http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417664658/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/samsungs-nc10-netbook-on-sale-in-us-for-480/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/samsungs-nc10-netbook-on-sale-in-us-for-480/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-11-08-nc10-pcnation.jpg" /><br /></div> Generally speaking, Americans can count on the US price of any particular piece of kit being a fair bit less than the straight pound-to-dollar conversion. Unfortunately, the exchange rate here is nearly on point, with the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/01/samsung-nc10-netbook-priced-at-299/">&pound;299 NC10 10-inch netbook</a> on sale for $480 (give or take a few nickles) in the US of A. Granted, it looks as if it'll be a fortnight or so at the very least before any Yanks can wrap their grimy paws around the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/19/samsung-10-inch-nc10-netbook-fears-germs-not-germany/">germ-shunning PC</a>, but we've already got the e-tailers lining up to hold your place in line. Who knows -- maybe our version will come with built-in <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/WiMAX/">WiMAX</a> and 12-hours of battery life to really sweeten the deal.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.liliputing.com/2008/10/samsung-nc10-will-be-available-in-the-us-for-about-480.html">Liliputing</a>, thanks Michael]<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/shop.cgi?action=enter&amp;thispage=01000100U0118_BV06155P.shtml&amp;order_id=!ORDERID">Read</a> - Pre-order NC10, option 1<br /><a href="http://www.pcnation.com/web/details.asp?item=V06154&amp;GEN0=Y">Read</a> - Pre-order NC10, option 2<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/samsungs-nc10-netbook-on-sale-in-us-for-480/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1339259/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/samsungs-nc10-netbook-on-sale-in-us-for-480/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=iU2qJ2"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=iU2qJ2" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Sw7zm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Sw7zm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=0UBCm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=0UBCm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417664658" height="1" width="1"/>availablelaunchNC10netbookon saleOnSalereleasesamsungususaSat, 11 Oct 2008 06:31:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/samsungs-nc10-netbook-on-sale-in-us-for-480/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417548512/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/ge-builds-an-oled-printer-hopes-to-challenge-light-bulbs-in-201/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/ge-builds-an-oled-printer-hopes-to-challenge-light-bulbs-in-201/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/household/" rel="tag">Household</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/10/10/sheets.of.light.oleds.ap/index.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/oled_500.jpg" alt="" /></a></div> Maybe the incandescent light bulb has been sitting in its socket-shaped throne for too many years -- GE thinks so, anyway. GE R&amp;D guys have produced a machine that prints <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/oled">OLED</a> materials newspaper-style onto 8-inch sheets of metal foil in hopes that the sheets -- which can be pinned to just about any surface -- will start the process of home lighting biz regime change in 2010. Picture, if you will, wallpaper or window blinds that provide soft, diffused lighting for the living room after dark -- no need for special fixtures, just a wall plug. <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/osram-unveils-ingo-maurer-designed-early-future-oled-lamp/">OLED lighting</a> isn't yet cost-efficient for the average consumer, but GE hopes that will change soon. In the meantime, expect to see these sheets in a trip-out Flaming Lips concert in the somewhat-near future.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/10/10/sheets.of.light.oleds.ap/index.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/ge-builds-an-oled-printer-hopes-to-challenge-light-bulbs-in-201/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1339059/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/ge-builds-an-oled-printer-hopes-to-challenge-light-bulbs-in-201/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Sl8laX"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Sl8laX" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=4Leum"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=4Leum" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=JJI4m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=JJI4m" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417548512" height="1" width="1"/>gehouseholdincandescent bulbslightlightingoledprinterprintingsheetsheetsSat, 11 Oct 2008 02:54:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/11/ge-builds-an-oled-printer-hopes-to-challenge-light-bulbs-in-201/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417403876/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/portwell-ships-atom-based-nano-itx-motherboard/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/portwell-ships-atom-based-nano-itx-motherboard/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/desktops/" rel="tag">Desktops</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.portwell.com/products/detail.asp?CUSTCHAR1=NANO-8044"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-portwell_nano844.jpg" /></a><br /></div> With all these nettops, netbooks and plain ole motherboards flying every which-away, it's hard to say if Portwell's Atom-based nano-ITX board really is the first, but it's close enough to count in our book. Utilizing all sorts of legerdemain and black magic, the engineers at Portwell were able to craft a Linux-friendly mobo that measures just 4.72- x 4.72- x 0.65-inches and supports Intel's Silverthorne <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Atom/">Atom</a> while including six USB 2.0 ports, embedded audio and a gigabit Ethernet jack. The Nano-8044 can be ordered in two flavors -- the Z530, which packs a 1.6GHz CPU, or the Z510, which clocks in at 1.1GHz. As you could likely guess, this one's aimed primarily at point-of-sale machines, digital signage devices and other commercial applications, and the sub-10-watt power draw should keep energy costs to a minimum. Oh, and it should totally play Doom in a pinch.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3792717625.html?kc=rss">LinuxDevices</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.portwell.com/products/detail.asp?CUSTCHAR1=NANO-8044>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/portwell-ships-atom-based-nano-itx-motherboard/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1339047/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/portwell-ships-atom-based-nano-itx-motherboard/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=AQbFVG"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=AQbFVG" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ThIVm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ThIVm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=qqlMm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=qqlMm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417403876" height="1" width="1"/>AtomCPUIntelITXNano-8044nano-ITXPortwellprocessorSilverthorneFri, 10 Oct 2008 22:44:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/portwell-ships-atom-based-nano-itx-motherboard/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417332275/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/asus-intros-wimax-equipped-m50vm-a1wm-15-4-incher/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/asus-intros-wimax-equipped-m50vm-a1wm-15-4-incher/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/" rel="tag">Wireless</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://usa.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=13016"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/asus_m50.jpg" /></a></div> A new variant of Asus' M50Vm-A1 laptop -- the M50Vm-A1WM -- just showed up on Newegg and Amazon. Soulcrushingly long (mostly) alphanumeric string aside, it's a decent 15.4'' machine for its $1,399 price point, with desktop replacement specs: Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, 4GB of RAM, a GeForce 9600M with a satisfying 1GB of dedicated graphics memory, and even a numpad. What's new here is onboard WiMAX, which puts Asus on the post-<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/29/sprint-goes-live-with-xohm-wimax-service-in-downtown-baltimore/">XOHM launch</a> bandwagon with <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/08/toshiba-intros-wimax-packing-satellite-u405-st550w/">Toshiba</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/08/acer-launches-wimax-enabled-aspire-4930-6862-6930-6771-noteboo/">Acer</a> and other laptop manufacturers. This is good news for some lucky early adopters, but if you're not in one of the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/06/sprint-xohm-wimax-networks-reportedly-active-in-other-cities/">testing locales</a>, you might as well continue twiddling your thumbs.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://computermonger.com/asus-m50vm-a1wm-wimax.html">ComputerMonger</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://usa.asus.com/news_show.aspx?id=13016>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/asus-intros-wimax-equipped-m50vm-a1wm-15-4-incher/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338715/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/asus-intros-wimax-equipped-m50vm-a1wm-15-4-incher/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=OI4N2D"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=OI4N2D" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=WqUWm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=WqUWm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=OUbmm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=OUbmm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417332275" height="1" width="1"/>asusasus m50asus m50vasus m50v-a1asus m50vm-a1wmbroadbandgeforce 9600mindiaintel core 2 duolaptoppakistanwimaxwirelessxohmFri, 10 Oct 2008 21:01:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/asus-intros-wimax-equipped-m50vm-a1wm-15-4-incher/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417258160/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/how-would-you-change-nikons-d90/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/how-would-you-change-nikons-d90/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/digitalcameras/" rel="tag">Digital Cameras</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadgethd.com/media/2008/10/10-6-08-nikon_d90_kit.jpg" /><br /></div> We gave the full-frame consumers (read: the lucky ones) the ability to sound off on the D700 a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/29/how-would-you-change-nikons-d700/">few weeks back</a>, so we only felt it fair to give the same opportunity to those who've snatched up Nikon's recently released <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/D90/">D90</a>. For those who've bit on the kit package, how has your photographic life been? Are you satisfied with the low-light performance? Still struggling to get your settings worked out? Digging the Live View LCD? Oh, and how's that <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/09/08/nikons-d90-the-dslr-for-hd-junkies/">720p movie mode</a> treating you? History would assert that the D90's successor is already in the works, so make sure you give Nikon some good stuff to work with. And... go!