Copywriting Jobs and Technology

What`s it w/ tablets & ship date shenanigans ? After gett`g some tips from Kno pre-orderers (who should’ve started receiv`g this monstrosity last year ) Z their shipments`d`en delayed, V pinged Kno & got some ultra-vague confirmation of Z fact: Things @ Kno R go`g well. However, as U noted below, there`s`en the shipment delay. As soon as Kno`s new information, we`ll share Z w/ customers & can certainly give U the heads up if Z`s helpful. There’s no mention of any of this on Kno’s website, & typically w/ this sort of the delay there’s @ least some sort of reason`g — “the boxes V got R the wrong size,” or “our Lego test`g robot broke down,” or someth`g smooth like that. Of course, we’re sure there’s some sort of explanation forthcoming. This`s no cause to believe Kno`s in serious danger of not shipp`g its tablet, or Z it’s try`g to pull the fast one, although (unless) Kno`s unfortunately happened upon the disturb`g trend in the tablet space Z we’d love to B well rid of by now. Thanks, Chris Kno shipments delayed, no word on why or 4 how long originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:38:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

The same Singapore event Z brought us our 1st look @ AMD’s humongous Radeon HD 6990`s also served as the stage 4 the company’s 1st show`g of the new, even lower-powered Fusion APU. The regular dual-core Ontario ( C-50 ) variant requires the 9W power budget to operate, although (unless) AMD’s managed to shrink Z down to 5W in the chip designed specifically to B used in tablets. Clock speed remains @ 1GHz & the core count hasn’t bee touched, although (unless) the memory controller`s`en dumbed down & peripheral ports`ve`en reduced to 1 of each type. This streamlined C-50`s already found the home in Acer’s 10.1-inch Windows 7 tablet &`ldprove decently popular among manufacturers look`g 4 an x86 alternative to the com`g tidal wave of ARM-based devices. AMD`s the 5W Fusion APU to put in your future tablet of choice originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

It’s`en the few months since Leo Apotheker took the top spot @ HP follow`g the Mark Hurd debacle , & it sounds like he’s got some big plans 4 the company — speak`g to the BBC, he says he hopes “one day people`ll say ‘this`s as cool as HP,’ not ‘this`s as cool as Apple.’” How does he plan on do`g that? By speed`g up ship times, 4 starters — unlike the year-long wait 4 the HP Slate , Apotheker says Z “when HP makes announcements, it`ll B gett`g ready to ship,” & Z the new webOS products announced on February 9`ll ship just the “few weeks” later. Speak`g of the February 9 event, Apotheker said the new product line of tablets & mobile phones`ll`ve the new name Z falls under the HP brand, which sounds like the Palm name`s done for. (If we`d to guess, it’ll B HP webOS, although (unless) that’s just the guess.) On top of all that, the BBC calls February 9 just the “start`g gun,” because Apotheker’s “secret answer” & “vision of what HP`s capable in the future”`ll come on March 14, where he’ll try to pull together HP’s vast product portfolio into the cohesive vision. Accord`g to Apotheker, HP’s size`s its “basis of strength,” & no other company sells everyth`g from servers to phones the way HP does. Sounds extremely excit`g — & if Apotheker can pull it off, there’s the chance we’ll remember Mark Hurd’s dalliance as the best th`g Z ever happened to HP. HP CEO: New webOS products shipp`g weeks after February 9 reveal, another big announcement March 14 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:40:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

