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[Ask Engadget: best sub-$200 super-powerful router?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/26/ask-engadget-best-sub-200-super-powerful-router/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/26/ask-engadget-best-sub-200-super-powerful-router/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/26/ask-engadget-best-sub-200-super-powerful-router/#comments Image

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Richard, who needs a router capable of handling all of his not-inconsiderable household traffic. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm looking into buying a router than can handle Netflix streaming to my Blu-Ray player, a wireless printer, two smartphones, a tablet, an always-on desktop, external HDD and an Airave signal booster. My Linksys WRT45G can't handle two data-heavy connections at the same time, so I have to restart it when it drops. I'll need something hefty, but under $200 would be ideal, if it's got a USB 3.0 connection for my HDD, even better. Distance isn't as important as stability and capacity, since I've got a single-level 3 bedroom house. Thank you!"

Several of our staffers are fans of Netgear's N900, a dual-band unit that can certainly handle everything you'd care to throw at it, although it does only have USB 2.0 ports. There's always Amped's R20000G, but whilst we know its signal strength is good, we don't know how well it could handle a hefty load. But that's just our first thoughts, plenty of you out there will know the answer, so celebrate the long weekend and share your knowledge in the comments below.

Ask Engadget: best sub-$200 super-powerful router? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 May 2012 22:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's in a name? Well, from the looks of this FCC filing, it could be something quite significant for everyone who knows the Netgear appellation. This N300R router has emerged from the commission's Washington enclave bearing On Networks branding, along with a spiffy new logo and less boxy look. We found that the new handle was trademarked by the company back in February, so maybe we'll see a corporate rebranding or this is the genesis of a new marque. As far as we're concerned, it can call itself whatever it pleases, as long as it still lets us roam free.

Netgear passes On through FCC with new router, name originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 15:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brandbrandingFCCmarqueN300Rname changeNameChangeNetgearnetgear n300RNetgearN300rnetworkingOn NetworksOnNetworksrouterwifiwirelessFri, 25 May 2012 15:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear adds R6200 router and A6200 USB adapter to its 802.11ac family]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/netgear-r6200-router-and-a6200-usb-adapter-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/netgear-r6200-router-and-a6200-usb-adapter-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/16/netgear-r6200-router-and-a6200-usb-adapter-announced/#comments Netgear adds R6200 router and A6200 USB adapter to its 802.11ac family

In its ongoing battle against internet bottlenecks -- or let's face it -- techie bragging rights, Netgear has launched two more devices with that sweet, sweet 802.11ac data flow. Joining its recently announced R6300 router, is the R6200 model, which supports a combined WiFi speed of 1200 Mbps, has a USB port for networking devices, and of course also rides the a, b, g and n waves too -- if you don't have any 802.11ac kit just yet. Well, as it happens, Netgear thought of that, and has also announced the A6200 dual band USB WiFi adapter to, literally, bring your existing kit up to speed. If you want in on the action, you'll need to spend $179.99 and $69.99 respectively when they launch in Q3 this year. Full specs in the PR after the break.

Continue reading Netgear adds R6200 router and A6200 USB adapter to its 802.11ac family

Netgear adds R6200 router and A6200 USB adapter to its 802.11ac family originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 08:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11acA6200home networkingHomeNetworkinginternetNetgearnetgear A6200netgear R6200NetgearA6200NetgearR6200R6200routerUSBwifiwirelessWed, 16 May 2012 08:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatible]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/netgear-updates-genie-app-airprint/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/netgear-updates-genie-app-airprint/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/09/netgear-updates-genie-app-airprint/#comments Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatibleDon't have an AirPrint-enabled output machine to get that much-need TPS report off of your iPad? Worry no more. Netgear has you covered with an update to its Genie app for both Mac and PC. With the aforementioned software running on your computer, you'll be able to print from your iOS device to any printer just like it was outfitted with AirPrint right out of the box. Your Apple or Windows machine acts as a liaison of sorts via its network or USB printer connection to get the job done. Sure, you'll have to keep the application churning constantly in the background, but the app is free and provides a much cheaper solution that splurging for a new printer. Looking to take the revamped software for a spin? Hit the source link below to start your download.

Continue reading Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatible

Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatible originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 00:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AirPrintappappleapplicationinternetiOSiPadiPhoneiPod touchIpodTouchMacnetgearnetgear genienetgear genie appNetgearGenieNetgearGenieAppPCprintersroutersmartphonestabletsWindowswirelesswireless printingWirelessPrintingWed, 09 May 2012 00:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's R6300 router is first to use Broadcom 802.11ac chipset, will ship next month for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/netgear-r6300-802-11ac-router/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/netgear-r6300-802-11ac-router/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/netgear-r6300-802-11ac-router/#comments ImageThat 802.11n router not keeping up with the gigabit pipe to your homestead? Netgear's latest may just give you a much-anticipated boost. The R6300 Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Router is the first to utilize Broadcom's 5G WiFi IEEE 802.11ac chips, making it roughly three times faster than aging 802.11n. This means the R6300 could be an excellent fit for folks lucky enough to take part in Google's Kansas City fiber experiment, assuming of course that they that also adopt yet-to-be-announced 802.11ac-compatible gadgets. For its part, the Netgear base ships with the usual suite of features, including Netgear Genie for configuring the network from a computer or smartphone, MyMedia with DLNA support, AirPrint (there's two USB ports built-in) and pre-configured wireless security, keeping your hotspot off the neighbors' radar right out of the box. The Netgear R6300 will ship next month, letting you future-proof your home for a mere $199.99.

Continue reading Netgear's R6300 router is first to use Broadcom 802.11ac chipset, will ship next month for $200

Netgear's R6300 router is first to use Broadcom 802.11ac chipset, will ship next month for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1 gbps1gbps802.11802.11acbroadcombroadcom 802.11acBroadcom802.11acnetgearnetgear 802.11acnetgear R6300netgear routerNetgear802.11acNetgearR6300NetgearRouternetworknetworkingnetworksR6300routerrouterswifiwirelessThu, 26 Apr 2012 09:29:00 EST<![CDATA[IRL: Evernote, Netgear N900 and FiiO's E17 headphone amplifier]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/30/irl-evernote-netgear-n900-fiio-e17-alpen/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/30/irl-evernote-netgear-n900-fiio-e17-alpen/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/30/irl-evernote-netgear-n900-fiio-e17-alpen/#commentsWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

Best of the best, best of the worst and best thing we didn't need. Those are some ringing endorsements we've got for you in this week's IRL. On the more enthusiastic end of the spectrum there's Darren, who finally found a dual-band router with strong enough range to service all three floors of his new home. Terrence is closing in on his fourth year using Evernote, the "least bad" note-taking app of the bunch. As for James, well, has he ever met a piece of audio equipment he didn't like?

