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- MID device sales far lower than estimates, only Intel surprisedYou know that MID / UMPC craze (remember origami?) that was supposed to change our lives? Well, it hasn't. In fact, if the unofficial numbers reported by DigiTimes are correct, then sales of bulky, Menlow-based MIDs have been a disaster which helps explain why manufacturers have grown skeptical of the platform. DigiTimes is reporting sales of just 30,000 unit compared to the 150,000 - 200,000 units Intel
promisedestimated. Intel claims that the weak sales were due to the global economic downturn but we have another opinion: mainstream consumers don't want a device that is too big for the pocket, provides less functionality than a netbook, and is priced like a laptop. That, and we still haven't seen a compelling usage scenario for this device category -- simply pairing Intel's next generation Moorestown with Moblin isn't a fix. Of course, it's no surprise that Intel got blindsided by the rise of the modern smartphone, that's not their turf... yet.Filed under: Handhelds
MID device sales far lower than estimates, only Intel surprised originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Сохранить на memori.ru - Video: Prototype NTT DoCoMo phone turns into a flute and takes your bloodThere are many things an NTT DoCoMo handset can do in the year 2009 -- tune in live television, shoot HD video, tell you whether you need to be wearing sunscreen, and pay your train fare, just to name a few. Inexplicably, though, you can't bust out a white-hot Jethro Tull solo on anything currently in the carrier's lineup, so we're happy to see that its Institute for Advanced Technology is hard at work on a modular hardware system that would allow users to attach all sorts of wacky peripherals to their phones. Billing them as "hardware upgrades," DoCoMo is showing off a blood tester, e-ink reader, and -- yes -- a flute as examples of attachments we could see down the road by the time they commercialize the tech around 2015. We're not sure why Bluetooth isn't a better option for some of this stuff, but we then again, we know better than to question a Japanese carrier's infinite wisdom. Follow the break for video of the prototype in action.
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Video: Prototype NTT DoCoMo phone turns into a flute and takes your blood originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - First Acer Android netbook will dual-boot WindowsHa, and you thought that you'd be getting away from the Microsoft tax. Sorry -- Acer chairman JT Wang says that the first Android netbooks will ship with Windows in dual-boot configurations. While your first reaction might be to call JT a Microsoft patsy, he's not, it's smart to hedge, actually, since Android is unproven as a netbook OS and Wal-mart consumers usually don't like being surprised by computers that don't work like the ol' home computer. Besides, these Android netbooks seem to be targeting carriers as resellers so you'll like get a big fat discount when you take one home on contract. Happy?
Filed under: Laptops
First Acer Android netbook will dual-boot Windows originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Pioneer's Blu-ray player trio gets official in the USWell, that didn't take long, now did it? Right on the heels of the UK announcement, Pioneer's trifecta of Profile 2.0 Blu-ray decks -- the BDP-120, BDP-320 and pictured BDP-23FD (known as the BDP-LX52 in European trim) -- got their official US intro to the tune of $299, $399 and $599, respectively. The specs from the January peek at these models remain intact, but covering three price brackets requires some points of differentiation; in this case provided by various video processing magic, onboard persistent storage for the BDP-320 and BDP-23FD, and missing 7.1-channel analog outs on the BDP-120. Oh yeah, and you just know that the BDP-23FD gets that swank Elite badging.
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Pioneer's Blu-ray player trio gets official in the US originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - BenQ working on Android smartphone and netbook for next yearBenQ said way back in February that it had no plans to release any phones in 2009, and from the looks of it, none of that has changed. It does, however, appear that the company will release one in 2010, and that handset will be of the Android variety -- in addition to an Android netbook. Yup, the company is jumping on the bandwagon, adding itself to the growing number of 'droid mobile makers, hoping to get itself back into the game with the new and ever more popular OS. Most of BenQ's netbooks currently run XP (some also boast a Linux option), so the added Android option will make a nice addition to the family. There are no concrete details about availability, specific devices, or pricing, but we're going to keep our eyes on this one for you.
