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Work it. Anywhere. Any time. Those were the fighting words behind the BlackBerry Mini Keyboard promo shots we showed you a few days back. Now, backing up what we'd heard, RIM's officially (and very quietly) taken the wraps off its new PlayBook add-on, with a shipping date of March 23rd and a $120 price tag. The Canadian outfit is pushing this peripheral on the business-oriented consumer, but there's nothing keeping the average Joe from dropping some hard-earned cash on it. Folks looking to pair up the physical keys and multitouch trackpad with BlackBerry's revised OS can do so by heading over to its online shop. In the meantime, you can get acquainted by checking out the video tour after the break.

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While there's an array of unofficial third-party keyboards willing to pair up with your 7-inch RIM slate, an approved peripheral is likely to be the better option. At least, it's what the BlackBerry-authorized add-on aims to accomplish. Dubbed Mini Keyboard, which also doubles as a "convertible" case, it's said to start shipping on March 23rd for $120, packing a multitouch trackpad and claiming up to a month of juice on a single charge. Additionally, the device features 128bit encryption to put your paranoia at ease when you're using that shiny OS 2.0. We've yet to hear an official word from RIM about price and availability, however, the source below seems to be taking pre-orders now.

Official BlackBerry PlayBook Mini Keyboard coming on March 23rd for $120? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We haven't heard too much out of Art Lebedev since its last major update on the Optimus Popularis and Mini Six back in June, but the Russian design studio is now finally providing a few more details on the premium peripherals. That includes our best look at the LCD-laden Optimus Popularis keyboard to date, along with a price for the smaller Mini Six (pictured after the break), the latter of which will set you back $376 and is available for pre-order right now. As for the Optimus Popularis, its price now stands at $1086 with the current exchange rate, and Art Lebedev is promising that the first shipment will arrive by June 1st, 2012. Hit the source links below for a closer look at both devices.

[Thanks, Basil1992]

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Sony's latest Xperia update brings WebGL support to 2011 smartphone lineup (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you could use the built-in speaker on your tablet or cellphone to crank your tunes on the bus or at the office, but Scosche's BoomCan may be the ticket for those looking to pump out a bit more volume. It's not wireless like some other options, but twenty-five smackers gets you a 2 x 2.5-inch aluminum Can loaded with a 40mm driver, an audio / USB charging cable and a pouch for scratch-free traveling. You'll have seven hours to rock on its internal battery, and although any chance of stereo separation looks pretty slim, you'll be able to daisy chain a few of them together for a mini rig. The BoomCan is up for order now at Scosche's website in red, blue, black or silver if you haven't heard of the breakthrough in portable sound technology known as headphones. Full PR past the break.

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Scosche BoomCan ups your mobile device's sound for $25, annoys anyone near you originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech's Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 for Mac brings Appletastic keys, pastel hues originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's assume you're enjoying a warm pint in Notting Hill while texting your mate, when suddenly it hits you: the Xperia Mini Pro (X10) is no longer the beguiling beauty you once adored. If this describes your plight, worry not, because Sony Ericsson's latest Xperia Mini Pro is coming to Orange UK, where along with its 1GHz Snapdragon CPU and Gingerbread OS, it's teasing a free price with qualifying monthly plans. While the citrus-themed network hasn't named an official release date, it's erected a "coming soon" page in anticipation of the QWERTY slider's inevitable debut. If you're hoping for something more definitive, O2 is tempting its customers with a September arrival -- although pricing remains up in the oxygen-rich air.

Xperia Mini Pro taunts Orange UK customers with free pricing, 'coming soon' status originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Ericsson's tiny Xperia Mini and Mini Pro on sale now in Taiwan and Hong Kong originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Apple Core i5 Mac mini unboxing (mid 2011)

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Mac mini review (mid 2011) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Need a miniature desktop to match that petite MacBook Air that Apple just refreshed? Well, there's a Mac for that. The new Mac mini packs an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, Thunderbolt, AMD Radeon HD graphics, and Mac OS X Lion. Notably absent, however, is that familiar front-facing SuperDrive slot. Starting at $599 with a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5, the new models include Turbo Boost 2.0, letting you crank up the speed to 3.4GHz when using processor-intensive applications. Apple also announced a $999 server version that ships with a Core i7 processor and OS X Lion Server. As with the previous generation, the mini doesn't sacrifice on connectivity, including gigabit Ethernet, FireWire 800, HDMI, SDXC, audio in and out, Thunderbolt (with support for up to six devices), and four USB 2.0 ports on the rear. There's also 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. The Mac mini is available for purchase online today, and in Apple retail stores tomorrow.

