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[Raspberry Pi hands-on and Eben Upton interview at Maker Faire (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/raspberry-pi-hands-on-and-eben-upton-interview-at-maker-faire-v/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/raspberry-pi-hands-on-and-eben-upton-interview-at-maker-faire-v/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/raspberry-pi-hands-on-and-eben-upton-interview-at-maker-faire-v/#comments Raspberry Pi hands-on and Eben Upton interview at Maker Faire (video)

Unless you've been hiding under a rock lately, we're pretty sure you've heard about the Raspberry Pi by now -- a $25 credit-card sized PC that brings ARM/Linux to the Arduino form factor. As a refresher, the system features a 700MHz Broadcom BCM2835 SoC with an ARM11 CPU, a Videocore 4 GPU (which handles HD H.264 video and OpenGL ES 2.0) and 256MB RAM. The board includes an SD card slot, HDMI output, composite video jack, 3.5mm audio socket, micro-USB power connector and GPIO header. Model A ($25) comes with one USB port, while Model B ($35) provides two USB ports and a 100BaseT Ethernet socket. Debian is recommended, but Raspberry Pi can run most ARM-compatible 32-bit OSes.

This past weekend at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 we ran into Eben Upton, Executive Director of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and took the opportunity to spend some quality time with a production board and to discuss this incredible PC. We touched upon the origins of the system (inspired by the BBC Micro, one of the ARM founders' projects), Moore's law, the wonders of simple computers and upcoming products / ideas -- including Adafruit's Pi Plate and Raspberry Pi's prototype camera add-on. On the subject of availability, the company expects that "there will be approximately 200,000 units in the field by the end of June". Take a look at our hands-on gallery below and our video interview after the break.

Gallery: Raspberry Pi hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AdafruitAdafruit Pi PlateAdafruitPiPlateArduinoARMARM11BBC MicroBbcMicroBCM2835BroadcomBroadcom BCM2835BroadcomBcm2835DebianEben UptonEbenUptonhands-oninterviewLinuxMaker FaireMaker Faire 2012Maker Faire Bay AreaMaker Faire Bay Area 2012MakerFaireMakerFaire2012MakerFaireBayAreaMakerFaireBayArea2012Model AModel BModelAModelBMoores lawMooresLawPie PlatePiePlateRasbberry Pi FoundationRasbberryPiFoundationRaspberry PiRaspberryPivideoMon, 21 May 2012 06:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's R6300 router is first to use Broadcom 802.11ac chipset, will ship next month for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/netgear-r6300-802-11ac-router/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/netgear-r6300-802-11ac-router/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/netgear-r6300-802-11ac-router/#comments ImageThat 802.11n router not keeping up with the gigabit pipe to your homestead? Netgear's latest may just give you a much-anticipated boost. The R6300 Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Router is the first to utilize Broadcom's 5G WiFi IEEE 802.11ac chips, making it roughly three times faster than aging 802.11n. This means the R6300 could be an excellent fit for folks lucky enough to take part in Google's Kansas City fiber experiment, assuming of course that they that also adopt yet-to-be-announced 802.11ac-compatible gadgets. For its part, the Netgear base ships with the usual suite of features, including Netgear Genie for configuring the network from a computer or smartphone, MyMedia with DLNA support, AirPrint (there's two USB ports built-in) and pre-configured wireless security, keeping your hotspot off the neighbors' radar right out of the box. The Netgear R6300 will ship next month, letting you future-proof your home for a mere $199.99.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1 gbps1gbps802.11802.11acbroadcombroadcom 802.11acBroadcom802.11acnetgearnetgear 802.11acnetgear R6300netgear routerNetgear802.11acNetgearR6300NetgearRouternetworknetworkingnetworksR6300routerrouterswifiwirelessThu, 26 Apr 2012 09:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Broadcom extends fiber reach with BroadLight acquisition, intros new location architecture]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/broadcom-acquires-broadlight-fiber-indoor-gps/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/broadcom-acquires-broadlight-fiber-indoor-gps/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/21/broadcom-acquires-broadlight-fiber-indoor-gps/#comments ImageHere's a question: did Broadcom get a 50 percent discount for acquiring a company that already had "Broad" in the name? Hard to say at this point, but regardless of semantics, the aforesaid company has snapped up BroadLight in a bid to extend its fiber access portfolio. In lay terms, it's hoping to use BroadLight's inroads to roll out next-gen fiber networks across the globe -- perhaps even through the arctic. In semi-related news, Broadcom has also chosen today to reveal a new location architecture, which will reportedly provide "more responsive outdoor and indoor positioning capabilities for smartphone devices." The new system opens the door for even more indoor GPS locks, and it relies on a minty fresh Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) chip that "significantly reduces time-to-first-fix (TTFF) for outdoor positioning applications." The full deets on both can be found in the source link, but sadly there's no word on when the fancy new positioning tech will meander into your next handset.

