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[VIA ARTiGO A1200 lets you roll your own miniscule, fanless PC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/via-artigo-a1200-lets-you-roll-your-own-miniscule-fanless-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/via-artigo-a1200-lets-you-roll-your-own-miniscule-fanless-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/via-artigo-a1200-lets-you-roll-your-own-miniscule-fanless-pc/#comments VIA ARTiGO A1200

Most ultra-compact, fanless PCs are intended for the embedded market -- that is, not for the proletariat to tinker with directly. VIA's no stranger to serving that crowd, but it's making a point of addressing home users who want this class of PC for DIY projects, like home media servers, with the ARTiGO A1200. The new design is still using the dual-core, 1GHz Eden X2 of VIA's usual embedded PCs at its heart, but it comes wrapped in a smaller, more eye-catching package with HDMI video out and support for Windows 7. That's not to say that the A1200 represents a softening, inside or out. The PC can still survive temperatures between 32F and 113F with dust resistance in the bargain, and there's an array of ports you're still less likely to find on an everyday computer, such as a CFast slot (for storage) and dual gigabit Ethernet jacks. The $320 it costs to buy the new ARTiGO today won't get you an OS, RAM or a hard drive, but its ability to survive for years in a hot, dusty closet just might be worth the cost.

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VIA ARTiGO A1200 lets you roll your own miniscule, fanless PC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android might have already spilled over into the desktop world in one form or another, but what if you want something a little more project-friendly? VIA Technologies has developed the APC, a Neo-ITX-based barebones system running a custom version of Android 2.3 optimized for mouse and keyboard input. The board is compatible with Mini-ITX and MacroATX form factors, and comes with a VIA 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM, 2GB flash memory, and built-in (up to 720p) graphics. HDMI, VGA, 4 x USB, audio out / in, microSD and Ethernet come along for the ride too, for a reasonable spread of connectivity. Best of all? The whole lot will only cost $49. No word on when pre-orders will open, but drop your email in over at the source link to find out when they do.

VIA Technologies outs $49 APC Android barebones, nods towards Raspberry Pi originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 18:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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VIA is planning to get some serious mileage out of its Eden X2 processor -- in the most literal sense possible. It's now producing the AMOS-3002, a Pico-ITX-sized PC intended for in-car infotainment and other situations where an embedded PC needs to have a little more juice for media tasks. The Eden X2 in question comes in a dual-core 1GHz flavor that's completely fanless, but it's fast enough to show 1080p video (when your car is parked, we hope) and can handle more intensive work like dual gigabit Ethernet jacks, optional 3G and even a 2.5-inch hard drive. That breadbox-sized shell can also take a lot of abuse, surviving temperatures between -4F and 140F as well as 50 Gs' worth of shock. You'll have to wait until your favorite car designer or digital sign maker uses the AMOS-3002 to see it in action, but until then, you can get the full details after the break.

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VIA unveils fanless, Eden X2-packing AMOS-3002, promises tiny dual-core PC in your car originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 18:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3Gdigital signageDigitalSignagedual coredual-coreDualCoreeden x2EdenX2embeddedfanlessin car electronicsIn Car Entertainmentin-car electronicsin-car entertainmentin-car infotainmentIn-carElectronicsIn-carEntertainmentIn-carInfotainmentInCarElectronicsInCarEntertainmentinfotainmentpico itxPico-ITXPicoItxprocessorprocessorsviavia eden x2ViaEdenX2x86Thu, 17 May 2012 18:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Skype videoconferencing app and add-on camera come to Vizio Internet Apps HDTVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/skype-videoconferencing-app-and-add-on-camera-roll-come-to-vizio/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/skype-videoconferencing-app-and-add-on-camera-roll-come-to-vizio/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/skype-videoconferencing-app-and-add-on-camera-roll-come-to-vizio/#comments Vizio snuck mention of its $150 XCV100 Skype-enabled webcam into its CES 2012 accessories announcements, and now the two companies have announced its compatibility with "most" Vizio Internet App TVs. There's no list of which models specifically support it, and which can manage up to 720p streams, but owners can check the capabilities of their model on Vizio's website. The webcam itself features an HD camera and four built in mics, and clips directly on the top of Vizio's flatscreens. Assuming you're into videoconferencing from your living room, have one of the HDTVs and are ready to drop a benjamin and a half for the privilege, all that's left is to find one of the cameras, currently marked as sold out on Vizio and Amazon. Now, if we could just get an update on that $99 ARM-powered Google TV set-top box...

