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Wednesday 31 October 2012
Samsung Galaxy Note II Smart Dock turns phablet into desktop
A new Smart Dock for the Samsung Galaxy Note II�has surfaced, turning the stylus-toting smartphone into a mini desktop setup with plentiful connectivity for a display and wired peripherals. Listed at Samsung US’ site as well as at UK retailer Clove, the $99.99 accessory has three USB ports and a full-sized HDMI output, squirting up
Archos adds the 80 Cobalt to its ICS tablet range: 8-inch screen, 1.6GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM
The FCC may have spoiled the surprise months ago, but Archos has taken to Facebook to officially reveal the new member of its Elements range -- the Archos 80 Cobalt. As you may have guessed from the familiar size codification, the WiFi-only slate sports an 8-inch capacitive screen filled with 1024 x 768 pixels, supporting 1080p video playback. The other specs you'll want to know include the dual-core processor running at 1.6GHz, 1GB of RAM and 8 gigs of on-board storage, expandable with a microSD card of up to 64GB. Modest 2-megapixel and 0.3-megapixel shooters occupy the back and front of the 0.48-inch (12mm) thick tablet, respectively, which weighs in at a solid one pound (470g). There's no word on a release date or pricing for this ICS device, but we'd imagine the answers are "soon" and "under $200." Any more than that, and we can't see people choosing it over, say, a Nexus 7, even if it does have an extra inch on the competition.
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Asus says Nexus 7 sales are close to 1 million per month
The Google Nexus 7 tablet is made by Asus, which is a Taiwanese company. According to an Asus exec, monthly sales of the Android-based tablet are closing in on 1 million units each month. The tablet has a seven-inch screen and a low starting price of $199. You might think that Asus and Google would
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Sony HDR-HC9 HDV Camcorder
Sony enters 2008 with one new HDV model, the Sony HDR-HC9. Not too much has changed, but the additional features there are should please most enthusiasts as most of them are handed down from Sony’s professional models. These include spot meter, spot focus, peaking, center marker, color bar, and infinity focus.
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Huawei Honor 2 revealed, packs 4.5-inch iPhone Retina-matching display
A new week, a new Huawei smartphone! The Chinese phone maker have just revealed the Huawei Honor 2, and it's looking to sit comfortably among the Android elite if its spec-sheet is anything to go by. For starters, it's packing...
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Contour Contour+2 Camcorder Review
Better performance, better design, and better value than the original Contour+.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Contour-2-Adventure-Cam-Review.htm
Facebook resurrecting Marketplace as Craigslist challenge tip insiders
Facebook is reportedly testing a Craigslist challenger, with a combination of paid and free adverts, housing requests, and projects, that would promote focused sharing rather than being a global�message-board. The work-in-progress, currently known internally as “Marketplace” so sources tell�The Daily, would allow Facebookers to use the same promoted posts�technology for a one-off advert, with a
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Apple Owns TabletMac Trademark
We’re not sure if the news that Apple now owns the TabletMac trademark means that they’re being protective as usual or if we’re going to see their tablet sometime soon.
Transferred from Axiotron, this new trademark might just mean some positive thing are headed this way.� Your thoughts?
Transferred from Axiotron, this new trademark might just mean some positive thing are headed this way.� Your thoughts?
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Samsung NX1000 Digital Camera Review
Video features on the NX1000 are fairly substantial, but the performance of the camera?particularly in low light?left a lot to be desired.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Samsung-NX1000-Digital-Camera-Review.htm
iPad Review (4th Gen): Big tablet, Bigger speed
Apple’s new iPad with Retina display played a bit-role at the iPad mini launch, presenting a familiar face to the crowd and packing a potent new chipset inside. The 9.7-inch tablet has already cornered much of the market, with the late-2012 polish basically pushing the slate to the pinnacle of Apple’s processor development, and outfitting
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Tuesday 30 October 2012
Google Nexus 10 hands-on
Samsung has out-Retina’d Apple, and Google is definitely making the most of it. The Nexus 10 tablet may not have had the New York City debut it was promised, but even with a low-key press release its segment-busting specifications catch your eye. A 10.1-inch, 2,560 x 1,600 display breaks through the 300dpi pixel density mark,
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iPad review (late 2012)
Welcome to the new new iPad, same as the old new iPad. Well, mostly, anyway. It was less than eight months ago that Apple grafted a Retina display onto its world-conquering tablet, giving every other slate on the market resolution envy, while enchanting gadget lovers with world-class performance and battery life.