Filed under: Cellphones, Laptops
BenQ working on Android smartphone and netbook for next year originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Mojo Mobility shows off wireless charging on Intel MIDsDespite overwhelming evidence showing that MIDs just aren't the next big thing, Intel refuses to give up on the idea. To that end, Mojo Mobility has seemingly drank the Kool-Aid as well, showing off a new wireless charging system on those very devices at Computex. The Near Field Power solution can be integrated into mobile devices much like the Palm Pre, and the Mojo pad enables current to be transferred easily as soon as the device is laid to rest on said mat. Heck, it's even smart enough to turn itself off once the device reaches a full charge. Unfortunately, pricing for the Mojo system is still undisclosed, but we're told that several OEMs are already looking into baking it into their next-gen products.
Filed under: Handhelds
Mojo Mobility shows off wireless charging on Intel MIDs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 01:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Ask Engadget: What's the best GPS tracker for under $300?
Think fast! You've just stumbled upon this week's episode of Ask Engadget, and just like those "Choose Your Own Adventure" books from yesteryear, you've a few choices here. One is to leave like a coward; another is to really dig in and contribute; and another is to drop some knowledge and send in a question of your own to ask at engadget dawt com. While you ponder which route is best for you, here's Matthew's plea:
"There are so many GPS trackers on the market today to choose from. I'm just looking for basic monitoring abilities and decent battery life, and of course I want one that's as small and discrete as possible. Which is the best one for less than $300?"
No need to confess in comments what you use your own tracker for (trust us, we could narrow it down on our own), but do tell if you've found a winner. Bonus points if your module has landed your scandalous SO on a recent episode of Cheaters.Filed under: Ask Engadget, GPS
Ask Engadget: What's the best GPS tracker for under $300? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - LG Display showcases 11.5-inch flexible e-paperWe're still years away from commercialized color variants, but LG Display is proving that bigger ain't really a thang. In fact, it recently showcased an 11.5-inch sheet of flexible e-paper at SID 2009, which could obviously be used in the Kindle XXL. Sadly, few (and by few, we mean none) details were given regarding an eventual launch date, but hey, at least it's around, right?
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LG Display showcases 11.5-inch flexible e-paper originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - T-Mobile myTouch 3G box art comes out to playIt's no big secret that T-Mobile was going to get a version of the HTC Magic at some point, but this box art confirms a couple very important things for us. First, it's going to be called the myTouch 3G -- not the Magic, Sapphire, or G2 -- and the imagery conjured on the packaging is a good deal more exciting than that found on the G1. Second, it'll be available in three colors, just like its older, QWERTY-equipped brother -- but unlike the G1, the wildcard third color will be a dark red marketed as "merlot." Of course, white and black will also be available, and we've got the proofs for all three in the gallery below, so have a look while you wait for launch; our documents here say that T-Mobile expects to bring this sucker into retail stores on August 5 -- but given the carrier's "early summer" statement for its next Android device, we're cautiously optimistic that date has been pushed up.
[Thanks, anonymous tipster]
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T-Mobile myTouch 3G box art comes out to play originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Goodbye E3, WWDC here we come!Listen, E3, we had some good times. We shook like maniacs for your motion controllers. We jammed with the band (and our resident DJ, Stab Master Arson). We skated all over the place. We liveblogged like crazy. We basically took your news flow and funneled it into a succinct package of mind-blowing media snacks. But that was then, and this is now. We had to hightail it out of town, because a certain someone needs our special brand of tenderness... and that certain someone is Apple's WWDC in San Francisco. We'll miss you E3, but only a little bit.