Skype videoconferencing app and add-on camera come to Vizio Internet Apps HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blockbuster On Demand pulls back from TiVo and others, is it on its way out? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After Vizio gave the world a preview of its PC and tablet plans it also announced plans for new HDTVs and a couple of set-top boxes, so we couldn't resist traveling back over to its Wynn-based lounge to view the beasts in their natural habitat. We won't make too much of it, but if you read last year's hands-on preview, unfortunately much of this is similar, as we mentioned when they were announced -- much of this tech was originally planned to ship in 2011. That said, while TBD is still the watchword when it comes to release dates and pricing, we're told highly anticipated sets like the first ultrawidescreen units should be available for preorder soon.

Gallery: Vizio Google TV, ultrawidescreen and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on

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Vizio ultrawidescreen, Google TV and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>21:93d3d tv3dTvandroidcesces 2012Ces2012cinema 3dCinema3ddlnagoogle tvGoogleTvhands-onhdpostcrosslcdledremoteUltraWidescreenviavia plusViaPlusvizioWed, 11 Jan 2012 02:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizios-ces-2012-hdtv-googletv-ultrawidescreen/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizios-ces-2012-hdtv-googletv-ultrawidescreen/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/vizios-ces-2012-hdtv-googletv-ultrawidescreen/#comments After lighting things up with new PCs and a 10-inch tablet, Vizio is returning to its roots by unveiling a series of new HDTVs during CES, along with a few old ones. Among its more conventional sets, the E3D series has been bringing value priced passive 3D since last year, but it will be joined by the M3D series in a 47- and 55-inch model, the latter of which includes a Bluetooth QWERTY remote. If that's not enough, users can step up to the R3D series which come in the same sizes and have better backlighting.


The more interesting news however, is that the 65-inch versions of both M- and R- lines feature VIA Plus, which is Vizio's customized spin on Google TV. We first got a peek at it last year, however the delayed introduction of Honeycomb and adoption of ARM processors likely doomed any chance of a release. In another blast from the past, Vizio has also queued up three 21:9 "CinemaWide" ultrawidescreen WFHD (2560x1080) models (above), in sizes of 50-, 58- and 71-inches with 3D and Yahoo! Widgets. We were heartbroken when we never saw these come home in 2011, although in all fairness no one else brought an ultrawidescreen flat-panel to us either so there's still an extremely rectangular space on our wall that needs filling. Prices and ship dates for all the new TVs are still TBD, and those without Google TV include Yahoo TV widgets. Check the press release after the break for the available details, before we check out the new models and try to find out if they'll actually arrive this time around.

Continue reading Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again

Vizio's CES 2012 HDTV lineup includes 3D, Google TV and ultrawidescreen... again originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When stopping by the ST-Ericsson booth at CES Unveiled tonight, we weren't expecting to stumble upon a phone we'd never seen before. Fortunately we were treated to a splendid surprise, as a new device designed by VIA Technologies was hanging out on the desk like a villain. The handset is designated as the "Leo U8500" and is touted as one of the first phones containing a full ST-Ericsson chipset. The yet-to-be-branded Gingerbread device sports the NovaThor U8500 smartphone platform, which rocks a 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex A9 CPU, Mali 400 GPU and 14.4Mbps HSPA+ radio. Its chipset supports cameras with up to 20MP sensors and 1080p HD video capture. While the phone is production-ready, it appears that VIA is still shopping for potential suitors, and it's most likely China-bound when all is said and done. A few images and a video can be found below.

Gallery: VIA Leo U8850 hands-on


Myriam Joire contributed to this report.

