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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

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FCC Fridays: May 18, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 23:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Regular readers will know that the FCC is a bit of a virtual whistle-blower, alerting tech-hungry Americans to when new goodies might soon be landing on their shores. Other times it coughs up the odd thing we weren't even waiting for. Today's offering appears to be a 3G tablet from NEC. There's little in the way of specification, or even pictures, but we do know it's sporting GSM and HSPA radios along with the standard WiFi. The device measures 222.6 mm across, which strongly points to a display somewhere in the 7-inch region. The KMP7R4D1-1A model number isn't ringing any bells right now, but we do remember a few Japanese models that bear a passing resemblance not that long ago.

NEC tablet with GSM and HSPA breaks cover at the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 May 2012 09:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

Continue reading FCC Fridays: May 11, 2012

FCC Fridays: May 11, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just in case you thought NEC was done with its PC updates this week, the Japanese PC builder has thrown its hat into the Ultrabook ring with a unique contribution of its own. The LaVie Z has a 13.3-inch screen like your garden variety ultralight, but it weighs just 2.2 pounds through a new lithium-magnesium alloy shell about half the weight of the aluminum that some companies love to use. Unfortunately, that weight and the slim frame are about all we know so far: NEC isn't providing any internal specifications, possibly because it's waiting on Ultrabook-ready Ivy Bridge chips. Even so, if you're hanging around Japan and want the lightest possible laptop you can get at a 13-inch screen size, the wait until the planned summer release will feel like an eternity.

NEC's 13.3-inch LaVie Z Ultrabook weighs just 2.2 pounds, brings lithium-magnesium into your life originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ivy Bridge continues to subsume its aging Sandy brother, this time as part of NEC's refresh of both its laptop and desktop families. However, only two machines have been gifted Intel's third-generation processors. The ValueStar L desktop series arrives with a Core i7-3770S at 3.1GHz, accompanied by a 2TB HDD and a 23-inch display. The LaVie L series packs a Core i7-3770S clocked at 2.3GHz, alongside a 15.6-inch screen, 1TB hard-disk, USB 3.0 port and digital TV tuner -- well, it is Japan. NEC expects both models (alongside the renewed LaVie S, E, M and ValueStar W and N series) to hit Japanese stores later this month.

NEC announces Ivy Bridge processors for some, not all, of its series refreshes originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 14:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Samsung, NTT DoCoMo, et al. cancel plans for LTE chip joint venture

Samsung, NTT DoCoMo, et al. cancel plans for LTE chip joint venture originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NEC's tactile touchscreen nudges at the future (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NEC Lighting has produced a union 'twixt wireless speaker and LED ceiling light that's controllable with an Android phone. You can rock out to your favorite tunes over Bluetooth at the same you play with the brightness and color temperature of the light. Or you can switch to one of three presets that offer active, natural or relaxed light and sound to permeate your living room. The company's hoping to have it perfected in time for the end of this year and if your imagination can't stretch to picture a singing light fitting, then head on past the break to see it in action.

Continue reading NEC adds speakers to lightbulb, Edison wishes he'd had the idea (video)

NEC adds speakers to lightbulb, Edison wishes he'd had the idea (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: NEC Medias series eyes-on

NEC Medias series makes the trip to MWC, we go eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Panasonic, DoCoMo, NEC and Fujitsu create IP for multi-standard LSI chip; supports LTE, GSM, W-CDMA and HSPA+

Panasonic, DoCoMo, NEC and Fujitsu create IP for multi-standard LSI chip; supports LTE, GSM, W-CDMA and HSPA+ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In this guide we'll take you on a tour and walk through the hardware we already know will be shown off at MWC, as well as what we should likely expect to see and the things we'd really love to hear more about but probably won't. Join us after the break, won't you?