Continue reading IRL: Evernote, Netgear N900 and FiiO's E17 headphone amplifier

IRL: Evernote, Netgear N900 and FiiO's E17 headphone amplifier originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alpendarren murphDarrenMurphengadgetIRLEvernoteevernote for androidEvernoteForAndroidFiiOfiio e17fiio E17AlpenFiioE17FiioE17alpenheadphone amplifierHeadphoneAmplifierIRlJames TrewJamesTrewNetgearNetgear N900NetgearN900nintendonote takingnote taking appnote taking applicationNoteTakingNoteTakingAppNoteTakingApplicationTerrence OBrienTerrenceObrienFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Roland's Wireless Connect lets your iPhone and electronic instruments play nice sans cords]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/rolands-wireless-connect-lets-your-iphone-and-electronic-instru/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/rolands-wireless-connect-lets-your-iphone-and-electronic-instru/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/22/rolands-wireless-connect-lets-your-iphone-and-electronic-instru/#commentsImage
As if there weren't already enough devices out there for connecting musical instruments to iDevices, Roland's unveiled its latest entrant to the fray over at this year's Musikmesse. Combining a duo of iOS apps and a Netgear-sourced USB dongle, the company's created what's dubbed as the Wireless Connect system. Essentially, by plugging the USB stick into a select number of the company's electronic instruments, you'll be able to jam out using your iDevice as a cord-free aid. With its updated app version of V-Drums Friend Jam, drummers can work on their chops and share the results over the web (alternatively, the current computer variant requires a wired connection). Additionally, the Air Recorder app allows you to hook up with its Synths and V-Accordions to record your playing, jam along with songs from your iPhone or both at the same time. Notably, you likely won't get much use out of Wireless Connect at your next gig, though, as it requires a LAN connection with access to the internet for full functionality. While there's not word on a pricing just yet, Roland plans to have the system on store shelves by the end of spring. Interested musicians can glance at the press release and instrument compatibility details planted just past the break.

Continue reading Roland's Wireless Connect lets your iPhone and electronic instruments play nice sans cords

Roland's Wireless Connect lets your iPhone and electronic instruments play nice sans cords originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Air Recorder appAirRecorderAppappleinstrumentiosiphoneminipostmusic makingMusicMakingnetgearnetgear dongleNetgearDonglerolandusbusb dongleUsbDonglev-drumsv-drums friend jamV-drumsFriendJamvideowirelesswireless connectwireless lanWirelessConnectWirelessLanThu, 22 Mar 2012 11:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear at CES 2012: Powerline, wireless routers, home networking and more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/netgear-at-ces-2012-powerline-wireless-routers-home-networking/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/netgear-at-ces-2012-powerline-wireless-routers-home-networking/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/netgear-at-ces-2012-powerline-wireless-routers-home-networking/#comments As it seems to do every year, Netgear's chosen the Consumer Electronics Show to unveil, well... everything under the sun. Up first, the outfit's launching its WN2500RP, a universal dual-band WiFi range extender ($89.99) that runs both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands concurrently. Over on the home networking side, the Powerline 500 Nano and N900 convert a conventional wall outlet into a high-speed network connection, with the former shipping this quarter for $119.99 and the latter this summer for $79.99. Over on the non-product side, Netgear's trumpeting its reception of CableLabs DOCSIS 3.0 certification for the industry's first voice and data gateways (CGD3700B / CGE3700B) with concurrent dual-band WiFi. Head on past the break for specifics across the whole line.

Continue reading Netgear at CES 2012: Powerline, wireless routers, home networking and more

Netgear at CES 2012: Powerline, wireless routers, home networking and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cablelabscesces 2012Ces2012docsisdocsis 3.0Docsis3.0homen750netgearnetworkingpowerlinereadynasrouterstoragewifiwifi routerWifiRouterwirelesswireless routerWirelessRouterwlanMon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Researcher finds vulnerability in WPS protocol, looks for manufacturers to offer fix]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/researcher-finds-vulnerability-in-wps-protocol-looks-for-manufa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/researcher-finds-vulnerability-in-wps-protocol-looks-for-manufa/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/28/researcher-finds-vulnerability-in-wps-protocol-looks-for-manufa/#comments On the plus side, your router's mostly secure. Security researcher Stefan Viehbock has just discovered a major security hole which allowed him to use a brute force technique to access a WPS PIN-protected network in about two hours. According to Viehbock, a design flaw allows the WPS protocol's 8-digit PIN security to fall dramatically as additional attempts are made. With each attempt, the router will send a message stating whether the first four digits are correct while the last digit of the key is used as a checksum and then given out by the router in negotiation. As a result, the 100,000,000 possibilities that the WPS should represent becomes roughly to 11,000.

The US-CERT has picked up on this and advised users to disable WPS on their routers. Viehbock, in turn, claims to have attempted to discuss the vulnerability with hardware vendors such as Buffalo, D-Link, Linksys, and Netgear, but says he has been roundly ignored and that no public acknowledgement of the issue has been released. As a possible final step, Viehbock has promised to release a brute force tool soon, thereby pushing the manufacturers to work to resolve the issue. In other news, that evil supercomputer from the movie War Games just got a few more digits of the nuclear launch codes -- maybe one of Stefan's pals can look into that one.

