Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[FlyNano plane is super-light, pretty cheap, a little scary]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/flynano-plane-is-super-light-pretty-cheap-a-little-scary/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/flynano-plane-is-super-light-pretty-cheap-a-little-scary/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/flynano-plane-is-super-light-pretty-cheap-a-little-scary/#comments Since the dawn of time, man has dreamed of soaring through the clouds, without invasive TSA security checks and having the guy next to him fall asleep on his shoulder, drooling. FlyNano debuted three new planes at last week's Aero 2011 show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, which it hopes will deliver that very dream. Thanks to a composite carbon fiber bodies and a sub-44 pound drive trains, each weighs less than 154 pounds, hitting the FAA definition for an ultralight vehicle and forgoing the need for a pilot's license. But, while the company is pitching these electric-powered propeller vehicles as flyable straight out of the box, the things are still subject to FAA regulations, so don't expect to go joyriding near a major airport anytime soon -- and then there's the "theoretical operational distance" of 40 miles to contend with. Pricing ranges from €25,000 to €27,000 ($36,380 to $39,290) and the company claims that they'll start shipping in three months, plenty of time to get your life insurance premiums paid up.

[Thanks, Jani]

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FlyNano plane is super-light, pretty cheap, a little scary originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroair vehicleaircraftairplaneAirVehiclecarbon fiberCarbonFiberFAAFlyNanogermanymicro air vehicleMicroAirVehicleplaneTSA regulationsTsaRegulationsultralightSat, 23 Apr 2011 07:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's mobile chief Ron Garriques is out]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/dells-mobile-chief-ron-garriques-is-out/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/dells-mobile-chief-ron-garriques-is-out/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/dells-mobile-chief-ron-garriques-is-out/#commentsRon Garriques, who has been leading Dell's mobile communications group ever since its formation a year ago, is leaving the company. Ron originally joined Dell in 2007, after a high profile career at Motorola, and has overseen a rather ambitious entry for the company into the phone industry. Now Dell is folding the communications unit into its "core operating structure," and Garriques won't be along for the transition. Of course, it's not like there haven't been some missteps and head scratchers along the way (we still don't know if the Streak is a phone or a tablet or a phonelet or a tabset or whatever), and it's a little hard to tell whether Ron decided to leave willingly when he heard his unit was being absorbed, or if Dell gave him a little "push." True or not, it would be the perfect comeuppance for the man who re-dubbed the Lightning the Dell "Venue Pro." Not that we're bitter or anything.

Dell's mobile chief Ron Garriques is out originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aerodellmobilemobile communicationsmobile communications groupMobileCommunicationsMobileCommunicationsGroupmotorolaphonesron garriquesRonGarriquesstreakvenue proVenueProWed, 17 Nov 2010 19:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Aero available today for $100 with AT&T contract]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/dell-aero-available-today-for-100-with-atandt-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/dell-aero-available-today-for-100-with-atandt-contract/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/dell-aero-available-today-for-100-with-atandt-contract/#comments We'd actually kind of assumed this thing had been deep-sixed as faster, better phones have passed it by all summer long, but nay: Dell's Aero is finally in the land of the living. You can score the 3.5-inch 640 x 360 Android phone today with two-year AT&T contract for $99.99, though only through Dell's interwebs -- it's still "coming soon" to AT&T's site. Features include 2GB of onboard storage with microSD expansion, triband 3.6Mbps HSDPA and quadband EDGE, a 5 megapixel cam, and a 3.67-ounce claimed weight that makes it "one of the lightest" Android devices money can buy. Follow the break for the full press release.

Update: After checking with Dell, we've learned that the Aero is indeed still running Android 1.5, though the company is quick to note that it's actually a "superset" with a "tremendous amount of customization" with features like handwriting recognition and Facebook baked into the platform. We'd argue Dell still has a bit to learn from HTC on how to iterate its customizations as quickly as Google can pump out Android versions -- but maybe they'll figure it out by the time the Thunder comes out.

