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BREAKING: MINI Coupe concept and unknown Speedster models heading to production!

That's right! Not only is the MINI Coupe Concept heading to production, but a 2nd model, dubbed Speedster, will also be developed.

Parent company BMW officially confirmed today that both models will enter series production and that they are to be built at MINI's Oxford Plant in the UK. The important announcement was made by Dr.Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG, during his two-day visit to the firm's UK operations earlier this week.

Concept Mini Coupe coming to the Frankfurt Auto Show

August 26th is the actual 50th anniversary of the Mini brand. To help celebrate it, they will be showing off the Mini Coupe prototype at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month. Some expect that this concept will feature a John Cooper Works-tuned 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 211hp and 192lb-ft of torque (206lb-ft with overboost). More pics after the break.

Rally Edition Mini Clubman S announced for the U.S.

The Rally Edition Clubman Sis expected to show up here in the states later this year. There will be a limited quantity of 70 units sold. Basically, every mini dealer in the U.S. will receive one (1) model to sale.

Each car will feature a unique plaque, Rally Green mirror caps and side skirts, Midnight Black paint scheme, a matching roof, Mini’s Sport Package, clear lens indicators, xenon headlights, 17-inch black alloy wheels and a Bluetooth kit. Plus, there will be options available, too.

Expect this limited Mini to retail for $32,999 when it arrives around October.

1st ION-based mini desktop with a Blu-ray drive

It looks like the Valore ION 330-DB is first ION-based mini desktop in Japan to be sold with a Blu-ray disc drive.

It also features an Atom 330 (1.6ghz), 4GB of RAM (max and not included), a 2.5” SATA HDD slot (HDD not included), HDMI out, Gigabeat, and 6x USB 2.0 port for just 39,800 Yen (€297). It looks like this will only be available in Japan, too.

Envy the new Toshiba mini NB205 series netbooks!

From a nice metallic finish (mini NB205-N310) Sable Brown, Frost White, Indigo Blue and Posh Pink to a Fusion Finish mini (NB205-N210) with a Black Onyx cover and a sleek, flat keyboard with Black Matte finish, the NB205 series will look magnificent with its very nice specs.

Features of the mini NB205 series include a 10.1-inch backlit LED display (WSVGA), an Intel Atom N280 processor (1.66GHz), up to 2GB of DDRII RAM and a 160GB HDD.

The Toshiba mini NB205-N310 ($399.00 MSRP6) and mini NB205-N210 ($349.00 MSRP6) will both be available in late June at major retailers

Toshiba Announces US Availability of the Toshiba mini NB205: A Mini Notebook to Envy



Sleek and Stylish Mini Notebook Perfectly Designed for Comfort with Extra-long Battery Life, Full-Size Keyboard and Touchpad, Choice of Colors and More



IRVINE, Calif. – June 2, 2009 – Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the Toshiba mini NB205, a compact, lightweight companion PC that makes it easy to stay connected, productive and informed while on the go. With a design hallmarked by a comfort-driven, full-sized keyboard and large touchpad, nine hours of battery life[1] and a highly-stylized Texture Finish offered in a choice of colors, the mini NB205 marks the company’s first entry into the U.S. mini notebook market.



Ideal for digitally-active consumers who need a compact companion PC that’s easy to carry, the Toshiba mini NB205 series incorporates key usability, durability and style features that have yet to be seen in other mini notebooks at a competitive price point.



“We’re raising the bar in the mini notebook category with a premium brand that truly delivers on the portability promise these companion PCs were originally designed for,” said Jeff Barney, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “The addition of the mini NB205 expands our product line to meet the ever-increasing demands of consumers and exemplifies Toshiba’s reputation for quality that they expect and reflects the company’s long history of building mobility platforms.”



“U.S. consumers are rapidly realizing the benefits of mini notebooks. They are figuring out that this evolving category of PCs fits well into their lives, their budgets and their backpacks –the record growth in retail volume is a testament to that,” said Bob O’Donnell, vice president of Clients and Displays research at IDC.



Comfort without Compromise

The super-compact mini NB205 features a bright and vivid 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen LED backlit display, a full-size QWERTY raised-tile keyboard and a generous laptop-sized touchpad, making typing and navigating the Web easy and comfortable. The mini notebook also runs Windows® XP, a familiar operating system with broad application compatibility.



