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Since 2010, Target has happily hawked Amazon's e-reading wares. The retailer even carved out a branded corner of its online shop just for the Kindle. Now though, that store within a store is empty and conspicuously missing from Target's virtual shelves is Amazon's entire Kindle line. Sure, a few accessories remain, but the readers themselves are gone. What's more, according to an internal memo obtained by The Verge, the products will be cease to be restocked at the company's brick and mortar locations starting May 13th. The communique states that, after evaluation, Target "has made the decision to no longer carry Amazon hardware."

The reasoning behind the banishment isn't clear, but the potential causes are practically endless. Amazon's vast online repository of goods, including some grocery items, makes it a direct competitor of the big box outlet. Target continues to carry the Nook and Kobo e-readers, but those company's don't challenge the retailer. It's also possible that, with mini Apple Stores opening up on its premises, Cupertino put some pressure on Target to clear out its competitors. It could also be as simple as collapsed contract negotiations, with Target failing to get as big a cut of sales as it wanted or, and this is a bit of a stretch, the Minneapolis company could be preparing to launch its own e-reading hardware. Neither Amazon nor Target has responded to our requests for comment at this time.

Update: Target has affirmed the move to Reuters, with the following statement: "Target is phasing out Amazon- and Kindle-branded products in the spring of 2012."

Target pulls Kindle from virtual shelves, physical ones may follow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, Verizon announced that its LTE service now covers two-thirds of the US population, and T-Mobile dropped its 'nice girl' image in attempt to position its HSPA+ network as a viable competitor to LTE. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of April 16th, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of April 16th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not quite as earth-shattering as Zuck's deal to snap up Instagram, but one of the pioneers of photography is making waves any way it can. Kodak Gallery has been available on the App Store since November of last year, but starting this week, users will be able to order photos right on their iPhone for pickup at participating Target and CVS locations in America. Kodak claims that the time between order and pickup is usually around an hour, with all prints (available in 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10 sizes) arriving on Kodak photo-quality paper. Pricing, as you'd expect, will vary by store, and more deets can be spotted in the release after the break.

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Kodak Gallery iOS app: now with 100 percent more physical printing at Target / CVS originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WSJ: Target, Walmart, other retailers teaming up to take on Google Wallet originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Target confirms Apple center openings, talk to Geniuses where you buy your socks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's official: Black Friday has transcended both space and time. No longer bound to the Hipparchian constraints of the 24-hour day, the Mother of all Sales has now given birth to an entire generation of equally stygian offspring, oozing her mercantile tentacles into nearly every crevice of our American existence. Case in point: Target's pre-Black Friday sale. It's a sale in honor of a sale that's in honor of a holiday -- the Apollo to Thanksgiving's Jupiter, if you will. It's also where you can grab a Nintendo 3DS for just $145, as noted in this ad that we came across yesterday. So loosen those purse strings and clench your fists, because the Supra Sale draws nigh.

Nintendo 3DS available for $145 at Target's pre-Black Friday sale originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Best Buy, Target, Walmart, The Shack, Apple. All of the above are now proudly selling the Square credit card reader, according to a tweet sent out by CEO Jack Dorsey. It's great news for anyone willing to shell out a ten-spot in order to conduct business from their iOS device right away, rather than waiting between two and five days for a free one to show up in the mail. If you need one today, you'd best be calling up your local retail outlet to make sure they have some in stock.

Square makes a larger mark on the brick-and-mortar scene, available in more outlets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Neato's XV-12 robot vacuum cleans your floors dressed in white for $400 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We just got word from Target's PR team that the Rhyme will go up for pre-order tomorrow, September 21st, instead of the 22nd. The rep also confirmed that the retailer will be accepting pre-orders at 1,492 Target Mobile locations through the 26th (the Rhyme goes on sale on the 29th).

