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[SNK's new Neo Geo: 20 retro classics in one modern handheld]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/snks-new-neo-geo-20-retro-classics-in-one-modern-handheld/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/snks-new-neo-geo-20-retro-classics-in-one-modern-handheld/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/snks-new-neo-geo-20-retro-classics-in-one-modern-handheld/#comments We rubbed our eyes a little when they first landed on this fine looking specimen, just to make sure they weren't deceiving us. But no, this really does appear to be a new handheld Neo Geo. We've seen SNK make inspired controllers, bring its catalog to other platforms and even make handhelds before, but nothing like this. The iPhone-esque body and 4.3 inch screen house a D-pad, shoulder and front buttons while hiding 2GB of storage inside -- pre-loaded with 20 classic titles (yes Fatal Fury and League Bowling included, and all in English). There's also an SD slot which we really really hope is for more games, as well as an AV output for some good old big-screen action. Famicon Plaza claims it's a licensed product not yet in full production, so there's no whiff of availability just now. When it does finally land, we hope it's not at a 2012 equivalent of grandad's $600+ price tag.

Gallery: SNK Neo Geo portable

SNK's new Neo Geo: 20 retro classics in one modern handheld originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cyberstep sent our hearts aflutter-ish at last year's NAMM with its prototype KDJ-One, a Game Boy with gigantism that held a portable digital audio workstation inside. Now, twelve months later, the company's pulled the dust sheets from a version that's ready for prime-time. Inside its roomy bowels you'll find a 1.0GHz Intel Atom processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB SSD and a 5-inch WVGA (800 x 400) touchscreen that'll let you control that piano-roll score editor. There's also 15 chunky rubber LED-lit keys, a Jog dial, D-Pad and a rumble pack so you really know when you've got a poppin' choon going. You'll be able to pre-order the vanilla kit for $800, but for $830 you'll also find WiFi baked inside, in either Game Boy White or Black'n'Red -- but be warned, orders are said to be fulfilled within six months. After the break we've got some new footage of the unit being put through its paces, which at no point shows it being used to play Super Mario Bros, shame.

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KDJ-One: the Game Boy of music making is real(ly coming, in a bit) (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtomBo-SelectaCyberstepDAWDigital Audio WorkstationDigitalAudioWorkstationGame BoyGameBoyIntelKDJKDJ-OneNAMMNAMM 2012Namm2012PortableRemixSequencervideoMon, 23 Jan 2012 16:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Korg unveils two new Kaoss family members, brings anarchy to your pocket]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/korg-unveils-kaossilator2-and-mini-kaoss-pad2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/korg-unveils-kaossilator2-and-mini-kaoss-pad2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/20/korg-unveils-kaossilator2-and-mini-kaoss-pad2/#comments Two K-words we're almost always pleased to hear: Korg and Kaoss. Good, then, that the former has decided to make more of the latter -- the mini Kaoss Pad 2 (effects unit), and Kaossilator 2 (synthesizer), to be precise. Both new editions will slip in your pocket, and are dominated by that all-important X-Y pad. The mini Kaoss Pad 2 is all about effects, packing 100 programs, three memory slots, and MP3 playback (with pitch adjust). The traditional flanger, filter, delay, and reverb ear candy are also joined by looper, vinyl break, and ducking compressor.

But what good are effects without anything to, er, affect? Enter Kaossilator 2. It's a palm-sized synthesizer, with 150 onboard sounds and a PCM engine for drums. You can sample via a built-in mic, gate and arpeggiate sounds, and create layered textures with loops. Both can record your performance, save it to SD, or impose share with others via a built-in speaker. It's all peace and quiet, though, until April when the Kaossilator lands for about £168 ($260). The KPad, on the other hand won't hit the market until May, retailing at the same price. Full PRs after the break.

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Korg unveils two new Kaoss family members, brings anarchy to your pocket originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Akai releases MPC Fly for iPad, waits 'til you get the pun (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Optoma PK320


Gallery: Optoma ML300

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Optoma outs two tiny pico projectors, empowers execs on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Arif, who needs a heavy-duty smartphone battery for his nomadic life. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"I'm kind of a nomad: I travel anywhere I can, sleeping away from civilization in my sleeping bag. My only issue is that my smartphone needs a recharge every two days. What I need, is an external battery pack that can give me a week's worth of juice -- but can I get a lightweight one that costs under $70? Many Thanks!"
This is going to be a tough one, we know -- our first thought was toward a Powerbag with a 6000mAh battery, but that costs $170, more than twice Arif's budget. Is there something cheaper you could suggest to our nomadic friend that'll enable him to stay off the grid long enough to become a modern day Grizzly Adams? All we ask for is a comment, and your knowledge to steer it by.

