Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Install Windows 8 onto your HTC Shift today, give it a reason to wake up in the morning (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/install-windows-8-onto-your-htc-shift-today-give-it-a-reason-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/install-windows-8-onto-your-htc-shift-today-give-it-a-reason-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/install-windows-8-onto-your-htc-shift-today-give-it-a-reason-to/#comments
If you've got an HTC Shift sitting around that's collecting dust and not doing much else, it could find a new lease on life with the revelation of its (very unofficial) support for Windows 8. Like they did for Mac OS X previously, the folks at xda-developers have shoehorned Microsoft's latest Developer Preview OS onto the dejected UMPC, and so long as you've got a bit of spare time, the right equipment and are good at following instructions, you can too. All the basic driver support appears to be in order, including support for video acceleration, the touchscreen and WiFi. Granted, you should keep in mind you'll be installing pre-release software on unsupported hardware, but isn't that half the fun? There's a video after the break (heads-up: it's in French), and if you're looking to get started right away, you'll find a full list of instructions in the source below.

[Thanks, M.]

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Install Windows 8 onto your HTC Shift today, give it a reason to wake up in the morning (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diyhackhackshtchtc shiftHtcShiftmicrosoftmodmodsshiftumpcvideowindows 8Windows8Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu LOOX F-07C review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/fujitsu-loox-f-07c-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/fujitsu-loox-f-07c-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/fujitsu-loox-f-07c-review/#comments For those who've been dwelling on this planet long enough, you might just remember a category of mobile computers by the name of UMPCs. In particular, think Sony's VAIO UX, the OQO devices and the elusive xpPhone. Alas, those Windows devices were -- and probably still are -- well ahead of their time no thanks to their battery life, bulkiness and sometimes cost; though for some bizarre reason, Fujitsu begs to differ. In fact, said company took one step further and released a hybrid device in Japan: the LOOX F-07C, a QWERTY slider phone that can switch between Symbian and Windows 7 at a click of a button. Interesting combination, right? Read on to find out how this weird device fares in real life.

Gallery: Fujitsu LOOX F-07C with F01 expansion dock


Gallery: Fujitsu LOOX F-07C

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Fujitsu LOOX F-07C review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4-inchatomatom z600AtomZ600cellphonecomputerdocomof-07cfeaturedfeaturesfujitsufujitsu+loox+f-07cfujitsulooxf-07cjapanloox+f-07clooxf-07cmobile phoneMobilePhoneNFCntt docomoNttDocomopcphoneqwertyreviewslidersymbianumpcvideowindowswindows 7Windows7z600Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Viliv, UMPC and MID proponent, reportedly exiting the ultramobile game]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/viliv-umpc-and-mid-proponent-reportedly-exiting-the-ultramobil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/viliv-umpc-and-mid-proponent-reportedly-exiting-the-ultramobil/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/20/viliv-umpc-and-mid-proponent-reportedly-exiting-the-ultramobil/#comments Viliv Last we heard from Viliv, one of the OGs of the MID and UMPC world, it was throwing its hat in the tablet arena with a pair of Android slates and a Wintel slab at CES. Now, rumor has it, the company is prepping to close up shop and make a graceful exit from a market segment it helped pioneer. This is according to sources talking to UMPC Portal, but there have been other clues. The manufacturer was conspicuously absent from Computex in June and, when we reached out to its PR line, our emails we're bounced back as undeliverable. We're not quite ready to start digging Viliv's digital grave just yet but, in the face of competition from the likes of Samsung and Apple, we'd say the writing is on the wall.

Viliv, UMPC and MID proponent, reportedly exiting the ultramobile game originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>businesscloseclosingmidMobile Internet DeviceMobileInternetDevicetablettabletsultra mobile pcUltraMobilePcumpcvilivWed, 20 Jul 2011 00:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Modder attaches PS3 controller to VAIO UX UMPC, forgoes PlayStation Certification]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/modder-attaches-ps3-controller-to-vaio-ux-umpc-forgoes-playstat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/modder-attaches-ps3-controller-to-vaio-ux-umpc-forgoes-playstat/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/modder-attaches-ps3-controller-to-vaio-ux-umpc-forgoes-playstat/#comments Sony's VAIO UX UMPC may have been a bit of a tough sell at $2,500 back in its heyday, but those still hanging onto one (or able to find one cheap) do now at least now have plenty of mods to consider if they're looking to breath a bit of new life into the device. One of the latest is this makeshift contraption from YouTube user pochowandpoch, who cut a PS3 controller down to size and attached it directly to the UMPC -- perhaps to tide him over until the PlayStation Vita. Great for typing or web browsing? Not so much. But it's certainly far better than a touchscreen or pint-sized keyboard for a game of Metal Slug. Head on past the break for a trio of videos.

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Modder attaches PS3 controller to VAIO UX UMPC, forgoes PlayStation Certification originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>controllerhomemodplaystation 3 controllerPlaystation3Controllerplaystatoinps3SIXAXISsonysony vaio uxSonyVaioUxumpcvaiovideoTue, 19 Jul 2011 18:52:00 EST<![CDATA[EraThink EraPalm runs like a netbook, looks like a portable gaming handheld]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/erathink-erapalm-runs-like-a-netbook-looks-like-a-portable-gami/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/erathink-erapalm-runs-like-a-netbook-looks-like-a-portable-gami/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/erathink-erapalm-runs-like-a-netbook-looks-like-a-portable-gami/#comments
Looking at this odd bird of a device on display at the China Consumer Electronics Fair inspires tired cliches about mating gadgets. But really, it took a wild night between a Windows 7 tablet and a portable gaming console (with a possible cameo by a UMPC) to spawn the EraThink EraPalm. This handheld runs Windows 7 and has a 5-inch (800 x 480) capacative touchscreen that slides out to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard -- all of which is reminiscent of the extinct OQO Model 02, except for the gaming controls flanking the display. Newpad spent some with the little guy, and reports some netbook-like specs including an unspecified Atom Z processor, 3G connectivity, and Ethernet, HDMI, VGA, and USB ports. (Then again, it does one better with GPS and support for 1080p video.) Want a closer gawk? Click the source link for a couple more hands-on shots.

