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Philips reveals 56-inch Quad Full 3D HDTV in Hollywood {Engadget}
Oct 2nd 2008 9:50AM Not saying that I don't want this...but how much Quad Full Autostereoscopic 3D HDTV content is out there?
JVC's HP-FXC50 earphones promise to get closer to your eardrum {Engadget}
Jul 28th 2008 12:42PM The volume required is relative to the distance from your eardrum and also its ability to isolate outside noise. If you can perfectly block outside noise, then you don't have to compensate for that. Use some common sense here. If there are three speakers all playing at the same volume, one 10 feet away, one 1 foot away, and one 1 inch away from your ear which one will appear "louder"? So, using that same comparison if you wanted them to appear to have uniform "loudness" the speakers further away would be louder. As a side bonus, these would require less energy to drive thus improving your source units battery life.
Google.org invests $2.75M in Aptera Motors {Engadget}
Jul 28th 2008 12:23PM "I don't care if it's shaped like some sort of phallic symbol"
I've heard this car gets good gas mileage...
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Android Installer simplifies installation on Nokia N810 {Engadget}
Jul 9th 2008 12:01PM Or my N95
OpenMoko's FreeRunner interface gets peeked, inspected {Engadget}
Jul 9th 2008 11:57AM I've followed this project for a while now, but I'm currently a little lost with where their UI is currently and where it is heading. I think there are about 3 different versions that mix different aspects. That said, I played around with one of the interfaces and it was pretty slick.
CherryPal announces two-watt, Freescale-based cloud computer {Engadget}
Jun 20th 2008 11:56AM What if you took that PIII and turned it into a file server, then just hooked up this to their TV (if it has VGA input). Plug in a usb bluetooth keyboard/mouse and they could bet all set. They'd have a big monitor and could play music through the home theater. Pretty sweet setup if you ask me.
Now for me...I wonder if this could run a MythTV frontend (SD of course)?
Sparky the robodog reacts accordingly to surroundings {Engadget}
Jun 2nd 2008 11:43AM Yeah, and its also cool to see a papillon in the picture too. Our 6mo old is quite a handful, but they are an awesome breed...and one you don't really see that often either.
Bestlink's Alpha 400 ultraportable is dirt cheap, regular cheap {Engadget}
May 21st 2008 3:02PM Honestly I think there is more of a market for something like this than the MID devices. The only problem with them being super cheap is that the batteries are also probably super cheap. Maybe they'll let you upgrade, but I'd gladly spend a few extra dollars to be able to have a few extra hours unplugged.
Green Vehicles' Triac officially coming in July, for reals this time {Engadget}
May 14th 2008 10:13AM I emailed the company yesterday asking for more information and I got a timely response:
Hi Jonathon,
I am the President of Green Vehicles and I wanted to respond to your email personally. I have been working for close to 3 years now to develop electric vehicles that are reliable, practical and affordable. My team and I have been working “under the radar” because we wanted to guarantee 100% accuracy to our claims…No hype and no exaggerated promises. I decided long ago that I would not promote the vehicles until I knew that my goals could be achieved.
Our first working prototypes were completed approximately 1 year ago. We tested the prototypes vigorously and made significant improvements in terms of safety, power and functionality. The vehicles are now ready for the American market.
The vehicles utilize the world’s most advance large format lithium battery packs and battery management systems as well as 20 kw – 30 kw AC motors with full regenerative braking. My team of American designers and engineers have engineered the power plant that will go into the vehicles. The structural steel safety cage was designed by Impact Engineering of San Jose California. We will utilize the labor and assembly efficiencies of China. The final QA testing and approval will occur at our San Jose facility.
The vehicles will require very little maintenance. No tune ups, smog checks, oil changes, spark plug replacements, etc. Just service your brakes and tires as recommended. Our lithium battery packs will be monitored by the world’s most advanced battery management system. You will know if there is a problem with any particular battery or if there is a charging or discharging issue. We expect 2,000 cycles for our battery packs (5 years of service on average). Our technicians will be available to you via telephone (same way you would call in for technical support relating to your favorite electronics device). We will also carry and ship replacement parts directly to you or to your local technician. Our detailed user manual will allow your local technician to diagnose and repair any problem you might have. Our 1 year bumper to bumper warranty will cover any defective parts. And yes….we plan on training local technicians as to the few problems that might occur to these very simple and reliable vehicles.
The first production vehicles will arrive in July of this year. We are taking orders now with a 10% fully refundable reservation fee. Alternatively, you and other potential buyers can wait to test drive the vehicles in California by the middle of July. We anticipate leasing as well as selling the vehicles.
Our R&D and Service Facility in San Jose, CA. will be open to potential dealers starting in July of this year. Our other locations will be listed on or website within the next few days. We are currently enrolling new dealers throughout the country and the world and we anticipate that we will soon have a dealer in your area. We will be able to ship the vehicles directly to our customers so you do not need to wait for a dealership to open in your area. If you are interested in opening a dealership in your territory, please check back in with our website shortly and fill out a dealer application.
Our website was just updated yesterday and it will be updated again in a few days. You can print the spec sheets on each of the available vehicles. Please check back in periodically. We hope to be able to deliver a vehicle to you that will amaze you and make you feel good about your decision. We thank you for considering Green Vehicles.
Best Regards,
Ehab Youssef
More details about the Triac highway-capable three-wheel electric car emerge {Engadget}
May 8th 2008 10:59AM I've been following VV for quite a while now. If it meets the specs it says it will, then I'll (hopefully) be one of the first to own one.
That said, does anyone know what this will be going for? I'd love something fun and unique for my daily commute. If they can keep it ~$20k or under then I might snag one until the V1 is ready.
