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Japan took another step toward lessening its rare earths dependence today, announcing plans to drastically reduce consumption levels in response to China's continued market dominance. Of particular concern to the Japanese government is dysprosium -- a rare earth used in the production of high-powered magnets. China, which accounts for about 95 percent of the world's rare earth supply, has been tightening export controls on the metal in recent months, sending global prices skyward. With its domestic supplies dwindling, Japan has now committed to reducing its dysprosium consumption by 30 percent over the next few years, as part of a $65 million initiative. Much of that money will presumably go toward helping manufacturers develop alternative production and recycling methods, as some already have. Toyota, for instance, has found a way to produce hybrid and electric vehicles without using dysprosium, while Mitsubishi, Panasonic and TDK are currently looking at ways to extract the metal from old air conditioners. If effective, the government's program would reduce domestic consumption by between 200 and 400 tonnes per year.

Japan to reduce rare earth consumption in response to China's export controls originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tidal energy made waves around the world this week as Inhabitat reported that Verdant Power was awarded the first license for an East River power project in NYC, while across the pond the UK announced plans for a gigantic 27 gigawatt Marine Energy Park and a new SeaRaser tidal power plant that could be the world's cheapest method of producing electricity. We also watched President Obama set forth a green blueprint for America in his State of the Union Address, despite going on to support oil and gas drilling in his following speech on Thursday. Meanwhile, Scotland made headlines as a new company launched with plans to turn whisky into biofuel, and Google Earth revealed an alarming patch of glowing green sea near a nuclear power plant.

It was also a big week for solar-powered architecture as Deutsche Bank completed the world's tallest roof-mounted solar array and the U.S. Department of Energy announced that the 2013 Solar Decathlon will be taking place in sunny Southern California. We also took a peek inside a crazy solar-powered billboard house, and we showcased plans for a super efficient Equinox house that tracks the sun. We also brought you the world's first 1.4 billion Euro home made from shredded bills, and we rounded up the 6 most energy-efficient skyscrapers in New York City.

In other news, this week Apple CEO Tim Cook responded in outrage to New York Times accusations that Apple abuses workers' rights in Chinese factories, and green transportation blasted off as auto manufacturers unveiled a trio of high-performance vehicles - theTS030 hybrid race car, Toyota's solar-powered 2000GT, and the sexy Lotus-based PG Elektrus. We also saw researchers developed the world's smallest train from a strand of DNA, while Mitsubishi developed a way to make ships more efficient by blowing tiny air bubbles. Finally, we brought you the hottest news in high-tech fashion as the U.S. military developed a pair of high-tech undies to monitor soldiers' vitals and Chanel built a life-size airplane plane for its spring 2012 Paris Couture Week show.

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Hitachi to halt domestic production of Wooo LCD and plasma TVs, Mitsubishi to axe optical discs? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi Electric's EMIRAI concept goes back to the future, refuses to fly (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi Electric to build world's fastest elevator, usher in the death of small talk originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As far as the hardware on display, we also got a look at TiVo's new Premiere Elite DVR (hint: it looks and runs like a TiVo) and Dish Network's new Tailgater portable satellite dish. Another treat was an MHL-to-HDMI adapter from DVDO that could make hooking your celly up to pretty much any TV on the go and charging it at the same time easy. At the THX booth, it had its stamp slapped on LG's newest Nano LED lit 3D LCD, as well as a new program for soundbar / subwoofer combinations it says will result in more accurate sound for implementations where surround speakers don't make sense. We also got a demo of its new Media Director protocol that can automatically configure compatible home theater equipment based on the content being watched. The Star Wars Blu-ray discs will be the first ones to ship with the embedded metadata, while partnerships with chipmakers mean software updates could start rolling out shortly for manufacturers that choose to deliver them -- the demo ran on an HDI Dune player -- and next year's new devices should ship with the feature included.

The usual slew of projectors included new models from Mitsubishi and Digital Projection, with automatic settings for ultrawidescreen viewing as one of the hot features (other than 4K) this year. For a better look at some of the things we spotted on the show floor check the gallery below, and details in their press releases after the break.