Broadcom extends fiber reach with BroadLight acquisition, intros new location architecture originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquireacquisitionandroid 4.0Android4.0BCM28155broadcombroadlightbusinesscommunicationsconnectivityfiberfiber networkFiberNetworkgpsice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichindoorindoor gpsindoor locationindoor positioningIndoorGpsIndoorLocationIndoorPositioningindustrylocationmergermobilepostcrossnetworknetworkingoptical networkOpticalNetworkroutingWed, 21 Mar 2012 16:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Broadcom: 802.11ac chipsets already in preproduction, preparing router invasion in summer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/broadcom-802-11ac-chipsets-already-in-preproduction-preparing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/broadcom-802-11ac-chipsets-already-in-preproduction-preparing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/broadcom-802-11ac-chipsets-already-in-preproduction-preparing/#comments Broadcom: 802.11ac chipsets already in preproduction, preparing router invasion in summerBroadcom might have unveiled a bevy of 802.11ac chipsets back at CES, however when it came to availability the chipmaker played more than coy as to when they'd sashay their way out of developmental labs and into the hands of actual consumers. Fast-forward to MWC and the chipmaker's isn't nearly as shy, proclaiming its future WiFi solutions were "beyond the sampling phase" and now in preproduction. Also of note, was the estimate that finished products (read: the ones you can buy) containing this tech would go on sale by mid-2012. With competitor, Qualcomm, also previewing its 802.11ac concoction, could this year possibly shape up to golden era of speedy wireless transfers? Bring it on, we say.

Broadcom: 802.11ac chipsets already in preproduction, preparing router invasion in summer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11acbroadcomchipsetfastgigabitmwcmwc 2012Mwc2012preproductionwifiwirelessWed, 29 Feb 2012 05:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Raspberry Pi credit-card sized Linux PCs are on sale now, $25 Model A gets a RAM bump]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/raspberry-pi-credit-card-sized-linux-pcs-are-on-sale-now-25-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/raspberry-pi-credit-card-sized-linux-pcs-are-on-sale-now-25-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/29/raspberry-pi-credit-card-sized-linux-pcs-are-on-sale-now-25-mo/#comments The good news is that Raspberry Pi's highly anticipated teeny-tiny Linux computers are on sale now, just barely making the promised February launch window (good thing it's a leap year). The better news, is that the $25 Model A version has gotten an upgrade from the planned 128Mb of RAM to 256Mb matching the Model B, which still throws in an extra USB port and an Ethernet hookup for $10 more. Unfortunately there is some bad news as well, while the Model A is going into production "immediately", cheapskates will have to hold off a little, as the Model B is the only one on sale right now. Built on a Broadcom BCM2835 700MHz ARM11 processor, they're intended as a cheap computing option that require only a keyboard and RCA or HDMI-connected display to give a full desktop experience including gaming and HD video playback . The team also announced it has secured manufacturing and distribution agreements that should guarantee a steady supply, without the previous limitation of 10,000 at a time batches. Need more technical details? Hit the FAQ page below, or put down a few Hamiltons -- they can be ordered directly from distributors Premier Farnell / Element 14 and RS Components -- and find out how it runs (Fedora, Debian and ArchLinux are currently supported) for yourself.

Update: It appears the servers of both retailers are completely crushed by traffic at the moment, and we're told RS will ship in the UK only. Good luck in your struggle with that most difficult of questions: Keep mashing F5, or get some sleep and try again in the morning? Raspberry Pi's Twitter account reports Farrell appears to have already sold out, so keep that in mind. A press release and video demo from the BBC follow after the break.

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Broadcom releases new Ice Cream Sandwich-optimized chipsets at MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 05:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ARM Cortex A9ArmCortexA9BCM28145BCM28155BroadcomBroadcom BCM21654GBroadcom VideocoreBroadcomBcm21654gBroadcomVideocoreCortex A9CortexA9GlonassGPSHSPAHSPA+mobilepostcrossvideocoreMon, 27 Feb 2012 05:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Raspberry Pi's Linux computer nears completion, should ship by end of February]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/raspberry-pis-linux-computer-nears-completion-should-ship-by-e/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/raspberry-pis-linux-computer-nears-completion-should-ship-by-e/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/raspberry-pis-linux-computer-nears-completion-should-ship-by-e/#commentsRaspberry Pi's commercial future became a little clearer yesterday, with an announcement that the first batch of its Model B Linux computers will be finished by February 20th. The $35 board went into production last month, but has been beset with delays in bringing it to market. In a post on its site, the UK-based manufacturer expressed some regret over the setback, attributing it to a hiccup it encountered while trying to procure specific quartz crystals. Fortunately, though, everything is finally in order, and the computers should begin shipping by the end of the month. In the meantime, particularly hardware savvy users can find out more about the BCM2835 SoC behind the Model B, courtesy of a datasheet that Broadcom released alongside Raspberry Pi's announcement. You can dig through it yourself, at the coverage link below.