Seriously guys, gear up for WWDC this coming Monday (June 8th), where some kind of new phone or something might get announced. Here's the page you'll want to plant yourselves at (feel free to bookmark), and here's what time you'll want to do said planting:
07:00AM - Hawaii
10:00AM - Pacific
11:00AM - Mountain
12:00PM - Central
01:00PM - Eastern
06:00PM - London
07:00PM - Paris
02:00AM - Tokyo (June 9th)Filed under: Announcements
Goodbye E3, WWDC here we come! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Hands-on with ASUS' Eee PC 1101HGO at ComputexOur compatriots at Engadget Chinese have been doing all the leg work at Computex for us this week, and here's another beauty they caught sight of: the ASUS Eee PC 1101HGO. Yes, this is something we have not previously spied... or have we? This newest addition to the Seashell line is extremely similar to the 1101HA we've caught wind of, but this one's got 3G built in. The 11.6-inch, 1,366 x 768 resolution LCD-boasting PC houses an Intel Atom Z-series CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, three USB 2.0 sockets, a multicard reader, and a six-cell battery. We don't have any information about pricing or availability as of yet, but we'll let you know when we do. Two more shots after the break.
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Hands-on with ASUS' Eee PC 1101HGO at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Peregrine wires you into a keyboard, we go hands-inGot a game with a lot of commands, but are sick of supporting the Big Keyboard industry? Meet your rebel input replacement, the Peregrine. Demonstrated to us at E3, the Peregrine is basically an elastic glove with some wires sewn into it at various points. Connecting one of those points to conductive patches on the palm and thumb creates an electrical circuit, which the glove's brain converts to a keypress. It's like a glove but with power -- a sort of power glove, if you will. The main application is MMOs, where you could touch your thumb and forefinger together to cast a spell in a role-playing game or touch your middle finger to your palm to heal yourself. Or your character, anyway. More impressions and some spec-ops intrigue after the break.
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Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals, Wearables
Peregrine wires you into a keyboard, we go hands-in originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - IAC Prodigy e-reader does EV-DO, HSPA, WiMAX and WiFiWhile you might say Amazon's Kindle is lucky to have a single CDMA / EV-DO radio built-in, IAC would likely venture to disagree. Over at Computex, said firm was showcasing its Prodigy e-reader, which just so happens to pack every major wireless radio we can think of. EV-DO Rev. A? Check. WCDMA / HSPA? Check. WiMAX? Oh, definitely. 802.11b/g WiFi? For sure, dudes. And the fun doesn't stop there -- it's packing a 6-inch 800 x 600 e-paper touchscreen, 256MB of NAND Flash memory, 128MB of DDR memory, 2GB of NAND storage and a Marvell PXA310 processor. If all goes well, this little bugger will ship in Q4 over in Taiwan, but it'll be a cold day in Hades before it arrives on US soil. Video's after the break.
Continue reading IAC Prodigy e-reader does EV-DO, HSPA, WiMAX and WiFi
Filed under: Displays, Handhelds
IAC Prodigy e-reader does EV-DO, HSPA, WiMAX and WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - LED cooling fans steal sexy back from liquid-based solutionsSkipping the air cooled approach in favor of some fancy water-cooled rig? Think again, chum. Over at Computex, a smallish company going by the name of Fresh-Tech was on hand to demonstrate the absolutely howling device you see above: a LED-infused PC cooling fan. The fans can be programmed to display nearly anything you wish, and obviously these have the greatest impact on observers when installed in clear or translucent PC enclosures. Ghetto fabulous? Maybe. Nerdalicious? Totally.
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LED cooling fans steal sexy back from liquid-based solutions originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Video: hands-on with ASUS' Eee Keyboard at ComputexWe first caught sight of ASUS' totally weird Eee Keyboard -- a full PC with an Intel Atom N270 CPU built in -- way back at CES in January. Well, our friends at Engadget Chinese have laid hands on it at Computex, and it's looking a bit different than what we expected... and a whole lot more awesome. The 5-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touchscreen display/trackpad on the right side of the keyboard, is, as it turns out, running a standalone version of XP, and serves as the shortcut screen to most of the included software -- including Skype, MSN, and music playback controls. Our friends found the touchscreen to work extremely well, and though we don't know anything rock solid about pricing or availability yet (we hear it will launch by the end of June, we do know that it will come in two flavors -- wired and and UWB wireless -- with the wireless version housing a battery which gets about two hours of use before needing a charge. There's a video (in Chinese) showing this badboy off after the break. Hit the read link for a full gallery of photos.