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Mobile World Congress 2012 preview: what will we see? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NEC jumps the gun, debuts its MWC smartphone lineup ahead of Barcelona originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

Continue reading FCC Fridays: February 17, 2012

FCC Fridays: February 17, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aquos SH-06D and Medias Tab N-06D are waterproof, Nottv-ready and official in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NEC Casio Medias LTE N-04D launches in Japan next week originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Those NEC artisans have been at it again, shaving even more from its smartphone profiles. It's arrived at the Medias ES N-05D, which measures in at a ridiculous 6.7mm, and making the Droid Razr choke on its salad in the process. Like its predecessor, the ES N-01, the Android phone will be ready to play nice with your compatible G-Shock, alongside a waterproof shell, HD screen and eight megapixel camera. Arriving on NTT DoCoMo, you can expect those exotic 'standard' features that Japanese customers love, including a 1seg TV tuner and NFC wallet functionality. As is the tradition for new phones in the east, the phone will launch in several colors: black, white and (predictably) pink. Skinny jeans fans can hop over to the source to see exactly how Japan rocks its slim phones.

NTT DoCoMo launches NEC Medias ES N-05D: Is 6.7mm thin enough? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading NEC will cut 10,000 jobs after forecasting $1.3 billion annual loss, mostly in mobile phone biz

NEC will cut 10,000 jobs after forecasting $1.3 billion annual loss, mostly in mobile phone biz originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

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FCC Fridays: January 20, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alcatelalcatel onetouchAlcatelOnetouchattATT galaxy noteAttGalaxyNotebluduraplusemporia telecomEmporiaTelecomgalaxy notegalaxy s iiGalaxyNoteGalaxySIihuaweiinfomarkkyocerakyocera duraplusKyoceraDurapluslglg connect 4glg ls696lg vs840LgConnect4gLgLs696LgVs840ls696minipostMotorolamotorola defyMotorolaDefyNEConetouchsamsung galaxy notesamsung i717SamsungGalaxyNoteSamsungI717sharpsprintus cellularUsCellularFri, 20 Jan 2012 23:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Quanta sues AMD, claims it sold defective products]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/quanta-sues-amd-sold-defective-products-nec/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/quanta-sues-amd-sold-defective-products-nec/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/quanta-sues-amd-sold-defective-products-nec/#commentsYikes. Quanta -- also known as the planet's largest contract maker of laptops -- has just slapped a nasty lawsuit on the world's second-largest chipmaker. According to Bloomberg, Quanta is alleging that AMD and ATI sold chips that "didn't meet heat tolerances and were unfit for particular purposes." Those chips were then used in NEC-labeled machines, and caused them to "malfunction" in some regard. No big deal? Hardly. In the complaint, Quanta states that it has "suffered significant injury to prospective revenue and profits," and it's seeking a jury trial and damages for good measure.

As if that weren't harsh enough, the suit also claims "breach of warranty, negligent misrepresentation, civil fraud and interference with a contract." When pinged for comment, AMD's spokesman, Michael Silverman stated: "AMD disputes the allegations in Quanta's complaint and believes they are without merit. AMD is aware of no other customer reports of the alleged issues with the AMD chip that Quanta used, which AMD no longer sells. "In fact, Quanta has itself acknowledged to AMD that it used the identical chip in large volumes in a different computer platform that it manufactured for NEC without such issues." Somewhere, Intel has to be smirking.

Quanta sues AMD, claims it sold defective products originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Advanced Micro DevicesAdvancedMicroDevicesamdapubreach of contractBreachOfContractcomplaintcourtcpuillegalissuelawsuitnecoverheatoverheatingproblemprocessorquantasiliconsuesuittroubleWed, 04 Jan 2012 12:41:00 EST<![CDATA[NTT Docomo, Panasonic, Samsung and more team up to take on Qualcomm over cellphone chips]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/ntt-docomo-panasonic-samsung-and-more-team-up-to-take-on-qualc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/ntt-docomo-panasonic-samsung-and-more-team-up-to-take-on-qualc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/ntt-docomo-panasonic-samsung-and-more-team-up-to-take-on-qualc/#commentsJapanese mobile operator NTT Docomo just announced (as had been rumored) it's forming a joint venture with five partners -- Samsung, Panasonic, Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Semiconductor and NEC -- to develop and sell chips for mobile devices. According to the press release the fabless JV will get started once all involved finish hammering out the details and focus on creating LTE-connected products for the global market. NTT Docomo is investing $5.8 million to create a subsidiary, Communication Platform Planning Co., in preparation with one of its executives as CEO. Currently Qualcomm makes the majority of chips found in smartphones, but it appears to have some high-powered competition on the way soon.

