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Drops, shocks, heavy vibrations, dust, water and temperatures in the extremes -- just the kind of punishment you'd expect a DRS Armor slab to put up with, and the firm's latest do so without the briefcase-like look. With MIL-STD 810G certification and an IP65 rating, the 7-inch multi-touch slates can withstand some rough and tumble -- though there's no word if they can pass the tesla coil benchmark. At 1.3 pounds, the Android 3.2-loaded X7ad squeezes out eight hours of battery life with a 1GHz dual core Tegra 2 processor. Its Windows-minded doppelganger, the X7et, holds a six-hour charge, sports an Atom Z670 processor and tips the scales at just under 1.5 pounds. If the chunkier look strikes your fancy, the 12.1 inch X12kb has you covered -- though at 5.5 pounds, it's the lightest MIL-STD-810G certified convertible tablet currently available. The swivel screened slate has up to eight hours of battery life, a Core i5 560UMCPU processor, a polarized LCD glass display, a spillproof keyboard and touchpad in addition to a one-click stealth mode that disables light and sound for "covert operations." With GPS, WiFi and Gobi Wireless Broadband options, all three of these are ready for missions at home and abroad, however you might need that stealth function to find out the (currently unspecified) pricing.

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DRS unveils trio of ruggedized tablets in Windows and Android flavors originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 26 May 2012 03:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 3.2Android3.2ArmorArmor X12kbArmor X7adArmor X7etArmorX12kbArmorX7adArmorX7etatomcore i5CoreI5DRSdual-corehoneycombintelnvidiaruggedrugged tabletrugged tabletsruggedizedRuggedTabletRuggedTabletsslatetablettablet pcTabletPctabletstegrategra 2Tegra2WindowsWindows 7Windows7X12kbX7adX7etSat, 26 May 2012 03:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Iconia Tab A200 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/acer-iconia-tab-a200-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/acer-iconia-tab-a200-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/acer-iconia-tab-a200-review/#comments It's a tired promise for too many gadgets: Ice Cream Sandwich, just like the Gingerbread man before it, is coming... soon. You have to hand it to Acer, then, for bypassing those vague release schedules and actually pushing out a software update to the A200 on schedule. And though its specs are fairly run-of-the-mill (a 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 display and 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 SoC), it could nonetheless be a tempting deal -- after all, you don't see too many $330 10-inchers running Android 4.0.

The problem is, better things are around the corner, and the price wars rage on in the meantime. As it is, the A200 went relatively unnoticed at CES as Acer unveiled the Tegra 3-toting A700. The existence of that next-gen tab alone should raise a few red flags for consumers thinking of hopping aboard the Android tablet train. What's more, NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has already promised sub-$300 Tegra 3 tablets are on the way (ASUS even confirmed one!). So is this just a case of bad timing for what is an otherwise respectable tablet? Should you hold onto those hard-earned greenbacks until the market becomes flush with affordable quad-core slates? Or will its immediate availability and reasonable price make for an irresistible purchase now? Join us after the break as we tackle those very questions and give this tablet the fair shake it deserves.

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Acer Iconia Tab A200 review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10 inch10-inch10.1-inch10.1-inch Tablet10.1-inchTablet10Inch1GHzA200AcerAcer Iconia Tab A200AcerIconiaTabA200AndroidAndroid 4.0Android 4.0.3Android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid4.0Android4.0.3AndroidTabletAndroidTabletsBudget TabletBudgetTabletdual-coreGoogleIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichIconia TabIconia Tab A200IconiaTabIconiaTabA200ICSreviewTegra 2Tegra2videoThu, 15 Mar 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[ZTE to unleash eight new phones at MWC, hopes multi-core chipsets and LTE push them into third place]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/zte-to-unleash-eight-new-phones-at-mwc-hopes-multi-core-chipset/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/zte-to-unleash-eight-new-phones-at-mwc-hopes-multi-core-chipset/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/zte-to-unleash-eight-new-phones-at-mwc-hopes-multi-core-chipset/#comments If the trio of slabs ZTE announced earlier this week weren't enough for you, sit tight, the outfit just announced it's bringing a total of eight new phones to Barcelona next week. The new handsets will reportedly flaunt multi-core processors, LTE radios and the latest versions of the Android and Windows Phone platforms. This announcement both echos and one-ups the recently announced Mimosa X, which gets its dual-core chops from an NVIDIA Tegra 2, but boasts only HSPA+, rather than the promised LTE. ZTE says it hopes the new devices will help it become one of the world's top three handset providers by the year 2015. Seem far off? Don't worry, at least the phones will be here by Monday. Read on for ZTE's official press statement.

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ZTE to unleash eight new phones at MWC, hopes multi-core chipsets and LTE push them into third place originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And then there were three. Not 24 hours after announcing a pair of Android 4.0 handsets, ZTE is back with the Mimosa X, a 4.3-inch, HSPA+ device running Ice Cream Sandwich. Interestingly, this is the first time since NVIDIA acquired wireless chip maker Icera that we've seen a phone packing both Tegra 2 and an NVIDIA-made modem (in this case, the 21Mbps-capable Icera 450). In its press release, NVIDIA also goes so far as to say this is the first time "a premium mobile computing experience is coming to the mainstream smartphone market," as if Tegra 3 hadn't already pushed Tegra 2 down into mid-range territory. Anyhow, marketing spin aside, this is indeed a middle-of-the-road device, with a qHD (960 x 540) display, 5-megapixel camera and 4GB of internal storage. It also supports A2DP Bluetooth and DLNA, and makes room for dual mics and a gyroscope. No word yet on how much it'll cost or even what markets it'll hit, though we do know it will go on sale sometime in Q2. Until then, something tells us we might get our first look much sooner, sometime in Barcelona next week.