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Dell Aero available today for $100 with AT&T contract originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroandroidattbreaking newsBreakingNewsdellgoogleTue, 24 Aug 2010 11:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak retailing for $299 with contract, $549 without; Dell Aero gets launch deets as well]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/dell-streak-retailing-for-299-with-contract-549-without-dell/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/dell-streak-retailing-for-299-with-contract-549-without-dell/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/27/dell-streak-retailing-for-299-with-contract-549-without-dell/#comments So, Dell still won't say when it will actually start selling and shipping the Streak in the US, but it did clear up a bit of confusion. First off, folks who register with the Streak pre-sale on Dell.com between July 20th and July 27th (yeah, today is the last day) get first access at ordering the phone. Pre-sale-ers will get an email link to buy the phone today, with the handset priced at $299.99 with a two-year AT&T contract, or $549.99 without. Meanwhile, Dell is being even more forthcoming in the Aero. It'll be available on August 9th for $99.99 with a contract and $299.99 without. So, are you ready for Dell to be a US phone manufacturer? Have you braced yourself? Because the time is at hand.

[Thanks, Jas]

Update: It looks like Dell has pulled its blog post we sourced this from. We'll let you know if the facts change, but for now we're gonna stick with these numbers.

Dell Streak retailing for $299 with contract, $549 without; Dell Aero gets launch deets as well originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroandroidattdelldell aerodell streakDellAeroDellStreakpre-salesTue, 27 Jul 2010 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Aero slips though the FCC, ready for Q2 launch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/dell-aero-slips-though-the-fcc-ready-for-q2-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/dell-aero-slips-though-the-fcc-ready-for-q2-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/dell-aero-slips-though-the-fcc-ready-for-q2-launch/#comments With FCC approval out of the way it looks like the Dell Aero is all set to meet the leaked Q2 launch goal. Sure, we've already seen a generic Dell Mini 3iX (model V02B) pass through the FCC with AT&T (Canadian Bell Mobility, Telus, Rogers) bands back in November. But today's Mini 3iG (model V01B) sports 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, UMTS 1900 / 850 support, and the undeniable "Aero" marketing name destined to grace the first of many Android handsets made by Dell (uh hem, Foxconn) to be sold Stateside. For whatever that's worth.

Dell Aero slips though the FCC, ready for Q2 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 07:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Alex D.]

Dell Aero confirmed to offer all that Google's got to give originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You might have missed it if you were sleeping, but we broke open a huge treasure trove of leaked Dell mobile devices last night, including the high-end Lightning Windows Phone 7 slider and Thunder Android set. We also got wind of the mid-range Flash and Smoke Android phones, as well as the Looking Glass seven-inch Android tablet, and to round things out we scored more details on the Aero and Streak. Yeah, it was a hell of a night, but we've got it all rounded up for you right here, so click on through if you missed anything!


Lightning: the ultimate
Windows Phone 7
Thunder: 4.1-inch OLED,
Android, Hulu app
Flash: Android Froyo
in 'dramatic' package

Smoke:
'Like a Pixi
but awesome'
Looking Glass:
7-inch tablet
with Tegra 2
Streak:
Android 2.1
in September
Aero: Spec'd
Dell's mobile
outlook

Dell's Lightning, Thunder, Flash, Smoke and more: rounding up a storm of mobile leaks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroandroidandroid 2.1android froyoAndroid2.1AndroidFroyodelldell aerodell flashdell lightningdell looking glassdell smokedell streakdell thunderDellAeroDellFlashDellLightningDellLookingGlassDellSmokeDellStreakDellThunderexclusiveflashfroyohululightninglooking glassLookingGlassoledsmokestreaktegrategra 2Tegra2thunderwindows phonewindows phone 7windows phone 7 seriesWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhone7Serieswp7Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's 7-inch and 10-inch Streak tablets leaked!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/dells-7-inch-and-10-inch-streak-tablets-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/dells-7-inch-and-10-inch-streak-tablets-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/dells-7-inch-and-10-inch-streak-tablets-leaked/#comments We'd heard through the grapevine that the engineers at Round Rock were working on a number of slates to fill the Streak lineup, but man, we didn't see this coming... at least not yet. A couple of images along with an internal Dell announcement landed on our virtual doorstep this fine morning, and lo and behold, it looks as if a 7-inch and 10-inch Streak tablet is on the horizon. But that's not all -- we learned that the "coming soon" we heard earlier regarding the Aero's release date on AT&T really means "June." Later this "summer," said phone will be joined by the Streak 5 (yeah, that's the Mini 5 we've had for months now) for those who prefer a more capable mobile. As for the 7-inch Streak? Look for it to launch (presumably with or without AT&T support) late in 2010, while a 10-inch flavor follows in "early 2011." Is Sidetalkin' really about to return? We're ready -- so ready.