Researcher finds vulnerability in WPS protocol, looks for manufacturers to offer fix originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brute forceBruteForceBuffaloD-LinkLinksysNetgearPINPIN-protectedsecurityStefan ViehbockStefanViehbockUS-CERTWar GamesWarGamesWPSWPS protocolWpsProtocolWed, 28 Dec 2011 19:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's N900 dual-band router hits 900Mbps top speed, pats itself on the back]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/netgears-n900-dual-band-router-hits-900mbps-top-speed-pats-its/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/netgears-n900-dual-band-router-hits-900mbps-top-speed-pats-its/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/netgears-n900-dual-band-router-hits-900mbps-top-speed-pats-its/#comments Stopping just short of bundling its announcement with an "Eye of the Tiger" MP3, Netgear's rolling out the hyperbole carpet for its now available N900. Heralding it as "the most advanced wireless home router," the sleekly-designed $180 box packs six antennas for an extended WiFi range, and is capable of speeds up to 900Mbps -- that's with both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands delivering data at a full 450Mbps. Sure, TRENDnet's already called First! with its own 450Mbps concurrent dual-band device, but the real focus here is on the added extras. In addition to the two USB ports -- capable of 30% faster transfer rates -- Netgear's thrown in a suite of goodies, like its Genie network monitoring application, Live Parental Controls, printer sharing, video stream optimization, DLNA, gigabit wired ethernet, guest access, WPA and WPA2 security protocols, usage meter and, lastly, a shutoff timer. Clearly, this isn't your ordinary wireless router, and that's exactly the company's point. Click on past the break for the official presser.

Continue reading Netgear's N900 dual-band router hits 900Mbps top speed, pats itself on the back

Netgear's N900 dual-band router hits 900Mbps top speed, pats itself on the back originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>450 mbps450Mbps450Mbps Router450mbpsRouter450mpbs802.11n900Mbps900Mbps router900mbpsRouterdual banddual band routerdual-band routerDual-bandRouterDualBandDualBandRouterethernetgigabit ethernetGigabitEthernetN900netgearNetgear N900NetgearN900WiFiWiFi routerWiFi RoutersWifiRouterWifiRoutersWed, 14 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear announces Universal Push2TV HD, dual-band WiFi adapter for Blu-ray players and TVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/netgear-announces-universal-push2tv-hd-dual-band-wifi-adapter-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/netgear-announces-universal-push2tv-hd-dual-band-wifi-adapter-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/netgear-announces-universal-push2tv-hd-dual-band-wifi-adapter-f/#commentsNot due for a laptop upgrade anytime soon? For those of you carrying on without Intel Wireless Display, Netgear just trotted out a so-called universal version of its Push2TV HD adapter that brings wireless media streaming to the masses. Like the WiDi-compatible version already on the market, it mirrors your Windows desktop on a TV or monitor, streaming DVDs, 1080p movies, photos, YouTube videos and other content. As with the WiDi model, the setup consists of a small box that connects to your TV via HDMI, though because the intended customer presumably lacks Wireless Display, it also comes with a thumb drive-sized USB adapter. Look for it in the US and Europe in late September for $129.99 -- a good thirty bucks more than what you'd pay for that WiDi model. Meanwhile, Netgear also announced an $80 dual-band, USB-powered WiFi adapter meant for TVs and Blu-ray players. Full PR for both products after the break.

Continue reading Netgear announces Universal Push2TV HD, dual-band WiFi adapter for Blu-ray players and TVs

Netgear announces Universal Push2TV HD, dual-band WiFi adapter for Blu-ray players and TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netgear's stable of dark gray rectangles of joy has swelled to include the premium edition WNDR 3800, which comes with two features uncommon to most home routers. First is the Clear Channel Selector, which analyzes the wireless traffic and switches to the quietest channel to prevent dropouts. Second is ReadySHARE Cloud -- using the router's USB port, you can attach an external HDD and access the data anywhere there's an internet connection. The only downside is the iOS / Android app for the service costs an extra $2.99, which seems unnecessary considering you're already paying $180 for the device itself. There's a press release in it for you, so why not take a wander down after the break?

Continue reading Netgear's WNDR 3800 with ReadySHARE, the roll-your-own cloud service

Netgear's WNDR 3800 with ReadySHARE, the roll-your-own cloud service originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Clear Channel SelectorClearChannelSelectorCloudCloud ComputingCloudComputingNetgearNetgear WNDR3800NetgearWndr3800Network DriveNetworkDriveReadySHAREReadySHARE CloudReadyshareCloudrouterWi FiWiFiWirelessWireless RouterWirelessRouterWNDR 3800Wndr3800Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's Universal WiFi Range Extender now available for balding home networks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/netgears-universal-wifi-range-extender-now-available-for-baldin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/netgears-universal-wifi-range-extender-now-available-for-baldin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/netgears-universal-wifi-range-extender-now-available-for-baldin/#comments Few things in life are more aggravating than WiFi dead spots -- especially when you've just settled in to stream the latest Game of Thrones episode, after a long and excruciating week of tech blogging. Good thing that Netgear's Universal WiFi Range Extender, first spotted at this year's CES, is now available for shipping. This discrete white cube promises to bring connectivity to remote regions of your lair by automatically mirroring the wireless signal emitted from your gateway. Just use the device's LED indicator to find the area where the extender would optimize its reach, plug it into any ol' AC outlet, and those ugly pockets of wireless death will suddenly spring back to life (think of it as Rogaine for your WiFi router). It also supports 802.11 b/g/n and is compatible with WEP, WPA and WPA2 security standards, in case you were wondering. You can find the extender at retailers located all over this green Earth, where it'll be priced at around $90. If that tickles your fancy, head past the break for the full PR.

Continue reading Netgear's Universal WiFi Range Extender now available for balding home networks

Netgear's Universal WiFi Range Extender now available for balding home networks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11bgnavailabilitybgndead spotDeadSpotextenderLED indicatorLedIndicatornetgearnetgear Universal WiFi Range ExtenderNetgearUniversalWifiRangeExtendernetworkplugplug-inpricerangeshippingUniversal WiFi Range ExtenderUniversalWifiRangeExtenderWEPwifiwifi dead spotWifiDeadSpotWPAWPA2Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's N750 wireless router Newspeaks its way to 750Mbps]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/netgears-n750-wireless-router-newspeaks-its-way-to-750mbps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/netgears-n750-wireless-router-newspeaks-its-way-to-750mbps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/netgears-n750-wireless-router-newspeaks-its-way-to-750mbps/#commentsNetgear N750 Believe it or not, blazing-fast WiFi routers don't have to look like anti-aircraft weapons. The new flagship device from Netgear, the N750, keeps its array of antennae stashed out of sight. Even without a gaudy design, this dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n router can hit speeds of 450Mbps over the 5GHz band and 300Mbps at 2.4Ghz, for an "aggregate combined data rate" of 750Mbps. Don't get too excited though, all that means is you can connect one device in either band without dragging down the transfer rate of the other -- you're still bound by the 450Mbps speed limit. The N750 also includes a ReadySHARE USB port for network storage, parental controls, and guest access -- not bad for $150, eh?

