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[Panasonic Eluga review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/panasonic-eluga-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/panasonic-eluga-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/22/panasonic-eluga-review/#comments Panasonic Eluga review

Welcome to Panasonic's first attempt to crack the increasingly competitive world of Android phones outside of Japan. Its efforts have crystallized into a plastic slab that had a curious appeal when we first handled it at Mobile World Congress a few months ago. We were surprised at how comfortable it felt in the hand and while its spec sheet won't cause any jaws to drop, there's plenty of respectable features -- a 4.3-inch AMOLED display, dual-core processor and a very solid, soft-finish shell that protects that delicate Android hardware against dust and water.

Panasonic's not the only Japanese manufacturer looking to branch out from a contracting domestic market, however, and we have a few concerns with whether the Eluga (£370 / $583) can make a dent in European countries dominated by Apple, Samsung and HTC. Will it bring the same awkward Android skins found on several Japan-only Android phones? Is it really all that waterproof? Dive in after the break to see.

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Panasonic Eluga review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.3-inchAMOLEDandroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3ElugaGingerbreadgooglemobilepostcrossPanasonicPanasonic ElugaPanasonicElugareviewsmartphoneTI OMAP 4430TiOmap4430videowaterproofTue, 22 May 2012 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S III: Pentile Super AMOLED used 'because it lasts longer']]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-pentile-super-amoled-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-pentile-super-amoled-explained/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/11/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-pentile-super-amoled-explained/#comments Samsung Galaxy S III: Pentile Super AMOLED used 'because it lasts longer'

Nice processor, shame about the Pentile. It's something that several people have been saying about Samsung's new chest-beating flagship. So why didn't it plump for the warmer Super AMOLED Plus found on both its predecessor and the bigger-boned Galaxy Note? According to Samsung's spokesperson, it's because those blue sub-pixels that are absent on Super AMOLED displays degrade faster than their red and green allies. With the aim of keeping its phones healthily glowing for at least 18 months, it made the decision to go with the Pentile formation. Compared to the Galaxy Nexus, which matches the resolution of the Galaxy S III, Samsung has also shrunk the gaps between pixels on its newest phone in an effort to reduce complaints leveled at its Super AMOLED technology -- although we didn't notice it all that much under our microscope.

Samsung Galaxy S III: Pentile Super AMOLED used 'because it lasts longer' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By now you should already know that the brand-spanking-new Samsung Galaxy S III sports a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display. That's right: no "plus" here, which means this 720p panel is featuring the same old PenTile RBGB pixel arrangement -- just like the 4.65-inch version on the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S II HD LTE. Needless to say, this is again pure ammunition for the folks over at LG; but as we've mentioned before, HD Super AMOLED's superb contrast and higher-than-before pixel density outweigh its shortcomings in most cases.

For now though, let's examine these sub-pixels with a 230x zoom USB microscope and compare them with other phones that we have in hand. Starting off with the HTC One X's 720p SLCD 2 above, you can see how its denser sub-pixels produce a finer picture, but ultimately it's still behind HD Super AMOLED when it comes to contrast, especially with black. Read on for more comparisons.

Gallery: Under the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED display

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Under the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED display originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>720pamoledandroidcomparisonfeaturedfeaturesgalaxy nexusgalaxy sgalaxy s iigalaxy s ii ltegalaxy s iiiGalaxyNexusGalaxySGalaxySIiGalaxySIiiGalaxySIiLtehands-onhd super amoledHdSuperAmoledi9100i9200i9250i9300ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsmicroscopemobilepostcrossone xone xlOneXOneXlpentilesamsungsamsung mobile unpackedsamsung mobile unpacked 2012SamsungMobileUnpackedSamsungMobileUnpacked2012Under the microscopeUnderTheMicroscopeThu, 03 May 2012 14:02:00 EST<![CDATA[LG renames Optimus LTE to Optimus True HD LTE, disses Samsung's HD Super AMOLED]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/lg-renames-optimus-lte-to-optimus-true-hd-lte-disses-samsungs/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/lg-renames-optimus-lte-to-optimus-true-hd-lte-disses-samsungs/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/13/lg-renames-optimus-lte-to-optimus-true-hd-lte-disses-samsungs/#comments ImageWhile the Optimus LTE's already made its way to South Korea, Japan and the US (in the guise of the Spectrum and the Nitro HD), LG's decided to give this dual-core handset a new name ahead of its Hong Kong launch at the end of this month. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Optimus True HD LTE. Alas, the "true HD" part here doesn't actually mean the phone's getting 1080p resolution on a 4.5-inch panel (which would be 490ppi; yet Toshiba's actually done it!); but we were told that 'tis really just a dig at Samsung's HD Super AMOLED technology -- you know, the magic behind that 4.65-inch screen on the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S II HD LTE.

Simply put, LG doesn't think that 1,280 x 720 on PenTile counts as HD due to the lower number of sub-pixels; and while it's at it, the company also criticized AMOLED's over-expressed colors and higher power consumption in "normal user environment" -- for the latter, LG showed that its AH-IPS has a more consistent power consumption across varying levels of overall whiteness. You can see the relevant slides after the break.

Of course, we've already expressed (twice) how much we like the HD Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Nexus. The clearness issue now is much less noticeable when compared to the original Super AMOLED; but as for color accuracy, many of us are indeed deceived by the vibrancy that we naturally enjoy -- except when you need to inspect photos, of course. Regardless, we're pretty sure that it's only a matter of time before Samsung strikes back with a, ahem, "true HD" Super AMOLED (Plus) panel -- hopefully in time for the upcoming Galaxy S III.

