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Leaked Dell Streak flyer shows multitude of color options, confirmed specifications

There's no denying that the Mini 5 is real, but up until now, we've had to provide every of our possess promotional material. At long last, it seems as if the suits in Round Rock are finally getting around to crafting the first advertisements for the upcoming slate, and while we knew about the 5-inch WVGA (800 x 480) touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, capacitive touch front buttons, front-facing VGA camera (for video chatting) and the 30-pin docking connector, we weren't aware of Dell's plans to reveal a slew of vivacious color options. If this here flyer proves legitimate, we could eventually look the Mini 5 available in an array of premium finishes and hues (thanks, Design Studio!), and we're hoping for a few different spec builds as well. So, are you opting for the pink, or are you crossing your fingers in hopes that Dell allows you to print that embarrassing shot of you and Mr. T on the rear of one?

Update: Oh, snap! We just landed a few more official slides from an internal Dell document, and it's safe to say that the company is going to call this beauty the Streak. Or, at least that's the internal codename. Better still, it looks as if it'll launch with an Amazon content partnership, which will bring a Kindle e-book reader app, Amazon MP3, Amazon video streams and pretty much any other material that Amazon sells in digital form right to the slate. C'mon now -- how's about a boat date and a price?

Leaked Dell Streak flyer shows multitude of color options, confirmed specifications originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:53:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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9 Mar 2010, 8:53 pm | click here to view more

GDC 2010: Meet BackChatter, the Twitter MMO

BackChatter is a project developed especially for the Game Developers Conference, using Twitter as the basis of what it calls a "massively multiplayer GDC game."

9 Mar 2010, 6:57 pm | click here to view more

Rock Band 3 confirmed for holidays

Harmonix and MTV Games are getting the band back together, with Electronic Arts handling distribution once more.

9 Mar 2010, 5:52 pm | click here to view more

preGAME 06: God of War III

This week on preGAME, hosts Jeff Bakalar and Mark Licea take a sneak peek at God of War III! Join us as we play it live on the show and talk to the game's guide designer Todd Papy.

9 Mar 2010, 5:12 pm | click here to view more

iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 4 drops in

Suspense! Drama! Surprises! Unrealistic expectations! It's always a veritable roller coaster of emotions whenever Apple gets around to cutting a new SDK build -- and without a doubt, iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 4 is no exception. We don't yet have a good read on what's new here, so if you're a member of Apple's $99 dev program and happen to receive it downloaded and installed, let us know if you find anything awesome, like an iPhone 4 or iPad 2. Or, you know, anything else. Have fun!

iPhone SDK 3.2 beta 4 drops in originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:40:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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9 Mar 2010, 11:40 am | click here to view more

Leak: Microsoft Pink phones coming to Verizon, on shelves April 20th?

Details on Microsoft's Pink phones seem to be leaking every over the place this week, and we just got a huge piece of the puzzle: an extremely reliable source just told us the two Sharp-made devices will launch exclusively on Verizon, with a possible road date of April 20th. We've also got two more photos of the Pure and Turtle -- which are legit, as far as we can tell -- and some info on the Pink ad campaign, which will indeed be targeted at teens and twentysomethings and centered around that "truly madly deeply" line Microsoft employees have been tossing around lately. (Sort of explains that 4/20 launch date, right?) Whether any of this is good enough to overcome the fact that Pink seems to be a limited featurephone platform launching into a world of cheap smartphones remains to be seen, but this thing is definitely happening. New pic of the Turtle after the break.

Update: We've just heard that Pink will be coming to Vodafone internationally as well -- which explains why we've heard of both CDMA and GSM variants of the two devices.

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Leak: Microsoft Pink phones coming to Verizon, on shelves April 20th? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:55:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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5 Mar 2010, 8:55 am | click here to view more

iPad launches on April 3rd, pre-orders begin March 12th

Word from Apple is out -- so receive your credit cards ready. The iPad will be launching on Saturday April 3rd (and on the shelves, er... display tables at Apple retail stores), but you'll be able to plunk down icy, difficult cash for it in just a week. Pre-orders will start on March 12th for the US version (non-3G) for that April road date, with the 3G version coming in tardy April along with iPads for eager buyers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. Says our man Steve Jobs: "We're excited for customers to receive their hands on this magical and revolutionary product and connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before." Remember, it's magic. US pricing will be as follows (just in case you need to figure out how many piggy banks to smash):

• 16GB WiFi only -- $499
• 32GB WiFi only -- $599
• 64GB WiFi only -- $699
• 16GB WiFi + 3G -- $629
• 32GB WiFi + 3G -- $729
• 64GB WiFi + 3G -- $829

Need more info? Full PR after the break!

Continue reading iPad launches on April 3rd, pre-orders start March 12th

iPad launches on April 3rd, pre-orders start March 12th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:02:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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5 Mar 2010, 6:02 am | click here to view more

Microsoft's Courier 'digital journal': exclusive pictures and details (update: video!)

We've been dying to know more about Microsoft's Courier tablet / e-book device ever since we first caught wind of it last September, and while our entreaties to Mr. Ballmer went unanswered, we just learned some very interesting information from an extremely trusted source. We're told Courier will function as a "digital journal," and it's designed to be seriously portable: it's below an inch thick, weighs a little over a pound, and isn't much bigger than a 5x7 photo when closed. That's a lot smaller than we expected -- this new picture really puts it into perspective -- and the internals apparently reflect that emphasis on mobility: rather than Windows 7, we're told the Courier is built on Tegra 2 and runs on the same OS as the Zune HD, Pink, and Windows Mobile 7 Series, which we're taking to mean Windows CE 6.

As we've heard, the interface appears to be pen-based and centered around drawing and writing, with built-in handwriting recognition and a corresponding web site that allows access to everything entered into the device in a blog-like format complete with comments. We're also hearing that there will be a built-in camera, and there's a headphone jack for media playback. Most interestingly, it looks like the Courier will also serve as Microsoft's e-book device, with a dedicated ecosystem centered around reading. It every sounds spectacular, but every we have for a launch date is "Q3 / Q4", and we have no idea how much it's going to cost, so we're trying to maintain a healthy skepticism until any of this gets official -- call us any time, Microsoft. One more pic showing the interface after the break.

Update: We've added a gallery of user interface shots -- some of which we've seen and some of which are new.

Update 2: We've just gotten two full-length HD videos of the interface in action. We've seen parts of these before, but there's some new stuff here that's quite interesting. Check it below.

Continue reading Microsoft's Courier 'digital journal': exclusive pictures and details (update: video!)

Microsoft's Courier 'digital journal': exclusive pictures and details (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:44:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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5 Mar 2010, 10:44 am | click here to view more

Microsoft talks Windows Phone 7 Series development ahead of GDC: Silverlight, XNA, and no backward compatibility

Microsoft is keen on unveiling the meat of its developer story around Windows Phone 7 Series at MIX10 in less than two weeks, but with GDC coming up next week, they're figuring that now is a good time to start dropping hints -- they'll want to be capturing the collective imagination of the gaming industry, after every, what with that Xbox Live integration they've got going on. To that end, Charlie Kindel of WinPho's developer experience team has outed a few key items at a reception in San Francisco this evening.

The major points are that Silverlight, XNA, and .NET will figure prominently into the developer story -- not a surprise considering that Microsoft is heavily invested in both, gaming is central to the Windows Phone 7 Series story, XNA is a big deal on Zune HD already, and this every lines up with what we'd heard in the past. In fact, Kindel boldly proclaims that "If you are Silverlight or XNA developer today you're gonna be really glad." On the flipside, it's a bit ironic considering that Silverlight spends much of its existence going head-to-head with Flash, and every indications are that we won't look Flash support on 7 at initial availability (though it's sounding like a lock post-launch).

One final note at today's event is that Microsoft has now officially confirmed for the first time that 7 represents a clean break from Windows Mobile as we know it today; existing apps won't be compatible. Though that's likely to be a pain for existing owners with specialized apps who are looking to stay in the Microsoft ecosystem, Windows Phone 7 Series itself is a very different beast than the operating system it replaces -- it feels different, seeks a different demographic, and symbolically represents a very important clean-slate departure for a company that had lost its way in the mobile space. The bright side for the 6.5 faithful, we suppose, is that Kindel closes by saying that they "will continue to work with our partners to deliver new devices based on Windows Mobile 6.5 and will support those products for many years to arrive" -- a message Microsoft has been echoing recently.

