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LG kicks out a dozen HDTV product lines at CES 2009

Hold onto your hats, kids -- LG's dropping a fresh dozen HDTVs on the world here in Vegas, so let's not waste any time getting right down to it. We've got nine LCD series and three plasma lines ranging from 19- to 60-inches in size, with many sporting LED backlighting, TruMotion 240Hz technology and the wireless capabilities that are becoming all the rage. Speaking of, the LH50 and PS80 lines feature the outfit's NetCast Entertainment Access, which enable users to access Yahoo! Widgets, YouTube and Netflix content. Moving on, the LHX slim wireless LED-backlit TV (55-inches) comes in at under an inch thick and includes a media box that can transfer 1080p footage sans wires. Hit the read link if you're up for digesting some serious specs.
Filed under: CES, Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
LG kicks out a dozen HDTV product lines at CES 2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Olympus unveils SP-590UZ, bevy of new Stylus and FE models
Olympus announced a number of new cameras this week -- at least nine, by our count -- with models that'll attract those with finer tastes, frugal minds, and everything in between, which are all launching before March. First up, for the little espionage in training, we've got the Ultra Zoom SP-590UZ, a 10 megapixel behemoth with a 26x zoom lens and 5x digital zoom for up to 130x zoom in all. It can record RAW files and will shoot 10 frames per second in three megapixel mode. No price mentioned -- for any of these cameras, actually -- and according to the presser, it's set to launch in March. There's also the 10 megapixel Stylus 550WP that's water-resistant up to three meters and is coming February in crystal blue, pure white and midnight black. Olympus is touting the Stylus 9000 (pictured) as the smallest 10x zoom / 12 megapixel camera on market and is debuting in February along with a similarly-spec'd 7000 with 7x zoom, while a 5x zoom variant is due out mid-January. The 10 megapixel TOUGH-6000 and 12 megapixel TOUGH-8000 boast Tap control and will hit retail mid-January and February, respectively. Finally, we've got three budget-priced cameras, including a (potentially Europe-only) 10 megapixel FE-5000 with 5x optical zoom, a 12 megapixel / 3x zoom FE30-10, and a 10 megapixel / 3x zoom FE-45. All three models feature black or gold paint colors, with the FE-45 having deep blue and FE30-10 magenta options, as well. The latter is coming in March, while the other two will hit late this month.
Gallery: Olympus unveils SP-590UZ, bevy of new Stylus and FE models

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Filed under: Digital Cameras
Olympus unveils SP-590UZ, bevy of new Stylus and FE models originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Live from Toshiba's CES press conference

Seated and ready, the headline above the stage reads Regza / Resolution+, so we know where the emphasis will be this year. With the conspicuous lack of a dying format to explain, this has got to be more optimistic than last year's HD DVD funeral, right?
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Live from Toshiba's CES press conference originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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BUG Labs throws down five new BUGmodules, including pico-projector and 3G radio

After about a year of working with its original kit, BUG Labs is going next-gen with five new modules to mix-and-match with its Lego-style DIY BUGbase kit. Most of it is connectivity, with BUG3g for 3G phone / data connectivity; BUGwifi, which does 802.11b/g WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR; and BUGbee, a 802.15.4 radio for ZigBee home automation and other "personal area network" fun. On the output front, BUGsound (pictured) provides a 20mm speaker, omnidirectional microphone and four 3.5mm jacks for audio in and out, but we're most stoked about BUGprojector, which uses Texas Instruments' DLP Pico tech to pump out a 480 x 320 image. All of these new modules work with the existing BUGmodules and that recently introduced BUGvonHippel breadboard. No word on price yet, but they should all ship this quarter. We'll have hands-on with all these goodies later this week.
Filed under: Cellphones, Misc. Gadgets, Peripherals
BUG Labs throws down five new BUGmodules, including pico-projector and 3G radio originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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JVC announces Full HD LCD TVs, new line of iPod-friendly sets

Just in case you haven't seen enough from JVC today, how's about a look at nine new TVs? From the top, we're look at four newcomers with 1080p panels -- the LT-32J300, LT-42J300, LT-46J300 and LT-52J300 -- all of which tout a dynamic backlight, the company's own Smart Picture technology, there HDMI inputs and a new cabinet with a snazzy new bezel and a black glossy finish. Moving on to more Apple-friendly pastures, we've got an all new TeleDock line that spans from 31.5-inches to 46-inches. All five models come with an integrated iPod dock for playing back portable media and recharging your player, and the whole crew should be in stores by April. Check the links below for all the minutiae.