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Filed under: Desktops, Peripherals
Video: hands-on with ASUS' Eee Keyboard at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Compal shows off Android-running, Snapdragon-powered smartbook
As if it wasn't clear already, smartbooks are one of the big trends (if not the biggest) to emerge out of this year's Computex, be they Snapdragon or Tegra-powered. Just as interesting as the devices themselves, however, is the fact that a number of manufacturers are looking at using Android as an OS for 'em, including big players like ASUS, and now Compal. While's ASUS' Snapdragon-based offering was impressive enough, Compal looks to have slightly outdone it by adding a customized interface at start-up, which is apparently just a taste of further "optimizations" to come. Details are otherwise a bit hard to come by, but you can head on past the break for a hands-on video courtesy of techvideoblog.com.Continue reading Compal shows off Android-running, Snapdragon-powered smartbook
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Compal shows off Android-running, Snapdragon-powered smartbook originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Sony working on "good will" program to give digital copies of your UMD collectionWe just sat down for an interview with Sony's John Koller, who among many other interesting tidbits and factoids (more on those later) assuaged fears that our giant UMD library would be entirely forsaken. While light on details -- they're still figuring it out, he said -- there will be a "good will" program by which owners of current disc-based titles will be able to obtain digital copies for use on the PSP Go -- "a set number of titles for a set period of time," to be exact. He couldn't confirm all games, or at least all your personal collection, would be transferrable -- that might have to do with the number of digitized games they'll have at launch, which will be at least 300 but not the whole back catalog -- but despite calling it a short-term program he did say, should you receive a new UMD game later down the line, you should still be able to make the digital transfer. As for price, we're still looking to confirm something there, but they wouldn't be putting so much effort into the program if it wasn't at least for a discount, if not free.
If you happen to like your discs, Koller said UMDs aren't going by the wayside so long as the PSP is still around, but he expects digital to start taking an increasing share. Looking to the future, he confirmed all first-party titles and most third-party titles (by the developers' own volition, not a mandate) will be available as digital downloads day and date with the UMD hard copies, and yeah, despite the reduced shipping and manufacturing costs, it'll be for the same price, too.Filed under: Gaming
Sony working on "good will" program to give digital copies of your UMD collection originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Microsoft's Kim lays out ten-year Xbox 360 lifecycle
It's no secret that Sony's has a ten-year lifecycle (or longer) in mind for all of its consoles, but Microsoft has so far been a bit less clear cut when it comes to talking about its long-term plans. That now looks to be changing, however, as Microsoft Shane Kim has told VentureBeat that the company "firmly" believes that the Xbox 360 "has a life cycle through 2015," or exactly ten years since it launched. That minor revelation came in the same interview where Kim also discussed Project Natal at length, which, he notes, would fit "mid-cycle" into the Xbox 360's lifetime, so who knows what Microsoft has in store for the 360's twilight years.
[Via gamesindustry.biz]Filed under: Gaming
Microsoft's Kim lays out ten-year Xbox 360 lifecycle originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Your Shape Wii fitness title packs in a body-scanning video camera, self doubtStep aside, Project Natal, Ubisoft plans to bring camera-based body scanning to the Wii for the holidays, with its new Your Shape title. The "game" doesn't really sound like a pleasure, however: the USB camera scans your body and casts moral aspersions on your "shape." Once a 3D version of yourself is captured, you can glare at your TV through the tears and pick a particular segment of your body to work on. You then tell the "game" what sort of training you're going for, and how much time you have, and Your Shape proceeds to build a personalized program for beating you into a pulp -- all the while watching your every move and letting you know you're doing it wrong. You can't tell we're bitter, can you? CAN YOU? Video is after the break.
