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[Comcast officially launches next-gen X1 DVR platform and iPhone remote app (update: video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/comcast-x1-dvr-iphone-app-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/comcast-x1-dvr-iphone-app-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/21/comcast-x1-dvr-iphone-app-launch/#comments Comcast officially launches next-gen X1 DVR platform and iPhone remote app

As expected, Comcast is kicking off the rollout of its new X1 (previously beta tested under the name Xcalibur) DVR platform. The announcement was made at the Cable Show in Boston, and that's where it will be available first, some time in "the coming weeks" with a few other major markets following soon after. We've had a few peeks at the new UI over the last year or so but now we have a full gallery of shots of both the DVR software and accompanying X1 remote app that will be available first on the iPhone. The new guide looks very similar to the existing Xfinity TV remote apps for phones and tablets, formatted for HD screens and with support for recommendations from your social network and support for apps like weather, TV, traffic, Facebook and Pandora to start. The new set-top boxes it runs on have built-in tru2way and internet support, as well as RF remotes instead of IR.

Meanwhile, the X1 remote control app adds motion and gesture control to the current set of features, as well as more direct interaction with what's on screen, since it can be used to swipe through pages, type into menus and pause currently video with a shake. As far as pricing, Comcast says it will be available to new Triple Play customers with HD/DVR service at no additional cost -- no word yet on what that means for everyone else. Check the gallery below for a look at the new software, and check the press release after the break for more info.

Update: Check out a video of CEO Neil Smit demonstrating the new UI on the show floor after the break.

Gallery: Comcast X1 DVR and iPhone remote app

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Comcast officially launches next-gen X1 DVR platform and iPhone remote app (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, that laptop you see up there is called the ThinkPad X1 and yes, it's the successor to the X1 we reviewed around this time last year. But, folks, this isn't your typical refresh. The X1, once a 13-inch system, has grown up into a 14-inch ultraportable, now being marketed as an Ultrabook. Despite gaining an inch in screen real estate, though, it manages to be both thinner and lighter than its predecessor: 3.0 pounds and roughly 18mm (.71 inches) thick, down from 3.7 pounds / .84 inches. (As the name suggests, carbon fiber is the secret ingredient.) Chances are, you won't have the luxury of comparing the two systems side by side, but coming from someone who reviewed the original, we can assure you the difference is noticeable, even going off of sheer muscle memory. That bodes well for people picking up the X1 for the first time.

But those aren't the only changes the X1 has undergone. Lenovo also bumped the resolution from 1366 x 768 to 1600 x 900, and made some subtle tweaks to the backlit, spill-resistant keyboard. 3G connectivity is also a major selling point, though that was an optional feature last time around, too. As you could've guessed, it packs an Ivy Bridge processor, coupled with Intel's vPro management technology and (we assume) integrated graphics. Like the last-gen model, it makes use of Lenovo's RapidCharge tech, which allows the notebook to re-charge up to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes. Unfortunately, though, the company's staying mum on battery life claims for the time being. Another teensy detail we don't know? Price. So far, we only know it'll go on sale sometime this summer. Until then, though, check out some teaser shots below, along with a short hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon hands-on

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon



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Lenovo announces the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, a 14-inch Ultrabook with Ivy Bridge, optional 3G and a 1600 x 900 display originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Comcast already reported its Q1 results earlier today but on the earnings call CEO of the cable division Neil Smit revealed its next generation X1 cloud DVRs (previously called Xcalibur and promised for a wide rollout to "hundreds of thousands" of customers this year) will launch in a major market in the second quarter. Light Reading cites sources indicating field testing is already under way in Boston and that it could launch in May which fits all too well because The Cable Show will take place there May 21st. In case you've forgotten, the quad-tuner X1 DVRs have an all new UI with support for third party apps and social media tie-ins, and will reportedly precede the company's eventual push towards IP video. While that's the rumor, what we do know is that TiVo has completed the rollout of Comcast video on-demand support to Premiere DVRs in the Bay Area, and also let us know that Boston, coincidentally, will be next. Customers in other areas can sign up on TiVo's site at the link below for notifications when the feature goes live in their neck of the woods.

