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After the rather vague teaser from three days ago, ASUS is back with two new videos to highlight its surprises at Computex next week. The first one comes with the tag line "All-in-one is no longer in one," with the money shot being the Windows 8 logo and the Android mascot showing up on two water droplets after they separated. This dual-OS and possibly dual-body concept reminds us of the Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid that never really materialized on the market (at the time of publishing this article, Lenovo's product page still embarrassingly says "This laptop is not available to purchase yet"), so we certainly hope ASUS won't fall into the same pit with its upcoming mysterious product.

The second teaser, titled "When two sides unite," features a suspended cardboard with "Tai" printed on the left of the white side, and "Chi" on the right of the black side. After a finger smears a dot of paint on the "i" on both sides, the cardboard starts spinning to show a flickering image of "Tai Chi." Our money's on a laptop with a dual-side touchscreen on the lid (the smearing being the hint for touch input), thus saving the need of extra mechanical parts to make a convertible device (and out goes the Eee Pad Slider). Ultimately it depends on whether the cost of such double-sided displays like LG's would be feasible for ASUS to realize this idea; or worse yet, this could be just a matter of slapping two display panels back to back à la Samsung SCH-W999, which might not make sense when you take both weight and cost into consideration. Well, we shall find out the truth in a few days. Check out the video clips after the break.

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ASUS throws up two more Computex teasers, hints at dual-OS and dual-side devices (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 15:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidasuscomputercomputexcomputex 2012Computex2012convertibleconvertible laptopConvertibleLaptoplaptoptablettaipeitaiwanteaservideowindowswindows 8Windows8Thu, 31 May 2012 15:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte makes 975g X11 official, claims 'world's lightest' 11.6-inch notebook (update: hands-on video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/gigabyte-makes-975g-x11-official-claims-worlds-lightest-11-6/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/gigabyte-makes-975g-x11-official-claims-worlds-lightest-11-6/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/gigabyte-makes-975g-x11-official-claims-worlds-lightest-11-6/#comments Gigabyte makes 975g X11 official, claims 'world's lightest' 11.6-inch notebook

Well hello there again, Gigabyte X11. Hot on the heels of yesterday's leak, Gigabyte's just made its 11.6-inch X11 laptop (or is that an Ultrabook?) official. At 975g (2.15 pounds) it claims the title of "lightest notebook on earth" -- and weighs even less on Mars. Design-wise, you're looking at a 16.5mm (0.65 inches) to 3mm (0.19 inches) thin Macbook Air-like body made of real carbon fiber (!) with an aluminum hinge. Under the hood you'll find unspecified third generation Intel Core processors (read Ivy Bridge), 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Mobile Intel HM77 Express chipset with Intel HD Graphics 4000, a 128GB SSD, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.

Ports include power, USB 2.0 and mini DisplayPort on the left side plus microSD, combo audio and USB 3.0 on the right. While the specs also mention gigabit Ethernet, there's no sign of it anywhere in the press shots. The display is a 1366x768-pixel LED-backlit affair dotted with a 1.3 megapixel webcam. A chiclet keyboard, buttonless trackpad and 4730mAh 7.4V Li-ion polymer battery (likely sealed) complete the package. There's no word on availability, but prices will range from $999 to $1299 with Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional in tow. Expect more information when we get our hands on this sexy beast at Computex next week.

Update: Our colleagues over at Engadget Chinese just got to spend some time with this svelte black slab. Take a look at the gallery below and hit the break for the hands-on video.

Gallery: Gigabyte X11 hands-on

Gallery: Gigabyte X11 press shots

In addition, Gigabyte's announcing two 14-inch laptops -- the U2442 and U2440 -- which feature third generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Unfortunately, we're still busy drooling all over the X11 gallery, so we'll direct you to the full PR after the break for the complete details.

Andy Yang contributed to this report.