Update: Dell hit us up with a totally corporate line when we dug deeper for details:
"Dell continually develops and tests new products that extend the mobile experience. We have not made any product announcements and do not comment on speculation, rumor or unannounced products."
So insightful.

Gallery: Dell's 7-inch and 10-inch Streak tablets leaked!

Dell's 7-inch and 10-inch Streak tablets leaked! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroattbreaking newsBreakingNewsdelldell aerodell mini 5dell streakdell streak 10dell streak 7DellAeroDellMini5DellStreakDellStreak10DellStreak7exclusivefeaturesleakleakedmini 5Mini5slateslate pcSlatePcsmartphonestreakstreak 10streak 7Streak10Streak7tabletFri, 16 Apr 2010 12:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive: Dell Aero hands-on and UI walkthrough (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/exclusive-dell-aero-hands-on-and-ui-walkthrough-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/exclusive-dell-aero-hands-on-and-ui-walkthrough-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/29/exclusive-dell-aero-hands-on-and-ui-walkthrough-video/#comments We took a look at the Dell Aero during last week's CTIA bonanza, but AT&T and Dell weren't exactly forthcoming with letting us take the UI for a spin. Luckily, we're pretty resourceful folks, so we've wrangled some face time with a functioning device, and walked away with some insight into the phone's unique personality. Read on after the break for a bulleted breakdown of exactly what this phone is all about, a video of the Aero in action, and make sure to feast your eyes on the gallery below.

Update: We've just been contacted by an AT&T spokesperson and told on no uncertain terms that the final version of the Aero will definitely have the Android Market, so that's a relief -- and it also means we should be able to get our hands on Maps, even if the firmware doesn't include it.

Update 2: We've also had Dell reach out to us, who adds that "since the Dell Aero is not generally available, this is not representative of the final product." Seems like the software deficiencies here have riled up carrier and manufacturer alike, which is probably a good thing.

Gallery: Dell Aero hands-on and UI walkthrough

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Exclusive: Dell Aero hands-on and UI walkthrough (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aerodelldell aerodell mini 3DellAeroDellMini3exclusivehands onhands-onHandsOnmini 3Mini3videoMon, 29 Mar 2010 15:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Aero first hands-on!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-first-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-first-hands-on/#comments Here she is, folks -- Dell's first-ever Android device destined for a Stateside release, and AT&T's second overall handset (the first being the Backflip) with a Google-based operating system. At CTIA's MobileFocus event, we were able to brush up against a fully functional Aero (shown beside a Mini 3, just for your information), but we left without seeing the actual home screen. The closest we came to witnessing Android 1.5 boot up was the typical AT&T intro screen, and once that popped up, our presenter promptly popped the battery out in order to stop what would've otherwise been a truly momentous occasion. We begged and pleaded for a few interface shots, but Dell insisted that AT&T was holding an invisible gun to its head in order to keep the screen dimmed. We were told that the interface was still being tweaked, and the carrier simply wasn't ready for the world at large to take a peek.

Outside of that, we learned that this will indeed be the planet's lightest Android phone ever when it ships (believe us, it was light), and while v1.5 will be onboard, Dell seemed confident that 2.1 (and beyond) would be made available shortly after launch. We were also told that it would ship with a 5 megapixel camera (a step up from the Mini 3's 3 megapixel shooter), an undisclosed amount of internal storage, a new color / design scheme (the one you see here will be the only shade available at launch) and a 2GB microSD card bundled in at purchase. You'll also find a good deal of AT&T baked into the OS, but it's not like you should be surprised to hear of carrier meddling. Finally, we were informed that pricing would be set by AT&T, and that it would be shipping "soon" -- far sooner than "six months from now" -- from both AT&T and Dell channels (though not available unlocked from the latter). There's also the possibility that Dell could arrange some sort of Aero / Mini 10 combo deal for those looking to really sink their teeth into a hefty AT&T contract, but there's nothing substantial to go on just yet in that department. Enough chit-chat -- give the gallery below a look to see what's coming your way.

Gallery: Dell Aero first hands-on!