Raspberry Pi's Linux computer nears completion, should ship by end of February originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bcm2835Socbroadcomcrystalslinuxminipostproductionquartzraspberry piraspberry pi model bRaspberryPiRaspberryPiModelBreleaseshippingSOCUKunited kingdomUnitedKingdomTue, 07 Feb 2012 14:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Broadcom befriends Sling and Myriad, outs new set-top and streaming chips]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/broadcom-befriends-sling-and-myriad-outs-new-set-top-and-stream/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/broadcom-befriends-sling-and-myriad-outs-new-set-top-and-stream/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/broadcom-befriends-sling-and-myriad-outs-new-set-top-and-stream/#comments Busy days at Broadcom, which has already forgotten about its earlier 5G WiFi announcement and launched a barrage of new chips for set-top boxes and home networking. The line-up supports the latest MoCA 2.0 standard for greater network bandwidth over coax wiring, but even more interesting is what some of the SoCs can do for smart TV and streaming. The BCM7425 dual-tuner HD gateway SoC will support Sling Media's "place-shifting" platform, potentially making it easier for set-top manufacturers to enable TV streaming to mobile devices. A similar deal has been inked with Myriad over its clever Alien Vue software (shown above), allowing Broadcom-equipped boxes to run apps designed for Google TV and HTML 5 without the need for extra dedicated hardware. In short, if your service provider fails to make TV content smarter or easier to access in 2012, they won't be able to blame it on Broadcom. Further details in the PR combo after the break and at the source link.

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Broadcom befriends Sling and Myriad, outs new set-top and streaming chips originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broadcomchipgatewayhdpostcrossip gatewayIpGatewaymobile streamingMobileStreamingMOCAMOCA 2.0Moca2.0myriadmyriad alien vueMyriadAlienVueset-top boxSet-topBoxslingsling mediaSlingMediasocstbstreamingsystem-on-chiptelevisionTVThu, 05 Jan 2012 13:39:00 EST<![CDATA[eFun Nextbook Elite 10 offers Android 4.0, dual-core 1.1GHz CPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/efun-nextbook-elite-10/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/efun-nextbook-elite-10/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/efun-nextbook-elite-10/#comments It wasn't too long ago that we saw eFun's Nextbook Premium 9 Gingerbread tablet make its debut, but that isn't keeping the company from cranking out the hits. For CES 2012, eFun is showing off the Ice Cream Sandwich-running Nextbook Elite 10. It offers a 9.7-inch display with 1024 x 768 resolution and is powered by a Broadcom dual-core 1.1GHz CPU. We're still sketchy on a lot of the nitty gritty details, but we know it offers a 2MP front-facing cam and utilizes the SlideME app market. No availability date was given, but eFun is aiming to sell the tablet for somewhere between $250 and $280. If it sounds vaguely interesting at all, make sure to keep a close eye on our CES 2012 coverage for more information.

Update: We just added the press release below. Adding to the specs we listed earlier, the Elite 10 will have a 5MP rear camera, HDMI support, 8GB of flash memory and a micro-SD expansion slot. Its "street price" is listed at $230.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11802.11acBroadcomcesces 2012Ces2012chipsetgigabitspeedwirelessThu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rambus, Broadcom sign licensing deal, agree to share toys]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/rambus-broadcom-sign-licensing-deal-agree-to-share-toys/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/rambus-broadcom-sign-licensing-deal-agree-to-share-toys/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/rambus-broadcom-sign-licensing-deal-agree-to-share-toys/#comments It never hurts to stop arguing, hug it out and agree on a patent licensing deal. Today, Rambus -- which filed a complaint against Broadcom with the International Trade Commission in 2010 -- signed a licensing deal that resolved those claims. In the statement, Rambus said it will license its patent for integrated circuits used in chips made by Broadcom. The company didn't disclose any financial details related to the deal or which technology would be part of the agreement. However, given that Broadcom's known for its wireless networking chips often found in WiFi, Bluetooth and cellular-capable devices, it seems likely to be in the wireless realm. In other news, Rambus and Broadcom have added each other as Xbox Live friends and gotten to level 36 in Modern Warfare 3 co-op gameplay.

Rambus, Broadcom sign licensing deal, agree to share toys originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BluetoothBroadcomcellularcircuitsintegratedintegrated circuitsIntegratedCircuitsInternational Trade CommissionInternationalTradeCommissionlicensingmobilepostminipatentpatent licensingPatentLicensingRambusWiFiFri, 23 Dec 2011 02:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Blues-buster 2011: win a Roku 2 courtesy of Broadcom!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/engadgets-holiday-blues-buster-2011-win-a-roku-2-courtesy-of-b/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/engadgets-holiday-blues-buster-2011-win-a-roku-2-courtesy-of-b/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/engadgets-holiday-blues-buster-2011-win-a-roku-2-courtesy-of-b/#comments It's the holiday season, so how about tossing a few miracles your direction? We have five absolutely top-notch gadgets that we want to hand out to our readers this week, so we're introducing our Holiday Blues-Buster Giveaway! So here's the deal: we'll be offering a different piece of Grade-A circuitry every day from now until Friday, and you'll be eligible to enter each one (one time per day).

We're starting off the week with a bang: Broadcom is on a quest to "connect everything," and will have three items up for grabs. Today's feature is the Roku 2! Just make sure you check out the rules past the break, and leave a comment below. If you don't win today, don't fret -- you'll have four more chances coming. Good luck!