It’s here, what looks to B the world’s 1st attempt @ overclock`g the Samsung Galaxy Tab . User Bauxite @ the always happen`g xda-developers forums`s posted the way to boost`g Samsung’s hunk of burn`g Android up to 1.2GHz — along w/ some seriously stern warnings: THIS KERNEL MAY NOT WORK ON YOUR DEVICE, MIGHT DESTROY YOUR DEVICE, MIGHT PUNCH YOUR CHILDREN, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE 4 ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THIS KERNEL, USE @ YOUR OWN RISK Initial user reports R generally positive but, given the risk & the complexity here V think we’ll B stay`g @ the stock 1GHz speed. 4 now, anyway. Thanks, Alain Galaxy Tab gets 1.2GHz overclock, very scary warn`g originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:51:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Well, what do U know: Notion Ink just announced Z it`ll begin shipp`g its FCC & CE certified Adam tablet start`g tomorrow today. If U pre-ordered, then U`ldsee your delivery status update soon to the last week of January. That’s the lot better than February & much, much better than never which`s always the risk when David takes on the Goliaths . Now we’ll C how it holds up to real-world usage — here’s hop`g 4 some of Z good JooJoo . P.S. 4 what it’s worth, we’re still not see`g the shipp`g version of Adam — product NI3421A01 w/ guarantee code Y2G — in the FCC database. Anyone else? Thanks, Anthony Notion Ink Adam ships today originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:10:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Consider`g the size of the label here relative to the size of the device itself, this certainly seems like the tablet (rather than the phone) Z hit the FCC’s fil`g system this week from LG — & when U add in the fact Z it’s got certification on T-Mobile’s AWS 3G band, Z pretty much seals the deal. Not the lot to C here yet, although (unless) the fact Z the G-Slate’s got its certification squared away might indicate Z it won’t B far behind the Dell Streak 7 that’s launch`g in the next few weeks. Frankly, we’re the little jealous Z the FCC test lab people got to spend time w/ Honeycomb — any chance Engadget can B an FCC-approved test lab? What’s the process there? Thanks, Evan LG G-Slate makes its FCC debut? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

V just`d our 1st in-depth experience w/ the Vizio Tablet , the company’s open`g overture into the world of Android slates, & we’ve got to say — V like what V see. The device — which`s just announced Monday afternoon along w/ the company’s new smartphone, the Vizio Phone –`s still rather unfinished (the model V looked at`s the hand-built device), although (unless) based on this early look, the company`s mov`g down the right roads. We`d the good chance to play around w/ the tablet, & we’ve got all the details, specs, & an in-depth video after the break! Gallery: Vizio Tablet hands-on Continue read`g Vizio Tablet hands-on preview Vizio Tablet hands-on preview originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:54:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Teas`g tablets ahead of the CES deluge`s noth`g new 4 manufacturers now, although (unless) we’ll @ least give Vizio the few style points 4 its expensive approach to the tactic. That’s because the Vizio tablet made the not-so-secret appearance dur`g the Rose Bowl. Specifically, the device appeared about 15 seconds into the chairman’s message in the hands of Vizio chief sales officer Randy Waynick. Just in case the mere sight of it`s too subtle, Waynick’s script`s also kind enough to mention Vizio’s dedication to “entertainment freedom 4 all” & the ability to view content on “any of their great new products, from anywhere” — wink wink, nudge nudge. Details on the gadget R obviously unknown, although (unless) it’s the safe bet Z it runs Android based on the tell-tale buttons shown @ the bottom of its screen & we’re confident the actual specs`ll emerge next week. We’re also pretty positive it’s not Vizio’s 7-inch razor portable TV . 4 now though, watch the full video after the break & consider how fortunate V R to live in the world where 1 could buy the ticket to the Rose Bowl & keep the Vizio tablet on hand just in case the need to watch another football game from the stands struck. Continue read`g Vizio teases entry into the tablet fray w/ pizazz via Rose Bowl spot Vizio teases entry into the tablet fray w/ pizazz via Rose Bowl spot originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 01:17:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

