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[HP Envy 15 review (early 2012)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/hp-envy-15-review-early-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/hp-envy-15-review-early-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/hp-envy-15-review-early-2012/#comments If there's one thing we took away from our jaunt at CES, it's this: consumers' appetites for mainstream laptops haven't waned all that much. Even in the Ultrabook category, Intel expects half of the models to go on sale this year will have 14- and 15-inch screens -- as strong an indicator as any that lots of folks aren't yet ready to give up their slightly larger screens, their discrete graphics, their (gasp!) optical drives. While HP recently announced its first Ultrabook for the consumer market, the Envy 14 Spectre, it's fully fleshed out its premium Envy series to include two additional models for people who crave more oomph.

The Envy 15 is the medium-sized member of the crew, with a 15.6-inch screen and the same overhauled design you'll find across the Envy lineup. Delightfully, too, it marks the return of HP's eye-popping Radiance display, and also comes with a generous two-year warranty and full copies of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. And with a starting price of $1,100, it sharply undercuts the 15-inch MacBook Pro, while taking direct aim at other high-end 15-inchers, like the Dell XPS 15z and Samsung Series 7 Chronos. So how does it stack up? Meet us after the break to find out.

Gallery: HP Envy 15 review (early 2012)

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HP Envy 15 review (early 2012) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15 inch15-inch15InchbeatsEnvy 15Envy15hpHP EnvyHP Envy 15HpEnvyHpEnvy15Intel WiDiIntel WiDi 2.0Intel Wireless DisplayIntelWidiIntelWidi2.0IntelWirelessDisplaylaptoplaptopsRadianceRadiance DisplayRadianceDisplayredesignredesignedRedesignsreviewWiDiWiDi 2.0Widi2.0Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Envy 14 Spectre official: 3.97 pounds, NFC, Radiance display and glass chassis, arriving February 8 for $1,400]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/hp-envy-14-spectre-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/hp-envy-14-spectre-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/hp-envy-14-spectre-announced/#comments As far as product launches go, this one wasn't very subtle. Just last week, HP's PR team widely disseminated a brief video teasing a wispy laptop called the Spectre. We couldn't parse too many details for all the shadows and quick-cuts, but we gathered this much: it seemed to be thin, and far too sleek to be just another business-centric Ultrabook. Nope, it would be arresting, bold and highly stylized. And this time, it would be meant for mainstream consumers.

Well, folks: we were right (except for the thin part, anyway). HP just unveiled the Envy 14 Spectre, and is billing it as a "premium Ultrabook." Which makes sense, since the laptop starts at $1,400, making it even pricier than the 13-inch MacBook Air (to say nothing of all those $900 ultraportables hitting the market). Above all, the company is justifying that price with a daring glass design, which HP insists makes the laptop more durable, not less so. In addition to cost, though, the trade-off to all that armor is some extra heft: the Spectre weighs in at 3.97 pounds and measures 20mm thick, making it the chubbiest 13-inch Ultrabook we've seen yet.

So what does $1,400 get you, aside from a memorable design? We're told the laptop comes standard with a 14-inch, 1600 x 900 Radiance Display (hurrah!), Core i5-2467M CPU, 4GB of RAM, a nine-hour battery, backlit keyboard, carrying case and -- get this -- an NFC chip built into the palm rest for transferring URLs from your phone's browser. Other bells and whistles include Intel Wireless Display, HP's CoolSense technology, Beats, HP Wireless Audio, full copies of Photoshop and Premiere Elements and a two-year subscription to Norton Internet Security. Got that, guys? Upgrade options include a 256GB SSD and an extra 4GB of RAM, but other than that, what you see is what you get (and to be fair, you get a lot).

The Spectre will go on sale in the US on February 8, continuing on to Canada, the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Chile and Mexico in March. For now, though, head past the break for a walk-through video and some early impressions from yours truly.

Gallery: HP Envy 14 Spectre

Gallery: HP Envy 14 Spectre preview

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Gallery: Samsung Series 7 / Series 9 displays spotted early at CES

Samsung Series 7 / Series 9 displays spotted early at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CB750CESces 2012CES2012exclusivehdpostcrossMHLQHDS27B870samsungSamsung Series 7Samsung Series 9SamsungSeries7SamsungSeries9Series 7Series 9Series7Series9TB750WiDIMon, 09 Jan 2012 15:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo unveils six mainstream consumer laptops (and one desktop replacement)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-laptops-CES-2012/#comments Not content to stop at a netbook and a pair of Ultrabooks, Lenovo just a slew of mainstream laptops (and even a desktop replacement) to fill out its consumer IdeaPad line. Starting at the high end, the Y480 and Y580 are both multimedia machines with brushed metal lids and palm rests, JBL speakers, an optional Blu-ray burner and Intel's Wireless Display technology. With either model, you can get up to 8GB of RAM and a Core i7 processor, though the two start to look a lot different when you take screen resolution and graphics muscle into account. While the 14-inch Y480 has a 1366 x 768 panel and NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M graphics, the 15.6-inch Y580 steps up to a 1080p pixel count and a 2GB GTX660M card with DirectX 11. Look for these in April, starting at $899.

