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[Okoro OMS-BX300 goes for the 'you must be high' end]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/#comments You know, with the PS3 slumming it in a lower weight class and $300 price point, you'd think it'd be hard to sell people on costlier "Blu-ray Digital Entertainment Systems," but that hasn't stopped Okoro from trying. Updating its BX300 unit with dual Blu-ray Lightscribe drives, a Core i7-920, 6GB of 1,333MHz DDR3, pair of hot swappable 2TB HDDs in RAID1, and a 64GB SSD for OS duties is all well and good (okay, it's kind of awesome), but -- even though it has come down some -- the price is still a loony $3,095. There are also dual NTSC / ATSC / QAM tuners and a CableCARD option to go along with an ATI Radeon HD 4850 -- and for an extra $800, you can get the slinkier touch pad remote-pimping version pictured on the right. Ah well, just another reason to envy rich people.

[Via ZDNet]

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Okoro OMS-BX300 goes for the 'you must be high' end originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscblu-raycablecardCore i7-920CoreI7-920hdhome theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpclightscribeOkoroOkoro Media SystemsOkoro OMS-BX300OkoroMediaSystemsOkoroOms-bx300OMS-BX300othersradeon hd 4850RadeonHd4850RAID1richThu, 27 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Okoro OMS-BX300 goes for the 'you must be high' end]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/okoro-oms-bx300-goes-for-the-you-must-be-high-end/#comments You know, with the PS3 slumming it in a lower weight class and $300 price point, you'd think it'd be hard to sell people on costlier "Blu-ray Digital Entertainment Systems," but that hasn't stopped Okoro from trying. Updating its BX300 unit with dual Blu-ray Lightscribe drives, a Core i7-920, 6GB of 1,333MHz DDR3, pair of hot swappable 2TB HDDs in RAID1, and a 64GB SSD for OS duties is all well and good (okay, it's kind of awesome), but -- even though it has come down some -- the price is still a loony $3,095. There are also dual NTSC / ATSC / QAM tuners and a CableCARD option to go along with an ATI Radeon HD 4850 -- and for an extra $800, you can get the slinkier touch pad remote-pimping version pictured on the right. Ah well, just another reason to envy rich people.

[Via ZDNet]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atscblu-raycablecardCore i7-920CoreI7-920home theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpclightscribeOkoroOkoro Media SystemsOkoro OMS-BX300OkoroMediaSystemsOkoroOms-bx300OMS-BX300radeon hd 4850RadeonHd4850RAID1richThu, 27 Aug 2009 08:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Vinpower launches newest 8x LightScribe packing Blu-ray duplicators]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/vinpower-launches-newest-8x-lightscribe-packing-blu-ray-duplicat/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/vinpower-launches-newest-8x-lightscribe-packing-blu-ray-duplicat/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/06/vinpower-launches-newest-8x-lightscribe-packing-blu-ray-duplicat/#commentsSay hello to Vinpower's latest addition to the world of Blu-ray disc duplicators, packing up to 15 8x LG burners. The BH08LS20 drives at the heart of this setup are LightScribe-enabled, so while all burning/printing needs appear to be met by one speedy device, although without an apparent pricetag, you'll have to figure out the value on your own.

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Vinpower launches newest 8x LightScribe packing Blu-ray duplicators originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've been holding off on buying yourself a Blu-ray duplicator, bravo. Aleratec has just announced price drops of up to 65 percent on its 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS LightScribe-enabled disc publisher and its 4x BD-R Blu-ray recording media. The former has seen a 25 percent dip down to $1,575, and for those unaware, it provides the ability to produce a trio of Blu-ray Discs at 6x each. The latter is potentially most riveting, with a 10-pack of "duplicator grade" BD-R media falling all the way down to $57.99 (MSRP). By our math, that's under six bucks a disc, and that's definitely hovering a lot closer to respectable than what we've seen in months past.

