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 Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE gets teardown, gives literal best viewing angles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-lte-gets-teardown/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-lte-gets-teardown/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/05/samsung-galaxy-tab-7-7-lte-gets-teardown/#comments Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE gets teardown, gives literal best viewing angles

We have waxed lyrical about the Galaxy Tab 7.7's Super AMOLED Plus delights -- twice. Color us not entirely shocked, then, to see that Samsung's proudly tore apart the Korean LTE variant for component-obsessed fans. Some Korea-only features include a DMB TV antenna just below the 1280 x 800 display, while a magnesium cover above that keeps the thickness and weight down. Conversely, however, the border of the rear cover was increased by 0.1mm to defend the touchpanel against scratches and ensure that the rear camera doesn't stick out too much. The layer-by-layer walkthrough is on show at the source below, just remember to look with your eyes, not with your hands.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE gets teardown, gives literal best viewing angles originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>componentsdmbgalaxy tab 7.7galaxy tab 7.7 LTEGalaxyTab7.7GalaxyTab7.7LteKoreaLTEsamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab 7.7SamsungGalaxyTab7.7super amoled plusSuperAmoledPlusteardownThu, 05 Apr 2012 13:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Dual Core hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/samsung-galaxy-player-70-dual-core-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/samsung-galaxy-player-70-dual-core-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/samsung-galaxy-player-70-dual-core-hands-on/#comments Everything Samsung seems to be just a touch better in Seoul, and the South Korean giant's Galaxy Player 70 is no exception. For starters, it ships with a dual-core 1GHz processor -- a first for the WiFi-only Galaxy Player series. The 5-inch capacitive-touch LCD offers 800 x 480-pixel resolution, and can display whatever the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS throws its way, but it also packs a unique Korea-only punch: a DMB TV tuner, for pulling in terrestrial programming only available in Samsung's home country. There's also a requisite 8-inch retractable antenna, in addition to the standard micro-USB port, microSD card slot, headphone jack, built-in mic and stereo speakers around back. Like most Samsung portables, it's also photo friendly, with a 5-megapixel camera with flash on the rear and a VGA cam up front. The 2500mAh battery isn't easily swappable, unfortunately, since the PMP's backplate is screwed to the housing.

Considering that the Player is only going to be available for purchase in Korea, the only opportunity to go hands-on at this point is at Samsung HQ, which we just happen to be visiting this week. We spent some time with the device today, and while there's no chance of this iteration ever making an appearance on U.S. shores, we certainly wouldn't mind if it did. The plastic housing has the same look and feel as most other Galaxy devices, so there were no surprises there. It does bear a striking resemblance to the Galaxy S II, though the LCD here doesn't offer contrast or color reproduction that's anywhere close to the Super AMOLED Plus display on that record-breaking smartphone. Navigating the TouchWiz interface felt snappy, as it should given the processing duo on board, and the DMB television viewer worked flawlessly -- at least once we had a chance to take it away from the rumored-frequency-jamming R&D facility. Join us past the break for a closer look at the Galaxy Player 70 -- for those of you living outside of Korea, this may very well be your only chance.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Player 70 hands-on

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Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Dual Core hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.3androidandroid 2.3Android2.3DMBGalaxyGalaxy PlayerGalaxy Player 70GalaxyPlayerGalaxyPlayer70gingerbreadhands-onKoreaPlayer 70Player70PMDPMPsamsungsamsung Galaxy PlayerSamsung Galaxy Player 70SamsungGalaxyPlayerSamsungGalaxyPlayer70SeoulSouth KoreaSouthKoreaTVTV tunerTvTunervideoTue, 13 Mar 2012 09:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Galaxy Player 70 Plus: Samsung's first dual-core media player]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/05/samsung-galaxy-player-70-plus-is-the-worlds-first-dual-core-med/#comments Samsung Galaxy Player 70 Plus is the world's first dual-core media player

Samsung's barely finished packing up from its recent stint in Barcelona, but that hasn't stopped another device surfacing on the Korean peninsula. The Galaxy Player 70 Plus appears to be a powered-up version of its 5-inch device from last year, side-stepping the design tweaks we saw last week on the Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 -- the other new (similarly long-winded) Android PMP from Samsung. Alongside a dual-core 1GHz processor, other hardware improvements include a (Korea-only) DMB TV tuner, 5-megapixel camera and a 2,500mAh battery to keep that expansive screen running for longer. The media player will arrive in both 16GB and 32GB capacities, priced up at 399,000 won ($356) and 469,000 won ($418) respectively, although there's no news just yet on whether the wider world will get to wrap their hands around that substantial 5-inch screen. Until there's more to go on, you can attempt to decipher the Google-translated press release -- it's right after the break.