Ask Engadget: best sub-$70 smartphone battery pack? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AEAsk EngadgetAskEngadgetBatteriesBattery PackBatteryPackPortablePowerPowerbagRechargingSat, 07 Jan 2012 22:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Homemade electronic drum kit uses plastic bowls, serves battery-powered battery]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/homemade-electronic-drum-kit-uses-plastic-bowls-serves-battery/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/homemade-electronic-drum-kit-uses-plastic-bowls-serves-battery/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/homemade-electronic-drum-kit-uses-plastic-bowls-serves-battery/#comments Drums and parents go together like cheese and gravel, but if the little ones want to learn, the smart buy is a headphone friendly electric kit. Proud / sneaky parent Ian Cole, on the other hand, decided that a portable set of digital drums would be the ideal way to share his son's "talent" with the grand-folk. Using an ATmega168-based "Drum Kit - Kit Ai" from SpikenzieLabs, some piezos to register hits -- wired up via plastic plumbing tubes -- and a bit of imagination (ok, actually MIDI and Garage Band), he knocked up a fully whackable six-piece kit so Junior can get his Bonham on during those precious weekend visits. There's no word on whether pops will make a wearable version for added family fun, but if you want to see it in action check the video after the break.

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Homemade electronic drum kit uses plastic bowls, serves battery-powered battery originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Atmega168drum kitDrumKitdrumselectric drumsElectricDrumsgarage bandGarageBandhackhackadaymidiportableSpikenzieLabsvideoWed, 04 Jan 2012 22:27:00 EST<![CDATA[The morning after: PlayStation Vita sales go cold during first full week in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/29/the-morning-after-playstation-vita-sales-go-cold-during-first-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/29/the-morning-after-playstation-vita-sales-go-cold-during-first-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/29/the-morning-after-playstation-vita-sales-go-cold-during-first-f/#comments It's hard to set much store by early sales performance, particularly after the evergreen 3DS faced such a rocky road. Nevertheless, the Vita's latest stats do look disappointing for such a highly anticipated -- not to mention high-quality -- console: after shifting a remarkable 321,000 units during its first two days on sale in Japan, it could only muster 72,500 in the whole week between December 19th and Christmas Day. In comparison, the PS3 sold 76,000 units during the same period, while the 3DS rang up half a million. This doesn't necessarily reflect a lack of interest, however: there have been stock shortages, and it's also possible that buyers are waiting to make sure that all the launch bugs get cleaned up. As for us, our alarms remain firmly set for February 22nd.

The morning after: PlayStation Vita sales go cold during first full week in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now that Nintendo's 3DS slide pad is hitting shelves in Japan, it appears that Mr. Blurrycam managed to get in on one owner's early unboxing. Glance at the contents strewn about above and you'll notice what looks to be a copy of Monster Hunter, the secondary joystick-adding peripheral itself and an included wrist strap. According to Andriasang, the owner reports that the add-on is stated to last a whopping 480 hours on its single AAA battery (for the unit itself), which makes the thought of dealing with its screw-secured compartment sting a bit less. Folks in the US will still have to wait until February 7th to experience the slide pad for themselves, but in the meantime, you can hit the source links below for more insight.

Nintendo's 3DS slide pad gets unboxed in Japan, reveals massive 480 hour battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vita schmita. This red mushroom-themed portable NES is the latest gaming tribute from modder LovableChevy, combining the original Entertainment System's innards with a 3.5-inch LCD screen, built-in controls and a rechargeable battery. The tinkerer has taken the time to include an AV out, headphone jack and an extra USB port for either a light gun or a second controller. However, the old tech involved takes its toll: the whole thing weighs in at around one pound (sans game) and offers up only three hours of play from a single charge. Think you can handle this portable heavyweight? Then check out the video after the break.