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When Intel first unveiled its grand plans for Ultrabooks at last year's Computex, many of the fireworks were consciously reserved for Ivy Bridge-based variants in 2012 -- well, they're here. This year's show in Taipei will show off the third generation of the skinny, MacBook Air-inspired platform, and Intel is toughening up the design requirements in the process. The thickness requirements are the same as last year, at 18mm for systems with screens under 14 inches and 21mm for bigger machines, but high-speed ports are now mandatory to get that coveted "Ultrabook" label and the full marketing weight of Intel's $300 million Ultrabook Fund: if a PC doesn't have either USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt, it's out of the running. Intel also wants security built-in, rather than optional, as well as guarantees that a system is quick and responsive when it's fully awake. Not that this would be terribly hard with the low-voltage Ivy Bridge processors launching at the same time, mind you.

Just to reinforce the importance of it all, Intel is noting that the flood of Ultrabooks is about to pick up in a big way as the category hits the mainstream. We were promised 75 Ivy Bridge Ultrabooks this year in a presentation back at CES; that number's now up to 110, 30 of which will be Windows 8-friendly touchscreen models and another 10 opting for the convertible tablet route. At least some of those lightweight portables should pop up at Computex next week, and you can be sure we'll be investigating as many of them as we can to see just how well Intel's partners have advanced the game.

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Try as we might to block it out, we just can't stand the whirring of our PC fan when it starts to act up. There may be an end to our cringing, as Austrian company Noctua is gearing up to debut a fan with integrated noise cancellation at Computex. The cooling fan to be shown in Taipei is only a prototype, but we know it's a Noctua NF-F12 model that uses noise-control technology from RotoSub. Luckily, Computex is less than a week away, so we'll soon have a better idea of whether this fan can keep our PC from sounding like a 777 ready for takeoff... we're sure our coworkers would appreciate it.

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There's really not much to go on, but ASUS has thrown its own brief snippet into the Computex teaser hat. It mentions that "the shape of the cloud is ever changing" -- and, er, not much else. Puzzle away this sunny public holiday by checking out the brief teaser after the break.

[Thanks Sal]

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ASUS teases its 'next transformations,' will probably have screens (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 May 2012 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have we finally found a tablet match for the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note? ViewSonic sent around a teaser for its "Touch and Connect" series prototypes, including a 22-inch "smart business tablet monitor," powered by what appears to be Ice Cream Sandwich. The giant touch-enabled device will be joined by a Windows 8 multi-touch display, new cloud computing solutions, high-end laser projectors and some interactive electronic billboards -- all set to make their debut on June 5th at Computex. More details will no-doubt be forthcoming in Taipei, so do stay tuned. And you may want to hold off on those giant tablet acquisitions in the meantime -- we have less than two weeks to wait for what could just be the largest mainstream tablet to date.

ViewSonic teases 22-inch Android ICS 'tablet,' promises more at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer TravelMate 8481 lands late August, £700 price tag in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>84818481Gaceracer travelmate 8481Acer TravelMate 8481GAcerTravelmate8481AcerTravelmate8481gComputexComputex 2011Computex2011Core i7CoreI7featuredfeaturesGeForce GT520MGeforceGt520mGT520Mhands-onInIntel HD Graphics 3000IntelHdGraphics3000Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp Aquos SH-12C 3D smartphone hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/sharp-aquos-sh-12c-3d-smartphone-hands-on-video/#comments Towards the end of our recent trip to Taiwan for Computex, just as the hustle and bustle was winding down and we'd settled on a bit of sightseeing, we stumbled upon a rare beast -- a smartphone unicorn of sorts -- the Sharp Aquos SH-12C. This 3D-capable Android handset for NTT's Docomo network was imported from its native Japan by a Hong Kong resident who was also attending the epic trade show. Like the HTC EVO 3D, this device features twin cameras and a glasses-free stereoscopic qHD display, so we decided to combine work and play by getting some hands-on time with this mysterious phone right on the observation deck of Taipei 101. Take a look a our gallery below -- complete with foggy views from the 89th floor at dusk -- and hit the break for our hands-on video, first impressions and some camera samples.