Gallery: CEDIA 2011 wrap-up

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CEDIA 2011 odds and ends wrap up: THX, TiVo and plenty of projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cediacedia 2011Cedia2011dvdohdpostminimitsubishiprojectorthxthx media directorThxMediaDirectortivotivo premiere eliteTivoPremiereEliteThu, 15 Sep 2011 23:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes cheaper and further in Japan, scores 112 MPGe in the US of A]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/mitsubishi-i-miev-goes-cheaper-and-further-in-japan-scores-112/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/mitsubishi-i-miev-goes-cheaper-and-further-in-japan-scores-112/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/mitsubishi-i-miev-goes-cheaper-and-further-in-japan-scores-112/#comments Mitsubishi i-MiEV We're still waiting for our first i-MiEV deliveries here in the US and in Japan they're already prepping new variations on the tiny electric car for the 2012 model year. One, the M, goes the budget route, slashing 1.38 million yen (about $17,000) off the price of the 2011 model. It does sacrifice some range, 40km worth, to meet that price -- you'll need to plug in about every 120km (75 miles). A second option, the G, weighs in at 3.8 million yen (almost $47,000) but boosts the between charge range to 180km (110 miles). The M will start appearing in Japanese showrooms on July 25 and the i-MiEV G will follow in August. Meanwhile, the American edition, known as the Mitsubishi i, is edging ever closer to release. The all important EPA tests are out of the way, and the i scored the equivalent of 126 MPG in the city and 99 on the highway for an overall rating of 112 MPGe, about 20 MPGe better than the Leaf. Check out the pair of press releases after the break.

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Mitsubishi i-MiEV goes cheaper and further in Japan, scores 112 MPGe in the US of A originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi's new all-in-one set crams 500GB HDD and Blu-ray recorder into tiny package originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi's latest 23-inch Diamondcrysta fulfills your matte, IPS desktop display dreams originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This year, Tokyo's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is celebrating its 10th anniversary -- a milestone that Mitsubishi is commemorating with a giant OLED globe. Comprised of over 10,000 Diamond Vision OLEDs (each measuring 96 x 96mm), the six-meter 'Geo-Cosmos' installation will hang about 18 feet above the museum floor, where it will beam clouds and other satellite images at a resolution of 10 million pixels. It may not be the first curved OLED we've seen from Mitsubishi, but it's the first that could double as a pretty sick disco ball. The globe will be unveiled on June 11th, but you can head past the break for the full PR, as well as an image of the beast while it was under construction.

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Mitsubishi reshuffles units, continues plans for extra large TVs only originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlphdhdtvlaservuemevsamitsubishiWed, 25 May 2011 16:21:00 EST<![CDATA[IPS and 3D come together in Mitsubishi's new 23-inch display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/ips-and-3d-come-together-in-mitsubishis-new-23-inch-display/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/ips-and-3d-come-together-in-mitsubishis-new-23-inch-display/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/ips-and-3d-come-together-in-mitsubishis-new-23-inch-display/#comments Looking for the vibrant colors and wide angle viewing of an IPS display and the in-your-face action that only a 3D monitor can provide? Well, Mitsubishi's got you covered with its new 23-inch LED backlit IPS panel that promises Full HD resolution, 178-degree viewing angles, and a 3.8 millisecond response time from a 39 millimeter-thick slab of screen. Content comes to the RDT233WX-3D through a DVI-D connector, two HDMI 1.4 ports, and D5 connections, while your eyeballs see things in three dee with the included passive 3D glasses. It'll be available on May 30 in the Land of the Rising Sun (no word if it'll come across the Pacific) for an undisclosed amount. Those interested in getting one to the US can enlist the services of their local importer -- an open wallet or a blank check should do the trick.