Continue reading NTT Docomo, Panasonic, Samsung and more team up to take on Qualcomm over cellphone chips

NTT Docomo, Panasonic, Samsung and more team up to take on Qualcomm over cellphone chips originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chipsfablessfujitsujoint ventureJointVentureltemobilepostmininecNTT DOCOMONttDocomopanasonicpartnershipprocessorsqualcommsamsungsiliconTue, 27 Dec 2011 02:02:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC outs pair of displays that tell you their carbon footprint, how economically awesome they are]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/nec-outs-pair-of-displays-that-tell-you-their-carbon-footprint/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/nec-outs-pair-of-displays-that-tell-you-their-carbon-footprint/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/23/nec-outs-pair-of-displays-that-tell-you-their-carbon-footprint/#comments So, what's so special about NEC's new 24-inch MultiSync LED backlit displays? Well, these nifty NECs have two ECO modes to help keep power consumption to a minimum, plus a feature that lets users to track the amount of carbon dioxide created by the electricity they use. It also lets you input how much you pay for all those electrons to track just how much the monitors contribute to your monthly utility bill. Otherwise, these are fairly unremarkable 250-nit, 1920 x 1200 panels with DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and USB 2.0 connections. The eco-friendly displays are available from NEC Japan, but the company's not saying how much they cost. One thing we do know is that they'll be upping the smug quotient in the land of the rising sun. See what that could lead to in the video after the break -- warning: may not appeal to those who hate funny things.

Continue reading NEC outs pair of displays that tell you their carbon footprint, how economically awesome they are

NEC outs pair of displays that tell you their carbon footprint, how economically awesome they are originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!

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FCC Fridays: December 2, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alcatelarchoscobydata stickDataStickdual-screen clamshellDual-screenClamshellfccfcc fridayfcc fridaysFccFridayFccFridaysfridayfridaysgalaxy nexusgalaxy tab 7.0 plusGalaxyNexusGalaxyTab7.0Plushtchuaweii9250i9250Tkyroslgmid1126minipostnecsamsungsamsung e160Lsamsung i9250Tsamsung w999SamsungE160lSamsungI9250tSamsungW999usb stickUsbStickw999zteFri, 02 Dec 2011 11:20:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC 52-inch table disguised as boring office furniture]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/nec-52-inch-table-disguised-as-boring-office-furniture/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/nec-52-inch-table-disguised-as-boring-office-furniture/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/09/nec-52-inch-table-disguised-as-boring-office-furniture/#comments The problem with Microsoft Surface is that it looks too much like fun. NEC has the right idea: affix some trolley wheels, brush some aluminum, give it a sedate name like "X-info Table" and then maybe, just maybe, traditional businesses will start buying into the idea. The specs, however, are easily sufficient to handle a few rounds of office Pinball HD (as in the photo above): a Core i7 CPU running Windows 7 on the 52-inch full HD screen, 6GB of RAM, three USB ports, support for multiple sub-displays, and a scanning function. There's no price yet, but you can probably expect to pay more for the 350-pound frame than for the computer itself.

