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You can only skim through so many iPad/iPod/iPhone docks before things start to get predictable, and when a speaker dock stands out, it's usually for a retro design or a little mood lighting. Sony's two newest iOS docks, the CMT-V50iP and the CMT-V75BTiP, may look like your standard options, but they aim to break the mold by using magnetic fluid instead of speaker dampers to move sound. Sony says this technology provides clearer audio with less distortion, and no dampers means a slimmer design. If your music collection extends beyond your iDevice, you can take advantage of the CD player and built-in DAB and DAB+ radio, or -- if you've migrated to the digital age -- stream over Bluetooth on the CMT-V75BTiP or connect via USB on the CMT-V50iP. Sony just announced these yesterday, and pricing info remains MIA, though The Verge reports that both models will drop in the next few months.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bluetoothdockdocking stationDockingStationdocksiOS docksIosDocksipadipad dockipad docksIpadDockIpadDocksiphoneiphone dockiphone docksIphoneDockIphoneDocksiPodipod docksIpodDocksSONYSony iOS docksSonyIosDocksusbTue, 24 Apr 2012 12:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Ubuntu for Android: more details and prototype hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/ubuntu-for-android-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/ubuntu-for-android-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/24/ubuntu-for-android-hands-on/#comments Ubuntu for Android hands-onCanonical's announcement of Ubuntu for Android kicked up quite a stir, but it also left us with a few unknowns. The idea is that your phone becomes a mobile PC, switching from Android into full desktop Ubuntu mode when you dock it to a bigger display, keyboard and mouse. But just how well does it perform? When is it coming? How is it coming? And will tinkerers be able to install it for themselves? Canonical let us into its London office today to try out the software and pepper one of its engineers with questions. First, the good news: Ubuntu for Android is everything it's been claimed to be. It's a functional desktop OS that sits alongside Android, shares the same kernel and has full read / write access to everything on your phone (the connectivity hardware itself plus contacts, emails, videos, apps and pretty much everything else.). It's also ready for ARM-compatible Ubuntu apps, potentially expanding the range of things your phone can do.

The bad news? It needs to be faster -- a lot faster. The prototype we saw was running on a TI OMAP 4430-powered Motorola Atrix 2 that had primarily been chosen for its ready-made docking accessory. The software hadn't been customized for that handset and neither Motorola nor TI have so far been involved in the project. Despite this, some tasks ran surprisingly well, like watching a video or adjusting a photo. However, surfing on the Chromium desktop browser suffered too much hanging and it was also clear that multi-tasking would be a serious burden. According to Canonical, better performance will come when manufacturers tailor the software to their newest handsets and offer it pre-installed. The company is doing everything it can to make that happen -- meeting with big players at MWC next week and trying to persuade them that it's not too late to offer Ubuntu on models scheduled for launch this year. We asked if Canonical would make the OS available to us ordinary folk sooner than that, so we can play with it and give our feedback, but that just isn't part of the company's game plan right now -- everything hinges on manufacturers seeing the 'differentiation' value and climbing aboard. To tide you over in the meantime, click past the break for a hands-on video.

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We were thrilled when Henge Docks unveiled their docking solution for the MacBook fam. Now, those of us who've adopted the thinner sibling can snatch up the same vertical desktop peripheral, as the company has announced docks for both the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air. If you recall, the outfit's offerings come with fully integrated Mini Display and USB ports with no need for additional setup and a rubberized cradle to insure a perfect fit. You'll be able to pre-order both models starting today via the source link below for $55 and $60 respectively. But if you're in need of a little more convincing, check out all the details in the PR just past the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoryapplecesces 2012Ces2012dockdocking stationDockingStationHenge DocksHengeDockslaptopmacbookmacbook airMacbookAirperipheralTue, 10 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba's dynadock U3.0 universal docking station and 15.6-inch Mobile LED Monitor make multi-taskers' lives less messy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/toshibas-dynadock-u3-0-universal-docking-station-and-15-6-inch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/toshibas-dynadock-u3-0-universal-docking-station-and-15-6-inch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/toshibas-dynadock-u3-0-universal-docking-station-and-15-6-inch/#comments Let's face it: if you're reading this site, you're probably armed to the teeth with gadgetry. And with that arsenal of tech comes the need to plug it all in somewhere -- inevitably leading to a massively cluttered work station. Well, that's why Toshiba's releasing two laptop accessories aimed at reducing the desktop chaos while further fueling your electronics habit. The dynadock U3.0 universal docking station offers multi-tasking users an array of six USB ports (two USB 2.0 and four USB 3.0) that can charge phones and portable media players without having to turn your computer on or have it actively connected to the dock. There's also a Gigabit Ethernet connection for high speed data transfer and a built-in full HD digital video card that adds support for up to two extra monitors. The dock is slated to hit sometime later this month and will retail for $180. Less exciting, though no less useful, is the company's USB 3.0 Mobile LED Monitor which boasts a widescreen 1366 x 768 HD resolution, anti-glare coating and weighs around 3.6 pounds. No pricing or concrete availability's been announced for this external display, save for a possible April bow. You can check out the PR after the break for all extended details.