Give up that metal design and high-res screen, and you're left with the mid-range Z series. The IdeaPad Z380 (pictured), Z480 and Z580 are also available with a Core i7 processor, optional Blu-ray player, WiDi, up to 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB in storage. Whether you choose the 13.3-, 14- or 15.6-inch version, the pixel count is fixed at 1366 x 768, though you at least don't have to settle for Intel GMA graphics: NVIDIA's 2GB GeForce GT640M card is also an option. Expect these to hit shelves in April for $599 and up. Even at the supposed low end the specs aren't too shabby: the G480, G580 and G780 will also be offered with up to 1TB of storage, up to 8GB of RAM and an optional Blu-ray drive, along with a 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT630M card in tricked-out models. These will go on sale in June for $399-plus.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Y480 and Y580

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad Z380, Z480 and Z580

Gallery: Lenovo G580 and G780

Gallery: Lenovo Y580 and Z580 hands-on


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Lenovo unveils six mainstream consumer laptops (and one desktop replacement) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2012Ces2012G480G580G780IdeaPadIdeaPad Y480IdeaPad Y580IdeaPad Z380IdeaPad Z480IdeaPad Z580IdeapadY480IdeapadY580IdeapadZ380IdeapadZ480IdeapadZ580intel widiIntel WIDI 2.0intel wireless displayIntelWidiIntelWidi2.0IntelWirelessDisplaylaptoplaptopsLenovoLenovo G480Lenovo G580Lenovo G780Lenovo IdeaPadLenovo IdeaPad Y480LenovoG480LenovoG580LenovoG780LenovoIdeapadWiDiWidi 2.0Widi2.0Y480Y580Z380Z480Z580Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's IdeaPad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks start at an inexpensive $699, weigh a little more than the competition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-u310-u410-ultrabooks-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-u310-u410-ultrabooks-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-ideapad-u310-u410-ultrabooks-announced/#comments If there's one thing we don't like about the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s, it's that it's missing an SD slot, and starts at $1,200 -- a steep price when you can find many an Ultrabook for under $1,000. (Okay, that's two things.) And while the company isn't ready for a complete do-over just yet, it's clearly trying to fill some gaps in its lineup: the outfit just introduced the 13-inch IdeaPad U310 and the 14-inch U410, which will start at a relatively inexpensive $699. On paper, the IdeaPad U310 bears a strong resemblance to the U300s we reviewed two months ago, with 4GB of RAM, 1366 x 768 resolution, an eight-hour battery, Intel Wireless Display and a choice of Intel Core processors. But, it adds an extra USB 3.0 port, along with that all-important memory card slot. In exchange, you'll have to make some tougher choices regarding storage: you can opt for a 500GB hard drive or an SSD that tops out at 64GB of space.

The 14-inch IdeaPad U410 offers more of the same, though instead of Intel's integrated graphics offering, it packs an NVIDIA GeForce 610M card with 1GB of video memory -- unsurprising, given that the new ThinkPad T430u Ultrabook also has discrete graphics at a similar price. All in all, not too shabby for $700, though the trade-off for the extra ports and lower price is some extra padding: the 13-inch version tips the scales at 3.7 pounds, versus 2.95 for the U300s. (The U410 weights 4.2.) Then again, when these go on sale in May, we suspect they'll be plenty light for students looking to get a jump on back-to-school shopping. For now, we've got hands-on shots below and some impressions after the break.

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U310

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U410

Gallery: Lenovo IdeaPad U310 hands-on

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Intel collaborating with more system-on-chip vendors, bringing Wireless Display to more places originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The biggest show of the year is just a few days short from arriving in the Nevada desert and it's time for the big boys to show off the attention-grabbing objects of desire. Samsung's setting mouths watering at the sight of three new displays: two monitors and a HDTV/monitor that's gonna hate to sit in your office. The Series 7 HDTV is a 24-or-27-inch display with a built-in HDTV tuner so you can flip between that spreadsheet / football game. There's WiDi and MHL gear inside too, so you can stream content from your computer, cellphone or tablet and will set you back $600 when it arrives in March. The Series 7 Smart Station will appear on shelves the same day, costing $50 less but missing the HDTV tuner and WiDi unit.

