Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2010 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Acer LumiRead makes pit stop at IFA prior to launch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/acer-lumiread-makes-pit-stop-at-ifa-prior-to-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/acer-lumiread-makes-pit-stop-at-ifa-prior-to-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/acer-lumiread-makes-pit-stop-at-ifa-prior-to-launch/#comments We caught the LumiRead set up and ready for some serious page-turning action as Acer set up its booth at IFA today (yes, it's true, the show still hasn't technically started), which marks the first time we've actually been able to hold the upcoming e-reader -- previously, the closest we'd gotten was the impersonal touch of a glass enclosure back at Computex. The verdict? After having touched one of those newfangled Kindles, we've got to say that pretty much every other e-reader out there feels like a ridiculously overweight beast, and the LumiRead gets swept up into that classification. The barcode scanner is still there (you can see it in our gallery below) and it's still as awesome of a concept as ever, but Acer has replaced the smooth plastic back with a ridged, patterned one on this newer prototype -- and considering that the launch is scheduled for October, we imagine this is nearly final or final spec. The thumbstick feels decent, but we don't really think it's the best way to navigate... which is a lesson Amazon already learned with the last version of the Kindle, by the bye. So here's your recipe for success, Acer: soft-touch back, cut the thickness by a third, eliminate the wasted space above the keyboard, and keep the barcode reader. Boom.

Gallery: Acer LumiRead makes IFA appearance, launch not far away

Acer LumiRead makes pit stop at IFA prior to launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI WindBox III gets a bit more oomph, still lives on your LCD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceMSI  | Email this | Comments]]>core 2 duoCore2DuointelMSIMSI WindBox IIIMsiWindboxIiithin clientthin pcThinClientThinPcwindboxWindBox IIIWindboxIiiThu, 02 Sep 2010 17:02:00 EDT<![CDATA[All Things D: Facebook blocked Apple's Ping service for unauthorized use]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/all-things-d-facebook-blocked-apples-ping-service-for-unauthor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/all-things-d-facebook-blocked-apples-ping-service-for-unauthor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/all-things-d-facebook-blocked-apples-ping-service-for-unauthor/#comments We'd already heard whispers that Apple had to yank Facebook Connect integration from its new Ping music network because the connection was being denied by Facebook, and now Kara Swisher at All Things D is confirming it -- and she's saying Facebook shut down access on purpose after Apple used the find-your-friends API without permission. Juicy! Here's the deal: Facebook's friend-finding API is generally open access, but anyone that wants to hit it an extreme number of times has to sign a deal agreeing to protect Facebook user data and limit network impact. Given the sheer size of the iTunes customer base, it's no surprise that Facebook wanted such a deal, but apparently negotiations broke down -- possibly over what Steve Jobs referred to as "onerous terms" -- and Apple decided to just go ahead and use the API anyway. (Which, truth be told, is pretty in character for Apple.) Facebook then blocked access, Apple had to scramble to clean up all the Facebook references, and here we are. Only possibly not for long: Swisher also says Apple and Facebook are still negotiating, and Facebook Connect might eventually reappear in Ping. There is no word when Ping might actually be useful or interesting, however.

All Things D: Facebook blocked Apple's Ping service for unauthorized use originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent these in]

Update: So we're hearing some conflicting information here. Samsung itself is telling us at IFA that no pricing has been announced and that any prices floating around are speculation -- but it seems the company has already announced a suggested retail prices of SEK 9,000 in Sweden including VAT, which works out to about $1,240 (or $930 without VAT). In other words, even after taxes have been removed from the equation, you're looking at a pretty pricey option for an unsubsidized device here. Let's hope we see some steep discounts on contract, eh? Thanks, Rasmus!