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VIA Technologies Leo U8500 hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>htpcmini-itxminipostmotherboardnanonano x2NanoX2VB7009viaFri, 06 Jan 2012 18:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo and VIA Technologies A30 internet TV set top box bumps up your boob tube's IQ]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/lenovo-and-via-technologies-a30-internet-tv-set-top-box-bumps-up/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/lenovo-and-via-technologies-a30-internet-tv-set-top-box-bumps-up/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/lenovo-and-via-technologies-a30-internet-tv-set-top-box-bumps-up/#commentsLenovo's known for making quality computers, but the company's plans for a television set top box have been in the works for months, and now the day has finally come. Lenovo, along with VIA Technologies, has launched the A30 internet TV device that packs a 1.2GHz VIA Nano CPU and VX900 media processor. Further hardware details are scarce at this point, but we do know that the A30 will have a BesTV service providing new and exclusive content, including movies of unknown origin "within a month of their release date," along with picture-in-picture functionality and, of course, internet access. There's mobile functionality too, as your smartphone can serve as both the box's remote and as an additional screen on which to view content. Naturally, Lenovo's not telling how much it'll cost, but our friends in the Far East will be able to pick one up in Q1 of 2012. PR after the break.

Continue reading Lenovo and VIA Technologies A30 internet TV set top box bumps up your boob tube's IQ

Lenovo and VIA Technologies A30 internet TV set top box bumps up your boob tube's IQ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a30hdpostcrossinternetinternet tvInternetTvlenovolenovo a30LenovoA30nano processorNanoProcessorset top boxSetTopBoxsmart tvSmartTvviaThu, 05 Jan 2012 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[VIA adds Android support to embedded x86 line (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/via-adds-android-support-to-embedded-x86-line-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/via-adds-android-support-to-embedded-x86-line-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/16/via-adds-android-support-to-embedded-x86-line-video/#comments EITX-3002 VIA is hardly the first hawker of x86-based chips to start bragging about its Android compatibility, but it certainly doesn't want to be left behind as the open source OS starts worming its way into more and more machines. The EITX-3002 is the first of its offerings to sport official support for Google's OS. At the heart of the Em-ITX board is your choice of a 1.2GHz NANO X2 or a 1GHz Eden X2, and a VX900H, which casn push 1080p video to dual monitors. The target devices are obviously touch-based systems like in-car entertainment computers and kiosks. To see the board in action head on after the break and, please, try to stay calm -- we all know how exciting Froyo-based kiosks are.

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VIA adds Android support to embedded x86 line (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading VIA's ARTiGO 1150: a $265 barebones nettop with big potential (video)

VIA's ARTiGO 1150: a $265 barebones nettop with big potential (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last

Vizio's M-Series Theater 3D TVs are officially available, at last originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading VIA offers $89 processor and motherboard combo for custom HTPCs

VIA offers $89 processor and motherboard combo for custom HTPCs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundlecombocomedycustomcustom-builtDIYhdpostcrossHTPCmedia system processorMediaSystemProcessormini-itxmotherboardnano x2NanoX2VIAvia nano x2VIA VE-900VIA VE900via vx900via vx900 media system processorViaNanoX2ViaVe-900ViaVe900ViaVx900ViaVx900MediaSystemProcessorvideovx900Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Zotac's ZBOX nano VD01 packs dual-core VIA CPU in a tiny, tiny box]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/zotacs-zbox-nano-vd01-packs-dual-core-via-cpu-in-a-tiny-tiny-b/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/zotacs-zbox-nano-vd01-packs-dual-core-via-cpu-in-a-tiny-tiny-b/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/07/zotacs-zbox-nano-vd01-packs-dual-core-via-cpu-in-a-tiny-tiny-b/#comments ZBOX nano VD01 Zotac isn't the biggest name in computers, but the company does do one thing particularly well -- cram capable HTPC components in itty-bitty boxes for a reasonable price. VD01 series ditches more well known solutions from Intel and AMD for chips from VIA, specifically the Nano X2 U4025 CPU with its Chrome9 media processor. Inside is room for a 2.5-inch HDD and a single DDR3 slot, but you can get those pre-populated with a 320GB disk and 2GB RAM by opting for the Plus model. Outside is your usual selection of USB 3.0, 2.0, eSATA, Ethernet and HDMI ports while inside are both Bluetooth 3.0 and 802.11n radios. There's even an IR receiver and bundled remote to make this truly living room friendly. Check out the gallery below, as well as the PR after the break.

