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[HP Envy 15 review (early 2012)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/hp-envy-15-review-early-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/hp-envy-15-review-early-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/hp-envy-15-review-early-2012/#comments If there's one thing we took away from our jaunt at CES, it's this: consumers' appetites for mainstream laptops haven't waned all that much. Even in the Ultrabook category, Intel expects half of the models to go on sale this year will have 14- and 15-inch screens -- as strong an indicator as any that lots of folks aren't yet ready to give up their slightly larger screens, their discrete graphics, their (gasp!) optical drives. While HP recently announced its first Ultrabook for the consumer market, the Envy 14 Spectre, it's fully fleshed out its premium Envy series to include two additional models for people who crave more oomph.

The Envy 15 is the medium-sized member of the crew, with a 15.6-inch screen and the same overhauled design you'll find across the Envy lineup. Delightfully, too, it marks the return of HP's eye-popping Radiance display, and also comes with a generous two-year warranty and full copies of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. And with a starting price of $1,100, it sharply undercuts the 15-inch MacBook Pro, while taking direct aim at other high-end 15-inchers, like the Dell XPS 15z and Samsung Series 7 Chronos. So how does it stack up? Meet us after the break to find out.

Gallery: HP Envy 15 review (early 2012)

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HP Envy 15 review (early 2012) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15 inch15-inch15InchbeatsEnvy 15Envy15hpHP EnvyHP Envy 15HpEnvyHpEnvy15Intel WiDiIntel WiDi 2.0Intel Wireless DisplayIntelWidiIntelWidi2.0IntelWirelessDisplaylaptoplaptopsRadianceRadiance DisplayRadianceDisplayredesignredesignedRedesignsreviewWiDiWiDi 2.0Widi2.0Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Envy 14 Spectre official: 3.97 pounds, NFC, Radiance display and glass chassis, arriving February 8 for $1,400]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/hp-envy-14-spectre-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/hp-envy-14-spectre-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/hp-envy-14-spectre-announced/#comments As far as product launches go, this one wasn't very subtle. Just last week, HP's PR team widely disseminated a brief video teasing a wispy laptop called the Spectre. We couldn't parse too many details for all the shadows and quick-cuts, but we gathered this much: it seemed to be thin, and far too sleek to be just another business-centric Ultrabook. Nope, it would be arresting, bold and highly stylized. And this time, it would be meant for mainstream consumers.

Well, folks: we were right (except for the thin part, anyway). HP just unveiled the Envy 14 Spectre, and is billing it as a "premium Ultrabook." Which makes sense, since the laptop starts at $1,400, making it even pricier than the 13-inch MacBook Air (to say nothing of all those $900 ultraportables hitting the market). Above all, the company is justifying that price with a daring glass design, which HP insists makes the laptop more durable, not less so. In addition to cost, though, the trade-off to all that armor is some extra heft: the Spectre weighs in at 3.97 pounds and measures 20mm thick, making it the chubbiest 13-inch Ultrabook we've seen yet.

So what does $1,400 get you, aside from a memorable design? We're told the laptop comes standard with a 14-inch, 1600 x 900 Radiance Display (hurrah!), Core i5-2467M CPU, 4GB of RAM, a nine-hour battery, backlit keyboard, carrying case and -- get this -- an NFC chip built into the palm rest for transferring URLs from your phone's browser. Other bells and whistles include Intel Wireless Display, HP's CoolSense technology, Beats, HP Wireless Audio, full copies of Photoshop and Premiere Elements and a two-year subscription to Norton Internet Security. Got that, guys? Upgrade options include a 256GB SSD and an extra 4GB of RAM, but other than that, what you see is what you get (and to be fair, you get a lot).

The Spectre will go on sale in the US on February 8, continuing on to Canada, the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Chile and Mexico in March. For now, though, head past the break for a walk-through video and some early impressions from yours truly.