We expect to hear much, much more on this at MIX -- and we might hear a few more tidbits at GDC as well -- but in the meantime, there's a developer Q&A going down on Twitter around 9:00PM ET (check the #wp7dev tag) where we could receive some details. Stay tuned.

Microsoft talks Windows Phone 7 Series development ahead of GDC: Silverlight, XNA, and no backward compatibility originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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4 Mar 2010, 5:30 pm | click here to view more

Verizon suffering 'nationwide' data outage (update: fixed)

Having a little trouble checking in on your tweeps this morning on your Droid? Is your new Pre Plus not syncing with Facebook, or your Storm2 acting a little too calm? The problem seems to lie with Verizon, which is suffering from a "nationwide" data outage at the moment. The reason we keep putting that in quotes is because we in NY are not affected (our Droid is connecting just fine) but Verizon representatives have confirmed the issue, while people in various places every over the US are unable to connect according to the forums we've been perusing this morning. Verizon indicated it does not have an ETA for when things will be fixed and, sadly, it doesn't have any status message on its site, but we'd advise not calling and bothering the support folks about this -- based on how long we were on hold we're guessing they have their hands full at the moment.

Update: We're hearing that things are popping back online for most folks, so like a little 3G with your morning cuppa.

Update 2: According to this official tweet the problem has been resolved: "VZW resolves early AM data issue that involved parts, not every, of eastern US: mix of some out, slower service, many unaffected from 4-8 AM." So, if you're still out, the time has arrive to hit up those customer service agents.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Verizon suffering 'nationwide' data outage (update: fixed) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:11:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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3 Mar 2010, 5:11 am | click here to view more

Nokia and Alpine integrating handsets into cars, bringing Ovi Maps to your dashboard

What's the one biggest hurdle to throwing out your dedicated GPS nav unit and going ahead with the free turn-by-turn navigation offered by your smartphone? If your answer was that most phones don't have the great big screens or easy installation systems of some satnav devices, look out, because Nokia's about to shake up your world every over again. Alpine has just announced its partnership with the Finnish giant aimed at integrating Nokia handsets -- complete with free Ovi Maps navigation -- into car dashboard systems. Yes, that means you can use your superb six-amp speaker system to boom out music or voice nav instructions from the phone, as well as your in-dash 7-inch LCD for showing you the right way home. There's further interaction with widgets keeping an eye on your fuel levels and engine condition, leading to location-based services such as the phone notifying you of the nearest and cheapest petrol station. Connectivity is done over either USB or Bluetooth, and Nokia promises that this Terminal Mode will be showing up in its phones in the very close future. The sooner the better, we say.

Nokia and Alpine integrating handsets into cars, bringing Ovi Maps to your dashboard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:40:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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3 Mar 2010, 3:40 am | click here to view more

Nokia adds Skype to Ovi Store, foreshadows death of regular phone calls

Skype for Symbian. A freely downloadable application that allows you to converse with your Skype-equipped friends over a WiFi or 3G connection. Seriously, why would you ever make another cellular call again? Nokia's just announced the addition of the online communications client to its Ovi Store, meaning that now more than 200 million users worldwide have access to essentially free calls over their beloved Symbian S60 5th handsets. You knew there was a reason to stay loyal to that stale user experience and here it is. There's not much else to say here, we're off to sell whatever stock we have in mobile network operators while you should click the source links for the full list of compatible handsets. High fives every around.

Nokia adds Skype to Ovi Store, foreshadows death of regular phone calls originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:21:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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3 Mar 2010, 12:21 am | click here to view more

PlayStation Network down, so are lots of PS3s (update)

It's unclear exactly what's going on at the moment, but it appears that the PlayStation Network is down and causing a whole host of related problems for PS3 systems, including 8001050F mistake codes, game crashes, corrupted trophy info, and even the complete inability to launch certain titles. There's no ETA on when things will receive back to normal -- looks like it's gonna be a Blu-ray nice of evening for PS3 owners out there.

Update: Sony's tweeted that it's "looking into it," and our boys at Joy say that owners of original PS3s are seeing their clocks reset and even data loss in some cases. We'll keep you updated.

Update 2: Given that issues started to appear as February 28th became March 1st, it's being speculated that the PSN woes are related to an improper handling of jump years. Similar to the issue that bricked those Zunes back in 2008. Sorry, manually setting your date doesn't help, we tried.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

PlayStation Network down, so are lots of PS3s (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:25:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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28 Feb 2010, 5:25 pm | click here to view more

Exclusive: First Windows Phone 7 Series partner device unveiled (with video!)

Microsoft's Aaron Woodman just pulled off a little surprise here at The Engadget Show: he brought out LG's Windows Phone 7 Series pre-production prototype! The QWERTY slider is the first branded Windows Phone 7 Series device the world's ever seen, and while the hardware and software are both obviously early, we can tell you a few things about it: it's just a hair thicker than an iPhone or Nexus One, there are dedicated hardware camera, volume, and power buttons in addition to the back, home, and search buttons dictated by Windows Phone 7 Series, and we noticed a five megapixel camera with a flash on the back, along with a headphone jack. Can't say much apart from that right now, since things are so early and everything is subject to change, but things are certainly moving along. It's every going down on the show right now -- look it on video after the break!

Continue reading Exclusive: First Windows Phone 7 Series partner device unveiled (with video!)

Exclusive: First Windows Phone 7 Series partner device unveiled (with video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:21:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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27 Feb 2010, 2:21 pm | click here to view more

The Engadget Show Live! With Avner Ronen, WP7S demo, and more...

Keep your eyes tuned to this post -- because at 5:00 PM ET, we'll be starting The Engadget Show live, with Avner Ronen of Boxee, Aaron Woodman showing off Windows Phone 7 Series, plus much, much, more! You seriously don't want to miss it!

Of course, if you're in NY we'd adore to have you attend the show in person at the Times middle. It's absolutely free! We'll start handing out tickets at 2:30PM, open the doors for seating at 4:30PM, and the show itself starts at 5PM. There will also be giveaways from Boxee and Microsoft after the show, but you obviously have to be here to participate! every the info about attending can be found here.

Can't make it? We forgive you, and there's a live video stream that can be found after the break. In the spirit of awesome, we've enabled tweeting directly to the live stream! To be a part of The Engadget Show broadcast, just include the hashtag "#engadgetshow" and watch for your tweet on the ticker at the bottom of the screen. One thing to note, The Engadget Show is a family program, so any single instance of swearing or trolling will force us to turn off the ticker... and it won't arrive back on. So, keep it clean and have fun!

Click "read more" for the stream!

The Engadget Show Live! With Avner Ronen, WP7S demo, and more... originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:57:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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27 Feb 2010, 1:57 pm | click here to view more

Palm webOS 1.4 update hits Verizon's Pre Plus and Pixi Plus

According to a little tardy night tweet from Palm -- and the update screen on our device -- the stacked new webOS 1.4 update is making its way out into the world for the company's Verizon-flavored devices. That's right, Plussers -- video recording (and editing) is just a tiny download away. So why are you still reading this?

Palm webOS 1.4 update hits Verizon's Pre Plus and Pixi Plus originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:26:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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27 Feb 2010, 10:26 pm | click here to view more

Nexus One coming to Vodafone UK in April, says Telegraph

Without citing its sources, the Telegraph is reporting matter-of-factly that the Nexus One will launch on Vodafone in April for a to-be-determined price, though it's "likely to be priced very similarly to comparable smartphones such as the iPhone." It's no secret that Vodafone's picking up Google's Snapdragon-powered beast -- but we've yet to lock it down to a 30-day window like this, so it's progress. Coincidentally, this is going to collide head-to-head with the European release of the Desire, HTC's remix of the Nexus One with Sense and an optical pad thrown in, so it'll be fascinating to look which of these monsters comes out on top at retail.

