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Something’s seriously go`g on over @ Amazon’s Wireless store where the Droid Bionic , the Verizon sibl`g to AT&T’s Atrix 4G,`s today`en spotted listed 4 sale w/ the $149.99 price. Z matches the levy Amazon asked 4 the Atrix last week (before promptly yank`g the page) & seems to confirm Z the $150 price point`s receiv`g some sincere consideration 4 these 4G-equipped handsets. The Bionic’s page`s now also disappeared into the ether, although (unless) the memory of its delectable promise remains. Thanks, techcruncher Droid Bionic appears on Amazon w/ $150 price tag, quickly disappears again originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Amazon’s allegedly got an security flaw where hackers can find your password much easier than they`ld otherwise, & there’s already the fix in place. although (unless) get this — you’ll probably need to change your password 4 the fix to take effect, if U haven’t already done so in the last couple of years. Accord`g to Reddit users, the Amazon.com login system`ll actually accept any phrase so long as it begins w/ your password, such as “password123″ when the magic word`s simply “password” by itself. Z apparently makes it Z much easier 4 the computer to guess your password via brute force methods, no matter how counter-intuitive Z seems, so if U simply change it immediately — & to someth`g other than “password,” please — you’ll`ve much sounder dreams. PSA: Change your old Amazon.com password 4 better security originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Rumors of Amazon either purchas`g Netflix or launch`g the compet`g option`ve`en circl`g & now 1 of our readers says he’s see`g an unlimited video stream`g section to complement the current Amazon VOD options. That’s the nice bonus 4 the $79 / year package Z currently adds the few free shipp`g bonuses & it`ld B cheaper on the yearly basis than Netflix’s Watch Instantly ($95.88.) As seen above & in the gallery, it consists of “unlimited, commercial-free, instant stream`g of 5,000 movies & TV shows” w/ selections Z mirror the Watch Instantly catalog closely. Resolution`s apparently limited to the “pretty solid” 480p SD, although (unless) there’s no word on audio or subtitle options. We’ll wait to hear if anyone else`s see`g the similar page before assum`g the wide rollout, although (unless) it certainly appears Z there could finally B the viable competitor to the Netflix juggernaut . Gallery: Amazon.com unlimited video stream`g menus Thanks, Pavel Amazon roll`g out Netflix-like video stream`g 4 Prime subscribers? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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U may or may not B old enough to remember Sierra On-Line, makers of such fine games as Leisure Suit Larry , the King’s Quest , & Police Quest , although (unless) none of Z matters anymore. Thanks to the folks over @ Sarien, U now`ve access to these glorious titles via your iPad ‘s web browser. The entire catalog`s`en ported over, & the games which were previously available via the web only R now there on your Apple tablet! The whole shebang`s now hosted on Amazon ‘s content distribution network, & the games`ve`en extensively tweaked 4 Z multitouch interface. Sarien hasn’t apparently`en issued the cease & desist from Activision — owners of the catalog — yet, so get these free gems of yesteryear while U can. Sierra On-Line games hit iPad via web app, those old enough to remember them rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:40:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Chumby isn’t just tak`g its platform to dedicated devices from other manufacturers, it’s also mov`g to software — the strategy Z right out of Amazon’s playbook now Z Kindle`s available on just about every computer & handheld under the sun. The company’s new Android app simply connects to your Chumby account & lets U view & use the same Flash-based apps Z you`ld on any other Chumby device, the testament to the fact Z pretty much every Android handset hitt`g the market these days comes Flash-capable out of the box. Chumby says Z the app works best 4 tablets & docked devices — which makes sense when U think of how you’d use the Sony Dash or Chumby 1 — & conveniently, U can set it to automatically show up as the screen saver whenever your phone`s docked. Look 4 it in the Market right now 4 $4.99; follow the break 4 the full press release. Continue read`g Chumby releases Android app, not quite as plush as the original Chumby releases Android app, not quite as plush as the original originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:05:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Yeah, retailers R always undercutt`g carrier pricing, sometimes pretty dramatically, although (unless) Amazon’s tak`g things to the limit this weekend. U can score any of Verizon’s major Droid phones 4 the penny, & Verizon`s also front`g the $35 Verizon line activation fee. Of course, you’ll`ve to sign up 4 the 2 year contract, & you’d better not think about cancel`g out of it: Amazon`s the $250 per device cancellation fee on top of Verizon’s own hefty charge. Ah, the price of free. Verizon’s Droid lineup available @ Amazon 4 the