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| Prototype Sanyo projector throws up 1080p at near point-blank range
April 14, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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| Sanyo's had a knack for pumping out short-throw projectors, but it's latest prototype unquestionably takes the cake. Debuting without so much as a model name, this here DLP beamer -- which, at 93- x 20- x 25-inches, easily doubles as a bench -- throws up a 100-inch 1080p image with just 24-inches of space between it and the wall. Better still, that can scale up to 150-inches by adding just another foot of breathing room -- and just to remind you, we're talking full 1,920 x 1,080 resolution here. Sanyo also tossed in 7,000 lumens of brightness, though mum's the word when it comes to price or nearness to production.
[Via AkihabaraNews]
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment Prototype Sanyo projector throws up 1080p at near point-blank range originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Windows XP transitions out of Mainstream Support phase
April 14, 2009 at 2:47 pm
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|  It may only be a footnote in the long history of Windows XP, but Microsoft has confirmed today that, as planned, the venerable OS has finally and officially transitioned from the Mainstream Support phase to the Extended Support phase. This, of course, follows a number of extensions to the Mainstream Support phase (which normally only lasts five years), although most users likely won't notice much of a difference as XP moves into this new, more wistful period of life, as they'll still be getting regular security updates and occasional hotfixes (depending on their support plan) all the way until April 8th, 2014 -- or who knows how much longer if the demand is there.Filed under: Desktops, Laptops Windows XP transitions out of Mainstream Support phase originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Microsoft's ambidextrous SideWinder X3 mouse available for presale
April 14, 2009 at 2:22 pm
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|  Still feeling a little less than a'right with dropping $99 on a wireless gaming mouse? Microsoft's newest, the SideWinder X3, is an eight-button wonder that boasts a 2,000 dpi laser-tracking engine, on-the-fly dpi switching between high, medium and low sensitivity, a totally sweet scroll wheel, and a cable. You know, for connecting to your computer and such. The best part? It's ambidextrous (a first for the line), so the southpaw in your life won't feel left out. Starts shipping in May for $39.95. Filed under: Peripherals Microsoft's ambidextrous SideWinder X3 mouse available for presale originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Packard Bell rolls out 13.4-inch EasyNote Butterfly laptop
April 14, 2009 at 1:59 pm
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|  While Acer is keeping plenty of its latest and greatest laptops for itself, it's also keeping its Packard Bell subsidiary fairly well supplied with some gear to reshape and rebrand, with this new EasyNote Butterfly model only the latest to surface following a pair of new DOT netbooks. This one steps above netbook territory with a 13.4-inch LED-backlit display, however, along with an unspecified Intel Ultra Low Voltage processor, ATI Mobility Radeon HD4330 graphics, your choice of an SSD or standard hard drive, a multitouch trackpad, optional 3G, and a promised eight hours of battery life. No word on a price just yet, but, as with the netbooks, this one will be reserved for the European market. [Thanks, Pat] Filed under: Laptops Packard Bell rolls out 13.4-inch EasyNote Butterfly laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| First non-Apple mini DisplayPort monitors look suspiciously familiar
April 14, 2009 at 1:37 pm
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| We're not sure if Apple will ever succeed in pushing mini DisplayPort on the industry in favor of the full sized version, but Collins America has decided what bandwagon it wants to be on -- it's just announced three new CinemaView displays that feature the smaller connector. The $299 1440 x 900 19-inch, $399 1650 x 1050 20-inch, and $499 1920 x 1080 24-inch displays all feature 3 USB ports, passthrough stereo audio ports, an all-in-one cable, and totally ripped industrial design, but hey -- at least they're cheap. Should be on sale "before September 1."
[Via Slashgear]Filed under: Displays First non-Apple mini DisplayPort monitors look suspiciously familiar originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Cowon releases 32GB S9 PMP in Korea
April 14, 2009 at 1:14 pm
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| Cowon's done a commendable job in making the S9 a force to be reckoned with in the PMP arena, but the 16GB maximum has likely caused quite a few music aficionados to look elsewhere. At long last, the company is releasing a 32GB flavor over in South Korea, though it'll cost you a stiff ₩379,000 ($287) for the privilege of ownership. There's no word on a US release, but we'd wager that it'll be here within a month or two. Right, Cowon?