[Thanks, leungxd]

EraThink EraPalm runs like a netbook, looks like a portable gaming handheld originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atom zAtomZChina Consumer Electronics FairChinaConsumerElectronicsFairEraPalmEraThinkEraThink EraPalmErathinkErapalmhandheld consolehandheld gamingHandheldConsoleHandheldGamingoqooqo model 02OqoModel02portable gamingportable gaming systemPortableGamingPortableGamingSystemShenzentabletumpcwindowswindows 7Windows7Sun, 10 Apr 2011 18:04:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS chairman Jonney Shih promises 'secret weapon' to rival iPad 2, disses 3DTVs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/asus-chairman-jonney-shih-promises-secret-weapon-to-rival-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/asus-chairman-jonney-shih-promises-secret-weapon-to-rival-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/04/asus-chairman-jonney-shih-promises-secret-weapon-to-rival-ipad/#commentsJonney Shih has never been one to back down from his stance on anything, and in a recent sit-down with IDG News Service, the ASUS chairman delivered quite a few nuggets worth poring over. For starters, he played up (and subsequently downplayed) a "secret weapon" that would likely rival the iPad 2, but wouldn't go so far as to confirm that said weapon would actually be a slate. His response to prying? "I think it's best not to say now. You will have to wait until the launch." He also noted that personal cloud computing was poised to boom, and didn't leave much hope for the likes of webOS and QNX -- he claims that there is only room for three OS camps to win, and those three slots are already occupied with Windows, Android and iOS. Finally, he took the opportunity to fling water on the 3DTV buzz, noting that he "doesn't think that will prevail." He did leave open the possibility for glasses-free options in handhelds to succeed, but beyond that, it's safe to say he's not much of a 3D advocate. Hit the source link for the full skinny, but don't go digging for any extra details on his iPad 2 killer -- something tells us you'll be sorely disappointed.

ASUS chairman Jonney Shih promises 'secret weapon' to rival iPad 2, disses 3DTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusceoexecexecutiveipadipad 2Ipad2Jonney ShihJonneyShihlaptopmidnetbookrumorrumorsslatetablettablet pcTabletPcumpcFri, 04 Feb 2011 12:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/23/dell-us-now-offering-streak-unlocked-with-froyo-in-cherry-red/#comments We knew good and well that Android 2.2 was sneaking out and making itself active on Dell's unlocked Streak units, but now it seems that the backlog of older units has been cleared. That has made way for new stock over at Dell's US site, with a 16GB Carbon Black unlocked Streak going for $579.99 with Froyo from the factory; the 32GB model is listed at $678.99. Curiously, that 16GB model is $30 more than what the unlocked Android 1.6 model went for back in August. Also, we're left to assume that even the "unlocked" models will still be SIM-locked to AT&T, though Dell does play up the fact that unlocked Streaks can be used as a mobile hotspot for up to eight WiFi-enabled devices without ponying up extra to Ma Bell. In related news, the long-awaited Cherry Red Streak is also on sale in the US of A, but you'll have to flip to page two down in the source link in order to find the 32GB and unlocked variants. Good luck wading through the options, champ.

[Thanks, Jar Jar Binks]

Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 2.2android tabletAndroid2.2AndroidTabletattcherry redCherryReddelldell mini 5dell streakDellMini5DellStreakfroyogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidmidmini 5Mini5on saleOnSaleredred streakRedStreakslatestreaktabletumpcunlockedTue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic's Toughbook U1 monitors vitals of Chilean miners during rescue]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/panasonics-toughbook-u1-monitors-vitals-of-chilean-miners-durin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/panasonics-toughbook-u1-monitors-vitals-of-chilean-miners-durin/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/13/panasonics-toughbook-u1-monitors-vitals-of-chilean-miners-durin/#comments The astounding Chilean miner rescue is still ongoing, and it seems to be progressing rather swimmingly. We're chalking it up to having entirely too long to plan, a rock-solid capsule and a Panasonic Toughbook U1. You heard right -- Panny's tough-as-nails UMPC is reportedly being attached to each miner as they are pulled up in order to monitor exact location and vitals. Dollars to donuts there's a ported version of Angry Birds on there to keep 'em entertained on the ride up, too.

[Thanks, Xavier]

Panasonic's Toughbook U1 monitors vitals of Chilean miners during rescue originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Chileminerpanasonicpanasonic toughbookPanasonicToughbookrescueruggedtoughtoughbooktoughbook u1ToughbookU1UMPCWed, 13 Oct 2010 11:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic Toughbook U1 gets new sunlight-viewable screen, still solid to its Atom core]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-toughbook-u1-updated-with-new-sunlight-viewable-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-toughbook-u1-updated-with-new-sunlight-viewable-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-toughbook-u1-updated-with-new-sunlight-viewable-screen/#comments Remember Panasonic's Toughbook CF-U1? Yeah, so it's been a while (2008, in fact) since it was unveiled and then reviewed, which is exactly why Panny thought the time had come to update the rugged UMPC. Its Toughbook U1 has the same magnesium alloy chassis -- we're told it's still the most rugged Toughbook of them all -- but has been updated with "enhanced sunlight viewability." It's no PixelQi display, but the TransflectivePlus screen can be cranked up to 6000 nits for checking e-mails and other pertinent information in the bright light of day. Internally, the U1 has acquired a newer 1.6GHz Atom Z530 processor, 2GB of RAM, and a larger 64GB SSD with Windows 7. The optional two megapixel front-facing camera has also been tweaked with better auto-focus and white balance features. However, the updates aren't just hardware-based: screen icons have been enlarged, and there's a new virtual right click button and larger virtual keyboard with a zoom mode. Of course, military grade doesn't come cheap -- the street price has been set at whopping $2,799. That still makes it one of the most expensive Atom device out there, but then again can you really put a price on something that's Rammer-resistant? We didn't think so.