Gallery: Apple Mac mini (mid-2011)

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MacBook in short supply, stirs rumors of imminent refresh, rebirth of white plastic? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Chris]

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Opera Mini lands on the iPad in version 6.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So it's not going to replace your big-boy PC anytime soon, but Globalscale's latest plug computer, the D2 Plug, does deliver some decidedly desktop-like traits. The latest lilliputian Linux / Android kit touts Marvell's PXA510, a 1GHz ARMv7 processor that supports 1080p video playback and 3D graphics. According to its makers, the D2 Plug runs on two watts and features 1GB of DDR3 memory, 8GB of NAND flash, an SD card slot, eSATA port and multiple points of connectivity, including two USB 2.o ports, gigabit ethernet, HDMI, and VGA. It measures a mere 6.7 x 3.22 x 1.3 inches, and sports a $249 price tag -- not exactly a small price, but there are plenty of other mini PCs in the sea.

Globalscale D2 Plug offers HD video, 3D graphics in little Linux / Android machine originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 08:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official: Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab getting Gingerbread update in mid-May originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 01:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini and Mini Pro hands-on (part deux)


The Xperia Mini has wonderful size when it comes to width and height, but we have to ask: why so thick? The Mini Pro is only slightly thicker despite having a fully-fledged slideout keyboard, so it would have been nice if the keyboard-less Mini was more svelte. Sony Ericsson is clearly going after the pocket- and handbag-conscious demographic here, who might not be all that receptive to the Mini's girth. SE also made some bold claims about the finger-friendliness of the Mini Pro's keyboard, which we were told were backed by usability tests against rival phones. Those trials were isolated to devices "in its size class" (of which there aren't many), but our first response was still very positive, at least once we turned on auto-correct. This will be a matter of personal preference, but we found ourselves enjoying not having to take care of every little slip of the finger. Anyway, settings adjusted appropriately, we bashed away on the Mini Pro rather speedily and would rate it right up there with the BlackBerry Bold 9700 in terms of our typing rapidity. Browser rendering has its flaws, there's a stuttery quality to zooming in and out of a page, but at least it's done quickly and Flash playback seems to work without a hitch.

Update: Hands-on video now embedded after the break!

Additional reporting by Sharif Sakr

Gallery: Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini and Mini Pro hands-on

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini and Mini Pro hands-on (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Sony Ericsson has just outed a brand new pair of compact Xperia smartphones. The new Xperia Mini will run Android Gingerbread (2.3) on a 3-inch, multitouch, scratch-resistant display, which comes with Sony's proprietary Bravia Engine with Reality Display. There's a 1GHz processor inside, access to Android Market, and home screen customization with custom shortcuts available in the four corners of the screen. A 30 percent improvement in battery life is also touted, courtesy of a larger cell. SE is also pretty jolly about having the world's smallest smartphone capable of recording video in 720p HD. You'll be able to grab yours in one of four different colors this August.

The new Xperia Mini Pro features the same 1GHz processor, 3-inch display, and 1200mAh battery, but it also adds a front-facing camera and that sliding QWERTY keyboard that made the original X10 Mini Pro such a favorite. The new model is coming at some point in the third quarter of this year. Sony Ericsson's launch presentation is still ongoing, but we'll have more details and hands-on pics as soon as we can.

Update: Hands-on pics and impressions can be found right here!

Gallery: Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini and Mini Pro

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Sony Ericsson announces new generation of Xperia Mini and Mini Pro smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ghzandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3announcedbreaking newscompactgingerbreadglobalminimini proMiniProofficialqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderseslidersmallsmartphonesmartphonessony ericssonSonyEricssonworldwidexperiaxperia minixperia mini proXperiaMiniXperiaMiniProThu, 05 May 2011 12:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Mini Cooper Connected app adjusts music based on driving style, stops when airbags deploy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/mini-cooper-connected-app-adjusts-music-based-on-driving-style/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/mini-cooper-connected-app-adjusts-music-based-on-driving-style/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/mini-cooper-connected-app-adjusts-music-based-on-driving-style/#comments We're always looking for excuses to get behind the wheel, so naturally the new Dynamic Music function in the Mini Connected app made us yearn for a chance to hit the road. Version 2.0 brings this headline feature to the iPhone, which includes exclusively-composed music that adjusts based on things like a compatible Mini Cooper's "longitudinal and lateral acceleration." In other words, the faster and crazier you drive, the more exciting the music becomes. So instead of having mom in the passenger seat begging you to slow down, there's music that encourages you to do the opposite. The press release even references a "hallmark Mini go-kart feeling," so you might want to make sure everyone's buckled up before you plug in. Should anyone fail to do so, a new feature called Mission Control will let you know, also nagging about poor driving conditions. How's that for a mixed signal?