IPS and 3D come together in Mitsubishi's new 23-inch display originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>23-inch3d3d display3d monitor3dDisplay3dMonitordisplayipslcdledled backlightled backlitled monitorled-backlitLedBacklightLedBacklitLedMonitormitsubishimonitorpolarizedRDT233WX-3DRDT233WX-3D BKRdt233wx-3dBkstereoscopicstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dThu, 28 Apr 2011 09:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi Blu-ray players have BDXL, 3D support, and a two-faced remote]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/mitsubishi-blu-ray-players-have-bdxl-3d-support-and-a-two-face/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/mitsubishi-blu-ray-players-have-bdxl-3d-support-and-a-two-face/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/25/mitsubishi-blu-ray-players-have-bdxl-3d-support-and-a-two-face/#comments We don't want to slight these three new Blu-ray players from Mitsubishi -- they've got all the latest features that the kids are clamoring for, like 3D Blu-ray, BDXL, AVCREC, and VOD support. However, sometimes accessories are the most fascinating part of a product, as seems the case with this dual-faced remote -- not entirely unlike the ones we've seen from Samsung and Boxee. One side controls the TV and the other does the DVR, while a built-in sensor lets the system know which side you're using. The DVR-BZ450, DVR-BZ350, and DVR-BZ250 are pretty much identical, save for internal storage, which ranges from 500GB to 2TB. All are due out in Japan on May 31st -- no word on when the rest of the world will be able to get our hands on the latest technology for losing two remotes at the same time.

Mitsubishi Blu-ray players have BDXL, 3D support, and a two-faced remote originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Mitsubishi i MiEV priced to move, rolls out slowly across US

Mitsubishi i MiEV priced to move, rolls out slowly across US originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The University of Michigan may boast the best blue, but Mitsubishi subsidiary Verbatim is showing off OLED lighting of a different color; several of them, actually. Demonstrated this week at the Fuori Salone show in Milan, these 14 x 14 cm Velve-branded lighting panels are amongst the first color tunable OLED light panels, giving off what Verbatim calls "colourful lighting with a luxurious feel; as smooth and as rich as velvet." Velve. Velvet. See what they did there? Sample Kits will be available in Japan later this month for ¥90,000 ($1,063), and Verbatim hopes to see the technology put to use in consumer products by the end of the year. Suddenly white light OLEDs look positively old hat -- here's hoping the price comes down before we burn through our incandescent stockpile.

Velve OLED lighting panels cover a broader spectrum (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Panasonic, Xpand team up on M-3DI standard for active shutter glasses at home and in theaters

Panasonic, Xpand team up on M-3DI standard for active shutter glasses at home and in theaters originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Mitsubishi drops LCD HDTVs to focus on 73-inch and above sized displays

Mitsubishi drops LCD HDTVs to focus on 73-inch and above sized displays originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlpdownsizinghdtvlaservuelcdmitsubishirear projectionRearProjectionunisenSat, 19 Mar 2011 18:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Japanese elevators get voice recognition, Japanese elevator rides get even more awkward]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/japanese-elevators-get-voice-recognition-japanese-elevator-ride/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/japanese-elevators-get-voice-recognition-japanese-elevator-ride/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/08/japanese-elevators-get-voice-recognition-japanese-elevator-ride/#comments We here at Engadget are all about helping the less fortunate, so Mitsubishi Electric's latest innovation in elevator tech has us all warm and fuzzy. The new interface allows for blind users -- and presumably lazy users -- to select their destination floor by voice, with a subsequent announcement when they arrive. Additionally, the system kicks in whenever it detects a wheelchair, replacing the potentially difficult process of reaching high buttons with the simple act of speaking. No word on whether the system works in English just yet or if it'll make it to the States, but you might want to brush up on your Japanese either way.

Japanese elevators get voice recognition, Japanese elevator rides get even more awkward originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mitsubishi shows off prototype LCD HDTVs backlit by LEDs and lasers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen Sony, TiVo and others come out in support of the FCC's proposed CableCard replacement, known as AllVid, but it looks like they're now stepping up their game considerably. In a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, the group -- which also includes Google, Best Buy, Mitsubishi and others -- has announced that they've formed the "AllVid Tech Company Alliance" in a concerted effort to defend the proposed AllVid standard, and counter arguments from those opposed to it -- namely, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (or NCTA) and the cable companies that are a part of it. As you might expect, the Alliance isn't making a lot of new arguments, but it is stating its position pretty frankly, telling the FCC that "it is essential for the Commission to break down the wall separating the home network from MVPD [or pay TV] networks - not just poke a few holes in it, or rely on progress on the peripheries." You can find the complete letter (in PDF form) at the source link below.