Read - JVC's new Full HD line
Read - JVC's TeleDock line
Filed under: CES, Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
JVC announces Full HD LCD TVs, new line of iPod-friendly sets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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JVC's 42-inch LT-42B300 LCD HDTV includes built-in Blu-ray player
So we heard that Sharp would be bringing a few Blu-ray-infused HDTVs to CES, but it's JVC breaking one out first. Here in Vegas, the company has introduced the 42-inch LT-42B300, which packs a 1080p panel, integrated ATSC-QAM tuner, a 5-band equalizer, dual 10-watt speakers, three HDMI inputs (with CEC) and an inbuilt Blu-ray player to boot. It'll be ready for consumption this June at an undisclosed price.
Filed under: CES, Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
JVC's 42-inch LT-42B300 LCD HDTV includes built-in Blu-ray player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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JVC circles the wagons, surrounds us with four HTIBs
JVC has loosed three 5.1-channel HTIBs and a fashionable 2.1-channel rig at CES. First up, the TH-G31, TH-G41 and TH-G51 are all based around upconverting DVD decks. The TH-G41 and TH-G51 models add a repeating HDMI input and iPod/iPhone connectivity -- complete with a display of the iPod/iPhone UI -- into the mix. Capping off the tippy-top of the line, the TH-G51 also sports wireless surround speakers. If your fashion sensibilities are even more stringent than wireless surrounds, you might be able to accept the move to the 2.1-channel, so slim it's wall-mountable NX-T10. Don't run away from the 2.1-channel spec just yet -- the speakers are omnidirectional, so you'll still get some sense of envelopment. Full details in the links.

[Read - 5.1-channel HTIBs]
[Read - NX-T10 HTIB]
Filed under: CES, Home Entertainment
JVC circles the wagons, surrounds us with four HTIBs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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LG's GD910 wrist phone in action

LG's wrist set was on hand at the LG press conference and we managed a quick peek. We'll fill in all the blanks tomorrow once we can see it up close, but as a teaser, this thing looks sweet. It does, however, look a wee bit more refined in the interface and design departments compared to the peek we got last year. Short video of it taking a call after the break.

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LG's GD910 wrist phone in action originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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JVC lays out 2009 line of Everio camcorders at CES

JVC's busting out a veritable plethora of camcorders today, with three in particular catching our eyes. The 60GB GZ-HD300, 120GB GZ-HD320 and the dual SD slot-packin' GZ-HM200 all record in Full HD and feature a 3.05 megapixel CMOS image sensor. If you're into the SD gig, it has five other models within the Everio G series and Everio S series, and the whole family will include a One Touch Export function that enables videos to be imported into iTunes and loaded directly onto an iPod / iPhone. Expect 'em all to be available by March at the latest for between $299.95 and $799.95.
Filed under: CES, Digital Cameras
JVC lays out 2009 line of Everio camcorders at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Netgear intros two new home routers, one 3G WWAN router

Netgear's dropping a bunch of new kit here at CES, so we'll get right to the networking piece here. First up is the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N modem / router (DGND3300), which integrates an ADSL2+ modem with a 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless router. Following that is the RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router (WNDR3700), which is the first product to introduce the outfit's fifth-generation industrial design. It's also packin' 2.4GHz / 5GHz support along with an inbuilt USB port for hooking up a wireless printer. Finally, the 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router (MBR624GU) does exactly what it says, which is to create a WiFi hotspot by plugging in a USB 3G modem. No prices are mentioned for any of these, but they should be in stores here shortly.
Gallery: Netgear intros two new home routers, one 3G WWAN router
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Filed under: CES, Networking
Netgear intros two new home routers, one 3G WWAN router originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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JVC brings seven new in-dash CD receivers: Bluetooth, USB, iTunes tagging

JVC's hittin' hot and heavy today at CES, and in you've been wondering when you'd see something for your vehicle, here's your sign. JVC Mobile is introducing seven new in-dash receivers today, with the flagship KD-R900 ($269.95) packing dual USB 2.0 ports, Bluetooth, 3-Band Parametric iEQ, variable-color illumination display, a remote remote and a MOS-FET 50W x 4 internal amplifier. For the nitty-gritty on the other half dozen, head on down to the read link.
Filed under: CES, Transportation
JVC brings seven new in-dash CD receivers: Bluetooth, USB, iTunes tagging originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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JVC finally brings its Blu-ray products to America