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HandyNES mod shrinks console, makes light gun look like light cannon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Say hello to Spar -- a newcomer to the land of wireless audio. Today, the company is officially accepting pre-orders for its Zephyr lineup of rechargeable Bluetooth speakers. The portable units are similar to others such as Jawone's Jambox, offering wireless music streaming, speakerphone functionality and portability, but also feature the ability to juice up your smartphone over USB. In total, you'll have a your pick of three Zephyrs, priced from $99 to a moderate $160 (including cables, a case and a charger). First up is the "pocketable" 300 model, which has a 12-hour battery and a black paint scheme (along with red and blue for a limited time). If that won't cut it, the slightly larger 500 variant packs 18-hours of battery life and comes in choice of white or black. Rounding out the bunch is the aluminum-housed 550; it features a massive 28-hour battery and comes in a either silver or black. If you're willing to give this new kid on the Bluetooth-block a try, the Zephyrs are set to ship by year's end and you'll find more info at the source link below. Full press release after the break.

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Spar's Zephyr portable Bluetooth speaker lineup streams your music, charges your phone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're looking for something lighter than the 2.9kg AH series, then consider the SH76/E: at 1.34kg, it's one of the lightest 13.3-inch laptops that come with an internal DVD drive. Specs include a Core i5-2520M chip (2.5GHz-3.2GHz), 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, the same circular scrolling pad, the same dust trap and an impressive 13.7-hour battery life. Like its international cousin, the SH76/E can also swap its optical drive for a pico projector or a weight-saver frame. With the exception of the flimsy and duller display compared to the AH model's, the SH's overall build quality was satisfactory. However, Fujitsu wants ¥161,820 ($2,110) for its latest portable laptop, so you might want to customize it with cheaper components on the company's Japanese website (choosing a 500GB HDD would save you about $980, for instance). Both models will be available in a week's time.

Gallery: Fujitsu AH series hands-on


Gallery: Fujitsu SH series hands-on

Fujitsu Lifebook AH77/E and SH76/E hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony PS Vita caps 3G downloads at 20MB, encourages extensive mini play originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AOC's latest may not have the IPS viewing angles of recent tablet offerings or high-end monitors, but this portable 16-inch screen connects -- and powers itself -- through just one USB port. Priced at $139, the AOC e1649fwu also includes a fold-up stand and can be propped up in both portrait and landscape. The 16:9 TFT screen packs 1366x768 resolution, and AOC promises that it won't immediately suck all the life out of your laptop, though we'll hold our judgement until we can get our hands on one. It could be a very canny addition to your portable office arsenal; it weighs in at a spritely 2.3lbs (just under over 1kg) and the 1.4 inch thickness means it may squeeze into some (admittedly more capacious) lappie bags. You'll finally be able to look like you mean business while pluggin' away in your own private corner at Starbucks after this launches next month.

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AOC's 16-inch portable monitor sucks power, video from your USB port originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks Ashen.]

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Fusion Micro mod weds PSP and GameCube hardware, but battery won't last the honeymoon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo didn't say so on stage during the pre-Tokyo Game Show 3DS press conference tonight, but it really is shipping that odd-looking circle pad add-on. The "extended slide pad" is up on the gaming company's Japanese home page right now, with a shipping date of December 10th and a price of ¥1500 ($19.50). There's also a list of supported games available, including Monster Hunter Tri G, BioHazard Revelations, Snake Eater 3D and more. It's powered by a single AAA battery, which our country cousins at Joystiq note probably indicates you won't be getting any extra playtime added to your 3DS by slapping this "boat" on the bottom. Check the source link below for the official info -- we'll keep our eyes peeled in Tokyo for North American release info and of course, the color matched Misty Pink edition you're already looking for.

Continue reading Nintendo 3DS slide pad add-on is official, ships December 10th in Japan

Nintendo 3DS slide pad add-on is official, ships December 10th in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsadd-onbreaking newscircle padCirclePadjapanmonster huntermonster hunter tri-gMonsterHunterMonsterHunterTri-gnintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsperipheralportableslide padSlidePadtgstgs 2011Tgs2011Tokyo Game Showtokyo game show 2011TokyoGameShowTokyoGameShow2011Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Dish Network's Tailgater brings you portable satellite TV, won't cool your beer (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/dish-networks-tailgater-brings-you-portable-satellite-tv-wont/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/dish-networks-tailgater-brings-you-portable-satellite-tv-wont/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/30/dish-networks-tailgater-brings-you-portable-satellite-tv-wont/#comments When it comes to refrigerating beer and grilling burgers, you're on your own. If you're looking for satellite television in the back of your truck before the game (pictured), on the other hand, Dish Network's Tailgater can certainly help. First hinted at back in May, the ten pound box automatically locates satellite positions, offering up HD content on the go for owners of Dish's ViP 211k HD receiver. The box runs $350 and is apparently rather easy to set up, making it a pretty enticing option for those who absolutely need to watch a sporting event in the parking lot while waiting to get into a sporting event. Infomercially video after the break.