Gallery: Zotac ZBOX nano VD01

Continue reading Zotac's ZBOX nano VD01 packs dual-core VIA CPU in a tiny, tiny box

Zotac's ZBOX nano VD01 packs dual-core VIA CPU in a tiny, tiny box originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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VIA Technologies sues Apple for patent infringement originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applelawsuitlegallitigationpatentpatent infringementPatentInfringementpatentsviavia technologiesViaTechnologiesThu, 22 Sep 2011 22:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio Tablet tiptoes into retail, starting at Costco]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/vizio-tablet-tiptoes-into-retail-starting-at-costco/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/vizio-tablet-tiptoes-into-retail-starting-at-costco/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/vizio-tablet-tiptoes-into-retail-starting-at-costco/#comments We know it's been a long wait since CES, but after getting pawed at by both Blake Griffin and yours truly, the Vizio Tablet is starting to show up in stores right about on schedule. Frequent Engadget commenter DaHarder took a step away from the Disqus box and snagged this tablet at a local Costco store for $329 ($20 off the regular price), an achievement also unlocked by the folks at Mobileslate. According to their reports you may have to ask around to find out if the VTAB1008 is actually in stock but it may be lurking along with its $40 Accessories Kit, while it's already showing in stock on the Vizio online store. Impressions so far suggest a "budget" tablet experience above that of the flood of craptablets with decent hardware and battery life, but a software experience behind the top of the line slates due to the custom UI, small internal storage and RAM and slower single core Marvell CPU. Our review is yet to come, but if there's around three bills burning a hole in your pocket and you've just got to have an Android tablet with integrated IR blaster, we're not seeing too many other options available.

[Thanks, DaHarder]

Vizio Tablet tiptoes into retail, starting at Costco originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC acquires S3 Graphics and its prodigious patent portfolio, dares you to sue originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Benchmarks can be a bit of a back and forth schoolyard screaming match -- there's plenty of yelling, but not always much brute force to back it up -- so let's take this case of 'he said / she said' with an even coarser grain of salt. BAPCo, a non-profit whose members include major tech industry heavyweights, slapped back at AMD today for publicly dissing the SYSmark 2012 benchmark it had an 80 percent hand in creating and for claming the group forced them out of the club. The chip maker had similar beef back in 2007 over Intel's benchmark-friendlier chips, and this appears to be the final straw that broke its GPU's back. On Monday, VIA and NVIDIA also joined the ranks of the recently defected, but refrained from any superfluous PR finger-wagging. Wherever the truth may lie, for sure someone's got a case of the green-eyed monster, and it's definitely not us. We're looking at you, AMD.

[Thanks, Muhammad; image courtesy BAPCo]

BAPCo calls 'liar, liar' on AMD, Intel still its golden prince originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Vizio extends its LCD HDTV sales lead; new 3D, VIA Plus and ultrawidescreen TVs are on the way

Vizio extends its LCD HDTV sales lead; new 3D, VIA Plus and ultrawidescreen TVs are on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Being Blake Griffin has its perks -- he's NBA Rookie of the Year and a millionaire, plus he's got the adoration of millions and the ability to posterize fools with prodigious power dunks. He also got the Vizio tablet before it goes on sale to the general public, and posted a video showing off his new VIA Plus-equipped slate. We're glad that Blake Superior's enjoying the tablet's portrait and landscape stereo speakers and its universal remote function... really, we are. But, we'd rather be watching him catch alley-oops and throw down windmills on a tablet of our very own -- c'mon Vizio, quit playing favorites.

[Thanks, Ben]

Update: Looks like you'll be able to join Blake on the Vizio bandwagon soon, as the folks at This is my next got a pic showing that Walmart's already putting the tablet's $349 price tag on store shelves.

