Neowin News Feed for: Affordable

Microsoft working on affordable Windows 11 PCs dominated by ads and subscriptions

Usama Jawad — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 01:58:01 +0000

Microsoft is seemingly working on a model that will allow the commercialization of low-cost Windows PCs that rely on subscriptions and advertisements to upsell Microsoft's cloud services. Read more...

The new Samsung 860 QVO SSD line-up, with up to 4TB storage, lets you re-purpose your HDDs

Paul Hill — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 18:54:01 +0000

Samsung has announced the 860 QVO SSD series which comes with up to 4TB of storage and an affordable price point. The firm said the additional space means you no longer need an SSD/HDD hybrid setup. Read more...

Google reportedly working with Reliance Jio to develop an affordable 4G phone for India

Muhammad Zaid Tariq — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 06:50:01 +0000

A new report claims that Reliance Jio and Google are working together to build an affordable 4G smartphone for the Indian consumer market which would be exclusive to Reliance Jio's network. Read more...

Google hasn't given up on Android One low-cost smartphone program; more devices on the way

Andy Weir — Fri, 06 May 2016 16:54:05 +0000

Last year, a Google executive admitted that its Android One initiative for affordable smartphones had "not delivered to expectations". But the program isn't dead yet, and more handsets are coming. Read more...

Microsoft partners with Indian government to bring low-cost broadband to 500,000 villages

Andy Weir — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:08:01 +0000

Satya Nadella says Microsoft will work with Indian authorities and internet service providers to bring affordable broadband connections to over 500,000 villages, through unused TV 'white spaces'. Read more...

TechSpot: OnePlus 2 Review: The affordable flagship

Julio Franco — Wed, 16 Sep 2015 06:06:01 +0000

The OnePlus 2 is slightly more expensive than its predecessor, starting at $329 for the 16 GB model, but once again it features top-of-the-line hardware to deliver great value for your money. Read more...

Microsoft's Lumia 435 is now available for £39.99 off-contract

Andy Weir — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:28:01 +0000

Microsoft's entry-level Lumia 435 is now on sale for only £29.99 (plus a mandatory £10 pay-as-you-go credit top-up) - which might just make it the UK's most affordable Windows Phone ever. Read more...

Windows 10 brings the end of free Office 365 for small, low-cost devices [Update]

Andy Weir — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 19:34:01 +0000

Microsoft has been giving away Office 365 with small and affordable Windows 8.1 devices for ages, but things are different now with Windows 10 and Office Mobile. Find out more about what's changing. Read more...

Xiaomi challenges Samsung by announcing the Redmi Note 2

Usama Jawad — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 14:58:35 +0000

With Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 event only moments away, Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Note 2 and Note 2 Prime, two flagship devices at extremely low prices. Read more...

Microsoft reveals Acer's new $169 Windows 10 'Cloudbook'

Andy Weir — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 18:10:57 +0000

Microsoft has shown off a new Windows 10 notebook from Acer, which will go on sale next month. The Aspire One Cloudbook is available in 11- and 14-inch variants, and will be priced from only $169. Read more...

OnePlus aims to sell up to 5 million phones this year, including a new cheaper handset

Andy Weir — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:14:01 +0000

After selling around a million phones in 2014, OnePlus hopes to sell between 3 and 5 million this year - and alongside its next-gen Two flagship, it will launch a new cheaper model by the end of 2015. Read more...

Withings introduces a $150 smart watch

Usama Jawad — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 19:46:01 +0000

Withings have launched an affordable analog smartwatch at an affordable price. While the device is not built of high-quality material like it's predecessor, it sure offers you all the basic features. Read more...

Microsoft's new Nokia phone can go for a month without being recharged, costs just $29

Andy Weir — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:52:01 +0000

Microsoft has unveiled the Nokia 215, its "most affordable internet-ready entry-level phone yet", at just $29, and the company says its 1100mAh battery offers standby time of up to 29 days. Read more...