Now, it's obsolete. Put out to pasture just as it was hitting its stride and replaced by this, the fourth-generation iPad -- still just called "new iPad." Other than a Lightning connector on the bottom it's visually indistinguishable from its predecessor. Even its starting MSRP of $499 stays the same. But, on the inside where it counts, is the new, fire-breathing A6X processor. Could this be possibly worth buying a second new iPad in just one year, or could this perhaps be the one you've been waiting for? Hold on to your wallets and click on through to find out.
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iPad review (late 2012) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Windows 8 review
It's unusual, to say the least, for us to spend a year with a product before publishing our review. In the case of Windows 8, we've written thousands of words already, starting with our first hands-on in September of 2011, followed by deep dives on the Developer Preview, Consumer Preview, Release Preview and RTM build. Even our readers have had ample time to get acquainted with the OS -- it's been available as a public download since February. And yet, we've never tested a final version of the software running on brand new, made-for-Windows-8 hardware. With the OS now on sale (alongside dozens of new PCs), it's finally time for us to double back and revisit everything we've previously written in the form of a final, comprehensive review.
And what a challenging assignment this was: it's hard enough to give an OS the full review treatment without burying the reader in minute details. It's even tougher when the software was built for so many different kinds of hardware. Combining a traditional desktop with Windows Phone-inspired Live Tiles, Windows 8 was designed to be equally at home on traditional PCs and more finger-friendly devices, like tablets and hybrids. In addition to walking you through the operating system's various gestures and built-in apps, then, we'll spend some time talking about which form factors are best suited to this redesigned version of Windows. Read on to see what we found out.
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Windows 8 review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Disney acquires Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion, plans more Star Wars movies
Disney is already one of the biggest media companies around, and it's now set to become even bigger. The company announced late today that it's acquiring Lucasfilm Ltd., currently 100 percent owned by founder George Lucas, for $4.05 billion in a cash and stock deal. That of course includes the rights to both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones film franchises, as well as Lucasfilm properties like Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound. What's more, the press release announcing the deal also confirmed that Disney is now targeting 2015 for a release of Star Wars: Episode 7, and that its "long term plan is to release a new Star Wars feature film every two to three years." No word yet on a proper release of the original, original trilogy.
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Disney acquires Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion, plans more Star Wars movies originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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GoPro Announces 4K Adventure Cam?the New HD Hero3
GoPro's new line of adventure cams feature a flagship unit with 4K recording capability.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/News/GoPro-Announces-4K-Adventure-Camthe-New-HD-Hero3.htm
Apple iOS chief Scott Forstall out, Jony Ive to control mobile software arm
A big shake up at the top of Apple's leadership ladder has been announced, with Apple's Senior Vice President, iOS Software Scott Forstall leaving the company with Jony Ive taking control of leadership for Human Interface. The change will be...
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Canon HV30 HDV Camcorder
Canon has announced the HV30, this year’s consumer HDV model and the replacement of the popular HV20. Wisely deciding not to fix what wasn’t broken, Canon chose to upgrade a select set of features to enhance the user experience when compared to the HV30’s predecessor. Besides the new black color, the Canon HV30 will now [...]
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AMD promises 64-bit ARM-based Opteron server CPUs coming in 2014
AMD has long stuck to x86 architecture for its server processors, but its gearing up to add 64-bit ARM-based Opteron CPUs to its arsenal in 2014. Sunnyvale also plans to reap the fruits of its SeaMicro acquisition by employing the company's "fabric" tech to link its ARM-based processors in clusters for maximizing efficiency. Where might these new processors come in handy? AMD thinks they'll fit nicely into clouds and "mega data centers" thanks to their power efficiency, but it'll let its x86-based hardware do the heavier lifting such as video encoding and rendering. Other details on the CPUs are scarce, but we suspect that'll change as 2014 approaches.
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AMD promises 64-bit ARM-based Opteron server CPUs coming in 2014 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony HDR-SR5 Review at CNET
CNET has a Sony HDR-SR5 review online and gives this particular HD camcorder a 7/10 rating.
An uninspiring entrant in Sony’s HD camcorder lineup, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR5’s video quality and performance simply don’t deliver for the price.
