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[Belkin repackages old wireless routers for its new N-series lineup (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/belkin-repackages-old-wireless-routers-for-its-new-n-series-line/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/belkin-repackages-old-wireless-routers-for-its-new-n-series-line/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/belkin-repackages-old-wireless-routers-for-its-new-n-series-line/#comments This wouldn't be the first time a company repackages old routers for the new year, but to be fair, there haven't been many technological advances recently for them to do much else. Belkin happens to be one such company, which has just announced five N-series 802.11n WiFi routers ranging from $39.99 (N150 at up to 150Mbps) all the way up to $129.99 (N750 at up to 450Mbps with dual band and USB). Frankly, a quick glance at the specifications doesn't show much of an improvement from last year's models, and that "exclusive" MultiBeam range-extending technology seems to be just a fancy name for MIMO. Still, you gotta give it to Belkin's designers for the new chassis design -- we much prefer this rounded look to the previous boxes. You can now grab an N150, N300, or N600 DB in the shops, whereas the N450 and flagship N750 DB will be showing up in mid-May. See press release after the break for the full details.

Update: Belkin got in touch to finally shed some light on MultiBeam. Essentially, this is a new antenna technology that beefs up the routers' MIMO signal with a 6db gain, as opposed to just 1.5db on traditional onboard "trace" antennas. Another feature delivered by MultiBeam is an improved, apple-shaped coverage pattern, which apparently bests the standard donut-shaped version. The high end N450 and N750 also come with "implicit beam forming" that focuses the radio signal beam onto client devices for more reliable connection. Let's see if the guinea pigs can prove these claims.

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Belkin repackages old wireless routers for its new N-series lineup (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Indamixx 2 music tablet now on sale: $699 for beta hardware originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomatom n450AtomN450audiobetaIndamixxIndamixx 2Indamixx2intellinuxM1touchmaemomeegomeego tabletMeegoTabletmoblinmultitouchmusicn450now availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingon saleOnSaleopen sourceOpenSourceshipshippingshipsslatetablettablet pcTabletPcTransmissionwindows 7windows 7 tabletWindows7Windows7TabletThu, 23 Dec 2010 00:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Evigroup Paddle tablet goes Pro, gets cursor-controlling, head-tracking webcam]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/evigroup-paddle-tablet-goes-pro-gets-cursor-controlling-head-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/evigroup-paddle-tablet-goes-pro-gets-cursor-controlling-head-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/evigroup-paddle-tablet-goes-pro-gets-cursor-controlling-head-t/#commentsEvigroup Paddle tablet goes Pro, gets cursor-controlling, head-tracking webcam Some day, in the distant future, we'll be activating windows, clicking buttons, and playing Farmville with our minds. Our minds. There have been attempts to get us there, none fully comprehensive, though the Evigroup Paddle Pro tablet is taking an interesting alternative approach: using head tracking to control the cursor. Apparently its front-facing webcam detects your front-facing mug and as you look about the screen it moves the cursor appropriately. Staring rudely at any button or control for a half-second equates to a click and, while we don't yet know how you'll double-click, we'd like to think a spasmodic twitch will be required. Evigroup is also launching a curvy keyboard to go with the Paddle Pro and is promising the ability to play video and audio wirelessly courtesy of a "small station" that connects to your TV. The internals, meanwhile, are perfectly predictable: a netbook spec Atom N450 struggling with Windows 7 Home Premium. No word on price or availability.

