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[The LEO business computer: 6,000 valves, 2KB memory, one happy birthday (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/the-leo-business-computer-6-000-valves-2kb-memory-one-happy-b/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/the-leo-business-computer-6-000-valves-2kb-memory-one-happy-b/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/the-leo-business-computer-6-000-valves-2kb-memory-one-happy-b/#comments The world's first business computer just had a blow-out bash to celebrate the 60th year since its inception, courtesy of some timely sponsorship from Google. LEO was your classic room-filling clunkfest, built by British food manufacturer Lyons to help process its payroll and accounts. It was born at a time when the advancements made at Bletchley Park were still top secret, and when -- according to a 1954 issue of the Economist -- there were still people who did not believe in the "desirability of introducing anything as esoteric as electronics into business routine." Your ride to a bygone era awaits right after the break.

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Next-gen AMD Scorpius and Lynx desktop platforms leak out, Fusion still coming in 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdapubrazosbulldozerchipcpudoradofusiongpuleakleaksleolynxontarioprocessorsabinescorpiuszambeziTue, 26 Jan 2010 13:04:00 EST<![CDATA[AMD spells out the future: heterogeneous computing, Bulldozer and Bobcats galore]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/amd-spells-out-the-future-heterogeneous-computing-bulldozer-an/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/amd-spells-out-the-future-heterogeneous-computing-bulldozer-an/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/amd-spells-out-the-future-heterogeneous-computing-bulldozer-an/#comments Believe it or not, it's just about time for AMD to start thinking about its future. We know -- you're still doing your best to wrap that noodle around Congos and Thubans, but now it's time to wonder how exactly Leo, Llano and Zambezi (to name a few) can fit into your already hectic schedule. At an Analyst Day event this week, the chipmaker removed the wraps on its goals for 2010 and 2011, and while it's still focusing intently on Fusion (better described as heterogeneous computing, where "workloads are divided between the CPU and GPU"), it's the forthcoming platforms that really have us worked up. For starters, AMD is looking into Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) configurations, which "represent the combined capabilities of [practically any] two separate processors." We're also told that the firm may actually introduce its Bulldozer (architecture for mainstream machines) and Bobcat (architecture for low-power, ultrathin PCs) platforms more hastily than similar ones have been rolled out in the past, which demonstrates an effort to really target the consumer market where Intel currently reigns. Frankly, we're jazzed about the possibilities, so hit the links below for a deep dive into what just might be powering your next (or next-next) PC.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.
A few columns ago, I wrote how folks shouldn't dismiss Windows Mobile. This week, Microsoft released Windows Mobile 6.5 and it's further proof that this OS is very much a serious contender in the mobile OS platform wars. What makes Windows Mobile 6.5 work isn't so much the OS per se, but rather the Windows Phones that are the basis for the ecosystem.

Despite Steve Ballmer himself apologizing for the delay of Window Mobile 7 a few days ago, there's a lot in WinMo 6.5 that Microsoft should be proud of. Overall the OS itself has been tweaked a lot for performance -- I've tried devices that were running WM 6.1 and were upgraded to 6.5 and there's a dramatic difference in speed. Microsoft has also worked hard to make the new OS much more finger friendly, with UI elements that really required a stylus in the past much more usable with a finger instead. There's also some nice integration with new services such at the marketplace for mobile applications and MyPhone synchronization.

That's all well and good, but it's one device that I've had the chance to use for just a few minutes that's really affirmed my view of Windows Mobile viability, and it has me very excited about the platform. It's the new standard for Windows Phones and it's pretty much the device that every other Windows-powered phone is going to need to live up to. It's called the HTC HD2 (code named Leo) and it's a game changer in my opinion.

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Entelligence: The HTC HD2 and the future of Windows Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htchtc hd2htc leoHtcHd2HtcLeoleopeter chouPeterChouusus 3gUs3gusaTue, 06 Oct 2009 13:24:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC's HD2 gets official, we get our hands-on it (Updated: with video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/htc-touch-hd2-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/htc-touch-hd2-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/htc-touch-hd2-hands-on/#comments Our friend Drita at Engadget Spanish was lucky enough to spend some extended moments with HTC's just announced HD2 -- also known as the Leo. It's got exactly the same specs we just heard about: a 4.3-inch WVGA capacitive display, a 1GHz MSM8250 Snapdragon processor, integrated FM radio, a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. They found this Windows Mobile 6.5 baby to be elegant and light feeling in the hand, the touchscreen to be responsive and quick, and HTC's Sense UI beautiful. The phone's also quite snappy, and we have to say we can't wait to get our hands on one ourselves. As far as availability goes -- well, we know it's going to run €649 it will and be available in November on Vodaphone in Spain (we've also heard it's headed to T-Mobile UK), with additional carriers following after December. Check out the gallery, and head over to Engadget Spanish for a fuller hands-on experience.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