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ZTE Mimosa X official: ICS, Tegra 2, HSPA+ and 4.3-inch qHD display, arriving in Q2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid 4.0Android4.0Googlehspa+ice creamIceCreamIceraIcera 450Icera450ICSMimosaMimosa XMimosaXmobile world congress 2012mobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongress2012NVIDIANVIDIA IceraNVIDIA Icera 450NvidiaIceraNvidiaIcera450TegraTegra 2Tegra2ZTEZTE MimosaZTE Mimosa XZteMimosaZteMimosaXMon, 20 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[RedPad brings Chinese patriotism to Android, costs each comrade just $1,590]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/redpad-android-tablet-china/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/redpad-android-tablet-china/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/redpad-android-tablet-china/#comments Well, it was only a matter of time. Hongpaiyihao (literally meaning "red group number one"), a Beijing-based pro-government new media company, has launched a 9.7-inch Tegra 2 tablet that's "tailor-made for government officials" and patriotic consumers. Well, we're not sure whether the government's even aware of this Android 3.2 device's existence, but it's certainly preloaded with a bunch of pro-China apps (including one for the state-approved microblogging service), electronic subscription to a handful of newspapers (state-controlled, of course) and "exclusive" access to daily updates on some government strategic decisions. The damage? 9,999 yuan ($1,590) per unit, or 7,100 yuan ($1,120) each if you buy in bulk. As pointed out by Penn Olson, this RedPad is about two to three times as expensive as the iPad in China.

To be honest, having dug around Hongpaiyihao's unbelievably shoddy product pages, this reeks of a desperate company trying to squeeze money out of overly patriotic folks in China. Even the screen resolution and battery capacity are inconsistent across the site: it's either 1,024 x 768 and 8,000mAh, or 1,280 x 800 and 7,600mAh, respectively. Judging by the render, the former combination is more likely the real deal; yet the screenshots in the owner manual suggest the latter. Oh, and just so you know, there's no sign of the above interface in the manual at all. If you still care, other features include a five megapixel main camera, a two megapixel front-facing camera, 3G connectivity, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. We'll stick to our diet of regular Honeycomb and Ice Cream Sandwich, thank you very much -- they'll keep our wallets healthier.

RedPad brings Chinese patriotism to Android, costs each comrade just $1,590 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer Iconia Tab A200 arriving January 15 for $330, Ice Cream Sandwich coming mid-February originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10 inch10-inch10-inch tablet10-inchTablet10InchA200AcerAcer Iconia TabAcer Iconia Tab A200AcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA200AndroidAndroid tabletAndroid tabletsAndroidTabletAndroidTabletsGoogleHoneycombHoneycomb tabletHoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletHoneycombTabletsIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichICONIA TAB A200IconiaTabA200icsTegra 2Tegra2Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Captivate Glide review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-captivate-glide-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-captivate-glide-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/21/samsung-captivate-glide-review/#comments The QWERTY slider hasn't exactly gone the way of the dinosaur, but it's definitely approaching giant panda status. That is to say, it's become rare for a major device manufacturer to output anything other than candybar touchscreen smartphones. And why not? Slimmer, faster, beastlier is the mobile motto as of late and that's precisely what consumers seem to gravitate towards. But for diehard fans of tactile feedback, Samsung's birthed the Captivate Glide, a handset that marries the best of both form factors. Sitting just below its high-end brethren, Sammy's 4-incher runs along AT&T's 21Mbps HSPA+ network and bundles an 800 x 480 Super AMOLED display with a dual-core 1GHz Tegra 2 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage, a 1,650mAh battery, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a 1.3MP front-facing camera and an 8MP rear camera capable of 720p video capture. At $150 on a two-year contract, it's just half a Benjamin short of the top-tier, LTE-capable HTC Vivid. With that small of a price divide, you have to wonder: is the downgrade really worth it for the Captivate Glide's (comparatively) slower speeds and physical buttons? Are you willing to trade-in thin and sleek for messaging convenience and a bit of bulk? Follow on past the break as we deliver the answers to those burning questions.

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Samsung Captivate Glide review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4-inch720p video720pVideo8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroidAndroid 2.3.5Android GinderbreadAndroid2.3.5AndroidGinderbreadcaptivate glideCaptivateGlidedual-coreGoogle AndroidGoogleAndroidmobilepostcrossQWERTY SliderQwertySliderreviewSamsungsamsung captivate glideSamsungCaptivateGlideSuper AMOLEDSuperAmoledTegra 2Tegra2touchwizvideoWed, 21 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Thrive 7-inch slate officially drops tomorrow, December 11th]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/10/toshiba-thrive-7-inch-slate-officially-drops-tomorrow-december/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/10/toshiba-thrive-7-inch-slate-officially-drops-tomorrow-december/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/10/toshiba-thrive-7-inch-slate-officially-drops-tomorrow-december/#comments
Just in time for you to get your holiday shopping wrapped up early, the Toshiba Thrive 7-inch tablet will officially go on sale tomorrow, December 11th. Sneaking in before the early December reports that we'd heard pass, the slate will allow you snag a piece of Honeycomb and a NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor for "less than $400." While you're deciding between the 16GB and 32GB options, go on and bookmark that source link so you can be quick on the trigger in a matter of hours.

Toshiba Thrive 7-inch slate officially drops tomorrow, December 11th originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Kenneth]

Toshiba's 7-inch Thrive goes on sale a little early, insists it is very much alive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've already seen it pass through the FCC and pop-up in a family-friendly video, but today, Acer's Iconia Tab A200 has finally received official status, courtesy of an announcement obtained by Netbook News. Powered by NVIDIA's 1GHz Tegra 2 processor, the company's latest Android slate comes with 1GB of RAM and boasts a "generous" 10.1-inch display, with 1280 x 800 resolution. Available in either Titanium Gray or Metallic Red, the slate also features a two megapixel front facing camera and, as we observed earlier, comes packed with Acer Ring -- a multitasking manager that provides shortcuts to Google Maps, screenshot functions and other apps. Acer says it began shipping Honeycomb-laced models to select countries in November, but promises that an Ice Cream Sandwich version will be available worldwide in January (along with a free update for early buyers). No word yet on pricing or current availability, but you can find more information in the full press release, after the break.