Evigroup Paddle tablet goes Pro, gets cursor-controlling, head-tracking webcam originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>evigroupface trackingFaceTrackinghead trackingHeadTrackingintel atomIntelAtomn450paddlepaddle proPaddleProtabletwebcamwindows 7windows 7 home premiumWindows7Windows7HomePremiumTue, 16 Nov 2010 09:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Indamixx 2 Atom-powered MeeGo tablet touts rockstar looks, $999 price tag]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/indamixx-2-atom-powered-meego-tablet-touts-rockstar-looks-999/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/indamixx-2-atom-powered-meego-tablet-touts-rockstar-looks-999/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/06/indamixx-2-atom-powered-meego-tablet-touts-rockstar-looks-999/#comments Indamixx -- get it?! -- may be a relative dark horse in the race to tablet supremacy, but those looking for something a touch outlandish can't possibly ignore the company's latest. The self-titled Indamixx 2 slate has just recently broke cover, with a prototype boasting Intel's single-core 1.66GHz Atom N450 (a dual-core chip is slated to hit the finalized version), 2GB of RAM, a trio of USB 2.0 ports, a VGA output, Ethernet socket and analog audio input / output jacks. There's no exact word on the screen size or resolution, but the kicker is the software -- this guy's loaded with Transmission 5.0, a music-centric OS that's actually built around MeeGo.

The creators say that they chose MeeGo due to its fondness of multitouch inputs, and based on the videos we've seen of it running, it definitely looks like a wise choice. Moreover, those looking to use this for more traditional tasks will be thrilled to know that they still can, and considering that it's Linux underneath, the limits are near-endless when it comes to tweaking options. For those in no position to wait for the final build, you can hit the source link in order to snag "beta hardware" for $999; we're hoping that those who wait will be treated to far more sensible pricing, but there's no question that we're intrigued either way. Hop on past the break to see this bad boy get down.

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Indamixx 2 Atom-powered MeeGo tablet touts rockstar looks, $999 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CTL 2goPad SL10 review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer goes pastel with 10.1-inch Aspire One Happy dual-booting netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Image courtesy of Nitsan Saddan, Ynet

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MasterPad prototype marries Windows 7 to 11.6-inch IPS screen (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accelerometerasusatomatom n450AtomN450cyber1gpshands-onin the wildintelInTheWildipsisraelmasterpadmicrosoftmultitouchn450pegatronprototypeslateslate pcSlatePctablettouchscreenvideowindowswindows 7Windows7x86Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:07:00 EST<![CDATA[HP Slate lookalike spotted in China, might beat the real thing to the market]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/hp-slate-lookalike-spotted-in-china-might-beat-the-real-thing-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/hp-slate-lookalike-spotted-in-china-might-beat-the-real-thing-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/23/hp-slate-lookalike-spotted-in-china-might-beat-the-real-thing-t/#comments Once again, China has proven to the world that it's the place to be for all sorts of gadgetry miracle. Just look at this 10-inch Windows 7 tablet here -- it may not be a full clone of the forthcoming 8.9-inch HP Slate, but it does come with a couple of interesting features: a 1366 x 768 resistive multitouch display (ideal for tackling the complicated Chinese characters with a stylus) and a webcam. You'll also find a handful of regular tidbits on this 1.66GHz Atom N450 device: a regular USB port coupled by a mini version, 3.5mm headphone jack, VGA port, LAN port, accelerometer, Bluetooth, WiFi and 3G. Oh, and you'll get a free stand, too, but we'll be minding our own business until this no-frills tablet gets a price.

HP Slate lookalike spotted in China, might beat the real thing to the market originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g tablet3gTabletatomatom N450AtomN450chinagma 3150Gma3150hphp slate kirfHpSlateKirfintel atomintel gma 3150IntelAtomIntelGma3150kirfN450slatetablettablet pcTabletPcwindows 7Windows7Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:21:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee PC 1005PX looks lovely in your choice of colors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/asus-eee-pc-1005px-looks-lovely-in-your-choice-of-colors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/asus-eee-pc-1005px-looks-lovely-in-your-choice-of-colors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/asus-eee-pc-1005px-looks-lovely-in-your-choice-of-colors/#commentsASUS Eee PC 1005PX looks lovely in your choice of colors Another pretty little seashell has washed up on the Eee PC shore, and ASUS is making this one official -- sort of. A listing for the 1005PX has appeared on the company's site, but it's sadly a broken link for the moment. No worries, as Notebook Italia has all the details about this little chromatic lappy, which is available in white, black, red, blue, and that pastel pink above that has us really craving a tall glass of strawberry milk. Beyond the clean aesthetics there's nothing particularly exciting here, your typical 1.6GHz Atom N450 CPU, 1 or 2GB of RAM, up to 320GB of storage, and a 10-inch matte 1024 x 600 LED-backlit LCD. Longevity is said to be a healthy 8.5 hours with a six-cell battery, though we don't know just how much this one will cost ya -- nor when ASUS will fix that link.

