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[Viliv, UMPC and MID proponent, reportedly exiting the ultramobile game]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/viliv-umpc-and-mid-proponent-reportedly-exiting-the-ultramobil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/viliv-umpc-and-mid-proponent-reportedly-exiting-the-ultramobil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/viliv-umpc-and-mid-proponent-reportedly-exiting-the-ultramobil/#comments Viliv Last we heard from Viliv, one of the OGs of the MID and UMPC world, it was throwing its hat in the tablet arena with a pair of Android slates and a Wintel slab at CES. Now, rumor has it, the company is prepping to close up shop and make a graceful exit from a market segment it helped pioneer. This is according to sources talking to UMPC Portal, but there have been other clues. The manufacturer was conspicuously absent from Computex in June and, when we reached out to its PR line, our emails we're bounced back as undeliverable. We're not quite ready to start digging Viliv's digital grave just yet but, in the face of competition from the likes of Samsung and Apple, we'd say the writing is on the wall.

Viliv, UMPC and MID proponent, reportedly exiting the ultramobile game originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businesscloseclosingmidMobile Internet DeviceMobileInternetDevicetablettabletsultra mobile pcUltraMobilePcumpcvilivWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:46:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS chairman Jonney Shih promises 'secret weapon' to rival iPad 2, disses 3DTVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/asus-chairman-jonney-shih-promises-secret-weapon-to-rival-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/asus-chairman-jonney-shih-promises-secret-weapon-to-rival-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/asus-chairman-jonney-shih-promises-secret-weapon-to-rival-ipad/#commentsJonney Shih has never been one to back down from his stance on anything, and in a recent sit-down with IDG News Service, the ASUS chairman delivered quite a few nuggets worth poring over. For starters, he played up (and subsequently downplayed) a "secret weapon" that would likely rival the iPad 2, but wouldn't go so far as to confirm that said weapon would actually be a slate. His response to prying? "I think it's best not to say now. You will have to wait until the launch." He also noted that personal cloud computing was poised to boom, and didn't leave much hope for the likes of webOS and QNX -- he claims that there is only room for three OS camps to win, and those three slots are already occupied with Windows, Android and iOS. Finally, he took the opportunity to fling water on the 3DTV buzz, noting that he "doesn't think that will prevail." He did leave open the possibility for glasses-free options in handhelds to succeed, but beyond that, it's safe to say he's not much of a 3D advocate. Hit the source link for the full skinny, but don't go digging for any extra details on his iPad 2 killer -- something tells us you'll be sorely disappointed.

ASUS chairman Jonney Shih promises 'secret weapon' to rival iPad 2, disses 3DTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusceoexecexecutiveipadipad 2Ipad2Jonney ShihJonneyShihlaptopmidnetbookrumorrumorsslatetablettablet pcTabletPcumpcFri, 04 Feb 2011 12:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak 7 pops up on the T-Mobile website]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/dell-streak-7-pops-up-on-the-t-mobile-website/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/dell-streak-7-pops-up-on-the-t-mobile-website/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/dell-streak-7-pops-up-on-the-t-mobile-website/#comments
We had a nagging suspicion that this was goin' down eventually. and here you have it: the Dell Streak 7 has appeared on T-Mobile's website! As of this posting, actually clicking on the option gives you nothing -- but we assume that will change soon enough. In the meantime, they do have a Sidekick XL to sell you.

Dell Streak 7 pops up on the T-Mobile website originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delldell streakdell streak 7DellStreakDellStreak7leakmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicestreakstreak 7Streak7t-mobiletabletThu, 06 Jan 2011 10:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's Looking Glass tablet passes through FCC, shows off SD and SIM card slots]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/dells-looking-glass-tablet-passes-through-fcc-shows-off-sd-and/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/dells-looking-glass-tablet-passes-through-fcc-shows-off-sd-and/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/27/dells-looking-glass-tablet-passes-through-fcc-shows-off-sd-and/#comments Dell's still calling this a Mobile Internet Device, but you can call it by any of its codenames: Looking Glass, M02M, iPad eviscerator, they're all in here. Yes, the FCC has spent a month of quality time with Dell's still unofficial, but very much upcoming, tablet and has given the go-ahead for its integrated 3G (the listed UMTS bands II, IV and V indicate compatibility with both AT&T and T-Mobile), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and 802.11n WiFi radios. Labeling for the attached (and apparently not removable) door on the back of the device indicates an SD card slot, which will sit right alongside a SIM card port. The latter will presumably be used mostly to funnel data into the Dell tablet, but voice calls aren't completely out of the question either -- there's a (inactive) proximity sensor thrown in as well. Either way, Dell's almost sure to launch this device, expected to feature a 7-inch screen and Tegra 2 internals, at CES next week.

Dell's Looking Glass tablet passes through FCC, shows off SD and SIM card slots originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delldell m02mdell streak 7DellM02mDellStreak7fcclooking glassLookingGlassm02mmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDeviceslatestreakstreak 7Streak7tabletMon, 27 Dec 2010 05:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone with 1024x480 screen resolution]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/#comments Acer may be calling this "100 percent smartphone. 100 percent tablet," but something just doesn't add up there. That being said, we have to agree that a 1024x480 screen resolution on a 4.8-inch smartphone is downright drool-worthy. Clocking in at just a smidgen smaller than Dell's Streak, this here phone (no finalized name has been bestowed quite yet) was just revealed at Acer's Global press event in New York City. It was only shown briefly, demonstrating an unknown version of Android and the "evolution of Acer UI." Specs wise, there's a two megapixel front-facing camera, eight megapixel rear camera (with LED flash), 720p video recording, a six-axis Gyroscope + accelerometer package and LED edge lighting. Per usual, Acer's keeping a lid on any pricing estimates, but it'll be shipping out to gape-jawed customers everywhere in April 2011.

