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[Samsung announces Galaxy Note 10.1 at MWC (update: hands-on photos!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-note-10.1/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-note-10.1/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/27/samsung-galaxy-note-10.1/#comments Samsung's announced another 10.1-inch tablet to join its burgeoning collection of slates. The Galaxy Note 10.1 is an S-Pen toting variant of the similarly sized-and-named Galaxy Tab. It's running Touchwiz-infused ICS on a 1.4GHz dual-core CPU with 1GB of RAM, but here's the answer to the question on everyone's lips: nope, you can't use it as a phone. Sadly you'll only have access to HSPA+, WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0, dashing our hopes of using this as our primary cellphone to annoy people on the train. The 10.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) display is nestled opposite a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera and beside a 2-megapixel one for video conferencing. S-Pen specific features include S Note for scrawling text, Shape Match and Formula Match (to digitize images and mathematical formulae) -- but more importantly is the ability to use Adobe's new Photoshop Touch and Ideas, which will both come pre-installed.

If you'd rather use the slate as one of the world's largest sat-navs, you'll be relieved to know it's packing both GPS and Glonass. For the businesspersons of you out there, there's Exchange ActiveSync, on-device encryption, Juniper Junos Pulse and Cisco VPNs. It'll come in 16, 32 and 64GB variations, with a microSD slot for you to add up to a further 32GBs into the mix. It's clear that Samsung's bisecting its tablet business: purely touch-driven devices will now be branded as a "Tab" and anything with a stylus S-Pen will be suffixed with "Note." Pricing and availability are currently unspecified, but we'll do our best to shanghai that information out of a passing company rep when we see one.

Update: We've added a gallery of hands-on photos just below.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 hands-on

Gallery: Galaxy Note 10.1 and the Galaxy Tab 10.1, compared



Brad Molen contributed to this report.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Note 10.1 at MWC (update: hands-on photos!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivesyncAdobe IdeasAdobe Photoshop TouchAdobeIdeasAdobePhotoshopTouchAndroidAndroid 4.0Android4.0Bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0Cisco VPNCiscoVpnExchangeExchange ActiveSyncExchangeActivesyncgalaxy notegalaxy note 10.1GalaxyNoteGalaxyNote10.1GlonassGoogleGPSHSPA+Ice Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichJuniper Junos Pulse VPNJuniperJunosPulseVpnmicroSDmwcmwc 2012Mwc2012S-PenSamsungSamsung Galaxy NoteSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1SamsungGalaxyNoteSamsungGalaxyNote10.1WiFiWXGAMon, 27 Feb 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/25/samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-officially-unveiled-at-mwc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/25/samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-officially-unveiled-at-mwc/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/25/samsung-galaxy-tab-2-10-1-officially-unveiled-at-mwc/#comments
We already saw Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 just over a week ago, and now the company has come clean with its 10.1-inch variant (along with a new Galaxy Beam smartphone). Aside from bumping up the screen resolution of its LCD to 1280 x 800, from 1024 x 600 on the 7.0, the 10.1 features the same 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, front and rear cameras (VGA and 3-megapixels, respectively) and 21Mbps HSPA+ connectivity if you opt for the 3G model instead of WiFi. The 10.1-incher notably comes equipped with a 7,000 mAh battery (up from 4,000 on the 7.0), which will hopefully ensure stamina that's similar to its predecessor. The slate is unsurprisingly loaded with TouchWiz-flavored Ice Cream Sandwich, and will be offered in 16 and 32GB models (expandable by up to 32GB if you supply your own microSD card). There's no word on pricing just yet, but Sammy plans to start selling all 10.1-inches of this treat during March in the UK -- and you can bet we'll get our own in-person hands-on while we're traversing the show floor here at MWC. For now, you'll find full details about the slate in the press release after the break and press images in the gallery below.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

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Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.110.1-inch1280x80021mbps hspa+21mbpsHspa+androidandroid 4.0Android4.0bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0breaking newsgalaxygalaxy tab 2galaxy tab 2 10.1GalaxyTab2GalaxyTab210.1hspa+ice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichmobile world congressMobileWorldCongressmwcmwc2012samsungsamsung galaxy tab 2samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1SamsungGalaxyTab2SamsungGalaxyTab210.1slatetablettablet pcTabletPctouchwizSat, 25 Feb 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Raider 4G arrives bearing South Korean LTE, looks a lot like the Holiday]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/htc-raider-4g-arrives-bearing-south-korean-lte-looks-a-lot-like/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/htc-raider-4g-arrives-bearing-south-korean-lte-looks-a-lot-like/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/htc-raider-4g-arrives-bearing-south-korean-lte-looks-a-lot-like/#comments
HTC has bestowed a sparkly new handset upon its South Korean customers today, with the release of the Raider 4G. Sporting a 4.5-inch qHD display, this Gingerbread-coated device is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and boasts 1GB of RAM, along with 16GB of internal storage. Graced with what appears to be HTC's Sense 3.0, the Raider also features an eight megapixel camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing shooter and supports 1080p Full HD video recording, as well as the usual smattering of WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS capabilities. When connected to a South Korean LTE network, this handset can reportedly achieve downstream / upstream speeds of 100Mbps and 50Mbps uploads, respectively, with HSPA downloads clocking in at 21Mbps and uploads at 5.76Mbps. The manufacturer hasn't revealed any plans for an international release, though rumor has it that this Holiday-like device may be heading to AT&T at some point. Trot past the break for the machine-translated press release, along with an extra image.