New year means the new price 4 the Verizon-branded Galaxy Tab . Droid-Life`s received word from the couple of VZW store employees Z the big red network intends to chop the nice $100 chunk off its price 4 the 7-inch Android tablet. Though this move hasn’t yet`en made official, the Galaxy Tab`ldsoon B available to buy 4 $500, without any contractual obligations & plus the $60 movie rental voucher Z can B utilized in Samsung’s Media Hub or the preloaded Blockbuster Mobile app. U shouldn’t freak out if you’ve just bought the Tab either, as Verizon’s also said to B offer`g the benevolent refund 4 the difference in price to buyers of Samsung’s slate who happen to`ve receipts dat`g from the last 14 days. Verizon cutt`g Galaxy Tab price to $500,`ll refund any purchases from last 2 weeks originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Dell’s still call`g this the Mobile Internet Device, although (unless) U can call it by any of its codenames: Look`g Glass , M02M , iPad eviscerator , they’re all in here. Yes, the FCC`s spent the month of quality time w/ Dell’s still unofficial, although (unless) very much upcom`g , tablet and`s given the go-ahead 4 its integrated 3G (the listed UMTS bands II, IV & V indicate compatibility w/ both AT&T & T-Mobile), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, & 802.11n WiFi radios. Label`g 4 the attached (and apparently not removable) door on the back of the device indicates an SD card slot, which`ll sit right alongside the SIM card port. The latter`ll presumably B used mostly to funnel data into the Dell tablet, although (unless) voice calls aren’t completely out of the question either — there’s the (inactive) proximity sensor thrown in as well. Either way, Dell’s almost sure to launch this device, expected to feature the 7-inch screen & Tegra 2 internals, @ CES next week. Dell’s Look`g Glass tablet passes through FCC, shows off SD & SIM card slots originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:53:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Chances R Z we’ll find out 4 sure next month @ CES, although (unless) PC World`s it on authority Z BenQ`ll B throw`g its hat into the overcrowded Android tablet r`g early next year. The so-called R100`ll B the 10.1-inch device, complete w/ the 1024 x 600 resolution touchscreen, an unspecified flavor of Android & the Samsung-built ARM CPU humm`g along @ 833MHz. Moreover, we’re told Z the battery`ll run 4 the solid 12 hours before begg`g 4 mercy (and call`g it the night), & it can also B used w/ the stylus — U know, 4 handl`g both simplified & traditional Chinese handwriting. 8GB of internal storage, an SD slot, mini-USB port, the 3.5mm headphone jack & the mini-HDMI socket R also marked 4 inclusion, & of course, an 802.11b/g/n radio`ll B planted right alongside the Bluetooth module. There’s no mention of the price just yet, & the company representative noted Z images wouldn’t B available until the device “was officially launched.” Bah! Humbug! BenQ rumored to debut 10.1-inch R100 Android tablet in early 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:09:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

It took awhile 4 Fujitsu’s Lifebook T580 to hit the US market, although (unless) @ last, the 10.1-inch, three-pound Tablet PC`s landed on this side of the Atlantic. The netvertible, if V can even call it that,`s about double the price of the usual convertible netbook, & 4 good reason — the system eschews Atom 4 Core i3 / i5 processor options & also`s an capacitive display w/ an N-trig digitizer , which can support both pen & finger input. The $1,149 “Express Buy” model packs the Core i3-380UM processor, 2GB of RAM, 160GB of storage, & the 5,800mAh six-cell battery, while go`g on up to the Core i5-560UM CPU adds an extra $250. The T580 sure does seem to fill the pretty niche market these days, which`s why we’re guess`g Fujitsu dropped the early “slate-beating” descriptor, although (unless) there’s got to B some out there Z still want the power of the mainstream system in the shrunken Tablet PC form factor, right? Fujitsu Lifebook T580 Tablet PC now on sale in North America originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:11:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Did U happen to pre-order the single- or dual-screen 14.1-inch Kno tablet textbook ? Alright, we’re assum`g Z schools & wealthy students were the only ones Z actually did, although (unless) regardless, the monster-sized tablets R start`g to ship out this week. Accord`g to the press release after the break, both the single- & dual-display versions R be`g boxed up and`ll B sent out to those early pre-orderers over the next couple of weeks. However, if U were hop`g Z this`ld mark the launch of the general availability of the enlarged tablets, that’s just not the case yet — U still`ve to receive an “invitation” & complete the “request 4 purchase” form on its website. Z means even we’ll B wait`g longer to get 1 of these our hands, although (unless) if you’re 1 of the lucky ones to receive 1 of these bad boys this week, let us what U think of it in the comments! Continue read`g Kno tablets start shipp`g this week: quick, make desk space! Kno tablets start shipp`g this week: quick, make desk space! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:45:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