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Acer announces Iconia Tab A200 packing Tegra 2 CPU, Ice Cream Sandwich on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1 inch10.1Inch1280 x 8001280X8001ghzacerAcer Iconia Tab A200Acer RingAcerIconiaTabA200AcerRingandroidandroid 3.2android 4.0android tabletAndroid3.2Android4.0AndroidTabletCPUdisplayiconia tabiconia tab a200IconiaTabIconiaTabA200nvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2operating systemOperatingSystemOSresolutiontablettegra 2Tegra2Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:48:00 EST<![CDATA[LG Optimus EX sneaks out of its box, reminds us it's still here]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/lg-optimus-ex-sneaks-out-of-its-box-reminds-us-its-still-here/#comments Remember the Optimus EX? Not to be confused with LG's LTE flavor of smartphone, this dual-cored Android has been spotted hanging around outside its cardboard enclosure. This slab was previously revealed a few months back, flashing (quite literally) a 700 nit display alongside a refreshed 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor. Like these brief glimpses of the phone, pricing and release date info is light on detail, with no hint of the mobile TV-toting handset planning a visit over here. While LG's latest presumably ambles up to Korean phone stores very soon, we offer up another photo after the break to help satiate those Optimus affections that may otherwise go unrequited.

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LG Optimus EX sneaks out of its box, reminds us it's still here originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony opens registration for PlayStation Suite SDK beta, lets devs build apps for Android and Vita originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Alibaba unveils W800, second-gen Aliyun phone, and unnamed 'cloud-powered' tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"It's important for [Microsoft] not to position these as PCs. From a finesse perspective -- I can't speak on their behalf -- but I would come out with tablets first with Windows on ARM. It helps to establish that this isn't a PC. Will yesterday's Office run on tomorrow's Windows on ARM PC? Will a new version of Office run on tomorrow's Windows on ARM tablets? Both questions are about legacy, and both are about Office. The actual implementation of it is radically different. I see no reason to make Office 95 to run on Windows on ARM. I think it would be wonderful, absolutely wonderful -- I'd say, as someone who uses Windows -- it would be almost a requirement to me that [the ARM] device runs Windows interoperably. If Office runs on Windows on ARM -- it's the killer app. Everything else is on the web."

He elaborated to say that he would hope Office for Windows on ARM would support the same files that today's Office does, much the same way that Office for Mac eventually synced up with its Windows-based sibling. For more from Huang's interview, hop on past the break!

Continue reading NVIDIA's Jen-Hsun Huang: Windows on ARM should hit tablets first, battling Intel is a bad idea, would love his chips in iPad

NVIDIA's Jen-Hsun Huang: Windows on ARM should hit tablets first, battling Intel is a bad idea, would love his chips in iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all things dAllThingsDapplearmasiadasiad 2011Asiad2011breaking newsBreakingNewsgpugraphicsintelipadJen-Hsun HuangJen-hsunHuangKal-ElLogannvidiaprocessingprocessorroadmapStarktegrategra 2tegra 3Tegra2Tegra3Waynewindowswindows 7windows 8windows on armWindows7Windows8WindowsOnArmFri, 21 Oct 2011 01:16:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA CEO confirms Tegra roadmap, building all now: Kal-El, Wayne, Logan, Stark]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/21/nvidia-ceo-confirms-tegra-roadmap-building-all-now-kal-el-way/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/21/nvidia-ceo-confirms-tegra-roadmap-building-all-now-kal-el-way/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/21/nvidia-ceo-confirms-tegra-roadmap-building-all-now-kal-el-way/#comments NVIDIA's historically outspoken CEO, Mr. Jen-Hsun Huang, just took the stage here at AsiaD, and among other things, he confirmed to Walt that the Tegra roadmap is well established, and in fact, the entire next-gen range is being produced (internally, of course) right now. That's Kal-El, Wayne, Logan and Stark, all codenamed after superheroes -- Superman, Batman, Wolverine and Ironman, in order of mention. In response to a question of if ASUS' Transformer Prime would be "the first Tegra 3-based product," Huang simply answered "probably."

He continued by explaining that it generally takes around three years to build a new generation of Tegra: "We'd like to have a processor every year, and so we're building three in a row." Tegra 3 will end up being the world's first quad-core ARM processor (much like the Tegra 2 was the first dual-core), and he confirmed that NVIDIA has invested some $2 billion in Tegra alone. Finally, he confirmed that the inner workings we've heard about in Project Denver will first be present in the Tegra line with the introduction of Stark -- a long ways out, but at least you've got something (else) to look forward to.

NVIDIA CEO confirms Tegra roadmap, building all now: Kal-El, Wayne, Logan, Stark originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Lenovo announced a pair of Android tablets this summer, we didn't even pretend it was the IdeaPad K1 we were most jazzed about. Sure, it was exciting to see Lenovo enter the Android tablet market on any terms, but it was the ThinkPad Tablet that set our curious minds rolling. There was the design, for one -- an obvious homage to those black, red-nubbed laptops with the same name. It has personality, one that's inextricably tied to Lenovo's laptop know-how. It offers a full-sized USB port, an SD slot, 1080p output, a 3G SIM and a slew of accessories that includes a dock, pen and keyboard folio case. It's the kind of tablet we don't review all that often: one that might actually make for some painless productivity on the road.

As you can imagine, we've been waiting months to learn more, and if your tweets, comments and emails are any indication, so have you. Well, wait no more, friends. We've been spending almost a week with one and have oh-so much to say. So what are you waiting for? Meet us past the break, won't you?

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet review

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not content with offering up merely modular Android tablets, ASUS has revealed a new seven-inch tablet that's water and dust resistant -- perfect for a spot of bath-time browsing or... desert rallying. The ASUS TOUGH-ETBW11AA has a rubberized bezel and strips across the back, contributing to the substantial 22.2mm profile, but that hefty frame can survive drops from the heady height of 76cm. Aside from its tough-guy credentials, there's a 1280 x 800 screen, five megapixel camera, Tegra 2 dual-core 1GHz processor, WiMAX connection and the staple WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS medley. It comes with 16GB of well-protected storage, but there's room for more via microSD. For those seeking a slate that'll survive the bumps and scrapes of the business world -- and not look ridiculous -- it'll be available to enterprise customers of Japanese carrier KDDI this November. No news yet on whether it'll canoe its way across from the Land of the Rising Sun, but we can give you a few more photos of the rough and tumble tablet after the break.


[Image credit: Keitai Watch]

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ASUS TOUGH 7-inch Honeycomb tablet lands in Japan ready for some corporate abuse originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like the AT200 isn't the only Toshiba tablet poised to land in time for the holidays. The company just announced the Thrive 7", a (surprise!) 7-inch version of the original. Like its big brother, it runs on Tegra 2 and packs twin 5 MP / 2 MP cameras, though this time around that textured, rubberized back isn't removable, and the rear-facing camera comes paired with an LED flash. As you'd expect, in exchange for a smaller form factor (0.88 pounds, half an inch thick), you'll be giving up the full-sized ports that made the original so unique. Instead, it offers a more typical selection, including mini-USB and micro-HDMI sockets, a headphone jack, docking connector and a microSD slot. Like pretty much every 7- and 8-incher trickling into the market, it runs Android 3.2, and Toshiba did us the favor of leaving it completely unskinned (it did include Swype as a keyboard option, though). No word yet on pricing or availability, though a Toshiba rep confirmed that 16GB and 32GB models will go on sale by early December with a starting price of "less than $400." How low is Toshiba willing to go? Your guess is good as ours but until then, you can meet us past the break for some early impressions and a short vid, too.

Gallery: Toshiba Thrive 7"

Gallery: Toshiba Thrive 7" hands-on

Continue reading Toshiba announces 7-inch Thrive tablet, we go hands-on (video)

Toshiba announces 7-inch Thrive tablet, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, about that LG Optimus EX we saw last week -- it's now gone official in South Korea and it's looking slightly more alluring. Announced yesterday, this Gingerbread-coated handset is the first to ship with NVIDIA's revamped 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor, which means it'll support 1080p video, much like the Galaxy S II. It also boasts a four-inch LCD with 480 × 800 resolution and a full 700 nits of brightness, along with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of onboard storage, a five megapixel camera and front-facing VGA shooter. Available in either black and silver or white and gold color schemes, the EX is slated to launch on Korea's SK Telecom at an unspecified price, though plans for an international release remain unclear. As soon as we find out, however, we'll be sure to let you know.

LG Optimus EX gets official in Korea, sporting 1.2GHz Tegra 2 chip, 700 nits of brightness originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GeeXboX LiveUSB HTPC Linux distro hits v2.0, adds ARM support for multi-core video decoding originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DVBDVB Digital TV cardsDvbDigitalTvCardsGeeXboXgeexbox 1.2.2GeeXboX Linux Media Center on LiveCDGeexbox1.2.2GeexboxLinuxMediaCenterOnLivecdHDD legacyHddLegacyhdpostmininvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2Tegra 2Tegra2TI OMAP4 PandaboardTiOmap4PandaboardV4L AnalogV4L Analog TV cardsV4lAnalogV4lAnalogTvCardsTue, 20 Sep 2011 21:53:00 EST<![CDATA[LG unveils Optimus Q2 QWERTY slider, slated for Korean launch next week]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/lg-unveils-optimus-q2-qwerty-slider-slated-for-korean-launch-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/lg-unveils-optimus-q2-qwerty-slider-slated-for-korean-launch-ne/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/19/lg-unveils-optimus-q2-qwerty-slider-slated-for-korean-launch-ne/#comments LG's fleet of Optimus handsets got slightly larger yesterday, with the announcement of the Optimus Q2 -- a follow-up to that LU2300 QWERTY slider we saw last year. Powered by a 1.2GHz Tegra 2 processor, this forthcoming device runs on Android 2.3, boasts a spacious, four-inch, IPS-based LCD with 700 nits of brightness and features a five-megapixel rear camera, along with a VGA front-facing shooter. The Korean manufacturer added that the Q2 will be about a tenth of an inch thinner and 0.35 ounces lighter than its 3.5-inch predecessor, and that it will ship with a wider keyboard. LG is expected to launch the handset in South Korea next week, though pricing and plans for a wider release remain a mystery. Head past the break for the full, translated PR.

Continue reading LG unveils Optimus Q2 QWERTY slider, slated for Korean launch next week

LG unveils Optimus Q2 QWERTY slider, slated for Korean launch next week originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.2 ghz1.2Ghz4-inch700 nits700Nitsandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3availabilitycameradisplaydual-corefive megapixelFiveMegapixelgingerbreadhandsetipsLCDlgLG LU2300lg optimuslg optimus q2LgLu2300LgOptimusLgOptimusQ2LU 2300Lu2300mobilepostcrossoptimusoptimus qoptimus q2OptimusQOptimusQ2OSpriceprocessorqwertyqwerty sliderQwertySlidersmartphonesouth koreaSouthKoreategra 2Tegra2vgaMon, 19 Sep 2011 03:27:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Suite SDK beta coming in November, offering new games in spring 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/playstation-suite-sdk-beta-coming-in-november-offering-games-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/playstation-suite-sdk-beta-coming-in-november-offering-games-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/15/playstation-suite-sdk-beta-coming-in-november-offering-games-in/#comments We haven't heard much about the PlayStation Suite for quite some time, but at the TGS 2011 opening keynote today, Sony announced that it'll finally be rolling out an SDK for said cross-platform framework in November. Furthermore, Sony's expecting new games and apps to be available for the PlayStation Suite in spring, which means willing C# developers will be busy over the next few months should they wish to deploy their software across certified devices -- these currently include the PS Vita, Xperia Play, Tablet S and the upcoming Tablet P. Of course, we're also hoping that Sony will convince at least one other manufacturer to get its NVIDIA Tegra devices certified for the PlayStation Suite, otherwise it'll be tough to get the ball rolling for everyone.

