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[PSA: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy Player 4.2 now available online]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/psa-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-galaxy-player-4-2-now-available/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/psa-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-galaxy-player-4-2-now-available/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/psa-samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-galaxy-player-4-2-now-available/#comments PSA: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy Player 4.2 now available online

Not willing to give up your old dumbphone, but still need something to feed your Android addiction? You're in luck: Samsung's serving up two devices today rocking Google's dessert themed OS, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and the Galaxy Player 4.2. Sammy's latest slate rings in at $400, buying 16GB of internal memory (expandable to 32GB via microSD), a 1GHz dual-core processor and a serving of Ice Cream Sandwich. The Galaxy Player 4.2, on the other hand, can be found munching Gingerbread for a mere $200. If you're looking for a new Galaxy that makes phone calls, however, you'll have to wait for the Galaxy S III.

PSA: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy Player 4.2 now available online originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 May 2012 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The last we heard, Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 was in pre-order limbo at Office Depot. Now we have official word that the slate will launch at that outlet -- and also at Amazon, Best Buy, Tiger Direct and others -- on May 13th. As expected, the 16GB WiFi version will go for $400, and if you've followed our coverage, you'll know it's a solid dual-core slate that nonetheless doesn't make huge spec improvements over the original Tab 10.1 (barring that Ice Cream Sandwich OS, of course). The Galaxy Player 4.2 will also make its debut this Sunday, for an asking price of $200. Android-loving moms: rejoice.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 come stateside on May 13th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just mention the company's name, and a pair of things come to mind: world-beating sound quality, and above-average prices. Such is life when you're Cowon, which has informed us that its Plenue Z2 portable media player will be shipping to the US of A in May. Based on details shared to us from a Cowon spokesperson, "early May" is the targeted release window, which makes sense given the unit's FCC debut back in December of 2011. We've learned that it'll ship in 16GB (white only) and 32GB (black only) sizes, with prices set for $279.99 and $319.99 in order of mention. As for specs? Glad you asked. Rather than relying on one of Cowon's proprietary operating systems, the Z2 will ship with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), while measuring 62.8- x 116.5- x 11.8-millimeters, weighing 116 grams and boasting a 3.7-inch (800 x 480) capacitive touchpanel.

On the audio side, you'll get a typical 20Hz to 20,000Hz frequency range, 29mW + 29mW maximum outlet and a 95dB signal-to-noise ratio. There's also an HDMI output, a microSD expansion slot, built-in FM radio tuner, 802.11b/g/n WiFi module, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and an internal microphone. The outfit claims that this guy can last some 22 hours when playing back music alone, while video junkies will see 8.5 hours of their favorite Family Guy clips before needing a rejuvenation session. Not surprisingly, the Z2 also supports a smorgasbord of file formats, including AVI, WMV, ASF, MP4, MKV, MPG, DAT, 3GP -- tired yet? -- DivX, XviD, H.264, WMA, OGG, PMC and FLAC. We managed to grab hold of a unit prior to its launch here in the States; head on past the break to hear our take.

Gallery: Cowon Plenue Z2 hands-on and unboxing

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Cowon Plenue Z2: US pricing, availability and hands-on impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android pmpAndroid2.3AndroidPmpaudioavailabilityCowonCowon Plenue Z2CowonPlenueZ2Gingerbreadhands-onimpressionsmp3mp3 playerMp3Playermusicmusic playerMusicPlayerplenuePlenue Z2PlenueZ2pmppricepricedpricingshippingunboxunboxedunboxingz2Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung prices Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 at $400, rings up a fresh pair of Galaxy Players for $150, $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/11/samsung-prices-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-at-400-galaxy-players-at-150-and-200/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/11/samsung-prices-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-at-400-galaxy-players-at-150-and-200/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/11/samsung-prices-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-at-400-galaxy-players-at-150-and-200/#comments Samsung prices Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 at $400, rings up a fresh pair of Galaxy Players for $150, $200Sammy's gone ahead and priced the latest in its Galaxy Tab and Player series, affixing monetary stickers to not only the 7-inch slate we just took for a spin, but to its 10-inch brother and a pair of handheld cousins. $250 nabs you the aforementioned Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, but an extra $150 will afford you the Tab 2 10.1's three-inch advantage. Of course, if you'd rather keep that 7-inch beauty and pocket a spare device, that same $150 will buy a Galaxy Player 3.6. If that's too small, Sammy will let you pick up a 4.2 variant for $200 square. Care to read that straight? Mosey on past the break for Samsung's official press release.