NEC 52-inch table disguised as boring office furniture originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Tablets and peripherals

FCC Fridays: November 4, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Read - Fujitsu F03D
Read - Motorola RAZR
Read - NEC Casio XGU3296
Read - Samsung GT-I8350
Read - Samsung GT-S5368
Read - Samsung SGH-T679M
Read - Samsung SHV-E120S
Read - Sharp 101SH
Read - Sony Ericsson SOY05 (KDDI)
Read - ZTE GS516
Read - ZTE Movistar One

Tablets and peripherals

Read - Coby Kyros MID1125
Read - Huawei MediaPad 301W
Read - Motorola wireless keyboard

FCC Fridays: October 21, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gcasiocobydroid razrDroidRazre120sfccfcc fridayFccFridayfujitsuhuaweihuawei mediapadHuaweiMediapadkddiltemediapadmobilepostcrossmotorolamotorola droid razrmotorola razrMotorolaDroidRazrMotorolaRazrmovistarmovistar oneMovistarOnenecnec casioNecCasiorazrsamsungsamsung e120Samsung GT-I8350Samsung GT-S5368Samsung SHV-E120Ssamsung t679SamsungE120SamsungGt-i8350SamsungGt-s5368SamsungShv-e120sSamsungT679sharpsharp 101shSharp101shsony ericssonSonyEricssont679t679mzte movistar oneZteMovistarOneFri, 21 Oct 2011 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC's Tele Scouter head-mounted display makes it really hard to not look evil]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/necs-tele-scouter-head-mounted-display-makes-it-really-hard-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/necs-tele-scouter-head-mounted-display-makes-it-really-hard-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/necs-tele-scouter-head-mounted-display-makes-it-really-hard-to/#comments Case in point: the guy on the right. Sure, he's probably a mild-mannered, law-abiding citizen, but with NEC's Tele Scouter strapped to his spectacles, he looks just a wee bit sinister, doesn't he? The system he's wearing consists of a paperback-sized computer powered by an ARM 500MHz CPU and an AirScouter display mounted atop a pair of glasses. The display, manufactured by Brother, projects images upon the naked eye, but NEC insists that it won't completely block a user's field of vision. To the viewer, in fact, these projections appear as if they were displayed on a 16-inch, 800 x 600 screen standing one meter away. According to NEC, the idea is to allow employees to view manuals or other important documents while working with their hands, though that kind of multi-task wizardry certainly won't come for cheap. The Tele Scouter will begin shipping on December 26th, with the device priced at ¥400,000 (about $5,200) and the software sitting at ¥1.9 million (around $25,000).

NEC's Tele Scouter head-mounted display makes it really hard to not look evil originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AIRScouterARMavailabilityBrotherCPUglasseshead mounted displayHeadMountedDisplayJapanmultitaskingNECNEC Tele ScouterNecTeleScouterpriceshippingTele ScouterTeleScouterWed, 19 Oct 2011 15:39:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC LaVie Touch hands-on (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/nec-lavie-touch-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/nec-lavie-touch-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/nec-lavie-touch-hands-on/#comments Originally scheduled for a September launch under the VersaPro type VT moniker, NEC's LaVie Touch Windows 7 tablet is finally hitting the Japanese market next week. Alas, there are still no plans on an international release for this 10.1-inch Atom Z670-powered device, but at CEATEC we were lucky enough to stumble upon it along with its DVD dock and wireless input peripherals -- all included for ¥99,960 ($1,300), which is a huge drop from the original ¥144,000 ($1,873) customizable bundle.

Despite the slightly more sensible pricing, is the LaVie Touch still worth the money? Probably a stretch given the much cheaper offerings from the likes of Acer and Samsung, but regardless, kudos to NEC for keeping its tablet's weight just under 730g (1.6 pounds) while promising 10.6 hours of battery life. For comparison's sake, the Acer Iconia W500 weighs 970g (2.14 pounds) and only packs up to six hours worth of battery juice. The NEC tablet felt firm in our hands and its IPS LCD didn't disappoint, though Windows 7 on this particular unit was slightly laggy during our hands-on, so be sure to check it out in the stores first before you hand over your hard-earned yen.