Gallery: Sharp Aquos SH-12C 3D smartphone hands-on

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Sharp Aquos SH-12C 3D smartphone hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: SSI's rugged Spark S9T brings trial-screen computing to power-hungry road warriors (hands-on)

SSI's rugged Spark S9T brings triple-screen computing to power-hungry road warriors (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We had a go on the Spring and quickly learned how to control it with our eyes: much like the Xbox Kinect, in order to make a click we had to hover the cursor over (or fix our eyes on) a desired button until the former completes a spin. The tracking was surprisingly accurate, except we had to take off our glasses for it to work; that said, the other glasses didn't exhibit the same issue, so the culprit could be just some coating on our lenses. Another problem we found was that it only took a quick jiggle with our eyes to cancel the spinning countdown, so full concentration is required to use the Spring. This shouldn't be a problem outside a noisy event like Computex, anyway, and if you need more convincing, we were told that a disabled Taiwanese professor managed to hit 100,000 Chinese characters within three months using phonetic input on the the same rig -- he's planning on releasing a new book soon. Have a look at our eyes-on video after the break for a better idea on how the Spring works.

Gallery: Utechzone Spring eye-tracking system hands-on

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Utechzone Spring eye-tracking system hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>afterburnerandroidappcomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011gaminggpugraphics cardGraphicsCardiosmainboardmotherboardmsioverclockoverclockedoverclockingsoftwareMon, 06 Jun 2011 06:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Visualized: Acer's Iconia Tab A500 is 'a better choice' than the iPad (update: video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/visualized-acers-iconia-tab-a500-is-a-better-choice-than-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/visualized-acers-iconia-tab-a500-is-a-better-choice-than-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/05/visualized-acers-iconia-tab-a500-is-a-better-choice-than-the/#comments We were making our way through Taipei's sublime metro system this week and what did we see on the side of the stairway? Why, it was a collection of iPad images, but rather than an Apple-funded advert, this was an Acer-instigated bit of spec sheet trash talk. The captions beneath the images read, in order: "no open operating system, no high resolution display, no Dolby Surround Sound, no Flash, no microSD, no USB port. Why do you want to choose this type of tablet?" Gracing the opposite wall was the tablet that ticked the "yes" boxes to all those items, Acer's own Iconia Tab A500. Perhaps once Acer figures out the answer to its own question, it can stop overhauling itself and get back to the job of chopping the iPad's market share down to size. Check out the full ad in the gallery below.

Update: Looks like there's a video ad to go along with the print campaign! Check it out after the break.

Gallery: Visualized: Acer asks why do you want to pick the iPad

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Gallery: MasterImage 7-inch glasses-free 3D display eyes-on at Computex 2011

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Gallery: Champtron's 65-inch multitouch display at Computex 2011

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Gallery: Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3-iSSD motherboard eyes-on

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[Thanks, Ben]

Update: We managed to have a quick go on the same setup at Computex, and the tethered PS3 controller worked perfectly. Unsurprisingly though, we had no luck with the Bluetooth connection. Quick hands-on video after the break.

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Eee Pad Transformer caught playing nice with PS3 controller (update: hands-on video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple's iOS devices may lack native memory expansion, but PhotoFast has now come up with solution that just about bests the official camera connection kit. What you're looking at here is the i-FlashDrive, a memory dongle that sports both a USB plug and an Apple 30-pin dock connector, and it comes in three flavors starting from 8GB at $95 up to 32GB at $180. What's more, the drive also works with a free Cupertino-approved app that provides both external and internal file management (for music, photos, movies, and more), contact backup, and native MP3 playback. Want one? Then head over to Taiwan for a mid or late June launch, or watch out for its US debut shortly afterwards. Demo video after the break.

Gallery: PhotoFast i-FlashDrive does USB on one end, dock connector on the other

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Gallery: Compal's 'Ultra Mobile' Ultrabook eyes-on

Compal's 'Ultra Mobile' Ultrabook eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alas, there's no direct interaction between the phone and the tablet, but we were still intrigued by the latter's specs: Android 2.3 (although this demo unit had 2.2), Tegra 2, 7-inch 1,280 x 720 LCD, HDMI-out, and a front-facing camera for video calls. For a home device, this is actually a pretty powerful package and certainly a significant upgrade from the AMOR 8210 announced earlier this year. No word on US availability, but Taiwanese buyers will be able to grab hold of an 8218 starting in September.

Gallery: Leadtek AMOR 8218 DECT phone with Tegra 2 Android tablet hands-on

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There's a bit of a surprise inside the expansion dock: by laying the M2432 on top of it, not only are you adding six extra USB 2.0 ports plus DVI-out and another HDMI-out, but you're also kicking up its graphics power with the built-in desktop-class NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 with 1GB video RAM. So essentially, the dock doubles as an external graphics card. No word on prices or availability just yet, so stay tuned.