Gallery: HP Envy 14 Spectre

Gallery: HP Envy 14 Spectre preview

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13 inch13-inch13Inchcesces 2012Ces2012ces2012bestofEnvy 14 SpectreEnvy14Spectregorilla glassGorillaGlassHPHP EnvyHP Envy 14HP Envy 14 SpectreHP Envy Spectrehp SpectreHP Wireless AudioHpEnvyHpEnvy14HpEnvy14SpectreHpEnvySpectreHpSpectreHpWirelessAudioimpressionsIntel Wireless DisplayIntelWirelessDisplayNFCpreviewRadianceRadiance displayRadianceDisplaySpectreultrabookultrabooksvideowidiWidi 2.0Widi2.0Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo unveils six mainstream consumer laptops (and one desktop replacement)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/#comments Not content to stop at a netbook and a pair of Ultrabooks, Lenovo just a slew of mainstream laptops (and even a desktop replacement) to fill out its consumer IdeaPad line. Starting at the high end, the Y480 and Y580 are both multimedia machines with brushed metal lids and palm rests, JBL speakers, an optional Blu-ray burner and Intel's Wireless Display technology. With either model, you can get up to 8GB of RAM and a Core i7 processor, though the two start to look a lot different when you take screen resolution and graphics muscle into account. While the 14-inch Y480 has a 1366 x 768 panel and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics, the 15.6-inch Y580 steps up to a 1080p pixel count and a 2GB GTX660M card with DirectX 11. Look for these in April, starting at $899.

Give up that metal design and high-res screen, and you're left with the mid-range Z series. The IdeaPad Z380 (pictured), Z480 and Z580 are also available with a Core i7 processor, optional Blu-ray player, WiDi, up to 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB in storage. Whether you choose the 13.3-, 14- or 15.6-inch version, the pixel count is fixed at 1366 x 768, though you at least don't have to settle for Intel GMA graphics: NVIDIA's 2GB GeForce GT640M card is also an option. Expect these to hit shelves in April for $599 and up. Even at the supposed low end the specs aren't too shabby: the G480, G580 and G780 will also be offered with up to 1TB of storage, up to 8GB of RAM and an optional Blu-ray drive, along with a 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT630M card in tricked-out models. These will go on sale in June for $399-plus.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 and Y580

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Z380, Z480 and Z580

Gallery: Lenovo G580 and G780

Gallery: Lenovo Y580 and Z580 hands-on


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Lenovo unveils six mainstream consumer laptops (and one desktop replacement) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012G480G580G780IdeaPadIdeaPad Y480IdeaPad Y580IdeaPad Z380IdeaPad Z480IdeaPad Z580IdeapadY480IdeapadY580IdeapadZ380IdeapadZ480IdeapadZ580intel widiIntel WIDI 2.0intel wireless displayIntelWidiIntelWidi2.0IntelWirelessDisplaylaptoplaptopsLenovoLenovo G480Lenovo G580Lenovo G780Lenovo IdeaPadLenovo IdeaPad Y480LenovoG480LenovoG580LenovoG780LenovoIdeapadWiDiWidi 2.0Widi2.0Y480Y580Z380Z480Z580Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's IdeaPad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks start at an inexpensive $699, weigh a little more than the competition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-u310-u410-ultrabooks-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-u310-u410-ultrabooks-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-u310-u410-ultrabooks-announced/#comments If there's one thing we don't like about the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s, it's that it's missing an SD slot, and starts at $1,200 -- a steep price when you can find many an Ultrabook for under $1,000. (Okay, that's two things.) And while the company isn't ready for a complete do-over just yet, it's clearly trying to fill some gaps in its lineup: the outfit just introduced the 13-inch IdeaPad U310 and the 14-inch U410, which will start at a relatively inexpensive $699. On paper, the IdeaPad U310 bears a strong resemblance to the U300s we reviewed two months ago, with 4GB of RAM, 1366 x 768 resolution, an eight-hour battery, Intel Wireless Display and a choice of Intel Core processors. But, it adds an extra USB 3.0 port, along with that all-important memory card slot. In exchange, you'll have to make some tougher choices regarding storage: you can opt for a 500GB hard drive or an SSD that tops out at 64GB of space.