Gallery: Comcast Xfinity Spectrum DVR hands-on

Comcast VOD coming to Boston TiVos, next gen X1 DVR platform could launch there too originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 05:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This operating system, dubbed Instant Media Mode (IMM), functions like any other instant-on environment: it boots in about two seconds, and once you're there you can do basic things like check email, surf the web, listen to music, watch movies and browse photos. In the case of the X1 Hybrid, though, that instant-on OS also promises to double the X1's (disappointing) battery life, bringing the runtime to a max of 10 hours.

As it happens, yours truly got to see an early version of the X1 Hybrid behind closed doors two months back. But you know what they say: pics or it didn't happen! So here we are, giving your our first sanctioned look. If you've ever used one of Lenovo's Android-based tablets, those customizations should look familiar: that launcher you see up there is the same one we played with on the IdeaPad K1 and ThinkPad Tablet. So, the browser, etc. shouldn't be much of a surprise to those of you who have been following along. As you can see in the video past the break, loading the OS, moving into Windows 7 and launching apps within this Android-like environment is all fairly brisk, though not without a few pauses. What else can we say? It's Android! (Sort of!) Running on a ThinkPad! But don't take our word for it: meet us past the break for the full demo.

Gallery: ThinkPad X1 Hybrid hands-on

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got to spend a few minutes with the X1 Hybrid a few weeks ago, and if first impressions are to be believed, the battery-saving prowess works as advertised: immediately after switching modes, the estimated remaining runtime jumped from an hour and 16 minutes to four hours and 19 minutes. The OS also booted in about two seconds, as Lenovo says it should. We were also relieved to learn that there's no back-door way of accessing the OS: if the laptop goes to sleep while you're in Instant Media Mode, you'll have to return to Windows to log in again.

In every other respect, this is the X1 we reviewed last spring: it has a durable, 3.7-pound chassis, integrated Intel graphics and a glossy, 13-inch (1366 x 768) Gorilla Glass display with brightness rated at 350 nits. It'll be offered with Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, a 3G radio and a slice battery that adds up to five more hours of juice. It'll be available sometime in the second quarter for $1,599 and up -- about a $300 premium over the original. And no, current X1 owners can't download Instant Media Mode as an update -- as you can imagine, that whole "SoC on a motherboard" requirement makes that impossible. Hey, no one ever said being an early adopter was easy.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid official: instant-on OS based on Android doubles battery life, arrives in Q2 for $1,599 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo may have prematurely revealed its forthcoming ThinkPad refreshes, the X1 Hybrid and the X130e, but venture over to PCHome and you'll spot a few extra tidbits on the product pages there. Specifically, the toughened sequel to the X120e is purportedly packing a rough-and-tumble keyboard, strengthened hinges and a thicker plastic bezel. Behind its protective credentials, Lenovo is apparently promising eight-hour battery life, an 11.6-inch screen, AMD Radeon HD graphics plus HDMI and USB ports. The online store lists three different processor options, including an Intel Core i3-2367M and two AMD Fusion APUs -- the E-300 and E-450. No whispers just yet on HDD or RAM specs, but ThinkPad fans jonesing for something small shouldn't have to wait long -- it looks set to land by the end of the year.