Archos unveils affordable 4G Diamond smartphone and Helium tablet ahead of CES 2015

Adrian Potoroaca — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:16:01 +0000

The French multinational company has recently announced it will bring affordable 4G mobile devices to the upcoming CES, and they carry impressive specifications for their price. Read more...

$1000 Gaming PC build shows 4k gaming is more affordable than you think

Adrian Potoroaca — Thu, 25 Dec 2014 17:16:01 +0000

For everyone interested in gaming, 4k is a nice dream. Playing games like World of Warcraft, Counter Strike Global Offensive, or Team Fortress at this resolution may be more affordable than it sounds. Read more...

BLU launches its 'biggest smartphone yet' for just $149

Usama Jawad — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:28:01 +0000

BLU have just released their biggest smartphone yet for just $149. It boasts of a 7" display to attract people to buy it, but its other specifications might want you to do the exact opposite. Read more...

$99 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet to go on sale at Walmart on Black Friday

Andy Weir — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:50:01 +0000

Walmart will offer an 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet for just $99 on Black Friday, including a free one-year Office 365 subscription worth $70 with unlimited OneDrive storage, and a free 16GB microSD card. Read more...

Linx 7 Windows 8.1 tablet goes on sale in the UK for just £80

Andy Weir — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:20:02 +0000

The Linx 7 is one of the most affordable Windows tablets ever to launch in the UK, and offers an Intel Bay Trail-T processor, 32GB storage, front and rear cameras, and a year of Office 365 Personal. Read more...

Windows Phone's future success lies at the low-end, says Alcatel vice-president

Andy Weir — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 11:00:01 +0000

An Alcatel executive says Windows Phone is best suited to lower-end devices rather than flagships, and that carriers agree, adding that Microsoft's Windows 10 will be a milestone for mobile computing. Read more...

Highscreen looks set to be the next brand to launch its first Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:08:02 +0000

Highscreen will reportedly launch its first Windows Phone a week from today, priced at around $100, including a front-facing camera, auto-focus rear camera, and a large battery. Read more...

Microsoft commits to even cheaper Windows Phones

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 11:28:40 +0000

Microsoft is once again stating its commitment to the low-end of the phone market. The company is focusing on its "First" line of phones and wants to bring Windows Phone to more affordable handsets. Read more...

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 210, bringing 4G LTE to cheapest devices

Andy Weir — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:57:57 +0000

Qualcomm is targeting the sub-$100 device market with its new Snapdragon 210 chipset, which includes 4G LTE connectivity and support for 1080p video playback, cameras up to 8MP, Bluetooth 4.1 and NFC. Read more...

Cherry Mobile launches first Windows Phones and tablets, including $69 handset

Andy Weir — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 21:10:01 +0000

Cherry Mobile is the latest brand to sign up as a Windows Phone partner, with two new handsets - including perhaps the most affordable Windows Phone ever, at just $69 - and two Windows 8.1 tablets. Read more...

Microsoft's Lumia 635 4G Windows Phone available for just $79.99 off-contract

Andy Weir — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 13:16:04 +0000

A retailer is offering the Nokia Lumia 635 for just $79.99 off-contract, including free shipping, until September 4 - the lowest price we've seen so far for the new 4G Windows Phone 8.1 handset. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 530: A first look at Microsoft's new low-cost Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:26:01 +0000

We take a first look at Microsoft's new entry-level Windows Phone 8.1 device, the Nokia Lumia 530, ahead of our full review - but has the low-cost handset made a good first impression? Read more...

Archos reveals its $99 Windows Phone, the 40 Cesium

Andy Weir — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:53:12 +0000

The first Windows Phone 8.1 handset from Archos, the 40 Cesium, includes a 4-inch display and quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor - and at just $99, it's one of the most affordable Windows Phones ever. Read more...