Continue reading PlayStation Suite SDK beta coming in November, offering new games in spring 2012

PlayStation Suite SDK beta coming in November, offering new games in spring 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We already got some brief hands-on time with this Gingerbread-sporting PMP at IFA, where it went by the name of "Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player." Now it's just been announced as the Sony Walkman Z, which rolls off the tongue a whole lot easier. Beneath that 4.3-inch WVGA display lurks a 1GHz Tegra 2, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and a battery rated for 20 hours of music and 5 hours of video. There's HDMI out as well as Sony's Throw feature for pushing media wirelessly to a Bravia TV. Pricing remains "open" apparently, but Sony does commit to availability in Japan from December 10th. You'll get a choice of 16, 32 or 64GB models in either red/black or black/blue, or you can wait for a limited edition white version in early 2012. If you're planning on sending it our way, Sony, then you should know we'll be utterly broke by then.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Sony announces Walkman Z PMP: 4.3 inches, Tegra 2, Gingerbread and 'Throw' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Synrgic reached out to us to say these specs were based on an early version of the phone and are no longer accurate. The company said the phone will be officially unveiled very soon and the updated deets will be a "nice surprise." Considering it's already impressive internals, we're extremely excited to see what the Chinese manufacturer has up its sleeve.

Synrgic preps its T100 handset for the beast phone race originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Jungin]

Continue reading LG Optimus Note slider emerges from South Korea as dual-core Tegra 2 contender

LG Optimus Note slider emerges from South Korea as dual-core Tegra 2 contender originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the short-term, meanwhile, NVIDIA is busy developing its quad-core mobile processors -- which, according to the exec, should appear in tablets during the third or fourth quarter of this year (quad-core smartphones, however, may be further down the road). Huang also sees room to develop wireless-enabled, Snapdragon-like processors, thanks to NVIDIA's recent acquisition of Icera, but he hasn't given up on GPUs, either, predicting that demand for graphics performance will remain stable. The loquacious CEO went on to divine that Windows 8 will support apps designed for Windows 7 (implying, perhaps, that Microsoft's Silverlight platform will play a major role in future cloud-based developments), while contending that smaller, "clamshell devices" with keyboards will ultimately win out of over the Ultrabook strategy that Intel has been pursuing. For the moment, though, Huang seems pretty comfortable with NVIDIA's position in the mobile processing market, citing only Qualcomm as primary competition. "We're the only people seriously on the dance floor with Qualcomm," he argued, adding that companies without a solid mobile strategy are "in deep turd." You can find more of Huang's insights at the source links below.

NVIDIA CEO sees major growth in mobile processing, quad-core tablets coming this year originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid tabletAndroidTabletappbusinesschipclamshellearningsfy-2013GPUgraphicsgraphics processorGraphicsProcessorgrowthiceraintelJen-Hsun HuangJen-hsunHuangmarketmicrosoftmobilemobile processorMobileProcessormoneynvidiaprocessorquad corequad-coreQuadCorequalcommrevenuesilverlightsmartphonetablettegra 2Tegra2ultrabookwindowswindows 7windows 8Windows7Windows8Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:49:00 EST<![CDATA[ViewSonic launches ViewPad 7x and 10pro, budget-friendly 7e to follow in Q4]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/viewsonic-launches-viewpad-7x-and-10pro-budget-friendly-7e-to-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/viewsonic-launches-viewpad-7x-and-10pro-budget-friendly-7e-to-f/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/01/viewsonic-launches-viewpad-7x-and-10pro-budget-friendly-7e-to-f/#comments ViewSonic 7x Viewsonic has been taunting us a slew of slates for months, one of which we even got to manhandle way back in February. It seems the company is finally ready to deliver its ViewPads to the public though, and announced the availability of three models at IFA. The ViewPad 10pro has been around the block a few times by now and, after a limited run earlier, the Android 2.3 and Windows 7-running tablet will hit shelves on September 5th starting at €499 ($714) for the WiFi only version. Next up is the oft-teased ViewPad 7x, a 7-inch slice of Honeycomb that sports the custom, 3D ViewScene skin. A definitive date hasn't been set for this 8GB, Tegra 2-powered device, but it's expected to land before the end of the month for €349 ($499). Last, is the budget-minded ViewPad 7e. We don't know much about this device, outside of the fact that it sports a 4:3 screen, most likely of the 7-inch variety, but it seems safe to assume we're looking at another Android device. One with relatively low-power internals considering its estimated €169 ($242) price when it lands sometime in Q4.

ViewSonic launches ViewPad 7x and 10pro, budget-friendly 7e to follow in Q4 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may well have missed it in today's deluge of Sony product announcements, but the company showed off the latest device to carry its age-old Walkman brand. The 4.3-inch handset device runs Android Gingerbread, and is still in its early stages at the moment, carrying the fairly uninspired Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player moniker. The device has an HDMI port that can be used to play things like mobile games on an HDTV. Sony seemed far less interested in that functionality than its Throw feature, however, which offers up wireless transfers to devices like the company's Bravia TV line. We gave it a whirl, and the whole thing was rather painless, even in a setting like Sony's booth, where the place is lousy with Bravia sets. The device, it seems, isn't quite ready for primetime, so we don't have any word on pricing or available yet. Check out a video of the Walkman in action, after the break.

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Sony Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Compared to the S1 tablet -- make that the Tablet S -- Sony's dual-screen tab remains something of an enigma. AT&T hasn't said how much it'll cost on contract, nor do we know when it'll finally go on sale. Still, the tablet just get one step closer to becoming a real, shipping product, with Sony renaming it the Tablet P, as rumored, and clarifying the full range of specs -- namely, that it weighs in at 0.82 pounds and runs a dual-core 1GHz Tegra 2 SoC with twin 5.5-inch (1024 x 800) displays, dual 5MP and VGA cameras, an HSPA+ radio, a 3,080mAh battery, a full-sized SD card slot, 4GB of internal memory, a micro-USB socket and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Those displays use the same TruBlack technology found in Sony's Bravia TVs, promising blacker blacks and whiter whites. What's more, Sony is opening up about the software, a topic it pointedly ignored when we first handled the hardware, then codenamed the S2. For starters, by the time it ships, it'll join the ranks of a growing number of tablets (most of them 7-inchers) running Android 3.2. And guess what? We recently sat down with the Tablet P a second time for a preview of how the outfit's optimized Honeycomb for those dual displays. Here's what to expect.

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Sony officially renames the S2 the Tablet P, opens up about the software (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 inch7-inch7InchAndroidAndroid 3.2Android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid3.2AndroidTabletAndroidTabletsATTdual screendual screen tabletdual-screendual-screen tabletDual-screenTabletDualScreenDualScreenTabletGoogleHoneycombHoneycomb tabletHoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletHoneycombTabletshspa+nvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2PlayStationPlayStation Certifiedplaystation certified tabletPlaystationCertifiedPlaystationCertifiedTabletS2softwareSonySony S2Sony Tablet PSonyS2SonyTabletPTablet PTabletPTegra 2Tegra2TruBlackvideoWed, 31 Aug 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Android tablet details and specs continue to leak, 'S2' is the Sony Tablet P]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/sony-android-tablet-details-and-specs-continue-to-leak-s2-is/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/sony-android-tablet-details-and-specs-continue-to-leak-s2-is/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/sony-android-tablet-details-and-specs-continue-to-leak-s2-is/#comments We've got more info for you on the pair of Android tablets Sony plans to launch next year month, as our source indicates the dual 5.5-inch screened clamshell, thus far codenamed the S2, will launch as the Sony Tablet P. Hardware specs include a weight of 370 grams -- less than the iPad 2's 601 grams, but more than say, a Kyocera Echo at 193g -- 512Mb of RAM, 4GB of storage and a 2GB SD card, with connectivity over 4G or WiFi. Both the Tablet P and the Tablet S will share NVIDIA Tegra 2 processors and 0.3MP (not 3.0MP as we'd previously reported) front cameras, but the more conventional, WiFi-only Tablet S weighs in at 600g, has 1GB of RAM and will be available in 16GB or 32GB versions. There's still no word on price or exact shipping dates but retailers have reportedly been told to expect more information soon, so stay tuned for further updates.

Update: This post previously stated the tablets would launch next year, that was a mistype. We're still expecting to see them launch in September.

Sony Android tablet details and specs continue to leak, 'S2' is the Sony Tablet P originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been a while coming, but Lenovo's ThinkPad tablet has finally made its way to market. As expected, the line of Honeycomb slates is now available for order on the company's product page, with the 16GB, WiFi-only model priced at $500 and 3G-enabled versions going for $570 (32GB) and $670 (64GB). The 10.1-inch, NVIDIA Tegra 2-powered tablets are expected to begin shipping on August 29th, but you can order one now, at the source link below.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet now available for order, priced at $500 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1 inch10.1Inch3gandroidandroid 3.1android tabletAndroid3.1AndroidTabletavailabilityhoneycombhoneycomb tabletHoneycombTabletlaunchLenovoLenovo tabletLenovo ThinkpadLenovoTabletLenovoThinkpadnvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2pricetablettegra 2Tegra2thinkpadThinkPad TabletThinkpadTabletwifiTue, 23 Aug 2011 08:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Photon 4G review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/motorola-photon-4g-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/motorola-photon-4g-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/motorola-photon-4g-review/#comments It's summer, which means the usual deluge of Android handsets is upon us. The Motorola Photon 4G is Sprint's latest specimen, and follows hot on the heels of HTC's somewhat disappointing EVO 3D. Like its stablemate, it's a proper superphone with a dual-core processor, large qHD display, and of course, WiMAX. Instead of trying to wow us with a gimmicky 3D camera, it differentiates itself by being Sprint's first global phone with WiMAX, and as such supports CDMA / EV-DO for North America along with GSM / HSPA for the rest of the world. Motorola further spices things up with a dash of WebTop functionality, something it first introduced on the Atrix 4G. So, is the Photon just the smartphone flavor du jour, or does it stand out from the seasonal crowd? How does it compare to the EVO 3D and the other Android flagships? Hit the break for our full review.

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Motorola Photon 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1 GHz1Ghz4.3-inch720p8 megapixel8Megapixel960 x 540960X540AndroidAndroid 2.3Android 2.3.4Android2.3Android2.3.4BlurcameraphoneDLNAdual coredual-coreDualCoreEV-DOfront facing cameraFrontFacingCameraGingerbreadGoogleHSPAkickstandMotoblurMotorolaMotorola Photon 4GMotorolaPhoton4gNVIDIANVIDIA Tegra 2NvidiaTegra2Photon 4GPhoton4gqHDQikreviewSci/TechsmartphoneSprintSprint Photon 4GSprintPhoton4gSwypeTegra 2Tegra2TeleNavvideoWiMAXMon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Iconia Tab A100 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/acer-iconia-tab-a100-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/acer-iconia-tab-a100-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/acer-iconia-tab-a100-review/#comments It's been nine months -- nine months! -- since Acer first announced it was getting into the tablet game, with a promise of both 7- and 10-inch slates. Well, the 10-inch Iconia Tab A500 has been on the scene for months, but until now we've been tapping our feet impatiently waiting for the other tab to drop. Acer came out and said it wouldn't be here until the second half of the year, and meanwhile we'd heard rumors it would arrive in September and that it was delayed due to "Honeycomb compatibility issues".

