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[Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone with 1024x480 screen resolution]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/acer-reveals-4-8-inch-android-smartphone-with-1024x480-screen-re/#comments Acer may be calling this "100 percent smartphone. 100 percent tablet," but something just doesn't add up there. That being said, we have to agree that a 1024x480 screen resolution on a 4.8-inch smartphone is downright drool-worthy. Clocking in at just a smidgen smaller than Dell's Streak, this here phone (no finalized name has been bestowed quite yet) was just revealed at Acer's Global press event in New York City. It was only shown briefly, demonstrating an unknown version of Android and the "evolution of Acer UI." Specs wise, there's a two megapixel front-facing camera, eight megapixel rear camera (with LED flash), 720p video recording, a six-axis Gyroscope + accelerometer package and LED edge lighting. Per usual, Acer's keeping a lid on any pricing estimates, but it'll be shipping out to gape-jawed customers everywhere in April 2011.

Update: We've got the full PR after the break, which informs us of the atypical 21:9 aspect ratio in use here as well as its "full metal body." Curiously enough, it's also rocking a curved back (is that a trend we spot?), Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11n WiFi, HSDPA support, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and an HDMI output. Delicious, all the way around.

Update 2: Does that elongated form factor seem a wee bit familiar? It should.

Gallery: Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone in NYC

Gallery: Acer's 4.8-inch Android smartphone press photos

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Acer reveals 4.8-inch Android smartphone with 1024x480 screen resolution originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer uiAcerUiandroidbluetooth 3.0Bluetooth3.0breaking newsBreakingNewsgooglemidsnmartphonetabletTue, 23 Nov 2010 11:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/#comments We knew good and well that Android 2.2 was sneaking out and making itself active on Dell's unlocked Streak units, but now it seems that the backlog of older units has been cleared. That has made way for new stock over at Dell's US site, with a 16GB Carbon Black unlocked Streak going for $579.99 with Froyo from the factory; the 32GB model is listed at $678.99. Curiously, that 16GB model is $30 more than what the unlocked Android 1.6 model went for back in August. Also, we're left to assume that even the "unlocked" models will still be SIM-locked to AT&T, though Dell does play up the fact that unlocked Streaks can be used as a mobile hotspot for up to eight WiFi-enabled devices without ponying up extra to Ma Bell. In related news, the long-awaited Cherry Red Streak is also on sale in the US of A, but you'll have to flip to page two down in the source link in order to find the 32GB and unlocked variants. Good luck wading through the options, champ.

[Thanks, Jar Jar Binks]

Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android tabletAndroid2.2AndroidTabletattcherry redCherryReddelldell mini 5dell streakDellMini5DellStreakfroyogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidmidmini 5Mini5on saleOnSaleredred streakRedStreakslatestreaktabletumpcunlockedTue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Sylvania's 7-inch Android tablet now ready to disappoint, swallow your $180]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/sylvanias-7-inch-android-tablet-now-ready-to-disappoint-swallo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/sylvanias-7-inch-android-tablet-now-ready-to-disappoint-swallo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/09/sylvanias-7-inch-android-tablet-now-ready-to-disappoint-swallo/#commentsNot down with coughing up serious cash for a serious Galaxy Tab? Great news, Bargain Ben: you've got options. Joining the raft of cut-rate, low-priced tablets is a new one from Sylvania, which is humorously described as a "7-inch MID tablet." Details are scarce, but it's rocking Android 2.1, an 800 x 480 screen resolution, six-hour battery, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of Flash memory, front-facing camera and a microSD card slot. You'll also get 802.11b/g WiFi, a pair of mini-USB sockets, HDMI output and what we're assuming is a resistive touchpanel. We'd say the chances of Android Market access are slim to none, but for just $179.99, who really cares if it functions?

[Thanks, Braden]

Sylvania's 7-inch Android tablet now ready to disappoint, swallow your $180 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inchandroidandroid tabletAndroidTabletgoogle androidGoogleAndroidMIDslateSylvaniatablettablet pcTabletPcTue, 09 Nov 2010 13:25:00 EST<![CDATA[ZTE's AD8000 Android MID gets sized up at the FCC, with full specs in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/ztes-ad8000-android-mid-gets-sized-up-at-the-fcc-with-full-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/ztes-ad8000-android-mid-gets-sized-up-at-the-fcc-with-full-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/ztes-ad8000-android-mid-gets-sized-up-at-the-fcc-with-full-spe/#commentsZTE's AD8000 Android MID gets sized up at the FCC, with full specs in tow What first we thought was the Light is actually something wholly different -- and rather less exciting. What we have here is called simply the AD8000 MID, a 7-inch device from ZTE with an 800 x 480 resistive touchscreen. Power comes courtesy a 600MHz processor, smarts courtesy Android 2.2, and there's up to 16GB of storage internally and SDHC expansion for when that's tapped out. 802.11b/g are your wireless options, while 10 hours is rated as maximum battery life while listening to music, though that drops to six if you're cruising the web and/or watching videos. The FCC has kindly posted the thing's full operating manual including all specs if you'd like to know more, but since Archos already has this segment rather well covered we'll go back to waiting for the Light to light up our lives.

ZTE's AD8000 Android MID gets sized up at the FCC, with full specs in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ad8000androidandroid 2.2Android2.2googlemidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicezteMon, 01 Nov 2010 09:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp Lynx SH-10B is a MIDdling Android smartphone we could get behind (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sharp-lynx-sh-10b-is-a-middling-android-smartphone-we-could-get/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sharp-lynx-sh-10b-is-a-middling-android-smartphone-we-could-get/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/sharp-lynx-sh-10b-is-a-middling-android-smartphone-we-could-get/#comments Sharp's NTT DoCoMo-living / Android-loving Lynx SH-10B isn't brand new by any stretch -- it hit local markets in late July, and earlier this year was released on KDDI as the ISO1 -- but this week's CEATEC would be the first time we've had a chance to play around with, and given the dearth of comparable US form factors, we couldn't resist. The 5-inch 960 x 480 resolution MID / smartphone sports a pretty snappy and easy-to-use keyboard and a responsive touchscreen. Unless you've already prepared for the likes of Dell's Streak, the Lynx isn't exactly pocketable, and by our estimates, it's about twice the thickness o the iPhone 4 when closed up. The customized UI (running over what we presume is Android 1.6) is pretty unique in design, although functionally there was some minor lag in change panels and opening panes. You know the drill: pics below. Enjoy!