Dell Aero first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroandroidandroid 1.5Android1.5attbreaking newsBreakingNewsctiactia 2010Ctia2010delldell aeroDellAerofeaturesgsmhands-onsmartphoneTue, 23 Mar 2010 23:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Aero is 'the lightest' Android phone yet, poses for pictures]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-is-the-lightest-android-smartphone-poses-for-pictur/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-is-the-lightest-android-smartphone-poses-for-pictur/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-aero-is-the-lightest-android-smartphone-poses-for-pictur/#comments AT&T's teaser site for the Dell Aero has gone live and we can now fill in a few more gaps in our knowledge about this forthcoming handset. It's looking every bit the renamed Mini 3 we thought it was, so click here and here to get a closer look at the body of the device. The official web mouthpiece confirms a 3.5-inch screen with nHD resolution -- which may or may not signify the same 640 x 360 as on the Brazilian and Chinese versions -- and one definite point of departure, a 5 (rather than 3) megapixel camera on the back. Claimed to be the lightest Android smartphone yet, the Aero will also come with WiFi and GPS built in, though its biggest attraction will undoubtedly be the thoroughly tricked out Android UI, which promises Picasa, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitpic integration right out of the box. Check out the gallery below for some hints of what that will look like.

[Thanks, Chilko]

Gallery: Dell Aero

Dell Aero is 'the lightest' Android phone yet, poses for pictures originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroandroidandroid osAndroidOsattcustomizeddelldell aerodell mini 3DellAeroDellMini3googlegpsmini 3Mini3smartphonewifiTue, 23 Mar 2010 08:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows 7 coming to netbooks in all its myriad forms]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/windows-7-coming-to-netbooks-in-all-its-myriad-forms/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/windows-7-coming-to-netbooks-in-all-its-myriad-forms/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/windows-7-coming-to-netbooks-in-all-its-myriad-forms/#comments It would seem that the humble netbook owner's Windows 7 options just keep improving as the grand new OS comes closer to release. After plans to limit netbooks to running three apps at a time were thankfully scrapped, Microsoft has now confirmed with us that it is going to allow OEMs to splash any version of Windows 7 they desire onto their Atom-powered miniature laptops. That's right, you can totally rock Windows 7 Ultimate and Aero visualizations on a machine that can handle neither. Joking aside, it's pleasing to see the Redmond brain trust steer clear of arbitrary limitations on customer choice.

[Via GadgetMix]

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Windows 7 coming to netbooks in all its myriad forms originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AeroMicrosoftnetbooknetbooksoperating systemOperatingSystemoswin 7Win7Windows 7Windows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 UltimateWindows7Windows7ProfessionalWindows7UltimateMon, 28 Sep 2009 05:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows 7 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/12/windows-7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/12/windows-7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/12/windows-7-review/#comments Oh, Windows. You inform and entertain us. You are inescapable, and your Start menu is full of items relevant to our productivity. You move us. Sort of. To be honest, we're not sure what sort of state this fair planet of ours would be in without the ruggedly functional operating systems the folks at Redmond have handed to us over the years, and while Windows Vista might have proved that Microsoft wasn't invincible, it did nothing to demonstrate that Windows as an idea -- and for most, a necessity -- was at all in jeopardy.

Windows 7 arrives on the scene three short years after Vista, shoring up its predecessor's inadequacies and perhaps offering a little bit more to chew on. We've been playing with the OS ever since the beta, along through the release candidate, and now at last have the final, "release to manufacturing" (RTM) edition in our grubby paws. Does it live up to its understandable hype and the implicit expectations of a major Microsoft release? Let's proceed on a magical journey to discover the truth for ourselves.

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Windows 7 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aeroaero peekaero shakeaero snapAeroPeekAeroShakeAeroSnapengadget videoEngadgetVideofeaturesmicrosoftoperating systemOperatingSystemosreviewwindowswindows 7windows media centerwindows media playerWindows7WindowsMediaCenterWindowsMediaPlayerWed, 12 Aug 2009 14:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer ships 22-inch B223 DisplayLink USB monitor in Europe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/06/acer-ships-22-inch-b223-displaylink-usb-monitor-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/06/acer-ships-22-inch-b223-displaylink-usb-monitor-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/06/acer-ships-22-inch-b223-displaylink-usb-monitor-in-europe/#comments
The whole DisplayLink thing still hasn't completely caught fire or anything, but it's getting there -- slowly, but surely. Now, Acer has a new USB-connected monitor that's shipping in Europe, the 22-inch B223. The unit is part of the outfit's B series of monitors and features a decidedly ho hum 1,680 x 1,050 resolution, a DL-160 network display chip that enables up to six of these to be connected to a single PC and a 5-millisecond response time. You should definitely expect a premium when getting all this USB-y functionality, but €339 ($430) just seems, how do you say... outrageous?

