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[Pure swings by the FCC with Contour 200i-Air(play) dock]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/pure-swings-by-the-fcc-with-contour-200i-air-play-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/pure-swings-by-the-fcc-with-contour-200i-air-play-dock/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/24/pure-swings-by-the-fcc-with-contour-200i-air-play-dock/#comments
Remember Pure's Contour iPhone dock / WiFi radio that debuted last year at CES? Between us, you and the wall, we suspect a sequel is on the way in the shape of the Contour 200i Air that's just been escorted out of the FCC's underground bunker and dumped unceremoniously on a Washington highway. It's packing the same setup as this year's model, except now it's packing Airplay chops for when you wanna stream music from your couch-based iDevice. Stay tuned, we'll try to get our hands on one of these in a fortnight's time.

Pure swings by the FCC with Contour 200i-Air(play) dock originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're looking to save a little coin on your Adele streaming habits, Pure Music may be worth a look. Beginning in December, you can have millions of songs at your fingertips for £4.99 (about $8) a month -- but only in the UK. Music on-demand, internet radio and other programs will be available for your laptop, iOS device or one of the company's many WiFi capable devices, all for a monthly sum that's slightly cheaper than Spotify. Should you make use of the Tag bookmarking system on one of Pure's radios, you'll be able to access those highlighted tracks on your smartphone or computer as well. Don't worry Android faithful, an app tailored for you is in the works. Need a peek at the fine print? No worries, just hit the source link below and read away.

Pure Music looks to give Spotify a run for its money, but only in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android appAndroidAppappapplicationapplicationscloudinternet radioInternetRadioiphone appIphoneApploungeminipostmusicon-demandPurePure DigitalPure LoungePureDigitalPureLoungeradiowifi radioWifiRadioFri, 28 Oct 2011 04:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: A legacy from the Flip side]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/switched-on-a-legacy-from-the-flip-side/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/switched-on-a-legacy-from-the-flip-side/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/switched-on-a-legacy-from-the-flip-side/#commentsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.

Last week's Switched On discussed some of the challenges the Flip camcorder faced trying to grow in the marketplace, an effort abruptly scuttled by an indifferent Cisco. But while Kodak, Sony and others are now poised to fill the Flip void, no competitor exactly matched Flip's combination of simplicity and sharing. With point and shoot cameras, camcorders, traditional MP3 players and standalone GPS units in decline, the jury remains out on how long portable electronics can fight the smartphone, but Flip's success taught the industry some valuable lessons that may have relevance going forward.

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Switched On: A legacy from the Flip side originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week's announcement that Cisco is shuttering its Flip Video business was but the latest twist in the history of the market share-leading device. The Flip got its start after its creator, Pure Digital, modified its original disposable camcorder to be reusable after hackers showed it could be done. And its success continued to defy convention that the product would resonate against a slew of digital cameras and increasingly competent smartphones that could shoot competitive -- and even high definition -- video.

The Flip also soared above the market share of companies with far stronger brands such as Sony and Kodak, although the latter made gains on a string of hits, including the 1080p-shooting Zi8 and waterproof PlaySport. It even fought back an initial foray from Apple's iPod nano and was still holding its own after the debut of the latest iPod touch, which took the HD video capture feature from the iPhone and made it available without a contract. Yes, the Flip hung tough. That's why its cancellation says volumes about Cisco, the company that acquired it for some $590 million in stock.

Cisco needed to show growth with a consumer product line that could not be easily augmented with acquisitions and that derived little connection with the mother brand -- even less than Linksys, the company's networking line. Cisco certainly tried. But the Flip group made a few false moves that stuck out like a pop-out USB connector, and with little of that spring-loaded joy.

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Switched On: Flip-flops originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bloggie TouchBloggieTouchcamcorderCiscocolumnFlipFlip Slide HDFlip SlideHDFlip VideoFlipShareFlipShareTVFlipSlideHdFlipVideoKodakPlayTouchpocket camcorderPocketCamcorderPure DigitalPureDigitalRoss RubinRossRubinSlideHDSonySwitched OnSwitchedOnSun, 17 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure launches Contour, One Flow and i-20, also debuts FlowSongs cloud-based music service]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pure-launches-contour-one-flow-and-i-20-also-debuts-flowsongs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pure-launches-contour-one-flow-and-i-20-also-debuts-flowsongs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pure-launches-contour-one-flow-and-i-20-also-debuts-flowsongs/#comments It's a heavy day at CES, and it's also a big day for the folks at Pure. Not only have they provided an updated release time table for the Sensia ("later in 2011" for an unknown amount) and Sirocco 550 (March for $499), but it's also branching out with a few unexpected launches. In order to get even more tunes to the outfit's blossoming line of WiFi radios, Pure has revealed its FlowSongs cloud-based music service -- put simply, it enables consumers to buy music directly from their radio and Pure's Lounge iPhone app. Users are instructed to 'Like' songs on FM or internet radio, and then within the same interface, they're able to click 'Buy' while simultaneously scratching that Instant Gratification itch. Customers can download high-quality versions of the MP3 onto their Mac and PC, and it'll work on any Flow radio. Currently, the service is expected to launch as a public beta in North America this spring, with individual tracks priced between $0.99 and $1.49 depending on the publisher. Unfortunately, there's a $5.99 yearly subscription to actually use FlowSongs, which all but guarantees failure in a world where $1.49 tracks feel too pricey on their own.