The 14-inch IdeaPad U410 offers more of the same, though instead of Intel's integrated graphics offering, it packs an NVIDIA GeForce 610M card with 1GB of video memory -- unsurprising, given that the new ThinkPad T430u Ultrabook also has discrete graphics at a similar price. All in all, not too shabby for $700, though the trade-off for the extra ports and lower price is some extra padding: the 13-inch version tips the scales at 3.7 pounds, versus 2.95 for the U300s. (The U410 weights 4.2.) Then again, when these go on sale in May, we suspect they'll be plenty light for students looking to get a jump on back-to-school shopping. For now, we've got hands-on shots below and some impressions after the break.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U310

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U410

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U310 hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesCES 2012Ces2012ces2012bestofGeForce 610MGeforce610mIdeaPad U310IdeaPad U410IdeapadU310IdeapadU410intel widiIntel WIDI 2.0Intel Wireless DisplayIntelWidiIntelWidi2.0IntelWirelessDisplaylaptoplaptopsLenovo IdeaPad U310Lenovo IdeaPad U410LenovoIdeapadU310LenovoIdeapadU410NVIDIA GeForce 610MNvidiaGeforce610mUltrabookUltrabooksultraportableultraportablesWiDiWidi 2.0Widi2.0Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell announces Inspiron One 2320 touchscreen all-in-one]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/dell-announces-inspiron-one-2320-touchscreen-all-in-one/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/dell-announces-inspiron-one-2320-touchscreen-all-in-one/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/dell-announces-inspiron-one-2320-touchscreen-all-in-one/#comments
Over the past few weeks, we've seen HP and Toshiba freshen up their all-in-ones, while Samsung made a belated jump into the market just last week. Today, it's Dell's turn -- the company just announced an addition to its all-in-one lineup, the 23-inch Inspiron One 2320. Funnily enough, the new design reminds us somewhat of the PCs HP trotted out last month in that it has an easel-like display with enough space underneath to stow the keyboard, although this one doesn't have a tilting screen. Spec-wise, it's well-matched against the competition, with a 1080p touchscreen, Intel Wireless Display capability, optional NVIDIA GeForce GT525M graphics, six USB 2.0 ports, HDMI-in, a Blu-ray option and up to 2TB in storage. (For whatever reason, USB 3.0 didn't make the cut.) That starting price of $950 will get you a Core i5-2400S CPU and 6GB of RAM, but if you have an extra $450 lying around you can step up to a Core i7-2600S processor with 8GB of memory. Wrapping it all up, the 2320 runs Dell's touch-friendly Stage UI, the latest version of which lets you sync photos and other media across different devices. We've rounded up a few glossy press shots below, but hit the source link if you're curious enough for the full spill.

Gallery: Dell Inspiron One 2320

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Dell announces Inspiron One 2320 touchscreen all-in-one originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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See that refined beast? You're looking at the Toshiba Qosmio X770 -- that European gaming behemoth we ogled from afar last month -- and in a matter of weeks, it'll continue its world tour to land on US shores. To recap, the company shrunk the screen from 18.4 inches to a more manageable 17.3, gave it a paint job that ever-so-subtly fades from red to gunmetal gray, and added a matching red backlit keyboard. This beefy guy comes in $1,199 and $1,899 configurations, with the higher-end model packing a 3D display, quad-core Core i7 CPU, and a 1.25TB hybrid hard drive, and the lower end offering a dual-core Core i5 CPU and a 750GB HDD. Either way, though, you'll get NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics, 1.5GB of video memory, and MaxxAudio3 sound enhancement software.

Meanwhile, Toshiba streamlined its consumer laptops for those non-gamers in the back-to-school crowd, axing the A and M lines, and leaving just the P series, for "premium." It'll include 14-, 15.6-, and 17.3-inch models, all decked out in a textured, two-tone Fuxion X2 finish and featuring USB sleep-and-charge ports, HDMI-out, Harman Kardon speakers, and that same MaxxAudio 3 utility. Depending on the configuration, you can also score NVIDIA GeForce GT540M graphics, Intel Wireless Display, a 4G radio, a Blu-ray drive, and a 3D screen (only on the 15-incher). On the inside, you've got your choice of Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs or a spankin' new A6-3400M accelerated processing unit from AMD. Look for the 14-inch P745 with a starting price of $699, and 15-inch P755 and the 17-inch P775 for $629 and up.