Samsung Galaxy Tab reported to retail at €699 and €799 in Europe (update: Samsung responds) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceARMdevices.net, Journal du Geek, Expansys, Chip.de  | Email this | Comments]]>expansysgalaxy tabGalaxyTabpricepricespricingrumorsamsungsamsung galaxy tabSamsungGalaxyTabslatespeculationtabletThu, 02 Sep 2010 16:22:00 EDT<![CDATA[Canon's Wonder Camera, and other future concepts that tease us from behind glass]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/canons-wonder-camera-and-other-future-concepts-that-tease-us-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/canons-wonder-camera-and-other-future-concepts-that-tease-us-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/canons-wonder-camera-and-other-future-concepts-that-tease-us-f/#comments Canon had a lot to show for itself at its annual expo today, from the EOS 60D to the (working!) Multipurpose 4K concept, but the best goodies are of course the ones just a few steps outside of today's technological limits. One display in particular that caught our eye was the 2010 Image Creation set, featuring the bold Wonder Camera Concept from July. Nothing functional here, not even in sleight-of-hand video render form, but the models are quite the lookers. Joining the "SLR Style Concept" (as it was being called here, according to the accompanying placard) were the 3D Cam, Image Palette (display), Image Navi Cam (point and shoot), and MR HMD (helmet) -- all aesthetically Kubrick in nature. Not that we mind, of course; we find it best to go ahead and accept our future for the glossy white design motif that it'll assuredly become. Elsewhere, we happened upon the purported "world's largest CMOS sensor" -- not that we'd argue with what we saw -- and the more compact 120 megapixel CMOS, along with (separately) its panoramic camera prototype body. You can live vicariously through us in the photos below.

Gallery: Canon's 2010 future concepts

Canon's Wonder Camera, and other future concepts that tease us from behind glass originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WSJ: iPhone 4 to be offered by Vodafone and O2 in Germany as T-Mobile loses exclusivity originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You're looking at Canon's new 4k "Multipurpose" concept, a wondrous amalgamation of still and video cameras pumping 60 frames per second at 4k resolution out of an 8 megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor. Yep, we said 4k video, approximately quadruple the resolution of 1080p. We had a chance to go hands-on with the prototype at Canon Expo 2010, and believe us when we tell you that it's really, really sharp, both in terms of hardware and the images it produces. The hardware is essentially a giant SLR body packing a fixed video-style lens complete with zoom and focus controls and a high-def flip-out LCD viewfinder (we're told it's the same LCD found in Canon's new XF-300 and XF-305 video cameras).

We were told by a Canon rep that, unlike competing camera-maker RED's offerings, the Multipurpose concept is not specifically designed for digital cinema. Instead, it's intended to offer "multipurpose image capture," which seems to imply something like the continuous photography promised by Canon's other futuristic prototype. And although we're told that the 4k Multipurpose camera will never come to market, it certainly sends a bold message to an industry content with 1080p that higher resolutions like 4k are coming down the pipe and aren't just the realm of boundary-pushing cinema nerds. But don't take our word for it, check out our hands-on video with this beast after the break.

Gallery: Canon Multipurpose 4K concept camera hands-on

Continue reading Canon's 4k Multipurpose Camera concept weakens knees, shoots video. We go hands-on! (Video)

Canon's 4k Multipurpose Camera concept weakens knees, shoots video. We go hands-on! (Video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Added Samsung's official press release, product images and first video ad for the Galaxy Tab.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab first hands-on

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab press images

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Samsung Galaxy Tab preview originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung: 'we are prioritizing our Android platform' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceReuters  | Email this | Comments]]>androidbadgesifaifa 2010Ifa2010microsoftsamsungsamsung mobileSamsungMobilewindows phone 7 seriesWindowsPhone7SeriesThu, 02 Sep 2010 14:51:00 EDT<![CDATA[Canon EOS 60D hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/canon-eos-60d-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/canon-eos-60d-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/canon-eos-60d-hands-on-video/#comments The 2010 Canon Expo is filled to the brim with drool-worthy image-capturing hardware (more on that later in the day), but the first thing we did when arriving was run straight to the EOS 60D. While we can't really get into the gritty details in terms of image and video quality based on show floor impressions alone, we will say the comfort and ease of use are superb -- not to mention an articulating display that'll come in handy for crazier shot composition. The company's definitely got a knack for iterative upgrades, but a prosumer-focused model like this is just a knockout for the price, and leaves us wondering what the future holds for the Rebel T2i when only $200 separates the two cameras. Pictures below, and check out a video walkthrough done by our Engadget Show Producer / Canon enthusiast Chad Mumm after the break.

