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[ASUS' Express Gate 2.0 instant-on OS demoed on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/asus-express-gate-2-0-instant-on-os-demoed-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/asus-express-gate-2-0-instant-on-os-demoed-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/asus-express-gate-2-0-instant-on-os-demoed-on-video/#comments
ASUS' original ExpressGate instant-on OS may be getting a little long in the tooth, but it looks like it's finally due for a serious replacement. While it didn't cause much fanfare at the time, ASUS was apparently showing off version 2.0 of the SlashTop-based OS at CeBIT earlier this month, and Notebook Italia has just now provided a quick hands-on video that gives us some idea of what's in store. As you can see, the biggest change is the interface, which now looks more than a little like webOS' cards system, and represents a significant step up form the barebones original. Head on past the break to check it out for yourself.

[Thanks, Sal]

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ASUS' Express Gate 2.0 instant-on OS demoed on video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This one looks to have largely gotten lost among the hubbub of CeBIT earlier this month, but it seems like Archos quietly announced a followup to its Archos 13 laptop, which is now set to debut sometime next month. Complete details are still a bit light unfortunately, but the revised model will sport that always desirably "classy look," along with an Atom D510, Windows 7 Home Premium for an OS and, presumably, a 13.3-inch display. No word on pricing just yet, but the original Archos 13 came in at an even $800.

Updated Archos 13 laptop to roll out next month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>archosarchos 13Archos13atom d510AtomD510cebitcebit 2010Cebit2010classyd510Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Lip reading mobiles are wunderbar, still at the prototype stage (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/lip-reading-mobiles-are-wunderbar-still-at-the-prototype-stage/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/lip-reading-mobiles-are-wunderbar-still-at-the-prototype-stage/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/lip-reading-mobiles-are-wunderbar-still-at-the-prototype-stage/#comments We came across this lip reading prototype during our exploration of the CeBIT 2010 halls, and while we're a bit tardy in bringing it to your attention, there's a certain timeless quality to strapping your face with wired sensors that transcends conventional restrictions of timeliness. That's our story anyway. Devised by researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, it picks up the motion of speech (via electromyography) without requiring the sound, and then translates it into audible communication via a delightfully cold and robotic voice. The purposes of such a project are obvious -- from helping people who've lost their speech to making private telephone conversations actually private -- but the fun is in seeing someone use the thing in its current unrefined form. You'll be able to do that just past the break.

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Lip reading mobiles are wunderbar, still at the prototype stage (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1005PR packs Broadcom Crystal HD and high-res screen originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If there's one company that goes all out at CeBIT each year, its ASUS, as evidenced by the fact that we're still catching up with new products from the company the week after CeBIT. This one slipped under our radar at the show, but the folks at Softpedia managed to get a bit of hands-on time with the company's new PL30JT model, which looks more than a little like ASUS' previously announced UL30 series. The big news with this one is the inclusion of NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics with Optimus technology, which is complemented by a Core i5-520UM processor, a 13.3-inch 1,336 x 768 display, up to 8GB of RAM, a max 640GB hard drive, and ASUS' own Turbo33 technology, which promises to "enhance performance by up to 33%." No word on a price or release date just yet, but this wasn't one of the models promised in ASUS' initial batch of Optimus-enabled laptops.

[Thanks, Martin]

ASUS debuts business-minded PL30JT laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Mama always said that some folks just never learn, and we reckon there's plenty of wisdom to be had from that very statement. Year after year, German police are called in to raid select booths at CeBIT (and IFA, to be fair), and yet again we've seen a booth cleared out at the request of powerful lawyers from a few companies you may have heard of. Word on the street has it that Apple, Siemens and Sisvel were all kvetching over patent infringements made by an unnamed company exhibiting at last week's show, and within an hour or so of the fuzz showing up, the whole thing was stripped and a hefty fine (€10,000) was levied. Unfortunately, the exact details of who was violating what remains clouded in mystery, but for whatever reason, we get the feeling that something extremely similar will be going down in Hannover next year. We blame KIRFers determination.

Updated: Turns out one of our editors at CeBIT saw this whole situation go down at the FirstView booth. Within minutes the entire booth was surrounded by the Polizei, and though we tried to dig further on the situation our inability to speak German caused some communication issues so we decided it best to move on to the next craptablet on the floor. We will, however, always have the shot above to remember the confusing experience.

[Thanks, TheLostSwede]

Apple, Siemens and Sisvel patent infringement leads to CeBIT booth raid originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 There are already plenty of fish in the sea when it comes to VoIP picture-frame phones, and only a few have succeeded in arousing us, but this well-guarded fella here at MSI's CeBIT booth seems to have some potential with its unusually large touchscreen. According to the label, the MS-9A31 landline-VoIP hybrid phone will support DECT, video conference call and instant messaging, all courtesy of Android. A quick glance around the phone also reveals two LAN ports, a USB port and a card reader -- the latter two presumably for stuffing multimedia files. No word on price or availability, but if MSI's prominence can win over Skype's heart then we might have a winner here (and ASUS better watch out). We gathered some shots, but there's also a video walkthrough after the break.

Gallery: MSI Android VoIP Phone


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MSI caught showing off VoIP video conferencing phone running Android originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Firstview CE/Android tablets

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FirstView's $95 Android / Windows CE PC607V tips a craptablet iceberg at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Mar 2010 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround




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NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround eyes-on, triple the fun originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS EB1501U hands-on

Gallery: ASUS EM0501 hands-on

ASUS' EeeBox EB1501U packs ION and USB 3.0, need we say more? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer D241H monitor has built-in WiFi, media player, identity crisis originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer D241HAcerD241hcebitcebit 2010Cebit2010D241HlcdmonitorFri, 05 Mar 2010 15:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer kicks out laptop, netbook upgrades aplenty at CeBIT]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/#comments Acer has rolled into CeBIT with a few all-new systems, but it's also taken the opportunity to introduce some updates to its existing models, including six new revisions to its Aspire and TravelMate lines. Leading things off are the high(ish)-end Aspire 8942 and Aspire 5942, which pack 18.4 and 15.6-inch displays, your choice of the latest 2010 Core processors, an integrated TV tuner, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 1.2TB of storage (courtesy of to 640GB drives), and some niceties like a multitouch trackpad, and a CineSurround sound system with a "Tuba CineBass" booster. It's joined by the TravelMate 8372 Timeline series, which is itself available in 13.3-, 14-, and 15.6-inch varieties with Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and the 15.6-inch Acer TravelMate 6594, which packs a Core i5 or i7 processor and ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics. Rounding out the standard laptops are the 17.3-inch Acer TravelMate 7740 and 15.6-inch 5740, which come equipped with Core i3 or i5 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and either integrated or ATI Radeon HD5470 graphics.

As if that wasn't enough, Acer has also introduced the new 11.6-inch Aspire One 752 netbook, which actually packs a Celeron ULV processor instead of the usual Atom, and the Aspire Predator G7750 gaming PC, which finishes things off in a suitably over-the-top fashion with a Core i7 Extreme Edition processor, liquid cooling, dual LAN connectivity, swappable hard drive bays, and support for Acer's GD245HQ 3D monitor. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look at some of the offerings.

Gallery: Acer TravelMate Timeline laptops hands-on

Gallery: Acer Aspire 8942G

Gallery: Acer Aspire One 752

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Acer kicks out laptop, netbook upgrades aplenty at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: MSI Toast PC eyes-on



MSI Toast PC catches our eye, and that's all she wrote originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: USmart's MC-1 hands-on

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USmart's MC-1 claims 'world's smallest' title, certainly wins over our hearts originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015PE hands-on

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015P hands-on

Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1001PQ hands-on

ASUS Eee PC 1015PE, 1015P and 1001PQ hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We'd already heard that Archos' Android-based phone tablet might be in trouble if the company wasn't able to line up at least two carriers to support it, and it looks like that unfortunate end may have now come to pass. While Archos itself still isn't saying anything, French daily Les Echos is reporting that the company has indeed shelved its plans for the phone, and is apparently returning its focus to its line of non-phone internet tablets. Of course, the phone does still exist, so there's always a slight chance that it could make a comeback, but the word out of CeBIT seems to be painting a pretty grim picture.

[Thanks, Chris]

Archos Phone Tablet shelved due to lack of carrier support? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>archosarchos phonearchos phone tabletArchosPhoneArchosPhoneTabletcarrier supportCarrierSupportcebitcebit 2010Cebit2010phone tabletPhoneTabletThu, 04 Mar 2010 16:11:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS' ultra-thin RT-N56U router reflects on its CeBIT display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/asus-ultra-thin-rt-n56u-router-reflects-on-its-cebit-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/asus-ultra-thin-rt-n56u-router-reflects-on-its-cebit-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/asus-ultra-thin-rt-n56u-router-reflects-on-its-cebit-display/#comments Frankly, it's not at all easy finding the new goodies at ASUS' CeBIT booth, but luckily we managed to catch word of this crazy spectacle of a router. Introducing, dear reader, the RT-N56U. It supports 802.11a/b/g/n, dual band support, 3G HSDPA USB dongles, printers and HDDs (via USB). Input methods include Two USB ports, four Gigabit LAN and one Gigabit WAN... no wait, this is impressive but inconsequential. It's just really, really thin -- and that's all that matters here, right? It's also quite reflective; just imagine trying to take a picture of a mirror behind a foggy window, and you'll understand our pain with product photography today. No details on price or release date. Video after the break.

Gallery: ASUS' ultra-thin RT-N56U router hands-on

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Gallery: Mio Moov V780 hands-on

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Gallery: Mad Catz Cyborg Rat at CeBIT 2010

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Mad Catz Cyborg Rat: a guided tour (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pierre Cardin tablets won't keep your pants up originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Why hello there, Acer. Not only does this K11 DLP pico projector look sexier than its predecessor, but it's also been given some nice internal enhancements. Starting with display performance: the K11's resolution remains about the same at 858 x 600, but it's twice as bright at 200 lumens (while maintaining the same 20,000-hour lamp life) and has twice as much contrast ratio at 2,000:1. As for connectivity this machine now packs an HDMI socket (along with the usual VGA and composite AV ports) as well as an SDHC card reader and a USB port for opening music, video and picture files. Even with all these extra goodies, the K11's only managed to gain 0.13 pounds (reaching 1.34 pounds) while sporting a smaller body. All we need now is a price, launch date, a few friends and a destination for our road trip. Oh, and some content.

Update: apparently an Acer representative hinted that the K11 will be available for about €500 ($685; translated page shows "$" instead of "€"). Yikes. Anyway, vielen Dank, Felix Fdot!

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Acer rights its wrongs with K11 pico projector originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer k11AcerK11cebitcebit 2010Cebit2010darkchipdlpdlp pico projectordlp projectorDlpPicoProjectorDlpProjectordmdhdmik11led projectorLedProjectorpico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorWed, 03 Mar 2010 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola HS1001 cordless Android phone hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/motorola-hs1001-cordless-android-phone-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/motorola-hs1001-cordless-android-phone-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/03/motorola-hs1001-cordless-android-phone-hands-on/#comments Well this is a bit different -- it looks as if the big M is looking to put a little Android (v1.6, if you must know) in the home with this DECT 6.0 phone. Though the device is made by Binatone, the Hong Kong-based company will be selling a $150 Motorola branded version of its cordless phone in the US come this summer. While this isn't the first time we've seen an Android desk phone, this particular one packs WiFi so you can use the 2.8-inch touch display on its back to not only dial up mom, but also surf the web or check email. We did ask if you could make Skype calls on WiFi, but the app won't be preloaded and the phone won't have Marketplace support. That's not to say it doesn't have some intriguing tricks up its sleeve, though -- we were duly impressed with the speaker-equipped charging station, which enables it to blast out your favorite jams from the 70s while docked. It's no Droid or Devour, but it may not be a bad home calling option if you just can't cut ties with your landline. We've got some more pictures in the gallery below as well as some shots of Binatone's future Android tablet, so go on, indulge.

Gallery: Binatone / Motorola Android Home phone hands-on

Motorola HS1001 cordless Android phone hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Acer Aspire 1820PT convertible hands-on

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Acer Aspire 1820PT convertible hands-on, priced for 599 euros originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer Aspire One 532G with ION 2 priced at an aggressive 379 euros originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Coby NBPC722 smartbook

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Coby $85 smartbook feels like a hundred bucks (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS introduces O!Play HD2, first networked media player with USB 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Archos 7 Home Tablet hands-on

Gallery: Archos Vision A15vs and A14vg hands-on

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Archos 7 Home Tablet (and PMPs) hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: MSI F-Series hands-on

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Gallery: MSI and ASUS 3D all-in-ones at CeBIT

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MSI and ASUS show off 3D all-in-ones at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Smartbook Logo netbook hands-on

Gallery: Smartbook AG with Swarovski crystals hands-on

Gallery: Smartbook Razor hands-on

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Smartbook's laptops hands-on: a MacBook and a VAIO walk into a bar... originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After weeks of hearing about the DR-900 (or DR-950) e-reader, you had to know that we'd sprint (okay, walk at a brisk pace) over to ASUS' booth to finally handle the touchscreen device in person. The 9-inch ebook reader was quite light in hand, and though we didn't have Amazon's Kindle DX with us, it appeared very comparable in size. As far as the reading experience goes, the preloaded text-based PDFs looked crisp on the 1024 x 768 display and as per usual the e-ink display took about a second or two to refresh. Unfortunately, here's where we tell you that the former touch experience was less than stellar -- we had to press quite hard to select the homescreen icons and light finger taps didn't register when we tried to type "engadget" into the address bar. We got the hang of having to press firmly, but we're happy there are the up and down arrows on the right edge for alternate navigation. Perhaps it will all be fixed up once it heads into production, though we don't have details on when that will be. What we do know is that there's a just lovely hands-on video for you after the break.

Gallery: ASUS DR-900 e-reader hands-on

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ASUS DR-900 e-reader hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus dr 900asus dr 950asus dr-900asus dr-950asus e-readerAsusDr-900AsusDr-950AsusDr900AsusDr950AsusE-readercebitcebit 2010Cebit2010dr 900dr 950dr-900Dr900Dr950e book readere-book readerE-bookReadere-readere-readersEBookReaderhands-onTue, 02 Mar 2010 16:02:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS EeeKeyboard PC hands-on (slight return)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/asus-eeekeyboard-pc-hands-on-slight-return/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/asus-eeekeyboard-pc-hands-on-slight-return/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/asus-eeekeyboard-pc-hands-on-slight-return/#comments Has it really been almost a year (to the day!) since we last gave some first-hand thoughts on ASUS' audacious Eee Keyboard PC? Given the recent news of an apparent April release date, we thought we'd give the perennially-delayed machine another walkthrough, albeit via the touchpad only since it wasn't connected to an external display. The software is definitely still in need of some work -- we managed to crash the sucker within minutes, but the startup to Windows XP (the full version) was quick and admittedly pretty interesting to witness -- maybe at some point we could get a miniature game of Peggle going. When working, the menu was pretty smooth. None of the shortcuts were working, unfortunately , as the internet was down in the booth. As a keyboard, it feel pretty strong, resilient, and most of all clicky. Live through us vicariously, via still shots and moving pictures below.

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ASUS EeeKeyboard PC hands-on (slight return) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus eeeasus eee keyboardasus eee keyboard pcasus eee pcAsusEeeAsusEeeKeyboardAsusEeeKeyboardPcAsusEeePccebitcebit 2010Cebit2010eeeeee keyboardeee keyboard pcEeeKeyboardEeeKeyboardPchands-onTue, 02 Mar 2010 15:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Hanvon TouchPad BC10C and BA10E hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/hanvon-touchpad-bc10c-and-ba10e-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/hanvon-touchpad-bc10c-and-ba10e-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/hanvon-touchpad-bc10c-and-ba10e-hands-on/#comments Remind us to send a thank-you note to Hanvon for taking a break from cranking out e-readers to work on some of the best tablets we've seen at CeBIT yet -- much more advanced that what was shown by the company back in September. While the TouchPad BC10C and BA10E didn't have any special software running on top of Windows 7 Home Premium, both of their 10.1-inch, capacitive multitouch displays were extremely responsive. The BA10E was the more aesthetically-pleasing of the duo, with a smooth grey bezel and a thin, lightweight body that was cool to the touch. If you hadn't guessed already, that beauty comes at a cost to processing speed, with just a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor inside. (Although the official specs list Windows XP and stylus input, as you can see in the video it was clearly using Windows 7 and multitouch -- the Atom CPU might also be an error, but the rep on hand couldn't say.) The BC10C, while bulkier, boasts an Intel Celeron chip -- a little more power, but we can't help but wonder how battery life would suffer. Hanvon told us these babies would run for about 500 euros, with release date currently unknown. You know the drill: gallery below, and video after the break.

