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Another day, another bit of news out of Mountain View. Stereoscopic 3D videos have been on YouTube for nearly three years, and since last year, the site has given viewers the option to transform "short-form" 2D content to 3D -- with a single click on the settings bar, that is. Today, the beta feature comes to 1080p videos, meaning you'll now be able to watch your favorite Phillip DeFranco and Shay Carl vlogs with extra chromatic impact in full HD. YouTube notes that it's "constantly improving the underlying conversion technology," which figures out how to simulate the effect based on characteristics of the video itself and true 3D videos uploaded to the site. We'd say there's still something slightly amiss about using folding blue and red glasses to watch two-dimensional HD video in faux anaglyph 3D, but you can make the call for yourself by reading up about the magic at the source link below.

YouTube lets you watch 1080p 2D videos in '3D' with your anaglyph specs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fraunhofer's Full-HD Voice brings high fidelity VoLTE to Android smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What's not to love about a short video insinuating something marvelous may be coming soon -- especially if it means a hi-res screen on a tablet, à la that purported Retina Display we saw a few days back. We have to give ASUS credit for this one, as it's teasing us with a clip titled "Twice the Detail, Twice the Fun." The vid's lead actors are a plethora of colorful marbles and a beige box that's very reminiscent of the form factor we're used to seeing on slates. And, let's not forget to mention the quick cameo by the famed Google search bar, a weather widget and a few other walk-in icons like YouTube's own. Could it be a case of the "Mo Pixels, Mo Problems Detail?" It may be a teaser for that Transformer Prime TF700T we saw carrying a 1920 x 1200 LCD at CES, but then again, it might not. Either way, we'll find out for sure when we arrive in Barcelona for MWC. In the meantime, take a virtual jump past the break to check out the full 17-second clip.

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ASUS MWC teaser video 'Twice the Detail' hints at higher-res tablet display originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We also received confirmation that the camera on the back has an eight-megapixel resolution, but obviously we'll wait and see if the picture quality lives up to expectation. Alas, there's still no word on availability, but regardless, China will get first dibs on this juicy quad-core slate. On the bright side, this should give ample time for potential buyers to save up -- the K2010 is aimed at high-end business users, after all. Hands-on video after the break.

Update: Fresh info straight from Beijing tells us that the K2010's clock speed's been given a gentle bump from 1.6GHz to 1.7GHz. And those speakers sandwiching the display? Those are what Lenovo calls "Super Surround Speaker (3S)" that consists of four drivers. We're also told to expect a charging station.

Gallery: Lenovo LePad K2010 (IdeaTab K2) hands-on

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Lenovo LePad K2010 (IdeaTab K2) hands-on: 1.7GHz Tegra 3, full HD IPS display (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The AOC Aire Pro: a 23-inch IPS monitor for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Nov 2011 01:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell S2330MX ultra-slim monitor reckons it's gorgeous, actually just 'above average' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's sad to say, but most of you who are going back to school have probably already returned by now -- though if you're in class right this moment you should probably be paying attention. If you managed to get back to campus without bringing a new laptop along, you might just want to keep reading -- Sony's just released a 15.5-inch addition to its VAIO S Series that not only adds a crucial bit of extra display acreage, but also bumps things up to a full 1080p.

Yes, this is a laptop that can not only be configured with a Blu-ray drive but has enough pixels to do the resulting footage justice, meaning it could make a passable player for movie night. But, does it have the chops to do your workload justice? Is it worth the $1,000 minimum asking price, at least a $100 premium over Sony's 13-inch models? Join us as we find out.

Gallery: Sony VAIO S-Series (15-inch)

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Sony VAIO SE Series review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the P50-GP08 is indeed Hitachi's last domestically produced TV, it would make for a pretty worthy finale. Unveiled today, this 3D TV features a 50-inch plasma screen capable of beaming images in full HD, 1920 x 1080 resolution, with a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1. The beast also packs five TV tuners, a 500GB removable HDD, a quartet of HDMI ports and a motion sensor that turns off the set after a preset period of time (between five and 60 seconds). Best of all, everything can be controlled from the comfort of an iPad or iPhone, thanks to the Wooo Remote app, scheduled for release later this month (see an image, after the break). According to AV Watch, the P50-GP08 should start shipping on August 27th for about ¥220,000 (around $2,875), though there's no word yet on whether it'll ever make it to markets overseas.

