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Clearwire says it's not married to WiMAX for 4G, would be easy to switch

Sep 16th 2009 6:50PM on Engadget

Won't any customers who purchased a WiMax device be instantly dead if they switch "overnight" to LTE?
Makes me want to go out and sign up with them...

When economies of scale don't work: could OPEC model lead lithium producers to keep prices high?

Aug 19th 2009 8:22PM on Autoblog Green

I have to agree here, even when the batteries are "wore out" the lithium is still there and can be re-refined. Unlike oil where once you burn it, its very difficult to get it back again.
So in a few years, we will have the largest lithium deposits, in the form of used batteries.

Amazon Kindle DX unboxing and hands-on!

Jun 10th 2009 5:16PM on Engadget

So, what does the orientation sensor do when it's lying flat?

CirculaFloor robot floor tiles keep you moving in virtual reality

Feb 26th 2009 3:13PM on Engadget

How about something like in the movie Disclosure?
They used rollers in a bowl shape to keep the person stationary.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109635/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFkyV7d5t8o

Palm Pre first hands-on with live updates!

Jan 8th 2009 5:38PM on Engadget

Odd question, does it support graffiti 1 or 2?

New solar generator system from Solyndra is totally tubular

Oct 9th 2008 6:28PM on Engadget

Instead of specifying the type of system, they (the Govt) could just make it so that any house built after (insert date here) must generate at least 10% of its own power requirement. (percentage just an estimate).
That would allow for solar or wind or other as yet to be found power source. Certain exceptions could be granted for super efficient HVAC systems (geo thermal) or solar water heaters as well.

Elektrobay/EDF recharging station uses PLC to 'talk' to electric cars

Sep 18th 2008 2:43PM on Autoblog Green

I don't know exactly where to ask the question, but here it is.

Did the idea of actually wiring the roads so that EVs could recharge while moving fall completely by the wayside because of cost or maintenance? Being able to take a plug in model outfitted with magnetic induction coils to pick up a current from embedded wires in the road sounds like a great idea in theory, I was just wondering if it was still being considered anywhere?

fit-PC slim, the 'world's smallest PC' -- just don't lose it on your desk

Sep 17th 2008 4:33PM on Engadget

TSA would still make you take it out of your bag/pocket... (or take it off your key ring)

Senator opens inquiry into rising text messaging rates

Sep 10th 2008 1:18PM on Engadget

While we are at it, can we get him to question why new electronics are so expensive? Or jewelry? OR any other luxery item for that matter. While you could argue that cell phones have become a requirement for living these days, I don't think you can say the same for text messaging.

"Normal" bulk pricing rules don't apply to networks since the more traffic you have the slower everyone's connection, or some messages get dropped, forcing you to upgrade your networks to keep up, there by raising the cost to use said networks.

Either that, or "because they can" both are probably equally valid.

Caption contest: Teddy bear torture -- the photographs the FCC didn't want you to see

Sep 3rd 2008 5:52PM on Engadget

You want to meet the real me now?!?

Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.

"I'm pretty much a complete noob when it comes to camera stuff. My wife loves to take pictures, though. So much so that she literally wore out her first point and shoot camera, and the Kodak Z712 I bought for her less than two years ago is starting to act up as well. To compound the matter, we are expecting our first born sometime next year. I fear the Kodak just isn't going to cut it any longer. What would be the best starter DSLR to get? She hates missing photo opportunities due to camera 'lag' so speed would definitely be at the top of the list. Photo quality and features would be next. Price should be no more than $800. I'm not interested in video capabilities."

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