Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Archos 5 gets Android Market, Gmail and Maps for that Google-blessed experience]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/archos-5-gets-android-market-gmail-and-maps-for-that-google-ble/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/archos-5-gets-android-market-gmail-and-maps-for-that-google-ble/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/archos-5-gets-android-market-gmail-and-maps-for-that-google-ble/#comments Since it's not a phone and transgresses in all sorts of other Google-pleasing areas, the Archos 5 Internet Tablet hasn't had a full shot at Android thus far, being relegated to merely the open source aspects of the OS. However, with phones like the Droid out and about and making high-resolution compatibility a must for Android developers, not to mention some diligent work from the hacking community, there are now downloadable versions of Android Market, Gmail, Maps and some other Google-specific Android goodies for the Archos 5. Use them at your own risk, of course, but it's not like the Archos 5 is a testament to stability in its current incarnation anyway.

Archos 5 gets Android Market, Gmail and Maps for that Google-blessed experience originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourcejkkmobile  | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid marketAndroidMarketarchos 5archos 5 internet tabletArchos5Archos5InternetTabletgmailgooglehackinternet tabletInternetTabletmapsmarketSat, 28 Nov 2009 23:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony PSPs enlisted as study aids by the Royal Navy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/sony-psps-enlisted-as-study-aids-by-the-royal-navy/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/sony-psps-enlisted-as-study-aids-by-the-royal-navy/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/sony-psps-enlisted-as-study-aids-by-the-royal-navy/#comments Whoever it was at Sony HQ that decided to pursue "military contracts" as a revenue source, kudos! Mere days after the US Air Force expressed interest in expanding its PS3 supercomputer, we're hearing glorious Britannia's Royal Navy has conscripted 230 PSPs into duty as revision aids for its trainee sailors. Loaded with maths and physics materials, the PSPs can be used in a bunk, have familiar controls for the young and mostly male recruits, and are considered pretty tough to break. The underlying reason for this move though is cost cutting: by making the training course more intensive, the Navy is saving on teaching time. Given that the UMD drive won't come disabled -- which is hoped to encourage the sailors to take better care of the device -- the future this paints is of marines who've spent more time with a freebie handheld console than with a pro instructor. At least they'll have a great stable of captured monsters to show for it.

[Thanks, pankomputerek]

Sony PSPs enlisted as study aids by the Royal Navy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink T3  |  sourceTimes Online  | Email this | Comments]]>britainbritishconsoleconsoleseducationgaminghandheldmarinesplaystation portablePlaystationPortablepsprevisionroyal marinesroyal navyRoyalMarinesRoyalNavysoldierssonystudystudy aidstudy aidsStudyAidStudyAidsstudyingukumdumd driveUmdDrivewarfareSat, 28 Nov 2009 21:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Zune HD getting magenta and purple flavors on December 1st]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/zune-hd-getting-magenta-and-purple-flavors-on-december-1st/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/zune-hd-getting-magenta-and-purple-flavors-on-december-1st/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/zune-hd-getting-magenta-and-purple-flavors-on-december-1st/#commentsNot enough variety in your Zune HD color palette? How about a friendly dab of magenta and purple to mix up the proceedings? Microsoft's Zune Store is now showing some grayed out selectors for purple and magenta color options for the player, which will apparently be available on December 1st -- just in time for something or other. No word on whether these will be available for both 16GB and 32GB versions, but pink already representing on the 32 gigger, we'd really hope Microsoft would spread the love down to the cash strapped.

[Thanks, Jerel]

Zune HD getting magenta and purple flavors on December 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceZune Store  | Email this | Comments]]>magentamicrosoftpurplezunezune hdZuneHdSat, 28 Nov 2009 18:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Nova DSLR concept reminds us that cameras need not be boring]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nova-dslr-concept-reminds-us-that-cameras-need-not-be-boring/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nova-dslr-concept-reminds-us-that-cameras-need-not-be-boring/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nova-dslr-concept-reminds-us-that-cameras-need-not-be-boring/#comments Despite the distant memory that is film for most people, most DSLRs have plenty in common with their film-based ancestors, at least when it comes to form factor. Not this Nova DSLR concept. Conceived by Erin Fong, the idea is to allow for all sorts of hand holds thanks to the dual movable arms, and the controls at the fingertips seems surprisingly convenient. We're sure there are all sorts of technical limitations holding something like this back, but after suffering severe kitted-out DSLR fatigue on multiple occasions, we could really get into something that makes a bit better use of how we regularly hold our non-imaging devices. Now if someone would just clean that lens already!

