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[Polaroid SC1630 Android HD smart camera hands-on, is it a cameraphone or a phonecamera?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/polaroid-sc1630-android-hd-hands-on-is-it-a-cameraphone-or-a-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/polaroid-sc1630-android-hd-hands-on-is-it-a-cameraphone-or-a-ph/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/polaroid-sc1630-android-hd-hands-on-is-it-a-cameraphone-or-a-ph/#comments The camera modules in smartphones continually improve, and these days there are phones like the iPhone 4S and the Nokia N9 who can take snapshots as good -- and sometimes better -- than point-and-shoots. Polaroid's known for making cameras, but its newest device, a rebrand of the Aigo A8 we saw at CES last year, flips the script by taking a 16 megapixel point-and-shoot and shoving an Android phone inside.

The Polaroid version's called the SC1630 Android HD Smart Camera, and it's packed with 850/1900/2100MHz WCDMA and 850/900/1800/1900 GSM radios, along with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and an FM antenna thrown in for good measure. The SC1630 sports an 800 x 400 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, while underneath there's 512MB of built-in storage and 512MB of RAM, along with proximity and G-sensors, micro SIM slot, Micro USB and a 2.5mm headphone jack. As we said above, the camera is a 16 megapixel unit, with aperture of F3.1 - F5.6, 3X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom, a max shutter speed of 1/1400 and ISO tops out at 3200. It's got geotagging and anti-shake support as well, and can shoot videos in 720p. Scheduled to arrive in April for $299, the device still has a few kinks to be worked out and there may be some changes to that hardware before it makes it to market. Here at CES 2012, we got a chance to lay hands on the phone and speak with Emanuel Verona, Polaroid's Executive VP and COO about the company's first Android offering, so read on past the break for our impressions and his thoughts.

Gallery: Polaroid SC1630 Android HD Smart Camera hands-on

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Polaroid SC1630 Android HD smart camera hands-on, is it a cameraphone or a phonecamera? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>16 megapixel16Megapixela8aigoaigo a8AigoA8androidandroid hd smart cameraAndroidHdSmartCameracameracameraphoneCESCES 2012Ces2012emanuel veronaEmanuelVeronahands-onmobilepostcrosspoint and shootPointAndShootpolaroidsc1630Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Aigo preps glasses-free 3D tablet because Avatar demands it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/aigo-preps-glasses-free-3d-tablet-because-avatar-demands-it/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/aigo-preps-glasses-free-3d-tablet-because-avatar-demands-it/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/aigo-preps-glasses-free-3d-tablet-because-avatar-demands-it/#comments Make no mistake about it, 3D is an industry darling (despite its gimmicky implementation). The feature, incorporated in everything from movies to TVs to video game consoles, is now taking a trip over to the wild, wild west of tablet design. Coupling the tech with Google's latest device agnostic OS -- Ice Cream Sandwich -- Chinese manufacturer Aigo is prepping to release its own glasses-free 3D Pad that utilizes a high-res LCD display similar to Nintendo's 3DS, letting users turn the effect on and off. No pricing or concrete launch plans have been announced outside of a planned February 2012 bow. But after next week's CES reveals, the tab's sure to find itself in plentiful company.

Aigo preps glasses-free 3D tablet because Avatar demands it originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D tablet3dTabletAigoAndroidAndroid 4.0Android4.0ChinaIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichstereoscopictablettabletsSat, 07 Jan 2012 14:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Aigo A8 / Leo 14 megapixel cameraphone hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/11/aigo-a8-leo-14-megapixel-cameraphone-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/11/aigo-a8-leo-14-megapixel-cameraphone-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/11/aigo-a8-leo-14-megapixel-cameraphone-hands-on-video/#comments We were wandering the floor at CES just before the end of the show when we stumbled upon this oddly familiar device. It's the Aigo A8 -- née Altek Leo -- an Android cameraphone (more like a phonecamera, really) destined for China Unicom that sports a 14 megapixel autofocus camera with a CCD sensor, xenon flash, 3x optical zoom, and support for 720p HD video recording. Of course, we wasted no time taking this rare beast for a spin, even going so far as to sample the camera. Take a look at the pictures below, followed by more information -- and videos -- after the break.