Continue reading Samsung prices Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 at $400, rings up a fresh pair of Galaxy Players for $150, $200

Samsung prices Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 at $400, rings up a fresh pair of Galaxy Players for $150, $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been some time since we heard much from iRiver but the PMP maker is keeping busy with the snow-white B100. This capacitive touchscreen media player will offer up to 36 hours of music playback, or eight and a half hours of video watching. The 3.1-inch TFT screen has a resolution of 320 x 480, but it's backed up by a (relatively) long list of media codecs, including OGG, WAV, APE and ASF compatibility. If you're sick of limited playback options, you might want to consider downscaling those screen-size desires for improved format freedom. The PMP launches today, with prices starting at 11,800 yen (around $144) for the 4GB model, while the 8GB version will set you back 13,800 yen (around $168) at online Japanese retailer, Rakuten. The Google-translated PR awaits your quizzical looks below.

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iRiver B100 wants you to 'touch the supreme sound', pedants grumble originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Advanced Systems FormatB100FinanceiRiveriRiver B100IriverB100JapanMouseOggpersonal media playerPersonalMediaPlayerPMPRakutenSci/TechTFT LCDtouchscreenWAVFri, 30 Mar 2012 12:47:00 EST<![CDATA[eSport Clip is an unbelievably cheap 4GB PMP with a 5MP camera]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/esport-clip-is-an-unbelievably-cheap-4gb-pmp-with-a-5mp-camera/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/esport-clip-is-an-unbelievably-cheap-4gb-pmp-with-a-5mp-camera/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/19/esport-clip-is-an-unbelievably-cheap-4gb-pmp-with-a-5mp-camera/#comments eSport Clip$22 -- seriously -- that's all Walmart wants for this 4GB PMP that sports a 1.8-inch color screen and a 5-megapixel camera. If the eSport Clip's relatively paltry internal memory doesn't get you excited, you can always add more thanks to the empty microSD slot. That shooter can do video as well as stills, and there is an included suite of effects. Those features alone would make for a more expensive device, if the brand on here was something more recognizable than Ematic. Amazingly, we're not quite done listing off the specs just yet. The supremely cheap player also has an FM radio on board and an eBook reader, though, we're not sure who would want to consume any text on a sub two-inch screen. Check out the gallery below for a few more pics.

Gallery: Ematic eSport Clip

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eSport Clip is an unbelievably cheap 4GB PMP with a 5MP camera originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ematicematic esport clipEmaticEsportClipesport clipEsportClipmp3 playerMp3PlayerPMPportable media playerPortableMediaPlayerwalmartMon, 19 Mar 2012 15:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-3-6-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-3-6-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-3-6-hands-on/#comments If you were paying very close attention during Samsung's IFA announcements last year, you may have caught wind of a 3.6-inch PMP, fittingly called the Galaxy S WiFi 3.6. Now, Samsung has confirmed that this elusive entry-level Gingerbread handheld will finally be making its way to North America, with a 3.6-inch 800 x 480-pixel display and 1GHz Hummingbird processor in tow. There's no question that this isn't going to be a must-have gadget for power users, but for children and those new to Android or portable media players, the 3.6 will suit just fine. It's still a capable device, though on a more modest scale than pricier models -- there's a rear-facing 2-megapixel camera with a VGA snapper up front, a 1500mAh removable battery, a microSD slot for memory expansion, micro-USB and headphone ports on the bottom, and a power button and volume rocker on the side.

We had a chance to go hands-on with the 3.6 ahead of its U.S. launch during a visit to Samsung HQ in South Korea. The first thing we noticed is its size -- the compact design and light weight make single-handed operation quite feasible, even for those with smaller hands. The relatively high-res display (given the size) is of the LCD variety, as with other Galaxy Players, though with the same amount of screen real estate as larger devices, you should have no problem using the PMP for occasional email and basic web-browsing. Surprisingly, we also didn't have any issue using the keyboard, even in portrait mode with fairly stocky fingers. Navigation was noticeably sluggish compared to higher-end Samsung Galaxy devices, but not out of the ordinary for a mid-tier gadget. We wouldn't necessarily recommend purchasing the Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 if your everyday device has a large, gorgeous AMOLED display and plenty of processing power under the hood, but if you're looking for a PMP to compliment your prepaid feature phone, this budget offering should fit the bill. We're still awaiting confirmation of U.S. pricing and availability, though it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect it to land within the $150-200 range. Jump past the break for our video hands-on.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy WiFi 3.6 hands-on

