Live shots of Sony Ericsson’s Paris surface, Mr. Blur mysteriously absent May 7, 2008
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Enough of these overly pixelated, totally fuzzed-out captures of something supposed to Sony Ericsson's Paris -- we're looking at the real deal now. This definitely sexy slider has somehow fell in front of someone without hands a-shakin', and a smattering of distinct images are waiting just below in the read link. If you just like to be teased, the snapshots show a 5.0-megapixel camera and confirm that the keypad touts a two-character-per-button layout similar to the P1 -- but really, there's nothing like seeing it for yourself.[Thanks, Kevin]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Criterion Collection coming to Blu-ray in October
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The Criterion Collection's long-awaited HD debut -- delayed by that annoying format war -- finally has a date, as well as a list of the first movies getting a definitive release in 1080p. If that wasn't enough, try this bit on for size: They won't charge viewers extra for the privilege. That's right, according to the e-mail that went out to subscribers today, all Blu-ray releases will feature HD picture and sound (no word on what codecs, although we expect nothing but the best considering the company has been mastering and restoring all releases in HD for years now), all the supplemental content and a matching (unspecified) price to their standard DVD editions. The complete email and list of a dozen movies follows after the break, along with a note that The Last Emperor will also be released in its original theatrical version on both formats for $39.95, while Walkabout will be an all-new edition.[Thanks, Erik]
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The Criterion Collection's long-awaited HD debut -- delayed by that annoying format war -- finally has a date, as well as a list of the first movies getting a definitive release in 1080p. If that wasn't enough, try this bit on for size: They won't charge viewers extra for the privilege. That's right, according to the e-mail that went out to subscribers today, all Blu-ray releases will feature HD picture and sound (no word on what codecs, although we expect nothing but the best considering the company has been mastering and restoring all releases in HD for years now), all the supplemental content and a matching (unspecified) price to their standard DVD editions. The complete email and list of a dozen movies follows after the break, along with a note that The Last Emperor will also be released in its original theatrical version on both formats for $39.95, while Walkabout will be an all-new edition.[Thanks, Erik]
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Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsBlackBerry Pearl 8110 Review - 3G
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3G reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 and writes, "The two-megapixel camera can even cope with video. Again, it lacks the sophistication found on other smartphones, but it does the job well enough for simple photography...But the manufacturer is going to have to go a lot further if it wants to challenge the likes of Nokia at the higher end. Wi-Fi, 3G, and a camera with auto-focus all need to be considered for the next-generation Pearl to make it with the big boys."
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BlackBerry Pearl 8110 Review - 3G
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3G reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 and writes, "The two-megapixel camera can even cope with video. Again, it lacks the sophistication found on other smartphones, but it does the job well enough for simple photography...But the manufacturer is going to have to go a lot further if it wants to challenge the likes of Nokia at the higher end. Wi-Fi, 3G, and a camera with auto-focus all need to be considered for the next-generation Pearl to make it with the big boys."
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Samsung Ace Review - Wired
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Wired reviews the Samsung Ace and writes, "While the Ace feels just right physically, metaphysically it feels like much of the same. There’s nothing about that handset that is a far-and-away improvement over the BlackJack series. A Palm or Mac OS is far superior to the bloated Windows Mobile 6 the Ace insists on using. Worse yet, there’s a conspicuous lack of features on this device found in similar handsets. Where are my touchscreens, my gigabyte-juiced internal memory, my Mac compatibility, and my greater multimedia options and features? Come on Samsung, we know you’re trying to offer a smartphone for less, but the competition out there is fierce...1.3-megapixel camera good for sharp pics."
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Samsung Ace Review - Wired
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Wired reviews the Samsung Ace and writes, "While the Ace feels just right physically, metaphysically it feels like much of the same. There’s nothing about that handset that is a far-and-away improvement over the BlackJack series. A Palm or Mac OS is far superior to the bloated Windows Mobile 6 the Ace insists on using. Worse yet, there’s a conspicuous lack of features on this device found in similar handsets. Where are my touchscreens, my gigabyte-juiced internal memory, my Mac compatibility, and my greater multimedia options and features? Come on Samsung, we know you’re trying to offer a smartphone for less, but the competition out there is fierce...1.3-megapixel camera good for sharp pics."