ThinkPad X130e spotted again, toughs it out with strengthened body and three CPU options originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo Live update outs ThinkPad X1 Hybrid, $800 Ultrabook plans originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>leakLenovoLenovo LiveLenovo live updateLenovo Thinkpad x1Lenovo Thinkpad x130eLenovoLiveLenovoLiveUpdateLenovoThinkpadX1LenovoThinkpadX130eroadmapThinkPadthinkpad x1thinkpad x130eThinkpadX1ThinkpadX130ex1x130eSun, 13 Nov 2011 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[ThinkPad X1's keyboard is spill-proof, not flood-proof (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/thinkpad-x1s-keyboard-is-spill-proof-not-flood-proof-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/thinkpad-x1s-keyboard-is-spill-proof-not-flood-proof-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/thinkpad-x1s-keyboard-is-spill-proof-not-flood-proof-video/#comments The ThinkPad X1 thought it was safe. It foolishly believed that, having reviewed it in full, we would spare it from further scrutiny at Lenovo's UK launch event this evening. We quite naturally did no such thing, poking and prodding at the slimline laptop -- which still feels supremely well built -- but we also went that one step further, by putting it through a trial we didn't dare subject our review unit to: a spill test. Well, it was a less a spill and more of a steady stream of water that we doused the X1 in, which might explain why it eventually gave out and shut down on us. Lenovo says that the keyboard tray can only handle 25cl of water before throwing a self-protect switch and turning the computer off. Given enough time to fully dry out, our unfortunate test subject might even have been brought back to life, but our efforts at restoring it were met with failure. You can see the H2O-based carnage after the break, though we should note that Lenovo managed to perform this test three times without taking the X1 out of commission... before we came along and ruined its spotless record.

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ThinkPad X1's keyboard is spill-proof, not flood-proof (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 19:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inch13.3-inchhands-onkeyboardlenovospillspill-proofspill-resistantsplashsplash-prooftestthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1videowaterwindows 7Windows7x1Wed, 18 May 2011 19:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-review/#comments For weeks now, Lenovo aficionados have been salivating. Thanks to a series of leaks, more than a few of you have been awaiting the ThinkPad X1, the skinny, girlfriend-proof follow-up to the company's vaunted X series. One problem: it didn't officially exist. Well, the jig is up, and the X1 is at last a real, whirring product, on sale tomorrow with a starting price of $1,349. As expected, it marries that iconic red nub and rock-solid construction with some flourishes you haven't yet seen on a ThinkPad, including a 13.3-inch Gorilla Glass display, integrated, fast-charging battery, and a buttonless trackpad. And, as you may have gathered from those leaked shots, it's the slimmest ThinkPad yet, measuring just 16.5mm (0.65 inches) at its thinnest point.

Throw in Intel Core 2011 processor options and you'll see Lenovo has made one lofty promise: a svelte system that performs like a heavyweight and whose design is modern, but not too much of a departure from the classic ThinkPad uniform. So how close does the X1 come to living up to these towering claims? Let's find out.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jesse]

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Lenovo adds ThinkPad X1 to laptop comparison guide, outs IPS screen, USB 3.0, and optional SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 02:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jon]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 coming May 17th, with Gorilla Glass screen and spill-proof keyboard (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 10:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Raj]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 priced at £1,293 by Amazon, shipping May 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 06:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen it pictured and detailed, but Chinese website Mydrivers.com has now scored what appear to be the very first in-the-wild shots of Lenovo's new super-slim ThinkPad X1. As you can see above and in a few more shots at the source link below, the laptop is indeed pretty thin -- 21.5mm, or 0.85 inches thick, apparently -- but Lenovo still found room to squeeze in a backlit keyboard (check it out after the break), not to mention the ThinkPad's trademark pointing stick. Unfortunately, Lenovo has yet to officially say anything about it itself, so we still only have that rumored May 20th launch date to go on for the time being.

[Thanks, leungxd]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 spotted in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>laptoplenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1thinthin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ultralightultraportableultrathinx1Fri, 06 May 2011 13:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 confirmed, faster-charging integrated battery detailed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-confirmed-faster-charging-integrated-battery/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-confirmed-faster-charging-integrated-battery/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-confirmed-faster-charging-integrated-battery/#comments Yesterday's speculation has turned into today's fact. The ultraslim Lenovo ThinkPad X1 is most definitely real, coming soon, and just so happens to be packing some fancy new battery technology as well. This intel comes straight from Lenovo's own servers, where a highly informative PDF (intended for reseller partners, but accessible to all) dishes the dirt on the upcoming laptop. The X1's "slice" battery won't be user-replaceable, but what you lose in flexibility will be made up for in sheer performance gains, as Lenovo is touting it'll last three times as long as a normal battery and will recharge 2.5 times faster than previous ThinkPad cells. That's thanks to some fanciness named RapidCharge that will revitalize the X1 to 80 percent within 30 minutes. The presentation slides show the X1 right alongside Lenovo's latest Edge models, the E420s and E220s, as part of "a new generation of ThinkPads," and given that both of those are now shipping, the ultraslim, but still unannounced, X1 can't be far behind. Finally, just for some added intrigue, we've also spotted mention of an "X Slate" within the document -- any ideas as to what that might look like?