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Mini Cooper Connected app adjusts music based on driving style, stops when airbags deploy originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feel the desire to watch your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch (fourth gen) videos on the big screen, but looking for something with a little more girth than Apple's HDMI solution? Hanwha's latest dongle might do the job. As you can see above, in place of the original adapter's dock connector port is a USB 2.0 socket -- compatible with cameras supporting mass storage connection -- alongside the 720p-friendly HDMI port, but you'll have to use the switch to toggle between the two modes. And that little mini-USB port on the far right? Well, it's there to provide some juice to "reduce battery drain," but probably not enough to charge up your iDevice. If you're still interested and have a friend in Japan, Hanwha's charging ¥5,980 (around $73), which is almost double that of Apple's $39 connector. Is USB support worth such a price jump? Your call.

Hanwha unleashes HDMI / USB adapter for iPad, iPhone 4, and fourth-gen iPod touch originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Usage details are still a little bit scarce, but we do know that each car will have a dash-mounted Dell Streak through which users will log in after unlocking the car doors with an RFID-equipped membership card or even a suitably endowed drivers license. Renting a car costs 29 cents per minute, up to €14.90 (about $21) per hour, and there will be 300 cars available at first starting in the Munich area. If you're not in Munich it's tough cookies for now, but BMW is hoping to have one million members worldwide by 2020. Maybe one of them will be you.

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BMW launches DriveNow, the 'premium' car sharing service with a Dell Streak on every dash (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mini E field trial ends, for the 40 testers a search for a new car begins originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's 1.66GHz Atom N570 slips into refreshed HP Mini 110 and 210 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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RedEye universal remote launches 'mini' app on iTunes for users who want something simpler originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NJ EV owner with 50,000 miles logged dispels myth of cold weather battery woes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pandora for Mini Connected and SYNC AppLink now available for iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mini Cooper Countryman with Pandora integration drive-on

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Mini Cooper Connected with Pandora drive-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Isabella Products' Mini USB stick connects unconnected digital photo frames originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel 310 mSATA SSD knows that size matters, fits 80GB into less space than a credit card originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS O!Play Mini player ditches the USB 3.0 but keeps the 1080p originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 20:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pasusextendermedia playerMediaPlayerminioplayoplay miniOplayMiniplayerFri, 24 Dec 2010 20:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Mini Connected app hits iTunes, now you can finally hit the road]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/mini-connected-app-hits-itunes-now-you-can-finally-hit-the-road/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/mini-connected-app-hits-itunes-now-you-can-finally-hit-the-road/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/mini-connected-app-hits-itunes-now-you-can-finally-hit-the-road/#commentsMini Connected app hits iTunes, now you can finally hit the road Get your iPhone running. Head out on the highway. Looking for some pancakes, and whatever else Google Local Search finds along the way. BMW's Mini brand has been on the forefront of iOS connectivity and the Mini Connect app is now in the App Store, ready for download. It lets you stream internet radio through your 2011 model's speakers or have Twitter and news feeds read to you. Google integration means easy use of Local Search and a "Send To Car" feature lets you find your destination on the phone and then deploy it to the rather more clunky built-in nav system. Finally, the "Minimalism Analyser" (MINImalism, hah!) gives you points for driving all nice and environmentally friendly. You'd better lay off the Stepphenwolf if you're looking to do well there.

Mini Connected app hits iTunes, now you can finally hit the road originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebmwgooglegoogle local searchGoogleLocalSearchinfotainmentinfotainment systemInfotainmentSystemiosiphoneminimini connectedMiniConnectedsend to carSendToCarWed, 22 Dec 2010 18:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Desktops]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-desktops/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-desktops/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
Desktops don't get much love these days, what with newfangled "laptops" hogging all the spotlight, but it's still an incredibly vibrant category, full of cutthroat competition, insanely powerful computers, and superfluous LED lighting. The result is tons of hot deals, particularly if you don't mind bringing your own monitor, wrangling wires behind an entertainment center, or being chained to a desk. In return you'll get performance that simply isn't possible on a laptop, expandability should you choose take advantage of it, and so many hot deals. Follow along after the break as we show you some of our favorites.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keepin' it real fake: Mini Galaxy S gazes meaningfully skyward next to a mini grand piano originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.1androidandroid 2.1Android2.1galaxy sGalaxySgooglehvgai9000i9000 miniI9000Minikeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfminisamsungWed, 01 Dec 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[LaCie MosKeyto streamlines portable storage, invites bad puns]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/lacie-moskeyto-streamlines-portable-storage-invites-bad-puns/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/lacie-moskeyto-streamlines-portable-storage-invites-bad-puns/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/lacie-moskeyto-streamlines-portable-storage-invites-bad-puns/#comments LaCie's keeping up its eccentric branding strategy today with this pest-inspired new USB key. Measuring a mere 20mm in length and 10 grams in weight, the MosKeyto is ready to all but disappear once you plug it into your computer, and it'll outdo its physical counterpart by not only sucking data down but pushing it back out should you want it. Basically, it's yet another miniaturized USB drive and can be owned today, starting at $18 for the 4GB version. 8GB will set you back $28 and there's a 16GB variant to come as well. Got all that? Good. Now buzz off.

