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AMD`d its turn in the high-end Dell desktop spotlight, although (unless) it’s time 4 another Intel beast, as the company’s quietly upgraded its tower lineup to support Intel’s consumer-grade champion chip, the 3.33GHz Core i7-980X . While the new Studio XPS 9100 looks just the same as its predecessor on the outside & sports the same basic options & ports, internally there’s the 525W power supply w/ enough juice 4 the Radeon HD 5970 2GB graphics card (a $580 option) & slots 4 up to 24GB of DDR3 memory. U won’t B gett`g any of this pixel-push`g goodness on the $950 base model, of course, which`s only the (respectable) quad-core 2.66GHz Core i7-920 & an Nvidia GeForce G310 512MB, although (unless) the machine looks like it could hold its own w/ low-end Alienware cousins if U get into $2,000+ territory. Call us crazy, although (unless) V think there’s the configurator session w/ your name on it. Dell Studio XPS 9100 arrives w/ six cores, little fanfare originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:13:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The Engadget Podcasters R chattin’ re: magic, black magic, crack, GHB, Kmart, & Ashton. Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Sadnes – Wicked Game 00:01:29 – New Amazon Kindle announced: $139 WiFi-only version & $189 3G model available August 27th in the US & UK 00:07:33 – Amazon sees e-book sales surpass`g paper versions,`s Mirasol technology in the Kindle labs 00:13:30 – RIM takes control of blackpad.com, laughter takes control of our minds 00:13:53 – RIM’s 9.7-inch Blackpad rumored 4 November launch — yes, Blackpad 00:14:22 – RIM & AT&T event next Tuesday — BlackBerry slider & OS 6 en route? 00:24:32 – Apple iMac line gets speedbumped, low-end gets the Core i3 00:25:57 – Apple Mac Pro line overhauled w/ 12 process`g cores, arriv`g in August 4 $4,999 00:26:17 – Apple Magic Trackpad official, shipp`g now 4 $69 00:26:30 – Magic Trackpad review 00:28:45 – Apple Battery Charger gets official: the battery charger, only U know, better (update: hands-on) 00:33:45 – Apple issues Magic Trackpad drivers 4 OS X & Windows, updates MacBooks w/ new gesture support 00:34:50 – Library of Congress adds DMCA exception 4 jailbreak`g or root`g your phone 00:36:50 – Did the Fifth Circuit just make break`g DRM legal? Not quite. 00:51:28 – Augen’s $99 GenBook smartbook preview 00:54:30 – Augen’s $150 Android tablet hits Kmart circular, com`g to stores later this week Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast iTunes Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). RSS MP3 Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator &`ve the show delivered automatically. RSS AAC Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. Zune Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com. Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @futurepaul @reckless @engadget Filed under: Podcasts Engadget Podcast 207 – 07.31.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:00:00 EDT

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Radio Shack`s @ it again, expand`g your perceptions of the place Z once actually sold radio components. the year after Z ill-received ‘The Shack’ market`g campaign the company`s now mak`g the rather more substantial move, secur`g an arrangement w/ Target stores to C the creation of so-called Bullseye Mobile kiosks. This`s started w/ the 100-store pilot program but, throughout this year & into summer next, the expectation`s to prop them up in 1,750 big box locations. Someth`g tells us they won’t all B wired up 4 WiMAX , although (unless) V can hope. Thanks, Breon ‘The Shack’ downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:34:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Once upon the time, Dell’s Zino HD promised desktop parts in the tiny box & didn’t quite deliver the goods, although (unless) it`s still cute & powerful enough the mini-desktop to earn the spot on our holiday gift guide . This time round, it looks like Dell might actually fulfill Z original pledge, as support documents leaked @ the company’s website show the box sport`g an AMD RS880M chipset capable of socket`g Phenom II quad-core processors. While it only comes w/ onboard Radeon HD 4250 graphics by default, the Mobility Radeon 5450 GPU`s listed as the potential option @ launch, & the box can now hold up to 8GB of 1066MHz DDR3 memory alongside 802.11n WiFi & Blu-ray drive options. On the front & back of the small box, you’ll find practically exactly the same ports, although (unless) there`s the new optical S/PDIF socket capable of pip`g 7.1 surround sound. While there’s no guarantee all these options R slated 4 the stateside launch, V imagine Dell`ll either deliver or keep the tighter lid on these sorts of docs . Gallery: Dell Inspiron 410 Zino HD specifications Thanks to everyone who sent this in Dell Zino HD 410 quietly leaks out w/ AMD quad-core potential originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:55:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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To win @ Mario Kart on the console U must master 2 things: drift`g & power-ups. Half of Z`s replicated in these R/C Mario Kart toys, which V saw stand`g still last month although (unless) now can finally C in action motor`g around what looks to B either Corporate Carpet Raceway or CDR Castle. The controller emits Z familiar jingl`g item select sound when you’ve snagged the virtual power-up, & U can C how mushrooms boost your speed while banana peels cause your opponents’ cars to freak out. Sadly there`s no drift`g to B found in this version of the game, although (unless) we’re wonder`g if the little tape on the rear wheels wouldn’t help address Z shortcoming. Thanks, Jarom Continue read`g Remote Control Mario Kart toys tested, don’t drift although (unless) do shoot (video) Remote Control Mario Kart