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Lenovo today announced a new addition to its family of tablets – the IdeaPad Tablet A1. The 7-inch (LED with 1024×600 pixel resolution) IdeaPad A1 runs Android 2.3 and features a magnesium alloy “roll-cage” that is designed to protect critical internal components. The A1 is Lenovo’s third Android tablet to hit the market — the first two being the 10.1-inch IdeaPad K1 and the ThinkPad Tablet, also with a 10.1-inch screen.

Other vital specs include a single-core 1Ghz Nvidia Tegra Cortex A8 processor with 512MB RAM and 16GB of on board storage. You also get a 3MP rear camera (VGA front), a micro SD card reader and Mini USB connector

The A1 also features a “unique offline GPS navigation technology that allows direct satellite connection regardless of internet access”. We’re not sure how this is unique because virtually all devices can access GPS without the need for internet connectivity. You need connectivity to render the maps not to access GPS satellites but we’re not sure if that is what Lenovo means by this unique offline GPS navigation technology.

The A1 is available in black or white and will go on sale in Malaysia in January 2012 for RM799.

That RM799 price tag is very attractive for a 7-inch tablet but we’re not expecting that single-core 1GHz processor to deliver blazing performance either.

U Mobile is throwing a special promo for 1 week where they are offering 6 months subscription of MB68 and a Free USB Modem for only RM254. That’s a 50% off from its actual value whereby the MB68 broadband plan with 5GB data is usually charged at RM68/month and the modem’s purported value of RM100. This is a pretty good deal which calculates to only RM42.30/month.

To grab this offer, head over to U Mobile’s Like the Deals App. You will be asked to like their fan page and accept a couple of permissions. The device and SIM is collectable from selected U Mobile service centres. Before signing up, make sure your area is covered with their coverage map.

Gameloft has just made its popular iOS racing title, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, free for a limited time.

Asphalt 6 is 6th generation of Gameloft’s hit racing series. The title has been a huge success for its developers, garnering 5 stars in the App Store from nearly 5000 votes.

Here are some of the game’s features:
- Build your dream collection of high end cars and bikes
- Race against your friends online or locally
- Race on real world tracks in cities like L.A. and Tokyo
- Compete in 11 different leagues and 55 events
- Customize your vehicle down to its decals to give it your own style

The game typically goes for $9.99, but if you act fast, you can grab it for free. We’re not sure what Gameloft means by a “limited time.” Download Asphalt 6 from the App Store today.

Did you get your free copy?

Brightstar has introduced the white version of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Curve 9360. This gives BlackBerry hopefuls some exclusivity especially during the holiday season.

On top of that, the first 1,500 customers that registers their white BlackBerry Bold 9900 device will receive RM300 AirAsia vouchers. Meanwhile the 1st 1,500 customers of the white BlackBerry Curve 9360 will get RM150 AirAsia vouchers instead. Both BlackBerry are giving 24 months warranty if you register within 2 weeks of purchase.

If you’re interested to get one, here’s the list of dealers for the white Bold 9900 and white Curve 9360.

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For the iPhone 4S hopefuls that doesn’t want to be tied with telco contract plans, you can now purchase it directly from Apple and have it shipped direct to you.

The RRP listed on Apple store is lower than the telcos with pricing as follows:

iPhone 4S 16GB – RM2199
iPhone 4S 32GB – RM2499
iPhone 4S 64GB – RM2799

You would have noticed that Apple Online store is selling the iPhone 4S 32GB & 64GB cheaper than the telco’s RRP of RM2590 and RM2890 respectively. After all, RRP is merely a “recommended retail price”. Delivery is written as 1-2 weeks and it is limited to 2 per customer.

Interest?