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HTC Raider 4G arrives bearing South Korean LTE, looks a lot like the Holiday originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.3 megapixel1.3Megapixel1.5ghz1.5ghz dual-core1.5ghzDual-core1080p1080p full hd1080pFullHd4.5 inch4.5Inch4g8 megapixel8Megapixelandroidbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0cameracpudisplaydownloaddownstreamdual-corefront facing cameraFrontFacingCameragingerbreadgpsHSPAhtchtc raider 4ghtc sensehtc sense uiHtcRaider4gHtcSenseHtcSenseUikorealtemobilepostminiprocessorraider 4gRaider4gRAMsmartphonesouth koreaSouthKoreaUIuploadupstreamwifi bgnWifiBgnWed, 21 Sep 2011 08:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung announces three Wave handsets, dripping in Bada 2.0 and ChatON]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/samsung-announces-three-wave-handsets-dripping-in-bada-2-0-and/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/samsung-announces-three-wave-handsets-dripping-in-bada-2-0-and/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/samsung-announces-three-wave-handsets-dripping-in-bada-2-0-and/#comments It's shaping up to a be a busy IFA for Samsung. Barely 24 hours after announcing its new ChatON messaging client, the manufacturer is now gearing up to release a troika of new Bada 2.0-powered Wave handsets -- the Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y -- set to make their debut this week in Berlin. Leading the pack is the Wave 3, which leaked earlier this week. Powered by a 1.4GHz processor, this little guy boasts a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display, 3GB of memory (along with a 32GB microSD slot) and a five megapixel, auto-focus-enabled shooter. The Wave M, meanwhile, packs slightly less juice, with a 832MHz processor, a 3.65-inch WVGA screen and 150MB of onboard storage (with a 2GB inbox and 32GB microSD slot). Rounding out the collection is the Wave Y, with its 3.2-inch HVGA display, 832MHz engine and two megapixel camera. All three feature your usual smattering of WiFi / Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities and will ship with ChatON and Samsung's Social Hub baked into their DNA. No word yet on pricing or availability, but you can find out more in the full press release, after the break.

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Samsung announces three Wave handsets, dripping in Bada 2.0 and ChatON originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>33.2-inch32 GB32Gb4-inch5 megapixel5Megapixel65-inchbadabada 2.0bada OSBada2.0BadaOsbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0camerachatonHVGAifaifa 2011Ifa2011megapixelmicrosdmobilepostcrossoperating systemOperatingSystemOSsamsungSamsung Electronicssamsung wavesamsung wave 3samsung wave msamsung wave ySamsungWaveSamsungWave3SamsungWaveMSamsungWaveYsmartphonesocial hubSocialHubsuper amoledSuperAmoledwavewave 3wave mwave yWave3WaveMWaveYWi-FiWVGATue, 30 Aug 2011 03:38:00 EST<![CDATA[LG unveils S430, S530 Aurora laptops for people who like muted hues]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/lg-unveils-s430-s530-aurora-laptops-for-people-who-like-muted-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/lg-unveils-s430-s530-aurora-laptops-for-people-who-like-muted-h/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/lg-unveils-s430-s530-aurora-laptops-for-people-who-like-muted-h/#comments LG has added two new stars to its constellation of Aurora laptops, with the LG S430 and LG S530. Both models are powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, with the S430 boasting a 14-inch, 1366 x 768 HD LCD and the S530 rocking a slightly larger, 15.6-inch display, available in either HD or HD+ (1600 x 900) resolution. Both also feature 8GB of DDR3 memory and up to 750GB of HDD space (5400 RPM), along with your standard WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity. Perhaps most notable, however, is their sleek, metallic veneer and crystalline, scratch-free finish, available in both purple and blue. Pricing remains a mystery, but the pair should be available in Africa, Asia and the Middle East by early next month, before making their way to Europe and the US shortly thereafter. Details galore await you after the break, in the full PR.

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LG unveils S430, S530 Aurora laptops for people who like muted hues originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14-inch15.6-inch1600 x 9001600X9005400 rpm5400Rpmauroraavailabilitybluetoothbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0Core i5CoreI5crystallinecrystalline finishCrystallineFinishDDR3displayHDhd plusHdPlusi5intel coreintel core i5IntelCoreIntelCoreI5LCDLEDLGLG auroraLG s430LG S530LgAuroraLgS430LgS530notebookresolutionS430S530screenusb 2.0Usb2.0Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Series 7 700G7A targets gamers with monstrous size and specs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/samsung-series-7-700g7a-targets-gamers-with-monstrous-size-and-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/samsung-series-7-700g7a-targets-gamers-with-monstrous-size-and-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/samsung-series-7-700g7a-targets-gamers-with-monstrous-size-and-s/#comments Samsung Series 7 700G7A Samsung has never really tried to court gamers with its laptops, but a glimpse its new Series 7 family indicates that may be changing. German sites, NewGadgets.de and netzwelt.de, scored the deets on this 17.3-inch behemoth and it's safe to say the 700G7A is a force to be reckoned with. Pushing pixels to the 1,920 x 1,080 screen is a Radeon HD 6970m with 2GB of RAM, while a 2GHz quad-core Core i7 takes care of any non-graphical tasks. Not impressed yet? Well, you can also trick it out with up to 16GB of RAM and a Blu-ray drive, to compliment its USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, HDMI jack, and Bluetooth 3.0 radio. The most convincing sign this rig is squarely aimed at dedicated gamers is the backlit keyboard -- the W, A, S and D keys are highlighted in red, while the rest of the spread glows a calming blue. The 700G7A will hit shelves in September for around €1,800 (about $2,600), though there's no word if said shelves include those here in the states. Check out NewGadgets' hands-on video after the break.

