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- Engadget Podcast 123 - 12.27.2008: Goodbye 2008 editionYes, it's that time of year again. The end of the year. This is the final podcast of 2008, but just the tip of the iceberg in the world of Engadget podcasting. Cuddle up by the fireplace and listen in as Josh, Nilay, and Paul reminisce about their time at the reader meetup, pontificate on Apple's exit from Macworld, speculate about the Adamo and VAIO P, and much, much more. Go on and listen -- you know you want to.
Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Jump
01:22 - Apple announces final MacWorld, Steve Jobs won't deliver keynote
13:15 - Thank you NYC!
20:26 - Dell confirms shocking truth: Adamo to rival MacBook Air
27:34 - Sony P-series "netbook" unveiled, underwhelming
37:51 - HP Firebird 803 tower with VoodooDNA leaked!
51:32 - Editorial: All I wanted this year was the best smartphone ever
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Engadget Podcast 123 - 12.27.2008: Goodbye 2008 edition originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Переслать - iriver T6 reviewed: Pretty, and pretty basicThe audiophiles at Pocketables have gotten their hands on the iriver T6 and crown the DAP a good secondary device for the car or office, especially with its $50 for 2GB asking price. They give high marks for the quality e50-esque form factor, although it seems to have a vested interest in keeping your fingerprints on file. The presentation is otherwise very simple, from the low-res display and minimalist interface to the just-passable touch-based controls. As for the audio, they say it sounds good with everything except the most premium of headphones -- but hey, if you're doling out $500 for ear buds, chances are you couldn't even be bothered to look in the T6's direction anyway.
Filed under: Portable Audio
iriver T6 reviewed: Pretty, and pretty basic originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Takara Tomy Xiao printer-camera excretes printsWe never knew that cameras could be constipated, nor that excrement could be framed, but apparently Takara Tomy knows better than us.
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets
Takara Tomy Xiao printer-camera excretes prints originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - iriver's 8GB E100 PMP cleared out for $59The E100 was a little weak for the iriver name, but at $59 for 8GB of PMP deliciousness, it's hard to resist. Walmart is clearing out the black iteration for $40 off the original price, and while we'd hate to presume and be wrong, we're hoping this is just a sign that iriver's gonna go all out at CES '09. Bring the heat, baby.
[Via DAPReview]Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
iriver's 8GB E100 PMP cleared out for $59 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Panasonic debuts password-protected whiteboardsWhile Panasonic's two newest whiteboards lack those snazzy multitouch capabilities, they posses something only the true undercover FBI agent posing as a first grade teacher could appreciate. The film and steel boards look pretty traditional at first glance, but underneath of that plain jane facade is a highly advanced security system. You see, each board can accept passwords, which will in turn restrict the ability to transfer information from the board to USB flash memory. For those cleared for access, the whiteboards can transfer on-screen information to a PC via USB, though we suspect you'll have to handle the encryption on your end. 'Course, neither of these will run you cheap, but you know your underground supervisor won't mind shelling out upwards of two large to make sure schematics to rule the world aren't intercepted by meddling rivals.
Filed under: Displays, Misc. Gadgets
Panasonic debuts password-protected whiteboards originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic gets torture tested, succumbs to the painThe same wild and wacky Russians that demolished a Motorola ZN5 are showing the same courtesy to Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic. The so-called Crash Test involves putting Nokia's first Comes With Music-enabled handset through a litany of horrible scenes, including a stay in the local freezer, a fall from grace, a ride in the washing machine, a dip in a freshly brewed beer and, of course, a crushing blow from a vehicle. The preview video is hosted up in the read link, and the full results of how it fared are promised in the near future. Let's just say we're betting the farm it doesn't handle unlimited downloads, calls nor texts very well (read: at all) after this hellish experience.
[Thanks, Adam]Filed under: Cellphones
Nokia's 5800 XpressMusic gets torture tested, succumbs to the pain originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Surprise! Retail sales abysmal this holiday season
Perhaps it was a foregone conclusion -- and the Black Friday body count was a rather ominous sign -- but this holiday season, according to some poor sap interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, "retailers went from 'Ho-ho' to 'Uh-oh' to 'Oh-no.'" (Way to make light of a serious issue, guy -- that's our job). Sales are down across the entire retail sector, from luxury goods (including jewelry sales, down 34.5 percent) to electronics and appliances (down 26.7 percent). This is all bad news for the likes of Circuit City, who is operating under Chapter 11 and could use the cash, but great news for bloggers like Business Pundit, who is having a field day with his parodic corporate logos, a few of which can be seen above. You know what they say: when life gives you lemons...