Update: We've got the full PR after the break, which informs us of the atypical 21:9 aspect ratio in use here as well as its "full metal body." Curiously enough, it's also rocking a curved back (is that a trend we spot?), Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11n WiFi, HSDPA support, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and an HDMI output. Delicious, all the way around.

Update 2: Does that elongated form factor seem a wee bit familiar? It should.

Gallery: Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone in NYC

Gallery: Acer's 4.8-inch Android smartphone press photos

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Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone with 1024x480 screen resolution originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer uiAcerUiandroidbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0breaking newsBreakingNewsgooglemidsnmartphonetabletTue, 23 Nov 2010 11:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/#comments We knew good and well that Android 2.2 was sneaking out and making itself active on Dell's unlocked Streak units, but now it seems that the backlog of older units has been cleared. That has made way for new stock over at Dell's US site, with a 16GB Carbon Black unlocked Streak going for $579.99 with Froyo from the factory; the 32GB model is listed at $678.99. Curiously, that 16GB model is $30 more than what the unlocked Android 1.6 model went for back in August. Also, we're left to assume that even the "unlocked" models will still be SIM-locked to AT&T, though Dell does play up the fact that unlocked Streaks can be used as a mobile hotspot for up to eight WiFi-enabled devices without ponying up extra to Ma Bell. In related news, the long-awaited Cherry Red Streak is also on sale in the US of A, but you'll have to flip to page two down in the source link in order to find the 32GB and unlocked variants. Good luck wading through the options, champ.

[Thanks, Jar Jar Binks]

Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android tabletAndroid2.2AndroidTabletattcherry redCherryReddelldell mini 5dell streakDellMini5DellStreakfroyogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidmidmini 5Mini5on saleOnSaleredred streakRedStreakslatestreaktabletumpcunlockedTue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Sylvania's 7-inch Android tablet now ready to disappoint, swallow your $180]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/sylvanias-7-inch-android-tablet-now-ready-to-disappoint-swallo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/sylvanias-7-inch-android-tablet-now-ready-to-disappoint-swallo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/sylvanias-7-inch-android-tablet-now-ready-to-disappoint-swallo/#commentsNot down with coughing up serious cash for a serious Galaxy Tab? Great news, Bargain Ben: you've got options. Joining the raft of cut-rate, low-priced tablets is a new one from Sylvania, which is humorously described as a "7-inch MID tablet." Details are scarce, but it's rocking Android 2.1, an 800 x 480 screen resolution, six-hour battery, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of Flash memory, front-facing camera and a microSD card slot. You'll also get 802.11b/g WiFi, a pair of mini-USB sockets, HDMI output and what we're assuming is a resistive touchpanel. We'd say the chances of Android Market access are slim to none, but for just $179.99, who really cares if it functions?

[Thanks, Braden]

Sylvania's 7-inch Android tablet now ready to disappoint, swallow your $180 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inchandroidandroid tabletAndroidTabletgoogle androidGoogleAndroidMIDslateSylvaniatablettablet pcTabletPcTue, 09 Nov 2010 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[ZTE's AD8000 Android MID gets sized up at the FCC, with full specs in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/ztes-ad8000-android-mid-gets-sized-up-at-the-fcc-with-full-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/ztes-ad8000-android-mid-gets-sized-up-at-the-fcc-with-full-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/ztes-ad8000-android-mid-gets-sized-up-at-the-fcc-with-full-spe/#commentsZTE's AD8000 Android MID gets sized up at the FCC, with full specs in tow What first we thought was the Light is actually something wholly different -- and rather less exciting. What we have here is called simply the AD8000 MID, a 7-inch device from ZTE with an 800 x 480 resistive touchscreen. Power comes courtesy a 600MHz processor, smarts courtesy Android 2.2, and there's up to 16GB of storage internally and SDHC expansion for when that's tapped out. 802.11b/g are your wireless options, while 10 hours is rated as maximum battery life while listening to music, though that drops to six if you're cruising the web and/or watching videos. The FCC has kindly posted the thing's full operating manual including all specs if you'd like to know more, but since Archos already has this segment rather well covered we'll go back to waiting for the Light to light up our lives.

ZTE's AD8000 Android MID gets sized up at the FCC, with full specs in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ad8000androidandroid 2.2Android2.2googlemidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicezteMon, 01 Nov 2010 09:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp Lynx SH-10B is a MIDdling Android smartphone we could get behind (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sharp-lynx-sh-10b-is-a-middling-android-smartphone-we-could-get/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sharp-lynx-sh-10b-is-a-middling-android-smartphone-we-could-get/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sharp-lynx-sh-10b-is-a-middling-android-smartphone-we-could-get/#comments Sharp's NTT DoCoMo-living / Android-loving Lynx SH-10B isn't brand new by any stretch -- it hit local markets in late July, and earlier this year was released on KDDI as the ISO1 -- but this week's CEATEC would be the first time we've had a chance to play around with, and given the dearth of comparable US form factors, we couldn't resist. The 5-inch 960 x 480 resolution MID / smartphone sports a pretty snappy and easy-to-use keyboard and a responsive touchscreen. Unless you've already prepared for the likes of Dell's Streak, the Lynx isn't exactly pocketable, and by our estimates, it's about twice the thickness o the iPhone 4 when closed up. The customized UI (running over what we presume is Android 1.6) is pretty unique in design, although functionally there was some minor lag in change panels and opening panes. You know the drill: pics below. Enjoy!