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LaCie MosKeyto streamlines portable storage, invites bad puns originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

We are all familiar with Moore's law. The observation made by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore that the density of semiconductors doubles roughly every eighteen months. The net result? It's always going to be better faster and cheaper. Certainly that's been true of the phone space, with large screens, fast processors and lots of storage.

In the last few weeks alone I've looked at new phones with 1Ghz processors, the latest and greatest software platforms from Google and RIM... but it's been one little gadget that's caught my attention and it totally bucks the trend. What device? It's the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro -- which is a lot of name for a small phone -- and it shows some very different thinking about what a smartphone is. In theory, this isn't a phone that I should like. Instead of a large 4.3-inch screen, it's running a 2.55-inch screen at 240 x 320 resolution. Don't look for a 1Ghz processor here. It's got an ARMv6 revision 5 processor at 600Mhz. Finally, forget Froyo or even Eclair. This thing's got Android 1.6 on it and may never get updated to the latest and greatest. Despite all that, I think Sony Ericsson has a potential hit on their hands if they decide to bring this to the US later this year as they said they plan to. Why am I so enamored?

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Entelligence: when less beats Moore originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>columnentelligencegordon mooreGordonMooreminimooremoore s lawmoores lawMooresLawprosesonysony ericssonSonyEricssonx10x10 minix10 mini proX10MiniX10MiniProxperiaxperia x10 minixperia x10 mini proXperiaX10MiniXperiaX10MiniProFri, 27 Aug 2010 17:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell ships 10.1-inch Inspiron Mini 1018 to Europe, heading elsewhere soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/dell-ships-10-1-inch-inspiron-mini-1018-to-europe-heading-elsew/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/dell-ships-10-1-inch-inspiron-mini-1018-to-europe-heading-elsew/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/23/dell-ships-10-1-inch-inspiron-mini-1018-to-europe-heading-elsew/#comments
 Looking for yet another Mini 10 netbook? How's about one with a curvaceous chassis modeled after the Inspiron R series? Dell's just pushed out the Inspiron Mini 1018 across the pond, offering a £279 ($434) starting price along with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, a 10.1-inch WSVGA (1,024 x 600) resolution display, Windows 7 Starter, 1GB of DDR3 memory, 802.11n WiFi, a 250GB hard drive, inbuilt webcam and a fresh coat of Obsidian Black paint. It's available now for those in the correct region, but the outfit has already stated that it'll be shipping to other lands "soon." Stoked, aren't ya?

[Thanks, iamnotjamesh]

Dell ships 10.1-inch Inspiron Mini 1018 to Europe, heading elsewhere soon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP's quietly busted out the successor to the Mini 5102 -- the Mini 5103 -- on its Italian website. This business-oriented 10.1-incher boasts options galore, including a choice of Atom N455 or N475 CPUs, an up to 320GB HDD or an up to 128GB SSDan optional touchscreen display, optional Broadcom Crystal HD video accelerator, and optional Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. Other than that, it's going to feature up to 2GB of RAM, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, gigabit ethernet, three USB 2.0 ports, VGA, and an SD card reader and WiFi b/g/n and a 2 megapixel webcam. This puppy's going to run €429 (that's around $565) in Italy -- and while there's no word yet on pricing or availability elsewhere, we do know that the Mini 5102 is currently nowhere to be found on the US site, either, so we wouldn't be surprised to see this one pop up any day now.