For the serious screen lover, the Series 9 is a 27-inch premium monitor that's packing a plane line switching panel with a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 and MHL, so those spreadsheets can go from smartphone to display in seconds. Of course, that teeth-whitening resolution comes at a price: it'll cost you $1200 when it also arrives in March.

Gallery: Samsung CES 2012 Monitor Lineup

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Intel and LG deal brings WiDi streaming to HDTVs without the dongle originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG reveals X-Note Z330 Ultrabook, claims it cold boots in ten seconds originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Over the past few weeks, we've seen HP and Toshiba freshen up their all-in-ones, while Samsung made a belated jump into the market just last week. Today, it's Dell's turn -- the company just announced an addition to its all-in-one lineup, the 23-inch Inspiron One 2320. Funnily enough, the new design reminds us somewhat of the PCs HP trotted out last month in that it has an easel-like display with enough space underneath to stow the keyboard, although this one doesn't have a tilting screen. Spec-wise, it's well-matched against the competition, with a 1080p touchscreen, Intel Wireless Display capability, optional NVIDIA GeForce GT525M graphics, six USB 2.0 ports, HDMI-in, a Blu-ray option and up to 2TB in storage. (For whatever reason, USB 3.0 didn't make the cut.) That starting price of $950 will get you a Core i5-2400S CPU and 6GB of RAM, but if you have an extra $450 lying around you can step up to a Core i7-2600S processor with 8GB of memory. Wrapping it all up, the 2320 runs Dell's touch-friendly Stage UI, the latest version of which lets you sync photos and other media across different devices. We've rounded up a few glossy press shots below, but hit the source link if you're curious enough for the full spill.

Gallery: Dell Inspiron One 2320

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Dell announces Inspiron One 2320 touchscreen all-in-one originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember when we first encountered the ASUS Wavi just before CES? Well now the wireless streaming device that looks to get your TV and your PC in sync has moseyed on through the FCC, and in the process, confirmed a few of our suspicions. The duo will allow you to stream content in full 1080p via a 5GHz band and at distances of up to 25 meters (about 80 feet) -- of course, with a clear line of sight between the two. Not to be forgotten is the Xtion 3D depth camera, which provides a more expensive Kinect-esque experience, that will round out the trifecta for what we hope will be even more embarrassing dance-offs. At any rate, keep your eyes peeled for this tandem, as they should be on shelves in no time.

ASUS Wavi waltzes through FCC, ready to stream from your PC to your TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5GHzASUSASUS WaviASUS XtionAsusWaviAsusXtioncomputerfccfcc approvalFccApprovalHDMIPCstreamingtelevisionTVUSBWaviWiDiwirelessXtionWed, 27 Jul 2011 05:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer debuts WiDi-equipped Aspire 5755 laptop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/acer-debuts-widi-equipped-aspire-5755-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/acer-debuts-widi-equipped-aspire-5755-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/acer-debuts-widi-equipped-aspire-5755-laptop/#comments Intent on buying a new Acer laptop but not satisfied with the just-announced TravelMate 8481 thin-and-light? Then perhaps you'll find the company's new and slightly larger Aspire 5755 model more to your taste. This one packs a 15.6-inch display with a rather lowly 1366 x 768 resolution, but it at least boasts some built-in WiDi so you can easily view movies (or anything else) on a larger display without the need for any pesky cables. Otherwise, you'll get your choice of Intel Core processors (up to a Core i7-2820QM), up to 8GB of RAM and a maximum 1TB of storage, NVIDIA's Optimus-enabled GeForce GT 540M graphics, and either a Blu-ray or basic DVD drive -- all for a starting price of £899 (or roughly $1,440). Still no word on a North American release, but this one's available in the UK right now.