Gallery: Sharp Lynx SH-10B hands-on

Sharp Lynx SH-10B is a MIDdling Android smartphone we could get behind (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6ceatecceatec 2010Ceatec2010docomohands-onlynxlynx sh 10blynx sh-10bLynxSh-10bLynxSh10bmidnttntt docomoNttDocomosh 10bsh-10bSh10bsharpsharp lynx sh 10bsharp lynx sh-10bSharpLynxSh-10bSharpLynxSh10bWed, 06 Oct 2010 09:51:00 EST<![CDATA[For You Digital MX10 5-inch Android MID hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/for-you-digital-mx10-5-inch-android-mid-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/for-you-digital-mx10-5-inch-android-mid-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/for-you-digital-mx10-5-inch-android-mid-hands-on/#comments Who says the Streak is the only game in town if you want a 5-inch Android device? Well, no one, actually -- there are lots of generic options if you just want something with a 5-inch display running on Google juice -- but regardless, we had a chance to check out just such a device introduced at IFA this week, the so-called MX10 with Android 2.1 from South Korea's For You Digital. Our first impression on seeing the MX10 is that it's pretty stylish and doesn't give off the air of jankiness that you occasionally get with these off-brand MIDs; it's available in both black and white, and we especially liked the white which gets a matte silver ring around the edge (the black is paired with chrome, which obviously suffers from more fingerprint issues). There's no internal cellular connectivity (the "E" on the screen above seems to be a bug), but the device supports USB host mode, which means you can connect a USB modem from your carrier of choice when the 802.11b / g just doesn't cut it. Unfortunately, the MX10's Achilles' heel is its display, which we found to be exceptionally low-contrast -- putting it up against a Super AMOLED would be almost comical -- and resistive, which just isn't a good option for a platform as finger-friendly as Android is. If anything, this might make for a good media tank that you can use to carry around a bunch of movies, since it's available in internal capacities from 2GB up to 16GB and offers microSD expansion paired with HDMI-out (real HDMI, not micro) and 1080p capability. Check out some more shots (including more of the white) in the gallery.

Gallery: For You Digital MX10 5-inch Android MID hands-on

For You Digital MX10 5-inch Android MID hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidfor you digitalForYouDigitalgooglehands-onifaifa 2010Ifa2010koreamidmx 10Mx10south koreaSouthKoreaFri, 03 Sep 2010 06:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Off-contract Dell Streak is still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still being done in the world]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/#comments Bummer. If you were planning to get your Streak pre-order in today, but were going to opt for the $549 off-contract version rather than the $249 on-contract version, we're sad to inform you that it's the exact same device in both scenarios. Not that we're shocked or anything, but Dell's own Lionel Menchaca has confirmed the tragedy via Twitter (shot after the break), noting that the $549 version of the Dell Streak "will not be SIM unlocked." In case that needed any more clarity, he continued: "It is SIM-locked to AT&T." Fairly lousy news for those hoping to snag one and pop a few international rental SIMs in as they headed off on their late-summer escapades, but it still makes us wonder whatever happened to that T-Mobile-ized version that sauntered through the FCC back in April. Angela Lansbury, we need you. Desperately.

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Off-contract Dell Streak is still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still being done in the world originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattdellDell StreakDellStreakgsmlockedmidsim locksim lockedSimLockSimLockedslatestreaktabletumpcThu, 12 Aug 2010 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/#comments Oh, Enso -- must you really give us a reason to hope? After dealing with what felt like a case of the vaporwares, and then being epically disappointed with the zenPad (which is now out of stock, curiously) that you finally shipped, we just can't muster up the courage to look fondly upon the five new products that are gracing your webstore. That said, those that don't mind risk taking and actually enjoy the thought of fighting for a refund have three new MIDs / slates to ponder along with a pair of Android-based smartphones to consider. Let's break 'em down real quick, shall we?
  • zenPad 2 ($219; shipping now): Here you have a 5-inch, Android 1.5-based MID with an 800 x 480 resolution resistive touchscreen, a bundled stylus, inbuilt 3G, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, microSD slot (8GB included), 128MB of RAM, 256MB NAND Flash, a 624MHz Marvell PXA303 Xscale CPU, integrated accelerometer, onboard GPS, micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack and a battery good for 4.5 hours of use. We're told that an Android 2.1 update is "imminent," but we believe that about as much as we believe BP's promise to "make it right."
  • zenPad 3 ($249; pre-order): This here tablet boasts the exact same specifications as the zenPad 2 (right down to the battery life and resolution), but it rocks a 7-inch design that'll aid those who can't squint hard enough to see fonts on the 5-inch sibling.
  • zenPad 4 ($199; shipping now): We hate to state the obvious, but this is quite obviously an iPad KIRF -- right down to the Home button. You'll find a 10.2-inch resistive touchpanel with a 1,024 x 600 resolution (one that Enso swears up and down "has a fast response and works very well"), along with Android 2.1, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 256MB of RAM, 2GB of storage, a microSD slot (8GB included), a 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, built-in accelerometer and a 2,400mAh battery that's good for 5 to 7 hours of life.
  • zenPhone ($349; shipping now): So... it looks like a Nexus One KIRF, it's called a zenPhone, yet it says it's a MID. Oh, and it's not this ZenPhone. Whatever the case, it's got a 4.3-inch resistive touchscreen (800 x 480), 3G HSDPA radio, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, 256MB of NAND Flash, a microSD slot (8GB included), a 3.2 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 2,600mAh battery, onboard GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and -- wait for it -- Maemo 5 running the show. Yeah, seriously.
  • zenDroid ($319; pre-order): In the market for a Droid KIRF, are you? You've come to the right place, with this one offering a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen (800 x 480), 3G HSDPA, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, an FM radio tuner, Android 2.1 ("upgradable to 2.2," we're told), a microSD slot (8GB bundled in), 512MB of NAND Flash, a 624MHz Marvell PXA935 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 1,500mAh battery, onboard GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB connector.
[Thanks, Neil]

Gallery: Enso zenDroid, zenPhone, zenPad 2, zenPad 3 and zenPad 4

Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidEnsogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidipad kirfIpadKirfmaemomidslatesmartphonetablettablet pcTabletPcumpczendroidzenpadzenpad 2zenpad 3zenpad 4Zenpad2Zenpad3Zenpad4zenphoneSat, 31 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak gets rooted, now accepting superusers]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/dell-streak-gets-rooted-now-accepting-superusers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/dell-streak-gets-rooted-now-accepting-superusers/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/07/dell-streak-gets-rooted-now-accepting-superusers/#commentsDell Streak gets rooted, now accepting superusers Yes, we're still waiting on the official release of the Dell Streak over here in the colonies, but abroad it's already available, and MoDaCo's Paul O'Brien has taken his to the root. He's figured out how to make the Streak a more willing partner for your su exploits, and has kindly shared the details. The application process looks easy, just a few steps, and from what we can tell looks to be fully functional, with only the remount command requiring some extra finesse to get working. You can find the full details at the source link and have yours rooted in time for tea.