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Aleratec slashes prices of Blu-ray recording wares originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS1:3CopyCruiserBluLsAleratecbdbd rbd-rBdRblu rayblu-rayblu-ray duplicatorBlu-rayDuplicatorbluraydisc duplicatorDiscDuplicatorduplicatorhdlightscribemediarecordersThu, 26 Mar 2009 03:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung ups the ante with the X460 laptop; X360 feels neglected]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/samsung-ups-the-ante-with-the-x460-laptop-x360-feels-neglected/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/samsung-ups-the-ante-with-the-x460-laptop-x360-feels-neglected/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/samsung-ups-the-ante-with-the-x460-laptop-x360-feels-neglected/#commentsSamsung ups the X360 ante with the X460
Is Samsung's Air competitor, the X360, a little too delicate for your tastes? Perhaps you'd be in for its slightly heavier cousin, the newly announced X460. It weighs in at 4.1 pounds and offers a larger 14.1-inch (though still 1280 x 800) screen, yet still manages to come in at just 1.2-inches thick. An Intel Centrino 2 handles the number crunching paired with up to 4GB of RAM, while up to a 320GB HDD (alas, no SSD) and a Super Multi Drive DVD burner with LightScribe handle storage. An nVIDIA GeForce Go 9200M GS chipset will cover (lightweight) gaming duties, while connectivity is offered via 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, gigabit ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, a 7-in-1 card reader, and HDMI output to boot. A 6-cell battery will keep it juiced for up to 5 hours (7.5 if you opt for the 9-cell), and the ever-trendy anti-bacterial keyboard will keep you healthy. No price or availability yet, but just look at that lovely shade of rose.

Update: TrustedReviews already has a quick preview of the X460, looking a little less hot in black. [Thanks Howard]

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Samsung ups the ante with the X460 laptop; X360 feels neglected originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not even a week after LaCie trumpeted its latest 4x external Blu-ray writer, along comes LG to re-up the ante. Its latest trifecta -- the BE06 (pictured), GBC-H20L and GBW-H20L -- all offer SecurDisc capabilities and LightScribe technology, not to mention the ability to toast BD-Rs at 6x (and BD-REs at 2x). As for the external USB 2.0 BE06, you'll be looking at $379.95; for the GBC-H20L and GBW-H20L, however, you can expect to pay $199.95 / $279.97 respectively. The trio is available as we speak.

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LG unveils 6x Blu-ray burners: BE06, GBC-H20L, and GBW-H20L originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not even a week after LaCie trumpeted its latest 4x external Blu-ray writer, along comes LG to re-up the ante. Its latest trifecta -- the BE06 (pictured), GBC-H20L and GBW-H20L -- all offer SecurDisc capabilities and LightScribe technology, not to mention the ability to toast BD-Rs at 6x (and BD-REs at 2x). As for the external USB 2.0 BE06, you'll be looking at $379.95; for the GBC-H20L and GBW-H20L, however, you can expect to pay $199.95 / $279.97 respectively. The trio is available as we speak.

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LG unveils 6x Blu-ray burners: BE06, GBC-H20L, and GBW-H20L originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blu-ray duplication systems have been on the block for a good while now, but apparently, Aleratec's flavor does something that none of the other cool kids can even dream of: it supports LightScribe. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS houses a trio of LightScribe-enabled SATA Blu-ray burners that can toast BD-Rs at 6x as well as vanilla DVDs and CDs at much higher speeds. You'll even find a built-in eSATA connector and a dual channel eSATA host adapter bundled in for those who need one. Here's the rough part -- this critter will set you back a staggering $3,199, so you best be making some serious coin on whatever you're duplicating for this to be even close to a sound investment.

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Aleratec launches three-drive LightScribe Blu-ray Disc duplicator originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Blu-ray duplication systems have been on the block for a good while now, but apparently, Aleratec's flavor does something that none of the other cool kids can even dream of: it supports LightScribe. The 1:3 Copy Cruiser Blu LS houses a trio of LightScribe-enabled SATA Blu-ray burners that can toast BD-Rs at 6x as well as vanilla DVDs and CDs at much higher speeds. You'll even find a built-in eSATA connector and a dual channel eSATA host adapter bundled in for those who need one. Here's the rough part -- this critter will set you back a staggering $3,199, so you best be making some serious coin on whatever you're duplicating for this to be even close to a sound investment.