Update: We just found out that Yodobashi Camera has just started selling the LaVie Touch, so we went along to Akihabara to check out the final product. Alas, Windows 7 was still sluggish, whereas the AMD C-50-powered Iconia W500 in the next aisle handled pinch-to-zoom rather well, despite the less impressive LCD.

Gallery: NEC LaVie Touch hands-on

NEC LaVie Touch hands-on (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtomAtom Z670AtomZ670CEATECCEATEC 2011Ceatec2011dockexternal dvd writerExternalDvdWriterfeaturedfeatureshands-onJapanLaVie TouchLavieTouchNECOak TrailOakTrailtablettablet pcTabletPcVersaProWindowsWindows 7Windows7wireless keyboardwireless mouseWirelessKeyboardWirelessMouseZ670Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung, NTT DoCoMo to develop smartphone chips in proposed joint venture]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/samsung-ntt-docomo-to-develop-smartphone-chips-in-proposed-join/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/samsung-ntt-docomo-to-develop-smartphone-chips-in-proposed-join/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/samsung-ntt-docomo-to-develop-smartphone-chips-in-proposed-join/#comments Qualcomm may be facing some new competition in the mobile chip space, now that NTT DoCoMo and three other Japanese firms are looking to join forces with Samsung. According to Japan's Nikkei business daily, the quartet of firms (which includes Fujitsu, NEC and Panasonic's mobile unit) is currently finalizing negotiations with Samsung over a proposed joint venture that would design, develop and market smartphone chips. The partners are reportedly planning to incorporate the new chips into their own devices, while selling them to other handset manufacturers, as well. DoCoMo would hold a majority stake in the ¥30 billion (about $390 million) partnership, which could help lower procurement costs, while reducing the partners' dependency upon industry-leading Qualcomm. A DoCoMo spokesman acknowledged that the provider is exploring a variety of collaborations, but was quick to point out that nothing's been finalized. Samsung and Fujitsu, meanwhile, have yet to comment.

Samsung, NTT DoCoMo to develop smartphone chips in proposed joint venture originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businesschipdiscussiondocomofinancefujitsuhandsetjapanjoint ventureJointVenturemanufacturingmarketminipostmobilepostcrossmoneynecnegotiationntt docomoNttDocomopanasonicpanasonic mobile communicationsPanasonicMobileCommunicationspartnershipphonequalcommsamsungsmartphonesmartphone chipSmartphoneChiptalkTue, 13 Sep 2011 07:59:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC LaVie Touch Windows 7 tablet comes packed with DVD-sporting dock]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/nec-lavie-touch-windows-7-tablet-comes-packed-with-dvd-sporting/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/nec-lavie-touch-windows-7-tablet-comes-packed-with-dvd-sporting/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/nec-lavie-touch-windows-7-tablet-comes-packed-with-dvd-sporting/#comments NEC LaVie Touch If this nifty little bugger looks familiar, that's because it should. NEC's LaVie Touch sports the same design and specs as the VersaPro model we spotted back in May. The difference here is, it comes packed with a bevy of accessories, including a keyboard, mouse and a dock that happens to hold a DVD drive. Underneath the 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800, IPS touchscreen is a 1.5GHz Oak Trail CPU, 2GB of RAM and a 64GB SSD. Sure the pair of full USB ports, HDMI jack, WiFi, Bluetooth and SD reader are welcome, but it's that optical drive packing stand that really makes this a unique package. The NEC LaVie Touch should be landing in Japan next month for around $1,200 with the accessories. Sadly, there's no word of whether or not it'll ever find its way stateside.

