UMID has announced their newest Mobile Internet Device (MID) ‘Mbook bz’ for the Korean market. Measuring 161mm x 96.5mm x 19.1mm and weighing 366g, this pocket-sized device sports a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 LCD screen, a 1.2GHz Intel Atom processor, a full QWERTY keyboard, an MP3/video player, a voice recorder, an electronic dictionary, e-mail support, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Windows XP OS. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment. [AVING]

Mobience is developing the smallQWERTY keyboard for smartphones and mobile internet. The compact keyboard offers big buttons for easy typing at the same time keeps the size small by assigning three letters per key, just like compact virutal QWERTY keyboard we use on touchscreen phones.

Other than the hardware smallQWERTY keyboard, Mobience also offers smallQWERTY app for Android and iPhone.

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Motom has rolled out their spanking new MID in the form of the M7. This gadget runs on Windows XP with a 1.1GHz Intel Menlow processor, a 7-inch display at 1,024 x 600 resolution, an integrated Intel GMA 500 graphics chipset, a 1GB RAM, a 32GB SSD, Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity and a 1.3-megapixel webcam. Other features include an HDMI port. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing or availability so far. [ClonedInChina]

The Aigo N500 MID (Mobile Internet Device) is powered by an ARM-based 806MHz Marvell PXA310+ processor with the Maemo operating system. The gadget features a 4.3-inch WVGA resistive touchscreen display, coupled with a 128MB RAM, a 256MB ROM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, 3G (EVDO) voice and data support, GPS capability, an integrated VGA webcam, a 3.2-megapixel camera and a high capacity 2600mAh Li-on battery. The Aigo N500 MID is priced at around $586 in China. There is no info on when this MID will be released in the US market. [PConline]

Cowon has recently posted a teaser page for their upcoming mobile internet device called the W2. Based on the informations we got, the device will feature a brushed metal design, a 1.33GHz Intel Atom CPU, a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen display, WiFi, Bluetooth, multiple USB ports, an ethernet port and run on Windows 7 OS. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet. Stay tuned for more updates. [DAPReview]

eviGroup has redesigned its upcoming Wallet Android-powered MID. The redesigned Wallet MID will now come with a thin two-tone bezel which surrounds the 5-inch WVGA touchscreen display. There is also a front-facing webcam which is mounted in the middle of the bezel. The eviGroup Wallet MID will make its debut next month at CES 2010. [Pocketables]

By now, you’re sufficiently aware that the Optima OP5-E is the first non-Nokia MID to arrive with a Maemo-based operating system. In fact, you’ve already seen what this bugger looks like on video. What you probably haven’t seen, however, is a finalized version of the handheld for the US market, but all that’s about to change if you head on past the break and mash play. Oh, and there’s even an unboxing gallery down in the source link — you know, if a 13 minute video review just doesn’t quite cut it. 

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