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Filed under: Digital Cameras, Gaming, Peripherals
Your Shape Wii fitness title packs in a body-scanning video camera, self doubt originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Ozaki iCommand Controller bridges the iPod shuffle / headphone divide
We've seen USB adapters and chocolate-flavored cases, but we're guessing this is the iPod shuffle 3G accessory most folks have been waiting for: an adapter that'll finally let you use your headphones of choice with the diminutive player. While its glossy, seemingly plasticky finish doesn't quite match up with the shuffle itself, it looks Oazki's iCommand Controller will get the job done, with it packing some tiny volume controls on one side and play/pause/track controls on the other, plus that all important proprietary magic inside.. No word on a price just yet, unfortunately, but you can get a closer look at it courtesy of iLounge at the link below.Filed under: Portable Audio
Ozaki iCommand Controller bridges the iPod shuffle / headphone divide originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Creative's Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MkII hands-on, and news of its sequelCans are so hot right now; the bigger and gaudier the better, because nothing says "Don't talk to me" like giant domes covering your ears. Creative's latest set, Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MkII, don't really have much to offer in the flash category and certainly aren't excessively sized, but for serious gamers they seem to be a solid option and just the thing to keep your mom from interrupting your session. Shipping next week for $99, they offer an over-ear design with memory-foam surrounds and a sophisticated but not particularly flashy look that says "I want to look cool while wearing these, but I'll leave the chrome to my CPU fan, thanks." They sport a detachable boom that has not one but two microphones in it and some apparently fancy-schmantsy processing that can discern your howl of war from your dog's howl of neglect, meaning your CS teammates hear only the former. Unfortunately we weren't able to try that out for ourselves, so we'll have to see how well that pans out in the real world. The set uses the standard jumble of 3.5mm audio jacks to connect to your machine, but a Creative rep was kind enough to disclose plans for a USB version that'll work sans-soundcard. That model is due sometime next month for a $30 premium.
Filed under: Gaming, Portable Audio
Creative's Fatal1ty Professional Series Gaming Headset MkII hands-on, and news of its sequel originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Computex: Pioneer's 3D interactive display brings you one step closer to seeing a girl in her knickers
Among the expected netbooks and digiframes encountered at this year's Computex, the gang at Engadget Chinese have stumbled across this beauty. Pioneer's unnamed 3D imaging / sensing device contains a wholesome, dancing three dimensional figure. The camera in the top of the cannister keeps an eye out for contact, and if the operator touches the figure, her clothes disappear... behaving much like the avatars you meet up with in the "red light district" of Second Life. No, this thing doesn't appear to be available commercially -- and shame on you for even asking! Video after the break.Filed under: Displays
Computex: Pioneer's 3D interactive display brings you one step closer to seeing a girl in her knickers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Video: Wi-SKY promises in-flight 45Mbps downloads, does nothing for your troubled conscience
So, we know you're as giddy as a child on Christmas morn' every time one of your flights turns out to have WiFi. But what if we told you that those puny 900+kbps transfers could soon be dwarfed by download rates as high as 45Mbps? This is Wi-SKY's claim, made during a presentation at the Immarsat Aeronautical Conference. According to Electronista, the technology relies on a series of radio towers that are each capable of broadcasting a distance of up to 54 miles. The company has yet to announce any airline partnerships or a timeline for deployment, so don't expect to do any bandwidth-intensive tech blogging from the skies over Laramie any time soon. But we do have an octane-fueled, high-adrenaline video for you. Peep it after the break.Filed under: Transportation
Video: Wi-SKY promises in-flight 45Mbps downloads, does nothing for your troubled conscience originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Confirmed: Palm Pre's iTunes support is very, very hackyCareful analysis of a Pre's identity to its host system when connected via USB has now confirmed what's been suspected for a few days now -- the way it hooks to iTunes is very shady indeed. Turns out that the Pre identifies itself as an iPod when it's in Media Sync mode, but only on the system's mass storage interface; the root USB node still comes through as a Palm Pre, which Apple could easily tease out and block if it so chose. We're still up in the air on whether Cupertino would actively move to do that, but regardless, you've got to give a tip of the ol' hacker hat to Palm for its wild ways on this one.