[Thanks, Rado]

Dell Streak gets rooted, now accepting superusers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6delldell streakDellStreakmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicerootrootedsmartphonestreaktabletMon, 07 Jun 2010 08:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/06/dell-streak-review/#comments Streak. It needs no introduction, as this slate's been gaining a lot of attention amongst gadget lovers around the world. Thanks to the UK launch last Friday, we were one of the first on this planet to procure Dell's finalized Android 1.6 phone from O2. Yep, you heard right -- Engadget's now in possession of two Streaks, with the older one still in its original and somewhat unstable prototype state. Our new toy sports a matte "carbon" finish instead of chrome (no word on future availability; the red version's coming in two weeks' time), and now 399MB of RAM instead of 405MB (according to Android System Info app; it's actually a 512MB chip). Anyhow, now that we have the real deal, there's plenty to go through, so join us after the break to see if the Streak's really going to start a new trend.

Gallery: Dell Streak review

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Dell Streak review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6arcsoftArcSoft Mobile Media GalleryArcsoftMobileMediaGalleryat tattcellphonedelldell streakDellStreakfeaturedfeaturesgorilla glassGorillaGlassmidmobile phoneMobilePhoneo2o2 ukO2Ukphonequalcommqualcomm snapdragonQualcommSnapdragonreviewslatesmartphonesnapdragonstreaktablettabletphoneukvideoSun, 06 Jun 2010 18:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson prepping a 5-inch Android phone with QWERTY keyboard? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/sony-ericsson-prepping-a-5-inch-android-phone-with-qwerty-keyboa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/sony-ericsson-prepping-a-5-inch-android-phone-with-qwerty-keyboa/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/sony-ericsson-prepping-a-5-inch-android-phone-with-qwerty-keyboa/#comments Well, this is just great timing. What we're looking at here is supposedly a Sony Ericsson smartphone, which seems to sport a five-inch screen and a hinged slide-out keyboard like the HTC Shift and the Eking S515. Even if this prototype turns out to be legit, our tipster -- who has a solid track record -- says it's only running on Android 2.1 and that development is in its infancy while low-level drivers are being tested. Well, we can probably wait, except we're also told that internally SE doesn't appear to have any plans for 2.2 yet. Cue the angry tomatoes and eggs, but bring us a PSP phone any day and we'll call off the rally.

Update: We've received word from a second highly-trusted source who says that the display is 5.5 inches (too big to fit in the front pocket), and runs a clean Android 2.1 install. Oh, and it's launching in the fall.

Update 2: We've been told that the device has now been pushed to CES 2011.

Sony Ericsson prepping a 5-inch Android phone with QWERTY keyboard? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5-inch5.5 inch5.5Inchandroidandroid 2.1Android2.1cellphonefive inchfive-inchFiveInchleakleaksmidmobile phoneMobilePhonephonerumorrumorsslatesmartphonesony ericssonSonyEricssontablettabletphoneFri, 04 Jun 2010 02:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Inventec's Dr. Eye puts Android in a pocket-sized laptop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/inventecs-dr-eye-puts-android-in-a-pocket-sized-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/inventecs-dr-eye-puts-android-in-a-pocket-sized-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/inventecs-dr-eye-puts-android-in-a-pocket-sized-laptop/#commentsInventec's Dr. Eye puts Android in a pocket-sized laptop It may sound like a mid-boss in some forgotten and poorly translated NES game, but Dr. Eye (aka the N18C) is actually a sort of keyboard-endowed MID from Inventec. This chubby clamshell sports a QWERTY keyboard, a 4.8-inch VGA touchscreen, 3G, WiFi, and a front-facing webcam. Power is said to come from a "Marvell 624," which we're guessing is a 624MHz PXA310 and, while it's currently running 1.6, word is that it'll be dipped in 2.1's creamy filling in the near future. When will delivery be? Inventec has been showing this guy off since last year, and while the person doing the demonstration indicates they'll be available "pretty soon" at a price point around $400, we found this guy for sale already at a price of 2688 yuan, or about $395. So, if you're eager to get computing and prefer donuts to eclairs, we wish you happy importing.

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Inventec's Dr. Eye puts Android in a pocket-sized laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6clamshellDr. EyeDr.Eyegooglegoogle android 1.6GoogleAndroid1.6inventecinventec Dr. Eyeinventec n18cInventecDr.EyeInventecN18cmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicen18cqwertyvgavideoThu, 03 Jun 2010 10:21:00 EST<![CDATA[RAmos W7 Android MID is alive and shipping (in China)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/ramos-w7-android-mid-is-alive-and-shipping-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/ramos-w7-android-mid-is-alive-and-shipping-in-china/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/ramos-w7-android-mid-is-alive-and-shipping-in-china/#comments
It's been a long strange trip for the onetime "mystery MID," but now it looks like the RAmos W7 is finally finding its way to customers. According to Pocketables, the Android 1.5 device is selling for 999 yuan (about $146), which isn't bad seeing as how they've gone on eBay for four times that -- although the price suggests that the rumored 3G connectivity is a non-starter. Whatever the case, we'll definitely keep our eyes peeled for a stateside appearance.