Moving on, the company is also dishing out a few hardware announcements. Up first is the Contour (shown above), an iPod / iPhone-friendly WiFi radio that touts a black crescent shape (not too unlike Meridian's M80), touch-sensitive controls and a trio of video outputs (composite, component and S-Video). The One Flow ($149) is about as basic as it gets, rocking a truly retro motif, a 3.5mm auxiliary input and a pair of alarms. Wrapping things up, there's the i-20, which is hailed as the only digital iPod dock available that supports component, S-Video and composite outputs. In a nutshell, it's a video output stand for your iPod or iPhone, which may or may not be worth the $99 asking price. Head on past the break for specifics on availability, and tap that source link once your credit card is ready.

Gallery: Pure's One Flow, i-20 and Contour at CES 2011

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Pure launches Contour, One Flow and i-20, also debuts FlowSongs cloud-based music service originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appcesces 2011ces2011cloudcontourflowsongsi-20internet radioInternetRadioiphone appIphoneAppipod dockIpodDockloungemusicone flowOneFlowPurePure digitalPureDigitalradioSensiaSirocco 550wifi radiowifi radtioWifiRadioWifiRadtioWed, 05 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure's Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Siesta Flow internet radios finally on sale in America]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/pures-evoke-flow-oasis-flow-and-seista-flow-internet-radios-fi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/pures-evoke-flow-oasis-flow-and-seista-flow-internet-radios-fi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/pures-evoke-flow-oasis-flow-and-seista-flow-internet-radios-fi/#comments Um, misfire? That's exactly what has happened with Pure's lineup of internet radios, which were supposed to ship to the US of A way back in July. Turns out, the crew hit a few snags along the way, but it looks as if the Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Siesta Flow will still be making it in time for the holidays. The company just announced that the aforesaid trio really, truly is on sale now in America, with all three shipping to eager radio zealots right now. Better still (and possibly to make up for lost time), the outfit is offering a 15 percent discount and free shipping for all orders placed before next Monday. Candidly speaking, we'd expect to see a cadre of successors in just a few weeks as CES kicks off, but if you've got an empty box that needs filled and wrapped...

Continue reading Pure's Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Siesta Flow internet radios finally on sale in America

Pure's Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Siesta Flow internet radios finally on sale in America originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evokeevoke flowEvokeFlowinternet radioInternetRadionorth americaNorthAmericaoasisOasisFlowPUREpure digitalPureDigitalradioSensiashipship dateShipDateshippingshipsSiesta FlowSiestaFlowSirocco 550Sirocco550ususawifi radioWifiRadioTue, 14 Dec 2010 06:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Skype lands Cisco's Tony Bates as new CEO]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/skype-lands-ciscos-tony-bates-as-new-ceo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/skype-lands-ciscos-tony-bates-as-new-ceo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/skype-lands-ciscos-tony-bates-as-new-ceo/#commentsIt may sound fairly bland on paper, but the potential implications here are notable. Tony Bates, who was seen as a major player within Cisco reporting directly to CEO John Chambers, has just left to take over the CEO role at Skype. Cisco's own blog affirmed that Bates was leaving "to pursue another opportunity," and The New York Times has it that Joshua Silverman is stepping aside to make room for Mr. Bates. He'll arrive just in time to make a serious push for an IPO, grab more profit from its blossoming user base (which largely doesn't pay anything to make Skype-to-Skype calls) and possibly "make a deeper push into carrier and enterprise markets," as GigaOM puts it. Frankly, we'd be interested in seeing if any leftover synergies (yeah, we said it) could lead to a Skype-enabled Flip Video camcorder. Bates would obviously have great contacts with Cisco in order to make it happen, and honestly, it'd be a win-win for both parties. Crazier things have happened, right?