Gallery: LG renames Optimus LTE to Optimus True HD LTE, disses Samsung's HD Super AMOLED

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LG renames Optimus LTE to Optimus True HD LTE, disses Samsung's HD Super AMOLED originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz4gAH-IPSamoledandroidcellphonedisplaydual coreDualCorefeaturedfeatureshands-onhdhd super amoledHdSuperAmoledhong kongHongKongIPSkoreaLGltemobile phoneMobilePhonemobilepostcrossoptimusoptimus lteoptimus true hd lteOptimusLteOptimusTrueHdLtepentilephonerebrandrgbsamsungsmartphonetrue hdTrueHdFri, 13 Apr 2012 21:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba announces Excite 10, 7.7 and 13 tablets, Thrive slates on their way out]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/toshiba-excite-7-7-10-13-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/toshiba-excite-7-7-10-13-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/10/toshiba-excite-7-7-10-13-announced/#comments ImageYou complained, Toshiba listened. After its Thrive tablets were widely panned for their short battery life and chunky, cheap-feeling design, the outfit decided to put those models out to pasture and start anew. So bid goodbye to the Thrives, then, and say hello to the Excite 7.7, 10 and 13 (yes, 13). If you've been paying attention, these are the same tablets we first saw in prototype form at CES (and again at Mobile World Congress), complete with their slim builds and textured aluminum backs. Now, though we know that all three will pack NVIDIA's Tegra 3 SoC, and ship with unskinned Ice Cream Sandwich. The 7.7, in particular, sports the same AMOLED display inside the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, while the 13-incher steps up to 1600 x 900 resolution (as opposed to 1280 x 800). Oh, and for those of you who think you'll miss the 10-inch Thrive's full-sized SD slot, that feature carries over to the Excite 10 and 13. (As you can imagine, there was no room for the full-sized USB and HDMI ports on tablets this thin.)

Before we go any further, though, we're sure you want to hear more about that 13-incher in particular. First off, no, we're not joking. This is a 13-inch ARM-powered tablet. Not a 13-inch slate with Ultrabook specs; just a really big Android tablet. Why would you want such a thing, you ask? Well, Toshiba's banking on you using this indoors, particularly in the kitchen where you might want to glance at recipes or the weather forecast. In conversations about the product, company reps emphasized the tablet's tough Gorilla Glass display, though they seem oblivious to the fact that you could do all of the above with a $400 iPad 2, or any other mid-range tablet, for that matter. It's an important thing to consider, given that the Excite 13 will set you back a princely $650 for 32GB when it goes on sale June 10th.

In addition, the Excite 13 will be available with 64GB of storage for $750 (!). The Excite 7.7 is also coming June 10th, at which point it'll cost $500 for the 16GB flavor and $580 for the 32GB configuration. The 10-inch will beat them both to market, arriving May 6th starting at $500 for 16GB of built-in storage. There will also be a 32GB version for $530 and a 64GB number for $650. For now, we've got photos below, and you can check out our hands-on from CES if you prefer your gadget porn have some video.

Gallery: Toshiba Excite 7.7, 10 and 13

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Dell's dual-cored Streak Pro D43 has arrived in the hands of our colleagues over at Engadget Chinese. In a detailed tour of the first Baidu Yi smartphone, they've unearthed a built-in battery and perused the Super AMOLED Plus qHD display, tempered with Gorilla Glass. The casing is little thick (10.3mm) but by no means a deal-breaker, with a rubberized texture apparently helping to protect the phone if you're a little rough and ready with your devices. The Baidu platform is another Chinese interpretation of Google's feature-set, so you get the likes of email, maps, cloud services and voice input search -- in Mandarin, naturally. If you're intrigued by that Baidu base, scope out the full hands-on (and video walkthrough) over on our Sino sister site.

Baidu-powered Dell Streak Pro D43 gets hands-on treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia's revealing the secrets behind ClearBlack: its display technology that, even under the brightest sunlight, renders black as black as blackest night during a dark spell. Wedged above the E7, Lumia 800 and 900 displays are three thin layers, a linear polarizer, a quarter-wave retardation film and a reflecting surface. When light enters the first layer, it vertically aligns the "wave vibration" of the light so when it hits the retardation layer, it begins to rotate towards the right. Hitting the reflecting surface causes it to reverse, becoming left-circularly polarized before passing through the retardation later again, where it polarizes horizontally. This enables the polarizing filter up top to screen out horizontally polarized light, meaning it doesn't reflect back in your face. Why (we hear you ask) then doesn't it happen with the light from the display itself? Because it only passes through the second half of the process, it doesn't become horizontally aligned, leading to that beautifully dark display reaching your peepers. It's a clever and elegant solution that we can't help but be impressed at, even if we've used up the world's supply of the word 'polarize' in order to explain to you.

Nokia reveals polarizing secrets of ClearBlack display originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thought you found out everything you could ever possibly need to know about new Toshiba tablets with the announcement of the Excite X10? Think again, sucka. Toshiba showed off two new prototypes on the showroom floor alongside the recently announced 10-incher. The devices are both in the too-early-to-be-named stage right now, so let's just call them the 13- and 7.7-inch tablets. In fact, that company isn't even sure it's actually going to bring either to market at any point -- according to a spokesperson, the Toshiba just brought them along to the show to gauge crowd interest in the form factors.

Unfortunately, this being so early in the development process, the company didn't have many on hand. The two we spent time with wouldn't actually power on, though we were able to peep powered on units, though, sadly, they was hanging out behind pieces of glass. But even from that vantage point, the display on the 7.7 was a thing to behold, a really gorgeous AMOLED panel.