ASUS Eee PC 1005PX looks lovely in your choice of colors originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Samsung N230 netbook comes loaded with 13.8-hours of pretend fun

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Samsung N230 netbook ships with 13.8 hours of pretend fun originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony hangs ten with Billabong, pops out gnarly special edition VAIO W netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 May 2010 07:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomatom n450AtomN450Australiabillabongcolorcolorfulcolorslaptoplimited editionLimitedEditionn450netbookSonyspecial editionSpecialEditionvaiovaio wVaioWMon, 24 May 2010 07:29:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS makes EeePC 1015P and 1015PE official, endows them with 13.5 hours of battery life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/asus-makes-eeepc-1015p-and-1015pe-official-endows-them-with-13/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/asus-makes-eeepc-1015p-and-1015pe-official-endows-them-with-13/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/asus-makes-eeepc-1015p-and-1015pe-official-endows-them-with-13/#comments It's hard to differentiate yourself in the netbook world nowadays -- pretty much every manufacturer is trudging along the same Pine Trail, with the same one, maybe two, gigabytes of RAM and 160GB to 320GB in storage. So ASUS, the original gangster of this sector, is aiming to wow consumers with a scintillating 13.5 hours of autonomous use courtesy of its 6-cell 63Wh battery pack. The EeePC 1015P and 1015PE differ only in aesthetics, with both sporting 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 screens and Atom N450 processors. No, that's not going to break any performance records, but if that longevity number proves true, we suspect there'll be plenty of eager buyers out there. Price and availability haven't yet been revealed, but ASUS doesn't usually keep us waiting so look out for these in the very near future.

ASUS makes EeePC 1015P and 1015PE official, endows them with 13.5 hours of battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 May 2010 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC R101 surfaces in Deutschland with Atom N450, carbon fiber flair originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 06:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: AndroidPIT was kind enough to dub over their entire demo in English -- hear everything after the break.

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Neofonie's WePad tablet shown to German journalists, seems legit (update: now with English!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Video was removed.

[Thanks, Mauro]

Supposedly legit WePad video gives us a case of the JooJoos originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Previously on Computers Designed For Children, protagonist PeeWee PC introduced us to its creation, the Pivot Tablet Laptop, a cute little netvertible with childish specs -- but a $600 price that set it well out of reach of the average piggy bank. One year later, PeeWee has matured, but not necessarily for the better. For $100 less, the new PeeWee Power Laptop, which is actually just a rebranded Classmate PC, sports the same carry handle and kid-friendly construction as its the aforesaid Tablet (though with a faster 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor, 15 game titles and a security suite, mind you), but completely ditches the tablet PC functionality. Without a stylus or touchscreen for kids on which to express their creativity (read: color outside of the lines), we're not quite sure of the point. In truth, the Power Laptop is neither laptop nor powerful -- merely a rugged, kid-friendly netbook at an adult price point. But hey, it's got a carry handle!

Update: PeeWee representatives tell us that the Power Laptop will not actually replace the Pivot Tablet -- a new version of that machine (perhaps a rebranded convertible Classmate?) is slated to appear around May.