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Skype lands Cisco's Tony Bates as new CEO originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessceociscoCisco SystemsCiscoSystemsexecexecutiveflipflip videoFlipVideoindustryJosh SilvermanJoshSilvermanpure digitalPureDigitalskypetony batesTonyBatesMon, 04 Oct 2010 15:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure's FlowSongs to rival iTunes tagging, won't be limited to select stations]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/pures-flowsongs-to-rival-itunes-tagging-wont-be-limited-to-se/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/pures-flowsongs-to-rival-itunes-tagging-wont-be-limited-to-se/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/13/pures-flowsongs-to-rival-itunes-tagging-wont-be-limited-to-se/#comments For whatever reason, iTunes tagging never really has taken off. One could chalk it up to soft marketing or just a limited number of supported devices and stations, but either way, it seems that consumers have far more efficient ways to find music they like than to hear 'em on the radio, tag 'em, and download 'em later. Over in the UK, though, Pure is going ahead with a full-on competitor, as FlowSongs offers select Pure Digital radios (Avanti Flow, the Evoke Flow, the Oasis Flow, the Siesta Flow and the Sensia) to connect with the 7digital network in order to mark songs, purchase them for around £1 each and then have them streamed via one's Lounge account and to as many compatible Pure radios as you'd like. Songs that are found via DAB, FM or internet stations can be tagged, and all downloads are completely free of DRM. Better still, the "vast majority" of tracks will be encoded at 320kbps, though you will have to stomach a minor £2.99 yearly fee in order to pay for the Shazam portion of the service. It's all slated to go live on Monday across the pond, and you can give those links below a visit if you're thirsty for more.

Pure's FlowSongs to rival iTunes tagging, won't be limited to select stations originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7digitalaudioclouddownloadsflowsongsinternet radioInternetRadioitunes taggingItunesTaggingmusicmusic streammusic streamingMusicStreamMusicStreamingPurepure digitalPureDigitalradiostreamstreamingtaggingukFri, 13 Aug 2010 08:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure's stylish internet radio lineup ships to America on July 1st]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/pures-stylish-internet-radio-lineup-ships-to-america-on-july-1s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/pures-stylish-internet-radio-lineup-ships-to-america-on-july-1s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/pures-stylish-internet-radio-lineup-ships-to-america-on-july-1s/#comments Pure has long since been a stranger to the US market, despite shipping some of the sexiest internet radios this planet has ever seen. The company announced back at CES that all of that would be changing in the near future, but it wasn't until now that we had specifics surrounding the whos, whats, wheres and whens. The Evoke Flow, Oasis Flow and Seista Flow will all be available for purchase in the United States of America on the first of July, with MSRPs set for $229, $249 and $139 in order of mention. Initially, they'll be available only through Pure's website, though we get the impression that brick-and-mortar distribution is only a moment or two away. Check the full press release after the break, and be sure to jot down this here date in your handy dandy date book, cool?

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Pure's stylish internet radio lineup ships to America on July 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evokeevoke flowEvokeFlowinternet radioInternetRadionorth americaNorthAmericaoasisOasisFlowPUREpure digitalPureDigitalradioSensiashipship dateShipDateshippingshipsSiesta FlowSiestaFlowSirocco 550Sirocco550ususawifi radioWifiRadioMon, 03 May 2010 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[New Flip cams to launch in early April?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/new-flip-cams-to-launch-in-early-april/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/new-flip-cams-to-launch-in-early-april/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/new-flip-cams-to-launch-in-early-april/#comments The details are slim to none on this one, but we're all about a good pocket cam rumor. According to the usually-reliable Business Insider Cisco will launch a new set of Flip camcorders around the NAB show which runs from April 12-15, but we don't have any specs yet. Come on Cisco, now you've got us guessing not only about the future of the Internet, but also if your newest Flip will support 1080p. Told you we didn't know much, but we'll obviously be keeping an eye out for more.

New Flip cams to launch in early April? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercamcorderscamerasCiscocisco flip videoCiscoFlipVideoflip camflip cameraflip videoFlipCamFlipCameraFlipVideopocket camcorderPocket camcordersPocketCamcorderPocketCamcorderspurepure digitalPureDigitalrumorWed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Pure bursts onto US scene with five internet radios]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/pure-bursts-onto-us-scene-with-five-internet-radios/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/pure-bursts-onto-us-scene-with-five-internet-radios/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/pure-bursts-onto-us-scene-with-five-internet-radios/#comments Pure's always had a knack for crafting elegant, oftentimes unorthodox looking radios. Problem is (at least for you Yanks), they've been marketed and sold exclusively across the pond. In our humble opinion, there's no better time to change that than here at the International Consumer Electronics Show, and sure enough, Pure is making itself known on the US radar with five distinct WiFi radios. Up first is the flagship product shown above (dubbed the Sensia), which boasts a 5.7-inch touchscreen, an oval enclosure and access to the Pure Lounge -- a nifty little portal that taps into internet radio stations, Twitter and Facebook. You'll also find an auxiliary input jack and a $349 price tag, which is only topped in this lineup by the $449 Sirocco 550. Said system is much like a mini boombox, complete with the typical WiFi radio capabilities, a USB socket, iPhone / iPod compatibility, a CD player and an SD expansion slot. Moving on, there's the $139 Siesta Flow alarm clock radio, the $249 Oasis Flow -- which just so happens to be both rugged and waterproof -- and the $229 Evoke Flow that originally surfaced back in 2008. Details on actual US availability is expected to come later, though the full press releases can be found after the break right this very moment.