<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/how-would-you-change-nikons-d90/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1339043/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/how-would-you-change-nikons-d90/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=oTCZ73"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=oTCZ73" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=nOkBm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=nOkBm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=M9cem"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=M9cem" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417258160" height="1" width="1"/>720pD90digicamDSLRfeatureshow would you changeHowWouldYouChangehwycnikonFri, 10 Oct 2008 19:15:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/how-would-you-change-nikons-d90/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417215840/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/new-macbooks-to-be-based-on-nvidia-geforce-9400-9300-chipsets/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/new-macbooks-to-be-based-on-nvidia-geforce-9400-9300-chipsets/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=626"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/nvidia-macbook-10-10-08.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> <div align="left">With a new MacBook announcement now just <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/apple-notebook-event-is-on-october-14th/">days away</a>, speculation is unsurprisingly at a fever pitch as to exactly what Apple has in store, and the folks at PC Perspective have now pieced together a few clues to whet your appetite in anticipation of the big event. Most of those are drawn from mounting evidence from the NVIDIA camp, including the image above that made an appearance on the company's website a few days ago and, most importantly, word that NVIDIA would be releasing its GeForce 9400 and 9300 chipsets based on the MCP79 integrated chipset design on October 15th (conveniently not stepping on Apple's toes the day before). The implication there being that the GeForce chipsets would replace the relatively underpowered integrated Intel graphics on the current MacBooks, with the new MacBook Pros supposedly getting an additional boost from a discrete G92-based mobility GeForce 9600. As PC Perspective points out, if true, that would be quite a coup for NVIDIA, especially considering that it wasn't all that long ago some were talking about it <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/nvidia-dropping-790i-mobo-quitting-chipset-business/">quitting the chipset business altogether</a>.<br /></div> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=626>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/new-macbooks-to-be-based-on-nvidia-geforce-9400-9300-chipsets/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1339040/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/new-macbooks-to-be-based-on-nvidia-geforce-9400-9300-chipsets/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=WgCLPy"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=WgCLPy" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=rVWwm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=rVWwm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=VVhhm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=VVhhm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417215840" height="1" width="1"/>appleg92geforcegeforce 9300geforce 9400geforce 9600Geforce9300Geforce9400Geforce9600macbookmacbook proMacbookPromcp79nvidiaFri, 10 Oct 2008 18:03:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/new-macbooks-to-be-based-on-nvidia-geforce-9400-9300-chipsets/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417193676/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/emachines-300-el1200-desktop-the-size-of-a-dictionary/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/emachines-300-el1200-desktop-the-size-of-a-dictionary/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/desktops/" rel="tag">Desktops</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&amp;newsId=20081010005603&amp;newsLang=en"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-emachines_el1200.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> Really, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/eMachines/">eMachines</a>? You're honestly going to give your newest cheap-o PC this kind of tagline? Truth be told, we're not exactly sure what a standard sized dictionary even looks like (there's this thing called the internet...), but apparently, it's exactly the same size as the EL1200 desktop. Not sassy enough to be called a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/nettop/">nettop</a>, this here mini-tower is 40% smaller and 55% lighter than the company's second tiniest rig, and while it won't handle the likes of <em>Crysis</em>, it shouldn't have too many issues surfing the web and opening Word documents. As for specs, we've got a 1.5GHz AMD Athlon 2650e 64-bit CPU, NVIDIA's GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2, 160GB hard drive, a dual-layer DVD burner, 14-in-1 multicard reader, seven USB 2.0 ports and a $298 (MSRP) price tag. That system we just rattled off is available now at Wally World, while a slightly more stacked edition can be had at Best Buy for $349.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&amp;newsId=20081010005603&amp;newsLang=en>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/emachines-300-el1200-desktop-the-size-of-a-dictionary/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338990/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/emachines-300-el1200-desktop-the-size-of-a-dictionary/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=p0yudk"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=p0yudk" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ltGQm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ltGQm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=zBEOm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=zBEOm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417193676" height="1" width="1"/>amdathlonbest buyBestBuycheapdesktopEL 1210-01eEL1200EL1200-05wEl1210-01eeMachinesnvidiawal-martwalmartFri, 10 Oct 2008 17:27:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/emachines-300-el1200-desktop-the-size-of-a-dictionary/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417167522/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/inq1-top-002.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div> Overseas mega-corp Hutchison, which owns the <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/category/hutchison-3/">3 network</a>, has a new handset subsidiary called INQ, which is going after the social-hungry youth market in a big way. INQ's first handset, the INQ1, doesn't look like anything special -- just a frumpy-looking slider with a decent screen -- but start poking around and you'll find a massive amount of software for such a dorky phone from a handset upstart. The big angle here is Facebook integration -- INQ has a Facebook app to rival Facebook's own work on the iPhone, and ties Facebook contacts, chat and messages into all parts of the phone. The phone enjoys similar integration with Skype (including making Skype calls free over the network, like 3's <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/skypephone">Skypephone</a>) and Windows Live Messenger. Other apps include an eBay tracker and a full-on WebKit browser. None of this is revolutionary, or even particularly polished, but the work INQ has done at integration, like a unified contact list, could do to be copied by even the major smartphone players. What is revolutionary is the price: INQ plans to sell primarily through pre-paid carriers, who are expected to retail the featurephone for under &pound;99 without contract. The HSDPA phone, to be "officially announced" on October 13th, will hit the UK in November, and can apparently be flashed to work with US carriers -- with a launch planned for here next year. Oh, and the killer app? The phone doubles as a plug-and-play 3G modem. Yeah, US carriers are going to take real kindly to this one.<br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="%GalleryURL%">3's INQ to hit the mobile scene with Facebook-friendly INQ1</a></strong></p><a href="/gallery/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/1090749/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/inq1-h-002_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="/gallery/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/1090758/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/inq1-h-003_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="/gallery/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/1090759/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/inq1-h-004_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="/gallery/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/1090750/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/inq1-h-005_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="/gallery/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/1090751/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/inq1-h-006_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1339083/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=inGZ3N"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=inGZ3N" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Ov9Nm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Ov9Nm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=JbAFm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=JbAFm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417167522" height="1" width="1"/>3hutchison 3hutchison 