTV you can record TV programming yourself on the PS3 - better than nothing.

Sony announced PlayTV one year ago at the GC 2007 in Lepzig. PlayTV will therefore launch over one year after the announcement. Read more

Posted on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Europe without new iPhone 3G Stock until October

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German magazine Focus reports that the iPhone 3G is completely sold out across Europe and that new inventory would not arrive until October. This would mean that iPhone fans would have to spend the summer without the new iPhone 3G if they did not pick one up yet.

The magazine says that they got the information about the dramatic iPhone 3G shortage from a manager at Apple. Read more

Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:39:57 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Dualshock 3 hits Europe July 2nd

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Rumble is finally coming to Europe! Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller will be available for PS3 in Europe on July 2nd, 2008.

Japan has had the Dualshock controller since last year and the U.S. gamers got the vibrating PS3 controller in April. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:20:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nintendo Europe Wii and DS Summer Release Schedule

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Nintendo announced the schedule for Wii and DS games to be released this summer. Leading into the releases is Super Smash Bros. Brawl for the Nintendo Wii on June 27th. Super Smash Brawl has been shipping in the U.S. since March.

Other Nintendo video game release highlights for Europe include Wario Land: The Shake Dimension for the Wii, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness for the DS. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:35:46 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Budweiser Brewer soon European owned?

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European beverage giant InBev made a $46 billion bid for Anheuser-Bush.

InBev owns beer brands like Becks and Stellar Artois. Anheuser said that it will review the bid.

Anheuser-Bush's beer brands account for 50% of the beer sales in the United States. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:33:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PSP Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Bundle hits Europe

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Sony announces that the Sony PSP Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Bundle is coming to Europe.

The chain of events which set the epic adventure of Final Fantasy into motion will be revealed this summer with the release of Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII, which is a prequel to Final Fantasy VII, the biggest selling Final Fantasy of all time.
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Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Nintendo DS Colors and Cooking Guide for Europe

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Nintendo is introducing three new very strong Nintendo DS colors in Europe this June. In the same announcement Nintendo also announces the Cooking Guide: Can’t Decide What To Eat? software.

I slowly get how Nintendo's marketing came to the idea to announce new DS colors and a cooking guide in the same message. The new Red, Turquoise and Green Nintendo DS colors are apparently tasty and mouth-watering. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 May 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Orange to sell iPhone in Europe, Middle East and Africa

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Apple lands another carrier deal for their iPhone. Orange announcing a deal for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

France Telecom owned Orange will sell the iPhone in Austria, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Jordan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland and its African markets later this year.
In case of Austria and Switzerland there are carrier overlaps, meaning Apple dropped the exclusivity deals in these countries. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008 12:59:54 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr