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[Celio's REDFLY platform enables Foleo-like WinMo devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/02/celios-redfly-platform-enables-foleo-like-winmo-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/02/celios-redfly-platform-enables-foleo-like-winmo-devices/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/02/celios-redfly-platform-enables-foleo-like-winmo-devices/#comments It's not that we don't see the appeal of using a supplementary keyboard and display with our smartphones, rather, we simply felt that the Foleo was way overpriced for the relatively limited functionality it provided. Well now a new company called Celio seems to be heading down the same risky path as Palm, announcing the REDFLY Smartphone Interface System, a platform that allows Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices to be controlled using external hardware; sounds promising, except that the first piece of gear to incorporate the technology will cost $499, the same targeted MSRP as the failed Foleo (after its planned instant rebate). Celio wisely claims that it's initially targeting enterprise users with the Bluetooth 2.0, clamshell device, although frankly it seems like they'd have more success concentrating on the software and letting OEMs deal with designing products that offer a more attractive price / performance ratio.

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Celio's REDFLY platform enables Foleo-like WinMo devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Celio's REDFLY platform enables Foleo-like WinMo devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case Sony's compact DR-BT21G headset didn't exactly float your boat, or you just like having the best of the best when given the option, the high-end DR-BT50s should fit the bill. Rather than taking the wraparound approach, these cans feature the typical over the head styling, an adjustable headband, 17-hour battery life (200 in standby), and a sleek black / silver motif. As with its little brother, you can answer and end calls with the press of button, and while not conversing via its handsfree profile, you can tune in to your mobile's music as it supports A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, and HSP. As expected, you'll find all the playback controls right on the earcup, and those interested can snag this Bluetooth headset / headphone hybrid for $230 when it lands in April.

[Via AkiharabaNews]

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Sony's high-end DR-BT50 Bluetooth cans love your cellphone originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Sony's DR-BT21G was given limited facetime during CES, the wraparound stereo Bluetooth 2.0 headset is getting all official on us, and will now join the long list of other A2DP-friendly devices that Sony's known for kicking out. Sporting a behind-the-neck, foldable design, the 63-gram headphones come in black or white motifs, support A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, and HSP protocols, and boast a built-in microphone and control button in the earcup to pull double duty as a handsfree communicator. Aside from the receive / end call button, users can expect to control audio playback functions from the side of their dome, and considering the respectable 11-hour battery life, finding an AC outlet shouldn't become too much of an issue. No concrete information in regard to price or availability just yet, but we're hearing to expect these in April for around the $130 mark.

[Via Akiharaba News]

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Sony's Bluetooth DR-BT21G wraparound headset does A2DP, AVRCP originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Macworld]

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[Via BlueTomorrow]

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PEIKER BluetouchMusic links iPod, cellphone to car stereo originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via BlueTomorrow]

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[Via MobileWhack]

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ZVUE 260 mimics iPod, sports built-in speaker originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung offers up DS200 speaker dock for YP-K3 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Uber-Review]

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Konka's leopard print LCD TV / Magic Mirror originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 05:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer Elite Pro-FHD1 1080p plasma wins Product of the Year originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 04:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iOPS unveils DMB-equipped N7 NEO navigation system originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 02:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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odd-i showcases high-resolution P480D PMP originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanyo had a bit of a twist this year at CES -- it was making a push for the environment. In between displays of HD camcorders and wireless projectors were numerous low consumption devices and solar powered chargers. Keep reading to see what you may have missed among the plethora of products that were on display this year.

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Sanyo booth tour originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via CNET]

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Luxeed keyboard goes disco, sports programmable color keys originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How did Casio, arguably best known for its calculators and watches (and those cool little programmable synths that to this day no church choir goes without), hold its own against its more massive booth brethren? One word for you: bull. Click on for more action from the Casio rodeo tour.

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Casio booth tour originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Don't get us wrong, we love our high contrast HDTVs -- especially those among us lucky enough to have a 10,000:1 Sharp set and the like -- but if you've never experienced a 1,000,000:1 picture, you've never seen truly black black-levels. At CES 2007 Sharp was showing off their reference grade 37-inch Mega-Contrast Premium LCD, which had even deeper blacks than most SED sets we've seen to date (but not Sony's OLED set). Granted, this side by side comparison was with a mere 1,200:1 set that didn't exactly put up much of a fight -- we might have liked to have seen it alongside one of their 10,000:1 or 12,000:1 sets, but still, you can see for yourself in our gallery.