Well, folks, dog years later it's finally here. Say hello to the Acer Iconia Tab A100, the company's first 7-inch tablet, and the first 7-inch tablet to run Android 3.2. Other than its OS, its specs are fairly run-of-the-mill: a Tegra 2 SoC, five- and two-megapixel cameras, and micro-USB and micro-HDMI ports. And rejoice, geeks, because that's vanilla Honeycomb loaded on there -- you won't find any custom skins or proprietary widgets clogging your home screens. As much promise as these vitals might have for nerds, though, Acer is clear the tablet is for mainstream consumers ("moms," among others, according to the press release). We're not sure how your mother would feel about the precious pattern on the back, but chances are she'd appreciate the bargain factor: the 8GB version costs $329.99 while the 16GB number rings in at a reasonable $349.99, undercutting the 16GB HTC Flyer by $150. We've been lucky to get some quality time with the A100 the past few days, and let's just say we're coming away with some mixed feelings. But do we like it enough that we feel this little guy was worth the wait? That's a toughie, guys.

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Acer Iconia Tab A100 review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7-inchA100AcerAcer A100Acer Iconia TabAcer Iconia Tab A100AcerA100AcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA100AndroidAndroid 3.2Android tabletAndroid tabletsAndroid3.2AndroidTabletAndroidTabletsclear.fiGoogleHoneycombHoneycomb tabletHoneycomb tabletsHoneycombTabletHoneycombTabletsIconia TabIconia Tab A100IconiaTabIconiaTabA100reviewTegra 2Tegra2videoFri, 12 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[CompuLab introduces Trim Slice H mini Tegra 2 computer, keeps desks clear of PC clutter]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/compulab-introduces-trim-slice-h-mini-tegra-2-computer-keeps-de/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/compulab-introduces-trim-slice-h-mini-tegra-2-computer-keeps-de/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/12/compulab-introduces-trim-slice-h-mini-tegra-2-computer-keeps-de/#comments If you were impressed by CompuLab's Trim Slice that was released a few months back, wait'll you get a load of the new model that's on its way. Available near the end of August, the new diminutive desktop will be powered by NVDIA's Tegra 2 SoC like its elder sibling. In order to differentiate itself from the previous release, this build incorporates an accessible SATA hard disk bay, so that "ARM users are no longer deprived of choice when it comes to storage." Sounds great, right? You'll also be able to choose between two models. The Trim Slice H Diskless will allow you to add your own HDD or SSD for $279, while the $319 H250 comes with Linux pre-installed on a 250GB HDD. Both of these beasts will showcase 1GHz chips, 1GB RAM, HDMI and DVI ports, Gigabit Ethernet, built-in 802.11n WiFi, 4 USB ports, 2 SD slots, an RS232 serial port and USB Bluetooth adapter. Whew... while we catch our breath, scope out the pics in the gallery, and check the full PR below.

[Thanks, Irad]

Gallery: Trim Slice H mini PC

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CompuLab introduces Trim Slice H mini Tegra 2 computer, keeps desks clear of PC clutter originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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My, how times have changed over the last eight months. At CES 2011, we ecstatically witnessed the introduction of mobile devices with dual-core CPUs and drooled over the possibilities we'd soon have at our fingertips. Now, we look down at anything that doesn't have more than one core -- regardless of its performance. Not only are these new chips quickly becoming mainstream, Moore's Law is in full effect with our handheld devices since tri-core and quad-core systems are just over the horizon. We can't even fathom what's in the pipeline for the year 2015 and beyond (we don't think we're too far away from that 3D shark seen in Back to the Future 2).

Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves here, however. After all, we first need to wrap our puny human minds around the idea of what this newfound power can do, and why it's changing the entire landscape of smartphones and tablets. In this edition of Primed, we'll focus on why multicore technology makes such a difference in the way we use our handheld devices, whether we should even consider purchasing a handset with a single-core chip inside, and why one-core tech is so 2010. Check out the whole enchilada after the break.

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Engadget Primed: are multi-core chips worth the investment? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ARMarm cortexarm cortex a9ArmCortexArmCortexA9cortex a15cortex a9CortexA15CortexA9cpudual coredual-coreDualCoreengadget primedEngadgetPrimedintelintel medfieldintel oak trailIntelMedfieldIntelOakTrailkal-elmedfieldmulti coremulti-coreMultiCorenvidiaoak trailOakTrailphone cpuPhoneCpuprimedprocessorquad corequad-coreQuadCorequalcommsamsungsnapdragontablet cpuTabletCputegra 2tegra 3Tegra2Tegra3videoFri, 29 Jul 2011 17:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak 10 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1... fight!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/dell-streak-10-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/dell-streak-10-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/dell-streak-10-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-fight/#comments Why look at this! Samsung's very own Galaxy Tab 10.1 decided to stop by in Beijing to greet Dell's latest tablet. As mentioned in our hands-on post, it's clear that the Streak 10 Pro would need to go on a little diet to match the Korean tablet's lovely figure and weight, though the latter won't be released in the country until some time next month. Also, there's no doubt that Sammy will continue to ask for a premium price in exchange for the better display and portability, so our wallets will be the final judge. For now, just enjoy our quick and dirty comparison photos in the gallery below. You're welcome.

Update: It appears that some of our readers are missing the point: the 16GB WiFi Galaxy Tab 10.1 is being sold for $499 in the US, and it'll most likely be more expensive in China; whereas the Streak 10 Pro is priced at just ¥2,999 ($465). So again, you get what you pay for.

Gallery: Dell Streak 10 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1... fight!