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Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadgalaxygalaxy player 3.6galaxy sgalaxy s wifigalaxy s wifi 3.6galaxy wifi 3.6GalaxyPlayer3.6GalaxySGalaxySWifiGalaxySWifi3.6GalaxyWifi3.6gingerbreadhandheldhands-onmedia playerMediaPlayerplayerpmppmpsportable media playerportable media playersPortableMediaPlayerPortableMediaPlayerssamsungsamsung galaxy player 3.6SamsungGalaxyPlayer3.6videoThu, 15 Mar 2012 08:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Dual Core hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/samsung-galaxy-player-70-dual-core-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/samsung-galaxy-player-70-dual-core-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/samsung-galaxy-player-70-dual-core-hands-on/#comments Everything Samsung seems to be just a touch better in Seoul, and the South Korean giant's Galaxy Player 70 is no exception. For starters, it ships with a dual-core 1GHz processor -- a first for the WiFi-only Galaxy Player series. The 5-inch capacitive-touch LCD offers 800 x 480-pixel resolution, and can display whatever the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS throws its way, but it also packs a unique Korea-only punch: a DMB TV tuner, for pulling in terrestrial programming only available in Samsung's home country. There's also a requisite 8-inch retractable antenna, in addition to the standard micro-USB port, microSD card slot, headphone jack, built-in mic and stereo speakers around back. Like most Samsung portables, it's also photo friendly, with a 5-megapixel camera with flash on the rear and a VGA cam up front. The 2500mAh battery isn't easily swappable, unfortunately, since the PMP's backplate is screwed to the housing.

Considering that the Player is only going to be available for purchase in Korea, the only opportunity to go hands-on at this point is at Samsung HQ, which we just happen to be visiting this week. We spent some time with the device today, and while there's no chance of this iteration ever making an appearance on U.S. shores, we certainly wouldn't mind if it did. The plastic housing has the same look and feel as most other Galaxy devices, so there were no surprises there. It does bear a striking resemblance to the Galaxy S II, though the LCD here doesn't offer contrast or color reproduction that's anywhere close to the Super AMOLED Plus display on that record-breaking smartphone. Navigating the TouchWiz interface felt snappy, as it should given the processing duo on board, and the DMB television viewer worked flawlessly -- at least once we had a chance to take it away from the rumored-frequency-jamming R&D facility. Join us past the break for a closer look at the Galaxy Player 70 -- for those of you living outside of Korea, this may very well be your only chance.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Player 70 hands-on

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Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Dual Core hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3androidandroid 2.3Android2.3DMBGalaxyGalaxy PlayerGalaxy Player 70GalaxyPlayerGalaxyPlayer70gingerbreadhands-onKoreaPlayer 70Player70PMDPMPsamsungsamsung Galaxy PlayerSamsung Galaxy Player 70SamsungGalaxyPlayerSamsungGalaxyPlayer70SeoulSouth KoreaSouthKoreaTVTV tunerTvTunervideoTue, 13 Mar 2012 09:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Player 70 Plus: Samsung's first dual-core media player]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/#comments Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Plus is the world's first dual-core media player

Samsung's barely finished packing up from its recent stint in Barcelona, but that hasn't stopped another device surfacing on the Korean peninsula. The Galaxy Player 70 Plus appears to be a powered-up version of its 5-inch device from last year, side-stepping the design tweaks we saw last week on the Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 -- the other new (similarly long-winded) Android PMP from Samsung. Alongside a dual-core 1GHz processor, other hardware improvements include a (Korea-only) DMB TV tuner, 5-megapixel camera and a 2,500mAh battery to keep that expansive screen running for longer. The media player will arrive in both 16GB and 32GB capacities, priced up at 399,000 won ($356) and 469,000 won ($418) respectively, although there's no news just yet on whether the wider world will get to wrap their hands around that substantial 5-inch screen. Until there's more to go on, you can attempt to decipher the Google-translated press release -- it's right after the break.

Update: It seems Sony got there first on the dual-core PMP front. Better luck next time, Samsung.