NEC LaVie Touch Windows 7 tablet comes packed with DVD-sporting dock originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: NEC MultiSync P241W

Continue reading NEC's MultiSync P241W Monitor packs more 'e' than your LCD

NEC's MultiSync P241W Monitor packs more 'e' than your LCD originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desktop monitorDesktopMonitordisplaydisplaysyncdisplaysync proDisplaysyncProe-IPSeco modeEcoModeIPSLCDmonitorMultiSync P241WMultisyncP241wNECNEC MultiSyncNEC MultiSync P241WNecMultisyncNecMultisyncP241wP241Wprofessionalprofessional monitorProfessionalMonitorscreenTue, 06 Sep 2011 18:38:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-hands-on/#comments There aren't really that many choices when it comes to waterproof Android phones, let alone those that also happen to be razor thin, so excuse us for getting all giddy when our Engadget Chinese brethren stumbled upon this NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C at Sin Tak, Hong Kong. Here's a quick recap: what we have here is a 7.9mm-thick Android 2.3.3 handset that packs a 4-inch 480 x 854 LCD, 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 chip, 512MB RAM, 1GB ROM, and 5 megapixel autofocus camera. Additionally, this phone also boasts IPX5 and IPX7 protection ratings -- the former for protection against water jets, and the latter for immersion up to one meter (and for the record, the "X" indicates no solid protection rated here). Read on for our hands-on impressions.

Gallery: NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C hands-on

Continue reading NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C hands-on

NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Chinese UNISROBO KIRFbot is a not-so-cheap knockoff of NEC's PaPeRo

Chinese UNISROBO KIRFbot is a not-so-cheap knockoff of NEC's PaPeRo originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>botbotschinajust goodjust good technologyJustGoodJustGoodTechnologykeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfnecpaperorobotrobotsunisunisroboThu, 23 Jun 2011 15:39:00 EST<![CDATA[23-Inch NEC MultiSync EX231Wp makes desktop displays a little bit greener]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/23-inch-nec-multisync-ex231wp-makes-desktop-displays-a-little-bi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/23-inch-nec-multisync-ex231wp-makes-desktop-displays-a-little-bi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/14/23-inch-nec-multisync-ex231wp-makes-desktop-displays-a-little-bi/#comments NEC EX231Wp If you remember last year's EX231W (note the lack of "p") then you pretty much know all you need to about the company's latest business-class 23-incher, the EX231Wp. It's got the same 14.6mm bezel, 250-nit brightness, 25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and 1920 x 1080 resolution. It even kept the pair of sensors for measuring ambient light and detecting meatbags sitting in front of it, which allow the screen to adjust its brightness and conserve energy. Really, the only big difference is that NEC has managed to trim the power consumption from an already respectable 31W to just 27W under normal use. The display will start shipping in July for $319 and you'll find more spec fun in the PR after the break.

Continue reading 23-Inch NEC MultiSync EX231Wp makes desktop displays a little bit greener

23-Inch NEC MultiSync EX231Wp makes desktop displays a little bit greener originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading NEC makes content addressable memory that takes data deposits sans power, RAM green with envy

NEC makes content addressable memory that takes data deposits sans power, RAM green with envy originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>90 nm90NmCAMcontent addressable memoryContentAddressableMemoryflashhigh speedHighSpeedmemoryNECnon-volatileramspintronicstohoku universityTohokuUniversityMon, 13 Jun 2011 16:11:00 EST<![CDATA[NTT DoCoMo announces 24 new mobile wonders (yes, really) to flood its network]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/ntt-docomo-announces-24-new-mobile-wonders-yes-really-to-floo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/ntt-docomo-announces-24-new-mobile-wonders-yes-really-to-floo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/ntt-docomo-announces-24-new-mobile-wonders-yes-really-to-floo/#comments So, Japan... want a new mobile device? How about 24? This grandiose announcement comes straight from NTT DoCoMo, which commonly lays its cards on the table for the delight of consumers. Among the selection you'll find eight new Gingerbread phones, six incredibly high-res shooters (ranging between 12.2 and 16.3 megapixels), eight waterproof handsets, and one embedded with Swarovski crystals. We're particularly thrilled to see the mighty Galaxy S II, 3D-capturing Aquos SH-12C, 700-nit Optimus Bright (contrastingly-named but nearly identical to the Optimus Black), ultra-slim MEDIAS WP N-06C, and mobile payment-enabled Xperia Acro. Oh, and don't forget about the LOOX F-07C -- a multi-talented handset that's running Symbian and Windows 7 Home Premium -- while two LTE-enabled WiFi routers are sneaking into DoCoMo's party, too. That's a lot to absorb, so check out the source for individual release timeframes, which begin now and continue through August -- or just check out the PR after the break.