Gallery: Aigo A8 / Leo 14 megapixel cameraphone hands-on (video)


Gallery: Aigo A8 / Leo 14 megapixel cameraphone sample pictures

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Aigo A8 / Leo 14 megapixel cameraphone hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aigoaigo a8AigoA8altekaltek leoAltekLeoAndroid2.1camera phoneCameraPhonecesces 2011ces2011EclairGooglehands-onphone cameraPhoneCameravideoTue, 11 Jan 2011 16:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Aigo's iPhone 4 battery case internalizes your charge cable, InCase Snap Battery lightens the load]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/aigos-iphone-4-battery-case-internalizes-your-charge-cable-inc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/aigos-iphone-4-battery-case-internalizes-your-charge-cable-inc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/aigos-iphone-4-battery-case-internalizes-your-charge-cable-inc/#comments Our quest for the perfect iPhone 4 battery case continues apace with the Exolife Exogear presently holding the lead, slightly ahead of the Mophie Juice Pack Air and the Mili PowerSpring. Just like these fine selections, the Aigo aiPower i616 claims to "virtually double" battery life, but it's got another trick up its sleeve: a hidden USB ribbon cable for both charging and data built right into the case. Should you want for a longer sync cable than it provides on its own, there's also a second microUSB port built into the left side, as well as a switch for the external 1500mAh battery and a handy button to display its current level of charge. Not bad for a pleasantly comparable 125.8 x 62.6 x 17.25mm, nor the $80 asking price.

If you're looking for something a little more svelte, however, the $60 InCase Snap Battery might be more to your liking -- it adds a 900mAh battery in a soft-touch frame that InCase claims is the slimmest around. We can't say it looks like it offers much protection, only covering the corners and rear of the phone, but fashion has long been a harsh mistress to those who obey her siren call.

Aigo's iPhone 4 battery case internalizes your charge cable, InCase Snap Battery lightens the load originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessoryaigoaiPower i616AipowerI616Applebatterybattery casebattery packBatteryCaseBatteryPackcaseExternal BatteryExternalBatteryi616incaseiPhone 4iphone 4 caseiphone 4 casesIphone4Iphone4CaseIphone4Casessnap batterysnap battery caseSnapBatterySnapBatteryCaseMon, 13 Dec 2010 08:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Aigo debuts Maemo-based Walkshow NX7001 MID]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/aigo-debuts-maemo-based-walkshow-nx7001-mid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/aigo-debuts-maemo-based-walkshow-nx7001-mid/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/aigo-debuts-maemo-based-walkshow-nx7001-mid/#comments
We're not quite sure what's gotten into Aigo these days, but we're not about to try to stop 'em -- the company has just followed up its impressive-looking N700 Android tablet with this Maemo-based Walkshow NX7001 MID. While this one isn't quite as sleek as the Android tablet and has a few drawbacks (a resistive touchscreen, for starters), it is a Mameo-based MID, which isn't exactly all that common these days -- DIY jobs aside. The rest of the device's specs also look to be decent enough, if not necessarily all that impressive, including an 806MHz Marvell PXA310 processor, a 4.3-inch WVGA display, 128MB of RAM, built-in WiFi, 3G and GPS, dual cameras, and a microSD card slot for expansion. Still no word on a release date, but it looks like this one will set you back about $500.

Aigo debuts Maemo-based Walkshow NX7001 MID originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 02:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aigomaemomidnokianx7001walkshowwalkshow nx7001WalkshowNx7001Thu, 13 May 2010 02:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Aigo's surprisingly sexy 7-inch N700 tablet packs Android 2.1 and Tegra 2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/aigos-surprisingly-sexy-7-inch-n700-tablet-packs-android-2-1-an/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/aigos-surprisingly-sexy-7-inch-n700-tablet-packs-android-2-1-an/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/aigos-surprisingly-sexy-7-inch-n700-tablet-packs-android-2-1-an/#comments Go 'head Aigo! Get down with your bad self. Quite frankly, we never anticipated Aigo / Patriot to come through with a me-too tablet that actually made us take a second glance, but darn if this one isn't quite the looker. And that's before you've even had a moment to digest the specifications sheet. According to new details surfacing in China, this 7-inch machine will hum along on a 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 processor and feature NVIDIA's Tegra 2 graphics chipset. There's also 512MB of DDR2 memory, an 800 x 480 pixel multitouch display, 4/16/32GB of inbuilt storage, a USB socket, microSD slot, HDMI output, inbuilt WiFi, optional 3G WWAN, audio in / out and a 3,120mAh battery. Android 2.1 will be the OS of choice, but crucial details surrounding price and availability are sorely missing. Call us crazy, but we'll actually be keeping an eye out for specifics on both.