Gallery: PeeWee Power Laptop press shots

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PeeWee PC loses the stylus, gains average netbook status (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atom N450AtomN450carry handleCarryHandlechildchildrenclassmateclassmate pcClassmatePchandleIntel AtomIntel Atom N450intel classmate pcIntelAtomIntelAtomN450IntelClassmatePckidkid-friendlykidsN450netbooknetvertiblePeeweePeewee PCPeewee Power LaptopPeeweePcPeeweePowerLaptoppivot tablet laptopPivotTabletLaptopPower LaptopPowerLaptopThu, 01 Apr 2010 02:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Inspiron Mini 10 shipping April 1st with integrated Clear WiMAX]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-inspiron-mini-10-shipping-april-1st-with-integrated-clear-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-inspiron-mini-10-shipping-april-1st-with-integrated-clear-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/dell-inspiron-mini-10-shipping-april-1st-with-integrated-clear-w/#comments Dell's vanilla Atom N450-based Mini 10 just started shipping a couple of months ago, and if you'll recall, we spotted one slip through the FCC's oh-so-vulnerable database with WiMAX built-in. Today at CTIA, Clearwire spilled the news that it'll be providing the service for a 4G-infused version of the netbook come April 1st. What's interesting is that Clearwire only mentions it being for sale "through select Clear retail locations, telesales and Clear.com," so it's still unknown if it'll be offered up through the Round Rock powerhouse itself (as the Studio 17, Studio XPS 1640 and Latitude E4300, etc. are). The machine will be sold for $249.99 after an instant rebate, though no specifics were mentioned concerning a per-month data plan price. If we were the betting type, we'd say it'll probably run you 40 bones for every 30 days based on existing rates.

Dell Inspiron Mini 10 shipping April 1st with integrated Clear WiMAX originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gatomatom N450AtomN450clearclearwirectiactia 2010Ctia2010Delldell inspiron mini 10dell mini 10DellInspironMini10DellMini10inspironinspiron mini 10InspironMini10mobile broadbandMobileBroadbandN450netbookwimaxwwanTue, 23 Mar 2010 18:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony VAIO M netbook officially unveiled, attempts to befriend your wallet]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/sony-vaio-m-netbook-officially-unveiled-attempts-to-befriend-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/sony-vaio-m-netbook-officially-unveiled-attempts-to-befriend-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/16/sony-vaio-m-netbook-officially-unveiled-attempts-to-befriend-yo/#comments It's still mildly hard to believe that the Sony VAIO M is for real, given its lack of VAIO's iconic chiclet keys plus the pretty convincing VAIO W fake that we've stumbled upon. Nevertheless, kudos to Sony for reaching out to a more affordable market with its new 3.1-pound netbook. The specs are the identical with the ones we saw yesterday and earlier this month, but hey, there's no harm in having another party to welcome this fella, right? You can grab one now -- in black or white -- for £300 ($456) in the UK.

Gallery: Sony VAIO M netbook officially unveiled, attempts to befriend your wallet

Sony VAIO M netbook officially unveiled, attempts to befriend your wallet originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: The YouTube video played was a stop-motion animation running at 5fps and therefore shouldn't be considered representative of the T101MT's video performance. What should be taken as representative is the fact that it maxed out the CPU.

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ASUS T101MT gets the quick and dirty video review treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus t101mtAsusT101mtatomatom n450AtomN450convertible tabletConvertibleTableteeeeeepcmultitouchn450netbooknetvertiblereviewswivelswivel screenSwivelScreent101mttablettablet pcTabletPctouchtouch tablettouchscreenTouchTabletultraportablevideovideo reviewVideoReviewwindows 7Windows7Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony VAIO M and its Atom N450 heart get unboxed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/sony-vaio-m-and-its-atom-n450-heart-get-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/sony-vaio-m-and-its-atom-n450-heart-get-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/sony-vaio-m-and-its-atom-n450-heart-get-unboxed/#comments Sony's successor to the VAIO W netbook made its debut a little prematurely earlier this month, which has now been followed by its first unboxing and preview. Encased in an appealing matte black plastic, the VAIO M is set for an April launch in the UK at the very reasonable £300 ($456) price point. Unfortunately, the drop in price also means a lower-res 1024 x 600 display, while the W's chiclet keyboard has also been replaced with a more conventional typing surface. With 1GB of DDR2 RAM and a 250GB storage drive, Sony seems to be giving us the bare minimum here, but that's alright with us -- let's just make sure this thing actually has a battery that lasts, shall we Sony?

