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The 2010 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Cellphone of the Year
It's time for the 2010 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Cellphone of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, okay? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2010. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2010 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Desktop of the Year
It's time for the 2010 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Desktop of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, ok? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2010. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2010 Engadget Awards: Nominate the E-reader of the Year
It's time for the 2010 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the E-reader of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, ok? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2010. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2010 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Storage Device or Technology of the Year
It's time for the 2010 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Storage Device or Technology of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, okay? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2010. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2010 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Netbook of the Year
It's time for the 2010 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Netbook of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, ok? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2010. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2010 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Digital Camera of the Year
It's time for the 2010 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Digital Camera of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, okay? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2010. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2010 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Laptop of the Year
It's time for the 2010 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Laptop of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, ok? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2010. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2010 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Handheld of the Year
It's time for the 2010 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Handheld of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, okay? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2010. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
Microsoft Touch Mouse: the history and hands-on
Let's be clear about something: Microsoft's Touch Mouse isn't just another one of Redmond's interesting looking computer peripherals, it's the result of one of the company's well-known research projects. There are lots of concept mice that Microsoft has been toying around with in its labs (one even has a webcam inside), but the Touch Mouse is specifically based on one called the "Cap." Led by Hrvoje Benko, the aim was to put advanced touch capabilities into a mouse that wouldn't require users to adjust their usual pointing and clicking habits. And that's exactly what the $80 Touch Mouse does -- from afar it looks like any old wireless mouse and you can right and left click with no issue, but up close the area covered with small Xs is actually made of a matrix of capacitive touch electrodes.We caught some time with Benko this afternoon and he spilled all about the mouse and also gave us a lengthy lesson on the touch and gesture capabilities. We have to say there are lots of gestures, and if you're coming from using Apple's Magic Mouse or touchpads it could be a bit confusing, but there are some very unique shortcuts, including the ability to just swipe a thumb to move you backwards and forwards and minimize windows by swiping two fingers down. As for the actual hardware, it really feels like any other mouse, but we do have to say that the smooth plastic coating feels very nice on the fingers. We could go on and on, or we could just show you how it's all done in the video below. Oh, and also don't forget to check out some pictures of the original Cap mouse in the gallery below.%Gallery-113332%
Samsung touts Bluetooth 3D support on LED 8000 / 7000 HDTV line, intros D8000 and D6500 plasmas
Are you ready to look your existing 3D HDTV in the face (yeah, the one you purchased a fortnight ago) and tell it that aren't enticed in the least by Samsung's latest? Good luck with that. As it tends to do each year, Sammy is busting out a barrage of new releases here at CES, and is kicking things off with a smattering of big-screen television sets. Up first is the high-end LED 8000 series, comprised of 46-, 55-, 60- and 65-inch models. The UND8000 line boasts a restyled, 0.2-inch wide metal bezel, and there's plenty of Smart TV enhancements to gawk over. You'll get a full web browser, media search panel, an advanced recommendation feature and a Touch Control TV remote (complete with 3-inch screen) to dictate it all. The most interesting feature, however, is likely the support for Bluetooth 3D glasses; rather than relying on IR, the Bluetooth approach promises to improve on the line-of-sight, range and interference issues that some struggle with today. Other specifications across the line include 240Hz de-jitter technology, a 1080p panel, inbuilt WiFi and support for Skype.Moving right along, the D7000 series arrives as a threesome, offering buyers the choice of 46-, 55- or 60-inches of diagonal screen space. You'll still find a frighteningly thin 0.2-inch thick bezel here, Bluetooth 3D Active Glasses support, 3D playback, a 1080p panel, inbuilt WiFi and Skype support, but you'll miss out on the Micro Dimming Plus and the snazzy universal remote. If you'd prefer to go the plasma route, the D8000 crew would be happy to oblige. Available in 51-, 59- and 64-inch screen sizes, these 1080p 3D sets were designed with a slimmer bezel that offers up to a full inch increase in viewing screen size over last year's models, and each one measures just 1.5-inch thick. You'll also get a Touch Control TV remote thrown in, a 0.001ms response time, USB ConnectShare Movie, inbuilt WiFi, DLNA streaming support and the ability to Skype over your TV if you buy an optional webcam. Stepping down a notch, there's the D6500 line, which is offered in 51- and 59-inch sizes and simply trims down on a few of the more advanced features. We're still waiting to hear back on MSRPs, but you can expect each and every one of these to hit US retailers in the first half of the year.%Gallery-112483%%Gallery-112484%
iRobot unveils super-compact Scooba 230, new Roomba 700 series
Our friends at iRobot have shrunken its hardwood cleaning child -- not Roomba, the other one -- to about half the diameter of its predecessors (6.5 inches). The Scooba 230 is maintains the same 3.5-inch height and, more importantly, is just as programmable as every other model (in an unfortunate twist of irony, it's now thinner than a Kinect sensor). Speaking of Roomba, the company's also unveiling the new 700 series with a number of cleaning and detection improvements. All autonomous cleaning discs will be available in the Sprint from iRobot's online store with the prices ranging from a penny under $300 for Scooba 230 and $450 / $500 / $550 for the Roomba 760, 770, and 780. More shots / hands-on below; full details in the press release after the break.%Gallery-112273%%Gallery-112272%
Engadget Podcast 185 - 02.26.2010
What would have been a perfectly fine, eco-friendly, nicely paced, and Apple-free podcast is ruined by a surprise appearance by jetsetting Engadget Editor-in-Chief Joshua Topolsky.P.S.- KHOTAR. Keyboard Haptic Operation and Tactility Assessment Review. Think about it.Hosts: Nilay Patel, Paul MillerGuests: Ross Miller, Josh TopolskyProducer: Trent WolbeMusic: Mighty Mike - In Bloom (Mike's Rockabye Mix)Hear the podcast00:02:28 - The Bloom Box: a power plant for the home (video)00:05:05 - Live from the Bloom Box press event00:08:00 - Bloom 'Box' Energy Server hands-on (literally) with video!00:11:58 - Nintendo DSi XL hands-on00:15:00 - Nintendo to release 100 Classic Book Collection for DS on June 1400:23:16 - Palm sales 'lower than expected,' revenues to miss targets00:24:14 - Analysts turn sour on Palm stock, cite weak sales on Verizon00:30:55 - Motorola Devour goes hands-on, hits Best Buy for $99 this week (update: video!)00:46:05 - Engadget PMA 2010 coverage00:54:21 - Alienware M11x review01:01:55 - The winners of the 2009 Engadget Awards!01:10:38 - Engadget for iPhone / iPod touch 2.0.1 now available!01:11:47 - The Engadget Show returns this Saturday, Feb. 27th... now with live streaming! Subscribe to the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC).[RSS MP3] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically.[RSS AAC] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator.[Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune MarketplaceDownload the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC)LISTEN (OGG)Contact the podcast1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com.Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @futurepaul @reckless @ohnorosco @engadget
The winners of the 2009 Engadget Awards!