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Nova DSLR concept reminds us that cameras need not be boring originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Engadget Spanish  |  sourceCoroflot  | Email this | Comments]]>canonconceptdesigndslrerin fongErinFongnovanova dslrNovaDslrSat, 28 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia shows off SNES on N900, quickly thinks better of it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nokia-shows-off-snes-on-n900-quickly-thinks-better-of-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nokia-shows-off-snes-on-n900-quickly-thinks-better-of-it/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nokia-shows-off-snes-on-n900-quickly-thinks-better-of-it/#comments A little bit of emulation is a basic rite of passage for a modern day device that allows open software development, and the N900 is no different. We first saw the device rocking some SNES way back in September, but apparently Nokia couldn't pass up an opportunity to demonstrate the phone's prowess and put up its own video of a few emulators in action. Unfortunately, while emulators are completely legal, the ROMs that run on them are rarely legit, and despite Nokia's odd assertion in the video that "most publishers allow individual title usage provided that the user is in possession of the original title," the phone giant has since pulled the video from the internets, and Nintendo is reportedly looking into the matter. Of course, N900 emulatin' is still easy to come by from third parties -- check one out after the break.

[Thanks, Nirvan]

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Nokia shows off SNES on N900, quickly thinks better of it originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Having trouble getting your hands on that Nokia E72? Perhaps you favor a handset with a TV tuner? Zoho's KIRF E72 features the aforementioned tuner, dual sim, QWERTY keypad, WiFi, JAVA, FM tuner, and both rear and front-facing 1.3MP cameras. Rest assured, the UI looks nothing like what you'd get with from Finland. But did we mention that you could watch TV on the thing? Video after the break.

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Permalink Daily Mobile  |   | Email this | Comments]]>e72fakekirfknockoffnokiazohoSat, 28 Nov 2009 13:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos releases developer edition firmware for Internet Tablets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/archos-releases-developer-edition-firmware-for-internet-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/archos-releases-developer-edition-firmware-for-internet-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/archos-releases-developer-edition-firmware-for-internet-tablets/#comments
According to a press release dated this morning, Archos is making proof-of-concept "developer edition" firmware available for its ARCHOS 5 and ARCHOS 7 Internet Media Tablets. Based on the Angstrom Linux distribution, this is by no means a commercial distro (no multimedia software) but since you're taking it upon yourself to code the next great multimedia / social networking / productivity / time travel app anyways, you don't really want to be bogged down by such pedestrian fare. According to the PR, the company "eagerly anticipates seeing its hardware platform used as a foundation for creating exciting new usage models and applications that the developer community brings." And so do we! Read all about it after the break.

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Archos releases developer edition firmware for Internet Tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>angstromarchosarchos 5archos 7Archos5Archos7developmentfirmwarelinuxproof-of-concepttabletSat, 28 Nov 2009 11:22:00 EST<![CDATA[QiGi's Smartbook is more like a WinMo 6.5-powered MID]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/qigis-smartbook-is-more-like-a-winmo-6-5-powered-mid/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/qigis-smartbook-is-more-like-a-winmo-6-5-powered-mid/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/qigis-smartbook-is-more-like-a-winmo-6-5-powered-mid/#comments We're going on the assumption here that the lads and ladies over at QiGi haven't actually heard that "smartbooks" have a vaguely defined look and feel, as the outfit's latest handheld definitely looks nothing like the smartbooks that we've seen emerge over the past few months. In fact, the Windows Mobile 6.5-equipped device looks more like a MID than anything else, boasting a 5-inch 800 x 480 display, only a few face-mounted buttons and 1GB of memory. Hit the read link if you're interested in a poorly translated review, and good luck finding one of these in the open market (at least with an English-language operating system).

