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Nikon promised us a "late April" shipment of its D3100 replacement, and sure enough, it looks to have met that self-imposed deadline. The black D3200 kit is now shipping from Best Buy warehouses, and while a litany of other reputable e-tailers have the unit listed (check our links below), we're seeing it backordered elsewhere. That said, these things are obviously trickling into the places that matter most, and determined to-be buyers can almost certainly call around to find one in stock. If you're still on the fence, have a look at our hands-on here, and head on past the break for a lovely unboxing video tour.

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Just mention the company's name, and a pair of things come to mind: world-beating sound quality, and above-average prices. Such is life when you're Cowon, which has informed us that its Plenue Z2 portable media player will be shipping to the US of A in May. Based on details shared to us from a Cowon spokesperson, "early May" is the targeted release window, which makes sense given the unit's FCC debut back in December of 2011. We've learned that it'll ship in 16GB (white only) and 32GB (black only) sizes, with prices set for $279.99 and $319.99 in order of mention. As for specs? Glad you asked. Rather than relying on one of Cowon's proprietary operating systems, the Z2 will ship with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), while measuring 62.8- x 116.5- x 11.8-millimeters, weighing 116 grams and boasting a 3.7-inch (800 x 480) capacitive touchpanel.

On the audio side, you'll get a typical 20Hz to 20,000Hz frequency range, 29mW + 29mW maximum outlet and a 95dB signal-to-noise ratio. There's also an HDMI output, a microSD expansion slot, built-in FM radio tuner, 802.11b/g/n WiFi module, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and an internal microphone. The outfit claims that this guy can last some 22 hours when playing back music alone, while video junkies will see 8.5 hours of their favorite Family Guy clips before needing a rejuvenation session. Not surprisingly, the Z2 also supports a smorgasbord of file formats, including AVI, WMV, ASF, MP4, MKV, MPG, DAT, 3GP -- tired yet? -- DivX, XviD, H.264, WMA, OGG, PMC and FLAC. We managed to grab hold of a unit prior to its launch here in the States; head on past the break to hear our take.

Gallery: Cowon Plenue Z2 hands-on and unboxing

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Cowon Plenue Z2: US pricing, availability and hands-on impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Itching to get your hands on HTC's new breed of smartphones? Best get yourself over to Germany then, as a batch of the flagship One X and its (slightly) smaller brother, the One S, are up for sale -- early. Mediamarkt is where you'll need to go, with several stores also providing HTC One X models on the shop floor to play with. Better still, some excited Frenchmen have already performed the requisite packaging autopsy on the new plastic capsules, revealing (amongst other things) a new SIM pin that's -- logically -- shaped like a micro-SIM. You can marvel at all the rubber bands and plastic bags after the break.

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New iPad spotted in the wild, unboxing photos and video in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verzo Kinzo unboxing and impressions (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Verizon Nexus arrived with Android 4.0.1 pre-installed, but prompted us to update to 4.0.2 just a few minutes after we added a Google account. It is noticeably thicker and heavier than its HSPA+ counterpart, but this thing is fast when it comes to transfer speeds -- not quite as speedy as we've seen with some LTE devices on AT&T's budding 4G network, but it's definitely in line with competing handsets from Verizon, and the MiFi we used for a comparison speed test. Our salesperson wasn't willing to let us leave without first confirming that the phone was in fact working, so he had the honor of first peeling back the phone's plastic cover. Ready to check it out? Roll up your sleeves and join us after the break for our unboxing and speed test.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon LTE unboxing


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Galaxy Nexus for Verizon LTE unboxing and speed test (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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

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While the rest of Hong Kong were enjoying their dim sum breakfast, we've been busy fiddling with the freshly delivered Meizu MX due out on January 1st. As expected, the customized Android 2.3.5 (dubbed Flyme OS) is pretty slick on that 1.4GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos 4210 and 1GB of RAM, but we keep an eye on the consistency of its performance. Compared to the smaller M9, we're hugely impressed by this successor's solid build quality -- the white crystal casing on the back gives out a premium feel and look, though only time will tell how scratch-resistant it is. Likewise, we also dig the booklet or CD album-like packaging -- you can see it all in our hands-on gallery below.

There's much to be loved about the four-inch 960 x 640 ASV LCD -- the slight decrease in pixel density really isn't as noticeable as expected, still giving a sharp image in addition to a slightly wider viewing angle plus color gamut. Alas, many of our camera stills so far seem to be infected by a green hue, though our sample 1080p video clip's in good shape. Here's hoping that Meizu will still be able to tweak that eight megapixel camera before the official launch. Until then, check out our hands-on video after the break (where you can see Meizu's pretty rad "patented situation-aware bottom light keys" in action), and stay tuned for our upcoming review.