Continue reading Dish Network's Tailgater brings you portable satellite TV, won't cool your beer (video)

Dish Network's Tailgater brings you portable satellite TV, won't cool your beer (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dishdish networkDishNetworkhdpostcrossportablesatellitesatellite tvSatelliteTvsportstailgatertvViP 211k HDVip211kHdTue, 30 Aug 2011 12:42:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Vita getting social networking apps, 'winning' hashtag making a comeback next year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/playstation-vita-getting-social-networking-apps-winning-hasht/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/playstation-vita-getting-social-networking-apps-winning-hasht/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/playstation-vita-getting-social-networking-apps-winning-hasht/#comments Wondering how you'll be able to most efficiently brag to far away friends about your new PlayStation Vita? Sony's got the answer in the form of newly announced apps for its next generation portable. Vita Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter and Skype apps will be landing in the PlayStation Store in Japan before the end of the year. The US and Europe will get their shot at the free apps in early 2012.

Update: It is unclear whether the apps will be available when Vita launches. The above dates are actually for the device itself.

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Continue reading Nintendo posts earnings, drops 3DS from $249 to $169 August 12th, current owners get 20 free games

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dsbreaking newsgaminghandheldnintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsportablepriceprice dropPriceDropThu, 28 Jul 2011 04:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo confirms Netflix on the 3DS hitting today]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/nintendo-confirms-netflix-on-the-3ds-hitting-today/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/nintendo-confirms-netflix-on-the-3ds-hitting-today/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/14/nintendo-confirms-netflix-on-the-3ds-hitting-today/#comments Last night's Netflix / 3DS news was more than just empty promises -- and now we have the official press release to prove it. Starting today, Netflix subscribers with unlimited streaming plans will be able to watch TV shows and movies from the service's selection of online content on their Nintendo 3DS, like the Wii before it. Movies will show up in 2D (darn) on the upper screen of the device, with 3D content coming soon to the glasses-free portable. The Netflix app will be hitting the Nintendo eShop today as a free download. The app doesn't appear to be in the store as of yet, but we'll let you know when it pops up. In the meantime, feel free to check out the press release below -- no glasses required.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdseshopmoviesnetflixnintendoportablestreamingThu, 14 Jul 2011 08:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Netflix streaming comes to the Nintendo 3DS tomorrow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/netflix-streaming-comes-to-the-nintendo-3ds-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/netflix-streaming-comes-to-the-nintendo-3ds-tomorrow/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/13/netflix-streaming-comes-to-the-nintendo-3ds-tomorrow/#comments Ever since Nintendo's GDC announcement in March we've been waiting for Netflix streaming on the 3DS, and it appears tomorrow's eShop update will do the trick. This may be too late for those that followed through on threats to cancel after the new rates were announced yesterday, but all other 3DS owners can get their Parks & Rec (in 3D?) anywhere in range of a WiFi signal. Joystiq also points out there's also two Game Boy games coming in tomorrow's update, Game & Watch Gallery and Baseball, just in case you're interested in using your portable game machine to actually play games.

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Continue reading Sony HD-PG5U USB 3.0 drive puts family first, works best with other Sonys

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Aside from with a handful of stateside early adopters (and a few million others in Japan) eager to embrace any new technology, Sony's rather extensive line of MiniDisc Walkmans never had a chance to dominate the portable audio market. But for one reason or another, the company kept up production of the optical player / recorder combos for nearly 20 years, after the first Sony MZ1 launched in Japan in September of '92. With a countless selection of more affordable solid-state alternatives available today, however, it's certainly not shocking to see good ole MD go the way of the laserdisc and the cassette. Now, only one question remains: How long until we see the compact disc suffer a similar fate?

