Neowin News Feed for: Low-cost

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 Forrester Wave: Low-Code Development for AD&D Professionals - Free Report

News Staff — Tue, 21 May 2019 18:00:01 +0000

Do you need an Enterprise App Dev Platform? You may want to know the 3 criteria discussed in this free report for AD&D Professionals that looks into score, breadth and pushes boundaries of low code. Read more...

Microsoft partners with RADWIN to deliver broadband internet to rural communities

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:00:01 +0000

Microsoft is aiming to deliver TV white space solutions to underdeveloped communities all over the world. To that end, it will be collaborating with broadband hardware manufacturing company, RADWIN. Read more...

Lenovo announces Moto C and Moto C Plus

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 May 2017 19:04:01 +0000

Lenovo has announced two new devices, the Moto C and the Moto C Plus. They begin at €89 and €119 respectively, and are both fairly low end devices, but the latter has a huge 4000mAh battery. 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...

Microsoft launches the Nokia 222, a $37 handset with up to a month of battery life

Andy Weir — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 14:02:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced the Nokia 222, an ultra-low-cost handset with web connectivity, rear camera, microSD card slot, services such as Skype and Facebook, and up to 29 days of battery life, for $37. 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...

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...

Samsung plans to release more Tizen phones in the future

Justin Luna — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:48:01 +0000

After a lot of experiments on using the Tizen OS, Samsung is reportedly planning to release more handsets running the operating system. The company also aims to release devices at varying prices. Read more...

Samsung's Tizen OS shows potential with Z1's stellar growth in Bangladesh

Justin Luna — Tue, 26 May 2015 11:30:01 +0000

Samsung's only Tizen phone, the Z1, was never well received in India after its launch there. However, recent reports show that the device is the top-selling smartphone in the country of Bangladesh. 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...

Windows with Bing reportedly getting restricted to screens under 14 inches

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:20:01 +0000

A report claims that Microsoft's Windows with Bing program, designed to give OEMs zero-cost Windows licenses, may soon be limited to devices with screens under fourteen inches. Read more...

Samsung's Z1 Tizen phone gets a "frosty" welcome after launching in India

Justin Luna — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:22:01 +0000

After the launch in India of the Samsung Z1, a Tizen smartphone, it seems like the new device isn't very well-appreciated in the country. It has so far received poor impressions from its reviewers. Read more...

Samsung launches the Z1 smartphone in India, running Tizen OS

Justin Luna — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 14:48:01 +0000

Samsung has unveiled the Z1, a new smartphone powered by Tizen, the company's homegrown operating system. It is aimed for consumers in India who want a smartphone at a low price. 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...

$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...

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...

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...

Eee's back: ASUS resurrects its budget brand for $199 Windows 8.1 laptop

Andy Weir — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:06:49 +0000

ASUS has brought back its budget-friendly Eee brand - two years after phasing it out - with a new 11.6-inch laptop featuring a quad-core Atom processor, 2GB RAM and full-size keyboard for $199/€199. Read more...

Toshiba's 7-inch Windows 8.1 tablet costs $119.99, includes a year of Office 365

Andy Weir — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:24:01 +0000

Toshiba has unveiled the Encore Mini, a 7-inch Windows 8.1 tablet with quad-core Intel Atom processor and 16GB storage, for under $120 - and it includes an Office 365 Personal subscription worth $70. 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...

$38 Firefox OS smartphone - the Spice Fire One Mi-FX1

Steven Johns — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 05:45:20 +0000

Competing against the ultra-low tier of feature phones, the manufacturer Spice Mobility has produced a $38 Firefox OS smartphone with some fairly interesting specs for its extremely low price. Read more...

Lumia 520 drops to $39.99 off-contract (but only for today)

Andy Weir — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:38:03 +0000

No stranger to low pricing, the Lumia 520, Microsoft's most affordable Windows Phone, is now available for just $39.99 off-contract - although only for the AT&T model, and only for today. Read more...

Samsung reportedly dumping its first Tizen OS smartphone

Andy Weir — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 17:48:23 +0000

Months after its announcement, the Samsung Z - the company's first Tizen OS phone - may never be launched, as Samsung is reportedly planning to axe the device and focus on lower-cost handsets instead. 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...

Microsoft announces Nokia Lumia 530, priced at €85 / $115

Andy Weir — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:01:34 +0000

Microsoft has unveiled the Nokia Lumia 530, its most affordable Windows Phone 8.1 device. Launching in August, it features a quad-core 1.2GHz Snapdragon 200 processor, 512MB of RAM and 5MP camera. 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...

Airline deploys Windows 8 tablets, check-in times drop to just two minutes

Andy Weir — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:09:25 +0000

Low-cost airline flydubai introduced Windows 8 tablets with integrated passport scanners and printers for its check-in staff, and has so far reduced check-in times to just two minutes per passenger. Read more...

Specs appeal: Comparing the Lumia 630 and Nokia X2

Andy Weir — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 17:37:53 +0000

Despite being cheaper than the entry-level Lumia 630 Windows Phone, Nokia's new X2 Android handset actually has better specs in some areas. Check out our side-by-side comparison of the two devices. 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...

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...

Skype Launches Low-Cost Global Calling Plans

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:06:12 +0000

Skype on Monday launched an aggressive $9.95-a-month international calling plan for U.S. customers that includes landlines and some cell phone calls to 34 countries. The action by the eBay unit comes just days after eBay's... Read more...

MSI prepping launch of low-cost PCs in June

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:15:22 +0000

Micro-Star International (MSI) is preparing to introduce a low-cost PC product line in June at the earliest, according to Sambora Chen, director of Greater China sales. The first low-cost PCs from the company will be... Read more...

Dell launches low-cost PC in China

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:07:45 +0000

Dell has launched a new low-cost desktop PC aimed at grabbing market share in China. The Dell EC280 comes with Windows XP, as opposed to Vista, and comes in a few different variations, depending on... Read more...

Microsoft Announces low-cost upgrades to Windows Vista

Tom Warren — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:06:48 +0000

Microsoft Corp. today announced programs to provide holiday shoppers with low-cost upgrades to Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office release with the purchase of a new Windows Vista Capable personal computer. Microsoft is working... Read more...