Continue reading Netgear's N750 wireless router Newspeaks its way to 750Mbps

Netgear's N750 wireless router Newspeaks its way to 750Mbps originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>450 mbps450Mbps450Mbps Router450mbpsRouter450mpbs750 mbps750mbps750mbps router750mbpsRouter802.11ndual banddual band routerDualBandDualBandRouterethernetgigabit ethernetGigabitEthernetn750netgearnetgear n750NetgearN750readysharereadyshare usbReadyshareUsbroutersubwi-fiwifiwirelesswndr4000Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear unveils a pair of 42Mbps HSPA+ routers, and one for LTE]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/netgear-unveils-a-pair-of-42mbps-hspa-routers-and-one-for-lte/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/netgear-unveils-a-pair-of-42mbps-hspa-routers-and-one-for-lte/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/18/netgear-unveils-a-pair-of-42mbps-hspa-routers-and-one-for-lte/#comments We're not sure how they feel in lands where fiber optic connections flow like wine, but in most of the developed world a up to 42 megabit per second internet connection feels mighty fine. Fine enough, in fact, that it can make sense to share it with your peers, and that's why Netgear's new MBR1310 and MBR2000 routers are here. They're quad-band DC-HSPA+ units that dole out that precious 3G data over 802.11n WiFi or via four 10/100 wired ethernet ports, with the MBR2000 adding ADSL2+ for a wired backup option. If you're lucky enough to be working with LTE in Europe, there's the MBR1517 as well, virtually identical to the model announced for Verizon but presumably with different carrier support. No word on when, where, or how much any of these fallback connectivity options will cost. PR after the break.

Continue reading Netgear unveils a pair of 42Mbps HSPA+ routers, and one for LTE

Netgear unveils a pair of 42Mbps HSPA+ routers, and one for LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lo then turned his sights on Apple, having this to say on the topic of Steve Jobs' refusal to support Adobe Flash on Apple's mobile devices: "What's the reason for him to trash Flash? There's no reason other than ego." Funny, we thought it was due to performance, security, and power consumption issues. Lo later added, "Once Steve Jobs goes away, which is probably not far away, then Apple will have to make a strategic decision on whether to open up the platform." Classy. Hit the source link below if you're just dying to hear how "closed" systems are inferior to "open" systems all over again.

Update: We just received an email from Patrick Lo. While he continues to support his opinions expressed on open standards, he is backtracking from some of the comments. Notably, he regrets some of the words chosen, particularly those that seem related to Steve Jobs' health. Full apology after the break.

Continue reading CE-Oh no he didn't!: Netgear boss calls 'game over' for Microsoft, Jobs' 'ego' reason iPhone doesn't support Flash (updated)

CE-Oh no he didn't!: Netgear boss calls 'game over' for Microsoft, Jobs' 'ego' reason iPhone doesn't support Flash (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adobeandroidapplece oh noce oh no he didntCeOhNoCeOhNoHeDidntcloseflashiosmicrosoftnetgearopenpatrick loPatrickLosteve jobsSteveJobswindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear announces MBR1000 for Verizon LTE, handful of other wireless routers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgear-announces-mbr1000-for-verizon-lte-handful-of-other-wire/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgear-announces-mbr1000-for-verizon-lte-handful-of-other-wire/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgear-announces-mbr1000-for-verizon-lte-handful-of-other-wire/#comments Because you shouldn't hog all that 4G LTE goodness for yourself, Netgear's announced a MBR1000 mobile broadband router compatible with Verizon's LTE network and its USB modems. It boasts four Ethernet ports and 802.11n WiFi... nothing mind-blowing, but isn't the LTE part enough? Additionally, we've got a quartet of routers with more traditional origins. Without further ado (and all in one breath, if you can): the N300 wireless router boasting Powerline AV (WNXR2000) coming this month for $119.99, the N750 wireless dual-band gigabit (WNDR4000) coming first quarter for $179.99, the N600 wireless dual-band gigabit ADSL modem router (DGND3700) in second quarter for $199.99, and a premium (albeit lacking ADSL) version N600 (WNDR3800) with ReadyShare hard drive / printer access from outside the network, a clear channel selector, and dashboard control for monitor / repair (also second quarter, for $179.99). There, wasn't so bad, was it?

Gallery: Netgear's CES 2011 router / networking launches at CES 2011


Gallery: Netgear's CES 2011 router lineup

Netgear announces MBR1000 for Verizon LTE, handful of other wireless routers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g4g lte4gLteadslcesces 2011ces2011lteMBR1000mobile broadbandmobile broadband routerMobileBroadbandMobileBroadbandRouternetgearnetworkingpowerlinerouterwifiwlanWed, 05 Jan 2011 16:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's Push2TV HD WiDi adapter launched with 1080p support, WiFi range extenders follow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgears-push2tv-hd-widi-adapter-launched-with-1080p-support-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgears-push2tv-hd-widi-adapter-launched-with-1080p-support-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/netgears-push2tv-hd-widi-adapter-launched-with-1080p-support-w/#comments If you've been scouring the world for an adapter to enable your Intel Wireless Display-enabled laptop to do more than just look pretty in the living room, Netgear's got a refreshed box that deserves your attention. The second generation Push2TV adapter has been unveiled today, with an "HD" suffix finding its way in. The revised box now supports 1080p and Blu-ray transmissions, marking a vast improvement compared to the version launched at last year's CES. The PTV2000 is (thankfully) compatible with both existing and future generation WiDi laptops, and the dual-band wireless connectivity ensures that things will hum along just fine over 5GHz when that 2.4GHz band gets too jammed. It's expected to ship later this month in the US for $119.99, with the rest of the world to get it by the end of Q1.