And, rounding out its portfolio, Toshiba refreshed its budget Satellite L700 series with Core 2011 processors and new AMD A4 and A6 APUs, while the entry-level Satellite C800 gets AMD Fusion C-50 and E-350 APU options. None of these laptops go on sale until later this month, so for now you can content yourself with those up-close-and-personal hands-on shots below.

Gallery: Toshiba Qosmio X770


Gallery: Toshiba Satellite P700 Series

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Just before Intel's keynote at Computex, we decided to stop by at the chip maker's busy booth to see what it has up its sleeves. Luckily, we spotted a couple of Keeley Lake proof-of-concept convertible laptops, which are here to demonstrate what can be achieved using Cedar Trail processors. As you can see, the 12.1-inch screen sits on a swivel hinge, thus allowing users transform this fairly slim laptop into a tablet within seconds. Oh, you can also use the built-in Wireless Display technology to stream some sweet HD action over the air, provided that you have compatible devices. Alas, Intel says there are no commercial plans for this particular device, so hopefully someone will pick up this design.

Update: We now have a quick video of Keeley Lake after the break. Enjoy!

Gallery: Intel's convertible Keeley Lake concept laptop shows off Cedar Trail, we go hands-on

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Intel's convertible Keeley Lake concept laptop shows off Cedar Trail, we go hands-on (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 00:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now in its third year, Best Buy's Blue Label program is something of a time capsule for fickle consumer tastes. Being the behemoth that it is, the retail giant hands PC makers a wishlist of specs, design flourishes, and aggressive price points -- all with the promise of selling the finished product exclusively. The 14-inch Toshiba Satellite E305 has had more than a few facelifts since we reviewed the E205 last year, and reminds us that nowadays, shoppers prefer metal to glossy plastic, and seamless touchpads to large mouse buttons. The E305's got all that, along with a Sandy Bridge processor, USB 3.0, a Blu-ray drive, a 4G radio, and the second generation of Intel's Wireless Display technology. For $899, that all sounds dandy, but as we know, a laptop doesn't always equal the sum of its parts. Is it as much of a steal as you'd imagine it to be? Head on past the break and see for yourself.

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite E305 (S1990) review

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Toshiba Satellite E305 (S1990) review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p14-inchBest BuyBest Buy Blue LabelBestBuyBestBuyBlueLabelblue labelblue label PCBlueLabelBlueLabelPcE305Intelintel wireless displayIntel Wireless Display 2.0IntelWirelessDisplayIntelWirelessDisplay2.0notebooknotebooksreviewSatelliteSatellite E305SatelliteE305ToshibaToshiba E305Toshiba SatelliteToshiba Satellite E305ToshibaE305ToshibaSatelliteToshibaSatelliteE305videoWiDiWidi 2.0Widi2.0Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel refreshes Wireless Display with support for DRM-protected DVDs, Blu-rays]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/intel-refreshes-wireless-display-with-support-for-drm-protected/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/intel-refreshes-wireless-display-with-support-for-drm-protected/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/intel-refreshes-wireless-display-with-support-for-drm-protected/#commentsWe were bowled over from the start by Intel's Wireless Display technology, which lets you stream HD content from select laptops to an HDTV (with the help of a small adapter, of course). But while WiDi's been good for watching The Colbert Report on Hulu and streaming flicks stored on your hard drive, it hasn't played so nice with DVDs and Blu-rays. At last, though, Intel is supporting HDCP-protected discs (along with some online content) through a free driver update. One catch: it only applies to Sandy Bridge laptops, which just started shipping this spring. If your notebook's a few months too old, well, using an HDMI cable isn't the worst consolation prize.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.0blu-raydriverdriver updatedriversDriverUpdatedrmdvdhdcpIntelIntel WIDIIntel WIDI 2.0Intel Wireless DisplayIntelWidiIntelWidi2.0IntelWirelessDisplaymedia streamermedia streamersmedia streamingMediaStreamerMediaStreamersMediaStreamingsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatestreamstreamingupdateupdatesWIDIWIDI 2.0Widi2.0Thu, 05 May 2011 10:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu launches 11.6-inch Lifebook PH50/C, complete with AMD Fusion APU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/fujitsu-launches-11-6-inch-lifebook-ph50-c-complete-with-amd-fu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/fujitsu-launches-11-6-inch-lifebook-ph50-c-complete-with-amd-fu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/fujitsu-launches-11-6-inch-lifebook-ph50-c-complete-with-amd-fu/#commentsNow that AMD's Fusion is finally real, we're all sorts of excited to see what kind of numbers the E-350 Zacate APU puts up in honest-to-goodness machines like Fujitsu's latest. The minty fresh Lifebook PH50/C is just one of the many new lappies unveiled this week by the company, but this particular 11.6-incher has managed to grab our heartstrings and not let go. Boasting a cute, albeit familiar design, the PH50/C is equipped with a 1.6GHz E-350 APU, Radeon HD 6310 graphics, 2GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) and a 5,800mAh battery good for up to seven hours of life in ideal conditions. For those more interested in Intel's Sandy Bridge, the like-minded PH74/C gets powered by a Core i3-2310M, and given that it's a Japanese machine designed for Japanese owners, an in-built WiMAX module is thrown in for good measure. We're also getting the impression that both of these can be ordered up with Intel's Wireless Display technology, and considering that Buffalo just introduced a new WiDi adapter for this very market, we'd say things have lined up quite nicely. Pricing remains up in the air, but they should be out in Q1 for under $800 or so.