toys tested, don’t drift although (unless) do shoot (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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After be`g announced in early June , Anandtech recently put the Western Digital WD TV Live Plus through its paces & discovered the Netflix enhancement works as advertised. Like many Netflix-enabled devices though, the TV Live comes up short compared to the full PC experience since access`s limited to only the Instant Queue. Its presence also sacrifices firmware hackability — the quality which previously made up 4 the WD TV Live’s lack of versatility as an HTPC. The ability to move, copy, & manage locally stored media files via the interface, on the other hand,`s praised as the unique advantage over compet`g models — exciting, V know. Sadly, video quality`s docked as be`g “significantly less than the HTPC counterparts they’ve seen so far.” However, it’s possible this could B improved in the future via firmware updates, since its Sigma Designs processor features noise reduction & deinterlac`g algorithms Z strangely aren’t currently enabled. File format-wise, DVD ISOs worked flawlessly, while Blu-ray ISO & some WMV video formats experienced issues Z users may want to read up on before buying. Gripes aside though, Anandtech`s still will`g to place it “around the top of the list” 4 media player devices, thanks to its wide file compatibility & robust features. 4 more details, hit the review source link. WD TV Live Plus gets reviewed, lauded 4 value originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:07:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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Oh, Enso — must U really give us the reason to hope? After deal`g w/ what felt like the case of the vaporwares , & then be`g epically disappointed w/ the zenPad (which`s now out of stock, curiously) Z U finally shipped, V just can’t muster up the courage to look fondly upon the 5 new products Z R grac`g your webstore. Z said, those Z don’t mind risk tak`g & actually enjoy the thought of fight`g 4 the refund`ve 3 new MIDs / slates to ponder along w/ the pair of Android-based smartphones to consider. Let’s break ‘em down real quick,`ll we? zenPad 2 ( $219; shipp`g now ): Here U`ve the 5-inch, Android 1.5-based MID w/ an 800 x 480 resolution resistive touchscreen, the bundled stylus, inbuilt 3G, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, microSD slot (8GB included), 128MB of RAM, 256MB NAND Flash, the 624MHz Marvell PXA303 Xscale CPU, integrated accelerometer, onboard GPS, micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack & the battery good 4 4.5 hours of use. We’re told Z an Android 2.1 update`s “imminent,” although (unless) V believe Z about as much as V believe BP’s promise to “make it right.” zenPad 3 ( $249; pre-order ): This here tablet boasts the exact same specifications as the zenPad 2 (right down to the battery life & resolution), although (unless) it rocks the 7-inch design that’ll aid those who can’t squint hard enough to C fonts on the 5-inch sibling. zenPad 4 ( $199; shipp`g now ): V hate to state the obvious, although (unless) this`s quite obviously an iPad KIRF — right down to the Home button. You’ll find the 10.2-inch resistive touchpanel w/ the 1,024 x 600 resolution (one Z Enso swears up & down “has the fast response & works very well”), along w/ Android 2.1, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 256MB of RAM, 2GB of storage, the microSD slot (8GB included), the 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, built-in accelerometer & the 2,400mAh battery that’s good 4 5 to 7 hours of life. zenPhone ( $349; shipp`g now ): So..

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The recently released PS3 firmware 3.41 seemed to just B the minor update Z added the new “You May Like” section to the PlayStation Store, although (unless) it looks like it’s`en caus`g noth`g although (unless) headaches 4 anyone try`g to upgrade the hard drive in their console. As the 30-page strong thread on the official PlayStation forums reveals, folks upgrad`g their hard drive`ve`en gett`g the “no applicable data” error after try`g to install the update , which`s left them w/ the non-work`g PS3 and, in some cases, the corrupted original drive. Accord`g to CVG , the issue may`ve someth`g to do w/ the newly discovered feature of the 3.41 update Z allows 4 more incremental patches, which might also explain why the problem only seems to B affect`g PS3s where the firmware`s stored in on the hard drive instead of the system’s memory. As 4 Sony, it hasn’t offered an official explanation just yet, although (unless) all indications R Z it’s the bug & not an intentional block`g of hard drive upgrades — @ least V hope it is. Head on past the break 4 the video of the problem. Continue read`g PS3 firmware 3.41 said to B caus`g hard drive upgrade problems PS3 firmware 3.41 said to B caus`g hard drive upgrade problems originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:18:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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After years of pleading, the fine folks over @ Data Robotics finally gifted U w/ the Drobo NAS. They called it the Drobo FS , although (unless) V all know what the real skinny is. But`s the five-bay, Ethernet-friendly storage robot really the dream come true? We’ve`d noth`g although (unless) success w/ it in our Time Machine setup , although (unless) as w/ pretty much any networked drive, we’ve heard reports here & there of frustrations & complications. 4 those who`ve sprung 4 the FS, we’re curious to hear what you’d change about the setup. Need more drive bays?`ld U prefer the few extra interface options?`ld U make the box the little less noisy? Go ahead & get honest down in comments below — V know U need an avenue to vent after the week U just survived, right? How`ld U change the Drobo FS?