Gallery: Sharp Lynx SH-10B hands-on

Sharp Lynx SH-10B is a MIDdling Android smartphone we could get behind (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6ceatecceatec 2010Ceatec2010docomohands-onlynxlynx sh 10blynx sh-10bLynxSh-10bLynxSh10bmidnttntt docomoNttDocomosh 10bsh-10bSh10bsharpsharp lynx sh 10bsharp lynx sh-10bSharpLynxSh-10bSharpLynxSh10bWed, 06 Oct 2010 09:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Qualcomm's CEO confesses: tablets killed the smartbook star]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/qualcomms-ceo-confesses-tablets-killed-the-smartbook-star/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/qualcomms-ceo-confesses-tablets-killed-the-smartbook-star/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/qualcomms-ceo-confesses-tablets-killed-the-smartbook-star/#comments We remember it like it was yesterday -- pressed against the edge of our seat, speakerphone on 11, listening to Qualcomm preach about how these so-called "smartbooks" were coming to take over the world. Can't fault 'em for trying. A little over a year after the (admittedly valiant) effort began, Qualcomm's CEO is effectively putting this whole nightmare behind him. According to Slashgear, Paul Jacobs admitted during an event this morning that "tablets such as the iPad had already occupied the niche his company expected smartbooks to." Essentially, the iPad delivered on the concept of an "always-on, all-day device" long before smartbooks ever had a chance at gaining traction, and judging by the fact that only a handful of these guys ever made it to market, we'd say that brutally honest assessment makes a lot of sense. We aren't necessarily better off for it, mind you, but it definitely seems that the resurgence of the tablet (and the proliferation of the longevous netbook) has extinguished any hope of smartbooks dominating the world. Hey, at least this guy's man enough to know when a journey's reached its end. Sayonara, smarties.

Qualcomm's CEO confesses: tablets killed the smartbook star originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadbusinessdeaddeathindustryipadkillkilledlaptoplinuxmarketMIDPaul JacobsPaulJacobsqualcommslatesmartbooktabletUMPCThu, 09 Sep 2010 19:05:00 EST<![CDATA[For You Digital MX10 5-inch Android MID hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/for-you-digital-mx10-5-inch-android-mid-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/for-you-digital-mx10-5-inch-android-mid-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/for-you-digital-mx10-5-inch-android-mid-hands-on/#comments Who says the Streak is the only game in town if you want a 5-inch Android device? Well, no one, actually -- there are lots of generic options if you just want something with a 5-inch display running on Google juice -- but regardless, we had a chance to check out just such a device introduced at IFA this week, the so-called MX10 with Android 2.1 from South Korea's For You Digital. Our first impression on seeing the MX10 is that it's pretty stylish and doesn't give off the air of jankiness that you occasionally get with these off-brand MIDs; it's available in both black and white, and we especially liked the white which gets a matte silver ring around the edge (the black is paired with chrome, which obviously suffers from more fingerprint issues). There's no internal cellular connectivity (the "E" on the screen above seems to be a bug), but the device supports USB host mode, which means you can connect a USB modem from your carrier of choice when the 802.11b / g just doesn't cut it. Unfortunately, the MX10's Achilles' heel is its display, which we found to be exceptionally low-contrast -- putting it up against a Super AMOLED would be almost comical -- and resistive, which just isn't a good option for a platform as finger-friendly as Android is. If anything, this might make for a good media tank that you can use to carry around a bunch of movies, since it's available in internal capacities from 2GB up to 16GB and offers microSD expansion paired with HDMI-out (real HDMI, not micro) and 1080p capability. Check out some more shots (including more of the white) in the gallery.

Gallery: For You Digital MX10 5-inch Android MID hands-on

For You Digital MX10 5-inch Android MID hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfor you digitalForYouDigitalgooglehands-onifaifa 2010Ifa2010koreamidmx 10Mx10south koreaSouthKoreaFri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Off-contract Dell Streak is still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still being done in the world]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/#comments Bummer. If you were planning to get your Streak pre-order in today, but were going to opt for the $549 off-contract version rather than the $249 on-contract version, we're sad to inform you that it's the exact same device in both scenarios. Not that we're shocked or anything, but Dell's own Lionel Menchaca has confirmed the tragedy via Twitter (shot after the break), noting that the $549 version of the Dell Streak "will not be SIM unlocked." In case that needed any more clarity, he continued: "It is SIM-locked to AT&T." Fairly lousy news for those hoping to snag one and pop a few international rental SIMs in as they headed off on their late-summer escapades, but it still makes us wonder whatever happened to that T-Mobile-ized version that sauntered through the FCC back in April. Angela Lansbury, we need you. Desperately.

Continue reading Off-contract Dell Streak is still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still being done in the world

Off-contract Dell Streak is still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still being done in the world originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattdellDell StreakDellStreakgsmlockedmidsim locksim lockedSimLockSimLockedslatestreaktabletumpcThu, 12 Aug 2010 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/#comments Oh, Enso -- must you really give us a reason to hope? After dealing with what felt like a case of the vaporwares, and then being epically disappointed with the zenPad (which is now out of stock, curiously) that you finally shipped, we just can't muster up the courage to look fondly upon the five new products that are gracing your webstore. That said, those that don't mind risk taking and actually enjoy the thought of fighting for a refund have three new MIDs / slates to ponder along with a pair of Android-based smartphones to consider. Let's break 'em down real quick, shall we?
  • zenPad 2 ($219; shipping now): Here you have a 5-inch, Android 1.5-based MID with an 800 x 480 resolution resistive touchscreen, a bundled stylus, inbuilt 3G, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, microSD slot (8GB included), 128MB of RAM, 256MB NAND Flash, a 624MHz Marvell PXA303 Xscale CPU, integrated accelerometer, onboard GPS, micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack and a battery good for 4.5 hours of use. We're told that an Android 2.1 update is "imminent," but we believe that about as much as we believe BP's promise to "make it right."
  • zenPad 3 ($249; pre-order): This here tablet boasts the exact same specifications as the zenPad 2 (right down to the battery life and resolution), but it rocks a 7-inch design that'll aid those who can't squint hard enough to see fonts on the 5-inch sibling.
  • zenPad 4 ($199; shipping now): We hate to state the obvious, but this is quite obviously an iPad KIRF -- right down to the Home button. You'll find a 10.2-inch resistive touchpanel with a 1,024 x 600 resolution (one that Enso swears up and down "has a fast response and works very well"), along with Android 2.1, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 256MB of RAM, 2GB of storage, a microSD slot (8GB included), a 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, built-in accelerometer and a 2,400mAh battery that's good for 5 to 7 hours of life.
  • zenPhone ($349; shipping now): So... it looks like a Nexus One KIRF, it's called a zenPhone, yet it says it's a MID. Oh, and it's not this ZenPhone. Whatever the case, it's got a 4.3-inch resistive touchscreen (800 x 480), 3G HSDPA radio, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, 256MB of NAND Flash, a microSD slot (8GB included), a 3.2 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 2,600mAh battery, onboard GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and -- wait for it -- Maemo 5 running the show. Yeah, seriously.
  • zenDroid ($319; pre-order): In the market for a Droid KIRF, are you? You've come to the right place, with this one offering a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen (800 x 480), 3G HSDPA, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, an FM radio tuner, Android 2.1 ("upgradable to 2.2," we're told), a microSD slot (8GB bundled in), 512MB of NAND Flash, a 624MHz Marvell PXA935 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 1,500mAh battery, onboard GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB connector.
[Thanks, Neil]