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An uninspiring entrant in Sony’s HD camcorder lineup, the Sony Handycam HDR-SR5’s video quality and performance simply don’t deliver for the price.
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Samsung ATIV S Windows Phone 8 hands-on
Today the folks from Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 8 in all its glory here live in San Fransisco. Along with many announcements and improvements we were able to grab a quick hands-on with what appears to be one of the best Windows Phone 8 phones coming soon. That being the impressive 4.8-inch Samsung ATIV S.
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Monday 29 October 2012
Canon HG10 Review at Videomaker
Videomaker reviews the Canon HG10 camcorder in their December issue. In summary, the reviewer found the HG10 to produce great quality video in different lighting situations, and auto-focus and auto white balance were spot on. Really the only things mentioned that were not liked were the lack of a manual focus ring and manual audio [...]
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Android Crocodile Keyboard
If you’re unhappy with the Android default keyboard, don’t forget about the ole Crocodile Keyboard from the Android Marketplace.
For just a little more than $2 you can pick this guy up which features a bit of a better layout for more accuracy when typing.� Ahh, poor Android, they keep missing the mark, don’t they?
For just a little more than $2 you can pick this guy up which features a bit of a better layout for more accuracy when typing.� Ahh, poor Android, they keep missing the mark, don’t they?
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Concord Keystone ECO Booster battery pack released for Micro USB smartphones
The Concord Keystone ECO Booster battery pack was recently unveiled for Micro USB smartphones. It increases the usage time of the handset and comes integrated with a retractable Micro USB charging cable. Running on a 1400mAh Lithium-polymer battery, this portable battery pack charges as well as extends the battery power for smartphones. It is the [...]
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Sony DCR-DVD610, DCR-DVD710, DCR-DVD810, and DCR-DVD910 Camcorders
Sony has entered the year with four new standard-definition DVD camcorder models, the DCR-DVD610, DCR-DVD710, DCR-DVD810, and DCR-DVD910. All four models feature the ability to record footage to Memory Stick PRO Duo cards, a feature that could alleviate much of the stress associated with running out of space on a 1.4-2.6GB 8cm DVD. Smart move, [...]
Nikon V1 Digital Camera Review
The V1 camera is Nikon's update to last year's J1 mirrorless interchangeable lens model, which was Nikon's first release of that kind.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Nikon-V1-Camera-Review-with-Sample-Video.htm
Sony Handycam NEX-VG900 First Impressions Review
Sony breaks serious new ground with the world's first camcorder with a Full Frame sensor.
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Seidio OBEX case for the Galaxy S3
So you have decided to get yourself a spanking new smartphone, and have made up your mind to roll with Samsung and their Galaxy S3 this time around after being stuck on Apple?s ecosystem for a fair number of years already. Well, to make sure that you are able to eke out the most from [...]
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Microsoft Surface pre-orders delayed in UK, apologetic coupon sent instead
This week the folks at Microsoft have made one gigantically undeniable effort to let the world know they’re ready for Windows 8 to hit the public, but in the UK, they’ve hit a bit of a snag. It would appear that those early adopters hoping to get a Microsoft Surface this week after having pre-ordered
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Charizard 3DS XL burns through Japan's Pok�mon Centers in December, snag one if you're lucky
Nintendo is notorious for releasing awesome limited edition hardware abroad, but here in the US of A, we tend to get the short end of the joystick. Case in point, the house that Mario Miyamoto built is releasing a Charizard-themed 3DS XL on December 15th in Japan for ¥18,900 ($237). Available exclusively at Pokémon Center stores, aspiring buyers will need to complete an order form and win (yes, win) a drawing for a chance to purchase one of these beautiful monsters. Winners will have from December 15th through January 14th to claim and purchase their prize. As for you unlucky entrants, you'll have the opportunity to indulge in one of America's favorite pastimes -- buying Nintendo collectibles online at an extremely high markup.
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Sunday 28 October 2012
Loud Mouth Telephone
Somehow, taking a look at the �24.95 Loud Mouth Telephone reminds me of the evergreen rockers, the Rolling Stones. How about you? You can say that retro designs tend to be in vogue from time to time, as though there was an unspoken rule that dictates it to be so. The Loud Mouth Telephone is [...]