Continue reading Hitachi's 50-inch P50-GP08 3D TV could be its Japanese swan song

Hitachi's 50-inch P50-GP08 3D TV could be its Japanese swan song originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Edge HD2 Mini PC is an HTPC that hides behind your TV originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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Gallery: Acer Aspire Ethos laptops

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Acer unveils Aspire Ethos laptops built to please eyes and ears in the US and Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been more than a year since Acer first launched its Aspire Ethos line of laptops -- a family that got a bit bigger today, with the announcement of the 8951G and 5951G. These rambunctious little extroverts are powered by the latest generation of Intel's Core i processors, offering Turbo Boost speeds of up to 3.4GHz. Big bro 8951G boasts a 18.4-inch display that transmits images in Full HD, 1920 x 1080 resolution and 220-nit brightness, while spunky little 5951G struts around with a 15.6-inch HD 1366 x 768 screen of its own. They also support NVIDIA GeForce GT500 and DirectX 11 graphics and sport Dolby-approved surround sound, aluminum-magnesium alloy shells, glossy matte finishes and back-lit chiclet keyboards. Acer plans to unleash the pair sometime in mid-June, though they won't come for cheap, with prices starting at £1,000 (about $1,643). Aspiring owners can find more information in the full PR, after the break.

Continue reading Acer unveils two new Aspire Ethos laptops for multimedia enthusiasts, street fighters

Acer unveils two new Aspire Ethos laptops for multimedia enthusiasts, street fighters originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony PlayStation 3D Display

Sony's 24-inch PlayStation 3D display first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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

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Champtron's 65-incher can recognize two-finger touch, make for a decently spacious second screen (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NHK demos Hybridcast streaming, teams up internet and cable TV for superior 3D delivery originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 04:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, John]

Dell XPS 15z available in Australia and Asia, fits Sandy Bridge in under an inch of thickness originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We have PR after the break.

[Thanks, Daniel H.]

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Contour+ helmet cam goes official, bringing 1080p video with wider viewing angle originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 06:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Stephen]

Update: The Precision M6600 is now also on sale in the States, and it's been joined by its buddy, the M4600! [Thanks, RajG]

Dell's 17-inch Precision M6600 workstation laptop goes on sale early in the UK (update: US too) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung Galaxy S II review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Toshiba Qosmio T851 can do simultaneous 2D and glasses-free 3D, arriving in Japan this July originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bang & Olufsen's BeoVision 4-85 TV combines 3D and Full HD with superfluous sleekness originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, TheLostSwede]

ASUS debuts, showcases new 3D and IPS-based Designo displays originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's AG-3DA1 camera will shoot 3D video, Robonaut vlogs on the International Space Station originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading LG shows off 47-inch transparent IPS LCD with multitouch and Full HD resolution (video)

LG shows off 47-inch transparent IPS LCD with multitouch and Full HD resolution (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung prices 950 Series 3DTVs in Korea, rest of the world soon to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Phantom Flex camera slows down time, drops jaws with incredible 2,564fps slowmo footage (video)

Phantom Flex camera slows down time, drops jaws with incredible 2,564fps slowmo footage (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG Optimus 2X review