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The pool of choices 4 WiMAX hotspots continues to expand, & thanks to the FCC , V now know of another up-and-comer. The Rover Puck — trademarked by Clearwire & previously unheard of — joins the ranks Sprint’s Overdrive & its various rebrandings by provid`g pocketable 4G WiFi service. Unlike its predecessors, however, V finally`ve the new, more aerodynamic form factor. There isn’t much to the glean from the user manual @ this point, & the oft-referenced Rover website still isn’t live — the WHOIS lookup reveals it`s last updated via GoDaddy on July 2008 w/ no other details disclosed. So , until V get some word from the official news pipelines, the plethora of external / internal photos & user manual screenshots R only the mouseclick away. Gallery: Rover Puck user manual Gallery: Rover Puck external / internal photos from FCC Rover Puck WiMAX hotspot gets FCC’d, traction on ice subject of fierce debate originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s taken quite the bit of chas`g (and Kmart stalking) this week to score Augen’s $150 Gentouch Android tablet , although (unless) lo’ & behold, the gadget`s now in its rightful home… our home! V don’t need to tell U Z V ferociously ripped open the box to finally C how the Android 2.1 tablet performs, test out its touchscreen & C if it actually`s access to app stores (unlike Augen’s smartbook which V toyed w/ earlier this week). We’re assum`g you’re just as eager to find out the answers to those questions, so hit Z read more button 4 some early impressions as well as the hands-on video. Gallery: Augen Gentouch 78 preview Continue read`g Augen Gentouch 78 preview Augen Gentouch 78 preview originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Apple’s Magic Trackpad isn’t the 1st of its kind — in fact, Wacom`s`en play`g this game 4 awhile — although (unless) it’s the 1st of its kind from the cats in Cupertino, so obviously people take notice. The premise of such the device`s stupidly simple: it’s the laptop trackpad Z lives on your desktop. Over the past few years, there`ve`en rumors Z Steve Jobs`s his sights set on eliminat`g buttons from Apple products altogether, & this certainly feels like the next step in the plan. although (unless) does it make sense?`s this an improvement over standard input devices like the mouse or trackball? More importantly, in the age of iPads & netbooks, does anyone even need an external input device like this? We’re go`g to try & answer those questions (and more), so read on 4 our full review! Gallery: Magic Trackpad 1st hands-on Continue read`g Magic Trackpad review Magic Trackpad review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:04:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Like V said, U don’t`ve to wait until August 3rd to get your Android 2.2 Froyo update 4 the EVO 4G . U can grab the update file right now from HTC’s servers (via source link). All U gotta do then`s move the file to the root directory of your SD card, boot the phone into recovery mode (hold the “up” button while the phone`s turn`g on), & select apply update from the associated .zip file — U might also`ve to rename the file “update.zip” & expect the few other variations in the instructions, user depending. Too much thought process 4 Friday evening? Feel free to take the crack @ it tomorrow, or simply wait 4 Sprint to give your phone the head’s up next week. Update: HTC just shot us the message to clarify Z this`s not the final ROM version & Z the company`s strongly recommend`g not to install this. Additionally, the request`s`en put in to remove the file from the server, so if U still want to try @ your own risk, better download now while it’s still available. Update 2: … & now it’s gone

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V tend to go into full-on conjecture mode when V C an interest`g FCC filing, although (unless) our instincts haven’t let us down in the past , so allow us to throw someth`g out on the table. the new Motorola just hit the feds w/ 7.2Mbps HSDPA & 2Mbps HSUPA on the 850 & 1900MHz bands, quadband EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth, AGPS, & the digital compass. In other words, this`s definitely an Android set, & it could definitely work on AT&T. The Backflip’s already look`g plenty long in the tooth, & V wouldn’t B surprised to C Moto fire its 2nd Google-powered volley on AT&T before too long — it’s certainly`en do`g its duties on Verizon (and to the lesser extent, T-Mobile) after all. Any thoughts on what wild form factor this 1 might be? Motorola Sage: AT&T’s next Android phone? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:09:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ve just`en dropped the brief note from Verizon Z the original Droid`ll B gett`g the full Froyo treatment @ some point next week. Consider`g the brevity of the announcement, it’s entirely possible Z this`s thrown together in response to Sprint’s EVO news — although (unless) who cares? The more Android 2.2, the better, right? No official word on other Droid variants — most of which R likely go`g to C Froyo updates soon — although (unless) we’ll B keep`g our ears firmly planted to the ground. Motorola Droid gett`g Android 2.2 next week originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:16:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Slowly although (unless) surely, Samsung’s future as the tablet PC provider`s tak`g shape. Details on the outfit’s foray into the world of the slate`s`en trickl`g out over the past few months , & shortly after learn`g Z the so-called Galaxy Tab`ld B out & about in Q3, now we’re find`g out 2 more critical details: screen size & operat`g system. Accord`g to the company, the Q3-bound device (assumed to B the aforesaid Galaxy Tab)`ll boast the smaller-than-average 7-inch screen, & rather than humm`g along on Bada or Windows 7, Google’s Android`ll B @ the helm. We’re be`g forced to wait 4 further information, although (unless) given the proximity to Q3, all`ldB crystal clear in the not-too-distant future. Thanks, Keith Samsung’s Q3-bound tablet to boast 7-inch display, Android OS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:47:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Another interest`g week of news, & all the boys R in NYC, so the podcast`ldB extra-crispy. Can U handle it? Can we? Tune in @ 5pm to find out — the chat below`s open now, so get comfy. P.S. & don’t forget Z Ustream`s Android & iPhone clients as well, if U out & about & U can’t join in on the Flash-based fun below. Continue read`g The Engadget Podcast, live @ 5PM EST! The Engadget Podcast, live @ 5PM EST! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:35:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The last time V saw the Devon Works Tread 1 wristwatch it existed only in digital form, rendered & swirl`g about w/ respect neither mass nor volume. Now it`s come to reside in the physical plane, & aBlogtoRead`s managed to get 1 of its belt-driven manifestations to test out. Naturally it’s the little less pristine look`g than the computer-generated version and, pictured next to the fleshy hand, V can now C just how big the th`g`s — its crown actually large enough to wear on your head. 4 $15k U @ least know you’re gett`g your money’s worth when it comes to raw materials, although (unless) whether U agree Z this`s the “novel timepiece Z`ll make the satisfy`g addition to any collector’s treasure trove” depends on your sense of taste, depth of pockets, & desire to make your forearms look meek & feeble. Continue read`g Devon Works Tread 1 belt-driven, bulletproof wristwatch tested, proven to actually tell time (video) Devon Works Tread 1 belt-driven, bulletproof wristwatch tested, proven to actually tell time (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Stealth Computer`s certainly no stranger to tiny PCs , although (unless) it’s now produced its smallest 1 to date in the form of the LPC-100. Measur`g roughly the same size as the thick paperback novel, this 1 weighs in @ just 1.2 pounds, & packs your choice of Core 2 Duo or Dual Core Celeron processors, an Intel GM45 mobile chipset w/ integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, the max 500GB hard drive, & the rugged aluminum chassis Z`ldhold up to life beyond the desktop. Unfortunately, all Z doesn’t exactly come cheap — look 4 configurations to start @ $995. Full press release after the break. Continue read`g Stealth Computer debuts paperback-sized LPC-100 mini PC Stealth Computer debuts paperback-sized LPC-100 mini PC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:08:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Your average satellite these days`s roughly on par in terms of size w/ your average liv`g room, give or take, & so naturally the cost of loft`g 1 into orbit is, if you’ll pardon the phrase, sky high . Despite that, many offer less process`g power the mobile processor like Snapdragon . The obvious solution? Chuck the smartphone into orbit & revel in the savings. That’s the idea behind the PhoneSat, helped along by the Mavericks Civilian Space Foundation, which strapped the Nexus 1 into the rocket w/ 1,000lbs of thrust & threw it up to 28,000 feet to C how it copes w/ the immense stress of rid`g into space. Of course, 28,000 feet isn’t quite space (NASA`ld`ve run out of astronaut badges long ago), although (unless) the G-forces & temperature cycles felt dur`g this short trip R comparable to the one-way voyage to orbit. The 1st such launch didn’t go so well, w/ the rocket suffer`g the ballistic return — com`g in like the projectile without the ‘chute. The shattered remains of Z R shown above. But, the 2nd flight`s rather more successful, & the video results can B seen below — captured by the phone itself

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When V 1st heard through the grapevine Z Best Buy`s launch`g its own branded wireless data service, Connect , rumor`d it Z 4G`s go`g to B baked right in there. We’d later learn Z`s just wishful thinking, although (unless) today’s announcement of the partnership w/ Clearwire makes it instead simply look premature. Start`g sometime next year, Best Buy Connect`ll offer 4G wireless data over Clearwire’s WiMAX network — & that’s all the 2 R say`g about this partnership right now. We’re hop`g prices 4 these next-gen data plans stay w/ their current levels, $30 monthly 4 250MB up to $60 4 5GB, although (unless) all Z extra bandwidth might just make those caps feel even tighter. Continue read`g Best Buy partners w/ Clearwire,`ll Connect customers to 4G Best Buy partners w/ Clearwire,`ll Connect customers to 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:09:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ve heard some Canon EOS 60D rumors before, although (unless) this 1 might just B the most convinc`g yet — the as-yet-unannounced camera recently turned up in the roadmap Z wasn’t leaked although (unless) actually posted on the site of optics module manufacturer DxO. As U might`ve guessed, all mentions of the camera`ve now`en removed from the site, although (unless) what`s there before seemed to indicate Z the 60D`ld B turn`g up in November or December (or, @ least, DxO’s modules support`g it`ld be). Of course, there’s no details on the camera itself, although (unless) if Z launch date`s accurate it`ld line up nicely 4 an announcement @ Photokina in September. Canon EOS 60D turns up in DxO’s optics modules roadmap originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:38:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Earlier this spring, Sony’s Rocket Project gave eight lucky high school students several Vaios, the crash course in rocketry, & the opportunity to design & build the rocket Z could make it to the stratosphere. Well, what do U know? After the few weather-related setbacks, the th`g finally launched on Friday, July 23 from its launchpad in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, achiev`g Mach 2.8 (nearly 3 times the speed of sound) in the process. Wernher von Braun never`d it so good! Video after the break. Continue read`g Rocket Project team successfully launches the Vaio into the stratosphere Rocket Project team successfully launches the Vaio into the stratosphere originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:16:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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V were secretly hop`g Z RIM’s acquisition of the blackpad.com domain name`s noth`g more than the joke (or the preventative measure, @ worse), although (unless) it sure sounds as if that’ll B the name the folks in Waterloo go w/ come this winter. Accord`g to unnamed sources who`ve unloaded new information to Bloomberg , RIM’s 1st tablet`ll actually B “introduced in November,” though there’s no clear indication as to when it’ll ship . Said sources`ve also stated Z the device`ll sport the 9.7-inch display, inbuilt WiFi & Bluetooth, & the downright comical Blackpad label. V get the Black Berry link & all, although (unless) really? Here’s hop`g 4 