Dell Streak 10 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1... fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inchandroidchinadatedelldell streak 10 prodell+streak+10dell+streak+10.1dellstreak10dellstreak10.1DellStreak10Produal-corefeaturedfeaturesfightgalaxy tab 10.1GalaxyTab10.1hands-onhoneycomblaunchnvidiaofficialsamsungsamsung+galaxy+tab+10.1samsunggalaxytab10.1slatestreakstreak 10 proStreak10ProT20tablettegra 2Tegra2vsFri, 29 Jul 2011 01:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak 10 Pro tablet makes global debut in China, we go hands-on (update: video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/dell-streak-10-pro-tablet-makes-global-debut-in-china-we-go-han/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/dell-streak-10-pro-tablet-makes-global-debut-in-china-we-go-han/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/29/dell-streak-10-pro-tablet-makes-global-debut-in-china-we-go-han/#comments There's a Chinese saying that will suit most of our Western readers here: "quenching thirst by gazing at plums." Oh yes, we're talking about Dell's Streak 10 Pro alright. Just as promised, said US company has skipped its home country to debut its first 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet in China (ka-ching!), and we happened to be at the Beijing press event for some intimate hands-on time. To be honest, you won't be needing many imaginary plums for this Android's rather mundane specs: it's equipped with the oh-so-familiar 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 T20 chip, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1,280 x 800 LCD (with Corning's Gorilla Glass), 5 megapixel camera and 2 megapixel camera back and front, and regular-size SDHC expansion. That said, Chinese buyers can grab this 16GB WiFi tablet plus 2GB of cloud storage for just ¥2,999 ($465) a pop -- a slightly more attractive price compared to its competitors. Check out our impressions after the break.

Update: Hands-on video added after the break.

Update 2: We've also done a comparison hands-on with our very own Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. You're welcome.

Gallery: Dell Streak 10 Pro launch event and hands-on


Gallery: Dell Streak 10 Pro press shots

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Dell Streak 10 Pro tablet makes global debut in China, we go hands-on (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jul 2011 01:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10-inchandroidchinadatedelldell streak 10 prodell+streakdell+streak+10dell+streak+prodellstreakdellstreak10DellStreak10Prodellstreakprodual-corefeaturedfeatureshands-onhoneycomblaunchnvidiaofficialslatestreakstreak 10 proStreak10ProT20tablettegra 2Tegra2videoFri, 29 Jul 2011 01:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Iconia Tab A100 finally available in August for $300]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/acer-iconia-tab-a100-finally-available-in-august-for-300/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/acer-iconia-tab-a100-finally-available-in-august-for-300/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/acer-iconia-tab-a100-finally-available-in-august-for-300/#comments It's been a long and twisted road for Acer's 7-inch Honeycomb tablet, but after all the starts and stops, we've finally got an ETA for the Iconia Tab A100. According to an email sent out to Acer retail partners today, the slab should land in stores sometime in early August with a suggested price tag of $300. The Tegra 2-powered device was originally slated for a mid-May launch, but was reportedly held up by Honeycomb compatibility issues. Also arriving early August, is a pair of new Aspire notebooks: the 15.6-inch 5750Z and the 17.3-inch 7739Z, ringing in at $475 a piece. Both laptops rock 4GB of DDR3 RAM (upgradable to 8GB), 500GB of storage, and Intel Pentium processors. Given the extra three months Acer's had to get the Iconia Tab A100 to market, that Honeycomb better taste extra sweet when it finally makes its debut.

[Thanks, Anon]

Acer Iconia Tab A100 finally available in August for $300 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.0Acer AspireAcer Iconia AcerAcer Iconia TabAcer Iconia Tab A100AcerAspireAcerIconiaAcerAcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA100AndroidAndroid 3.0Android TabletAndroid3.0AndroidTabletAspire 57Aspire57AvailabilityHoneycombHoneycomb tabletHoneycombTabletIconiaIconia A100Iconia TabIconia Tab A100IconiaA100IconiaTabIconiaTabA100laptoplaptopslaunchlaunch dateLaunchDatePricereleaserelease dateReleaseDatetabletTegra 2Tegra2Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Photon 4G ready for order on Sprint's site]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-photon-4g-ready-for-order-on-sprints-site/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-photon-4g-ready-for-order-on-sprints-site/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/28/motorola-photon-4g-ready-for-order-on-sprints-site/#comments Between the quarterly earnings and the LightSquared agreement, it's been an roller coaster day for Sprint and high noon is still nigh. Adding to the craziness, the Motorola Photon 4G -- officially in stores on July 31st -- is now available for order on Sprint's online store. Early adopters from coast to coast can get their grubby hands on the device for $200, which will give you a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 CPU, 1GB of RAM, Android 2.3 pre-installed, and 4G connectivity (among plenty of other goodies). 'Course, the Now Network's evident 4G switchover may dissuade a few of us from committing to WiMAX for a full two years, but we digress.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Motorola Photon 4G ready for order on Sprint's site originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1GB RAM1gbRam4g8 megapixel8MegapixelAndroid 2.3Android gingerbreadAndroid2.3AndroidGingerbreadavailablegingerbreadmobilemotorolamotorola photonmotorola photon 4gMotorolaPhotonMotorolaPhoton4gnvidianvidia tegra 2NvidiaTegra2onlinephoton 4gPhoton4gqhdsprinttegra 2Tegra2wimaxThu, 28 Jul 2011 10:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Thrive review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/toshiba-thrive-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/toshiba-thrive-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/22/toshiba-thrive-review/#comments This isn't the first time Toshiba has showed up fashionably late to a party. Back in 2009, long after most every other consumer electronics maker big and small had jumped on the netbook bandwagon, the company belatedly released its first mini, the NB205. And it was fantastic. So we were optimistic when the outfit finally got around to releasing the Thrive, its first Android tablet for the US market. Surely, we thought, it's learned a thing or two from everybody else's mistakes.

And in that regard, at least, this 10-inch tablet doesn't disappoint. It has full-sized USB and HDMI ports, an SD card slot, and a removable battery -- all features you'd sooner find on a laptop. It comes with a raft of practical apps already installed, so that you don't have to go hunting for them in Android Market. It's one of the first out of the gate with Android 3.1, an undeniably improved version of Honeycomb. Oh, and it starts at $429, undercutting many of its competitors. Right there, in less than a paragraph, we've laid out why you might want this over any of the other umpteen tabs crowding the market. But should you get one? Well, folks, we'll need more than a paragraph to tackle that. Join us after the break, won't you?

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Toshiba Thrive review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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