Google, Best Buy, Sony and others form alliance to defend FCC's proposed 'AllVid' standard originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all vid tech company allianceallianceallvidallvid allianceAllvidAllianceAllVidTechCompanyAlliancebest buyBestBuycablecardfccgooglemitsubishisonytivoFri, 18 Feb 2011 13:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi creates giant curved OLED, probably won't fit in your living room (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/mitsubishi-creates-giant-curved-oled-probably-wont-fit-in-your/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/mitsubishi-creates-giant-curved-oled-probably-wont-fit-in-your/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/mitsubishi-creates-giant-curved-oled-probably-wont-fit-in-your/#commentsMitsubishi creates curved OLED for retail installations, wouldn't fit in your living room anyway Display companies like Mitsubishi still don't make a big-screen OLED we can buy, yet look at this, a curved display created by the company that looks to be about four feet tall and maybe 10 feet around. Okay, so a 3mm pixel pitch wouldn't look too great standing anywhere within about 20 feet of the thing, but that's why it's designed for malls and big stores, places where its 1,200 nit brightness can shrug off ambient light. It was unveiled at ISE 2011 and there's a video of it doing its thing after the break, but surely it won't be long before they're all over Las Vegas.

Continue reading Mitsubishi creates giant curved OLED, probably won't fit in your living room (video)

Mitsubishi creates giant curved OLED, probably won't fit in your living room (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>curvecurvedcurved displayCurvedDisplayiseise 2011ise-2011Ise2011mitsubishimitsubishi electricMitsubishiElectricoledretail displayRetailDisplayvideoFri, 04 Feb 2011 10:02:00 EST<![CDATA[New adapter from Mitsubishi brings Samsung's old 3D-capable TVs up to spec]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/new-adapter-from-mitsubishi-brings-samsungs-old-3d-capable-tvs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/new-adapter-from-mitsubishi-brings-samsungs-old-3d-capable-tvs/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/28/new-adapter-from-mitsubishi-brings-samsungs-old-3d-capable-tvs/#comments Although 3D as a feature didn't become commonplace on HDTVs until 2010, Mitsubishi and Samsung have both been shipping a number of 3D-ready models for several years. However, they rely on a different input format than the one used by 3D Blu-ray movies, 3DTV broadcasts and most 3D videogames so an adapter is required to make it work, which Mitsubishi released for its own DLP TVs last year. While enthusiasts on AVSForum quickly developed workarounds to get them working with some of Samsung's DLPs as well, those won't be necessary now that Mitsubishi is releasing the 3DC-100S, which will work with Samsung's TVs (only projection sets, not plasmas) right out of the box. right now it's available as a part of a $449 MSRP starter pack bundle but word is it should be available on its own shortly, in case you want to check out some ESPN 3D action without shelling out for a brand new TV set, press release is after the break.

[Thanks, Paul]

Continue reading New adapter from Mitsubishi brings Samsung's old 3D-capable TVs up to spec

New adapter from Mitsubishi brings Samsung's old 3D-capable TVs up to spec originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 03:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d adapter3d tv3dAdapter3dc-100s3dTvcheckerboarddlpformatmitsubishisamsungFri, 28 Jan 2011 03:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi launching eight electrified vehicles by 2015]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/mitsubishi-launching-eight-electrified-vehicles-by-2015/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/mitsubishi-launching-eight-electrified-vehicles-by-2015/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/21/mitsubishi-launching-eight-electrified-vehicles-by-2015/#commentsMitsubishi launching eight electrified vehicles by 2015 Mitsu's i MiEV may be getting off to a slow start, but it's just the beginning. The company has announced a number of programs collectively titled "Environment Initiative Program 2015," a sort of stepping stone toward a broader reaching "Environmental Vision 2020." That Vision indicates a desire to have 20 percent of Mitsubishi sales be either pure electric vehicles or at least plug-in hybrids. The 2015 initiative sets a more modest goal of five percent, and to get there the company will launch a whopping eight electro-augmented vehicles between now and 2015. It starts with a commercialized MiEV this year, moving to two PHEVs next year, a new EV in 2013, and then another new EV in 2014 -- hopefully with names that roll off the tongue a little better than "i MiEV." Might we suggest the 2014 Mitsubishi Mitueevee?

Mitsubishi launching eight electrified vehicles by 2015 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've updated the source link to the ADAC site, where you can see some additional images and even video of the crash. You'll need to exit the Google Translation window to view them, though.