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Panasonic Toughbook U1 gets new sunlight-viewable screen, still solid to its Atom core originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomAtom Z530AtomZ530intel atomintel atom z530IntelAtomIntelAtomZ530laptoppanasonicpanasonic toughbookPanasonicToughbookruggedrugged tabletruggedizedRuggedTablettoughbooktoughbook u1ToughbookU1U1umpcThu, 23 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Qualcomm's CEO confesses: tablets killed the smartbook star]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/qualcomms-ceo-confesses-tablets-killed-the-smartbook-star/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/qualcomms-ceo-confesses-tablets-killed-the-smartbook-star/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/qualcomms-ceo-confesses-tablets-killed-the-smartbook-star/#comments We remember it like it was yesterday -- pressed against the edge of our seat, speakerphone on 11, listening to Qualcomm preach about how these so-called "smartbooks" were coming to take over the world. Can't fault 'em for trying. A little over a year after the (admittedly valiant) effort began, Qualcomm's CEO is effectively putting this whole nightmare behind him. According to Slashgear, Paul Jacobs admitted during an event this morning that "tablets such as the iPad had already occupied the niche his company expected smartbooks to." Essentially, the iPad delivered on the concept of an "always-on, all-day device" long before smartbooks ever had a chance at gaining traction, and judging by the fact that only a handful of these guys ever made it to market, we'd say that brutally honest assessment makes a lot of sense. We aren't necessarily better off for it, mind you, but it definitely seems that the resurgence of the tablet (and the proliferation of the longevous netbook) has extinguished any hope of smartbooks dominating the world. Hey, at least this guy's man enough to know when a journey's reached its end. Sayonara, smarties.

Qualcomm's CEO confesses: tablets killed the smartbook star originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple ipadAppleIpadbusinessdeaddeathindustryipadkillkilledlaptoplinuxmarketMIDPaul JacobsPaulJacobsqualcommslatesmartbooktabletUMPCThu, 09 Sep 2010 19:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba Libretto W105 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/toshiba-libretto-w105-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/toshiba-libretto-w105-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/toshiba-libretto-w105-review/#comments At this point Toshiba's dualscreen Libretto W105 shouldn't need much of an introduction -- or at least after glancing at the picture above we figure it won't. It looks like a laptop straight out of the future. And it kind of is. It's the sort of clamshell gadget we've seen rendered and rendered for years, but that's never made it to market... until now that is. In celebration of Toshiba's 25 years in the laptop business, the company's gotten bolder than ever, and it hasn't just created a gadget with two seven-inch capacitive touchscreens, but it's actually brought it to market. Sure, it's only available for a very limited run, and at a lofty $1,100, only die-hard gadget geeks are bound to fork over the cash. That said, it's still one of the most intriguing devices we've seen all year, and that's saying something. And it's even more compelling when you consider that packs the parts of a 12- or 13-inch ultraportable, including an Intel Pentium processor, 2GB of RAM and a 64GB SSD and also runs Windows 7. But that's exactly what's wrong with the Libretto -- it looks like the future, but it's held back by modern day laptop parts and software. We've spent quite some time with the W105 -- we typed half of this review on the bottom screen! -- so you'll want to hit the break to find out just what we're talking about.

Gallery: Toshiba Libretto W105 unboxing and review

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Toshiba Libretto W105 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DualScreendualscreen laptopDualScreenLaptopDualScreenTabletintel pentiumIntelPentiumlaptoplibretto w100Libretto W105-L251LibrettoW100LibrettoW105-l251netbookpentiumPentiumSu1400reviewtablettoshibatoshiba librettotoshiba libretto w100toshiba libretto w105ToshibaLibrettoToshibaLibrettoW100ToshibaLibrettoW105umpcvideow105windows 7Windows7Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Eking E5 UMPC brings tilting, sliding 5-inch display]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/eking-e5-umpc-brings-tilting-sliding-5-inch-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/eking-e5-umpc-brings-tilting-sliding-5-inch-display/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/21/eking-e5-umpc-brings-tilting-sliding-5-inch-display/#comments It's been awhile, eh Eking? The elusive handheld maker is storming back onto the scene today with an all new UMPC, despite that fact that UMPCs have been largely left behind and covered up by this new "tablet craze." All that aside, the E5 is definitely one of the more delightful units that we've seen, and we can't help think of HTC's Advantage when it's opened up as shown above. Specs wise, this guy is boasting a 5-inch WSVGA (1,024 x 600) Sharp-sourced display that tilts and slides back, and an Intel Atom Z515 (1.2GHz) is powering things under the hood. There'a also 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 16GB SSD, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, inbuilt 3G connectivity, a GPS module, 3 megapixel camera and a 2,600mAh battery that lasts for an undisclosed amount of time. Eking's also going the generous route and tossing in a load of accessories, but given the nearly $800 price tag for those who choose to import, we can understand why. Hit the links below for a few more looks, but don't expect it to ship outside of China anytime soon.

Eking E5 UMPC brings tilting, sliding 5-inch display originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atome5EkingEking e5EkingE5handheldintellaunchedsharpumpcSat, 21 Aug 2010 04:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Off-contract Dell Streak is still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still being done in the world]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/off-contract-dell-streak-is-still-sim-locked-to-atandt-wrongs-sti/#comments Bummer. If you were planning to get your Streak pre-order in today, but were going to opt for the $549 off-contract version rather than the $249 on-contract version, we're sad to inform you that it's the exact same device in both scenarios. Not that we're shocked or anything, but Dell's own Lionel Menchaca has confirmed the tragedy via Twitter (shot after the break), noting that the $549 version of the Dell Streak "will not be SIM unlocked." In case that needed any more clarity, he continued: "It is SIM-locked to AT&T." Fairly lousy news for those hoping to snag one and pop a few international rental SIMs in as they headed off on their late-summer escapades, but it still makes us wonder whatever happened to that T-Mobile-ized version that sauntered through the FCC back in April. Angela Lansbury, we need you. Desperately.

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Off-contract Dell Streak is still SIM-locked to AT&T, wrongs still being done in the world originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidattdellDell StreakDellStreakgsmlockedmidsim locksim lockedSimLockSimLockedslatestreaktabletumpcThu, 12 Aug 2010 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[OQO crawls back from the dead, releasing Model 03 in China this month (Updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/oqo-crawls-back-from-the-dead-releasing-model-03-in-china-this/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/oqo-crawls-back-from-the-dead-releasing-model-03-in-china-this/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/03/oqo-crawls-back-from-the-dead-releasing-model-03-in-china-this/#comments Holy moly! We genuinely never saw this coming. If you recall, the last we heard from OQO was when it said its final goodbye back in May 2009, and even today its website still declares the company "out of business." Well, that's not exactly the case anymore -- a little research led us to CCW, which reports that Audiotone -- OQO's business partner in China -- confirmed a successful merger with the UMPC manufacturer in April this year (on the condition that the latter's R&D to remain in the US). This would explain why OQO's Chinese site was still being updated with news after the "closure," while its Western counterpart remained frozen in time.

The juicier news, however, is that OQO's launching a Model 03 for Chinese buyers in Q3 2010 (and the website's banner specifically says August). Don't be fooled by the model number, though -- this 15-ounce device essentially shares the same chassis with the Model 02, but is now packed with Windows 7, Intel Atom Z500 series chip, SSD, 3G radio (compatible with WCDMA, EVDO and TD-SCDMA), and a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 multitouch LCD (previously 5-inch 800 x 480 single-touch). You'll also get the same old Bluetooth, WiFi, built-in mic and HDMI across the four flavors: Gold, Diamond, Elite and Business, which range from 1.2GHz to 2GHz, 32GB to 128GB (1GB to 2GB of RAM), and ¥12,999 ($1,919) to a whopping ¥31,888 ($4,708). Well, these are still far from what most of us would consider as affordable, so here's hoping the Chinese market will keep OQO alive until it can bring us some cheaper alternatives. Or at least avoid sending the company to its second funeral.

Update: Eerily, the long static OQO home page has been updated with a brief, but telling bit of text at the bottom of the page: "We did not sell out to Audiotone. Anything by them is a Clone." So much for the resurrection. [Thanks, Picasso]

Update 2: Looks like the previous OQO home page update is a hack... by zombies!

OQO crawls back from the dead, releasing Model 03 in China this month (Updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomclonecopyintel atomIntelAtomkirfmodel 03model 3Model03Model3oqoresurrectionssdumpcwindows 7Windows7Z515z530z540z550Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/31/enso-whips-up-two-smartphones-and-three-new-slates-but-we-would/#comments Oh, Enso -- must you really give us a reason to hope? After dealing with what felt like a case of the vaporwares, and then being epically disappointed with the zenPad (which is now out of stock, curiously) that you finally shipped, we just can't muster up the courage to look fondly upon the five new products that are gracing your webstore. That said, those that don't mind risk taking and actually enjoy the thought of fighting for a refund have three new MIDs / slates to ponder along with a pair of Android-based smartphones to consider. Let's break 'em down real quick, shall we?
  • zenPad 2 ($219; shipping now): Here you have a 5-inch, Android 1.5-based MID with an 800 x 480 resolution resistive touchscreen, a bundled stylus, inbuilt 3G, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, microSD slot (8GB included), 128MB of RAM, 256MB NAND Flash, a 624MHz Marvell PXA303 Xscale CPU, integrated accelerometer, onboard GPS, micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack and a battery good for 4.5 hours of use. We're told that an Android 2.1 update is "imminent," but we believe that about as much as we believe BP's promise to "make it right."
  • zenPad 3 ($249; pre-order): This here tablet boasts the exact same specifications as the zenPad 2 (right down to the battery life and resolution), but it rocks a 7-inch design that'll aid those who can't squint hard enough to see fonts on the 5-inch sibling.
  • zenPad 4 ($199; shipping now): We hate to state the obvious, but this is quite obviously an iPad KIRF -- right down to the Home button. You'll find a 10.2-inch resistive touchpanel with a 1,024 x 600 resolution (one that Enso swears up and down "has a fast response and works very well"), along with Android 2.1, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 256MB of RAM, 2GB of storage, a microSD slot (8GB included), a 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, built-in accelerometer and a 2,400mAh battery that's good for 5 to 7 hours of life.
  • zenPhone ($349; shipping now): So... it looks like a Nexus One KIRF, it's called a zenPhone, yet it says it's a MID. Oh, and it's not this ZenPhone. Whatever the case, it's got a 4.3-inch resistive touchscreen (800 x 480), 3G HSDPA radio, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, 256MB of NAND Flash, a microSD slot (8GB included), a 3.2 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 2,600mAh battery, onboard GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and -- wait for it -- Maemo 5 running the show. Yeah, seriously.
  • zenDroid ($319; pre-order): In the market for a Droid KIRF, are you? You've come to the right place, with this one offering a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen (800 x 480), 3G HSDPA, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, an FM radio tuner, Android 2.1 ("upgradable to 2.2," we're told), a microSD slot (8GB bundled in), 512MB of NAND Flash, a 624MHz Marvell PXA935 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 1,500mAh battery, onboard GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB connector.
[Thanks, Neil]

Gallery: Enso zenDroid, zenPhone, zenPad 2, zenPad 3 and zenPad 4

Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidEnsogooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidipad kirfIpadKirfmaemomidslatesmartphonetablettablet pcTabletPcumpczendroidzenpadzenpad 2zenpad 3zenpad 4Zenpad2Zenpad3Zenpad4zenphoneSat, 31 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Viliv's N5 UMPC finally reviewed, deemed worth the wait]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/vilivs-n5-umpc-finally-reviewed-deemed-worth-the-wait/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/vilivs-n5-umpc-finally-reviewed-deemed-worth-the-wait/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/28/vilivs-n5-umpc-finally-reviewed-deemed-worth-the-wait/#commentsViliv's N5 UMPC finally reviewed, deemed worth the wait We wouldn't say that Viliv is always tardy with its product releases, but neither would we say that we're particularly surprised the N5 UMPC is only now making its way to retail seven months after being announced. It's a Windows 7-toting, clutch-sized device packing specs that are at least seven months old: a 1.3GHz Atom Z520 processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 32GB SSD. Despite that, performance is said to be good, capable of handling 720p and even 1080p video without a hitch on its 4.8-inch, WSVGA display. Build quality is said to be "superb," the optical thumbpad thing is apparently a respectable mouse replacement, and 3G wireless (in addition to 802.11b/g and Bluetooth) is quite easy to enable. Unfortunately we're still not sure what Viliv is going to charge for this, but we're told it'll be appearing for order in the very near future.