Blake Griffin gets Vizio Tablet before you can, proves famous people get special treatment (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blake griffinBlakeGriffinslatetabletviavia plusvia tabletViaPlusViaTabletvideoviziovizio tabletVizioTabletTue, 14 Jun 2011 07:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's VTAB1008 tablet hits the FCC: your $349 slate now one step closer to shipping]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/vizios-vtab1008-tablet-hits-the-fcc-your-349-slate-now-one-st/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/vizios-vtab1008-tablet-hits-the-fcc-your-349-slate-now-one-st/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/vizios-vtab1008-tablet-hits-the-fcc-your-349-slate-now-one-st/#comments Vizio hasn't had much to say about its tablet plans since it entered the fray at CES in January, but it looks like things are now starting to pick up again, and fast. We just got wind of a listing for a Vizio VTAB1008 tablet priced at just $349 in Walmart's system earlier this week, and now that same device has passed through the FCC -- which, if you place the two together, could well indicate that a launch may finally be imminent. Unfortunately, the FCC listing doesn't provide much in the way of details beyond the crude outline above and some expected specs (WiFi, Bluetooth and HDMI), but the agency has only been asked to hold back the confidential parts of the filing until August 30th, so we should at least know more by then at the latest.

Vizio's VTAB1008 tablet hits the FCC: your $349 slate now one step closer to shipping originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anonymous]

Vizio Tablet (VTAB1008) priced at $349 within Walmart's system originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Zotac unveils new ZBOX mini-PC, powered by VIA's dual-core Nano X2

Zotac unveils new ZBOX mini-PC, powered by VIA's dual-core Nano X2 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vizio dangles upcoming YouTube app for its Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 22:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So what if Apple might be suing your company for millions and billions of dollars? You're Cher Wang and Cher Wang shops wherever she damn well pleases. HTC's co-founder and Chairwoman was recently photographed taking a leisurely gander at Apple's wares, with husband Wen-Chi Chen -- who just happens to be CEO of VIA Technologies -- tagging along as well. The Palo Alto Geniuses look to have been their usual friendly selves, though their failure to put an iPhone in Mrs. Wang's hands qualifies as a major missed opportunity in our eyes.

Thomas: "In Taiwan, iPhone means horse."
Josh F.: "Go ahead, cuff me if you can."
Dana: "A stylus! You know. You hold it like this."
Vlad: "Cher Wang thought impersonating a zombie would help her blend in with the Apple Store patrons. As we can tell from the unperturbed employees, she was right."
Brad: "If you can guess which hand the candy's in, you win!"
Terrence: "...and this is my trusty servant Patsy."
Amar: "I'm sorry, Mrs. Wang, we're all out of dirtbikes."

Caption Contest: HTC Chairwoman Cher Wang drops by Apple's Palo Alto Store originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 09:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Computex is coming up fast and with it we're expecting a slew of new gear. The event will also mark the first public showing of VIA's new x86 quad-core processors aptly named, QuadCore (pictured above center next to a Nano X2). The new procs are manufactured using 40nm processes and combine four Isaiah cores on two dies resulting in a Thermal Design Power of 27.5 watts. That low TDP allows VIA to make the nebulous claim that its first QuadCore L4700 processor is 21 percent more energy efficient than its nearest competitor while offering "awesome" multitasking and multimedia playback performance. Initially available at 1.2+GHz, the 64-bit native processor features adaptive overclocking (think Intel Turbo Boost) for dynamic clock adjustments up to 1.46GHz, a 4MB L2 cache, and 1333MHz front-side bus. Oh, and the QuadCores will be pin-to-pin compatible with VIA Eden, C7, Nano E-Series, and Eden X2 processors when they begin shipping in bulk in Q3. We'll bring you more on these supposed low-cost procs when we see them demoed first hand in Taipei starting May 31st. Until then, click through for the full press release or hit up the more coverage links below for an in-depth preview.

Continue reading VIA QuadCore processor combines low-cost and low-power with 'adaptive overclocking'

VIA QuadCore processor combines low-cost and low-power with 'adaptive overclocking' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 03:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Phil Z.]