Over here in the US, JVC fans have had to watch with lustful eyes at all the JVC Blu-ray products in the rest of the world, but no more. Today JVC has announced both a stand-alone Blu-ray player and a 3.1 home theater in a box. The XV-PB1 Blu-ray player will be available in March for $299 and as you'd expect, it will support BD Live content as well as playback AVCHD videos you create on your HD camcorder. We assume the new TH-SB100 is US version of the NX-BD3 previously available in Europe (pictured above) which is of course a BD Live player, but we're sad to say there's no mention of any support for DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD. Nevertheless it will be available in April for $699.

Read - JVC XV-PB1
Read - JVC TH-SB100
Filed under: CES, HDTV, Home Entertainment
JVC finally brings its Blu-ray products to America originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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ASUS looking into Android for Eee Phone and Eee PC

There's not a lot of meat here, but we like where it's headed: ASUS CEO Johnny Shih talked up the company's "two-pronged" approach to mobile devices last night, which apparently includes a unit that can be "put in the pocket, play MP3s, offer GPS services, works like a PDA and offers Mobile TV altogether" -- with the other prong being the Eee PC, we would guess. When asked about plans to use Android, now that the company is a minted member of the Open Handset Alliance, Shih said that they're looking into using the OS on the already-hacked Eee PC or the Eee Phone (hopefully both!), and that they're big iPhone fans -- we'll just let our imaginations run with that one.

[Thanks, Neerhaj]
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ASUS looking into Android for Eee Phone and Eee PC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Memorex introduces TouchMP portable media player

Memorex's portable media players aren't exactly always attention-grabbers, but it looks like the company's new TouchMP model could be a slight exception, if only for the fact that it's a full-on touchscreen PMP for $99 (and no doubt less after retailers start their usual discounting). For that price, you'll get a 2.8-inch QVGA display, along with 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot for additional expansion, an FM radio, and all the usual media playback options, including podcast support. Somewhat notably, the device is also "adaptable" to both portrait or landscape modes, although it's not clear if it actually makes use of an accelerometer or not. Look for this one to hit all the usual sources sometime in March.

Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Memorex introduces TouchMP portable media player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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JVC debuts 42-inch LT-42WX70 LCD HDTV: covers 96% of AdobeRGB color space

While everyone else seems to be cutting back on energy consumption and adding some form of connectivity, JVC is doing something quite different with its 42-inch LT-42WX70. The 1080p LCD HDTV supposedly targets DSLR users by encompassing 100 percent of HDTV broadcasting's (sRGB.904) color space and a coverage rate of 96 percent for Adobe RGB -- much like those "pro LCD monitors" we see so often. You'll also find 52 picture quality adjustments properties, the company's own GENESSA Picture Engine, 120Hz Clear Motion Drive III, 4,000:1 contrast ratio, HDMI CEC support and a low-profile tuner (TU-CX100) that can be "separated from the monitor and placed horizontally or stood vertically on a tabletop, or hung on the wall." Mum's the word on pricing, but you can certainly say we're overly anxious to see how this puppy looks.
Gallery: JVC debuts 42-inch LT-42WX70 LCD HDTV: covers 96% of AdobeRGB color space
Filed under: CES, Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
JVC debuts 42-inch LT-42WX70 LCD HDTV: covers 96% of AdobeRGB color space originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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TI's DLP Pico technology unveiled in new round of pico projectors
At last year's CES, Texas Instruments was simply demonstrating prototypes of its DLP Pico technology; this year, it's officially showcasing the real deal. The aforesaid chipset is currently residing within the WowWee Cinemin line and Optoma's PK-101, but here's something you didn't know. Evidently, the chip will also be a critical part of pico projectors from Samsung (the MBP200 with an SD card slot), BenQ (the GP1 with an integrated USB port; available in March for $599) and Toshiba (TDP-F10U Mobile LED Projector). Also of note, BUG Labs will presumably be introducing a module of its own dubbed BUGprojector, which will enable legible beaming of 480 x 320 images at just eight inches away along with stereo playback and a brightness of 9 lumens. Lastly, TI itself has announced that a DLP Pico Projector Kit which sports an HVGA resolution, a universal power supply and a few other integral components necessary for integrating it into consumer, industrial and medical products.