HTC Rhyme preorders said to begin September 22, Plum-colored exclusive at Target? (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Walmart, Target jump the gun on Nintendo 3DS price drops originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG slashes sales targets, struggling in the smartphone market originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 01:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Target says the items was "mispriced" and has updated it with the $399.99 price tag.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Xbox 360 250GB Kinect bundle dropping to $299.99 ahead of E3? (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 01:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Sensation 4G hitting mid-June for $200? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 03:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CRTC sets target of 5Mbps broadband for all Canadians by 2015 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 18:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Soundfreaq's SFQ-01R Sound Platform goes red and black for Valentine's Day originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gibson wins Paper Jamz injunction, retailers ordered to pull stock originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Soundfreaq's SFQ-01 Bluetooth audio system

Soundfreaq's SFQ-01 Bluetooth audio system exemplifies gorgeous originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Target offering iPhone 4, 3GS starting November 7th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feel like taking your hard-earned capital and turning it into ones and zeros? Stocking up Farmville "cash" just got easier as Zuckerberg and Co. have announced that they're bringing pre-pay Facebook Credits cards to the impulse racks at Best Buy and Walmart. In Target stores since September, they'll be available in denominations anywhere from $5 to $50, and as for the credits themselves, they're redeemable within over 200 games and apps on the site, but sadly they're utterly useless for that one need we have above all others: stopping people from tagging really unflattering pictures of us.

[Thanks, Jeff]

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Facebook Credits coming to Walmart and Best Buy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>facebookkodakkodak kioskKodakKioskonline photosOnlinePhotosphoto printingPhotoPrintingphotosprintingsocialsocial networksocial networkingSocialNetworkSocialNetworkingtargetWed, 20 Oct 2010 15:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple iPad officially hits Target shelves October 3rd]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/apple-ipad-officially-hits-target-shelves-october-3rd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/apple-ipad-officially-hits-target-shelves-october-3rd/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/apple-ipad-officially-hits-target-shelves-october-3rd/#commentsDon't say we didn't warn you. The Apple iPad is pinching and zooming its way onto Target shelves starting October 3rd, in both WiFi / 3G and WiFi-only options. Those with a Target credit card can get a five percent discount when the rollout for that special begins October 17th. Is this what you've been waiting for? Probably not, but at least you know what to expect on your next expedition to the red-clad retailer.

Update: Press release after the break.

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Apple iPad officially hits Target shelves October 3rd originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's not quite the definitive proof that some boxes spotted in the wild would be, but a tipster has sent us a few pieces of a puzzle that seem to suggest that Apple could be expanding the iPad's retail presence into Target stores just in time for the holiday shopping season. That includes a list featuring a mysteriously unnamed product that's set to become available on October 3rd (in six different versions, no less), and a series of images from a Target PDA (like the one pictured above) that seemingly show that the item numbers match the iPad prices exactly, and that it will be located in the Digital Audio section -- that's apparently also how e-readers like the Kindle are classified, in addition to iPods. Smoking gun? Not exactly, but it's certainly enough to get us to keep our eye on this one.

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We know it's been said before, but it's worth saying again: over-packaging is, by almost everyone's judgment, rampant and ridiculous. Nearly two years after Amazon introduced its "frustration-free" packaging -- with a few hiccups -- only 600 of the millions of products on Amazon.com have been modified to reflect the simpler packaging needs of online customers over their retail counterparts (no need for theft deterrence or making products stand out on the shelf). It's a big hit with customers: when manufacturers switch to more streamlined wrappers their products earn a whopping 73% reduction in negative feedback. Amazon is trying to take this message directly to product manufacturers: Philips, for example, recently saw success with downsized packaging for its Essence toothbrush and plans to "expand [its] frustration-free packaging options with Amazon." Happy online shoppers still don't seem to be enough to make a lot of the big dogs cut down on packaging, however. Even though streamlined wrappers save oodles of resources up and down the supply chain, the bottleneck towards making the switch seems to be in the glacial pace of change in packaging design and distribution at big manufacturers and retailers like Target and Walmart. Le sigh. If we were running for office in 2012 -- which we can neither confirm nor deny at this point -- we'd fast-track wrapper downsizing faster than you could say "I just slashed my wrist trying to open this bubble pack of ball-point pens."