ADAC crash tests first production Mitsubishi i-MiEV, it makes a mess but scores well originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mitsubishi DLP & OLED screens

Mitsubishi's 92- and 155-inch screens are bigger, biggest originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Mitsubishi's 'big year' at CES includes 92-inch DLP, 155-inch OLED displays

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>155-inch92-inchbreaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2011ces unveiledces2011CesUnveileddlpmdeamitsubishioledwd-92840Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi i MiEV electric car launches in Costa Rica next month for a mere $61,500]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/mitsubishi-i-miev-electric-car-launches-in-costa-rica-next-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/mitsubishi-i-miev-electric-car-launches-in-costa-rica-next-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/mitsubishi-i-miev-electric-car-launches-in-costa-rica-next-month/#commentsMitsubishi's i MiEV launches in Costa Rica next month for a mere $61,500 Did you miss out on the Nissan Leaf pre-orders? Yeah, us too. Are you planning on cruising around in Costa Rica sometime after February? Sadly you can count us out there, but if you've checked both boxes you might want be interested to know that Mitsubishi's i MiEV electric car will be available there starting next month, making it the first country in this hemisphere to sell them. The car offers a 100 mile maximum range and a top speed of 80, quite comparable to the Leaf, but the $61,500 price down there almost doubles Nissan's offering up here. That's also twice what the i MiEV is expected to sell for when it ships to the mainland this fall, quite possibly thanks to the massive import duties applied to cars in the land of Pura Vida. But, with as few as 25 of the machines offered for sale, this is something of a niche release anyhow.

Mitsubishi i MiEV electric car launches in Costa Rica next month for a mere $61,500 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time again: Yes, the Engadget Show is back in a big way tomorrow, December 17th at 6:30pm at The Times Center in New York City! First up, Josh sits down with Mitsubishi product chief Frank DeMartin for a deep-dive into the future of televisions and a look ahead at what to expect at next month's CES 2011. Nilay and Paul will be on hand for a raucous roundtable and the folks from Aldebaran Robotics are coming all the way from France to show off their NAO robot. Plus, we'll have a never-before-seen tour of iRobot's labs, an exclusive demo from Ubisoft, mind-bending music from Bit Shifter, and one lucky audience member will be walking away with a brand new 46-inch Mitsubishi LT-46164! What's more, Google is hooking us up with five Cr-48 Chrome notebooks to give away in addition to some other special giveaway surprises. Trust us when we say that you really don't want to miss this one! Remember, giveaways happen at the live show only, so make the trek and join us at The Times Center in person. We have a new ticketing policy, so if you're coming to the live show, be sure to read about it below. If you're geographically incapable of joining us in New York City, just tune into the stream right here on Engadget.

The Engadget Show is sponsored by Sprint, and will take place at the Times Center, part of The New York Times Building in the heart of New York City at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues (see map after the break). Tickets are -- as always -- free to anyone who would like to attend, but seating is limited, and tickets will be first come, first served... so get there early! Here's the updated info on our new ticketing policy that you need to know:
  • There is no admission fee -- tickets are completely free
  • The event is all ages
  • Ticketing will begin at the Times Center at 2:00PM on Friday, December 17th, doors will open for seating at 5:45PM, and the show begins at 6:30PM
  • We now have assigned seating, so the first people to get their tickets -- and the Sprint text-to-win winners (see below) -- will get priority seating. This also means that once you get a ticket, your seat is guaranteed -- you won't have to get back in line to get a good seat.
  • Ticketing will continue until all tickets are given away
  • You cannot collect tickets for friends or family -- anyone who would like to come must be present to get a ticket
  • Seating capacity in the Times Center is about 340, and once we're full, we're full
  • The venue is located at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues in New York City (map after the break)
  • The show length is around an hour
If you're a member of the media who wishes to attend, please contact us at: engadgetshowmedia [at] engadget [dot] com, and we'll try to accommodate you. All other non-media questions can be sent to: engadgetshow [at] engadget [dot] com.