[Thanks, Alexandr]

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 confirmed, faster-charging integrated battery detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inchbatteryconfirmedlaptoplaptopslenovolenovo thinkpad x1LenovoThinkpadX1officialrapidchargethin and lightThinAndLightthinkpadthinkpad x1ThinkpadX1ultraportableultrathinx slatex1XSlateSun, 24 Apr 2011 13:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad X1 shows up online, looks freakishly thin]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/23/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-shows-up-online-looks-freakishly-thin/#comments ThinkPad aficionados mourning the loss of the X300 series of ultraportable laptops might have something mighty fine to look forward to in the near future. A ThinkPad X1 has shown up at Swiss e-tailer Tell IT systems and other online locations, replete with a 2.5GHz Core i5-2520M CPU, a 160GB SSD, a 13.3-inch Gorilla Glass screen, and as you can see above, a profile thin enough to rival the likes of the Samsung Series 9 and Apple MacBook Air. The X1 is said to be 21.5mm thick, so it doesn't quite match those crazy cats, but -- provided we're not looking at an extremely elaborate hoax here -- it'll still be the thinnest ThinkPad by far when it launches. One 8GB stick of RAM, an SDXC card reader, and a 1366 x 768 resolution fill out the list of salient specs, while a price of 2,585 CHF ($2,920) sits alongside a promised delivery date of May 20th on Tell IT's website. You'll find a couple more images of Lenovo's purported new bread slicer after the break.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 shows up online, looks freakishly thin originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia X1-00 is ultra cheap, ultra loud originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You didn't think we were done with tablets at CES just yet, did you? This latest offering comes courtesy of Azpen, which is actually introducing two variations on a dual-boot Windows 7 / Android tablet: one with a 16:9, 10.1-inch screen, and one with a 4:3, 9.7-inch display. Both are otherwise identical, however, and pack an Atom N455 processor, a capacitive display, "up to" 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, a microSD card slot, two USB ports, and Android 2.2 alongside Windows 7 (though the early demo unit on display was only running Android 1.6). Unfortunately, that dual-boot functionality also leaves these demanding quite a premium over your run of the mill Android tablet -- look for them each to set you back $500 when they launch in a few weeks. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look.

Gallery: Azpen dual-boot Windows / Android tablets hands-on

Azpen shows off dual, dual-boot Windows / Android tablets (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case that's not exactly your cup of million-dollar tea, it appears that Panasonic's DMC-FZ100 -- deemed the world's best megazoom by critics back in August -- has been reborn as a Leica, though the shell doesn't appear to have changed at all. Of course, we've seen Leica pull this rebranding trick before, but we're sure the so-called V-Lux 2M is far superior in some way that we've yet to be informed about. Rounding out the round of mystique is the gently refashioned X1, which was seen sporting a far more luxurious casing compared to the original. Feel free to drown yourself in the images below, and keep it locked right here for more as we hear it.

Gallery: Leica D-Lux 5 behind glass at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Leica's redesigned X1 on display at Photokina 2010

