Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi joint venture Japan Display fires up operations

The joint venture that is Japan Display agreed on its formalities back in November, and has now finally started operating. While Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi all have a 10 percent stake in the business, the main investment comes from the government-backed INCJ. The collaboration hopes to champion the middle- and small-sized display sector, and has around 6,200 employees, and ¥230 billion (about $2.8 billion) of capital to help it on its way. Now that the wheels are finally in motion, an announcement of its operational divisions, which include "Mobile Business" and "Automotive" hint at what we might expect from the business going forward. Assuming no one sells up that is.

Solar Powered Kindle Light Case Arrives

Kindle Touch owners who have been waiting for the arrival of the SolarKindle the solar powered light case designed for Amazon’s Kindle Touch devices.
The SolarKindles was first unveiled back in CES during January of this year. Will be please to learn that the SolarKindle has now arrived and is available to purchase from the SolarFocus website directly for $80.

Created by SolarFocus the SolarKindle cases lightweight, flexible solar panel has been designed to provide up to three days of lighted reading time from just one hour of direct sunlight.
Its equipped with a 1500 mAh lithium-polymer reserve battery that will run the unit’s built-in LED lamp pumping out 800 lux for up to 50 hours. It can also be used to charge the connected Kindle Touch device, providing it with up to 10 days of additional reading time.

Lensbaby Composer Pro For Micro Four Thirds Cameras Announced

Some of our readers will remember the Lensbaby Composer Pro for DSLR’s that was launched last year, and now Lensbaby has also launched the Composer Pro for a range of micro four thirds.
The Lensbaby Composer Pro is now available for the Sony NEX ranage, The Samsung NX range, plus a range of Olympus PEN cameras and Panasonic’s Lumix G cameras.

The Composer Pro offers silky smooth focus and tilt/swivel ability. With its refined design and sturdy metal construction, it’s a step up from the Composer. It is the premium choice for professional photographers and videographers everywhere.
You can find out more details about the Lensbaby Composer Pro for micro four thirds cameras over at Lensbaby.

HTC Evo 3D Coming To Virgin Mobile As HTC Evo V 4G

The HTC Evo 3D was launched last year and now it looks like it is headed to Virgin Mobile in the US as the HTC Evo V 4G, and it looks like the specifications will be the same as the the HTC Evo 3D.
The HTC Evo V 4G will features a dual core 1.2GHz processor, plus a 4.3 inch qHD display that has a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, and it is capable of displaying 3D content without any 3D glasses.

The devices comes with two 5 megapixel cameras which can record 3D video and take 3D photos, up front you get a 1.3 megapixel camera for video calls and there is also Bluetooth and WiFi, plus Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
There are no details as yet on when the HTC Evo V 4G will land on Virgin Mobile and also no details on how much it will retail for.

HTC One X and One S come to Orange, T-Mobile on Thursday

If you've already decided whether you're Team One X or Team One S, and live in the UK, then get ready to flex the plastic on Thursday. Both T-Mobile and Orange have announced that's the day you can pick one up in store and online (and even over the phone if that's how you roll.) Both networks are offering the One X for free if you don't mind paying £41 a month, or you can scoop up the One S for a slightly more reasonable £36 -- if you're okay with the smaller screen estate and number-of-core bragging rights. In the mean time, you'd best start brushing up on that new UI...