Gallery: Canon EOS 60D hands-on

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Canon EOS 60D hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you remember the Nintendo Family Computer, or Famicon? Well, you might not -- it came to earth in 1983 and was Japan's version of the NES. Now, continuing its week of vintage teardowns, iFixit's gotten its hands on one of these colorful gems and done what it does. The Famicon is pretty easily dismantled, and simple inside, as well. As you can see, there's almost nothing going on in there! There's one more photo below, but hit up the source link for the full set.

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iFixit tears apart the Nintendo Famicon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Verizon officially announces prepaid smartphone data packages

Verizon officially announces prepaid smartphone data packages originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: The Samsung Galaxy Tab: more relief on the go

The Samsung Galaxy Tab: more relief on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it looks like you still won't be able to actually make calls over WiFi, but Verizon Android users can now at least keep their WiFi connection active while using Skype Mobile -- something that was curiously not possible before. That's just one of the improvements in the latest version of the app (also updated for BlackBerry), which also includes features like incoming caller ID, support for copy and paste and emoticons in IM conversations, and the ability to automatically set your location as your mood message.

Skype updates Android app for Verizon users, lets you keep the WiFi on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Android Central  |  sourceSkype  | Email this | Comments]]>androidblackberrydroidskypeskype mobileSkypeMobileverizonwifiThu, 02 Sep 2010 13:03:00 EDT<![CDATA[Mophie Juice Pack Air: coming to double your iPhone 4 battery next week]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/mophie-juice-pack-air-coming-to-double-your-iphone-4-battery-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/mophie-juice-pack-air-coming-to-double-your-iphone-4-battery-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/mophie-juice-pack-air-coming-to-double-your-iphone-4-battery-ne/#comments So, you've been waiting for a Mophie Juice Pack for your iPhone 4? You're not alone. Well, we have word that it'll be available as soon as next week for $79. We even managed to get hands on with a prototype that looked and felt pretty tight considering the fact that it doubles the iPhone's non-removable battery. The Juice Pack Air features pass-through USB charging and sync with iTunes, an integrated 4 LED charge status, and a standby switch the shuts off the juice turning the appendage into a rather attractive (albeit, heavy with a 1500mAh capacity battery), soft-grip case. Now you know.

Gallery: Mophie Juice Pack Air hands-on pics

Mophie Juice Pack Air: coming to double your iPhone 4 battery next week originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We just heard from Toshiba's US team and there are apparently no plans to bring the Folio 100 stateside. Given our lackluster first impressions, we can't say we're all that upset by that...

Gallery: Toshiba Folio 100 preview

Toshiba Folio 100 preview originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just to make things even more confusing, Kara Swisher at All Things D got two very different statements from Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller at the event yesterday: Schiller was enthusiastic about finding friends via Facebook, while Jobs said Zuckerberg and co. were demanding "onerous terms" that Apple refused. We're assuming Jobs was talking about something deeper than just finding friends via Connect, but it's still all very strange -- and as it stands, finding friends on Ping right now requires a fair bit of guesswork and searching, so we're hoping this all gets sorted soon. Check the video of Phil Schiller talking about Facebook and Ping after the break, as well as a snap of it (sort of) working from last night.

Update: We can't confirm this, but we've just gotten a tip saying the problem is primarily on Facebook's end -- the service is currently denying requests from Ping, and the resulting errors apparently caused enough other problems for Apple to pull the plug on the connection entirely until it's fixed. That certainly would explain why Ping has seemed buggy and slow from the outset, but we're still waiting for some official explanation of what's going on.