Acer debuts WiDi-equipped Aspire 5755 laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5755aceracer aspireacer aspire 5755AcerAspireAcerAspire5755aspireaspire 5755Aspire5755widiMon, 18 Jul 2011 19:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Maingear Clutch-15 gets upgraded with NVIDIA Optimus graphics switching]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/maingear-clutch-15-gets-upgraded-with-nvidia-optimus-graphics-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/maingear-clutch-15-gets-upgraded-with-nvidia-optimus-graphics-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/11/maingear-clutch-15-gets-upgraded-with-nvidia-optimus-graphics-sw/#comments It's been a while since we last laid eyes on Maingear's fine looking Clutch-15, and while it's still rocking that sexy exterior, the latest iteration has a little surprise for you under the hood. With the recent addition of NVIDIA's graphics switching Optimus technology, this portable's bringing the juice -- battery juice, that is. Aside from that, things look mostly the same, inside and out; you've still got your pick of Intel Core i3 or i5 CPUs, a 750GB HDD or 512GB SSD, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, and the same (still disappointing) WXGA display. This go 'round, however, the dedicated graphics have been bumped up a touch with NVIDIA's GeForce GT 525M GPU (1GB). If automated graphics switching is your thing, you can get your custom laptop on at the source link starting at $1,030. Full PR after the break.

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Maingear Clutch-15 gets upgraded with NVIDIA Optimus graphics switching originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15.6-inchclutchclutch-15gaming laptopGamingLaptopgraphics switchingGraphicsSwitchinglaptopmaingearmaingear clutchMaingearClutchNIVIDI optimusNividiOptimusnotebooknvidiaoptimusswitchable graphicsSwitchableGraphicsultraportableWiDiMon, 11 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Belkin ScreenCast TV Adapter streaming from a WiDi laptop near you in July]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/21/belkin-screencast-tv-adapter-streaming-from-a-widi-laptop-near-y/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/21/belkin-screencast-tv-adapter-streaming-from-a-widi-laptop-near-y/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/21/belkin-screencast-tv-adapter-streaming-from-a-widi-laptop-near-y/#comments We've already seen Belkin's ScreenCast TV Adapter at its most unflattering, stripped naked for all the FCC to see, so it was a welcome change spotting the streaming media device in a more flattering light on the floor of gdgt's New York meetup. The set top box can stream 1080p video and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound from any WiDi-enabled laptop to your HDTV. It's also got dual-band wireless technology (at 2.4 and 5GHz) and can also handle your Blu-ray collection. The ScreenCast will start hitting living rooms in mid-July for $130, including a bundled HDMI cable. Stream some press releasey goodness after the break.

Gallery: Belkin ScreenCast WiDi hands-on

Belkin ScreenCast WiDi hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>belkinbelkin screencastBelkinScreencastscreencastWiDiTue, 21 Jun 2011 19:37:00 EST<![CDATA[D-Link MainStage WiDi 2.0 adapter puts your laptop on the TV, is less dangerous than it sounds]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/d-link-mainstage-widi-2-0-adapter-puts-your-laptop-on-the-tv-is/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/d-link-mainstage-widi-2-0-adapter-puts-your-laptop-on-the-tv-is/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/d-link-mainstage-widi-2-0-adapter-puts-your-laptop-on-the-tv-is/#comments D-Link MainStage It was only a matter of time before D-Link entered the WiDi fray. Even though Intel is pushing manufacturers to pack the wireless display tech into practically every laptop (and even a few tablets), options for actually getting that feed on your TV have been scarce. The decidedly nondescript MainStage adapter gives you at least one more choice and, since it boasts WiDi 2.0, you can beam 1080p video and 5.1 surround sound to your home theater from up to 33 feet away -- all while you continue to browse and chat on the small screen. You can find them now in all the usual places (Newegg, Best Buy, Amazon, etc...) for $129.99, but our neighbors to the north in Canada will have to wait till July to get their hockey-loving mittens on one. Check out the PR after the break.

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See that refined beast? You're looking at the Toshiba Qosmio X770 -- that European gaming behemoth we ogled from afar last month -- and in a matter of weeks, it'll continue its world tour to land on US shores. To recap, the company shrunk the screen from 18.4 inches to a more manageable 17.3, gave it a paint job that ever-so-subtly fades from red to gunmetal gray, and added a matching red backlit keyboard. This beefy guy comes in $1,199 and $1,899 configurations, with the higher-end model packing a 3D display, quad-core Core i7 CPU, and a 1.25TB hybrid hard drive, and the lower end offering a dual-core Core i5 CPU and a 750GB HDD. Either way, though, you'll get NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics, 1.5GB of video memory, and MaxxAudio3 sound enhancement software.