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Samsung Series 7 700G7A targets gamers with monstrous size and specs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2630QM700g7abluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0core i7core i7 2630QMCoreI7CoreI72630qmgaming laptopgaming notebookGamingLaptopGamingNotebookintelintel core i7intel core i7 2630QMIntelCoreI7IntelCoreI72630qmlaptoplaptopsnotebooknotebooksradeon hd 6970RadeonHd6970samsungsamsung 700g7asamsung series 7samsung series 7 700g7aSamsung700g7aSamsungSeries7SamsungSeries7700g7aseries 7series 7 700g7aSeries7Series7700g7ausb 3.0Usb3.0videoThu, 18 Aug 2011 02:03:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Sensation review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/27/htc-sensation-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/27/htc-sensation-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/27/htc-sensation-review/#comments A hotly anticipated smartphone with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a "Super" 4.3-inch screen, and a manufacturer-skinned version of Android 2.3 -- we must be talking about the Samsung Galaxy S II, right? Not on this occasion, squire. Today we're taking a gander at HTC's Sensation, a handset that's just begun shipping in Europe under a short-term Vodafone exclusive and which should be making its way to T-Mobile in the USA early next month. By beating its stablemate the EVO 3D and Moto's Droid X2 to the market, the Sensation becomes the world's first 4.3-inch smartphone with qHD resolution, while also serving as the debut phone for HTC's Watch movie streaming service and Sense 3.0 UI customizations. That leaves us with an abundance of newness to review, so what are we waiting for?

Gallery: HTC Sensation unboxing and hands-on

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HTC Sensation review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2ghz1080p4.3-inch768mb8 megapixel8Megapixeladreno 220Adreno220aluminumandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0contouredcontoured glassContouredGlasscurved glassCurvedGlassdlnadual coredual-coreDualCoregingerbreadGorilla glassGorillaGlasshands-onhtchtc pyramidhtc sensationhtc sensation 4ghtc sensehtc watchHtcPyramidHtcSensationHtcSensation4gHtcSenseHtcWatchmsm8260pyramidqhdqualcommqualcomm msm8260QualcommMsm8260reviews lcdsensationsensation 4gSensation4gsensesense 3sense 3.0Sense3Sense3.0SLcdsnapdragonsrsvideowatchz710eFri, 27 May 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu's TH40/D convertible tablet slides into Japan, packs Atom Z670 and Windows 7]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/fujitsus-th40-d-convertible-tablet-slides-into-japan-packs-ato/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/fujitsus-th40-d-convertible-tablet-slides-into-japan-packs-ato/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/fujitsus-th40-d-convertible-tablet-slides-into-japan-packs-ato/#comments A slide-out tablet running on Windows 7, you say? Not to be confused with the Samsung Sliding PC, what we have here is the Fujitsu LifeBook TH40/D that's just been announced for the Japanese market. Inside this 2.4-pound convertible laptop you'll find a 1.5GHz Oak Trail Atom Z670, 1GB of non-expandable DDR2 RAM, a 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 touchscreen, a 120GB 4200rpm hard drive, and a battery life of around 6 hours. Other tidbits include 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a couple of USB 2.0 ports, HDMI-out, an SD card slot, and a teeny optical trackpad placed next to the short space bar. Can't say we're digging some of the limitations on this TH40/D, but if you still want one, then be ready to fork out about ¥80,000 ($990) at the end of June.

Fujitsu's TH40/D convertible tablet slides into Japan, packs Atom Z670 and Windows 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 00:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atom Z670AtomZ670Bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0convertible laptopconvertible tabletConvertibleLaptopConvertibleTabletFujitsuFujitsu TH40Fujitsu TH40DFujitsuTh40FujitsuTh40dHDMIIntelIntel Z670IntelZ670JapanLifeBooknetvertibleOak Trailoak trail atom z670OakTrailOakTrailAtomZ670optical trackpadOpticalTrackpadslateslidesliderslidingSliding keyboardsliding tabletSlidingKeyboardSlidingTablettablettablet pcTabletPcTH40TH40DtouchscreenWindows 7Windows7Z670Fri, 13 May 2011 00:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Motion Computing's CL900 tablet now available for order, starting at $899]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/motion-computings-cl900-tablet-now-available-for-order-startin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/motion-computings-cl900-tablet-now-available-for-order-startin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/motion-computings-cl900-tablet-now-available-for-order-startin/#comments It's been a while since we first laid eyes upon this rugged little guy, but Motion Computing's CL900 tablet is finally available for orders, starting at $899. Designed with enterprise markets in mind, the 2.1-pound Windows 7 slate runs on a 1.5GHz Intel Oak Trail Atom Z670 processor and rocks a 10.1-inch, 1366x768 multi-touch display that's shielded in Corning Gorilla Glass. Seated atop that display is a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, with a 3.0-megapixel sensor keeping watch over the backside. Boasting a thickness of 15.5mm, the device also offers up to 2GB of RAM (along with a 30GB or 62GB SSD), promises a battery life of up to eight hours and houses a USB port, SD card slot and Bluetooth 3.0 module. For now, the CL900 is only available at select retailers, though Motion is selling peripherals and accessories directly from its site. Check out the source links for more details.