Viliv's N5 UMPC finally reviewed, deemed worth the wait originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A true iPhone KIRF running Windows XP may still be the stuff of dreams -- crazy, fevered dreams -- but it looks like we now have the next best thing: the iPhone-ish Shanshui P72. Boasting a 7-inch WVGA screen, this MID-sized device packs a 1.2GHz VIA C7-M processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of storage, WiFi and 3G connectivity, built-in GPS, and no less than three USB ports, which will let you attach a keyboard and mouse for an authentic Windows XP experience. Sadly, there's no indication of pricing or availability, but you can check it out in action in the video after the break, and get an extensive look at the device at the source link below.

Continue reading Keepin' it real fake: the Shanshui P72 is the oversized, XP-running iPhone you've always secretly wanted

Keepin' it real fake: the Shanshui P72 is the oversized, XP-running iPhone you've always secretly wanted originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 May 2010 19:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're in the market for another Vivienne Tam-designed masterpiece, keep looking! Coming straight outta Shenzhen, Creation Tech's CTEB7G is a 7-inch UMPC featuring damn near everything you could reasonably expect from a $65 UMPC, including a 533MHz VIA VT 8505 CPU, 128MB RAM, 2GB flash storage, 7-inch (800 x 600) display, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, keyboard with built-in touchpad, three USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, built-in speaker, microphone, and Windows CE 6.0. This thing is underpowered and underpriced, and it looks it -- but we're sure that Ruslan Kogan can find an excuse to rebadge it nonetheless. Please direct all order inquiries to the source link below.

Creation Tech's $65 UMPC is cheap and unlovable originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheapchinacreation CTEB7Gcreation techCreationCteb7gCreationTechCTEB7GShenzhenuglyumpcVIA VT 8505ViaVt8505Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu's LifeBook UH900 gets reviewed, notable flaws found]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/fujitsus-lifebook-uh900-gets-reviewed-notable-flaws-found/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/fujitsus-lifebook-uh900-gets-reviewed-notable-flaws-found/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/fujitsus-lifebook-uh900-gets-reviewed-notable-flaws-found/#comments There's no question that Fujitsu's LifeBook UH900 is a niche device; much like Sony's VAIO P, there's just not a lot of demand for an expensive clamshell with an extremely high resolution and an exceptionally cramped keyboard. That said, there's a curious seduction surrounding this thing, and critics over at Pocketables seemed to agree. After spending some long days (and nights, don'tcha know?) with the Japanese version of this here device, they came away with a huge mixed bag of emotions. On one hand, the snappy performance and excellent portability made it difficult to put down, but the downright dreadful 2 - 2.5 hours of battery life more or less forced them to. There's also more gentle gripes about the screen color, the "toy-like" build quality and "useless multitouch." For us, that's probably one flaw too many to accept, but the forgiving among us should definitely check out the full skinny before making a final call.

Fujitsu's LifeBook UH900 gets reviewed, notable flaws found originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fujitsuG90lifebookLOOXloox uLooxUreviewedtablettablet pcTabletPcUH900umpcunboxunboxedunboxingMon, 08 Mar 2010 06:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu's LifeBook UH900 gets unboxed, sized up against the competition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/28/fujitsus-lifebook-uh900-gets-unboxed-sized-up-against-the-comp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/28/fujitsus-lifebook-uh900-gets-unboxed-sized-up-against-the-comp/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/28/fujitsus-lifebook-uh900-gets-unboxed-sized-up-against-the-comp/#comments Fujitsu's LifeBook UH900 started shipping to Americans just over a fortnight ago, and now one has landed into the capable hands of Pocketables. Boasting a 2GHz Atom CPU and some of the most unsightly adapters we've ever seen, this flip-open handheld -- which just looks too lovely to be saddled with the "UMPC" moniker -- strangely stirs something within our heart. It's one of those "I know I don't need it, but I just have to have it" things. Don't agree? Hit the source link, scroll all the way down, think about the upcoming weekend, and then see how you feel. Oh, and feel free to check out those size comparisons if you need extra encouragement in the "ooh" and "aah" department.

Fujitsu's LifeBook UH900 gets unboxed, sized up against the competition originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fujitsuG90lifebookLOOXloox uLooxUtablettablet pcTabletPcUH900umpcunboxunboxedunboxingSun, 28 Feb 2010 07:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Viliv's S10 Blade netvertible priced at $699 and up]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/vilivs-s10-blade-netvertible-priced-at-699-and-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/vilivs-s10-blade-netvertible-priced-at-699-and-up/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/vilivs-s10-blade-netvertible-priced-at-699-and-up/#comments There's hardly a shortage of tablet news these days, but Viliv is managing to cut through somewhat with its relatively robust S10 Blade. Introduced (and toyed with) at CES this year, the Atom-powered device is now up for pre-order at Dynamism (sort of, anyway), with the big reveal being the heretofore unannounced starting price: $699. We get the feeling that some of the more well-appointed units will end up costing far more than that, but at least you know you can get 10.3-inches of resistive multitouch action into your life for less than a carbon fiber Mustang hood. Or pretty much anything else that cost over seven Benjamins.

Viliv's S10 Blade netvertible priced at $699 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cowon W2 shown in its natural tradeshow habitat, running Windows 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cowonCowon W2CowonW2in the wildInTheWildmidtabletumpcw2Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:31:00 EST<![CDATA[MSI dualscreen UMPC concept had us at 'dualscreen']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/msi-dualscreen-umpc-concept-had-us-at-dualscreen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/msi-dualscreen-umpc-concept-had-us-at-dualscreen/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/msi-dualscreen-umpc-concept-had-us-at-dualscreen/#comments We were already fairly impressed with MSI's netbook-sized dualscreen e-reader, but this smaller 7-inch screened variation might even be the more alluring of the two. Only the lower of the two screens is touchable, and it while would naturally be a tad small for regular typing, we could almost see a decent thumboarding scenario arising. But really, we're just taken in with the look of this thing. It's incredibly thin, pure premium, and the little clock display on the is just icing on an already sexy cake. There's no word on what's under the hood here -- we'd have to guess some Atom variant, since this will run Windows -- and we're naturally in the dark about the rest of the vitals like price and release date.