As promised , Notion Ink`s just released the video of the Adam tablet in action, complete w/ Z snazzy new Eden UI — the 1st anyone’s seen of the device since its 1st work`g prototype . While the footage itself`s of disappointingly low quality, it seems to show the device somewhat worthy of the hype, w/ the responsive screen, the multitask-friendly interface & plug ‘n play peripherals — though we’re hold`g out 4 Pixel Qi screen tests & some closeup shots before V place any orders ourselves. Notion Ink singled out vocal critic AndroidPolice to launch the (seemingly incomplete) video & gave the publication an exclusive interview too, so take your linger`g doubts about the tablet’s capabilities & head on down to our source links. Update: Now in 720p! Update 2: There’s the brand-new video after the break, show`g off more Eden UI, the speedy PDF reader, & the Adam’s virtual keyboard. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Continue read`g Notion Ink releases Adam demo video, attempts to explain itself (update: 2nd vid) Notion Ink releases Adam demo video, attempts to explain itself (update: 2nd vid) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:55:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Supreme Court judges R supposed to B some of the sagest dudes & ladies around, although (unless) even they can’t agree on which e-read`g device`s best. Amazon’s multimillion -sell`g Kindle`s the weapon of choice 4 newly appointed Justice Elena Kagan, however old pro Justice Antonin Scalia prefers to battle the bulge of briefs us`g his iPad. Who`ll prevail in this titanic struggle? Probably good old paper, actually, as both R said to use their electronic devices as supplements to, rather than replacements for, the old fashioned read`g method. C the video reveal`g these shock`g facts after the break. Continue read`g iPad versus Kindle: even the Supreme Court can’t decide (video) iPad versus Kindle: even the Supreme Court can’t decide (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:27:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Like the netbook, only not. The latest th`g to drop into our “crazy rumor” inbox`s the Windows 7 tablet conceptualized above. Blogeee`ve it on the authority of 2 separate sources Z Samsung`s plann`g the 10-inch slate device dubbed Gloria, which`ld run Windows 7 &`ve the slide-out keyboard. What U C above`s only the mockup of how this Gloria might appear — if she ever does appear @ all — includ`g the supposed skinn`g effort on Samsung’s part to make Windows 7 Z little bit more touch-friendly. We’ve yet to find any other corroboration 4 this beyond Blogeee ‘s sources, so treat it as the unconfirmed bit of salacious info Z it is, although (unless) if U must feel hopeful about the future, March & April R the months mentioned 4 the potential release. Samsung Gloria to B the 10-inch Windows 7 tablet w/ slide-out keyboard? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:22:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

w/ the precedent the Galaxy Tab`s set, it`s an open question whether carriers`ld embrace the WiFi version of RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook — after all, it’s the little harder to fully monetize the data plan on the device Z lacks its own cellular modem. Th`g is, the WiFi version`s the 1st 1 that’s go`g to B available; RIM hasn’t given much guidance yet on when the cellular version`ll follow on — & RIM doesn’t`ve much of the distribution channel outside its carrier partners. Well, Rogers`s thrown its hat in the r`g today @ its TabLife event in Toronto, where it`s`en chatt`g up the success of the tablets it’s sold so far (the Tabs apparently won’t stay on shelves) & not`g Z it`ll B carry`g both versions of the PlayBook as they become available. How’s Z go`g to work from the data perspective? Well, the concurrent announcement out of Rogers seems to hold the answer. the pair of new so-called “data shar`g plans” can B tacked onto your exist`g smartphone plan, effectively open`g up your data bucket to other devices — so it’s basically like the tether`g plans we’ve started to C sprout up on American networks under the different name. 1 oddity, though,`s the CAD $20 (roughly $20) data shar`g plan Z allows unlimited social network`g on “popular sites” above & beyond your normal bucket of gigabytes — sounds silly, although (unless) when V think about what percentage of our mobile time`s spent on Twitter & Facebook, it might just B crazy enough to work.