Continue reading Sony MiniDisc Walkman to stop spinning in September (video)

Sony MiniDisc Walkman to stop spinning in September (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Game Gear mod has five-inch screen, rechargable batteries, two pounds worth of memories

Game Gear mod has five-inch screen, rechargable batteries, two pounds worth of memories originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>consolediygame gearGameGearmaster systemMasterSystemmodmoddingportableportable consolePortableConsolesegasega game gearsega master systemSegaGameGearSegaMasterSystemvideoWed, 29 Jun 2011 23:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox COO sees dedicated handheld market as a 'red ocean,' will let Sony and Nintendo swim in it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/xbox-coo-sees-dedicated-handheld-market-as-a-red-ocean-will-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/xbox-coo-sees-dedicated-handheld-market-as-a-red-ocean-will-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/27/xbox-coo-sees-dedicated-handheld-market-as-a-red-ocean-will-l/#commentsDennis Durkin is COO and CFO for Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business. He's also a dude thoroughly disillusioned with the future of portable consoles. Speaking to IndustryGamers, Durkin explains that the "crowded" nature of the mobile gaming market right now makes it extremely difficult to launch a dedicated handheld gaming device successfully -- in his colorful words, it's "a very, very red ocean." Whose blood is soiling those waters? The Nintendo 3DS, says Durkin, which has sold reasonably well, but has clearly failed to reach the lofty expectations set for it by fans and previous handhelds from the company. Likewise, the PS Vita invites a lot of skepticism from the Xbox chief, who says his excitement is reserved for what Microsoft can do with Kinect, Xbox Live and unique content. You might say it's to be expected that an Xbox exec would be casting doubt over Sony's great new hope, but what we learn in the process is that Microsoft has no intentions of squaring up to its home console nemesis on the mobile front. Not with dedicated hardware, anyway.

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Hitachi's G-Technology unit has already showered us with a slew of external hard drives, but it's taking a slightly more hybridized approach with the G-Connect -- a device that offers both wireless storage and portable WiFi access to smartphone and tablet users. Designed with nomadic content-hoarders in mind, this little rascal boasts 500GB of mobile storage, can simultaneously support more than five different devices on its 802.11n wireless network, and, when connected via Ethernet, serves as a WiFi access point. It's also robust enough to stream up to five standard-definition movies at one time (or up to three HD flicks), and, at about 9.7 ounces, it won't add too much weight to your quiver of gadgets, either. If you're worried about security, you can surround the network with a password-protected fortress, or store some of your less mentionable content in your very own private folder. iOS users can further enhance their G-experience by downloading the accompanying app, which will allow them to view and access all of their G-stored documents and media from the comfort of their iDevices (an equivalent app for the Android crowd will launch this fall). If you're interested, you can pre-order the G-Connect from G-Technology's website for $200, or wait until it hits retailers next month. Full PR after the break.

Gallery: G-Technology G-Connect

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G-Technology's G-Connect offers 500GB of wireless storage, portable WiFi network to smartphone, tablet users originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Hyperkin SupaBoy Hands-On

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Hyperkin SupaBoy portable SNES console hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3e3 2011E32011hands-onhyperkinnintendonintendo entertainment systemNintendoEntertainmentSystemportableportable gamingPortableGamingsnessupaboysuper nintendoSuperNintendovideoTue, 07 Jun 2011 18:44:00 EST<![CDATA[SSI's rugged Spark S9T brings triple-screen computing to power-hungry road warriors (hands-on)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/ssis-rugged-spark-s9t-brings-trial-screen-computing-to-power-hu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/ssis-rugged-spark-s9t-brings-trial-screen-computing-to-power-hu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/ssis-rugged-spark-s9t-brings-trial-screen-computing-to-power-hu/#comments A portable desktop tower with three LCDs mounted on its side, you say? Why yes, there is such a thing. At Computex, we spotted SSI's camouflaged booth demoing this eccentric Spark S9T rig: a rugged ATX case sporting a handle, a keyboard with a touchpad, plus three 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 LCD panels. As you've probably already guessed, the keyboard and the screens can be folded up for storage convenience. Let's be clear, though: you'll still need to find a wall socket to power this beastly machine, but such all-in-one solution should still appeal to video editors, military personnel, or even gamers that are regularly on the road. Alas, we couldn't get a price for single purchases, but feel free to check out the full detail over at SSI's website -- maybe a nice postcard will get you a deal.