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Engadget's Holiday Blues-buster 2011: win a Roku 2 courtesy of Broadcom! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11 abg n802.11 WiFi802.11AbgN802.11Wifiabg nAbgNAir ConditioningAirConditioningBroadcomBroadcom WICEDBroadcom Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded DevicesBroadcomWicedBroadcomWirelessInternetConnectivityForEmbeddedDevicesDigital CameraDigitalCameraMicrocontrollerMicrocontroller Based ProductsMicrocontrollerBasedProductsminipostSmart AppliancesSmart DevicesSmart GridSmartAppliancesSmartDevicesSmartGridWICEDFri, 11 Nov 2011 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Budget-friendly Roku LT pops up at the FCC as the 2400X (Updated with pics)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/budget-friendly-roku-lt-pops-up-at-the-fcc-as-the-2400x/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/budget-friendly-roku-lt-pops-up-at-the-fcc-as-the-2400x/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/budget-friendly-roku-lt-pops-up-at-the-fcc-as-the-2400x/#comments Roku LT at FCC Well, this is kinda interesting: a brand new Roku just hit the FCC, sporting model number 2400X. Beyond the fact that we just got a trio of new streaming media boxes from the company, the model number would almost seem to imply this is a last-gen device (the Roku 2 lineup all start with "30"). It's clear the Roku LT (the name it will eventually go to market with) is going to be the new low-cost member of the family, but it's not just rebranded old tech. Inside is the same Broadcom 2835 SOC that powers the Roku 2 XD, XS, and HD and, while it tops out at 720p just like the low-end HD, it actually sports more RAM than the current budget model. Presumably the loss of Bluetooth and the SD slot will offset any cost increase associated with moving up to 256MB of memory. When the Roku LT will actually ship and how much it'll cost is anyone's guess, but we'd put our money on soon and cheap. For a few more specs check out the chart after the break.

Update: We got ourselves some exclusive pics of the upcoming Roku LT, check 'em out in the gallery below.

Gallery: Roku LT hands-on



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Broadcom unveils smaller, more power efficient 40nm NFC chips originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>40nmBCM2079xbroadcomnfcMon, 26 Sep 2011 08:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Broadcom buys NetLogic Microsystems for $3.7b in cash, hopes to add more processors to lineup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/broadcom-buys-netlogic-microsystems-for-3-7b-in-cash-hopes-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/broadcom-buys-netlogic-microsystems-for-3-7b-in-cash-hopes-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/broadcom-buys-netlogic-microsystems-for-3-7b-in-cash-hopes-to/#comments You've probably never heard of NetLogic Microsystems, but you can bet that its technologies may very well end up in your next smartphone, tablet or vehicle. Broadcom has just announced its intentions to pick up the aforesaid company for a cool $3.7 billion in cash, with the "definitive merger agreement" already approved by the boards of both. According to Broadcom, the deal will extend its portfolio with "a number of critical new product lines and technologies, including knowledge-based processors, multi-core embedded processors, and digital front-end processors," and according to a televised CNBC interview with president and CEO Scott McGregor, he's hoping to extend Broadcom's reach in the automotive industry. His view? We're getting dangerously close to streaming television (and more) to a serious quantity of motorcars, but beyond wild aspirations, there doesn't seem to be too many hard plans being made public. The full release is hosted up after the break.

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Dell Latitude XT3 convertable tablet hits the FCC, sneaks in with Broadcom filing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Broadcomconvertibleconvertible tabletConvertibleTabletCore 2011Core i5-2520MCore2011CoreI5-2520mDellDell LatitudeDell Latitude XT3DellLatitudeDellLatitudeXt3dual digitizerdual-digitizerDualDigitizerFCClaptopLatitudewlanFri, 15 Jul 2011 04:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Roku 2 line passes through the FCC with modest hardware updates and a reset button]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/roku-2-line-passes-through-the-fcc-with-modest-hardware-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/roku-2-line-passes-through-the-fcc-with-modest-hardware-updates/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/29/roku-2-line-passes-through-the-fcc-with-modest-hardware-updates/#comments Roku 2 XS It hasn't even been a year since Roku last updated its line of streaming media players -- but nine months is a long time in the gadget world. So it was pleasant, though not entirely surprising, to spot a trio of new devices from the IPTV pioneer sauntering through the FCC bearing the model numbers 3000X, 3050X, and 3100X. Eventually the three boxes will likely be sold as the Roku 2 HD, XD, and XS respectively. We'll have to wait to see if there's anything new on the software side, but we can tell you there have been a host of hardware changes, even if they don't amount to a major upgrade.

First off, the new models are more rounded and much smaller than their predecessors. Judging by the label affixed to the underside -- which we know is 44.65mm x 44.65mm (about 1.7 inches) -- the latest Rokus are about the size of an Apple TV, and perhaps a bit smaller. Inside that tiny case is a new Broadcom 2835 SOC, an 802.11n radio, a MicroSD slot, Bluetooth, and (most exciting) a reset button -- no more unplugging when Hulu freezes up. Oddly, only the XS retains the Ethernet jack, though the top of the line model ditches support for dual-band WiFi. The primary difference between the HD and XD models still appears to be the latter's ability to push out 1080p video, while the XS adds a USB port and gets a spiffy new RF remote, which we're hoping takes a cue from the Boxee clicker. While you impatiently await important information, like pricing and release date, check out the comparison chart after the break.