Update: Well, what do you know? Seems as if this here device may in fact be a Compal NAZ-10 in disguise, and if this YouTube video is to be believed, it'll boast 16 hours of HD video playback on a single charge and a $300 price tag. Can you say "tempting?" Thanks, Alain!

Aigo's surprisingly sexy 7-inch N700 tablet packs Android 2.1 and Tegra 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 03:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's official: everyone's making an e-reader. While we're still a little unsure of where all this is heading (hey, call us Luddites, but we actually like turning pages!), we're always glad to see an ever-expanding offering of literacy-encouraging gadgets. Chinese company Aigo has just announced its own model, the daringly named EB6301. This one boasts a 6-inch E Ink display, a host of buttons running down its left side in addition to the navigation panel, and has 2GB of built-in storage. There's no WiFi on this unit which is a disappointment, and it's going to run 2,499 yuan -- about $366. There's no word on availability outside of China at this time.

Aigo jumps on the e-reader bandwagon with EB6301 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aigo's MID has been around the block for what feels like ages now, but it's getting an all new purpose in life thanks to one of Redmond's operating systems. If you'll recall, a MID typically runs a "lightweight" OS and is designed to be more of a sophisticated PMP; on the other hand, a UMPC is built for a real-deal OS, something that business users may appreciate. Semantics aside, what we have posted up after the jump is a ten minute video showing off just how well this machine handles Windows XP, and by our estimations, it looks pretty darn good.

[Thanks, Benz145]

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Video: Aigo's MID gets Windows XP, relabeled a UMPC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No specs here to speak of. Only pics of this oddly shaped player from Aigo called the "Jigsaw of Love." Presumably then, you can mate the DAP with your partner's piece and then "leak" the sordid video onto the Internet in hopes of fake-fighting a revival to your fading career. But that's just a guess.

[Via PMP Today]

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We've already had the pleasure of checking out the Aigo Patriot in its natural habitat, and now we're finally being treated to the same with its Gigabyte-branded counterpart. The Atom-based MID has been unboxed all official-like over at UMPC Fever, and the photographer didn't even shy away from snapping a few with the lid off. Have a look yourself in the read link below, but don't get too attached -- so far as we can tell, it'll cost you a pretty penny to get it imported from a foreign land.

[Via SlashGear]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aigoGigabytegigabyte m528GigabyteM528M528MIDpatriotUMPCunboxunboxedunboxingWed, 24 Dec 2008 17:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Aigo's P8860 MID reviewed: sweet, but potentially irrelevant]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/30/aigos-p8860-mid-reviewed-sweet-but-potentially-irrelevant/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/30/aigos-p8860-mid-reviewed-sweet-but-potentially-irrelevant/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/30/aigos-p8860-mid-reviewed-sweet-but-potentially-irrelevant/#commentsWe already knew Aigo's P8860 MID was hacker-friendly, and all that is well, fine and good -- but what about for consumers who aren't into soldering irons and illicit boot ROMs? The crew over at Pocketables sat down with the handheld for a spell in order to bust out their best review, and at the end of the day, they found it to be somewhat compelling and a touch irrelevant all at the same time. You see, hardcore nerds (read: us) will likely be able to appreciate the fact that an x86-based system, with all the amenities of Flash support, etc., was squeezed into such a small device; the average joe / jane, however, probably won't take the time to recognize the advantages over their current smartphone. In other words, this here is an splendid example of a niche product, and you should probably consider how necessary it is in your life before pulling the trigger -- but you already knew that, now didn't you?