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio
Confirmed: Palm Pre's iTunes support is very, very hacky originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Pharos Traveller 137 now available, can use both AT&T and T-Mobile 3GWe're not sure what kind of wilded-out party people need a single phone that can use both AT&T and T-Mobile 3G in the States, but your dreams have finally come true: the Pharos Traveller 137 is finally available. Hope you like Windows Mobile 6.1, cause that's what you're getting for your $350 on two-year T-Mo contract or $600 unlocked. Expensive, yes, but you're basically getting every feature you can think of and Pharos says the 137 is WinMo 6.5-ready, so there's an upgrade path here -- too bad no firmware will ever make that resistive touchscreen feel good.
[Via PhoneScoop]Filed under: Cellphones
Pharos Traveller 137 now available, can use both AT&T and T-Mobile 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - RIM buys Dash NavigationRemember Dash? The upstart connected GPS maker who put out the much-loved Dash Express but didn't realize people didn't want to pay a monthly fee for GPS services and eventually folded in on itself? Well yeah -- they've just been snapped up by RIM, presumably meaning we'll see some nifty new online GPS action in future BlackBerrys. Terms of the deal aren't yet known, but we're eager to see how RIM plays with this with its carrier partners, most of whom charge extra fees for GPS features.
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RIM buys Dash Navigation originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - "iPhone V3" placeholders pop up in Carphone Warehouse systems -- white model coming too?Look, we're not definitely saying that Apple's gonna announce a new iPhone in 16 and 32GB capacities on Monday -- we'll leave that sort of certainty to Unkie Walt -- but we will say that the evidence is starting to get overwhelming. Today's whispers bring us "iPhone32GbV3" and iPhone 16GbV3" inventory placeholders popping up in mammoth UK retailer Carphone Warehouse's systems, with each size notably coming in both black and white editions. That's the first inkling we've seen of color choices, but we're not making too much of it, since it's entirely possible whoever entered this info was just hitting all the possibilities. We're also not seeing anything to indicate that rumored cheaper 4GB version either, so there's a lot still up in the air as we get closer to the Philnote -- keep a sharp eye, we'll let you know.
Filed under: Cellphones
"iPhone V3" placeholders pop up in Carphone Warehouse systems -- white model coming too? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Five new Moorestown-based MIDs announced at ComputexPardon us while we take this opportunity to snag a nap, but seriously, we just cannot muster any excitement whatsoever about Mobile Internet Devices. Stuck somewhere between capable smartphones and these newfangled smartbooks, MIDs seem to be carving out a niche that precisely no one cares about. Though, we can say we're stoked about the forthcoming introduction of Moorestown -- the Atom needs a successor in the worst way. At any rate, those still hanging on in hopes of a turnaround have introduced new MIDs today at Computex, with EB, Quanta, Inventec, Aava Mobile and Compal (despite its recent skepticism) showcasing their wares. If you honestly think you could see yourself purchasing one of these unwanted devices in the next year or so, we've got plenty of images down there in the read link.
[Via MIDMoves]Filed under: Handhelds
Five new Moorestown-based MIDs announced at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Belkin shows first iPhone 3.0 accessory, mashes up GPS and FM data to pick the best TuneCast frequencyAfter your fourth or fifth time ending up in a ditch or a swimming pool or a tree while attempting to find a good FM frequency to push your iPod tunes to your car stereo, you're likely looking for a better way to live. Lucky for you, Belkin has been hard at work over-engineering the problem to death, and has finally emerged with the new TuneCast Auto Live FM Transmitter. The device is "specifically compatible" with iPhone OS 3.0, and pulls GPS data from the phone to figure out the clearest FM frequency to use based on "geographical" data and on the recommendations of other local users. It's all controllable from the iPhone interface with the free ClearScan Live app, which reduces device juggling, but the unit also works with the iPod touch, iPod classic and iPod nano. It'll be available early this fall for $80.
Filed under: GPS, Peripherals, Portable Audio
Belkin shows first iPhone 3.0 accessory, mashes up GPS and FM data to pick the best TuneCast frequency originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - AT&T's HTC Touch Pro2 hits the FCCIt looks like that slightly-tweaked version of the HTC Touch Pro2 codenamed "Fortress" and destined for AT&T is winding its way closer to store shelves -- a listing for a Rhodium 300 just popped up in the FCC database, complete with test results on all the necessary bands. So that's Rhodium 100 for T-Mobile, 400/500 for Sprint and Verizon (or vice-versa) and 300 for AT&T -- any questions?