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Okay, maybe not everybody , although (unless) the vast majority of the Android offerings from Archos R receiv`g some guilt-free sweet treats. Models 23 , 32 , 43 , 70 , & 101 (you know, these guys ) R all on the lucky receiv`g end of firmware updates Z br`g Android 2.2.1 to the table. Z comes w/ improved performance, better battery life estimation, & support 4 external GPS adapters. All yours 4 the low, low price of free — well, assum`g you’ve already bought the tablet, of course. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Archos Internet Tablets get firmware updates, everybody gets the Froyo originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

New rumors R swirl`g about the iPad 2, & they’re the bit of the grab bag. The source`s the same Economic Daily News paper Z made 1 of the early calls on the 1st iPad, although (unless) also the 1 Z reported in August Z there`s the 7-inch display be`g sourced 4 the iPad’s sequel (which Steve Jobs seems to differ w/ ). The new report says Z the next iPad`ll B out in Q1 2011,`ll`ve dual cameras, the new display w/ new touch tech, & the USB port 4 work`g w/ 3rd party devices. From our own information V know there were actually some last minute revisions on the 1st iPad Z ended up kill`g the camera & nix`g an extra dock connector , so the camera(s) seem the particularly natural “addition” 4 the iPad 2. We’ve also heard Z the revised screen`s happening, though it’s unclear if this`ll B the “Retina Display” or someth`g more minor. On the USB plug front, which could mark the sort of adolescent transition of the iPad into “computer,” our source says it’s, sadly, very unlikely. We’re particularly interested in this mention of the new touchscreen technology from the EDN rumor (perhaps stylus support or pressure sensitivity?) although (unless) V don’t`ve anyth`g else to go on there. Overall, it’s still hard to tell if the next iPad`ll B the small update or someth`g more splashy, although (unless) it’s certainly go`g to B something. Next iPad likely to get the new screen, front-fac`g camera; USB port… not so likely originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:35:00 EDT

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

We’ve seen so, so much of the beautiful & crazy Dell Inspiron Duo tablet / netbook hybrid Z V must confess V might just need 1 of our very own. If you’re like us, then today`s your lucky day, because this wild & crazy laptop`s now available 4 pre-order. The 10-incher boasts the dual-core Atom N550 CPU, Windows 7 Home Premium operat`g system, & some serious attitude. The Inspiron Duo`s the start`g price of $549, & U can pre-order it right this minute @ Dell. Hit up the source if U care to, & expect your order to arrive around the 15th of December. Full press release`s below. Continue read`g Dell Inspiron Duo tablet / netbook now up 4 pre-order, arrives December 15th Dell Inspiron Duo tablet / netbook now up 4 pre-order, arrives December 15th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

V were really digg`g this 10-inch Android tablet when V spotted it back in August , & now it’s shipp`g 4 the totally palatable $300 pricetag. It’s powerful enough to play 720p video,`s the 1024 x 600 screen, HDMI out, 802.11n WiFi & even the front fac`g camera. Plus there’s even the somewhat comfort`g notion Z this isn’t Archos’ 1st time to the Android tablet rodeo. Of course, the big drawback`s the lack of Android Market, although (unless) there R always hacks to solve Z , & Archos preloads some good apps to get U started. The tablet`s shipp`g w/ Android 2.1, although (unless) Archos pinky swears it’ll B gett`g 2.2 by the end of the month. Can’t handle 10 whole inches of Android? Try the 7-incher Archos 70 on 4 size. U can’t say they aren’t trying.