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LG Optimus 2X review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • The new 1MOS full HD models, the HDC-HS80, HDC-TM90, HDC-SD90, HDC-TM80, HDC-SD80, HDC-TM40, and HDC-SD40 (phew) are priced between $350 and $600, all offering 1920 x 1080 recording, but only the HDC-TM90 and HDC-SD90 will do 1080p60. All write to SDXC and the HDC-TM40 and HDC-SD40 are the lightest full HD models the company offers, weighing just .39lbs.
  • The company's new 3MOS models, the HDC-SD800, HDC-TM900, and HDC-HS900 are priced at $850, $1,100, and $1,400, all managing 1080p60 and, if you add the $350 VW-CLT1 conversion lens, will shoot in 3D as well. All write to SDXC, while the TM900 has 32GB of storage internally, and only the top two models offer a 20x zoom lens with manual focus for "increased creativity."
There are a few SD shooters as well, the $250 SDR-S70, $270 SDR-T70, and $350 SDR-H100, all also sporting SDXC support. Full pricing in the PR after the break, and lots more details in the earlier announce post from CES.

Continue reading Panasonic prices its 2011 HD and 3D camcorders, options for budgets great and small

Panasonic prices its 2011 HD and 3D camcorders, options for budgets great and small originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pcamcorderdigital camcorderDigitalCamcorderfull-hdFullHdHDC-HS80HDC-HS900HDC-SD40HDC-SD80HDC-SD800HDC-SD90HDC-TM40HDC-TM80HDC-TM90HDC-TM900panasonicpannySDR-H100SDR-S70SDR-T70sdxcTue, 01 Feb 2011 11:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Cowon D3 Plenue priced at $370, or $100 per inch of AMOLED]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/cowon-d3-plenue-priced-at-370-or-100-per-inch-of-amoled/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/cowon-d3-plenue-priced-at-370-or-100-per-inch-of-amoled/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/cowon-d3-plenue-priced-at-370-or-100-per-inch-of-amoled/#comments Want yourself a "Prestige" portable media player to make even legit smartphones blush in envy? Then the D3 Plenue from Cowon might just be for you, what with its 1080p video playback, 32GB of storage, Android 2.1 OS, and 3.7-inch, 800 x 480 AMOLED display. It's just that today we're finding the Prestige label also extends to its price, which Amazon has set at a mighty $370. That's not terrible when contrasted against unsubsidized pricing for comparable smartphones, but then this isn't a smartphone. Availability of the D3 Plenue is limited to an undated pre-order for the moment, giving you at least a little more time to deliberate on the value this souped-up PMP represents.

Cowon D3 Plenue priced at $370, or $100 per inch of AMOLED originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3.7-inch32gbamazonamoledandroidandroid 2.1Android2.1cowoncowon d3cowon d3 plenueCowonD3CowonD3Plenued3d3 plenueD3Plenueeclairfull hdFullHdhdmioledplenuepmpportable media playerPortableMediaPlayerprestigepricepricedpricingTue, 01 Feb 2011 05:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola will enable Atrix 4G's 1080p video recording in post-launch software update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/motorola-will-enable-atrix-4gs-1080p-video-recording-in-post-la/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/motorola-will-enable-atrix-4gs-1080p-video-recording-in-post-la/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/motorola-will-enable-atrix-4gs-1080p-video-recording-in-post-la/#comments The software on Motorola's upcoming Atrix 4G has already been subject to some stern (and premature) scrutiny, but here's some rather more concrete information about it, courtesy of the company's own spec page for the device. As it turns out, Moto intends to launch the Atrix with some of its hardware capabilities clipped -- specifically its Tegra 2-derived power to encode 1080p content -- but will deliver them to users in an update (hopefully soon) thereafter. LG's Optimus 2X, which is built around the same dual-core chip from NVIDIA, has been spending its time before launch showing off exactly what those 1080p encoding skills can deliver -- both with video recording and through its HDMI connection -- so it'll be a downer for Moto fans to learn that their hallowed new superphone won't be able to match up at launch. Then again, when we think about how often phone makers fail to tap the full potential of their hardware, maybe we should just be happy that 1080p abilities are coming to the Atrix at all, eh?