3gHutchison3Hutchison3ginqinq1Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:05:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/3s-inq-to-hit-the-mobile-scene-with-facebook-friendly-inq1/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417157921/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/docomo-serves-your-dlna-content-to-a-friends-tv-via-mobile-phon/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/docomo-serves-your-dlna-content-to-a-friends-tv-via-mobile-phon/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/hdtv/" rel="tag">HDTV</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/mediapcs/" rel="tag">Media PCs</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/" rel="tag">Wireless</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/networking/" rel="tag">Networking</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20081010/159478/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/docomo_600.jpg" /></a></div> Eager to live in the fantastical future it has <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/30/ntt-docomos-forward-looking-video-overlooks-the-present/">prophesied</a>, NTT DoCoMo went to CEATEC and demoed an upcoming addition to its Pocket U service: MH2H (Mobile Home to Home), which gives you the ability use your cellphone to stream content from your computer at home to a friend's TV. The phone connects to your friend's WiFi network and sends his or her <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/dlna/page/2/">DLNA</a>-compliant receiver the IP address of your also-DLNA-compliant server, then tells said server to accept the connection and start streaming any videos, songs, or photos you feel like sharing. When you leave, the connection ends and every one goes back to partying on their own isolated media islands like it's 2006.<br /><br />[Image courtesy of <a href="http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20081010/159478/">Tech-On!</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20081010/159478/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/docomo-serves-your-dlna-content-to-a-friends-tv-via-mobile-phon/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338887/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/docomo-serves-your-dlna-content-to-a-friends-tv-via-mobile-phon/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=YLlK89"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=YLlK89" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=C4cPm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=C4cPm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Rtddm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Rtddm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417157921" height="1" width="1"/>ceatecceatec 2008ceatec2008cellphonedlnamedia servermedia streamermediastreamermh2hmobilemobile home to homemobile phonentt docomonttdocomopocket ustreamingwifiwirelessFri, 10 Oct 2008 16:49:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/docomo-serves-your-dlna-content-to-a-friends-tv-via-mobile-phon/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417134785/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/mdis-aircar-officially-becomes-the-flowair/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/mdis-aircar-officially-becomes-the-flowair/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/transportation/" rel="tag">Transportation</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.mdi.lu/english/index.php"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/mdi-mini-flow-air.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> <div align="left">MDI's compressed air vehicle has been unofficially known as the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/23/mdis-aircar-hits-the-streets-no-one-is-safe-especially-not-th/">AirCar</a> for <em>years </em>now, but it looks like the company is now finally putting a stop to that, and officially bestowing the decidedly less catchy "FlowAIR" name on the car. What's more, it's also gotten official with no less than four different vehicles based on the technology, including the One FlowAIR open-top model, the Mini FlowAIR three-seater (pictured above), the City FlowAIR truck-type vehicle, and the Multi FlowAIR urban public transportation concept, all of which have been making the rounds under various guises for some time now. From the looks of it, the One FlowAIR will be the first out of the gate in 2009 (in France, at least), with the rest to follow over the next few years.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/10/10/mdis-aircar-get-a-new-name-now-called-the-flowair/">AutoblogGreen</a>]<br /></div> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.mdi.lu/english/index.php>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/mdis-aircar-officially-becomes-the-flowair/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338953/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/mdis-aircar-officially-becomes-the-flowair/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=fVivTY"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=fVivTY" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=r3Imm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=r3Imm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=PZWcm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=PZWcm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417134785" height="1" width="1"/>air caraircarcity flowairCityFlowaircompressed air vehicleCompressedAirVehicleflowairmdimini flowairMiniFlowairmulti flowairMultiFlowairone flowairOneFlowairFri, 10 Oct 2008 16:13:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/mdis-aircar-officially-becomes-the-flowair/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417102104/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/steelseries-wow-mmo-gaming-mouse-makes-wasting-your-life-that-mu/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/steelseries-wow-mmo-gaming-mouse-makes-wasting-your-life-that-mu/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gaming/" rel="tag">Gaming</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/peripherals/" rel="tag">Peripherals</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/steelseries-wow-mouse.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div> With Wrath of the Lich King just around the corner, it's time to up your game and finally make it out of the low double digits with that Blood Elf mage you keep telling us about. Maybe <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/SteelSeries/">SteelSeries</a> can help. The high-end gaming peripherals builder recently snapped up <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Ideazon/">Ideazon</a>, and together they've built the official World of Warcraft MMO Gaming Mouse in close cooperation with Ideazon's BFF Blizzard. There are 15 programmable buttons scattered across the mouse, and a new in-game configuration utility to graphically assign the buttons just where they're needed. You can save different profiles for different purposes, and choose one of 16 million colors for those LEDs down the back. Just don't expect any fancy auto-levelling macros or even a recommended control scheme -- Blizzard still expects you to do the hard work of lining up your favorite actions and buying your gold on eBay. The laser mouse hits on November 13th to coincide with the Lich King launch, and should retail "under $100."<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/steelseries-wow-mmo-gaming-mouse-makes-wasting-your-life-that-mu/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338974/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/steelseries-wow-mmo-gaming-mouse-makes-wasting-your-life-that-mu/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=2UzlHj"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=2UzlHj" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=qGGkm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=qGGkm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=mnntm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=mnntm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417102104" height="1" width="1"/>blizzardgaming mouseGamingMouseideazonmousesteelseriesworld of warcraftWorldOfWarcraftwowFri, 10 Oct 2008 15:41:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/steelseries-wow-mmo-gaming-mouse-makes-wasting-your-life-that-mu/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417079511/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/12-1-inch-dell-e-slim-laptop-spotted-in-the-wild/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/12-1-inch-dell-e-slim-laptop-spotted-in-the-wild/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-dell_e-slim-small.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div> It's hard to say what we've come across here, but if our retinas aren't deceiving us too badly, this looks to be an in the wild shot (sans blur, amazingly) of Dell's forthcoming E Slim. If you'll recall, we caught a glimpse of said device <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/12/dell-e-and-e-slim-revealed-taking-on-eee-and-air-in-one-fell-sw/">way back in June</a>, and the two look at least <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/dell-e-and-e-slim-revealed-taking-on-eee-and-air-in-one-fell-swoop/859930/">marginally similar</a> using the oh-so-scientific eyeball test. But look, even if this thing isn't the E Slim (though we're guessing it is until proven otherwise), we've been <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/dell-e-series-netbooks-to-include-10-incher-today-we-hope-to-fi/">told</a> on numerous <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/12/tesco-leaks-dell-e-slim-specs-running-ubunto-october-6th-la/">occasions</a> that Dell is mulling the idea of pumping out a netbook with a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/05/dells-mini-9-product-manager-chatted-up-promises-more-where-th/">10- to 12-inch display</a>. An accompanying screenshot of the unit's internals was also provided, and while the model may say Optiplex1210, we're guessing that's just there for prototyping purposes; besides, the listed CPU matches up quite nicely with the aforementioned <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/dell-e-and-e-slim-revealed-taking-on-eee-and-air-in-one-fell-swoop/859923/">E Slim specs</a> that slipped out this summer. So Round Rock -- when are you going to come out and get official with your 12.1-incher? Before or after <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/09/apple-notebook-event-is-on-october-14th/">this coming Tuesday</a>?<br /><br />[Thanks, Anonymous]<br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/12-1-inch-dell-e-slim-laptop-spotted-in-the-wild/">12.1-inch Dell E Slim laptop spotted in the wild?