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Meizu MX first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola Xoom 2 unboxing and first impressions (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nokia Lumia 800 unboxing

Nokia Lumia 800 unboxed: we shed some light on what's inside originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony NEX-FS100 review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hands-on and unboxing the InfiniTV 4 v2 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 21:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Anonymous]

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Nikon has stirred up the camera crowds once again with its newly released D5100, filling the industry with the buzz of a new high-resolution articulating screen. In terms of consumer DSLR options, the D5100 has taken on the role of the mid-range model in Nikon's product line between the D3100 and the D7000 and we think it assumes the part rather nicely. In terms of price, the D5100 fits right in as well, fetching an MSRP of $900 (vs. $700 and $1600, respectively for the two aforementioned camera kits). Of course, the D7000 lands you the better 18-105 f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR lens, a larger and brighter viewfinder, built-in focus motor, weather-proof sealing, and a few other internal upgrades. But don't judge too quickly, because we've had some time to play with Nikon's latest creation and the D5100 can certainly shoot along with the big boys of consumer cameras -- read on past the break for our impressions and comparisons with the D7000.

Gallery: Nikon D5100 impressions

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Nikon D5100 impressions, head-to-head with D7000 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1080p 24fps1080p 30fps1080p24fps1080p30fps51007000auto focus videoAutoFocusVideoCameraCamerascolorColor sketchcolor sktechcolorsketchD3100d5100D7000DigitalDigital cameradigital slrDigitalCameraDigitalSlreffectshands-onHandsOnHDRhdr photosHdrPhotoshead to headHeadToHeadhigh dynamic rangehigh isoHighDynamicRangeHighIsoimpressionsisonightnight visionNightVisionnikonNikon D5100Nikon D7000NikonD5100NikonD7000reviewsketcht3t3iunboxingvideovisionWed, 27 Apr 2011 10:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Olivetti Olipad 100 gets unboxed and handled in italiano (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/olivetti-olipad-100-gets-unboxed-and-handled-in-italiano-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/olivetti-olipad-100-gets-unboxed-and-handled-in-italiano-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/10/olivetti-olipad-100-gets-unboxed-and-handled-in-italiano-video/#commentsOlivetti Olipad 100 gets unboxed and handled in italiano (video) If the extent of your mastery of the Italian language entails adding an unnecessary "a" after every other word and gesticulating with your hands, like Jen in that episode of The I.T. Crowd, you may not get a lot from the nine minute and 39 second video below. Still, it's worth at least a quick look. It's an unboxing and hands-on of the Olivetti Olipad 100, including an extensive display of the customized interface that sits atop Android and, honestly, doesn't look half bad. Performance, driven by an ARM Cortex A9, looks quite good on this €394 tablet, which works out to about $550. For the rest of the detailed impressions you'll have to drop your former pen-pal in Florence a line and see if she can translate for you, then you can lament about how you just can't get good carbonara in the States.

Update: Sasha was kind enough to provide a translation. It's after the break!

Continue reading Olivetti Olipad 100 gets unboxed and handled in italiano (video)

Olivetti Olipad 100 gets unboxed and handled in italiano (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgooglehands-onimpressionsitalianitalyolipadolipad 100Olipad100olivettitabletunboxingvideoThu, 10 Mar 2011 13:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Leica M9 Titanium unboxed, handled with all the care a $32,000 camera deserves (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/leica-m9-titanium-unboxed-handled-with-all-the-care-a-32-000-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/leica-m9-titanium-unboxed-handled-with-all-the-care-a-32-000-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/13/leica-m9-titanium-unboxed-handled-with-all-the-care-a-32-000-c/#comments Even in its "standard" magnesium alloy body, the Leica M9 is an exclusive piece of kit that prices out all but the most fervent and deep-pocketed rangefinder lovers. Nonetheless, Leica has a habit of putting together even more limited editions of its shooters, one of which has recently been subjected to a thorough unboxing and video overview. Only 500 special edition Titanium M9s cameras have been produced, each one individually numbered and costing nearly £20,000 (or about $32,000) in a set with a Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 lens, also made from titanium. With a full frame 18 megapixel CCD sensor and dual image processors inside, it's a fully fleshed-out beast of a portable shooter, but you'd probably expect nothing less given the fact it costs more than most cars. Go past the break to ogle this special M9.

[Thanks, Aaron]

Update: Leica reached out to clarify that the M9 Titanium costs $26,500 in the US.