Gallery: SSI's rugged Spark S9T brings trial-screen computing to power-hungry road warriors (hands-on)

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Gallery: Altec Lansing MIX 810 Hands-On

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As much as you love your PSP, we suspect that its low graphics definition is starting to bug even the most devoted fans. Sure, you can wait for the almighty NGP, but for the time being, Sony's offering the next best thing for you game connoisseurs: the PSP Remaster series for PlayStation 3. As the name says for itself, Sony will be porting select portable game titles to the PS3 in high-def Blu-ray flavor, and some may even come with new add-on content plus stereoscopic 3D support. But that's not all: gamers will also be able to share game save data between the two platforms, meaning you can pick up where you left off on your preferred device. Pretty neat, though it'll be interesting to see how much Sony and the studios wants to charge for what are essentially the same games you already own. The first PSP Remaster title announced is Monster Hunter Portable 3rd, but this is only heading to Japan at an unknown date -- gamers in other countries will just have to keep squinting at the PSP for now.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dconsolecontinuous game playContinuousGamePlaygamegamingMonster Huntermonster hunter 3monster hunter portable 3rdMonsterHunterMonsterHunter3MonsterHunterPortable3rdPlayStationPlaystation 3playstation portablePlaystation3PlaystationPortableportablePS3PSPPSP RemasterPspRemasterremasterSCESCEISonySony Computer EntertainmentSonyComputerEntertainmentstereoscopic 3DStereoscopic3dupscaleupscalingvideoMon, 23 May 2011 04:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell teases lithe new laptop to stimulate our gadget senses (update: CEO says XPS 15z)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/dell-teases-lithe-new-laptop-to-stimulate-our-gadget-senses-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/dell-teases-lithe-new-laptop-to-stimulate-our-gadget-senses-vid/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/dell-teases-lithe-new-laptop-to-stimulate-our-gadget-senses-vid/#comments Mmmm, there's nothing like some shots of a slim new PC to get our gadget senses all tingly, and Dell's done just that via a new video. Posted on its Facebook page today, Round Rock's latest laptop -- which likely claims XPS lineage -- is looking lean and clean, with a couple of USB 3.0 ports and lattice-work speaker grilles. There's not much more to say, so we'll let the vid speak for itself. Enjoy.

Update: Michael Dell did it again! We just caught the CEO tweeting "Dell XPS 15z Coming soon!" and linking to the same video after the break. Looks like someone doesn't get the idea behind teasers. To be fair, though, you can actually see the moniker at about 8 seconds into the clip.

Continue reading Dell teases lithe new laptop to stimulate our gadget senses (update: CEO says XPS 15z)

Dell teases lithe new laptop to stimulate our gadget senses (update: CEO says XPS 15z) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 17:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>delldell xpsdell xps 15zDellXpsDellXps15zlaptoppcportableteaseteaserthinkvideoxpsxps 15zXps15zFri, 13 May 2011 17:32:00 EST<![CDATA[GameCube Fusion portable brings Wii aesthetics, GBA design to Nintendo's boxiest console (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/gamecube-fusion-portable-brings-wii-aesthetics-and-gba-design-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/gamecube-fusion-portable-brings-wii-aesthetics-and-gba-design-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/09/gamecube-fusion-portable-brings-wii-aesthetics-and-gba-design-to/#comments GameCube Fusion portable brings Wii aesthetics and GBA design to Nintendo's boxiest console It seems like there was a time, not that long ago, where we saw another new hand-crafted portable console every week, each one smaller and more impressive than those before. Those days are, sadly, gone and, whether you want to blame the short attention span of today's youth or simply conclude that everyone's too busy playing Angry Birds, it's a sad fact. Modder Ashen is bucking the trend, creating what he calls the GameCube Fusion. It's a hand-built portable GameCube that plays (hopefully legally acquired) titles from SD card via both WiiKey and Gecko, offering full controls on-board plus an external controller port, all kept cool by a laptop-sourced fan that sounds powerful enough to make the thing hover, F-Zero-style. It's far smaller than 2009's NCube, but the omission of a battery pack means it won't be traveling far. For those who want to know more, every detail will be revealed in the 12 minute video embedded just below -- if you can keep focused that long.