Motion Computing's CL900 tablet now available for order, starting at $899 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 12:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atom Z670AtomZ670bluetoothbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0cameraCL900corning gorilla glassCorningGorillaGlassenterprisefront facing cameraFrontFacingCameraIntelIntel oak trailIntelOakTrailmotion computingMotion Computing CL900MotionComputingMotionComputingCl900Oak Trailoak trail atom z670OakTrailOakTrailAtomZ670rear cameraRearCameraruggedtouchscreenwindows 7windows 7 tabletWindows7Windows7TabletWed, 11 May 2011 12:12:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC's Kingdom destined for Sprint, now with less blurrycam and more juicy details]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/htcs-kingdom-destined-for-sprint-now-with-less-blurrycam-and-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/htcs-kingdom-destined-for-sprint-now-with-less-blurrycam-and-m/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/05/htcs-kingdom-destined-for-sprint-now-with-less-blurrycam-and-m/#comments When 911Sniper outed the HTC Kingdom, we noted the absence of its accompanying ROM file with subtle curiosity. True to its reputation, the Chinese leakster now delivers the crown jewel, revealing many exciting tidbits about this 4-inch device -- most importantly that it's coming to Sprint. Like the upcoming EVO 3D, the phone features a qHD display (sans the extra dimension), and similar to the EVO Shift 4G, it's based on Qualcomm's MSM7630 chipset, with the same Adreno 205 graphics engine and an upgraded 1.2GHz single-core processor. You'll find dual cameras on this handset, with a 5 megapixel primary shooter that records video at 720p, and a 1.3 megapixel secondary lens for self-portraits. The phone supports 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and WiMAX, and is also reported to receive and transmit FM radio -- for when you're really in an auditory pinch, of course.

[Thanks, Emeterio]

HTC's Kingdom destined for Sprint, now with less blurrycam and more juicy details originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11n911sniperbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0Evoevo 3devo shift 4gEvo3dEvoShift4ghtchtc evo 3dHTC EVO Shift 4Ghtc kingdomHtcEvo3dHtcEvoShift4gHtcKingdomkingdomleakmobilemsm7630qhdQualcommromsprintwifiwimaxThu, 05 May 2011 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia E7 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/11/nokia-e7-review/#comments Over the years, we've seen a steady stream of business and messaging-centric landscape QWERTY smartphones come and go, with HTC arguably leading the pack via its collection of Windows Mobile, Android, and WP7 devices featuring sliding keyboards and tilt-out displays. But few of HTC's offerings are as iconic or memorable as Nokia's line of Communicator clamshell phones -- starting with the Nokia 9000 in 1996, continuing with Symbian S80 models, and culminating with the Nokia E90 atop S60v3. The Nokia E7 is the latest Communicator in this distinguished series and the manufacturer's current flagship device, dethroning the Nokia N8 which continues on as the company's media mogul. A lot has changed in the six months since the N8 was introduced, including Nokia's recent partnership with Microsoft and the stunning announcement that it will be adopting Windows Phone for future high-end smartphones. So, is the E7 -- which is finally shipping in the US -- the greatest Communicator to date? Can it carry the torch for Symbian in the immediate future? And more importantly, how does it fare in today's shark-infested Android and iOS waters? Jump past the break for our full review.

Gallery: Nokia E7 review

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Nokia E7 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4-inch720p8 megapixel8MegapixelAMOLEDamoled displayAmoledDisplayARM 11Arm11AWSBL-4DBluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0BroadcomClearblackClearblack AMOLEDClearblack DisplayClearblackAmoledClearblackDisplayCommunicatorE7EDoFfm radioFmRadioGoogle MapsGoogleMapsGorilla glassGorillaGlassGravityHDMImini hdmiMiniHdmiN8nHDNokiaNokia E7Nokia N8NokiaE7NokiaN8OperaOviOvi MapsOvi StoreOviMapsOviStorepentabandreviewSymbianSymbian3USB On-The-GoUsbOn-the-govideoWebkitMon, 11 Apr 2011 10:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung to release two Bada 2.0 handsets with NFC in Q4, software update in July?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/samsung-to-release-two-bada-2-0-handsets-with-nfc-in-q4-softwar/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/samsung-to-release-two-bada-2-0-handsets-with-nfc-in-q4-softwar/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/samsung-to-release-two-bada-2-0-handsets-with-nfc-in-q4-softwar/#comments Some of you Samsungers are probably anticipating the snazzy Wave 578 due out in May or June outside the US, but the sad news is it won't be shipped with the upcoming Bada 2.0 OS. Fret not, though, as Russian blog Bada World claims to have obtained some juicy details that'll cheer up Bada fanatics. The above slide -- apparently sourced from a Samsung France conference from a few days ago -- lists a pair of new but unnamed handsets that'll pack the new software, along with 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Bluetooth 3.0, and the seemingly trendsetting NFC. The difference between these two phones? One of them appears to be the flagship Bada 2.0 model, which expects a September launch with a 3.65-inch HVGA display, a 5 megapixel main camera, plus a VGA secondary camera. The second device will follow a month later, sporting a smaller 3.14-inch QVGA screen and just a 3 megapixel imager.