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Galaxy Player 70 Plus: Samsung's first dual-core media player originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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 Livebriand who wants the Android equivalent of an iPod Touch. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"What would be the best Android PMP (basically, an Android iPod Touch) to get? I don't want a data plan and I'm normally within WiFi, so I just want to run apps and surf the internet from it. The best thing I've found so far is the Galaxy Player, but that's only got Gingerbread. What suggestions do you guys have?"
If we're honest, we're not sure if he'd just be better off with a small tablet, but his wish is our command. A PMP-class device that runs Honeycomb or better, that's a more attractive prospect than the Gingerbread-running Galaxy Player? Does such a device exist, or would it be better just to get the ROMs out and pimp one of Samsung's devices that way? You know the answers dear friends, don't let us down.

Ask Engadget: best Android PMP? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AEAndroidAndroid 2.3Android 3.2Android 4.1Android2.3Android3.2Android4.1AskAsk EngadgetAskEngadgetGingerbreadGoogleHoneycombIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichPMPPortable VideoPortableVideoSat, 03 Mar 2012 22:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-4-2-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-4-2-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/28/samsung-galaxy-s-wifi-4-2-hands-on-video/#comments The distracting title betrays a pretty simple premise here; this is Samsung's latest Android-based media player and it's got a sumptuous glossy white coat. We managed to track down an untethered model to really get a feel for the 4.2-inch device. We've just visited that redesigned chassis and you can find our first impressions right after the break.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S WiFI 4.2 hands-on

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Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3Galaxy PlayerGalaxy Player 4.2Galaxy S WiFiGalaxy S WiFi 4.2GalaxyPlayerGalaxyPlayer4.2GalaxySWifiGalaxySWifi4.2GingerbreadGooglehands-onmedia playerMediaPlayerMWCMWC2012PMPSamsungSamsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2SamsungGalaxySWifiSamsungGalaxySWifi4.2videowhiteTue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung announces the Galaxy S (Player) WiFi 4.2 at MWC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-s-player-wifi-4-2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-s-player-wifi-4-2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-s-player-wifi-4-2/#comments In all the other MWC bombast, you might have missed that Samsung's added another member to its humble Galaxy S WiFi (Galaxy Player) PMP-lineup. This version packs a 4.2-inch WVGA (480 x 800) screen, runs Gingerbread 2.3 and has dual cameras (2-megapixels 'round back and VGA for video calls). Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0 and WiFI 802.11 b/g/n round out your connectivity and you'll also find it toting a 1,500mAh battery. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit is bundled as standard, which is great for some illegal street-racing on the go. It'll come in 8 and 16GB variants, with the usual microSD card slot for that extra 32GB of space when required. No word on pricing or availability, but we'd imagine it won't head too far past the $250 mark.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3Galaxy PlayerGalaxy Player 4.2Galaxy S WiFiGalaxy S WiFi 4.2GalaxyPlayerGalaxyPlayer4.2GalaxySWifiGalaxySWifi4.2GingerbreadGoogleMWCMWC2012PMPSamsungSamsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2SamsungGalaxySWifi4.2Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Z Series Walkman Player review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/sony-z-series-walkman-player-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/sony-z-series-walkman-player-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/sony-z-series-walkman-player-review/#comments Since it was announced last August, we've anxiously been waiting for Sony's flagship Walkman Z (the first to feature Android) to hit US shores. (It made it here well after the holidays passed. Better late than never, right?) While Sony is billing the Z as a Walkman first and foremost, its spacious 4.3-inch display and 1GHz Tegra 2 SoC ensure it's powerful and well-sized for playing games and generally making the most of Gingerbread. The device will be available in a variety of flavors, with up to 32GB of storage ($330), though for the purposes of this review we've been rocking the entry-level 8GB model ($250). Although we haven't exactly been charmed by similar devices vying for a piece of the iPod Touch's market share, the Walkman Z has plenty of promise. The question is, does it deliver? And does it deserve your $250 when it goes on sale in March? Let's find out.