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Why did Apple take Facebook Connect out of Ping? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's Galaxy Tab has only just finally, officially been revealed, but it looks like the company is already doing at least a bit of talking about its next tablet (and the future of the Galaxy Tab). According to Tech Radar, Samsung's head of product planning, WP Hong, has said that "moving forward, with Honeycomb, that will be used in the next generation tablet, as it is specifically optimized for different type of tablet, and will be used on another product only." Not only is that the most official word we've had so far of a Galaxy Tab followup (curiously described as a "different type of tablet"), but it's also seemingly the first time that an ODM has publicly referred to a future Android version as "Honeycomb" -- a name that Tech Radar had previously heard from "multiple sources." It seems that Honeycomb won't be making it to the current Galaxy Tab, however, but Hong did say that "depending on our international partners, we'll be working to upgrade from Froyo to Gingerbread."

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Permalink   |  sourceTech Radar  | Email this | Comments]]>androidgalaxy tabGalaxyTabgingerbreadhoneycombsamsungwp hongWpHongThu, 02 Sep 2010 11:19:00 EDT<![CDATA[Harman AKG teams up with Quincy Jones on Signature Line of headphones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/harman-akg-teams-up-with-quincy-jones-on-signature-line-of-headp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/harman-akg-teams-up-with-quincy-jones-on-signature-line-of-headp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/harman-akg-teams-up-with-quincy-jones-on-signature-line-of-headp/#comments Gone is the day when headphones could be respectable without some kind of corporate tie-in or Lady Gaga endorsement. Alas, even Harman's revered AKG division has roped in the venerable Quincy Jones for its new (wait for it) Quincy Jones Signature Line. We're talking three models here, ready for launch in October and ranging from the Q 701 "reference class" over-the-ear cans (pictured), the Q 460 lightweight headphones, and Q 350 buds. The Q 701 features ergonomically-shaped cushions of velvet, an "unbeatable" linear frequency response covering 10Hz to 39.8kHz, a 45-mm high excursion driver, and detachable 99-percent oxygen-free cables. The portable $229.99 Q 460 on-ear headphones feature a 3D-axis folding system and an iPhone compatible in-line remote with microphone and play, pause, and skip functions. The in-ear Q 350 also bring iPhone compatible and target the "audiophile on the go" with $149.99 to burn. Seems fitting for a man with 79 Grammy nominations (and 27 awards) to benefit from his name. And you can feel better about him selling out knowing that an undisclosed sum from every pair of headphones sold goes towards the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium -- a foundation dediqated to eduqating Ameriqan kids about musiq. Ironic, because the Grammys might actually be relevant if American music corporations knew anything about good music.

Gallery: Quincy Jones Signature Line by AKG

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Permalink   |  sourceAKG  | Email this | Comments]]>akgear budsEarBudsgrammy awardsGrammyAwardsgrammysharmanheadphonesifaifa 2010Ifa2010in earin ear headphonesin line remotein-line remoteIn-lineRemoteInEarInEarHeadphonesInLineRemoteiphoneq 350q 460q 701Q350Q460Q701quincy jonesQuincyJonesreference designreference headphonesReferenceDesignReferenceHeadphonesvideoThu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Toshiba Folio 100 goes official, lands in Q4]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-folio-100-goes-official-lands-in-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-folio-100-goes-official-lands-in-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-folio-100-goes-official-lands-in-q4/#comments
 If Samsung's Galaxy Tab reads like a how-to for making a decent Android tablet, Toshiba's Folio 100 seems to serve an opposite purpose (starting with that unfortunate name), which is disappointing for a company like Toshiba. The tablet just got official here at IFA, after being spotted on the show floor earlier today, but there's nothing in the press release to change our initial impressions of the device. There's a 1024 x 600 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, Tegra 2 under the hood, 16GB of built-in storage, SD card expansion, HDMI out, 802.11n WiFi, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, and Android 2.2 with Flash 10.1 running on top of it all. Toshiba claims 7 hours of battery of "regular" use (65% web browsing, 10% video playback, 25% standby), and everything is packed into a 0.55-inch thick form factor that weighs 1.7 pounds. Software-wise Toshiba has baked in Opera, Toshiba Media Player, FBReader, Fring (for video calls), Documents To Go, and Evernote, with Toshiba offering its own app marketplace and developer platform for tablet-specific apps. Unfortunately, the tablet ends up in person as less than the sum of its parts, and while Toshiba might be able to redeem itself slightly with perhaps a surprisingly low pricepoint, we don't imagine ourselves yearning for this device to escape the bonds of its initial Europe, Middle East, and Africa launch markets. PR is after the break.