The device is a nice size, as well -- it's extremely thin, with rounded corners and a border running around the entire perimeter, pressing up against the slightly convex textured aluminum rear. A small back facing cam sits on the top. Two small speaker grills sit on the bottom of the device, with a SD slot and microUSB port on one of the sides. It's really a terrific industrial design -- this is what those Thrive tablets should have looked like. We asked a Toshiba representative whether the bulky Thrives could peacefully co-exist with this kind of design, and he told us that it can indeed, as more of a budget alternative to these high end devices.

The 13-inch tablet features a similar design, albeit much larger. Like the 7.7, it feels relatively light for its size, but there's just no way to hold a tablet that size in one hand. It really is extremely thin for a tablet of that size, as well. The company tells us that the slate it is intended for families, and really, at this size, it does feel a bit like a small TV. Check out a video of the devices after the break.

Gallery: Toshiba 13 and 7.7-inch tablet prototypes hands-on

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Toshiba 13- and 7.7-inch tablet prototypes hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledCESCES 2012Ces2012ces2012bestofExcite X10ExciteX10hands-onprototypetablettoshibatoshiba tabletToshibaTabletvideoTue, 10 Jan 2012 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's got a 55-inch Super OLED TV of its own, coming in the second half of 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-55-inch-super-oled-tv-launch-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-55-inch-super-oled-tv-launch-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-55-inch-super-oled-tv-launch-ces-2012/#comments We're seated here at Samsung's 2012 CES press event, and the company just revealed that it'll be matching rival LG's 55-inch OLED TV... when a 55-inch OLED TV of its own. Not surprisingly, the outfit's trumpeting its terrific color reproduction, the virtual absence of motion blur and face recognition. Sadly, there's not even a model number to mark down, and a price estimate should be even harder to find. It is, however, expected to ship in the latter half of 2012. There's no color filter needed here, either, as the self-emitting RGB sub-pixels take care of themselves; since light output on the Super OLED is controlled on a pixel-to-pixel basis, you can rest assured that your blacks will be deep and your whites bright. Other specs include a dual-core processor and 3D support. We'll be doing everything we can to get a peek at one, so keep it locked for more as we heard it.

Update: Check out our eyes-on video here

Gallery: Samsung 55-inch Super OLED TV revealed at CES 2012

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Samsung's got a 55-inch Super OLED TV of its own, coming in the second half of 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>55-inchallshareallshare playAllsharePlayamoledcesces 2012Ces2012hdpostcrosshdtvoledoled tvOledTvsamsungsuper oledSuperOledtelevisionMon, 09 Jan 2012 17:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony quits OLED TV in the consumer market, we quietly shelve hopes for the XEL-2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/sony-kills-oled-tv-business-consumer-market/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/sony-kills-oled-tv-business-consumer-market/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/sony-kills-oled-tv-business-consumer-market/#comments Hope you're in the mood to pour one out, because the Daily Yomiuri Online has just confirmed that Sony is giving up the OLED TV in its consumer business. According to the report, it has discontinued production of OLED TV sets for the mainstream market, and while it'll continue selling 'em to its corporate clients, it'll concentrate the home-use TV portion on LCD models. For historians in attendance, they'll no doubt (fondly) recall the XEL-1 -- a devilishly thin personal OLED TV that never stood a chance at filling anything other than a luxury niche. The same sect will also remember that it discontinued OLED TV sales domestically back in 2010, but exports to America and Europe continued up until now. The real question? Whether or not those rollable OLEDs are still getting researched in a Sony lab; the futurist in us can only pray so.

Sony quits OLED TV in the consumer market, we quietly shelve hopes for the XEL-2 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledbreaking newsbusinesscesces 2012Ces2012displayelflexible oledFlexibleOledhdpostcrossindustryoledoled tvOledTvpanelquitquitsripSat, 07 Jan 2012 17:08:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's 55-inch 'world's largest' OLED HDTV panel is official, coming to CES 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/lgs-55-inch-worlds-largest-oled-hdtv-panel-is-official-comi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/lgs-55-inch-worlds-largest-oled-hdtv-panel-is-official-comi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/25/lgs-55-inch-worlds-largest-oled-hdtv-panel-is-official-comi/#comments We only have a few more days left until the festivities truly kick off at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, but LG has already tipped its hand with a press release promising the "world's largest" OLED panel for the show. We've seen smaller screens from LG before and it had already promised a 55-inch OLED HDTV for mid-2012, so this news is just another sign the company is ready to take its technology mainstream. LG's tech uses white OLEDs overlaid with colors, which it claims makes for a lower error rate and clearer "ultra definition" screen, with more colors than standard LCDs. Check after the break for one more promo pic of LG's super skinny 5mm prototype, we'll get a better look at it (and the inevitable competition from Korean rival Samsung) at the company's booth January 9th.

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LG's 55-inch 'world's largest' OLED HDTV panel is official, coming to CES 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 21:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Dell Streak Pro D43 launched in China, where Yi shall find some Baidu love

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Dell Streak Pro D43 launched in China, where Yi shall find some Baidu love originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The specs here match what we've seen before: a 4.3-inch AMOLED 960 x 540 display, Corning glass (presumably Gorilla Glass), dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8260, 8GB of ROM and microSD expansion. For those interested, Tencent Tech has reported that we could see the launch of this phone in China as soon as tomorrow, along with a competitive, unsubsidized price tag of CN¥3,000 (about $475). Well, Yi will sure make a fun playmate for its counterpart from Alibaba -- did you know that Jack Ma once called his Aliyun OS an ugly baby? True story.

