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[iFixit reveals Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight's magic -- with lasers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/ifixit-reveals-nook-simple-touch-with-glowlights-magic-with/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/ifixit-reveals-nook-simple-touch-with-glowlights-magic-with/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/ifixit-reveals-nook-simple-touch-with-glowlights-magic-with/#comments Image

Turns out the secret to the new Nook's patent pending magic glow isn't so magic after all. Nope, it utilizes the wonder of diffraction. Yep, the driving force behind this marriage-saving device is science! Says iFixit in its latest teardown,

The display assembly contains the front glass, digitizer, and array of GlowLight LEDs, all fused together into one component. The glass over the E-ink screen takes the light from the eight LEDs and evenly distributes it across the screen.

How did the site discover the pending patentness after peeling back the e-reader's layers? Why, lasers, of course, beaming one through the aforementioned glass, which diffracted the green light before it hit a wall, proving once and for all that science can be fun. And ripping gadgets apart, naturally.

iFixit reveals Nook Simple Touch With GlowLight's magic -- with lasers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 13:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Barnes Noblebarnes and nobleBarnesAndNobleBarnesNoblee booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersifixitlaserlasersnooknook simple touchNook Simple Touch with GlowLightNookSimpleTouchNookSimpleTouchWithGlowlightteardownThu, 31 May 2012 13:44:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit tears open an HP Z1, finds it impossibly easy to repair]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/ifixit-tears-open-an-hp-z1-finds-it-impossibly-easy-to-repair/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/ifixit-tears-open-an-hp-z1-finds-it-impossibly-easy-to-repair/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/ifixit-tears-open-an-hp-z1-finds-it-impossibly-easy-to-repair/#comments iFixit tears open an HP Z1

Those guys and gals at iFixit love nothing more than destroying something beautiful and, in the process, finding out exactly what makes it tick. The latest victim of their reckless deconstructive tendencies is HP's Z1. The all-in-one turns out to be just as beautiful on the inside as it is outside. The components aren't haphazardly tossed inside the tight enclosure or soldered in place. The impressively repairable and replaceable parts all slide out easily, with at most the turn of a few screws. Only the LCD and glass pane posed an obstacle, but even that turned out to be relatively simple to remove. For more photos of the tiny workstation torn asunder, check out the source link.

iFixit tears open an HP Z1, finds it impossibly easy to repair originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hewlett-packardhphp z1hp z1 workstationHpZ1HpZ1Workstationifixitteardownworkstationz1z1 workstationZ1WorkstationThu, 26 Apr 2012 18:05:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit begins surgery on new iPad]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/ifixit-begins-surgery-on-new-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/ifixit-begins-surgery-on-new-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/ifixit-begins-surgery-on-new-ipad/#comments Need something to keep you occupied as you wait in line for the latest iPad? What better way to wile away the time waiting for its 8AM release in your part of the world than watching someone else tear apart their brand new tablet? iFixit has already managed to get its hands on the "resolutionary" new product with help from some time zone trickery, and is digging into the slate as we speak. The site has only posted the above image at present, but we'll hit you with the link as soon as we get it. Stay tuned.

Update: And it begins! Check out the source link below to follow all of the fun. Looks like the site got its hands on a 4G model, courtesy of a store in Melbourne, Australia. So far there's nothing super shocking inside -- it's packing that dual-core A5x processor and a 9.7-inch display, which looks like it may have been crafted by Samsung, according to the site. The iPad's SoC has also been confirmed as the Quad-core PowerVR SGX MP4+ -- just like we surmised last week.

iFixit begins surgery on new iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iFixit's (counter-intuitively) done it again. This time it's made gamers of the world weep by ceremoniously un-fixing a PS Vita, Sony's latest portable gaming powerhouse. Standard screws and fittings -- alongside a modular design -- made for a relatively pain-free deconstruction for these tinkerers -- especially compared to recent iFixit visitors. Highlights from the tech autopsy include a 2,200mAh battery, Toshiba SDRAM and an OLED display that is unfortunately fused to the plastic, reducing the score down to a could-be-worth-a-fixin' 8 out of 10. Get your goggles, grab a surgery mask and meet us at the source below. Things could get a little messy.

PS Vita torn apart by iFixit, gets its vitals checked originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ifixitifixitteardownplaystationplaystation vitaPlaystationVitaps vitaPsVitasonyteardownvitaThu, 16 Feb 2012 09:48:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit pries apart the Droid 4, strips slider to see its silicon insides]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/ifixit-pries-apart-the-droid-4-strips-slider-to-see-its-silicon/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/ifixit-pries-apart-the-droid-4-strips-slider-to-see-its-silicon/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/ifixit-pries-apart-the-droid-4-strips-slider-to-see-its-silicon/#comments Verizon's Droid 4 was officially released last week, so naturally, iFixit spent the weekend pulling the phone apart for all to see. Among the nuggets of knowledge uncovered during the teardown is the discovery that the fourth iteration breaks from Droid tradition in a couple of not-so-positive ways. First off, Moto decided to integrate the keyboard into the motherboard, meaning if one of your keys quits working, you'll have to replace the motherboard, too. Not only that, but the Droid 4's battery is purportedly no longer user-replaceable, though iFixit's deft disembodied hands were able to pry it loose with some effort. It's not all bad, as the teardown did confirm that the handset does, in fact, pack the promised 16GB of onboard storage. Don't take our word for it, though, there's a bevy of pics of the flayed phone for your perusal at the source link below, so hop on over for the full monty.