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Aigo's P8860 MID was already a potent, handsome piece of machinery in its factory form, but adding in 3G is like adding melted chocolate to a glazed hot doughnut from Krispy Kreme -- it's just better, even though it's tough to accomplish and potentially harmful to your health. Far-reaching metaphors aside, our pals over at jkkmobile have put together an all-telling 18 minute video that explains how to add 3G HSDPA to this here MID. For seasoned DIYers, the process of opening it up, soldering a mini PCI-e connector / SIM card slot and tossing in a 3G card / antenna won't seem that difficult. For everyone else, we'd recommend watching thrice to make sure your confidence level is at the appropriate position before delving in. Vid's after the break, per usual.

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How-to video shows 3G implant into Aigo P8860 MID originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unlike certain other Chinese devices, the Aigo Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP5 personal media player is actually a working, fully-featured PMP with support for FM radio, eBooks, and an adequate variety of audio and video formats -- it even outputs 720p content, though its own display is limited to 480 x 272. While Aigo's sponsorship of the McLaren Mercedes Formula One car is this thing's excuse for existence, it's technically also under the company's Patriot name (it's called the Patriot MP5-MK3510) but we're guessing the F1 theme will be more attractive to the Y chromosome than Winnie the Pooh.

[Via PMP Today]

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Mmm, elastic, is there anything you can't do? First it turned that quitter of a sock into a winner, now it promises to assist in producing "the deepest music" from an open Aigo E086 portable speaker. The 1.7 watt USB speaker features a single 36mm driver, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, and a 3-hour charge for up to 4 hours of usage. And hey, Cingular was done with that logo anyway. Yours in Japan for ¥2,580 or about 27 greenbacks.

[Via Impress]

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It looks like France's SFR will be getting some tweaked variant of Aigo's familiar P8860 Intel-based MID... with 3G on-board. The device features an 800 x 480 touchscreen display, an 800MHz Atom CPU, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of flash memory, Bluetooth, WiFi, a VGA webcam, 3 megapixel camera, and a full slide-out AZERTY keyboard (as well as some odd, circular navigation wheel). Obviously the big bonus here is the 3G connectivity, which sounds like it will be offered at €19.90 (about $26) or €24.90 ($32) per month, depending on plan. By appearances, those plans include unlimited data -- though the machine translated article seems to suggest there could be some capping. The Linux-powered device will sell for €249 / $310 (€349 with a €100 rebate) -- no word on release date.

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Intel-based MID to make a splash on France's SFR originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The cats at UMPC Fever have taken the liberty of cracking open Aigo's P8860 MID and splaying its contents out for the world to see. Apparently, the crew was looking for modding possibilities, and discovered that while the RAM and SSD are soldered to the mainboard, there's ample room for an HSDPA or flash drive upgrade (they suggest 16GB or 32GB is doable, and who are we to argue). A picture says a thousand words, or so we're told, so hit the read link and take a look at all the nasty innards.

[Via iTech News Net]

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Aigo P8860 MID cracked open, modding possible originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those really sold on Aigo's P8860 MID (also sold as the Gigabyte M528) have already been able to get their hands on one if they were willing to pay a premium and go the eBay route, but it looks like Aigo has only now finally snagged its first official reseller in the form of Direct From Japan, which means the rest of us can now readily get one for $699 (with free worldwide shipping, no less). Perhaps even more interesting that, however, is word that Aigo has also signed a deal to make official Windows XP drivers for the device available in late October, which is more than a little reminiscent of Microsoft's moves to snag a piece of the similarly Linux-friendly netbook market, though only time will tell if this relationship proves as successful.

[Via Pocketables]

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Compal's been a vocal supporter of Intel's MID followup to the tragic UMPC platform ever since It was announced in April of last year. Hell, the Taiwanese ODM even dedicated a team to crank out all the devices expected in the first half of 2008 but never came thanks in part, to Intel's Atom slippage. Now Compal looks ready to toss a MID to consumers (either direct or through a third-party manufacturer, it's not clear) with the unveiling of this handheld at Intel's IDF in San Francisco. The QWERTY slider packs GPS, a Linux-based OS with media player, browser, eMail and IM clients, and Option's GlobeTrotter Connect and GTM501 HSPA data kit offering tri-band HSUPA/HSDPA and quad-band GPRS/EDGE connectivity the world-over. No pricing or availability has been announced but we hope to hear more later today.