Read - TI's DLP Pico roundup
Read - TI DLP Pico Projector Kit
Filed under: CES, Displays, Home Entertainment
TI's DLP Pico technology unveiled in new round of pico projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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LG shows off GD910 Watch Phone, production later this year

Now that we have serious buy-in from a major phone manufacturer to bring watch phones to market, we're just going to go ahead and say it: the Dick Tracy era has begun. LG's just announced that the GD910 will start production later in 2009, featuring 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Bluetooth, speakerphone, video calling, voice recognition, an integrated music player, and a touchscreen in case those three side-mounted buttons don't cut it. We hope to have a hands-on shortly!
Filed under: Cellphones
LG shows off GD910 Watch Phone, production later this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The 2009 VIZIO HDTV lineup

Budget minded customers waiting for VIZIO's 2008 LCD lineup can rest easy as all the details of new VL, VT, and EcoHD lines are official. All the lines feature either SRS TruSurround XT or HD and multiple HDMI inputs. But while the VL and VT series are all 1080p and feature VIZIO's version of 120hz technology called Smooth Motion II, the EcoHD series is the new eco-friendly version we've heard about which is up to 25 percent more energy efficient than Energy Star 3.0 requires. The VL line ranges from 32 to 47 inches, with retail prices between $599 and $1099. The VT however is only available in 42 and 47-inches, which are $899 and $1099. The EcoHD line however really spans the gamut ranging from 19-inch all the way up to 32-inches and from $249 to $449.

Read - VIZIO EcoHD
Read - VIZIO 120hz 1080p LCDs
Filed under: CES, Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
The 2009 VIZIO HDTV lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Live from LG's press conference

The first conference of the day is LG, everyone's in place expecting Blu-ray, Netflix, HDTVs and ... we'll let you know in just a moment . Hold on ''til things kick off at 8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. EST.)
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Live from LG's press conference originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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EMTEC's sub-$400 10-inch Gdium netbook gets specced

Here it is folks, the next netbook that you'll soon be forgetting. As we'd heard, EMTEC has officially launched the Gdium Mobile Netbook here in the desert, and now we've got the specs that we've been so anxiously waiting for. Under the hood you'll find an elusive CPU based on the MIPS-64 architecture, which is being provided by ST Microelectronics. Alongside that, you'll find a 10-inch 1,024 x 600 resolution panel, a 2.6 pound frame, a Mandriva Linux OS specifically designed for the 64-bit processor and oodles of open source software to toy around with. As for pricing, we're simply told it'll be under $400, so yeah, you're looking at $399.
Filed under: CES, Laptops
EMTEC's sub-$400 10-inch Gdium netbook gets specced originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Verizon to embrace Kindle rivals, third party devices
Looks like Amazon may soon be getting some competition for the hearts of the Kindle-loving literati over at the Algonquin. In a pre-CES interview with Reuters, Verizon's Tony Lewis -- the man in charge of their Open Development program -- doesn't see the current state of the economy as halting production of e-readers or other nonessential consumer electronics. "Competitors to the Kindle are out there and ready," the man said. "In 2009 I'd expect them to come to the market." To date, the company's certified 29 third party devices to run on the carrier, a new attitude that seems to have come about when they realized the bucketfuls of cash they could be raking in if they were a little more... well, open to these sorts of things. If you're a vendor, feel free to peep their booth this week at CES. We're sure you'll be more than welcome.

[Via Moco News]
Filed under: Cellphones, CES, Handhelds, Wireless
Verizon to embrace Kindle rivals, third party devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Palm's new website devoid of dedicated PDAs