Gallery: Gigabyte M2432 laptop with GeForce GT 440 graphics card dock hands-on

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Honeycomb on Oak Trail gets benchmarked on prototype Compal tablet, numbers ensue originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Slimmer 5.25-inch internal optical drive gets wolf-whistled at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Also on display was Qualcomm's ultrasonic pen that we already played with at MWC. By using an ultrasonic transducer attached to a pen and a phone with 3 microphones (like the MSM8660 Mobile Development Platform), the ultrasonic signal can be triangulated to determine the location of the pen. Once calibrated, the phone is able to accurately capture handwriting either on the screen itself or on a standard sheet of paper up to 30cm away. We noticed that accuracy and distance appear to have improved since February -- at this pace, perhaps we'll all have flying cars soon after all? Check out the gallery and hit the break for our hands-on video.

Gallery: Qualcomm zero shutter lag and ultrasonic pen hands on

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Qualcomm takes sci-fi one step closer to reality at Computex 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 02:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: OCZ RevoDrive 3 X2 and RevoDrive Hybrid hands-on

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Gallery: Visualized: the coolest desktop chassis at Computex, literally

Visualized: the coolest desktop chassis at Computex, literally originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: NVIDIA Kal-El development platform hands-on

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Update: Video now added after the break.

Gallery: Windows 8 devices at Computex 2011

Gallery: Windows 8 ARM development devices from Qualcomm, TI and NVIDIA

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>computexcomputex 2011Computex2011eventliveblogmicrosoftnextpreviewwindowswindows 8windows nextWindows8WindowsNextWed, 01 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Netcom shows off microSD card with integrated NFC goodness (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/netcom-shows-off-microsd-card-with-integrated-nfc-goodness-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/netcom-shows-off-microsd-card-with-integrated-nfc-goodness-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/netcom-shows-off-microsd-card-with-integrated-nfc-goodness-vide/#comments Here's an interesting idea from a Chinese company called Netcom (not to be confused with the Norwegian operator): adding NFC capability to existing phones via microSD. That's right, rather than relying on external add-ons that occupy ports, Netcom decided to fit NFC chips plus their antennas onto ordinary microSD cards, yet still managing to cram in up to 8GB of NAND memory at the same time. This sure sounds convenient, but there are some caveats: the first rule is that neither the back cover nor the microSD card holder should be made out of metal; then secondly, we noticed that due to the tiny antenna coil, scanning could become tricky if the reader has a small sensing area -- you'd need to position your phone at just the right spot; and lastly, the phone needs a special background app to communicate with the NFC circuitry.

The demo we saw used a Java app running on a Chinese dumbphone, and we were told that Android will be next in line to receive similar support. Alas, consumers won't be able to pick up one of these cards from the shops, though Netcom's already working with a "top ten" phone manufacturer on a compatible device due in three to six months, so stay tuned. Hands-on video after the break.

Update: As pointed out by some readers, it turns out that DeviceFidelity beat Netcom to the market last year.

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Netcom shows off microSD card with integrated NFC goodness (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As usual, Taiwan-based Lian Li showed up at Computex with a whole bunch of desktop chassis, and this year's highlight is none other than the eccentric PC-U6 Cowry. From our brief hands-on, we'd say that this seashell-like case looked even more gorgeous in real life than in its renderings, especially how the internals and the spiral grooves were lit up by the red LED strip. As expected, the widest part of the Cowry can indeed house a single 310mm (12.2-inch) graphics card, so multi-card enthusiasts will have to get the internal measurements right before ordering the components. Alternatively, maybe our hands-on photos below will give potential buyers a rough idea to start off with, before they drop a cool $349 on Lian Li's doorstep.