Continue reading GameCube Fusion portable brings Wii aesthetics, GBA design to Nintendo's boxiest console (video)

GameCube Fusion portable brings Wii aesthetics, GBA design to Nintendo's boxiest console (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 09:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ashenconsolegamecubegeckohackhackedmodmoddednintendoportablevideowiikeyMon, 09 May 2011 09:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony teases 'Freestyle Hybrid PC' tablet slider and next-gen ultra-portable laptop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/sony-teases-freestyle-hybird-pc-tablet-slider-and-next-gen-ult/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/sony-teases-freestyle-hybird-pc-tablet-slider-and-next-gen-ult/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/sony-teases-freestyle-hybird-pc-tablet-slider-and-next-gen-ult/#comments We're not sure how this slipped past us at the Sony Android tablet event, but turns out the electronics giant also teased a couple of interesting VAIO laptops. First up is a "Freestyle Hybrid PC" that slides between tablet mode and laptop mode -- very much like the Samsung Sliding PC, but with a seemingly slimmer bottom-half sans trackpad (though we can just about spot a pointing stick on the keyboard). No word on specs, prices, or availability here, but you may recall our proven tipster mentioning a 9.4-inch screen and a $799 launch in the fall. Could this be it? We shall see.

Also shown alongside is a swanky "Ultimate Mobile PC" -- pictured after the break -- with a hint of USB 3.0 and HDMI on a slim body, but again, there's not much else to go with this slide. Hey, at least we now know it's time to start saving up for these bad boys.

Continue reading Sony teases 'Freestyle Hybrid PC' tablet slider and next-gen ultra-portable laptop

Sony teases 'Freestyle Hybrid PC' tablet slider and next-gen ultra-portable laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 We've seen plenty of portable solar chargers in our time, but few have looked quite as versatile as B-Squares -- a new collection of 3D modular energy storage devices that can be arranged in various configurations, according to the kind of gadget you're looking to juice. Developed by MIT grads Jordan McRae and Shawn Frayne, each solar-powered B-Square features a sticky microsuction surface, along with magnetic and electric contacts at each corner, making it easy to connect and arrange them in different formations. Rotating a single square will change its electrical circuit, depending on its adjacent connection. Some B-Squares, for example, feature LED surfaces, allowing you to create solar-powered lanterns, while others have solar panels, or simply serve as rechargeable battery sources. There's even a square devoted to Arduino boards, along with another surface designed to dock and charge iPhones. McRae and Frayne have already put together a full "recipe book" of different configurations, though the DIY route seems a lot more enticing to us. Their B-Squares are set to leave the prototype phase on May 1st, at an as yet unspecified price. Check them out in video action after the break.

[Thanks, Ryan]

Continue reading B-Squares bring portable solar energy and Arduino compatibility to toy blocks (video)

B-Squares bring portable solar energy and Arduino compatibility to toy blocks (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d modular3dModularArduinob-squareschargerdockiphoneiPhone chargeriphone dockIphoneChargerIphoneDockledMagnetmagneticmicrosuctionmitmodularportableportable solar chargerPortableSolarChargerrechargeablerechargeable batteryRechargeableBatterysolarsolar panelssolar powersolar-powersolar-poweredSolarEnergySolarPanelsSolarPowervideoMon, 25 Apr 2011 09:33:00 EST<![CDATA[DS Lite discontinued at GameStop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/ds-lite-discontinued-at-gamestop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/ds-lite-discontinued-at-gamestop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/ds-lite-discontinued-at-gamestop/#comments We caught wind of an internal GameStop memo this morning announcing the discontinuation of Nintendo's DS Lite. The memo (pictured above) asks employees to remove displays of Crimson, Black, and Metallic Rose models, once they've burned through their stock -- we've since confirmed the fact with an employee of the gaming chain. Not a huge shocker, of course, given the fact that the five-year-old system has since been eclipsed by 2009's DSi and, more recently, the company's glasses-free 3D portable, the 3DS. We have reached out to Nintendo for comment on the matter and will update this post with official word once received.

Update: We heard back from Nintendo, receiving the usual "Nintendo doesn't comment on rumor and speculation."