[Image credit: boltron~'s flickr]

Only 600 products use Amazon's frustration-free packaging originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonconsumer productsConsumerProductse-commercee-wastepackagingrecyclingshippingtargetwalmartwasteSat, 11 Sep 2010 15:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Best Buy and Target announce video game trade-in programs, clearly don't read webcomics]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/best-buy-and-target-announce-video-game-trade-in-programs-clear/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/best-buy-and-target-announce-video-game-trade-in-programs-clear/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/26/best-buy-and-target-announce-video-game-trade-in-programs-clear/#comments For some reason the used-video-games-as-controversy stars have aligned, and Best Buy and Target picked now of all times to announce new used game trade-in programs. Target is going to offer in store credit for all sorts of electronics trade-ins, including games and DVDs, with just a few stores for now, but expanding to 850 stores by the end of the year. Target isn't making any mention of reselling that stuff just yet, but Best Buy plans to start selling used games "soon," on top of the 600 stores it's launching it own trade-in program in this week. What's so special about all this? Well, THQ CEO Cory Ledesma just made headlines for a bit of a rant about the topic ("We hope people understand that when the game's bought used we get cheated"), and then Penny Arcade weighed in with a comic, as is their wont, which kicked off a bit of a gamer vs. publisher vs. retailer internet battle of the words. Which is our favorite kind. With online distribution, one time unlock codes, and DLC all warring to make used games obsolete, this debate might be moot in a few years time, but for now there's no shortage of opinions on the subject, and we'd love to hear yours in the comments!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best buyBestBuyGame salesgamesGameSalespenny arcadePennyArcadetargettrade instrade-inTradeInsused gamesUsedGamesThu, 26 Aug 2010 18:26:00 EST<![CDATA['The Shack' downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/the-shack-downsizes-opens-bullseye-mobile-kiosks-in-many-targ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/the-shack-downsizes-opens-bullseye-mobile-kiosks-in-many-targ/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/the-shack-downsizes-opens-bullseye-mobile-kiosks-in-many-targ/#comments'The Shack' getting downsized, opening Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores Radio Shack is at it again, expanding your perceptions of the place that once actually sold radio components. A year after that ill-received 'The Shack' marketing campaign the company is now making a rather more substantial move, securing an arrangement with Target stores to see the creation of so-called Bullseye Mobile kiosks. This has started with a 100-store pilot program but, throughout this year and into summer next, the expectation is to prop them up in 1,750 big box locations. Something tells us they won't all be wired up for WiMAX, but we can hope.

[Thanks, Breon]

'The Shack' downsizes, opens Bullseye Mobile kiosks in many Target stores originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>big boxbig box retailerBigBoxBigBoxRetailerbullseye mobileBullseyeMobileradio shackRadioShackretailretail locationRetailLocationsalesalestargetSat, 31 Jul 2010 16:34:00 EST<![CDATA[RCA BRC3108 portable Blu-ray ships to Target, seriously undercuts Panny's DMP-B15]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/rca-brc3108-portable-blu-ray-ships-to-target-seriously-undercut/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/rca-brc3108-portable-blu-ray-ships-to-target-seriously-undercut/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/30/rca-brc3108-portable-blu-ray-ships-to-target-seriously-undercut/#comments Remember Panasonic's DMP-B15? You know, that "world's first portable Blu-ray player" that was introduced at CES and just started shipping last month? With an $800 price tag, there's a good chance you never even let the thing enter your stream of consciousness, but we can only wish you the best of luck as you try to ignore this one. RCA has quietly started to ship its BRC3108 10-inch portable Blu-ray player, which is equipped with a rechargeable battery, integrated stereo speakers, a headphone jack, 1080p HDMI output and bundled car / AC adapters alongside a carrying bag with headrest attachment for in-car use. The mini player lists for $349.99 on Amazon, and it's already starting to appear in select Target locations. You'll notice that Amazon still shows the device as being available for pre-order, and even the Target model didn't have a shelf tag yet. That said, we're sure someone in the back can pull some strings if you wave your credit card around long enough.

Update: Looks like it's listed at $299.99 at Target -- image is after the break. Thanks, Thomas!