RAmos W7 Android MID is alive and shipping (in China) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.5Android1.5MIDramosramos w7RamosW7slatetabletw7Fri, 28 May 2010 11:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Android MID shocker! Eken M003 gets 8-inch display, $230 price tag (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/android-mid-shocker-eken-m003-gets-8-inch-display-230-price-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/android-mid-shocker-eken-m003-gets-8-inch-display-230-price-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/android-mid-shocker-eken-m003-gets-8-inch-display-230-price-t/#comments
Are you a fan of off-brand MIDs, the Android OS, and dangerous bezels? You're in luck! It looks like the M003, a slightly larger follow-up to Eken's very own M001 (which caught our attention a month or so ago, mostly on account of its price) has finally reached e-tailers at home and abroad, such as China Grabber who will sell you one for a not too shabby (yet not too awesome either) $230. Keeping the Android 1.6 OS, this bad boy has been bumped up to an 8-inch touchscreen while sporting a 600MHz VIA processor, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 128MB RAM, and an SD card slot for up to 32GB storage. They're even throwing in a 2GB SD card because they're such good sports. Available in pink, white, or black. Hands-on video after the break.

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Android MID shocker! Eken M003 gets 8-inch display, $230 price tag (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 May 2010 03:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidAndroid 1.6android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid1.6AndroidTabletAndroidTabletsekenEken M003eken midEkenM003EkenMidM003MIDshockerslateVIAvideoFri, 21 May 2010 03:03:00 EST<![CDATA[eviGroup's Android Wallet MID now available, chrome is optional (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/evigroups-android-wallet-mid-now-available-chrome-is-optional/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/evigroups-android-wallet-mid-now-available-chrome-is-optional/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/evigroups-android-wallet-mid-now-available-chrome-is-optional/#commentseviGroup's Android Wallet MID now available, chrome is optional The last time we saw eviGroup's Wallet it'd been given an '80s-style two-tone bezel and a January release date. Thankfully, the two-tone look has gone, but that anticipated date didn't exactly pan out either. The MID is officially now shipping, with the base (chrome-free) model going for €199 (about $245). For that you get a five-inch, 800 x 480 resistive touchscreen device running Android 1.5 from 1GB of built in storage, augmented by a microSD slot. Power comes from a 667MHz Samsung ARM processor and the battery is said to last about six hours. For your €199 you'll also get a car mount and a car charger, but given the device has neither GPS nor access to Google Navigation we're not entirely sure the point of all that. Still, it's not a bad price, but those who really like showing off their wealth can get one with a chrome backside for an extra €20. Heart-felt unboxing after the break.

Continue reading eviGroup's Android Wallet MID now available, chrome is optional (video)

eviGroup's Android Wallet MID now available, chrome is optional (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp ships 1GHz IS01 developer's edition in Japan, minus all the goodies originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 May 2010 02:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1-seg1SegAndroidAndroid 1.6Android MIDAndroid1.6AndroidMidAPIdev kitdev kitsDevelopment kitDevelopment kitsDevelopmentKitDevelopmentKitsDevKitDevKitsFMGoogle AndroidGoogleAndroidIS01JN-DK01kddikddi auKDDI IS01KddiAuKddiIs01MIDMobile Internet Devicemobile internet devicesMobileInternetDeviceMobileInternetDevicesSharp IS01Sharp JN-DK01SharpIs01SharpJn-dk01Fri, 14 May 2010 02:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Enso's zenPad finds the funds to become reality]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/ensos-zenpad-finds-the-funds-to-become-reality/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/ensos-zenpad-finds-the-funds-to-become-reality/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/27/ensos-zenpad-finds-the-funds-to-become-reality/#comments With only 500 units ordered and 30 scheduled to ship on May 8th, it's clear the Enso zenPad won't blow up the world, but it's nice to see a startup make good on its promises. We've yet to receive one of the cheap Android tablets ourselves, but we do finally have proof they're on the way: Enso CEO Alberto Armandi just sent us an official, signed receipt for the purchase of 500 MID-560A tablet computers from OEM SMiT, along with a bank document proving they have been bought and (mostly) paid for. What happens now is threefold: The 250 buyers who held out receive a rebranded SMiT tablet, the 250 who didn't get their money back (anecdotal reports indicate refunds are underway), and the whole mess hopefully fades into obscurity, letting the three young entrepreneurs who brought us this niche Chinese device get on with their lives. See the slightly redacted proof Enso actually purchased these things, right after the break.

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Enso's zenPad finds the funds to become reality originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletEnsoEnso zenpadEnsoZenpadexclusiveMIDMID-560AproofShenzhenShenzhen State Micro TechnologyShenzhenStateMicroTechnologySMiTSMIT MID-560ASmitMid-560atablettablet PCTabletPcvaporwarezenpadTue, 27 Apr 2010 18:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Eken's $100 Android MID reviewed: you get what you pay for]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/ekens-100-android-mid-reviewed-you-get-what-you-pay-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/ekens-100-android-mid-reviewed-you-get-what-you-pay-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/26/ekens-100-android-mid-reviewed-you-get-what-you-pay-for/#comments When we first spotted the Eken M001 MID, we immediately liked its honest nature. The M001 didn't claim to be an iPad killer, or boast ridiculous specs and decades of battery life; it was simply cheap, and proud of it. Now, Shanzai.com has discovered the tablet is exactly what we expected. Running Android 1.6 with a VIA WM8505 processor, the device is pokey with terrible battery life, and the 7-inch, 800 x 480 resistive screen has noticeable lag. Still, the M001's moderately capable; think of it as a digital photo frame with tablet functionality -- like the HP Dreamscreen, but affordable and battery powered -- rather than the other way round. Were it readily available stateside, we could see a few souls actually picking it up for $680 RMB (about $100)... but definitely not the $200 Haleron asked for in February. Video after the break.

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Eken's $100 Android MID reviewed: you get what you pay for originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidAndroid 1.6android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid1.6AndroidTabletAndroidTabletsekenEken M001eken midEkenM001EkenMidM001MIDVIAVIA 8505VIA WM8505Via8505ViaWm8505videoMon, 26 Apr 2010 21:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Sparta and Athens netbooks, Looking Glass Pro and Streak variants teased on Android roadmap]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/dell-sparta-and-athens-netbooks-looking-glass-pro-and-streak-va/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/dell-sparta-and-athens-netbooks-looking-glass-pro-and-streak-va/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/dell-sparta-and-athens-netbooks-looking-glass-pro-and-streak-va/#comments
Good morning to you too, Dell! Android Central's just gotten hold of yet another leak from the Texan computer giant, only this time we have two new Android or Linux (as suggested by the Tux icon) Moblin devices. First, we have the Sparta "netbook tablet" featuring an 11-inch 1024 x 768 TFT display, ARM processor, optional connectivity modules (3G, WiFi, Bluetooth) and a unique swivel mechanism -- the screen appears to be rotatable within its frame. The second device is the Athens sub-0.9kg (1.98 pounds) netbook sporting the same screen size, ARM processor and optional connectivity modules. If all goes well, the Sparta and Athens should be launched in early and late Autumn respectively, but there's a lot more so keep reading after the break.