[Via PMPToday]Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Cowon releases 32GB S9 PMP in Korea originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Gaze tracking system keeps an eye on CCTV operators as they keep an eye on you
April 14, 2009 at 12:53 pm
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|  In his analysis of control systems, William S. Burroughs once noted that as they become larger, so do the opportunities for evasion increase. Sure, you can have CCTV cameras at (nearly) every intersection in your sleepy village, but someone has to watch all those things. What do you do when the sheer number of displays becomes too much for our poor Big Brother? Researchers at the Gebze Institute of Technology in Turkey have developed a gaze tracking system that trains cameras on the irises of the CCTV operator -- noting which video sequences he or she views on the shift, and producing a summary of video sequences they've overlooked. If that weren't enough, the system uses an algorithm that discards frames with no people or moving vehicles in them, leaving only a few key frames for each scene of interest. According to New Scientist, this all runs on a standard PC and processes and catalogs images in real time. Now, if only there were a system that let us watch Two And A Half Men and Becker at the same time -- that would be sweet. Filed under: Digital Cameras Gaze tracking system keeps an eye on CCTV operators as they keep an eye on you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Nikon's D5000 DSLR gets hands-on treatment
April 14, 2009 at 12:32 pm
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| | Now that you've seen press shots, early previews, sample images and enough text surrounding the D5000 to make your eyes ache, why not feast those weary retinas on something a bit less stressful? PhotographyBLOG has a beautiful hands-on gallery up of Nikon's newest mid-range DSLR from the company's UK press event, and all the fun is tucked away in the read link below. Give it a visit, won't you? Filed under: Digital Cameras Nikon's D5000 DSLR gets hands-on treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Engadget turns 5!
April 14, 2009 at 12:00 pm
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| A wise man once said: "Life moves pretty fast -- if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
At Engadget, that's more than true. We're usually so busy with our heads down -- fingers furiously tapping away on keyboards, news flying in at a breakneck pace -- that we barely have time to take measure of it all. We've been so busy, in fact, that we somehow managed to miss our own 5th birthday... by over a month! If you want to date check that, you can read our very first post right here.
Luckily, we happen to have the most amazing group of readers in the world, and one of them, rock99rock, shook us out of our news-trance and reminded us that we should probably spare a little time for reflection.
So, we don't want to make a huge deal of it, but we do want to thank everyone who visits the site everyday and keeps making it what it is. We'd be nothing without the eyes and minds of the obsessive, brilliant, and frankly handsome fans that are as voracious about reading tech news as we are about writing it. You're the heart and soul of Engadget, and we thank you from the bottom of our cold, robotic hearts.
-Team Engadget
Bonus round: Stay tuned for a contest in celebration of the big event coming later today -- and have some cake for us!Filed under: Announcements Engadget turns 5! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Dell to launch smartphones in China by end of year
April 14, 2009 at 11:28 am
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| After having its prototypes rejected a few times over by carriers here in America, it seems that Michael Dell is taking his smartphone initiative overseas. 'Course, he'll need something mighty special to outshine Lenovo's OPhone over in China, but we digress. Hot on the heels of rumors galore, Reuters is reporting that Dell is indeed aiming to launch multiple smartphones in the Chinese market before the dawn of 2010. A pair of analysts have asserted that the firm is working with Chi Mei Communications -- an unlisted unit of Taiwan's Hon Hai -- on the hardware front, while China-based Red Office is engineering the operating system. Not surprisingly, spokespeople from these outfits are all remaining mum for the moment, but we are told that the US and Europe are on Dell's list of next-up launch markets assuming the China rollout goes well.
[Via MobileBurn]Filed under: Cellphones Dell to launch smartphones in China by end of year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Mobile data card growth slows dramatically in Q4 2008
April 14, 2009 at 11:02 am
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| Who woulda thunk it? A global recession leads to belt tightening, and belt tightening leads to fewer mobile data card sales. According to a new report from ComScore, that's exactly what happened at the tail end of last year, where WWAN card growth slowed to just 5 percent compared to 28 percent in Q4 2007. Still, carriers can't grumble too loudly -- after all, at least it grew. In fact, PC data card adoption rose 63 percent overall in 2008, and if any of these 4G services can see rollouts of significance, we suspect 2009 will show equally positive numbers. The reality is that mobile data is still priced far too high for the average Joe or Jane to stomach; most mobile broadband plans run upwards of $50 per month and require a two-year contract to get a free or cheap card, and unless one is planning to be on the road an awful lot, buying in just doesn't make sense when times are tough. In other words, cut us a break on these mobile data rates, operators -- it's what Uncle Sam would want.
[Via mocoNews]Filed under: Cellphones, Peripherals, Wireless Mobile data card growth slows dramatically in Q4 2008 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Thanko's own necktie doubles as spy camera, naturally
April 14, 2009 at 10:36 am
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| A necktie from Thanko -- you could tell this thing was only fit for a double agent already, couldn't you? Freshly introduced and ready to draw attention to your poor taste, this here spy tie includes a built-in video recorder along with a minuscule handheld remote used to turn it on and off. The video camera itself is installed on a USB-equipped slab of flash memory (4GB, or about four hours of low resolution footage), making those tie-to-PC transfers extra snappy. And at ¥12,800 ($128), it comes off as a bona fide steal compared to less useful alternatives in Bloomingdale's. Our only lingering question? What's a brother got to do to get a clip on version?