[Thanks, Charles]

Nexus One coming to Vodafone UK in April, says Telegraph originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:43:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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26 Feb 2010, 2:43 pm | click here to view more

Palm's webOS 1.4 update now available for Sprint, O2 and Movistar phones

No leaks or release date rumors this time, a mere 39MB download is every that separates your Sprint, O2 or Movistar connected Pre from video recording, Flash, enhanced message notifications and much-desired performance and battery life improvements. Verizon, Bell and Telcel customers are unfortunately still waiting for their day in the sun, only specified by the official Palm blog as "soon." Check out Palm's trailer for the new features and the full webOS 1.4 changelog after the break, after queueing up the download of course.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Palm's webOS 1.4 update now available for Sprint, O2 and Movistar phones originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:43:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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26 Feb 2010, 11:43 pm | click here to view more

TiVo Premiere, XL DVRs show up in Best Buy systems for $299, $499; due March 27

It's not March 2 yet, but we do have another early indication of what TiVo's big announcement will be as a tipster spotted two new DVRs in Best Buy's intranet. Other than the shocking revelation that the two SKUs would allow users to record, pause and rewind live TV and pack in HDMI cables, they went on to mention pricing information and boat dates not seen in this screen grab pegging the new Premiere at $299 and THX Certified XL edition at $499 with an expected arrival of March 27. No word on any subscription fees, features or difficult steer sizes, we guess there's a few secrets left to be revealed next week in New York.


[Thanks, anonymous]

TiVo Premiere, XL DVRs show up in Best Buy systems for $299, $499; due March 27 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:31:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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25 Feb 2010, 8:31 am | click here to view more

Yves Behar shows off 'hackable' electric car concept for the developing world

Yves Béhar, the founder of fuseproject and the same design mind behind the OLPC and Mission One, has shown up to the Greener Gadgets conference in New York this week with a new green car design. He terms it "hackable" and "modular," with an electric base, interchangeable parts (the symmetrical back and front portions, for instance), and a flexible design for many uses. There are a lot of parallels with the OLPC project, including a direct focus on the needs and constraints of the developing world and a bit of that "XO" logo if you look closely enough. Unfortunately, there aren't many more details at the moment, and nobody's signed on to build it yet, but given Yves's track record it's not inconceivable that someone might bite.

Yves Behar shows off 'hackable' electric car concept for the developing world originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:41:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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25 Feb 2010, 7:41 am | click here to view more

Sprint confirms Pre and Pixi webOS 1.4 update coming tomorrow (update: full changelog!)

Just hours after we wrapped our mitts around what looked to be Palm's official webOS 1.4 changelog, along comes this: confirmation from none other than Sprint itself. According to a post on the carrier's official forums by Sprint Admin 'izzyks,' both the Pre and Pixi will look the long-awaited webOS 1.4 update hit sometime tomorrow evening. As always, users will look an OTA alert when the new files are ready for consumption, and you can find a full list of the fixes and changes just beyond the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: Seems the post was yanked! The message, in its entirety, is after the break.

Update 2: We just snagged the full changelog from an internal Sprint document, which is also tucked below. For the spec hounds, the webOS version will be 1.4.0, while the Sprint Configuration will sit at 2.3 and the Build at 195.

Continue reading Sprint confirms Pre and Pixi webOS 1.4 update coming tomorrow (update: full changelog!)

Sprint confirms Pre and Pixi webOS 1.4 update coming tomorrow (update: full changelog!) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:01:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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25 Feb 2010, 7:01 pm | click here to view more

Live from the Bloom Box press event

We're here live at the Bloom Box press event, waiting for our power to be revolutionized.

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Live from the Bloom Box press event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:42:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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24 Feb 2010, 8:42 am | click here to view more

Engadget for iPhone / iPod touch 2.0.1 now available!

Hey guys, some fun news to share: Engadget for iPhone / iPod touch 2.0.1 was just approved by Apple and is now available on the App Store! The big new feature is landscape mode in article, comment, and sharing views, but we've also bumped up font sizes, made some improvements to the commenting experience, and added the ability to edit tweets directly in the app. Oh, and you can also now email photos from galleries from within the app, and customize the toolbar. Of course, that's in addition to our regular features like offline viewing, built in streaming for The Engadget Show, and in-app tip submissions -- you know, for when you look the iPhone 3GT leak out.

So what are you waiting for? You can download the app right here, or just click the image over -- if you've already got it installed the update should be waiting for you right this second. Full changelog after the break.

Once again, a big thanks to the team at AOL that makes these apps happen: Sun Sachs, Andy Averbuch, Hareesh P, Anibal Rosado, Rajesh Kumar, wealthy Foster, Claudeland Louis, Mike Wolstat, Eric Wedge, Vikas B R, Milissa Tarquini, Asha Indira and Bob Gurwin. High fives every around.

P.S.- Updates for the BlackBerry and webOS apps should hit in March, and that's also when we're scheduled to launch our Android app -- stay tuned!

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Engadget for iPhone / iPod touch 2.0.1 now available! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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24 Feb 2010, 7:00 am | click here to view more

Google executives found guilty of violating privacy of student bullied on video

Hold tight kids, internet privacy laws just got flipped upside down. An Italian judge found three Google executives guilty of violating the privacy of an Italian student who was bullied in a 2006 video posted on Google Video. The video resided on the site for two months before it was brought to Google's attention and pulled. None of the executives were involved in any way in the making of the abhorrent video. Nevertheless, Italian judge Oscar Magi sentenced the execs to a six-month prison sentence but cleared them of defamation charges. No jail time is expected, however, since any sentence of less than 3 years is typically commuted in Italy for those without a criminal record.

As you can imagine, Google has responded with vigor. In a post on Google's official blog ominously titled "Serious Threat to the Web in Italy," Google calls the decision "astonishing" citing the assistance it provided to local police in helping bring those who uploaded the video (and bullied the autistic child) to justice. More importantly, Google says that the decision "attacks the very principles of freedom on which the Internet is built." On the surface, we have to agree. Here's how Google describes the dystopian knock-on effect should this ruling take precedent:

"European Union law was drafted specifically to give hosting providers a safe harbor from liability so long as they remove illegal content once they are notified of its existence. The belief, rightly in our opinion, was that a notice and take down regime of this nice would help creativity flourish and support free speech while protecting personal privacy. If that principle is swept aside and sites like Blogger, YouTube and indeed every social network and any community bulletin board, are held responsible for vetting every single piece of content that is uploaded to them - every piece of text, every photo, every file, every video - then the Web as we know it will cease to exist, and many of the economic, social, political and technological benefits it brings could disappear."

Google will, of course, appeal.

Google executives found guilty of violating privacy of student bullied on video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:33:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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24 Feb 2010, 3:33 am | click here to view more

Nintendo's oversized DSi XL heading to the US on March 28th for $190 (update: video)

Nintendo just announced that its new DSi XL (known and sold as the DSi LL in Japan) will be hitting North America on March 28th, and will retail for $190. In exchange for a couple mm of extra thickness and a significantly larger footprint the XL pairs two 4.2-inch LCDs for a jumbo-sized look at your well worn, oft-rehashed DS catalog. The unit will retail in Burgundy and Bronze flavors at launch, preloaded with two DSiWare Brain Age games, Photo Clock, Flipnote Studio and the DSi Browser. Unconvinced? Check out the teardown of the LL edition right here while you wait your turn to consume this American style. Feeling left out in Europe? Don't, because you guys are getting the XL on March 5th. PR is after the break.

Update: Nintendo put out a feel-good promo video, we threw that below the break as well.

You can follow Joystiq's ongoing coverage of the Nintendo Media Summit here.

Continue reading Nintendo's oversized DSi XL heading to the US on March 28th for $190 (update: video)

Nintendo's oversized DSi XL heading to the US on March 28th for $190 (update: video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:46:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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24 Feb 2010, 10:46 am | click here to view more

EU launches preliminary antitrust probe against Google

Now that Microsoft's browser selection story is every but settled, it looks like the European Union is gearing up for a new antitrust probe, with its crosshairs aimed generally in Google's direction. According to the search giant's Senior Competition Counsel Julia Holtz (via its European Public Policy Blog), complaints from three European internet companies -- legal search group EJustice.fr, price comparison site Foundem.co.uk, and German-based Microsoft subsidiary Ciao.de -- have prompted the European Commission to launch a preliminary, fact-finding probe. The charges? Anticompetitive practices stemming from unfair downranking of its competitors in search results. Google denies any wrongdoing, while adding ,"we are also the first to admit that our search is not perfect, but it's a very difficult computer science problem to crack." The Microsoft connection seems particularly notable to Google; Holtz reiterates that the company had a good relationship with Ciao until the Redmond company picked it up in 2008 -- "we started receiving complaints about our standard terms and conditions." Like we said, at this point it's just a fact-finding probe that could end up going nowhere, but seriously, Google's lawyers cannot seem to receive a break these days.