Gallery: Leica's V-Lux 2M shown at Photokina 2010

Leica quietly showcases D-Lux 5, redesigned X1 and rebranded DMC-FZ100 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>d-luxd-lux 5D-lux5dmc-fz100expensivefz100high-endleicalumixluxurylx4lx5megazoompanasonicphotokinaphotokina 2010Photokina2010rangefinderrebadgesuperzoomv-luxv-lux 2V-Lux 2MV-lux2V-lux2mx1Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 gets ported onto Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/ubuntu-hardy-heron-8-04-gets-ported-onto-sony-ericssons-xperia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/ubuntu-hardy-heron-8-04-gets-ported-onto-sony-ericssons-xperia/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/ubuntu-hardy-heron-8-04-gets-ported-onto-sony-ericssons-xperia/#comments Not even a fortnight after we saw Android 2.0.1 slapped onto Sony Ericsson's all-but-forgotten Xperia X1, along comes a port that makes the other look like child's play. A dedicated coder over at XDA Developers has managed to stuff Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 onto an X1, and while the functionality is limited (as you'd expect), the amount of fun to be had is restrained only by your imagination (and available vacation time). Go on and peek that source link to join the discussion -- but be warned, you'll be sucking down over a gigabyte worth of data before the first installation process.

[Thanks, Jules]

Ubuntu Hardy Heron 8.04 gets ported onto Sony Ericsson's Xperia X1 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgooglehackhardy heronHardy Heron 8.04HardyHeronHardyHeron8.04linuxmodopen sourceopen-sourceOpenSourceoperating systemOperatingSystemOSsoftwaresony ericssonsony ericsson x1SonyEricssonSonyEricssonX1Ubuntux1xperiaxperia x1XperiaX1Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Native Instruments Kontrol X1 impressions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/native-instruments-kontrol-x1-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/native-instruments-kontrol-x1-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/native-instruments-kontrol-x1-impressions/#comments We don't typically do a lot of coverage of music gear here at Engadget because, by and large, it's an entire world unto itself -- a universe of specialty products that require unique knowledge (and often, talent) to use, let alone review -- and ultimately, we're only writing for a limited subset of our readership. There are, of course, countless exceptions to the rule; mixing gear in particular has really come into its own, technologically, over the past several years as a whole new generation of would-be DJ superstars come into the fold. A skill once dominated by turntables is... well, still dominated by turntables, but everything surrounding the spinning vinyl is changing: nowadays, you've got a PC that can serve as a virtually bottomless pit of tracks, state-of-the-art software for synchronizing and manipulating those tracks, and dedicated external controllers to help you control the software. Once an art form, modern DJing is now half art, half science. It's exciting, it's cool, and even if you don't know the difference between a crossfader and a high-pass filter, it's a lot of fun to see how this stuff works.

To that end, today we're taking a quick look at Native Instrument's Kontrol X1 -- the first official, dedicated controller for its Traktor series of apps, one of the world's most widely-used DJ suites.

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Native Instruments Kontrol X1 impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Xperia X1 and Android 2.0.1 joined in unholy matrimony originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.62.02.0.1androidandroid 1.6android 2.0android 2.0.1Android1.6Android2.0Android2.0.1ericssongoogle androidGoogleAndroidsesonysony ericssonsony ericsson xperiasony ericsson xperia x1SonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaSonyEricssonXperiaX1x1xperiaxperia x1XperiaX1Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Leica X1 review digs deep, can't find value]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/leica-x1-review-digs-deep-cant-find-value/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/leica-x1-review-digs-deep-cant-find-value/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/leica-x1-review-digs-deep-cant-find-value/#commentsLeica X1 review digs deep, can't find value The Leica X1 is a lovely little camera and, as we've seen, it can take some stunning shots. Now it's been given a full examination in a review big enough to match the thing's decidedly over-sized asking price of $2,000. Over 28 pages dpreview attempts to verify that this machine has the performance to match that MSRP, and the news is not particularly good. The Leica does well enough, particularly when it comes to delivering high-quality images even at high ISO settings -- a major stumbling block for most compacts -- but it didn't deliver performance that significantly trumps the Panasonic GF1, which costs less than half as much and has the added bonus of capturing HD video. Value proposition? Hardly, but a solid performer if your disposable income and aesthetic needs greatly outweigh your common sense.