Update: thanks for pointing out the Moblin logo, thoughtmonster!

Continue reading Dell Sparta and Athens netbooks, Looking Glass Pro and Streak variants teased on Android roadmap

Dell Sparta and Athens netbooks, Looking Glass Pro and Streak variants teased on Android roadmap originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid midandroid tabletAndroidMidAndroidTabletathenscellphonedelldell athensdell looking glassdell looking glass prodell spartadell streakDellAthensDellLookingGlassDellLookingGlassProDellSpartaDellStreakleaklg proLgProlinuxlooking glasslooking glass proLookingGlassLookingGlassPromeegomidmini 5Mini5Mobile Internet Devicemobile linuxmobile phoneMobileInternetDeviceMobileLinuxMobilePhonemoblinnetbooknetbook tabletNetbookTabletphoneroadmapspartastreaktablettablet pcTabletPcSun, 25 Apr 2010 10:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Eken's Android-powered MID looks mighty nice for $100]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/ekens-android-powered-mid-looks-mighty-nice-for-100/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/ekens-android-powered-mid-looks-mighty-nice-for-100/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/25/ekens-android-powered-mid-looks-mighty-nice-for-100/#commentsEken's Android-powered MID looks mighty nice for $100 Okay, so the last time we told you about an inexpensive Android tablet/MID things didn't turn out so well. So, this time we bring you one to appreciate from afar -- no credit card needed nor, as you'll see, wanted. It's seven-inch, 800 x 480 device from Eken that is selling for $680 RMB in China. That translates to $99.53 currently that, at first glimpse, looks to be quite a bargain. Sure, it has only 2GB of storage, but you can expand that to 32GB with SD. The VIA 8505 processor certainly won't be confused for a Snapdragon but despite that the device pledges only two hours of battery life on a charge. To top it off it's stuck with good 'ol Android 1.5 installed, leaving us to conclude that this is hardly a bargain after all. Shucks.

Eken's Android-powered MID looks mighty nice for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inch800 x 480800X480androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletekeneken midEkenMidmidviavia 8505Via8505Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 7 Home Tablet sized up by FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/archos-7-home-tablet-sized-up-by-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/archos-7-home-tablet-sized-up-by-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/09/archos-7-home-tablet-sized-up-by-fcc/#comments Now that everyone and their grandpappy's thoroughly caught up in tablet frenzy, it's time for some of the lesser beasts to start coming out of the woodwork. Next up? The Archos 7 Home Tablet, which just garnered the last bit of FCC approval it needs to see a late April release. With a comparatively slow 600 MHz Rockchip RK2808 inside, don't expect the Home Tablet to set speed records like its younger brother, but do look forward to a reasonably competitive price when the video-friendly Android device arrives stateside. See what it looks like with a paintjob (and sans "Ewe" logo) in our video from CeBIT after the break, or peek pics of an government-sponsored teardown at the source link.

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Archos 7 Home Tablet sized up by FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What do we have here? Pasen, a company who's been boring us to death for years with its MP4 players (and at least one full-on KIRF) has finally come out with something we could conceivably see ourselves wanting to own. Crazy, huh? It's called the MID5 and as a device its about as revolutionary and original as its name, featuring a 5-inch (800 x 480) LTPS LCD display, WiFi, HDMI out, and support for 720p H.264 video as well as many of your fave formats (including DivX / XviD, RMVB, and MKV. Additionally, the company is boasting up to 10 hours of music or 4.5 hours of video playback. The OS is, predictably these days, Android. No word on a release date yet but when it is available it should go for around $200.

Pasen MID5 packs Android, cures insomnia originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp's new IS01 MID for KDDI au proved to be something of a letdown when it was announced earlier today, partly due to raised expectations, and partly due to a lack of a decent look at it. Thankfully, Akihabara News has now come through on the latter point, and provided a fairly extensive hands-on look at the Snapdragon-powered MID. Anyone hoping for a bit more incentive to buy one may well still come away disappointed, however, as the site describes the device as fairly "cheap" feeling, and says that it doesn't have multitouch support (although earlier reports have stated that the device has a multitouch display). That said, the Snapdragon processor does apparently ensure that the device is suitably speedy, and there's always the possibility for some exciting things to emerge from its developer-friendly JN-DK01 counterpart. Hit up the source link for a closer look.

Update: Multi-touch support confirmed in the new video added after the break.

[Thanks, Andy]

Continue reading Sharp's Snapdragon-powered, Android-running IS01 MID gets a hands-on (updated)

Sharp's Snapdragon-powered, Android-running IS01 MID gets a hands-on (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sharp IS01 Snapdragon-powered 3G MID introduces AU to Android originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6audonutgoogleirdaIS01japanJN-DK01kddimidnew mobile asvNewMobileAsvqualcommsharpsmartbooksnapdragonTue, 30 Mar 2010 03:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Inbrics M1 gets Android 2.1 and CPU bump to 1GHz, insists on being called an MID]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/inbrics-m1-gets-android-2-1-and-cpu-bump-to-1ghz-insists-on-bei/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/inbrics-m1-gets-android-2-1-and-cpu-bump-to-1ghz-insists-on-bei/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/inbrics-m1-gets-android-2-1-and-cpu-bump-to-1ghz-insists-on-bei/#comments It looks like a smartphone, it has a smartphone's form factor, operating system, and an extra-slim slideout QWERTY keyboard, yet Inbrics still insists on calling the M1 a Mobile Internet Device instead. When the company's not busy sinking its own battleships, it appears to be doing actually beneficial stuff, such as cramming a new 1GHz Samsung CPU inside its device. The original 800MHz unit was the thing that worried us most during our otherwise praise-filled hands-on experience with the M1 at CES, so it's a good sign to see it getting a bit of extra brawn ahead of launch. The software has also moved with the times, with Android 2.1 being the current OS on tap, which should look rather nice on that 3.7-inch OLED display. The M1 will have WiFi, but no cellular connectivity is planned just yet. It's all dependent on having a Western vendor pick up the hardware and infuse it with its own requirements. Although at CES we were told to expect the M1 in March, the current timetable is for a July launch in Korea and US availability by the end of the year, provided Inbrics finds a partner for the device. Netbook News have also finally squeezed a price out of the company and have been told to expect it in the "low $200" range. Sounds kinda promising, don't you think?