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Dell's Streak Pro 101DL to become Baidu's first Yi phone, shows up in FCC's database originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's flexible display technology isn't slated to hit the market until 2012, but the Korean manufacturer is already giving us a glimpse of how it may transform our lives, with a freshly released concept video. Yes, it's just a concept ad, and a relatively brief one at that, but it still paints a pretty mouth-watering portrait -- one full of transparent, flexible screens, smartphone-tablet hybrids, and augmented reality. Check it out for yourself, after the break.

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Samsung teases flexible, transparent display in concept video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adadvertisementAMOLEDARaugmented realityAugmentedRealitycommercialconceptconcept videoConceptVideoflexible displayFlexibleDisplayproductionsamsungsmartphonetabletteaseteaservideoMon, 05 Dec 2011 09:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Vuzix Tac-Eye LT offers a clip on HUD for rugged, wannabe cyborgs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/vuzix-tac-eye-lt-offers-a-clip-on-hud-for-rugged-wannabe-cyborg/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/vuzix-tac-eye-lt-offers-a-clip-on-hud-for-rugged-wannabe-cyborg/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/vuzix-tac-eye-lt-offers-a-clip-on-hud-for-rugged-wannabe-cyborg/#comments Vuzix Tac-Eye LT Does a pair of screens placed over your eyes seem like overkill? Well, AR enthusiasts, Vuzix has heard your calls and has introduced the Tac-Eye LT -- a transparent monocular AMOLED display that only puts info in front of one of your peepers. Unlike some of the company's other head-mounted displays, the Tac-Eye isn't aimed at personal entertainment. Instead, Vuzix envisions it being used as a HUD in rugged environments, offering alerts, data and video feeds. The unit comes mounted on a pair of Oakley specs (of course) but it can easily be clipped to a pair of standard safety glasses. The 800 x 600 see-through display comes in three different configurations: VGA-in, video-in or both. The Tac-Eye LT is available throughout Europe now... at least according to the PR. We couldn't find them for sale anywhere, nor could we track down pricing info. Head on after the break for the full release and a few more technical details.

Continue reading Vuzix Tac-Eye LT offers a clip on HUD for rugged, wannabe cyborgs

Vuzix Tac-Eye LT offers a clip on HUD for rugged, wannabe cyborgs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AMOLEDARaugmented realityAugmentedRealityhead-mounted displayHead-mountedDisplayHUDmonoculartac-eyetac-eye ltTac-eyeLtvuzixvuzix tac-eye ltVuzixTac-eyeLtTue, 29 Nov 2011 17:50:00 EST<![CDATA[DuPont's AMOLED HDTV tech licensed by... someone, will likely be used to build HDTVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/duponts-amoled-hdtv-tech-licensed-by-someone-will-likely-be/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/duponts-amoled-hdtv-tech-licensed-by-someone-will-likely-be/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/06/duponts-amoled-hdtv-tech-licensed-by-someone-will-likely-be/#comments DuPont has wanted to bring AMOLED HDTVs to market since at least 2006, and now it appears they've found a partner to help make that happen. There's no name given, but a "leading Asian manufacturer" (Samsung's shown off the tech before and we figure it has some R&D cash to reallocate after dumping ZScreen) has apparently licensed the tech and, we assume, plans to put it to use. DuPont claims AMOLED HDTVs will be better than current LCDs in pretty much every way (color, contrast, response speed, viewing angle, power efficiency), as long they actually ever go on sale. Given the timing, we're hoping there will be something to see come CES time so we can find out if 2012 will finally be OLED's year. The press release is after the break, along with a quick video showing where AMOLED's come from: First, a slot coat HIL and primer layers have to love each other very, very much...

Continue reading DuPont's AMOLED HDTV tech licensed by... someone, will likely be used to build HDTVs

DuPont's AMOLED HDTV tech licensed by... someone, will likely be used to build HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the Samsung Galaxy Note might be a behemoth of a phone (or is it a phablet?), momma always taught us that it's what's on the inside that really counts. But first we need to get to know the device a little better. To do this, we once again recruited the knowledge and insight of Francois Simond (Supercurio) to dive into the circuitry, sensors, and other innards to find out what makes this Note tick. Follow on below to get the inside scoop.

Continue reading Behind the Glass: a detailed tour inside the Samsung Galaxy Note

Behind the Glass: a detailed tour inside the Samsung Galaxy Note originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Of course, the real star of the show is the SCH-W999, a follow-up to the SCH-W899 of the same dual-screen clamshell form factor. As you can see on the right, on the outside this phone features a 3.5-inch 480 x 800 AMOLED display along with three touch buttons, while on the inside it packs a similar screen plus a physical keypad. Like the i929 above, this funky flip phone is also powered by a MSM8660 chip and supports both GSM and CDMA2000 on China Telecom, though its camera is limited to five megapixels instead. Anyhow, we'd certainly love to get hold of a world-friendly version of this 204 gram beast, so what do you say, Won-Pyo Hong?

Gallery: Samsung's SCH-i929 and SCH-W999 dual-screen clamshell get certified in China

Samsung's SCH-i929 and SCH-W999 dual-screen clamshell get certified in China originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well folks, the wait is over. Now you can push the rumors, early introductions and other pre-announcement ramblings aside and focus on the real matter at hand: which of these shiny new handsets will you buy? Will it be the Galaxy Nexus or the Droid RAZR? Let us offer some insight into the matter as we dive head-first into the specs below.

Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Droid RAZR by Motorola: the tale of the tape

Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs. Droid RAZR by Motorola: the tale of the tape originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledamoled displayAmoledDisplayandroidAndroid 4.0Android4.0galaxyGalaxy NexusGalaxyNexusgooglegsmHD Super AMOLEDHdSuperAmoledhspaIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichicsLTEmobilepostcrossmotoMotorolamotorola droid razrMotorola SpyderMotorolaDroidRazrMotorolaSpydernexusnexus primeNexusPrimeNFCofficialqhdqhd super amoledqhd super amoled displayQhdSuperAmoledQhdSuperAmoledDisplaysamsungSamsung Galaxy NexusSamsung Nexus PrimeSamsungGalaxyNexusSamsungNexusPrimesuper amoledSuperAmoledTale of the TapeTaleOfTheTapeTue, 18 Oct 2011 23:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Nexus images, specs and benchmarks apparently leaked]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/galaxy-nexus-images-specs-and-benchmarks-apparently-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/galaxy-nexus-images-specs-and-benchmarks-apparently-leaked/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/galaxy-nexus-images-specs-and-benchmarks-apparently-leaked/#comments Either these posters are extremely elaborate fakes, or NTT DoCoMo is really bad at keeping secrets. Just hours after it prematurely tweeted a November release for the Galaxy Nexus (aka the Nexus Prime), we now have what appears to be a full spec list and comparison with the other handsets in the Japanese carrier's range. The details are nearly all familiar from previous suspected leaks, including the dual-core 1.2GHz Texas Instruments processor, 720p Super AMOLED curved glass display, five megapixel camera with 1080p video recording and 32GB of storage (plus 1GB RAM). Now, it's entirely possible that the fakers are all singing from the same dodgy hymn sheet -- but if that's true, then they've also been busily submitting forged benchmarks to GLBenchmark, which displays results from a 'Galaxy Nexus' that include the same 1.2GHz clock speed and HD screen (albeit listed as 1196x720, supposedly due to the onscreen buttons). We'll know the truth soon enough -- the full fandango is but hours away.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Galaxy Nexus images, specs and benchmarks apparently leaked originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AMOLEDandroidcellphoneDoCoMoGalaxy NexusGalaxyNexusGLBenchmarkGoogleHD Super AMOLEDHdSuperAmoledice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsleakmobile phoneMobilePhonemobilepostcrossNexusNexus PrimeNexusPrimephoneSamsungsmartphoneTue, 18 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/11/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/#comments T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II review What else is there to say? Whether in its original, exotic exterior, its lightly changed but rather more accessible AT&T-flavored model, or the decidedly Epic Sprint version, the Samsung Galaxy S II has never failed to impress us. In fact, we called that first release "the best Android smartphone yet" and still, nearly six months later, it sits mighty close to the top of the pile -- if not squarely at the peak, waving its flag proudly whilst taunting the others below.

Here today we're looking at the last of the Three Musketeers: the T-Mobile version. This marks the final US release of the Galaxy S II, unveiled in late-August. At that announcement event the device was curiously locked up in Lucite, but now it's right here in our hands. While we didn't really want to set down this 16GB, 1.5GHz, 42Mbps HSPA+ wunderphone, we gently laid it aside just long enough to write this very review. Join us as we see what sets this latest and final revision apart.

Gallery: T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II

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T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.5-inchamoledandroidgalaxy s iiGalaxySIigingerbreadgs iiGsIigsmhspa+mobilepostcrossoledreviewsamsungsmartphonesuper amoled plusSuperAmoledPlussuperphonet-mobt-mobileumtsvideoTue, 11 Oct 2011 16:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Another Windows Phone spotted, Nokia Sun on the horizon?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/another-windows-phone-spotted-nokia-sun-on-the-horizon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/another-windows-phone-spotted-nokia-sun-on-the-horizon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/06/another-windows-phone-spotted-nokia-sun-on-the-horizon/#comments

It's getting increasingly difficult to pin down exactly how many Nokia Windows Phones we can expect to see this year, now that the French WinPho obsessives at Mon Windows Phone have added the Nokia Sun to that list. The site got its hands on the vague screengrab above, which shows this mystery phone joining Orange France's ranks of forthcoming devices. With names like the SeaRay and Sabre already being bandied around, the Sun does fit in with Nokia's naming trend for Mango handsets, although it could be another name for previously leaked hardware. The accompanying spec sheet, meanwhile, hints at a very N9-esque device with an AMOLED screen, eight megapixel camera, polycarbonate shell, and (perhaps) a Micro SIM slot -- all centered around a slightly smaller display. Who knows, maybe this is the anonymous (and possibly fake) phone we saw last month? All bets are on the table at this point, but with Nokia World set to kick off in a few weeks, we shouldn't have to wait long for an answer. We'll be there to sniff out all the details on the Finnish colossus' Windows Phone offerings -- however many they decide to shower us with.

Another Windows Phone spotted, Nokia Sun on the horizon? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here comes the second episode of a thrilling three-part saga. Not content with simply selling ten million units of the GT-I9100 -- its flagship device -- in the course of the last five months, Samsung's ready to flood the good ol' US of A with a healthy dose of the Galaxy S II, and it has three carriers -- Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile -- already signed up on the dotted line. The Epic 4G Touch has already made its way into stores (not to mention the hearts of customers), and Ma Bell's next in line to appease the masses.