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Aleratec launches three-drive LightScribe Blu-ray Disc duplicator originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feeling a touch overwhelmed by HP's outpouring of media center PCs? If so, the Pavilion a6330f should calm those nerves quite a bit, as this humble rig is designed for those not quite ready to drop a grand (or more) on a new desktop. Check the innards below:
  • 2.8GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 dual-core 5600+ processor
  • NVIDIA's nForce 430 chipset
  • 3GB of DDR2 RAM
  • 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA hard drive
  • HP Pocket Media Drive Bay
  • SuperMulti DVD burner (LightScribe-enabled)
  • NVIDIA 128MB GeForce 6150 SE graphics set
  • Front-mounted 15-in-1 multicard reader
As for the port assortment, you can count on six USB 2.0 sockets, a pair of FireWire connectors, audio in / out and VGA. Additionally, you'll find an HP mouse and multimedia keyboard tossed in for good measure, and you can spec yours out later this month starting at $649.

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HP announces Pavilion a6330f desktop PC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not pleased with any of HP's other offerings? Fret not, as we've got yet another one coming your way. The Pavilion Elite m9150f PC comes ready to handle those HD DVD / PVR duties, and it may even withstand a e-mail or two. Here's the dirt:
  • 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
  • Intel's G33 Express chipset
  • 3GB of DDR2 RAM
  • Dual 360GB (720GB total) 7,200 SATA hard drives
  • HP's Personal / Pocket Media Drive Bays
  • HD DVD (read-only) drive
  • LightScribe-enabled SuperMulti DVD burner
  • Gigabit Ethernet / 802.11b/g WiFi
  • NTSC / ATSC / FM tuners
  • HP Media Center remote control with IR receiver
  • Front-mounted 15-in-1 multicard reader
If you couldn't already guess, this one also packs six USB 2.0 ports, twin FireWire sockets, audio in / out, a wireless keyboard / mouse combo and HDMI / DVI outputs. As with HP's other newly announced media PCs, the m9100 series is set to ship this month and start at $1,159.

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HP Pavilion Elite m9150f PC handles HD DVD, OTA TV originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not pleased with any of HP's other offerings? Fret not, as we've got yet another one coming your way. The Pavilion Elite m9150f PC comes ready to handle those HD DVD / PVR duties, and it may even withstand a e-mail or two. Here's the dirt:
  • 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 processor
  • Intel's G33 Express chipset
  • 3GB of DDR2 RAM
  • Dual 360GB (720GB total) 7,200 SATA hard drives
  • HP's Personal / Pocket Media Drive Bays
  • HD DVD (read-only) drive
  • LightScribe-enabled SuperMulti DVD burner
  • Gigabit Ethernet / 802.11b/g WiFi
  • NTSC / ATSC / FM tuners
  • HP Media Center remote control with IR receiver
  • Front-mounted 15-in-1 multicard reader
If you couldn't already guess, this one also packs six USB 2.0 ports, twin FireWire sockets, audio in / out, a wireless keyboard / mouse combo and HDMI / DVI outputs. As with HP's other newly announced media PCs, the m9100 series is set to ship this month and start at $1,159.

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HP Pavilion Elite m9150f PC handles HD DVD, OTA TV originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember those tasty Phenom chips AMD loosed back on November? We sure hope so, because that's the CPU HP's relying on in its forthcoming Pavilion Media Center m8330f PC. Here's the specifics:
  • 2.2GHz AMD Phenom 9500 quad-core CPU
  • NVIDIA's nForce 430 chipset
  • 3GB of DDR2 RAM
  • Twin 320GB 7,200 RPM SATA hard drives
  • HP's Personal Media Drive Bay
  • LightScribe-enabled SuperMulti DVD burner
  • NTSC / ATSC / FM tuners
  • HP Media Center remote control with IR receiver
  • Front-mounted 15-in-1 multicard reader
Beyond that, you can expect six USB 2.0 ports, a pair of FireWire connectors, audio in / out, HDMI and DVI sockets and an HP mouse / keyboard combo. Like the s3330f PC already mentioned, this too will be landing real soon with a price tag starting at $959.