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[Bell Mobility launches Netgear Turbo Hub, sends juicy HSPA+ to your WiFi and Ethernet gear]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/bell-mobility-launches-netgear-turbo-hub-sends-juicy-hspa-to-y/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/bell-mobility-launches-netgear-turbo-hub-sends-juicy-hspa-to-y/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/30/bell-mobility-launches-netgear-turbo-hub-sends-juicy-hspa-to-y/#commentsCanada's Bell appears to be taking advantage of Netgear's partnership with Ericsson on this one, putting its 21Mbps HSPA+ network to good use. Not to say that phones aren't a great use for high-speed data, of course, but that's enough bandwidth to realistically replace a home internet connection or two -- and that's exactly what the so-called MBR 1210 Turbo Hub sets out to do, spreading an incoming Bell data signal over up to 15 devices connected via WiFi and Ethernet. Interestingly, it also allows users to use the HSPA+ hookup as an automatic fallback in case your primary connection (say, DSL or cable) fails -- perfect for us "blog or die" types. You'll pay CAD $149.95 (about $147) on a two-year deal to put a Turbo Hub on your shelf, or CAD $299.95 ($294) sans contract; plans, meanwhile, range from CAD $35 to $60 ($34 to $59) for between 3GB and 10GB of data (no metric / English conversion necessary there) with a $10 surcharge to gain access to the 21Mbps signal -- you get 7.2Mbps otherwise. It's a pretty creative plan structure, and we're sure folks would appreciate an unlimited option... preferably without any extra speed fees. Follow the break for the full press release.

Continue reading Bell Mobility launches Netgear Turbo Hub, sends juicy HSPA+ to your WiFi and Ethernet gear

Bell Mobility launches Netgear Turbo Hub, sends juicy HSPA+ to your WiFi and Ethernet gear originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bellcanadahspa+mbr 1210Mbr1210netgearrouterturbo hubTurboHubTue, 30 Nov 2010 16:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Roku makes hardware and software available to license, embedded TVs can't be far out]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/roku-makes-hardware-and-software-available-to-license-embedded/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/roku-makes-hardware-and-software-available-to-license-embedded/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/27/roku-makes-hardware-and-software-available-to-license-embedded/#commentsAw, suki suki now! Roku -- the guys responsible for taking over your living room -- just announced that it's making its hardware and software platform available to license. At first glance, you may assume this means little to nothing for consumers, but you're (hopefully) mistaken. If you'll recall, the Roku XD was rebranded in order to slip into Netgear's vast sales channels, but the software part of this equation has our interest very much piqued. We've already seen Vudu's software baked into a number of HDTVs, and we're envisioning a future filled with world peace, In-N-Out for all and Roku-embedded television sets. We'll take two outta three if we have to, though.

Continue reading Roku makes hardware and software available to license, embedded TVs can't be far out

Roku makes hardware and software available to license, embedded TVs can't be far out originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessconnected hdtvConnectedHdtvcontentdisplayembeddedhdtvindustrylicensemedia streamerMediaStreamernetgearoempartnerpartnershipprogrammingRokusoftwarestreamstreamerstreamingtelevisiontvWed, 27 Oct 2010 17:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear Roku XD Player gets official, coming to big box retail everywhere]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/netgear-roku-xd-player-gets-official-coming-to-big-box-retail-ev/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/netgear-roku-xd-player-gets-official-coming-to-big-box-retail-ev/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/netgear-roku-xd-player-gets-official-coming-to-big-box-retail-ev/#comments We knew something was up when we saw a Netgear-branded Roku XD hit the FCC and subsequently turn up at Fry's, and now it's official: Netgear will be selling the Roku XD as the -- wait for it -- Netgear Roku XD Player. Hardware and functionality-wise, it's the exact same Roku XD you've come to know and love -- 720p Netflix and Amazon streaming with support for 1080p on certain channels -- but Netgear's vast distribution network means that it'll be sold in Best Buy, Radio Shack, Fry's and anywhere else Netgear products routinely show up. It's a pretty aggressive move for Roku, which was previously online-only -- the company has been saying its goal is to put a box by every TV in your house, and the XD is certainly cheap and flexible enough to tempt quite a few big-box shoppers. Of course, you're be paying a little extra for that extra silkscreen and distro love: Netgear's MSRP is $89.99, $10 more than the straight Roku. (Fry's selling it for $79.99 after "instant savings," though.) That's not exactly impulse-buy pricing, but it's still $10 cheaper than the Apple TV, so it looks like the heat is on -- check out our Roku XDS review and just ignore the part about USB playback to get a feel for the XD.

Update: Did we say "coming" to big box retail? One tipster tells us the Netgear Roku Player at the Salt Lake City Best Buy store right now. You'll find pictures of the box immediately below. [Thanks, Jeremy]

Gallery: Netgear Roku Player at Best Buy

Netgear Roku XD Player gets official, coming to big box retail everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>media streamerMediaStreamernetgearnetgear roku playernetgear roku xd playerNetgearRokuPlayerNetgearRokuXdPlayerNTV250rokuroku xdRokuXdstreamer multimediaStreamerMultimediaWed, 13 Oct 2010 21:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear-branded Roku XD on sale at Fry's]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/netgear-branded-roku-xd-on-sale-at-frys/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/netgear-branded-roku-xd-on-sale-at-frys/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/12/netgear-branded-roku-xd-on-sale-at-frys/#comments You won't find it on Netgear's site but you will find the Netgear branded Roku XD media streamer on the physical and virtual shelves of Fry's. That's right, Roku has hit the mainstream. The Netgear Roku XD Media Player (model NTV250) appears to offer all the same features of its Roku XD cousin including built-in 802.11n WiFi; Netflix, Pandora, and Amazon Video on Demand streaming; and HDMI out for 1080p video. Even the $79.99 price is the same after some "instant savings" shenanigans. Now lets get this baby into Best Buy and Wal-mart for the kind of mass market exposure it deserves.

[Thanks, Gary L.]

Netgear-branded Roku XD on sale at Fry's originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>frysFrysElectronicsmedia streamerMediaStreamernetgearNetgear Roku XDNetgear Roku XD Media PlayerNetgearRokuXdNetgearRokuXdMediaPlayerNTV250rokuroku xdRokuXdstreamerTue, 12 Oct 2010 01:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Roku XD and Netgear Roku XD Player hit the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/roku-xd-and-netgear-roku-xd-player-hit-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/roku-xd-and-netgear-roku-xd-player-hit-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/roku-xd-and-netgear-roku-xd-player-hit-the-fcc/#comments Well, well, what's this? Looks like Roku has some bigger plans for hitting back at the $99 Apple TV than just price cuts of its own: a Roku XD and a Netgear Roku XD Player just hit the FCC. That's right, Netgear -- Roku's expanding its platform to third parties. We don't know if these two devices are standalones or designed to work together, but we're guessing they're standalones; the Netgear unit might blend in some of the Digital Entertainer line's support for local playback and services like PlayOn, YouTube, and CinemaNow. Of course, the big question is going to be price, since if these are substantially more than the Apple TV's $99 they're going to have to offer some major features, but we should be finding out what's up soon enough: the confidentiality on these docs lifts October 23.