Continue reading NTT DoCoMo announces 24 new mobile wonders (yes, really) to flood its network

NTT DoCoMo announces 24 new mobile wonders (yes, really) to flood its network originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d camcorder3d camera3dCamcorder3dCamera700 nits700Nitsacroandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3aquosaquos phoneAquosPhoneBF-01Cblackbrightca-01cdocomodual bootDualBootf-07cf-09cf-11cf-12cfc-10cfujitsugalaxy s iiGalaxySIigingerbreadJapanjapanesel-07cl-08cL-09Cl-10clglg optimusLgOptimuslooxLOOX F-07CLooxF-07cLTELumixlumix phoneLumixPhoneMEDIASMicrosoftmobilemobile paymentmobile paymentsmobile phonemobile phonesMobilePaymentMobilePaymentsMobilePhoneMobilePhonesN-06CnecNEC MEDIASNecMediasNFCnfc paymentsNfcPaymentsnokianova displayNovaDisplaynttntt docomoNttDocomooptimusoptimus blackoptimus brightOptimusBlackOptimusBrightp-04cp-05cp-06cp-07cpanasonicPanasonicLumixpress releasepress-releasePressReleasesamsungSamsung galaxy s IISamsungGalaxySIisc-02csh-10csh-11csh-12csh-13csharpSharp AQUOSSharpAquossmartphonesmartphonesSO-02CSONYSonyEricssonswarovskiswarovski crystalsSwarovskiCrystalsSymbianwaterproofwifiWiFi Hotspotwifi routerWifiHotspotWifiRouterwindows 7Windows 7 Home PremiumWindows7Windows7HomePremiumWP N-06CWpN-06cxixperiaXperia AcroXperiaAcroSat, 21 May 2011 20:47:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC's dual-screen LifeTouch W tablet shipping in Japan this June]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/necs-dual-screen-lifetouch-w-tablet-shipping-in-japan-this/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/necs-dual-screen-lifetouch-w-tablet-shipping-in-japan-this/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/19/necs-dual-screen-lifetouch-w-tablet-shipping-in-japan-this/#comments NEC LifeTouch W NEC caught our attention at CES with a dual-screen Android tablet / e-reader that, at the time, it was calling the LT-W Cloud Communicator. Well, it's since been rebranded the LifeTouch W and it will officially hit shelves in Japan this June. Under the hood nothing has changed -- it's the same pair of 7-inch, 800 x 600 resistive touchscreens, 384MB of RAM, and Cortex A8 CPU of unspecified speed we played with in January. Sadly, that also means we're looking at the same dated Android 2.2 OS and paltry five hour battery life. No word on cost or whether this will ever appear outside of Japan, but we'd be surprised if this ugly stepsister of the Kno actually makes its way across the Pacific.