[Thanks, Scott]

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RCA BRC3108 portable Blu-ray ships to Target, seriously undercuts Panny's DMP-B15 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bdblu-rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerBRC3108moviesnow availablenow shippingNowAvailableNowShippingportable blu-rayportable blu-ray playerPortableBlu-rayPortableBlu-rayPlayerpre-orderRCARCA BRC3108RcaBrc3108shipshippingshipstargetFri, 30 Jul 2010 12:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Kindle going nationwide in Target stores on June 6]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/kindle-going-nationwide-in-target-stores-on-june-6/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/kindle-going-nationwide-in-target-stores-on-june-6/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/02/kindle-going-nationwide-in-target-stores-on-june-6/#commentsStill waiting to see a Kindle in the wild before you pull the trigger? Hate shopping online? Need to pick up some toilet paper and a huge barrel of pretzels? You're in luck, because Amazon's finally going to be spreading Kindles out in retail nationwide through Target stores. After a trial run in April that got the e-reader into Target's flagship store and 102 brightly lit retail paradises in south Florida, the $259 e-ink device will be available all over as of June 6th. The press release points out that the Kindle is still Amazon's bestselling product, and we can't see a retail push like this hurting its prospects -- though with rumors flying about an imminent Kindle update, it might not be the absolute best time to buy. PR is after the break.

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Kindle going nationwide in Target stores on June 6 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like that blurry leak we got was dead-on: Target and Amazon just officially announced that the Kindle will be sold in the Minneapolis Target flagship store and 102 southern Florida stores starting April 25, with the rest of the chain getting units as the year goes on. That's the first time Jeff Bezo's e-reader will be sold in a brick-and-mortar store, a big step for Amazon we're taking as a response to Barnes & Noble's heavy in-store promotion of the Nook -- although Target already carries the Sony Reader line, so it's not totally crazy. We'll see how this affects sales in the months to come -- and whether or not Target follows this up by selling the iPad as well. Full press release after the break.

Update: A kind, anonymous tipster has sent us in that little photo of what appears to be the Kindle's Target packaging. Thanks!

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Kindle officially going on sale at Target on April 25 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazone booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersin-storekindletargetWed, 21 Apr 2010 16:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Kindle coming to Target on April 25?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/kindle-coming-to-target-on-april-25/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/kindle-coming-to-target-on-april-25/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/07/kindle-coming-to-target-on-april-25/#comments We've always wondered if and when Amazon would get the Kindle into brick-and-mortar stores to counteract the see-it-with-your-eyes marketing advantage held by competitors like Barnes and Noble, and it looks like we just got our answer -- this is a shot of a Target inventory handheld showing a listing for Amazon's e-reader. We're told that the in-store date is April 25, so we'll be keeping an eye out -- and we're definitely curious to see if Amazon's retail packaging for stores is any flashier than the current Kindle box.

[Thanks, zeroleonheart]

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[Thanks, Keith B.]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bd liveBdLivebdp5000bdp5010blu-raydealdivxfunaiphilipssalesdhctargetMon, 15 Mar 2010 07:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Target launches first scannable mobile coupon program, frugalistas going wild]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/target-launches-first-scannable-mobile-coupon-program-frugalist/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/target-launches-first-scannable-mobile-coupon-program-frugalist/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/target-launches-first-scannable-mobile-coupon-program-frugalist/#comments Target's announced it is launching a scannable mobile coupon program -- the first of its kind. The opt-in program will provides Target shoppers with a customized webpage on their mobile phones, with all offers scannable at checkout via a single barcode. Target's no stranger to innovative marketing -- its gift cards are well known for their cute, gadgety ways -- and while this new program is essentially a text message driven sale (meaning it could quickly become a mere annoyance), anything that minimizes our interactions with fellow humans gets our stamp of approval, so the ability to scan your own barcode at the register? Thumbs up. The full press release is after the break.

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Target launches first scannable mobile coupon program, frugalistas going wild originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The last time we saw Euri, Inc. the company was peddling a ring box with integrated LCD display (which presumably led a number of would-be brides to question their entire romantic history). This go 'round, however, it looks like the company's come up with something a little more tasteful -- the simply named Digital Slide Show Card. The fruit of a partnership with American Greetings, the digital greeting card line (billed as "the world's first") is essentially a digiframe with a 2.4-inch LCD that springs to life when the card is opened. With juice for about three hours of playback and storage for fifty images (or five minutes of MP3 audio), the cards can be recharged via USB and are priced at $19.99. Kind of make your Precious Moments figurines look decidedly low tech, eh? Available now at Target. PR after the break.