Gallery: PURE bursts onto US scene with five internet radios

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Pure bursts onto US scene with five internet radios originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2010Ces2010evokeevoke flowEvokeFlowinternet radioInternetRadionorth americaNorthAmericaoasis flowOasisFlowPUREpure digitalPureDigitalradioSensiaSiesta FlowSiestaFlowSirocco 550Sirocco550ususawifi radioWifiRadioTue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Switched On: The camcorder strikes back]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/switched-on-the-camcorder-strikes-back/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/switched-on-the-camcorder-strikes-back/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/switched-on-the-camcorder-strikes-back/#commentsRoss Rubin (@rossrubin) contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology.
As it often does at its product introductions, Apple took a subtle swipe at the Flip camcorder when it introduced the video camera-equipped iPod nano this fall. The sales volumes of the iPod nano even caused some to proclaim Apple's revision of the most popular iPod to be a Flip-killer. The inexpensive Flip camcorder has long proven tenacious, however, fending off competition from major brands such as Sony and Kodak, as well as value players like Aiptek and DXG -- not to mention nearly every digital camera and cellphone that can shoot video. Besides, the iPod nano has outsold the Flip camcorder many times over; why would Apple care about such incremental competition?

One answer is that the developers of the Flip camcorder (now the Pure Digital division of Cisco) aren't just hawking a cheap digital geegaw. Even before Pure Digital sold its first "disposable" camcorder, the company understood ecosystems. Back then, that involved installing processing equipment at retailers such as CVS, as the company's business model relied on getting consumers to develop prints and create DVDs in stores. Since those days, the utilitarian application it originally shipped for transferring videos to PCs has given way to FlipShare , which is clearly designed to be the equivalent of iTunes for video. And more recently, it introduced Flipshare.com to provide its own spin on organizing and sharing videos online, including to devices beyond the PC.

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Switched On: The camcorder strikes back originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>columncolumnsfeaturedfeaturesflipflipshareflipshare tvFlipshareTvpure digitalPureDigitalThu, 17 Dec 2009 19:40:00 EST<![CDATA[FlipShare TV review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/flipshare-tv-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/flipshare-tv-review/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/flipshare-tv-review/#comments Do you love funky proprietary software enough to force your loved ones to run it too? That's the question Cisco seems to be asking with the FlipShare TV, a new set-top box designed to help make sharing Flip videos super-simple for even the most basic user. Unfortunately, some puzzling design choices and big limitations combined with the less-than-wonderful FlipShare software make this seem like more of a hassle than it's worth. What do we mean? Read on for the full review.

Gallery: FlipShare TV unboxing and hands-on

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FlipShare TV review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ciscofeaturedfeaturesflipflip videoflipshareflipshare tvFlipshareTvFlipVideomedia streamerMediaStreamerpure digitalPureDigitalreviewset top boxset-top boxSet-topBoxSetTopBoxstreamerTue, 15 Dec 2009 12:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Flip Video FlipShare TV beams video to the big screen]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/flip-video-flipshare-tv-beams-video-to-the-big-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/flip-video-flipshare-tv-beams-video-to-the-big-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/01/flip-video-flipshare-tv-beams-video-to-the-big-screen/#comments We first saw the Cisco FlipShare TV hit the FCC just over a month ago, and now that's it's official (well, official in the sense that Walt Mossberg broke the embargo by two hours) we're still sort of underwhelmed and a little befuddled -- although it's made by Cisco, the Flip-focused media player doesn't actually connect to your home WiFi network. Instead, the FlipShare software transmits data from your computer using a proprietary USB dongle, which means the player itself is useless unless your computer is on with Flip's funky FlipShare software running and the dongle connected. Flip tells us the decision to go proprietary was made to make things easier for non-technical users to set up (like Flip's cameras, the FlipShare software is preloaded on the dongle) but we can't help but think it's actually a bit more complicated, since Gran won't be able to just turn the thing on and subscribe to your new Flip user channels enabled by FlipShare 5.0. Instead, she'll have to get out her laptop, plug in the dongle, launch the software (which pulls the content from the internet), and then start using the FlipShare TV's RF remote to get at your videos, which seems pretty complicated to us. Yeah, we're just not sure, especially at $149 -- we've actually got one here for review, we'll let you know how we feel in the next couple days.