This time, things are a smidge different. Whereas Sprint opted to enlarge the screen and add in a few other select design tweaks, it appears that AT&T wanted to keep its variant -- appropriately named the Galaxy S II -- as close to the international smash hit as possible, opting for the same display size, squared corners and battery (albeit, with a twist). As it turns out, the tweaks are much more subtle than they were on last year's Samsung Captivate, which arguably looked almost nothing like the original Galaxy S. So does AT&T's model fit in with its two close compadres? Was its design choice the right decision for this go-round? Follow us below to get the full scoop.

Gallery: AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II gallery

Continue reading AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II review

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2ghz1gb ram1gbRam4.3-inchamoledandroidandroid 2.3.4Android2.3.4attcomparisondual-coreexynosgalaxygalaxy s 2galaxy s iiGalaxyS2GalaxySIigingerbreadgooglei-9100mobilepostcrossnear field communicationsnear-field communicationNear-fieldCommunicationNearFieldCommunicationsnfcreviewsamsungsamsung galaxysamsung i9100SamsungGalaxySamsungI9100super amoled plusSuperAmoledPlustouchwiztouchwiz 4.0Touchwiz4.0videoFri, 30 Sep 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Epic 4G Touch gets torn down, confirms its epic crendentials]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/samsung-epic-4g-touch-gets-torn-down-confirms-its-epic-crendent/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/samsung-epic-4g-touch-gets-torn-down-confirms-its-epic-crendent/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/20/samsung-epic-4g-touch-gets-torn-down-confirms-its-epic-crendent/#comments

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch is a triumph of engineering, jamming oh-so-very-much into an oh-so-little frame. What better way to celebrate its wonderous design, than to tear it all down to its constituent parts, and then reassemble it? Thank the guys at iFixit, because they've already done it -- again. Interesting points include just a single EMI shield -- unlike some competitors -- which is great news for those looking to emulate a tear-down of their own Sprint-specific GSII. It could still prove to be a challenge, with both the glass panel and LCD apparently fused to the middle of the phone, meaning a replacement for that sumptuous 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen could prove costly. Click below for a pictorial blow-by-blow of the teardown, let's keep the drooling to a minimum, shall we?

Samsung Epic 4G Touch gets torn down, confirms its epic crendentials originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nokia 600, 700 and 701 hands-on

Continue reading Nokia 701, 700 and 600 get hands-on treatment with Symbian Belle, Nokia proposes NFC love in China (video)

Nokia 701, 700 and 600 get hands-on treatment with Symbian Belle, Nokia proposes NFC love in China (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledbellechinaclearblackhands onhands-onHandsOnipsmobilepostmininfcnokianokia 600nokia 700nokia 701Nokia600Nokia700Nokia701operating systemOperatingSystemsmartphonesmartphonessymbiansymbian belleSymbianBellevideoSat, 27 Aug 2011 02:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's GT-i9220 shows up in leaked photos, preps for battle with iPhone 5? (update: nope!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/samsungs-gt-19220-shows-up-in-leaked-photos-preps-for-battle-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/samsungs-gt-19220-shows-up-in-leaked-photos-preps-for-battle-w/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/samsungs-gt-19220-shows-up-in-leaked-photos-preps-for-battle-w/#comments If you're a sucker for juicy handset rumors, then this one's for you. A few months ago, a supposed Samsung roadmap leaked, revealing a slew of new Android, Bada and WP7 handsets on the horizon. Today, a picture purporting to be one of those phones, the GT-19220 (W43) surfaced, complete with some specs to further grease the rumor mill. Word on the web says that the Sammy will have a 1280 x 720 Super AMOLED Plus display that measures in at 5.29 inches diagonally -- even bigger than the 5-inch Dell Streak tablet. If our observational geometry is right, we'd say that screen size is probably pretty accurate. Rather than taking tablet status like the Dell, however, it seems bound to be the Galaxy S II's big brother, as sources claim it's running Gingerbread with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor and packs an 8 megapixel camera. Of course, these specs can't be officially confirmed until the phone is launched, but it's safe to say it's likely a part of the Android army taking on the iPhone 5 this fall.

Update: Alas, as many of you have pointed out in comments, there's not a lot of truth to this story. First, both devices you're seeing above appear to actually be PMPs, not phones -- the Galaxy S players we've seen before. Secondly, we're hearing the actual name of this supposed smartphone is GT-i9220, not 19220.

Samsung's GT-i9220 shows up in leaked photos, preps for battle with iPhone 5? (update: nope!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>19220amoledandroidandroid 2.3android 2.3 gingerbreadAndroid2.3Android2.3Gingerbreadappledell streak tabletDellStreakTabletgalaxy SGalaxySGalaxySIigingerbreadgsGT-19220gt-i9220handsetshardwareHDi9220iiiphoneleakleakedleaksmobilerumorrumorssamsungsuper amoledsuper amoled plusSuperAmoledSuperAmoledPlustabletWed, 24 Aug 2011 17:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia announces Symbian Belle alongside three new devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/nokia-announces-symbian-belle-running-on-three-new-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/nokia-announces-symbian-belle-running-on-three-new-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/nokia-announces-symbian-belle-running-on-three-new-devices/#comments True to Monday's teaser, Nokia unveiled its latest update to the Symbian OS as well as a few new devices. Belle is indeed coming, and it's heading to the Nokia 700, 701 and 600 in the third quarter of this year. The successor to Anna brings NFC sharing and pairing functionality to the table, along with three additional home screens (bumped up to six), a dynamic lock screen, live widgets in five different sizes, and a pull-down taskbar and notification menu. Fortunately, the new handsets announced today aren't the only beneficiaries of the upgrade: the N8, E6, E7, X7, C7, C6-01 and Oro will all get Belle at a yet-unknown later date. Join us after the break as we go more into detail on the three phones announced today, along with a video and press release.