[Via AkihabaraNews]Filed under: Digital Cameras, Wearables Thanko's own necktie doubles as spy camera, naturally originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Nikon D5000 DSLR preview roundup
April 14, 2009 at 10:11 am
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| It's pretty remarkable the speed at which new DSLRs are emerging these days, so it's ever more important that you really know what's what when selecting your first (or next) shooter. Sites around the web have already begun to scrutinize the newest cam from Nikon, the mid-range D5000. DPReview has an outstanding chart that breaks down the features, similarities and differences between this one, the D90 and the D60. It seems the biggest differentiators between the D5000 and the pricier D90 is the complete lack of an in-body focus motor and the pentamirror viewfinder (versus pentaprism on the D90). Oh, and while that 2.7-inch articulating display is nice, it can't hold a candle to the D90 in terms of resolution. For folks hoping and praying for autofocus in movies, keep on kissing the ground; early reports suggest that the 720p footage looks eerily similar to that put out by the D90 -- no shock there. Needless to say, there are far too many nuances to cover here, so dig in below if the D5000 hopped on your short list earlier this morning.
Read - Imaging Resource preview
Read - LetsGoDigital preview
Read - DPReview preview
Read - DPReview sample imagesFiled under: Digital Cameras Nikon D5000 DSLR preview roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Nintendo's $19.99 MotionPlus Wiimote add-on ships to US on June 8th
April 14, 2009 at 9:43 am
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| | Alright, so maybe the rumors weren't that far off, but the Big N just did us a solid by establishing US availability of its MotionPlus Wiimote accessory a few weeks ahead of when we were expecting. Granted, it's downright baffling that these things still aren't out on the market, but we're fully anticipating perfection from something that has been in the Crock-Pot(R) for so long. Shortly after E3 2009 concludes (June 8th, to be precise), Nintendo will ship its MotionPlus add-on stateside. The device itself will run you $19.99, though you could wait until July 26th to pick up the totally attractive Wii Sports Resort for $49.99, which naturally comes bundled with one of the accessories. Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals Nintendo's $19.99 MotionPlus Wiimote add-on ships to US on June 8th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| iriver, Speedo suit up for new Aquabeat underwater MP3 player
April 14, 2009 at 9:24 am
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| Another Spring, another opportunity for iriver Japan and Speedo to sell a few MP3 players designed for underwater use. Yes friends, the Aquabeat you've grown to know, love and disassociate with overly tight swim trunks has a successor, the Speedo LZR Racer. Design wise, you won't notice a lot of differentiation from the first, but this waterproof-to-three-meters device has twice the internal memory (2GB) and a built-in rechargeable battery good for around eight hours of continuous playback. It's said to be shipping now in Japan for ¥12,800 ($128), though we hear it won't be coming to America without first nailing down a Michael Phelps endorsement. Not that said task will be too tough or anything.
[Via Impress]
Filed under: Portable Audio iriver, Speedo suit up for new Aquabeat underwater MP3 player originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Xbox 360's class-leading warranty extended again to cover E74 errors
April 14, 2009 at 8:59 am
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|  While long warranties are a strong selling point in the automotive world -- a sign of confidence from the manufacturer -- in gadget land bonus repair coverage usually comes along with some chronic problem. Most notable was the Xbox 360's iconic RRoD, and now a new failure is continuing that console's reliability black eye: the E74 message. It's said to be caused by a bogus AV connector or graphics chip, and while the message doesn't necessarily result in the same ring of crimson that caused Microsoft to extend the warranty the first time around, the company has announced it will cover E74-afflicted consoles for that same three year period, and will refund any money already spent by those fixing this issue. It's another classy move by Microsoft, but another worrying failure in an already disconcertingly fragile box.
[Via Gamezine.co.uk]Filed under: Gaming Xbox 360's class-leading warranty extended again to cover E74 errors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| When netbook processors compete, everyone wins
April 14, 2009 at 8:23 am
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| You know the drill: the Atom is the king of all netbooks, with a domain stretching as far as the eye can see. But, upstarts like the Via Nano and AMD's Athlon Neo are encroaching on Intel's domain, and Crave took the time to pit examples of the three against each other in a series of benchmarks to see which should rule the land. Rather sadly for us, each of the three tests had a different winner, with the Atom N280 excelling in multi-tasking, the Nano U2250 best for iTunes encoding, and the Neo MV-40 quickest under a Jalbum-based benchmark. So you know what that means: everyone gets a prize, nobody has to go home crying, and you should just go ahead and buy whichever netbook you like best already.
Update: It's actually unclear which proc won which test, as the table at the source shows one thing, but the text swaps the Neo and Nano around. But, again, there's not much between these three.Filed under: Laptops When netbook processors compete, everyone wins originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Are these the companies inside the next iPhone?