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Roku 2 line passes through the FCC with modest hardware updates and a reset button originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3000X3050x3100xbroadcomfcchdmedia streamerMediaStreamernetflixrokuroku 2roku 2 hdroku 2 xdroku 2 xsRoku2Roku2HdRoku2XdRoku2Xsstreamingstreaming mediaStreamingMediaxdxsWed, 29 Jun 2011 17:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia E7 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/#comments Over the years, we've seen a steady stream of business and messaging-centric landscape QWERTY smartphones come and go, with HTC arguably leading the pack via its collection of Windows Mobile, Android, and WP7 devices featuring sliding keyboards and tilt-out displays. But few of HTC's offerings are as iconic or memorable as Nokia's line of Communicator clamshell phones -- starting with the Nokia 9000 in 1996, continuing with Symbian S80 models, and culminating with the Nokia E90 atop S60v3. The Nokia E7 is the latest Communicator in this distinguished series and the manufacturer's current flagship device, dethroning the Nokia N8 which continues on as the company's media mogul. A lot has changed in the six months since the N8 was introduced, including Nokia's recent partnership with Microsoft and the stunning announcement that it will be adopting Windows Phone for future high-end smartphones. So, is the E7 -- which is finally shipping in the US -- the greatest Communicator to date? Can it carry the torch for Symbian in the immediate future? And more importantly, how does it fare in today's shark-infested Android and iOS waters? Jump past the break for our full review.

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Nokia E7 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4-inch720p8 megapixel8MegapixelAMOLEDamoled displayAmoledDisplayARM 11Arm11AWSBL-4DBluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0BroadcomClearblackClearblack AMOLEDClearblack DisplayClearblackAmoledClearblackDisplayCommunicatorE7EDoFfm radioFmRadioGoogle MapsGoogleMapsGorilla glassGorillaGlassGravityHDMImini hdmiMiniHdmiN8nHDNokiaNokia E7Nokia N8NokiaE7NokiaN8OperaOviOvi MapsOvi StoreOviMapsOviStorepentabandreviewSymbianSymbian3USB On-The-GoUsbOn-the-govideoWebkitMon, 11 Apr 2011 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 2 sliced up again, this time in the name of radio science]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/#comments By now you've probably watched iFixit's recent iPad 2 teardown video several times while drooling profusely, but we just know you're itching to find out what's different with the innards of the WiFi-only, GSM, and CDMA versions. Well once again, iFixit's got you covered -- via an "exceptionally cool" user-contributed post, this time. A grand total of three iPad 2s were sacrificed in this round, revealing variations in case design, antenna count, WWAN board layout, radio chipset choices, and headphone jack assemblies. Besides clearly visible changes like the black antenna window on the 3G models and the microSIM slot on the GSM version, it's interesting to note that Apple made the same design choices with the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4. The CDMA model features an additional antenna over its GSM sibling, and uses a Qualcomm Gobi dual-mode radio which supports both CDMA and GSM -- the latter being unused -- along with an integrated GPS receiver, just like the iPhone 4 for Verizon. The GSM version, meanwhile, uses an Infineon chipset for GSM and a separate Broadcom module for GPS, just like the global iPhone 4. Follow the source link below for more sordid details plus high-resolution pictures.

iPad 2 sliced up again, this time in the name of radio science originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Broadcom announces yet another Android-friendly dual-core processor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidbaseband processorBasebandProcessorBCM28150broadcomdual-coreDualCoresmartphonesmartphonessocsystem on a chipSystemOnAChipWed, 09 Feb 2011 19:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Mi Casa Verde Vera review: Home automation, simplified]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/mi-casa-verde-vera-review-home-automation-simplified/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/mi-casa-verde-vera-review-home-automation-simplified/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/mi-casa-verde-vera-review-home-automation-simplified/#comments Home automation and jetpacks are surprisingly similar in that both of these space-age technologies have, for decades, been over promised and under delivered. Who here wouldn't love to tap a single button when exiting the house to activate the alarm, shut off the lights in the kids' rooms, lower the thermostat, and lock all the doors? That's the convenience, the promise left unfilled as we say goodbye to 2010. We live on a planet that still requires humans to manually close the blinds at the end of the day and flip on a light switch some 90 years since the commercial introduction of the incandescent light bulb. How primitive. And it's downright criminal in ecological and financial terms that we still can't easily monitor and control the power usage in our homes let alone the trickle of wattage vampired off the individual electrical sockets feeding our greedy horde of household electronics.

How is this possible given all the advances we've seen? Wireless and sensor technology has advanced far beyond what's required to automate a home. Just look at smartphones, for example, that now ship standard with 3G (and even 4G) data, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS radios in addition to sensors for motion, temperature, moisture, proximity, and even direction. We don't have the answer to home automation's dilemma -- to dig into that topic we'd require a few thousand more words, at least. All we know for sure is that the biggie consumer electronics companies are reluctant to sort it out. As such, dozens of small companies are left to deal with a mess created by an industry incapable of coalescing around a set of interoperable home automation standards.

One such company is Mi Casa Verde. A tiny startup that launched its linux-based Vera home automation server back in 2008 with a renewed promise to make home automation setup and control as easy for novices as it is robust for techies and enthusiasts. We've been using a recently launched second generation Vera 2 for a few weeks now. Sure, we haven't quite reached one-button nirvana, but as home automation newbies we're proud to say that we've automated a few helpful in-home lighting situations while skirting the clutches of the Dark Angel sequestered within our fuse box. Better yet, we can control it all from an iPhone -- including the Christmas tree. Click through to see how we did it.