Gallery: Toshiba dynadock U3.0 and 15.6-inch Mobile LED Monitor

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We've been following the onslaught of AirPlay / Bluetooth speaker systems in recent months, carefully combing through the prospects to find the true contenders. We were recently impressed by Klipsch's Gallery G-17 Air and now we've given the JBL OnBeat Xtreme a testdrive. This beast is step up from the regular ol' OnBeat dock, both in stature and cost. Priced a cool $500... it's sandwiched between the pricey B&W Zeppelin Air and the more modest iHome iW1. So is the JBL dock extreme enough to warrant a purchase? We've been blasting beats through this bad boy for a fortnight, so read on to find out if you should snatch one up for yourself.

Gallery: JBL OnBeat Xtreme

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[Thanks, Denny]

Gallery: Galaxy Nexus dock connectors

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Official Galaxy Nexus dock accessories play pre-order, CarDock and HDMI included (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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j5create has updated its range of foolproof cross-device sharing accessories (prior model shown above) that bridge the gap between Mac, PC and even Android tablets through USB. The Wormhole Keyboard/MouseSwitch JUC 200 ($30) does what it says it will, sharing peripherals between devices, with the extra ability of drag-and-drop file transfer between PCs and Android devices. Meanwhile, the JUC 400 model ($40) allows your PC and Mac to hold hands in the same way, as well as link your PC to iPads for file storage and transfer. Finally, there's the Wormhole Station JUH 320v2 ($130), which is somehow already winning plaudits from the future. The CES 2012 Innovations Award honoree is a docking extension with Ethernet, audio and USB 3.0 connections and PC to Mac compatibility. Take a jump through the PR button to get the full explanation.

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j5create makes new Wormholes to cross the device divide, share things originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dockdocking stationDockingStationdrag and dropDragAndDropj5j5 CreateJ5CreateJUC 200JUC 400Juc200Juc400keyboard sharingKeyboardSharingKMKM SwitchKmSwitchKVMmouse sharingMouseSharingUSB 3.0Usb3.0videoWormhole Station v2WormholeStationWormholeStationV2Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:44:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's SoundStream iOS dock takes a stroll through the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/atandts-soundstream-ios-dock-takes-a-stroll-through-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/atandts-soundstream-ios-dock-takes-a-stroll-through-the-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/atandts-soundstream-ios-dock-takes-a-stroll-through-the-fcc/#comments Well, AT&T doesn't seem too keen on keeping any secrets when it comes to its SoundStream iOS speaker dock. On its way through the FCC today, the little iOS speaker station will act as both a charger and beat blaster for you iPod or iPhone and has Bluetooth baked in. It also offers FM radio, an alarm clock, EQ and local weather information by way of the associated myDock App. So what's in the box? According to the user manual you can expect to find a set of dock adapters (allowing for just about any iPhone or iPod to fit in), the typical AC adapter, a remote control and the docking station itself. It's certainly not the hottest dock we've ever seen, but we'll hold our judgment until we see how the thing actually performs. In the meantime, a very hefty FCC filing awaits you at the source.

AT&T's SoundStream iOS dock takes a stroll through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleattatt soundstreamAttSoundstreamdocking stationDockingStationfccfcc filingFccFilingiosiphoneipodsoundstreamspeaker dockSpeakerDockWed, 09 Nov 2011 14:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Latitude ST tablet gets official with vague press release, dead links (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/dell-latitude-st-tablet-gets-official-with-vague-press-release/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/dell-latitude-st-tablet-gets-official-with-vague-press-release/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/27/dell-latitude-st-tablet-gets-official-with-vague-press-release/#comments Remember that Latitude ST that Dell gave us a sneak peek at earlier in the week? Well it's slowly inching its way towards an official release, appearing on Dell's Corporate Blog early this morning. The Windows 7-based enterprise tablet is powered by an Intel Atom processor and includes a 10-inch multi-touch display with stylus, WiFi, mobile broadband options, front and rear webcams and a mic. There are also durability features like Gorilla Glass and a rubber bumper, enabling it to survive violent impacts with plush office carpeting. Port details are rather vague in the PR, though USB, HDMI and an SD card reader get their 15 seconds of fame in the promo video. There are also security features, like remote hard drive wipe, Microsoft Bitlocker support (this is a Windows 7 tablet, after all) and a Kensington Lock slot. Pricing details are absent and the product page isn't live quite yet (though that didn't stop Dell from linking to it from the blog post), but it looks like we could see these ship as soon as November 1st. Ready to get your tap and sketch on? Jump past the break for an enterprise montage, complete with doctors, educators and suit-sporting business pros.

Update: Looks like the specs have leaked out overseas, so we're guessing it'll get official soon enough.

Update 2: And here come the unboxing videos!