[Thanks, Agustin; image courtesy of Business Pundit]Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Surprise! Retail sales abysmal this holiday season originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Eaton's fuel saving hydraulic hybrid systems put traditional drivetrains in jeopardyEaton, which is better known for its involvement in supercharging muscle cars, has a thing for saving fuel, too. According to a writeup on the outfit's website, it's working up a series hybrid hydraulic system to replace the conventional driveline. The SHH system will wed a high-efficiency diesel engine and a custom hydraulic propulsion system, and by operating at its "sweet spot," it stands to reason that lots of gasoline will be saved as it runs. Better still, the setup involves regenerative breaking in order to recover and reuse energy that's typically wasted, and the engine can safely be shut off when not needed in order to save additional fuel when waiting at a stoplight. So, where is this stuff headed first? UPS trucks, naturally.
[Via Autoblog]Filed under: Transportation
Eaton's fuel saving hydraulic hybrid systems put traditional drivetrains in jeopardy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Gingerbread Macintosh for serious gingerbread fanboys only
Tech confections are nothing new: we've seen laptops, Kindles... heck, Martha Stewart even got in on the geek-baking action once upon a time. So maybe we shouldn't be impressed with this edible Mac, but the truth is, we love to eat, and the phrase "chocolate icons" really hooked us. So then... custard-filled pico projector in 2009? Yes. Hit the read link to check out more photos of this delectable desktop.Filed under: Desktops
Gingerbread Macintosh for serious gingerbread fanboys only originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXIV: MiWi2 Wiipoff spotted in London shopWe're pretty sure that Nintendo doesn't have anything to fear when it comes to the MiWi2, a Wii knockoff that was first spotted by Engadget Korea back in June. However, we were surprised to see the fake on sale somewhere outside of Asia -- or really anywhere for that matter. Yes, unknowing parents may have accidentally snagged one of these rip-offs instead of the real deal at an unnamed London shop, but rest assured, your little darlings probably let you know once they unwrapped it and realized you got them the wrong damn thing.
[Thanks, Kasam]Filed under: Gaming
Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXIV: MiWi2 Wiipoff spotted in London shop originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Nintendo Sixtyfree Lite-R elegantly crams N64 into a luscious handheldBen Heck's apprentices are showing their true colors again, with modder SifuF churning out a real winner over the holidays. The Nintendo Sixtyfree Lite-R just might be the most elegant portable N64 that we've seen to date, with a clean, low-key design, beautifully integrated buttons and a cartridge slot that's about as non-cumbersome as possible. Of note, there are no internal batteries to speak of, thus it's forced to rely on an InfoLithium (or any 7.2v supply) clipped on the rear. Tap the read link for a pictorial look at the build and final product.
[Thanks, Adam]Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds
Nintendo Sixtyfree Lite-R elegantly crams N64 into a luscious handheld originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 00:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - When Make and Engadget collide
Filed under: Meta
When Make and Engadget collide originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Waste heat close to becoming useful in cooling / lighting applicationsNot that waste heat in general hasn't been repurposed for non-wasteful activities before, but researchers at Doshisha University are now edging ever closer to making useful the previously annoying thermoacoustic phenomenon. For those not really tied into the science realm, said phenomenon is a nonlinear one in which "heated air autonomously transforms into sound when passing through small mesh holes in a wire sheet." Gurus are now developing a cooling technology that would have heat converted to sound, where it would then be transferred through a tube and reconverted into heat; furthermore, other whiz-kids are looking to generate actual electricity from the racket. In related news, the thermoelectric conversion is being used to transform waste heat from candles into energy for LEDs, which would emit more light than the candle powering it. Pop on past the break for a demonstration of the former.
Continue reading Waste heat close to becoming useful in cooling / lighting applications
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Waste heat close to becoming useful in cooling / lighting applications originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Dell Adamo rumored to boast DisplayPort, Blu-ray driveCan you feel it? Dell's Adamo is just about here, and the anticipation is palpable. We already learned that the unit's 45-watt power adapter wouldn't be anything special, but a Google cache shot of accessories and such from Dell's own website is giving us a presumed look at what could be announced alongside the ultraportable. For starters, we get the impression that it'll boast DisplayPort (judging by the DisplayPort-to-HDMI / VGA / etc. adapters) and at least have an option for a 2x Blu-ray combo drive. We're also seeing 250GB / 500GB internal / external SATA drives and an auto / air adapter for powering the machine in your vehicle / personally owned 747. Only the suits in Round Rock know if these will actually come to fruition, but honestly, why bother hosting these up on your website if they weren't on the way?