Update: Ah ha, it's the same reference design used by Aigo's Patriot, aka, M528.

Gallery: Compal's MID slider with global HSPA/EDGE data -- first UMPC it, now you don't


[Thanks, Stuart L. and LosOutlandos]

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Compal's MID slider with global HSPA/EDGE data -- first UMPC it, now you don't originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen Aigo's flagship MID from just about any angle you could imagine, but now that the P8860 has started to ship, we're starting to see it freed from its Linux trappings and dressed up in a little bit of Windows XP. Video of just such harmony (or atrocity, if that's the way you see it) is after the break.

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Aigo P8860 MID surfaces in Windows XP colors originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Right on schedule, Aigo's 800MHz Atom Z500-powered P8860 MID (aka, the Gigabyte M528 for the US and Europe) is hitting the mean, retail streets of Hong Kong today. With it, we've got a bit of video showing off the new pen+finger-based MIDLinux (aka, Midinux) GUI which looks far better than it did when we went hands-on with the Gigabyte back in March. All in all, this 4.8-inch MID with Bluetooth, WiFi, sliding QWERTY, 4GB SSD, microSD expansion, and GPS and HSDPA data options is looking quite righteous for that $700-ish price tag and early reports coming out of UMPC Fever. Now bust out the xylophone and get ready to play along with the video posted after the break.

[Via Pocketables]

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Video: Aigo's Patriot MID released, demonstrated inside elevator originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aigo's MID (more formally known as the MID P8860) just arrived in the anxious hands of UMPC Fever, and of course, it uploaded a number of photographs so we could all share in the joyous unboxing experience. Granted, you've already seen so many in the wild shots that you aren't apt to be surprised, but we're rather impressed with just how nicely everything was arranged inside of the subtle black box. We'd totally have to debadge it (is the Atom sticker really necessary... really?), but other than that it's not a half bad item to have residing in your rear pocket. More shots in the read link.

[Via Pocketables, thanks Jenn]

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Aigo's Atom-packin' MID gets unboxed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aigo hasn't been keeping many secrets about its Atom-based MID, but it has been slightly less than forthcoming with any official word of a price or release date. The company now looks to have finally gotten its act together, however, with it announcing that the handheld, now officially dubbed the MID P8860, will be going on sale in Hong Kong on August 8th for $5,228 HKD (or about $670 -- a full $100 less than the last price we heard). That'll get you an 800MHz Atom Z500 processor, along with 512MB of RAM, a 4GB SSD, built-in WiFi, Bluetooth and, perhaps most notably, GPS. We even hear you can run XP on it.

[Thanks, Joe]

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Aigo's Atom-based MID gets a price, release date originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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aigo delivers USB TV tuners for Chinese, European markets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The folks at UMPCFever got in some quality time with the upcoming Aigo MID (an Asia-centric version of the Gigabyte M528), which hasn't really been seen much outside of tradeshows so far. Apparently MIDLinux 2.0, which the device ships with, is running really well these days, which is encouraging given how abysmal it was earlier this year, but that didn't stop UMPCFever from swapping the OS for some Windows XP. While the Intel Atom processor seems to be beefy enough to handle what was requested of it, Intel's promised energy savings were not evident in the device, with a runtime as low as two hours. We suppose the best news is that Aigo's selling this starting at around HK $6000, about $770 US, a major improvement over the M528, but it still seems to be a far cry from the sweet spot for this type of device. Hands-on videos are after the break.

[Via UMPCPortal]

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Aigo MID tested, ported to a real OS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 May 2008 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you hoping to enter a "two-nuclear detonation true high-definition era" of PMP'ing? Do you desire "really high-definition video playback" which brings a "new visual shock?" Do you want a media player with "super hard drive recorders, easily direct D1 quality" which are "worth your small taste?" If you answered "yes" to those questions, you want the Aigo Patriot MV5920 Dual-Core MP5 player! The unit features video playback at 720p (though not 720p screen resolution), can handle MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, AVI, DivX, XviD, ASF, WMV9, RM, MP3, WMA, WAV, AC3, and OGG files, and features a hard drive as large as 160GB... but that's not what you're really after, is it? What you really want is "unlimited life," right? Well, my friend "the curtain has been opened, such as what you."

