Opera Software yesterday announced the beta version of Opera Mini 4 a.k.a Dimension. This new version is a complete redesign of already-powerful mobile web browser, offering PC-like web browsing experience on the go. It also comes with a new zoom function which allows users to dive into the page and then snaps to the content. This feature was first introduced on Opera for Wii. If you want to upgrade to the latest Opera Mini version, simply download the program from www.operamini.com/beta.

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Buffalo presents its new 1.3 megapixel webcam, the BWC-130MH03A model. The nice thing about this product is that it comes with an internal microphone, thus avoiding the need of separate headset. Good job Buffalo!

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Check out the video tutorial below for tweaking your Internet Explorer’s and Firefox’s settings and gain lightning fast browsing experience. Note that this tweak will only work for broadband internet users.

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The next generation of Pepper Pad, a handheld web and entertainment PC, has arrived in Korea. The maker, Hanbit Electronics co-op with Pepper Computing Company, unveiled the new Pepper Pad 3 during the recent Korean Electronics Show (KES) 2006 event. Eventhough this is not a completely fresh from the oven (US market is the first one to get it), this Linux-based portable PC is still worth mentioned.

Before we talk about the features, let’s check out the specs first. Pepper Pad 3 Handheld Web/Entertainment Computer is powered by AMD LX800 processor, 256MB of RAM, 20GB of HDD, and Pepper Platform 3.0. It comes with a 7-inch colors LCD display and remote control, and supports both WiFI and Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR connectivity.

So, what can this mobile PC do? First, as a handheld web device, it lets you browse the web, send email, and chat with your friends using instant messaging. Second, as a portable entertainment, you can expect to be able to watch movie, listen to the music, tune-in to your favourite internet radio, and play some built-in games. If you check out the last screenshot below, you can also see that Pepper Pad 3 comes with navigation software as well. Pretty cool, huh?

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Computex 2006 exhibition is already over, but that doesn’t mean I have to stop posting about it. There are still a lot of great products displayed at the event that I want to post here. And here’s a good example – the Web DT366 Tablet PC (or Web Pad) from DT Research. Its nice and stylis design housed an AMD Geode LX800 @ 0.9W processor (fyi, this product is displayed at AMD’s booth), 64MB of Flash Memory and 256MB of RAM, as well as the trio standard connectivity options – WiFI, Ethernet, and Bluetooth. Measures 7.9 x 9.6 x 0.8 inches and weighs 0.86 kg, Web DT366 also carries a 8.4-inch TFT LCD touch screen display with 800×600 SVGA resolution and on-screen soft keyboard support, CompactFlash memory card slot, PC Card slot, USB port, and four dedicated navigation button.

Operates under Windows Embedded or Windows XP OS, DT Research’s Web DT366 Tablet PC is compatible with most Windows CE and Windows XP applications. It comes with pre-installed Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player and provides support to Java Virtual Machine, Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader, and Macromedia Flash.

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Here’s how this site looks like when viewed on Safari web browser in my iBook G4. The whole site looks way much better than Windows! Be sure to enlarged the image to get the detail view.

“The incredibly popular Nintendo DS is already Wi-Fi enabled to support real time gaming, so adding Web browsing capabilities was a natural evolution for this device,” says Scott Hedrick, Executive Vice President, Opera Software. “Gaming devices are growing more advanced and a great Web experience is becoming a product differentiator for gaming manufacturers. Opera is excited to work with Nintendo to deliver a unique dual screen, full Internet experience on Nintendo DS.”

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The PetC@m all come inside a dog doll. There are four types of dog: the Dalmatian, Bengle, Golden Retriever, and Bull Terrier. But while other similar devices stand on the desk, these dolls “lay” on your monitor like a real dog (much like a computer topper).

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SESOL HiPad Web Tablet specifications:

• X86 Compatible CPU
• 128MB RAM
• 64MB Flashdrive
• Wifi-G
• Windows CE .net
• 252 x 205 x 27mm
• 1.3Kg

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This service is offered by Guidepoint. Recently, on their press release, they announced that they have launched a new service that lets drivers track and control their vehicles with a cell phone, BlackBerry, or other Web-enabled wireless device. Using Guidepoint wireless access protocol (WAP) service, subscribers can unlock doors, start the engine, and honk the horn through any web browser, including from PC. Also, the vehicle tracking service can display a map pinpointing the vehicle location, as well as a text readout of the street address where the vehicle is located.

Hmmm, that sounds nice. I surely can use it to show off to babes my friends

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