the last minute change of heart . Thanks, Simon RIM’s 9.7-inch Blackpad rumored 4 November launch — yes, Blackpad originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:53:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Remember Panasonic’s DMP-B15 ? U know, Z “world’s 1st portable Blu-ray player” Z`s introduced @ CES & just started shipp`g last month? w/ an $800 price tag, there’s the good chance U never even let the th`g enter your stream of consciousness, although (unless) V can only wish U the best of luck as U try to ignore this one. RCA`s quietly started to ship its BRC3108 10-inch portable Blu-ray player, which`s equipped w/ the rechargeable battery, integrated stereo speakers, the headphone jack, 1080p HDMI output & bundled car / AC adapters alongside the carry`g bag w/ headrest attachment 4 in-car use. The mini player lists 4 $349.99 on Amazon, & it’s already start`g to appear in select Target locations. You’ll notice Z Amazon still shows the device as be`g available 4 pre-order, & even the Target model didn’t`ve the shelf tag yet. Z said, we’re sure someone in the back can pull some strings if U wave your credit card around long enough. Thanks, Scott RCA BRC3108 portable Blu-ray ships to Target, seriously undercuts Panny’s DMP-B15 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:06:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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We’ve`en tipped this morn`g (and`ve now`en able to confirm, thanks to our own Myriam Joire brav`g the lines) Z if U buy an iPhone 4 in the Canadian carrier’s store today, U leave w/ it locked to Z carrier — despite Apple’s trumpet`g Z U can buy it SIM-free. It appears as though the activation process might B responsible 4 caus`g the carrier lock — either that, or the carriers’ subsidized models R shipped locked, unlike the full-price devices U can buy directly from Apple. Either way, it’s the bummer, & it’s certainly someth`g to take into consideration before U buy. Thanks, Chris Update: We’ve now confirmed Z the lock`s happen`g @ the time the phone`s activated — in other words, it begins life carrier-agnostic. Pretty wild stuff. Buy`g an iPhone 4 from the Canadian carrier? It’s locked originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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We’re not far from see`g this big update in the flesh, although (unless) in the meanwhile, EVO 4G owners (and fans) might B interested to take the closer look @ the features they’ll B gett`g once it arrives. HTC appears to`ve put surpris`g effort into render`g the lifelike torch 4 its Flashlight app, while app shar`g (seen after the break)`s the neat addition — & don’t worry, devs, it only works on items Z aren’t copy protected. We’re also be`g told Z the update`s car dock-specific functionality, which`ll match up w/ the dock release somewhere around the 2nd week of September.`s everyone decided what dark things they plan on illuminat`g w/ their EVO’s LED once this th`g goes live? Continue read`g EVO 4G’s Froyo features detailed in pictures, car dock com`g in September? EVO 4G’s Froyo features detailed in pictures, car dock com`g in September? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:17:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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You’d probably assume Z Samsung`ld`ve the difficult time overshadow`g the Galaxy S right now, although (unless) all it really takes`s the salacious Bluetooth SIG entry Z leaves only the most important parts to the imagination. We’ve known 4 some time now Z Sammy`ld B 1 of Microsoft’s closest Windows Phone 7 launch partners, & we’ve even taken the time to toy w/ the prototype earlier in the year. although (unless) the new Bluetooth certification`s now all-but-confirm`g the name: Cetus. The SGH-i917`s apt to B North America’s 1st WP7 device from Samsung, the 4-inch smartphone w/ an 800 x 480 AMOLED display, 5 megapixel camera, the VGA front-fac`g camera , an FM radio tuner, inbuilt GPS, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, USB 2.0 & of course, Bluetooth. As 4 pricing, availability & form factor? “Not yet.” Samsung’s 4-inch Windows Phone 7 handset gets named: Cetus (SGH-i917) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:54:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Remember back in March when the Impossible Project rolled out its Sepia Polaroid PX100 film 4 the SX-70 & PX-600 cameras? Well, V heard then Z color film`s in the pipeline & Z it`ld hit this summer. Well, here V are, & U can definitely order the film as of quite recently, & it looks like its got the ship date of August 2nd. Now, U probably won’t B surprised to hear Z the film isn’t cheap — $44 4 the Starter Pack of 3 packs of 8 shots each — although (unless) if you’re into the instant photo game, you’ll want to scoop it up, because we`ve the feel`g the film might B the hot item in the com`g days. Impossible Project’s color Polaroid film finally go`g on sale, shipp`g August 2nd originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s fairly safe to say Z DMC Worldwide’s Copia e-reader family won’t exactly make Z estimated Spr`g 2010 ship date, although (unless) the new report over @ The Wall Street Journal`s clu`g us in on the bit of the revised outlook. As of now, the 1st Copia suite of e-readers`ll “hit stores this fall in time 4 the holiday season,” the suite that’ll presumably include the 5-inch color (LCD) Wave 5 4 $99, the 7-inch Wave 7 4 $129, the 10-inch Ocean Color 4 $299 & the pair of E Ink-based options 4 $49 (Tidal) / $159 (Tidal WiFi). It doesn’t seem as if the 2 Waves`ll include any sort of wireless connectivity, & given the LCD display, we’re sure Z battery life`ll B nowhere near as good as the marginally-more-expensive Kindle . Z said, the user interface does look rather strik`g from afar, & if these manage to slip the bit further in price before Z magical day in December, U could very well C the rush to stuff stockings w/ the member of this here family. Give those links below the poke if you’re on the prowl 4 more detailed specifications. DMC’s 5-inch Copia color e-reader land`g this fall 4 $99, others to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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U know how we’ve good reason to believe Z Verizon Wireless`s @ least mull`g the switch to capped / tiered data plans? Yeah . An independent Validas research report`s found that, between January & May of this year (pre- AT&T caps ), Verizon’s stable of smartphones