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AT&T's HTC Touch Pro2 hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Microsoft says 3DV acquisition didn't influence Project Natal
When Microsoft shows off a motion-sensing system shortly after it's been revealed that is has acquired a motion-sensing camera maker, it's easy to see how people can draw conclusions that the two are related. But according to Microsoft, that is not the case, and its Project Natal is actually based on work that has been "going on for a long time." That word comes from a VentureBeat interview with Microsoft's Shane Kim, who further added that "none of those rumors did justice to what we were actually doing with Project Natal," and that it's based on a lot of past work Microsoft has done in natural user interfaces, including voice recognition. The folks at Eurogamer were also able to get an even more definitive statement from Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg, who said flatly that "we built this in house." Interestingly, however, Shane Kim did say that Microsoft wants to "ensure that we have great intellectual property protection," and that "it has to be all buttoned up, legally," which could offer a bit more rationale for the 3DV buyout.
[Via Eurogamer]Filed under: Gaming
Microsoft says 3DV acquisition didn't influence Project Natal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Miyamoto: Super Mario Bros. Wii could be better, but the Wii's too weakLook, it's no secret that the Wii is comparatively weak. It always has been, and unless some magical, unicorn-approved firmware update hits in the near future, it always will be. The Big N's Shigeru Miyamoto sat down at E3 this year with GameDaily and confessed as much, stating that he "would like to use Wii Speak more, but [in Super Mario Bros. Wii], the Wii processor is already being taxed." He added that this was all "part of being a developer to work with the tools you have to create new and interesting projects," but it certainly makes us wonder just how much more awesome this console could be with a specifications list fit for this millennium. Ah well, maybe we can actually look forward to native 1080p games from Nintendo next decade... if we're lucky.
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Miyamoto: Super Mario Bros. Wii could be better, but the Wii's too weak originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - InnoDisk unveils miniscule 128GB nanoSSD at ComputexThe last time InnoDisk made waves, it was just about this time last year with its 128GB FiD 2.5-inch SATA 10000 SSD. At this year's Computex, the company was showcasing yet another new storage model: the 128GB SATA nanoSSD. The tiny device was even strapped onto a motherboard that was vibrating out of control in order to show its resistance to the shakes, which honestly, is the most provocative aspect of the whole thing. Hop on past the break to see what we mean.
Continue reading InnoDisk unveils miniscule 128GB nanoSSD at Computex
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InnoDisk unveils miniscule 128GB nanoSSD at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Video: Viliv X70 MID gets some use, makes quite an impression
We've had our eye on Viliv's X70 since it was nothing but a render... and a beautiful dream. Now it looks like the kids at jkOnTheRun have got their hands on one and have given it the what-for. The conclusion? If there is a MID in your future, you will want to give this thing some serious consideration. According to the reviewer, the 7-inch, 1024 × 600 display seems more than generous (especially after using the 4.8-inch S5 for any length of time), giving the user plenty of room for shuffling items around on the desktop with his or her phalanges. Besides looking good, this bad boy is also thinner than the aforementioned S5, even after throwing in a webcam. Other thoughts? "Reading e-books" in portrait mode is "awesome," apparently, and the speed is "very fast," as one would expect from a device with an SSD. He has yet to test the integrated 3G (yet), but rest assured that it is there. We're still holding out for a release date and a price for this guy -- but in the mean time, make sure you peep the video after the break.