Fujitsu launches 11.6-inch Lifebook PH50/C, complete with AMD Fusion APU originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g6310amdamd fusionAmdFusionapuE-350fmvfujitsufusionintel wireless displayIntelWirelessDisplaylaptopLifebooklifebook phLifebook PH50CLIFEBOOK SHLifebookPhLifebookPh50cLifebookShnotebookPH50PH50CradeonRadeon HDRadeon HD 6310RadeonHdRadeonHd6310Sandy BridgeSandyBridgeSH76Cultraportablewidiwimaxwireless displayWirelessDisplayZacateThu, 13 Jan 2011 19:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Buffalo's PC-TV1/HD adapter brings Intel Wireless Display support to Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/buffalos-pc-tv1-hd-adapter-brings-intel-wireless-display-suppor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/buffalos-pc-tv1-hd-adapter-brings-intel-wireless-display-suppor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/buffalos-pc-tv1-hd-adapter-brings-intel-wireless-display-suppor/#comments So, you did it. You went out and purchased a WiDi-enabled laptop. Congratulations. Trouble is, you have no way to get those wireless transmissions to your television, and that's where Buffalo comes in. We've already seen a handful of Wireless Display adapters hit the market here in the US, but mama always said that more made things merrier. Buffalo's PC-TV1/HD is fairly simple; just plug it into your television via HDMI or composite video cords, sync it with your WiDi computer, and enjoy the spoils of watching (mostly) lag-free HD content flow from your laptop to your HDTV. Check it this March for ¥12,500 ($150), or just do what everyone else does -- buy a $4 HDMI cable, and swallow the fact that living in the future simply isn't worth going broke over.

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Logitech intros $30 Wireless Speaker Adapter for WiDi-enabled laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In somewhat less exhilarating news, a trifecta of WiFi range extenders are also being revealed. The Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP; $99.99) touts a compact wall-plugged design, and a pair of powerline solutions should work well for those looking to make better use of their home's power cabling. The Internet Adapter for Home Theater - HD+3D (XAVB5004; $169.99) is hailed as the fastest powerline networking solution currently available on the market, while the Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter Kit (XAVB2101; $139.99) is described as the world's smallest 200Mbps powerline AV adapter. Per usual, you can find the releases in full just below the break.