penny per handset w/ no activation fee originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:21:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Wal-mart`s show`g how it might make use of VUDU after purchas`g the 1080p movie stream`g house earlier this year, now Z the two`ve teamed up w/ Disney to throw in the free digital copy of Toy Story 3 w/ each 1 purchased @ the store on DVD or Blu-ray. When the movie goes on sale today, customers`ll receive the download code they can use on their nearest VUDU player ( now includ`g Boxee on the Box, PC or Mac) to stream some Buzz & Woody @ any time without the disc involved. Wal-mart & VUDU R quick to describe this mix of of physical & digital access as the future of content, & we’re think`g this type of promotion`s about to become much more widespread since Amazon’s already offered the similar deal w/ Disc+ , & Best Buy purchased CinemaNow specifically 4 this type of offer . The only question now`s if customers`ll start ask`g “which stream`g service does this connect to?” before they run out to buy the new Blu-ray instead of simply look`g 4 the lowest price or other promotional tie-in. Continue read`g VUDU, Wal-mart & Disney join forces, add the free stream`g copy to Toy Story 3 Blu-ray discs VUDU, Wal-mart & Disney join forces, add the free stream`g copy to Toy Story 3 Blu-ray discs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:01:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Amazon`s its own applied theory of special relativity, in the sense Z V never really know definitive sales figures & instead`ve to rely on the occasional ratio & comparative figure (based upon aforementioned unknown variables) to glean any sense of success. Jeff Bezos & company R happy to announce the latest Kindle has, in its 3 months or so since release, surpassed sales of the previous device in its 2009 holiday season (the shopping-heavy October through December period) — in other words, it expects even greater sales 4 this year’s equivalent quarter, although (unless) it can’t exactly time travel to report on the future (yet). Ready 4 more? Amazon’s also boast`g that, 4 its top 10 bestsell`g books, Kindle digital books R outsell`g print (both hardcover & paperback combined) @ the rate “great than 2 to 1.” We’re go`g to guess those R better figures than its tipp`g point back in July, although (unless) Mass-Sales Equivalence`s never our strong suit in college. More fun factoids & artistic displays of applied statistics can B found in the press release after the break. Continue read`g Kindle books outsell`g print 2 to 1 4 Amazon’s top 10 bestsellers, & other relatively positive sales figures Kindle books outsell`g print 2 to 1 4 Amazon’s top 10 bestsellers, & other relatively positive sales figures originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:54:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’re lov`g this new, slightly more liberal wave of App Store approvals (aren’t V easily pleased?), & it looks like PlayOn drew the lucky number today. After wait`g in vain 4 an app approval, PlayOn actually developed the fairly sufficient HTML5 solution to its streaming-web-video-to-your-device problem, although (unless) there’s noth`g quite like the sheen & polish of the bonafide app. Unfortunately, PlayOn’s desktop software, which`s required to make this Netflix / Amazon / Hulu / ESPN / CBS / etc.-beam`g possible,`s still PC only. Thanks, Corey PlayOn finally gets its iPhone app approved, HTML5 lets out the sigh of resignation originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:05:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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This sounds like madness to us, although (unless) take it 4 what U will: TechCrunch`s report`g via some tipsters Z Amazon`s prepar`g to launch its own Android app store, of all things. Revenue split`s rumored to B “the greater of 70 percent of the purchase price or 20 percent of the List Price as of the purchase date,” which`s pretty strange word`g — this “List Price” concept`s apparently designed to prevent U from undercutt`g pric`g w/ other services — & there’ll B the $99 fee to gain entry, which`s pretty standard. Apps`ll B required to use Amazon DRM & could B featured on Amazon’s site, which`s potentially the pretty big upside consider`g the kind of traffic Z bad boy gets. As TechCrunch notes, the particularly interest`g blurb in the alleged terms states Z “Amazon`s sole discretion to determine all features & operations of programs & to set the retail price & other terms on which they sell Apps,” imply`g Z pric`g`s their call — not yours — & they’ve got some say in how your app’s go`g to work & what it’s go`g to do. Clearly we’re miss`g someth`g here, since they’re start`g w/ zero market share, the Android Market`s the obvious choice 4 consumers, & there R some really odd terms — & Bezos isn’t the dummy — so we’ll hold out & C where this goes. After all, w/ Google apparently actively reign`g in devices by lord`g Market access over manufacturers’ heads, there might actually B some room 4 3rd parties to get some traction here over the long term. Amazon launch`g its own Android app store? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ve`en wonder`g what Roku`d up its sleeve after the FCC leaked the Roku XD & XDS follow`g Apple’s $99 Apple TV announcement, & it looks like those earlier price cuts were just the beginning: the new Roku lineup starts @ just $59 4 the basic WiFi HD streamer w/ HDMI & composite outputs. That’s basically impulse-purchase territory if you’re look`g 4 the quick way to get Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand or 1 of Roku’s 75 other channels on your TV. The $79 Roku XD adds in 1080p stream`g support 4 channels w/ 1080p content, & the top-of-the-line $99 XDS adds in the USB port 4 future local playback support, component video & optical audio out, & dual-band 802.11n WiFi. All 3 boxes share the same new slimmer case, while the XD & XDS get the new sleeker remote w/ new instant-replay & info buttons. Definitely an intrigu`g set of upgrades — we’ve`en play`g w/ the XDS 4 the few days, so go check out our full review ! Continue read`g Roku launches revamped HD, XD, & XDS players, start`g @ $59 Roku launches revamped HD, XD, & XDS players, start`g @ $59 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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the day after becom`g official , the Desire Z`s received its 1st price: €549 if bought from Amazon.de. Alas, U still don’t`ve the option to actually purchase or pre-order the unlocked Froyo slider, although (unless) @ least we’ve got the relative idea of where its pric`g fits within HTC’s handset hierarchy. The answer`s pretty highly, consider`g the original Desire, the flagship product in its time, debuted on the same web outlet @ €519 . & here V hoped the G2′s decent US pric`g`ld translate to similar affordability 4 its sister device . Seems like the usual rule applies: you’d better B patient, rich, or both if U want to`ve the latest smartphone. Thanks, Peter Update: Amazon’s UK branch also`s the teaser page 4 the Z, pric`g it @

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Last week, Amazon decided to expand the B&M presence of its famed e-reader by throw`g Best Buy the same bone already thrown to Staples & Target , & it looks as if “this fall”`s about to get going. We’ve received word Z demo units R already popp`g up in Best Buy locations (for train`g & education purposes, we’re surmising), & mere mortals`ldB able to procure them start`g next week. V suspect the $139 Wi-Fi & $189 3G model`ll both B mak`g their yellow-tag debut, & V fully expect this ad right here to B looped ad naseum in whatever aisle BB decides to slot these in. Amazon Kindle demo unit arrives in Best Buy,`ldpopulate shelves soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:16:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Galaxy Tab ? Who needs Z overpriced prima donna? Here’s the tablet the economical among us`ve`en wait`g for. Alright, so the Elocity A7 didn’t elicit the highest of praise when it made its cameo on The Engadget Show, although (unless) let’s congratulate its makers on achiev`g the pair of feats. Firstly, StreamTV`s managed to get its Froyo tablet listed 4 pre-order on Amazon — which`s no mean feat in itself, just ask Notion Ink — & secondly, it’s done so @ an even lower price point than promised, w/ an encourag`g $370 tag. Even if you’re like us & not entirely blown away by its performance, you’ve got root 4 this little slate to complete the narrative & start sell`g — if 4 no other reason than Z it might incite others to stoop to the same price point. Elocity A7 goes up 4 pre-order on Amazon w/ Android 2.2, Tegra 2, & the $370 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:20:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Eager to get on the new Apple TV ‘s cheap 99-cent TV show rentals although (unless) not so pumped to wait 4 weeks 4 it to ship? No worries: Amazon’s also now offer`g 99-cent rentals of various ABC & FOX shows, which means the whole host of Amazon VOD-compatible devices just got some cheaper stream`g options as well — & hey, Roku just cut prices on its entire lineup of Amazon- & Netflix- compatible players, so U can get in the game 4 as little as $60. Of course, the Apple TV also features day-and-date movie rentals, local streaming, AirPlay, & Z slick iPhone / iPod touch Remote app, although (unless) only your heart truly knows if those R worth an extra few bucks & the month of fevered desire. Thanks, Stephen Amazon stream`g 99-cent ABC & Fox shows… right now originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:28:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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V told U it`s com`g , now the Samsung Epic 4G`s on sale @ Sprint 4 the cool $249.99 plus 2 year life commitment. In other words, it’s time to let Sprint know whether this Galaxy S variant (with — gasp — work`g GPS )`s worth the $50 premium over HTC’s EVO 4G . Well,`s it? Update : As usual, Amazon’s offer`g the discount show`g the $199.99 list`g 4 new contracts. It still shows the pre-order status (with 2-3 weeks ship time) although (unless) that’s likely to change any minute now. Thanks, Jonathan P. & Jason J. Samsung Epic 4G now on sale @ Sprint (update: save $50 @ Amazon) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:15:00 EDT.