Update 3: And Dell's business page is up! Thanks, One Love!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businessbusiness tabletBusinessTabletcorporatedellDell LatitudeDell Latitude STdell pejudell tabletDellLatitudeDellLatitudeStDellPejuDellTabletdocking stationDockingStationeducationenterpriseexclusiveGorilla GlassGorillaGlasshdmihealthcareITLatitude STLatitudeStleakleakedpejupeju tabletPejuTabletschoolslatestudentstablettablet dockTabletDockteachersteachingvideoThu, 27 Oct 2011 05:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Latitude ST promo video shows off stylus, docking station]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/23/dell-latitude-st-promo-video-shows-off-stylus-docking-station/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/23/dell-latitude-st-promo-video-shows-off-stylus-docking-station/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/23/dell-latitude-st-promo-video-shows-off-stylus-docking-station/#comments Looking forward to Dell's latest Windows slate? Point your peepers here, the outfit's Malaysian site just unleashed a promo video showing off the firm's Latitude ST tablet. The preview confirms that the 10-inch tablet will sport front and rear cameras, HDMI-out, a built-in stylus and an Intel Atom processor. The Latitude ST can also be paired with a familiar looking docking station, leaving us to wonder if we're looking at Dell's 'Peju' Tablet in its final form. Care to wonder with us? You'll find the video after the break.

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Dell Latitude ST promo video shows off stylus, docking station originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're trying to make a name for yourself in the incredibly crowded portable storage space, you can innovate and create something totally awesome, or you can do this. The mDock from mLogic is an external hard drive, port extender and port blocker all rolled into one pricey coffin-like chamber of fail. $219 will net you an eternal resting place for 500 gigs of data, while $299 ups the ante to an entire terabyte. Plus, with a pair of front-facing USB ports, you can add a third-party portable storage yokel for the less-than-princely sum of 50 bucks. If you haven't already gathered, the mDock is designed for mMacbook Pros, but there's also the iMac-mountable mBack (curiously not the iBack), designed with Apple's familiar desktop flavor in mind. That variant is slightly more affordable, with pricing ranging from $169 for 1TB to $349 for 3TB, but you'll forgo the dock-like USB hub and headphone jack. There's no word on when to expect these life-changing devices in stores, but it's never too early to dust off the mChair iChair and park yourself on 5th Ave.

Update: As pointed out by many in the comments most ports that are blocked by the mDock are replicated on the silver brick, including the Magsafe. The only restriction appears to be a lack of pass-through for Thunderbolt, but you do get a mini DisplayPort for hooking up external monitors. We've added one more pic after the break.

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Fall's slowly, but surely creeping back in, and we bet you've already started to gather up the necessary gear for your return to the residence hall. Sure, you've got the basics covered, with a computer, smartphone, MP3 player and even a tablet at the ready. But wouldn't it be nice to start the school year off in style with some handy accoutrements to trick out those digital crutches? Let's face it, you're going to need a lapdesk buffer zone between you and your laptop's scorching heat for those countless hours spent churning out term papers. Or, an external hard drive, so you can store those full seasons of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and bring the late night funny to your stressed-out friends. However you manage to make it through the year and snag that 4.0 GPA, we've got a selection of accessorized aids to match your collegiate budget. Oh, and don't forget, we're giving away $3,000 worth of essential back to school gear to 15 readers, and you can be among the chosen few simply by dropping a comment below! Click on past the break to start browsing.

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Engadget's back to school guide 2011: accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Bluelounge MiniDock for iOS cuts the cord, declutters your life

Bluelounge MiniDock for iOS cuts the cord, declutters your life originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAppleApple iPhone 4AppleIphone4blueloungeBluelounge MiniDockBlueloungeMinidockchargerdockdocking stationDockingStationdocksiOSiPhoneiPhone 4Iphone4Jonathan IveJonathanIveJony IveJonyIveMiniDockmobileTue, 09 Aug 2011 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Pad Transformer stand and adapters surface on Amazon Germany]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/asus-eee-pad-transformer-stand-and-adapters-surface-on-amazon-ge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/asus-eee-pad-transformer-stand-and-adapters-surface-on-amazon-ge/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/asus-eee-pad-transformer-stand-and-adapters-surface-on-amazon-ge/#comments We feel like if you're going to buy an Eee Pad Transformer, you may as well spring for the $150 docking station -- you know, the thing that makes the tablet so noteworthy. And we don't need to remind you it also happens to be a solid value proposition: the dock brings not just a full keyboard, but two USB ports, an SD card reader, and up to seven hours of extended battery life. There must be some people content with just the slate, though, because ASUS is rolling out a trio of accessories that offer pieces of the docking station's functionality. Head on over to Amazon Germany and you'll find individual USB and SD adapters for €19 ($27) a pop. And though it's not listed with the adapters, NetbookNews also spotted a €29 ($41) stand with a USB port, SD slot, and headphone jack. Before you get too excited, though, Amazon is saying the adapters will ship one to three months from now, which leaves you quite a bit of time to save up for the full keyboard dock. Just saying, folks.