Gallery: Enso zenDroid, zenPhone, zenPad 2, zenPad 3 and zenPad 4

Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidEnsogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidipad kirfIpadKirfmaemomidslatesmartphonetablettablet pcTabletPcumpczendroidzenpadzenpad 2zenpad 3zenpad 4Zenpad2Zenpad3Zenpad4zenphoneSat, 31 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Cisco's second tablet runs Linux, manages home energy use]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/ciscos-second-tablet-runs-linux-manages-home-energy-use/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/ciscos-second-tablet-runs-linux-manages-home-energy-use/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/ciscos-second-tablet-runs-linux-manages-home-energy-use/#comments Looks like the Android-toting Cius wasn't the only tablet out of Cisco this week -- the company's also announced a countertop unit for home energy management with a 7-inch, 800 x 480 capacitive touch screen. Running Ubuntu Linux for MID on a 1.1GHz Intel Atom chip, the Home Energy Controller connects to smart thermostats and appliances over 802.11n WiFi or gigabit ethernet using protocols including ZigBee. It then lets you keep tabs on your electricity usage, and suggests ways you could improve -- assuming you're using the tablet for its intended purpose instead of watching hardware-accelerated videos on Mediafly, browsing the included app store, or (potentially) using it as a phone of some sort. Forbes reports the device will run $900 per installation, though it's more likely it'll arrive subsidized by a monthly power bill. See it in action right after the break, and hit up that PDF at the more coverage link for a full spec sheet.

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Cisco's second tablet runs Linux, manages home energy use originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ciscoelectricityelectricity meterElectricityMeterEnergyenergy managementenergy meterenergy monitorEnergyManagementEnergyMeterEnergyMonitorHome Automationhome energyHomeAutomationHomeEnergyMIDpowerubuntuubuntu linuxUbuntuLinuxZigBeeTue, 29 Jun 2010 22:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak gets rooted, now accepting superusers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/dell-streak-gets-rooted-now-accepting-superusers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/dell-streak-gets-rooted-now-accepting-superusers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/dell-streak-gets-rooted-now-accepting-superusers/#commentsDell Streak gets rooted, now accepting superusers Yes, we're still waiting on the official release of the Dell Streak over here in the colonies, but abroad it's already available, and MoDaCo's Paul O'Brien has taken his to the root. He's figured out how to make the Streak a more willing partner for your su exploits, and has kindly shared the details. The application process looks easy, just a few steps, and from what we can tell looks to be fully functional, with only the remount command requiring some extra finesse to get working. You can find the full details at the source link and have yours rooted in time for tea.

[Thanks, Rado]

Dell Streak gets rooted, now accepting superusers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6delldell streakDellStreakmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicerootrootedsmartphonestreaktabletMon, 07 Jun 2010 08:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/#comments Streak. It needs no introduction, as this slate's been gaining a lot of attention amongst gadget lovers around the world. Thanks to the UK launch last Friday, we were one of the first on this planet to procure Dell's finalized Android 1.6 phone from O2. Yep, you heard right -- Engadget's now in possession of two Streaks, with the older one still in its original and somewhat unstable prototype state. Our new toy sports a matte "carbon" finish instead of chrome (no word on future availability; the red version's coming in two weeks' time), and now 399MB of RAM instead of 405MB (according to Android System Info app; it's actually a 512MB chip). Anyhow, now that we have the real deal, there's plenty to go through, so join us after the break to see if the Streak's really going to start a new trend.

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Dell Streak review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6arcsoftArcSoft Mobile Media GalleryArcsoftMobileMediaGalleryat tattcellphonedelldell streakDellStreakfeaturedfeaturesgorilla glassGorillaGlassmidmobile phoneMobilePhoneo2o2 ukO2Ukphonequalcommqualcomm snapdragonQualcommSnapdragonreviewslatesmartphonesnapdragonstreaktablettabletphoneukvideoSun, 06 Jun 2010 18:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson prepping a 5-inch Android phone with QWERTY keyboard? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/sony-ericsson-prepping-a-5-inch-android-phone-with-qwerty-keyboa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/sony-ericsson-prepping-a-5-inch-android-phone-with-qwerty-keyboa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/sony-ericsson-prepping-a-5-inch-android-phone-with-qwerty-keyboa/#comments Well, this is just great timing. What we're looking at here is supposedly a Sony Ericsson smartphone, which seems to sport a five-inch screen and a hinged slide-out keyboard like the HTC Shift and the Eking S515. Even if this prototype turns out to be legit, our tipster -- who has a solid track record -- says it's only running on Android 2.1 and that development is in its infancy while low-level drivers are being tested. Well, we can probably wait, except we're also told that internally SE doesn't appear to have any plans for 2.2 yet. Cue the angry tomatoes and eggs, but bring us a PSP phone any day and we'll call off the rally.