QiGi's Smartbook is more like a WinMo 6.5-powered MID originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceShanzhaiji  | Email this | Comments]]>chinachinesemidqigiqigi smartbookQigiSmartbooksmartbooku1000umpcwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Spin polarization achieved at room temperature, elusive miracles now less elusive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/spin-polarization-achieve-at-room-temperature-elusive-miracles/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/spin-polarization-achieve-at-room-temperature-elusive-miracles/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/spin-polarization-achieve-at-room-temperature-elusive-miracles/#commentsSpintronics -- much like Cook-Out milkshakes and cotton candy for all -- seems like a pipe dream at this point. We've been beaten over the head with theoretical miracles, but we're getting to the point where it's put up or shut up. Thankfully, a team of Dutch boffins are clearly in the same camp, and they've been toiling around the clock in order to achieve spin polarization in non-magnetic semiconductors at ambient temperature. The amazing part here is that "temperature" bit; up until this discovery, spin polarization was only possible at levels of around 150 K, or at temperatures far, far cooler than even your unheated basement. If spintronics could effectively be enacted at room temperature, all those unicorn-approved phenomena we mentioned earlier would have a much greater chance of sliding into the realm of reality. Here's hoping they get this stuff ironed out prior to 2012.

Spin polarization achieved at room temperature, elusive miracles now less elusive originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Physorg  |  sourceUniversity of Twente  | Email this | Comments]]>discoverydutchelectricityEnergyferromagnetnetherlandsresearchsciencespinspin electronicsspin polarizationSpinElectronicsSpinPolarizationspintronicsuniversityUniversity of TwenteUniversityOfTwenteSat, 28 Nov 2009 06:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Nissan's Scratch Shield paint coming to cellphones, invisibleSHIELD feels threatened]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nissans-scratch-shield-paint-coming-to-cellphones-invisibleshi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nissans-scratch-shield-paint-coming-to-cellphones-invisibleshi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/nissans-scratch-shield-paint-coming-to-cellphones-invisibleshi/#comments Remember Nissan's Scratch Shield paint technology? You know, that stuff we first heard about some four years back? According to a release straight out of Yokohama, the automaker has agreed to license that very tech to Japan's own NTT DoCoMo for "mobile phone application." In theory, at least, the flexible clearcoat will enable certain light scratches to actually heal themselves over time, and the paint itself is tougher to scratch to begin with. There's no specific mention of the who's and when's involved, but we're hoping to see this idea spread to other portable devices in the near future. After all -- who isn't sick of shelling out for some clear skin to protect each and every handheld they own?

Nissan's Scratch Shield paint coming to cellphones, invisibleSHIELD feels threatened originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceAutoblog  | Email this | Comments]]>japanjapaneseNissanntt docomoNttDocomopaintscratchscratch guardscratch resistentscratch resistent paintScratch ShieldScratchGuardScratchResistentScratchResistentPaintScratchShieldself-healingSat, 28 Nov 2009 03:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Magellan's GPS Car Kit for iPhone and iPod Touch: $130, coming next month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/magellans-gps-car-kit-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-130-coming-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/magellans-gps-car-kit-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-130-coming-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/magellans-gps-car-kit-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-130-coming-n/#commentsWe heard earlier this month that Magellan was looking to one-up TomTom by outing an iPod touch / iPhone GPS car kit of its very own, but a few critical details were missing: namely, a price and a release date. Thanks to a new product listing on Amazon (capped after the break), we at least have a clue as to when this thing will be shipping stateside and for how much. If you'll recall, this one's compatible with the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod touch as well as the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and aside from providing a built-in speaker, charging capabilities and a noise-canceling handsfree speakerphone, it'll also work with any navigation or location-based app -- not just Magellan's own $79.99 RoadMate program. The unfortunate part here is that Magellan has somehow managed to produce a cradle that's actually more expensive that the ludicrously overpriced TomTom variant, but those willing to part with $129.99 can place their order now and look for a December 11th ship date.