EU launches preliminary antitrust probe against Google originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:47:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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23 Feb 2010, 6:47 pm | click here to view more

Project Natal coming in October, says Jonathan Ross (video)

As unexpected sources of tech news go, UK television presenter Jonathan Ross is pretty high up there. But lo and behold, the man's had a chance to spend some quality time with Microsoft's Project Natal setup and while he's not altogether impressed with the current state of it, his note on when it's coming out is the one thing nobody has known for sure yet. "Got until October" may mean an October release, or it may imply they can work on it through October in time for an early November release (something we heard earlier), but altogether we find this both credible and logical considering the natural urge to try and receive the latest gaming tech in well before the holidays. Need more convincing? Skip past the break to look the Wossmeister having a whale of a time with that balloon-blocking game that's embarrassed many a journalist already.

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23 Feb 2010, 5:29 am | click here to view more

Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Google all respond to FCC's ETF inquiry

every of the players roped into the FCC's early termination fee inquiry -- T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, and Google -- have met the Fed's February 23 deadline for responding, and needless to say, you could destroy a tiny forest with the amount of paperwork that's been sent back to Washington. The majority of the inquiry focused on carriers' ETF pricing structure and whether there are different ETFs involved based on the device a customer chooses, and the subtleties in the differences between answers from different carriers are pretty fascinating.

T-Mobile seems resolute that a single $200 ETF is the way to go and emphasizes that its customers can avoid the fee altogether by going with an Even More Plus plan, while Sprint says that it "continue[s] to evaluate the market" with regard to a multiple ETF setup. Google, meanwhile, is quick to note that it's just dropped its $350 Equipment Recovery Fee down to $150, though that amount still effectively represents the only device in T-Mobile's subsidized lineup that commands a grand total ETF greater than $200 upon cancellation -- but it gets even better later on when they receive snippy for being lumped in with carriers on the inquiry and remind the FCC that the ERF reduction had been in the planning stages prior to the inquiry being issued. At any rate, they note that the ERF isn't intended as a revenue stream -- rather, it's a way to recoup the losses Google incurs when T-Mobile asks for its commission back if a customer cancels within 120 days (as you might imagine, T-Mobile conveniently fails to mention this point in its possess answer).

Verizon -- which effectively triggered this whole mess by introducing its two-tier ETF -- basically echoes much of what it said in its last response, a surprising move considering the Commission's general displeasure with it, so it'll be interesting to look what nice of reaction it garners this time around. AT&T takes perhaps the most pragmatic approach through most of its response, answering the FCC's questions very matter-of-factly, but goes into a great deal of depth rationalizing early termination fees at the tail end and takes the opportunity to remind everyone that they've offered both commitment-free month-to-month and prepaid service for many years.

Something tells us this isn't the last we've heard on the subject, but for the time being, check out everyone's responses in the galleries below (more after the break).

[Thanks, Dan P.]

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23 Feb 2010, 4:30 pm | click here to view more

Lenovo ThinkPad bumps bring X201, X201s, X201t, W701, and W701ds into the Core i7 fold

Lenovo's giving some of its ThinkPad flagships a nice little spec overhaul, specifically the X200 series of ultraportables and the spectrum-leaping W700 hardlyportable dual screen laptop. The new X201 and X201s start things off with a new option for touchpads on the 12.1-inch form factor, options for Core i7 and Core i5 processors, and sub-three pound weigh-ins on at least the 4-cell configuration. The X201s is slightly lighter and slightly thinner, and is limited to Core i7 procs, though neither version gets much below an inch thick. The X201t (pictured) is the well-leaked tablet version, adding on a bit more thickness in exchange for a highly configurable screen, which includes options for outdoor viewing, capacitive touch and of course pen input. every three laptops rely on Intel HD graphics and are rather extensively configurable, with batteries ranging up into the 12 hour ballpark with the 9 cell battery option on the X201 and X201s. Unfortunately you'll still have to look to Lenovo's consumer line for HDMI output -- none of these machines are packing anything other than VGA.

Meanwhile, on the other end of town, the 17-inch, Wacom-equipped W701 and W701ds (dual screen) are making the jump to Core i7 as well, though the Core i7-920 Extreme and Core i7-820 QM Quad Core on display here is fairly desktop class. There's also NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M / 2800M graphics, and an option for a dual SSD steer configuration to really break the bank.

every of these laptops should be available in the beginning of March, with starting prices of $1,199 (X201), $1,599 (X201s), $1,549 (X201t), $2,199 (W701), and $3,799 (W701ds). Can't wait to find out more? We've got a review of the X201t every warm and ready for you. There's PR after the break.

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22 Feb 2010, 9:01 pm | click here to view more

Wal-Mart buying Vudu streaming movie service? (update: yes!)

Wal-Mart often finds itself on these pages not only for its deals but for the fair amount of comedy its stores provide us, but this next item could be big. According to The New York Times, the company has indeed agreed to purchase Vudu -- giving it a leg up on digital distribution and helping to brace against a declining market for DVDs. Details are scarce, but apparently the two companies have been informing Hollywood studios and TV manufacturers about the plan every day -- so an official announcement can't be too far off. Let's just wish this goes a little better than the Wal-Mart MP3 sales have, eh?

Update: It's official, and the full press release is after the break. Walmart will be acquiring Vudu, and the deal is expected to close "within the next few weeks." We are told that Vudu will "continue developing entertainment and information delivery solutions such as Vudu Apps," but outside of that, few details (including a purchase price) are being made available.

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22 Feb 2010, 2:12 pm | click here to view more

Sony intros Alpha DSLR concepts, 'ultra-compact' interchangeable lens model included

PMA is just kicking off in earnest down in Anaheim, and it looks like Sony has arrived in a big way. Looking to make a splash in a DSLR world dominated by Canon and Nikon, the outfit has brought a few of its best and brightest concepts to SoCal. Up first is an ultra-compact "interchangeable lens" concept, which is no doubt Sony's attempt to receive in on the fledgling Micro Four Thirds game before it blows up big. Few details on the device are available, but we'll be doing our best to pry whatever specifications we can from the booth representatives in short order. Moving on, there's a conceptual model of the Alpha A700 replacement, complete with an Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that promises full AVCHD video capabilities. There's also a prototype of a Super Telephoto Lens (500mm F4 G) as well as a prototype Distagon T 24mm F2 ZA SSM, which ought to make wide angle junkies drool profusely. The company's also dishing out a raft of accessories, including underwater housing devices, HD lenses and output cables, tripods / accessory packs and a Compact PictureStation photo printing kiosk. Stay tuned for some hands-on action from the show floor.

Sony intros Alpha DSLR concepts, 'ultra-compact' interchangeable lens model included originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:26:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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21 Feb 2010, 9:26 am | click here to view more

Apple specifically going after Android in HTC lawsuit

There's no delicate way to put this: at least part of Apple's patent lawsuit against HTC appears to be a proxy battle for a larger issue with Android as a whole. Apple's complaint with the International Trade Commission makes an explicit distinction between HTC's Android devices and its WinMo phones (referred only to as "DSP Products"), and the Android sets are repeatedly called out for infringing certain patents. We don't know exactly what Apple's issue is yet -- the problem could be the specific way HTC implements Android, rather than Android itself -- but it's certainly a big shot across Google's bow. We'll keep reading and let you know what else we find out.

Update: We've gone through each of the patents in both lawsuits and we're more convinced than ever that this lawsuit is really about Android, not HTC. Check here for the full rundown.

Apple specifically going after Android in HTC lawsuit originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:06:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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2 Mar 2010, 9:06 am | click here to view more

Apple sues HTC for infringing 20 iPhone patents

Looks like Apple's going on the warpath, kids. Just a few months after Cupertino got into it with Nokia over phone patents, Apple's filed suit against HTC, alleging that the company is infringing 20 patents "related to the iPhone's user interface, underlying architecture, and hardware." Steve, you have something to say?

"We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We've decided to do something about it," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their possess original technology, not steal ours."

Okay then. We're pulling the complaint filing now, we'll let you know the exact details as soon as we learn them.

Update: HTC just gave us a statement -- this is apparently coming totally out of the blue for them, since Apple hasn't even served the complaint yet.