Inbrics M1 gets Android 2.1 and CPU bump to 1GHz, insists on being called an MID originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.1android osAndroid2.1AndroidOsarmc110eclairgoogleinbricsinbrics m1InbricsM1koream1midmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDeviceqwertyqwerty keyboardqwerty sliderQwertyKeyboardQwertySlidersamsung c110SamsungC110sliderWed, 24 Mar 2010 08:29:00 EST<![CDATA[$92 MD500 Android tablet from Hott actually looks pretty cool]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/11/92-md500-android-tablet-from-hott-actually-looks-pretty-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/11/92-md500-android-tablet-from-hott-actually-looks-pretty-cool/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/11/92-md500-android-tablet-from-hott-actually-looks-pretty-cool/#commentsHott's $92 MD500 Android tablet actually looks pretty cool At this point we really need another tablet like we need another hole in the head, but when this one could cost around $100 and still look quite good, well, it's worth talking about. It's the Hott MD500, an Android device with a 4.8-inch, 800 x 480 screen and plenty of OS customizations to make it rather more media-friendly, including the ability to "play every codec" according to the guy doing the demonstration. We'll believe that when we see it, but it is shown playing a 720p clip from the cinematic masterpiece Tokyo Drift without too much trouble. The somewhat iPhone-esque design looks very nice and is much smaller than a comparable Archos 5. The price is $92 to distributors without any flash memory and, since you can get a 4GB microSD card for a few bucks these days (even a legit one), we wouldn't be surprised if these sell for $115 or $120. Whether they'll ever hit retail in the US is, of course, another question. Video demonstration is embedded below if you want to hear the hype, just try not to lose your breakfast every time this is enthusiastically called an iPad killer.

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$92 MD500 Android tablet from Hott actually looks pretty cool originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4.8-inchandroidandroid tabletAndroidTablethot md500HotMd500hottmd500midmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicetabletThu, 11 Mar 2010 09:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 5 / Streak prototype impressions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-prototype-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-prototype-impressions/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/19/dell-mini-5-prototype-impressions/#comments Dell's puzzled the world for quite some time with its outlandish Mini 5 / Streak -- at first glance it's just another Android-based MID, but a quick fiddle with it reveals the full-fledged 3G phone inside. So will it fit in a pocket? Can we carry it around like a normal phone? Is this the future form factor that will bring the ultimate balance between portability and practicality? With such heavy dose of curiosity, we eventually traveled all the way to Shenzhen literally just to grab this prototype. Now, before you read on, do bear in mind that some of its features -- especially the OS -- may not make it to the final design when it comes out later this year, nor do we know what stage this prototype was at. We good? OK.

Let's start with the basics: the main specs on our unit include Android 1.6 (which will definitely be obsolete for the final product), five-inch 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen, Snapdragon QSD8250 chipset (with CPU clocked at 1GHz), Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS and WCDMA radio. Sadly, we have no info on whether the Mini 5 will have other cellular radio options, but it wouldn't hurt to send Dell a petition regarding this matter. For those who want the dimensions and weight in numbers, it's about 152mm x 78mm x 10mm at 8 ounces (including the battery, which lasts for almost a day for normal usage on 3G). Memory-wise there's 405MB RAM and 1.63GB of internal storage -- a slight let-down for the latter, so let's hope the retail unit will be given a more generous dose of silicon. You can add a microSD card next to the battery on the back, but it appears that the mysterious second card slot we saw in the earlier teardown only gave us false hope -- we couldn't find a way to get to it without prying open the housing. Connection to your computer relies on a proprietary port -- similar but slightly larger than the iPod's -- to USB cable, which may suggest that we will see some more peripherals made for the Mini 5 and its future siblings.

Gallery: Dell Mini 5 / Streak prototype impressions

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Dell Mini 5 / Streak prototype impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gandroidandroid phoneAndroidPhonecellphonedelldell m01mdell mini 5dell streakDellM01mDellMini5DellStreakexclusivehandheldhands-onimpressionsm01mmidmini 5Mini5mobile phoneMobilePhonepreviewsmartphonestreaktabletUMTSwcdmaFri, 19 Feb 2010 12:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 5: we have it (update: new pics and video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/dell-mini-5-we-have-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/dell-mini-5-we-have-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/11/dell-mini-5-we-have-it/#comments That's right! After all those quick and dirty appearances, we've finally got our own Dell Mini 5 (aka "Streak" or "M01M") prototype for a more in-depth look. Got a question about this mysterious beast? Drop us a line here and we'll try to answer all your queries in our forthcoming impressions post.

Update: We've just added a bunch of new pics!

Update 2: And now we have a quick video after the break. You're welcome.

Update 3: Our review is up!

Gallery: Dell Mini 5 in-depth hands-on

Gallery: Dell Mini 5 in-depth hands-on -- part ii

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Dell Mini 5: we have it (update: new pics and video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't think we're over-reaching when we say that this device, Sungworld's just-unveiled 7-inch, Android touchscreen MID looks a bit... well, Apple-ish, and we hear that the UI (which we haven't yet seen in action) will take cues from the company as well. Regardless, this thickish-looking puppy will boast an ARM926 CPU, 128MB of memory, 2GB of storage, and two USB ports. It's also supposedly going to be available in pink, blue, green, purple and black, and though we don't know pricing yet, we assume that if that tablet we've heard so much about in recent weeks fails to materialize next Wednesday, well... okay, this won't be a great stand-in. Sorry.