Meanwhile, Toshiba streamlined its consumer laptops for those non-gamers in the back-to-school crowd, axing the A and M lines, and leaving just the P series, for "premium." It'll include 14-, 15.6-, and 17.3-inch models, all decked out in a textured, two-tone Fuxion X2 finish and featuring USB sleep-and-charge ports, HDMI-out, Harman Kardon speakers, and that same MaxxAudio 3 utility. Depending on the configuration, you can also score NVIDIA GeForce GT540M graphics, Intel Wireless Display, a 4G radio, a Blu-ray drive, and a 3D screen (only on the 15-incher). On the inside, you've got your choice of Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs or a spankin' new A6-3400M accelerated processing unit from AMD. Look for the 14-inch P745 with a starting price of $699, and 15-inch P755 and the 17-inch P775 for $629 and up.

And, rounding out its portfolio, Toshiba refreshed its budget Satellite L700 series with Core 2011 processors and new AMD A4 and A6 APUs, while the entry-level Satellite C800 gets AMD Fusion C-50 and E-350 APU options. None of these laptops go on sale until later this month, so for now you can content yourself with those up-close-and-personal hands-on shots below.

Gallery: Toshiba Qosmio X770


Gallery: Toshiba Satellite P700 Series

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inch14-inch15.6-inch17.3-inchA4A6A6-3400Mback to schoolback-to-schoolBackToSchoolC SeriesC-50C600CSeriesE-350gaming laptopGamingLaptopGeForce GT540MGeForce GTX 560MGeforceGt540mGeforceGtx560mharman kardonHarmanKardonIntel Wireless DisplayIntelWirelessDisplayL seriesL700laptopsLSeriesMaxxAudio3P SeriesP700 seriesP700SeriesP745P755P775PSeriesQosmioQosmio X770 3DQosmioX7703dredesignrefreshSatellite P745Satellite P755Satellite P775SatelliteP745SatelliteP755SatelliteP775ToshibaWiDiTue, 14 Jun 2011 03:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Evolve III prices triple-booting Maestro S and swiveling Maestro C tablets, unveils cordless NGen desktop (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/06/evolve-iii-prices-triple-booting-maestro-s-and-swiveling-maestro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/06/evolve-iii-prices-triple-booting-maestro-s-and-swiveling-maestro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/06/evolve-iii-prices-triple-booting-maestro-s-and-swiveling-maestro/#comments We knew Evolve III had some major plans in store for this year and now, we've found out a little more about the company's latest creations. First up is the Maestro S -- a triple-booting slate that, as promised, can now support Android, Windows 7 and Meego. Rocking a 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen, the Maestro is powered by an Intel Z670 Oak Trail processor clocking in at 1.5GHz and runs on a battery that can last for up to ten hours per charge when running on Windows 7, or up to 18 hours when in Meego mode. The Maestro C will give you all of this, plus that swiveling kickstand we heard about last month. Designed with frequent flyers in mind, the convertible tablet also comes with a wireless keyboard that can serve as a protective, hardshell case.

Rounding out the troika is the NGen -- a next-generation, "all-in-one" PC, powered by an Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge CPU. The WiDi-enabled desktop boasts a 21.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 LED, supports Intel HD graphics and packs a 2.0-megapixel, front-facing camera. Weighing in at a little under 13-pounds, the cordless NGen can be folded up for quick transport, or mounted on a wall. Content can also be synced across all three devices, with a Wormhole connecting cord. As far as pricing goes, the Maestro S and C are running for 800 AUD (about $860) and 825 AUD (around $886), respectively, while the NGen, according to an Evolve III representative, will retail for about $1,500 of the green stuff. Unfortunately, this lineup won't be available Stateside until later this year, but you can find out more in the video that awaits you, after the break.

[Thanks, Nicholas]

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Looking for another way to add some WiDi to your TV? Then you can now also add Belkin's ScreenCast TV adapter to the list of options that are available or imminent. It recently turned up on Belkin's own website with a "coming soon" message, and it's now just hit the FCC, which could mean that "soon" is actually really soon. As for the device itself, it's about as straightforward as you'd expect, with just an HDMI port and some RCA inputs 'round back, plus support for full 1080p video and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound streamed from a WiDi-capable Windows 7 laptop. Look for this one to set you back $129 when it lands at retail.