Gallery: Sony Z series Walkman player review

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Sony Z Series Walkman Player review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3.4android gingerbreadAndroid2.3.4AndroidGingerbreadaudiobluetooth 2.1Bluetooth2.1gingerbreadheadphonesmusicmusic unlimitedMusicUnlimitedNWZ-Z1000 seriesNwz-z1000Seriespmpportable audioportable videoPortableAudioPortableVideoreviewsonysony walkman zSonyWalkmanZsoundspeakersvideowalkmanwalkman zwalkman z seriesWalkmanZWalkmanZSerieswifiwifi bgnWifiBgnz seriesZSeriesTue, 14 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Self-aware headphones switch channels depending on which ear they're in (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/self-aware-headphones-switch-channels-depending-on-which-ear-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/self-aware-headphones-switch-channels-depending-on-which-ear-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/03/self-aware-headphones-switch-channels-depending-on-which-ear-the/#comments
Life is fraught: social interaction, inflation and fashion all conspire to ruin your day. Even the simple act of firing up your PMP can send you to the floor in tears if you discover your earbuds are in the wrong way, forever ruining the beautiful stereo trickery of The White Album. Fortunately, Japan's Science and Technology Agency has beavered away at this most first-world of problems with its Universal Earphones Project. One earpiece holds a proximity sensor, which if it's pointing at your ear, pumps out the left-channel, if it's facing away from you, it pumps out the right channel (pictured). It's also capable of working out if you've shared your sounds with a friend and will push out a mono mix to both headphones -- so neither of you miss out on the other half. Amazing to think all of the money and manpower that went into a solution to save you having to read the letters "L" and "R" and making a decision for yourself. After the break we've got a video explaining it, just be warned that the narrator is synthesized, it's not a serial killer.

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Self-aware headphones switch channels depending on which ear they're in (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EarphonesERATOFirst World ProblemsFirstWorldProblemsIGARISHIIGARSHI Design Interface ProjectIgarshiDesignInterfaceProjectJapan Science and Technology AgencyJapanScienceAndTechnologyAgencyJSTJust LookJustLookNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and TechnologyNationalInstituteOfAdvancedIndustrialScienceAndTechnologyPMPReadingUniversal EarphonesUniversal HeadphonesUniversalEarphonesUniversalHeadphonesvideoFri, 03 Feb 2012 03:52:00 EST<![CDATA[CES 2012: headphone and speaker roundup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-audio-roundup/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-audio-roundup/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/16/ces-2012-audio-roundup/#comments Audio-wares may not be on the forefront of many geek's minds during CES, but that doesn't mean you won't find a bevy of sound-pumping gizmos while traversing across the crowded show floor. From giant AirPlay and iPod dock systems to premium audiophile headphones (and a bevy of dinky iDevice-compatible buds), we've picked out a few of our favorites. Whether you're focused on getting great sound or something packed with technology, jump past the break to visualize it all for yourself.

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CES 2012: headphone and speaker roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been waiting for this device to arrive since August last year and finally, Sony's Walkman Z range of Android-running PMPs is arriving on these shores. Gingerbread runs the show on these devices that pack 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth radio and will throw your media to Sony's DNLA connected range of TVs and home audio equipment. The 8GB model retails for $250, 16GB for $280 and the 32GB for $330. Head past the break for the press-release.

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Finally: Sony's Walkman Z is coming to the US originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cowon Plenue Z2 PMP scurries into the FCC's database, hides its face from the authorities originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a few weeks since Apple's issued a worldwide recall on a number of its first-gen iPod nanos at risk for becoming uncomfortably hot under the collar. Evidently, many folks who've sent their devices into AppleCare to get swapped are finding that they've being treated with an upgrade to the current sixth-gen variant. Lovers of click wheels may view its square, touchscreen shell as folly, but hey, its hard to fuss over owning latest there is, right? The replacement program is still ongoing, so if you haven't checked to see if your nano qualifies, hit up the "more coverage" link below to find out. Already got yours back? Let us know your mileage in comments!

[Thanks, Scott]

Apple reportedly swapping recalled iPod nanos for 6G counterparts; you have yours? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We played with Sony's Walkman Z back when it was still called the "Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player" -- with the power to wirelessly push your media to a compatible Bravia TV. Fortunately the range has just stopped by the FCC's underground bunker, where its 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth radios were soundly prodded. Sadly, it looks like we won't be getting the 64GB edition on these shores, Sony is cheaping us out with a low-end 8GB model instead. In Japan, the 16GB model retails for 27,800 Yen ($360) and the 32GB for 32,800 Yen ($420) -- but given the company's penchant for releasing products after we've emptied our wallets for Christmas, we doubt it'll matter much.