Update: We've received word from a second highly-trusted source who says that the display is 5.5 inches (too big to fit in the front pocket), and runs a clean Android 2.1 install. Oh, and it's launching in the fall.

Update 2: We've been told that the device has now been pushed to CES 2011.

Sony Ericsson prepping a 5-inch Android phone with QWERTY keyboard? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5-inch5.5 inch5.5Inchandroidandroid 2.1Android2.1cellphonefive inchfive-inchFiveInchleakleaksmidmobile phoneMobilePhonephonerumorrumorsslatesmartphonesony ericssonSonyEricssontablettabletphoneFri, 04 Jun 2010 02:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Inventec's Dr. Eye puts Android in a pocket-sized laptop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/inventecs-dr-eye-puts-android-in-a-pocket-sized-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/inventecs-dr-eye-puts-android-in-a-pocket-sized-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/inventecs-dr-eye-puts-android-in-a-pocket-sized-laptop/#commentsInventec's Dr. Eye puts Android in a pocket-sized laptop It may sound like a mid-boss in some forgotten and poorly translated NES game, but Dr. Eye (aka the N18C) is actually a sort of keyboard-endowed MID from Inventec. This chubby clamshell sports a QWERTY keyboard, a 4.8-inch VGA touchscreen, 3G, WiFi, and a front-facing webcam. Power is said to come from a "Marvell 624," which we're guessing is a 624MHz PXA310 and, while it's currently running 1.6, word is that it'll be dipped in 2.1's creamy filling in the near future. When will delivery be? Inventec has been showing this guy off since last year, and while the person doing the demonstration indicates they'll be available "pretty soon" at a price point around $400, we found this guy for sale already at a price of 2688 yuan, or about $395. So, if you're eager to get computing and prefer donuts to eclairs, we wish you happy importing.

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Inventec's Dr. Eye puts Android in a pocket-sized laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6clamshellDr. EyeDr.Eyegooglegoogle android 1.6GoogleAndroid1.6inventecinventec Dr. Eyeinventec n18cInventecDr.EyeInventecN18cmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicen18cqwertyvgavideoThu, 03 Jun 2010 10:21:00 EST<![CDATA[RAmos W7 Android MID is alive and shipping (in China)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/ramos-w7-android-mid-is-alive-and-shipping-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/ramos-w7-android-mid-is-alive-and-shipping-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/ramos-w7-android-mid-is-alive-and-shipping-in-china/#comments
It's been a long strange trip for the onetime "mystery MID," but now it looks like the RAmos W7 is finally finding its way to customers. According to Pocketables, the Android 1.5 device is selling for 999 yuan (about $146), which isn't bad seeing as how they've gone on eBay for four times that -- although the price suggests that the rumored 3G connectivity is a non-starter. Whatever the case, we'll definitely keep our eyes peeled for a stateside appearance.

RAmos W7 Android MID is alive and shipping (in China) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A $179, Windows CE 6.0-based MID / tablet may not sound like the most exciting proposition at first, but this so-called X10 MID from a manufacturer that apparently prefers to remain nameless might just pack enough features to at least pique your interest. Chief among those is support for full 1080p video output via the MID's HDMI port, not to mention support for just about every video file format you could ask for to go along with it. Otherwise, you'll get a 7-inch 800 x 480 display (resistive, judging from the stylus), along with a 720 MHz Telechips 8901 ARM 11 processor, 256MB of RAM, 2GB of on-board storage, a microSD card slot for expansion, and built-in WiFi and GPS. Willing to take a chance on it? Then hit up the source hint below to get your order in.

Update: Our pals from Engadget Chinese recently managed to get some hands-on time with device, which is made by a company called Kinstone. Head on past the break for a video, and check out a few more pics in their gallery right here.

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X10 MID does 1080p video output on the cheap originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you a fan of off-brand MIDs, the Android OS, and dangerous bezels? You're in luck! It looks like the M003, a slightly larger follow-up to Eken's very own M001 (which caught our attention a month or so ago, mostly on account of its price) has finally reached e-tailers at home and abroad, such as China Grabber who will sell you one for a not too shabby (yet not too awesome either) $230. Keeping the Android 1.6 OS, this bad boy has been bumped up to an 8-inch touchscreen while sporting a 600MHz VIA processor, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 128MB RAM, and an SD card slot for up to 32GB storage. They're even throwing in a 2GB SD card because they're such good sports. Available in pink, white, or black. Hands-on video after the break.

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Android MID shocker! Eken M003 gets 8-inch display, $230 price tag (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 May 2010 03:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidAndroid 1.6android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid1.6AndroidTabletAndroidTabletsekenEken M003eken midEkenM003EkenMidM003MIDshockerslateVIAvideoFri, 21 May 2010 03:03:00 EST<![CDATA[eviGroup's Android Wallet MID now available, chrome is optional (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/evigroups-android-wallet-mid-now-available-chrome-is-optional/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/evigroups-android-wallet-mid-now-available-chrome-is-optional/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/evigroups-android-wallet-mid-now-available-chrome-is-optional/#commentseviGroup's Android Wallet MID now available, chrome is optional The last time we saw eviGroup's Wallet it'd been given an '80s-style two-tone bezel and a January release date. Thankfully, the two-tone look has gone, but that anticipated date didn't exactly pan out either. The MID is officially now shipping, with the base (chrome-free) model going for €199 (about $245). For that you get a five-inch, 800 x 480 resistive touchscreen device running Android 1.5 from 1GB of built in storage, augmented by a microSD slot. Power comes from a 667MHz Samsung ARM processor and the battery is said to last about six hours. For your €199 you'll also get a car mount and a car charger, but given the device has neither GPS nor access to Google Navigation we're not entirely sure the point of all that. Still, it's not a bad price, but those who really like showing off their wealth can get one with a chrome backside for an extra €20. Heart-felt unboxing after the break.

