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HP’s TouchSmart tx2z multitouch convertible tablet starts at $1,149

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:06:00 +0000

Oh sure, you could select Dell's multitouch-enabled Latitude XT over HP's latest, but given the $1,829 starting price of the former, we'd say the TouchSmart tx2z is looking a lot more delectable these days. Hailed as the first multitouch "consumer" convertible tablet (a claim that's certainly open for debate), the 12.1-inch tx2 gets going at just $1,149.99, though HP's "recommended" configuration starts at $1,223.99. The baseline setup includes Vista Home Premium, a 2.1GHz AMD Turion X2, 3GB of DDR2 RAM, an ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics set, 250GB of HDD space and a built-in webcam. As of now, the estimated build date shows December 8th, so we'd get that order in five minutes ago if you're looking to ensure a holiday delivery.

Filed under: Laptops

HP's TouchSmart tx2z multitouch convertible tablet starts at $1,149 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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USB 3.0 demonstrations dazzle: uncompressed 1080p transfer proves simple

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:47:00 +0000

You've been adequately teased with what all USB 3.0 (or SuperSpeed USB, as we tend to refer to it) can do, but a gaggle of companies took the chance in San Jose, California to really demonstrate just how quick the protocol is. Most notable was the demo by Synopsys, which prototyped an HDTV video transmission system based on USB 3.0 and showed to wide-mouthed onlookers that an uncompressed 1080p feed at 30 frames-per-second could be whisked along at around 450Mbps. Sure, USB 3.0 has wireless HD to watch out for, but given that said technology is currently on track for an August 2298 release, it could really do some tethered damage in the meanwhile.

Filed under: Peripherals

USB 3.0 demonstrations dazzle: uncompressed 1080p transfer proves simple originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bajca’s emoticon keyboard / jewelry-making kit might be emotionally unstable

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:14:00 +0000

Be honest with yourself: you've always wanted a dedicated, 16-key emoticon keyboard with "keys" that pulled doubled duty as expressive jewelry, right? Well, you got it! Bajca's Smile Keypad aims to "make real the emoticon," and as far as we can tell, they've totally nailed it. The USB-friendly keyboard has classic smiley face-looking keys which pop out using some special tongs, then are popped into pieces of jewelry -- rings, bracelets, necklaces -- sky's the limit, apparently. It's not really crystal clear if all of these pieces are going to be included, or if they'll be sold separately, or if this is ever going to make it to the market. All we can do is hope. Check out a few more emotionally charged shots after the break.

[Thanks, Matilde]

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Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Peripherals

Bajca's emoticon keyboard / jewelry-making kit might be emotionally unstable originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Giant International’s touchscreen Intouch IT7150 photo frame: disembodied hand not included

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:48:00 +0000

Not that we'd expect any reputable digital picture frame manufacturer to consort with a real, live hand model, but we've gotta hand it to Giant International for discovering this particularly unnatural, eerily glowing appendage to point vaguely at its new Intouch IT7150. Lucky for us, the device in question is not at all cheap and uninviting, featuring a 7-inch 800 x 480 LCD touchscreen, 802.11b/g WiFi, USB to PC connection cable and the standard complement of memory card slots. What makes this particularly fun is vTuner support, which allows for play back of 11,000 radio and TV stations (primarily public access and other undesirables on the TV side), in addition to the increasingly standard FrameChannel service for photo sharing and RSS subscriptions. There's also a built-in rechargeable battery for about 1.5 hours of portable use. At $349, you're certainly paying a pretty penny for all these good times, but if vTuner isn't your bag, you can drop that support and pick up the frame for $299.

[Via Digital Picture Frame Review]

Filed under: Digital Cameras, Displays

Giant International's touchscreen Intouch IT7150 photo frame: disembodied hand not included originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI trots out colorful VR220 YA Edition ultraportable

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:11:00 +0000

MSI's got a fever, and evidently the only cure is more notebook. With the novelty of the heralded Wind slowly fading, the outfit has stepped in with the altogether riveting VW220 YA Edition ultraportable -- and in four delightful hues, no less. Aside from sporting a Denim Blue, Coral Pink, Wasabi Green or Empire Black exterior, the 12.1-incher also includes a WXGA (1,280 x 800) panel, dual-core Pentium CPU, Intel's GMA 4500M graphics set, up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, dual stereo speakers, gigabit Ethernet, an optional TV tuner, WiFi / Bluetooth, a 3-in-1 card reader, VGA output and three USB 2.0 ports. You'll also find a SuperMulti DVD drive, a capacious 250GB hard drive, a ho hum 1.3-megapixel webcam and an 8-cell battery. All told, the 4-pound rig looks pretty good on paper for just $699.99, and the full release is after the break for your perusal.