[Via PMP Today]

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Aigo's Patriot MV5920 PMP: new visual shock, worth your small taste originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 May 2008 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got a chance to fondle the non-Menlow Amtek U560 / Aigo UMPC on the floor of this year's CES, and we've got the pictures to prove it. The XP-running portable had a solid build, though the mechanism for sliding the screen felt a bit janky, and the overall size is possibly more than you want, especially with all the Menlow hotness coming our way this year. Perhaps a gallery of photos might help? Yeah, we thought so.

Gallery: Hands-on with the Amtek U560 / Aigo UMPC

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Hands-on with the Amtek U560 / Aigo UMPC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got a chance to play with the new Aigo MID that sports the Intel Menlow chip, and here's a slew of shots for you to peep. A few items of note: first, the thing is totally trying to rip the iPhone's interface -- you can't really debate that, though sitting atop its janky Linux implementation, it feels pretty third rate. On the bright side, the little guy uses a new, touchscreen-MID-centric version of Mozilla called CoolFox, which is nice to see on a handheld. Check the gallery and see for yourself.

Gallery: Hands-on with Aigo's iPhone-ripping, Menlow-based MID

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Hands-on with Aigo's iPhone-ripping, Menlow-based MID originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nestled comfortably somewhere between its myriad PMPs and Patriot UMPC, Aigo has developed its very own mobile internet device (or MID as the kids are calling them nowadays). The device is captured on video, notably hosted on the very same YouTube account as yesterday's Lenovo MID vid. While it's hard to get a real feel for the size and depth of the unit from the video embedded below, a few things are evident: the interface is pretty familiar (more like iGo, right?), it has a slide-out keyboard ala UMPC, and it doesn't have any trouble playing those YouTube videos. Now how about some more info, eh Aigo?

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Aigo adds MID to its handheld empire originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aigo's certainly no stranger to nondescript PMPs, and it now looks to found room for one more in its increasingly crowded lineup, with its new Patriot P882 offer plenty of the usual features in a package that's sure to stand out. Unfortunately, this one stands out for all the wrong reasons, as it apparently measures over an inch thick. On the upside, you will get a fairly hefty 80GB of storage, along with a "high-resolution" 4.3-inch touchscreen, A/V in and out ports, and a 2300 mAH battery that promises four hours of continuous video playback or 16 hours of music, not to mention support for just about every file format one could want. If for some reason you're interest is still piqued, the device's price will most certainly have you looking elsewhere, with it setting you back 3,999 yuan (or about $540).

[Via PMP Today]

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Aigo rolls out Patriot P882 PMP originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case you haven't noticed, Disney has been finding its way into a plethora of handhelds and portable media players of late, and it looks like the firm has accomplished yet another takeover on Aigo's latest. This Winnie the Pooh-themed device sports an oh-so-cute exterior, 3.5-inch LCD, an image viewer, AV output, an SD expansion slot, up to 16 hours of battery life, 2GB of internal storage, and support for a variety of files including VOB, RM / RMVB, AVI, ASF, MPEG, and DAT (VCD). Unfortunately, it seems the kid-friendly MV5910 most certainly packs a premium, as the pricetag on this adorable piece sits at CNY1,699, or just over $224. Click on for another shot -- you know daddy's favorite girl will end up with one anyway.

[Via PMPToday, thanks Brian B.]

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Aigo's MV5910 PMP gets Winnie the Pooh makeover originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aigo's latest PMP smells like more hype that substance, but regardless, this 2GB player certainly has the look. Internally, you'll find a 600MHz processor, a 2.8-inch panel, Class-D digital amplifier, and support for a wide array of formats including Real Audio, JPEG, BMP, GIF, MP3, "MP5," WMA, FLAC, and APE. Additionally, it's equipped with an SD / MMC expansion slot for loading up excess media, and while we don't exactly envision this one escaping China anytime soon, those in the neighborhood can grab one for CNY999 ($132).