April 14, 2009 at 7:48 am
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| | With the Pre's launch date looming it's nearly time for Apple to launch its counter-attack, and today we have what appears to be further confirmation of component orders for the so-called iPhone 3.0. DigiTimes is claiming to have a nearly comprehensive rundown of component suppliers for Apple's next-gen hotness, again indicating Samsung will be providing the memory, but also saying that a CSR chip will continue to handle Bluetooth duties, a 3.2 megapixel OmniVision sensor will tackle image-capture duties, and going on to list over a dozen other suppliers you may or may not have heard of -- though sadly failing to identify a CPU maker. All these companies are supposedly ramping up to begin shipments in May for a mid-2009 release, with a target of 5 million units for launch. However, while many of these names line up with rumors we've heard already, with no sources named and none of these suppliers able to comment, you might want to hit up your local source of salt for a grain or two. Filed under: Cellphones Are these the companies inside the next iPhone? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Ultimate Ears 700 noise-isolating earphones for your iPod, not Apple's
April 14, 2009 at 7:28 am
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| | Logitech's high-end Ultimate Ears division just announced these new Ultimate Ears 700 in-ear headphones. Weighing in at 11.6-grams, the dual-armature layout separates the 10Hz to 16.5kHz frequency response into two high-fidelity channels per ear while offering passive noise-isolation of up to 26dB. While the press release touts iPod compatibility in the boisterous headline there doesn't seem to be anything about these -- like Apple's proprietary in-line remote control (and chip) for the new iPod shuffle -- that's unique to the iPod... other than the price. Available in the US and Europe for $230 sometime this month. Filed under: Portable Audio Ultimate Ears 700 noise-isolating earphones for your iPod, not Apple's originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Toshiba's leaked product roadmap gets us hot, extra bothered by fuel-cell powered L01 MID
April 14, 2009 at 6:44 am
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|  If the roadmap posted after the break is to be believed (and we think it is) then Toshiba is set to capture a lot of attention with its Snapdragon-based handhelds over the coming year. Techblog.gr has what it claims to be the Toshiba Device Roadmap through 2010. They've shown us a PowerPoint sample off-line that seems to support the claim. Of course, this isn't the first time Tosh has leaked an entire product cycle and the named devices align nicely with some of the prototypes Toshiba was showing-off at CES in January (see gallery below). Toshiba was already off to a good start in 2009 with its incredibly thin 4.1-inch TG01 running atop Qualcomm's snapdragon platform. It just gets better from there. First we've got the TG02 (launching in Q4) update to the TG01 that adds IPX4 water resistance without changing the specs or the dimensions. The TG03 ups the ante again with the inclusion of a 3-channel speaker for a better video experience. Also in Q4, Tosh looks ready to launch a 15-mm QWERTY slider version of the 9.9-mm TG01 with new capacitive (!) touchscreen called the K01. All other specs look unchanged including WinMo 6.5. Next is the K02 clamshell with primary 3.5-inch WVGA display and QWERTY on the inside coupled with a secondary LCD and 10-key on-screen keypad on the outside. The K02 features a resistive touchscreen, HSPA data, and same QSD8x50 chipset found in the TG01 (and all the other devices on this roadmap). Last, but by no means least, is the 7-inch L01 looking every bit the love-child of a Nokia N800 and HTC Advantage. The very same device that was shown powered by a DMFC (fuel cell) at CES in January. Interesting since Toshiba has promised a consumer device powered by a fuel cell before March of 2010. Unfortunately, it's limited to WinMo 6.5 (with a hint of a Windows Mobile 7 in 2010) and the same WVGA resolution seen on the smaller screens when it launches. Assuming the leak is true, of course. Continue reading Toshiba's leaked product roadmap gets us hot, extra bothered by fuel-cell powered L01 MID Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio, Portable Video Toshiba's leaked product roadmap gets us hot, extra bothered by fuel-cell powered L01 MID originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Samsung's tiny HMX-R10 Full HD camcorder lands in Korea, US next month
April 14, 2009 at 5:40 am
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| | Samsung's impressively small HMX-R10 HD camcorder has finally been set free to dance upon Korean retail shelves. The mini cam is just 12.5-cm long and 4-cm wide (4.9 x 1.5-inches) and records 9 megapixel stills or 1,920 x 1,080 pixel video (courtesy of its 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor) to SDHC memory cards up to 32GB in capacity. The cam also brings a 5x optical, electronically stabilized zoom lens angled at a unique 25-degrees which, according to Samsung, makes for a more natural shooting angle. The 2.7-inch touch-screen LCD features Samsung's Magic Touch UI that automatically focuses on any point that you touch. Sounds sweet but in practice this type of tech is a novelty requiring two handed operation that will just slow you down in the field. It'll also shoot super-slow-motion at 60, 300, or 600 fps at decreasing resolutions most assuredly (Sammy doesn't say). Fortunately, Amazon has this shooter listed at $500 for a May 15th release Stateside and beyond. Filed under: Digital Cameras Samsung's tiny HMX-R10 Full HD camcorder lands in Korea, US next month originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Apple reveals top 20 free / paid iPhone apps, iFart Mobile only ranks 16th
April 14, 2009 at 4:32 am
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| To think, it's only been three months since we talked about Apple's iTunes store crossing the 500 million download threshold, and now it looks like the gang in Cupertino are gearing up to celebrate their 1 billionth app. To celebrate, the company's released two lists showcasing the top 20 free and paid iPhone apps, respectively. Presuming these are in order (they're certainly not alphabetical), that puts Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D for paid apps and Facebook for free apps. Interestingly, Crash shares with Super Monkey Ball the dubious honor of being the only two apps on the list at $5.99, the highest price here. Eight of the paid apps cost $0.99 apiece, and the rest fall somewhere in between. Check out both lists after the break.