Gallery: Lian Li PC-U6 Cowry desktop case hands-on

Lian Li PC-U6 Cowry desktop case hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>computexcomputex 2011Computex2011Cowrydesktope-sataesatafeaturedfeatureshands-onLian LiLian Li PC-U6 CowryLianLiLianLiPc-u6Cowrymicro atxmicro-atxMicroAtxmini itxmini-itxMiniItxpcPC-U6PC-U6 CowryPc-u6CowrytowerUSB 3.0Usb3.0Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:29:00 EST<![CDATA[LG V300 all-in-one hands-on at Computex 2011 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/lg-w300-all-in-one-hands-on-at-computex-2011-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/lg-w300-all-in-one-hands-on-at-computex-2011-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/lg-w300-all-in-one-hands-on-at-computex-2011-video/#comments The eye-catching P220 ultraportable isn't the only system LG is showcasing at Computex -- the Korean manufacturer is also gracing Intel's booth with the V300, an all-in-one with a few tricks up its sleeve. Not only is that 23-inch display using a beautiful IPS panel (full HD), but it's even 3D-capable and includes a touchscreen in some versions. Yes, this isn't your father's PC. A variety of processors are available including Intel's Core i7 with room for up to 8 GB of DDR3 RAM. Some models are paired with AMD's Radeon HD 6650M video card. Blu-ray is an option, and storage maxes out at 750GB. The computer takes some visual cues from Apple's iMac (the stand), but still manages to have its own personality. The display is quite thin, and while the model we played with didn't appear to offer the touchscreen option, it did feature a Core i5 CPU. Take a look at the gallery below, and hit the break for our hands-on video and LG's press release.

Gallery: LG V300 all-in-one hands-on at Computex 2011

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d display3dDisplay6650Mall-in-oneAMDComputexComputex 2011Computex2011Core i3Core i5Core i7CoreI3CoreI5CoreI7hands-onIntelintel core i3Intel core i5Intel Core i7IntelCoreI3IntelCoreI5IntelCoreI7IPSIPS displayIpsDisplayLGLG V300LgV300MicrosoftMicrosoft Windows 7MicrosoftWindows7Radeon HDRadeonHdtouchscreenV300videoWindows 7Windows7Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:11:00 EST<![CDATA[LG P220 ultraportable hands-on at Computex 2011 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/lg-p220-ultraportable-hands-on-at-computex-2011-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/lg-p220-ultraportable-hands-on-at-computex-2011-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/lg-p220-ultraportable-hands-on-at-computex-2011-video/#comments What would happen if you took a 13.3-inch MacBook Pro and shrunk it down a notch into a 12.1 or 11.6-inch ultraportable but decided to keep the box shape instead of using a MacBook Air-like wedge design? We're pretty sure you'd end up with something like this sexy LG P220. We saw this light and thin laptop at the Intel booth at Computex and came away rather impressed. While the materials used (plastics) don't live up to the lofty standards set by Apple's popular notebooks, the innards appear to pack a serious punch. We don't have any specs, but the unit we handled was equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, and LG's gorgeous super slim bezel-hating Shuriken display. We'll keep you posted with more info as soon as we dig it up -- in the meantime, why not take a look at this hot little number in our gallery and hands-on video after the break?