Gallery: ASUS EeePad Transformer stand and USB / SD adapters

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer stand and adapters surface on Amazon Germany originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesAccessoryAndroidAndroid tabletAndroid tabletsAndroidTabletAndroidTabletsASUSASUS Eee Pad TransformerASUS TransformerAsusEeePadTransformerAsusTransformerdocking stationDockingStationEee Pad TransformerEeePadTransformerGooglehoneycmbsd adapterSdAdaptertablet accessoriestablet accessorytablet standTabletAccessoriesTabletAccessoryTabletStandTransformerusb adapterUsbAdapterTue, 09 Aug 2011 10:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's new VAIO Z ultraportable laptop with Power Media Dock hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/sonys-new-vaio-z-ultraportable-laptop-with-power-media-dock-han/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/sonys-new-vaio-z-ultraportable-laptop-with-power-media-dock-han/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/sonys-new-vaio-z-ultraportable-laptop-with-power-media-dock-han/#comments
Now that we've seen Sony's new VAIO Z in its luscious press shots, it's time to face reality and lay our itchy hands on this 13-inch ultraportable laptop, along with its eccentric expansion dock that packs both a Blu-ray drive and an AMD Radeon HD 6650M graphics chip (with 1GB of video RAM). Just as we were told by our little birdie, said dock is connected to the notebook via Light Peak -- a first for Sony -- but there's a catch: Sony's only implementing the architecture and not the connector, so for the time being, this sweet high speed connection is only compatible with the docking unit and nothing else.

Anyhow, here's a quick recap: what we have here is a 1.18kg feather-light machine packing an Intel Sandy Bridge i5 (also available with an i7), 256GB SSD and 1.3 megapixel webcam, plus a matte LCD display with resolution at 1600 x 900 or an optional 1920 x 1080. Oh yes, for an extra cost, you get some sweet full HD action at just 13 inches. This upgraded display performed well in the relatively dark confines of the press event, but how it fares under direct sunlight remains to be seen. Read on for more hands-on impression.

Gallery: Sony Vaio Z detailed hands-on


Gallery: Sony VAIO Z hands-on


Gallery: Sony VAIO Z components

Continue reading Sony's new VAIO Z ultraportable laptop with Power Media Dock hands-on (video)

Sony's new VAIO Z ultraportable laptop with Power Media Dock hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pAMD Radeon HD 6650MAmdRadeonHd6650mdocking stationDockingStationexternal graphics cardExternalGraphicsCardfeaturedfeaturesfull hdFullHdhands-onHD 6650MHd6650mIntel HD Graphics 3000IntelHdGraphics3000laptoplight peakLightPeakpower media dockPowerMediaDockRadeonsolid state disksolid state driveSolidStateDiskSolidStateDrivesonyssdusb 3.0Usb3.0vaiovaio zVaioZvideoTue, 28 Jun 2011 07:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy adds $50 dock to its collection of HTC Flyer accessories]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/best-buy-adds-50-dock-to-its-collection-of-htc-flyer-accessorie/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/best-buy-adds-50-dock-to-its-collection-of-htc-flyer-accessorie/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/15/best-buy-adds-50-dock-to-its-collection-of-htc-flyer-accessorie/#comments
Surely by now you've recouped that $80 you begrudgingly forked over for your Flyer stylus, right? Good. Because the parade of accessories for the 7-inch slate continues. Now, Best Buy's selling a matching white micro-USB dock for $50. It's perfect for transforming the slate into the aluminum-clad bedside alarm of your dreams, but you can also connect your own MHL adapter to the rear micro-USB port, allowing you to output video to an HDTV. Looks like more than a few folks are sweet on the idea of porting HTC Watch to a bigger screen -- the dock's back-ordered with a one- to two-week delay. But is it worth the fifty bucks? We'll leave that to you and your wallet.

Best Buy adds $50 dock to its collection of HTC Flyer accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesBest BuyBestBuydockdocking stationDockingStationFlyerHTCHTC FlyerHtcFlyermicro USBmicro-USBMicroUsbperipheralstablettablet dockTabletDockWed, 15 Jun 2011 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte M2432 laptop with GeForce GT 440 graphics card dock hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/gigabyte-m2432-laptop-with-geforce-gt-440-graphics-card-dock-han/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/gigabyte-m2432-laptop-with-geforce-gt-440-graphics-card-dock-han/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/04/gigabyte-m2432-laptop-with-geforce-gt-440-graphics-card-dock-han/#comments Gigabyte's no stranger in the field of dockable computing devices, and its M2432 laptop shown off at Computex is yet another example proving just this. Let's focus on the actual machine first: here we have a Core i5-2410M (2.3GHz to 2.9GHz) rig packing a 14-inch 1,366 x 768 LCD, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 500GB 7200rpm hard drive, and a DVD burner that can be swapped with a secondary battery. You'll also find 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI-out, VGA-out, 1.3 megapixel webcam, an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port, and two USB 3.0 ports on this Windows 7 Home Premium laptop. All of this weigh 1.8kg (3.97lbs).