In related news, TNW India reports that Bada 2.0 will be "first experienced in India" around July, though no hardware is mentioned here. This could imply that existing Bada users in India -- where Samsung's R&D develops 30 percent of Bada applications -- may be one of the first to obtain the 2.0 update, and it shouldn't be long before the rest of the world get their share of this piping hot pie. Anyhow, be rest assured that we'll keep our eyes peeled open for more Bada 2.0 news -- it'll be interesting to see where Samsung's next big push will take us.

Samsung to release two Bada 2.0 handsets with NFC in Q4, software update in July? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7.2 mbps7.2MbpsBadaBada 2Bada 2.0Bada2Bada2.0Bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0cellphoneFranceHSDPAHSDPA 7.2Hsdpa7.2leakmobile phoneMobilePhoneNFCosphoneroadmapSamsungSamsung Wave 578SamsungWave578smartphoneWaveWave 578Wave578Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's Wave 578 outted with NFC love, representing the Bada gang]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/samsungs-wave-578-outted-with-nfc-love-representing-the-bada-g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/samsungs-wave-578-outted-with-nfc-love-representing-the-bada-g/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/14/samsungs-wave-578-outted-with-nfc-love-representing-the-bada-g/#comments Look, we all know Samsung's Bada platform isn't exactly everyone's first choice when picking a new phone, but if you're eyeing up an NFC-compatible handset within a reasonable budget later this year, then this Wave 578 could be a potential candidate. Packed within the metallic body is a dinky 3.2-inch 432 x 240 LCD screen with multitouch, compensated by a 3.2 megapixel rear camera, a VGA front camera, Bluetooth 3.0, and 802.11 b/g/n WiFi. Alas, there's no HD video support for both playback and recording, but you can at least take this as an indication for a wallet-friendly price point. Expect to see this featurephone on the shelves across Europe, South East Asia, and Middle East starting in May. Press release after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>802.11bgn802.11nbadabluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0cellphonefeaturephonemobilemobile phoneMobilePhonenear field communicationNearFieldCommunicationnfcphonesamsungwavewave 578Wave578Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone with 1024x480 screen resolution]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/#comments Acer may be calling this "100 percent smartphone. 100 percent tablet," but something just doesn't add up there. That being said, we have to agree that a 1024x480 screen resolution on a 4.8-inch smartphone is downright drool-worthy. Clocking in at just a smidgen smaller than Dell's Streak, this here phone (no finalized name has been bestowed quite yet) was just revealed at Acer's Global press event in New York City. It was only shown briefly, demonstrating an unknown version of Android and the "evolution of Acer UI." Specs wise, there's a two megapixel front-facing camera, eight megapixel rear camera (with LED flash), 720p video recording, a six-axis Gyroscope + accelerometer package and LED edge lighting. Per usual, Acer's keeping a lid on any pricing estimates, but it'll be shipping out to gape-jawed customers everywhere in April 2011.

Update: We've got the full PR after the break, which informs us of the atypical 21:9 aspect ratio in use here as well as its "full metal body." Curiously enough, it's also rocking a curved back (is that a trend we spot?), Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11n WiFi, HSDPA support, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and an HDMI output. Delicious, all the way around.

Update 2: Does that elongated form factor seem a wee bit familiar? It should.

Gallery: Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone in NYC

Gallery: Acer's 4.8-inch Android smartphone press photos

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Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone with 1024x480 screen resolution originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer uiAcerUiandroidbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0breaking newsBreakingNewsgooglemidsnmartphonetabletTue, 23 Nov 2010 11:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Elecom claims first Bluetooth 3.0 mouse, performance improvements sure to be palpable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/elecom-claims-first-bluetooth-3-0-mouse-performance-improvement/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/elecom-claims-first-bluetooth-3-0-mouse-performance-improvement/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/elecom-claims-first-bluetooth-3-0-mouse-performance-improvement/#comments Bluetooth 3.0 is poised to bring some big improvements, like WiFi hand-off for approximately 24Mbps data transfers... but how good is that for a mouse? We still don't really know, but that isn't stopping Elecom from boasting about its new, "first ever" BT 3.0 mouse -- and as best as we can tell, it lacks the "+ HS" protocol for utilizing the aforementioned 802.11 speeds. In other words, we don't think this was a race to beat the competition so much as it was one company finally saying, "hey, why not?" Japan denizens should be able to pick this up next month for ¥4,200 with tax, or about $52 in US bills.