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Sure, the first three and the last two cars are effectively the same models, just with different bits of chrome stuck on the front, but a little badge engineering never hurt anybody.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time again: Yes, the Engadget Show is back in a big way this Friday, December 17th at 6:30pm at The Times Center in New York City! First up, Josh sits down with Mitsubishi product chief Frank DeMartin for a deep-dive into the future of televisions and a look ahead at what to expect at next month's CES 2011. Nilay and Paul will be on hand for a raucous roundtable and the folks from Aldebaran Robotics are coming all the way from France to show off their NAO robot. Plus, we'll have a never-before-seen tour of iRobot's labs, an exclusive demo from Ubisoft, mind-bending music from Bit Shifter, and one lucky audience member will be walking away with a brand new 46-inch Mitsubishi LT-46164! What's more, Google is hooking us up with five Cr-48 Chrome notebooks to give away in addition to some other special giveaway surprises. Trust us when we say that you really don't want to miss this one! Remember, giveaways happen at the live show only, so make the trek and join us at The Times Center in person. We have a new ticketing policy, so if you're coming to the live show, be sure to read about it below. If you're geographically incapable of joining us in New York City, just tune into the stream right here on Engadget.

The Engadget Show is sponsored by Sprint, and will take place at the Times Center, part of The New York Times Building in the heart of New York City at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues (see map after the break). Tickets are -- as always -- free to anyone who would like to attend, but seating is limited, and tickets will be first come, first served... so get there early! Here's the updated info on our new ticketing policy that you need to know:
  • There is no admission fee -- tickets are completely free
  • The event is all ages
  • Ticketing will begin at the Times Center at 2:00PM on Friday, December 17th, doors will open for seating at 5:45PM, and the show begins at 6:30PM
  • We now have assigned seating, so the first people to get their tickets -- and the Sprint text-to-win winners (see below) -- will get priority seating. This also means that once you get a ticket, your seat is guaranteed -- you won't have to get back in line to get a good seat.
  • Ticketing will continue until all tickets are given away
  • You cannot collect tickets for friends or family -- anyone who would like to come must be present to get a ticket
  • Seating capacity in the Times Center is about 340, and once we're full, we're full
  • The venue is located at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues in New York City (map after the break)
  • The show length is around an hour
If you're a member of the media who wishes to attend, please contact us at: engadgetshowmedia [at] engadget [dot] com, and we'll try to accommodate you. All other non-media questions can be sent to: engadgetshow [at] engadget [dot] com.

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Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time again: Yes, the Engadget Show is back in a big way next Friday, December 17th at 6:30pm at The Times Center in New York City! First up, Josh sits down with Mitsubishi product chief Frank DeMartin for a deep-dive into the future of televisions and a look ahead at what to expect at next month's CES 2011. Nilay and Paul will be on hand for a raucous roundtable and the folks from Aldebaran Robotics are coming all the way from France to show off their NAO robot. Plus, we'll have an exclusive demo from Ubisoft, mind-bending music from Bit Shifter, and one lucky audience member will be walking away with a brand new 46-inch Mitsubishi LT-46164! Also, in the spirit of the holidays, we'll be doing more giveaways than ever before! You really don't want to miss this one! Remember, giveaways happen at the live show only, so make the trek and join us at The Times Center in person. We have a new ticketing policy, so if you're coming to the live show, be sure to read about it below. If you're geographically incapable of joining us in New York City, just tune into the stream right here on Engadget.

The Engadget Show is sponsored by Sprint, and will take place at the Times Center, part of The New York Times Building in the heart of New York City at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues (see map after the break). Tickets are -- as always -- free to anyone who would like to attend, but seating is limited, and tickets will be first come, first served... so get there early! Here's the updated info on our new ticketing policy that you need to know:
  • There is no admission fee -- tickets are completely free
  • The event is all ages
  • Ticketing will begin at the Times Center at 2:00PM on Friday, December 17th, doors will open for seating at 5:45PM, and the show begins at 6:30PM
  • We now have assigned seating, so the first people to get their tickets -- and the Sprint text-to-win winners (see below) -- will get priority seating. This also means that once you get a ticket, your seat is guaranteed -- you won't have to get back in line to get a good seat.
  • Ticketing will continue until all tickets are given away
  • You cannot collect tickets for friends or family -- anyone who would like to come must be present to get a ticket
  • Seating capacity in the Times Center is about 340, and once we're full, we're full
  • The venue is located at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues in New York City (map after the break)
  • The show length is around an hour
If you're a member of the media who wishes to attend, please contact us at: engadgetshowmedia [at] engadget [dot] com, and we'll try to accommodate you. All other non-media questions can be sent to: engadgetshow [at] engadget [dot] com.