[Via Electronista]Filed under: Laptops, Peripherals
Dell Adamo rumored to boast DisplayPort, Blu-ray drive originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - How would you change Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X1?Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X1 hasn't been the easiest handset to procure here on US soil, despite being "available" since Black Friday. Still, we know hardcore HTC / SE fanatics have figured out a way to get their palms in touch with the X1a (or X1i for international users). You already heard our spill on the handset, but now we're interested in finding out how you'd tweak things if given the all-important keys to the design lab. Would you keep everything the same and just add Android? Would you rework the keyboard? Swap out the touchscreen with a capacitive replacement? Make it available only in turquoise and lime? It's a pretty safe bet that this isn't the last Xx smartphone you'll see from SE, so your thoughts on the matter may actually prove beneficial in time. And... go!
Filed under: Cellphones
How would you change Sony Ericsson's XPERIA X1? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Nokia dreams up four-way folding CommunicatorNot that Nokia's current Communicator is in need of a major refacing or anything, but we're always up for some innovation. A recent patent application from the outfit showcases a completely bizarre four-way folding Communicator, chock full of hinges, keys and pixels. In fact, the verbiage spells out a future device consisting of "at least four device parts," leaving open the option for a handset that miraculously unfolds to completely envelope you in a glass case of emotion. Hit the read link for the full dream spilled out in entirely too much detail.
[Via Cellpassion]Filed under: Cellphones
Nokia dreams up four-way folding Communicator originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - NVIDIA reportedly urging customers to buy new problem-free GPUsNVIDIA has yet to step in and confirm this publicly, but a purported leaked memo from the outfit has been posted over at VR-Zone. What's it say, you ask? Only that the company "strongly recommends that customers transition to the latest revision of the NB8E-SET GPUs as soon as possible." Said revision taps a new Hitachi underfill packaging material that "improves product quality and enhances operating life by improved thermal cycling reliability." If you'll recall, certain PC vendors such as Dell issued their own firmware updates to combat the weak packaging set in the chip maker's faulty GPUs earlier this year, but it appears that NVIDIA's solution is to just let bygones be bygones and get on with the new and improved.
[Via Electronista]Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
NVIDIA reportedly urging customers to buy new problem-free GPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - AT&T letting go of 8GB refurb iPhone 3Gs for $99 on contractHa, you or someone you love just paid full retail for an iPhone 3G a few days ago, didn't you? We've always heard that the best deals come after Christmas, but people just never learn. All smack talk aside, those who didn't get a new cellie under the tree, but did acquire a Benjamin or so courtesy of cash-stuffed holiday cards, can certainly score a big deal today. AT&T is now offering the 8GB iPhone 3G in refurbished form for just $99 with a two-year agreement, while the 16GB refurb is $199 on contract in either black or white. Call us crazy, but we don't foresee these hanging around in stock for too awfully long.
[Thanks, Brenson]Filed under: Cellphones
AT&T letting go of 8GB refurb iPhone 3Gs for $99 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - ASUS offers up branded keyboard / mouse combo, remote for Eee BoxIf your Eee Box experience is lacking something that you can't quite put your finger on, we're 85.32% sure we know what'll fill that void. According to Eee PC News, ASUS is gearing up to ship an Eee-branded wireless keyboard / mouse combo in both black and white motifs, and if that's still not enough Eee to cure your fever, the multi-function remote should handle those media center duties with ease. There's no mention of a price or release date, so we suppose you should assume these are completely fictional until proven otherwise.
Filed under: Peripherals
ASUS offers up branded keyboard / mouse combo, remote for Eee Box originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Apple files patent for gesture-based text editingAn Apple patent unearthed by Mac Rumors named Swipe Gestures for Touch Screen Keyboards suggests a future direction the company might be taking which would substantially change interaction with devices like the iPhone. According to the document, the new system would allow for simple finger gestures like swipes to the left or right to control basic functions of text editing. Some movements outlined in the application include a left swipe for deletion of characters, right swipes for a space, and a swipe down in place of the return key. Of course, these types of gestures are nothing new (and frankly, nothing patentable we suspect), as applications on the company's own devices -- namely the jailbreak-only MobileTerminal -- feature almost this exact implementation of gesture control, and Microsoft has had a similar (albeit stylus-based) concept in WinMo for years. Still, adding in this functionality to the software's existing tools would likely improve navigation and input, and opens the door for solutions to the lingering (and annoying) copy / paste problems Apple seems to have.