Sony Walkman Z gets FCC approval, reveals no 64GB model forthcoming originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 review

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Galaxy Player 4.0 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cowon announces CE-based R7 media tablet, earns a few perplexed stares originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you'll recall, it was back at CES when we realized that AirPlay devices would be "set to explode" by this year's end -- and it's certainly proving true as a storm of new speakers have hit the market over the last few months. Of all the speakers we'd spotted on the show floor, however, a select bunch AirPlay-enabled speakerbar prototypes from Klipsch's newly unveiled Gallery lineup of high-performance home audio wares really perked our ears -- and widened our pupils. It wouldn't be until July that the smallest version, known then as the $400 Gallery Studio, would be officially unveiled as the Gallery G-17 Air, priced at a spendier $530.

Now, nearly four months later the G-17 is finally hitting retail (albeit with a $20 price increase), aimed just a notch below $600 options like B&W's Zeppelin Air, but well above others including iHome's $300 iW1. We've been testing a model G-17 Air for a few days now, so join us past break to find out whether its beauty is deeper than its insanely glossy black shell.

Gallery: Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air soundbar review

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Klipsch Gallery G-17 Air soundbar review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We imagine many a PMP or smartphone will be changing hands this holiday season -- iPhone 4S or Galaxy Nexus, anyone? And what better way to accessorize your brand new mobile gadget than with a set of headphones? Fret not audio lovers -- we've rounded up nine of our top picks that we think you'll really enjoy while on the move. We're talking headphones that'll let you control your playlists and chat with friends, all without exposing those precious new gizmos to the harsh winter elements. It's all just past the break, so what are you still doing here? Click on through to the other side!

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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The reason given for waiting so long to replace them is that when it comes to this issue "the likelihood increases as the battery ages"; that, and it's finally too late for you to run out and get a Zune. No word yet on which models will be sent out as replacements, but if yours is personalized, then sorry -- no inscriptions available.

[Thanks, Paul & Jordan]

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Apple is replacing first gen iPod nanos due to faulty batteries originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: LG has requested that the images be removed, sorry folks.

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LG flexes its pre-CES design muscle with a cubey AirPlay dock, svelte 3D HDTVs (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember the Zen X-Fi3, that little, bitty portable media player that we spent a bit of hands-on time with, back in September? Well, the FCC has had its crack at the thing, and the agency wasn't quite as kind, ripping pint-sized music player apart and displaying its innards for all the world to see, which might be for the best, really. While the outsides of the device aren't particularly exciting, the player's got some stuff going on under the hood, like built-in Bluetooth, which the company claims can stream high-quality audio courtesy of the apt-X codec. See the X-Fi3 exposed to the world in the gallery below.

Gallery: Creative Zen X-Fi 3 gets covered in FCC fingerprints

Creative Zen X-Fi3 gets covered in FCC fingerprints originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Cowon iAudio 10 portable media player (press shots)

Cowon shipping iAudio 10 PMP tomorrow: $160 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The iPod turns 10, celebrates a decade of destroying physical media originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Oct 2011 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Motorola announces Motoactv, 'the ultimate fitness device'



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Motorola announces MOTOACTV, 'the ultimate fitness device' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0 land on shelves, deliver Gingerbread without the phone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Peter]

Philips' Android-based GoGear Connect PMP now available for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony hasn't been a stranger to such cans, and recently introduced its $200 MDR-NC200D noise-cancelling headphones; a mid-range option for folks wanting similar benefits of its over-ear NC500D in an on-ear package. The claim is that these pups will reduce "98.2 percent of ambient noise" for up to 22 hours on a single AAA, so we sported the MDRs for the past few weeks as our primary set of headphones to hear for ourselves. You'll find all of the rock blockin' deets just after the break.

Gallery: Sony MDR-NC200D noise-cancelling headphones unboxing and hands-on

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Sony MDR-NC200D noise-cancelling headphones review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We already got some brief hands-on time with this Gingerbread-sporting PMP at IFA, where it went by the name of "Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player." Now it's just been announced as the Sony Walkman Z, which rolls off the tongue a whole lot easier. Beneath that 4.3-inch WVGA display lurks a 1GHz Tegra 2, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and a battery rated for 20 hours of music and 5 hours of video. There's HDMI out as well as Sony's Throw feature for pushing media wirelessly to a Bravia TV. Pricing remains "open" apparently, but Sony does commit to availability in Japan from December 10th. You'll get a choice of 16, 32 or 64GB models in either red/black or black/blue, or you can wait for a limited edition white version in early 2012. If you're planning on sending it our way, Sony, then you should know we'll be utterly broke by then.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Sony announces Walkman Z PMP: 4.3 inches, Tegra 2, Gingerbread and 'Throw' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Greg]

Cowon D3 firmware hits 3.5, gives your Gingerbread PMP a spit shine originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After a bit of teasing, Cowon's finally ready to show the world the iAudio 10. The skinny new portable media player offers up a three-inch 240 x 400 display, mic-in, TV out, an FM radio, support for a number of different file types, a document viewer and capacities running 4GB to 32GB. That's all well and good, but what's really got the company excited is the Color Therapy UI, which lets you switch between a number of background and text colors. At the very least, it's sure to be a lot cheaper than paying for a shrink.