Gallery: MSI dualscreen UMPC concept had us at 'dualscreen'

MSI dualscreen UMPC concept had us at 'dualscreen' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010dual screenDualScreene-booke-readerhands-onmidmsiumpcFri, 08 Jan 2010 14:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Camangi WebStation gets a few first impressions: 'sluggish' and 'confined']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-gets-a-few-first-impressions-sluggish-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-gets-a-few-first-impressions-sluggish-and/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/camangi-webstation-gets-a-few-first-impressions-sluggish-and/#comments Egad. We had such high hopes for the Camangi WebStation, but as with a few other non-phone devices that have attempted to use Android, it seems as if this 7-inch slate falls a bit short in practice. The gang over at Laptop was able to corral a unit for a brief sit-down, and while they admired the exceptionally light and portable hardware, they kvetched about the lowly 800 x 480 screen resolution, sluggish performance when opening applications and the limited / confined feel of the Camangi Marketplace. They also barked about the resistive screen's inability to accurately recognize finger presses, and while they're still holding out some hope that this thing could be useful in at least a few scenarios, it's fairly clear this piece isn't for everyone. Peek the source link for the full skinny.

Update: GearDiary got their hands on one as well, and they've belted out similar impressions.

Camangi WebStation gets a few first impressions: 'sluggish' and 'confined' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>7 inch7-inch7InchAndroidCamangicamangi webstationCamangiWebstationgoogleimpressionsMIDmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicetabletUMPCweb stationWebStationTue, 29 Dec 2009 08:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 9 tablet and its Windows 7 Starter Edition unboxed (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/archos-9-tablet-and-its-windows-7-starter-edition-unboxed-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/archos-9-tablet-and-its-windows-7-starter-edition-unboxed-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/18/archos-9-tablet-and-its-windows-7-starter-edition-unboxed-video/#commentsArchos 9 tablet and its Windows 7 Starter Edition unboxed It's been a long time coming, but the Archos 9 is finally being unleashed wholesale upon the world. The 9-inch tablet has been delayed and had its price hiked, but if you haven't leapt off the hype train yet you'll be interested in watching the unboxing and initial impressions video after the break courtesy of UMPCPortal. The 60GB device contains a mere 1.1GHz Atom processor and has been unfortunately crippled with Windows 7 Starter Edition, lacking the cool tablet features that you might have wanted to use on a tablet device. A few times during this video the Archos is likened to the Joojoo, which will almost surely face some delays of its own before receiving a similar berth months from now. Overall it's looking like a nice machine if you have the bank -- and don't want to do anything particularly processor intensive.

Continue reading Archos 9 tablet and its Windows 7 Starter Edition unboxed (video)

Archos 9 tablet and its Windows 7 Starter Edition unboxed (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ITG xpPhone seen powering up on video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ITGITG xpPhoneItgXpphonemidprototypeqwertysliderumpcvideowindows xpWindowsXpxpxpPhoneTue, 15 Dec 2009 10:37:00 EST<![CDATA[UMID's M2 becomes Onkyo's BX, beats it to market]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/14/umids-m2-becomes-onkyos-bx-beats-it-to-market/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/14/umids-m2-becomes-onkyos-bx-beats-it-to-market/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/14/umids-m2-becomes-onkyos-bx-beats-it-to-market/#commentsUMID's M2 becomes Onkyo's BX, beats it to market UMID may have jumped the gun a bit when it let the world know that its M2 was already in development months before the M1 had even hit retail. Other than a glimpse at IDF we haven't seen much from the thing, but Onkyo seems to have grabbed the rights to create its own, called the BX. It definitely shares the same design as the M2, but its 1.2GHz Atom Z515 processor is 400MHz down on what the M2 is expected (or at least hoped) to ship with. There's 512MB of memory on tap, a 32GB SSD, and a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 LCD upon which Windows XP is lovingly applied. Impressive specs, but at an impressive price -- ¥64,800, or about $730. We'll keep our netbooks, thanks.

Gallery: Onkyo BX

UMID's M2 becomes Onkyo's BX, beats it to market originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Charbax]

Continue reading Atom-based PsiXpda UMPC gets handled on video

Atom-based PsiXpda UMPC gets handled on video originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gatomhandheldlewebmidPsiXpdauglyumpcvideowindows xpWindowsXpwwanSun, 13 Dec 2009 16:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 has multitouch, world-beating ambitions]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/fujitsu-lifebook-uh900-has-multitouch-world-beating-ambitions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/fujitsu-lifebook-uh900-has-multitouch-world-beating-ambitions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/fujitsu-lifebook-uh900-has-multitouch-world-beating-ambitions/#comments What's in a name these days? If we didn't call this a UMPC or told you it can run Windows 7, it could just be a pretty huge clamshell smartphone. The freshly announced LifeBook UH900 sports a 5.6-inch "vivid glare screen," (we'll put that down to a bad translation), 3.5G wireless connectivity, and even goes so far as to lay claim to being the world's smallest multitouch-capable PC. Take that, VAIO P! Still, the 62GB SSD and WXGA display resolution obviously set it apart from the phone crowd, as will the Atom Z530 inside -- it might outperform your ARM CPU, but will also ensure you never leave the house without a charger (just 3-hours in eco mode). Fujitsu has yet to spill pricing details, but CNET informs us the non-UMTS version will be ready in January, with the more advanced hotness coming at a later date.

Fujitsu LifeBook UH900 has multitouch, world-beating ambitions originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5gatomatom z530AtomZ530fujitsuhandheldhandheld pcHandheldPclifebooklifebook uh900LifebookUh900multitouchtouchscreenuh900ultraportableumpcumtswirelessThu, 03 Dec 2009 06:37:00 EST<![CDATA[HT560 5.6-inch UMPC spotted in Shenzhen running Windows XP]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/ht560-5-6-inch-umpc-spotted-in-shenzhen-running-windows-xp/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/ht560-5-6-inch-umpc-spotted-in-shenzhen-running-windows-xp/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/03/ht560-5-6-inch-umpc-spotted-in-shenzhen-running-windows-xp/#comments
Sure, an Android MID featuring some sort of contrived "net gen" functionality might promise inspirational moments, but will it get the job done? A company called Shenzhen Seed Industrial, located in the Chegongmiao Futian Distict (we hear it's lovely in the spring) is offering retailers and e-tailers a Windows XP-powered workhorse in the form of the HT560 5.6-inch UMPC/MID. Built on the VIA C7 (1GHz) processor, this guy sports 1GB RAM, 16GB SDD, two USB 2.0 ports, and both front and rear-facing 1.3 megapixel webcams. For connectivity, you get the usual assortment of WiFi and Bluetooth, with a GPS thrown in for good measure. If you're looking to pick up a handful of these things, hit up the Tradekey link where it's available in lots of ten. Otherwise, Wirelession appears to have rebranded this the W1030 and have priced it at $421. Want a closer look? You can get one after the break.