Vizio Theater 3D HDTVs show up on Amazon, confirm rumored pricing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading TomTom VIA 1435, 1535, 1405 and 1505 navigators start shipping in North America

TomTom VIA 1435, 1535, 1405 and 1505 navigators start shipping in North America originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>availablecanadagpsnavnavinavigationnorth americaNorthAmericanow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingTomTomtomtom viaTomtomViaususaviaVIA 1405VIA 1435via 1505via 1535Via1405Via1435Via1505Via1535Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/25/vizios-first-2011-theater-3d-tvs-revealed-could-ship-for-less/#comments The one detail we couldn't wrangle out of Vizio about its upcoming 3DTV line at CES was the price, but now a few midrange models have popped up on the company's website early with full information. The 47-, 42- and 32-inch E3D models sport $899, $729 and $549 pricetags and a date of "coming soon," following the precedent of the 65-inch model released last fall. If that's not cheap enough, one of our readers has provided information that Walmart expects to have the E3D320VX and E3D420VX available for $498 and $698, respectively, starting in April. All of these TVs are 1080p (at least in 2D), have WiFi and Vizio Internet Apps built in (with a new IR remote - Update: pictured after the break -- instead of the old Bluetooth QWERTY one) and come with two pairs of passive 3D glasses. We've seen 3DTVs debut at under $1,000 before and more than a few of last year's models have dipped to $800~ by now, but with a starting price this low and cheap accessories, we wouldn't be surprised if Vizio is celebrating sales wins again next year.

[Thanks, xxontheedgexx]

Continue reading Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500

Vizio's first 2011 Theater 3D TVs revealed, could ship for less than $500 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading VIA says Eden X2 is world's most power-efficient dual-core processor

VIA says Eden X2 is world's most power-efficient dual-core processor originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cpudual coredual core processordual-coredual-core processorDual-coreProcessorDualCoreDualCoreProcessoredeneden x2EdenX2embeddedembedded systemsEmbeddedSystemsenergy efficientEnergyEfficientfanlesslow powerLowPowerpower efficientPowerEfficientprocessorViavia edenvia eden x2via processorvia technologiesViaEdenViaEdenX2ViaProcessorViaTechnologiesx2Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Vizio starts celebrating 2010 LCD sales wins early, has bigger plans for 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/21/vizio-starts-celebrating-2010-lcd-sales-wins-early-has-bigger-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/21/vizio-starts-celebrating-2010-lcd-sales-wins-early-has-bigger-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/21/vizio-starts-celebrating-2010-lcd-sales-wins-early-has-bigger-p/#comments Industry analysts will reveal all the numbers later this week but according to Vizio its LCD HDTVs have outsold all others, again. Specifically, it has again rated as the #1 seller of LCDs in North America according to DisplaySearch and #1 seller of LCDs in the US according to iSuppli by carving out a 27.6% share of the market, the largest for any seller since 2004. We spoke with Randy Waynick, Vizio's chief sales officer (and star of that tablet-exposing Rose Bowl ad) and found Vizio's telling a very different tale about HDTV sales in 2010 than some of the competition.

In contrast to lower than expected sales from other manufacturers and retailers last year, especially when it came to 3D televisions and connected TV products, he claims demand was so high for the new Theater 3D HDTV with passive glasses they couldn't keep it in stock. He also attributed much of the sales growth to its strategy of offering higher end tech like local dimming LED backlighting and WiFi built in at lower prices than the competition, and plans to use its position as a market leader to push technology initiatives -- like passive 3D screens, where he echoed LG's claims that it tested far better than active shutter 3D with customers -- rather than follow them. Among some of us in the home theater community there's still, deserved or undeserved, a perception of the company as simply a cheap, low end manufacturer that's not as reliable as others but with results like these it looks like the rest of the market will be the ones with something to prove in 2011.