[Via Electronista]

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Acer ships 22-inch B223 DisplayLink USB monitor in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 07:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>22-inchacerAeroB223DisplayLinkeuropenow shippingNowShippingshippingshipsusbusb monitorUsbMonitorSat, 06 Dec 2008 07:49:00 EST<![CDATA[I-O Data's USB-to-DVI adapter plays nice with Aero]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/22/i-o-datas-usb-to-dvi-adapter-plays-nice-with-aero/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/22/i-o-datas-usb-to-dvi-adapter-plays-nice-with-aero/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/22/i-o-datas-usb-to-dvi-adapter-plays-nice-with-aero/#comments
USB-to-DVI adapters have certainly progressed a good ways over the years, and I-O Data's ain't too shabby, either. The external graphics dongle supports resolutions up to 1,680 x 1,050, measures in at 57- × 85- × 22-millimeters and even plays nice with Vista's Aero Glass interface. Unfortunately, it's not so compatible with Open GL or HDCP. That's a little too hamstrung for our ¥14,600 ($135), but to each their own.

[Via AkihabaraNews]

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I-O Data's USB-to-DVI adapter plays nice with Aero originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Since simply having a USB-fed monitor would not be bleeding edge enough for you, DisplayLink has updated its Virtual Graphics Card software to support the Windows Vista Aero 3D interface. The update, version 4.3, is available to all DisplayLink-based systems, including USB graphics adapters, docking stations and monitors. DisplayLink claims it's the first implementation of Aero in a network display technology, and since you can plug in up to six displays with VGC, certain maths would say that adds up to a whole bunch of Aero.

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DisplayLink's new VGC 4.3 supports Vista Aero 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aerodisplaylinkvirtual graphics cardVirtualGraphicsCardvistaWed, 19 Dec 2007 09:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Onkyo apes Bose with latest iPod-friendly CD player]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/10/onkyo-apes-bose-with-latest-ipod-friendly-cd-player/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/10/onkyo-apes-bose-with-latest-ipod-friendly-cd-player/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/10/onkyo-apes-bose-with-latest-ipod-friendly-cd-player/#comments
We tried to resist, honest, but it's just impossible to turn a blind eye to the similarities here. Onkyo's CBX-Z10 and CBX-Z20 iPod-friendly CD players do manage to include ten-watts of amplification, video output, a headphone jack, the firm's Acoustic Drive speaker technology, a CD player, and an obligatory iPod dock, but what's not listed in the specs that you still get (for better or worse) is the eerie resemblance to Bose's Wave Radio. Furthermore, the Z10 looks to come dressed in white while the Z20 dons a black motif, and aside from "improved audio quality" from the latter, they each look to be identical. Priced at ¥43,000 ($361) and ¥50,000 ($420), respectively, these two units are even priced like a Bose, but at least Onkyo bothers to tell you the frequency range of the drivers within.

[Via Impress]

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Onkyo apes Bose with latest iPod-friendly CD player originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We tried to resist, honest, but it's just impossible to turn a blind eye to the similarities here. Onkyo's CBX-Z10 and CBX-Z20 iPod-friendly CD players do manage to include ten-watts of amplification, video output, a headphone jack, the firm's Acoustic Drive speaker technology, a CD player, and an obligatory iPod dock, but what's not listed in the specs that you still get (for better or worse) is the eerie resemblance to Bose's Wave Radio. Furthermore, the Z10 looks to come dressed in white while the Z20 dons a black motif, and aside from "improved audio quality" from the latter, they each look to be identical. Priced at ¥43,000 ($361) and ¥50,000 ($420), respectively, these two units are even priced like a Bose, but at least Onkyo bothers to tell you the frequency range of the drivers within.