Roku XD and Netgear Roku XD Player hit the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fccmedia streamerMediaStreamernetflixnetgearnetgear roku xd playerNetgearRokuXdPlayerrokuroku xdroku xd playerRokuXdRokuXdPlayerxdxd playerXdPlayerThu, 02 Sep 2010 19:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear announces NeoTV 550 & 350 HD Media Players plus other networking goodies]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/netgear-announces-neotv-550-and-350-hd-media-players-plus-other-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/netgear-announces-neotv-550-and-350-hd-media-players-plus-other-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/netgear-announces-neotv-550-and-350-hd-media-players-plus-other-ne/#comments This week Netgear made a battery of new product announcements related to home entertainment and Powerline networking. On the media side, the NeoTV 550 & 350 HD players look a lot like last year's Digital Entertainer Elite, minus the 500GB of internal storage and access to VOD services like CinemaNow. Both are however capable of playing a robust list of codecs in full HD from a variety of attached sources like USB, eSATA (in the case of the 550) or SD storage, as well as streaming content from UPnP, DLNA or WMP11 networks. The 550 adds in support for external Blu-ray drives and BD-Live too, all for $219, which should appeal any of the poor souls with an unused standalone drive.

Three new Powerline kits -- AV 200, AV 500, and AV+ 500 -- were also announced to help consumers avoid the pain of stringing Ethernet in every direction. The entry level AV 200 appears to improve on the previous HDXB101 kit by offering the same theoretical 200mbps in addition to push button security enhancements and greener power consumption. The AV 500 kit provides the same and ramps the networking speeds to up to -- you guessed it -- 500mbps, while the "+" version throws in a pass-through filtered AC socket to avoid sacrificing precious outlets. Priced all below $200, every kit will available be by mid November for all the fall home networking your heart could desire. Peep the galleries and PR below for further details.

Gallery: Netgear NeoTV 550 & 350 HD

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Gallery: Netgear Powerline AV 200, AV 500, and AV +500

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Continue reading Netgear announces NeoTV 550 & 350 HD Media Players plus other networking goodies

Netgear announces NeoTV 550 & 350 HD Media Players plus other networking goodies originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AV 200AV 500AV+ 500Av200BD-LiveBlu-Raydigital entertainer eliteDigital Entertainer Elite EVA9150DigitalEntertainerEliteDigitalEntertainerEliteEva9150DLNADlnaCompatibleeSATAHDHD VideoNeo TV 350NeoTVNeoTV 550NeoTV 550 HDNeoTv350Neotv550Neotv550HdnetgearNetgear NeoTV 350Netgear NeoTV 550NetgearNeotv350NetgearNeotv550Powerlinepowerline avpowerline av + 500powerline av 500Powerline Av200PowerLine HD Ethernet Adapter Starter KitPowerlineAvPowerlineAv200PowerlineHdEthernetAdapterStarterKitPowerlineNetworkingSDStreamingStreaming Audiostreaming musicstreaming videoStreamingAudioStreamingMusicStreamingVideoupnpupnp avUpnpAvusbFri, 27 Aug 2010 02:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's ReadyNAS Ultra 4 and Ultra 6 stream to TiVo, mobile, and DLNA-certified devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/netgears-readynas-ultra-4-and-ultra-6-stream-to-tivo-mobile-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/netgears-readynas-ultra-4-and-ultra-6-stream-to-tivo-mobile-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/netgears-readynas-ultra-4-and-ultra-6-stream-to-tivo-mobile-a/#comments The "Death of Local Media Storage," eh Netgear? The company is certainly proud of its latest unveiling, the ReadyNAS Ultra series, as the aforementioned press release headline exemplifies. In addition to the usual network storage capabilities, the gang can stream media to any TiVo device, DLNA-certified machine (via Skifta), and mobile devices using Orb technologies. All machines feature 1.66GHz Intel Atom CPUs, 1GB RAM, and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6 data protection. Need a hefty do-it-all box for storage? The Ultra 4 (2 x 2TB, single-core processor) and Ultra 6 (3 x 2TB, dual-core) will start shipping in mid-July, with pre-orders available in the very near future, for a penny under $900 and $1350, respectively. And if you want the capabilities in a lighter form factor, keep an eye out for an Ultra 2 in October.

Gallery: Netgear Ultra 4 and Ultra 6

Netgear's ReadyNAS Ultra 4 and Ultra 6 stream to TiVo, mobile, and DLNA-certified devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlnanasnet gearnetgearnetgear ultraNetgearUltraorbready nasReadyNasskiftaultraultra 4ultra 6Ultra4Ultra6Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear brings the goods to CeBIT: HD streamers, HomePlug AV adapters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/netgear-brings-the-goods-to-cebit-hd-streamers-homeplug-av-ada/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/netgear-brings-the-goods-to-cebit-hd-streamers-homeplug-av-ada/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/netgear-brings-the-goods-to-cebit-hd-streamers-homeplug-av-ada/#comments Another month, another blockbuster trade show. CeBIT's show floor doesn't open up until tomorrow (and yeah, we'll be storming it like no other), but Netgear's wasting precisely no time in unveiling its latest wares. The two pieces that are nearest and dearest to our hearts are the WNHDB3004 and WNHDB3004, the former of which is an 802.11n HD Home Theater Kit and the latter of which is a universal WiFi adapter that adds wireless support to any AV product with an Ethernet jack. Users interested in streaming "multiple, simultaneous, jitter-free 1080p HD video streams wirelessly throughout the home" should certainly give the first a look, as it enables instant wireless streaming from your existing router to any component with an Ethernet port; think of this as the beautiful alternative to running a 50 foot patch cable through your living room and simultaneously eroding your relationship with Mr. / Mrs. Significant Other. The outfit also doled out a few SMB-centric ReadyNAS devices and a couple of HomePlug AV boxes with AC outlet passthroughs, all of which are detailed there in the source links.