Sony VAIO M and its Atom N450 heart get unboxed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1005PR packs Broadcom Crystal HD and high-res screen originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1005PRASUSASUS Eee PC 1005PRAsusEeePc1005prbroadcombroadcom crystal hdbroadcom crystal hd video acceleratorBroadcomCrystalHdBroadcomCrystalHdVideoAcceleratorcebitcebit 2010Cebit2010crystal hdcrystal hd acceleratorCrystalHdCrystalHdAcceleratorEee PC 1005PREeePc1005printel atomIntel Atom N450IntelAtomIntelAtomN450laptopn450NetBookMon, 08 Mar 2010 17:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Vaio M surfaces... unofficially]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/sony-vaio-m-surfaces-unofficially/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/sony-vaio-m-surfaces-unofficially/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/sony-vaio-m-surfaces-unofficially/#comments Well, what do we have here? It's the Sony Vaio M series netbook, as yet unannounced but sitting here getting detailed all the same. The 10.1-inch netbook, which looks, well, pretty much identical to the Sony Vaio W series, is apparently going to boast a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU, 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM, a 250GB hard drive, plus 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, and a built-in webcam. There's no pricing information or dates of availability for these bad boys yet, but there's one more shot after the break to gander at -- if you're so inclined.

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Sony Vaio M surfaces... unofficially originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>laptoplaptopsleakn450netbooksonyunannouncedvaiovaio mVaioMThu, 04 Mar 2010 02:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel Atom N455 and N475 mysteriously pop up on ASUS placards]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/intel-atom-n455-and-n475-mysteriously-popup-on-asus-placards/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/intel-atom-n455-and-n475-mysteriously-popup-on-asus-placards/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/intel-atom-n455-and-n475-mysteriously-popup-on-asus-placards/#comments We don't really know what to make of this, but while battling the onslaught of new netbooks at the ASUS's CeBIT booth we noticed some peculiar new Intel Atom processors on a few signs. As you can see above it looks like the Eee PC 1015PE will not only be available with the current N450 and the newly announced N470 Pine Trail processors, but also the rumored N455 and N475 CPUs. Intel tells us that these are not-yet-announced-products, but we're guessing we'll hear more tomorrow morning at Chipzilla's press conference -- although we're not too optimistic that dropping a zero and adding a five is going to provide all that much more Atom netbook power.

Intel Atom N455 and N475 mysteriously pop up on ASUS placards originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus eee pcASUS Eee PC 1015PEAsusEeePcAsusEeePc1015peatom n455atom n470atom n475AtomN455AtomN470AtomN475cebitcebit 2010Cebit2010Eee PC 1015PEEeePc1015peIntel Atom N450intel atom n455intel atom n470intel atom n475intel atom pine trailIntelAtomN450IntelAtomN455IntelAtomN470IntelAtomN475IntelAtomPineTrailn450n455n470n475pine trailPine Trail AtomPine Trail Atom processorpine trail netbookPine Trail PlatformPineTrailPineTrailAtomPineTrailAtomProcessorPineTrailNetbookPineTrailPlatformMon, 01 Mar 2010 18:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake, part CCLVII: iPad meets Windows 7, sparks fly]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/keepin-it-real-fake-part-cclvii-ipad-meets-windows-7-sparks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/keepin-it-real-fake-part-cclvii-ipad-meets-windows-7-sparks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/01/keepin-it-real-fake-part-cclvii-ipad-meets-windows-7-sparks/#comments It would seem like we've recalled our editor from Shenzhen a little prematurely. The land of Yao has gone and answered all the iPad's critics in resounding style: TESO's 10-inch clone tablet features a full-blown Windows 7 install (check), 1024x600 capacitive touchscreen display (check), HDMI output (check), a 1.66GHz Atom N450 (vroom vroom!), 1GB of DDR2 RAM, GPS, 3G, and a 3,000mAh battery. Yep, it's a netbook sans the keyboard, and it might weigh 1.2kg while stretching to a portly 2cm thickness, but are you really gonna let a few well-rounded edges get in the way of experiencing a grown-up desktop OS on that tablet you so desperately need? Couple more pics await after the break.