iFixit pries apart the Droid 4, strips slider to see its silicon insides originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.3Android2.3cellphonedroid 4Droid4gingerbreadifixitifixit teardownIfixitTeardownteardownMon, 13 Feb 2012 11:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Nook Tablet gets torn down, mysteries of the carabiner unlocked]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/nook-tablet-gets-torn-down-mysteries-of-the-carabiner-unlocked/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/nook-tablet-gets-torn-down-mysteries-of-the-carabiner-unlocked/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/nook-tablet-gets-torn-down-mysteries-of-the-carabiner-unlocked/#comments After last week's Kindle Fire teardown, Barnes & Noble's new slate must have been quaking in its boots. The Nook Tablet just had its moment under the knife, courtesy of screw driver-packing site iFixit. There's really not a whole heck of a lot of surprising things happening inside the $249 device, according to the site. There's a battery that's still emblazoned with a "NOOKCOLOR" under the model number, in spite of the new tablet's better battery life. And then there's 16GB of storage made by SanDisk and that 1GHz dual-core processor. Lots of shots of tablet guts in the source link below.

Nook Tablet gets torn down, mysteries of the carabiner unlocked originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>android tabletAndroidTabletbarnes and nobleBarnesAndNoblecomponentsifixitnooknook tabletNookTabletteardownMon, 21 Nov 2011 09:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Kindle Fire torn down by iFixit, asbestos gloves curiously absent]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/kindle-fire-torn-down-by-ifixit-asbestos-gloves-curiously-absen/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/kindle-fire-torn-down-by-ifixit-asbestos-gloves-curiously-absen/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/kindle-fire-torn-down-by-ifixit-asbestos-gloves-curiously-absen/#comments We already had a pretty good idea of what's inside the Kindle Fire -- basically, the same thing that was inside the BlackBerry PlayBook. But of course we're still fans of seeing all the circuits and components that make up a modern gadget, and that's why we love iFixit so much. With gentle touches and tiny tools the disembodied hands here split Amazon's new hotness in twain and then started pulling out silicon and copper with wild abandon. The teardown is still ongoing, so set those browsers on Refresh, but already the small 4,400mAh battery and 8GB of Samsung flash have been exposed. Click on through to see the rest!

Kindle Fire torn down by iFixit, asbestos gloves curiously absent originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inchandroidfireifixitkindlekindle fireKindleFiretabletteardownTue, 15 Nov 2011 16:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Droid RAZR hits Verizon stores, iFixit labs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/motorola-droid-razr-hits-verizon-stores-ifixit-labs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/motorola-droid-razr-hits-verizon-stores-ifixit-labs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/11/motorola-droid-razr-hits-verizon-stores-ifixit-labs/#comments It's become a rite of passage for any major smartphone -- a few hours under the knife (read: dozuki saw!), for the good 'ol iFixit teardown. Today's victim is the Motorola Droid RAZR, which happened to hit Verizon stores around the time it arrived at the iFixit labs -- so, yes, you can go pick one up today and do this yourself at home, at your own risk and $299 expense, of course. The teardown revealed that most of the key components are on one side of the motherboard, where you'll find the Toshiba THGBM4G7D2GBAIE 16GB EMMC flash memory module, Samsung K3PE7E700M-XGC1 4GB LPDDR2 RAM, Qualcomm MDM6600 dual-mode baseband/RF transceiver, Motorola T6VP0XBG-0001 LTE processor and other goodies like the combo Bluetooth/WiFi/GPS receiver. Wondering what else Motorola was able to pack neatly below that 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display? Hit up the source link for the full iFixit teardown.

Motorola Droid RAZR hits Verizon stores, iFixit labs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, plenty of folks are still waiting for their shipments to arrive, but Apple's latest magical handset is already baring its innards, courtesy of the screwdriver-wielding mad scientists at iFixit. The teardown is still carrying the "In Progress" badge at the moment, but among the findings thus far is the discovery of a slightly larger battery. Can the stash of magic dust be too far behind?

Update: The good folks over at iFixit have finished mucking about the iPhone 4S's innards and have confirmed the handset's packing 512MB of DDR2 RAM, an updated Qualcomm MDM6610 chip and 16GB of NAND flash memory courtesy of Toshiba. Idle hands'll be happy to know the phone's been awarded a six out of ten repairability rating -- it's not quite amateur territory, but you don't have to be a pro to get your hands dirty.

iPhone 4S gets teardown treatment, Siri gasps in terror (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4sappleifixitiphoneiphone 4sIphone4smobilepostcrossteardownThu, 13 Oct 2011 11:02:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit busts Apple's Thunderbolt Display wide open, no creamy center inside]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/ifixit-busts-apples-thunderbolt-display-wide-open-no-creamy-ce/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/ifixit-busts-apples-thunderbolt-display-wide-open-no-creamy-ce/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/ifixit-busts-apples-thunderbolt-display-wide-open-no-creamy-ce/#comments It's been more than two months since Apple unveiled its Thunderbolt Display, and the gadget sadists over at iFixit are just getting around to picking the thing apart -- quite literally. So what has this dive into the 27-incher revealed? Well, for starters, the iFixit crew found that the LG-made LCD display in this Thunderbolt monitor appears to be the same one found in Dell's UltraSharp U2711, though favoring a cursed glossy finish. That's also the same setup we saw in Cupertino's 2009 iMac. This teardown also features a slew of chips from the likes of Texas Instruments and Broadcom and a miniature subwoofer. For more under-the-hood discoveries and a healthy helping of disassembled Thunderbolt Display components take a stroll on over to the source link below.