Gallery: LG P220 ultraportable hands-on at Computex 2011

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LG P220 ultraportable hands-on at Computex 2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ComputexComputex 2011Computex2011core i7CoreI7hands-onintelIntel core i7IntelCoreI7LGLG P220LgP220MicrosoftMicrosoft Windows 7MicrosoftWindows7P220shurikenultraportablevideoWindows 7Windows7Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:32:00 EST<![CDATA[BMW, Porsche, others announce support for HomePlug's EV networking spec]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/bmw-porsche-others-announce-support-for-homeplugs-ev-networki/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/bmw-porsche-others-announce-support-for-homeplugs-ev-networki/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/bmw-porsche-others-announce-support-for-homeplugs-ev-networki/#comments The HomePlug Powerline Alliance already wants to tether your entire household to the Internet, and it may soon extend its reach to your garage, as well. At Computex today, the company announced that Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and Volkswagen have all agreed to support its HomePlug Green PHY (GP) technology as their EV charging interface of choice. The networking specification would allow electric car owners to link their plug-ins to the Smart Grid via the same ports used to charge their batteries, opening up new, Powerline-based possibilities. Once your EV hooks up to the network, it may be able to conduct system checks in real-time, for instance, or provide instant feedback on performance or the condition of your battery. The low power GP spec will also be interoperable with HomePlug's forthcoming AV2 spec, though it's still not clear when we can expect to see Germany's automakers incorporate it into production. Zip past the break for the full PR.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audibmwcarchargerchargingcharging portcharging stationChargingPortChargingStationcomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011daimlerelectric vehicleElectricVehicleEVgermanygreengridhomeplughomeplug greenhomeplug green phyhomeplug powerlinehomeplug powerline allianceHomeplugGreenHomeplugGreenPhyHomeplugPowerlineHomeplugPowerlineAlliancehybridhybrid carsHybridCarsintegrationinterfacenetworkporschesmart gridSmartGridspecspecificationtransportvehiclevolkswagenWed, 01 Jun 2011 14:50:00 EST<![CDATA[AMD confirms tablet-friendly Z-series APU, next-gen Trinity APU for bigger devices]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/amd-confirms-tablet-friendly-z-series-apu-next-gen-trinity-apu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/amd-confirms-tablet-friendly-z-series-apu-next-gen-trinity-apu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/amd-confirms-tablet-friendly-z-series-apu-next-gen-trinity-apu/#comments
AMD likes to take its time before stepping inside the ring, but it's turned up at Computex with its gown off and mouthguard in. Its much-leaked Z-series Fusion APU (aka "Desna") for tablet devices is now official and could well steal some of ARM's thunder. Whereas ARM chips will get along with the next version of Windows, AMD's Z-series is already tuned into the here-and-now. Its integrated dual 1Ghz Bobcat chips and Radeon HD 6250 graphics should allow the full Windows 7 experience on a tablet, from USB peripheral compatibility right down to XBOX 360 Media Extender functionality. What's more, it drinks less than 6W of power so is significantly leaner than the 9W Ontario APU powering Acer's Iconia W500 Windows 7 tablet. Additionally, AMD claims MSI has already made that leap with its new WindPad 110w (though we can't be sure if the pre-release device we just handled was carrying a Z-series chip).

Meanwhile, AMD left any traces of shyness far behind as it went on to confirm plans for a range of A-series and E-series chips with which it hopes to tackle Intel's dominance in the laptop and desktop spheres -- right up to the level of the Core i7. This includes the leaked high-end quad-core A8 and, more surprisingly, a new Trinity APU. Looking way into the future, AMD intends Trinity to be a successor to the mid-range A-series Llano, which isn't even out yet but is expected imminently. Unfortunately we have no concrete specs for the Trinity -- AMD thought it was sufficient to wave the thing around at the press conference and declare it "2012's best APU". Depending on how you look at it, that's either fighting talk or plain posturing.

AMD confirms tablet-friendly Z-series APU, next-gen Trinity APU for bigger devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AMDamd bobcatamd bulldozerAMD FusionAMD TrinityAmdBobcatAmdBulldozerAmdFusionAmdTrinityAPUcomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011DesnaFusion Z-seriesFusionZ-seriesleakedMSIMSI WindPadMsiWindpadsystem on a chipsystem-on-chipSystemOnAChipTrinity APUTrinityApuwindpad 110windpad 110wWindpad110Windpad110wWed, 01 Jun 2011 13:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer W4 Windows Phone Mango handset eyes-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/acer-w4-windows-phone-mango-handset-eyes-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/acer-w4-windows-phone-mango-handset-eyes-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/acer-w4-windows-phone-mango-handset-eyes-on-video/#comments It'll be a little while before Windows Phone 7 Mango phones pop up in the shops, but here at Computex, Acer decided to give us a little tease with a mockup of its upcoming W4 handset. Before you get all excited, though, the hardware specs are pretty yawn-inducing: there's a 3.6-inch 800 x 480 display of unknown type, 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 CPU, up to 8GB of storage, 5 megapixel auto-focus camera, and DLNA support. Hardly anything new here, which is a surprise given that we're looking at a Mango device -- a phone to be shipped with a major WP7 refresh.

Anyhow, you'll also find the usual radios like 802.11 b/g/n plus Bluetooth 2.1 here, but interestingly enough, it looks like the W4 will be coming in two SKUs: one with HSPA 850 / 1900, and one with HSPA 900 / 2100 -- obviously a potential problem for globetrotters. As for look and feel the W4's well within the comfort zone of Acer's smartphone ID, and the curved back felt nice and solid in our hands, but we shall save our final judgement for the real deal. When we hear a release date, you'll know it as soon as we do.