Belkin's ScreenCast TV WiDi adapter hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>belkinbelkin screencast tvBelkinScreencastTvscreencastscreencast tvScreencastTvwidiTue, 31 May 2011 16:40:00 EST<![CDATA[MSI WindPad 100A, 110W, and 120W hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/msi-windpad-100a-110w-and-120w-hands-on-at-computex-2011-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/msi-windpad-100a-110w-and-120w-hands-on-at-computex-2011-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/msi-windpad-100a-110w-and-120w-hands-on-at-computex-2011-vide/#comments What's this? It looks like the MSI WindPad 100A that we discovered at CES and the WindPad 110W that we first saw at CeBit decided to make an appearance on the show floor here at Computex 2011. Only this time around they brought a new friend along to the party -- namely the MSI WindPad 120W. To refresh your memory, the WindPad 100A is a 10-inch NVIDIA Tegra 2-equipped tablet running Android (Gingerbread here in Taipei, but potentially Honeycomb in the future) while the 110W uses AMD's Brazos platform paired with Windows 7. The Windpad 120W shares the same exact 10-inch chassis as the 110W but swaps AMD's Fusion APU for an Intel Cedar Trail-based chipset together with a tasty serving of WiDi and HSPA wireless. We still have no information about availability or pricing, but for now we invite you to check out the gallery below and hit the break for our hands-on videos.

Gallery: MSI WindPad 100A, 110W, and 120W hands-on

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Just before Intel's keynote at Computex, we decided to stop by at the chip maker's busy booth to see what it has up its sleeves. Luckily, we spotted a couple of Keeley Lake proof-of-concept convertible laptops, which are here to demonstrate what can be achieved using Cedar Trail processors. As you can see, the 12.1-inch screen sits on a swivel hinge, thus allowing users transform this fairly slim laptop into a tablet within seconds. Oh, you can also use the built-in Wireless Display technology to stream some sweet HD action over the air, provided that you have compatible devices. Alas, Intel says there are no commercial plans for this particular device, so hopefully someone will pick up this design.

Update: We now have a quick video of Keeley Lake after the break. Enjoy!

Gallery: Intel's convertible Keeley Lake concept laptop shows off Cedar Trail, we go hands-on

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Now in its third year, Best Buy's Blue Label program is something of a time capsule for fickle consumer tastes. Being the behemoth that it is, the retail giant hands PC makers a wishlist of specs, design flourishes, and aggressive price points -- all with the promise of selling the finished product exclusively. The 14-inch Toshiba Satellite E305 has had more than a few facelifts since we reviewed the E205 last year, and reminds us that nowadays, shoppers prefer metal to glossy plastic, and seamless touchpads to large mouse buttons. The E305's got all that, along with a Sandy Bridge processor, USB 3.0, a Blu-ray drive, a 4G radio, and the second generation of Intel's Wireless Display technology. For $899, that all sounds dandy, but as we know, a laptop doesn't always equal the sum of its parts. Is it as much of a steal as you'd imagine it to be? Head on past the break and see for yourself.

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite E305 (S1990) review

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Toshiba Satellite E305 (S1990) review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel refreshes Wireless Display with support for DRM-protected DVDs, Blu-rays originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 10:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.0blu-raydriverdriver updatedriversDriverUpdatedrmdvdhdcpIntelIntel WIDIIntel WIDI 2.0Intel Wireless DisplayIntelWidiIntelWidi2.0IntelWirelessDisplaymedia streamermedia streamersmedia streamingMediaStreamerMediaStreamersMediaStreamingsoftware updateSoftwareUpdatestreamstreamingupdateupdatesWIDIWIDI 2.0Widi2.0Thu, 05 May 2011 10:08:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 2 gets wireless 1080p mirroring, fattens up in the process (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-gets-wireless-1080p-mirroring-fattens-up-in-the-process/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-gets-wireless-1080p-mirroring-fattens-up-in-the-process/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-gets-wireless-1080p-mirroring-fattens-up-in-the-process/#comments

One might say that AirPlay is pretty nifty for shooting content from your iOS device to your TV, but it only works with a handful of apps, and worse still, maxes out at a paltry 720p. Apple offers an HDMI cable for the iPad that allows full 1080p mirroring, but let's face it: being wired is so 2009. One adventurous MacRumors Forums member was able to MacGyver a completely wire-free, completely HD solution using a wireless HDMI transmitter, USB battery pack, and a home-made enclosure that "only adds about two pounds of weight" to the otherwise portable device. Seems easy enough to put together on your own, but here's to hoping there's a Jailbreak solution soon enough that makes the same magic happen without the extra heft (and coin) in the first place.

iPad 2 gets wireless 1080p mirroring, fattens up in the process (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony VAIO CA and CB Series