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Sungworld's Android MID fights the future originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidarmmidsungworldtabletSun, 24 Jan 2010 00:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 5 gets Android 1.6 update, for real this time]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/archos-5-gets-android-1-6-update-for-real-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/archos-5-gets-android-1-6-update-for-real-this-time/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/archos-5-gets-android-1-6-update-for-real-this-time/#comments
Archos disappointed quite a few users last month by pushing out an Android 1.6 (a.k.a. "Donut") update for its Archos 5 internet tablet only to yank it shortly thereafter due to a "last-minute major issue," but it now looks like it's finally set things right -- the update is once again available for download, and it apparently works just fine this time. Among other things, the update optimizes applications for the Archos 5's high resolution screen, and adds features like Quick Search to help you find music, contacts and other information more easily. Hit up the link below for all the necessary upgrade details.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Archos 5 gets Android 1.6 update, for real this time originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 1.6Android1.6archosarchos 5archos 5 internet tabletarchos5Archos5InternetTabletinternet tabletInternetTabletmedia playerMediaPlayermidpmpThu, 21 Jan 2010 12:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Mini 5 teardown reveals Snapdragon guts and 3G SIM (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/dell-mini-5-teardown-reveals-snapdragon-guts-and-3g-sim-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/dell-mini-5-teardown-reveals-snapdragon-guts-and-3g-sim-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/dell-mini-5-teardown-reveals-snapdragon-guts-and-3g-sim-video/#comments As long as Dell chooses to be stingy with the details of its upcoming 5-inch Mini 5 (codenamed Streak) MID we'll just have to suss out the specs from more nefarious sources. And who better to fill in the blanks than the kids over at Tinhte -- the original source of the leaked Android handheld that got official at CES? The Vietnamese site did the world a solid today by tearing into a Mini 5 sample revealing a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, two microSD slots, and a bigger 1,530mAh battery than the original 1,300mAh baby we saw back in October. The site also confirms the SIM slot with 3G radio and taste for faux 80s metal. See what we mean in the video (and bonus pic) after the break.

[Thanks, Tran Manh K.]

Continue reading Dell Mini 5 teardown reveals Snapdragon guts and 3G SIM (video)

Dell Mini 5 teardown reveals Snapdragon guts and 3G SIM (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcellphonedelldisassemblymidmini 5Mini5mobile phoneMobilePhonenvidiaphonepmpsimsmartphonesnapdragonstreaktabletphoneteardowntinhtevietnamMon, 18 Jan 2010 05:23:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS / Pegatron Neo with Tegra 2 hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/asus-pegatron-neo-with-tegra-2-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/asus-pegatron-neo-with-tegra-2-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/asus-pegatron-neo-with-tegra-2-hands-on/#comments ASUS may be in the process of spinning off the Pegatron brand, but for now it's still the same company behind this here slick white smartbook. Running the inevitable Android OS on a 10-inch display, but offering the never-boring Tegra 2 combo of 1080p playback and up to a "full day" of WiFi-enabled battery juice, the prototype machine was being shown off to give us a hint of what's to come. We're told the Neo is definitely coming later in the year, though the particulars of the price tag and distributor badge are not yet revealed. For our money, this was a spectacularly thin and light pseudo-laptop -- it's hard to overstate just how deprived of weight this thing is. Opening it up shows an appealing layout and keyboard, which were rather spoiled by a number of creaky and unstable parts. We found deep flex in the keyboard panel and around the hinges, but our optimistic souls are willing to put those things down to it being a demo unit. If this featherweight design makes it to market without sacrificing any of the good bits while getting rid of the bad ones, we'd recommend it in a hot and sweaty second.

Gallery: ASUS / Pegatron Tegra 2 smartbook hands-on

ASUS / Pegatron Neo with Tegra 2 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid osAndroidOsasuscesces 2010Ces2010hands-onlaptoplaptopsmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDeviceneoneo smartbookNeoSmartbooknvidiapegatronpegatron neoPegatronNeoprototypesmartbooksmartbookstegrategra 2Tegra2Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Cydle M7 Android tablet has TV tuner, external monitor capabilities]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/cydle-m7-android-tablet-has-tv-tuner-external-monitor-capabilit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/cydle-m7-android-tablet-has-tv-tuner-external-monitor-capabilit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/cydle-m7-android-tablet-has-tv-tuner-external-monitor-capabilit/#comments Cydle's M7 isn't the best tablet we've seen this year. In fact, it's hardly even a tablet -- it has a built-in stand that allows it to stand at attention in either landscape or portrait mode. When not in use, the stand actually flips around and acts as a screen cover -- which is a little comforting when thinking about this soft 7-inch resistive touchscreen bumping against sundry objects in a laptop bag. The Android software on the device right now is ultra beta, so we weren't able to see the internal ATSC TV tuner in action, but it does set the $199 device apart from some of its slate brethren, though our favorite feature might actually be the simple ability to use this device as an extra PC monitor. You know... it's the little things in life. Under the hood there's an ARM11 processor at 800MHz. The M7 should be launching in the Spring, and you can check out some video of the unit after the break if you're into that sort of thing.

Gallery: Cydle M7 Android tablet hands-on

Continue reading Cydle M7 Android tablet has TV tuner, external monitor capabilities

Cydle M7 Android tablet has TV tuner, external monitor capabilities originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidarmcesces 2010Ces2010cydlecydle m7CydleM7hands-onm7midslatetabletFri, 08 Jan 2010 15:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Compal Android tablet with next-gen Tegra demoed at CES (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/compal-android-tablet-with-next-gen-tegra-demoed-at-ces-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/compal-android-tablet-with-next-gen-tegra-demoed-at-ces-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/compal-android-tablet-with-next-gen-tegra-demoed-at-ces-video/#comments Man, it's almost like every hour we come across another tablet-esque device here at CES 2010, and this time around it's a prototype concept device from Compal being shown off by NVIDIA. This 7-inch tablet / slate / MID / whatever was running Android 2.0 and packed Wifi -- sadly, there was no GPS or Bluetooth to be found. Up top there was a SIM card slot as well as a microSD card slot for extra storage, and an HDMI out port around the side. Unfortunately, the device is plagued from the start as its rocking a resistive touchscreen instead of a capacitive one. Despite the next-gen Tegra chip inside, our user experience was pretty abysmal, with touches barely registering and general usability pretty low. However, once we got some HD video up on the display, we got to see that Tegra doing what it was made to do... and it almost made up for that horrendous resistive display.

Gallery: Compal Android tablet with next-gen Tegra chipset hands-on


Continue reading Compal Android tablet with next-gen Tegra demoed at CES (video)

Compal Android tablet with next-gen Tegra demoed at CES (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When we first laid eyes on the SmartQ V5, we were pretty underwhelmed... yet another resistive touchscreen MID? We're beginning to long for those halcyon days of late 2009 when an Android handheld was a thing of awe and wonder. Just a refresher: this guy features a 4.3-inch display, 600MHz ARM11 processor (which the brave among us can overclock to 800MHz), 256MB RAM, HDMI out, and more. Of some interest to the jaded gadget-head, this guy ships with Android, Ubuntu, and Windows CE 6.0 pre-installed -- not a bad feature, if that's your thing. If you poke around the Internets you should be able to find this bad boy for near $180.