</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/12-1-inch-dell-e-slim-laptop-spotted-in-the-wild/1090533/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-dell_e-slim_unit_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/12-1-inch-dell-e-slim-laptop-spotted-in-the-wild/1090532/"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-dell-e-slim_screen_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/12-1-inch-dell-e-slim-laptop-spotted-in-the-wild/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338965/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/12-1-inch-dell-e-slim-laptop-spotted-in-the-wild/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=twmkA0"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=twmkA0" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=1fLdm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=1fLdm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=DUOSm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=DUOSm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417079511" height="1" width="1"/>dellee slimESlimminimini 10mini 12mini 9Mini10Mini12Mini9netbookpicspicturesFri, 10 Oct 2008 15:02:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/12-1-inch-dell-e-slim-laptop-spotted-in-the-wild/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417053912/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/nex-tech-redline-bringing-wimax-to-kansas/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/nex-tech-redline-bringing-wimax-to-kansas/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/" rel="tag">Wireless</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1931368/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-hays_ks_als_20070827_2.jpg" /></a><br /></div> While Sprint's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/XOHM/">XOHM</a> network is sticking to the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/06/sprint-xohm-wimax-networks-reportedly-active-in-other-cities/">bustling metropolises</a> of the US, Redline is looking to bring the wonders of 4G to those sitting in rural America. Granted, this here deployment isn't the first we've seen in a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/01/first-us-wimax-deployment-goes-live-in-jackson-hole-wyoming/">less-than-dense locale</a>, but thanks to its RedMAX infrastructure products and Nex-Tech's desire to spread the love, a number of cities in the Sunflower State are about to get blanketed with WiMAX. More specifically, we're told that Hays (see above) and Great Bend will get covered by next month, but we're left to assume, er, hope that neighboring towns will fall under the umbrella in due time.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.informationweek.com/news/mobility/wifiwimax/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=211100128&amp;cid=RSSfeed_IWK_All">InformationWeek</a>, image courtesy of <a href="http://www.airforcebase.net/personal/architecture/Hays_KS_Als_20070827_2.jpg">AirForceBase</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1931368/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/nex-tech-redline-bringing-wimax-to-kansas/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338916/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/nex-tech-redline-bringing-wimax-to-kansas/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=b2tQK4"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=b2tQK4" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=lwQxm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=lwQxm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=2zvbm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=2zvbm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417053912" height="1" width="1"/>4GbroadbandKansasmobile broadbandmobile internetMobileBroadbandMobileInternetnex-techRDLRedlineRedMAXruralWiMAXFri, 10 Oct 2008 14:39:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/nex-tech-redline-bringing-wimax-to-kansas/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417033467/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rims-blackberry-pearl-flip-8220-gets-photographed-previewed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rims-blackberry-pearl-flip-8220-gets-photographed-previewed/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.berryreporter.com/reviews/blackberry-pearl-flip-8220-review-with-hands-on-video"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-flip-bold-shot.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> While many of you may be waiting for <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/G1/">some other handset</a> to launch on T-Mobile, BlackBerry addicts may very well be counting down the hours 'til <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/09/10/rim-finally-comes-clean-with-blackberry-pearl-flip-8220/">this one</a> lands on the aforesaid carrier. If we just rang your bell, chances are you'll be extremely interested in this here preview, which delivers a whole gaggle of photographs, a decidedly ho hum video (hosted after the break) of the Pearl Flip 8220 in action and a lengthy writeup explaining the ins and outs of RIM's first flip phone. As for highlights, this thing turns into a real monster (read: it's big) when opened, but when closed, it's a real looker. For more on the aesthetics (not to mention some shots beside a few other BlackBerry siblings -- <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/bold">Bold</a> included), head on down to the read link and dig in.<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rims-blackberry-pearl-flip-8220-gets-photographed-previewed/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>RIM's BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 gets photographed, previewed</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.berryreporter.com/reviews/blackberry-pearl-flip-8220-review-with-hands-on-video>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rims-blackberry-pearl-flip-8220-gets-photographed-previewed/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338925/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rims-blackberry-pearl-flip-8220-gets-photographed-previewed/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=FWFR9F"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=FWFR9F" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=tQS7m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=tQS7m" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=nIOSm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=nIOSm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417033467" height="1" width="1"/>8220blackberyflipflip 8220Flip8220hands-onpearlpearl flippearl flip 8220PearlFlipPearlFlip8220RIMvideoFri, 10 Oct 2008 14:06:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rims-blackberry-pearl-flip-8220-gets-photographed-previewed/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/417003538/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/headslam-helps-you-navigate-imaginary-smoke-in-well-lit-corridor/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/headslam-helps-you-navigate-imaginary-smoke-in-well-lit-corridor/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wearables/" rel="tag">Wearables</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.cubeos.org/headslam/headslam_iswc08_preprint.pdf"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/laser-helmet-500.jpg" alt="HeadSLAM helps you navigate imaginary smoke in well-lit corridors" /></a><br /></div> Ever crawl your way through a smoke-filled corridor to save the life of someone trapped in a burning building? If yes, much respect! If no, us neither, but if ever we do hopefully it's after donning this piece of headgear currently under development by two researchers in Germany. Burcu Cinaz and Holger Kenn (rockers both, no doubt) have created HeadSLAM, a helmet that uses an infrared laser-scanner to penetrate the haze and map out surroundings as its wearer wanders, correcting for inertial disturbances created by the loping, unsteady walk of a bipedal organism, shown in a thrilling demonstration video after the break. It's all very much a prototype at this point (evidenced by the "hardhat festooned with shipping tape" design), and the laptop tether is a bit unwieldy when compared to a cellphone that might manage the same trick <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/01/concept-phone-can-see-through-walls-in-theory/">from inside a pocket</a>, but within a few years we wouldn't be surprised to see this tech integrated into a trucker hat or maybe even a set of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/nokia-getting-a-little-help-with-its-headset-designs/">ridiculous headphones</a>. [Warning: PDF read link]<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:fskemdIXDzQJ:technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/dn14888-allseeing-helmet-could-steer-rescuers-through-smoke.html%3FfeedId%3Donline-news_rss20+newscientist+radar+helmet&amp;hl=en&amp;ct=clnk&amp;cd=1&amp;gl=us">NewScientist</a>]<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/headslam-helps-you-navigate-imaginary-smoke-in-well-lit-corridor/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>HeadSLAM helps you navigate imaginary smoke in well-lit corridors</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.cubeos.org/headslam/headslam_iswc08_preprint.pdf>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/headslam-helps-you-navigate-imaginary-smoke-in-well-lit-corridor/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338638/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/headslam-helps-you-navigate-imaginary-smoke-in-well-lit-corridor/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=1FtZlq"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=1FtZlq" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=cnsGm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=cnsGm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=fwFJm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=fwFJm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/417003538" height="1" width="1"/>burcu cinazBurcuCinazHeadSLAMholger kennHolgerKenninfra-redlaserlaser scannerLaserScannerFri, 10 Oct 2008 13:34:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/headslam-helps-you-navigate-imaginary-smoke-in-well-lit-corridor/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416959068/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/apple-says-some-macbook-pros-hit-by-faulty-nvidia-chips/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/apple-says-some-macbook-pros-hit-by-faulty-nvidia-chips/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2377"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/05/macbookpro440pxl.