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

Gigabyte M2432 laptop with GeForce GT 440 graphics card dock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2410mcomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011core i5core i5-2410mCoreI5CoreI5-2410mdockdocking stationDockingStationexpansion dockExpansionDockexternal graphics cardExternalGraphicsCardfeaturedfeaturesGeForce Gt 440GeForce GT440GeforceGt440gigabyte m2432GigabyteM2432graphics card dockgraphics dockGraphicsCardDockGraphicsDockGT 440GT440hands-onhd graphics 3000HdGraphics3000intel hd graphics 3000IntelHdGraphics3000laptopm2432notebookNVIDIANVIDIA GeForce GT440NvidiaGeforceGt440Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:02:00 EST<![CDATA[j5 Creates a Wormhole, enables keyboard and mouse sharing with just one cable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/j5-creates-a-wormhole-enables-keyboard-and-mouse-sharing-with-j/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/j5-creates-a-wormhole-enables-keyboard-and-mouse-sharing-with-j/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/j5-creates-a-wormhole-enables-keyboard-and-mouse-sharing-with-j/#comments There are already plenty of keyboard and mouse sharing solutions out there, but alas, most are not foolproof nor affordable enough for the average Joe. As such, we fell in love with j5 Create's Wormhole KM Switch and Wormhole Station at Computex. The former, pictured above, is simply a cable sporting a USB dongle on each end; whereas the latter is an aluminum, externally powered expansion dock rod that comes with an intergrated KM switch, two USB 3.0 ports (which requires a USB 3.0 host for full potential, of course), a power button at the end, and card readers for microSD, SD, and MemoryStick.

After the one-click setup using the built-in installer, you can set your preferred method to toggle the keyboard and mouse switching: either by clicking the middle mouse button, by clicking a user-defined hot area on the screen, or by simply moving the cursor off one side of the screen. As you'll see in our hands-on video after the break, the switching was seamless, and we had no problem with drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste across the two PCs. If either the Wormhole KM Switch or the Wormhole Station sounds like your kind of gadget, then keep an eye out for them at Fry's soon for $29.99 (about $10 cheaper than IOGEAR's USB Laptop KVM Switch) and $129, respectively. Additionally, there'll also be a Mac-compatible KM Switch available next month for $39.99.

Update: We're certainly aware of the free, cross-platform Synergy software solution, but it's not ideal for those who are less tech-savvy, plus it doesn't handle drag-and-drop across computers.

Gallery: j5 Creates a Wormhole, enables keyboard and mouse sharing with just one cable

Continue reading j5 Creates a Wormhole, enables keyboard and mouse sharing with just one cable

j5 Creates a Wormhole, enables keyboard and mouse sharing with just one cable originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Computex 2011Computex2011copy and pasteCopyAndPastedockdocking stationDockingStationdrag and dropDragAndDropfeaturedfeaturesFryshands-onj5j5 CreateJ5CreateKaiJetkeyboard sharingKeyboardSharingKMKM SwitchKmSwitchKVMmouse sharingMouseSharingNewport StationNewportStationperipheralTaiwanUSB 3.0Usb3.0videoWormholeWormhole KM SwitchWormhole StationWormholeKmSwitchWormholeStationFri, 03 Jun 2011 13:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte announces S1080 Windows 7 tablet with USB 3.0 and optical drive dock]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabyte-announces-s1080-windows-7-tablet-with-usb-3-0-and-optic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabyte-announces-s1080-windows-7-tablet-with-usb-3-0-and-optic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabyte-announces-s1080-windows-7-tablet-with-usb-3-0-and-optic/#comments We're here at Computex's pre-show event to get some hands-on time with a few new products. As expected many tablets are present, and one such device is Gigabyte's S1080 Windows 7 tablet, which we almost mistook as Viewsonic's Viewpad 7. Here you have a 14.94mm-thick chassis housing a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen LCD, along with an Intel Atom N570, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 320GB hard drive (2.5 inches, 5400rpm, SATA). Other tidbits include a USB 2.0 port, USB 3.0 port, SD card reader, RJ-45 jack, 1.3 megapixel webcam, 4,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and 3.5G modem. All of this boil down to an 895g (32oz) package.

If the S1080 doesn't interested you, then maybe its accompanying multimedia dock will. Like similar offerings from competitors, Gigabyte's version adds stereo speakers, VGA output, three USB 2.0 ports, and audio line-in to the tablet. But the real zinger here is the front-loading optical drive, which is a rare sight on docking stations these days. Oh, and if the built-in 4,000mAh battery isn't enough for you, there's also an optional 2.700mAh battery bar that hooks onto the bottom of the tablet. Expect the S1080 to hit US markets in June for around $700, with the yet-to-be-priced dock to follow later on in the summer (or you could just fly to Taiwan in July to pick one up).

Gallery: Gigabyte announces S1080 Windows 7 tablet with USB 3.0 and optical drive dock

Gigabyte announces S1080 Windows 7 tablet with USB 3.0 and optical drive dock originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 03:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5GAtomAtom N570AtomN570ComputexComputex 2011Computex2011dockdocking stationDockingStationGigabyteGigabyte S1080GigabyteS1080hands-onmultimedia dockMultimediaDockN570oddoptical driveOpticalDriveS1080USB 3.0Usb3.0WindowsWindows 7Windows7Mon, 30 May 2011 03:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Central Station hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/samsung-central-station-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/samsung-central-station-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/samsung-central-station-hands-on-video/#comments The last time we saw Samsung's Central Station in person it wasn't so much of a hands-on moment as a drive-by peep show. Nearly four months later, it's about to go on sale, and Samsung finally let us play with a final unit. For those of you who missed it in Vegas, the Central Station is a 1080p monitor that doubles as a docking station, replete with HDMI and VGA output, a speaker port, four USB ports (two of 'em USB 3.0), plus an additional USB port just for wired connections (more on that in a bit). The best part, of course, is that all of this docking happens wirelessly with the help of a small dongle that plugs into your laptop's USB port -- even if it's of the 2.0 variety. The promise is that all you need to do is walk within range of the monitor to be able to mirror (or extend) your desktop, stream 1080p video, and access USB peripherals, such as external hard drives. So is this display as simple to use as advertised? Mosey on past the break and check out our hands-on video to see for yourself.