Common-sense Portability

The mini NB205 is packed with common-sense usability features that address real-world consumer portability demands. It comes equipped with a Hard Drive Impact Sensor that guards data from the daily bumps of mobile life and a USB port with Sleep-and-Charge that enables users to charge various consumer electronics devices even when the unit is turned off.



The mini NB205 delivers peace of mind around the world – it is one of the few mini notebooks available that comes standard with a one-year international limited warranty, giving Toshiba customers access to over 271 service providers worldwide.



A Stylish and Eco-chic Companion

There are two available configurations of the Toshiba mini NB205 series.



The mini NB205-N310 features a unique and stylish textured finish, an accenting chrome hinge and will be available in four metallic color finishes – Sable Brown, Frost White, Indigo Blue and Posh Pink - to fit the most discerning consumer’s style and fashion needs.



The mini NB205-N210 features a Fusion Finish in Black Onyx cover and a sleek, flat keyboard with Black Matte finish.



In addition, continuing Toshiba’s commitment to help consumers and businesses reduce their carbon footprint, the mini NB205 is power efficient and meets the rigorous requirements of the upcoming EnergyStar® 5.0 standard, is RoHS compatible and achieved industry-leading Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Gold status.



Features available on the Toshiba mini NB205 include:

· 10.1-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite™ backlit LED display (WSVGA)

· Windows® XP Home operating system

· Intel Atom N280 processor[2] (1.66GHz)

· 1GB DDR2 800MHz RAM[3], upgradeable to 2GB

· Spacious storage with a 160GB HDD[4]

· 802.11b/g wireless[5] and 10/100 Ethernet

· Bluetooth V2.1 + EDR (only available in mini NB205-N310)

· TOSHIBA Hard Drive Impact Sensor

· Lightweight and very portable at only 2.9 lbs.

· Long-life 6-cell battery delivering up to 9 hours of productivityError! Bookmark not defined.

· One USB port with Sleep-and-Charge and two USB 2.0 ports

· Built-in Webcam, speaker and microphone

· Toshiba PC Health Monitor

· RGB port for connecting to external displays

· Memory Card Reader Slot

· Security Lock Slot

· One-year international limited warranty and award-winning Toshiba service and support



Accessories Available

The company will offer several Toshiba-branded accessories for the mini NB205 series, including a Portable DVD SuperMulti Drive, available today at an MSRP[6] of $99.99, a USB Mini Retractable Mouse available later this month at an MSRP6 of $14.99 as well as 12-inch Envoy Fabric or Leather Carrying Cases available today. A 10-inch Dual Function Hardside Case and a 10.1-inch Neoprene Sleeve will also be available this month direct from Toshiba on toshibadirect.com.


Pricing and Availability

The Toshiba mini NB205-N310 ($399.00 MSRP6) and mini NB205-N210 ($349.00 MSRP6) will both be available in late June at major retailers, e-tailers and direct from Toshiba on toshibadirect.com. Additionally, the mini NB205-N210 can be purchased through select Toshiba Preferred Partner Program resellers.



More information about the Toshiba mini NB205 can be found at laptops.toshiba.com/nb200.



About Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.



TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products. These products span from information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; as well as power systems including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$67 billion. For more information on Toshiba visit www.laptops.toshiba.com.



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Verizon's HP Mini 1151NR announced for May 17th

Verizon Wireless will be selling the HP Mini 1151NR netbook on May 17th for $199.99 - after a $50 mail in rebate with a 2-year mobile broadband contract. For $40 a month you get 250MB of data transfer per month; going over that will costs you an extra 10 cents per MB. But, for $60 you get 5GB a month of data transfer; going over that will cost you an extra 5 cents per MB. If you go overseas, then you can spend an insane $130 a month for 100MB of data transfer with a 25 cent per MB for any extra data transfer.

The specs are: 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270, 1GB RAM, 80GB HDD, two USB 2.0 ports, 802.11b/g, SD slot and Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3. The weight of the netbook is 2.4 pounds and it will feature a 10.1” Flush Glass (1024 x 576) diagonal LED BrightView Infinity display screen.