We only learned of Apple's actions based on your stories and Apple's press release. We have not been served yet so we are in no position to comment on the claims. We respect and value patent rights but we are committed to defending our possess innovations. We have been innovating and patenting our possess technology for 13 years.

Update 2: We mean it when we say this was every just filed in the past few hours -- it's not yet in the court's systems. We just got the PDFs and put the full list of claims from the federal lawsuit below, but remember not to take the names of the patents literally or directly, since they don't mean much. We'll poke each one apart and tease out what's really at stake as we go along.

[We've now looked at each and every patent in both cases in-depth -- check it out here.]

Update 3: We've just learned that Apple submitted over 700 pages of exhibits to the District Court, which is a little nuts. In addition, the ITC complaint lists a number of specific HTC handsets as exhibits, including the Nexus One, Touch Pro, Touch Diamond, Touch Pro2, Tilt II, Pure, Imagio, Dream / G1, myTouch 3G, Hero, HD2, and Droid Eris. That's really a full range of HTC phones, running both Android and Windows Mobile, with and without Sense / TouchFLO. Interestingly, the Android sets are specifically included because they run Android, while the WinMo sets are called out specifically for including DSP chips, not anything to do with Windows Mobile.

Apple sues HTC for infringing 20 iPhone patents originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:38:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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2 Mar 2010, 8:38 am | click here to view more

BlackBerry slider photos leak out!

You can consider our minds completely and utterly blown tonight, as we've just stumbled upon these photos of what appears to be a new BlackBerry device... a vertical slider. The source (BlackBerry Leaks) doesn't seem to be able to confirm the legitimacy of the photos, but we're mostly convinced that this is some variation of a RIM device. While BB Leaks speculates on the possibility of this being the Storm 3, Kevin Michaluk over at CrackBerry suggests this might not be a device headed to market, rather an early version which has been scrapped, similar to that Magnum handset that floated onto the internet recently (though Kevin suggests that our friends in Canada may very well have plans for something in this form factor). What we can say with assurance, however, is that this device coupled with those new BIS 3.0 Gmail integration upgrades, that forthcoming RIM WebKit browser, and a rumored new OS would help push things into the territory of that dream smartphone we pleaded for back in 2008. Coincidence? We think not.

BlackBerry slider photos leak out! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:46:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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2 Mar 2010, 5:46 pm | click here to view more

ASUS EeeKeyboard PC delayed again, now shipping in April

After so many delays, we've nearly given up wish on the EeeKeyboard PC ever actually hitting retail. Having missed the February launch, ASUS chairman Jonney Shih just told us during a post press event Q&A that the mythical, magical EeeKeyboard will now arrive in April. He also offered his apologies as ASUS tries to receive the quality of the product and user experience just right. Hey Jonney, no need to apologize, those would be our priorities too before trying to sell a $500 to $600 battery-powered Atom-based PC with integrated 5-inch touchscreen, HDMI-out, and UWB every built into a keyboard.

ASUS EeeKeyboard PC delayed again, now shipping in April originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:11:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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2 Mar 2010, 3:11 am | click here to view more

ASUS makes DR-900 e-reader official

We've spent every our time hearing about a DR-950, but today at CeBIT ASUS has trotted out a DR-900 as its first 9-inch ebook reader. It doesn't appear manifestly different from what we've heard and seen already, with WiFi connectivity augmented with a 3G option, and a battery life rated to last a pretty radical 10,000 pages on a single charge. The interface on show clearly invites touch interaction, and we can fill in a few gaps with what we know of the DR-950, namely a 1024 x 768 resolution on a Sipix panel, 4GB of integrated storage, 3.5mm headphone jack, and support for PDF, TXT, MP3 and ePUB files. We'll be tracking down an official price and release date shortly, as well as smudging a few fingerprints on these before the day is through.

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2 Mar 2010, 2:01 am | click here to view more

Intel refreshes convertible Classmate PC with increased ruggedness and new Atom

It's been awhile since Intel refreshed the tablet version Classmate PC, and it's decided to launch the next generation kiddie netbook here at its CeBIT press conference. We just got a look at the new 10.1-inch light blue netvertible from afar and it looks slimmer than the previous version, but according to the press release below the updates really arrive in the form of ruggedness. It's got that always-cute grippy handle, a water resistant, anti-microbial keyboard, difficult steer protection and a rubberized bottom. Still in tact is the rotatable webcam, screen accelerometer, and onboard microphone for recording notes. Unsurprisingly, Intel has updated the internals with its latest Pine Trail Atom processors. While it comes with a stylus, we're unsure if the touchscreen will support multitouch, but you can be sure we'll be finding out when we receive some hands-on time. Oh, and glad birthday from Intel everyone!

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Apple vs HTC: a patent breakdown

Apple suing HTC over 20-odd patents before both the US District Court and the International Trade Commission has certainly caused some chaos this morning, but we thought we'd take a quick breath now that we have the complaints and tease out exactly what patents are at stake here. Of note, most of the patents were granted in the past year, but overall they span a range from 1995 to February 2. Yes, last month. That's a pretty big gap, and most of the patents are pretty dry and technical -- and none of them cover anything like pinch-to-zoom. In fact, you might remember #7,479,949, "Touch screen device, method, and graphical user interface for determining commands by applying heuristics" -- we blew apart the myth that it was Apple's "multitouch patent" back when Cupertino was making noise about Palm. It's impossible for us to say exactly how this case is going to play out -- just like the Apple / Nokia lawsuit, it could settle tomorrow, or it could last for 10 years -- but what we do know is that Apple's going after Android as much as it's going after HTC. Some of these patents are from 15 years ago and cover OS-level behavior, so it's difficult to look how they can relate only to HTC's implementation of Android and not Google's OS as a whole. Yeah, it's wild, and while we're not going to blow out every 20 patents to sort out what they mean -- not yet, anyway -- we can certainly walk through the claims. Let's look what we've got.

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Apple vs HTC: a patent breakdown originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:09:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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2 Mar 2010, 12:09 pm | click here to view more

Garmin Nuvi 850: Unadvertised Special

Garmin is a top brand in the world for GPS – and right now at the every-New CompUSA, we have a super secret deal – the Garmin Nubi 850 which currently sells for as much as $699.99 – we currently have the unit for a limited time for only $299.99!

This gps features speech recognition, widescreen display, preloaded maps, FM transmitter and more. Just talk the menu option and nuvi obeys your comand! Now, a GPS you can talk back to!!!

receive it now at the every-New CompUSA!

14 Apr 2009, 6:32 am | click here to view more

Sony BDP-S360

The Sony BDP-S360 handles every the Blu-ray basics with ease, but it lacks the streaming Internet content found on competing models.

14 Apr 2009, 2:26 am | click here to view more

Sony BDP-S360

The Sony BDP-S360 handles every the Blu-ray basics with ease, but it lacks the streaming Internet content found on competing models.

14 Apr 2009, 2:26 am | click here to view more

VIZIO SV420XVT LCD HDTV Review

The VIZIO SV420XVT is a high performance sports car that can deliver top notch picture quality. But like a race car, you will have to receive below the hood occasionally to tune it for different road conditions. If you don't like getting your hands dirty, then look to a more every-utility vehicle, something like the VIZIO VO42LF.

13 Nov 2008, 2:00 am | click here to view more

Digital TV Transition: It’s not too Late!

CompUSA is there to help those not already converted to digital for the DTV Switch which has already happened. South Florida channel WSFL turned to CompUSA for some expert advice – and boxes for last minute shopper in this clip.

If you haven’t purchased your converter box yet, and if you have a coupon better yet – you can pickup a box for only 99 cents at CompUSA right now!

Video Source: WSFL

13 Jun 2009, 6:54 pm | click here to view more

ViewSonic N4290p LCD HDTV Review

Like its colorful cousin, the N4285p, the ViewSonic N4290p displays a lush, saturated, satisfying image, especially when feeding it HD programs. Make sure that you sit front and middle because the picture does wash out if you are watching off to the side.

13 Jun 2008, 3:00 am | click here to view more

Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 7-40

After reviewing a parade of look-same HDTVs, we ached to find a stylish departure from the norm. The BeoVision 7-40 soothes that pain with a unmatched combination of design and performance.

13 Jun 2007, 3:00 am | click here to view more

Olevia 747i 47" LCD Review

Built around a high-end SiliconOptix Realta Hollywood Quality Video processor, this feature-laden 747i produces a lush, wealthy-looking 1080p image.