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Sharp's 1,000,000:1 Mega-Contrast Premium LCD vs regular LCD originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Laptoping]

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Sharp was riding high on the success of its 108-inch LCD TV here at CES, and rightfully so, because it is amazing. However, that was not its only highlight of the show; as you will see in these photos, there were other wonders such as a multitude of displays and next-gen fax machines.

Sharp booth tour

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>booth tourBoothTourCESces2007featuressharpMon, 15 Jan 2007 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[CES Zune speaker / dock roundup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/15/ces-zune-speaker-dock-roundup/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/15/ces-zune-speaker-dock-roundup/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/15/ces-zune-speaker-dock-roundup/#commentsWhile the Zune didn't make a huge presence at CES, DAP accessory makers were out in full force nonetheless, and ClicZune did a commendable job in scouring the floors for Zune-capable speakers and docking stations. Although Apple's gem definitely has a commanding lead in the iPod speaker system market, devices designed for the Zune are slowly catching up, and CES unveiled a trio of speaker apparatuses for those who prefer Microsoft's PMP. Hitting the low-end is eForCity's INSTEN, which rocks a black or white color scheme (sorry, brown fans), dual two-watt drivers, USB connectivity, and can be powered via four AA cells. Although MSRP on this little guy is closer to $40, smart shoppers can snag it for around $10, so don't expect any audiophile-approved tones to be emitted from this. Next up is the Memorex MzW101, which is a wireless docking base station that beams out the Zune's audio to a variety of WiFi-enabled speakers, including the waterproof MzW210 speaker as well as the forthcoming MzW220 indoor and MzW240 outdoor wireless satellites. Closing it out is JBL's dome-shaped system (pictured after the break), which features a slide-out Zune dock, video out port, USB connectivity, and the ability to get juiced by four AA batteries. Unfortunately, details are scant when it comes to pricing and future release dates, but fret not, as this is likely just the beginning of the onslaught to come.

[Thanks, Mike]
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[Via EverythingUSB]

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[Via CNET]

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Sony Ericsson booth tour

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[Via EverythingUSB]

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Nokia booth tour

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Texas instruments once again this year had a prominent booth at CES displaying all the TVs with DLP chips in them. Among them was the Slim TV and a few projectors marketed towards gamers.

TI booth tour

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[Via Tech-On]

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Congratulations, both you and we made it through Engadget's first ever dual CES / Macworld consumer tech bonanza -- and boy, was it a week to remember. Between Vista's coming out, to a format-unifying Blu-ray / HD DVD hybrid player, to a, um, humble cellphone, we were all up in CES's and Macworld's grill. Not only to bring you, our wonderful, loyal readers the very latest scoops though, it was partly because honestly we just couldn't stay away -- not even for a second. It was a long, amazing week for the ravenous tech obsessed (don't you worry, it's not over yet since we'll be continuing to roll out the last of our coverage over the next couple days), but we really hope you feel like we delivered the goods. Either way, we'll see you next year -- and every day in between.

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Viiva Las Vegas - the Engadget crew departs CES originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Asus showcases SideShow-enabled AiGuru S2 VoIP Skype handset originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jensen unveils NVXM1000 "Rock-n-Road" XM/GPS nav system originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ritek boasting ten-layer HD DVD / Blu-ray discs? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fujitsu showcases slim Teo HTPC, rocks HDMI and TV tuners originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With the number of navigation, PMP and wireless communications devices out there, it's pretty clear by now that there's no one-size-fits-all solution for portable devices. That's why we're fairly intrigued by the new WPX unit from Mobile Crossing, which allows companies to customize their own devices with storage, software, branding and wireless options. The base model includes a Samsung s3c2440 ARM9 processor, 128MB of RAM, 32MB of flash, "SuperSense" GPS, user-upgradeable flash memory at 1GB and up, stereo speakers, and a 4-inch widescreen LCD. You can opt for wireless features like Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi and u-Blox sub-meter pro GPS. There's also a vibration dampened disk cage for 4GB-12GB HDDs, and a snazzy ring of colorful LED lights all around the unit that can be controlled by the software. The device is available large quantities to OEMs for widespread distribution and even custom operating systems, but it can also be purchased in quantities as small as one, starting out at $650 and available in February 2007. Check a few more pics after the break.

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Mobile Crossing's WPX handheld has flashy lights and BTO specs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Portege R400 reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you like USB bracelets? Would you wear when them on a train? Would you wear then in the rain? No? Try them, try them with the S10 we say, now packing Bluetooth, mkay? See... you like them, you like MP3 bracelets, eh? You like them, so buy one we say.

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iriver S10 now with Bluetooth originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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