iFixit busts Apple's Thunderbolt Display wide open, no creamy center inside originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Samsung Epic 4G Touch is a triumph of engineering, jamming oh-so-very-much into an oh-so-little frame. What better way to celebrate its wonderous design, than to tear it all down to its constituent parts, and then reassemble it? Thank the guys at iFixit, because they've already done it -- again. Interesting points include just a single EMI shield -- unlike some competitors -- which is great news for those looking to emulate a tear-down of their own Sprint-specific GSII. It could still prove to be a challenge, with both the glass panel and LCD apparently fused to the middle of the phone, meaning a replacement for that sumptuous 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen could prove costly. Click below for a pictorial blow-by-blow of the teardown, let's keep the drooling to a minimum, shall we?

Samsung Epic 4G Touch gets torn down, confirms its epic crendentials originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iFixit picks the Droid Bionic to disassembled pieces originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androidbionicdroid bionicDroidBionicifixitmobilepostcrossMotorolamotorola droid bionicMotorolaDroidBionicteardownVerizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessVZWFri, 09 Sep 2011 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit intros Dozuki, promises 'service manuals that don't suck']]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/ifixit-intros-dozuki-promises-service-manuals-that-don-t-suck/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/ifixit-intros-dozuki-promises-service-manuals-that-don-t-suck/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/18/ifixit-intros-dozuki-promises-service-manuals-that-don-t-suck/#comments The words "assembly required" shouldn't elicit a horrified shudder. Unfortunately we've all been on the wrong side of at least one connect-A-to-B mishap, which is where iFixit's Dozuki comes in. The service, now in beta, promises an end to user-manual aversion, providing manufacturers a new, updatable tool for delivering instructions to customers. Among other features, Dozuki provides a new form of distribution for otherwise static documents, delivering manuals through downloadable PDFs as well as dedicated apps. What's more, it gives users a say, allowing "expert customers" the ability to pitch in their two cents. The program is now available in beta and will officially launch this spring. If you're looking for a new way to say "insert x into y," full PR awaits you after the break.

Continue reading iFixit intros Dozuki, promises 'service manuals that don't suck'

iFixit intros Dozuki, promises 'service manuals that don't suck' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Dozukiifixitmanualmanualsservice guideServiceGuideSoftwareuser manualUser Manual Softwareuser manualsUserManualUserManualsUserManualSoftwareThu, 18 Aug 2011 19:43:00 EST<![CDATA[New Mac mini gets iFixit teardown treatment, leaves space for 2nd hard drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/new-mac-mini-gets-ifixit-teardown-treament-leaves-space-for-2nd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/new-mac-mini-gets-ifixit-teardown-treament-leaves-space-for-2nd/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/new-mac-mini-gets-ifixit-teardown-treament-leaves-space-for-2nd/#comments What do you do the day after an arsenal of new Apple products are announced? Why, take them apart as soon as you can get your hands on them, of course! Wouldn't ya know it, iFixit is at it again -- this time, tearing down the new Mac mini. At first glance, the only noticeable difference is the inclusion of the powerful Thunderbolt port. Once under the hood, though, a second hard drive port was spotted, along with just enough space for a second storage device. Perhaps the only thing standing the way of a dual HDD welding compact desktop is your ability to secure another SATA cable. If you want to give it a shot, the updated mini scored a solid eight out of ten in the repairability category as the machine had no proprietary screws or glue. Moreover, easy access makes a DIY RAM upgrade a piece of cake, especially when you're already in there adding that extra disk. So if you're looking to get your teardown feet wet, swan dive right in.

Update: Sure, you can get dual HDDs straight from the Apple store, but you'll pay dearly for it. As in, the base Mac mini will run you $1550 -- and that's for the only option: a 750 GB ATA and a 256 GB SSD. The other option is to splurge for the Lion Server model, where dual 500 GB or dual 750 GB options are available. Still, going this route will set you back at least $1000. Since these bad boys are so easy to work on, you'd put far less strain on your wallet by going the DIY route.

New Mac mini gets iFixit teardown treatment, leaves space for 2nd hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applecomputerdesktophard driveHardDriveiFixitmacmac minimacintoshMacMiniteardownupdateThu, 21 Jul 2011 22:18:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit tears down new MacBook Air, beholds the miracle of backlighting]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/ifixit-tears-down-new-macbook-air-beholds-the-miracle-of-backli/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/ifixit-tears-down-new-macbook-air-beholds-the-miracle-of-backli/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/21/ifixit-tears-down-new-macbook-air-beholds-the-miracle-of-backli/#comments Warranties be damned, iFixit got its hands on the newly announced MacBook Air and immediately did its thing, digging into the super-thin laptop like a kid at Christmas. Not all that much to see from the outside of the device, save for that new Thunderbolt port and some shiny new keyboard backlighting. Things are a bit different inside, however, including an Intel Core i5 processor, a Bluetooth 4.0 chip, and a general lack of thermal paste. As for putting the thing back together again -- the Air scores a four out of ten for repairability, so maybe don't try this at home.

iFixit tears down new MacBook Air, beholds the miracle of backlighting originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's time for the squeamish to avert their eyes. The latest entry in Motorola's popular Droid line has taken a trip to internet Tatooine, getting the classic teardown treatment from the folks at iFixit. As always, there were some interesting findings beneath its shiny, gadgety exterior, including a SIM card and so, so many hidden screws. More gory shots in the source link below.