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> <div align="left">It's pretty far behind the likes of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/31/figuring-out-which-nvidia-gpus-are-defective-its-a-lot/">Dell and HP</a> in getting to the bottom of the whole <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/02/nvidia-says-significant-quantities-of-laptop-gpus-are-defectiv/">defective NVIDIA GPU situation</a>, but Apple has now finally come out and confirmed that some of its MacBook Pros are indeed affected by the problem. According to a just posted Apple support document, the specific models affected were all made between May 2007 and September 2008, and include all 15- and 17-inch models equipped with NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT graphics processors. As with other laptops, the problem shows itself in the form of distorted or scrambled video, or a complete absence of video on the screen or external display. If your MacBook Pro falls into that lot, and the problem occurs within two years of your original purchase date, Apple says it'll repair it free of charge, even if it's out of warranty. It's also issuing refunds to folks that have already paid to get their MacBook Pro repaired. Hit up the link below for the complete details.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/10/10/apple_says_some_macbook_pros_affected_by_faulty_nvidia_chips.html">AppleInsider</a>]<br /></div> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2377>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/apple-says-some-macbook-pros-hit-by-faulty-nvidia-chips/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338844/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/apple-says-some-macbook-pros-hit-by-faulty-nvidia-chips/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=T9cTi0"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=T9cTi0" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=odKNm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=odKNm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=6WHpm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=6WHpm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416959068" height="1" width="1"/>appledefectivedefective nvidia gpusDefectiveNvidiaGpusfaulty nvidia gpusFaultyNvidiaGpusmacbook proMacbookPronvidiaFri, 10 Oct 2008 12:49:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/apple-says-some-macbook-pros-hit-by-faulty-nvidia-chips/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416941843/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ruf-automobiles-electric-porsche-concept-gets-real-pictured/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ruf-automobiles-electric-porsche-concept-gets-real-pictured/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/transportation/" rel="tag">Transportation</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/10/rufs-electric-porsche-breaks-cover/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-electric_ruf_450.jpg" /></a><br /></div> Look out <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Tesla/">Tesla</a> / <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/24/lightning-gt-caught-rolling-around-the-track/">Lightning</a> -- a new competitor just rolled out, and it's sitting pretty. Ruf Automobile has gone public with its stunning electric eRUF concept car, which is obviously based on a Porsche 911. The automobile packs a three-phase electric motor that puts out around 200-horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque, and it can reportedly go from nothing to sixty in under seven ticks. The juice is provided by a Li-ion phosphate battery pack that produces 317-volts / 480-amps and is constructed from 96 individual cells, and combined with the power garnered by the regenerative braking system, it can cruise up to 180 miles before needing a ten-hour recharge. Production, pretty please?<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/10/rufs-electric-porsche-breaks-cover/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ruf-automobiles-electric-porsche-concept-gets-real-pictured/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338791/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ruf-automobiles-electric-porsche-concept-gets-real-pictured/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=bgbAet"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=bgbAet" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=VRN3m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=VRN3m" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=dOs5m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=dOs5m" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416941843" height="1" width="1"/>concepteco-friendlyelectric carElectricCareRUFeRUF Model AErufModelAgreenPorschePorsche 911Porsche911Ruf AutomobileRufAutomobileFri, 10 Oct 2008 12:20:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ruf-automobiles-electric-porsche-concept-gets-real-pictured/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416913971/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/zepto-debuts-14-inch-nox-a14-gaming-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/zepto-debuts-14-inch-nox-a14-gaming-laptop/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://uk.zepto.com/shop/notebook.aspx?notebookid=1280"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/zepto-nox-a14.jpg" /></a><br /> <div align="left">Zepto managed to carve out a tiny niche for itself with its understated <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/01/zepto-unleashes-potent-nexus-a15-gaming-laptop/">Nexus A15</a> gaming laptop, and it looks like it's now giving it some company with its new Nox A14 model. From the looks of it, this one is mostly identical to its predecessor, with the notable exception of a 14.1-inch <span>1440 x 900 screen and, consequently, a slightly smaller and lighter form factor. Otherwise, you can expect to get a Core 2 Duo </span><span>P9500 processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT 512MB, up to 8GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive (or 128GB SSD), a built-in 2-megapixel webcam, and a DVD burner or optional Blu-ray drive. If that's sounds about right, you can order one now for a starting price of &pound;827 (or roughly $1,400), or a good deal more if you want any of those supposed "world's fastest" specs.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.pclaunches.com/notebooks/zepto_nox_a14_the_worlds_fastest_14_notebook.php">PC Launches</a>]<br /></span></div> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://uk.zepto.com/shop/notebook.aspx?notebookid=1280>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/zepto-debuts-14-inch-nox-a14-gaming-laptop/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338769/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/zepto-debuts-14-inch-nox-a14-gaming-laptop/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=7exJaT"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=7exJaT" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=4EdVm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=4EdVm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=3ayBm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=3ayBm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416913971" height="1" width="1"/>a14gaming laptopGamingLaptopnox a14NoxA14zeptoFri, 10 Oct 2008 11:47:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/zepto-debuts-14-inch-nox-a14-gaming-laptop/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416886940/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/fraunhofer-ipms-demonstrates-oled-with-touch-control/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/fraunhofer-ipms-demonstrates-oled-with-touch-control/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/displays/" rel="tag">Displays</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/household/" rel="tag">Household</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081009144645.htm"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-fraunhofer-oled.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> Look, we're not going to argue that those chintzy clap lamps weren't pretty sweet in their heyday. And we're also not going to put up a fuss when you assert that snap bracelets were equally adorable in the early 90s. Nostalgia aside, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Fraunhofer/">Fraunhofer</a> IPMS is headed straight for the future with its latest OLED breakthrough. Reportedly, the company has devised an <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/category/oled/">OLED</a> display that can be controlled via human touch or by simply waving one's hand in front of the panel. Unlike similar applications that have come before it, there's no additional hardware needed -- and therein lies the magic. The outfit is currently showing off the design at the Plastic Electronic 2008 show, though it yet to reveal anything close to a release plan. <br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.oled-display.net/feel-the-light-oled-with-touch-function-from-fraunhofer-ipms">OLED-Display</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081009144645.htm>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/fraunhofer-ipms-demonstrates-oled-with-touch-control/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338349/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/fraunhofer-ipms-demonstrates-oled-with-touch-control/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=u7kc1z"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=u7kc1z" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=uVGem"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=uVGem" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=C1whm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=C1whm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416886940" height="1" width="1"/>displayFraunhoferFraunhofer IPMSFraunhoferIpmshaptichome automationHomeAutomationlightlightingOLEDtouchtouch controlTouchControlFri, 10 Oct 2008 11:23:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/fraunhofer-ipms-demonstrates-oled-with-touch-control/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416864560/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/cartel-uses-wardriving-for-science-better-driving-directions/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/cartel-uses-wardriving-for-science-better-driving-directions/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/transportation/" rel="tag">Transportation</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/" rel="tag">Wireless</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://cartel.csail.mit.edu/doku.php"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/cartel_600.jpg" alt="" /></a></div> If you're not satisfied with the driving directions you get on Google Maps, a few smart guys at MIT have created an elaborate new toy called CarTel just for you. They've equipped a fleet of Boston-area cars with computers that automatically connect to any 802.11 access points detected in transit, then send home data recorded by their on board diagnostic systems, all in just a few hundred milliseconds. The result: a website that gives you directions based on information gathered in real-time so you can avoid high-traffic areas or say, if it's raining, roads which have historically been congested in adverse weather conditions -- <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/28/navigon-brings-gratis-real-time-traffic-updates-to-entire-produc/">no GPS required</a>. The project also keeps a record of all access points detected, so think of it as <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/wardriving">wardriving</a> for the good of humanity -- and you (probably) wouldn't even <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2006/06/23/wardriver-arrested-for-snagging-coffee-shop-signal/">get arrested</a> for participating!