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Shuttle KPC K4500 Compact PC
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Posted by admin in : Tech Reviews , add a comment This new Shuttle makes an excellent kiosk or office PC if you don't need an optical drive.Samsung gears up to ship 46-inch “High Bright” panel
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Interestingly enough, the last time we heard the phrase "High Bright," Runco was showcasing a prototype set meant to work and play in the great outdoors. Now, however, Samsung's looking to one-up that endeavor by actually shipping a High Bright DID panel later this month. The 46-inch unit is said to posses 1,500 nits of brightness, a contrast ratio of 3,000:1, 16.7 million colors, 178-degree viewing angles and a screen resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. Sammy claims that it's around three times brighter than a typical LCD TV, and aside from remaining visible outside (you know, for pool parties and digital signage applications), it was designed to be tiled together to create "video walls." No word on what sets these panels will find their way into, but we wouldn't count on 'em coming cheap.[Via SlashGear]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Sony Ericsson W960i Review - Pocket Gamer
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Pocket Gamer reviews the Sony Ericsson W960i and writes, "Many people lambasted the W950 for lacking a camera and SE has wisely taken this criticism on board. The W960i therefore comes replete with a 3.2-megapixel snapper. Picture quality is encouraging but with what is now arguably deemed to be an entry-level megapixel count, the W960i is hardly in a position to challenge the more dedicated photo-happy handsets currently standing at the vanguard of the market."
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Sony Ericsson W960i Review - Pocket Gamer
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Pocket Gamer reviews the Sony Ericsson W960i and writes, "Many people lambasted the W950 for lacking a camera and SE has wisely taken this criticism on board. The W960i therefore comes replete with a 3.2-megapixel snapper. Picture quality is encouraging but with what is now arguably deemed to be an entry-level megapixel count, the W960i is hardly in a position to challenge the more dedicated photo-happy handsets currently standing at the vanguard of the market."
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Microsoft and NBC working on copyright filters for Zune?
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Microsoft's recently refurbished Zune store features a lot of NBC content like Heroes and The Office, but it looks like it may have come at what could be a steep price: NBC recently told the New York Times that it's working with Microsoft to develop "copyright filters" for the Zune that would "remove pirated movies and videos." (We'll pause for a moment so you can gape appropriately.) Granted, it's not clear whether NBC wants to actually delete non-DRM'd media or simply block playback, but apparently the network thinks it's an issue on par with variable pricing, and it's not in the iTunes Store because Apple refuses to cooperate. Microsoft, on the other hand, is apparently cheerfully working on such a solution, dubbed the "copyright cop," and says that it's sympathetic to NBC's concerns because it also suffers from piracy issues. Sigh. Of course, none of this is new territory for NBC or Microsoft: the two companies are working in similar content filtering systems to be implemented at the ISP level with AT&T, and NBC and SanDisk are working on a filter for Sansa players as well. Still, if Microsoft is serious about competing with the iPod, signing up for consumer-hostile DRM systems that actually block playback and potentially delete files just isn't the way to do it -- let's hope this one dies on the vine.Update: Although a spokesperson told the NYT that Microsoft was working with NBC on anti-piracy efforts, the company is now saying that it has no plans to implement a "copyright cop" in the Zune, and the Zune Insider blog confirms. Great, now just cancel the ISP-level filtering system and we'll be all set.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Audioengine A2 Desktop Speakers
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Our experiences with Microsoft's Sync in Ford cars has been mostly a comedy of voice-recognition errors (we'll never forget our rental at CES blasting NWA in response to "Play artist: David Bowie"), but it looks like other automakers will be able to join in the confusing fun in November, when Microsoft's exclusive contract with Ford runs out. Hyundai and Kia are the first to sign up for what's now being branded Microsoft Auto, and while it's not exactly clear what their versions of the system will look like, you can expect the same basic features as Sync, as well as some new capabilities like navigation and emergency-response services. Microsoft also says that Auto will be available for "general release to the automotive community," which could lead to the inclusion of the OS on aftermarket gear as well. Let's just hope they tune the system to figure out the difference between Ziggy Stardust and Eazy-E, eh?Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsNVIDIA to simplify product range as it courts consumers