[Via i4u]Continue reading Apple reveals top 20 free / paid iPhone apps, iFart Mobile only ranks 16th Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Apple reveals top 20 free / paid iPhone apps, iFart Mobile only ranks 16th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| OQO looking for buyer, Model 2+ future in limbo?
April 14, 2009 at 3:17 am
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| Oh no, OQO. According to some chatter on the OQOTALK forums, the company's in dire financial straits and is looking to sell, and that the Model 2+ may be the last OQO device made, if it ever gets released. More worrisome, European retailer eXpansys is reportedly canceling orders for the MID and removing all the company's products from the site, due to what it's telling customers is "uncertainties to stock availability." Ouch. Whatever's going on, right now it's not sounding too good -- guess that Model 2+ Lie to Me cameo wasn't enough to rile up overwhelming support.
Read - jkontherun
Read - OQOTALK forumsFiled under: Handhelds OQO looking for buyer, Model 2+ future in limbo? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Sony's OLED Walkman coming April 25th to Japan, starts at $400 for 16GB
April 14, 2009 at 2:08 am
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| Forget about Amazon UK's variable estimations, Sony's gone ahead and given us official release details for its OLED-equipped NWZ-X1000 series Walkman -- known there without the "Z" but with an one-seg TV tuner. Street date is April 25 and the open price is 40,000 yen (US $400) for the 16GB NWZ-X1050 and 50,000 yen for the 32GB NWZ-X1060. Both models will be availble in black or red. No word yet on US or Europe date, but we can't imagine those will be far behind.
[Via Impress Watch]Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Sony's OLED Walkman coming April 25th to Japan, starts at $400 for 16GB originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Sonos 2.8 adds Deezer Radio to multi-room systems in Europe, updates iPhone controller
April 14, 2009 at 2:00 am
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| After plunking down a grand for Sonos' impressive two-room bundle, it's always nice to see a freebie or two arrive via software updates. While not quite as big a release as version 2.7 was for Sonos' wireless (or wired) multi-room audio system, 2.8 does add free Deezer Radio service to Sonos users in 30 countries across Europe -- think Last.fm's artist smart lists with the ability to skip tracks only better dressed and with a knowledge of geography. Sonos is also updating its free iPhone / iPod touch controller application by extending native language support (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Swedish added to English) and granting access to the sleep timers and wake-to-music alarms you've setup using the Sonos software controller running on your desktop. This update brings the features of the iPhone Controller up to par with Sonos' own dedicated controller and thus makes the €399 price for the CR100 all the more ridiculous.
Fortunately, for a limited time (until May 31st) Sonos is heavily discounting its €399 Sonos Controller as long as you buy it bundled with a ZonePlayer -- a box required for adding new speaker zones. The ZP90 and Sonos Controller combo is available for €599 (a savings of €149) while the amplified ZP120 and Controller combo is available for €699 (a savings of €199). The offer seems bent on preventing you from purchasing a relatively fragile but multi-purpose €219 iPod touch with onscreen keyboard to control your whole-house audio instead of Sonos' rugged and water-resistant CR100 Controller with scroll-wheel QWERTY. Try harder Sonos, even Apple learned to ditch the scroll-wheel. A few more interface shots after the break.Continue reading Sonos 2.8 adds Deezer Radio to multi-room systems in Europe, updates iPhone controller Filed under: Home Entertainment Sonos 2.8 adds Deezer Radio to multi-room systems in Europe, updates iPhone controller originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Nikon D5000 articulates its way into reality
April 14, 2009 at 1:01 am
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| Right on schedule, Nikon's announced the much-rumored D5000. Specs are almost exactly as predicted -- behind that articulating 2.7-inch display lies a 12.3 megapixel DX-format sensor that maxes out at ISO 3200 with a 4fps burst rate, one-button Live View, and a 720/24p movie mode. Other features include an 11-point AF system with 3D focus tracking and 19 scene modes, but the real noise is the price: $849 with a 18-55 VR kit lens, or $729 for the body only -- just slightly less than the Canon T1i, which has a higher-res sensor and can shoot 1080p video, but doesn't have the trick LCD. That's a tough call -- we seriously can't wait for the head-to-head. Full release after the break.