<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.physorg.com/news142692671.html">PhysOrg</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://cartel.csail.mit.edu/doku.php>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/cartel-uses-wardriving-for-science-better-driving-directions/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338063/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/cartel-uses-wardriving-for-science-better-driving-directions/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=HBZttc"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=HBZttc" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=BLkkm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=BLkkm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=XZAUm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=XZAUm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416864560" height="1" width="1"/>802.11automobilesbostoncarscarteldriving directionsmapsmitquickwifitraffictraffic awarewardrivingweatherwebsitewifiFri, 10 Oct 2008 10:49:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/cartel-uses-wardriving-for-science-better-driving-directions/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416840453/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rim-said-to-be-toiling-away-on-blackberry-super-phone-storm-succ/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rim-said-to-be-toiling-away-on-blackberry-super-phone-storm-succ/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/10/blackberry-super-phone-in-the-works-storm-2-and-3-coming-soon/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-storm-blank.jpg" /></a><br /></div> So the BlackBerry Storm hasn't even <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/10/08/blackberry-storm-bows-comes-next-month-to-verizon-and-vodafone/">made it onto Verizon</a> yet, and in flies word that RIM is actually doing something other than resting on its laurels (and contemplating <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/10/10/is-microsoft-finally-close-to-snatching-up-rim/">buyout offers from Microsoft</a>). The Boy Genius has it from two independent sources that RIM is currently hard at work on a "super-phone" of sorts, complete with a 5-megapixel auto-focus camera, 1GB of memory and a "near-HD quality screen." In all seriousness, it's not too shocking to hear that the outfit is working up a formidable opponent to go against HTC's <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/TouchHD/">Touch HD</a> / <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/10/10/htcs-first-wimax-enabled-handset-revealed-t8290-from-russia-w/">T8290</a>, but it's not stopping there. We're also told that a second and third-generation Storm are already being whipped up in the design room, but it's pretty safe to say you won't be seeing those in the flesh for a good while. Regrettably, that's it for the details, but you can rest assured that we'll be keeping an ear to the ground for more.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/10/blackberry-super-phone-in-the-works-storm-2-and-3-coming-soon/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rim-said-to-be-toiling-away-on-blackberry-super-phone-storm-succ/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338631/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rim-said-to-be-toiling-away-on-blackberry-super-phone-storm-succ/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=R9YrNO"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=R9YrNO" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=oqsrm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=oqsrm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=iorrm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=iorrm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416840453" height="1" width="1"/>blackberryRIMrumorstormstorm 2storm 3Storm2Storm3Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:20:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/rim-said-to-be-toiling-away-on-blackberry-super-phone-storm-succ/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416811237/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/eee-pc-news-touchscreens-bumps-to-dual-core-atoms-sub-300-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/eee-pc-news-touchscreens-bumps-to-dual-core-atoms-sub-300-mo/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><a href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20081008PD229.html"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-06-08eee.jpg" /></a>We've seen tons of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/01/aftermarket-eee-pc-701-touchscreen-is-supposedly-easy-to-install/">Eees</a> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/19/eee-pc-gets-modded-with-a-touchscreen/">modded</a> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/10/fido-dido-touchscreen-installed-in-eee-pc-900-complete-with-vide/">with</a> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/02/asus-eee-pc-900-gets-livened-up-with-touchscreen/">touchscreens</a>, and it looks like ASUS is taking the hint -- it's saying that it expects to launch touch-enabled Eee PCs next year, as long <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/25/asus-stuffing-resistive-touchscreens-into-next-gen-eee-pcs/">rumored</a>. It's not clear whether the new models will run XP or a special Linux build, but we'll find out soon enough, since the company plans to show them off at CES in January. Unsurprisingly, we should also be seeing dual-core Atom 330 chips make their way into the Eee line as soon as they're available in quantity, but the best piece of news is probably that ASUS will be getting aggressive on price with a sub-$300 Eee. Now just wrap all that up in the <a href="http://engadget.com/tag/s101">S101's</a> case and we're all set -- that would be just about perfect.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/10/09/asus.touch.eee.pcs.enroute/">Electronista</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20081008PD229.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/eee-pc-news-touchscreens-bumps-to-dual-core-atoms-sub-300-mo/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1337990/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/eee-pc-news-touchscreens-bumps-to-dual-core-atoms-sub-300-mo/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Lfchbv"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Lfchbv" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=XNe9m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=XNe9m" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=c9Frm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=c9Frm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416811237" height="1" width="1"/>asuseeeeee pcEeePctouchscreentouchscreen eeetouchscreen eee pcTouchscreenEeeTouchscreenEeePcFri, 10 Oct 2008 09:58:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/eee-pc-news-touchscreens-bumps-to-dual-core-atoms-sub-300-mo/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416794838/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/is-microsoft-finally-close-to-snatching-up-rim/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/is-microsoft-finally-close-to-snatching-up-rim/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/innovationNews/idUSTRE4988H620081009?pageNumber=1&amp;virtualBrandChannel=0&amp;sp=true"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/7-31-07-curve-wm.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> Funny story -- we pretty much heard this <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/08/30/a-match-made-in-hell-microsoft-eying-rim/">exact same rumor</a> floating around last August, but given the current <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/10/07/hdtv-brushes-economic-woes-off-its-shoulder-in-latest-survey/">economic situation</a>, we're inclined to believe this one a <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/11/14/one-rim-ceo-pans-iphone-while-the-other-pans-windows-mobile/">good bit more</a>. A recent <em>Reuters</em> report is pointing out that RIM (like practically every other company right about now) is ripe for the picking, and any outfit with a serious load of cash reserves could get themselves quite a bargain. Given that the Redmond mega-corp has shown interest before (and clearly has plenty of Greenbacks), we were particularly interested in Canaccord Adams analyst Peter Misek's quote: "I'm fairly certain [Microsoft] has a standing offer to buy [RIM] at $50 a share." If you'll recall, RIM's stock sat at $148 per share just four months ago, and now, it's hovering around $60. As expected, Microsoft had no comment on the report, but don't be surprised to see something go down if Wall Street keeps hemorrhaging.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/10/10/ms.may.buy.rim/">Electronista</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.reuters.com/article/innovationNews/idUSTRE4988H620081009?pageNumber=1&amp;virtualBrandChannel=0&amp;sp=true>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/is-microsoft-finally-close-to-snatching-up-rim/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338592/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/is-microsoft-finally-close-to-snatching-up-rim/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=pw0jNN"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=pw0jNN" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=pDNwm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=pDNwm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=VGepm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=VGepm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416794838" height="1" width="1"/>acquisitionBlackBerryMicrosoftRIMrumortakeoverFri, 10 Oct 2008 09:33:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/is-microsoft-finally-close-to-snatching-up-rim/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416781753/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/htcs-first-wimax-enabled-handset-revealed-t8290-from-russia-w/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/htcs-first-wimax-enabled-handset-revealed-t8290-from-russia-w/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/" rel="tag">Wireless</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://nedge2k.com/blog/exclusive-htcs-first-wimax-device/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-htc-t8290-front-cmgr.jpg" /></a><br /></div> With Sprint snagging the vast majority of the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/XOHM/">WiMAX limelight of late</a>, we aren't going to complain with a similar network halfway across the globe yanking it back. Out of absolutely nowhere comes HTC's first WiMAX-enabled handset, the sure-to-be-delightful T8290. Reportedly, this bugger packs a 3.8-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, 802.11g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0, GSM <em>and</em> WiMAX radios and is expected to launch soon on Russia's Yota. Granted, we can't take this as hard truth or anything quite yet, but the images that reside in the read link are more than convincing. Oh, and HTC -- given that you're <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/10/07/htc-not-bringing-touch-hd-to-the-states/">passing on the US</a> with the Touch HD, do you think it'd be possible to get this over here for use with XOHM? We'd really, really appreciate it.