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MSI trots out colorful VR220 YA Edition ultraportable originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia E71 finally coming to AT&T as E71x

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:39:00 +0000

We've been hearing for ages that there was a super-special version of the E71 with an AT&T ROM floating around somewhere in Nokia's skunkworks, but solid evidence of its existence has been scarce to say the least; some said it was canceled, some said it was just taking its sweet time going through the testing process, and some put a hand over our mouth and told us never to speak "AT&T" and "E71" in the same sentence again lest an agent overhear us. New in-the-wild shots give us -- and the North American S60-loving public -- newfound hope that the phone's gonna actually happen, but it'll emerge as the "E71x." That's a new suffix for Nokia, so we really have no idea what it might mean -- more internal memory would be cool, but we're not really counting on it. Word is that it'll be available for something in the $150 range when it finally hits, so if the 6650 isn't your cup o' tea, hang tight. (And by the way, guys, we're totally digging the black.)

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

Nokia E71 finally coming to AT&T as E71x originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget HD catches the Media Center DirecTV HDPC-20 in action

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:05:00 +0000

The crew over at Engadget HD was part of a tour of the Microsoft eHome lab and was lucky enough to catch the un-announced DirecTV HDPC-20 in testing. Unfortunately Microsoft wasn't ready to announce any new products and even reminded everyone that things in the lab don't always make it to market. But despite this, we still have our hopes up that we'll one day soon be able to watch DirecTV HD on Windows Media Center.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, Media PCs

Engadget HD catches the Media Center DirecTV HDPC-20 in action originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ratchet & Clank headline another PSP-3000 bundle; you’re simply thrilled

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:34:00 +0000

Look, we know how much you love Ratchet & Clank-oriented PSP SKUs, don't try and hide your desire. This latest PSP-3000 bundle to feature the respectively furry / mechanical duo includes a black PSP and Everyday Shooter in addition to Ratchet & Clank Size Matters, instead of the silver PSP and echochrome featured in that other bundle. These are all very important distinctions, we assure you. A 1GB Memory Stick Duo card and the ever-diserable National Treasure 2 are included as well. The new bundle hits on December 15 for the same old $199 pricetag. We're still waiting on that $169 standalone PSP-3000 with bated, Skype-ready breath.

[Via PSP Fanboy]

Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds

Ratchet & Clank headline another PSP-3000 bundle; you're simply thrilled originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ultimate Ears rolls out top-firing Super.Fi 5 earphones

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:05:00 +0000

It looks like those still on the hunt for that perfect pair of sub-$200 earphones now have a rather intriguing new option to consider from Ultimate Ears, which has just rolled out its new Super.Fi 5 and Super.Fi 5vi models that boast a top-fire-armature speaker design -- the first such buds on the market. In addition to that stand-out feature, both sets pack a frequency response range of 15 Hz to 15 kHz and a top sound pressure level of 115 dB, while the Super.Fi 5vi adds a mic to mix to let you use 'em with your phone of choice. You'll also get three interchangeable soft-silicone ear tips and two Comply foam ear tips with each to ensure just the right fit and, of course, a carrying case to keep 'em in pristine shape. If those sound like the buds you've been looking for, you can grab either the Super.Fi 5 or Super.Fi 5vi right now for $170 and $190, respectively.

[Via I4U News]

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Ultimate Ears rolls out top-firing Super.Fi 5 earphones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Slacker radio added to Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:36:00 +0000

If you've found yourself dumbfoundedly staring at your Bravia Internet Video Link-equipped HDTV thinking "when am I going to see some Slacker radio up in this piece?" -- you're in luck. Sony announced today that it would be bringing the streaming service to users of the company's $300 hardware add-on free of charge, allowing music hounds to grab "millions" of songs on over "100 individually programmed genre music stations" in CD-quality audio. The service joins other streaming content like YouTube and Amazon, and will be available immediately. So... why are you still reading this?