Gallery: Nokia 700, 701 and 600


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Nokia announces Symbian Belle alongside three new devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The LG Optimus Sol (aka the E730) received the full hands-on treatment a few days ago, and it didn't take long for the mystery device to be officially recognized by LG. Named after the Spanish word for "sun," the phone gained the title for a distinct reason: it's using a 3.8-inch WVGA "Ultra AMOLED" display, which is supposed to make the screen easier to read in direct sunlight and also offers less image quality degradation. It's powered by a 1GHz CPU, runs on Gingerbread, features a 5MP camera, and measures out at a thickness of 9.8mm. LG also uses the Sol to introduce a new power management technique it's referring to as "Dark UI" -- by utilizing less white light as the phone is idle, the company hopes to extend battery life by 20 to 30 percent. If you're interested in picking up what LG is putting down here, you'll be able to do so in parts of Europe around mid-September, followed by a release to Central and South America afterward. It'll also be available in black, titan and white color options. Want to know more? Take a look at the full press release after the break.

Continue reading LG sheds light on the Optimus Sol, available mid-September in Europe

LG sheds light on the Optimus Sol, available mid-September in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The quality of a mobile phone's display is arguably the most important factor to consider when you establish a relationship with a handset. It's inescapable, really. Whether you're playing a rousing game of Robot Unicorn Attack or (regrettably) drunk-dialing an ex, it's the one interface element that you're consistently interacting with. It's your window to the world and your canvas for creation, and if it's lousy, it's going to negatively influence everything you see and do. Today, we're delving into the world of mobile displays, where we're aiming to entertain and edify, and hopefully save you from making regrettable decisions -- when it comes to purchasing new phones, anyway.

In this edition of Primed, we'll be examining the different qualities and underlying technologies of several displays, starting with the ubiquitous TFT-LCD and moving through the nascent realm of glasses-free 3D and beyond. We'll also be addressing the importance of resolution and pixel density. Finally, we'll be scoping out a handful of upcoming technologies -- while some are thoroughly intriguing, others are just plain wacky. Go ahead... buy the ticket, take the ride, and join us after the break. It's Primed time.

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Engadget Primed: all mobile displays are not created equal originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The hunt for the next Nexus phone (also known as the Nexus Prime) is on, and it looks like we could see it donning Ice Cream Sandwich in time for Halloween. According to a report in Korea's Electronic Times, those oh so familiar "insiders" are fingering an October launch for the Samsung handset. It will apparently rock a 4.5-inch HD AMOLED display and a 1.5GHz dual core processor, which squares mighty nicely with previous reports. Of course, we'll believe it when we see it -- or at least an official announcement -- but for now, we're keeping the Ice Cream Sandwich dream alive.

Samsung Nexus Prime serving up Ice Cream Sandwich in October? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Would demigods feel honored that smartphones are getting named after them? The Samsung Hercules, from what we can tell, seems to fit its given title appropriately; he was, after all, famous for his behemoth strength. Sadly, we've known more about him than his technological counterpart, though that may be soon changing. MobileSyrup found someone clutching onto the still-unannounced device at a VIP event and snapped a quick pic for the world to see. While they didn't get any hands-on time, they indicated that it was running on Telus, it appeared to have a 4.5-inch display (as rumored), and is a design mashup of the Galaxy S II, Nexus S, and the Infuse 4G. This still leaves us with nothing but spec rumors -- which include a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, Super AMOLED Plus display, 16GB of flash storage, 42Mbps HSPA+, and an eight megapixel camera -- but it's nice to have a face to go with the famous name. For somebody who likes to go the distance, its superphone namesake sure seems awfully close.

Samsung Hercules snapped in the wild, powering its way to Telus soon? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.5-inch42mbps4gamoledandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3canadacell phoneCellPhonegalaxygalaxy s iiGalaxySIigingerbreadherculeshspa+infuseinfuse 4gInfuse4gleakleaksnexus sNexusSrumorrumorssamsungsamsung galaxy s iisamsung herculessamsung infuse 4gsamsung nexus sSamsungGalaxySIiSamsungHerculesSamsungInfuse4gSamsungNexusSsmartphonesuper amoled plusSuperAmoledPlussuperphonetelusFri, 05 Aug 2011 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N9 countdown page goes live, 49 days to launch?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/nokia-n9-countdown-page-goes-live-49-days-to-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/nokia-n9-countdown-page-goes-live-49-days-to-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/nokia-n9-countdown-page-goes-live-49-days-to-launch/#comments Google's powers of awkward PR translation may have been right on the MeeGo-money, judging by this countdown page for the N9. The Swedish site, which just went live today, has begun its 49 days and counting creep to the Gorilla Glass-clad handset's eventual overseas debut. We'd previously heard whispers of an impending September 15th release pegged for the OEM's backyard, but we'll err on the side of Nokia's official launch clock. Head to the source to watch this tantalizing tease of time ticking by.