Update: It seems Sony got there first on the dual-core PMP front. Better luck next time, Samsung.

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Galaxy Player 70 Plus: Samsung's first dual-core media player originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3dmbdual-coregalaxy playerGalaxy Player 4.2galaxy player 5.0Galaxy player 70Galaxy S WiFiGalaxy S WiFi 4.2GalaxyPlayerGalaxyPlayer4.2GalaxyPlayer5.0GalaxyPlayer70GalaxySWifiGalaxySWifi4.2GingerbreadGooglekoreapersonal media playerPersonalMediaPlayerpmpsamsungMon, 05 Mar 2012 04:50:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus Eye: LTE smartphone renamed with a view to landing in Canada]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/lg-optimus-eye-lte-smartphone-renamed-with-a-view-to-landing-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/lg-optimus-eye-lte-smartphone-renamed-with-a-view-to-landing-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/24/lg-optimus-eye-lte-smartphone-renamed-with-a-view-to-landing-in/#comments

LG's biggest, fastest phone to date, previously known as the Optimus LTE, has made its first landing outside of Korea. In a not-so-thinly-veiled reference to the retina display-beating resolution density, it's now answering to the name, Optimus Eye. The smartphone's been leaked in a preview video from The Source, a Canadian retailer which is owned by Bell -- who'll evidently be making the phone available on their network. We also get to see LG's latest AH-IPS display technology in action, alongside a dual-core 1.5GHz processor and the increasingly standard eight megapixel shooter. No whisperings just yet on pricing or a launch date, but we'd expect these top-drawer specifications to be matched with an appropriately top-drawer price tag when it does arrive. You can eye it up for yourself after the break.

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LG Optimus Eye: LTE smartphone renamed with a view to landing in Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz4G4G LTE4gLte720p8 megapixel8Megapixeladreno 220Adreno220ah-ipsandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3bellbell canadaBellCanadacanadadlnadmbdual coredual-coreDualCoreeyegingerbreadgooglekorealglg lu6200lg optimus eyeLG Optimus LTELgLu6200LgOptimusEyeLgOptimusLteLTEmobilepostcrossoptimusoptimus eyeOptimusEyeThe SourceTheSourcevideoMon, 24 Oct 2011 09:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Pantech Vega LTE gets official for South Korea, dual-core 1.5GHz CPU and 4.5-inch HD display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/09/pantech-vega-lte-gets-official-for-south-korea-dual-core-1-5ghz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/09/pantech-vega-lte-gets-official-for-south-korea-dual-core-1-5ghz/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/09/pantech-vega-lte-gets-official-for-south-korea-dual-core-1-5ghz/#comments Pantech holds no punches in its home nation, where the company's latest handset, the Vega LTE, has just become very official. In addition to 4G support, the phone features a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM and a 4.5-inch display with a whopping 1280 x 800 resolution. Take a moment to savor that last part. Gingerbread is at the core of this large-and-in-charge beauty, which also includes an 8 megapixel auto-focus camera that captures video at 1080p, an LED flash, a 1.3MP front-facing shooter and 16GB of built-in storage. An 1830mAh battery powers the slab, which measures just 9.35mm thin and weighs 135.5g (4.8oz). Rounding out the internals, users will benefit from A-GPS, 802.11n, NFC and terrestrial DMB -- that last one is specifically for the home crowd. With specs like these, we can only hope a domestic version makes its journey across the Pacific. If you're looking for some mental exercise, a translated PR follows the break.

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Pantech Vega LTE gets official for South Korea, dual-core 1.5GHz CPU and 4.5-inch HD display originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3dmbgingerbreadgooglekorealtemobilepostminipantechpantech vegapantech vega ltePantechVegaPantechVegaLtesmartphonesmartphonessouth koreaSouthKoreat-dmbvegavega lteVegaLteSun, 09 Oct 2011 09:04:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus LTE now official: High-speed data alongside a high-definition IPS display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/lg-optimus-lte-now-official-high-speed-data-alongside-a-high-de/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/lg-optimus-lte-now-official-high-speed-data-alongside-a-high-de/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/lg-optimus-lte-now-official-high-speed-data-alongside-a-high-de/#comments It may not be the biggest phone reveal coming in the next 24 hours, but leaked details had already piqued our interest in LG's next big thing. The Optimus LTE's screen rivals Apple's Retina Display at 326ppi and that high-definition sharpness is slathered on a 4.5-inch AH-IPS display. The sizable 1830mAh battery should be enough to keep the phone ticking over despite these high-end specs, which include a confirmed 1.5GHz dual-core CPU and eight megapixel camera. Will we get to see it on these shores? We're not sure of its travel itinerary after it reaches Korea, but we'd love to see this and Samsung's latest LTE wares tussle for our affections.