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Flip Video FlipShare TV beams video to the big screen originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ciscoflipflipshareflipshare 5.0flipshare tvFlipshare5.0FlipshareTvmedia streamerMediaStreamerpure digitalPureDigitalTue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Next-generation Flip Video camcorder rumored to boast WiFi]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/next-generation-flip-video-camcorder-rumored-to-boast-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/next-generation-flip-video-camcorder-rumored-to-boast-wifi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/18/next-generation-flip-video-camcorder-rumored-to-boast-wifi/#commentsOh c'mon, don't act surprised. It's just the natural evolution of things. Sony already upended the pocket camcorder market by adding GPS to one of its models, and now with Cisco at the helm (who, by the way, is a networking giant), it looks as if Flip Video's next product will sport an internal WiFi module. Granted, we were already assuming as much after listening to Pure Digital's founder speak of the device's future post-acquisition, but word on the street has it that a new Flip with WiFi will land sometime in 1H 2010. Furthermore, a Cisco spokesperson has been quoted over at Pocket-lint as saying that a new edition will feature "a large screen that slides to reveal the record and menu buttons underneath." We're guessing that we'll hear more about this mythical product as CES draws near, but that MinoHD you were about to buy? Yeah, might wanna lay off.

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Next-generation Flip Video camcorder rumored to boast WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PURE's Elan II does DAB time-shifting on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Flip Video remote control shows up at FCC -- bigger things to come? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Flip Video remote control

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Flip Video remote control shows up at FCC -- bigger things to come? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ah, convergence. Pure Digital -- DAB and WiFi radio extraordinaire -- has just made live a product portal for its forthcoming Sensia, which looks to be a serious leap forward in terms of features and design. For starters, this product ditches the typical retro vibe and goes for something entirely more Jetsons-esque, and while many of Pure's past radios have had some sort of display, the 5.7-inch touchscreen (640 x 480) is certainly a first. Boasting DAB and FM tuners, this device is also equipped with an 802.11g module that lets it pull down radio streams from the web as well as stream other media from networked PCs / storage. Other specs include twin 3-inch full-range drivers, an RF remote, optional rechargeable battery and a 3.5 millimeter socket for connecting those "other sources." Moreover, users will be able to tap into a variety of applications, from weather to news to Picasa to social networking. If all goes well, it'll ship before the holidays for £249.99 ($406).

[Via Macworld, thanks Ian]

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Pure Sensia DAB / WiFi radio gains touchscreen, streaming and Facebook originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"I need help! I want a small pocket camcorder but I'm not sure which one to get. I don't want to fall into the hype of the Flip because I worry two hours won't be enough. What should I be looking for when considering a small camcorder and where can I get a good quality one with expandable memory? Thanks!"
The pocket camcorder arena has blossomed into something of a small giant here recently, with entries from Sony, Samsung, Kodak and Creative flowing in to compete with the Ultra HD. For those of you who've laid down the cheddar, why not share your experiences here in order to direct Lulu to making the right choice? Surely you won't pass on an opportunity to help a fellow nerd. Surely.

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Ask Engadget: Best pocket-sized camcorder out there? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanks Best Buy, we owe you (another) one. Yet again, the big box retailer everyone loves to hate has provided the world with a glimpse of a heretofore unannounced product, and this one's got our mouths all kinds of damp. Barely a month after Cisco picked up Pure Digital for a small fortune, the Flip Video Ultra HD -- which seems to be the natural successor to the standard Ultra -- has already begun to hit select store shelves in America. Notable niceties include an HDMI output, 120 minutes of record time (up from 60 minutes), a removable / rechargeable battery and support for AA cells in a pinch. We're still waiting for the full rundown of specifications (and the price, too), but feel free to tap the read link for a stellar unboxing in the meanwhile.

Update: Looks like it's going for $199.99. Thanks Matthies!

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Flip Video Ultra HD makes its unofficial debut, gets unboxed originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thanks Best Buy, we owe you (another) one. Yet again, the big box retailer everyone loves to hate has provided the world with a glimpse of a heretofore unannounced product, and this one's got our mouths all kinds of damp. Barely a month after Cisco picked up Pure Digital for a small fortune, the Flip Video Ultra HD -- which seems to be the natural successor to the standard Ultra -- has already begun to hit select store shelves in America. Notable niceties include an HDMI output, 120 minutes of record time (up from 60 minutes), a removable / rechargeable battery and support for AA cells in a pinch. We're still waiting for the full rundown of specifications (and the price, too), but feel free to tap the read link for a stellar unboxing in the meanwhile.