Update: Toshiba just said that the suggested retail price will be €399.

Gallery: Toshiba's Folio 100 with Android and Tegra 2 spied in the IFA wilds

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Looks like options for iOS gamers are only expanding. Not only has Apple just announced the new Game Center, but Aurora Feint has just announced that its OpenFeint social network will soon enable interconnectivity between iOS and Android. The service, called OpenFeint PlayTime, will allow multiplayer gameplay between both platforms -- in addition to matchmaking, game servers, and real-time voice chat during gameplay. If you're a developer, and you're interested in adding cross-platform multiplayer to your next game, hit up the source link to apply for the private Beta. And now you'll have to excuse us -- we were in the middle of a rousing game of Bomberman Touch 2.

OpenFeint PlayTime brings cross-platform multiplayer gaming to iOS, Android originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Packing a bit more muscle are the 15.6-inch RF510 and 17.3-inch RF710, which have both Core i5 and i7 options. The RF510 boasts a NVIDIA GeForce 330M GPU and Core i5-460M processor and is slated to hit for around $899, while the RF710 with an i7-720M CPU, the same graphics, 640GB of storage and a Blu-ray drive will be priced at $1,029. Those sound mighty tempting to us. Hit the break for the full release and the galleries below for some shots.

Gallery: Samsung RF and QX Series press shots

Gallery: Samsung RF and QX Series hands-on

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>core i3Core i5core i7CoreI3CoreI5CoreI7hands-onlaptoplaptopsQXQX SeriesQX410QxSeriesRF SeriesRF510RF710RfSeriessamsungSamsung QXSamsung QX410Samsung RFSamsung RF510Samsung RF710SamsungQxSamsungQx410SamsungRfSamsungRf510SamsungRf710Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Buffalo serves up USB-powered portable 3D Blu-ray player in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/buffalo-serves-up-usb-powered-portable-3d-blu-ray-player-in-japa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/buffalo-serves-up-usb-powered-portable-3d-blu-ray-player-in-japa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/buffalo-serves-up-usb-powered-portable-3d-blu-ray-player-in-japa/#comments Stuck with an ODD-less netbook or laptop, but can't quite shake the urge to watch a Blu-ray Disc on your next flight? If you call Japan home (or you know a good importer), Buffalo has just the solution. The BP3D-PI6U2-BK measures 137- × 147- × 20mm, and the operation is pretty simple. Just wrangle an XP / Vista / Windows 7-equipped PC, locate an open USB socket, blow out the dust (optional, but highly recommended) and plug this guy in. Best of all, the unit also supports the boatload of 3D Blu-ray titles that are bound to show up over the coming months, but the privileged of being prepared doesn't come cheap -- it'll land later this month for ¥28,500 ($338).

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Permalink   |  sourceBuffalo  | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d blu-ray3dBlu-raybdBlu-Rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerBP3D-PI6U2-BKbuffalojapanportable blu-ray playerPortableBlu-rayPlayerThu, 02 Sep 2010 09:47:00 EDT<![CDATA[Philips Fidelio DS8550 iPad speaker dock hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-fidelio-ds8550-ipad-speaker-dock-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-fidelio-ds8550-ipad-speaker-dock-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-fidelio-ds8550-ipad-speaker-dock-hands-on/#comments As absurd as it might seem to dock a 9.7-inch tablet atop what amounts to a glorified boom box, let's be real: the iPad's meek speakers are easily outclassed by its ability to swallow gigabytes worth of music and high-quality video content. Sure enough, iPad-compatible docks are quickly becoming a thing now, and Philips is jumping head-first into the market with its Fidelio DS8550. Oh, but there's more than meets the eye here -- it's not just a speaker with a giant slot in front for a 30-pin connection, you see. You can either connect the iPad to let it charge and get a direct audio connection or roam with it and let it talk back to the dock over stereo Bluetooth, which was demoed to us as an awesome option for gaming -- as long as the Fidelio is within a few yards of you, games really become a more immersive experience when you've got thick, booming bass and virtually limitless volume nearby, and we found that you really don't notice that the sound is coming from "somewhere else."