[Thanks, Mark]

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Magellan's GPS Car Kit for iPhone and iPod Touch: $130, coming next month originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceAmazon  | Email this | Comments]]>amazonapp storeAppStorecradledockgpsgps cradleGpsCradleiphone accessoryiphone appiphone dockIphoneAccessoryIphoneAppIphoneDockipod touchIpodTouchMagellanmagellan premium car kitmagellan roadmateMagellanPremiumCarKitMagellanRoadmatenavnavinavigationon saleOnSalepre-orderpremium car kitPremiumCarKitpricepricedpricingroadmateSat, 28 Nov 2009 01:28:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change AT&T's 3G MicroCell?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/how-would-you-change-atandts-3g-microcell/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/how-would-you-change-atandts-3g-microcell/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/how-would-you-change-atandts-3g-microcell/#comments We know, we know -- AT&T's 3G MicroCell isn't even out nationwide yet, but for those select markets that have access, we're hoping you'll chime in on the pros and cons as to enlighten the other folks before their time comes. By and large, the GSM femotocell works exactly like the Airave for Sprint, though this one does fully support 3G data as well as simultaneous voice and data usage. For those that have taken the plunge: are you satisfied with the value proposition? Is reception really any better? Have you ditched your landline yet? What would you change about the service or billing? Voice your opinion on the matter below, and remember, life doesn't present you with many chances such as this. Wouldn't want to waste it, now would we?

How would you change AT&T's 3G MicroCell? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g microcell3gMicrocellattcarrierfeaturesfemtocellgsmhow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehwycmicrocelloperatorrange boosterrange extenderRangeBoosterRangeExtenderreceptionservicesignalsignal boosterSignalBoosterFri, 27 Nov 2009 23:51:00 EST<![CDATA[LG IQ (Monaco) demoed on video, coming to Telus 'this holiday season']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/lg-iq-monaco-demoed-on-video-coming-to-telus-this-holiday-se/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/lg-iq-monaco-demoed-on-video-coming-to-telus-this-holiday-se/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/lg-iq-monaco-demoed-on-video-coming-to-telus-this-holiday-se/#comments Clocking in at 1:48, this glimpse at LG's IQ (a.k.a. Monaco) is indeed very brief and not much is said. It's got a fingerprint sensor lock, S-class UI (which we knew), and that backing is definitely Windows Mobile 6.5, but for everything else we'll have to refer to the previous specs we've seen leaked. As noted twice by the voice behind the on-screen hand, it's coming "this holiday season" and will be exclusive to Telus, so all the fine print should be revealed soon. Video after the break.

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Permalink MobileTechWorld  |  sourceMobileSyrup  | Email this | Comments]]>iqlglg iqlg monacoLgIqLgMonacomonacos classs class uis-classs-class uiS-classUiSClassSClassUiteluswin mowin mo 6 5win mo 6.5windows mobilewindows mobile 6 5windows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobile65WinMoWinMo6.5WinMo65Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Bliptronic 5000 synthesizer: it's like a Tenori-On, but affordable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/bliptronic-5000-synthesizer-its-like-a-tenori-on-but-affordab/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/bliptronic-5000-synthesizer-its-like-a-tenori-on-but-affordab/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/bliptronic-5000-synthesizer-its-like-a-tenori-on-but-affordab/#comments Yamaha's Tenori-On may be swank, and the slightly more affordable 'Orange' version may be attainable for the middle-class, but we've been waiting far too long for an el cheapo version. Thanks to ThinkGeek, that wait has finally ended, and all of our most intense and outlandish dreams are now a reality. The Bliptronics 5000 LED Synthesizer is, for all intents and purposes, a cheapened and less-featured version of the aforesaid Yamaha, capable of spitting out 8-bit bleeps and bloops at varying tempos based on what buttons you have toggled. And look, for $49.99, it's tough to complain. Hop on past the break for a video demonstration, and feel free to go ahead and bust that plastic out while you're at it -- it's not like you haven't already taken it for quite the ride today.

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Bliptronic 5000 synthesizer: it's like a Tenori-On, but affordable originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Slashgear  |  sourceThinkGeek  | Email this | Comments]]>BliptronicBliptronic 5000Bliptronic5000instrumentMIDImusicon saleOnSaleSynthesizervideoFri, 27 Nov 2009 21:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Oki shows off prototype LED-based HUD, coming soon to a jalopy near you]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/oki-shows-off-prototype-led-based-hud-coming-soon-to-a-jalopy-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/oki-shows-off-prototype-led-based-hud-coming-soon-to-a-jalopy-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/oki-shows-off-prototype-led-based-hud-coming-soon-to-a-jalopy-n/#comments Currently, the only way you're getting a heads-up display in your whip is if you pay two arms and a leg for it. By and large, mid-range and low-end vehicles have been completely removed from the HUD fun, but all that could be changing thanks to a new effort from the crew at Oki Digital Imaging. Said outfit recently demonstrated a LED-based alternative that measures 1.1-inches in size and is constructed using the company's own EFB (Epi Film Bonding) process. Without getting too deep in the technobabble, the newfound process consumes less power, requires a simpler heat sink and boasts an all-around simpler structure. The end result? A far less expensive heads-up display, which -- if all goes well -- will begin sampling by the end of next year and could hit low-end cars, mobile phones and other handhelds shortly thereafter. Oh future, how we love thee.