Gallery: Acer W4 Windows Phone Mango handset eyes-on

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Acer W4 Windows Phone Mango handset eyes-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AcerAcer W4AcerW4computexcomputex 2011Computex2011DLNAfeaturedfeaturesGSMhands-onHSPAmangoMicrosoftMicrosoft Windows PhoneMicrosoftWindowsPhonemockupMSM8255QualcommvideoW4Windows Phonewindows phone 7Windows Phone MangoWindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7WindowsPhoneMangowp7Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:25:00 EST<![CDATA[ICE Computer shows off Trinity modular tablet concept, aims for Q1 2012 release (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/ice-computer-shows-off-trinity-modular-tablet-concept-aims-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/ice-computer-shows-off-trinity-modular-tablet-concept-aims-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/ice-computer-shows-off-trinity-modular-tablet-concept-aims-for/#comments First the ASUS Padfone, then the CMIT TransPhone, and now a third phone-docking tablet but with a little extra spice. Our latest contender comes from a Taiwan-based startup dubbed ICE Computer, who has just announced its partnership with ECS over its Trinity concept, a mobile display that lets you dock either a PC module or a smartphone (not necessarily an iPhone, let alone an iPhone 5 as reported by some sites; the dummy's just for show and convenience). From our quick chat with ICE product manager Jaryson Wu, we learned that the company's been working on this project for quite some time, though ike ASUS and CMIT, ICE also lacked a working prototype to show us.

So the idea is simple: slide in a PC module or phone of your choice, and you have yourself a fully functioning touchscreen tablet that has an upgradable core -- that's one tick for environmental friendliness, and another tick for potentially more powerful upgrades. But that's not it, as ICE may also throw in USB 3.0 ports, additional internal storage, and even a fan inside the Trinity tablet, but that will depend on the clients' needs. Jaryson indicated that there are no plans to launch products under the startup's own brand, nor is it going to develop its own phone to go with the add-on any time soon -- we'll just have to wait and see what it'll deliver in the first quarter of 2012. Video interview after the break.

[Thanks, @Stagueve]

Gallery: ICE Computer shows off Trinity modular tablet concept, aims for Q1 2012 release (video)

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ICE Computer shows off Trinity modular tablet concept, aims for Q1 2012 release (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Intel's Computex 2011 tablets and netbooks keynote

Intel ships 100 million Atoms, celebrates third birthday of netbook CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atombirthdaycomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011intelintel atomIntelAtomlaptoplaptopsmilestonenetbooknetbooksshipmentsshippedWed, 01 Jun 2011 04:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft will talk about 'the next version' of Windows at Computex tonight]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/microsoft-will-talk-about-the-next-version-of-windows-at-compu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/microsoft-will-talk-about-the-next-version-of-windows-at-compu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/01/microsoft-will-talk-about-the-next-version-of-windows-at-compu/#comments Microsoft's Computex keynote today was all about the software giant's expansive portfolio of current offerings, but it started off with a pretty awesome promise: a partner preview event is coming tomorrow (Taipei time) where we'll get to hear about the next version of Windows. Steve Guggenheimer, the man who dished up this delicious tease, naturally had nothing more to say on the matter, but we do know that said event kicks off at 10AM local time, making it 10PM ET (on Wednesday!) in the US. Whichever side of the Pacific you're on, however, rest assured that we'll have all the details that Microsoft is willing to disclose about its future as soon as they become available.

Update: Remember, there's a remote chance that we might see Windows Next (aka, Windows 8) revealed a few hours earlier when Steven Sinofsky hits the stage at the D9 conference Wednesday afternoon. Naturally, we'll be bringing the conversation with Microsoft's president of Windows to you live, just as soon as things kick off at 3:15PM PT (6:15PM ET).

Gallery: Microsoft's Computex 2011 keynote

Microsoft will talk about 'the next version' of Windows at Computex tonight originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: MSI X370 hands-on at Computex 2011

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MSI X370 to be upgraded to AMD E-450 Fusion APU, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 23:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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