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LG Optimus LTE now official: High-speed data alongside a high-definition IPS display originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.5ghz720p8 megapixel8Megapixeladreno 220Adreno220ah-ipsandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3dlnadmbdual coredual-coreDualCoregingerbreadgooglekorealglg lu6200LG Optimus LTElg u plusLG U+LgLu6200LgOptimusLteLgU+LgUPlusltelu6200mhlmobilepostmininfcOptimus LTEOptimusLtepreorderscorpionsmartphonesmartphonesTue, 04 Oct 2011 06:01:00 EST<![CDATA[LG teases LU6200 with 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 720p HD display, Gingerbread and 75Mbps LTE]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/lg-teases-lu6200-with-1-5ghz-dual-core-cpu-720p-hd-display-gin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/lg-teases-lu6200-with-1-5ghz-dual-core-cpu-720p-hd-display-gin/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/17/lg-teases-lu6200-with-1-5ghz-dual-core-cpu-720p-hd-display-gin/#comments We recently stumbled upon the latest smartphone that LG's preparing for its home country, and wow, this plus-sized beauty is sure to turn some heads in South Korea. The device is known only as the LU6200, but it packs a 4.5-inch AH-IPS display at 720p resolution, a dual-core 1.5GHz Scorpion CPU, an Adreno 220 GPU, along with an 8 megapixel AF camera and connectivity to the U+ LTE network (which supports a maximum theoretical download speed of 75Mbps). Further, users will find a 1.3MP front-facing cam, 1GB of RAM, 4GB built-in storage, an 1,830mAh battery, 801.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, along with support for DLNA, MHL, WiFi Direct and NFC. Specifically for the Korean market, the handset can also receive digital radio and TV broadcasts through terrestrial DMB. LG has launched a teaser page for this Gingerbread-powered smartphone, for which pre-orders are said to begin on September 26th -- although, there's yet no word on the pricing. It's certainly intriguing, though we'll gladly wait for a stateside version before raiding our piggy bank... again.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

LG teases LU6200 with 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 720p HD display, Gingerbread and 75Mbps LTE originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If those clock radios up there look familiar, it's because their maker, Tivoli Audio, has been spitting out pretty much the same thing for the past 11 years. Their innards, at least, have changed with the times, and here at IFA the company is showing two models -- the portable PAL+ and the more stationary Model 10+ -- both of which hinge on support for digital radio. They're each compatible with DAB, DAB+ and DMB, in addition to good 'ol FM, have dual alarms and support five station presets for each band. The main difference is that the PAL+ is weather-resistant and battery-powered, rated to last three and a half hours unplugged. At 1.85 pounds it's still heavy enough that we'd never throw it in a carry-on, but in a world where it cost less or money were no object we might take it to the beach. You could, if you were so inclined, use the included remote to navigate the UI, though there's also a scroll wheel up top -- a neat idea, we thought, until you realize pushing that button in the center to cycle through each and every menu gets annoying fast. As for the audio quality, the speakers are powerful enough that their sound could rise above the din of the show floor, but we could still hear some tinniness coming through. The pair are available now, fetching $299 (£299) and $399 (£399), respectively, which means HD radio or no, these are, still, glorified alarm clocks.

Gallery: Tivoli Model 10+

Gallery: Tivoli Model PAL+

Gallery: Tivoli PAL+ and Model 10+ hands-on

Tivoli Audio announces PAL+ and Model 10+ clock radios, we go ears-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's black or white with a 3.5-inch screen and circular home button? Why, it's the Pantech Mirach A, of course! This just-launched phone for the Korean market, also known as the IM-740S and IM-750K, follows a long tradition of local phones that stream live TV. Other than that DMB TV tuner, its specs include HVGA resolution, wireless-N and Bluetooth 2.1 radios, along with an 800MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, a 3 megapixel rear camera, and a 0.3 megapixel front-facing one. No word on pricing, though we know it's headed to Korea's KT network. So if those of you outside Korea have been jonesing for some DMB and Gingerbread, well, keep dreaming.