Elecom claims first Bluetooth 3.0 mouse, performance improvements sure to be palpable originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG X170 netbook controls your phone, adds SmartPOP to the lexicon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0korealaptoplglg korealg x170LgKoreaLgX170netbooksmartPOPsyncingx170Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/nokia-n8-review/#comments The first time Nokia's N8-00 popped up on our radar was way back in early February of this year. On that chilly, misty morning, we learned of a mythical being capable of shooting 12 megapixel stills, recording 720p video, outputting via HDMI, and -- most importantly -- ushering in the promised Symbian^3 touch revolution. It's been a long road of leaks, teasers, hands-ons, and previews since then, but at long last, the legend of the N8 has become a purchasable commodity. All the early specs have survived, including the 3.5-inch AMOLED display, but the key question today, as it was at the beginning, relates to that all-new software within: does Symbian^3 succeed in elevating Nokia's touchscreen experience or does it drag down an otherwise stellar combination of high-end parts? For that verdict and much, much more, join us after the break.

Gallery: Nokia N8 first unboxing

Gallery: Nokia N8 hardware

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12 megapixel12Megapixel3.5-inch720p802.11na2dpamoledarmarm 11Arm11bl-4dbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0carl zeissCarlZeisscompassdolbydolby digital plusDolbyDigitalPlusflagshipflash liteflash lite 4FlashLiteFlashLite4fm radioFmRadiogorilla glassGorillaGlasshdmimagnetometermicrosdn8n8-00nokianokia n8nokia oviNokiaN8NokiaOvioledoviovi musicovi music unlimitedOviMusicOviMusicUnlimitedpentabandqtreviewsymbiansymbian 3Symbian3usb on the gousb on-the-goUsbOn-the-goUsbOnTheGovideoxenonxenon flashXenonFlashThu, 14 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Liquid Metal handset confirmed for end of October in UK, has Froyo filling inside]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/acer-liquid-metal-handset-confirmed-for-end-of-october-in-uk-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/acer-liquid-metal-handset-confirmed-for-end-of-october-in-uk-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/13/acer-liquid-metal-handset-confirmed-for-end-of-october-in-uk-ha/#comments Acer's UK press team has been atypically loquacious today in disclosing the expected launch window and Android version for its upcoming Liquid Metal handset. We've confirmed ourselves that the end of October is the period now circled on Her Majesty's calendar, though we suspect the rest of Europe, if not the entire world, will be getting to grips with the Froyo-packing smartphone at about that time as well. The unconfirmed specs (gotta keep a little mystery, right?) include the same 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 as inside the T-Mobile G2, a 3.6-inch display with 800 x 480 resolution, Bluetooth 3.0 onboard, and the handsome backplate you see above, which seems to have been made out of brushed aluminum. So how do you feel, is there room for yet another contender on your smartphone wishlist?

Acer Liquid Metal handset confirmed for end of October in UK, has Froyo filling inside originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.2acer liquid metalAcerLiquidMetalandroid 2.2Android2.2bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0confirmedfroyolaunchlaunch dateLaunchDateliquid metalLiquidMetalmsm7230msm7x30octoberofficialqualcommrelease dateReleaseDateukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomMon, 13 Sep 2010 13:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung N350 throws LTE and HSPA+ into an intriguing new netbook proposition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/samsung-n350-throws-lte-and-hspa-into-an-intriguing-new-netbook/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/samsung-n350-throws-lte-and-hspa-into-an-intriguing-new-netbook/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/06/samsung-n350-throws-lte-and-hspa-into-an-intriguing-new-netbook/#comments Yeah, we thought netbooks were old news too, but if they all start strapping up with the latest in 4G connectivity, we might have to give them another look. The Samsung N350 is just such a machine, with dual-mode LTE and HSPA+ built in. You won't be surprised that almost everything else is par for the affordable laptop market course: a dual-core Atom N550 CPU, that boilerplate 1,024 x 600 resolution on a 10.1-inch matte screen, 250GB of storage, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, a multicard reader, and a trifecta of USB ports. The basic wireless options are keeping up with modernity, however, with 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0 on board, both of which are nice to see. The 3-cell battery should last up to 6.7 hours and the whole package is expected to retail for €429 ($553) in Germany this autumn. You can probably expect a rebadge under the Go label for the US and a relatively swift launch over here as well.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gatomatom n550AtomN550bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0broadbandhspa+ifaifa 2010Ifa2010intel atomIntelAtomltemobile broadbandMobileBroadbandn350n550netbooksamsungsamsung n350SamsungN350wirelessMon, 06 Sep 2010 07:49:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1215N with NVIDIA Ion and dual-core Atom D525 is a netbook powerhouse]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/asus-eee-pc-1215n-with-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-d525-is-a-n/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/asus-eee-pc-1215n-with-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-d525-is-a-n/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/30/asus-eee-pc-1215n-with-nvidia-ion-and-dual-core-atom-d525-is-a-n/#comments The phrase "netbook powerhouse" would typically be considered an oxymoron. That was before ASUS announced its Eee PC 1215N bumpin' a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom D525 processor with NVIDIA Optimus to intelligently switch between its NVIDIA Ion discrete and integrated graphics. That means it'll cut through 1080p video without any problem when displayed on the 12-inch 1,366 x 768 pixel display or out to an HDTV via the included HDMI jack. Other specs include Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11n WiFi, integrated webcam with lens cover, choice of 250GB or 320GB hard disk drives augmented by 500GB of ASUS WebStorage, and pass-through USB to charge connected devices like cellphones when the Eee is powered off. Sorry, no mention of battery performance, price, or availability on this so-called netbook.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1215N802.11nasusatomatom d525AtomD525bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0D525eee pc 1215NeeepcEeePc1215nhdmiionnvidianvidia ionnvidia optimusNvidiaIonNvidiaOptimusoptimusWebStoragewifiWed, 30 Jun 2010 05:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung SHW-M120S to be first Android phone with Bluetooth 3.0?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/samsung-shw-m120s-to-be-first-android-phone-with-bluetooth-3-0/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/samsung-shw-m120s-to-be-first-android-phone-with-bluetooth-3-0/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/samsung-shw-m120s-to-be-first-android-phone-with-bluetooth-3-0/#comments
 Samsung's all about records: firsts, biggests, smallests, thinnests, you get the idea. Indeed, it was just a few weeks ago that the company managed to slip the very first Bluetooth 3.0 certified handset through -- but these guys never rest, and it looks like they're already prepping to follow up that feat by throwing Android into the mix. The Bluetooth SIG is showing certification for an SHW-M120S model that apparently features a 3.3-inch WVGA AMOLED display, 5 megapixel autofocus primary cam plus VGA secondary, WiFi, GPS, HSDPA, and -- yes, you guessed it -- a Bluetooth Core Version of 3.0, meaning you'll likely be able to fling files around to your house full of Bluetooth 3.0-capable devices with the greatest of ease. The presence of a T-DMB tuner means this sucker is targeted squarely at the South Korean market, but we've no doubt Sammy plans on taking 3.0 global so that it can... you know, have the world's most Bluetooth 3.0 devices. PuntoCellulare seems to have a pretty good shot of it, and it looks pretty much how you'd expect any self-respecting Samsung smartphone to look in 2010 -- in other words, there's nothing that screams "I can wirelessly transfer data short distances at heretofore-unknown speeds" just by looking at it, and that's totally fine by us. Rumor is we'll see this launch "in the next few weeks."