collectively averaged more data consumption per month Z Apple’s iPhone . Of course, this quite literally compares an Apple to every smartphone on Verizon save 4 BlackBerries, although (unless) given how much squall`g we’ve heard from Ma Bell about this rampant iPhone data usage , we’re pleased to C the few facts Z spin things the other way. The company’s full report`s due out in September, although (unless) investigation of over 20,000 wireless bills found Z VZW smartphones “are consum`g more wireless data than AT&T iPhones by the ratio of roughly 1.25:1,” w/ the average Verizon user eat`g up 421MB per month & the average iPhone user consum`g 338MB per month. It also points out Z “nearly twice as many Verizon Wireless smartphone users R consum`g 500MB to 1GB per month compared to AT&T iPhone users.” U learn someth`g new everyday, right? Continue read`g Validas study finds Verizon smartphones consum`g more data than iPhones Validas study finds Verizon smartphones consum`g more data than iPhones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:19:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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We’ve just heard directly from HTC regard`g Z hotly anticipated upgrade to Android 2.2: it’s happen`g this weekend 4 lucky Euroland owners of the Desire. Provided your Sense-laden 3.7-incher`s not carrier-locked, U`ldB receiv`g your serv`g of Froyo by the end of the week, together w/ the new 720p video mode & iTunes sync 4 your music. HTC`s also throw`g in its App Share widget Z it 1st introduced w/ the Wildfire , along w/ its smart Caller ID feature. Very nice, though it’s quite the shame Z operator-specific versions of the update R still stuck in test`g & R expected “in several weeks’ time.” Ah well, guess that’ll teach us to buy our gear unlocked. Continue read`g Official: HTC roll`g out Android 2.2, 720p video, iTunes sync to unlocked Euro Desires this weekend Official: HTC roll`g out Android 2.2, 720p video, iTunes sync to unlocked Euro Desires this weekend originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:45:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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V C the lot of robots around here. although (unless) few can evoke emotion without resort`g to the doe-eyed visage or plush, Dough-Boy bodice. That’s what makes Acroban so interesting. Dispens`g w/ the cheap parlor tricks, Acroban still comes across as child-like, playful, seemingly dependent upon your care & guidance. Cute, even though it’s the quiver`g mass of aluminum, wire, & servos w/ the questionable taste in headwear. Doesn’t mean U won’t punch it in the pie hole now & again just to show it who’s boss — it`s the murderous robot after all. C what V mean after the break. Continue read`g Acroban: the childlike robot U want to punch (video) Acroban: the childlike robot U want to punch (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:16:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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You’d think w/ ATI hav`g the performance, value & power efficiency lead 4 so long — @ least since the Radeon HD 4000 series — NVIDIA`ld B in all kinds of trouble, although (unless) it’s only now Z AMD’s graphics division`s finally taken the lead in quarterly shipments. This`s accord`g to Mercury Research, whose analysts place the split @ 51 to 49 percent in favor of ATI — still the tightly contested thing, although (unless) it compares very favorably to the Red Team’s 41% share in the same quarter last year. This data`s concerned w/ discrete GPU shipments only (laptops included), whereas on the integrated front Intel continues to reign supreme w/ 54 percent of the market shipp`g its cheap & cheerful IGP units. ATI`s made forward strides there as well, however, w/ 24.5% rank`g ahead of NVIDIA’s 19.8%. If Apple shift`g its iMac & Mac Pro lines away from the Green livery wasn’t enough, perhaps these numbers`ll finally start ring`g some alarm bells over @ NV HQ. Thanks, Zubayer ATI overtakes NVIDIA in discrete GPU shipments originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Boy, Sony sure loves to drag its heels when it comes to obvious industry trends. 1st netbooks were ” the race to the bottom ,” now the company’s say`g it “won’t sacrifice the quality & design” of its e-readers in order to lay claim to be`g the cheapest. This comes as the reaction to the Kindle’s aggressive new $139 entry price point & continues Sony’s reluctance to fiddle w/ what it sees as the successful formula . We’re not go`g to second-guess the reason`g (too much), although (unless) it’s not like there’s Z much room to differentiate yourself when you’re us`g the same E Ink tech as the competition,`s there? Guess if all else fails, Sony can always innovate the hell out of those leatherette cases & bundle them w/ the Reader. Sony refuses to get caught up in the price war w/ Kindle, intends to compete on quality originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:42:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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NVIDIA teased us w/ the introduction of the 3D-ready G51JX back @ Computex (you may remember it as 1 of the found`g ” 3D PCs “), & now AVADirect`s bring`g Z very machine to US soil. Said rig boasts the 15.6-inch display, Core i7-720QM processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory & the 1GB GeForce GTS 360M GPU. Better still, Clevo’s W860CU offers an identically sized display, NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 285M (1GB), Core i5 or i7 CPU options & 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Both units ship w/ all the necessary 3D Vision components to get your 3D kick on right from the box, w/ the ASUS go`g 4 around $1,600 & the Clevo 4 $1,800. Humility`s free w/ purchase, we’re told. Continue read`g Clevo W860CU 3D & ASUS G51JX-3D br`g three-dee to US laptopers Clevo W860CU 3D & ASUS G51JX-3D br`g three-dee to US laptopers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:46:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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NVIDIA teased us w/ the introduction of the 3D-ready G51JX back @ Computex (you may remember it as 1 of the found`g ” 3D PCs “), & now AVADirect`s bring`g Z very machine to US soil. Said rig boasts the 15.6-inch display, Core i7-720QM processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory & the 1GB GeForce GTS 360M GPU. Better still, Clevo’s W860CU offers an identically