Pantech's Mirach A dishes up Gingerbread, DMB TV for the Korean market originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadDMBDMB TVDMB TV tunerDmbTvDmbTvTunergingerbreadKoreaKoreanMirach AMirachAmobilePantechPantech Mirach APantechMirachATue, 03 May 2011 18:55:00 EST<![CDATA[i-Station Z3D 7-inch 3D Android tablet requires glasses, how convenient]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/i-station-z3d-3d-android-tablet-requires-glasses-how-convenient/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/i-station-z3d-3d-android-tablet-requires-glasses-how-convenient/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/i-station-z3d-3d-android-tablet-requires-glasses-how-convenient/#comments Come on, you knew it would come to this. In an industry obsessed with 3D as a means of boosting sales, somebody was bound to introduce a 3D tablet that requires glasses (polarized, no doubt). While other companies like Sharp have 3D tablet ambitions designed around its glassesless parallax barrier display technology, Korea's i-Station has bolted from the gate with a 7-inch (800x480) Z3D 3D tablet featuring the Android 2.1 OS, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, FM radio, 5000mAh high capacity battery, DMB television, either 32GB or 64GB or storage (depending upon model), and 1080p video support. And really, what could be more convenient than carrying around an extra pair of glasses just for viewing 3D content? A stylus perhaps? One can only hope. Of course, i-Station has plenty of tablet options to choose from including the similarly spec'd "i-Station Dude" and miniature "Buddy," all pictured above just for you pal. Expect the Z3D to launch in November for KRW600,000 or right around $500. A few more pics after the break.

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i-Station Z3D 7-inch 3D Android tablet requires glasses, how convenient originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d glasses3dGlassesandroidandroid 2.1Android2.1buddydmbdudeglassesi-stationi-station z3dI-stationZ3distationkoreapassivepassive 3dPassive3dpolarizedtabletz3dTue, 31 Aug 2010 01:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Atree J100 gets lost in the forest of Korean PMPs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/atree-j100-gets-lost-in-the-forest-of-korean-pmps/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/atree-j100-gets-lost-in-the-forest-of-korean-pmps/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/atree-j100-gets-lost-in-the-forest-of-korean-pmps/#comments We certainly can't knock the 4GB Atree J100 when it comes to its well stocked arsenal of goodies: it has a three-inch touchscreen, an e-dictionary, DMB digital TV tuner, video playback, and microSD expansion -- and it plays music too. Audio formats are also plentiful, with MP3, WMA and OGG for the commoners, and FLAC and APE for the lossless fanatics. Too bad it's held back by the chunky casing, which looks big enough to have fit a five-inch screen if the designers were so inclined. With slicker-looking competition from the likes of Cowon and Samsung, the otherwise entirely useful J100 might struggle to stand out, but if you're willing to look beyond its superficial shortcomings, it's available now for 198,000 KRW ($158).

[Via PMP Today]

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Atree J100 gets lost in the forest of Korean PMPs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ah, those crazy-beautiful multi-purpose navigation devices of South Korea, is there anything they can't do? If your answer is that they can't teach you English, think again. The iQ Special features a language trainer built on voice recognition software from its predecessor, the FineDrive X700, alongside the usual fare of goodies we westerners rarely get to see: SiRF-based GPS, DMB digital TV, video and music playback, and even TPEG traffic alerts. Priced at 469,000 KWN ($384), this PND is available today, and it's probably redundant to note that it won't be making its way to English-speaking countries any time soon -- not that we doesn't need it, mind you.

[Via AVING]

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FineDigital's FineDrive iQ Special helps commuters learn FineEnglish originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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M&Soft's Mappy navigation software seems well established in Korea, and now the company has decided to offer its own hardware for it in the shape of a 7-inch SiRF-based touchscreen device. Of course, it wouldn't be a South Korean PND if it didn't include a DMB digital TV tuner, video and audio playback, and a photo / text viewer, but the company's gone one better by offering the elaborate, gimmicky GUI you see above. Pricing is pretty decent too, set at 349,000 KRW ($283) with a 4GB SDHC card, or 399,000 KRW ($323) for an 8GB unit. The AP in the model name stands for "Absolute Pride" -- sure, make your jokes, but maybe it's that wise-guy sense of humor keeping this sort of tech away from Western shores.

[Via Slashgear]

Gallery: M&Soft launches 7-inch Mappy AP1 PND in South Korea

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M&Soft launches 7-inch Mappy AP1 PND in South Korea originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Right around this time last year, we actually had lofty hopes that Motorola would get its handset business in gear and shock us all with an ultra-potent, completely refined smartphone. Here we sit today, still waiting. Still, we can't pass up an opportunity to throw Moto's hardware design team a bone, as the ROKR ZN50 is downright sexy from any angle. The music-centric, full touchscreen slider packs a 3.2-inch panel (427 x 240 resolution), automatic screen rotation, shake to switch tracks, a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, Bluetooth stereo headset support, SRS WOW HD audio tech and a battery good for 30 hours of audio playback. There's also a T-DMB TV tuner, 4GB of inbuilt memory, a microSDHC card slot, 3.2 megapixel camera, an e-dictionary and support for 7.2Mbps HSDPA. Sadly, it seems as if the phone is being reserved for the Korean market, but seriously, can you imagine this hitting North America with Android loaded on? Motorola: you're this close.