Continue reading Leica M9 Titanium unboxed, handled with all the care a $32,000 camera deserves (video)

Leica M9 Titanium unboxed, handled with all the care a $32,000 camera deserves (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading HTC Thunderbolt gets unboxed by Wirefly, Verizon delays launch?

HTC Thunderbolt gets unboxed by Wirefly, Verizon delays launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, would you look at that? Oh yes, that's a real life Notion Ink Adam on some lucky guy's table after being pulled from its fresh packaging. Sure, that's to be expected considering the 10-inch, Android 2.2 tablets were boxed up and shipped out last week, but after the numerous delays, we've got to say it's a true milestone for the India-based company. However, while the unboxing videos and pictures are flowing in -- there are two right after the break for ya -- there's sadly some rain pouring down on the company's parade today. According to the chaps at Android Police, a few people have encountered serious issues with an over-the-air update that was pushed to these new tablets. Apparently, hitting the update button and installing the software has caused the Tegra 2 Adam to stop booting (picture of that sad sight at the second source link). That's surely a FOF situation (frown on face, for those that haven't listened to the recent Engadget podcast), but word is that Notion Ink has stopped pushing out those updates for the time being and emailed customers about the issue. We'll be keeping an ear to the ground on this one, but in the meantime we'll be here waiting for our review unit to arrive so we can show those amateur, wobbly-cam unboxers how it's really done.

Continue reading Notion Ink Adams arrive to eager unboxers, first OTA brings new meaning to DOA

Notion Ink Adams arrive to eager unboxers, first OTA brings new meaning to DOA originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unboxing Ninjas kick back the fourth wall for the Nexus S originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgingerbreadgooglenexusnexus sNexusSninjaninja unboxingninja unboxing 2ninjasNinjaUnboxingNinjaUnboxing2ssamsungunboxunboxingThu, 16 Dec 2010 12:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Cr-48 Chrome laptop preview (update: in-depth impressions!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/google-cr-48-chrome-laptop-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/google-cr-48-chrome-laptop-preview/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/09/google-cr-48-chrome-laptop-preview/#comments Well, would you look at what showed up on our frigid doorstep this morning? That's right, we are now the proud owners of Google's first Chrome OS laptop -- the Cr-48. Obviously, we ripped open the box and got right to handling the 12.1-inch, Atom-powered laptop. So, what does the thing feel like? How's that keyboard? And more importantly, how's Chrome OS looking? Stand by for our impressions, which we'll be adding in depth over the day. First impression: this thing is different.

Mega update: We blew this thing out! There's that video we already showed you, along with a way deeper dive into the hardware and the OS. It's all after the break, and you'd be a fool to miss it.

Gallery: Google Cr-48 Chrome laptop preview


Gallery: Cr-48: a second look

Continue reading Google Cr-48 Chrome laptop preview (update: in-depth impressions!)

Google Cr-48 Chrome laptop preview (update: in-depth impressions!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chrome oschrome os pilot programChromeOsChromeOsPilotProgramcr-48googlegoogle cr-48GoogleCr-48impressionsintel atomIntelAtomlaptoppreviewunboxingvideoThu, 09 Dec 2010 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Kingston unveils HyperX Max 3.0, a SuperSpeed SSD for your pocket, we tear it down (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/kingston-unveils-hyperx-max-3-0-a-superspeed-ssd-for-your-pocke/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/kingston-unveils-hyperx-max-3-0-a-superspeed-ssd-for-your-pocke/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/22/kingston-unveils-hyperx-max-3-0-a-superspeed-ssd-for-your-pocke/#comments USB 3.0 and SSDs, they were just made for each other, don't you think? Kingston certainly seems to agree, as it's now rolled out its first SuperSpeed portable solid state drive, giving it the catchy title of HyperX Max 3.0. It fits within the dimensions of a conventional 2.5-inch hard drive, but differs in being able to pump 195MB of data per second when reading or 160MBps when writing. Although pricing and availability details aren't yet available, we can expect 64GB, 128GB and 256GB varieties to crop up some time soonish. Until then, can we interest you in some unboxing and teardown action, courtesy of our brethren over at Engadget Spanish? You'll find it on video just past the break.