HP rolls out Mini 5103 business netbook with optional touchscreen, SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5103hplaptoplaptopsminimini 5103Mini5103netbooknetbookspine trailPineTrailssdtouchscreenThu, 05 Aug 2010 11:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak available for purchase 'in late July,' says US product page]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/dell-streak-available-for-purchase-in-late-july-says-us-produ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/dell-streak-available-for-purchase-in-late-july-says-us-produ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/21/dell-streak-available-for-purchase-in-late-july-says-us-produ/#comments It's funny to think, even after reviewing the device (thrice, at this point), that we still don't have a US release date for Dell's Streak. The company's been uncharacteristically coy, but the stateside product page does offer this tantalizing tidbit: "available for purchase in late July." That gives us a good 10-day window, so if you've been eyeballing that pre-sale button with intent to click, now might be the time jump on the list.

Dell Streak available for purchase 'in late July,' says US product page originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delldell streakDellStreakminimini 5Mini5streakususaWed, 21 Jul 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola mini Droid slider caught by Mr. Blurrycam]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/motorola-mini-droid-slider-caught-by-mr-blurrycam/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/motorola-mini-droid-slider-caught-by-mr-blurrycam/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/motorola-mini-droid-slider-caught-by-mr-blurrycam/#comments Okay, this one's a complete and very welcome surprise -- some extremely blurry pictures and a quick video of what appears to be a smaller Motorola portrait QWERTY Android slider for Verizon just popped up on the Chinese Hiapk forums -- and yes, it's got the glowing red Droid eye. We're not sure if that means the Droid line is about to get a smaller midrange sibling or what, but Motorola's definitely pushing out some of the more interesting Android form factors lately, and this mini Droid certainly fits right in with the Flipout and the Charm. A couple more shots and the video after the break.

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Motorola mini Droid slider caught by Mr. Blurrycam originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroiddroid sliderDroidSliderleakleaksminimini droidMiniDroidmotorolaportrait qwerty sliderportrait sliderPortraitQwertySliderPortraitSliderqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySliderrumorrumorssliderverizonvideoMon, 19 Jul 2010 15:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Swiftpoint's tiny mouse finally up for pre-order, shipping in August]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/swiftpoints-tiny-mouse-finally-up-for-pre-order-shipping-in-au/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/swiftpoints-tiny-mouse-finally-up-for-pre-order-shipping-in-au/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/13/swiftpoints-tiny-mouse-finally-up-for-pre-order-shipping-in-au/#comments It's been a long couple of years since we last heard from Swiftpoint, but the company is back with a (tiny) bang and introducing its eponymous ultraportable mouse. Touting a pen-like grip, tilt-scrolling, and a 30 to 40 percent better efficiency than your touchpad, this little thumb accessory wants to be seen as the solver of an eternal problem -- namely, getting all the utility of a desktop rodent without having to deal with its full size. Whether it lives up to that lofty goal will require some fingers-on time to determine, but the Swiftpoint does a very credible job on the battery front: it can turn a 30-second charge into an hour's use and can last 3 to 4 weeks on a fully juiced cell. It all sounds quite appealing, but be prepared for some sticker shock as the pre-order price is £67 in the UK or $70 in the USA... and that's with a 10 percent early bird discount included. We might just wait till these hit the sales before grabbing one.

[Thanks, Patrick]

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Swiftpoint's tiny mouse finally up for pre-order, shipping in August originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>availabilityinputinput deviceInputDevicelaunchminimouseopticalportableportable mousePortableMousepre-orderpricingrechargeablesmallswiftpointswiftpoint mouseSwiftpointMousetinyvideowirelessTue, 13 Jul 2010 06:44:00 EST<![CDATA[BMW supports iPod Out, fills your 2011 auto with 2001's finest user interface]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/bmw-supports-ipod-out-fills-your-2011-auto-with-2001s-finest-u/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/bmw-supports-ipod-out-fills-your-2011-auto-with-2001s-finest-u/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/08/bmw-supports-ipod-out-fills-your-2011-auto-with-2001s-finest-u/#commentsBMW supports iPod Out, fills your new auto with 2001's finest user interface If you wish the iPod support in your BMW or Mini was a little less Munich and a little more Cupertino, this latest development from Bavaria will make you a happy little infotainment meister. BMW is announcing that its in-car iPod compatibility will be boosted to support iOS 4's iPod Out feature, which does not enhance your gadget's Ryan Seacrest impression but instead allows it to output its interface to another device. So, the in-car dash will replicate the simple iPod UI, which could be a good or a bad thing depending on whether you prefer Apple's design cues to BMW's. No word on exactly which vehicles will get this support, but this is referred to as part of a "new offer," so it certainly sounds like future autos only. C'mon guys, haven't you heard of a firmware update?

Gallery: BMW and Mini get iPod Out

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BMW supports iPod Out, fills your 2011 auto with 2001's finest user interface originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP Mini 110 and 210 netbooks get Atom N455 and N475 accoutrement originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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