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TomTom to bring free lane guidance, text-to-speech, iPod control to iPhone GPS app {Engadget}
Nov 12th 2009 12:50PM This definitely makes the TomTom app seem more appealing; one of the things that bummed me out when it was first released was that it was missing some of the more recent features (like advanced lane guidance) that are becoming standard on the standalone TomTom devices.
How would you change Sony's PSP Go? {Engadget}
Oct 24th 2009 12:27AM Offer a way to get the games you own on UMD onto it - I know it's not feasible, but it's really the main thing keeping me from even considering upgrading from my day 1 purchase original PSP.
First Guitar Hero: Van Halen trailer released, leaves us wanting for more {Joystiq}
Aug 9th 2009 7:19PM No Michael Anthony, No Peace. Know Michael Anthony, Know Peace.
Space Quest and King's Quest Collections join Steam, with other Sierra titles {Joystiq}
Jul 23rd 2009 8:39PM Ahh, so they are. OK, so yeah, I meant the opposite - wish it had the classic original version of SQ1 as well in that case.
Space Quest and King's Quest Collections join Steam, with other Sierra titles {Joystiq}
Jul 23rd 2009 4:40PM I still kind of wish the VGA remakes were included in these packages.
Razer intros Orochi portable Bluetooth gaming mouse, fancy Kabuto surface {Engadget}
Jul 23rd 2009 2:17PM That's actually kind of clever, a gaming surface that doubles as a keyboard/screen protector for a laptop.
Apple WWDC 2009: the good, the bad, and the ugly {Engadget}
Jun 8th 2009 9:19PM I'm starting to get kind of tired of these complaints about the upgrade pricing for the 3GS.... at least the implications that it is somehow unique to Apple and/or AT&T. As has been pointed out by others, the iPhone 3G was sold at a subsidized price....... that subsidized price was based on a 2 year contract. If you upgrade earlier, AT&T (and any other carrier) isn't going to be able to give you the new subsidized price.
People seem to be forgetting that the original iPhone didn't have a subsidized price to begin with, which explained why iPhone users were able to get that new pricing on the 3G.
I think it's fine to complain about not wanting to pay the price (although again, that's the cost of getting the phone new in the first place for a discounted price), but it's bugging me that people are treating this as somehow unique to AT&T, Apple or the iPhone.
Remember, the Palm Pre's unsubsidized price is like $799 or $899 or something. Someone who buys a Palm Pre from Sprint now, and then wants to upgrade in a year to the Palm Pre 2 or whatever isn't going to get new pricing either, because Sprint is still expecting them to be committed to the discount they got on their first Pre.
Similarly, Blackberry Storm 2 purchases who bought Blackberry Storms for $199 or whatever won't be getting that same pricing a year later.
Engadget's recession antidote: win a mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 3G! {Engadget}
Apr 21st 2009 12:29PM I would definitely like one of these Juice Pack Airs (seems like a nice balance between giving you extra battery life while not being ridiculously thick).
Xbox 360 red ring of death problems (finally) solved? {Engadget}
Mar 1st 2009 6:51PM I've still got my original Xbox 360, bought on launch day, and fortunately it hasn't RRoD'd yet. However, does anyone know what MS's policy would be on repairs for such an old Xbox just in case something did happen? I recall hearing that MS extended the warranty of all Xboxes to 3 years, but as I understand it, that would mean my warranty still ran out last November. So I guess what I'm wondering is, will MS be covering repairs for what sounds like a known defect even if it's now out of warranty, or if the worst does happen, would I need to plan on paying for repairs or just buying a new Xbox?
ASUS N81Vg: first laptop with NVIDIA's GeForce GT 120M {Engadget}
Feb 10th 2009 5:42PM dhtyspam, the dimensions of this laptop are 342mm x 256mm x 36mm, 2.5kg (with 6-cell battery) according to Asus' website. So that's 1.4 inches thick and 5.5 pounds. And it's footprint is pretty standard for a 14" machine. What's the basis for saying it is "bordering MBA"? Size-wise it isn't really an ultraportable by any means, and its pricing should in fact be pretty reasonable given similar Asus laptops. I just don't get the MBA comparison (or comparison to other similar systems).