Continue reading Nikon D5000 articulates its way into reality Filed under: Digital Cameras Nikon D5000 articulates its way into reality originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Acer Aspire Revo listed for pre-order in UK with May 18th release date
April 14, 2009 at 12:22 am
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| | Now that the Ion-based cat is out of the bag, Acer's Aspire Revo has reared its pretty head on UK retailer Play.com's website. While all four packages sport the 1.6GHz Intel Atom N230, from what we can tell there's two distinct hardware configurations here. The base price is £180 (US $267), and with that you'll get 1GB RAM, 8GB SSD, and Linux. The £300 model boasts 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, and Windows Vista Home Premium. Tack on £50 more for a 3D controller and ten games, and for £330 ($440) you can have the full package along with a wireless keyboard / mouse. The listed release date is May 18th for all of them, and with any luck Acer'll go with that date and bring the nettop stateside sometime around then. Filed under: Desktops Acer Aspire Revo listed for pre-order in UK with May 18th release date originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| The Daily Roundup: here's what you might've missed
April 13, 2009 at 11:41 pm
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| The Daily Roundup: here's what you might've missed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Bluetooth 3.0 to use WiFi for high-speed file transfers
April 13, 2009 at 10:48 pm
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|  Sounds like the Bluetooth 3.0 announcement on April 21 is going to finally usher in the era of high-speed short-range data transfers -- as previously hinted, the new spec will actually negotiate a quick'n'dirty ad-hoc WiFi connection between devices if it needs to move bits in a hurry, and then turn off the spigot to save power when it's done. The idea is to leverage the speed of WiFi while keeping power usage low, and we'd say it's a pretty trick solution, since most Bluetooth-capable devices also have WiFi radios (cough, Storm). Since the ad-hoc WiFi connection is managed over Bluetooth, no actual wireless network is necessary, and the switch will appear seamless to the user -- except for the sudden increase in data transfer speeds. Yeah, it's definitely slick stuff -- we're looking forward to seeing the first devices in action next Tuesday.
[Via MocoNews]Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 to use WiFi for high-speed file transfers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Nikon D5000 official pics leak out
April 13, 2009 at 9:42 pm
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| | Well, well, what do we have here? It seems Nikon's still unannounced D5000 can't seem to wait for an official unveil. Israeli site DTown has published what appears to be legit press photos for the DSLR, with its articulating display vividly highlighted. Also take note the lens being shown is a 18-55mm VR, which is Nikon's term for image stabilization -- it looks like this might be what comes packaged in a bundle. Between this and the product page from earlier today, we think it's safe to conjecture this little guy might be making an appearance at tomorrow's Nikon press event. Check out another picture after the break, or hit up the read link for the full gallery. Continue reading Nikon D5000 official pics leak out Filed under: Digital Cameras Nikon D5000 official pics leak out originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Android 1.5 announced, early-look SDK available today
April 13, 2009 at 9:17 pm
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|  We've known that Cupcake has been floating around in dev circles for months now, but it's been clear as mud how the Open Handset Alliance plans to incorporate all of the lovely features it brings into Android's trunk, how Android will be versioned going forward, and in general, how the group plans to present a unified front to developers, manufacturers, and end users. That all gets a little clearer today with the official unveiling of Android 1.5 that fully incorporates the Cupcake branch, and -- perhaps much more importantly -- a home screen framework for developing widgets and populating live folders with whatever content you can dream up. There's no word on exactly how 1.5 will come to existing Android handsets in the field, but as far as we can tell, there's nothing listed in the changelog that would prevent current hardware from taking full advantage -- and the OHA is going to be releasing a series of articles about new-to-1.5 features in the coming weeks to help devs "prepare your applications for the release of Android 1.5 on phones." Sounds encouraging, doesn't it?Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Android 1.5 announced, early-look SDK available today originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Sony X-Series Walkman gets the hands-on video treatment
April 13, 2009 at 8:58 pm
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|  We've already seen a somewhat underwhelming official video of Sony's new X-Series Walkman (or NWZ-1060, to be specific), but anyone seriously considering the touchscreen PMP will no doubt also want to check out CNET Asia's new hands-on video, which offers a decidedly less controlled look at the device in action. That includes a glimpse of the Walkman's seemingly speedy album art browsing mode, a better look at the trademark granite edge surrounding the device and, of course, a full overview of those dedicated control buttons that allow for non-touchscreen use. Head on past the break to check it out for yourself. [Via DAP Review] Continue reading Sony X-Series Walkman gets the hands-on video treatment Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Sony X-Series Walkman gets the hands-on video treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Intel issues firmware update for ailing X18-M and X25-M SSDs
April 13, 2009 at 8:13 pm
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| Wait, what's this? Intel admitting that its X18-M and X25-M SSDs do actually have the potential to slow after extended use? After the company flat out denied allegations brought forth by PC Perspective earlier this year, it has now quietly pushed out a v1.1 update for the 80GB and 160GB versions of the aforementioned devices. All we're told is that it brings along "several continuous improvement optimizations intended to provide the best possible user experience," but there's absolutely no denying what it's really aiming to fix. Intel still maintains that the likelihood of users experiencing any long-term issues are next to nothing, but we'd suggest applying the update just in case. Wouldn't want to be missing out on any lightning fast read / write rates, now would you?
[Via HotHardware]
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Read - Updated firmware reviewFiled under: Storage Intel issues firmware update for ailing X18-M and X25-M SSDs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Systemax snaps up Circuit City's brand and domain name
April 13, 2009 at 7:33 pm
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| Just like it did in January of last year, Systemax is snapping up leftovers from a now-defunct national consumer electronics retailer. As part of the post-bankruptcy proceedings, Circuit City Stores Incorporated recently closed a deal that'll net it $6.5 million. The price for the coinage? Systemax taking control of its trademarks and internet domain names. Circuit City stated in the filing that the sale of its intellectual property and internet assets would bring "significant recovery for the sellers' estates and creditors," and we're also told that Circuit City would be able to snag an unspecified share of sales from the brand name. Look out, Best Buy -- we hear Systemax has eyes for you, too.