[Via ZatzNotFunny]

Filed under: HDTV, Portable Audio

Slacker radio added to Sony BRAVIA Internet Video Link originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Konica Minolta prepping thumbdrive-sized projector

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:04:00 +0000

It was inevitable, really. With outfits like Dell and 3M taking projectors to a whole 'nother (tiny) level, it was just a matter of time before someone else came along and made those pico projectors look gigantic. Enter Konica Minolta, who is reportedly developing a projector that's just 1.6- x 0.79- x 0.3-inches, or slightly smaller than your average flash drive. The unit will supposedly use lasers, mirrors and black magic instead of light bulbs and lenses, and it'll still be capable of beaming out a 20-inch XGA color image from a distance of just under two feet. Sadly, this keychain-bound PJ won't be ready for pickup at your nearest grocery store checkout aisle until at least 2010, but you should probably start preparing yourself for its awesomeness right now. [Warning: Read link requires subscription]

[Via ComputerWorld]

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LG’s fashionable Prada II (and watch) gets shown to the camera

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:32:00 +0000

Well, that didn't take long. Merely hours after LG's Prada II was treated to a dedicated microsite, along comes the hands-on photographs we've been expecting. CNET's UK branch was able to wrangle one in, and as predicted, the mobile didn't hesitate to pose for a few nice snapshots. Eagle-eyed readers will notice that it certainly put on a little heft since the first go 'round, but the slight downturn in attractivity is more than compensated by the inclusion of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Have a peek at the read link for more hands-on goodness, including a look at the matching Bluetooth wristwatch.

[Thanks, T.I.]

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LG's fashionable Prada II (and watch) gets shown to the camera originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Neuros intros web video-playing Neuros LINK

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:01:00 +0000

It's just been a few short months since Neuros started shipping its OSD 2.0 set-top box, but it looks like the company is now already moving on to other devices that are equally boxy and open source-y. It's latest is the Neuros LINK, which promises to let you watch videos from Hulu, YouTube and other sites on your TV without a subscription courtesy of Neuros' own Neuros.TV service. Unlike the OSD, however, it doesn't look like the LINK has any internal storage of its own (at least beyond the bare necessity), but it does have a generous six USB ports to let you hook up some drives filled with music, photos or videos. Otherwise, you can expect both HDMI and optical S/PDIF outputs, as well as gigabit ethernet, 802.11b/g WiFi, and an included wireless "keymote" complete with a trackball. According to Neuros, while the device is available now for $300, it's still in a "gamma release," which means is primarily aimed at early adopters wiling to accept a few hiccups along the way.

[Thanks, Charles V, Dave Zatz]

Filed under: Home Entertainment

Neuros intros web video-playing Neuros LINK originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kanguru’s new e-Flash thumbdrive marries eSATA and USB

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:52:00 +0000

It's been a while since we've seen anything truly interesting in the thumbdrive space, but this certainly qualifies. Kanguru has taken a regular-looking USB 2.0 flash drive and slapped an eSATA plug on the other end, finally breaking the performance barrier for thumbdrives. The eSATA is powered, and Kanguru tossed in a eSATA + Power bracket and eSATA + Power cable for whichever scenarios might present themselves. With an increasing number of laptops housing eSATA plugs these days -- not to mention all the other great scenarios that present themselves here -- we'd say the time is exactly right for this kind of mojo. Kanguru is shipping these now in 16GB ($85) and 32GB ($120) capacities, and will add a 64GB version in January of 2009.

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Kanguru's new e-Flash thumbdrive marries eSATA and USB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Price confusion over Nokia 5800 XpressMusic mercifully ends (maybe)

Jungleman — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:00 +0000

It's probably fair to say that no one in Spain had a very good day on Friday when the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic showed up on Nokia.es for €429 (about $550), up from its earlier €279. Well it looks like the zaniness at least kind of has an explanation, though it's not one that's likely to cool any enraged heels. Apparently the base price of the phone was, and is €279, but "each country" can bundle it with whatever they choose, thereby upping the overall price. Sounds fun, right? So, in Spain, they've kindly bundled the 5800 with a €100 Nokia Music Store voucher and a 3-month subscription to Nokia Maps Navigation service. Presumably other countries can follow suit -- though these moves are apparently only valid through the holiday season, because the 5800, all by its lonesome, goes on sale in January for... you guessed it: €279.

[Via Unwired View]

Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio

Price confusion over Nokia 5800 XpressMusic mercifully ends (maybe) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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