Droid 3 disassembled by iFixit Jawas originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroiddroid 3Droid3ifixitteardownMon, 18 Jul 2011 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony tears down Bloggie 3D, iFixit helps (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/sony-tears-down-bloggie-3d-ifixit-helps-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/sony-tears-down-bloggie-3d-ifixit-helps-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/sony-tears-down-bloggie-3d-ifixit-helps-video/#comments We all knew it would come to this, right? Tech corporations have apparently taken a cue from the blogosphere and started tearing down their own devices for all the world to see. Sony's in-house gadget site SGNL opened up the company's Bloggie 3D pocket camcorder, thankfully enlisting the supervision of Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit. But while he does seem genuinely intrigued at taking apart and explaining the way the 3D camera works, there's not much in the way of the depth we've come to expect from the site, and Sony manages to make the whole thing a not-so-subtle plug for a newish device. Now who wants to buy a disassembled camcorder? I hear Sony's selling one cheap.

Continue reading Sony tears down Bloggie 3D, iFixit helps (video)

Sony tears down Bloggie 3D, iFixit helps (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bloggiebloggie 3dBloggie3dcamcorderifixitkyle wiensKyleWienspocket camcorderPocketCamcordersonysony bloggie 3dSonyBloggie3dvideoTue, 14 Jun 2011 09:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Series 5 3G Chromebook gets iFixit teardown, lays bare its telling internals]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/samsung-series-5-3g-chromebook-gets-ifixit-teardown-lays-bare-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/samsung-series-5-3g-chromebook-gets-ifixit-teardown-lays-bare-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/samsung-series-5-3g-chromebook-gets-ifixit-teardown-lays-bare-i/#comments It's already made an early debut, just to sell out in a matter a hours, and now Samsung's answer to the Chromebook, the Series 5, is getting some attention of a more destructive sort. The folks over at iFixit have proven once again that ripping apart consumer electronics is not only therapeutic, but also enlightening, this time putting Google's ultraportable under the knife. On top of the specs we already have, this Chromebook's inner workings reveal 2GB of non-upgradable DDR3 RAM (the CR-48 apparently packed upgradable RAM), Intel NM10 graphics, a Qualcomm Gobi WWAN board, an Atheros AR9382 802.11n WiFi chip, and a 16GB SanDisk SSD. If you want even more intimate details (and have some cash to burn) you can wait to rip into the Chromebook yourself -- or you could to do the practical thing, and click on the source link below.

Samsung Series 5 3G Chromebook gets iFixit teardown, lays bare its telling internals originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen plenty of tablets go under the spudger at the iFixit teardown labs, but seldom has a DSLR been gently gutted and photographed for all to see. Today's victim is the $900 Nikon D5100, which just hit stores last week. After popping out the battery (the D5100's only user-serviceable component), the engineers removed the motherboard, 16.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, and everything else they could get their hands on, even going so far as to desolder some wires. The verdict? The camera is very difficult to disassemble -- perhaps because "approximately 4 billion screws hold the device together." Teardowns are arguably more fun than unboxings (trust us, we know), so hit the link below for more camera-in-the-buff shots.

Nikon D5100 gets the iFixit teardown treatment, camera status confirmed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camerad5100d5100nikon dslrD5100nikonDslrdslrdslr cameraDslrCameraifixitifixit teardownIfixitTeardownnikonnikon d5100NikonD5100teardownTue, 26 Apr 2011 17:34:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry PlayBook pried open, gyroscope and other goodies discovered]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/blackberry-playbook-pried-open-gyroscope-and-other-goodies-disc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/blackberry-playbook-pried-open-gyroscope-and-other-goodies-disc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/blackberry-playbook-pried-open-gyroscope-and-other-goodies-disc/#comments What's in a PlayBook? No, literally, what is in that thing? Well, most of the specs were known ahead of today's release, but there was a bit of confusion about whether RIM's 7-inch tablet did or didn't have a gyroscope, which has now been set straight (it does!) by the crew at iFixit. They did their usual study of what it'll take to repair your own PlayBook should the need ever arise, and gave it a repairability score of 7 out of 10. Replacing the front glass would be a bit of a pain to do, but then that's the case with most portable devices. The motherboard also got a thorough examination, with all the power management, wireless connectivity, and memory chips getting identified and recorded for posterity. If you want to check iFixit's work, feel free to visit UBM Tech Insights as well, who have their own component list and closeup photography of that dual-core TI OMAP4430 system-on-chip. Yes, closeup photography.