Gallery: Hanvon TouchPad BC10C and BA10E hands-on

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Hanvon TouchPad BC10C and BA10E hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's new convertible Classmate PC hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS EeeKeyboard PC delayed again, now shipping in April originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's CeBIT time again kids; a chance for the world's vendors to show off much of what was already unveiled at CES in Las Vegas to Europeans for the first time publicly (what, the internet's not good enough?). Just announced in Germany is a trio of N-series laptops -- N43, N63 and N73 pictured above -- with USB 3.0, Intel Core processors, and Bang & Olufsen ICEpower audio that seems to contradict itself by offering affordable, yet "unflinching" audio quality. ASUS also unveiled its VG236H and PG276H Full HD 3D displays to augment its 3D laptops. No details were provided but we'll guess that we're looking at roughly 24-inch and 27-inch displays based on those model numbers. No pics of the displays but we've got a backside shot of the N63 after the break.

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ASUS debuts Bang & Olufsen ICEpowered N-series laptops and 3D gamer displays originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS makes DR-900 e-reader official originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus dr-900AsusDr-900breaking newsBreakingNewscebitcebit 2010Cebit2010dr-900e-readerebook readerEbookReaderereadersipixTue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel refreshes convertible Classmate PC with increased ruggedness and new Atom]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/intel-refreshes-convertible-classmate-pc-with-increased-ruggedne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/intel-refreshes-convertible-classmate-pc-with-increased-ruggedne/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/02/intel-refreshes-convertible-classmate-pc-with-increased-ruggedne/#comments It's been awhile since Intel refreshed the tablet version Classmate PC, and it's decided to launch the next generation kiddie netbook here at its CeBIT press conference. We just got a look at the new 10.1-inch light blue netvertible from afar and it looks slimmer than the previous version, but according to the press release below the updates really come in the form of ruggedness. It's got that always-cute grippy handle, a water resistant, anti-microbial keyboard, hard drive protection and a rubberized bottom. Still in tact is the rotatable webcam, screen accelerometer, and onboard microphone for recording notes. Unsurprisingly, Intel has updated the internals with its latest Pine Trail Atom processors. While it comes with a stylus, we're unsure if the touchscreen will support multitouch, but you can be sure we'll be finding out when we get some hands-on time. Oh, and happy birthday from Intel everyone!

Gallery: New Intel convertible Classmate press shots


Gallery: New Intel convertible Classmate at CeBIT 2010

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Intel refreshes convertible Classmate PC with increased ruggedness and new Atom originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NVIDIA's Ion 2 chipset -- or "the next generation of Ion" as the company clunkily calls it -- hasn't exactly been a secret, but NVIDIA is finally signing on the dotted line and giving up the deets on the new Intel Atom-compatible graphics chipset. It hasn't been a secret that Ion 2 uses NVIDIA's new Optimus GPU switching tech to automatically toggle between the Pineview chipset's integrated GMA 3150 and a discrete NVIDIA Ion GPU, but we can now confirm that both the 16-core Ion chip for desktops and eight-core unit for netbooks are based on the GeForce G210 GPU. That means Ion 2 should support HDMI out, 1080p Blu-ray and Flash playback, Windows 7 Home Premium, and mainstream gaming out of the box. (Take that, Broadcom Crystal HD.) And unlike Ion numero uno, NVIDIA's also promising up to 10 hours of battery life on netbooks -- thanks to Optimus the system knows when to shut off the discrete GPU when not in use to save power.

How about some actual systems? While the Acer Aspire 532G netbook already popped up at MWC, NVIDIA is promising 30 more Ion netbooks, nettops and all-in-ones before the summer. To kick it off, NVIDIA confirmed that ASUS will update its Eee PC 1201PN netbook, Eee Top 2010P, and Eee Box with the new graphics solution, while Lenovo's C200 and Acer's Aspire Revo will also get in on the action. We got to see the Revo strut some Blu-ray playback, so hit the break for some video footage and the full PR.

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Gallery: Next generation NVIDIA Ion press shots

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NVIDIA Ion 2 now official; Acer, ASUS and Lenovo at the ready originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Gigabyte T1000 hands-on

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Gigabyte T1000 takes a new twist on life with Atom N470 and a multitouch display originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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