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Nokia N9 countdown page goes live, 49 days to launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Stefan]

Cowon D3 firmware update brings Android 2.3, now treats your fingers as well as your ears originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Samsung Romania's Twitter account either leaked the next Nexus or just reposted some blog rumors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Though no other phones were pictured, the spec sheet (shown below) brought attention to three other Symbian offerings on the roadmap: the Nokia 701 Helen has the best specs of the bunch with 8 megapixel camera and 3.5-inch ClearBlack display; there's the Nokia 600 Cindy with NFC, 5 megapixel shooter, and 3.2-inch AMOLED; also, we've likely seen the Nokia 500 Fate already leaked as the N5. There's no indication on when (or if) we can expect any of these phones to hit the market, but it looks like Mr. Elop is intent on keeping his promise. More photos after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading Nokia 700 'Zeta' caught in spyshots, ready to give mobile makeovers

Nokia 700 'Zeta' caught in spyshots, ready to give mobile makeovers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledBellecindyfatehelenleakleaksnfcNokianokia 600nokia 700nokia 701nokia cindynokia fatenokia helennokia n7-00Nokia Symbiannokia zetaNokia600Nokia700Nokia701NokiaCindyNokiaFateNokiaHelenNokiaN7-00NokiaSymbianNokiaZetarumorrumorsshotspyspyshotSymbianSymbian BelleSymbianBelleWed, 29 Jun 2011 09:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Prototype dual-screened 2-in-1 Android smartpad from Imerj preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/prototype-dual-screened-2-in-1-android-smartpad-from-imerj-previ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/prototype-dual-screened-2-in-1-android-smartpad-from-imerj-previ/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/prototype-dual-screened-2-in-1-android-smartpad-from-imerj-previ/#comments From the front it looks like yet another plain smartphone -- dark, nondescript, and maybe a little like an iPhone 4 that's had its right-most extent sliced off. Pick it up, though, and you realize this little thing isn't so nondescript. In fact, it feels oddly substantial, with a strange bevel cutting around the edge and a curious amount of heft. And then you flip it open. Suddenly it's a little tablet, two screens forming one 6-inch slate bisected by a few millimeters of bezel.

Shades of the Echo? Sure, but this is actually a very different device to hold, and a very different device to use. The software customizations built over Android 2.3, the bezel gestures, the proper multitasking, all make this into a unique device that feels incredibly familiar yet altogether different. It's a prototype device from Imerj and Frog (formerly known as Frog Design) something that's months away from production and hasn't even been blessed with a model designation more specific than "2-in-1 smartpad." So, is this poncho-clad Phone with No Name a legitimate threat to the established families of devices that own our little wireless San Miguel? Or, will it ride straight off into a sunset of obscurity when it launches? Read on to find out.

Gallery: 2-in-1 smartpad prototype from Imerj and Frog Design

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Prototype dual-screened 2-in-1 Android smartpad from Imerj preview originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Hands-on video plus a live demonstration of the N9's ability to pair Bluetooth devices over NFC (very impressive!) can now be found after the break.

Gallery: Nokia N9 detailed hands-on

Gallery: Nokia N9 first hands-on

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Nokia N9 first hands-on! (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung to finally roll out flexible AMOLED displays for public consumption in 2012? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledamoled displayAmoledDisplaybendableflexibleflexible amoledflexible displayFlexibleAmoledFlexibleDisplaysamsungsamsung mobile displaySamsungMobileDisplayubeSat, 11 Jun 2011 15:01:00 EST<![CDATA[RiTdisplay begins producing inexpensive a-Si AMOLED displays for smartphone makers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/ritdisplay-begins-producing-inexpensive-a-si-amoled-displays-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/ritdisplay-begins-producing-inexpensive-a-si-amoled-displays-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/02/ritdisplay-begins-producing-inexpensive-a-si-amoled-displays-for/#commentsSure, you'd expect to find an amorphous silicon backplane behind your LCD, but RiTdisplay has now begun producing a-Si AMOLED displays that, according to the company, are a world's first. Developed in conjunction with Ignis Innovation, the 3.5-inch panel was first unveiled at last month's SID Display Week, where it beamed images in 320 x 480 resolution. RiT says its a-Si-based AMOLED screens are relatively inexpensive to produce, potentially posing an alternative to its LTPS-backplaned brethren. The company has already begun manufacturing the displays for undisclosed smartphone makers, though there's no word yet on when we can expect to see them pop up in commercial devices. But if the technology proves to be as cost-effective as RiT claims, it could go a long way toward patching up that AMOLED shortage -- as long as you're not too picky about resolution. Brief PR after the break.

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RiTdisplay begins producing inexpensive a-Si AMOLED displays for smartphone makers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>320 x 480320X480a-SiAMOLEDamorphous siamorphous siliconAmorphousSiAmorphousSiliconcostignis innovationIgnisInnovationLTPSmanufacturingmoneypanelprocessproductionresolutionrit displayritdisplaysmartphonevolumeworlds firstWorldsFirstThu, 02 Jun 2011 14:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's new AMOLED production line should help ease smartphone display shortages]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/samsungs-new-amoled-production-line-should-help-ease-smartphone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/samsungs-new-amoled-production-line-should-help-ease-smartphone/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/samsungs-new-amoled-production-line-should-help-ease-smartphone/#comments AMOLED displays may be in relatively short supply nowadays, but Samsung is doing its best to bridge the gap. Today, the company's Mobile Display unit announced that its 5.5th-generation AMOLED production line is now open, some two months ahead of schedule. The line uses glass substrates that are substantially larger than those found in its existing factories, allowing Samsung to increase output, while lowering costs. This increase in production comes in response to growing demand for the Galaxy S II and an AMOLED market that, according to DisplaySearch, should triple in value this year to $4.26 billion. For now, the production line is focusing on smartphone displays, since that's where demand is growing fastest, but will eventually turn its attention to tablet PC displays, as well. The new factory assembling the displays can currently churn out about three million screens per month, but is capable of ramping that up to 30 million, at full capacity. No word yet on when it will achieve this rate, but if SMD continues to boost its output, we may even see that market surplus we've been hearing about.

Samsung's new AMOLED production line should help ease smartphone display shortages originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 07:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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