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eviGroup's Android Wallet MID now available, chrome is optional (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.5Android1.5evigroupmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicenow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingvideowalletThu, 20 May 2010 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC rolls out Windows CE-based N-08B MID / phone for Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/nec-rolls-out-windows-ce-based-n-08b-mid-phone-for-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/nec-rolls-out-windows-ce-based-n-08b-mid-phone-for-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/nec-rolls-out-windows-ce-based-n-08b-mid-phone-for-japan/#comments
The chances of this one ever making its way to these shores are about as slim as can be, but it looks like folks in Japan will soon be able to get their hands on NEC's new N-08B, which is part phone and part MID (but mostly MID). Relying on the venerable Windows CE operating system, this one packs a 4.6-inch, 854 x 480 display (non-touchscreen, it seems), along with a full QWERTY keyboard complete with a trackpoint-like pointer, WiFi and 3G connectivity, a micro SD card slot for expansion, a 3.1 megapixel camera, and a promised 350 minutes of talk time when used as a phone. Still no indication of a price, but this one will apparently be available on NTT DoCoMo in August.

NEC rolls out Windows CE-based N-08B MID / phone for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Android has been getting plenty of attention from MID manufacturers as of late, but we all know that's not the only mobile OS worth a gander. Debuted by ZTE "at a ceremony dedicated to the 3G technology" at Shanghai's World Expo the V7 MID is roughly 4.7 x 3.3 x .5-inches and features the Maemo OS and -- for those of you who value function over form -- a physical QWERTY keyboard. Also on board are a 4.1 inch (800 x 480) display, a 3.2 megapixel webcam, and support for 3G CDMA1X, EV-DO, and HSDPA. But that ain't all! Rounded out by a Marvell PXA310 processor (806 MHz), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, micro USB, and an SD card slot, we imagine that all you mobile Internet fans will be able to put this thing to good use. No price or release date yet, those are but two of many mysteries this device raises. Which leads us to our next question: What goes on at a "ceremony dedicated to the 3G," anyways?

ZTE packs 3G, Maemo into its V7 MID originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 May 2010 15:02:00 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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Sharp ships 1GHz IS01 developer's edition in Japan, minus all the goodies originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 May 2010 02:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1-seg1SegAndroidAndroid 1.6Android MIDAndroid1.6AndroidMidAPIdev kitdev kitsDevelopment kitDevelopment kitsDevelopmentKitDevelopmentKitsDevKitDevKitsFMGoogle AndroidGoogleAndroidIS01JN-DK01kddikddi auKDDI IS01KddiAuKddiIs01MIDMobile Internet Devicemobile internet devicesMobileInternetDeviceMobileInternetDevicesSharp IS01Sharp JN-DK01SharpIs01SharpJn-dk01Fri, 14 May 2010 02:48:00 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.

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A true iPhone KIRF running Windows XP may still be the stuff of dreams -- crazy, fevered dreams -- but it looks like we now have the next best thing: the iPhone-ish Shanshui P72. Boasting a 7-inch WVGA screen, this MID-sized device packs a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of storage, WiFi and 3G connectivity, built-in GPS, and no less than three USB ports, which will let you attach a keyboard and mouse for an authentic Windows XP experience. Sadly, there's no indication of pricing or availability, but you can check it out in action in the video after the break, and get an extensive look at the device at the source link below.

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Keepin' it real fake: the Shanshui P72 is the oversized, XP-running iPhone you've always secretly wanted originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 19:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SmartQ R7 e-reader boasts 3G, touchscreen LCD, magazine service and IPTV (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3G3G slate3G tablet3gSlate3gTabletARM 11ARM11e booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersipad killerIpadKillerMIDPMPR7slateSmartQSmartQ R7SmartqR7tabletvideoThu, 29 Apr 2010 11:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer set to fill our lives with MID goodness in May]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/acer-set-to-fill-our-lives-with-mid-goodness-in-may/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/acer-set-to-fill-our-lives-with-mid-goodness-in-may/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/29/acer-set-to-fill-our-lives-with-mid-goodness-in-may/#commentsAcer set to fill our lives with MID goodness in May For Acer, the future is the MID, and for you, that future starts next month. In May the company will launch what is said to be a "full line" of mobile internet devices, following up on that patent application filed way back in January of 2009 (which came complete with the incredibly high-detail picture above). What the company is not saying is exactly what the nature of these MIDs will be, except than they will be rocking version 4.0 of the company's Shell UI. It's a new version of the layer that was applied over Windows Mobile on smartphones like the M900, going all Bob on us by trying to recreate a virtual office. At this point we don't know whether version 4.0 will still be built atop WinMo, but at least we won't have to wait long to find out.

Acer set to fill our lives with MID goodness in May originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer shell uiAcerShellUimidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDeviceshellshell uishell ui 4.0ShellUiShellUi4.0Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Enso's zenPad finds the funds to become reality]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/ensos-zenpad-finds-the-funds-to-become-reality/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/ensos-zenpad-finds-the-funds-to-become-reality/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/ensos-zenpad-finds-the-funds-to-become-reality/#comments With only 500 units ordered and 30 scheduled to ship on May 8th, it's clear the Enso zenPad won't blow up the world, but it's nice to see a startup make good on its promises. We've yet to receive one of the cheap Android tablets ourselves, but we do finally have proof they're on the way: Enso CEO Alberto Armandi just sent us an official, signed receipt for the purchase of 500 MID-560A tablet computers from OEM SMiT, along with a bank document proving they have been bought and (mostly) paid for. What happens now is threefold: The 250 buyers who held out receive a rebranded SMiT tablet, the 250 who didn't get their money back (anecdotal reports indicate refunds are underway), and the whole mess hopefully fades into obscurity, letting the three young entrepreneurs who brought us this niche Chinese device get on with their lives. See the slightly redacted proof Enso actually purchased these things, right after the break.