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Mi Casa Verde Vera review: Home automation, simplified originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Broadcom announces dual-core BCM2157 processor, promises high-end features for cheap Android phones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is a follow-up to earlier disputes involving the company, particularly with NVIDIA, which will continue via patent infringement lawsuits filed in US District Court against those corporate entities mentioned above. Beyond that, Rambus is hoping that the ITC stops import and sale of any and all infringing products post-haste. That seems awfully drastic, but for its part Rambus indicates it has been trying with all its might to negotiate licenses with these supposedly dirty dealers and that it was told "the only way they would get serious is if we sued them." So, place your bets because here we go.

[Thanks, Antonio]

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Rambus files ITC complaint against just about everyone, wants to stop sale of just about everything originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Broadcomfreescaleinternational trade commissionInternationalTradeCommissionitclawlawsuitlegallsimediateknvidiapatentpatent bullypatent infringementPatentBullyPatentInfringementrambusSTMicroelectronicsThu, 02 Dec 2010 13:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S first smartphone to be Wi-Fi Direct certified]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/samsung-galaxy-s-first-smartphone-to-be-wi-fi-direct-certified/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/samsung-galaxy-s-first-smartphone-to-be-wi-fi-direct-certified/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/03/samsung-galaxy-s-first-smartphone-to-be-wi-fi-direct-certified/#commentsSamsung has generally been on the cutting edge when it comes to giving its smartphones the latest and greatest in terms of compatibility, with the Omnia being the first DivX certified handset in America this month two years ago. Now, it's looking to wrangle yet another first, with this one having the potential to be far more important. The outfit's hot-selling Galaxy S smartphone (GT-I9000) is now listed on the Wi-Fi Alliance's Wi-Fi Direct certification docket, and while we knew that a handful of Wi-Fi modules and chipsets were about to get green-lit, this marks the first actual device to join that crowd. As we mentioned before, any modern-era WiFi device is capable of becoming Direct certified (via a firmware update given that there's no hardware change in the protocol), but it seems as if Sammy is being Johnny-on-the-spot. We'll keep an ear to the ground regarding an actual update that brings this functionality to life, but for now, let's all cross our fingers and hope those other phone makers get their handsets in line, too.

Samsung Galaxy S first smartphone to be Wi-Fi Direct certified originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Nov 2010 14:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11androidatherosbluetoothbroadcomcentrinocertificationcommunicationsgalaxy sGalaxySGT-I9000intelinternetp2ppeer-to-peerpoint to pointPointToPointprotocolralinkrealteksamsungshort-rangeshort-range communicationShort-rangeCommunicationsmartphonestandardwi-fi alliancewi-fi directWi-fiAllianceWi-fiDirectwifiwifi directWifiDirectWed, 03 Nov 2010 14:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Wi-Fi Direct certification begins today, device-to-device transmission starting soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/wi-fi-direct-certification-begins-today-device-to-device-transm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/wi-fi-direct-certification-begins-today-device-to-device-transm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/25/wi-fi-direct-certification-begins-today-device-to-device-transm/#comments So, Bluetooth -- last fall didn't end up being as frightful as you had probably imagined, but this fall is bound to be different. Or so the Wi-Fi Alliance says. If you'll recall, Wi-Fi Direct promised to do what Bluetooth had been doing for years, but with far less fuss and on a protocol that's much more widespread. A solid year has come and gone, and we've heard nary a word from any company who plans on implementing it. Thankfully for us all, that changes today. Starting in mere moments, Wi-Fi Direct devices will begin the certification process, and while we couldn't extract exact product details or a release time frame for future wares on a media call regarding the announcement, we did get the impression that at least a few partners were trying to get Wi-Fi Direct wares onto shelves before Christmas.

As for functionality, the claims are fairly impressive. In order to make a direct device-to-device connection over WiFi, just one of the two need to be Wi-Fi Direct certified. In other words, a Wi-Fi Direct printer can recognize and interface with your Latitude D410 laptop from 1999, as all Wi-Fi Direct certified devices have to be able to control the one-to-one relationship. The goal here is pretty simple -- it's to create a protected connection between two devices over WiFi with as little hassle as possible. Think Bluetooth, but using WiFi. We also learned that "most" products certified will also support "one-to-many" connections, enabling a Wi-Fi Direct laptop to be in contact with a printer, connected HDTV and a tablet simultaneously, with no router in-between at any point. We should also point out that while 802.11a/g/n is supported over 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, there's no requirement for Wi-Fi Direct products to support 802.11b, so legacy users may want to pay attention to that quirk.

There's also no new hardware requirements here, so in theory, any existing WiFi chipset could be upgraded via firmware to handle Wi-Fi Direct -- whether or not that'll happen on a large scale was a question the Wi-Fi Alliance couldn't answer for us. Finally, they noted that the app ecosystem is likely to make this whole rollout a lot more interesting, particularly considering that Direct is simply a pipe that software can dictate as it sees fit. We'll be keeping a close eye on the developments here; we've waited way too long for this to blossom, but we're pretty jazzed about the possibilities. Head on past the break for a video overview of how Wi-Fi Direct works.