Gallery: Samsung Central Station hands-on!

Continue reading Samsung Central Station hands-on (video)

Samsung Central Station hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1080p display1080p displays1080pDisplay1080pDisplaysCentral StationCentralStationdisplaydisplaysdocking stationDockingStationhands-onmonitormonitorsSamsungSamsung Central StationSamsungCentralStationUSB 3.0Usb3.0videowireless docking stationWirelessDockingStationThu, 28 Apr 2011 08:11:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Pad Transformer (UK edition) review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/asus-eee-pad-transformer-uk-edition-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/asus-eee-pad-transformer-uk-edition-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/18/asus-eee-pad-transformer-uk-edition-review/#comments The world's love affair with tablets may have been bubbling along under the surface for a while, but it really got started in earnest during CES 2010. Back in those wild days, you could see 15-inch jumbo screens, TV tuners, and even hybrid pseudo-laptops stalking the tablet area of your favorite trade show. ASUS was there too, of course, though it still believed in the upstart smartbook category -- a modernized take on the netbook that relied on an ARM CPU and a mobile OS to extract more battery life out of a lighter, thinner device -- and was busy showing off a seductively slim prototype of just such a machine. Alas, nothing came of that Neo concept, most likely because it was relying on Android 1.6 and a Tegra 2 system-on-chip that was then still months away from hitting the market.

Gallery: ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and keyboard dock unboxing


Today, however, is a different day. The 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 is finally being produced in volume, Google has evolved Android to version 3.0, specifically targeting higher-resolution displays, and ASUS has abandoned the idea that a keyboard is crucial to mobile computing. No, wait, that last bit's still there. The Eee Pad Transformer is a 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet very much in keeping with the current trend, but it also has an optional keyboard dock that turns it into a, you guessed it, instant smartbook. So, does that mean you'll get two devices in one or has ASUS been overly ambitious and compromised too much? We got to grips with the £380 16GB WiFi-only model and its keyboard buddy (£430 when bought as a pair) in an effort to find out. Answers await just past the break.

Gallery: ASUS Eee Pad Transformer with keyboard dock hands-on

Continue reading ASUS Eee Pad Transformer (UK edition) review

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer (UK edition) review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inchaccessoryandroidandroid 3.0Android3.0asusasus eee padasus eee pad transformerasus webstorageAsusEeePadAsusEeePadTransformerAsusWebstoragedockdocking stationDockingStationdual coredual-coreDualCoreeee padeee pad transformerEeePadEeePadTransformerhoneycombipsips lcdIpsLcdkeyboardkeyboard dockKeyboardDockmobile dockMobileDocknvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2peripheralreviewslatetablettablet dockTabletDocktegrategra 2Tegra2tf101transformervideowebstorageMon, 18 Apr 2011 14:41:00 EST<![CDATA[iTable iPhone dock looks like a smartphone, acts like a stereo (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/itable-iphone-dock-looks-like-a-smartphone-acts-like-a-stereo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/itable-iphone-dock-looks-like-a-smartphone-acts-like-a-stereo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/itable-iphone-dock-looks-like-a-smartphone-acts-like-a-stereo/#comments
 We've seen enough iPhone docking stations to last a lifetime -- we've even seen our fair share of tables that take style cues from the smartphone -- but we have to admit, Kyle Buckner's iTable is in a league of its own. This rather involved docking solution combines the aesthetics of the iPhone 4 with a little bachelor-pad-of-the-future flair, allowing its user to summon a set of eight recessed speakers with a simple swipe of the hand. It's also packing a set of four aluminum-trimmed cup holders, complete with LED lights to give your drinks a little mood lighting of their own. The thing's all hand-crafted, and while it was designed with the iPhone 4 in mind, it can be built to fit your smartphone of choice. If you're actually considering purchasing one of these things, may we also suggest a floating bed? Of course, you could always just hop on past the jump and check out a video of the table in action instead.