The DS8550 also packs a handle on back and an internal battery, allegedly good for up to five hours of use off the grid so you'll be able to kick it old-school with the Fidelio slung over your shoulder in the subway station. The unit makes use of a unique spring-loaded pivot on its 30-pin connector, which Philips says allows you to connect any iPod, iPhone, or iPad without needing the typical adapters -- the device just sort of rests on the connector and the surrounding concave section of the speaker mesh. Check out a few more shots in the gallery!

Gallery: Philips Fidelio DS8550 iPad speaker dock hands-on

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Samsung Fascinate arriving in Verizon stores, early September launch seems a given originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>cdmafascinategalaxy sGalaxySin-storelaunchlaunch kitsLaunchKitsleakpre-releasesamsungsamsung fascinatesamsung galaxy sSamsungFascinateSamsungGalaxySstockstoresverizonverizon fascinateverizon storesVerizonFascinateVerizonStoresvzwThu, 02 Sep 2010 09:18:00 EDT<![CDATA[Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D megadisplay eyes-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-cinema-21-9-platinum-3d-megadisplay-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-cinema-21-9-platinum-3d-megadisplay-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-cinema-21-9-platinum-3d-megadisplay-eyes-on/#comments There are some things that you just long for irrationally in a sort of trade-your-next-10-years-of-Christmas-presents sort of way, and this new 3D Cinema 21:9 Platinum HDTV from Philips is one of those things. We just got a few too-brief minutes alone with the 58-inch set, where it proved itself quite an excellent 3D display -- it's hard to differentiate exact 3D quality without another display nearby for reference, but we didn't see any issues or worry points with the image quality offhand. With shutter glasses on the image remained bright and saturated with little ghosting, and while opinions may vary on Ambilight, we absolutely love it in action, particularly with this letterbox-destroying aspect ratio.

So, how many Christmases do we have to fork over to get Philips to ship this dang thing to the US?

Gallery: Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D megadisplay eyes-on

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Gallery: Sharp mobile 3D prototype

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Mercedes-Benz just announced a new app that connects its in-car navigation systems with its customers' iPhones. Mbrace version 2.0 still lets drivers unlock their vehicles and, more importantly, find it in a crowded parking lot while adding location-based personal assistance ranging from entertainment, restaurant, directions, and traffic updates via Mercedes-Benz's Concierge service -- assuming you're are an mbrace PLUS customer. Destination information is then fired off directly to your in-vehicle navigation system to get you there. The updated app also includes enhanced Roadside Assistance that transmits the driver's location whenever a call is initiated. Think OnStar with a posh European accent.

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Gallery: Philips' 3D-capable Cinema 21:9 Platinum Series press images

Philips' Cinema 21:9 Platinum HDTV finally takes the leap into 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Tech Radar  |  sourcePhilips  | Email this | Comments]]>21:93d3d glasses3d tv3dGlasses3dTvambilightcinemacinema 21:9cinema displayCinema21:9CinemaDisplayfull hdFullHdhdtvhome cinemaHomeCinemaifaifa 2010Ifa2010ledphilipsplatinumplatinum seriesPlatinumSeriesxpandThu, 02 Sep 2010 07:42:00 EDT<![CDATA[Toshiba's Folio 100 with Android and Tegra 2 spied in the IFA wilds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshibas-folio-100-with-android-and-tegra-2-spied-in-the-ifa-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshibas-folio-100-with-android-and-tegra-2-spied-in-the-ifa-wi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshibas-folio-100-with-android-and-tegra-2-spied-in-the-ifa-wi/#comments That Folio 100 (alias Smart Pad) from Toshiba we'd been hearing about? Yep, totally real, and totally Tegra 2-powered -- a theme that we think is going to be pretty popular among tablet makers this season. We caught a handful of Folio 100s firmly affixed to a wall at IFA today, showing 10.1-inch multitouch LCD displays paired with a remixed version of Android 2.1, a handful of capacitive buttons, a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera, 16GB of on-board storage, and not much else -- there's really nothing visually stunning about the setup as far as we can tell, and it's not particularly thin. After bouncing out that crazy Libretto W100, Toshiba's going to have to turn up the style dial to 11 if it wants to rise above the forthcoming onslaught of Google tablets, we suspect.