SmartQ V5 MID available now to a world that's just stopped caring originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidchinachinesemidmobile internet devicepmpportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideosmartqsmartq v5ubuntuv5windows ceWindowsCeThu, 31 Dec 2009 12:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Camangi WebStation gets a few first impressions: 'sluggish' and 'confined']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-gets-a-few-first-impressions-sluggish-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-gets-a-few-first-impressions-sluggish-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-gets-a-few-first-impressions-sluggish-and/#comments Egad. We had such high hopes for the Camangi WebStation, but as with a few other non-phone devices that have attempted to use Android, it seems as if this 7-inch slate falls a bit short in practice. The gang over at Laptop was able to corral a unit for a brief sit-down, and while they admired the exceptionally light and portable hardware, they kvetched about the lowly 800 x 480 screen resolution, sluggish performance when opening applications and the limited / confined feel of the Camangi Marketplace. They also barked about the resistive screen's inability to accurately recognize finger presses, and while they're still holding out some hope that this thing could be useful in at least a few scenarios, it's fairly clear this piece isn't for everyone. Peek the source link for the full skinny.

Update: GearDiary got their hands on one as well, and they've belted out similar impressions.

Camangi WebStation gets a few first impressions: 'sluggish' and 'confined' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 inch7-inch7InchAndroidCamangicamangi webstationCamangiWebstationgoogleimpressionsMIDmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicetabletUMPCweb stationWebStationTue, 29 Dec 2009 08:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Camangi WebStation lands in American hands, promptly unboxed on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/camangi-webstation-lands-in-american-hands-promptly-unboxed-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/camangi-webstation-lands-in-american-hands-promptly-unboxed-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/28/camangi-webstation-lands-in-american-hands-promptly-unboxed-on/#comments Well, well, it looks like Camangi's WebStation is finally making good on its shipments. The first of Gear Diary's two pre-orders arrived and the gang has been more than happy to put together quick unboxing video for us to enjoy. It's a pretty standard box with equally customary assortment of packaged accessories, suction cup stand (pictured) notwithstanding. The 7-inch Android tablet looks pretty matched with the Nook in terms of overall size, but by design that lends itself to having a larger overall screen. Not much in the way of impressions at this point, but if you're the type of person who can be satisfied with a video and a handful of product / comparison shots, hit up Gear Diary for the still frames and stay tuned after the break for the "moving pictures" version.

Continue reading Camangi WebStation lands in American hands, promptly unboxed on video

Camangi WebStation lands in American hands, promptly unboxed on video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 inch7-inch7Inchandroidcamangicamangi web stationCamangiWebStationmidmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicetabletunboxunboxingweb stationWebStationMon, 28 Dec 2009 21:36:00 EST<![CDATA[eviGroup's Wallet tablet/MID gets two-tone redesign, January release date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/evigroups-wallet-tablet-mid-gets-two-tone-redesign-january-rel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/evigroups-wallet-tablet-mid-gets-two-tone-redesign-january-rel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/evigroups-wallet-tablet-mid-gets-two-tone-redesign-january-rel/#commentseviGroup's Wallet tablet/MID gets two-tone redesign, initial production run Sure, it was highly derivative of the iPhone, but we liked the styling on those eviGroup Wallet prototypes that the company teased us with a few months back. So, we're ever so slightly disappointed to see the new aesthetic in the latest (and, apparently, final) revision of the hardware above. That it's grown a front-facing webcam is a good thing, but the two-tone look in this shot makes that bezel look a bit chunky and not entirely lust-worthy. (The rendered shots at the read link look better, but then they always do.) The good news is it's said to be ready for production ahead of a January release and, with Dell seemingly joining the fray with its own Android-powered five-inch tablet/MID device, that date had better not slip.

eviGroup's Wallet tablet/MID gets two-tone redesign, January release date originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5-inchandroidandroid midandroid tabletAndroidMidAndroidTabletevigroupevigroup walletEvigroupWalletmidtabletwalletThu, 10 Dec 2009 08:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Tablet Wars: Episode V - Dell Strikes Back at CES?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/tablet-wars-episode-v-dell-strikes-back-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/tablet-wars-episode-v-dell-strikes-back-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/10/tablet-wars-episode-v-dell-strikes-back-at-ces/#comments A few days ago in a land a few time zones away, one tablet became another and, just for a moment, stopped everyone speculating about Apple's entry into the decidedly fledgling market segment. According to Pocket-lint Dell is similarly jumping aboard, said to be set to unveil a five-inch tablet running Android, specs that would put it right up in the Archos Internet Tablet's grill and, thankfully, should mean a much lower price-point than the Joojoo. Word is we'll all be getting a glimpse of the thing at CES next month, and knowing Dell it'll probably be a very fleeting one. We're guessing this is the Streak, but would love to be surprised by something entirely new.

Tablet Wars: Episode V - Dell Strikes Back at CES? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidarchosarchos internet tabletArchosInternetTabletdelldell tabletDellTabletinternet tabletInternetTabletmidstreaktabletThu, 10 Dec 2009 06:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Android-based Archos 5 Internet Tablet surfaces in 8GB form for $250]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/android-based-archos-5-internet-tablet-surfaces-in-8gb-form-for/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/android-based-archos-5-internet-tablet-surfaces-in-8gb-form-for/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/08/android-based-archos-5-internet-tablet-surfaces-in-8gb-form-for/#comments The Archos 5 Internet Tablet hasn't had the smoothest ride into the commercial realm, but thanks to a few firmware updates, the Android-based player seems to finally be humming along just fine. That said, not everyone's interested in shelling out big bucks for a capacious version, which makes the latest edition perfect for those simply curious to see how Google's mobile OS fares on a portable media player. The 8GB model has surfaced over at Radio Shack, bringing with it all the goods on the larger siblings but with far less internal space. The best part? That $249.99 price tag (and that little "In Stock" icon beside it).

Android-based Archos 5 Internet Tablet surfaces in 8GB form for $250 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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