DS Lite discontinued at GameStop originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3DSBlackbreaking newsCrimsondiscontinuationdiscontinuedDSgame stopGameStopinternal memosInternalMemosmetallic roseMetallicRoseNintendonintendo 3dsNintendo DSNintendo DS LiteNintendo DSiNintendo3dsNintendoDsNintendoDsiNintendoDsLiteportableportable gamingPortableGamingretailrumorstockFri, 22 Apr 2011 09:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows 8 to feature USB-runnable Portable Workspaces, sales of 16GB thumb drives set to soar]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/windows-8-to-feature-usb-runnable-portable-workspaces-sales-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/windows-8-to-feature-usb-runnable-portable-workspaces-sales-of/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/15/windows-8-to-feature-usb-runnable-portable-workspaces-sales-of/#commentsWindows 8 to feature USB-runnable Portable Workspaces, sales of 16GB thumb drives set to soar There are endless flavors of "Linux on a stick," tasty downloadable versions of that OS which run from removable storage and let you take Linus' progeny for a spin without dedicating any of your partitions to the cause. There have been ways of making this work with Windows, too, but now Microsoft is getting into the game properly. That leaked version of Windows 8 we looked at recently contains a feature called Portable Workspaces, which enables you to take a 16GB (or greater) external storage device and dump a bootable, runnable copy of Win 8 on there. It remains to be seen just how many copies one could create, and whether they ever expire or, indeed, whether they can themselves be copied onto an HDD like a ghost image, but it's easy to see this as a boon for support personnel. Well, support personnel of the future, anyway.

[Thanks, Peter]

Windows 8 to feature USB-runnable Portable Workspaces, sales of 16GB thumb drives set to soar originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Alon T.]

Continue reading Bacteria's disciple improves upon technique, crafts N64 handheld capable of GoldenEye split-screen

Bacteria's disciple improves upon technique, crafts N64 handheld capable of GoldenEye split-screen originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BacteriaBiggiD64David JacksonDavidJacksondiydo it yourselfDoItYourselfhackhackshandheldmodmoddedmoddingmodsN64nintendo 64Nintendo64portableportable nintendo n64PortableNintendoN64retrovideoWed, 06 Apr 2011 10:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Refactr turns whiteboard into giant 3DS AR card, proves bigger is better (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/refactr-turns-whiteboard-into-giant-3ds-ar-card-proves-bigger-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/refactr-turns-whiteboard-into-giant-3ds-ar-card-proves-bigger-i/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/refactr-turns-whiteboard-into-giant-3ds-ar-card-proves-bigger-i/#comments If you haven't already seen our demo of the 3DS' rather impressive bag of augmented reality tricks, then let us take this opportunity to show you -- once again -- why we're excited about the thing's AR capabilities. The folks over at software development firm Refactr have done some tinkering and found that all you need to make your very own 3DS AR card is a white board, some dry erase markers, and a projector. By tracing the outlines of that mysterious question mark card on to a shiny white surface, they found that conjuring the device's AR interface is actually quite simple, and mostly a matter of contrast. Going big, in this case anyway, not only makes for a good time -- as evidenced by the video below -- but it should also put to rest any questions about whether or not these things are sprinkled with pixie dust, Juju powder, or some other magical substance.

Continue reading Refactr turns whiteboard into giant 3DS AR card, proves bigger is better (video)

Refactr turns whiteboard into giant 3DS AR card, proves bigger is better (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3D games3d gaming3dGames3dGaming3DSARar cardar cardsar gamesArCardArCardsArGamesAugmented RealityAugmentedRealityconsoleconsolesgamesgaming consoleGamingConsolegiant 3Ds cardgiant ar cardGiant3dsCardGiantArCardNintendonintendo 3dsNintendo3dsportableportable gamingPortableGamingvideovideo gamesVideoGamesMon, 04 Apr 2011 09:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Osborne 1 celebrates its 30th birthday, and that of the portable computing revolution]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/osborne-1-celebrates-its-30th-birthday-and-that-of-the-portable/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/osborne-1-celebrates-its-30th-birthday-and-that-of-the-portable/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/03/osborne-1-celebrates-its-30th-birthday-and-that-of-the-portable/#comments On April 3rd, 1981 -- thirty years ago today -- Adam Osborne unveiled the Osborne 1 at the West Coast Computer Faire in San Francisco. It had a 4 MHz Zilog Z80 CPU, two single-sided floppy drives, 64K of RAM, and a five-inch monochrome CRT display. Nothing particularly special there, even back in the day. No, what made the Osborne 1 extraordinary was the fact that the 24-pound plastic machine had a carrying handle on the back -- and at the bargain price of $1,795 with software included, it became one of the first mass-produced portable computers to succeed. Which, of course, spurred competitors to create an army of even more luggable, loveable machines. Shortly after helping to change the course of history, Osborne and his computer fell into a spiral of pain, but the next time you admire the way your ultralight slides into a manila envelope, you'll know who to thank. Find a short but sweet chronicle of the Osborne 1 at our Technologizer link.

Osborne 1 celebrates its 30th birthday, and that of the portable computing revolution originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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