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HP's Phenom 9500-powered Pavilion Media Center m8330f PC originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember those tasty Phenom chips AMD loosed back on November? We sure hope so, because that's the CPU HP's relying on in its forthcoming Pavilion Media Center m8330f PC. Here's the specifics:
  • 2.2GHz AMD Phenom 9500 quad-core CPU
  • NVIDIA's nForce 430 chipset
  • 3GB of DDR2 RAM
  • Twin 320GB 7,200 RPM SATA hard drives
  • HP's Personal Media Drive Bay
  • LightScribe-enabled SuperMulti DVD burner
  • NTSC / ATSC / FM tuners
  • HP Media Center remote control with IR receiver
  • Front-mounted 15-in-1 multicard reader
Beyond that, you can expect six USB 2.0 ports, a pair of FireWire connectors, audio in / out, HDMI and DVI sockets and an HP mouse / keyboard combo. Like the s3330f PC already mentioned, this too will be landing real soon with a price tag starting at $959.

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A slim PC destined to handle both of the major high-definition movie formats? Say it ain't so! Turns out, HP is indeed doling out such a machine, and it's so eloquently dubbed the Pavilion Slimline s3330f PC. Here's a look at what this mighty mini-tower will be packin':
  • 2.8GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor
  • 2GB of DDR2 RAM
  • 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA drive
  • HP Pocket Media Drive Bay
  • Single LightScribe-enabled optical drive that reads Blu-ray / HD DVD and writes to dual-layer DVDs
  • NVIDIA's 256MB GeForce 8500 GT
  • 802.11b/g WiFi
  • Built-in NTSC / ATSC TV tuners
  • Front-mounted 15-in-1 multicard reader
Furthermore, you'll find 6 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, audio in / out, DVI / HDMI ports and a wireless keyboard / mouse bundled in along with a whole suite of software. Intrigued? Be on the lookout for this one to land later this month starting at $949.

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HP's Pavilion Slimline s3330f PC does Blu-ray and HD DVD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A slim PC destined to handle both of the major high-definition movie formats? Say it ain't so! Turns out, HP is indeed doling out such a machine, and it's so eloquently dubbed the Pavilion Slimline s3330f PC. Here's a look at what this mighty mini-tower will be packin':
  • 2.8GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor
  • 2GB of DDR2 RAM
  • 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA drive
  • HP Pocket Media Drive Bay
  • Single LightScribe-enabled optical drive that reads Blu-ray / HD DVD and writes to dual-layer DVDs
  • NVIDIA's 256MB GeForce 8500 GT
  • 802.11b/g WiFi
  • Built-in NTSC / ATSC TV tuners
  • Front-mounted 15-in-1 multicard reader
Furthermore, you'll find 6 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, audio in / out, DVI / HDMI ports and a wireless keyboard / mouse bundled in along with a whole suite of software. Intrigued? Be on the lookout for this one to land later this month starting at $949.

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HP's Pavilion Slimline s3330f PC does Blu-ray and HD DVD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdathlonatscblu-raybreaking newsBreakingNewsCESCES 2008Ces2008combo driveComboDrivedirectx 10Directx10geforcehd dvdHdDvdhdtvhphybrid driveHybridDrivelightscribemedia center pcmedia pcmedia pcsMediaCenterPcMediaPcmediapcsPavilionslimlineThu, 03 Jan 2008 00:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Verbatim offers up color-background LightScribe DVD±Rs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/23/verbatim-offers-up-color-background-lightscribe-dvd-rs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/23/verbatim-offers-up-color-background-lightscribe-dvd-rs/http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/23/verbatim-offers-up-color-background-lightscribe-dvd-rs/#comments
We're beginning to think that this is some type of holiday tradition for Verbatim, as nearly a year after the firm waved color-background CD-Rs in our faces, now we've got vivid DVD±Rs to tempt us, too. As expected, these new 4.7GB discs are fully compatible with all LightScribe-enabled drives, and they're currently shipping in packs of 25 for around $25. Yeah, it's costly, but it's hard to put a price on the joy you'll receive when finding yellow, blue, red, orange and green discs within your next spindle.

