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Lenovo's ION-based S12 makes netbooks exciting again (update: less than $600) {Engadget}
May 25th 2009 2:41AM More specs and pictures here:
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=717
Dell Vostro A90 now available in US with much more reasonable $349 base price {Engadget}
Apr 15th 2009 9:30PM @puckotg22
Actually, that's not exactly true. If you go through Dell Outlet, you can buy anything you want. Sure, it's not new, but it's close enough.
Microsoft announces availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live {Engadget}
Jan 7th 2009 11:16PM I checked out the Windows Team blog and noticed the following (potential) red flags for me personally downloading the Windows 7 build on Friday that I thought I'd share with the class:
"The Windows 7 Beta is going to be available download-only (we’re not sending out physical media) and available for a limited time to the first 2.5 million people who download the beta."
and... the big bombshell:
"The Windows 7 Beta only supports Windows Vista SP1 to Windows 7 upgrades. So if you intend to do an upgrade – be sure it is on a PC running Windows Vista with Service Pack 1."
I'm not as interested anymore.
Acer's Aspire One A110X "Black Edition" hits the streets of Germany {Engadget}
Nov 12th 2008 1:07AM I checked out the specs and interestingly enough, it's got a 16gb SSD and it comes with XP Home. Maybe that's why it's a Limited Edition?
Technical details Acer Aspire One A110X Black Edition:
* Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz, 512KB L2, 533MHz FSB) Intel Atom N270 (1.6GHz, 512KB L2, 533MHz FSB)
* 8,9″ Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT (LED Backlight) 8.9 "Acer Crystal Brite ™ TFT (LED Backlight)
* 1GB DDR2 (533MHz) 1GB DDR2 (533MHz)
* 16GB Solid-State-Disk (SSD) 16GB solid-state disk (SSD)
* 1x SD-Card Cardreader 1x SD Card Card Reader
* 1x Multi-in-1 Cardreader 1x multi-in-1 card reader
* WLAN 802.11b/g WLAN 802.11b / g
* Acer Crystal Eye Acer Crystal Eye
* Webcam
* Hochleistungsakku (5.200mAh) High Performance Battery (5.200mAh)
* inkl. SlipCase inc Slipcase
* Windows® XP Home Edition Windows XP Home Edition
Peek: the handheld that does e-mail, and only e-mail {Engadget}
Aug 20th 2008 7:08PM I found their dev blog:
http://blog.getpeek.com
Rather interesting stuff.
iPhone 3G first look, what do you want to know? {Engadget}
Jul 10th 2008 2:32PM How's the battery life compared to the first iPhone? I know that Mossberg and the other reviews slightly covered this, but I'd like a bit more in-depth response if at all possible.
Ivyskin's Xylo T2 case engulfs your iPhone, doesn't inhibit touchscreen use {Engadget Mobile}
Apr 10th 2008 5:11PM Looks like a nice case, but the site's down. I found a guest review on IpodObserver.com and he has some less than positive observations of it:
I received mine today. It does work okay, although not as smooth a glide as the screen itself but:
-It feels cheap and looks a little bulky in comparison to the incase slider
-Air bubbles between the phone and front of case appear when you touch the screen
-Unsure of possible friction damage would appear as per the slider, but its not a tight fit
I wouldn't recommend this because of the air bubbles and the search for the perfect iPhone case continues...
http://www.ipodobserver.com/story/35428
(There's an alternate picture at the above link)
Sprint licenses Visual Voicemail for the Samsung Instinct {Engadget Mobile}
Apr 6th 2008 9:16PM @helix:
Everything I've been reading about the X1 has said that it's going to be released with WinMo 6.1, as it'll be out in a few months, tops. WinMo7 is still being developed and, according to the internets, won't be released until 2009.
According to CNET, with regards to a WinMo 6.1 release, they say the following:
"Windows Mobile 6.1 will be available sometime in Q2, and a number of manufacturers (HTC, Samsung Electronics, Motorola, Pantech) and carriers (AT&T, Sprint, Alltel) have already announced that they will offer the upgrade. A sample of supported smartphones include the Samsung BlackJack II, AT&T Tilt, Sprint Motorola Q9c, Sprint Mogul, and Alltel Touch. For the full rundown of devices and features, check out the Microsoft Windows Mobile Web site."
CNET article:
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9905822-7.html
MS official WinMo website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.mspx
Sprint licenses Visual Voicemail for the Samsung Instinct {Engadget Mobile}
Apr 6th 2008 7:27PM I have to agree with Chris. I still have the a900 myself and it's been a great phone. Matter of fact, this month I've had it for 2 years and it's still going strong.
I am looking to upgrade phones this September when our contract is up. It's currently between 3 phones: The 3G iPhone, the Samsung Instinct and the Sony Ericsson EXPERIA X1.
My only hesitation with the X1 is it's using WinMo 6.1 and every single friend that I know that has a WinMo phone absolutely despises WinMo. Not just hates it, or dislikes it... despises it. That's not exactly a vote of confidence to switch to a WinMo phone.
Video: Hands-on Sony's NWZ-A829 Walkman with Bluetooth {Engadget}
Apr 1st 2008 9:59AM I'm a bit confused at the video portion of your review. Are you saying that even if you threw a 320x240 M4V video file onto it, it wouldn't play? You absolutely HAVE to use their Media Manager software?
How was the Windows Media Player functionality for syncing? I use playlists almost exclusively, so I'd be using WMP for that; not just drag and drop through Windows.
Since you dog the Bluetooth integration, are you suggesting we save the $20 and get the A729 instead of the A829? The only difference in the 2 models is BT integration and since I'm going to use standard headphones anyway, is that a good idea?
Is there anything you DID like about the player? I don't care about the included headphones - I've got a better pair that I bought awhile back.