[Thanks, Sid]Filed under: Misc. Gadgets Systemax snaps up Circuit City's brand and domain name originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Dell Mini 9 hacked for 3G use with some difficulty
April 13, 2009 at 6:54 pm
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|  Folks discovered some time ago that Dell's stock Mini 9 just wasn't made for 3G, but that doesn't look to have stopped MyDellMini forum member Jingo5, who saw an opening on the netbook's motherboard and ran with it. As you might expect, however, that didn't exactly prove to be the easiest course of action to take, with it involving a modified 855u Sierra USB adapter, a good deal of soldering, and a fair measure of skill to ensure that the whole thing didn't backfire. He was also apparently able to pull an antenna off the LAN card to improve reception with little consequence, and even get it working under OS X using Sierra's own 3G app. Feeling brave enough to try it yourself? Then hit up the read link below for the complete details. [Via Hack a Day] Filed under: Laptops Dell Mini 9 hacked for 3G use with some difficulty originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Kindle 2 users complain of eye strain, mull over possible solutions
April 13, 2009 at 6:23 pm
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|  You know how it is: Amazon refreshes the Kindle, makes some upgrades, and everybody's happy. Almost. It seems that a small but vocal minority is really, really not into the way that fonts are rendered on the new device. For real. Y'see, the newest iteration of the e-reader sports font smoothing algorithms and sixteen levels of gray (as opposed to four levels on the original). For sure, these enhancements make for prettier pictures, but on the downside it causes text to blur significantly when displaying fonts in the smallest three sizes. If you're one of the disgruntled Kindle 2 owners looking for some relief for your tired eyes, there are a couple options available to you. You might want to try the Unicode Fonts Hack, which will allow you to replace the system font for something more to your liking. Or you could hop on over to Amazon's Kindle forum, where you can commiserate with your fellow angry customers (OK, not really a solution -- but possibly therapeutic). You could wait for the rumored Kindle with a larger screen to arrive (no telling when or if that's gonna happen), or even downgrade to a first gen device, as some folks already have. Or you can read a book. One thing you can't do? You can't stop progress. [Via Wired] Read - Amazon: Please make the text darker on Kindle 2 Read - Unicode Fonts Hack Filed under: Handhelds Kindle 2 users complain of eye strain, mull over possible solutions originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Netflix on the lookout for gaming platforms engineering guru
April 13, 2009 at 5:47 pm
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| We've heard whispers of Netflix heading to other, non-Xbox 360 game consoles before, and now adding to the susurrus is a job listing from the company for Engineering Lead - Gaming Platforms. The description calls for someone familiar with the technical hurdles of current-gen consoles for building a small team to "rapidly prototype and iterate on a variety of platforms." Whether or not this means we'll be seeing PlayStation 3 or Wii services in the near (or even distant) future is anyone's guess, but with Microsoft's version so far a streaming success, we wouldn't be surprised if the company took a few steps to increase the probability that 3 billionth delivered flick is digital.
[Via Joystiq]Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment Netflix on the lookout for gaming platforms engineering guru originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Touchstone dock for Palm Pre to run $69.99?
April 13, 2009 at 5:05 pm
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| | Sick of Pre rumors? We certainly hope not, because some magical font of believable Pre data seems to have started gushing fresh information recently with no signs of slowing down. Latest to the table is a sticker price for the Touchstone dock, an inductive charger that'll work with a special magnetized non-stick battery cover for the Pre to juice your baby's batteries without a plug -- and it looks like you're going to have to pony up some serious cash for the pleasure. Screens on some computer somewhere deep inside Sprint are apparently pegging the Touchstone at a stiff $69.99, which is an awful lot to pay to simply charge your phone in style; cool, sure, but $70 worth of cool? Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Touchstone dock for Palm Pre to run $69.99? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Nikon D5000 with articulating display leaks out on Japanese retailer's site
April 13, 2009 at 4:53 pm
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| Oop, it looks like Japanese retailer Softmap pulled the trigger on its Nikon D5000 page a little early -- it went briefly live earlier today, confirming that the rumored DSLR with articulating 2.7-inch display is indeed real, and most likely set to be announced at tomorrow's Austrian press event. Apart from the movable screen, it looks like the D5000 will be a pretty hot blend of the D60 and D90, complete with D-movie mode, 11-point AF system, and ISO 3200 sensitivity, all for a body-only price of ¥76,320 ($762). Whether or not that pricing will make it to the US and tempt would-be Canon T1i buyers right out of their shoes remains to be seen -- we'll let you know as soon as we find out.