[Via SlashGear]Continue reading Video: Viliv X70 MID gets some use, makes quite an impression
Filed under: Handhelds
Video: Viliv X70 MID gets some use, makes quite an impression originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Sprint and Palm admit that they don't expect wild lines for PreIt's hard to say what changed between May 20th and today (any ideas, Verizon / AT&T?), but it seems that Sprint's tone on the impending Pre launch has shifted just a bit. In a new report over at Bits, we're told that both Sprint and Palm are informing the public to not expect lengthy lines on launch day. Naturally, both firms are spinning this like it's a good thing, with Palm's Lynn Fox proclaiming that "[Palm's] not like Apple." Mark Elliott, a spokesman for Sprint, even went so far as to say that it was actually attempting to "manage the exact opposite" of long lines, noting that Sprint wanted "each customer to get the experience" rather than being rushed in and out. Honestly, the spin factor was most obvious when he outed this line: "[Success] is not about having a line out the door; it's about being able to treat each customer and make sure they're happy with their decision." Alrighty then.
[Image courtesy of IDR]Filed under: Cellphones
Sprint and Palm admit that they don't expect wild lines for Pre originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Engadget's recession antidote: win an 8GB Kingston DataTraveler MiniSlim!
This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff / companies stop sending things. Today we've got a Kingston Technology 8GB Data Traveler Mini Slim on offer. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting! Check after the break for some photos of the prize!
Special thanks to Kingston Technology for providing the gear!
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- Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
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- If you enter more than once, only activate one comment. This is pretty self explanatory. Just be careful and you'll be fine.
- Contest is open to anyone in the 50 States, 18 or older! Sorry, we don't make this rule (we hate excluding anyone), so be mad at our lawyers and contest laws if you have to be mad.
- Winner will be chosen randomly. The winner will receive one Kingston Technology 8GB Data Traveler Mini Slim.
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Engadget's recession antidote: win an 8GB Kingston DataTraveler MiniSlim! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
- Verizon gets official with 3G BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230: $129.99 on June 19thAfter months of leaks, Verizon Wireless is finally coming clean with its intent to carry the 3G-enabled BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. Said phone will arrive in silver on June 19th, bringing with it a 2 megapixel camera (with flash and video recording), a SureType QWERTY keyboard, microSD / SDHC slot and support for VZ Navigator. The pain? $129.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate and a new two-year agreement.
Filed under: Cellphones
Verizon gets official with 3G BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230: $129.99 on June 19th originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - Video: Coda Automotive bringing Miles Electric's sedan to California in 2010Remember that Miles Electric sedan we heard about last month? Yeah, well it's coming to California's shores next year. An all new car company, doing business under the name of Coda Automotive, has just been formed in order to bring said vehicle into production. The all-electric, four-door Coda won't break down any walls in the design department, but the $45,000 (mid-$30,000s after a $7,500 Federal tax credit and additional state incentives) whip sure sounds promising as an eco-friendly daily driver. Reportedly, it'll cruise for around 90 to 120 miles without needing a recharge, and the batteries within can be charged enough for a 40-mile commute in two hours. It'll also ship with a navigation system, Bluetooth, iPod support and power everything as standard, but sadly, there's no telling when it'll be sold outside of the The Golden State. Video promo is after the break.
Continue reading Video: Coda Automotive bringing Miles Electric's sedan to California in 2010
Filed under: Transportation
Video: Coda Automotive bringing Miles Electric's sedan to California in 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - In case you missed our Palm Pre review...We wouldn't want you to feel left out of the biggest blockbuster phone launch of the year (or at least this week), so be sure to hit up our behemoth Palm Pre review before all your friends do and start spouting off the spoilers. We heard that Shia LaBeouf totally dies at the end.
Continue on to read the full Palm Pre reviewFiled under: Cellphones
In case you missed our Palm Pre review... originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать Сохранить на memori.ru - DJ Hero hands-onActivision's being pretty guarded with DJ Hero at the moment. Not only is it available only behind closed doors at its E3 2009 booth, but even then we weren't able to get our own hands-on time with the game, relegated instead to playing guitar along with someone else on the deck through that Monkey Wrench / Sabotage mashup. We did, however, get a chance to play take it out of the darkly-lit room and get a good feel of its weight and build quality, which we might add is pretty solid. Click on through for our full impressions and a video showing off the DJ vs. guitar mode.
Continue reading DJ Hero hands-on
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DJ Hero hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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