Leica X1 review digs deep, can't find value originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>compactcompact cameraCompactCameralecia x1LeciaX1leicaretroreviewx1Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson confirms WinMo 6.5 isn't coming to the X1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/sony-ericsson-confirms-winmo-6-5-isnt-coming-to-the-x1/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/sony-ericsson-confirms-winmo-6-5-isnt-coming-to-the-x1/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/19/sony-ericsson-confirms-winmo-6-5-isnt-coming-to-the-x1/#commentsWe can understand not investing in a deprecated product, we really can -- but when you consider the fact that Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X1 is still sold around the world, the fact that its hardware is still thoroughly modern, and the fact that Windows Mobile 6.5 is a trivial boost over 6.1, there's really no excuse for this. Sony Ericsson has gone ahead and made it official that it won't be providing an official 6.5 upgrade for its uber-pricey fallen smartphone that never quite achieved its seemingly stratospheric potential -- and its 6.5-based replacement isn't looking much more promising -- so we imagine this is going to spark a voracious run on hackery to get picture-perfect 6.5 builds working on units in the field. Oh, wait, that already happened! No worries, Sony Ericsson -- looks like we've got this one covered then.

Sony Ericsson confirms WinMo 6.5 isn't coming to the X1 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Leica X1 photo gallery proves that big shots do come in little packages originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No surprises here (at all), but Leica's 09/09/09 event has just led to the formal unveiling of the full-frame, 18 megapixel M9 rangefinder and the compact X1. The former (which is shipping now) supports all Leica M lenses and ships with a "newly developed glass sensor cover designed to guarantee the suppression of the infrared portion of the light spectrum." There's also a quick-access ISO adjustment button alongside a few other hotkeys, a full metal housing, Kodak-sourced CCD, a fresh microprocessor-controlled shutter (which is supposedly "near silent") and a staggering £4,850 ($8,004) price tag. As for the X1, you'll find a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-C), a fixed-mount Leica Elmarit 1:2.8/24mm lens, numerous "auto" modes for the newbies in attendance, a maximum ISO of 3200, 2.7-inch rear LCD and a Live View function that replaces the optical viewfinder. Expect to hear more regarding price when the January 2010 ship date nears, but for now, feel free to peruse the hands-on galleries linked below.

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Leica gets official with M9 and X1 cameras, hands-on ensue originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aps-cbreaking newsBreakingNewsdigicamdigital cameraDigitalCameradslrfull frameFullFramehigh-endLeicaluxurym9rangefinderx1Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Leica M9 microsite and brochure leaked, new X1 details in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/leica-m9-microsite-and-brochure-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/leica-m9-microsite-and-brochure-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/07/leica-m9-microsite-and-brochure-leaked/#comments At cursory glance there's nothing new here on the Leica M9 that we haven't already seen in the numerous other leaks, but if you're jonesing for more on the upcoming M9 -- and a dash of the CMOS-equipped X1 while you're at it -- Leica Rumors has managed to dig up the screencaptures of the M9 microsite and the M9 brochure. Getting excited for new professional-grade cameras this Wednesday? It's not like you had anything else to look forward to, right?

Gallery: Highlights from Leica M9 brochure leak


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Leica M9 microsite and brochure leaked, new X1 details in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Better late than never, right? Some sixteen excruciating months after its announcement, Sony Ericsson's WinMo superphone -- the mighty XPERIA X1 -- has finally come to Rogers as expected. Considering that the X1 is still very much one of the world's premier smartphones (on paper, anyhow), the on-contract promotional price of CAD $249.99 after discounts seems reasonable enough -- of course, whether you feel the same way after three years of mobile marriage is another story altogether. Staying within the Sony Ericsson realm, the C510 has also launched, an attractive candybar with 7.2Mbps / 2Mbps HSPA and a 3.2 megapixel cam; it's all yours for CAD $79.99 on contract.

[Via Howard Chui]

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Sony Ericsson X1 and C510 launch on Rogers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We figure that the Sony Ericsson X1 is destined for Rogers any day now -- just around the same time that we suspect the X2 will be announced, ironically -- and now we're starting to get an idea on pricing. A tipster writes in to tell us that this CAD $499.99 you're seeing here is for an upgrade customer with no data plan, which would be crazy high for a new lad coming in off the street and signing up for a three-year deal, we hope, but it gives us a good picture of what current customers might have to gear up for. Excessive, perhaps -- but then again, some of us will go to the ends of the Earth for WVGA.