sized display, NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 285M (1GB), Core i5 or i7 CPU options & 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Both units ship w/ all the necessary 3D Vision components to get your 3D kick on right from the box, w/ the ASUS go`g 4 around $1,600 & the Clevo 4 $1,800. Humility`s free w/ purchase, we’re told. Continue read`g Clevo W860CU 3D & ASUS G51JX-3D br`g three-dee to US laptopers Clevo W860CU 3D & ASUS G51JX-3D br`g three-dee to US laptopers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:46:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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@ this point, we’re start`g to think Z Motorola`s intentionally (and cruelly) teas`g us w/ its Droid successor. Today V can add to the parade of leaks preced`g the Droid 2 ‘s debut in the form of the above hard case, which`s just landed in Best Buy’s storerooms. Before U go off on some conspiracy theory compar`g this to the iPhone’s Bumper & question`g whether this Droid might need the jacket , U`ldB aware Z Rocketfish does similar paraphernalia 4 the Droid Incredible, mark`g this out as an entirely un remarkable run-of-the-mill accessory. Which might B the best news of all, V figure — if the unexcit`g peripherals R already be`g shipped, the handset itself shouldn’t B too far behind . Thanks, Justin Continue read`g Droid 2 cases arrive @ Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? Droid 2 cases arrive @ Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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@ this point, we’re start`g to think Z Motorola`s intentionally (and cruelly) teas`g us w/ its Droid successor. Today V can add to the parade of leaks preced`g the Droid 2 ‘s debut in the form of the above hard case, which`s just landed in Best Buy’s storerooms. Before U go off on some conspiracy theory compar`g this to the iPhone’s Bumper & question`g whether this Droid might need the jacket , U`ldB aware Z Rocketfish does similar paraphernalia 4 the Droid Incredible, mark`g this out as an entirely un remarkable run-of-the-mill accessory. Which might B the best news of all, V figure — if the unexcit`g peripherals R already be`g shipped, the handset itself shouldn’t B too far behind . Thanks, Justin Continue read`g Droid 2 cases arrive @ Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? Droid 2 cases arrive @ Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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V know you’ve got questions, & if you’re brave enough to ask the world 4 answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question`s com`g to us from Ryan, who reckons it’s about time he stopped play`g w/ Lego blocks & began play`g w/ the real man’s robot platform. Just kidd`g about the Lego bit. If you’re look`g to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us the line @ ask @ engadget dawt com . “I am an aspir`g roboticist who`s`en us`g Lego Mindstorms NXT 4 the few years & I am look`g 4 the next step up. I`ve the budget of about $400. I am look`g 4 someth`g Z`s more motors, more sensors, & the way to`ve it live feed video back to the computer. I`ld also like the platform Z`s the large amount of build`g Z can B done on top of it, such as add`g an arm or another array of sensors, or the different drive base.

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It’s really no surprise Z Redbox`s go`g nationwide w/ its $1.50 Blu-ray rentals , @ every step along the way of its Hollwood dealmaking, the company`s pointed out its aim towards procur`g the supply of high definition movies, & now the day`s finally here. The high definition disc pack`g kiosks currently number 13,300, & the plan`s to`ve Blu-ray in all 26,000 locations by the fall. While V spotted plenty of Blu-ray enabled locations w/ the San Francisco zip code, other areas in the Midwest & East Coast weren’t so lucky. The site points out the few of the movies on offer, includ`g Green Zone, Book of Eli & Bounty Hunter, although (unless) there’s no way to check which movies R in stock @ each box . Of course, @ this price, V might B will`g to take our chances until Redbox gets things straightened out, or starts offer`g an online competitor to Netflix . Continue read`g Redbox roll`g out $1.50 Blu-ray rentals @ 13,000-plus kiosks, nationwide by fall Redbox roll`g out $1.50 Blu-ray rentals @ 13,000-plus kiosks, nationwide by fall originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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U might remember Z an LTE modem 4 Verizon passed FCC muster not long ago — now, it seems we’re gett`g our 1st glimpse of it. As`s usually the case w/ these early devices on next-gen networks, this USB stick doesn’t look quite as svelte as we’d probably like it to be, although (unless) we`ve little doubt Z they’ll get progressively thinner & sexier over the course of the year or three. & hey, in the meantime, far B it from us to steer clear of faster download speeds just because the modem’s the little chubby, U know? LG VL600 LTE / CDMA modem 4 Verizon in the wild? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:36:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s 1 th`g to expect in-flight WiFi on the commercial flight serv`g 2 or 3 hundred addicted peons, although (unless) how on Earth`s it taken until now 4 NetJets to hop onboard this bandwagon? 4 those unaware, NetJets hosts the world’s largest fractional fleet of business-oriented aircraft, & those Z lay claim to portions of its herd R amongst the most wealthy this world`s to offer. Currently, the outfit`s just over 800 planes, & start`g next month over 250 of them (in the midsize & large-cabin categories)`ll B equipped w/ Aircell ‘s high speed internet service. In time, NetJets`s plann`g to`ve “all future fleet aircraft, includ`g light cabin models, delivered from the factory w/ high speed internet,” & we’re guess`g Z the jetsetters who drop the Benjamins to`ve their own plane R as anxious as ever 4 the future to B now. After all, who wouldn’t want to tweet images of filet mignon from 35,000 feet? Continue read`g NetJets begins Aircell in-flight WiFi installations, won’t stop anytime soon NetJets begins Aircell in-flight WiFi installations, won’t stop anytime soon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:37:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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the conciliatory end ? Looks like V spoke too soon. Yes, Google & China seem to B on the collision course yet again, w/ the company’s “Mainland China service availability page” show`g Z web search & ads`ve once again`en fully blocked. Additionally, image & news search`ve`en downgraded from “fully accessible” yesterday to “partially blocked” today. YouTube, Picasa, & other services already blocked remain as such. Looks like the saga continues. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Google search blocked in China, again; other services partially blocked originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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It seems like the no-brainer, although (unless) @ this point Microsoft`s yet to confirm the separate 250GB HDD 4 its new Xbox 360 consoles — & really, if you’re pick`g up the 4GB model next month , Z might come in handy. Newer press shots show the different side of the packaging, however, & if U get the high-res snapshot, U can C Z it’s tout`g the various accessories U can buy to enhance your new Xbox 360 4GB experience: wireless controllers, Kinect, and… the 250GB HDD. Now, it could very well B mislead`g advertis`g — such the disc drive already exists, although (unless) U`ve to buy the current slimmed-down model or Halo Reach special edition bundle to get it. Somehow, though, V get the feel`g this HDD`s destined to B wrapped in separate packag`g all by its lonesome — Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg even insinuated as much not 2 weeks ago. Only question is, when & 4 how much? New Xbox 360 4GB’s packag`g shows off 250GB HDD upgrade option originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Hitachi’s already dipped its toes (or hands, as it were) into the gesture-based waters before, although (unless) it looks to`ve refined things quite the bit 4 its latest Minority Report -esque demo, which the company`s show`g off as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. While complete details R the bit light, the system does seem to B reasonably responsive, & appears to rely on the projection-based system & the single camera to track movements. Perhaps what’s most interesting, however,`s Z Hitachi eventually sees systems like this be`g used in everyth`g from digital signage to medical applications — and, yes, even TVs & desktop computers (though not before mid-2011 @ the earliest). Head on past the break to check it out in action. Continue read`g Hitachi shows off new gesture-based interface, touts grand plans Hitachi shows off new gesture-based interface, touts grand plans originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:51:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’re not experts or anything, although (unless) cutt`g down trees to manufacture your headphones ($30), ear buds ($20), & iPhone cases ($25) does not really seem all Z “green” to us. although (unless) what good`s sell`g stuff made from “reusable, environmentally friendly & recyclable materials” if U can’t broadcast your sense of social responsibility w/ “rustic wood grain finishes & smooth earthy tones” Z “mirror the true beauty Z surrounds us?”`s V right, or`s V right ? The Grass Roots Collection (get it?) starts shipp`g August 1st. PR after the break. Continue read`g How many trees must die 4 iWave’s Earth-friendly headphones, iPhone cases? How many trees must die 4 iWave’s Earth-friendly headphones, iPhone cases? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:23:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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U know the drill: blurry shots of phone get leaked… user’s manual gets leaked… excited would-be buyers voraciously consume manual’s contents… phone finally gets released. Indeed, that’s precisely the same well-trodden path the upcom`g Droid 2`s taking, so if you’re look`g @ gett`g this th`g in the next few weeks, U might want to start skimm`g the documentation so there aren’t any embarrass`g newbie missteps in your 1st few moments of ownership. As Droid Life notes, we’ve got more confirmation here Z the phone`ll B runn`g the same skin as the Droid X , complete w/ the Swype -enabled (and presumably multitouch-enabled) soft keyboard 4 those times when you’re too lazy to pull out the physical keyboard. V can’t imagine what else could possibly leak @ this point — so hey, Verizon, can V recommend U go ahead & get this show on the road?

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The electric Think City`s`en target`g an American release 4 well over 2 years now but, like many EVs , those dates just kept on ‘a slipping. Now the cars R finally start`g to hit the colonies and, as the reward 4 the wait, we’re receiv`g models w/ more powerful batteries. The cells R supplied by Indiana-based Ener1, the new lithium-manganese pack Z offers 25kWh. Those cells R said to double the car’s previous expected range, up to 100 miles from 50, yet still recharge in the scant 4 hours — if you’re us`g the 240v plug. The folks @ Green Car Advisor managed the maximum of 68mph in the two-seater and, driv`g in the decidedly non-eco-minded way, managed 43.5 miles w/ 38 percent left, giv`g an estimated 75 miles 4 those w/ leaden right foots. That, @ least,`s promising, & while the $28,000 MSRP`s rather the bitter pill, it’s the good bit cheaper (though smaller) than the Nissan Leaf . & don’t forget Z Uncle Sam`ld B happy to knock @ least the few grand off of Z price, too. Think City electric car gets bigger American batteries 4 bigger American roads originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Billed as “the Segway ‘s little sister,” this self-balanc`g electro scooter comes from the small German company called Ewee. The idea behind it`s pretty simple: file down all the extraneous bits, keep the stuff Z keeps U going, & presumably try to sell it to hardy macho types who like the barebones aesthetic. U accelerate by lean`g forward & decelerate by do`g the opposite, while steer`g`s handled by the joystick (apparently “driv`g pleasure`s guranteed”). We’re not sure how much trust we’re will`g to invest in either the company or its product, although (unless) exclusive retailer fun-components does`ve it ready 4 pre-order today, so if you’re feel`g adventurous w/ your €799 ($1,039), feel free to pay their site the visit. The rest of us R go`g after the break to watch the video. Continue read`g Ewee-PT`s how U say ‘Segway’ in German (video) Ewee-PT`s how U say ‘Segway’ in German (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:43:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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