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Pioneer launches Air Navi AVIC-T10 in Japan: don't call it a PND {Engadget}
May 10th 2008 5:51AM Sounds interesting, thought there are a ton of GPS devices already on the market here in Japan. It's funny they didn't provide a list of features, just making an ambiguous statement of features to peak curiosity. At least this one is smaller and more portable than current models in Japan, though they aren't as portable as the Tom Tom, Garmin, and others we see in the U.S. and Europe. From the Japanese penchant for overpricing things in this country and current PND prices, I'd say you won't be able to touch this one for less than $800, maybe more.
I think they put the knobs on the left side to keep drivers from trying to adjust routes and fiddling with the device while driving. We drive on the left side of the road here. I also wouldn't put it past them to have the gyro-sensor rigged to not allow route changes while moving too, not to mention a TV lockout while moving.
BTW Navi is simply the way Japanese refer to GPS systems, so not much in the name either.
Yoggie's Gatekeeper ExpressCard keeps your laptop secure {Engadget}
Apr 23rd 2008 9:00AM Actually a pretty darn good idea! Nice to see some company putting out something useful instead of some gimmic. While I don't have a laptop with one of these slots yet, when I do get one I'll keep my eye out for one of these. Wonder what kind of hacks we'll be seeing for this device!
Rancilio's Silvia espresso machine gets hacked via the Arduino and Wii nunchuk {Engadget}
Apr 21st 2008 1:16AM Cool idea, I agree. Yet there was no real reason for the Wii-chuck excpet to simply say he used it. Why not integrate something wireless, like a Class 1 Bluetooth controller you can use anywhere in your home? You could probably, more than likely considering their know-how, hook up a LCD screen on the controller and do it all from bed!
Sweet concept!
Urwerk's UR-202 combines turbines and watches just how you always wanted {Engadget}
Apr 20th 2008 3:31AM I don't think modifying one of your previous designs qualifies as "ripping off." The Opus is nice and more elegant, but this model is more about chic-coolness. To all the haters saying it's ugly... to each his own, I think it's pretty d@mn cool myself and can't wait for the $20 knock-off we'll be seeing in a few months!
Also, the above link will explain how it works and how to read the time off of it. Nice up-close pics of the Opus too!
Urwerk's UR-202 combines turbines and watches just how you always wanted {Engadget}
Apr 19th 2008 1:02PM I've never even heard of this company and it's crazy how expensive their watches are, but I guess if you have to pay for that kind of advertising you gotta charge a lot for the few watches you'll be selling at that price. Don't get me wrong, it awesome, but not "I could buy a Lamborghini for the same price!" awesome. Their watches look friggin nice, even the back has gauges!
Enterprising youngster gets himself stuck in a claw machine {Engadget}
Apr 18th 2008 12:20PM The question no one was asking was "Where was the frickin kids parents when he was attempting his robbery stunt???" Serves the kid right for getting trapped, though they'll probably try and sue the company due to the simple fact he was able to get in but couldn't get out! The joy of this is that he will forever be remembered as the dumb*ss kid to get stuck in a prize-catcher machine; that's going to be priceless.
Psystar says rumors of its demise are greatly exaggerated, still selling Open Computers {Engadget}
Apr 15th 2008 2:49PM I personally hope that Psystar wins out. It's quite petty to shackle an OS to a specific hardware; i.e., only ones Apple produces, they should buy off on the Gates venture and make it available for more platforms. This, in the long-run, would net Apple a lot more cash than they're making now, just look at how rich it's made Bill!
Imagine all the cooler laptops or mobile devices you would see if anyone could design a system for the OS! Don't get me wrong, Apple makes some very nice products and of excellent quality, but this whole "buying into the Apple lifestyle" is oh so much brainwashing marketing BS. Their support is very good, but their Apple Care Plans are a bit over-priced.
Cizmo announces Centrino 2-based CX15 laptop {Engadget}
Apr 15th 2008 2:41PM Holy smokes, now that's a machine! Too bad it's so costly, but it's almost worth it. Wonder how much heat this bad-boy puts out or if it will burn a hole in your pants if you try to use it on your lap... you know, literally burn a hole (or melt one).
I too agree, it's kind of dumb not to have the 9000-series chipset. Maybe they're hoping to snag a few "repeat offenders" by holding off a few months and getting previous buyers to re-purchase new ones or upgrade? Wonder how it looks in person...
PS3 firmware v2.30 is out: new PS Store and DTS-HD MA now yours for the taking {Engadget}
Apr 15th 2008 2:27PM The re-design is much better than the previous one, things are grouped a little better and being able to go back one page is much nicer than getting ganked all the way back to square one when you're drilled down a few levels. Sucks there's no real *new* content yet, i was hoping for somore more demos. I picked up a few sucky games when it first came out, so if I can't demo it, I won't buy it. Not a major upgrade, so why'd it take so bloody long to d/l & install and they didn't even mention the audio upgrade under improvements when you installed it!!!
Apple and Sony settle with Japanese battery burn victims {Engadget}
Apr 15th 2008 2:16PM Lol, you guys all kill me with the focus on the word "million!" By using the term, you can be a millionaire in many countries (much easier in Korea where it's 900won=$1 or Ecuador where it's 25,000 sucre=$1) but it's pointless when most people know that you mean dollars when you say someone is a millionaire in the US. Not sure how they joke about it in Europe, Canada, or where ever else you are.
The point that this article makes to me is that the Japanese don't play around with frivilous lawsuits like other countries; i.e., US and Europe, so you better hope your figures match the damages or the judges won't give you diddley-squat... and the lawyers here know that.