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'World's first' LCD greeting card captures your child's adoringly banal moments for posterity originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Up until now, the only official shot of the Joojoo tablet was that seductive snippet of the corner. 'Course, you got a pretty good look of the thing if you bothered to watch our sit-down with Fusion Garage's Chandra Rathakrishnan, but it's still a pleasing sight to see the company push out a nice gallery of press shots to really tickle the senses. We aren't exactly sure if these guys have Cameron's approval to use Avatar screen shots to promote their product, but at this point, we wouldn't put anything regarding the Joojoo beyond the realm of feasibility. Oh, and if you were wondering how you'd eventually use this thing as an at-home movie viewer, the $29.99 dock accessory pictured above is the answer. One word of caution, however: given all the drama surrounding this thing, use that pre-order button at your own risk.

P.S. - Our good pal Chippy is suggesting that the only possible CPU / GPU tandem that could result in the claimed 1080p support and 5 hours of battery life is the Atom Z530 and the GMA500, both from Intel. Hopefully we'll hear something official in short order.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Joojoo tablet gets its first batch of press shots, $30 dock accessory originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>accessoriesAccessoryarringtoncrunchpaddockdocking stationDockingStationfusion garageFusionGaragejoojooJoojoo TabletJoojooTabletMichael ArringtonMichaelArringtonpicspicturespre-orderpress picspress shotsPressPicsPressShotsspecificationsstandardtablet pcTabletPcTargetSat, 12 Dec 2009 12:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Target's remote control gift card puts normal ones to shame]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/targets-remote-control-gift-card-puts-normal-ones-to-shame/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/targets-remote-control-gift-card-puts-normal-ones-to-shame/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/02/targets-remote-control-gift-card-puts-normal-ones-to-shame/#comments We've been cranking on our holiday gift guide series, but if you've already decided that there's someone in your life who you simply can't buy for, here's a suggestion: snag 'em one of these. Following up on last year's blockbuster camera gift card, Target is offering up what's believed to be the planet's first remote control gift card for the 2009 holiday season. Put simply, this stupendously cute Santa Mouse card actually doubles as a small toy, with the card itself acting as a remote that controls a tiny mouse. Online gift givers will have to drop at least $25 in order to claim one, though there's a chance you could cheap out in the store just to have one of these around. Check out an all-too-brief demonstration video down in the Source link.

Target's remote control gift card puts normal ones to shame originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The holiday shopping season is really creeping up on us quickly this year... wasn't it just Halloween the other day? Regardless, Black Friday ads revealing the deals to come are leaking all over the internet, so we thought we'd round up a few of the less monotonous-looking bargains. So what's on offer? It looks like Sam's Club has an Acer Aspire One 10.1-inch netbook going for $197, and an HP G71 17-inch laptop with a Blu-ray player for $499, an Olympus FE-4000 12 megapixel digicam for $98, and a few other odds and ends. Meanwhile, over at Staples you can snag a 500GB Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive for $70 and a 23-inch Acer widescreen LCD for $140. If you're still up to it, you can head over to Target and grab a Nikon Coolpix S203 for $88 or a TomTom XL340S for $97. Finally, it looks like Kmart's going to have a 42-inch Panasonic 720p Plasma HDTV for $550 and a 10.1 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot W180 for $99. While you're there, don't forget to pick up a Jaclyn Smith cashmere sweater set for $30, too! Hit the read links for full ads.