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Wi-Fi Direct certification begins today, device-to-device transmission starting soon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11atherosbluetoothbroadcomcentrinocertificationcommunicationsintelinternetp2ppeer-to-peerpoint to pointPointToPointprotocolralinkrealtekshort-rangeshort-range communicationShort-rangeCommunicationstandardtransmissionvideowi-fiwi-fi alliancewi-fi certifiedWi-Fi DirectWi-Fi peer-to-peerWi-fiAllianceWi-fiCertifiedWi-fiDirectWi-fiPeer-towifiwifi alliancewifi directwifi protected setupWifiAllianceWifiDirectWifiProtectedSetupwirelessWPSMon, 25 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell ships 10.1-inch Inspiron Mini 1018 to Europe, heading elsewhere soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/dell-ships-10-1-inch-inspiron-mini-1018-to-europe-heading-elsew/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/dell-ships-10-1-inch-inspiron-mini-1018-to-europe-heading-elsew/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/dell-ships-10-1-inch-inspiron-mini-1018-to-europe-heading-elsew/#comments
 Looking for yet another Mini 10 netbook? How's about one with a curvaceous chassis modeled after the Inspiron R series? Dell's just pushed out the Inspiron Mini 1018 across the pond, offering a £279 ($434) starting price along with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, a 10.1-inch WSVGA (1,024 x 600) resolution display, Windows 7 Starter, 1GB of DDR3 memory, 802.11n WiFi, a 250GB hard drive, inbuilt webcam and a fresh coat of Obsidian Black paint. It's available now for those in the correct region, but the outfit has already stated that it'll be shipping to other lands "soon." Stoked, aren't ya?

[Thanks, iamnotjamesh]

Dell ships 10.1-inch Inspiron Mini 1018 to Europe, heading elsewhere soon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1018BroadcomBroadcom media acceleratorBroadcomMediaAcceleratordelleuropeinspironInspiron Mini 1018InspironMini1018italymedia acceleratorMediaAcceleratorminimini 10mini 1018Mini10Mini1018netbookukMon, 23 Aug 2010 04:35:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1005PR shipping to some customers with disabled Broadcom Crystal HD chip?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eee-pc-1005pr-shipping-to-some-customers-without-broadcom-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eee-pc-1005pr-shipping-to-some-customers-without-broadcom-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/asus-eee-pc-1005pr-shipping-to-some-customers-without-broadcom-c/#comments We've definitely had some hit-or-miss experiences with the Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator chip in various Atom-powered netbooks, but it sounds like some Eee PC 1005PR buyers are having a different sort of bad day entirely, as ASUS is apparently shipping some systems without the chip disabled or otherwise not installed. That's at least the word according to several reviews on Amazon, and ASUS is apparently directing people to return the machines for a refund or replacement. We'd recommend holding off for a tick if you were in the market, and if you've already thrown down the cash, well, now might be a good time to double-check that Device Manager.

Update: ASUS tells us it's looking into the matter, and that company reps are actively contacting users with issues to sort things out. We'll let you know if we hear anything else.

ASUS Eee PC 1005PR shipping to some customers with disabled Broadcom Crystal HD chip? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 14:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1005pramazonasusasus eee pcasus eee pc 1005prAsusEeePcAsusEeePc1005prBroadcombroadcom crystal hdbroadcom crystal hd video acceleratorBroadcomCrystalHdBroadcomCrystalHdVideoAcceleratorbugcrystal hdcrystal hd acceleratorCrystalHdCrystalHdAcceleratordefecteee pceee pc 1005prEeePcEeePc1005prWed, 12 May 2010 14:19:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS ships $400 Eee PC Seashell 1005PR, complete with Broadcom Crystal HD chip]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-400-eee-pc-seashell-1005pr-complete-with-broadcom-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-400-eee-pc-seashell-1005pr-complete-with-broadcom-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/asus-ships-400-eee-pc-seashell-1005pr-complete-with-broadcom-c/#comments You've waited long enough, and now it's finally time for you to treat yourself to the HD-savvy netbook you've been craving. You deserve it. You really do. Motivational speeches aside, ASUS would sure love for you to feel that way, as the company's Eee PC Seashell 1005PR has finally departed the "coming soon" stage -- according to ASUS, anyway. Amazon's product page still indicates that stock is incoming, but it seems as if the 10.1-inch machine should be filtering out to various sales channels as we speak. In case you've forgotten, $399.99 nets you an Intel Atom N450 processor, 250GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, a battery good for "11 hours" of life, a 1,366 x 768 resolution panel and Broadcom's Crystal HD accelerator. Kind of sells itself, no?