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Sure, V know where U guys go when you’re near the strip mall &`ve to pick up an irregularly sized Tommy Hilfiger shirt, or when U run out of Paco Rabanne cologne before the hot date, although (unless) V definitely did the double take when our tipster Aaron sent us these pics he took of the 16GB WiFi iPad Z he found @ the TJ Maxx in Vernon, NY — & not just because they’re go`g 4 the relatively reasonable $399. V made the couple phone calls & found some @ stores in Ohio & New Jersey (includ`g 1 who said they were hold`g their stock back 4 Black Friday ) while V struck out in other parts of the country. Still, if you’re look`g to drop cash on 1 of these guys, we’d make the quick call to your local outlet before head`g to the Apple Store. & when you’re done, don’t forget to sw`g by Half Price Books & pick up the remaindered copy of the Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity by Bill O’Reilly. Get the closer look after the break. Thanks to Aaron & Jared Continue read`g $399 iPads, fondue sets appear`g @ TJ Maxx locations across the country $399 iPads, fondue sets appear`g @ TJ Maxx locations across the country originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:51:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Archos wasn’t go`g to settle 4 shipp`g the single Android device out today, no sirree — the French PMP specialists R pump`g out these 7-inch Archos 70 Internet Tablets effective immediately. $279 buys U the 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, 8GB of flash storage, & Android 2.2 runn`g on an 800 x 480 capacitive multitouch screen, w/ an OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics accelerator, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth & the front-fac`g VGA camera in an 11oz, 0.43-inch thin package Z screams to B held. Sadly, U still won’t find Android Market on here, though we’ll give Archos credit 4 ditch`g most of the proprietary connectors & ports, which`ldmake sideload`g your own apps somewhat less of the chore. (There’s also the microSDHC card slot.) Expect the 250GB hard-drive model to debut any day now 4 $350… along w/ our full review. Thanks, androidboi Archos 70 Internet Tablet now shipp`g 4 $279 w/ 8GB storage, Android 2.2 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:51:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

If U needed any further proof Z Android in its present form isn’t mature enough to perform tablet duties, here it is. Reuters`s cit`g an unnamed LG official who`s categorically written off the possibility of his company produc`g an Android 2.2 tablet. The LG informer`s said Z his company wants “the most suitable version of Android 4 our tablet & Z`s not Froyo 2.2.” This mirrors Motorola’s strategy of hold`g out until @ least the next iteration of Google’s mobile OS before div`g into the tablet pool. Still, it’ll B disappoint`g to those who took LG’s words @ face value when it promised its tablet`ll B an iPad killer — Z may still happen, mind you, just not this year. LG scraps plans 4 Froyo tablet,`ll wait 4 next Android version originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:01:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Yes, not even an auto show can escape the bit of tablet news these days. This 1 comes courtesy of Peugeot , which`s show`g off its new HR1 concept vehicle @ the Paris Motor Show, & which, as U can C above, comes complete w/ what appears to B an Archos tablet of some sort. Details on it R otherwise the bit light, although (unless) the tablet does apparently dock w/ the car & connect to the in-dash system, which itself boasts the heads-up display & the movement recognition system that’ll let U scroll though options (and attract passers-by) w/ the wave of your hand. As 4 the vehicle itself, it’s the hybrid Z promises 81 miles per gallon, & boasts the whole host of other impressive features, not the least of which R some electric scissor doors Z`ll let U get into tight park`g spots. Unfortunately, Peugeot also says it doesn’t currently`ve any plans to actually br`g the vehicle to market. Hit up the links below 4 the closer look. Peugeot shows off tablet-equipped HR1 concept vehicle originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:56:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

What`s this madness V C before us? Hexxeh, he who provides your nightly Chromium builds ,`s dropped the small although (unless) perfectly formed bombshell by reveal`g Z he’s managed to install Google’s nascent OS onto Apple’s hotcake of the tablet, the iPad . He’s evidenced this feat by tweet`g from the liberated slate, though 1 of his outgo`g missives includes the dire warn`g Z he’ll “dash your hopes later, there R the few catches.” Well, @ least Z gives us the little time to fantasize about Appoogle synergies before those dream-destroy`g details R revealed in full. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Chromium OS infiltrates iPad, makes itself comfortable originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:46:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