Cowon's iAudio 10 does "Color Therapy," won't charge you per hour originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever feel the temptation to run your iDevice straight into a set of 250-ohm Beyerdynamic or Sennheiser cans? You could, but the resulting sound would hardly rock you. Thankfully, NuForce's colorful Icon iDo is ready to assist in your iAudiophile needs for only $250. This headphone amp -- supporting sampling rates up to 48kHz, 24-bits of resolution and a 10-20kHz frequency -- cables into your iPod's 30-pin connector to bypass the digital audio converter and uses its own to amp up the quality of your audio. The iDo promises to drive headphones all the way up to 300-ohms with 12mW of power via its 3.5 jack, and it's also sporting digital / analog RCAs if you want to share the love with some speakers. You'll be at the whim of wall outlets as plug-in power is required for operation, but at least its built IR receiver will let you remote control your playlists from afar. It's available today if you're finding your HiFi bugged piqued, and a backside shot with PR is just past the break.

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NuForce's Icon iDo amp improves iPod sound, costs more than a Classic originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the fun things about attending a show that's open to the public like IFA is that you tend to get the same pitch from companies as folks walking in off the street. And the pitch with the latest Philips GoGear is quite simple: this is the company's shot at the iPod touch. We swung by the Philips booth to give the thing another spin. The 3.2-inch portable media player has a touchscreen and runs Android 2.3 -- really, it's got most of the basic functionality of a handset, save for the whole calling people thing.

The build on the device is a bit plasticy and certainly can't compare with the touch on that front, though it is quite light and should slip into your pocket easily for a trip to the gym, if you're so inclined. The player also doesn't make the most of potential screen real estate, due to the three large buttons and Philips logo taking up roughly a quarter of the its face -- an odd choice, given the GoGear's touchscreen. The PMP also has three large brass buttons in its side.

The GoGear 3 runs Android apps with ease, flipping through the selection of Google programs without a problem. It's also got Android Market built-in, accessible through its built-in WiFi. That functionality also comes in handy with the company's SimplyShare software, which lets you stream music and video content to other devices.

No word yet on final pricing or availability, though the Philips rep we spoke with said it will likely run around €150 for the 8GB version and €180 for the 16GB.

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Philips GoGear 3 Android PMP hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It got a bit overshadowed by the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab 7.7 earlier today, but Samsung also quietly introduced a new basic handheld / PMP at IFA: the Galaxy S WiFi 3.6. As you can probably surmise, it's a slightly smaller version of the Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 (also known as the Galaxy Player in the US), with it boasting a 3.6-inch HVGA display, Android 2.3, a 1GHz OMAP processor, 8GB or 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot, GPS, a mic for VoIP calls, and dual cameras (2 megapixels 'round back and VGA on the front). Unfortunately for those elsewhere, this one is only confirmed for the UK so far, where it will sell for £149 and £169 (or roughly $240 and $270) in early October.

Samsung announces Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 handheld originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Creative keeps stabbing at the MP3 market, reveals bantam ZEN X-Fi3 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may well have missed it in today's deluge of Sony product announcements, but the company showed off the latest device to carry its age-old Walkman brand. The 4.3-inch handset device runs Android Gingerbread, and is still in its early stages at the moment, carrying the fairly uninspired Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player moniker. The device has an HDMI port that can be used to play things like mobile games on an HDTV. Sony seemed far less interested in that functionality than its Throw feature, however, which offers up wireless transfers to devices like the company's Bravia TV line. We gave it a whirl, and the whole thing was rather painless, even in a setting like Sony's booth, where the place is lousy with Bravia sets. The device, it seems, isn't quite ready for primetime, so we don't have any word on pricing or available yet. Check out a video of the Walkman in action, after the break.

Gallery: Sony Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player hands-on

Sony Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player hands-on

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Sony Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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