Palm is kicking off the new year with an all-new site (worthy of an entirely new platform, perhaps?), and while that's not really news in and of itself, it's interesting to see that they've now completely cleansed the most visible pages of traditional PDAs -- you know, those crazy things Palm made its name building. The move was expected since Colligan announced last year that they'd be moving to a phone-only model, but what wasn't expected was the optical illusion Palm's trying to pull here. Seriously, the depth of field makes the 800w looks like an 800w nano, which, you know, isn't an entirely accurate representation.
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Palm's new website devoid of dedicated PDAs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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SDXC memory cards promise 2TB of storage, 300MBps transfer
Usually, we poo-poo any new memory card format what with the plethora of options available today. But when a new itty bitty card is announced with a ridiculous 2TB (2 terabyte!) maximum capacity (theoretical), well, we're willing to make the jump to a new format. SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) relies upon Microsoft's exFAT file system and stores more than 4,000 RAW images, 100 HD movies, or 60 hours of HD recording with a transfer rate of up to 300MBps. The first batch of retail cards will hit before March with read/write speeds up to 104MBps in unknown capacities, though certainly less than 2TB on day one.
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SDXC memory cards promise 2TB of storage, 300MBps transfer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony unveils Walkman NWZ-X1000 OLED touchscreen player

Just as rumored, Sony's indeed showing up at this year's CES with a touchscreen Walkman, the NWZ-X1000. Front and center is a beautiful 3-inch touchscreen OLED display, which means lower power consumption and a wider color gamut than a traditional LCD, and Sony also worked in WiFi and headphone-independent noise cancellation. The player will come in 16GB and 32GB flavors. Details are otherwise scant at this moment -- we're particularly interested in the software specific and price, which we're guessing Sony will be announcing at its press conference this evening -- but let's just say that faux granite shell is a definite mark in the "please, yes" category.

[Via OLED-Display]
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Sony unveils Walkman NWZ-X1000 OLED touchscreen player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Axiotron's Modbook Pro: when the Modbook just isn't enough

While we sit around twiddling our thumbs waiting for Apple's rumored resurrection of the Newton, we'll occupy ourselves with the latest 3rd party Mac tablet -- the Modbook Pro. Based off a 15-inch unibody MacBook Pro, the Modbook Pro has all the same ports as the standard model (including the ExpressCard/34 slot), supports both pen and touch input, and has a glossy black shell. Axiotron pre-installs Quicktouch software to aid those with fat fingers, and the screen is totally flush. However, nobody said that function came cheap -- the Modbook Pro starts at $5k, but there's a $400 discount available for Macworld.

[Via Boy Genius Report]
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Axiotron's Modbook Pro: when the Modbook just isn't enough originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Japanese 'Yakuza 3' PlayStation 3 is sexy, in short supply
To commemorate the release of Yakuza 3 in Japan, Sony and Sega are bundling the game with a special edition ceramic white 80GB PlayStation 3, complete with a very detailed dragon decal emblazoned on top. If that wasn't enough, the pack is being offered for ¥45,980 ($495), which according to Siliconera saves you ¥2,000 ($21.50) than when buying the game and console separate. You can expect that price tag to skyrocket on eBay, though, as only 10,000 of these are being made. Sure, it's no price drop, but man is it gorgeous.

[Via Joystiq]
Filed under: Gaming
Japanese 'Yakuza 3' PlayStation 3 is sexy, in short supply originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ooma's Telo steps up to DECT 6.0 for free calls across the US

It's been awhile, but Ooma's next generation release just made its way to CES. The Telo offers unlimited, free VoIP calls over the Internet across the US and features a new, cordless handset offering high-def DECT 6.0 voice, a connected phonebook, mobile transfer, speaker phone and musical ringtones. The kit is expandable to six handsets and judging from the base unit, we're looking at an answering machine as well. Apparently Telo also integrates your cellphone into the mix somehow, something the current Ooma can't do. According to Rich Buchanan, Ooma's chief marketing officer, Telo "helps combine the home phone and cell phone so you can enjoy the benefits of both without any compromises." We'll figure out how once the floor show opens tomorrow. Telo will be available in the first half of 2009 for an undisclosed price.
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio
Ooma's Telo steps up to DECT 6.0 for free calls across the US originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Tonium updates Pacemaker DJ system with revamped UI, auto beat match