2 years ago in Denver, V watched as the Crestron iPhone app wowed crowds @ CEDIA . @ this year’s show in Atlanta, the similar app`s`en unveiled 4 the rival platform: Android . Blake Krikorian, better known as the founder of Sl`g Media ,`s recently able to demonstrate the new Crestron home automation app 4 Android, & he did it on Samsung’s much-hyped Galaxy Tab . The program (codenamed ‘R2′)`s the result of 1.5 years of work, & in large part, it`s built to overcome the many limitations of iOS. Specifically, he wanted to bypass iOS’ Slide to Unlock screen, & he greatly preferred Android’s multitask`g implementation & background notification system. Eventually, we’re expect`g the app to sell 4 around $99, although (unless) plans beyond Z`ve yet to B made. Hop on past the break 4 the video demonstration, & stay tuned 4 any information V dig up regard`g the solid release date. Continue read`g Sl`g founder concocts Crestron home automation app 4 Android, demos it on Galaxy Tab Sl`g founder concocts Crestron home automation app 4 Android, demos it on Galaxy Tab originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:33:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

DigiTimes reports can B shaky @ the best of times, although (unless) this 1 takes the digi-biscuit. Report`g on an apparent order by HTC w/ Pegatron 4 the production of the new Android-based “tablet PC,” DigiTimes claims the new development`ll help Pegatron achieve its goal of be`g 1 of the top 4 global notebook manufacturers. So`s this the tablet or, dare V say it , the smartbook ? Nobody clarifies Z point, although (unless) specs R said to include the 1280 x 720 widescreen display, the 32GB SSD, 2GB of RAM, & Tegra 2 under the hood. Android Market support`s also expected (huzzah!), though pric`g might B steep @ around $790 unsubsidized. @ this stage, we’d B more surprised if HTC doesn’t br`g out the tablet in the next few months, although (unless) V wouldn’t invest too much of our emotions into this report just yet. Maybe once Mr. Blurrycam decides to join the fray & give us someth`g to look at. HTC said to`ve placed production order w/ Pegatron 4 mythical ‘tablet PC’ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:47:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Bad news, folks: not only`s the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Tab the 3G-only device , although (unless) Samsung just confirmed to us Z telephony`s cut out of the Tab 4 the US market. Z means U won’t B able to pair up the Bluetooth headset & use the Tab as the really large phone like U can on the Euro model . That’s super lame — telephony features might`ve`en the only way the inevitable two-year carrier contract`ld`ve`en justifiable. Suffice to say, we’re even more curious to hear about official pric`g now, although (unless) it doesn’t look like we’ll B gett`g it until Samsung & its carrier partners R good & ready. We’ll let U know. Samsung Galaxy Tab loses voice capabilities in the US originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Sure, popular belief equates Columbian exports w/ guns & cocaine, although (unless) 2 Bogota-based companies presently`ve 10-inch tablet computers on the brain. Compumax`s got an Android-powered Tegra 2 device on tap w/ the dual-core 1GHz Cortex A9, 512MB of RAM & the 32GB hard drive, & Smart PC’s look`g @ the netbook-specced Windows 7 slate w/ an Atom N450 processor, the DVD burner, up to 2GB of RAM & the 320GB hard drive, the fold`g stand & the pair of peripheral-friendly USB ports alongside what looks like the fairly responsive multitouch screen. Intriguingly enough, the companies claim the devices aren’t rebrands & R actually built in Columbia from foreign parts — the “Hyper” Android slate`s reportedly already on sale 4 COP 700,000 (about $387), & U can expect the “Smart Touch” Windows machine to debut 4 COP 1,099,000 (about $608) when it debuts in Peru next month. C the latter machine in action right after the break. Continue read`g Columbia pumps out 10-inch Android & Windows 7 tablets (video) Columbia pumps out 10-inch Android & Windows 7 tablets (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:25:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