[Thanks, cell143]

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Sony Ericsson X1 upgrade pricing on Rogers: $499.99? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A tipster tells us that the device you're looking at here is Sony Ericsson's codename "Vulcan" -- better known as the X2 -- which would presumably replace the X1 at some point in the next few days, weeks, months, or years. Though the picture's small, you can clearly make out the X Panel button in the lower left of the phone's front and a Windows key in the upper left of the keyboard, which adds a dose of credibility -- the company has, after all, put quite a bit of time and effort into pimping its panel interface SDK, and right now, the X1 is the only device that supports it. The image looks a little rough around the edges, but we can easily chalk that up to this being either a composite mockup or a very early prototype combined with the fact that our tipster seems to have blanked out the surroundings to protect the source. We're not saying it's definitely real, but this certainly looks plausible -- we're just not convinced yet that it looks better than the model it'd replace. Thoughts?

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Sony Ericsson X2 spotted? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A tipster tells us that the device you're looking at here is Sony Ericsson's codename "Vulcan" -- better known as the X2 -- which would presumably replace the X1 at some point in the next few days, weeks, months, or years. Though the picture's small, you can clearly make out the X Panel button in the lower left of the phone's front and a Windows key in the upper left of the keyboard, which adds a dose of credibility -- the company has, after all, put quite a bit of time and effort into pimping its panel interface SDK, and right now, the X1 is the only device that supports it. The image looks a little rough around the edges, but we can easily chalk that up to this being either a composite mockup or a very early prototype combined with the fact that our tipster seems to have blanked out the surroundings to protect the source. We're not saying it's definitely real, but this certainly looks plausible -- we're just not convinced yet that it looks better than the model it'd replace. Thoughts?

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ericssonmobilesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonvulcanwindows mobileWindowsMobilex1x2Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson X1 gets promising firmware update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/sony-ericsson-x1-gets-promising-firmware-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/sony-ericsson-x1-gets-promising-firmware-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/01/sony-ericsson-x1-gets-promising-firmware-update/#commentsWe don't have confirmation whether BlackBerry connectivity is in there, but that rumored new firmware release for the X1 is apparently out and about. It's supposed to make the phone generally more responsive -- we always like to hear that -- but you'll also get a brighter keyboard backlight, improved messaging, and better signal strength. In other words, they seem to have hit a bunch of things that we wouldn't imagine could be fixed with a firmware update alone, so we're counting our blessings -- as long as this doesn't think they're allowed to slack on getting that X2 to market, that is.

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Sony Ericsson X1 gets promising firmware update originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New Sony Ericsson X1 firmware with BlackBerry Connect in the works? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 May 2009 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Bin Xu]

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Lenovo's X1 for China is full of KIRF, win originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinalenovoslidertouch dreamtouch dream uiTouchDreamTouchDreamUix1Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo's X1 for China is full of KIRF, win]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/22/lenovos-x1-for-china-is-full-of-kirf-win/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/22/lenovos-x1-for-china-is-full-of-kirf-win/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/22/lenovos-x1-for-china-is-full-of-kirf-win/#comments Okay, there's some amount of originality here, but enough to justify a Red Dot design award? What you're looking at here is the award-winning Lenovo X1 -- as opposed to, say, the Sony Ericsson X1 -- which is a triband EDGE handset Lenovo sells in China. To us, it looks like an Instinct with a slide-out keypad and TouchWiz, but what do we know? Coincidentally, Lenovo calls this totally original UI "Touch Dream," which sounds just a little bit (okay, a whole lot) like an HTC device. So, to summarize: Sony Ericsson and HTC branding, Samsung design, made by Lenovo. Right then.