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Fujitsu launches 11.6-inch Lifebook PH50/C, complete with AMD Fusion APU originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4g6310amdamd fusionAmdFusionapuE-350fmvfujitsufusionintel wireless displayIntelWirelessDisplaylaptopLifebooklifebook phLifebook PH50CLIFEBOOK SHLifebookPhLifebookPh50cLifebookShnotebookPH50PH50CradeonRadeon HDRadeon HD 6310RadeonHdRadeonHd6310Sandy BridgeSandyBridgeSH76Cultraportablewidiwimaxwireless displayWirelessDisplayZacateThu, 13 Jan 2011 19:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Buffalo's PC-TV1/HD adapter brings Intel Wireless Display support to Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/buffalos-pc-tv1-hd-adapter-brings-intel-wireless-display-suppor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/buffalos-pc-tv1-hd-adapter-brings-intel-wireless-display-suppor/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/buffalos-pc-tv1-hd-adapter-brings-intel-wireless-display-suppor/#comments So, you did it. You went out and purchased a WiDi-enabled laptop. Congratulations. Trouble is, you have no way to get those wireless transmissions to your television, and that's where Buffalo comes in. We've already seen a handful of Wireless Display adapters hit the market here in the US, but mama always said that more made things merrier. Buffalo's PC-TV1/HD is fairly simple; just plug it into your television via HDMI or composite video cords, sync it with your WiDi computer, and enjoy the spoils of watching (mostly) lag-free HD content flow from your laptop to your HDTV. Check it this March for ¥12,500 ($150), or just do what everyone else does -- buy a $4 HDMI cable, and swallow the fact that living in the future simply isn't worth going broke over.

Buffalo's PC-TV1/HD adapter brings Intel Wireless Display support to Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony delivers customizable VAIO S laptops, choices abound! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech intros $30 Wireless Speaker Adapter for WiDi-enabled laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In somewhat less exhilarating news, a trifecta of WiFi range extenders are also being revealed. The Universal WiFi Range Extender (WN3000RP; $99.99) touts a compact wall-plugged design, and a pair of powerline solutions should work well for those looking to make better use of their home's power cabling. The Internet Adapter for Home Theater - HD+3D (XAVB5004; $169.99) is hailed as the fastest powerline networking solution currently available on the market, while the Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter Kit (XAVB2101; $139.99) is described as the world's smallest 200Mbps powerline AV adapter. Per usual, you can find the releases in full just below the break.

Gallery: Netgear's Push2TV HD, home networking launches at CES 2011

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Netgear's Push2TV HD WiDi adapter launched with 1080p support, WiFi range extenders follow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy and Toshiba have always shared special kind of love with their Blue Label laptops, and now both are continuing that partnership to bring you the next one of those systems -- the Satellite E305. Like the previous E205 version, the system packs all the latest technology from Intel, including a new Sandy Bridge Core i5 processor and WiDi 2.0, which as you may know by now supports full 1080p video. And that's just the tip of the iceberg, Tosh has equipped the system with a hybrid hard drive system -- it pairs a 5GB flash drive for the OS and a 7200RPM hard drive. It also has a USB 3.0 port and Blu-ray drive. It pretty much has everything you've ever wanted except say for discrete graphics, but has drastically revamped the 5-pound rig with a alumnium finish, backlit keyboard, and new ClickPad. It's all great news until you realize that it won't actually hit those Best Buy shelves until the Spring. Sadly no word on pricing either, but hit the break for some nice hands-on shots.

Gallery: Toshiba Satellite E305

Toshiba's Satellite E305 packs a new Core i5 CPU and WiDi 2.0, coming only to Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We knew it was Intel's plan to launch its Sandy Bridge or Core 2011 processors at CES, but leave it to Chipzilla to throw in some total surprises ahead of the show. Yes, you read the headline right -- Intel's planning to launch its very own movie and video service in the first quarter of 2011. Unlike iTunes or really anything else out there, Intel's Insider will allow those with Core 2011-powered laptops or desktops to purchase or rent the latest movies in full HD -- yes, good ol' 1080p. But, why exactly is Intel teaming up with studios, content owners, and video distributors when so many others out there are trying to do the same thing? In essence, the company sits in a good place to combat a lot of the issues movie studios have had with HD video distribution -- Insider is tied to the new 2nd generation Core processors, and thus provides hardware protection, rather than software protection of the content. According to Intel's Erik Reid, the company has already struck deals with CinemaNow and Warner Brothers, and the plan is for all content to be made available at the same time as the DVD or Blu-ray release. It is unclear whether there will be an Insider portal for all this content or if other services will just be certified to work on the hardware platform, but we will be finding out much more once the show starts.