Gallery: Netgear's Push2TV HD, home networking launches at CES 2011

Continue reading Netgear's Push2TV HD WiDi adapter launched with 1080p support, WiFi range extenders follow

Netgear's Push2TV HD WiDi adapter launched with 1080p support, WiFi range extenders follow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pblu-raycesces 2011ces2011hd streamingHdStreamingintelintel wireless displayIntelWirelessDisplayinternet adapterInternetAdapterNetgearnetworknetworkingpowerlinePTV2000Push2TVPush2TV adapterPush2TV HDPush2tvAdapterPush2tvHdrange boosterrange extenderRangeBoosterRangeExtenderstreamstreamingwidiwifiwifi boosterWiFi Range ExtenderWifiBoosterWifiRangeExtenderwireless displayWirelessDisplayWN3000RPXAVB2101XAVB5004Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:59:00 EST<![CDATA[ExoPC is Intel's WiDi-enabled Atom tablet, we go hands-on with near-final build (update: video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/exopc-is-intels-widi-enabled-atom-tablet-we-go-hands-on-with-n/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/exopc-is-intels-widi-enabled-atom-tablet-we-go-hands-on-with-n/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/exopc-is-intels-widi-enabled-atom-tablet-we-go-hands-on-with-n/#comments We're still not quite sure why Intel decided to forego mentioning the product name in this morning's keynote, but that Atom-based tablet with Wireless Display technology? That's the ExoPC, according to the very people who make the device. We caught up with the company at IDF 2010 and checked out both an older version of the device and a near-production model -- still a super-glossy glass screen with admittedly bad viewing angles, but we've been promised the final display will alleviates those problems. The unit we held was also a good bit lighter than before -- 144 grams to be exact, according to the rep -- and had a rubber matte feel to the back. The ExoPC is powered by Intel's PineTrail -- specifically the Atom N450, although Oak Trail is something the company's looking into for the future. We won't go into every detail of what we saw, as you can check out our preview from May for a more exhaustive (and still pretty accurate) look. We will say that the unit is still incredibly snappy (thanks in no small part to 2GB RAM and SanDisk SSD) and we're still loving the ability to switch from Windows 7 to the very friendly "Connect Four" UI (our unofficial name for it). The keyboard is still Windows 7 standard, but we were told it's reached out to multiple companies -- including Swype -- and is also looking to its developer community for greater support in the buildup to launch.

So, about that WiDi demo this morning... the company wouldn't tell us the story behind that, only to say that it was an ExoPC in the demo, WiDi will be included eventually but no promises were made as to its inclusion at launch. It's our understanding that the hardware wasn't changed, implying the capabilities are already there or that all it takes is a software fix, but... we've also heard from Intel that WiDi is a hardware-based solution, so we're still not quite sure what to make of everything. At any rate The company's still targeting mid-October for its developer pre-orders and touting its Flash and Silverlight support, reminding us how easy it is to port from Windows Phone 7 to the device. We've got a video walkthrough coming later, but for now, check out some pics in the gallery below.

Gallery: ExoPC was Intel's WiDi-enabled Atom tablet, we go hands-on with near-final build

Continue reading ExoPC is Intel's WiDi-enabled Atom tablet, we go hands-on with near-final build (update: video)

ExoPC is Intel's WiDi-enabled Atom tablet, we go hands-on with near-final build (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>exo pcExoPchands-onidfidf 2010Idf2010intelintel widiintel wireless displayIntelWidiIntelWirelessDisplayvideowi diWiDiwireless displayWirelessDisplayMon, 13 Sep 2010 22:31:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS U33Jc-A1 Bamboo series review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/asus-u33jc-a1-bamboo-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/asus-u33jc-a1-bamboo-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/29/asus-u33jc-a1-bamboo-review/#comments Pandas, East Asia, wood. Nope, "laptop" hasn't ever been on the list of words we typically associate with "bamboo," but ASUS sure has us willing to tack it on with the introduction of its U Bamboo Series. The company's newest 13-inch U33Jc is covered in one of the most durable and recyclable materials on earth, and its internals are made of equally strong parts. Sure, the laptop looks incredibly traditional, but the $999 machine actually packs an incredible amount of new technology, including a fresh Core i3 processor, NVIDIA Optimus enabled graphics, USB 3.0 and Intel's wireless display technology. It's truly one of the most impressive laptops we've heard about in the last few months, but a few gripes hold it back from being the killer laptop it could be. Intrigued? Bamboozled? Hit the break for our full review.