[Via PlayerBites]

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Aigo's 2GB F965R PMP support Real Audio, MP5 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget China has just gotten its hands on an old friend of ours, a UMPC based on Intel's McCaslin MID spec. Recently we've seen this same design on the Amtek U560, but this version bears the Aigo badge proudly. Of course, since this (the company's first foray into the UMPC market) is based on the 2007 archetype, the Patriot has some of those bulky, Hummer-esque design qualities that don't hold up to the newer, sleeker, and smaller Menlow-based models (which Intel is heading towards for 2008), but under that jumbo exterior there's an 800MHz, Vista-ready heart of gold. Honestly, we do question the choice of putting function buttons smack-dab in the center of QWERTY keyboard, but hey -- no one is perfect -- judge for yourself in Engadget China's hands on gallery.

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Engadget China meets Aigo's first UMPC: The Patriot originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aigoamtekengadget chinaEngadgetChinamidpatriotu560umpcMon, 09 Jul 2007 23:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's Ultra Mobile strategy gets official]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/18/intels-ultra-mobile-strategy-gets-official/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/18/intels-ultra-mobile-strategy-gets-official/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/18/intels-ultra-mobile-strategy-gets-official/#comments We already knew of Intel's 2007 "McCaslin" ultra mobile platform strategy after peeping their pre-show slides: professional UMPCs paired with consumer-oriented, Linux-based MIDs. Still, it's always good to get the official word even if it means that Intel must travel all the way to their IDF in Beijing to make it so. As the strategy goes, before 2007 is up we'll see product from Aigo, Asus, Fujitsu, Haier, HTC, and Samsung all based on the Intel A100 and A110 processors -- essentially underclocked Pentium M cores operating at 3W and certainly besting the UMPC underpinnings we saw in 2006. In the first half of 2008 then, Intel tells us to expect their "Menlow" platform of ultra mobile devices. Pumping Intel's 45-nm dual-core "Silverthorn" processor and "Poulsbo" chipset for longer battery life in smaller handheld devices. But if you're chomping at the bit for Intel's vision of the ultra mobile future, well, you'll be waiting around until well after 2008, boy. Intel doesn't expect to break into magical sub-0.5W territory until the naughts are up. Until then, you'll have to deal with mysterious slabs like the new Fujitsu pictured above.

Update: UMPC Portal just pointed out something very interesting: Intel says that HTC's Shift UMPC is based on their A100/A110 processors. However, the engineering sample we pawed was running a 1.2GHz VIA proc. Looks like Intel scored themselves a major coup over HTC's Taiwanese neighbors.

[Via Impress]

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Intel's Ultra Mobile strategy gets official originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's face it, portable media players are no long reserved for the adults out there, as even Aigo has caved to the kiddos' pressures and produced its own duo of youngster-centric PMPs. Following in the footsteps of Disney and Toy Quest (among others), the F989 rocks a kid-friendly design, handheld gaming system motif, a 2.4-inch QVGA screen, SD card slot, 1.3-megapixel camera, FM radio, microphone, an e-book reader, photo browser, built-in clock / calendar / stopwatch, calculator, and ten pre-loaded games to boot. Of course, it will also play back SFW / AVI files at 30fps, which should be just fine for those converted Spongebob episodes. The MP-E917 (pictured after the break) boasts a slightly sleeker interface, shares the same color monitor and video playback functionality, comes in 1GB / 2GB editions, and includes a miniSD slot for future expansion. No word just yet on pricing or availability, but we're sure your highly intelligent offspring will let you know the minute they find out.

[Via PMPToday]

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Aigo's F989 / MP-E817 PMPs are eying your kids originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Aigo's no stranger to the DAP / PMP universe, the firm typically focuses on flash-based players, but as with its 50-hour A215, F209 wristwatch, and Linux-based units, the E235 sports something that differentiates it from the host of other alternatives. Boasting a 3.5-inch LCD screen, 320 x 240 resolution, black enclosure, and a rather simplified "joystick-based" control mechanism, the E235 comes in 40GB, 60GB, 80GB, 100GB, 120GB, and 160GB flavors, all designed to hold quite a vast library of music and media files. The standout feature here, however, is its native ability to play VOB files, which should probably send notorious DVD rippers into fits of elation, but before we all get too excited, it was noted that content laced in Macrovision may not play back at all, and unoptimized (read: not downsized) files may not display properly on the monitor. Regardless, the device handles AVI, DAT, and MPEG files with ease, and also plays nice with MP3, WMA, and WAV on the audio front. Additionally, you'll find an FM tuner for when your own library gets stale, and while the paltry 2.5 hours of battery life proved less than impressive, reviewers suggested that the sheer ability to playback VOB could be a fair tradeoff to many. Overall, the unit ran about par for the course, with nothing in particular garnering major criticism, and if you're a diehard VOB lover in need of a PMP / PVP, Aigo's got you covered.