Sprint is offering 50 guaranteed tickets to the Engadget Show taping to the first 50 entrants who text "ENGADGET" to 467467 or enter online! Standard text messaging rates apply. Click for the Official Rules and see how to enter online.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aldebaran NAO robotsaldebaran roboticsAldebaranNaoRobotsAldebaranRoboticsbit shifterBitShifterengadget showEngadgetShowFrank DeMartinFrankDemartinmitsubishithe engadget showTheEngadgetShowubisoftThu, 09 Dec 2010 15:13:00 EST<![CDATA[3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/3dtv-roundup-lg-mitsubishi-panasonic-samsung-and-sony-square/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/3dtv-roundup-lg-mitsubishi-panasonic-samsung-and-sony-square/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/3dtv-roundup-lg-mitsubishi-panasonic-samsung-and-sony-square/#comments After a year of hearing about 3DTVs nonstop we finally got some of the main contenders in house to examine, although we'll start by pointing out that this isn't so much of a "3DTV" roundup, since a more apt description of these displays is 3D-capable HDTVs. That's an important distinction to make, since nothing about the 2D performance of these TVs suffers because of their ability to do 3D, and in many cases they cost the exact same price as their comparable 2D-only models from last year. With that said Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Mitsubishi and LG's finest have had their moment and on the next page we've done our best to compare them in a way that makes sense for the average HDTV buyer who might also want to take in a 3D event or movie from time to time. Right now, there's barely enough 3D content to support more than a couple of hours viewing per week, much less support a full viewing conversion to all-glasses, all the time -- but more about that later. Check out our full impressions after the break.

Continue reading 3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off

3DTV roundup: LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Samsung & Sony square off originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d games3d glasses3D shootout3d sports3dGames3dGlasses3dShootout3dSports3DTV50PX950active shutterActiveShutterHDHDTVlgmitsubishipanasonicsamsungsonyTC-P50VT25UN40C7000videogamesWD73838XBR-46HX909Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi i is the new name of the i MiEV for American market, coming next fall for $30,000]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/mitsubishi-i-is-the-new-name-of-the-i-miev-for-american-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/mitsubishi-i-is-the-new-name-of-the-i-miev-for-american-market/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/mitsubishi-i-is-the-new-name-of-the-i-miev-for-american-market/#comments Mitsubishi promised it'd bring the i MiEV over to the US before 2012 and now it's rehashed that pledge with a slightly more detailed roadmap and an indicative price point to boot. Maurice Durand, the company's communications manager for North America, is quoted as saying the newly renamed i will cost "around $30,000" when it launches, which is expected to happen in fall 2011. Sales expectations are a very modest 20,000 units by 2015, but apparently the idea is for Mitsu to just get its foot in the US electric vehicle market before introducing more powerful and versatile people carriers. The i is pitched as primarily a commuter's vehicle, though it has been enlarged slightly to accommodate US safety regulations and "larger frame people." Be honest, Maurice, you mean larger waistline, not frame.

Mitsubishi i is the new name of the i MiEV for American market, coming next fall for $30,000 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-electriccarelectricelectric carelectric vehicleElectricCarElectricVehicleevii mievi-mievIMievla 2010la auto showLa2010LaAutoShowmitsubishimitsubishi imitsubishi i mievMitsubishiIMitsubishiIMievplanspricepricingrenamedrenamingroadmapscheduleususaFri, 19 Nov 2010 06:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi MDT231WG monitor is 23 inches of 120Hz gaming goodness and movie magic (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/mitsubishi-mdt231wg-monitor-is-23-inches-of-120hz-gaming-goodnes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/mitsubishi-mdt231wg-monitor-is-23-inches-of-120hz-gaming-goodnes/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/mitsubishi-mdt231wg-monitor-is-23-inches-of-120hz-gaming-goodnes/#commentsMitsubishi MDT231WG monitor is 23-inches of 120hz gaming goodness and movie magic Sometimes having a computer monitor and a separate HDTV are just too much for your feng shui to handle, and Mitsubishi is here to enhance your qi with its MDT231WG all-in-one monitor. No, not an all-in-one in that it has a PC built in there, but rather it's intended to serve double-duty as a computer monitor and an HDTV. Its 120hz refresh rate and 5.5ms response time mean it'll keep up with Call of Duty, while its 178-degree viewing angle, 5000:1 contrast ratio IPS panel, and integrated 2.1 channel sound system means it should do a decent job at movie playback. And, with a combined power output for all three speakers of 11 watts you won't even have to worry about waking the neighbors. Right now this is looking like it'll only be hitting the Japanese market and, while Mitsu hasn't announced a price yet, we found one for pre-order at ¥118,000 -- just over $1,400 and a small price to pay for finding your perfect spot.