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Vote for the 2009 Engadget Awards!
The nominations are in, the picks have been sorted, and now it's time for you, the reader, to help us judge the best in tech from 2009! We've put together a long, long list of the top selections below -- all we ask is that you cast your vote for the gadgets nearest and dearest to your hearts. Votes will be tallied until Saturday February 20th, 11:59PM EDT. You can vote in this post -- the nominees are after the break. After we've checked for abuse (just say no!) we'll publish the results alongside our own Editors' Choice picks the following week. May the best gadgets win!
Reminder: nominate your favorite gadgets in the 2009 Engadget Awards!
We know it's a really busy week, but we wanted to take a moment and remind all of you that there's still time left to nominate your favorite gadgets of last year for the 2009 Engadget Awards! For your voting (and nominating) pleasure, we present the sixth annual Engadget Awards! The premise is simple: 2009 may have slipped through our fingers, but all the memories of gadgets-past are still with us (some in a more favorable light than others). Here's your chance to sound off on what you loved in 2009, and tell us what you're psyched about for 2010. This year we've got 24 categories up for grabs, with 48 total awards to be decided. All finalists for Engadget Awards are reader-nominated, and the editors of Engadget will then select the best of those nominations (usually somewhere between 4-6 devices or technologies) as finalists. There are two awards per category, Reader's Choice (voted on by you!), and Editors' Choice (selected by us). The vote will take place in a few weeks once the nominees are picked, and winners will be announced shortly thereafter. You can find all the info and nominees on a landing page we've built this year which should make it easier to get all your selections in (and vote once we've picked the finalists). Just click right here. You've got until 11:59PM ET on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 to get your entries in. Now, go nominate, or use the handy list after the break!
The 2009 Engadget Awards
For your voting (and nominating) pleasure, we present the sixth annual Engadget Awards! The premise is simple: 2009 may have slipped through our fingers, but all the memories of gadgets-past are still with us (some in a more favorable light than others). Here's your chance to sound off on what you loved in 2009, and tell us what you're psyched about for 2010. This year we've got 24 categories up for grabs, with 48 total awards to be decided. All finalists for Engadget Awards are reader-nominated, and the editors of Engadget will then select the best of those nominations (usually somewhere between 4-6 devices or technologies) as finalists. There are two awards per category, Reader's Choice (voted on by you!), and Editors' Choice (selected by us). The vote will take place in a few weeks once the nominees are picked, and winners will be announced shortly thereafter. You can find all the info and nominees on a landing page we've built this year which should make it easier to get all your selections in (and vote once we've picked the finalists). Just click right here. You've got until 11:59PM ET on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 to get your entries in. Now, go nominate, or use the handy list after the break!
The 2009 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Laptop of the Year
It's time for the 2009 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Laptop of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, ok? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2009. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2009 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Cellphone of the Year
It's time for the 2009 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Cellphone of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, ok? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2009. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2009 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Wearable Device of the Year
It's time for the 2009 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Wearable Device of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, ok? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2009. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
The 2009 Engadget Awards: Nominate the Game Console of the Year
It's time for the 2009 Engadget Awards, and we're asking for your nominations for the Game Console of the Year. Nominating is easy, simply leave a comment with what you're nominating for this category. We'll round up the best selections and put them to the popular vote. Here's five simple rules of what NOT to do: Don't include your reasons for nominating it. You can debate the product later when we put it up to vote. Just leave the name of what you want to nominate, ok? Don't nominate anything that wasn't sold for the first time in 2009. We will allow updated versions of previous devices, however. No concept devices or prototypes. It has to be a real gadget people can buy! Pre-orders don't count. Don't nominate anything more than once. It's not a popularity contest (yet), all it does is make our lives harder. Just do a quick find to see if someone's already beat you to it. Seriously, don't nominate anything that's already been nominated! Thanks, and good luck to all the gadgets!