Naturally, Intel doesn't only want you to watch those brand spankin' new 1080p movies on your laptop screen -- it is pushing WiDi in a big way, and the second generation, which will be baked into new Core 2011 systems, will support 1080p streaming and will eventually enable streaming of protected content, including DVDs and Blu-ray discs. WiDi 2.0, as they are calling it, will work a lot like the original version we like so much and allows you to extend your desktop to an HD monitor, but unfortunately, it will require a new HDTV receiver to enable the full HD capability and it still has that two second lag. No word yet on who is making those boxes or how much they'll cost, but we're hoping to learn a few more details about Intel's big push to tie video content to its new processors at its CES press conference in just a few days.

Intel to launch Insider movie service with 1080p content, WiDi 2.0 will let you stream it to your TV originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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They're here! That is, Intel's Sandy Bridge mobile and desktop processors herein known as the 2nd Generation Core processor family or more simply as Intel Core 2011 processors to us. After months of teasing and on-stage demos, Chipzilla is finally unleashing the details of its new Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, and considering there are 29 new CPUs in total as well as new integrated graphics options (now known as processor graphics) there's quite a bit to digest. Hit the break for our rundown of the new platform and a look at some of Intel's newest performance and graphics-focused features.

Gallery: Intel Core 2011 processor details

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Intel's 2nd Generation Core processor family announced, includes 29 new CPUs and enhanced graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Poll: Is anyone thinking about Wireless HDMI? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maingear slides out Clutch-13 and Clutch-15 laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 21:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, about that WiDi demo this morning... the company wouldn't tell us the story behind that, only to say that it was an ExoPC in the demo, WiDi will be included eventually but no promises were made as to its inclusion at launch. It's our understanding that the hardware wasn't changed, implying the capabilities are already there or that all it takes is a software fix, but... we've also heard from Intel that WiDi is a hardware-based solution, so we're still not quite sure what to make of everything. At any rate The company's still targeting mid-October for its developer pre-orders and touting its Flash and Silverlight support, reminding us how easy it is to port from Windows Phone 7 to the device. We've got a video walkthrough coming later, but for now, check out some pics in the gallery below.

Gallery: ExoPC was Intel's WiDi-enabled Atom tablet, we go hands-on with near-final build

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ExoPC is Intel's WiDi-enabled Atom tablet, we go hands-on with near-final build (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel shows off WiDi-enabled Atom tablet at IDF 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Bamboo U33Jc review

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ASUS U33Jc-A1 Bamboo series review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Portege R705, which is exclusive to Best Buy for now, changes that formula. And in celebration of the big two-five, Toshiba's put out a 3.2-pound, Core i3-powered stunner that's less than half the price of past Porteges. Oh, and did we mention it has an on-board optical drive, 500GB of storage, Intel's wireless display technology and promises 8.5 hours of battery life? We won't beat around the bush -- it's impressive. But did Toshiba maintain the same Portege standards when creating the R705, or did it cut quality along with the dollar signs? That's been our main question, and we'll answer it and others after the break in our full review.

Gallery: Toshiba Portege R705 review

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Toshiba Portege R705 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best buyBestBuycore i3-350mCoreI3-350mintel widiintel wireless displayIntelWidiIntelWirelessDisplaylaptoplaptopsportegePortege R700Portege r705PortegeR700PortegeR705R705reviewtoshibaToshiba PortegeToshiba Portege R705ToshibaPortegeToshibaPortegeR705WiDiMon, 12 Jul 2010 17:06:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS U43JC and U43F show up at Best Buy boastin' bamboo bods]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/asus-u43jc-and-u43f-show-up-at-best-buy-boastin-bamboo-bods/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/asus-u43jc-and-u43f-show-up-at-best-buy-boastin-bamboo-bods/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/06/asus-u43jc-and-u43f-show-up-at-best-buy-boastin-bamboo-bods/#comments ASUS has been showing off bamboo laptops at trade shows for about three years now, but actual machines adorned in the special wood haven't quite made it to market for what we'd call affordable prices... until now. The sub-$1,000 U43JC and U43F have been hanging out on Best Buy's website for the last couple of days, and will be shipping towards the end of the month. Internally, these two 14-inchers certainly match their strong exterior -- the $999 U43JC is a lot like the U30Jc we reviewed a few months ago with its Core i5-450M processor, NVIDIA Optimus / GeForce 310M graphics, and a 640GB hard drive. The $950 U43F has the same Core i5 processor, but instead sticks with Intel's graphics to get some WiDi bragging rights. We're planning to review at least one of these puppies in due time , but hey, don't let that deter you from hitting those pre-order links below.

ASUS U43JC and U43F show up at Best Buy boastin' bamboo bods originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dell debuts Inspiron R line

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