Continue reading Kingston unveils HyperX Max 3.0, a SuperSpeed SSD for your pocket, we tear it down (video)

Kingston unveils HyperX Max 3.0, a SuperSpeed SSD for your pocket, we tear it down (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.5-inchexternalexternal ssdexternal storageExternalSsdExternalStoragehands-onhyperxkingstonmax 3.0Max3.0portableportable ssdportable storagePortableSsdPortableStoragessdsuperspeedsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbteardownunboxingusbusb 3usb 3.0Usb3Usb3.0videoMon, 22 Nov 2010 08:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Giorgio Armani wants to captivate Galaxy S buyers with new Samsung handset (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/giorgio-armani-wants-to-captivate-galaxy-s-buyers-with-new-samsung/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/giorgio-armani-wants-to-captivate-galaxy-s-buyers-with-new-samsung/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/15/giorgio-armani-wants-to-captivate-galaxy-s-buyers-with-new-samsung/#comments Shock of all horrors, Samsung and Giorgio Armani have teamed up yet again to produce a specially endorsed handset for the fashion-conscious public. The fun thing about this oh-so-exclusive piece of Armani luxury is that it looks remarkably (read: exactly) like the AT&T Captivate that Americans have had the pleasure of using for a good few of months now. We're hearing there's some extra multimedia bundled in along with the GA brand name, so we're absolutely positive your €700 will be well spent. If you're not yet convinced, how's about an unboxing video after the break?

[Thanks, Gianluca]

Continue reading Giorgio Armani wants to captivate Galaxy S buyers with new Samsung handset (video)

Giorgio Armani wants to captivate Galaxy S buyers with new Samsung handset (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Nikon D7000 sold at Best Buy a little early, gets unboxed immediately

Nikon D7000 sold at Best Buy a little early, gets unboxed immediately originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: T-Mobile G2 unboxing

T-Mobile G2 gets an early unboxing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidg2silverwolfet-mobilet-mobile g2T-mobileG2unboxingThu, 30 Sep 2010 23:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N8 first unboxing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-first-unboxing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-first-unboxing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nokia-n8-first-unboxing/#comments Nokia said Q3, Nokia has delivered Q3. Just. The long-awaited first shipments of the Finnish market leader's N8 handset are today finally going out, and we've gotten our hands on one of the very first retail units out there. Gaze upon the gallery below to see what you'll be getting inside the box alongside your multimedia powerhouse, and do make full use of our comments section too -- we want to hear any questions you may have about the N8 and will try to answer them in full, both here and in our comprehensive review, which is naturally coming up soon!

Gallery: Nokia N8 first unboxing

Nokia N8 first unboxing originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>launchn8nokianokia n8NokiaN8retailshippingunboxingThu, 30 Sep 2010 05:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Monsoon Vulkano do-it-all media box starts shipping, gets unboxed]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/monsoon-vulkano-do-it-all-media-box-starts-shipping-gets-unboxe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/monsoon-vulkano-do-it-all-media-box-starts-shipping-gets-unboxe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/19/monsoon-vulkano-do-it-all-media-box-starts-shipping-gets-unboxe/#comments Looking for one box to rule them all? If so, you must have glossed right over Monsoon's Vulkano launch, but lucky for you, there's a reminder coming in the form of a 'now shipping' proclamation. Just weeks after the $379 mega-box -- which aims to replace all of those other STBs under your television -- went up for pre-order, the earliest of adopters have started to receive their devices. We're still waiting on a proper critique, but if you're yearning to have a glance at what the future of media looks like, give those links below a look. Just kidding about that last part, by the way.

[Thanks, Dan]

Monsoon Vulkano do-it-all media box starts shipping, gets unboxed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony giving away PlayStation Move for block parties, along with completely wild freebies originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Michael]

Gallery: Enso zenPad 4 unboxing

Continue reading Enso's Android-based zenPad 4 ships, gets unboxed and politely berated on video

Enso's Android-based zenPad 4 ships, gets unboxed and politely berated on video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech G700 mouse and G930 headset review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Gallery: AT&T execs get a better Captivate unboxing experience than you do

AT&T execs get a better Captivate unboxing experience than you do originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidboxcaptivateexclusivegalaxy sGalaxySgooglesamsungunboxingFri, 16 Jul 2010 12:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell Streak's supposed US packaging is gorgeous, unboxed with elegance]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/dell-streaks-supposed-us-packaging-is-gorgeous-unboxed-with-el/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/dell-streaks-supposed-us-packaging-is-gorgeous-unboxed-with-el/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/dell-streaks-supposed-us-packaging-is-gorgeous-unboxed-with-el/#comments Well, the Brits ain't gonna be happy when they see this in the AM. What we're looking at here is presumably the Dell Streak's final US packaging -- a far cry from the cardboard boxes that the Englishmen are given (and let's not forget the silly photoshop error on the top). If the features list is correct, this five-inch Android phone is definitely headed to AT&T's 850MHz 3G band for now (hang in there, T-Mobile fans). Other than that, the accessories and the phone itself look identical to what we've got in London, but we totally wouldn't mind getting hold of this sexy acrylic box -- it'd make a pretty cool cradle, don't you think? Head over to the source link to feed your eyes.