13 Feb 2007, 2:00 am | click here to view more

VIZIO SV471XVT LCD HDTV Review

The 240 SPS VIZIO SV471XVT improves on its 120Hz predecessor. Though both can generate a startling 3D-like image, this new model achieves an artifact free consistency.

13 Aug 2009, 3:00 am | click here to view more

VIZIO VO37L LCD HDTV Review

The VO37L's video performance may surprise videophiles who turn up their noses at a 720p TV. For the relax of us hoi polloi, this VIZIO provides a value alternative to 1080p TVs.

13 Aug 2008, 3:00 am | click here to view more

Sharp AQUOS LC-37D64U LCD HDTV Review

Perhaps a bit shy of every the features that you may expect from a high-end HDTV, the LC-37D64U still makes its namesake proud by producing a sharp, full-bodied picture.

12 Sep 2008, 3:00 am | click here to view more

LG 47LH55 LCD HDTV Review

The LG 47LH55's video performance lives up to my lofty expectations for high end 240Hz LCDs. What really stands this series apart from the crowd is how easy it is to setup with its Picture Wizard feature.

12 Oct 2009, 3:00 am | click here to view more

Review - Maxent MX-5020HPM 50" Plasma Monitor

The Maxent MX-5020HPM is a value priced monitor that will not be confused for an overachiever. Once properly calibrated (not an easy task), the 50" display should be able to satisfy a football fanatic party. A true videophile will be better served by looking elsewhere.

12 Oct 2006, 3:00 am | click here to view more

South Jacksonville: Day 2 of Systemax Rock Your Quad Tour

CompUSA is proud to host Day 2 of the Systemax Rock Your Quad Core at the CompUSA in South Jacksonville, Florida. It’s Sunday and the CompUSA, ComputerTV and Intel crews are getting the ball rolling this morning as they prepare for today’s event.

cease by the South Jacksonville CompUSA located at 9041 Southside Boulevard. The show will start at 1PM today and run through 5:30PM. Today’s events will include how-to seminars for upgrading your PC, Intel racing simulators powered by the Intel Core 2 Quad processor and free giveaways including Cyclone Energy Shot for everyone – and the daily grand prize – a Systemax Quad Core PC valued at $600, an Intel Core 2 Quad Processor and motherboard valued at $300 – and much more.

If you aren’t local to the South Jacksonville store, be sure to tune in, right here at ComputerTV. There is a player on the right hand side of the page which is live anytime the cameras are on, which is pretty much from 9:00AM until 8:00PM daily so far. As this article is posted, the crew just got done eating breakfast at their hotel and were getting on the road to the store.

Keep tuned in, and keep track of the team at the Systemax Rock Your Quad Tour homepage. There you can also watch archived videos from the tour which are being cross posted from UStream to YouTube and every right there for you on ComputerTV.

Special thanks to tour sponsors: Intel, Cyclone Energy Drink, Trendnet, Simplexity, Patriot, XFX, and Coolermaster.

Crossposted from ComputerTV

12 Jul 2009, 7:16 am | click here to view more

S. Jacksonville Rock Your Quad Winner

Day 2 of the Systemax Rock Your Quad Tour brought to you by Intel has arrive to an end. Today, the ComputerTV and Intel crew were at the South Jacksonville, Florida CompUSA and had a great turnout. Tonight, shortly after 5PM, the winner of the Systemax Quad Core PC was announced. But, just prior, Bauer asked a trivia question: ‘What Year was Windows 1.0 released?’ The winner: Wayne Dunne with the correct answer of 1986. Wow (I admit, I used Windows 386).

Then on to the grand prize winner of the Systemax Quad Core PC valued at $600.. First Bauer lets every those with gmail.com email address… they didn’t win. Then he calls up every the Bellsouth.net email address holders. Four gentlemen clamor to the broadcast area, then when he looks for the winner, Larry Valetutto was standing on the other side of the room. Why – Bauer was reading his info wrong – and Larry had a USA.NET email address! Sorry guys!

S. Jacksonville CompUSA Prize Winner Coverage

Be sure to join the ComputerTV on the road Monday, July 12th for some various events, and then they land at the Tampa CompUSA on Tuesday, July 13th for the next cease with more giveaways, broadcasts, how-tos and prizes! Keep up to date with the Systemax Rock Your Quad tour homepage.

Source: ComputerTV

12 Jul 2009, 6:48 pm | click here to view more

BenQ FP241WZ LCD Monitor Review

The BenQ FP241WZ 24" LCD Monitor is a hybrid combining the VGA and DVI inputs and 16x10 (WUXGA, 1920 x 1200) format from the computer universe with HDMI, Component, and S-Video inputs and 1080p resolution from the HDTV world.

12 Jul 2007, 3:00 am | click here to view more

Samsung PN50B860 Plasma HDTV Review

The PN50B860, Samsung's 2009 top of the line, 1.2" thin, plasma HDTV, supplies superior picture quality and a multitude of connectivity features that make it a great choice as the centerpiece of a home media network.

12 Feb 2010, 2:00 am | click here to view more

Pioneer KURO PDP-6020FD Plasma HDTV Review

The Pioneer KURO PDP-6020FD is simply one big beautiful plasma with outstanding picture quality that earns this HDTV our Highly Recommended rating.

12 Feb 2009, 2:00 am | click here to view more

Sony BRAVIA KDL-52W5100 52" LCD Review

With a wealthy list of hot features and a gorgeous 52" picture, the Sony BRAVIA KDL-52W5100 is a compelling contender in the Internet connected TV arena.

11 Jun 2009, 3:00 am | click here to view more

Systemax Rock Your Quad Tour Underway

ComputerTV is touring the State of Florida to 13 CompUSA Retail Stores over the next two weeks courtesy of Intel and the Core 2 Quad processor as part of the Systemax Rock Your Quad Tour. You can meet the hosts of ComputerTV: Bauer, Albert, Sam and Betty, as well as the crew – but better yet you’ll be able to partake in great informational seminars every day long: learn how to install additional memory in your desktop or laptop; learn about website to manage your photos like FLICKR; learn about video cards and motherboards for an uber-geek – you’ll be able to learn it every at our events.

Plus, we’ll be giving away a Systemax Core 2 Quad PC at each store during the store, and an Intel Core 2 Quad processor and motherboard – and even more at each cease. We have lots of Intel goodies as well as Cyclone Energy Shots to fuel the day! You can watch it every from the comfort of your home as well, just visit the Rock Your Quad Tour page on ComputerTV. There, you can look not only what’s going on live, but every time they are on the move the launch the QuadCam to give you a glimpse of the action on the road, as well as a great gadget from Google that provides you the exact location of the ComputerTV team.

Be sure to check the schedule so you don’t miss out on the Systemax Rock Your Quad tour when it comes to your town. You can receive EXCLUSIVE coupons for 25% off select brands of components and networking products, plus we have special deals for the whole two weeks! Just another great way the every-New CompUSA is providing you with additional information and excitement when it comes to buying your electronics and computers.

Follow the Bus LIVE!

11 Jul 2009, 3:56 pm | click here to view more

CompUSA Opening Three New Stores Featuring Retail 2.0

CompUSA® today announced the opening of three new retail stores: Houston, TX, Newark, DE, and Euless, TX. These new openings make a total of 32 CompUSA stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, each complete with “Retail 2.0®,” CompUSA’s powerful new shopping method.

“CompUSA is thrilled to be opening new stores in these markets,” said Gilbert Fiorentino, Chief Executive of the Systemax Technology Products Group, which includes CompUSA. “We look forward to providing shoppers not only with great deals on computers, HDTVs, components, and other consumer electronics, but offering them the chance to experience a completely new approach to retail shopping with Retail 2.0.”

every three stores are fully integrated with Retail 2.0, CompUSA’s pioneering concept which empowers shoppers by placing the internet at arms’ reach on nearly 300 screens throughout the store, from laptops to desktops to HDTVs. With a single touch, consumers can access full product information including image galleries, product manuals, customer reviews, price comparisons, compatible products available in-store, and even video demonstrations. Customers are also free to browse competitor sites and comparison store as if they were in the comfort of their possess home or office.

The Houston, TX CompUSA is open for business at 9714 Katy Freeway, Bunker Hill, TX 77055.

The Newark, DE is located at 106 Geoffery steer, Newark, Delaware 19713 and will be opening in mid February.