Vizio starts celebrating 2010 LCD sales wins early, has bigger plans for 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Skype gets official with apps for Sony Bravia, Vizio VIA TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braviacesces 2011ces2011skypesonysony braviaSonyBraviaviavideo callingVideoCallingviziovizio internet appsVizioInternetAppsvoipThu, 06 Jan 2011 13:41:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom intros GO 2505 M LIVE, VIA series GPS units in North America]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tomtom-intros-go-2505-m-live-via-series-gps-units-in-north-amer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tomtom-intros-go-2505-m-live-via-series-gps-units-in-north-amer/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/tomtom-intros-go-2505-m-live-via-series-gps-units-in-north-amer/#comments Not that Las Vegas is terribly difficult to navigate, but TomTom's unveiling its latest PNDs here at CES, regardless. Up first is the GO 2505 M LIVE, the followup to the Go Live 1000 that was launched last April. This one packs a familiar design, with a 5-inch glass touchpanel, Bluetooth handsfree calling support, pinch-to-zoom mapping and a newfangled voice recognition system. You'll also get the full suite of LIVE services, including TomTom HD traffic, local search, fuel prices and weather updates. It should be noted that said services rely on AT&T's wireless network, and this unit marks the first time that US motorists will have access to TomTom's HD Traffic. It'll hit retail in mid-2011 for $349, with a "trial subscription" of LIVE thrown in gratis. Moving on, there's the new VIA series of mid-range PNDs. The VIA 1405 and 1435 both sport 4.3-inch panels, while the VIA 1505 and 1535 inch up to 5.0-inches. The fourpack will be available with or without lifetime maps / traffic, and you'll get voice recognition and Bluetooth handsfree calling to boot. These will ship in mid-2011 as well with prices starting at $169, and you can catch the full release just after the break.

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Continue reading TomTom intros GO 2505 M LIVE, VIA series GPS units in North America

TomTom intros GO 2505 M LIVE, VIA series GPS units in North America originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vizio's already rolled out a whole range of new TVs that include Vizio Internet Apps, and it's now announced a bit of a bonus to go along with them -- both Hulu Plus and Blockbuster On Demand have been added to Vizio's roster, and will begin rolling out to all VIA-ready TVs this week. Both apps will also be headed to VIZIO 3D Blu-ray Players with Wireless Apps, but they'll apparently have to wait a bit longer. As Vizio notes, those are just two in a series of recently announced additions to the platform, which will also soon include MOG, OnLive, Namco Bandai, Skype and Vimeo, to name a few. Head on past the break for the complete press release.

Continue reading Vizio Internet Apps adds Hulu Plus and Blockbuster On Demand

Vizio Internet Apps adds Hulu Plus and Blockbuster On Demand originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vizio Tablet hands-on preview originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading VIA Nano X2 low power, dual-core chip gets official

VIA Nano X2 low power, dual-core chip gets official originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Vizio shows off its full 2011 HDTV lineup: ultrawidescreen, 3D, Google TV, widgets & all

Vizio shows off its full 2011 HDTV lineup: ultrawidescreen, 3D, Google TV, widgets & all originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>219breaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2011ces2011cinemagoogle tvGoogleTvlcdledsrstheater 3dTheater3dultrawidescreenviavia plusViaPlusviziowidgetsxvtTue, 04 Jan 2011 08:04:00 EST<![CDATA[OnLive turns into Vizio VIA Plus app, destined for TVs, tablets and phones]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/onlive-turns-into-vizio-via-plus-app-destined-for-tvs-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/onlive-turns-into-vizio-via-plus-app-destined-for-tvs-tablets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/onlive-turns-into-vizio-via-plus-app-destined-for-tvs-tablets/#comments The OnLive MicroConsole is one way to get your streaming game fix, but here comes Vizio with four more -- the bargain television company just revealed that those brand-new VIA Plus HDTVs and Blu-ray players (as well as that VIA Tablet and VIA Phone) will come with OnLive on board. Despite running as an internet app on top of the existing Vizio hardware, we're told the service will support full 1080p resolution, stereoscopic 3D images, and OnLive's low-latency wireless gamepads too -- as Vizio's units will apparently support IEEE 802.15.4. While the jury's still out on when OnLive will actually be playable on touchscreens, CEO Steve Perlman says some games are being adapted to support touch right now, and that tablets that support external game controllers could also use OnLive normally. We've also got more good news for the home theater crowd, as OnLive's signed a deal with SRS, bringing 5.1 surround sound as a free update to all OnLive users early next year. Because there's nothing quite like having ears bombarded from all directions with digital explosions. PR after the break.

Continue reading OnLive turns into Vizio VIA Plus app, destined for TVs, tablets and phones

OnLive turns into Vizio VIA Plus app, destined for TVs, tablets and phones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Vizio unveils Theater 3D HDTVs with passive glasses tech in 22- to 71-inch sizes

Vizio unveils Theater 3D HDTVs with passive glasses tech in 22- to 71-inch sizes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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