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Canon EOS Rebel T4i Digital Camera Review
Canon has a knack for making DSLRs that are craved by videographers, and the Rebel T4i looks to maintain this tradition.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-Rebel-T4i-Video-Performance-Review.htm
Samsung and LG phones going 1080p in 2013
Samsung and LG are lining up a raft of smartphones for 2013, each packing 1080p displays. According to Korean news site MK news, the two tech giants are looking to get their full HD smartphones onto the market before the...
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ASUS unveils RT-N12HP WiFi router with extra-long antennas: compensating for anything?
If getting long-range WiFi is a perpetual battle, ASUS just started a nuclear war. Its fresh RT-N12HP router carries a pair of (thankfully removable) high-gain, 9dBi antennas and a separate signal amplifier that can jointly boost the range of the router's 802.11n wireless up to 300 percent versus challengers that reach the same 300Mbps peak speed. Beyond that, the hotspot mostly claims sheer flexibility as its virtue with support for as many as four separate WiFi networks and a fast toggle between pure router, access point and repeater modes. Once ASUS confirms that we can grab the N12HP in specific countries, it'll likely deliver a good signal from corner to corner in most any home -- and invite some Freudian interpretations.
Filed under: Networking, ASUS
ASUS unveils RT-N12HP WiFi router with extra-long antennas: compensating for anything? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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AUO develops IGZO-based, 65-inch 4K TV screen, vows high resolution without the high power
It's now clear that Sharp doesn't have an exclusive lock on IGZO displays, even for the big-screen TVs that are still the company's domain. AU Optronics has developed a 65-inch IGZO panel that wields the very light-friendly technology to reach 4K resolutions without the usual penalties -- as the screen doesn't need much backlighting to illuminate all those pixels, it can stay slim and keep the shocking energy bills to a minimum. The smaller size and miserly power draw also leave a real chance that any pricing will be closer to the mere mortal realm than current 84-inch behemoths. And while it's mostly up to other companies to decide if and when they use AUO's flagship display, we'll have choices of our own should the IGZO TV still be too rich for our blood: the Taiwan firm has simultaneously developed a more conventional, 55-inch 4K screen with a wide color range as well as a 50-inch, 1080p panel with an extra-skinny 0.14-inch bezel. It's at least good to know that there's already competition for technology that's just getting started.
Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment, HD
AUO develops IGZO-based, 65-inch 4K TV screen, vows high resolution without the high power originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Adobe Premiere Elements 4 Review
Quick rundown:
Pros: Simple and easy to use, but with the flexibility to create more complex videos.
Cons: No AVCHD support, yet.
Adobe makes it easy to create quick, appealing home movies with the latest installment of Adobe Premiere Elements. A slick interface, better integration with Photoshop Elements, and better support for Flash-based sites like YouTube make Adobe [...]
Pros: Simple and easy to use, but with the flexibility to create more complex videos.
Cons: No AVCHD support, yet.
Adobe makes it easy to create quick, appealing home movies with the latest installment of Adobe Premiere Elements. A slick interface, better integration with Photoshop Elements, and better support for Flash-based sites like YouTube make Adobe [...]
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Google shows Windows 8 users how to easily ditch Bing and IE
Windows 8 is here at last and, for the most part, we think it’s pretty great. However, as with all new Windows installs, Internet Explorer and Bing are both present. Most people would rather leave those two behind and use different browsers and search engines instead, and today we’re seeing Google capitalize on that. Google
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Scanner Mouse does more than just point-and-click
The average office drone would hardly go through more than a couple of mice throughout his or her tenure in the same company, as these are generally hardy devices. I suppose the last leap in technology the average office made in the past decade was to move on from trackball to optical mice. Well, the [...]
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The LG Nexus 4 was lost at a bar (no, really)
Remember all of that hubbub about an iPhone 4 prototype being left in a bar a couple years back? Yup, that happened with a Nexus 4 prototype as well. Back in September, the bartender at a popular San Francisco bar came across an interesting phone. Seeing so many phones every night left at the establishment, he didn't think much of it. When a patron at the bar that was more in tune with the current Google rumor mill noticed it was the LG Nexus 4, they knew they had an important device on their hands.
As the story goes, the bartender was quickly in contact directly with security detail at Google, and eventually arranged a meeting to retrieve the device. It's quite a story, and we recommend you take a look at the source link for the full saga (and some more pictures). We've also got the video of the device for you after the break.
Source: Wired
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