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HTC's HD2 gets official, we get our hands-on it (Updated: with video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>engadget spanishEngadgetSpanishfeaturedfeatureshands onhands-onHandsOnhd2htchtc hd2HtcHd2leomobiletouch hd2TouchHd2Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC's HD2 gets official, we get our hands-on it (Updated: with video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/htc-touch-hd2-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/htc-touch-hd2-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/htc-touch-hd2-hands-on/#comments Our friend Drita at Engadget Spanish was lucky enough to spend some extended moments with HTC's just announced HD2 -- also known as the Leo. It's got exactly the same specs we just heard about: a 4.3-inch WVGA capacitive display, a 1GHz MSM8250 Snapdragon processor, integrated FM radio, a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. They found this Windows Mobile 6.5 baby to be elegant and light feeling in the hand, the touchscreen to be responsive and quick, and HTC's Sense UI beautiful. The phone's also quite snappy, and we have to say we can't wait to get our hands on one ourselves. As far as availability goes -- well, we know it's going to run €649 and it will be available in November on Vodaphone in Spain (we've also heard it's headed to T-Mobile UK), with additional carriers following after December. Check out the gallery, and head over to Engadget Spanish for a fuller hands-on experience.

[Via Engadget Spanish]

Gallery: HTC HD2 Hands On

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[Via pocketnow.com and wmpoweruser.com]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htcleotouch hd2TouchHd2windows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:55:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Touch HD2 gets spec'd, rumored for T-Mobile UK]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/htc-touch-hd2-gets-specd-rumored-for-t-mobile-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/htc-touch-hd2-gets-specd-rumored-for-t-mobile-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/htc-touch-hd2-gets-specd-rumored-for-t-mobile-uk/#comments By all accounts, HTC's shooting to create the be-all, end-all king of the Windows Mobile dominion with its mighty Leo / HD2 / Touch HD2 / whatever it's called -- and a comprehensive list of specs published over on xda-developers would certainly back up that statement. Notable items on the list include the previously known 1GHz MSM8250 (that's a Snapdragon, by the bye), full HSPA with up to 7.2Mbps on the downlink, a stunning 4.3-inch WVGA capacitive display (allegedly with multitouch support so that it can be upgraded to Windows Mobile 7 down the line), an integrated FM radio, 5 megapixel autofocus cam with dual LED flash, Bluetooth 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Sadly, it seems the phone's just set up for 900 and 2100MHz 3G, continuing the original Touch HD's bunk tradition of leaving North America out in the cold. Separately, rumors are swirling that T-Mobile UK could be joining O2 in offering the beast, and CoolSmartPhone has landed some sort of a promo shot of an HD2 branded as the "Touch HD2" in full T-Mobile livery, so we'd say that's a pretty strong indicator. Too bad this is all falling on deaf ears over at T-Mobile USA, eh?

[Via pocketnow.com and wmpoweruser.com]

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[Thanks, Peter W.]

Update: After O2 stonewalled our phone enquiries, we decided to drop by our nearest (which was still annoyingly far away) store to have a look for ourselves. Alas, we only found September issues of the catalog, and the above snapshot is from the October iteration, which sports a big fat Pre promo on the front. So, anyone else seen an advance copy yet?

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HTC HD2 makes first official appearance in O2 UK catalog originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>edgegsmhd2hsdpaHTCHTC HD2HTC LeoHtcHd2HtcLeoleomobileO2O2 UKO2UkUKunited kingdomUnitedKingdomWindows MobileWindows Mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WinMoWed, 30 Sep 2009 08:42:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 makes first official appearance in O2 UK catalog]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/htc-hd2-makes-first-official-appearance-in-o2-uk-catalog/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/htc-hd2-makes-first-official-appearance-in-o2-uk-catalog/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/htc-hd2-makes-first-official-appearance-in-o2-uk-catalog/#comments We've been furnished with the above page from an O2 in-store catalog detailing the HTC HD2 (aka Leo), which was set for a UK release on October 12 (though we're hearing that may have slipped to the 26th). Interesting that it's pictured with a stock Windows Mobile 6.5 UI instead of TouchFLO 3D. Is O2 rushing HTC's new hotness out the door in response to losing its iPhone supremacy? Or did an absent-minded employee just slip out the catalogs ahead of time? We're getting in touch with O2 to find out and will update with more details as we get them. For now, check out the full catalog page after the break.