Update: Looks like it's going for $199.99. Thanks Matthies!

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When we got wind of Cisco's $590 million acquisition of Flip Video-maker Pure Digital, we immediately came to grips with the fit. After all, Cisco's been dying to pull another Linksys for some time now, and what better to expand its consumer electronics presence than with a cheap-o camcorder that's ripe for the addition of WiFi. Bigwig (and Pure Digital founder) Jonathan Kaplan recently sat down to talk about the product's future, and unsurprisingly, he definitely mentions the integration of Cisco's "strengths" into the handheld camcorder. Furthermore, he's hoping that an entity as large as Cisco can get the Flip Video line overseas, and he's also quite big on "building the brand." The takeaway? Don't be alarmed when a WiFi-equipped, streaming-capable successor hits the scene at CES 2010, complete with automatic upload-to-YouTube functionality.

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Pure Digital founder talks of Flip Video's future originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Funny -- that patently absurd half a billion figure we heard tossed about earlier this month was low. In reality, Cisco has just announced its full intentions to acquire all of Pure Digital, the maker of the immensely popular Flip Video camcorder, for around $590 million in stock. According to Ned Hooper, senior vice president of Cisco's Corporate Development and Consumer Groups, the "acquisition of Pure Digital is key to Cisco's strategy to expand our momentum in the media-enabled home and to capture the consumer market transition to visual networking." To an outsider, the move may seem somewhat odd; after all, what's Cisco doing spending this much on a consumer product? Let's just say that uploading HD video requires loads of bandwidth, and Cisco's all about that. Expect the deal to close in Cisco's fiscal fourth quarter of 2009.

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Cisco acquiring Flip Video-maker Pure Digital for $590 million in stock originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Believe us people, popularity pays off. Just ask Pure Digital CEO Jonathan Kaplan, who is reportedly scrambling for ways to spend $80 million of the $500 million Cisco Systems is about to hand over in order to acquire the company. Granted, none of this has been confirmed just yet, but TechCrunch has it that the deal is all but done. Reportedly, Cisco's interested in bringing the firm into its portfolio in order to further push high-bandwidth using services. Obviously, user generated HD video fits pretty perfectly into that agenda. We suspect we'll be hearing more on the subject as the work week begins in earnest, but it sure sounds like Linksys is about to get a new cousin.

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Pure Digital's Flip Mino just broke free from the confines of the VGA kiddie-pool to find itself tip-toeing gingerly into the shallow end of sacred high-definition waters. But with a retail price of $230, it's best to temper your expectations of the new Flip Mino HD. For that price you get about an hour's worth of fixed zoom, 720p, MPEG-4 video recorded to 4GB of built-in flash memory. Plug the USB cam into your PC or Mac to launch the built-in FlipShare editing software for fine-tuning your videos before sharing (compressed down to 480x270) to MySpace, YouTube or direct over email -- HD sharing via an unnamed partner is coming early next year according to Pure.

Walt's buddy, Katie Boehret, over at the Wall Street Journal already put hands to gear and came away duly impressed by the video and improved sound quality. The she-Walt also found the FlipShare software to be much improved over the Flip's previous bundled wares while the camera remained dead-simple to use. All in all, well worth the $50 premium over the previous Flip Mino. Sample video posted after the break.

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Flip Mino goes H to the D with a WSJ review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For whatever reason, Pure Digital's Flip Mino has been a runaway hit. The video quality ain't that great, and it's downright bad in low-light scenarios, but there's something about the convenience factor that keeps folks coming. Now, there's one more reason to give this one a look over rivals: personalization. Thanks to a new partnership with CafePress, prospective buyers can customize their Flip Mino with a design of their own or choose one from thousands of professional designs, and contrary to what you're expecting, the service is completely free. In other words, you can finally get that pocket camcorder you've been wanting with your 2-week old girlfriend (or you skateboarding) plastered on there for not a dime more -- but who'll be laughing when it comes time to sell and upgrade?

[Via Switched]

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Customize your Flip Mino for free, regret it when eBay time comes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Man, talk about quick reflexes. Not even a fortnight after Radiopaq announced its WiFi radio-enabled Rp5, along comes Pure Digital to keep things competitive. The stylish-in-its-own-way EVOKE Flow not only taps into the intarwebz for streaming music, but it also includes FM / DAB tuners and support for DAB+. Expect it to hit British tables next month for £150 ($279).