Read - Sam's Club Black Friday Ad Leaked
Read - Staples Black Friday Ad
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Black Friday ads leaking all over town, we've rounded them up originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The holiday shopping season is really creeping up on us quickly this year... wasn't it just Halloween the other day? Regardless, Black Friday ads revealing the deals to come are leaking all over the internet, so we thought we'd round up a few of the less monotonous-looking bargains. So what's on offer? It looks like Sam's Club has an Acer Aspire One 10.1-inch netbook going for $197, and an HP G71 17-inch laptop with a Blu-ray player for $499, an Olympus FE-4000 12 megapixel digicam for $98, and a few other odds and ends. Meanwhile, over at Staples you can snag a 500GB Western Digital My Passport portable hard drive for $70 and a 23-inch Acer widescreen LCD for $140. If you're still up to it, you can head over to Target and grab a Nikon Coolpix S203 for $88 or a TomTom XL340S for $97. Finally, it looks like Kmart's going to have a 42-inch Panasonic 720p Plasma HDTV for $550 and a 10.1 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot W180 for $99. While you're there, don't forget to pick up a Jaclyn Smith cashmere sweater set for $30, too! Hit the read links for full ads.

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Black Friday ads leaking all over town, we've rounded them up originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday 2009BlackFridayBlackFriday2009dealsholidayholiday shoppingholidaysHolidayShoppingkmartsalessams clubSamsClubshoppingstaplestargetWed, 11 Nov 2009 18:02:00 EST<![CDATA[PSP Go found in the wild being sold ahead of October 1st launch date?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/psp-go-found-in-the-wild-being-sold-ahead-of-october-1st-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/psp-go-found-in-the-wild-being-sold-ahead-of-october-1st-launch/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/psp-go-found-in-the-wild-being-sold-ahead-of-october-1st-launch/#comments Feel free to feign surprise, but seeing how Sony handled the PlayStation 3 Slim's launch, we kind of expected this. According to an anonymous tipster, at least one Metro Atlanta-area Target store has the PSP Go in stock and is apparently already selling them to (presumably) eager customers. So much for that October 1st street date, but you're still gonna have to wait until then for all the new digital content. We've pinged Sony for more details. In the meantime, anyone else happen upon the new portable during their daily travels?

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PSP Go found in the wild being sold ahead of October 1st launch date? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>goin the wildInTheWildpsppsp goPspGosonysony pspsony psp goSonyPspSonyPspGotargetMon, 28 Sep 2009 22:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Xbox 360 Pro and Elite price cuts confirmed in Target ad for next week]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/25/xbox-360-pro-and-elite-price-cuts-confirmed-in-target-ad-for-nex/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/25/xbox-360-pro-and-elite-price-cuts-confirmed-in-target-ad-for-nex/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/25/xbox-360-pro-and-elite-price-cuts-confirmed-in-target-ad-for-nex/#comments We just received a pair of pics from "next week's" Target Ad. As has been heavily rumored, the Xbox 360 60GB Pro system will be cut to $250 while the 120GB Elite will drop to $300. Knowing that Target's weekly ads run from Sunday to Saturday we fully expect to see the new pricing go into effect on Sunday the 30th. One more image after the break.

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Xbox 360 Pro and Elite price cuts confirmed in Target ad for next week originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If the shrink -- that measure of lost sales that typically go unaccounted for -- gets to growing at a faster pace than sales, you just might have a problem on your hands. According to Mark Fisher, EMA VP of strategic initiatives, that's exactly what's happening in some retail locations, though he does point out that having to tackle a theft issue is, at least in some way, a sign of heightened demand. Undisclosed sources have indicated that some retailers are facing Blu-ray theft rates in the double-digits, compared to around 1.5% for standard DVDs. EMA is already evaluating one possible solution from Aequitas Innovation, which places an RFID lock within the package that can only be unlocked upon being scanned at the register. In theory, at least, the theft deterrent should only add around $0.20 per unit, but whether or not this is more convenient than one of those "keeper cases" is totally up for debate.

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Blu-ray Disc theft becoming an issue, some retailers taking action originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Missed your opportunity to score a low-cost Blu-ray player on Black Friday? Worried senseless about how you're ever going to get a BD deck for that special someone at a price you can stomach? Chill, please -- you're making us all anxious around here. As you can see above, Target is planning to slash the price on the Olevia BD-100 starting Sunday to a totally delicious $149.99. Granted, the cut is slated to be for "a limited time" only, but that's all the time you need to get in, right?

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Olevia's BD-100 Blu-ray player dropping to $149.99 at Target originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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