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NVIDIA isn't joking around when it says it's after a dominant position in the consumer tech industry, and it's apparently willing to take some aggressive steps to get there -- like totally revamping its product lines. Speaking to Gamesindustry.biz, NVIDIA veep Roy Taylor (the same guy who said Intel was "dead", you remember him), said that his company needed to "simplify the product line for consumers," and that if NVIDIA is going to "widen our appeal, there's no doubt we have to solve that problem." No specific plans were offered, but might we suggest a moratorium on the random-numbers-and-letters product-naming scheme? Just a thought.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
NVIDIA to simplify product range as it courts consumers
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NVIDIA isn't joking around when it says it's after a dominant position in the consumer tech industry, and it's apparently willing to take some aggressive steps to get there -- like totally revamping its product lines. Speaking to Gamesindustry.biz, NVIDIA veep Roy Taylor (the same guy who said Intel was "dead", you remember him), said that his company needed to "simplify the product line for consumers," and that if NVIDIA is going to "widen our appeal, there's no doubt we have to solve that problem." No specific plans were offered, but might we suggest a moratorium on the random-numbers-and-letters product-naming scheme? Just a thought.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Iomega kicks out eGo Camo Drive: completely invisible to animals, data thieves
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Not sure if we missed the memo, but apparently May 7th is the unofficial day of camouflaged technology. Shortly after Mobiado revealed a rugged Camo handset for the well-to-do hunters of the world, along comes Iomega with a jungle-ready portable HDD. The $149.95 eGo Camo Drive is entirely USB powered and packs a respectable 250GB of internal storage space, a black Iomega Power Grip band, a woodland camouflage pattern and DropGuard technology to prevent disastrous consequences should you drop your drive from less than 60 inches. We always knew those gamesmen never sat in a tree stand all day without a little entertainment to keep 'em sane.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsMore “leaked” 3G iPhone shots hit the web
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Mobo gets rebadge happy with two new low-cost subnotes for Brazil
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HP Targets Web 2.0 Firms With Heavy-Duty NAS System
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Pioneer KURO and friends hands-on
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Mobiado intros rugged Camo handset for wealthy, outdoorsy individuals
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Mobiado intros rugged Camo handset for wealthy, outdoorsy individuals
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MTI Micro testing feasibility of fuel cells in digicams
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The ever-boastful MTI Micro is back again, just days after showing off a fuel cell-powered GPS prototype in Atlanta. This go 'round, the company is announcing a newfound partnership with an elusive Japanese developer of digicams in order to "evaluate the feasibility, development and production" of Mobion products. The love affair will enable the two to work together in evaluating and adapting the aforesaid technology for use in "various precision imaging applications, including digital cameras." Best of all, work is apparently already ongoing, and MTI Micro is expected to deliver prototypes later this month. Going from prototype form to the store shelf, however, will be the hard part.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
MTI Micro testing feasibility of fuel cells in digicams
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The ever-boastful MTI Micro is back again, just days after showing off a fuel cell-powered GPS prototype in Atlanta. This 'go round, the company is announcing a newfound partnership with an elusive Japanese developer of digicams in order to "evaluate the feasibility, development and production" of Mobion products. The love affair will enable the two to work together in evaluating and adapting the aforesaid technology for use in "various precision imaging applications, including digital cameras." Best of all, work is apparently already ongoing, and MTI Micro is expected to deliver prototypes later this month. Going from prototype form to the store shelf, however, will be the hard part.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Onda adds WiFi to the VX777 PMP