[Thanks, juanvaldez]

Update: Turns out PuntoCellulare just recycled a shot of the M100S, so we don't yet know what the M120S will look like; the screen's a bit smaller on this new model, for one thing, so we should be dealing with a more diminutive shell.

Samsung SHW-M120S to be first Android phone with Bluetooth 3.0? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And here we have it: what's likely to be the world's first Bluetooth 3.0 phone courtesy of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). According to the filing's description, the "compact and slim" Samsung GT-S8500 is a touchscreen slate phone with a "high resolution" 3.1-inch OLED sporting a TouchWIZ UI and quad-band GSM/EDGE radios. The advantages of the 3.0 Bluetooth spec approved in April are faster throughput (up to 24Mbps) and more frugal power usage -- both welcome advances in modern media-playing handsets. Although it's not stated we can assume an official launch in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress.

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We can't say for sure, but we've all ideas that Broadcom has spent the majority of the past month just rolling in dough that's being begrudgingly transferred in from Qualcomm. During the downtime from that, however, it apparently whipped up three new Bluetooth 3.0 + WiFi modules designed to bring both connectivity options to netbooks and UMPCs that would otherwise go without. Said cards arrive in half mini-card form, which ought to slide into places where only one or the other used to fit. We're told that the company is now sampling these very chips, with volume production expected to begin in Q3 2009.

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The rumors were true, and today's the day that the Bluetooth SIG gets official with the latest, greatest version of Bluetooth. Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, as it'll be called, promises to be markedly faster than prior iterations thanks to the reliance on 802.11, which is the same protocol used by WiFi modules, routers, etc. The new standard obviously catapults Bluetooth into a new dimension; rather than being good for nothing more than sending images from one phone to another or syncing a fitness module to a DAP, v3.0 is nimble enough to handle camcorder-to-HDTV, PC-to-PMP and UMPC-to-printer transfers. In fact, the inclusion of the 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer (PAL) provides increased throughput of data transfers "at the approximate rate of 24Mbps." We had sit-downs with Mike Foley (executive director of the Bluetooth SIG) and Atheros CTO Bill McFarland in order to find out a few more details about plans for the protocol -- if you're eager to hear what they had to say, not to mention see a demonstration of BT 3.0 at work, follow us past the break.

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Sounds like the Bluetooth 3.0 announcement on April 21 is going to finally usher in the era of high-speed short-range data transfers -- as previously hinted, the new spec will actually negotiate a quick'n'dirty ad-hoc WiFi connection between devices if it needs to move bits in a hurry, and then turn off the spigot to save power when it's done. The idea is to leverage the speed of WiFi while keeping power usage low, and we'd say it's a pretty trick solution, since most Bluetooth-capable devices also have WiFi radios (cough, Storm). Since the ad-hoc WiFi connection is managed over Bluetooth, no actual wireless network is necessary, and the switch will appear seamless to the user -- except for the sudden increase in data transfer speeds. Yeah, it's definitely slick stuff -- we're looking forward to seeing the first devices in action next Tuesday.