[Thanks, Bin Xu]

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Lenovo's X1 for China is full of KIRF, win originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case the HDGuru didn't carry enough credibility for you, Panasonic has finally issued a press release with prices and shipping months for most of its 2009 VIERA brand lineup. We've taken a peek, and everything appears to line up with the leaked figures, including that slim wireless HD equipped Z1 and its $5,999 pricetag, while only copping to a summer ship date. The rest of the lineup proceeds downward in pricing and features from there, the wall-busting details are but a mere click of the read link away.

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Panasonic 2009 VIERA HDTVs official pricing revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2009g10hdtvpanasonics1v10vieraviera castVieraCastx1z1Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic 2009 VIERA HDTVs official pricing revealed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/panasonic-2009-viera-hdtvs-official-pricing-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/panasonic-2009-viera-hdtvs-official-pricing-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/11/panasonic-2009-viera-hdtvs-official-pricing-revealed/#comments Just in case the HDGuru didn't carry enough credibility for you, Panasonic has finally issued a press release with prices and shipping months for most of its 2009 VIERA brand lineup. We've taken a peek, and everything appears to line up with the leaked figures, including that slim wireless HD equipped Z1 and its $5,999 pricetag, while only copping to a summer ship date. The rest of the lineup proceeds downward in pricing and features from there, the wall-busting details are but a mere click of the read link away.

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Panasonic 2009 VIERA HDTVs official pricing revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It may not have been a fair fight to put the mighty X1 up against the original Touch Pro -- the X1's got the better display and oodles of sex appeal -- but HTC's already back for round two with an all-new device. Is it an even match this time around? The final call will probably have to wait a couple months for production Touch Pro2s to start circulating, but in the meantime, we now have a few side-by-side shots to ponder. "Too much awesome hardware" is a great problem to have, isn't it?

[Via WMPoweruser.com]

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HTC Touch Pro2 vs. Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic announced a slew of Viera TVs at CES, and although we already knew when they'd be making their Japanese debut, US info has been hard to come by. That's starting to change: pricing details are leaking out, and CNET and HDGuru have managed to assemble a pretty exhaustive list of what to expect and how much it'll cost. Of interest, Panny's still going strong on the plasma tip, so those of you aching for the best picture possible but unwilling to shell out for the dead-ended Kuro will still have plenty of options -- there's a set at every point between the 42-inch 720p X1 at $899, the 50-inch 1080p S1 with a nicer NEO-PDP panel for $1,799, the 50-inch THX-certified G10 with VieraCast for $1,999 and the as-yet-unpriced, one-inch thick wireless 54-inch Z1. As for LCDs, it's a similar story at smaller sizes: you've got sets ranging from the budget $499 720p 32-inch C12 to the $1,099 120Hz 1080p 37-inch G1 with Motion Focus and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio. Check all the info at the read links; we'll be scouring the wire praying for news that Panny's bought up the Kuro tech from Pioneer.

Read - HDGuru
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Panasonic's CES 2009 Viera HDTVs get US pricing and dates originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic announced a slew of Viera TVs at CES, and although we already knew when they'd be making their Japanese debut, US info has been hard to come by. That's starting to change: pricing details are leaking out, and CNET and HDGuru have managed to assemble a pretty exhaustive list of what to expect and how much it'll cost. Of interest, Panny's still going strong on the plasma tip, so those of you aching for the best picture possible but unwilling to shell out for the dead-ended Kuro will still have plenty of options -- there's a set at every point between the 42-inch 720p X1 at $899, the 50-inch 1080p S1 with a nicer NEO-PDP panel for $1,799, the 50-inch THX-certified G10 with VieraCast for $1,999 and the as-yet-unpriced, one-inch thick wireless 54-inch Z1. As for LCDs, it's a similar story at smaller sizes: you've got sets ranging from the budget $499 720p 32-inch C12 to the $1,099 120Hz 1080p 37-inch G1 with Motion Focus and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio. Check all the info at the read links; we'll be scouring the wire praying for news that Panny's bought up the Kuro tech from Pioneer.

Read - HDGuru
Read - CNET

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Panasonic's CES 2009 Viera HDTVs get US pricing and dates originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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