Gallery: Toshiba's Folio 100 with Android and Tegra 2 spied in the IFA wilds

Toshiba's Folio 100 with Android and Tegra 2 spied in the IFA wilds originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2foliofolio 100Folio100googleifaifa 2010Ifa2010nvidiasmart padSmartPadtablettegrategra 2Tegra2toshibaThu, 02 Sep 2010 07:31:00 EDT<![CDATA[ViewSonic 10-inch dual boot ViewPad preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/viewsonic-10-inch-dual-boot-viewpad-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/viewsonic-10-inch-dual-boot-viewpad-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/viewsonic-10-inch-dual-boot-viewpad-preview/#comments ViewSonic hasn't settled on a name for this thing yet, vacillating between the ViewPad 100 and the ViewPad 10i. What it has settled on is a pretty delicious for factor for an Atom N455-based Windows 7 tablet, and the dual boot option to Android is really just gravy. Unfortunately it's rather outdated gravy: Android 1.6 is the most recent version to support x86 processors, so we won't be seeing any of the new Android goodness on here unless Google pulls together another Intel-friendly version of the OS in the near future -- which seems relatively unlikely with Chrome OS around the corner, but you never know. Other specs include 1GB of RAM, 16GB SSD, and a 10-inch 1024 x 600 LCD (the same resolution as the new Galaxy Tab, incidentally). We weren't impressed with the quality of the display, or with the pixel density, but at least the capacitive touch seemed to be working fine -- we actually managed to do a bit of typing with Windows 7's touchscreen keyboard, if you can imagine that. The actual hardware is delightfully thin and light, though a bit on the plasticy side, and we particular appreciated the thumb friendly buttons to the right side of the display. The tablet has a quoted price of "sub 500 euros" and a sketched in release date for later this year. Check out a video hands-on, including the super exciting boot-up process, after the break.

Gallery: ViewSonic 10-inch dual boot ViewPad preview

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ViewSonic 10-inch dual boot ViewPad preview originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>androiddual bootDualBootifaifa 2010Ifa2010impressionspreviewvideoviewpadviewpad 10viewpad 100viewpad 10iViewpad10Viewpad100Viewpad10iviewsonicwindows 7Windows7Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:01:00 EDT<![CDATA[Samsung Gem for Verizon shows up in Best Buy buyer's guide]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung-gem-for-verizon-shows-up-in-best-buy-buyers-guide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung-gem-for-verizon-shows-up-in-best-buy-buyers-guide/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung-gem-for-verizon-shows-up-in-best-buy-buyers-guide/#comments We've heard talk of the Gem before, and a new listing for the phone in Best Buy's September buyer's guide confirms the existence of Verizon's new low-end Android piece that'll likely slot in below the Fascinate in Sammy's lineup for the carrier. Looks like it's slated to launch with Android 2.1, not 2.2, and will include both TouchWiz 3.0 and Swype -- both Samsung staples at this point -- along with a 3.2 megapixel cam and 16GB of microSD expansion (though it's not clear whether they're going to do you the favor of throwing a card in the box). Despite the high-end name, we'd argue pricing is definitely going to determine the success of the Gem, especially in a world where Vibrants go for next to nothing on contract. $79.99 at launch, perhaps?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Samsung Gem for Verizon shows up in Best Buy buyer's guide originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anthony]