[Thanks, Joe]

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There are few more prolific DAB proponents out there than the folks at Pure, and it looks like the company isn't showing any signs of letting up, with it now introducing the ONE Elite radio to fill in its lower-end offerings. True to that status, this one keeps its features as basic as its appearance, with just DAB and FM radio and none of that fancy internet radio on offer, but you will get a line-in jack to accommodate the audio device of your choice, and even a USB port, although that's apparently only used to provide updates to the radio itself. Like its other recent radios, this one is also manufactured to Pure's own EcoPlus standards, and it's available in your choice of black or white, each of which will set you back £70 (or $140).

[Via Tech Digest]

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Sure, it might shoot 720p video, but you aren't gonna catch indie filmmakers capturing the next low-budget masterpiece on Kodak's new Zi6 HD pocket video camera. The camera is Kodak's response to Pure Digital's Flip and Creative's Vado, complete with upright form factor, YouTube friendliness, simple as could be interface, a flip-out USB plug (with some surprising spring action), and, of course, totally shoddy video quality. The camera is powered by a pair of AA batteries, sports a 2.4-inch LCD, and can switch between VGA video, 30fps HD and 60fps HD. It'll sell for $180 in September, in black or pink, but there's only 128MB of memory on board -- you'll have to spring for an SD card if you want to do any substantial shooting.

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Kodak's new Zi6 HD pocket video camera for the YouTube set originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, it might shoot 720p video, but you aren't gonna catch indie filmmakers capturing the next low-budget masterpiece on Kodak's new Zi6 HD pocket video camera. The camera is Kodak's response to Pure Digital's Flip and Creative's Vado, complete with upright form factor, YouTube friendliness, simple as could be interface, a flip-out USB plug (with some surprising spring action), and, of course, totally shoddy video quality. The camera is powered by a pair of AA batteries, sports a 2.4-inch LCD, and can switch between VGA video, 30fps HD and 60fps HD. It'll sell for $180 in September, in black or pink, but there's only 128MB of memory on board -- you'll have to spring for an SD card if you want to do any substantial shooting.

Gallery: Kodak's Zi6 HD

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Kodak's new Zi6 HD pocket video camera for the YouTube set originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While it certainly didn't appeal to everybody, Pure Digital's Flip Video Ultra cheapcorder nonetheless found quite the audience, which has not surprisingly led to some raised expectations for the company's just-released follow-up, the Flip Mino. Judging from the first batch of reviews, however, it looks like Pure Digital has mostly managed to hit the mark ($30 premium notwithstanding), even if it still likely won't be getting folks to ditch their more full-featured cameras. Among the first out of the gate with a review was Laptop Magazine, which put the Ultra and Mino head-to-head and found that Mino won out in terms of design, specs, and power options, although the Ultra hung on to an edge in video quality, which it says remained "consistently brighter," particularly in low-light conditions. The Wall Street Journal's Mossberg Solution (not Moss himself) didn't have as much of a problem with the video quality (given the expectations), but it did find that while the Mino's touch-sensitive buttons look great, "they aren't as functional as they needed to be." Wired's Gadget Lab also had some quibbles about the hard to press buttons, but that wasn't enough to stop it from handing out an initial rating of 8 out of 10 (a more in-depth review is promised for later), with the cam's slimmer design and ability to get video up onto the web quickly winning it high marks. If that still hasn't made up your mind, you can find some sample videos taken with the camera and plenty more details by hitting up the links below.

Read - Laptop Magazine ("the Mino won three out of the four rounds," but not the biggest category: video quality)
Read - Mossberg Solution ("looks much cooler than older models")
Read - Gadget Lab (8 out of 10)

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Pure Digital Flip Mino review round-up originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been quite awhile since Pure Digital's YouTube-lovin' Flip Video Ultra came around, but folks looking for its rightful successor can finally stop peering around every bend in vain. Announced today, the Flip Mino checks in at just 4- x 2- x 0.6-inches and weighs 3.3-ounces -- a full 40% smaller than the previously mentioned Ultra. You'll also find 2GB of internal storage for holding an hour of footage, along with a sealed rechargeable Li-ion, 1.5-inch anti-glare screen, touch-sensitive buttons and a TV output to boot. As predicted, this pocket-friendly camcorder comes ready to upload to some of the most popular video sharing sites on the web, and users in the US can procure their own (in black or white) on June 5th for $179.99.