NEC's dual-screen LifeTouch W tablet shipping in Japan this June originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 May 2011 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NEC spits out LaVie L and S Series laptops, ValueStar W and N Series all-in-ones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 13:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D display3D displays3dDisplay3dDisplaysall in oneall in one PCall-in-oneAllInOneAllInOnePcJapanLaVie L SeriesLaVie S SeriesLavieLSeriesLavieSSeriesNECNEC LaVieNEC LaVie L SeriesNEC LaVie S SeriesNecLavieNecLavieLSeriesNecLavieSSeriesS SeriesSSeriesTV tunerTvTunerValueStar N seriesValueStar W seriesValuestarNSeriesValuestarWSeriesMon, 16 May 2011 13:07:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C announced in Japan, shows off slimness with waterproof body]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-announced-in-japan-shows-off-slimness-with/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-announced-in-japan-shows-off-slimness-with/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/nec-medias-wp-n-06c-announced-in-japan-shows-off-slimness-with/#comments Seriously, why does Japan get all the fun toys? The leaked brochure of this crazy thin NEC MEDIAS N-06C already got us all giddy last month, and now we have a launch date: fans of NTT DoCoMo will be able to nab this device around June or July, meaning owners need not seal this waterproof phone in a plastic bag before heading out for a summer swim. In case you missed the details, here we have a 7.9mm-thick Android 2.3 phone, which easily beats the chubby Galaxy S II at 8.49mm in terms of slimness; though to be fair, the N-06C packs about 9.7mm around its 5 megapixel camera. Inside this tight package you'll also find a 4-inch 854 x 480 LCD, a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255, 512MB RAM, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, and microSDHC expansion. But enough with the specs -- head over to Akihabara News for some wet hands-on pics.

Continue reading NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C announced in Japan, shows off slimness with waterproof body

NEC MEDIAS WP N-06C announced in Japan, shows off slimness with waterproof body originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 06:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 2.3Android2.3announceannouncementcellphoneDoCoMoJapanlaunchMEDIASmobile phoneMobilePhoneMSM8255N-06CNECNEC N-06CNecN-06cNTTNTT DoCoMoNttDocomophoneQualcomm MSM8255QualcommMsm8255razor thinRazorThinslimsmartphonesuper slimSuperSlimthinMon, 16 May 2011 06:12:00 EST<![CDATA[NEC's VersaPro VK15V/TM-C looks like a tablet, runs like a netbook]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/necs-versapro-vk15v-tm-c-looks-like-a-tablet-runs-like-a-netbo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/necs-versapro-vk15v-tm-c-looks-like-a-tablet-runs-like-a-netbo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/11/necs-versapro-vk15v-tm-c-looks-like-a-tablet-runs-like-a-netbo/#comments
If you've been looking in vain for the right Windows tablet, you might want to have a gander at NEC's VersaPro VK15V/TM-C, a pad that looks like the slate it is, but packs some netbook-like specs -- namely, a 1.5GHz Intel Atom Z670 processor, Win 7 Professional, 2GB of RAM, HDMI-out, and an SDHC slot. And while it's 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) display is par for the course among Windows tablets, its 64GB SSD storage bests some other slabs on the market. No word on price -- or how much battery life that Oak Trail CPU promises -- but it's expected to go on sale in Japan this summer.

NEC's VersaPro VK15V/TM-C looks like a tablet, runs like a netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 17:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inchbusiness tabletBusinessTabletIntelIntel AtomIntelAtomJapanNECNEC VersaProNEC VersaPro VK15VTM-CNecVersaproNecVersaproVk15vtm-cslateslatestablettabletsVersaProVersaPro VK15VTM-CVersaproVk15vtm-cWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 tabletWindows7ProfessionalWindows7TabletWed, 11 May 2011 17:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Researchers create two 100 terabit per second optical connections, dare us to torrent something]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/01/researchers-create-two-100-terabit-per-second-optical-connection/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/01/researchers-create-two-100-terabit-per-second-optical-connection/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/01/researchers-create-two-100-terabit-per-second-optical-connection/#comments Even a woman with a 40 Gbps internet connection might feel a twinge of jealousy at this news -- Japan has successfully tested two separate 100 terabit per second data links that use a single optical fiber to carry their loads. New Scientist reports that NEC scholars stuffed the light from 370 lasers into 165 kilometers of fiber to achieve a speed of 101.7 Tbps, while NICT researchers set a new record of 109 Tbps using a special fiber with seven cores to manage the trick. We imagine that Alcatel-Lucent and NTT aren't sitting still. Not that we really care who has the fastest fiber... just so long as one end leads to our house.

Researchers create two 100 terabit per second optical connections, dare us to torrent something originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 May 2011 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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