We reckon this whole "new Pacemaker" thing is becoming an annual occurrence for Tonium, as it has just introduced a revamped Pacemaker DJ system nearly a year to the day after we toyed with its prior iteration. The new flavor sports a "completely reworked" user interface, one that's supposedly user-friendly and "extremely intuitive" for the first-timers. Additionally, Tonium engineers have added in auto beat match for seamless track blending along with a 60GB hard drive that should store around 15,000 tracks. No price is mentioned, but it ought to be on store shelves across the US this Spring. Check the full release just after the break.
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Filed under: CES, Misc. Gadgets, Portable Audio
Tonium updates Pacemaker DJ system with revamped UI, auto beat match originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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iLuv keeps it flowing with i1166 9-inch portable multimedia player

iLuv has been on a serious roll here lately, and just when you thought it couldn't possibly pump out another iPod clock radio, well, it couldn't. Instead, it's offering up a 9-inch portable multimedia player which accepts content via USB, SD card or MMC card. The i1166 is DivX certified and features video output, a 3-way power source (AC, DC car adapter and the built-in Li-ion battery) and an iPod charging / remote control. The price is still being determined, but the ship date is set in stone for March. Full release, per usual, is after the break.
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iLuv keeps it flowing with i1166 9-inch portable multimedia player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Garmin's new nüvi 885T, zūmo 660 and G5 GPS units for drivers, bikers and golfers

Garmin's gone all diversity-happy on us this morning with three new chock-full-o-features portable GPS devices. The nüvi 885T is the real flagship here, offering speech recognition, lane assist junction view and MSN Direct traffic info and other cloud-based services. The unit centers on a 4.3-inch 480 x 272 touchscreen, and offers up Bluetooth for hands-free calling and an FM transmitter to pump turn-by-turn instructions and music through your car stereo. Unfortunately, the hotness doesn't come cheap: the 855T goes for $800, with an MSN and Bluetoothless version going for $700. The zūmo 660 is built for motorcycle types, with a 4.3-inch glove and sunlight-friendly touchscreen display. There's Bluetooth for pumping turn-by-turn directions to your helmet headset, and more of that lane assist goodness, but the $800 pricetag might quell your enthusiasm. Finally, the G5 offers up a 3-inch touchscreen, with what sound to be some pretty intuitive tap and drag functionalities. Pictures of the 660 and the G5 are after the break.

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Garmin's new nüvi 885T, zūmo 660 and G5 GPS units for drivers, bikers and golfers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Datto's Box 2 Box uses P2P, syncs drive 2 drive
Making clever use of peer-to-peer technology, Datto's new Box 2 Box network-attached storage drive is boasted to continuously sync encrypted information with another NAS regardless of its location, connection, or impeding firewalls. The 160, 250, and 500GB-sized drives will be packaged as either single units or as a psychically-linked pair. The company is touting no annual fees, but unfortunately the upfront costs haven't been disclosed yet. It sounds like the perfect solution for backing up your Office episodes with that secret lair you've got located deep within the Himalayas. Hit up the read link for full press release.

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Datto's Box 2 Box uses P2P, syncs drive 2 drive originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Epson prices, displays the PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB

We caught sight of Epson's PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB quite a while back, but now it's available and on display at CES as the company's flagship home projector. If you've forgotten, this little beast boasts a 920 x 1080 full HD resolution, displays 1600 ANSI lumens, and a 75000:1 contrast ratio. All in all, not too bad for the $3,000 asking price.

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Epson prices, displays the PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Accell introduces their USB 2.0 to VGA Adapter at CES
If you spend any amount of time in front of a computer, you're already sold on the idea of a second monitor -- luckily, there are an ever-increasing number of options out there for you. Looking to give DisplayLink a run for its money, Accell Cables is throwin' down with their UltraVideo USB 2.0 to VGA Adapter. This guy is bus powered, rocks up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) resolution, and the display drivers (available for PC and Mac) support up to four adapters. Listed for $89.99, it will be making the rounds at CES this week.

[Via About Projectors]
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Accell introduces their USB 2.0 to VGA Adapter at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The nerdiest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 details yet

We've been hearing about SuperSpeed USB 3.0 since CES last year, and now that the spec's been officially released, we're getting way more details at this year's show -- like new power features, which include the elimination of device polling to enable an energy-saving "virtual sleep" mode, more juice for bus-powered devices, and the ability to charge a completely dead device, which USB 2.0 can't do. According to Intel's Jeff Ravencraft, the spec is designed to last for the next five years, with room to pump 25 gigabits per second over a hypothetical optical connection. Sounds sexy -- we'll see how well this stuff demos when the doors open.
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The nerdiest SuperSpeed USB 3.0 details yet originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Navigon teams with Rand McNally to put a little travel in your PND