The store in Euless, TX is at the Shops at Vineyard Village at State Highway 121 North, Euless, TX 76039 and will also open in the next few weeks.

Visit http://www.CompUSA.com for more information.

Source: Company Press release

11 Feb 2010, 4:00 am | click here to view more

Sony BRAVIA KDL-46VE5 46" LCD Review

The Sony BRAVIA KDL-46VE5 Eco Series lives up to its moniker with a meager 105W power rating. Pair that with a high performance 120Hz LCD and this no-frills 1080p TV is a winner for people who don't want extra features like Internet connectivity.

11 Dec 2009, 2:00 am | click here to view more

Win an HP Mini Note from CompUSA!

HP Mini Notes are the perfect compliment for anyone on the go – they are quick, quick, light and extremely portable — best part is – you can win one from the every-New CompUSA!

Just click on the banner over to be transported to the registration page – every you need is complete the basics – and you are eligible to win one every single week!

Enter now!

11 Apr 2009, 8:49 am | click here to view more

Asus to feature Anti-Theft Feature in Portables

Asus seems to be leading the way in innovation – it seems their eeePC were the first wave of the netbook tsunami in the last two years – and this time – they are integrating a chilly new anti-theft feature from Intel. A remote kill switch.

Yep, you got it – based upon the information provided, Asus will enable you to kill your PC remotely in the event of loss or theft. This will allow you to ensure prying eyes don’t receive to your private data.

In the commercial world where businesses operate with the strictest level of confidentiality, and where notebooks belonging to highly mobile business professionals are likely to contain confidential company or personal information, the theft of vital information may be costly. ASUS addresses this concern with its new P Series notebooks, which are equipped with Intel® Anti-theft PC Protection Technology. This new technology provides users with the ability to send a “poison pill” remotely, rendering the notebook inoperable by comprehensively shutting it down. As such, the risk resulting from a stolen or lost notebook is eliminated. Once the notebook has been recovered, a local passphrase or recovery token can be used to reactivate the notebook.

“With the incorporation of Intel® Anti-Theft PC Protection technology in ASUS P30 and P80 notebooks, professionals can now conduct their businesses with greater assurance and without the fear of dire ramifications in the event of theft or loss,” said Mr. Henry Yeh, General Manager of ASUS’ Notebook Business Unit. “This added security capability in our P Series commercial notebooks makes it the definitive mobile companion for the professionals of today’s quick-paced market.”

The ASUS P30 and P80, with innovative built-in security capabilities based on Intel® Anti-Theft Technology, are available immediately.

“With the growth of laptop sales increasing, theft management has become an important requirement for our customers,” said George Thangadurai, director of Strategic Planning and general manager, Intel Anti-theft Services, Intel Mobile Platforms Group. “Our collaboration with ASUS will bring to customers new worldwide scalable hardware-based security solutions using Intel® Anti-Theft Technology that will deter theft.”

CompUSA carries a wide array of Asus laptops, check them out at the every-New CompUSA.com here.

11 Apr 2009, 5:54 pm | click here to view more

Vizio 47" 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV w/ mount for $779 + free shipping (I4U)

Dell Home offers the Vizio 47" 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VT470M, with the Vizio Ultra Slim Wall Mount, model no. VMT37-60S, for $779 with free shipping. That's $20 below last month's mention and the lowest total price we've s...

10 Mar 2010, 8:14 am | click here to view more

Stanford undergrads: iPhones are addictive

Almost half of the 200 students with iPhones polled at Stanford University say they're addicted to the device, with 75 percent admitting they take it to bed.

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

10 Mar 2010, 8:02 am | click here to view more

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10 Mar 2010, 8:00 am | click here to view more

Sims creator: Wii belongs in the 'toy market'

Will Wright, best known for his creation of The Sims franchise, calls the Wii console a "toy" during this week's Game Developers Conference.

Originally posted at The Digital Home

10 Mar 2010, 7:31 am | click here to view more

Panasonic's 3D plasma reviewed by HDGuru: 'an excellent HDTV'

The HDGuru has published the first early review of the Panasonic TC-P50VT20 3D-compatible TV.

10 Mar 2010, 6:44 am | click here to view more

Dell Precision M4500 Mobile Workstation

Dell announced the new Precision M4500, a 15.6-inch mobile workstation, joining the PC maker’s family of mobile workstations, which includes the world’s most powerful 17 inch mobile workstation available today, the Dell Precision M6500.

The new M4500 is boosted by Intel’s Core i5 or Core i5 processors up to the Core i7-920XM Quad Core processor Extreme Edition; and the NVIDIA Quadro FX 1800M or Quadro FX 880M graphics with 1GB video memory. The notebook is the first 15.6-inch mobile workstation to offer an optional SSD MiniCard for additional high-performance data storage.

Dell’s new Precision workstaion features a 15.6-inch LED-backlit display, WiFi connectivity optional Gobi mobile broadband module, a 3 Megapixel webcam and a multitouch touchpad. It offers compatibility and optimized performance on key applications from leading Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) such as Adobe, Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, PTC and Siemens PLM Software. The Dell Precision M4500 will be released in coming weeks.

In addition, Dell is adding Intel Xeon 5600 processors option to its Precision T3500, T5500, and T7500 workstations.

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10 Mar 2010, 6:31 am | click here to view more

Waterpebble gets water-wasters out of the shower

Water-saving device uses the length of your first shower as a benchmark, indicating via a series of gently flashing "traffic lights" when you need to receive out of the shower already!

10 Mar 2010, 6:00 am | click here to view more

Words With Friends: Like Scrabulous for iPhone!

Actually, it's better than Scrabulous, because you can play it anytime, anywhere, without being tied to Facebook. There's even a free version. Goodbye, productivity!

Originally posted at iPhone Atlas

10 Mar 2010, 5:00 am | click here to view more

TV Advertising Done Right for Small Business (TheStreet.com)

Even though advertising is migrating to the Internet, the television can still help tiny businesses receive the word out.

10 Mar 2010, 4:10 am | click here to view more

A tour of Sony Ericsson's User Experience Platform

CNET took an in-depth tour of UXP with George Arriola, Sony Ericsson's head of human interface design, at the company's lab in San Francisco.

Originally posted at Android Atlas

10 Mar 2010, 4:00 am | click here to view more

Sony India eyes 30 percent market share in LCD TVs (New Kerala)

Kolkata, March 10 : Consumer electronic goods major Sony India is targeting a 30 percent market share in the liquid crystal display (LCD) television segment in 2010-11 from the gift 25 percent, a top company official said here Wednesday.

10 Mar 2010, 1:21 am | click here to view more

Review - Syntax Olevia LT42HVi LCD HDTV

Syntax's entry into the increasingly crowded 42" LCD market, the Ölevia LT42Hvi, is a sleek, stylishly designed, 1366 x 768 native resolution HDTV with every of the features that you would expect with an MSRP of $2699. Mounted on a wall with its black glass front (and only a blue light indicating it's powered up), the monitor would make a bold impression, filling any high tech home with pride.

10 Mar 2006, 2:00 am | click here to view more

Wired Magazine reports on CompUSA and Retail 2.0

About three months ago, Loretta Alkalay, a retired Florida resident, wanted to receive a new HDTV. So she decided to give the CompUSA close her home a try.

Yes, CompUSA. The once-bankrupt electronics retailer is making a comeback, with about 30 new CompUSA stores nationwide and a new strategy that includes aggressive prices, remodeled stores, improved lighting and in-store web access for comparison shopping.

“We have invented this idea of retail 2.0,” says Gilbert Fiorentino, chief executive of the Technology Products Group at Systemax, now parent company of CompUSA. Fiorentino is also the founder of Tiger Direct, a web only electronics retailer and another subsidiary of Systemax. “Every screen in every CompUSA store is now connected to the internet and making buying a richer experience for customers,” he says.

It was price that brought Alkalay the store. She wound up buying a 32-inch flat panel TV for $200 — a real steal, she says.

“I had never heard of the brand. But given the price and size, I thought this is a great bargain,” says Alkalay.

Once part of the big three electronics retail stores in the country, CompUSA filed for bankruptcy two years ago. It was not alone: High overheads and the inability to compete with low online prices forced companies such as Circuit City and Ritz Camera into bankruptcy, too. Meanwhile, online players such as Amazon, Buy.com and NewEgg have been growing.