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Mitsubishi MDT231WG monitor is 23 inches of 120Hz gaming goodness and movie magic (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>120hz23-inchhdtvipslcdMDT231WGmitsubishimonitorvideoviseoTue, 16 Nov 2010 10:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi updates 2010 3D-ready HDTVs for full 3D video support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/mitsubishi-updates-2010-3d-ready-hdtvs-for-full-3d-video-support/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/mitsubishi-updates-2010-3d-ready-hdtvs-for-full-3d-video-support/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/mitsubishi-updates-2010-3d-ready-hdtvs-for-full-3d-video-support/#comments While its older 3DTVs will still absolutely require an adapter, Mitsubishi is rolling out a software update for its 2010 line of 3D-ready HDTVs that will allow them to process additional forms of 3D video supported by HDMI 1.4 devices. The TVs shipped with only support for checkerboard or side-by-side format 3D, while the new update adds top-bottom (ESPN 3D) and frame packing (Blu-ray 3D) support without requiring an adapter passthrough. Owners of 738 and 838 TVs that are hooked to the internet should start seeing the update soon automatically, or it will be available for download from the website. You'll probably still want to grab a starter kit with IR sync and glasses if you want the Samsung-compatible specs, but DLP-link active shutter 3D glasses should work without any additional hardware at all.

Update: Mitsubishi informed us the automatic update and the website should go live tomorrow, 11/16.

Continue reading Mitsubishi updates 2010 3D-ready HDTVs for full 3D video support

Mitsubishi updates 2010 3D-ready HDTVs for full 3D video support originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d-readyframe packingFramePackinghdhdmi 1.4Hdmi1.4mitsubishitop bottomTopBottomMon, 15 Nov 2010 13:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi starts Facebook search for old girlfriends, HDTVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/mitsubishi-starts-facebook-search-for-old-girlfriends-hdtvs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/mitsubishi-starts-facebook-search-for-old-girlfriends-hdtvs/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/mitsubishi-starts-facebook-search-for-old-girlfriends-hdtvs/#comments Sure 3DTV is a big buzzword in 2010, but facts are facts, Samsung and Mitsubishi have been pushing 3D-capable HDTVs for several years. Now that 3D content has become more widely available Mitsubishi has decided to hit Facebook to reconnect with a few old flames -- in this case projection televisions that can are 3D Blu-ray ready when hooked up to the adapter it released this year. Just sign up on the page to spread the word and enter a contest to win a new HDTV or starter kit with adapter + glasses, and check if your current television is 3D-ready. Surely you can fit that in between a busy schedule of pokes, Farmville and reminding people to vote, right?

Mitsubishi starts Facebook search for old girlfriends, HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dtvdlpfacebookhdmitsubishiTue, 02 Nov 2010 12:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Mitsubishi America offers up two new 3D projectors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/mitsubishi-america-offers-up-two-new-3d-projectors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/mitsubishi-america-offers-up-two-new-3d-projectors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/mitsubishi-america-offers-up-two-new-3d-projectors/#comments The first new projector for the US is the HC4000 (pictured) which is touted as a great price for the performance DIY HT projector and features the 1080p DarkChip 3 DLP light engine. It is capable of 1300 lumens and provides up to 750:1 ANSI contrast ratio. It has support for an optional anamorphic lens for those 2.35:1 movies and is rated at a very quiet 25dBA in low mode. The estimated price is $1495 and should be available immediately. The bigger brother is the Diamond 3D which evidently has no price, but does use the 120hz Sony SXRD light engine, has an auto-iris function for easy setup, only musters 19dBa of noise while it is running and features two HDMI 1.4 inputs and an RS232 port for control.

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Mitsubishi America offers up two new 3D projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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