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HT560 5.6-inch UMPC spotted in Shenzhen running Windows XP originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinaHT560midshenzhentabletumpcW1030windowswindows xpWindowsXpwirelessionThu, 03 Dec 2009 02:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Members abandoning Intel's MID alliance? Hopefully.]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/members-abandoning-intels-mid-alliance-hopefully/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/members-abandoning-intels-mid-alliance-hopefully/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/30/members-abandoning-intels-mid-alliance-hopefully/#comments Bad, but entirely expected news on the MID front. You remember the Mobile Internet Device right? UMPCs by another name usually running Linux-variants in that middling ground between smartphones and netbooks that nobody seems capable of making an attractive use-case for beyond the living room sofa? According to DigiTimes, "several members" of Intel's Mobile Internet Devices Innovation Alliance (MIDIA) have quit development of MID devices due to very weak shipments. Even the promise of Intel's Moorestown platform has lured "only a limited number of vendors" to launch related products in 2010. Sources claim that vendors will instead refocus on other areas of possible growth. Imagine that.

Members abandoning Intel's MID alliance? Hopefully. originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>digitimesintelmidmidiamoorestownrumorumpcMon, 30 Nov 2009 07:17:00 EST<![CDATA[QiGi's Smartbook is more like a WinMo 6.5-powered MID]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/qigis-smartbook-is-more-like-a-winmo-6-5-powered-mid/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/qigis-smartbook-is-more-like-a-winmo-6-5-powered-mid/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/qigis-smartbook-is-more-like-a-winmo-6-5-powered-mid/#comments We're going on the assumption here that the lads and ladies over at QiGi haven't actually heard that "smartbooks" have a vaguely defined look and feel, as the outfit's latest handheld definitely looks nothing like the smartbooks that we've seen emerge over the past few months. In fact, the Windows Mobile 6.5-equipped device looks more like a MID than anything else, boasting a 5-inch 800 x 480 display, only a few face-mounted buttons and 1GB of memory. Hit the read link if you're interested in a poorly translated review, and good luck finding one of these in the open market (at least with an English-language operating system).

QiGi's Smartbook is more like a WinMo 6.5-powered MID originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chinachinesemidqigiqigi smartbookQigiSmartbooksmartbooku1000umpcwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmowinmo 6.5Winmo6.5Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:16:00 EST<![CDATA[ViewSonic's N01 MID caught wearing a nasty UMPC disguise]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/viewsonics-n01-mid-caught-wearing-a-nasty-umpc-disguise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/viewsonics-n01-mid-caught-wearing-a-nasty-umpc-disguise/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/viewsonics-n01-mid-caught-wearing-a-nasty-umpc-disguise/#comments Remember the day when those 7-inch Origami UMPCs blundered onto the scene with weak Intel processors overpowered by Microsoft's heavyweight OS? This ViewSonic N01 apparently isn't one of them, though we couldn't fault you for being deceived. Sure it's running XP but it's Intel's 1.1GHz Atom Z510 doing the processing chores beneath a display approximating 6 to 7 inches. Ok, ok, it is a UMPC, regardless of its new MID christening proving once again that any distinction Intel tries to sell has been lost forever as vendors try to distance themselves from a tainted UMPC legacy. But we digress. The N01 MID (prototype, by the looks of it) finds itself stuffed with 1GB of memory, just 10GB of on-board storage, 3G data, and integrated TV tuner with fancy telescoping antenna. We can only assume that ViewSonic's product diversification plans have it dumping the majority of its recently unveiled products into China and India because what they've show so far is not going to impress western tastes.

ViewSonic's N01 MID caught wearing a nasty UMPC disguise originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Inbrics, a company known in Seoul for its VoIP solutions, looks set to rock your world with an Android MID early next year at CES. All we have for you at present are the barest of specs, machine translated Korean PR that declares "a full convergence of the future," and one of those vague, uplifting videos that demonstrates the myriad of ways that its one platform can dramatically change your life -- without ever really telling you what it does. The device itself is a QWERTY landscape slider that features an AMOLED touchscreen, GPS, compass, WiFi, and an ARM Cortex A8 800MHz processor. Experience the inspirational moment after the break.

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Inbrics announces Android MID, promises 'inspirational moments' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcesces 2010Ces2010fourth screenFourthScreeninbricskoreamidumpcWed, 25 Nov 2009 12:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony VAIO UX handheld gets 3G wireless, quad OS, inflated sense of self]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sony-vaio-ux-handheld-gets-3g-wireless-quad-os-inflated-sense/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sony-vaio-ux-handheld-gets-3g-wireless-quad-os-inflated-sense/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sony-vaio-ux-handheld-gets-3g-wireless-quad-os-inflated-sense/#comments
As we're all undoubtedly aware, old gadgets don't really die -- they just get modded eternally (as the continued appearance of Atari on these pages will attest). Another case-in-point: the Sony VAIO UX490N. It's been a while since we laid eyes on one of these bad boys, but apparently there's been plenty of hacking goin' on ever since, including: upgrading the SSD to the RunCore Pro IV 128GB and swapping out the 1.2GHz CPU for a 1.33GHz Core 2 Duo (overclocked to 1.438GHz). And that's just the beginning -- the cats over at the Micro PC Talk forums have also installed a voice-capable HSPA modem, swapped out the old wireless card for one that supports a/b/g/n WiFi, and installed partitions for Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista Business, Windows 7 Ultimate and Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.7. Impressive stuff, all that: but what if we told you that one fearless individual has applied every one of those changes to a single device? And that battery life was pretty much unaffected? Well, you're probably going to want the details, right? Hit the source link to get started.