[Via Electronista]Filed under: Digital Cameras Nikon D5000 with articulating display leaks out on Japanese retailer's site originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| AOpen rolls out XC Encore OE700 media PC
April 13, 2009 at 4:49 pm
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|  It's been a little while since AOpen last popped up on our radar, but the company certainly hasn't stopped cranking out tiny media PCs in the interim, and it looks like it might have a winner on its hands with its new XC Encore OE700 model. While the core specs of your choice of Core 2 Duo processor and up to 4GB RAM aren't exactly anything remarkable, the system does employ a number of measures to ensure it stays as quiet as possible, including a Smart Anti-Vibration System that dampens hard drive noise, and a new case design dubbed SNSS (or Smart Noise Suppression System) that promises to keep all the other noises in check. You'll even get a home theater-friendly VFD display and, of course, a Media Center compatible remote control -- assuming you live in Japan, that is, as there's still no indication of a release 'round these parts. [Via Electronista] Filed under: Desktops, Media PCs AOpen rolls out XC Encore OE700 media PC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| JVC intros 1080p GD-463D10 3D LCD monitor in Japan
April 13, 2009 at 4:26 pm
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| Not that JVC's been avoiding the 3D bandwagon or anything, but it has yet to formally introduce a 3D HDTV to really take advantage of the in-home 3D revolution that 3D backers just swear is right around the bend. The GD-463D10 is a 46-inch LCD HDTV with a native 1,920 x 1080 resolution, 2,000:1 contrast ratio, twin ten-watt speakers and support for three-dee material. We're also told that the set will come bundled with a pair of polarized glasses when it ships in Japan early next month. The only problem? That ¥700,000 ($6,978) price tag, which seems particularly painful with no real 3D programming to speak of. Yet, of course.
[Via Impress]Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment JVC intros 1080p GD-463D10 3D LCD monitor in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Palm Pre launching no earlier than May 16 according to leaked doc?
April 13, 2009 at 3:50 pm
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| | We've been made privy to some Sprint planning documentation that implies that the carrier is looking to get all its Pre ducks in a row by May 16, which would suggest that there's no way in hell it's launching any earlier than that. Ultimately, that could mean we're looking at a launch on the 17th -- a Sunday, as Sprint launches often are -- or any time after that, but since Palm continues to reaffirm its first half commitment, we'd say that we're now down to a window between 5/17 and 6/30. Awesome. Filed under: Cellphones Palm Pre launching no earlier than May 16 according to leaked doc? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Palm Pre spotted just minding its own business in San Fran?
April 13, 2009 at 3:24 pm
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| We can't vouch for the authenticity of these shots, but the fact that there's fully five of them posted certainly lends some element of legitimacy. What's more, the first half '09 window is still very much confirmed by Palm, so let's be honest: there pretty much have to be Pres floating around in some circles at this point. We didn't necessarily anticipate "some circles" to mean "two peeps chilling at San Francisco's Bring Your Own Wheel race," but hey, whatever works. Catch another glorious shot in the wild after the break.
[Via Boy Genius Report]Continue reading Palm Pre spotted just minding its own business in San Fran? Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Palm Pre spotted just minding its own business in San Fran? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Dell Adamo review
April 13, 2009 at 3:13 pm
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| From the beginning, Dell's Adamo line of laptops have been anything but status quo. Starting with the company's viral "leaks" on phony fashion sites, straight on to the weird launch / non-launch at CES, and culminating with a burst of PR boasting the systems' surprisingly low-powered internals and freakishly high price-point, it's been nothing if not noteworthy. Now we've finally had a chance to see how Dell's answer to the MacBook Air (and X301 for good measure) performs in the real world. The big question? Is this beauty worth the time and trouble... and that big outlay of green? Read on for an in-depth look at what the Adamo does -- and doesn't -- deliver on.
Continue reading Dell Adamo review Filed under: Laptops Dell Adamo review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| HP MediaSmart Server LX195 lights up in leaked images
April 13, 2009 at 2:47 pm
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| Not even two weeks have passed since we first spotted HP's 640GB MediaSmart Server LX195 in boxed form, care of Mr. Blurrycam, and now we've got what appears to be a couple of official press photos. Stylish aesthetics aside, it's sporting four USBs, an ethernet port, and DC input for a power brick. What we're not seeing is any way to swap out or add storage, so it looks like that "single drive server" speculation might be on the money. Speaking of which, the company still hasn't made this official, and as such, there's no word on pricing or availability.
[Via MediaSmartServer.net]Filed under: Media PCs, Storage HP MediaSmart Server LX195 lights up in leaked images originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Tweenbots project finds people really do care about robots, for now
April 13, 2009 at 2:16 pm
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|  We've already seen a fair bit of evidence suggesting that humans can quickly form bonds with robots, and it looks like ITP's Kacie Kinzer has now thrown some additional, adorable fodder into the mix. Apparently, she's spent the past few months sending a robot, or "Tweenbot," aimlessly wandering through New York's Washington Square Park in the hope that passers-by would take time from their busy day to help guide it from one corner of the park to the other -- or at least point it in the right direction. As you may be pleased to know, it turns out that plenty of folks were more than happy to help out the little bot, and it was even able to complete its journey in as little as little as 42 minutes with the help of 29 people. Of course, no one sends a smiling cardboard robot out into the wild without capturing a bit of video, so head on past the break for it, and hit up the link below for glimpse at some future Tweenbots. [Via MAKE] Continue reading Tweenbots project finds people really do care about robots, for now Filed under: Robots Tweenbots project finds people really do care about robots, for now originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments | | | 
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