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.slashphone.com/rumor-new-touch-family-htc-t8290-comes-with-wimax-102576">Slashphone</a>, thanks to everyone who sent this in]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://nedge2k.com/blog/exclusive-htcs-first-wimax-device/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/htcs-first-wimax-enabled-handset-revealed-t8290-from-russia-w/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338580/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/htcs-first-wimax-enabled-handset-revealed-t8290-from-russia-w/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=VibVz1"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=VibVz1" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=zOdqm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=zOdqm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=MMapm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=MMapm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416781753" height="1" width="1"/>HTCrussiasmartphoneT8290touchtouch diamondTouchDiamondWiMAXwindows mobileWindowsMobileYotaYota logoYotaLogoFri, 10 Oct 2008 09:12:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/htcs-first-wimax-enabled-handset-revealed-t8290-from-russia-w/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416768611/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/orange-pulling-bolds-to-fix-software-issues-atandt-smiles/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/orange-pulling-bolds-to-fix-software-issues-atandt-smiles/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/handhelds/" rel="tag">Handhelds</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/handset/blackberry_bold/detail/pay_monthly"><img hspace="4" vspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadgetmobile.com/media/2008/10/orange-bold-out-of-stock.jpg" /></a><br /></div> If you're wondering why you don't have an AT&amp;T-branded <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com'/tag/bold">BlackBerry Bold</a> in your hand at this very second, the answer might lie a couple thousand miles away where Orange has allegedly pulled all units off the shelves to hammer out some "software issues" that have plagued early devices in subscribers' hands. The whole situation leaves us to wonder whether carriers jumped the gun on validating early builds of the Bold's firmware in an effort to get it out into the market in a non-ridiculous amount of time, while AT&amp;T may have chosen to play it safe with a longer, more excruciating battery of tests -- leading to RIM's swipe that the October 2 miss was <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/10/03/rims-co-ceo-sez-atandt-still-testing-blackberry-bold/">all AT&amp;T's fault</a>. It's just a theory, and probably a pretty meaningless one since this Orange fiasco should apparently take a couple weeks to clear up at most, and we're still hearing occasional whispers out of the AT&amp;T camp that they're still pushing for an October release over there. Chop chop, guys.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.mobiletechaddicts.com/2008/10/09/orange-internal-statement-on-blackberry-bold-quality-issues/">Mobile Tech Addicts</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://shop.orange.co.uk/shop/show/handset/blackberry_bold/detail/pay_monthly>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/orange-pulling-bolds-to-fix-software-issues-atandt-smiles/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338362/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/orange-pulling-bolds-to-fix-software-issues-atandt-smiles/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=F7PNqs"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=F7PNqs" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=29flm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=29flm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=PSY8m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=PSY8m" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416768611" height="1" width="1"/>9000blackberryboldissueissuesorangerimsoftwareFri, 10 Oct 2008 08:57:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/orange-pulling-bolds-to-fix-software-issues-atandt-smiles/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416750840/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/onkyo-introduces-wireless-mhp-uw2-headphones-ipod-adapter/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/onkyo-introduces-wireless-mhp-uw2-headphones-ipod-adapter/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jp.onkyo.com%2Fmhpuw2%2F&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-10-08-onkyo_mhp-uw2.jpg" /></a><br /></div> Onkyo's latest aren't the most stylish headphones we've ever seen -- <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/30/audio-technica-unveils-ath-esw9-sovereign-wood-headphones/">far from it</a>, actually -- but those more concerned with audio fidelity and iPod compatibility may be able to overlook the pedestrian design. The wireless MHP-UW2 headphones transmit tunes over the 2.4GHz frequency and come bundled with a handy-dandy iPod adapter that should work with practically any dock-connecting unit out there. We're told it can last around 8 hours before needing a recharge via USB (or AC adapter, should you choose), though it's hard to say when it'll ever ship to any market outside of Japan. Nevertheless, those in and around Tokyo can find the kit next month for ￥20,000 ($201).<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/10/onkyo_mhpuw2_wireless_headphones.html">UberGizmo</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jp.onkyo.com%2Fmhpuw2%2F&amp;sl=ja&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/onkyo-introduces-wireless-mhp-uw2-headphones-ipod-adapter/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338330/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/onkyo-introduces-wireless-mhp-uw2-headphones-ipod-adapter/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=KlFv1M"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=KlFv1M" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=UUmFm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=UUmFm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=47Y1m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=47Y1m" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416750840" height="1" width="1"/>cansearphonesheadphoneheadphonesipod accessoryIpodAccessoryjapanMHP-UW2Onkyowireless headphonesWirelessHeadphonesFri, 10 Oct 2008 08:25:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/onkyo-introduces-wireless-mhp-uw2-headphones-ipod-adapter/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416730721/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/panasonic-renesas-team-to-mass-produce-32nm-chips/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/panasonic-renesas-team-to-mass-produce-32nm-chips/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/desktops/" rel="tag">Desktops</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><div align="left"><a href="http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/AC/TNKS/Nni20081009D09JFN02.htm"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/9-18-07-ps3chip.jpg" /></a>We've seen some big names working on <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/32nm">32nm</a> chips, and now we can add two more to the mix. According to Nikkei, Panasonic and Renesas have recently developed technology necessary to mass produce the little guys, using metal oxide film (instead of a silicon material) for the insulating layer and titanium nitride for the conducting layer. This has allowed the chips to consume less power, so the 32nm chips operate comparably to their <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/45nm/">45nm</a> siblings. Look for a street date sometime in 2011 -- but considering that Toshiba, IBM and others have set a target date of 2010 for their 32nm chips, and Samsung and Intel are aiming at 2009, Panny might be showing up to this party a little late.<br /><br /><br /></div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/AC/TNKS/Nni20081009D09JFN02.htm>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/panasonic-renesas-team-to-mass-produce-32nm-chips/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1337936/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/panasonic-renesas-team-to-mass-produce-32nm-chips/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Wbv9u8"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Wbv9u8" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=3ra2m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=3ra2m" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=qEvvm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=qEvvm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416730721" height="1" width="1"/>32-nanometer32-nm32nanometer32nm45-nanometer45-nm45nmpanasonicrenesasFri, 10 Oct 2008 08:01:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/panasonic-renesas-team-to-mass-produce-32nm-chips/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416717009/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ao-labs-esata-ssd-flash-drive-conveniently-includes-usb-port/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ao-labs-esata-ssd-flash-drive-conveniently-includes-usb-port/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><a href="http://www.ao-lab.com/product_esata.html"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-9-08-ao-lab-drive.jpg" /></a>We're still <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/08/a-data-shows-off-badly-designed-esata-flash-drive/">baffled</a> that traditional eSATA flash drives require power from the USB port in order to operate (at least until that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/15/sata-io-cranks-up-power-over-esata-initiative-not-a-moment-too/">Power Over eSATA initiative</a> starts bearing fruit), but it seems that Ao-LAB has found a nice, practical workaround for the time being. The outfit's eSATA / USB Combo Drive arrives in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB flavors and provides dual interfaces along with a convenient way to power it if you're dead-set on using eSATA for transfers. And given that speeds over eSATA absolutely obliterate those over USB 2.0, you're going to want to. Shame there's no pricing / availability information, but we suspect you can get a few hundred of 'em sans issue should you contact the company seeking a bulk contract.