[Via MocoNews]

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[Via MocoNews]

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Update: It's official -- April 21st is a go. Head past the break for the official verbiage.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothbluetooth 3.0bluetooth sigBluetooth3.0BluetoothSigbtmobilerumorwirelessThu, 09 Apr 2009 09:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Bluetooth 3.0 specification to debut on April 21st]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/09/bluetooth-3-0-specification-rumored-to-debut-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/09/bluetooth-3-0-specification-rumored-to-debut-this-month/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/09/bluetooth-3-0-specification-rumored-to-debut-this-month/#commentsWe've seen no official word from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group, but phonescoop has it that the Bluetooth 3.0 specification is just about ready for prime time. Reportedly, the spec will feature "dramatically increased speeds, allowing for the transfer of large video files, music collections and photo libraries wirelessly within seconds." BT 3.0 should also include a newfangled ability called Enhanced Power Control (EPC), which will supposedly "reduce the occurrence of disconnects that can be caused by actions such as putting a phone in a pocket, backpack, briefcase or purse." We're told to expect a whole boatload of details, along with a list of chip makers already lined up to provide support, on April 21st.

Update: It's official -- April 21st is a go. Head past the break for the official verbiage.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothbluetooth 3.0bluetooth sigBluetooth3.0BluetoothSigbtrumorwirelessThu, 09 Apr 2009 09:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Bluetooth SIG promises high-speed specification next summer, likely BT 3.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/bluetooth-sig-promises-high-speed-specification-next-summer-lik/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/bluetooth-sig-promises-high-speed-specification-next-summer-lik/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/bluetooth-sig-promises-high-speed-specification-next-summer-lik/#commentsAfter putting those nasty Bluetooth 2.2 rumors to bed, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group has directly informed Wireless Week that it will indeed look to come out with a "high-speed specification next summer." Of course, we've been waiting on such a thing for, like, ever now, but Executive Director Mike Foley has asserted that when the spec arrives in summer 2009 it will likely be sitting at 3.0. What's 3.0 promising? Faster overall transmission speeds and quicker connections, namely. So, what's the over / under on the Bluetooth SIG actually delivering?

[Via phonescoop]

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Bluetooth SIG promises high-speed specification next summer, likely BT 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothbluetooth 2.2bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth SIGBluetooth2.2Bluetooth3.0BluetoothSigprotocolstandardworking groupWorkingGroupMon, 08 Dec 2008 21:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Bluetooth SIG promises high-speed specification next summer, likely BT 3.0]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/bluetooth-sig-promises-high-speed-specification-next-summer-lik/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/bluetooth-sig-promises-high-speed-specification-next-summer-lik/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/08/bluetooth-sig-promises-high-speed-specification-next-summer-lik/#commentsAfter putting those nasty Bluetooth 2.2 rumors to bed, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group has directly informed Wireless Week that it will indeed look to come out with a "high-speed specification next summer." Of course, we've been waiting on such a thing for, like, ever now, but Executive Director Mike Foley has asserted that when the spec arrives in summer 2009 it will likely be sitting at 3.0. What's 3.0 promising? Faster overall transmission speeds and quicker connections, namely. So, what's the over / under on the Bluetooth SIG actually delivering?

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Bluetooth SIG promises high-speed specification next summer, likely BT 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothbluetooth 2.2bluetooth 3.0Bluetooth SIGBluetooth2.2Bluetooth3.0BluetoothSigmobileprotocolstandardworking groupWorkingGroupMon, 08 Dec 2008 20:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Joy of joys: Sony's TransferJet to be squarely pitted against industry standards of W-USB, Bluetooth 3.0?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/14/joy-of-joys-sonys-transferjet-to-be-squarely-pitted-against-in/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/14/joy-of-joys-sonys-transferjet-to-be-squarely-pitted-against-in/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/14/joy-of-joys-sonys-transferjet-to-be-squarely-pitted-against-in/#commentsIt doesn't take a whole lot of empirical observation to figure out that Sony just loves to go proprietary, even in the face of wide industry acceptance of an alternative standard. While the company has recently flexed on things like audio codecs, other stalwarts include Sony's Memory Stick, and naturally Blu-ray isn't going anywhere. This time Sony is charging after W-USB and Bluetooth 3.0 with its recently-announced TransferJet technology. There are certainly some differences between the technologies, and advantages on both sides. W-USB and Bluetooth 3.0 are based on WiMedia wireless tech, and have theoretical speeds of 480Mbps, with a range of about three meters. Compare that to TransferJet, which has a range of three centimeters, but a theoretical max 560Mbps. The reason behind the close proximity is the induction field coupler tech used -- which may or may not mean Sony's tech can charge the device as well -- but Sony's also playing it as a usability thing: unless devices are specifically registered and told not to, they'll automatically swap files when placed next to each other, requiring no further user complications. We're going to need more info out of Sony and other manufacturers to see how exactly this new tech will play out in the industry at large, but at the moment it looks like another proprietary standard that'll confuse consumers and segment the market -- let's hope Sony proves us wrong.

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Joy of joys: Sony's TransferJet to be squarely pitted against industry standards of W-USB, Bluetooth 3.0? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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