[Via Unwired View]

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Motorola's ROKR ZN50 touchscreen slider could be a winner originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Right around this time last year, we actually had lofty hopes that Motorola would get its handset business in gear and shock us all with an ultra-potent, completely refined smartphone. Here we sit today, still waiting. Still, we can't pass up an opportunity to throw Moto's hardware design team a bone, as the ROKR ZN50 is downright sexy from any angle. The music-centric, full touchscreen slider packs a 3.2-inch panel (427 x 240 resolution), automatic screen rotation, shake to switch tracks, a 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, Bluetooth stereo headset support, SRS WOW HD audio tech and a battery good for 30 hours of audio playback. There's also a T-DMB TV tuner, 4GB of inbuilt memory, a microSDHC card slot, 3.2 megapixel camera, an e-dictionary and support for 7.2Mbps HSDPA. Sadly, it seems as if the phone is being reserved for the Korean market, but seriously, can you imagine this hitting North America with Android loaded on? Motorola: you're this close.

[Via Unwired View]

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Motorola's ROKR ZN50 touchscreen slider could be a winner originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've held onto our hats for quite awhile waiting for this day to come, but at long last, Viliv is dishing out the final specification lists and prices for its remarkably striking S7 UMPC. First shown way back at IDF 2008 as a prototype, this QWERTY-packin' machine has matured quite nicely over the months, with a trio of models on tap to showcase its mobile prowess. The entry-level I-LOG HX is equipped with a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive, a battery good for 9.5 hours of use and Windows XP, while the mid-range I-LOG 3X steps up to a 32GB SSD. The flagship D-LOG 3X even gets an internal DMB TV tuner, while WiBro (South Korea's WiMAX) is an option on all three. We expect the 7-inch device -- which is priced at ₩729,000 ($572), ₩799,000 ($628) and ₩849,000 ($666) in order of mention -- to ship in its homeland soon, though no official release date has been made public.

[Via SlashGear]

Update: jkkmobile has it that international versions could feature processors as speedy as 2GHz along with Vista and a free upgrade to Windows 7.

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Viliv S7 UMPC gets final pricing and specifications originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Video: iriver B30 taken for a spin around the box originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't quite figure it out, but it seems the navigation makers in North America just can't muster the courage to develop something such as this for our market. We could very well be wrong here, but seriously, is there no pent-up demand for a TV tuning GPS system with a spacious 7-inch display here in the US / Canada / Mexico? Anywho, the South Koreans are scoring once more with the downright beautiful Thinkware iNAVI ES300, which arrives with a sweet side-panel control system, integrated battery, 2GB / 4GB / 8GB of internal storage, 3D maps and a DMB tuner. Oh, and this is considered "low-end" by its standards. Those in the right places can snag one soon for ₩329,000 ($263), ₩379,000 ($303) or ₩429,000 ($343) from least capacious to most.

[Via NaviGadget]

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Thinkware's iNAVI ES300 navigator reeks of win originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We always figured the digital photo frame market would have to grow up one day, and we're thrilled to know that day is coming soon. Over in Korea, Human-Rh has apparently showcased a couple of new frames that not only up the ante in terms of panel quality but also toss in a much-needed extra: mobile TV. The 7.6-inch HDPF-760D steals the show with a gorgeous AMOLED display and a built-in DMB tuner; the 8-inch HDPF-800D sticks with the traditional LCD, but it's available with a variety of tuners (1seg, T-DMB, DVB-T and CMMB) for regions around the globe. Naturally, both frames still do their basic duties of playing back slideshows, but the built-in WiFi also enables them to display information from internet-connected widgets. We're told that these arrive with 2GB of integrated memory, a multicard slot and a USB port, but mum's the word on pricing and release. Vid's after the break.

[Via OLED-Display]

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Human-Rh digiframe packs AMOLED panel, mobile TV tuner originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 May 2009 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Check it, North Americans -- yet another PMP that'll never arrive here in this form. The T-DMB-equipped B30 just popped up over on iriver's Korean website, complete with an FM tuner, 2.8-inch QVGA display, a microSD expansion slot, 4/8/16GB of inbuilt memory, white / black / silver color options, USB 2.0 connectivity, a user-selectable equalizer and a list of supported file formats too lengthy to cover in this space. Furthermore, we're told that the battery is good for 40 hours on audio and 5.5 hours with video, and while a ship date has yet to be revealed, we're expecting 'em to go for around $155, $183 and TBD from least capacious to most.