ASUS ships $400 Eee PC Seashell 1005PR, complete with Broadcom Crystal HD chip originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 May 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1005prASUSbroadcombroadcom crystal hdBroadcomCrystalHdcrystal hdCrystalHdeeeeee pcEee PC Seashell 1005PREeePcEeePcSeashell1005prnetbooknow shippingNowShippingseashellshipshippingshipsTue, 04 May 2010 10:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Google, Broadcom close to enabling 802.11n on Nexus One?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/23/google-broadcom-close-to-enabling-802-11n-on-nexus-one/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/23/google-broadcom-close-to-enabling-802-11n-on-nexus-one/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/23/google-broadcom-close-to-enabling-802-11n-on-nexus-one/#commentsWe need a name for this whole drama -- we like "n-Gate," but it's a little too close to N-Gage for comfort. Anyhow, you might recall that Google briefly listed 802.11n support in the Nexus One around the time of its release, then wiped all mention of it only to have iFixit's teardown reveal on no uncertain terms that the Broadcom-sourced wireless chipset was definitely capable of rocking it. The word on the street is that Google and Broadcom have just pushed new drivers for the chipset into the Android repository that enable the functionality, which likely means that future stock firmwares will support it -- Froyo, for instance -- including anything the Nexus One should happen to be graced with in the future. Faster wireless is always a good thing, as far as we're concerned... especially, you know, when Google closes the book on 3G issues. Follow the break for claimed video proof that this 11n business is all too real.

[Thanks, Robert]

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Google, Broadcom close to enabling 802.11n on Nexus One? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11nandroidbroadcomgooglehackhtcnexus oneNexusOnevideowifiFri, 23 Apr 2010 06:22:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1005PR up for pre-order: $400 for your own HD savvy netbook]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/asus-eee-pc-1005pr-up-for-pre-order-400-for-your-own-hd-savvy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/asus-eee-pc-1005pr-up-for-pre-order-400-for-your-own-hd-savvy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/22/asus-eee-pc-1005pr-up-for-pre-order-400-for-your-own-hd-savvy/#comments We had a hunch that ASUS' Eee PC 1005PR would come in at under $400, and sure enough, that's exactly where it has landed here on US soil. A month and change after its introduction, the 10.1-inch netbook -- along with its Broadcom Crystal HD chip, 1.66GHz Atom N450 CPU and 1,366 x 768 panel -- is now up for pre-order at Amazon. Frankly, it's one of the better specced machines that we've seen at this level, though the claimed 11 hours of battery life does feel a bit too good to be true. At any rate, you can claim your spot in line right now by parting with $399.99, but there's still no clear word on when it'll ship. Shouldn't be too awfully long now, though.

ASUS Eee PC 1005PR up for pre-order: $400 for your own HD savvy netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft, Broadcom and Intel to bring Silverlight to set-tops originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1005PR packs Broadcom Crystal HD and high-res screen originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell's Broadcom Crystal HD Mini 10 now shipping to beta Flashers worldwide originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>broadcombroadcom crystal hdBroadcomCrystalHddelldell mini 10DellMini10mini 10Mini10netbooknow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingFri, 26 Feb 2010 09:22:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Mini 210 HD edition review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/hp-mini-210-hd-edition-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/hp-mini-210-hd-edition-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/hp-mini-210-hd-edition-review/#comments Netbooks for all! We're convinced that's the motivational saying plastered to the wall in the HP lab where the company births Minis for everyone but your pet fish. But of all the company's Pine Trail offerings, we're most excited about the $425 Mini 210, which has a 10.1-inch HD screen and a Broadcom Crystal Accelerator chip that promises decent HD video playback, even with Flash. With an attractive new thin design, improved chiclet keyboard and that promise to handle high-def content, the Mini 210 has the potential to kick the others to the curb. Given the issues we had with the Broadcom-powered Dell Mini 10 and HP's newer touchpads, though, we had to put on the glasses and take a closer look. Join us past the break for the full review, will you?

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HP Mini 210 HD edition review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rejoice, owners of netbooks with Intel GMA 500 graphics: Flash Player 10.1 Beta 3 is here, complete with hardware video acceleration for your machines. That should make Hulu and YouTube HD usable on machines like the Sony VAIO P and VAIO X, the Nokia Booklet 3G, and the previous-generation Dell Mini 10. The new build also bring support for the Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator found in Pine Trail Atom machines like the newest Dell Mini 10 and HP Mini 210 -- support we found sorely lacking when we reviewed the Dell. We just tried it out on our review HP Mini 210 and it managed 720p YouTube just fine, although 1080p was a no-go -- we're waiting on some updated Broadcom drivers though, so don't take that as gospel quite yet. We'll have much more on that in our full Mini 210 review; for now you should all get downloading and let us know how it's going in comments.

Update: Success! We updated the Broadcom drivers on our Dell Mini 10 and downloaded the fresh Flash 10.1 Beta 3, and as you can see in the video below 1080p YouTube HD content plays smoothly. It's almost everything we've ever dreamed of for our netbooks. We are still having issues with the HP Mini 210 which uses the older BCM70012 Crystal HD card, but will have an update on that in our full review soon.

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Flash 10.1 beta 3 released, adds support for Intel GMA 500 and Broadcom Crystal HD chips (Update: 1080p Flash on a netbook!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Broadcom announces Android support, three-pack of chips to make your phones more awesome originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Editor's Note: This review has been updated since Flash 10.1 Beta 3 was released.

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Dell Mini 10 with Broadcom Crystal HD Accelerator review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Broadcom's new SoC will shrink HD DTAs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Just noticed that Google does list 802.11n on the specs page although HTC does not.

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Nexus One teardown reveals 802.11n WiFi and FM transmitter originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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