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Microsoft Security Essentials leaves beta, available for download 9/29/2009 {Download Squad}
Sep 29th 2009 3:46PM How does this integrate with or replace windows defender? do they target the same threats? does security essentials replace defender?
SSD shootout, round III: OCZ, Corsair and PhotoFast butt heads {Engadget}
Sep 2nd 2009 9:10AM I just got a 120gb OCZ Agility (indilinx controller) for $234 from newegg, so below $2/Gb. :-)
Canon's VIXIA HF S11 HD camcorder makes its way to the USA {Engadget}
Aug 19th 2009 2:05PM I got a HF S100 2 months ago for $850 shipped inc tax and 3x 16GB SD cards for $60 (total) after rebate. Too much premium for the built in storage.
Ask Engadget: What's the best GPS tracker for under $300? {Engadget}
Jun 5th 2009 8:32AM How about this one for $100 shipped?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22969
The TLT-1B GPS, GSM Tracker is a vehicle remote positioning device with built-in GPS and GSM, GPRS technology in compact size. It can transmit the longitude and latitude coordinates to your cell phone by the SMS. By this, you can find its location on the Google maps? Or other map software. The tracker uploads positioning data through GPRS to a designated server. The user can look for real-time location-tracking, historical trajectory through the Internet. Guard against theft of strongbox, vehicle and outdoor equipments, cargo.
- Features:
- Built-in SIRF Star Chipset, excellent for fixing the position even at a weak signal status. Work well even in areas with limited sky view like urban canyons.
- Built-in GSM, GPRS module, support GSM 900, 1800 MHz.
- Support voice call.
- Support SMS communication or GPRS TCP connection.
- Get the position information via mobile phone SMS, or examine the path on the Internet.
- The available SMS takes the control command change tracing function or switch GPS.
- Support establishes three telephone numbers. SOS button send out exact location for immediate rescue, action.
- One key for easily use.
- The major technological index of the device is in conformity with the international standard of GSM mobile phone.
- Portable, compact size, low power design.
- Support cut-off electricity and oil function and recovery command
- Support electronic fence function
LG's LBA-C300 Bluetooth 'QWERTY Card' is the best calculator look-alike you've seen all week {Engadget}
Feb 6th 2009 2:31PM "Freedom Input" already has something this size sans-display. $70 MSRP
http://freedominput.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=137&Itemid=140
Redesign giveaway: HTC's new Shift UMPC {Engadget}
Apr 10th 2008 7:53PM me too!
MSN Direct now on Windows Mobile {Engadget}
Feb 11th 2008 12:45PM Damn - just tried to isntall to a T-mobile "Wing" but the isntaller failed as phone is not supported. Very weird that they support smart phones (with no touch screen) but leave out support for fully functional windows mobile 6 touch screen phones (which also have the smart buttons).
How to build your own UPS {Engadget}
Oct 14th 2007 6:12AM I did something similar recently. I needed more up time for my server and related peripherals in my basement. So I took an old UPS, removed the gel pack and wired the UPS to an old (but working) spare car battery.
The UPS has a low charge current so it takes several days to fully charge the battery but my power cuts are far less frequent so it works well. The run time is now over a hour vs. 10 minutes before.
For safety I only used a sealed battery. It is located in my non habit ed basement with reasonable air flow. I placed the battery inside a "battery box" (~$10 from a car / marine parts store).
For extra versatility I have a 12V car power socket mounted in the battery box and the ups connects to it with a 12 male plug. That way I have a convenient, always charged battery to take with me camping (to use with my portable inverter that plugs into a 12v car power socket). Aside: I put the gel pack back in place for these trips.
Also having a fully charged portable car battery available at all times has also been very handy in the last few months to jump-start both a car and a lawnmower. :-)
Skype 3.6 beta includes high quality video support {Download Squad}
Oct 11th 2007 9:34AM Nothing to see here...move along....
No really. PC's at both ends must be dual core and only two (yes 2!) models of logitech web cam are supported in skype for "HQ" video calls.
Makes me wonder how they actually find Beta testers for this, the chances of two people who know each other meeting the above limtied requirements must be very rare.
Come on skype, lots of web cam companies have been making 1.3Mp still and VGA res video compliant web cams for over 2 years, why not make software that support that large hardware base?
Aiptek cranks out 720p pocket camcorder for $170 {Engadget}
Sep 13th 2007 11:56AM Interesting that digital zoom might actually work.
If it really does use a 5-8mp sensor then with 1280x720 being approx 1 megapixel there is plenty of magnification that can be done wihtout enlargeing pixels. Of course you will be pushing agsint the quality of the lens and noise of the sensor if not averaging several sensor pixels for each recorded one any more.