BlackBerry PlayBook pried open, gyroscope and other goodies discovered originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inchblackberryblackberry playbookBlackberryPlaybookcomponentsdisassemblyelpidagyrogyroscopehardwareifixitomap4430playbookrimslatetabletteardowntorn downTornDownTue, 19 Apr 2011 16:29:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad 2 sliced up again, this time in the name of radio science]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/ipad-2-sliced-up-again-this-time-in-the-name-of-radio-science/#comments By now you've probably watched iFixit's recent iPad 2 teardown video several times while drooling profusely, but we just know you're itching to find out what's different with the innards of the WiFi-only, GSM, and CDMA versions. Well once again, iFixit's got you covered -- via an "exceptionally cool" user-contributed post, this time. A grand total of three iPad 2s were sacrificed in this round, revealing variations in case design, antenna count, WWAN board layout, radio chipset choices, and headphone jack assemblies. Besides clearly visible changes like the black antenna window on the 3G models and the microSIM slot on the GSM version, it's interesting to note that Apple made the same design choices with the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4. The CDMA model features an additional antenna over its GSM sibling, and uses a Qualcomm Gobi dual-mode radio which supports both CDMA and GSM -- the latter being unused -- along with an integrated GPS receiver, just like the iPhone 4 for Verizon. The GSM version, meanwhile, uses an Infineon chipset for GSM and a separate Broadcom module for GPS, just like the global iPhone 4. Follow the source link below for more sordid details plus high-resolution pictures.

iPad 2 sliced up again, this time in the name of radio science originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>337S3833antennaAppleApple iPad 2AppleIpad2ATTBCM4751BroadcomCDMAGobiGSMiFixitiPad 2Ipad2MDM6600QualcommQualcomm GobiQualcommGobiSIMteardownVerizonWWANWed, 30 Mar 2011 03:37:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit has an iPad 2, and they're ripping it apart (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/ifixit-has-an-ipad-2-and-theyre-ripping-it-apart/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/ifixit-has-an-ipad-2-and-theyre-ripping-it-apart/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/11/ifixit-has-an-ipad-2-and-theyre-ripping-it-apart/#comments It only took a few short hours for iFixit to get its hands on an iPad 2 (the WiFi variety), and of course, they immediately started to tear it apart. It's a necessarily delicate task, but they're making progress as we speak, and here are the first things that jump out to us: there is much less open space inside the iPad 2 than the original model, and the battery is very large. There aren't any huge surprises in here internally yet, but it's got the 1GHz A5 CPU, 512MB of RAM, and 16GB of Toshiba TH58NVG7D2FLA89 NAND Flash. Like we said, they're still at it with this one, and we'll update as they do. Until then, hit up the source for all the photos.

Update: And they're done! Head over to check out all the shots of the iPad 2 in its exposed form, but don't try it out on your own. The new glass adhesion makes it practically impossible to open this thing without shattering the screen, so the crew will be working hard for a better solution. Vid's after the break, though.

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iFixit has an iPad 2, and they're ripping it apart (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleifixitipadipad2tabletteardownvideoFri, 11 Mar 2011 19:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Xoom and Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro get torn down]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/25/motorola-xoom-and-thunderbolt-equipped-macbook-pro-get-torn-down/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/25/motorola-xoom-and-thunderbolt-equipped-macbook-pro-get-torn-down/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/25/motorola-xoom-and-thunderbolt-equipped-macbook-pro-get-torn-down/#comments The Xoom's big attraction may be the ethereal Honeycomb that oozes within it, but it's still a gadget made of metal, silicon and plastic, so we're as keen as anyone to see what its insides look like. iFixit has dutifully performed the task of tearing one down to its constituent components and found an Atmel touchscreen controller capable of picking up 15 inputs at a time, a Qualcomm MDM6600 chip capable of 14.4Mbps HSPA+ speeds, some Toshiba NAND flash memory, and of course, NVIDIA's beloved Tegra 2 dual-core SOC. The conclusion reached was that the Xoom is relatively easy to repair, though you should be aware there are no less than 57 screws holding the thing together, so free up a nice long afternoon if you intend to disassemble one yourself.

Aside from Moto's flagship tablet, iFixit has also gotten to grips with Apple's latest MacBook Pro, the one that can do Thunderbolt-fast transfers with as yet nonexistent peripherals, though discoveries there were predictably few and far between. The wireless card now has four antennas instead of three and there are some changes made to the cooling systems, but the real reason you'll want to see this is the quad-core Sandy Bridge CPU lurking within -- it's as big and imposing as the performance it promises to deliver.

Motorola Xoom and Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Pro get torn down originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iFixit's teardown of the Samsung Galaxy S 4G doesn't exactly contain a ton of surprises -- until the very end, that is. Apparently, there's been some talk that Samsung used magnesium instead of aluminum for some of the components, and the best way iFixit could find to test that was to file some dust off the frame and set it ablaze (magnesium's reaction is noticeably different than aluminum). Spoiler alert: it's magnesium. Hit up the link below for the full blow-by-blow account.

iFixit tears down Galaxy S 4G, lights a fire for science originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>galaxy s 4gGalaxyS4gifixitmagnesiumsamsungsamsung galaxy s 4gSamsungGalaxyS4gt-mobileteardownThu, 24 Feb 2011 12:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Atrix 4G gets the teardown treatment, fourth G nowhere to be found]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/motorola-atrix-4g-gets-the-teardown-treatment-fourth-g-nowhere/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/motorola-atrix-4g-gets-the-teardown-treatment-fourth-g-nowhere/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/motorola-atrix-4g-gets-the-teardown-treatment-fourth-g-nowhere/#comments If our review of the Atrix left you hungering for more, you can now feast your eyes on the guts of Motorola's new Android powerhouse. Thanks to the folks at iFixit, its teardown reveals a familiar range of parts -- 16GB of NAND flash, 960x540 PenTile LCD, 1GB DDR2 RAM and that beast of a NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU. What's more, is that the teardown brings to light some enticing news -- the glass panel is not glued to the LCD. This allows for the clumsy to not have to spend the extra dough if they crack the glass (which is usually affixed to the display). Hit the source link if you've got your Atrix and are ready to dismantle the thing yourself.