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We rather liked Onda's VX767 PMP when it hit the wires back in March, and it looks like the company is hard at work on a sequel with built-in WiFi. The upcoming VX777 shares most of the the 767's specs, including pretty decent video codec support and TV-out, but adds in WiFi and potentially a touchscreen. We're not exactly certain if there's a browser included -- the leaked specs only say internet radio -- but if this thing is any kind of cheap when it arrives in August we'll certainly be intrigued.[Via GenerationMP3]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Onda adds WiFi to the VX777 PMP
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We rather liked Onda's VX767 PMP when it hit the wires back in March, and it looks like the company is hard at work on a sequel with built-in WiFi. The upcoming VX777 shares most of the the 767's specs, including pretty decent video codec support and TV-out, but adds in WiFi and potentially a touchscreen. We're not exactly certain if there's a browser included -- the leaked specs only say internet radio -- but if this thing is any kind of cheap when it arrives in August we'll certainly be intrigued.[Via GenerationMP3]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Gates: We Don’t Need No Stinking Yahoo
Posted by admin in : Tech Reviews , add a commentBrando keeps up the silly with Bluetooth PDA stylus “headset”
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Qtrax announces deal with Universal for free music downloads
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It's taken a few months for Qtrax to actually score a contract with one of the major labels after announcing in January that it would offer free, legal downloads of over 25 million tracks, but it looks like the company has finally succeeded in spearing itself a whale. Universal is the first major on board, joining bankrupt indie TVT, and Qtrax says the deal is for "all" of Universal's music. Of course, in true Qtrax form, there might not actually be a contract yet -- Universal spokespeople would only confirm an "agreement," but "declined to elaborate or to say whether a contract has been signed." Sigh. Well, the first one's always the hardest, right?[Thanks, Steve Z.]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Humanoid learns to cook breakfast, fend for himself
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Never mind getting tesla coils to fix your supper, just hit the on switch on your own personal humanoid. Reportedly, the creature you see above has been loaded with learning algorithms that enable it to repeat actions that it learns. Wonder if anyone realized that this totally demented critter just learned to slice more than ham? Stay sharp, kids -- the video's after the break.[Via Hacked Gadgets]
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Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsLG claims Scarlet 42LG61 is world’s thinnest LCD HDTV, is very wrong
Posted by admin in : Tech Reviews , add a comment Maybe our math is off, but we're fairly certain 44.7-millimeters equates to around 1.76-inches. Strangely enough, LG is claiming that its Scarlet 42LG61 is actually the world's thinnest LCD HDTV, and we all know Hitachi's definitively thinner 1.5-inch family just started shipping to US consumers last week. Of course, maybe it just meant the slimmest it has ever produced, but we digress. The set is apparently loose in South Korea, featuring a 1080p panel, 120Hz technology, a 600,000:1 contrast ratio and four HDMI ports. Granted, the previously veiled set won't run you cheap, as you'll walk away ₩2.5 million ($2,427) poorer should you choose to take one home.[Via AVing]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
LG claims Scarlet 42LG61 is world’s thinnest LCD HDTV, is very wrong
Posted by admin in : Tech Reviews , add a comment Maybe our math is off, but we're fairly certain 44.7-millimeters equates to around 1.76-inches. Strangely enough, LG is claiming that its Scarlet 42LG61 is actually the world's thinnest LCD HDTV, and we all know Hitachi's definitively thinner 1.5-inch family just started shipping to US consumers last week. Of course, maybe it just meant the slimmest it has ever produced, but we digress. The set is apparently loose in South Korea, featuring a 1080p panel, 120Hz technology, a 600,000:1 contrast ratio and four HDMI ports. Granted, the previously veiled set won't run you cheap, as you'll walk away ₩2.5 million ($2,427) poorer should you choose to take one home.[Via AVing]Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Apple’s iPhone coming to Latin America on America Movil
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Just a day after we heard that Vodafone was taking the iPhone on a world tour, in comes word that Apple's darling will be headed to Latin America via America Movil. We aren't told if the deal is one of exclusive nature, nor were we given a specific launch date, but residents of 16 countries in Latin America will have their shot at latching onto an iPhone sometime "this year." Huzzah![Thanks, Jesus]Read | Permalink | Email this |