Gallery: ASUS Bamboo U33Jc review

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ASUS U33Jc-A1 Bamboo series review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Portege R705, which is exclusive to Best Buy for now, changes that formula. And in celebration of the big two-five, Toshiba's put out a 3.2-pound, Core i3-powered stunner that's less than half the price of past Porteges. Oh, and did we mention it has an on-board optical drive, 500GB of storage, Intel's wireless display technology and promises 8.5 hours of battery life? We won't beat around the bush -- it's impressive. But did Toshiba maintain the same Portege standards when creating the R705, or did it cut quality along with the dollar signs? That's been our main question, and we'll answer it and others after the break in our full review.

Gallery: Toshiba Portege R705 review

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Toshiba Portege R705 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dell debuts Inspiron R line

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Dell debuts Inspiron R line with glosstastic new looks, Intel Wireless Display originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: A bunch of the new WiDi laptops were on display at Intel's Computex booth. Looks like we are in for some new ones from HP, Acer and Dell. Check out the gallery below.

Gallery: Intel WiDi laptops at Computex

Continue reading Intel HD graphics to support 3D this summer, 30 more WiDi laptops on the way

Intel HD graphics to support 3D this summer, 30 more WiDi laptops on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Details are unfortunately light on this one, but Intel has closed out the week with one interesting tidbit of news -- it's apparently planning to bring its wireless display technology (a.k.a. WiDi) to netbooks, tablets and other mobile devices. That word comes straight from Intel wireless display product manager Kerry Forrell, who says that "we fully expect to take the technology there," but that he can't yet provide a specific time frame. Those plans are further backed up by Intel CEO Paul Otellini himself, who told investors this week that "what we'll be doing over the next few years is take the Wi-Di capability that's in the laptop today and extend that into all the Intel platforms." Intel doesn't even seem to be stopping there, however, with Forrell further adding that the company even sees the technology being built into to TVs "over time."

Intel promises to bring wireless display technology to other mobile devices originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 May 2010 02:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NVIDIA says Optimus 'works perfectly' with Intel Wireless Display originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>intelintel wireless displayIntelWirelessDisplaynvidianvidia optimusNvidiaOptimusoptimuswidiwireless displayWirelessDisplayFri, 05 Mar 2010 13:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's 'Huron River' 32nm laptop platform to pack WiMAX in 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/14/intels-huron-river-32nm-laptop-platform-to-pack-wimax-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/14/intels-huron-river-32nm-laptop-platform-to-pack-wimax-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/14/intels-huron-river-32nm-laptop-platform-to-pack-wimax-in-2011/#comments It's not easy to be a buyer of computers with all these technology roadmaps flying about, but in case you're brave enough to peer into the future, Fudzilla has word on Intel's upcoming laptop chips. The "Huron River" platform will replace Calpella (the current crop of mobile chipsets), and continue Intel's fine work with WiMAX and WiFi integration, in addition to new Intel Bluetooth connectivity and that crowd-favored Intel Wireless Display. The platform will be powered by the new Sandy Bridge 32nm processor, a followup to Nehalem's Core i Series of chips. We should be seeing this in Q1 2011, which will probably be minutes after Apple finally decides to upgrade to Core i7.

Intel's 'Huron River' 32nm laptop platform to pack WiMAX in 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Exclusively sold at Best Buy as part of its Blue Label program, the 15-inch Core i5-powered laptop is outfitted with Intel's Wireless Display -- what we've taken to calling WiDi -- which wirelessly connects the laptop to any HDTV using the included Netgear with just the push of a button. But can you really watch Hulu on the big screen without leaving your couch? And is the E205 even a laptop you'd want to use in the first place? We've been "testing" it -- or watching loads of web video on our TV -- for the last couple of days to find out. Read on for our full review!

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite E205 review gallery

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Toshiba Satellite E205 (with Intel Wireless Display) review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Core i5 and i7-equipped laptops / desktops emerge from every corner originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy lets out the WiDi-enabled Sony Vaio S a week early originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Satellite E205 is first laptop with Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) technology originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netgear PTV1000 Push 2 TV WiFi video card hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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