Microsoft's new Lumia 530 confirmed for T-Mobile

Andy Weir — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:18:56 +0000

T-Mobile has confirmed that Microsoft's new entry-level Windows Phone, the ultra-affordable Nokia Lumia 530, will join its range later this year as "the successor to the Lumia 521". Read more...

$100 Android One handsets to launch in India in October

Andy Weir — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:09:40 +0000

Google is expected to launch the first Android One handsets in India in October, in partnership with five local manufacturers - including Karbonn, Spice and Micromax - with devices priced around $100. Read more...

Karbonn to launch three Windows Phones, priced from around $130

Andy Weir — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 13:04:52 +0000

Following Micromax and XOLO, Indian manufacturer Karbonn says it will launch three Windows Phones this quarter, expected to be priced between $130 and $250, although none will offer 4G connectivity. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 630: An introduction to the new low-cost Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:19:06 +0000

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be exploring the entry-level Lumia 630 in depth, in a series of articles leading up to our full review - starting today with an overview of what it has to offer. Read more...

Micromax expected to launch its first Windows Phones on June 16

Andy Weir — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 18:38:05 +0000

Micromax looks set to beat its rival XOLO to become the first Indian OEM to launch its own Windows Phones, with two new handsets expected, including one that may cost as little as $100 (Rs.6,000). Read more...

KAZAM launches £40 smartphone in UK, including free screen repair service

Andy Weir — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:37:34 +0000

KAZAM - the UK handset brand launched by former HTC executives - is now selling an Android smartphone for just £40 (around $67), which includes a free screen replacement service and two-year warranty. Read more...

Q&A: Your questions answered on the Lumia 630

Andy Weir — Wed, 21 May 2014 23:29:41 +0000

What would you like to know about the new Lumia 630? We've got our hands on the new affordable Windows Phone, and while we're testing it for a full review, we'll be answering your questions about it. Read more...

Motorola launches the Moto E: 1.2GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, water-resistant, just £89

Andy Weir — Tue, 13 May 2014 09:36:52 +0000

Motorola's new Moto E offers a 4.3-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 1.2GHz Snapdragon 200 processor, 5MP camera, Android 4.4 KitKat, dual-SIM support, water-resistance and more, for just £89 GBP ($150 USD). Read more...

ARM: $20 smartphones coming “in the next few months”

Andy Weir — Wed, 07 May 2014 08:08:07 +0000

Forget Mozilla's promise of $25 Firefox OS handsets - according to ARM, the first $20 Android smartphones will be available this year, with single-core Cortex-A5 processors and 2.5G connectivity. Read more...

Motorola reveals plans for $50 smartphone, more device customization

Andy Weir — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:25:17 +0000

Motorola's CEO has revealed plans to launch a smartphone for just $50, while at the higher-end, the company will offer more customization on its devices, including screen sizes and functionality. Read more...

Two million tiny Raspberry Pi computers have now been sold

Andy Weir — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 05:20:42 +0000

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has revealed that it has now sold over two million of its tiny, ultra-affordable computers, reaching this latest sales milestone several months earlier than expected. Read more...

Introducing the Nokia 108, a camera phone for $29

Andy Weir — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 10:24:20 +0000

Nokia has announced the 108, an ultra-affordable handset for emerging markets, featuring a 1.8-inch colour screen, up to 31 days of standby time and a VGA camera, for just $29 USD. Read more...

MWC 2013: Hands-on with Huawei's first Windows Phone 8 handset, the Ascend W1

Andy Weir — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:19:46 +0000

Huawei finally announced its long-awaited Ascend W1 at the start of this year - but was it worth the wait? Check out our first impressions of the company's new budget Windows Phone 8 handset. Read more...

Linksys Rolls Out Affordable Wireless-N Gear At CES

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:17:03 +0000

Linksys is out to prove that the high-speed wireless gear, especially based on the soon-to-be-standard Wireless-N protocol, doesn't always come with the highest price tag. The San Jose, Calif.-based consumer and small business networking vendor,... Read more...