[Via Mac Rumors]Filed under: Cellphones
Apple files patent for gesture-based text editing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Creative's Zii "Stemcell Computing" is not likely to be awesomeLook, we have no idea what's going on here, and you know what? Maybe it's better that way. Creative -- a company always on the edge -- has clearly gone off the deep end. A new teaser on its site promises that "Everything you know is about to change..." and forwards on to the dubious Zii.com -- with a logo that couldn't be more obvious about its Wii inspiration. Four leaf clovers shimmer and shake, and a trademarked term chills us to our very core: Stemcell Computing. Yeah, how about no. If this is at all interesting to you, we recommend registering for updates soon, before this company manages to implode the Earth with its mad, mad science.
[Thanks, Grayson S.]Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Creative's Zii "Stemcell Computing" is not likely to be awesome originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - AMD's Phenom II CPU goes on sale online in a curious, quiet fashionUh, AMD? We know most of your staffers are probably throwing back a glass of Egg Nog right about now, but you might want to get out something akin to a simple press release acknowledging the release of your dual-core Phenom II processor. For those keeping track, we've now seen the CPU announced via an outlet other than AMD, purchased by a normal citizen without access to AMD's labs and now, for sale on the world wide web. Word has it that the units will start shipping on December 27th, which will probably be prior to an actual confession of their existence in the retail channel by AMD. Not that we're complaining about the distinctly different than usual approach here, but our heads are certainly spinning.
[Via PC World]Filed under: Desktops
AMD's Phenom II CPU goes on sale online in a curious, quiet fashion originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - ASUS officially launches iPod-friendly AIR3 internet radio Not that this debut is anything shocking (thanks, FCC!), but we're still stoked to see ASUS get all official with its AIR3 sound system. Sure, it's not exactly treading on new ground, but for those looking for a touch more functionality in their iPod sound system, the internet radio inclusion is one that's much appreciated. ASUS talks pretty big about the device's audio prowess, noting that it utilizes a Texas Instruments Class-D amplifier and HDSS (High Definition Sound Standard) certified drivers. Also of note, the unit includes S-Video / composite video outs and supports UPnP sharing via 802.11b/g WiFi or Ethernet; if that's not enough to catch your eye, there's also a useful auxiliary input and built-in weather forecast display that pulls down updates from the world wide web. As ASUS always does, we're left hangin' sans a price or release date, but we suppose it's teaching us a lesson in patience... or something.
[Via iPodNN]Filed under: Home Entertainment
ASUS officially launches iPod-friendly AIR3 internet radio originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXIII: 8-bit Xbox 360 / PS3 consoles only serve to dash dreamsWe've seen some pretty low tricks when it comes to giving what appears to be a gaming console to a junior, but we're pleading -- nay, insisting -- that you don't ever buy in on either of these in an attempt to pull the wool over a kiddo's eyes. Straight from a shady warehouse in China comes Rodisson Technologies' totally ridiculous Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 clones, both of which can only play 8-bit titles. The worst part, however, isn't the complete lack of effort in knocking these systems off with any level of pride; rather, it's the 10,000 item minimum order quantity. Thanks, but no thanks.
[Via technabob]
Read - RDC Xbox 360
Read - RDC PlayStation 3Filed under: Gaming
Keepin' it real fake, part CLXXIII: 8-bit Xbox 360 / PS3 consoles only serve to dash dreams originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Mercedes' E-Class to get Attention Assist, still won't need assistance in getting your attentionWe first caught wind of Mercedes Benz's Attention Assist system just over a year ago, but new details have emerged that pin the E-Class as the first model to bring the innovative tech to well-heeled buyers. By monitoring brainwaves, Mercedes' engineers were able to identify approximately 70 parameters that can be used to judge fatigue. The whole system, however, depends upon a much more accurate steering sensor that can pick up on sluggishness or other behaviors which could indicate drowsiness or distraction. When the system deems you to be sufficiently distracted or sleepy, it beeps loudly and displays a coffee cup in the dashboard, indicating that a little caffeine is the only thing standing between you and a safe journey. We're not sure how this will effect our plans to plow our $60,000 car into a snow drift because we were listening to Music for Airports, but we figure we'll find out soon enough.