Oki shows off prototype LED-based HUD, coming soon to a jalopy near you originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceTech-On!, Hot Hardware  | Email this | Comments]]>EFBepi film bondingEpiFilmBondingheads-up displayHeads-upDisplayHUDledOkiOki Digital ImagingOkiDigitalImagingprototypeFri, 27 Nov 2009 20:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part eleven: win a 32GB Zune HD!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-black-friday-giveaway-win-a-32gb-zune-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-black-friday-giveaway-win-a-32gb-zune-hd/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-black-friday-giveaway-win-a-32gb-zune-hd/#comments
 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have a 32GB Zune HD on offer! You know you want it!

Special thanks to Microsoft for providing the Zune!

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Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part eleven: win a 32GB Zune HD! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 capacitive stylus just around the bend?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/htc-hd2-capacitive-stylus-just-around-the-bend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/htc-hd2-capacitive-stylus-just-around-the-bend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/htc-hd2-capacitive-stylus-just-around-the-bend/#comments Ah, ha! Remember that curious patent application that popped up from HTC back in mid-August? You know, the one dealing specifically with a "capacitive stylus?" If UK e-tailer Clove is to be believed, one of those very devices will soon be shipping for the wide-faced HD2, though little else about the product is known. In fact, we're told that "price, specification and availability" are still being confirmed, although a preliminary asking price of £15 ($25) is posted. So, anyone already getting hot and bothered just waiting for this, or what?

HTC HD2 capacitive stylus just around the bend? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink phoneArena  |  sourceClove  | Email this | Comments]]>capacitivecapacitive stylusCapacitiveStylusclovehd2hd2 capacitive stylushd2 stylusHd2CapacitiveStylusHd2StylusHTChtc hd2HtcHd2inputpre-orderstylustouch panelTouchPaneltouchscreenFri, 27 Nov 2009 18:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part ten: win an HP Envy 15!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-black-friday-giveaway-part-ten-win-an-hp-envy-15/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-black-friday-giveaway-part-ten-win-an-hp-envy-15/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-black-friday-giveaway-part-ten-win-an-hp-envy-15/#comments
 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have an HP Envy 15 on offer! You know you want it!

Keep checking back all day -- we're doing a giveaway each hour!

Special thanks to HP for providing the giveaway!

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 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have a Dualshock 3 Wireless controller for PS3 to give away. Just admit it: you want one (we can tell you that our dog really digs those little dudes).

Keep checking back all day -- we're doing a giveaway every hour or so.

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part nine: win a Dualshock 3 Wireless controller for PS3!

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Being a prototype, the device on hand was quite literally rough around the edges, but what we saw was appetite-whetting. The overall construction is under an inch thin, 720p video playback was excellent, and there's even a terrific-looking wireless recharge station cum base accessory -- think of Palm's Touchstone, only enlarged and magnetized to the point where it can support the whole tablet in an upright position. If somebody marries all that hardware potential with the Stantum multitouch firmware and a more finger-friendly OS, this thing just might make the whole Apple tablet brouhaha utterly irrelevant. Video after the break.

Gallery: NVIDIA Tegra tablet prototype hands-on

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have a copy of Lips: Number One Hits for Xbox 360 to giveaway. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're doing a giveaway each hour!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part eight: win a copy of Lips Number One Hits for Xbox 360!

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[Thanks, Jeff]

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have a copy of Squeeballs Party for Nintendo Wii to give away. Just admit it: you want one (we can tell you that our dog really digs those little dudes).

