…get a Mobile Internet Device (MID). As processors, such as Intel’s Atom, continue to decrease their power requirements thus increasing device battery life, a growing number of mobile Internet devices will carve an interesting niche between the netbook and pocketable Internet capable device markets. Often built with 5-7″ touchscreens and tailored towards playback of media files, mobile Internet devices offer users convenient and compact access to their online lives without the cost adding features an ultra-portable computer may include. MIDs have yet to earn mass market consumer appeal, but could conceivably replace the ubiquitous monthly magazine subscriptions gracing coffee tables around the world.
Recently, RAmos annouced its W7, Android operating system based MID. With a 5″, 800×480 pixel touchscreen, the device can play back via its HDMI connection 720p high definition video, although with only up to 16GB of storage, don’t expect it to hold your entire DVD collection. Although a release date isn’t set, the price should be just south of $250. It’s a product in a market to keep an eye on…
[Via: Viritech]



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