Update: 9to5Mac has alerted us to the fact that this clone seems to be sporting the same front plate as the one purported to belong to the iPad in the days before its release. Good to know all the engineering that went into inflating the iPhone's bezel up to 10 inches didn't go to waste.

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Keepin' it real fake, part CCLVII: iPad meets Windows 7, sparks fly originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS Eee PC M101MT

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ASUS gets official with swivel-screen multitouch Eee PC T101MT originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Gateway brings Atom N450 to LT21 line of 10.1-inch netbooks

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Gateway brings Atom N450 to LT21 line of 10.1-inch netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomAtom N450AtomN450cesces 2010Ces2010GatewayGateway LT21GatewayLt21laptopLTEn450NetBookwindows 7Windows 7 StarterWindows7Windows7StarterWed, 06 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's Atom N450-based Inspiron Mini 10 now up for order, starts at $299]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/dells-atom-n450-based-inspiron-mini-10-now-up-for-order-starts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/dells-atom-n450-based-inspiron-mini-10-now-up-for-order-starts/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/dells-atom-n450-based-inspiron-mini-10-now-up-for-order-starts/#comments Fitting, no? Dell (briefly) launched its Inspiron Mini 10 at a press event last year at CES, and this year's show is ushering in the next major iteration. 'Course, it's not like we didn't know it was on the way, but if it's details you crave, you'll leave this post duly satisfied. Starting today, the revised Inspiron Mini 10 is up for order at Dell's US website, and the options list is fairly impressive (particularly for a netbook). The device sports a 92 percent full-size keyboard, the same "hinge-forward" design seen on the company's ultrathin Adamo and a bevy of extras including a 9.5 hour battery, Broadcom's Crystal HD media accelerator, built-in GPS and an integrated HDTV receiver. There's also a good chance a version will be made available with a Mobile DTV tuner within, though that's just speculation based on the fact that this machine is currently being used in a trial program in the nation's capital. Hit the source link to start customizing your own -- the base price is pegged at just $299.

Dell's Atom N450-based Inspiron Mini 10 now up for order, starts at $299 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1001P brings its seashell design, Atom N450 to Amazon's US listings originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BENQ's Joybook Lite U103 packs an SSD for when you're feeling frisky, HDD for when you're not
If money were no issue we'd all be rocking slinky notebooks with terabytes of flash-based storage, but alas this recession means a more budget-conscious approach is warranted. BenQ's solution is to offer a bit of both with its latest Joybook Lite, the U103, offering a large (500GB max) HDD paired with an optional 32GB SSD. Install your OS and critical apps on the SSD, dump everything else to platter, and make the most of what the company advertises will be an eight hour battery. That the laptop packs what is advertised as "Intel's new Atom" processor (surely the N450) is a good sign that battery life will indeed be good, something that should also be helped by a 10-inch, LED-backlit display of indeterminate resolution. Also on the docket is pseudo-3D sound from the two integrated speakers courtesy of SRS TruSound HD, a multitouch trackpad, and a weight of just 2.4lbs. No price yet, but that should change soon enough.