[Thanks, Peter W.]

Update: After O2 stonewalled our phone enquiries, we decided to drop by our nearest (which was still annoyingly far away) store to have a look for ourselves. Alas, we only found September issues of the catalog, and the above snapshot is from the October iteration, which sports a big fat Pre promo on the front. So, anyone else seen an advance copy yet?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2HTCHTC HD2HTC LeoHtcHd2HtcLeoleakleoO2O2 UKO2UkUKunited kingdomUnitedKingdomWindows MobileWindows Mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WinMoWed, 30 Sep 2009 08:42:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Leo benchmarked, leaves blisters]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/27/htc-leo-benchmarked-leaves-blisters/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/27/htc-leo-benchmarked-leaves-blisters/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/27/htc-leo-benchmarked-leaves-blisters/#comments The HTC Leo has already got hearts-aflutter the world over with its high-end spec sheet and huge capacitive touchscreen, but now that some early benchmarks have hit we might have a full-on fanboy panic on our hands. That 1GHz Snapdragon processor isn't just for show, people -- you're looking at least a 300 percent improvement over the Touch HD on every single 3D graphics benchmark with an astounding 1,822 percent improvement on one test, and raw CPU performance was nearly three times as fast. Yeah, those are some wild numbers -- we'll have to see what battery life is like when this thing ships, but for now we'd recommend hitting the read link and taking in the full set of benchmarks.

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It's been a crazy week in news, and after a couple cross-country flights the podcast crew is together and ready to break it all down. Join Josh, Paul and Nilay as they take on Microsoft's Courier tablet concept and rumored Pink smartphones, dish on the HTC Leo and Windows Mobile, debate the finer points of net neutrality, and talk over the highlights from the Intel Developer Forum and the Tokyo Game Show. Yeah, there's a ton here -- grab a snack and tune in!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
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00:02:34 - Microsoft's dual-screen Courier booklet emerges, isn't near production
00:06:18 - Codex and InkSeine -- the roots of Microsoft's Courier?
00:33:30 - Microsoft's Pink phones revealed?
00:43:00 - HTC Leo looking confirmed for O2 UK debut, will be free on the right plan
00:46:20 - Steve Ballmer talks 'three screens and a cloud' and more with TechCrunch
00:50:00 - Ballmer: Windows Mobile 7 should have been out, like, yesterday
00:55:58 - FCC chairman formally proposes net neutrality rules
00:58:45 - AT&T, Verizon poised to fight FCC's net neutrality stance on the wireless front
01:10:00 - AT&T's 3G MicroCell tested and reviewed by Charlottean: yes, it works
01:13:56 - Intel announces Moblin 2.1 for phones
01:18:07 - Dell announces Moblin Mini 10v at IDF (updated with pricing)
01:17:25 - Video: Moblin 2.1 for MIDs and phones, sort of in action
01:21:15 - USB 3.0 has a SuperSpeed coming-out party at IDF
01:22:44 - Video: Intel's Light Peak running an HD display while transferring files... on a hackintosh
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01:30:03 - Nintendo finally confirms new $199 Wii price


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The HTC Leo is shaping up to be a pretty monumental Windows Mobile launch, and not just because of that high-res capacitive touchscreen and 1GHz Snapdragon processor -- it's also running a nicely refreshed version of TouchFLO 3D. The cats at PocketNow managed to grab an early ROM and install it on a Touch Diamond2, check the video after the break to see the new icons, dynamic background wallpaper, and much, much more.

[Via MobileTechWorld; thanks Mistyk]

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HTC Leo's TouchFLO 3D build demoed on video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The HTC Leo is shaping up to be a pretty monumental Windows Mobile launch, and not just because of that high-res capacitive touchscreen and 1GHz Snapdragon processor -- it's also running a nicely refreshed version of TouchFLO 3D. The cats at PocketNow managed to grab an early ROM and install it on a Touch Diamond2, check the video after the break to see the new icons, dynamic background wallpaper, and much, much more.

