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XBMC ARM port teased, will manage HD playback from pocket-sized Beagleboard (video)

Nov 2nd 2009 1:49PM on Engadget

This video shows the interface being optimized for the PowerVR chip with OpenGLES2.0. The movie is being decoded by the CPU in this. They will offload that work onto the DSP, which can run up to 720p and possibly 1080p with very optimized codecs.

The same stutter would occur on your iPhone if it decoded video with the CPU.The iPhone offloads it to the DSP; that is where this project is going to go next.

ASUS' Android-based 'secret weapon' smartbook launching in Q1

Oct 30th 2009 5:38AM on Engadget

GTalk video works in Pidgin or Empathy as well. :P

ASUS' Android-based 'secret weapon' smartbook launching in Q1

Oct 30th 2009 3:18AM on Engadget

Hey, if I can get one for $150 and put Ubuntu NBR on it, and it comes with a reasonable battery life, I will jump on the offer. I don't care what architecture it has as long as I can do what I do with my current laptop:

*Surf the web
*Type up a paper
*Play little solitaire games
*Instant message including some video chat (Skype or GTalk)
*Watch online and offline videos

Google Wave to have its own app store

Oct 27th 2009 5:01PM on Engadget

I want one, but I don't really want to post my email where spambots can get it. I'd respond to an email to waveinvite@mailinator.com though.

ARM shows off its Mali mobile processors with impressive 3D demos, also bowling (video)

Oct 21st 2009 3:59PM on Engadget

I hope this takes over PowerVR's market.

ARM shows off its Mali mobile processors with impressive 3D demos, also bowling (video)

Oct 21st 2009 3:58PM on Engadget

I think the problem is 3D manipulation with 2D input devices, and I don't see a great fix for that problem.

Windows 7 Starter leads the way on netbooks, demands premium

Oct 19th 2009 10:31PM on Engadget

Not when the alternative is a $30 price jump for something so lousy as Starter Edition.

Pandora rolls into production this month, emulates Dreamcast now

Oct 3rd 2009 2:31PM on Engadget

Heh, you know what is funny? Someone in the community is also working on a PSP emulator.

Entelligence: The Muddled MID market

Oct 3rd 2009 4:26AM on Engadget

Well, the battery is lower capacity and the price is disproportionate to the feature set at almost twice what I'm paying for the Pandora. Camera, GPS, and cell modem should not cost an additional 300 USD. Add to that the value of thumb sticks for scrolling...

Sorry for adding a rule late, but the N900 not having a USB host mode is a glaring flaw as well.

Pandora rolls into production this month, emulates Dreamcast now

Oct 2nd 2009 7:05PM on Engadget

Doesn't the Pandora already have a full-speed PS1 emulator?

I mean, I understand what you are saying Benjiro, but that example wasn't great.

Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.

"I just moved into a new apartment and have been reading about all of the new power strips out there, especially the green ones. I was wondering if you had any suggestions about which "green "power strips are out there with decent joules ratings. And when I say green, I mean power strips that have the remotes or switches to turn off all electricity flowing to certain plugs and with at least 2 plugs that are always on. I was looking specifically at sub $50 because I will need two, but if that is not possible I could be convinced otherwise. Thanks!"

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