[Via Impress]

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Onkyo apes Bose with latest iPod-friendly CD player originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel prepping hardware Blu-ray / HD DVD support for Santa Rosa originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel prepping hardware Blu-ray / HD DVD support for Santa Rosa originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering just how many copies of Windows Vista that Microsoft has moved, it's not too surprising that a few (potentially rightful) whiners are calling the new operating system out for glaring issues. Not too long after users were complaining over sluggish file movements and bogus ads, it seems that the Aero Glass interface is the latest target of concern. Reportedly, the battery life of laptops is being diminished by having the eye candy cranked up, all while Microsoft claims that the OS touts "improved power management capabilities." Of course, Core Duo users cried this same river when trading more horsepower for minutes, but engineers from HP and Lenovo have actually concocted their own power settings after finding the canned options unsuitable. Still, it seems to make perfect sense that flipping on a glitzy interface that obviously requires more juice to run correctly would negatively impact the battery life, but until we start strapping potent fuel cells into our portable machines, this unfortunate trend is likely to continue.

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Vista's Aero interface blamed for truncated battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 May 2007 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering that Zepto isn't exactly "the name" in full-blown gaming laptops, we certainly hope this one won't turn out like ones prior, but the Znote 6625WD purportedly packs a plethora of lavish innards if it proves legitimate. The 15.4-inch machine is based around Intel's Santa Rosa, er, Centrino Pro platform, and sports a WSXGA resolution, Core 2 Duo processor, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 2.0, NVIDIA's 512MB GeForce Go 8600 graphics card, DirectX 10 support, an optional HD DVD writer, 802.11a/b/g/n, HSDPA compatibility, and to top things off, an HDMI output. The company will supposedly be taking customized orders in May to satisfy your wildest dreams, and while the bottom-end of the bunch could land at around "$1,100 to $1,200," we imagine that some of the aforementioned luxuries will ratchet that right on up.

[Via Laptopical]

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Zepto's Znote 6625WD does DX10, HSDPA, and HD DVD originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via 64-Bit-Computers]

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AMD integrates ATI Radeon X1250 into Vista-certified 690 chipset originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's Crestline integrated graphics to run DirectX 10 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nike's not doing the best of jobs keeping a lid on their expanding Nike+ CE line (get it, Jobs? Nevermind.), which is why we've got some leaked shots of upcoming gear, including the Nike Speed+ Watch Kit (which displays distance, pace, elapsted time, and calories), and three iPod controlling watch systems including the Amp+, and the so-similar-they-may-be-the-same-product Flight+ and Aero+ (which features voice feedback and a rocking bezel for music control). All are launching launching May 1st for varying prices: $130 (Speed Watch and Aero+) and $80 (Amp+).

Gallery: Slew of new Nike+ gear leaked

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Slew of new Nike+ gear leaked originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're in the market for an ultralight, sexy, and multimedia-centric convertible laptop, it looks like the TX1000 might not be such a bad choice. According to LAPTOP Mag's review on the pre-production convertible tablet, HP's design team did a bang-up job here, and all the multimedia sweetness (like a dual-layer DVD burner, webcam, "great" speakers, and HP's Media Center) you'd expect in a Pavilion unit still appears even in the 12.1-inch frame. Also praised was the potent 1.8GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 processor, generous 2GB of RAM, and a rather spacious 160GB hard drive; opening and operating applications was noticeably quick, and the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics card did wonders when playing back DVDs and rendering Vista's Aero interface. The biggest digs came (unfortunately) from the glossy touchscreen LCD, as reviewers noted that the screen felt "quite flimsy" when switched into tablet mode, but was assured by HP that finalized units wouldn't suffer the same issue. Additionally, fan noise was (understandably) louder than similar, less-spec'd units, the touchpad was "an acquired taste," it lacked a hover zone found on many other tablets, and the entire touchscreen was simply less responsive than expected. Overall, however, the machine seemed to do more impressing than disappointing, and if you're looking to use this more like a laptop and less like a tablet, this 4-star rated machine would probably suit you just fine.

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HP's widescreen TX1000 convertible tablet reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via SlashGear]

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MSI's Mega Player 529 caught running SideShow on an auxiliary display originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MediaREADY intros Aero MP3 players originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via CNET]

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Microsoft launches "Get Ready" program for Vista upgrades originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 May 2006 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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