[Via MobileTechWorld; thanks Mistyk]

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[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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[Via All About Phones]

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[Via All About Phones]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htchtc hd2htc leoHtcHd2HtcLeoleomultitouchpocket iePocketIepocketnowrumorwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:27:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 (aka, Leo) launching on O2 UK October 12th?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/htc-hd2-aka-leo-launching-on-o2-uk-october-12th/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/htc-hd2-aka-leo-launching-on-o2-uk-october-12th/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/htc-hd2-aka-leo-launching-on-o2-uk-october-12th/#comments A trusted tipster with a proven past just gave us the launch day scoop on the hotly anticipated HTC Leo. A Windows Mobile 6.5 handset we recently spied with HD2 branding and a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 800x480 resolution -- a pixel density that should give plenty of room for finger-friendly TouchFlo 3D navigation. According to said source, the O2 intranet site lists the "HTC HD2" on its future products list with an October 12th launch date. O2 peeps will immediately recognize the lack of XDA branding which makes the claim a bit suspicious. Then again, HTC has been trying to break the shackles of pointless carrier rebranding for years. Truth be told in the days ahead.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htclaunchleakleomobileo2rumorukwindows mobilewindowsmobilexdaThu, 24 Sep 2009 06:41:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 (aka, Leo) launching on O2 UK October 12th?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/htc-hd2-aka-leo-launching-on-o2-uk-october-12th/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/htc-hd2-aka-leo-launching-on-o2-uk-october-12th/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/htc-hd2-aka-leo-launching-on-o2-uk-october-12th/#comments A trusted tipster with a proven past just gave us the launch day scoop on the hotly anticipated HTC Leo. A Windows Mobile 6.5 handset we recently spied with HD2 branding and a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 800x480 resolution -- a pixel density that should give plenty of room for finger-friendly TouchFlo 3D navigation. According to said source, the O2 intranet site lists the "HTC HD2" on its future products list with an October 12th launch date. O2 peeps will immediately recognize the lack of XDA branding which makes the claim a bit suspicious. Then again, HTC has been trying to break the shackles of pointless carrier rebranding for years. Truth be told in the days ahead.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hd2htclaunchleakleoo2rumorukxdaThu, 24 Sep 2009 06:41:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Leo spotted once again, friends call it "HD2"]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/20/htc-leo-spotted-once-again-friends-call-it-hd2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/20/htc-leo-spotted-once-again-friends-call-it-hd2/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/20/htc-leo-spotted-once-again-friends-call-it-hd2/#comments This new Leo hotness from HTC sure is making the rounds, and we certainly can't get enough of it. Its latest appearance shows the handset from some sexy angles, but also gives us a new tidbit to chew on: the Bluetooth menu identifies the phone as the HD2. So, is this the much-rumored successor to the Touch HD, or an absolutely gorgeous impostor? We'd venture a guess, but we're too busy longing for that 4.3-inch capacitive LCD to care.

[Via MobileTechWorld]

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[Via MobileTechWorld]

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Update: Video showing Leo's very snappy, finger-centric UI added after the break.

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Update: Video showing Leo's very snappy, finger-centric UI added after the break.

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There's been plenty of rumor and speculation regarding the HTC Leo as of late, all serving to pique our interest. If talk of a Snapdragon CPU and an updated TouchFlow 3D UI are not, in fact, greatly exaggerated, it looks like we might have a killer phone on our hands here. And now, to fill in the picture a bit, the kids at PocketPT have helped us to a demonstration of the device's multitouch capabilities. Exciting, no? Make sure you check out the video below, which shows the Leo flipping through photo albums and zooming in / out of stills and video the with style and ease befitting a 1GHz processor. You'll be glad you did.

[Via WMPoweruser.com]

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HTC Leo caught on video demonstrating its multitouch display originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's been plenty of rumor and speculation regarding the HTC Leo as of late, all serving to pique our interest. If talk of a Snapdragon CPU and an updated TouchFlow 3D UI are not, in fact, greatly exaggerated, it looks like we might have a killer phone on our hands here. And now, to fill in the picture a bit, the kids at PocketPT have helped us to a demonstration of the device's multitouch capabilities. Exciting, no? Make sure you check out the video below, which shows the Leo flipping through photo albums and zooming in / out of stills and video the with style and ease befitting a 1GHz processor. You'll be glad you did.