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.everythingusb.com/ao-lab-esata-usb-combo-32gb-ssd-15491.html">EverythingUSB</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.ao-lab.com/product_esata.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ao-labs-esata-ssd-flash-drive-conveniently-includes-usb-port/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1337827/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ao-labs-esata-ssd-flash-drive-conveniently-includes-usb-port/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=PdQ0rJ"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=PdQ0rJ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=apI6m"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=apI6m" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=PYkFm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=PYkFm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416717009" height="1" width="1"/>Ao-LABcombo driveComboDriveeSATAflash driveFlashDrivessdUSBusb flash driveUsbFlashDriveFri, 10 Oct 2008 07:29:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/ao-labs-esata-ssd-flash-drive-conveniently-includes-usb-port/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416687310/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/sony-has-a-ps3-controller-charger-let-us-show-you-it/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/sony-has-a-ps3-controller-charger-let-us-show-you-it/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gaming/" rel="tag">Gaming</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/peripherals/" rel="tag">Peripherals</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://japanese.engadget.com/2008/10/09/tgs-2008-ps3-ac/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/ps3_charger_438b.jpg" /></a></div> Even with today's wireless video game controllers, you can't stay untethered forever. After a few hours of gaming on the PlayStation 3, you'll have to plug in that SIXAXIS or DualShock 3 USB cable to charge. Starting December 18th, Sony Japan will offer an AC adapter intended for PS3 controllers at a price of &yen;2,800 (just under $30). Like <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/09/nykos-rechargeable-ps3-sixaxis-and-wiimote-docking-stations/">third party solutions</a> <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/12/nyko-rolls-out-charge-base-2-for-ps3/">we've seen</a>, it has two USB ports so you'll be able to do two controllers or toss in a <a href="http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=ps3+bluetooth&amp;invocationType=wl-gadget&amp;searchsubmit=">Bluetooth headset</a>. Nothing yet on availability outside of Japan, but if we get word we'll be all over it, 'cause we feel slightly guilty for leaving the PS3 on overnight to charge -- what with the world's dwindling energy supply and all.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://japanese.engadget.com/2008/10/09/tgs-2008-ps3-ac/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/sony-has-a-ps3-controller-charger-let-us-show-you-it/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1337746/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/sony-has-a-ps3-controller-charger-let-us-show-you-it/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=dK5AKW"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=dK5AKW" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=E1vum"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=E1vum" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=XXDim"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=XXDim" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416687310" height="1" width="1"/>ac adapterchargercontrollerdualshock 3dualshock3japanplaystation 3playstation3ps3sixaxissonysony japanusbFri, 10 Oct 2008 06:58:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/sony-has-a-ps3-controller-charger-let-us-show-you-it/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416646318/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/kevlar-handkerchief-keeps-your-nose-clean-protects-against-frie/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/kevlar-handkerchief-keeps-your-nose-clean-protects-against-frie/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wearables/" rel="tag">Wearables</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.srulirecht.com/index.php/projects/DAMDUR-THE-DAMNED.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-9-08-kevlar-handkerchief.jpg" /></a><br /></div> We find it hard to believe that we won't see one of these being used somewhere in the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/04/latest-bond-to-feature-titanium-sony-ericsson-c902-q-would-ha/">upcoming 007 film</a>, but even if not, you can definitely put one to use in your everyday life -- if you can get ahold of one of the ten being made, that is. Srulirecht's D&AElig;mdur is a Kevlar-based handkerchief which can keep your schnoz squeaky clean and (in theory, at least) keep your chest free from bullets. Granted, even the manufacturer makes clear that it takes no responsibility for "schmucks and wooden-heads who feel compelled to test the endurance or resistance of the textile in any way," but it sure beats those cotton ones you buy ten to a pack.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.ohgizmo.com/2008/10/09/kevlar-handkerchief-is-a-gentlemans-bulletproof-vest/">OhGizmo</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.srulirecht.com/index.php/projects/DAMDUR-THE-DAMNED.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/kevlar-handkerchief-keeps-your-nose-clean-protects-against-frie/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1337448/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/kevlar-handkerchief-keeps-your-nose-clean-protects-against-frie/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=dXEVQx"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=dXEVQx" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=XJtzm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=XJtzm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=hHRBm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=hHRBm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416646318" height="1" width="1"/>bulletproofdefenseHandkerchiefKevlarmilitary-gradeprotectionsecuritySrulirechtFri, 10 Oct 2008 05:45:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/kevlar-handkerchief-keeps-your-nose-clean-protects-against-frie/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416595889/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/t-mobile-g1-gets-early-user-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/t-mobile-g1-gets-early-user-review/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://androidcommunity.com/first-t-mobile-g1-user-review-20081009/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/g1-impressions-004.jpg" /></a><br /></div> Oh sure, you've already read over our (and <a href="http://www.ryanblock.com/2008/10/a-day-with-the-t-mobile-g1/">Ryan Block's</a>) brief one-day <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/24/t-mobile-g1-impressions-what-we-love-what-we-dont/">impressions</a> of T-Mobile's <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/G1/">G1</a>, but one lucky (lucky!) user over at <em>AndroidCommunity</em> has been able to handle one for more than just a few hours. As a precious gift to the world, he's penned a nice list of pros and cons along with a Q&amp;A, and it seems that the "review" is actually growing with time. Right from the top, he notes that the G1 is lke a "SideKick on massive steriods," albeit one with a minty fresh OS. Speaking of, he also states that the handset "doesn't run as smoothly as you would think," asserting that some of the applications "suttered" upon opening. We're also told that it requires a reboot from time to time just to keep things humming along, but we're hoping all of these quirks are just part of the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/02/ballmer-keeps-talking-says-android-looks-like-version-one/">Rev. A rigamarole</a>. It's glaringly obvious that the user adores Android (and the phone, too), but we can't help but hope these niggles he speaks of are addressed in short order.<br /><br />[Thanks, Oscar]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://androidcommunity.com/first-t-mobile-g1-user-review-20081009/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/t-mobile-g1-gets-early-user-review/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1338339/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/t-mobile-g1-gets-early-user-review/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=5EwuNk"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=5EwuNk" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=RoZGm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=RoZGm" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ik6Cm"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ik6Cm" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/416595889" height="1" width="1"/>andrioddreamg1googlehtcimpressionsreviewreviewedt-mobileFri, 10 Oct 2008 04:23:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/t-mobile-g1-gets-early-user-review/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/416563853/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/atm-skimmers-now-with-sms-notification-built-right-in/http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/10/atm-skimmers-now-with-sms-notification-built-right-in/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a></p><a href="http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2000"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/10/10-9-08-atm-skimmer-sms.jpg" alt="" /></a>Aw, how convenient! Now, when you purchase your next ATM skimmer, you don't even have to risk being arrested when you wander out to retrieve it. For those outside of the know, an ATM skimmer sits on credit / debit card machines and swipes information as unsuspecting civilians <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/05/poll-should-i-use-my-new-blink-card/2">pass their cards through</a>. In the days of old, scamm