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Verbatim offers up color-background LightScribe DVD±Rs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Nov 2007 07:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung unveils Super-WriteMaster 16x DL DVD burner originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For those not quite ready to take the high-definition plunge, LG is looking to make burning those vanilla DVDs a whole lot easier whilst on the road. The uber-slim GSA-E50N (and LightScribe-equipped GSA-E50L) measure in at just 6.14- x 6.5- x 0.84-inches and weigh 0.84-pounds, come in black or white motifs, and play nice with Windows Vista. Moreover, the unit is powered completely via USB, and can burn DVD+R / RW, DVD-R / RW, and DVD-RAM discs at up to 8x speeds. Both units are slated to hit the streets soon, and while the GSA-E50N will ring up at €89 ($122), the GSA-E50L will demand an extra €10 ($14).

[Via The Inquirer]

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LG launches ultrathin USB-powered external DVD burner originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're in the market for an ultralight, sexy, and multimedia-centric convertible laptop, it looks like the TX1000 might not be such a bad choice. According to LAPTOP Mag's review on the pre-production convertible tablet, HP's design team did a bang-up job here, and all the multimedia sweetness (like a dual-layer DVD burner, webcam, "great" speakers, and HP's Media Center) you'd expect in a Pavilion unit still appears even in the 12.1-inch frame. Also praised was the potent 1.8GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 processor, generous 2GB of RAM, and a rather spacious 160GB hard drive; opening and operating applications was noticeably quick, and the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 graphics card did wonders when playing back DVDs and rendering Vista's Aero interface. The biggest digs came (unfortunately) from the glossy touchscreen LCD, as reviewers noted that the screen felt "quite flimsy" when switched into tablet mode, but was assured by HP that finalized units wouldn't suffer the same issue. Additionally, fan noise was (understandably) louder than similar, less-spec'd units, the touchpad was "an acquired taste," it lacked a hover zone found on many other tablets, and the entire touchscreen was simply less responsive than expected. Overall, however, the machine seemed to do more impressing than disappointing, and if you're looking to use this more like a laptop and less like a tablet, this 4-star rated machine would probably suit you just fine.

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HP's widescreen TX1000 convertible tablet reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Chip Chick]

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Verbatim adds background color to LightScribe discs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Electronista, thanks Jonathan]

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Asus officially unveils its G1 and G2 gaming notebooks originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusaticore2duodesktop replacementDesktopReplacementg1g2gamergaming notebookGamingNotebookintellightscribenvidiaoledSun, 12 Nov 2006 23:34:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie announces LightScribe for Macs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/lacie-announces-lightscribe-for-macs/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/lacie-announces-lightscribe-for-macs/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/lacie-announces-lightscribe-for-macs/#commentsMacBooks and Mac minis use slot-loading drives. Slot-loading drives like to eat labels (they say they're delicious). While some Mac users have been using LightScribe drives on their systems for some time in order to avoid the dreaded label jam (and to make pretty label-less labels), they can finally -- officially -- get in on the label-free disc-etching thing with LaCie's software support. The drive company announced that their LightScribe drives and labeling software are now Mac compatible and ready to go. The drives are $99.99 and come with LightScribe Labeling software v1.4.105.1 for 10.3.9 or higher (check those dots, yo).

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LaCie announces LightScribe for Macs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>LaCieLightScribeMacintoshOSXslot-loading drivesSlot-loadingDrivesThu, 19 Oct 2006 02:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Lightscribe to get color?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/13/lightscribe-to-get-color/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/13/lightscribe-to-get-color/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/13/lightscribe-to-get-color/#commentsApparently, the staff at TGDaily were flipping through the user's manual for one of their Lightscribe-equipped drives when they stumbled across a rather oblique mention of an upcoming color version of the current monochrome technology. They did a little journalizing and eventually contacted an HP PR staff, who informed them that "Lightscribe color background CDs are expected to be available later this year." This could be referring to the different colored Lightscribe discs that have seen release here and there, but when it comes to truly color laser CD imaging, obviously no official announcements have been made yet. We wouldn't be entirely surprised if the launch so many a Lightscribe fans have been waiting for winds up being timed to coincide with the announcement of an HP HD DVD drive or two. For right now though, we'll be sticking to our analog CD and DVD labeler, or as you may know it by its other name: a Sharpie marker.

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Lightscribe to get color? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jul 2006 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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