[Thanks, Oracle]

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Aigo E235 hard drive-based PMP plays VOB, gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via I4U News]

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Aigo's Patriot MP-F986 digital audio player originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aigodapdigital audio playerDigitalAudioPlayermp3 playerMp3Playerpatriot mp-f986PatriotMp-f986portable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideoTue, 19 Sep 2006 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Aigo's A215 touts 50 hour battery life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/19/aigos-a215-touts-50-hour-battery-life/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/19/aigos-a215-touts-50-hour-battery-life/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/19/aigos-a215-touts-50-hour-battery-life/#comments There are those of us who want a portable music / media player that does it all, and lasts an unnecessarily long time on a single charge, but since that probably ain't happening anytime soon (without costing a small fortune), Aigo figured it might as well go all-out in one particular department for those who don't mind reaping the longevous benefits associated with simplicity. While the A215 can't play video clips, only sports a three-line LCD display, lacks an FM tuner, and can't be recharged through a USB port, this minuscule audio player does manage to outlast those feature-ridden competitors by pumping out the jams for 50 solid hours. The design here seems decent enough, and we're genuinely relieved that it doesn't borrow from the styling cues found on their MP3-playing (and opposite-gender-deterring) wristwatch. A notable limitation is the inability to play back any formats other than your basic MP3 and WMA files, though it apparently will play nice with WMA-DRM. Curiously enough, the spec sheet claims that legendary "50 hour" figure only applies when tapping your foot to MP3 files; if your collection happens to be in WMA, you can "only" count on 35 hours, for whatever reason. Nevertheless, if you're looking for a pocketable way to carry a few tunes around, and don't mind its sheer inability to do anything over and above play them back for an erroneously long time, the 2GB A215 can maximize the utility of that spare AA battery for £69.99 ($132).

[Via MobileMag]

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Aigo's A215 touts 50 hour battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Aug 2006 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>50 hour battery life50HourBatteryLifeA215Aigobattery lifeBatteryLifeDAPmp3portable audioportableaudioSat, 19 Aug 2006 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Aigo's F209 MP3 / video playing wristwatch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/17/aigos-f209-mp3-video-playing-wristwatch/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/17/aigos-f209-mp3-video-playing-wristwatch/http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/17/aigos-f209-mp3-video-playing-wristwatch/#commentsIn case you don't already own one of the bajillion DAPs on the market, or if your cellphone doesn't sport some sort of musical playback function, Aigo figures it could interest you in wrapping those capabilities around your wrist. Clearly another example of consolidation in action, this watch / DAP / movie viewer is yet another Chinese all-in-one-style gadget that probably doesn't perform exceptionally well at any of its claimed tasks. Although the F209 sports a relatively unfashionable black plastic band, and a color scheme on the faceplate reminiscent of the early 90s, it manages to include a very respectable 160 x 128 resolution OLED display for viewing MPEG-4, XviD, and AVI movie clips. When not watching a flick or determining just how late you're running for that ever-important meeting, there's always the built-in MP3 / WMA / WMA-DRM player to pass the time (ahem). Two models will reportedly be available, with the only difference being the internal storage space (512MB or 1GB), and both will rock a headphone jack, playback controls, and a mini-USB port for PC-to-watch transfers. While the design of this timepiece isn't likely to attract any new friends, it appears to be a fairly decent way to carry a few tunes / video clips without adding even more weight to your knapsack -- but with prices ranging from 799 CNY ($100) for the 512MB model to 1,099 CNY ($125) for the 1GB version, this less-than-stylish wristwatch conglomerate may not be worth your time (nor money).

[Via DAPreview]

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Aigo's F209 MP3 / video playing wristwatch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 01:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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