P.S. -- There is a Qualcomm MDM6200 HSPA+ chip inside the phone. The title is meant to be a joke in reference to misconceptions about 4G wireless technology. You can read about them here.

Motorola Atrix 4G gets the teardown treatment, fourth G nowhere to be found originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gandroidatrixatrix 4gatrix teardownAtrix4gAtrixTeardownifixitmoto atrixMotoAtrixmotorola atrixMotorolaAtrixsmartphonetear downteardowntoolstorn apartTornApartTue, 22 Feb 2011 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Nexus S torn asunder, its curves laid out on display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/nexus-s-torn-asunder-its-curves-laid-out-on-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/nexus-s-torn-asunder-its-curves-laid-out-on-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/nexus-s-torn-asunder-its-curves-laid-out-on-display/#comments You've already seen ninjas take on the Nexus S box, now see the device laid out component-by-component, thrashed by some sick and twisted individual. Nothing too crazy to see here, except perhaps the awesome curves of the front display laid out (another shot after the break). It's interesting to note that only the front panel is actually curved -- "the rest of the components are flat as a board, just as any other phone on the market." Hope that doesn't ruin any dreams you might've had. Check out the Full Monty over at iFixit.

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Nexus S torn asunder, its curves laid out on display originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab torn down, is indeed not full of stars originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgalaxygalaxy tabGalaxyTabgorillagorilla glassGorillaGlassifixitifixit teardownIfixitTeardownsamsungtabtabletteardownFri, 12 Nov 2010 08:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Boxee Box gets the requisite teardown; would you look at that heat sink!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/boxee-box-gets-the-requisite-teardown-would-you-look-at-that-he/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/boxee-box-gets-the-requisite-teardown-would-you-look-at-that-he/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/boxee-box-gets-the-requisite-teardown-would-you-look-at-that-he/#comments Lest you forget, the Boxee Box is a capital C computer, just like Google TV. In fact, both products share nearly identical processors, with the Intel CE4110 in Boxee and the CE4150 in Google TV, each clocked at 1.2GHz. Turns out, much of the mass of the Boxee Box is used for the heat sink and fan that are cooling that sucker, as revealed in iFixit's timely teardown of the media powerhouse. Other things they found inside include 1GB of RAM, 1GB of flash memory, and a digital-to-analog audio converter to allow for 1080p video out of HDMI while still using legacy audio hardware. Sounds like some good stuff -- so, after years of hacking the Apple TV for Boxee use, who will be the first to repay Boxee the favor and get something else running on here?

Boxee Box gets the requisite teardown; would you look at that heat sink! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>boxeeboxee boxBoxeeBoxce4110ifixitintelintel ce4110IntelCe4110revealedteardownThu, 11 Nov 2010 09:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft Kinect ripped to pieces, found to contain chips on tiny green boards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/microsoft-kinect-ripped-to-pieces-found-to-contain-chips-on-tin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/microsoft-kinect-ripped-to-pieces-found-to-contain-chips-on-tin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/microsoft-kinect-ripped-to-pieces-found-to-contain-chips-on-tin/#comments If you ever doubted that Microsoft's Kinect was based on PrimeSense technology, you can leave those suspicions at the door -- iFixit's separated the twin-eye motion sensing camera into its constituent parts, and there's definitely PrimeSense silicon on board. To be precise, there's a PrimeSense processor that handles images from the color and infrared CMOS auto-focus imagers, a Marvell SoC to interface with those cameras,64MB of DDR2 memory and 1MB of flash plus an accelerometer of all things. (Perhaps game developers intend to break the fourth wall when you inevitably knock the unit off your TV.) Filled with four different kinds of security screws and a fair bit of glue, Kinect's a tough nut to crack. Seems like a small price to pay, however, when it's so wonderfully robotic underneath. Oh, and speaking of the Kinect -- don't suppose you've read our full review?

Microsoft Kinect ripped to pieces, found to contain chips on tiny green boards originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ifixitifixit teardownIfixitTeardownkinectmicrosoftproject natalProjectNatalteardownteardown treatmentTeardownTreatmentx360xboxxbox 360Xbox360Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:08:00 EST<![CDATA[New 11.6-inch MacBook Air ripped to pieces, exposing proprietary parts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/new-11-6-inch-macbook-air-ripped-to-shreds-exposing-proprietary/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/new-11-6-inch-macbook-air-ripped-to-shreds-exposing-proprietary/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/new-11-6-inch-macbook-air-ripped-to-shreds-exposing-proprietary/#comments The entire world saw the 13-inch MacBook Air exposed to the elements before it was announced on stage, but its 11.6-inch younger brother is just now getting the teardown treatment. iFixit tore the tiny machine asunder, and found even more miniature battery packs nestled in its 0.68-inch-thick frame. Like Apple's previous Air, the components here are proprietary, and the 2GB memory module's actually soldered to the board -- some tradeoffs had to be made for miniaturization, we suppose, and we can't deny the result is a beautiful machine inside and out. On the plus side, the Toshiba solid state drive seems to be modular, so there's some modest upgrade potential there if you can find a supplier of the mini-SATA boards. Still, kids -- don't try this at home.