Continue reading iTable iPhone dock looks like a smartphone, acts like a stereo (video)

iTable iPhone dock looks like a smartphone, acts like a stereo (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>designdesignerdockdocking stationDockingStationfurnitureiphoneiphone 4iphone 4 dockiphone dockIphone4Iphone4DockIphoneDockiTablekyle bucknerkyle buckner designKyleBucknerKyleBucknerDesignsmartphonesmartphonestabletablesvideoTue, 12 Apr 2011 19:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's Droid Charge spotted in leaked promo material, multimedia dock in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/samsungs-droid-charge-spotted-in-leaked-promo-material-multime/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/samsungs-droid-charge-spotted-in-leaked-promo-material-multime/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/08/samsungs-droid-charge-spotted-in-leaked-promo-material-multime/#comments Like it or not, it's a Big Red kind of day. The latest VZW news to splash down in our inbox is the shot you see above -- the first hint of promotional material surrounding Samsung's Droid Charge. If you'll recall, this phone began its (public) life at CES 2011 sans a name, but as a source correctly predicted, the name shown above will be the one that sticks. Proving that the Atrix 4G setup was more than just a fluke, Sammy's also showcasing a must-have peripheral: the multimedia desktop dock. Said accessory ships with a built-in battery charger and spare cell, but with no apparent signs of a video output, we're having a hard time getting too hot and bothered.

Samsung's Droid Charge spotted in leaked promo material, multimedia dock in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidchargedockdocking stationDockingStationdroiddroid chargedroid stealthDroidChargeDroidStealthexclusivegooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidi510i520LTEphonesamsungsamsung lte phoneSamsungLtePhoneschsch-i510sch-i520smartsmart phonesmartphonestealthverizonverizon droidverizon samsungverizon wirelessVerizonDroidVerizonSamsungVerizonWirelessFri, 08 Apr 2011 15:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Chinon's Avi Stylix iPod / iPhone docking station packs 7-inch LCD, streams Netflix*]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/chinons-avi-stylix-ipod-iphone-docking-station-packs-7-inch-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/chinons-avi-stylix-ipod-iphone-docking-station-packs-7-inch-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/chinons-avi-stylix-ipod-iphone-docking-station-packs-7-inch-l/#comments It doesn't scream quality (or maybe the legion of professional stock photographers were all on vacation last week), but the June-bound Avi Stylix does have something that the vast majority of me-too iPod / iPhone docking stations do not: an embedded 7-inch LCD. The usual suspects are also here, including a Dock Connector port, twin two-watt speakers, USB port, SD card slot and a bundled remote. The kicker is its ability to stream Netflix, but there's an obvious catch; you'll need an iPhone or iPod touch with a live internet connection in order to do so. There's no actual WiFi module built into the main unit, so you'll need to rely on your connected device to pull in the content. Still, for $99.99, it might not be a bad bet for your guest room. Or your office desk, since you know you aren't getting any actual work done.

Continue reading Chinon's Avi Stylix iPod / iPhone docking station packs 7-inch LCD, streams Netflix*

Chinon's Avi Stylix iPod / iPhone docking station packs 7-inch LCD, streams Netflix* originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesaccessoryappleAVi SytlixAviSytlixcheapChinondocking stationDockingStationipodipod accessoriesipod accessoryIpodAccessoriesIpodAccessorylcdperipheralradioStylixuglyTue, 22 Mar 2011 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's Central Station wireless monitor appears in Europe as SyncMaster C27A750]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/19/samsungs-central-station-wireless-monitor-appears-in-europe-as/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/19/samsungs-central-station-wireless-monitor-appears-in-europe-as/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/19/samsungs-central-station-wireless-monitor-appears-in-europe-as/#comments Back when we first laid eyes on Samsung's Central Station, we were excited by its wireless docking capabilities, and now it looks like the company's ready to let the monitor loose on European soil, albeit with a decidedly less American moniker. The SyncMaster C27A750, a 27-inch affair, uses Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology via a USB dongle to connect to your laptop. It touts a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and sports HDMI, VGA, and USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports. The new SyncMaster will hit Europe by the end of April for about €600, but we've yet to hear anything about Central Station's ETA -- very sneaky, Samsung... very sneaky.

Samsung's Central Station wireless monitor appears in Europe as SyncMaster C27A750 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ca750centralcentral stationCentralStationdockdockingdocking stationDockingStationdongleLCDlcd monitorlcd monitorsLcdMonitorLcdMonitorsmastermonitorsamsungsamsung central stationSamsungCentralStationstationsyncsync mastersyncmastersyncmaster c27a750syncmaster ca750SyncmasterC27a750SyncmasterCa750usbusb dongleUsbDonglewirelesswireless monitorWirelessMonitorSat, 19 Mar 2011 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola lifts our spirits with new Atrix 4G video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/motorola-lifts-our-spirits-with-new-atrix-4g-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/motorola-lifts-our-spirits-with-new-atrix-4g-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/motorola-lifts-our-spirits-with-new-atrix-4g-video/#comments Been feeling down this cold and dreary January? Well, let Motorola "introduce" you to its new smartphone! The CES conqueror we already know as the Atrix 4G has received a fresh promo video from the mothership, highlighting its laptop and HD multimedia docks (giving us a decent peek at the docked UI for both), dual-core processor and related gaming credentials, and, of course, that gorgeous qHD screen resolution on the handset itself. It's all set to a very uplifting soundtrack, connoting all the beautiful opportunity and potential that our collective smartphone future holds.