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Enso's zenPad finds the funds to become reality originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletEnsoEnso zenpadEnsoZenpadexclusiveMIDMID-560AproofShenzhenShenzhen State Micro TechnologyShenzhenStateMicroTechnologySMiTSMIT MID-560ASmitMid-560atablettablet PCTabletPcvaporwarezenpadTue, 27 Apr 2010 18:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Eken's $100 Android MID reviewed: you get what you pay for]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/ekens-100-android-mid-reviewed-you-get-what-you-pay-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/ekens-100-android-mid-reviewed-you-get-what-you-pay-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/ekens-100-android-mid-reviewed-you-get-what-you-pay-for/#comments When we first spotted the Eken M001 MID, we immediately liked its honest nature. The M001 didn't claim to be an iPad killer, or boast ridiculous specs and decades of battery life; it was simply cheap, and proud of it. Now, Shanzai.com has discovered the tablet is exactly what we expected. Running Android 1.6 with a VIA WM8505 processor, the device is pokey with terrible battery life, and the 7-inch, 800 x 480 resistive screen has noticeable lag. Still, the M001's moderately capable; think of it as a digital photo frame with tablet functionality -- like the HP Dreamscreen, but affordable and battery powered -- rather than the other way round. Were it readily available stateside, we could see a few souls actually picking it up for $680 RMB (about $100)... but definitely not the $200 Haleron asked for in February. Video after the break.

Continue reading Eken's $100 Android MID reviewed: you get what you pay for

Eken's $100 Android MID reviewed: you get what you pay for originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good morning to you too, Dell! Android Central's just gotten hold of yet another leak from the Texan computer giant, only this time we have two new Android or Linux (as suggested by the Tux icon) Moblin devices. First, we have the Sparta "netbook tablet" featuring an 11-inch 1024 x 768 TFT display, ARM processor, optional connectivity modules (3G, WiFi, Bluetooth) and a unique swivel mechanism -- the screen appears to be rotatable within its frame. The second device is the Athens sub-0.9kg (1.98 pounds) netbook sporting the same screen size, ARM processor and optional connectivity modules. If all goes well, the Sparta and Athens should be launched in early and late Autumn respectively, but there's a lot more so keep reading after the break.

Update: thanks for pointing out the Moblin logo, thoughtmonster!

Continue reading Dell Sparta and Athens netbooks, Looking Glass Pro and Streak variants teased on Android roadmap

Dell Sparta and Athens netbooks, Looking Glass Pro and Streak variants teased on Android roadmap originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid midandroid tabletAndroidMidAndroidTabletathenscellphonedelldell athensdell looking glassdell looking glass prodell spartadell streakDellAthensDellLookingGlassDellLookingGlassProDellSpartaDellStreakleaklg proLgProlinuxlooking glasslooking glass proLookingGlassLookingGlassPromeegomidmini 5Mini5Mobile Internet Devicemobile linuxmobile phoneMobileInternetDeviceMobileLinuxMobilePhonemoblinnetbooknetbook tabletNetbookTabletphoneroadmapspartastreaktablettablet pcTabletPcSun, 25 Apr 2010 10:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Eken's Android-powered MID looks mighty nice for $100]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/ekens-android-powered-mid-looks-mighty-nice-for-100/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/ekens-android-powered-mid-looks-mighty-nice-for-100/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/ekens-android-powered-mid-looks-mighty-nice-for-100/#commentsEken's Android-powered MID looks mighty nice for $100 Okay, so the last time we told you about an inexpensive Android tablet/MID things didn't turn out so well. So, this time we bring you one to appreciate from afar -- no credit card needed nor, as you'll see, wanted. It's seven-inch, 800 x 480 device from Eken that is selling for $680 RMB in China. That translates to $99.53 currently that, at first glimpse, looks to be quite a bargain. Sure, it has only 2GB of storage, but you can expand that to 32GB with SD. The VIA 8505 processor certainly won't be confused for a Snapdragon but despite that the device pledges only two hours of battery life on a charge. To top it off it's stuck with good 'ol Android 1.5 installed, leaving us to conclude that this is hardly a bargain after all. Shucks.

Eken's Android-powered MID looks mighty nice for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inch800 x 480800X480androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletekeneken midEkenMidmidviavia 8505Via8505Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's NetWalker PC-T1 is the very definition of a MID, coming in May]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/sharps-netwalker-pc-t1-is-the-very-definition-of-an-mid-coming/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/sharps-netwalker-pc-t1-is-the-very-definition-of-an-mid-coming/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/19/sharps-netwalker-pc-t1-is-the-very-definition-of-an-mid-coming/#comments You'll recall, wise and knowledgeable as you are, that we weren't exactly bowled over by Sharp's keyboard-equipped PC-Z1 portable when we got to play with it at IFA last year. Coming back for another bite at the cherry, the Japanese company has just announced the NetWalker PC-T1, which does away with the disappointing keyboard but retains the crazy pixel density (1024 x 600 resolution on a 5-inch display) and Freescale i.MX515 CPU of its predecessor. Also on offer are Bluetooth and 802.11b/g wireless options, Ubuntu 9.04 as the OS, and USB and MicroSD ports for a nice bit of expandability. An Anglo-Japanese dictionary comes pre-installed plus you'll get access to Sharp's e-bookstore, which has over 25,000 titles on offer. Of course, all that good stuff is tempered by a mediocre 6-hour battery life and a ¥47,000 ($510) price tag. Look for this MID archetype to hit stores in Japan next month.