Sony VAIO UX handheld gets 3G wireless, quad OS, inflated sense of self originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackhandheldsmodsonyumpcUX490UX490Nvaiovaio uxVAIO UX490VAIO UX490NVaioUxVaioUx490VaioUx490nMon, 23 Nov 2009 11:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Eking's tilting, sliding S515 UMPC gets unwrapped on video, looks like a giant Touch Pro2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/ekings-tilting-sliding-s515-umpc-gets-unwrapped-on-video-look/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/ekings-tilting-sliding-s515-umpc-gets-unwrapped-on-video-look/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/ekings-tilting-sliding-s515-umpc-gets-unwrapped-on-video-look/#comments Eking's S515 has been trumpeted for a small while now, but we weren't exactly eager to bite before seeing this thing in the flesh. Today, UMPC Portal has managed to procure one of these tilting, sliding handhelds, and thankfully for all of us, they've hosted up an informative unboxing video to show it off. Packing a 4.8-inch display, 1.2GHz Atom Z515 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 16GB or 32GB SSD and a full QWERTY keyboard, the device honestly looks like a giant HTC Touch Pro2 at first glance -- particularly once you prop the display up. We're also hearing that this same handheld has surfaced elsewhere as the Digicube Z8, but it's tough to say if either will be shipping stateside in the near future. Hop on past the break if you're curious to see what a Touch Pro2 would look like on 'roids.

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Eking's tilting, sliding S515 UMPC gets unwrapped on video, looks like a giant Touch Pro2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DigicubeDigicube Z8DigicubeZ8EkingEking s515EkingS515s515UMPCunboxunboxedunboxingvideoZ8Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Kohjinsha PA series reviewed, found lacking]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/kohjinsha-pa-series-reviewed-found-lacking/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/kohjinsha-pa-series-reviewed-found-lacking/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/kohjinsha-pa-series-reviewed-found-lacking/#comments It's well established by now that the Kohjinsha PA series tablet is one peculiar creature. It has the internals and OS of a netbook, with a 1.33GHz Atom CPU and Windows XP Home, the 4.8-inch display of a portable MID, and the convertible capabilities of an internet tablet, while its price (around $770) seems to imply it performs all three roles with aplomb. The Pocketables crew have followed up their unboxing of the quirky little device with a full-on review, and their conclusion has been that sadly it's more of a chump than a champ. Poor build quality and substandard input controls dragged this contender down, in spite of its swiveling screen and decent performance thanks to a 32GB SSD. Ultimately, it's the price that dooms the PA series to ignominy, and it seems like only a miracle -- or a timely RilakKuma rebadge -- will make it commercially successful. Hit the read link for the full story.

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Kohjinsha PA series reviewed, found lacking originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtomAtom Z520AtomZ520convertibleconvertible tabletConvertibleTablethandheldinternet tabletInternetTabletkohjinshakohjinsha pakohjinsha pa seriesKohjinshaPaKohjinshaPaSerieslaptopmidmini laptopMiniLaptopnetvertiblereviewultraportableumpcWindows XPWindowsXpMon, 16 Nov 2009 11:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Kohjinsha PA series gets unboxed, looks kind of hardcore]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/11/kohjinsha-pa-series-gets-unboxed-looks-kind-of-hardcore/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/11/kohjinsha-pa-series-gets-unboxed-looks-kind-of-hardcore/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/11/kohjinsha-pa-series-gets-unboxed-looks-kind-of-hardcore/#comments It's sort of difficult for us to say what exactly the Kohjinsha PA is. Part UMPC, part MID and part tablet PC, this mishmash has captivated us for quite some time, and while we were able to spend a few brief moments with it at CEATEC, the crew over at Pocketables was able to snag a shipping unit to unbox. They begin by noting that this thing is far from stylish, and while the hinge is almost laughably large, there's something subtly satisfying about just how chunky it looks. Hit the read link to see if you agree -- it's cool if you don't, you're only hurting feelings.

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Kohjinsha PA series gets unboxed, looks kind of hardcore originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>KohjinshaKohjinsha PAKohjinshaPamidpapa seriesPaSeriespicspicturestablettablet pcTabletPcumpcunboxunboxedunboxingWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Archos 9 up for pre-order in America for $50 more than anticipated]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/archos-9-up-for-pre-order-in-america-for-50-more-than-anticipat/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/archos-9-up-for-pre-order-in-america-for-50-more-than-anticipat/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/archos-9-up-for-pre-order-in-america-for-50-more-than-anticipat/#commentsUh, Archos? You do remember telling us that your Archos 9 media tablet would ship on October 22nd for $499 back in late September, right? 'Cause if our eyes are being truthful to us, that's not at all what's happening here. The outfit's official web store has the 8.9-inch device listed (complete with Windows 7 Starter, WiFi, Bluetooth and a 1.3 megapixel camera) for $549.99, and worse still, it's only up for "pre-order." You know what happens after the second strike, right guys?

[Thanks, Trini]

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Archos 9 up for pre-order in America for $50 more than anticipated originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a9archos 9Archos9delaymidpre-orderpricepricespricingtablettablet pcTabletPcumpcwindows 7windows 7 starterWindows7Windows7StarterTue, 03 Nov 2009 13:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Kohjinsha PA series tablet ships in November, value not guaranteed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/kohjinsha-pa-series-tablet-ships-in-november-value-not-guarante/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/kohjinsha-pa-series-tablet-ships-in-november-value-not-guarante/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/26/kohjinsha-pa-series-tablet-ships-in-november-value-not-guarante/#commentsKohjinsha PA series tablet ships in November, value not guaranteed Kohjinsha had a slew of portables on display at CEATEC earlier this month, including the classification-bending PA. Its design fits in somewhere between a MID and a tablet netbook, with its 4.8-inch, 1024 x 600 touchscreen and 1.33GHz Atom processor, but now we're learning that it's price roughly equates to a netbook and a MID. The device hits Japan early next month for ¥69,800, about $770. That's certainly not cheap, but if you need one elsewhere you're probably going to need to go through an importer, and their prices are ¥79,800 and up. That's about $870. Yikes.

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Kohjinsha PA series tablet ships in November, value not guaranteed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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