Not that we haven't seen navigator manufacturers partner up with travel companies before, but it's still pretty rare to hear of a PND maker looking out for the travelers and not just the completely lost crowd. Here at CES, Navigon has just announced a partnership with Rand McNally (the first of its kind, we hear), which will result in Scenic Routers and City Guides from the aforesaid firm being available on Navigon devices. The guides will provide over 250 scenic routers and pre-planned trips across all 50 states (we're guessing the Road To Hana made the cut?) and Canada, and there's also information on the best attractions and landmarks in more than 1,400 US / Canadian cities. The new data packs will be available on select Navigon units as well as in retail outlets and Navigon.com this Spring for $19.99 each.
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Navigon teams with Rand McNally to put a little travel in your PND originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Eye-Fi taking the next logical step: WiFi video uploads to YouTube

If you thought Eye-Fi was a great invention already, then boy, do we have a treat for you. Here at CES, the outfit made famous for pumping out delightfully simple WiFi SD cards for wireless image uploading is taking the next logical step by embracing video. It's currently developing a system that will enable its WiFi SD cards to upload videos directly to YouTube, and if you reckoned the first iteration would be stuck at standard-def, you reckoned wrong. In fact, it's being designed from the ground-up to handle HD uploads from cameras like Nikon's D90, but there's no word yet on how soon the technology will be ready. The big question from us? Will this require an all new card, or can the video functionality be added to existing models? Check the full release after the break.
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Filed under: CES, Digital Cameras, Wireless, Storage
Eye-Fi taking the next logical step: WiFi video uploads to YouTube originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Shure wants to bring microphones to your USB port

Whether you choose a direct USB microphone or you're an audio-specialist XLR type, Shure has you covered on getting that audio routed to your computer's USB port. The PG27USB and PG42USB are direct-to-USB condenser microphones with a cardiod pickup pattern -- pick the $199 PG27USB for a flat response or the $249 PG42USB if vocals are your thing. Like we've seen from other devices, the $129 X2u will marry your favorite XLR-type mic to your USB port with zero-latency, phantom power and headphone monitoring. The Shure name is well-trusted in microphones, but check the full details after the break if you're still not, um, sure.
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Shure wants to bring microphones to your USB port originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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iVoice debuts Diamond-X dual mic Bluetooth headset
Sure, it's not as thin as the Bluetrek Metal or as eye-catching as the Swarovski crystal-infused Shimmer Kit, but iVoice's Diamond-X Bluetooth headset is sporting some very nice features, including noise-canceling dual microphones and the ability to report the callers' name from a phonebook. As for the other stats, we've got 5.5 hours of talk time and 200 standby. The Jury's still out on how convincingly it can tell us when our friend Slartibartfast gives us a ring, but for one Benjamin Franklin, you can find out for yourself later this month.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables
iVoice debuts Diamond-X dual mic Bluetooth headset originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Microsoft exec predicts Sony will be forced to cut PS3 prices
After a couple weeks in which the 360 posted better sales numbers than the PS3 and it was revealed that Sony inadvertently funded Microsoft's next-gen development efforts, you'd think Microsoft execs would be getting a little cocky, but it sounds instead like they're expecting a renewed offensive from Sony based on price. That's direct from the 360's director of product management Aaron Greenberg, who told Edge that MS "absolutely expects" a PS3 price cut in the next few months, and that the team is "frankly surprised it's taken this long." Of course, we've been hearing tons of PS3 pricing speculation from all corners lately with no change to that $399 MSRP, so we'll see how it goes.

[Via Xbox 360 Fanboy]
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Microsoft exec predicts Sony will be forced to cut PS3 prices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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NewerTech's Voyager Q converts SATA HDDs into hot-swappable external drives

Man, talk about a hasty refresh cycle. NewerTech just unleashed its original Voyager in early December, and barely a month later we're being treated to the Voyager Q. Delivered at Macworld today, the quad interface device (USB 2.0, eSATA, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) sports a sleek, glossy exterior, hinged flaps to cover the gaps when your internal HDDs are being used internally and support for hot-swapping, too. Both 2.5- and 3.5-inch SATA I / II drives are supported, and yes, both OS X and Windows platforms are fully supported. If you've finally lost the inability to avoid procuring one of these type units, you can get the Voyager Q on its way to you this moment for $99.95.
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NewerTech's Voyager Q converts SATA HDDs into hot-swappable external drives originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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