Gallery: Sharp NetWalker PC-T1

Sharp's NetWalker PC-T1 is the very definition of a MID, coming in May originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>armfreescalehandheldlinuxmidMobile Internet DeviceMobileInternetDevicenetwalkernetwalker pc-t1NetwalkerPc-t1sharpsharp netwalkersharp netwalker pc-t1SharpNetwalkerSharpNetwalkerPc-t1slatetabletubuntuubuntu linuxUbuntuLinuxMon, 19 Apr 2010 04:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 7 Home Tablet sized up by FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/archos-7-home-tablet-sized-up-by-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/archos-7-home-tablet-sized-up-by-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/archos-7-home-tablet-sized-up-by-fcc/#comments Now that everyone and their grandpappy's thoroughly caught up in tablet frenzy, it's time for some of the lesser beasts to start coming out of the woodwork. Next up? The Archos 7 Home Tablet, which just garnered the last bit of FCC approval it needs to see a late April release. With a comparatively slow 600 MHz Rockchip RK2808 inside, don't expect the Home Tablet to set speed records like its younger brother, but do look forward to a reasonably competitive price when the video-friendly Android device arrives stateside. See what it looks like with a paintjob (and sans "Ewe" logo) in our video from CeBIT after the break, or peek pics of an government-sponsored teardown at the source link.

Continue reading Archos 7 Home Tablet sized up by FCC

Archos 7 Home Tablet sized up by FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What do we have here? Pasen, a company who's been boring us to death for years with its MP4 players (and at least one full-on KIRF) has finally come out with something we could conceivably see ourselves wanting to own. Crazy, huh? It's called the MID5 and as a device its about as revolutionary and original as its name, featuring a 5-inch (800 x 480) LTPS LCD display, WiFi, HDMI out, and support for 720p H.264 video as well as many of your fave formats (including DivX / XviD, RMVB, and MKV. Additionally, the company is boasting up to 10 hours of music or 4.5 hours of video playback. The OS is, predictably these days, Android. No word on a release date yet but when it is available it should go for around $200.

Pasen MID5 packs Android, cures insomnia originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddivxLTPSmidmid5mp4pasenpasen mid5PasenMid5xvidTue, 06 Apr 2010 11:01:00 EST<![CDATA[First cut of MeeGo available today for N900 and Atom devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/first-cut-of-meego-available-today-for-n900-and-atom-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/first-cut-of-meego-available-today-for-n900-and-atom-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/first-cut-of-meego-available-today-for-n900-and-atom-devices/#comments While making it crystal clear that this is only intended for developers that want a mega-early look at the platform, Intel and Nokia's MeeGo team has just announced that the very first cut of the melded Moblin / Maemo mobile platform is available for download. Specifically, users of N900s, Atom notebooks, and Atom-powered Moorestown MIDs have all been gifted with their own distributions, which will boot off a USB stick or directly on the devices themselves. Sadly, the MeeGo user experience -- the good stuff, that is -- isn't included here, so if you flash your N900 you're going to end up booting into a terminal console, but hey, some of you sickos are into that sort of thing, aren't you? Next up for the team is a release billed 1.0 that will come in May, and we're told details on the road to that version will be unveiled over the coming days. Take care of yourselves if you go for it, alright?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

First cut of MeeGo available today for N900 and Atom devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomintelmeegomidmoorestownnokiaWed, 31 Mar 2010 15:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp's Snapdragon-powered, Android-running IS01 MID gets a hands-on (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/sharps-snapdragon-powered-android-running-is01-mid-gets-a-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/sharps-snapdragon-powered-android-running-is01-mid-gets-a-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/sharps-snapdragon-powered-android-running-is01-mid-gets-a-hand/#comments
Sharp's new IS01 MID for KDDI au proved to be something of a letdown when it was announced earlier today, partly due to raised expectations, and partly due to a lack of a decent look at it. Thankfully, Akihabara News has now come through on the latter point, and provided a fairly extensive hands-on look at the Snapdragon-powered MID. Anyone hoping for a bit more incentive to buy one may well still come away disappointed, however, as the site describes the device as fairly "cheap" feeling, and says that it doesn't have multitouch support (although earlier reports have stated that the device has a multitouch display). That said, the Snapdragon processor does apparently ensure that the device is suitably speedy, and there's always the possibility for some exciting things to emerge from its developer-friendly JN-DK01 counterpart. Hit up the source link for a closer look.

Update: Multi-touch support confirmed in the new video added after the break.

[Thanks, Andy]

Continue reading Sharp's Snapdragon-powered, Android-running IS01 MID gets a hands-on (updated)

Sharp's Snapdragon-powered, Android-running IS01 MID gets a hands-on (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidauis01JN-DK01kddikddi auKddiAumidsharpsharp is01SharpIs01snapdragonWed, 31 Mar 2010 03:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp IS01 Snapdragon-powered 3G MID introduces AU to Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/sharp-is01-snapdragon-powered-3g-mid-introduces-au-to-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/sharp-is01-snapdragon-powered-3g-mid-introduces-au-to-android/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/sharp-is01-snapdragon-powered-3g-mid-introduces-au-to-android/#comments After Softbank announced the HTC Desire and DoCoMo began pushing its very first Android smartphone (Xperia X10), Japan had big hopes for AU's press event today. An EVO perhaps, or maybe something more from this once proud home of the original superphones? Unfortunately, Engadget Japanese let out a collective meh in response to a 5-inch IS01 handheld from Sharp running Android 1.6 on a Snapdragon processor and measuring 83 × 149 × 17.9mm and 227g. While it looks like the classic Japanese eDictionary, the IS01 is meant to be used as a general purpose MID with a 5-row QWERTY, Sharp-built "New Mobile ASV" multi-touch capacitive display pushing a 960 x 480 pixel resolution and a 5.27 megapixel auto focus camera on back with a 0.43 megapixel jobbie up front for video calls. Rounding out the specs are 802.11 b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, microSD slot, 1Seg mobile TV tuner, IrDA, 4GB of internal storage, and Qualcomm 3G CDMA data. Look for it to ship in October while a developer friendly version (JN-DK01) should be available in May.

Sharp IS01 Snapdragon-powered 3G MID introduces AU to Android originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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