Keep checking back all day -- we're doing a giveaway each hour!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part seven: win a copy of Squeeballs Party for Nintendo Wii!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Adamo XPS hands-on impressions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/adamo-xps-hands-on-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/adamo-xps-hands-on-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/adamo-xps-hands-on-impressions/#comments You might've seen the Adamo XPS cameo on this month's Engadget Show, or viewed our unboxing, but in case you're averse to the long form, really want to dive deep, or perhaps just use some other trite phrase to describe yourself, we've done an in-depth video hands-on with the world's slimmest laptop. The verdict? Well, it's a well-made machine with a significant issue of a price to performance imbalance. Check out the video after the break to see if all this sexiness can win you over.

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 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have an HTC HD2 to give away. Just admit it: you want one!

Keep checking back -- we're going to step it up here and do one every hour or so, and we have a bunch of great stuff to hand out! Good luck!

Special thanks to HTC for providing the HD2!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part six: win an HTC HD2!

Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part six: win an HTC HD2! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon D3S unboxing and hands-on!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/nikon-d3s-unboxing-and-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/nikon-d3s-unboxing-and-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/nikon-d3s-unboxing-and-hands-on/#comments Our Black Friday just got significantly more awesome -- a new Nikon D3S showed up on our doorstep a moment ago, along with a super-hot NIKKOR AF-S 24-70 f/2.8G ED lens. We're just about to dive into this thing's incredible ISO 102,400 performance (well, we will when it get a little darker) and full-manual 720p24 video mode, but for now we thought we'd hit you up with some unboxing shots -- check 'em out!

Gallery: Nikon D3S unboxing and hands-on

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have five Nyko Charge Base IC units to give away to five lucky winners. Just admit it: you want one!

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out!

Huge thanks to Nyko for providing the gear!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part five: win one of five Nyko Charge Base IC units!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysnykoFri, 27 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Toys]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.


So, you're here, and you probably like toys, or you're just really stuck with what to get for your lesser-geeks family and friends. Our guess is that you want something that even you want to play with (and maybe eventually repossess them when the love is over), but at the same time you want to avoid toys that'll drive you nuts when you're living with the lucky recipient. We know it's no easy task here, so we've picked out some of the hottest toys this year to keep things fresh for a while. Read on for some joyous gift inspiration.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Toys originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Now we've got a copy of Brutal Legend for the Xbox 360. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, -- and we have some great stuff to give out, including an HP Envy 15!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part four: win a copy of Brutal Legend for Xbox 360!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontentcontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Friday deal roundup: Zhu Zhu mania edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-deal-roundup-zhu-zhu-mania-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-deal-roundup-zhu-zhu-mania-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-deal-roundup-zhu-zhu-mania-edition/#comments Ah, Black Friday. The words send shivers down your spine... do they not? We're sure that you're probably napping right now after a 4AM jaunt to your nearest brick and mortar retailer, where you inevitably trampled some children to get your hands on a Zhu Zhu or that super cheap TV with a 10:1 contrast ratio (hey, it was really cheap!). Still, there are some hard workin', hard spendin' folks who probably haven't had nearly enough of Capitalism Day, and as such, we're going to round up some of the best or most interesting deals we've seen thus far for their shopping pleasure. We've already done a few posts on the matter prior to the big day, and we'll include those here as well. Oh, and we're going to let you know about deals that seem too good to be true or just plain bunk to us, because no one wants you wasting your money... beyond what is considered reasonable by polite society. If you guys have any deals you think are notable, use the tip form (or comments) and let us know!

New deals today:

Dell Zino HD for $199 (buyer beware, it ships with Vista)
PS3 Slim (120GB) with inFAMOUS and Killzone 2 + a $10 Amazon gift certificate (different deals also available at other retailers)
Westinghouse 32-inch TV for $246 at Target (it is dirt cheap, but probably looks like crap)
TomTom iPhone app 30 percent off until Monday (link goes to App Store)

Previous deals:

Apple's Black Friday deals
Black Friday deals roundup: Best Buy, Lenovo, Verizon and more
Black Friday deals roundup: Walmart, Target and NewEgg
Black Friday deals bonanza round up
Black Friday ads leaking all over town, we've rounded them up
Sears Black Friday ad revealed, we'll be sleeping off our tryptophan hangovers