But after a reorganization and a buyout in January last year by Systemax, a major electronics retailer, CompUSA is back in business.

The in-store web access may be the biggest gamble, since it raises the possibility that you might use a CompUSA floor model to find a better deal on Amazon.com for the very computer you’re using to receive that information.

Say you are in a CompUSA store trying to decide if that big plasma TV is the one you want. Just tap the keyboard in front of the screen and go online to check out the specs and reviews an even the recommended mounting brackets. There’s also custom information for that particular store, such as how many are in stock.

“We do the same thing with laptops, desktops and monitors,” says Fiorentino. “We are using tech to change the retail experience for the customer and giving them access to every the information on the internet anytime they want during the buying process.” And there are no restrictions. Users can surf the internet, check their Facebook or even Twitter if they want, says Fiorentino.

It may sound like a tiny change but it is quite different from how Best Buy, Office Depot or other brick-and-mortar stores display information to their customers, says Doug Fleener, president of retail consulting firm Dynamic Experiences and former director of retail for Bose.

“It’s an untested concept,” says Fleener. “We will have to look if customers like to spend their time gathering information while shopping rather than doing it at home.”

Systemax’s TigerDirect online shopping site has benefited first hand from the online shopping trend. But Fiorentino says customers still want to go stores to buy electronics.

And Fiorentino says CompUSA can keep its prices low despite the additional overhead costs associated with a physical store. CompUSA’s inventory now ties into Tiger Direct and the company offers the same prices whether consumers buy a product online or in a store.

Customers such as Robert Oschler, a New York resident who runs a site for robotics enthusiasts, are seeing the difference.

About a month ago Oschler found a CompUSA store close him running offering 48-hour special deals. “They seem to be doing a lot of that,” he says. Oschler bought a Novint Falcon gaming mouse for $99 that otherwise retails for $180.

He says he’s also noticed the changes in the store’s layout, “They seem more organized,” says Oschler. “Earlier, their aisles used to cluttered, almost supermarket-like, where they wanted to push as much stuff as possible in your face as you walked by. But now there are more categories and better displays.”

Still, the revived CompUSA is a shadow of its former self. At its peak about three years ago, CompUSA posted about $5 billion a year in sales and had more than 216 stores nationwide. Now it posts a fraction of that in sales and has just about a tenth of its former reach.

If CompUSA can survive through the recession and manage its costs—rent, salaries, inventory–the chain can wish for a future, says Fleener. As other big box retailers disappear, consumers are looking for alternative places to go to and the thrill of walking into a store and looking at products is not easily replaceable for shoppers.

“Stores like Circuit City going out does leave an opportunity in the market,” says Fleener. “With less brick and mortar competition around, people will give CompUSA a chance.”

Source: Wired

10 Apr 2009, 5:19 am | click here to view more

NVIDIA Ion 2 now official; Acer, ASUS and Lenovo at the ready

How about some actual systems? While the Acer Aspire 532G netbook already popped up at MWC, NVIDIA is promising 30 more Ion netbooks, nettops and every-in-ones before the summer. To kick it off, NVIDIA confirmed that ASUS will update its Eee PC 1201PN netbook, Eee Top 2010P, and Eee Box with the new graphics solution, while Lenovo's C200 and Acer's Aspire Revo will also receive in on the action. We got to look the Revo strut some Blu-ray playback, so hit the break for some video footage and the full PR.

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1 Mar 2010, 9:01 pm | click here to view more

Facebook app now available for Zune HD (update: it's also broken)

You've been up nights, we know, and now Microsoft has finally ended your torment: the long-promised Facebook application is now available for download to the Zune HD. Go wild, but not too wild, alright everybody?

Update: So we just got a chance to download and play with the app a little -- and just like the Twitter app, things don't seem to be quite fully baked at launch. We couldn't receive anything of the tabs to load apart from our personal photos, and there wasn't any confirmation when we sent in a Zune music status update -- although it did show up on Facebook, so it obviously worked. The photo viewer lets you leave comments, but you can't pinch-to-zoom -- or zoom at every, actually. We're sure Zune HD owners will be glad -- it's free, after every -- but we're going to assume Microsoft and Facebook have something far better planned for Windows Phone 7 Series.

Update 2: It's not just us -- the official Zune Twitter account confirms that the Facebook app is "experiencing some issues accessing data." We'll let you kow if we hear anything else.


[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Facebook app now available for Zune HD (update: it's also broken) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:19:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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1 Mar 2010, 7:19 pm | click here to view more

PS3 issues apparently resolved, game on

Rejoice: PS3s across the land are now once again playable. That's the word according to our friends at Joystiq, who say that the clock issue affecting "fat" PS3s has been somehow resolved and games are once again working correctly. We're not sure if this means Sony's fixed something on the network side or if the internal clock just ran past a certain time, but at least our long nightmare is seemingly over. Hit up Joy for a quick Q/A on the whole situation, including a way to potentially keep lost trophy data.

PS3 issues apparently resolved, game on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:03:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos 7 and 8 Home Tablets are cheap, but you get what you pay for

Archos has just announced its brand new 7- and 8-inch Home Tablets, which both run Android and cost €149 ($203). For that layout, you'll receive a 600MHz ARM 9 processor, which won't be breaking any (positive) records, but the Archos 7 you look over is a very svelte 12mm thin and weighs only 350g, making it an ideal web reading device if not a particularly potent multimedia consumer. You also receive WiFi, 2GB of integrated memory on the cheaper versions and a battery that will last for seven hours of video or 44 hours of audio playback. The Archos 8 (pictured after the break) comes with a huge old bezel, hinting at its ability to double up as a picture frame, while sharing the 7's other features, including price and thickness. The smaller device will be coming out in Europe this April, to be followed by its larger sibling in May.

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Sony: Don't turn on your PS3 until PSN bug is fixed

Uh, wow. That PlayStation Network issue that struck tardy last night has officially ballooned into a full-on PlayStation disaster: Sony is now saying you shouldn't use "fat" PS3 models at every, since a clock-related bug might cause data loss. The PS3 slim isn't affected, however -- which explains some of the conflicting reports we heard last night. Sony says they're working to receive this fixed in the next 24 hours, but for now it looks like older PS3 owners are out of luck -- we'll do our best to keep you entertained, guys.

Sony: Don't turn on your PS3 until PSN bug is fixed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:20:00 EST. Please look our terms for use of feeds.

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CompUSA brings Family Together for Birth

CompUSA, along with HP and CA, make a families life a little bit better. With a husband in the military and on deployment to Afghanistan, one South Florida lady was going to be alone at the time of her son’s birth – but not any longer. Today, CompUSA provided Venesia with 2 HP laptops, complete with webcams, which will allow her and her husband to be “virtually” connected at the time of their childs birth, via Skype.

Venesia was presented with the laptops, some diapers, and a $10,000 Savings Bond courtesy of CA and CompUSA to kick-start a savings fund for the unborn child’s education.

CBS channel 4 reports, “A soldier serving in Afghanistan will be with his wife ‘virtually’ on the day she gives birth to their child.

Vanesia Butler, who is six months pregnant, has been preparing for the birth knowing that her husband Darvin’s military service will keep him overseas. Wednesday the Coral Springs couple received an unexpected gift from CompUSA and Forgotten Soldiers Outreach.

“I was overwhelmed with happiness when I found out that my husband will receive to be by my side in the hospital room, at least virtually, to experience the birth of our baby,” said Vanesia. “Now he’ll be able to hear the baby’s first sob, even from thousands of miles away from home.”

CompUSA donated two Hewlett-Packard ProBook 4510s with built-in webcams to Vanesia and showed her how to make video and voice calls using Skype.

“It is so wonderful to look CompUSA take the initiative to join our program in support of America’s troops,” said Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, Executive Director of FSO in a written statement. “This donation will ensure that a soldier does not have to miss the birth of his child while serving our country overseas. I can’t even imagine delivering without my spouse by my side. This will truly make a lifelong difference in this military family’s life.”

In addition to the laptops CompUSA and IT management software company CA donated a $10,000 savings bond for the Butler family to open a college savings account for their new baby.

“We wish Vanesia and her husband only the best as they embark on their exciting new adventure in parenthood and we are glad to provide technology to bring them together during these special times,” said Gilbert Fiorentino, Chief Executive of Systemax Technology Group which includes CompUSA.”

Source: CBS 4

1 Jul 2009, 5:03 pm | click here to view more

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