[Thanks, Mr. techcrunch]

Motorola will enable Atrix 4G's 1080p video recording in post-launch software update originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 02:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: MultiTouch Ltd's 46-inch panel accepts unlimited touch inputs, we put it to the test

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MultiTouch Ltd's 46-inch panel accepts unlimited touch inputs, we put it to the test (video hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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2011 is shaping up to be the year consumer-grade 3D camcorders take off. Now JVC is in the mix with its new GS-TD1 full HD 3D camcorder which it touts as a world first. Thanks to twin 3D HD GT lenses, two 3.32 megapixel CMOS sensors and a newly announced Falconbrid 3D image chip, the device can record both left and right streams of 1920 x 1080i simultaneously. It also features 5x zoom and 64GB of flash memory that can be expanded via an SD card slot. Besides the full HD mode, the camera supports the more common side-by-side format AVCHD 3D as well as AVCHD 2D. For better in-field review, the device packs a 3.5-inch glasses free 3D touch panel screen. Outside of 3D video, the camera is additionally equipped to record so-called 3D sound using BIPHONIC sound processing. Pricing is pegged at just under $2,000 and is expected to be available for purchase this March. For the full details check out the PR after the break.

Gallery: JVC GS-TD1 Hands On

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JVC announces the GS-TD1 full HD 3D consumer camcorder, we go hands on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Samsung just hit us up with revised recording times: HD -- SF: 4h10m / F: 5h / N: 6h30m and SD -- SF: 17h30m / F: 23h10m / N: 34h

Gallery: Samsung HMX-Q10 camcorder

Continue reading Samsung announces $299 HMX-Q10 camcorder, makes it work upside down

Samsung announces $299 HMX-Q10 camcorder, makes it work upside down originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Roku drops new firmware in time for the holidays, XR gets 1080p, Hulu optimization for all originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10801080p2.9-b1509firmwarefirmware updateFirmwareUpdatefull hdFullHdhulumedia streamerMediaStreamerrokuxrMon, 13 Dec 2010 08:51:00 EST<![CDATA[LG LU3000 taking its 1080p talents to South Korea in a week's time]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/lg-lu3000-taking-its-1080p-talents-to-south-korea-in-a-weeks-ti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/lg-lu3000-taking-its-1080p-talents-to-south-korea-in-a-weeks-ti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/07/lg-lu3000-taking-its-1080p-talents-to-south-korea-in-a-weeks-ti/#comments Ah, LG's LU3000, the sprightly young thing that made the iPhone 4 and Galaxy S look a wee bit aged in some YouTube tests has now become official over in South Korea. It boasts a 1GHz TI OMAP3630 chip, allowing it to jot down 1080p video playback on its spec sheet, which in turn goes very nicely with the built-in HDMI port and DLNA wireless capabilities. A 3.8-inch screen offers an 800 x 480 resolution, there's a 5 megapixel camera around the back, and a mildly skinned Android 2.2 performs the OS duties. Curiously enough, the LU3000's home screen looks identical to the one on the leaked LG Star, suggesting that the stuff they're running will represent LG's default Android treatment for the near future. 800,000KRW ($705) buys you the 3000 when it ships in its native land a week from now, though there are apparently no plans to spread the wealth to other nations. Why so selfish, LG?

LG LU3000 taking its 1080p talents to South Korea in a week's time originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Kunal]

Cowon 3D is the 1080p-playing, 4.8-inch PMP that just jumps out at you originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 03:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Exclusive: LG's 4-inch Android phone with dual-core Tegra 2, 1080p video

Exclusive: LG's 4-inch Android phone with dual-core Tegra 2 and 1080p video coming in early 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Please note: Panasonic has not yet finalized the GF2's firmware, meaning that the sample images and video below may not necessarily be indicative of the quality you'll get from the final product.

Gallery: Panasonic GF2 hands-on

Gallery: Panasonic GF2 sample images

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Panasonic Lumix GF2 preview originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Samsung unveils new 55-inch LCD with ultraslim bezel, invites DIY video walls

Samsung unveils new 55-inch LCD with ultraslim bezel, invites DIY video walls originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Viewsonic kindly reminded us that its own VX2739wm 27-inch panel beat this Sammy to market with a 1ms response time back in May.

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Samsung P2770FH dips down to 1ms response time, costs $400 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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