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Now we've got an Aliph Jawbone Prime. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out, including an HP Envy 15!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part three: win an Aliph Jawbone prime!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Roku HD-XR now 50 percent off... for the first 500 to take the plunge (update: sold out!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/roku-hd-xr-now-50-percent-off-for-the-first-500-to-take-the-p/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/roku-hd-xr-now-50-percent-off-for-the-first-500-to-take-the-p/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/roku-hd-xr-now-50-percent-off-for-the-first-500-to-take-the-p/#commentsRoku's HD-XR doesn't add much to the overall Roku HD equation, but if you've been holding out -- just waiting, patiently -- for the perfect time to snag yourself yet another movie set-top-box, today's the day. Actually, right now is the moment. Roku is offering its newest STB for an unheard-of 50 percent off, but it's only for the first 500 customers who pony up and purchase it through the outfit's website. For this very moment in time (starting at 11AM ET and continuing until 500 HD-XR units are claimed), the box will be priced at just $64.99, and as if that weren't good enough, Roku is also covering the shipping. Need the specifics? Click on past the break.

Update: Well, that was fun while it lasted. All 500 have been claimed, and if you don't believe us, have a gander at the proof after the break.

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We've always known that the Roomba was something of a bad-ass -- iRobot, after all, has quite a reputation within the defense industry -- so we weren't surprised when one of the autonomous vacuum cleaners took down a certain Vipera palaestinae (a venomous snake found in the Middle East). Considered a leading cause of snakebites within its geographic range, the snake was found mangled 'round one of the robot's rotating brushes when Eli and Efi Frida returned to their home in Galilee, which they share with their two children, aged four and seven (as well as several cats and dogs). "We were very lucky," said Eli, "If the snake would have hid in the house and bitten one of the children it could have ended badly."

Roomba saves child from deadly Viper, challenges Tango to a fight originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Now we've got a pack of PSP Go accessories, including: an In-Ear headset, Component AV cable, Soft Carrying Case, Traveler Case, and a Cradle / Base. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out, including an HP Envy 15!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zemno's $500 DeskBook Pro docking station is strictly for zealots]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/zemnos-500-deskbook-pro-docking-station-is-strictly-for-zealot/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/zemnos-500-deskbook-pro-docking-station-is-strictly-for-zealot/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/zemnos-500-deskbook-pro-docking-station-is-strictly-for-zealot/#comments It may lack wireless connectivity, but it's sure got the look. Zemno's latest portable docking station is probably the most elaborate that we've ever seen, boasting an Apple-esque appearance that's designed to mesh well with Cupertino's latest MacBook models. The company claims that any lappie under 15-inches in size can be used with its DeskBook Pro, though we're guessing only the hardcore drumbeaters would actually shell out $499.99 for something such as this. As for functionality, the port-laden slate allows for up to two hard drives to be docked simultaneously or any combination of hard drive, battery, or peripheral device with access to 16 input / output connections. The device also supports ModBays, which are interchangeable accessories designed to conveniently slip in and out of the DeskBook Pro. Hit the read link for the full list of I/O ports, but only if you managed to not be appalled by the aforesaid MSRP.

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Zemno's $500 DeskBook Pro docking station is strictly for zealots originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we have stockpiled just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up first we have a Wii Nerf blaster. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out, including an HP Envy 15!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part one: win a Wii Nerf blaster!

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Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part one: win a Wii Nerf blaster! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>contestFri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[FedEx Senseaware tracks everything about your package, probably causes OCD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/fedex-senseaware-tracks-everything-about-your-package-probably/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/fedex-senseaware-tracks-everything-about-your-package-probably/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/fedex-senseaware-tracks-everything-about-your-package-probably/#comments What do you get when you throw cellular and GPS radios in with an accelerometer, a thermometer and a light sensor? If you answered a decently featured phone, you'd be almost right. FedEx has concocted the above tracker to be able to tell you everything about the package it's in -- if it has been opened, dropped, outside of temperature range, or insufficiently loved by its deliverator. The GPS and cellular signals are used to provide a real time position, and all that data is fed through a web platform for the increasingly obsessive sender to monitor. It is now being deployed with 50 medical clients -- who actually have a use for all the intel -- and once production ramps up and economies of scale kick in, the opening price of $120 a month is expected to drop rapidly. You can expect the Senseaware tracker to show up worldwide some time next year.

FedEx Senseaware tracks everything about your package, probably causes OCD originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ViewSonic's N01 MID caught wearing a nasty UMPC disguise originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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