Gallery: Netgear brings the goods to CeBIT: HD streamers, HomePlug AV adapters

Netgear brings the goods to CeBIT: HD streamers, HomePlug AV adapters originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcebitcebit 2010Cebit2010hdhomeplughomeplug avHomeplugAvNASnetgearpowerlinepowerline avPowerlineAvreadynasreadynas 3100readynas 4200Readynas3100Readynas4200storagestreamstreamingwireless streamingWirelessStreamingWNCE2001WNHDB3004XAVB5001XAVB5501Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear partners with Ericsson for a 3G-receiving, WiFi-emanating router]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/netgear-partners-with-ericsson-for-a-3g-receiving-wifi-emanatin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/netgear-partners-with-ericsson-for-a-3g-receiving-wifi-emanatin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/netgear-partners-with-ericsson-for-a-3g-receiving-wifi-emanatin/#commentsHad enough of dealing with oligopolistic wired broadband suppliers? Well, with Netgear's brand spanking new MBRN3300E you can just ride off into the 3G sunset and say goodbye to those pesky wires. Like the majority of wireless routers today, it comes with 802.11n WiFi and a built-in firewall, but what sets it apart is the integrated 3G modem provided by Ericsson. With it, you can suckle down broadband straight from the ether and transport it throughout your home, whether you live in New York City or some remote part of Minnesota. Netgear is announcing it with immediate availability, and there will be optional car charger and battery pack accessories to maximize the mobility of the unit. Okay, it'll never be as small and portable as a MiFi router, but it's always good to have options, right? Full PR after the break.

Continue reading Netgear partners with Ericsson for a 3G-receiving, WiFi-emanating router

Netgear partners with Ericsson for a 3G-receiving, WiFi-emanating router originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3G3g modem3g network3gModem3gNetwork802.11nbroadbandEricssonfirewallinternetMBRN3300Emobile broadbandmobile routerMobileBroadbandMobileRoutermodemnetgearnetgear MBRN3300ENetgearMbrn3300erouterwifiWiFi NetworkWifiNetworkwirelesswireless networkWirelessNetworkTue, 09 Feb 2010 05:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Core i5 and i7-equipped laptops / desktops emerge from every corner]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/core-i5-and-i7-equipped-laptops-desktops-emerge-from-every-cor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/core-i5-and-i7-equipped-laptops-desktops-emerge-from-every-cor/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/20/core-i5-and-i7-equipped-laptops-desktops-emerge-from-every-cor/#commentsBest Buy already stocked up on the Core i5-equipped VAIO S and Satellite E205, and now it seems that everyone else is following suit. Just weeks after Intel announced that it would be releasing Core i5 and Core i7 chips for the mobile realm, the usual suspects have already outed a number of refreshed rigs that include said slabs of silicon. Sony's 14-inch VAIO CW is now available from $829 with a mobile Core i3, while the $1,120 version ships with a Core i5, NVIDIA's GeForce GT 330M CPU and a Blu-ray combo drive. Dell has obliged by adding a 2.53GHz Core i5 to its 15-inch Studio (available now for $999.99), and there's even a version that ships with Netgear's Push2TV adapter for taking advantage of Intel Wireless Display technology. Over on the desktop side, Acer hasn't wasted any time by updating its Aspire G Predator with a sultry black shell (as opposed to the old orange one) and a 3.06GHz Core i7-950 processor, though the $3,185 MSRP should scare away all but the hardest of hardcore. Seen any others get the Core i5 / i7 bump? Shout 'em out in comments!

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer predatorAcerPredatoraspireaspire gAspireGbest buyBestBuycore i5core i7CoreI5CoreI7cpucwdellintelintel wireless displayIntelWirelessDisplaylaptopmobile core i5mobile core i7MobileCoreI5MobileCoreI7netgearpredatorprocessorpush2tvrefreshsonystudiovaiovaio cwVaioCwwidiwireless displayWirelessDisplayWed, 20 Jan 2010 10:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba's Intel Wireless Display-supporting Satellite E205 now shipping for $900]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/19/toshibas-intel-wireless-display-equipped-satellite-e205-now-shi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/19/toshibas-intel-wireless-display-equipped-satellite-e205-now-shi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/19/toshibas-intel-wireless-display-equipped-satellite-e205-now-shi/#comments CES is great and all, but one of the bones we choose to pick with the show is the typically long gap between the Vegas introduction and the mass market ship date. Thankfully for us, Toshiba has no interest in keeping us waiting for one of the world's first Intel Wireless Display-equipped (or WiDi, as it were) laptops. The Satellite E205 -- which comes stocked with a 2.53GHz Core i5-430M processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a dual-layer DVD writer, 14-inch display (1,366 x 768 resolution), 500GB hard drive and a Netgear Push2TV wireless display adapter -- is now shipping from Best Buy. Of course, you'll have to deal with integrated Intel graphics, but the inbuilt wireless display technology, multicard reader, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, Ethernet jack and media buttons are nice inclusions when you consider the respectable $899.99 price point. So, what's the hesitation?

Gallery: Toshiba's WiDi-equipped Satellite E205 now shipping for $900

Toshiba's Intel Wireless Display-supporting Satellite E205 now shipping for $900 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netgear's Push2TV wireless TV adapter caught nonchalantly hanging out in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 core2010 intel core2010Core2010IntelCorebest buyBestBuycorecore 2010Core2010hd streamingHdStreamingin the wildintelintel coreintel core 2010IntelCoreIntelCore2010InTheWildnet gearNetGearnetgear push2tvNetgearPush2tvpush 2 tvPush2Tvstreamstreamingwidiwireless displaywireless hdWirelessDisplayWirelessHdWed, 13 Jan 2010 03:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear's Push2TV wireless TV adapter gets official, decidedly Intel only]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/netgears-push2tv-wireless-tv-adapter-gets-official-decidedly-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/netgears-push2tv-wireless-tv-adapter-gets-official-decidedly-i/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/netgears-push2tv-wireless-tv-adapter-gets-official-decidedly-i/#commentsNetgear's Push2TV wireless TV adapter gets official, decidedly Intel only
Streaming content to your TV from a laptop is a wonderful thing, but doing it usually entails perching it precariously on your home entertainment center and fishing for that HDMI cable that's inevitably fallen back behind your TV. No fun. Netgear's Push2TV will get your video to the TV and keep your posterior on the couch, as predicted when it hit the FCC last week. The video signal is captured on the machine and then sent wirelessly to the device, which connects to your gear via HDMI or composite. Unfortunately we don't know what kind of resolutions or audio signals will be supported yet, but it's based on Intel's WiDi technology, so that means a member of the 2010 Intel Core family will be required. Bought yourself a hot new lappy just before the tax year ended? You're probably out of luck. We are too, if that makes you feel any better. PR after the break.