New 11.6-inch MacBook Air ripped to pieces, exposing proprietary parts originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>11.611.6-inchappleifixitifixit teardownIfixitTeardownmacbookmacbook airmacbook air 11.6macbook air 2010MacbookAirMacbookAir11.6MacbookAir2010teardownteardown treatmentteardownsTeardownTreatmentThu, 21 Oct 2010 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 teardown reveals easily replaceable battery, 'beefy' construction]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/nokia-n8-teardown-reveals-easily-replaceable-battery-beefy-co/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/nokia-n8-teardown-reveals-easily-replaceable-battery-beefy-co/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/08/nokia-n8-teardown-reveals-easily-replaceable-battery-beefy-co/#comments Surprise, surprise. The iFixit team have cornered themselves a dark grey Nokia N8 and have proceeded to do the one thing that comes naturally to them: disassembled it. It's mostly good news all around with this teardown, which found the BL-4D battery cell was only two Torx screws away from being user-replaceable, while the overall N8 construction was praised as being the "beefiest" of any phone this year. There are plenty of bodacious highlights within, including the massive Xenon flash and the pair of camera modules -- which are regrettably not removable from the main board. The touchscreen controller in the N8 is the same as has previously been used on the Kin Two and BlackBerry Torch. Perhaps that's not the best pedigree in the world, but the (complete in one case, and relative in the other) lack of success of those phones was never really about the screen's responsiveness. Hit the source link for a full gallery of images and the complete deconstruction guide.

Nokia N8 teardown reveals easily replaceable battery, 'beefy' construction originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disassemblyifixitn8nokianokia n8NokiaN8teardowntorn downTornDowntorxxenonxenon flashXenonFlashFri, 08 Oct 2010 08:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple TV teardown reveals 8GB flash storage, 256MB RAM, leftover iPad parts]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/apple-tv-teardown-reveals-8gb-flash-storage-256mb-ram/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/apple-tv-teardown-reveals-8gb-flash-storage-256mb-ram/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/apple-tv-teardown-reveals-8gb-flash-storage-256mb-ram/#comments "Of course the new Apple TV gets a teardown, silly," is what we would tell you should you have the audacity to question its inevitability. But alas, we're too busy analyzing every photo of iFixit's gallery to even dignify your raised eyebrow with an unprovoked response. The site gives it 8 out of 10 in its metric of repairability, opining it might be "the most eco-friendly set-top box of all time." With that said, here are the big takeaways we're seeing so far: 8GB of storage provided care of a Samsung K9LCG08U1M NAND Flash chip, and the same one found in the iPad. Speaking of which, there's also the exact same markings on its Apple A4 processor as the iPad and new iPod touch, K4X2G643GE (not the same as the iPhone 4, as it turns out), the exact same Broadcom BCM4329XKUBG 802.11n WiFi / Bluetooth / FM chip as the iPad, and at 256MB, the same amount of RAM. Also interesting and of note are the solder pads near the side of the logic board, which look to be a perfect fit for an Apple dock connector. At any rate, with all that's under the hood, we expect the jailbreak community to have an absolute field day.

Apple TV teardown reveals 8GB flash storage, 256MB RAM, leftover iPad parts originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a tvA4appleapple tvAppleTvATvdisassemblyifixittear downTearDownWed, 29 Sep 2010 15:49:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Move gets broken down -- so easy, an end-user could do it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/19/playstation-move-gets-broken-down-so-easy-an-end-user-could/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/19/playstation-move-gets-broken-down-so-easy-an-end-user-could/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/19/playstation-move-gets-broken-down-so-easy-an-end-user-could/#comments Another week, another well-detailed tear down from the kids at iFixit. Blessed with an eight out of ten on the repairability index, the PlayStation Move was said to be one of the easiest devices yet to break down and reassemble, so there's a good chance that any novice DIYer with a steady hand and a Phillips screwdriver could accomplish what's shown in the link below. No huge surprises were found once the PCB's clothing was removed, but we were told that the Move controller contains a great many components that are found in today's modern smartphones: a processor, accelerometer, gyroscope, Bluetooth transmitter, vibrating motor, and even a MEMS compass. The sphere at the top can flash any color thanks to the included LEDs, and the integrated Li-ion battery can be disconnected (and thus, replaced) from the device without any soldering. Hit the source for the nitty-gritty, and hop on past the break for the highlights. Oh, and as a reminder, you can grab your own Move starting today if you call North America home.

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PlayStation Move gets broken down -- so easy, an end-user could do it originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerdissecteddissectiongamingifixitmotion sensingMotionSensingplaystationplaystation movePlaystationMoveps movePsMovesensingsensorsonysplayedtear downTearDowntorn downTornDownSun, 19 Sep 2010 22:55:00 EST<![CDATA[iPod nano (2010) splayed open in the name of miniature science]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/ipod-nano-2010-splayed-open-in-the-name-of-miniature-science/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/ipod-nano-2010-splayed-open-in-the-name-of-miniature-science/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/ipod-nano-2010-splayed-open-in-the-name-of-miniature-science/#comments What, you didn't think iFixit would stop at just disassembling the new iPod touch, did you? The all-new nano has also been sat atop the workbench, handed a bottle of hard liquor, and told to close its eyes and count to 120 million. The 6th-gen device weighs in at 67 percent of the volume of its precursor, with a slightly thicker body and that integrated clip on its back. Its 240- x 240-pixel display offers a 220ppi density, which, within Apple's ranks, is bettered only by the Retina Display on the fourth generation iPhone and iPod touch devices. Regrettably, just as with those two machines, the 2010 nano has its front glass, LCD and touchscreen assembly fused together. One handy bit of news here is the battery size, which at 105mAh is what you might call paltry, but still doubles up the 2010 shuffle's 51mAh. All in all, the conclusion from this dissection is that the new device feels more like a shuffle with a screen than a miniaturized nano, which, when you look at the form factor, makes all sorts of sense. More at the source.