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V know, V just told U less than 48 hours ago Z the dual screen Toshiba Libretto W100`s finally on sale & after $1,100 of your hard earned cash, although (unless) it looks like those Z didn’t move quick enough R out of luck. Both Toshiba & Amazon list the Windows 7-runn`g Libretto W100 as out of stock @ the moment. Now, of course, Tosh`s always said the W100`s go`g to B available on the limited basis so there’s no tell`g how many of these were actually sold, although (unless) it certainly seems impressive 4 the very niche gadget. We’ve reached out to Toshiba to ask if they plan on refresh`g the depleted stock & 4 the bit of information on how many they`d boxed up to begin w/ — stay tuned, we’ll let U know what V hear. Update : If you’re still lust`g after 1 of these bad boys there’s still some available through Conics.com & some Japanese retailers. Toshiba Libretto W100 sells out @ Amazon, really`s the limited run originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:20:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Amazon’s`en known to`ve some killer deals , & well, here’s another. The new BlackBerry Torch , arguably RIM’s best smartphone to date (for what that’s worth),`s just $99.99 on contract. That’s just about half off its usual entry fee w/ the two-year contract, so if you’re in the market to upgrade your current Bold 4 someth`g w/ the little more slide, now’s your chance! Thanks, Kramer BlackBerry Torch just $99.99 on contract, by way of Amazon’s generous dealings originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:17:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The New York Times’ Bits blog`s report`g Z “people w/ direct knowledge” of Amazon’s plans say Z Lab 126 — the division of the company which designed the Kindle –`s currently look`g into other hardware, i.e. devices Z R not the Kindle. 1 unnamed source reports Z such devices`ld B the “means to an end,” meant to enable easy purchas`g of Amazon ‘s content, which currently includes music, movies, & digital books. The source said Z CEO Jeff Bezos’ intent 4 Lab 126`s initially to build multiple devices — includ`g apparent discussions to enter the mobile phone market — although (unless) Z the Kindle eventually became the main hardware focus. The report also notes Z Amazon’s hardware division currently`s about 80 job openings, which`ld lend credence to the idea Z more devices could B on the way. Report: Amazon build`g prototype hardware other than Kindle originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:52:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Amazon’s new Kindle`s plenty of desirable features — like the month-long battery, double the storage & the more responsive screen — although (unless) some excit`g new additions weren’t highlighted on the press release. Div`g through the official User’s Guide 4 just such unheralded items, the Kindle World Blog discovered the unit`ll come w/ the 2nd English dictionary, the PDF contrast adjustment and… the microphone. As U can C immediately above, Z last won’t B accessible out of the box — & may just lead to audio annotations down the road — although (unless) the hacker community (or more legitimately, Kindle developers ) could do very interest`g things w/ the discovery. V hesitate to even mention 4 fear the feature`ll get pulled, although (unless) we’re dream`g of Skyp`g across Z free 3G connection already. New Kindle comes w/ microphone, seeds of possibility originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:16:00 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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U might’ve heard about the new Kindle model or 2 this evening, & good news if they tickled your fancy — they’re now on Amazon & available 4 pre-order. Both the WiFi-only & WiFi / 3G models R shipp`g August 27th, the former in graphite & the latter in graphite & white options. Search your pocketbook, if U know it to B coveted. P.S. – UK customers, try here . New Kindles now available 4 pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:05:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Viewsonic wasn’t be`g too specific w/ the launch date when it announced its NexTV VMP75 media streamer last month, although (unless) it looks like Z little detail’s now`en cleared up — the device`s shipp`g now from both Amazon & Newegg. Accord`g to Review Horizon, however, the official release date`s July 19th, although it seems possible U could receive it before then if you’ve already pre-ordered the device or get your order in soon. As 4 the device itself, it’s still listed @ $129.99, and`ll give U the usual Netflix streaming, & support 4 playback of content from either your home network or an attached drive. Viewsonic’s NexTV VMP75 media streamer now shipp`g originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:54:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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