We've got to give Toshiba a bit of credit here -- it's certainly not trying to sell its new Satellite C660 (and accompanying Satellite Pro model) as something it's not. Tossing around words like "adequate" and "no-frills," the company says that the revised Satellite is a "smart and affordable" solution, and it does indeed look like it'll satisfy those looking for only the basics. That includes a 15.6-inch display, your choice of Intel or AMD processors up to a Core i3 or Athlon II, integrated graphics only, up to 8GB of RAM, up to a 640GB hard drive, and a multitouch trackpad, among other standard fare. The only difference with the Pro model, it seems, is Windows 7 Professional for the OS, a black textured casing, and a "non-reflective" screen. No word on exact pricing just yet, but you can look for this one to at least be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa sometime in the fourth quarter of this year. Full press release is after the break.
According to the Admob report the Apple iPhone is the most used handset used for surfing the web. Anyone surprised? (click on the image above to view the full sized image) Highlights: Worldwide iPhone OS marketshare has increased from 33 to 40 percent in the last 6 months, with substantial share in all regions except for Asia and Africa. Although its marketshare has been declining, Nokia continues to hold 12 of the top 20 smartphone devices in AdMob’s network. Nokia’s N97 and 5800 XpressMusic touchscreen devices were the fourth and fifth most popular smartphones in the UK in August. RIM smartphone share declined only slightly over the last 6 months. There are 7 RIM models in the top 20 smartphones in North America. Android is growing rapidly in North America and Western Europe. The HTC Magic (my Touch) is a Top 10 smartphone in both North America and Western Europe. Palm Pre also had a strong month due to the addition of new publishers to the AdMob network...
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