[Via PMP Today]

Gallery: iriver's T-DMB-packin' B30 portable media player emerges

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iriver's T-DMB-packin' B30 portable media player emerges originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 May 2009 21:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tired of pale gadget offerings? Live in South Korea? If "yes" on both counts you may want to keep your eyes open for what looks to be a special edition of the tiny CE-powered Mintpad MID. It not only offers the rich, ebony exterior that its pasty predecessor could only dream of, but also adds DMB functionality for capturing all the digitally broadcasted media floating through the Asian aether. The announcement page for the Mintpad DMB was hastily pulled after fans picked up on it, but this tease proves to be true look for the dark device to sell for ₩239,000, about $180, or a $30 premium over the vanilla version -- of which we're still waiting on that promised domestic release.

[Via Pocketables]

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Special edition Mintpass goes dark, gets DMB originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Viliv got us salivating when it introduced the S5 MID and S7 UMPC back at IDF, and now we've got a few tasty updates on both. Starting with the former, we've learned via an interview with parent company Yukyung that the S5 MID will come packing a 1.33GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 1.8-inch hard drive (1.3-inch when paired with a WiBro module in South Korea), a 4.8-inch 800 x 480 resolution touchscreen, integrated GPS / DMB and a primary battery good for up to six hours of use. The OS will be a home cooked system that's fairly attractive, though the outfit has made clear that WinXP versions will be available in the future. Speaking of the future, the currently unpriced S5 is expected to ship in South Korea this coming January or February, while the S7 is still on track for release sometime after that.

[Via Slashgear]

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Viliv's Atom-powered S5 MID gets detailed and pictured originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No use messing around in this space, if you're gonna build the umpteenth 3.5-inch DMB-capable PMP for the voracious Korean market, you might as well put some heart into it. MAXIAN's new M1T Pocket Multi TV shines with 8GB or 16GB of built-in storage, SDHC expansion and just about every codec imaginable, including the extra-sexy ones like OGG, AAC, DivX and XviD. The whole kit is running Windows CE 5.0, with what looks to be a resistive touchscreen (480 x 320) and a purty home-grown interface. No word on price, but it's not like we'd have much use for that DMB antenna anyways. We're not bitter.

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MAXIAN M1T Pocket Multi TV does the PMP thing like it means it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When it was introduced two years ago, the premise of the Hybrid Dual Portable Computer was simple: mobile OS up front, Windows XP below, and ugly all over. The most recent refresh was a big visual improvement, but MIU apparently isn't done, teasing another new version that looks far sleeker and packs an Intel Atom processor inside, though exactly which hasn't been revealed. Beyond that, this pocket-wunderkind offers the same bevy of features as before, obviating the need for a separate nav system, PMP, e-book reader, netbook, and even in-car rear-view camera monitor. It'll make phone calls too, and with GSM, GPRS, and CDMA connectivity, you're pretty well guaranteed to be able to check your mail anywhere. No information on price or availability just yet, but hopefully the former stays close to the current version's $500 and the latter extends to somewhere in North America.

[Via Pocketables]

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New HDPC from MIU offers sleeker shell and Intel Atom-power originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bad camera, poor battery life, a dodgy d-pad, ugly color -- is there anything good to say about the most well-spec'd glofiish in E-TEN's range? Well, yes: with support for not one, not two, but four mobile TV standards under its belt, you'll have a hard time finding a WinMo set out there that's friendlier to telly on the go. Plus, the V900 rocks a flush VGA display and tri-band HSDPA, which are "good things" last time we checked; you're just going to have to put up with flimsy build quality and a host of software and hardware niggles to get 'em. At $700, it's hard to swallow the thought of buying a device this heavily panned in a review, but if you absolutely must be able to switch between DAB and DVB-T with aplomb... well, your crappy phone has arrived.

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E-TEN's V900 gets handled, unloved originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Norway shuns DVB-H for DMB, European mobile TV drama deepens originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're (so) looking forward to the day when we Americans don't have to look longingly at the amazing navigation units that pop up every month or so in South Korea, but until that fateful day arrives, we'll continue drooling courtesy of the Easycar U7. This screen-dominated conglomerate features a 7-inch LCD, DMB TV tuner, 19-millimeter thick frame and an integrated multimedia player / text viewer. All that for just ?199,000 ($191)? Nah, we're not envious at all.