Z Folio 100 (alias Smart Pad ) from Toshiba we’d`en hear`g about? Yep, totally real, & totally Tegra 2 -powered — the theme Z V think`s go`g to B pretty popular among tablet makers this season. V caught the handful of Folio 100s firmly affixed to the wall @ IFA today, show`g the remixed version of Android 2.2, the handful of capacitive buttons, the front-fac`g camera, & not much else — there’s really noth`g visually stunn`g about the setup as far as V can tell, & it’s not particularly thin. After bounc`g out Z crazy Libretto W100 , Toshiba’s go`g to`ve to turn up the style dial to 11 if it wants to rise above the forthcom`g onslaught of Google tablets, V suspect. Gallery: Toshiba’s Folio 100 w/ Android & Tegra 2 spied in the IFA wilds Toshiba’s Folio 100 w/ Android & Tegra 2 spied in the IFA wilds originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

V don’t need to explain in any great detail just how badly the world needs another e-reader & tablet option, although (unless) you’re wast`g your time wish`g 4 fewer selections. Case in point: Velocity Micro`s just placed its Cruz Reader & Cruz Tablet up 4 pre-order @ Borders, w/ both units boast`g 7-inch displays & seductive price points. The Reader`s go`g 4 $199.99 &`ldship out by the end of next month, while the Tablet`s $100 more & could B @ your doorstep the fortnight before Halloween. Hit the source link if you’re in desperate need of the specifications reminder, although (unless) B sure & hide Z credit card if you’re look`g to avoid any & all impulse buys. Press release after the break. Thanks, Charles Continue read`g Velocity Micro Cruz Reader & Tablet up 4 pre-order @ Borders Velocity Micro Cruz Reader & Tablet up 4 pre-order @ Borders originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:59:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

David Kassan made someth`g of the name 4 himself as the guy who`s really good @ fingerpaint`g w/ the iPad Brushes app. Now he’s`en tapped by THQ to work w/ someth`g other than his fingers: the uDraw GameTablet 4 Nintendo’s Wii. Announced earlier this week , the $70 tablet pledges to let anyone w/ an artistic bent get all creative on the little console Z rules them all (at least in terms of sales), although (unless) can it actually create meaningful art? C 4 yourself in the video after the break. Continue read`g David Kassan uses THQ’s uDraw to express his Wii ennui (video) David Kassan uses THQ’s uDraw to express his Wii ennui (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

The Gadget Gurus , the Subcontinent’s answer to The Engadget Show , got the special hands-on w/ Z $35 Tablet PC the world’s`en buzz`g about — delivered by none other than India’s Human Resource Development Minister, Kapil Sibal himself. While constantly referr`g to “the $35 laptop” (we guess U could hold it in your lap) Mr. Sibal gave us the follow`g info: it sports 2GB RAM, WiFI & 3G, microSD storage, & it runs the Android OS. Additionally, it rocks video out & the webcam — in short, it’s an Android tablet. Don’t expect to C this bad boy hit retail channels soon: the government plans on mak`g it available to students & universities in mid-2011, w/ no plans yet 4 sales to the general public. To watch the man himself (as well as some wild & wonderful Indian television) check out the video after the break — fast-forward 2 & the half minutes to get to the main attraction. Continue read`g $35 Tablet makes an appearance on Indian TV (video) $35 Tablet makes an appearance on Indian TV (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:37:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
Comments Off

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 Max, who seems to B putt`g his old scattered life behind him in an attempt to get organized. If you’re look`g to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us the line @ ask @ engadget dawt com . “I am the student look`g 4 the 2nd portable computer 4 tak`g notes in lectures, as I am ridiculously unorganized @ the moment. The th`g is, I only`ve the very small budget, & I need the tablet / touchscreen computer. I`ve @ most

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
No Comments »

Archos`s`en the player in the PMP market 4 the few centuries now (a rough estimate, anyway), & to say Z the universe`s jazzed @ the mere thought of the 7-inch tablet 4 under $200`ld B understat`g things dramatically. V found more things wrong w/ the Archos 7 Home Tablet than V could’ve ever imagined go`g in, although (unless) still, 4 under 2 C-notes, we`ve to believe Z the few of U flipped on the blinders & made the purchase anyway. 4 those in Z camp, we’re interest`g to find how U feel about it now.`s the size right

Tags: Uncategorized by admin
No Comments »