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Pure Digital introduces Flip Mino video sharing camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pure Digital is probably already bringing that DAB goodness to your dwelling, but we know how bad the withdrawals can be once you head out to the car. No worries, though, as the firm is cranking out "the world's first in-car DAB digital radio that doesn't require complicated installation," which is a fancy way of explaining that this unit relies on FM transmission to get DAB signals into your vehicle's stereo. As expected, the Highway gets its juice from a cigarette lighter adapter, and users simply affix a small DAB antenna on their windshield, find an open FM slot and tune their in-dash radio to match the station. Furthermore, the unit can even be used on-the-go, as it includes a built-in headphone jack and can go for six hours on a pair of AA cells. It even sports an auxiliary input along with Pure's ReVu technology to pause / rewind live content, and if any new features crop up in the future, owners can update their device via USB. Thrill someone you love (yeah, that can be you) this holiday season when it lands for £69.99 ($146).

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Pure Digital intros Highway in-car DAB radio originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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At under $200, Pure Digital's recently announced Flip Video camcorders are already pretty inexpensive, but the company now looks to be trying to make them even cheaper for non-profit organizations -- as in free. That's the goal of the company's just announced Flip Video Spotlight program, which aims to give up to one million of the camcorders to non-profits and other non-governmental organizations over the next five years. Apparently, the initiative (which is set to get underway this December) will operate as a donor matching program, with donors (or the organizations themselves) able to purchase so-called Flip Video Spotlight Kits, which Flip Video will match one-to-one. Much like the OLPC program, Flip Video sees virtually no end to the benefits of its camcorders, with Pure Digital CEO Jonathan Kaplan saying the company believes "video can help change the world."

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Pure Digital announces million camcorder giveaway for non-profits originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Merely months after launching the Flip Video, Pure Digital is hitting back with the sleeker, sexier Flip Video Ultra. The ultra-compact camcorder touts "on-board software to enable editing, organizing, and seamless video uploading to AOL, YouTube and other video sharing sites," and even includes a video output for watching captures on TV. The device includes a flip-out USB port for connecting to your PC, is already available in white, pink, black and orange motifs for $149.99 (1GB) or $179.99 (2GB), and reportedly holds "60 minutes of full VGA-quality video" on the latter.

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Pure Digital reveals YouTube-friendly Flip Video Ultra camcorder originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looking to one-up the well received EVOKE-1XT is the EVOKE-1S, the latest DAB radio to fly out of Pure Digital's doors. This device supports the optional ChargePAK, features an OLED display, and is compatible with textSCAN and Intellitext as well. Furthermore, the 3.5-millimeter auxiliary jack enables your favorite DAP to get some play time through this too, and the built-in FM tuner is always around for backup. Most notable, however, is the uber-green approach Pure took when designing this unit, as it arrives in packaging made from a minimum of 70-percent recycled material, consumes just one-watt of power in standby, is finished with water-based varnish, and includes documentation printed on 100-percent recycled paper. The EVOKE-1S will be available in real maple or cherry veneer, and will only run you £99.99 ($202) this September.

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Pure intros environmentally-friendly EVOKE-1S DAB radio originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Digital download service coming to Pure's DAB radios originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When all else fails, repackage your device with some gimmicky new software and a new brand, then send it back into the field with a hyperbole-filled press release and see what sticks. That seems to be Pure Digital's plan here with the Flip Video, an exact replica of the drug store-friendly Point & Shoot cam, with a 30 minute version going for $120, and a 60 minute edition priced at $150. The main difference, other than that new Flip Video moniker, is some YouTube-friendly software that lets you edit and upload your videos to video sharing sites relatively pain-free. Of course, you can still do the photo lab thing and get your videos turned into a DVD, but Flip Video's video sharing thrust does seem to have a good eye for the current market, even if the actual tech is getting a little dated by now. The device should be available today.

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Pure Digital revisits Point & Shoot cam, unveils Flip Video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2007 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While it had been a few ticks since Pure Digital gave you DAB listeners out there anything new to chew on, the Euro-based radio maker is back with yet another mini system designed to blast out tunes from the comfort of your living room. Encased in the firm's traditionally simple, classy design, the DMX-25 handles both DAB and FM signals and boasts dual 10-watt amplifiers, 4-inch mid-range drivers, 1.5-inch tweeters, scrollable text, RDS support, an LCD display, CD / MP3 / WMA compatibility, and two 3.5-millimeter line-in jacks for your DAP of choice. Furthermore, users will find the SD card slot and USB port handy for loading up flash-based media, and the wireless remote should keep you planted while scrolling through the stations. Still, all this functionality in such a decorative package won't exactly run you cheap, as you'll be ponying up £129.99 ($254) for this setup when it lands in April.

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Pure Digital's DMX-25 DAB mini system handles MP3 / WMA originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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