[Via Techie Diva]

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[Via mocoNews]

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EU edict be damned: Germany looking more and more like a DVB-T house originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, it doesn't look like much thanks to the FCC's staunch aversion to photo glam, but that's iriver's Spinn PMP, a product which had us at a full, rigid swoon back at CES. While this would generally be good news, the model approved features a DAB radio and DMB television tuner -- in other words, it's not intended for US consumption. The user manual also confirms a FM radio, Mini SD slot, Bluetooth, D-Click System interface, 27 hours of audio and 5 hours of video, and support for SWF (Flash), TXT, MP3, WMA, OGG, JPG, AVI, MWV file formats. With FCC approval out of the way, the rumored UK August release date is presumably in the bag.

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iriver's Spinn hits the FCC, means nothing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Believe it or not, JATY is far from being the first gadget maker to think of stuffing a breathalyzer into something completely unrelated (like a wristwatch), but this do-it-all navigator really has included everything save for the kitchen sink (and an N64 emulator, but you get the point). Specs wise, you're looking at a 7-inch touchscreen, 533MHz CPU, WinCE 5.0, 64MB of NAND Flash / SDRAM, an SD expansion slot, built-in GPS / T-DMB receivers, USB connectivity, integrated speakers and support for MP3, WMV, OGG, AC3, MPEG1/2/4, DivX, XviD, AVI and JPG formats (just to name a few). Chances are you'll never see this on US soil, so you're looking at a flight to Seoul in addition to ?296,000 ($294) in order to procure one.

[Via Tech Digest]

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JATY's multifaceted DR7200 navigator doubles as breathalyzer originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a case of oh shiznit, LG and Samsung are combining forces to protect their mobile TV interests in the US. With Qualcomm's proprietary MediaFLO digital broadcast technology rapidly gaining a mobile TV foothold in the US (thanks to AT&T and Verizon) and Europe standardizing on DVB-H, it seems that LG and Samsung (the once proud and gloating parents of the DMB standard) have little choice but to support the ATSC's attempt to create the ATSC-M/H standard in the US... about three years too late. Of course, the ultimate victor will have very little to do with what's best for the consumer and everything to do with who is most successful at lobbying the government. Oh, did that sound bitter? Good.

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LG and Samsung team-up against Qualcomm in fight for US mobile TV standard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 May 2008 02:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a case of oh shiznit, LG and Samsung are combining forces to protect their mobile TV interests in the US. With Qualcomm's proprietary MediaFLO digital broadcast technology rapidly gaining a mobile TV foothold in the US (thanks to AT&T and Verizon) and Europe standardizing on DVB-H, it seems that LG and Samsung (the once proud and gloating parents of the DMB standard) have little choice but to support the ATSC's attempt to create the ATSC-M/H standard in the US... about three years too late. Of course, the ultimate victor will have very little to do with what's best for the consumer and everything to do with who is most successful at lobbying the government. Oh, did that sound bitter? Good.

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LG and Samsung team-up against Qualcomm in fight for US mobile TV standard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 May 2008 02:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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D Cube's been safely off the radar for quite some time, but its D9 includes just enough goodness to warrant a second glance. For starters, you'll find a 3.5-inch 320 x 240 resolution display, support for MP3, OGG, WMA, AVI, WMV and JPEG file formats and a T-DMB TV tuner to keep things interesting. In case the 2GB / 4GB of internal storage proves too tiny for your bloated collection of acid rock, you can fit a few more tracks on there thanks to the microSD / SDHC expansion slot. Not one to stay parked in the palms, the D9 also includes a kickstand and a pair of lackluster speakers for watching extended clips. Probably a good bet for just ?128,000 ($131) -- 'tis a shame it won't ever make its way Stateside.

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D Cube's D9 PMP packs DMB tuner, kickstand originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Reincomm just announced the new iriver NV Life, the official name of its M20 prototype. New in that they've done away with the big, navigation pad of the original NV in favor of a more sleek, easily portable SatNav device with PMP functionality. Still, it's a near spec-for-spec clone of the bigger, bulkier NV. Available in either 2GB ?328,000 (about $367) or 4GB ?358,000 (about $400) capacities, the SiRF Star III GPS device dedicates an SD slot to maps and second to augment the onboard flash. Inside, the WinCE 5.0-based device packs an FM-transmitter, DMB TV (with GPS PiP support), and a wide selection of codecs synonymous with the iriver name. The only downside is the display: 800 x 480 pixels spread across 7-inches of glass. On par with the industry but pretty poor when compared to cellphones which offer the same resolution on 2.8-inch displays.

