It’s not yet clear whether the image above is actually Gigabyte’s forthcoming M912, but at least we’re starting to get a clearer picture of the Atom-based laptop’s specs. We’re thinking maybe this shot could be of another model, though, given the fact that the M912 only has VGA out listed, while we can clearly see what appears to be a full DVI port above. The rest of those specs, for your perusal:

• 8.9-inch WXGA (1280 x 768) convertible touchscreen display, LED backlight
• 1.6GHz Intel Atom CPU, max 1GB RAM
• 120, 160 and 250GB drive options
• 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• 1.3 megapixel camera, (3) USB 2.0 ports, SD, VGA, Ethernet
• 4 hour battery
• 9.2 x 7 x 1.65 - 1.1-inches, 2.6 pounds

[Via jkkmobile, thanks Julionevada]

If you were looking to snag a Dash Express, perhaps saving a Benjamin could be the excuse you’re looking for. We don’t know if it’s because these things aren’t selling well or if there was just some kind of pricing error, but the Dash Express — was originally set to debut at $600, but then dropped to $400 at release — is now on Amazon for $300. (And yes, it’s still going for $400 on Dash’s own site.)

[Via Gear Diary]

Looks like Intel and ASUS are gearing up to demo some Centrino 2 (Montevina) gear at Computex, as Intel’s Senior Technical Marketing Engineer for Corporate Demonstrations blogged on Intel’s site about running around using the yet-unreleased M51VA with WiMAX in Taipei. Sounds like he sure is enjoying the hardware his company produced, even despite the recent delays which are keeping it out of the hands of non-Intel folk like you and us.

Got an Eee PC 701 you want to take touchscreen? jkkmobile found an no-soldering-necessary aftermarket solution that makes it look oh so easy to give your Eee some touch input. Of course, you take your time (and especially money — approximately $340 US) into your own hands ordering off of Chinese part supplier sites, so be appropriately warned.

Finally, a little innovation in the midst of watered-down, me-too digital photo frames. Here we have the UFOTO UF735, which exhibits a 7-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, USB 2.0 connectivity, headphone jack, 128MB of built-in memory, integrated speakers, a multicard reader for handling JPEG / BMP / GIF / MP3 files and your choice of silver, pink or blue frame colors. Beyond those yawn-inducing stats, you’ll find a swank sub-display function, which enables owners to use it as a secondary display (SideShow, anyone?) on their PC. As is customary for ASUS, it’s not doling out pricing / release information just yet, but this one may actually be worth paying attention to when it finally lands.

A team of astute MIT researchers have developed a sophisticated new material that could help control, contain and lessen the environmental impact of future oil spills. The creation is a mat of nanowires that actually looks a lot like paper, but unlike the material your paycheck gets printed on, this stuff can “selectively absorb hydrophobic liquids (oil-like liquids) from water.” We’re talking about a membrane that can “absorb up to 20 times its weight in oil, and can be recycled many times for future use.” Outside of this, it could also be used in water filtration processes and for designing the next great wetsuit. Okay, so we’re making that last one up, but don’t dare say it’s beyond the realm of possibility.

[Via NewScientist]

As you know, Asus will be announcing its Atom-based 8.9-inch Eee PC 901 and 10-inch 1001 tomorrow at Computex. However, the more obscure WiMax Expo show has already kicked off featuring a WiMax-enabled Eee PC 901. While the WiMax version won’t ship until later (for obvious reasons), the 901 models at the show are being displayed in both black and white models based on a 1.6GHz Atom processor with 1GB of memory, Bluetooth, WiFi, memory card slot, and a 20GB SSD for Linux builds or 12GB SSD for Windows. Oh, and the 1.14-kg laptop features a 4- or 6-hour battery life depending upon battery selected. As to the older Eee PCs, ASUS’ CEO said they’ll be cutting prices on those which makes the Celeron M 701 and 900 models all the more attractive.

Read — Eee PC 901

If that kid looks a tad uncomfortable, it’s because he just schooled Vstone’s new Tichno robot on the pitch. Hard not to, really. Although the four-and-a-quarter foot tall / 26-kg (57-pound) Tichno features 2- and 3-axis accelerometers, an aluminum / carbon frame covered in an ABS resin, and the same control board as the Robovie-X, it’s slow, like old-man slow. However, with a price of just ¥10,000,000 (almost $100,000), we guess you get what you pay for. Video after the break.

There you have it, RockRidgeSound’s iClooly stand for your iPod touch. The ¥4,980 (about $47) accessory features a 90-degree pivot joint, dock-connector cut-out, and headphone extension cable in the box. The perfect little buddy for your iMac skipper when these set sail on June 7th.

[Via Impress]

What, you’re not in Taipei? No problem, Engadget Chinese is at the WiMax Expo with the first WiMax-enabled Eee PC 901 pictures. Showing off a funky, cutaway hinge (likely due to missing battery), the Eee PC 901 features Intel’s Atom processor as expected, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g, and now 802.11n too (hoozah!). The card reader supports MMC/SD/SDHC cards and the WiMax chipset is Intel’s Link 5150. Keep in mind that the Link 5150 is a dual-mode WiFi and WiMax module. In other words, there’s no guarantee the 802.11n will carry over to the WiMax-less 901 being announced tomorrow. A few more pics after the break, all the rest at our Chinese site.