Xbox 360 slimster made over in white, just for the hell of it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Ultimate Ears announces $999 In-Ear Reference Monitors and $19.99 Blue Robots, because it can

Ultimate Ears announces $999 In-Ear Reference Monitors and $19.99 Blue Robots, because it can originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>CapitolCapitol studiosCapitolStudiosearphonesemiheadphonesin-earin-ear earphonesin-ear headphonesIn-earEarphonesIn-earHeadphonesmonitorsreference monitorsReferenceMonitorsultimate earsultimate ears 100ultimate ears in-ear reference monitorsUltimateEarsUltimateEars100UltimateEarsIn-earReferenceMonitorsThu, 02 Sep 2010 05:21:00 EDT<![CDATA[Samsung's HMX-T10 HD camcorder features a new perspective]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung--hmx-t10-camcorder-features/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung--hmx-t10-camcorder-features/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/samsung--hmx-t10-camcorder-features/#comments Samsung's oddly angled camcorders have gotten plenty of love around these parts for their design and specs, and the new HMX-T10 series is no different. Separating itself from last year's HMX-R10 with a revised design and lens angled 20-degrees (instead of 25), these camcorders can still capture video at up to 1920x1080/60i and stills at up to 4.7 megapixels, while you frame the action on the 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD. Add in optical image stabilization, 10x zoom and the aforementioned full HD capture with a $299 pricetag and you have a healthy competitor to the alternative of the shakycam footage your cellphone probably spits out when these reach the shelves in September. Check the specs in the press release after the break, and shots from every angle of models in black and white paintjobs in the gallery.

Gallery: Samsung HMX-T10 camcorder

Continue reading Samsung's HMX-T10 HD camcorder features a new perspective

Samsung's HMX-T10 HD camcorder features a new perspective originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>1080p10x zoom10xZoomangledcamcordercamcordershd camcorderHdCamcorderhmx-t10samsungt10touchscreenvideoThu, 02 Sep 2010 05:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Live from Samsung IFA 2010 press event]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/live-from-samsung-ifa-2010-press-event/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/live-from-samsung-ifa-2010-press-event/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/live-from-samsung-ifa-2010-press-event/#comments The room is utterly packed at Samsung's IFA presser, and it's not hard to figure out why: Samsung typically goes wild at this show, and with the Galaxy Tab leading this year's lineup, it looks like we've got another winner on our hands. Follow along after the break!

Continue reading Live from Samsung IFA 2010 press event

Live from Samsung IFA 2010 press event originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>ifaifa 2010Ifa2010keynoteliveblogsamsungThu, 02 Sep 2010 04:59:00 EDT<![CDATA[ASUS teams with Amimon on WiCast EW2000 1080p streamer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/asus-teams-with-amimon-on-wicast-ew2000-1080p-streamer/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/asus-teams-with-amimon-on-wicast-ew2000-1080p-streamer/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/asus-teams-with-amimon-on-wicast-ew2000-1080p-streamer/#comments Keepin' it varied, are we ASUS? Just a few months after we peeked a pair of WirelessHD-equipped laptops at ASUS' Computex booth, in flies this -- news that the company has aligned with Amimon and joined the WHDI Consortium to boot. It's hard to say if the introduction of the WiCast EW2000 is in direct response to HP's Wireless TV Connect, but it sure looks mighty similar in practice. The two-piece set connects to a PC via USB (it's USB powered, too) and to an HDTV via HDMI. Once you're setup, you can stream 1080p video (including Blu-ray and DRM'd material) straight to your tele with under a millisecond of lag, and better still, you could connect it to an HDMI-equipped set-top box or game console for cordless machine-to-device magic. Mum's the word on price, but there's a delightful promo video ready to get you amped up about it just past the break.

Update: ASUS pinged us to say that it'll ship on September 15th for $199.99. Start saving!

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ASUS teams with Amimon on WiCast EW2000 1080p streamer originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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