[Thanks, engadgeteer]

Continue reading Motorola lifts our spirits with new Atrix 4G video

Motorola lifts our spirits with new Atrix 4G video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidatrixatrix 4gAtrix4gdockdocking stationDockingStationdual-corelaptop dockLaptopDockmotomotorolapromoqhdvideoFri, 28 Jan 2011 13:42:00 EST<![CDATA[HP / Palm's 9.7-inch Topaz tablet to use 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8660, Adreno 220 GPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/hp-palms-9-7-inch-topaz-tablet-to-use-1-2ghz-qualcomm-msm8660/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/hp-palms-9-7-inch-topaz-tablet-to-use-1-2ghz-qualcomm-msm8660/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/24/hp-palms-9-7-inch-topaz-tablet-to-use-1-2ghz-qualcomm-msm8660/#comments Looks like those whispers we heard about HP's Topaz having a 1.2GHz Qualcomm CPU were true. The folks over at Pre Central just scored an internal document detailing presumed specifications of HP's forthcoming 9.7-inch tablet, and it looks like the aforesaid CPU will be joined by an integrated Adreno 220 GPU, 512MB of DDR2 memory, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and dual-band 802.11b/g/n WiFi. We're told to expect an oleophobic Gorilla Glass screen with a standard XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, options for 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage, optional WWAN, an accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor, microphone and a battery that'll last for around eight hours in ideal circumstances. Naturally, webOS will be onboard, and we're hearing that a WiFi-only model will indeed hit the market at some point. As for the connected versions? HSPA, LTE and CDMA variants are rumored, with the former two likely to be SIM-locked while all three carry A-GPS.

It should be noted that these documents were apparently fresh as of last fall, so everything is clearly subject to change. That said, we're digging the reports that HP will be doing everything it can to fully support Flash on this here slate, and it may also consider a partnership with Blio for the digital bookworms in attendance. Naturally, cloud services is shaping up to be a huge deal, and it'll definitely support inductive charging via the Touchstone v2. These docs also affirm what we'd heard about integrated Beats Audio technology and Tap to Share, with the second-gen Touchstone to also handle wireless picture sharing, cordless audio streaming and tether-free video beaming (just to name a few). Hit the source link the full skinny, and feel free to pressure HP to move February 9th a little closer to today.

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HP / Palm's 9.7-inch Topaz tablet to use 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8660, Adreno 220 GPU originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP / Palm tablet to feature Touchstone dock, cloud storage, Beats audio and Tap-to-Share smartphone integration originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ultimately, Yantouch sees the Black Diamond as a developing platform for potential applications like an outdoor temperature indicator, or some sort of caller ID color tagging tool for seeing from afar who's calling. If all goes well, Yantouch will even consider making an Android version, but we're not sure if the $79 price tag will immediately catch on. Anyhow, check out our hands-on video after the break.

Gallery: Yantouch Black Diamond 3D ambience iPhone dock hands-on

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Yantouch Black Diamond 3D ambience iPhone dock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Quirky's Perch Bluetooth speaker / dock

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Perch: the Bluetooth speaker / smartphone dock of your dreams, shipping soon for $180 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Speakal Doctor Who TARDIS speaker prototype hands-on

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Speakal Doctor Who TARDIS speaker prototype hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MiLi HD iPhone / iPad charging dock boasts internal speaker, HDMI output originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jesper]

Gallery: Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 speaker dock

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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 welcomes iPads, iPhones and iPods into its emporium of awesome originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 06:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte's Booktop T1125 convertible tablet also converts into a desktop, ships soon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EVO 4G HDMI dock finally shows up at Sprint stores, will come home with you for $40 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New androgynous International Docking System Standard Interface works both ways in space originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ArcadeDock converts Lenovo laptop into retro gaming machine (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arcadeArcadeDockdiydockdocking stationDockingStationgaminghackIdeaPadIdeaPad Y560IdeapadY560laptoplaptop dockLaptopDocklenovomodvideoY560Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Sirius XM Sound Dock unites a fractured past, accepts tuners from both Sirius and XM]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sirius-xm-sound-dock-unites-a-fractured-past-accepts-tuners-fro/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sirius-xm-sound-dock-unites-a-fractured-past-accepts-tuners-fro/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sirius-xm-sound-dock-unites-a-fractured-past-accepts-tuners-fro/#comments The North versus the South in America. East and West Germany. Quebec revolting against English-speaking Canada. Sirius and XM. History's chock full of broken spirits, hurt feelings and splintered memories, but the latter of these mentioned touches our heart the most. We mean, just look at this new boombox -- the Sirius XM Sound Dock has somehow managed to put differences and demographics aside in a mighty effort of reuniting two satellite radio companies that once wished death and destruction upon one another. Expected to ship later in 2010 for $129, it's the first docking speaker station that's compatible with both XM and Sirius 'Dock and Play' tuners released over the past three years. If you're nowhere near an AC outlet, it'll also operate with an eight-pack of 'C' cell batteries, and there's an auxiliary input and headphone output for added flexibility. Frankly, the release of this fellow reinstates our hope that world peace can indeed be achieved... so long as we take it one radio at a time.

Sirius XM Sound Dock unites a fractured past, accepts tuners from both Sirius and XM originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: MSI WindPad 100 press shots

MSI's 10-inch WindPad 100 advances past prototype stage, gets pictured with a dock originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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