iPod nano (2010) splayed open in the name of miniature science originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010appledisassemblydissecteddissectionifixitipodipod nanoipod nano 2010IpodNanoIpodNano2010mp3 playerMp3Playermusic playerMusicPlayernanopmpteardowntorn downTornDownThu, 09 Sep 2010 08:42:00 EST<![CDATA[iPod touch (2010) torn down, found to contain an awful lot of battery]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/ipod-touch-2010-torn-down/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/ipod-touch-2010-torn-down/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/ipod-touch-2010-torn-down/#comments As predictable as the sun rising somewhere over east Japan, the iFixit crew have put their tools and wits to the task of deconstructing the latest generation of iPod touch. Their teardown is still ongoing (exciting, isn't it?), but here are their observations so far. The new touch is noted as being the easiest to crack open yet, and yes, its retina-busting 640 x 960 LCD is fused to the external glass, just like the iPhone 4. There's an 11-gram EMI shield between the front end and the battery, accounting for a lofty 10 percent of the portable media player's weight. Beyond it, you'll find a chunky 3.44Whr Li-Pol cell, which is soldered to the board as is usual Apple practice, but a novelty here is that the headphone jack isn't. Great, tie down the thing we might want to replace and untether the one we don't care about. We'll keep you updated with any other salient info as it arises, but for now, go check out the source link for more pictures of the undressed iPod touch.

The front-facing camera has been found, as expected, to be the exact same module as built into the iPhone 4. The WiFi antenna is located just under the front glass panel, a position said to have allowed for the new all-aluminum back on the iPod touch. Another shock: the A4 chip that drives the iPad and iPhone 4 is also found on the 2010 touch, and its markings confirm a 256MB RAM allowance.

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iPod touch (2010) torn down, found to contain an awful lot of battery originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Highlights from iFixit's Virtual Boy teardown

iFixit celebrates Friday with teardown of Virtual Boy, the greatest game console man has ever known originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3di fixitIFixitnintendotear downTearDownvirtual boyVirtualBoyFri, 03 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit continues its retro gaming rampage, reduces an innocent Atari 2600 to bare components]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/ifixit-continues-its-retro-gaming-rampage-reduces-an-innocent-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/ifixit-continues-its-retro-gaming-rampage-reduces-an-innocent-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/ifixit-continues-its-retro-gaming-rampage-reduces-an-innocent-a/#commentsiFixit continues its retro gaming rampage, reduces an innocent Atari 2600 to bare components iFixit, is no device safe from the scars of your screwdriver? These eyes have been scarred, forced to witness the destruction of yet another childhood icon. Previously it was the RCA Studio II and the Magnavox Odyssey 100 before that. Now it's the rather more memorable Atari 2600 going under the scalpel, four simple screws removed to reveal an eight-bit, 1.19MHz processor featuring 128 bytes of RAM (yes, a massive 1,024 bits) and a graphics adapter capable of 192 x 160 resolution with 128 colors -- though only four could be used on any given line. Through these humble beginnings the cartridge-based console was born... and now here it rests.

iFixit continues its retro gaming rampage, reduces an innocent Atari 2600 to bare components originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Do you remember the Nintendo Family Computer, or Famicom? Well, you might not -- it came to earth in 1983 and was Japan's version of the NES. Now, continuing its week of vintage teardowns, iFixit's gotten its hands on one of these colorful gems and done what it does. The Famicon is pretty easily dismantled, and simple inside, as well. As you can see, there's almost nothing going on in there! There's one more photo below, but hit up the source link for the full set.

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iFixit tears apart the Nintendo Famicom originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iFixit goes beige with RCA Studio II teardown originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dissectiongame consoleGameConsoleifixitrcarca studio 2rca studio IIRcaStudio2RcaStudioIiretroteardownvintageTue, 31 Aug 2010 16:50:00 EST<![CDATA[iFixit tears apart a Magnavox Odyssey 100, doesn't find a disco ball inside]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/ifixit-tears-apart-a-magnavox-odyssey-100-doesnt-find-a-disco/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/ifixit-tears-apart-a-magnavox-odyssey-100-doesnt-find-a-disco/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/30/ifixit-tears-apart-a-magnavox-odyssey-100-doesnt-find-a-disco/#comments The fine people at iFixit have taken the extremely awesome step of tearing down some very retro gear this week, and up first, they've got the Magnavox Odyssey 100 which dates from 1975. The gaming console, which boasted two (count them ) games -- Tennis and Hockey -- was built around four Texas Instruments chips and powered by six C batteries. It was also the first home gaming console, so we were pretty interested in seeing its insides. What struck us in looking at the photos was the most obvious thing: how much emptier it is than modern gadgets. It was also completely dismantled in just seven steps. Hit the source for more photos and keep your eye out for more vintage disassemblies as the week progresses.

iFixit tears apart a Magnavox Odyssey 100, doesn't find a disco ball inside originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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