[Via WMPoweruser.com]

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HTC Leo caught on video demonstrating its multitouch display originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>82508250bbreaking newsBreakingNewshtchtc leoHtcLeoin the wildInTheWildleakleoqualcommwindows mobileWindowsMobileWed, 16 Sep 2009 15:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Leo spotted in the wild, sports gargantuan 800 x 480 display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/htc-leo-spotted-in-the-wild-sports-gargantuan-800-x-480-display/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/htc-leo-spotted-in-the-wild-sports-gargantuan-800-x-480-display/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/14/htc-leo-spotted-in-the-wild-sports-gargantuan-800-x-480-display/#comments Those UI elements still a bit too small in Windows Mobile 6.5? It's no problem at all for the HTC Leo, which has been found at last in the wild. The monstrous handset houses what we've heard to be a 4.3-inch screen, and the hardware info screen shows it to be pumping an 800 x 480 resolution with a 1GHz Qualcomm 8250B Snapdragon processor -- excuse us while we allow a tingle to run leisurely up and down our spine. It dwarfs the Touch Pro2 (a largish handset in its own right) in head to head comparisons, and seems strikingly similar to earlier leaks -- even down to that dual LED flash and the Pro.Three moniker on the back.

[Via WMPoweruser.com; thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Gallery: HTC Leo spotted in the wild


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HTC Leo spotted in the wild, sports gargantuan 800 x 480 display originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via WMPoweruser.com; thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Gallery: HTC Leo spotted in the wild


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HTC Leo spotted in the wild, sports gargantuan 800 x 480 display originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC's Leo-bound TouchFlo 3D version 2.6 lovingly demonstrated
No, that's not a Hero up there. That's an image of the latest version of HTC's TouchFlo 3D, destined for inclusion on the company's next Windows Mobile smartphone -- likely the fabled Leo we've been hearing about oh so much over the past few days. pocketnow.com has posted a walkthrough of the the UI, which looks lovely and clean and is a solid step up over previous revisions. It even runs quite well on this Touch Diamond2 it's been installed to, meaning performance should be incredibly snappy on the Leo if its hardware is as solid as is rumored. There's still no confirmation from HTC about any new hardware, but until that comes (it shouldn't be long, now) you can enjoy the enthusiastic video after the break.

[Via MobileTechWorld]

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HTC's Leo-bound TouchFlo 3D 2.6 lovingly demonstrated originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC's Leo-bound TouchFlo 3D version 2.6 lovingly demonstrated
No, that's not a Hero up there. That's an image of the latest version of HTC's TouchFlo 3D, destined for inclusion on the company's next Windows Mobile smartphone -- likely the fabled Leo we've been hearing about oh so much over the past few days. pocketnow.com has posted a walkthrough of the UI, which looks lovely and clean and is a solid step up over previous revisions. It even runs quite well on this Touch Diamond2 it's been installed to, meaning performance should be incredibly snappy on the Leo if its hardware is as solid as is rumored. There's still no confirmation from HTC about any new hardware, but until that comes (it shouldn't be long, now) you can enjoy the enthusiastic video after the break.

[Via MobileTechWorld]

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[Via MobileTechWorld and pocketnow.com, thanks Casimir]

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Latest HTC Leo render seemingly confirmed by leaked ROM originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>htchtc leoHtcLeoleakleoromwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo6.5Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Latest HTC Leo render seemingly confirmed by leaked ROM]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/latest-htc-leo-render-seemingly-confirmed-by-leaked-rom/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/latest-htc-leo-render-seemingly-confirmed-by-leaked-rom/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/17/latest-htc-leo-render-seemingly-confirmed-by-leaked-rom/#comments Remember those weird "Pro.Three"-branded Leo renders that leaked a few days ago? The ones that seemed improbable at best? Well, a ROM appears to have dripped out of the HTC sieve recently that miraculously confirms those renders as having some basis in reality, thanks to an animated start sequence that matches up pretty tightly with the previous leak. We can't confirm the Pro.Three name specifically from this, but if the Leo turns out to be the WinMo superphone everyone's hoping it is, does the name really matter? Follow the break for a video of the ROM in action (on a Touch Diamond2, sadly -- not a Leo).

[Via MobileTechWorld and pocketnow.com, thanks Casimir]

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