BenQ's Joybook Lite U103 packs an SSD for when you're feeling frisky, HDD for when you're not originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Samsung hops on Atom N450 bandwagon with N210, N220, N150 and NB30 netbooks

Samsung hops on Atom N450 bandwagon with N210, N220, N150 and NB30 netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read - FutureShop.ca (Gateway NV5905H)
Read - FutureShop.ca (Toshiba Satellite L500-00F)
Read - Costco (Dell Inspiron 15)
Read - FutureShop.ca (Gateway LT2102H)
Read - FutureShop.ca (Toshiba NB305-00F)

Dell, Toshiba and Gateway Core i3 laptops get revealed early, joined by Pine Trail netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Jan 2010 20:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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With Christmas out of the way and CES just around the corner we're starting to see significant momentum in the Pineview department (which is between HR and the Engadget Bouncy Moon Castle). Currently listed on Amazon.de as a pre-order item for €249 (roughly $360), the Asus Eee PC 1001P is a 10.1-inch clamshell PC featuring an Intel Atom N450 at 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM a 160GB HDD and Windows XP. Between this bad boy and that 1005P/PE we first set eyes on earlier this month, it sure looks like the next-gen processor will be available sooner rather than later. Wouldn't that be... magical?

ASUS Eee PC 1001P with Atom N450 appears on Amazon.de originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1001pasusatomeee pc 1001peeePCEeePc1001pn450netbookpine trailPineTrailpineviewWed, 30 Dec 2009 14:59:00 EST<![CDATA[HP 210 netbook forgets announcement in lieu of support pages, retail listings]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/hp-210-netbook-forgets-announcement-in-lieu-of-support-pages-re/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/hp-210-netbook-forgets-announcement-in-lieu-of-support-pages-re/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/hp-210-netbook-forgets-announcement-in-lieu-of-support-pages-re/#commentsUh oh, looks like HP has confused its product release order of operations. Without even a hint of an official announcement, the HP 210 netbook has appeared in two quadrants of the internet: retail and troubleshooting. The former is eCost, which claims the 10.1-inch matte black portable is in stock for $390 and touts a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 (yep, that's Pine Trail), integrated graphics, 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, and a 6-cell battery. As for the latter, we need look no further than HP's own support pages -- similar to what happened with the Mini 311 back in September. So will we get an eye-full before CES or will we have to wait for the big show? After?

HP 210 netbook forgets announcement in lieu of support pages, retail listings originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo set for January launch of Pine Trail-packing S10-3 netbook and S10-3t multitouch tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel's netbook and nettop Pine Trail Atom platforms explored, benchmarked originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung N150 brings 3G and GPS to Pine Trail party, spotted at FCC and retail sites originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Broadcom's Crystal HD tech to liven up HD capabilities of N450-based netbooks

Broadcom's Crystal HD tech to liven up HD capabilities of N450-based netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fujitsu MH380 netbook features Pine Trail, secondary scrolling trackpad originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atom n450AtomN450ces 2010Ces2010fujitsumh380n450netbookpine trailpine trail atomPineTrailPineTrailAtomMon, 21 Dec 2009 13:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's next-gen Pine Trail Atom processors officially announced]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/intels-next-gen-pine-trail-atom-processors-officially-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/intels-next-gen-pine-trail-atom-processors-officially-announced/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/21/intels-next-gen-pine-trail-atom-processors-officially-announced/#comments Get ready for the next generation of netbooks and nettops: Intel's just officially announced the Pine Trail Atom N450, D410, and D510, along with the NM10 Express chipset, and we should see over 80 machines with the 45-nanometer chips at CES 2010. Nothing too surprising about the 1.66GHz chips themselves, which integrate the memory controller and Intel graphics directly onto the CPU die: the N450 is targeted at netbooks, while the single-core D410 and dual-core D510 are designed for nettops, and each chip should use about 20 percent less power than its predecessor. That was borne out in our review of the N450-based ASUS Eee PC 1005PE, which got 10 hours of battery life in regular use, but unfortunately we didn't experience any performance improvements over the familiar N270 and N280. That jibes with other reports we've heard, but we'll wait to test some more machines before we break out the frowny face permanently -- for now, check out the full press release below.

Continue reading Intel's next-gen Pine Trail Atom processors officially announced

Intel's next-gen Pine Trail Atom processors officially announced originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee PC 1005PE review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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