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Netgear's Push2TV wireless TV adapter gets official, decidedly Intel only originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 core2010 intel core2010Core2010IntelCorecesces 2010Ces2010core 2010Core2010intelnetgearnetgear push2tvNetgearPush2tvpush2tvwidiThu, 07 Jan 2010 22:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear intros EVA9100 media streamer, DGN2200M WiFi / WWAN modem and more at CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/netgear-intros-eva9100-media-streamer-dgn2200m-wifi-wwan-mode/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/netgear-intros-eva9100-media-streamer-dgn2200m-wifi-wwan-mode/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/netgear-intros-eva9100-media-streamer-dgn2200m-wifi-wwan-mode/#comments Some crazy stuff is going down in Vegas -- fancy that, right? Netgear is doing its darnedest to make its own scene with the introduction of three new items here at CES, so we won't waste any time in breaking 'em down. Up first is the now-available $249 Digital Entertainer Express (EVA9100), which incorporates the media prowess found in the EVA9150 in order to give users instant access to "Blu-ray quality digital video up to 1080p, MP3s and high-resolution digital photos from PCs, Macs or NAS devices." Portals to YouTube, Flickr and RSS feeds will be readily available, and the free trial of PlayOn will provide access to Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, BBC iPlayer and CBS.

Next, we've got the $179.99 DGN2200M wireless router (available in April), which actually pulls double duty as an 802.11n-enabled DSL modem and a WWAN modem. Hailed as the only wireless-N product on the retail market with dual WAN capabilities, this one can get users online via a 3G or 4G USB dongle whenever they leave their home broadband connection. Finally, the $159 Powerline 200 AV+ Adapter (XAV2501) -- which will ship early next month -- enables homeowners to create a 10/100 Ethernet connection from any ordinary electrical outlet that already supports a powerline network. This one's also a HomePlug AV-certified device, so it should have no issues pushing through data at up to 200Mbps. We'll be scouring the show floor for a little hands-on action, so stay tuned!

Gallery: Netgear intros EVA9100 media streamer, DGN2200M WiFi / WWAN modem and more at CES

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Netgear intros EVA9100 media streamer, DGN2200M WiFi / WWAN modem and more at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Netgear to stream Full HD anywhere in the home over 4x4 MIMO WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:55:00 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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Gallery: Netgear 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router unboxing

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Netgear 3G Mobile Broadband Wireless Router unboxing and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Clearly autumn is a time for change, and with Seagate diving cautiously into the consumer NAS market just last week, it follows logic to think that rival Netgear would do likewise. The company has had a few years of experience with professional and business-minded NAS units, but the now-available Stora is the first dumbed-down version meant to cater to the masses (and the strapped-for-cash). Essentially, it's targeting users who want to make their media catalog available over the internet, and there's even a MyStora.com location that lets users easily access files remotely when an FTP client just feels far too intimidating.

It's compatible with Mac, Linux and Windows platforms, it can double as an iTunes or DLNA server and it ships in a two-bay configuration that is automatically setup to mirror data. Oddly enough, the $229 MS2110 model includes only a single 1TB drive, though we definitely prefer this setup over having twin 500GB HDDs; after all, any shopper worth their salt can snap up an extra 1TB unit for a lot less than Netgear would sell it to 'em.Oh, and we're told that an "optional yearly premium service to support additional remote access and third-party service integration such as Flickr and mobile phones is available for $19.99 after an initial 30-day trial period," but frankly, that doesn't sound appealing at all.

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Netgear delves into consumer NAS market with $229 1TB Stora originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1tbMS2110nasNetgearnetwork storageNetworkStoragestorastorageMon, 21 Sep 2009 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear expands Digital Entertainer line with the EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/netgear-expands-digital-entertainer-line-with-the-eva2000-digi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/netgear-expands-digital-entertainer-line-with-the-eva2000-digi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/netgear-expands-digital-entertainer-line-with-the-eva2000-digi/#comments Netgear's Digital Entertainer media streamers have always been well-admired as capable and flexible home theater units, and it sounds like the new Digital Entertainer Live will keep that trend alive while bringing prices down -- the $150 box will play back just about any format you throw at it from just about any source, while offering YouTube, pay-per-view CinemaNow movies and VuNow and PlayOn support in the bargain. Seems like a pretty decent piece of kit, no outrageous claims here -- oh, except for this line about the Live's new video search tool that can "locate videos on the entire worldwide web" by searching "more than hundred thousand websites." That sounds... ominous. Way to go, guys -- first you add MKV support, then you try to blackmail the entire world. We always knew this would happen.

Update: We just spoke with Netgear and learned a couple interesting tidbits. First, although remote bears a resemblance to the one used with the Western Digital WD TV HD, that's all -- the actual box itself is completely different hardware, and the remote has a totally different layout. Second, PlayOn will be offered at a 25 percent discount to DE Live buyers, making the whole thing seem like even more of a bargain.

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Netgear expands Digital Entertainer line with the EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cinemanowdigital entertainerdigital entertainer liveDigitalEntertainerDigitalEntertainerLiveeva 2000Eva2000media streamerMediaStreamernetgearplayonstreamervunowyoutubeTue, 08 Sep 2009 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Netgear expands Digital Entertainer line with the EVA2000 Digital Entertainer Live]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/netgear-expands-digital-entertainer-line-with-the-eva2000-digi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/netgear-expands-digital-entertainer-line-with-the-eva2000-digi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/netgear-expands-digital-entertainer-line-with-the-eva2000-digi/#comments Netgear's Digital Entertainer media streamers have always been well-admired as capable and flexible home theater units, and it sounds like the new Digital Entertainer Live will keep that trend alive while bringing prices down -- the $150 box will play back just about any format you throw at it from just about any source, while offering YouTube, pay-per-view CinemaNow movies and VuNow and PlayOn support in the bargain. Seems like a pretty decent piece of kit, no outrageous claims here -- oh, except for this line about the Live's new video search tool that can "locate videos on the entire worldwide web" by searching "more than hundred thousand websites." That sounds... ominous. Way to go, guys -- first you add MKV support, then you try to blackmail the entire world. We always knew this would happen.

Update: We just spoke with Netgear and learned a couple interesting tidbits. First, although remote bears a resemblance to the one used with the Western Digital WD TV HD, that's all -- the actual box itself is completely different hardware, and the remote has a totally different layout. Second, PlayOn will be offered at a 25 percent discount to DE Live buyers, making the whole thing seem like even more of a bargain.

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