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The iriver NV Life: as stirring and confusing as life itself originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 02:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Samsung is a perennial innovator when it comes to hardware, software has never been the company's strong suit. Lucky for us, the new TouchWiz UI Samsung is building for its touchscreen phones is a significant step in the right direction, and the new AnyCall Haptic SCH-W420 looks to be the perfect way to show it off. Centered around a 16:9, 3.2-inch screen, the phone includes DMB, a 2 megapixel camera and Bluetooth 2.0. Haptic feedback in the form of vibrations help out with the UI, and home screen is customizable with widgets. The feature set seems to be squarely targeted at the consumer, but the price sure ain't -- the phone is launching in Korea starting at 700,000 KRW and ramping up to 800,000 KRW ($700 to $800 US). Video is after the break.

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Samsung's AnyCall Haptic is out and UI-licious originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While Samsung is a perennial innovator when it comes to hardware, software has never been the company's strong suit. Lucky for us, the new TouchWiz UI Samsung is building for its touchscreen phones is a significant step in the right direction, and the new AnyCall Haptic SCH-W420 looks to be the perfect way to show it off. Centered around a 16:9, 3.2-inch screen, the phone includes DMB, a 2 megapixel camera and Bluetooth 2.0. Haptic feedback in the form of vibrations help out with the UI, and home screen is customizable with widgets. The feature set seems to be squarely targeted at the consumer, but the price sure ain't -- the phone is launching in Korea starting at 700,000 KRW and ramping up to 800,000 KRW ($700 to $800 US). Video is after the break.

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Samsung's AnyCall Haptic is out and UI-licious originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's huge, no doubt. But MIU's HDPC must be to pack such a broad list of specifications. First spotted as a prototype back in 2006, the 163 x 67 x 24.5-mm / 387-gram brick is now expected to go retail in July for up to ?500,000 or a US-equivalent pricing of just $500. That's dirt cheap for what they seem to promise:
  • 4-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touchscreen display which slides out and flips over for the cellphone interface
  • Up to a 1GHz VIA C7M ULV processor and 4GB of DDR2 memory
  • Dual, Windows XP / Linux Qplus embedded OS
  • Unspecified cellphone radio
  • Maximum 1.3-inch 60GB hard disk (or 4GB SSD) and miniSD/microSD expansion
  • 7-hour battery (or 90-hours at low power)
  • 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0
  • 2x USB, docking port, stereo speakers, QWERTY thumbpad and mouse
  • What looks like a 5 megapixel camera
  • DMB mobile television and external GPS add-on
All that tech allows the HDPC to function as a portable SatNav device, handheld gaming rig, cellphone, UMPC, PMP, eBook reader, digital camera, etc. Did we already tell you that it will cost less than $500? Oh right. See the unit in-hand after the break.

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MIU's $500 HDPC takes All-in-One seriously originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Want the Internet in your pocket? Good, because that's what LG is offering to South Koreans with its new LG-LH2300 Touch Web phone. This ain't your father's baby Internet mind you, the LH2300 features a new "Hello UI" riding atop 800 x 480 pixels spread across a 3-inch touchscreen LCD. LG didn't stop with the web though as the LH2300 also packs T-DMB mobile TV, Bluetooth 2.0, microSD memory, and a jog wheel for easy page scrolling. Its 3 megapixel camera sports face recognition and anti-shake tech. No specifics on the included "high speed" data service. Nevertheless, that front facing camera's a pretty good clue that this pup won't be riding EDGE when it launches in Korea next month for a mere $600 US equivalent.

Gallery: LG's LH2300 Touch Web phone say "Hello UI" in Korean


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Want the Internet in your pocket? Good, because that's what LG is offering to South Koreans with its new LG-LH2300 Touch Web phone. This ain't your father's baby Internet mind you, the LH2300 features a new "Hello UI" riding atop 800 x 480 pixels spread across a 3-inch touchscreen LCD. LG didn't stop with the web though as the LH2300 also packs T-DMB mobile TV, Bluetooth 2.0, microSD memory, and a jog wheel for easy page scrolling. Its 3 megapixel camera sports face recognition and anti-shake tech. No specifics on the included "high speed" data service. Nevertheless, that front facing camera's a pretty good clue that this pup won't be riding EDGE when it launches in Korea next month for a mere $600 US equivalent.

Gallery: LG's LH2300 Touch Web phone say "Hello UI" in Korean


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As expected, the European Commission just did the obvious and made the EU's de facto DVB-H standard, standard. The move is expected to accelerate the deployment of mobile television services across Europe in the same way that GSM standardization in the early 90s gave Europe a head-start on backwater cellular locations like North America. So get outta Dodge Qualcomm and South Korea with your MediaFLO and DMB mobile television technologies, you aren't welcome around Brussels anymore.

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European Commission standardizes on DVB-H, Nokia dances jig on Qualcomm's grave originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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