Filed under: Transportation
Mercedes' E-Class to get Attention Assist, still won't need assistance in getting your attention originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 01:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Cowon S9 firmware update adds Bluetooth speaker supportFor early adopters who have already taken delivery of their shiny new Cowon S9, they've already sucked down one firmware update to fix some of the more obvious issues. Now, there's round number two (v2.06) to endure. The company has loosed the second firmware update for its just birthed PMP, with this one adding JPG album art support (for files with the .jpg extension) and fixing a bug that occasionally caused a system reboot after the "remove hardware from PC" message appeared. Most notable, however, is the new inclusion of Bluetooth speaker support, meaning that this device can now stream tunes to BT-enabled sound systems sans cabling or any other black magic. Tap the read link to get your download a-goin'.
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Cowon S9 firmware update adds Bluetooth speaker support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 23:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Ask Engadget: Best consumer-level HDD camcorder?
Seems like the holidays are always good for sparking up a discussion on camcorders -- after all, what better time to have one than when everyone in your extended family's family is gathered together at your house? Take a break from the turkey and gift bags and give Chaz's question some thought.
"I've been looking for a decent HDD-based camcorder. I just want to use it for normal everyday use, and maybe to record some live performances, like dance shows and stuff like that. I'm not looking to spend a fortune, and I'm obviously looking for the biggest bang for my buck. Thanks for any advice!"
Chaz might just be onto something here, as these memories you're making this week will be lost forevers and evers unless someone pulls out the camcorder and lights up the red light. If you've recently purchased a hard drive-based camcorder, why not toss in your advice? As for us, we'll point to Samsung's SC-HMX20C and simultaneously ask you to send in a question of your own to ask at engadget dawt com.Filed under: Ask Engadget, Digital Cameras
Ask Engadget: Best consumer-level HDD camcorder? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Intel put the kibosh on anti-Ion hubbub, welcomes standalone Atom sales
A nasty rumor had been making the rounds about Intel, something along the lines of it wouldn't sell its Atom CPUs to netbook vendors without its 945 chipset in tow. If true, the move would essentially act to block graphical entrants such as NVIDIA from making a move into the netbook GPU space. An unnamed Intel spokesman chimed in on the whispers today by outrightly denying the claims, telling InternetNews that "there is nothing preventing vendors from using [NVIDIA's] Ion platform; [Intel] sells Atom as a standalone processor, or as a package with chipset." 'Course, it's not like Intel hasn't pulled similar tricks before, and to say that the chip maker's relationship with NVIDIA has been dysphoric is understating things dramatically. Still, it sounds as if the company's in the clear here, but we're still waiting to see a wicked Atom + Ion combo in a shipping product before we believe the hatchet is entirely buried.Filed under: Laptops
Intel put the kibosh on anti-Ion hubbub, welcomes standalone Atom sales originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Engadget HD's Holiday Giveaway: win a VUDU movie set-top-box!The giving souls over at Engadget HD aren't done yet, as they've got a VUDU movie set-top-box awaiting a new owner. If your unwrapping ceremony this morning wasn't all gumdrops and lollipops like you had hoped, there's hardly a better way to remedy the situation than to bring home an on-demand movie box. Head on over and drop your name in the hat -- Kris Kringle just might have a little somethin' (more) for ya.
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Engadget HD's Holiday Giveaway: win a VUDU movie set-top-box! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsПереслать - Dashboard Devices to debut ENV line of in-car computers at CESWhile we can't quite decide whether the carputer is a dying breed or simply a niche that never really took off, Dashboard Devices is hoping to revive it either way come January. The outfit will reportedly debut its ENV (Entertainment and Navigation for Vehicles) line as a two-part system. First comes the ENV-XC, which houses the main processor, graphics unit and other basic functionality; said brain can be paired with a choice of head units, including the double-DIN ENV-100 or the single-DIN ENV-50. Word has it that the double-DIN package will ring up at a staggeringly high $2,700, but we're also hearing that it'll offer "true dual zone" control, meaning that your robustious youngsters can have their own set of preferences in the rear while the grown-ups keep things comfortable up front. It'll also pack a WiFi module, voice activated functions, navigation, DVD playback, a 160GB hard drive, iPod compatibility, satellite radio support, Windows XP, a 7-inch touchscreen and optional WWAN. We'll be keeping an eye out for this one at CES -- but for $2,700, we're totally not going to be satisfied without a bona fide autopilot system.
[Via Yahoo! Tech]Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Transportation
Dashboard Devices to debut ENV line of in-car computers at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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