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Olympus E-P2 official, patches over E-P1 problems and jacks up the price {Engadget}
Nov 5th 2009 7:42AM I suggest you buy a Lumix GF1 then. It's not quite as sexy as the Pen, but it has all the features you're after.
Sony Ericsson Kurara suffers leakage, reveals HD label? {Engadget}
Nov 5th 2009 7:36AM Sounds very nice. Knowing SE though, we won't actually see this until this time next year. I was bitten once waiting for the P990. Never again...
Olympus E-P2 tap keeps leaking, new viewfinder now on show {Engadget}
Oct 30th 2009 10:44AM So, that'll be an electronic viewfinder then, unlike the EP-1. And it communicates via a small port on the back of the body, beneath the hotshoe. Just like the Lumix GF-1. And tilts, just like the GF-1.
Now, where's that flash...
Apple TV 3.0 software update is out, with iTunes Extras, LP & Genius in tow {Engadget}
Oct 30th 2009 9:14AM I used to have a Media Centre (XP, then upgraded to Vista). I found it to be a complete pain in the ass, to be honest. My needs are pretty simple -- just playing music, photos, and DVD rips; so I didn't need all the extra functionality of MCE. So, for me, ATV is a much better solution.
I can see though that if you want to record TV (and do whatever else it is that MCE is good for), then ATV is not for you.
Olympus E-P2 leaked in the most insignificant of ways {Engadget}
Oct 29th 2009 8:48AM Oh, and a flash. You really need a built in flash for something that's going to be used in place of a 'point and shoot'. Something like the one from the GF1 would be good.
In fact, here's hoping the EP2 combines the best bits of the Lumix GF1 and the EP1; with some added 720p60 video.
There, Olympus Marketing Dept., job done. My consultancy fee is in the post...
Olympus E-P2 leaked in the most insignificant of ways {Engadget}
Oct 29th 2009 8:11AM A built in EVF would be nice, as would boosting the video capabilities up to that of the Lumix GH1. Then I might buy one as a P&S complement to the GH1 I've just ordered.
Dell Adamo XPS specs leak out: ULV processors, integrated graphics {Engadget}
Oct 23rd 2009 2:34PM I can't imagine how awful this must be to use on your lap.
Also, do Apple have a deal with Dell to make the Air look cheap?
Acer's Aspire Z5610 all-in-one spotted in the wild {Engadget}
Oct 23rd 2009 8:12AM Does anyone know if this as a VGA out? I've glanced at the spec lists, but can't find any mention of video in or out).
I know VGA is a little (well, a lot) Old Skool, but my wife (a teacher) is looking for some new PCs to replace the existing desktops in the classrooms at her school. These new all in one touch screen PCs look perfect. But, they also need to output VGA to the smartboard projectors. So far, only the MSI all-in-ones fit the bill (the Asus ones only do HDMI).
Cheers.
Ask Engadget: a device to stream audio from one device to multiple sources? {Engadget}
Oct 23rd 2009 8:04AM Another proponent of Airtunes here... I've tried a few systems, including a proprietary Logitech remote (using Bluetooth) from a Win XP Media Centre. That was rubbish. In fact, Logitech quietly withdrew the wireless Music DJ (as I think it was called) when they bought Squeeze. I tried a couple of cheapish Wifi streamers after that (one was a Philips, can't remember what the others was). One could pull straight from my NAS, the other only from the Win MCE -- can't for the life of me remember why. Both gave serious problems, with audio cutting out, or flat out not working.
These less than stellar experiences lead me into the arms of Apple (well, getting the original iPod Touch did, but I've drunk of the Kool Aid now!).
I have a MacBook Pro, but use my Apple TV as the 'hub' for streaming music to other Airport Expresses dotted around the house. Coupled with the Remote app on the iPod touch, and you have a very Sonos like system, for much less. Note that I already had the hifi or speakers in each of the rooms, so the extra cost for these was not a consideration. Add in the fact that my Victorian house has massive wifi repellant walls, then the wifi bridge mode of the Airport Express is an added bonus to give wifi coverage all over the house.
Everything just does work seamlessly. The DJ feature that Apple recently added is great for parties -- allowing everyone to join in choosing the music (fortunately my friend who enjoys gay 80s pop has yet to get an iPhone!). In fact, the only real downside (which may be a deal breaker for some) is that you can't play different tracks on different Airports from the one Apple TV. With a bit of faff, you can get around this with iTunes on your laptop controlling some Aiports, and the ATV others. It's not something that's really bothered me, though YMMV.
The recent Logitech Squeeze boxen look interesting, but I was already committed to the Apple route by the time they came out (and I still haven't quite forgiven Logitech for the abomination that was the Wireless DJ).
Apple said to be charging $10,000 for iTunes LP production, cutting out indie labels {Engadget}
Oct 10th 2009 6:11AM It might seem pretty pricey from a consumer perspective, but I think it's actually pretty cheap. Try buying proffessional design services for that sort of price. $10k will buy you 1.5-2 weeks of a decent proffessional's time.