Update: Here's another found on eBay. [Thanks, Johnny S.]

Dell Streak's supposed US packaging is gorgeous, unboxed with elegance originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Virgin Mobile's MIFI isn't due out until Monday -- but that hasn't stopped one lucky shopper from finding one on the shelves of his local Best Buy yesterday. The enigmatic reader (only identified by the initials "NS") even went so far as to include some unboxing pictures for our (and your) pleasure. Between this, and Sprint's recent Beyond Talk announcement, it looks like 2010 is shaping up to be a good year for pre-paid wireless.

[Thanks, NS]

Virgin Mobile's pre-paid MIFI spotted, purchased, unboxed, and photographed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • It's built of basically the same material as the Droid, but there's something almost kind of "taut" about the phone, where when you thwack it with a finger it resounds like a drum. The phone vibration seems to work on this same principle, giving it much less of the typical buzz (in the funky, cheap sense) you expect.
  • There are three mics, and in video mode you can select between "scenes" based on which mic you want to use: outward facing for regular shoots, inward facing for narration. The third mic is up top for noise cancellation during calls.
  • Yeah, there's not kickstand, but the EVO 4G really does seem chunky up against the Droid X, and the camera bulge on the latter is not annoying at all.
  • PHYSICAL BUTTONS.
  • You get your choice between Swype and Motorola's multitouch keyboard, which is really pretty great. We were typing at speed within a few seconds of using it.
  • You can tell that the processor is fast, but the UI still has a jerky quality to it -- it's not totally fluid. We'd say that's more of an Android thing, though.
  • The new version of Motoblur is much, much more attractive than before -- the widgets are sleeker, smaller, and less in your face. You can also resize them, and they rearrange themselves somewhat intelligently.
Update: Video after the break!

Gallery: Motorola Droid X unboxing

Gallery: Droid X vs. Evo 4G... fight!

Gallery: Droid X car dock hands-on

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Motorola Droid X first (official) hands-on and unboxing! Update: video! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androiddroid xDroidXgooglehands-onmotorolaunboxingverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvideoWed, 23 Jun 2010 16:19:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC Aria slipping out early into AT&T stores]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/htc-aria-slipping-out-early-into-atandt-stores/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/htc-aria-slipping-out-early-into-atandt-stores/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/htc-aria-slipping-out-early-into-atandt-stores/#comments Good news, Android fans! HTC's Aria -- arguably the first Google-fied phone on AT&T worth caring about -- is seemingly slipping onto carrier floors a few days early. As the story goes, the Sense-equipped, Android 2.1-powered handset was supposed to go on sale this Sunday, but based on these unboxing shots from a giddy tipster, it's clearly ready to be procured early in some locations. Still unsure if it's worth your $129.99 on contract? Have a peek at our review right here.

Update: We're also hearing through the grapevine that these are in stock in certain Best Buy Mobile locations.

[Thanks, Travis]

Gallery: HTC Aria on sale early at AT&T

HTC Aria slipping out early into AT&T stores originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Thomas C]

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New Xbox 360 shows up in the wild, gets unboxed, torn asunder and modded originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Mac mini (unibody) unboxing and hands-on

Mac mini (unibody) unboxing and hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Here they are, we've got video on the way as well. Here are some initial thoughts:
  • The touch sensitive buttons quickly asserted themselves as not-the-best-thing-ever when we were unable to tell if we'd turned the Xbox on under the bright lights of Microsoft's setup. We're sure we'd see the green glow easily in our dark entertainment center at home, but it's a small little inconvenience -- one that PS3 owners are well aware of.
  • The touch sensitive eject button isn't so bad, because the tray seems uber fast -- we didn't clock it, but we'd say it pops out faster than our existing Xbox.
  • The Xbox feels just about as heavy as the existing Xbox, although the power adapter is smaller and much lighter.
  • We booted up Alan Wake and while we were in a relatively loud room, we didn't find the Xbox to be loud at all. We'll have to get it in the labs to see how it stacks up with the original, but Microsoft obviously had noise pollution in its sights here. They worked directly with the drive manufacturer to reduce every source of noise (including air turbulence!), and dub their accomplishment "whisper quiet."
  • This is a personal opinion, but we think it looks pretty badass in person, though not at all a wild shift from the existing look.
Update 2: We've got video after the break! It's very exciting, we assure you.

Gallery: Xbox 360 250GB first unboxing!

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Xbox 360 250GB first unboxing! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPad frozen into slab of chocolate, delivered to unsuspecting wife originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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