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Saturday 31 August 2013
Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet snapped in the wild, looms over 1020
With the word "phablet" now making its way into the Oxford Dictionaries Online, it's open season for the supersized phone/tablet hybrids. Now looking a dead-cert to be putting out one such device are Nokia, whose rumoured Lumia 1520 device has...
Editor's Letter: Color commentary
In each issue of Distro, Executive Editor Marc Perton publishes a wrap-up of the week in news.
There's a very good chance you're reading this on a tablet. Distro is, after all, first and foremost, a tablet magazine. There's also a reasonable chance you're reading this on a computer. Distro works on Windows 8; we have a platform-neutral PDF version; and most of what we publish in Distro also appears on Engadget. There is, however, almost no chance that you're reading this on a color e-book reader (no, not a color tablet; an e-paper reader). And that's too bad.
In this week's Distro, Sean Buckley tells the story of color e-paper, a once-promising technology that simply couldn't make it in a tablet-centric world. Despite years of development work and the tantalizing promise of high-resolution, daylight-readable, low-power displays, color e-paper was rendered an also-ran once the iPad began gaining popularity and low-cost Android tablets followed suit. Major e-reader makers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Kobo, all released their own color tablets -- at prices below their $300-plus color e-ink competitors. That strategy wasn't without its fallout; B&N eventually got out of the tablet market, and Kobo continues to struggle to gain market share in the US. But color e-book readers fared even more poorly, and color e-paper's future is now tied to other devices, such as smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Note III, Xperia Z1 release dates spilled by 3 UK roadmap
A prospective roadmap of releases has been leaked today detailing the upcoming arrival of both the Samsung Galaxy Note III and the Sony Xperia Z1, aka Honami. These devices have been tipped as getting their first full showing during the Berlin-based festivities at IFA 2013 at their own unique events on the 4th of September. […]
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Sony DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC62 MiniDV Camcorders
Sony is slowing their line of MiniDV camcorders this year with only two new models. The Sony DCR-HC52 features a 680k, 1/6″ CCD sensor, 40x optical zoom, and 2.5″ LCD screen. The HC52 will cost $250 and be available in February. The step-up model, the Sony DCR-HC62, drops the optical zoom to 25x but upgrades [...]
Panasonic HDC-SD9 and HDC-HS9 HD Camcorders
Panasonic hits the new year with some nice looking HD camcorder models. The two new models, the Panasonic HDC-SD9 and HDC-HS9, both feature full HD resolution (1920×1080) recording, 3 CCDs, and the ability to record at 24P. They record to the AVCHD format, the HDC-SD9 using SD/SDHC memory cards and the HDC-HS9 using either SD/SDHC [...]
Xbox One voice commands limited to the US, UK, CA, FR, and DE at launch
There are a lot of gamers all around the world are seriously looking forward to the launch of Microsoft’s next game console called the Xbox One. That console is set to launch in November in 13 different countries around the world. However, some fine print has surfaced that says only five of those countries will […]
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NEC MultiSync P241W and P241W-BK-SV desktop monitors launched
The 24-inch widescreen MultiSync P241W and P241W-BK-SV desktop monitors have officially been declared by NEC. While the former is supposed to be suitable for web graphics and photography applications, the latter provides an internal 14-bit 3D programmable lookup tables (LUTs), DisplayPort connectivity and a built-in USB hub. Employing an e-IPS panel for delivering seemingly superior [...]
This post NEC MultiSync P241W and P241W-BK-SV desktop monitors launched was originally published at Tech Gadgets
Friday 30 August 2013
Oregon Scientific's Meep! X2 kid's tablet gets gutted at the FCC
Since it's been nearly a year since Oregon Scientific's MEEP! kiddy tablet arrived on the scene, it makes sense that we're due for a refresh. We did see a listing for the MEEP! X2 pop up earlier this month, but the device's arrival at the FCC is the first concrete sign that the slate will arrive stateside. The documents reveal that the unit packs a microSD slot, HDMI-out, Bluetooth 3.0 and 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, while French site Maginea claims that it will feature a 1.2GHz dual-core Cortex A9 CPU, a 7-inch 800 x 480 display, 1 GB RAM and 4GB of built-in storage. Naturally, we can't confirm the legitimacy of those last specs, so enjoy this gallery of teardown images instead. %Gallery-slideshow76557%
Filed under: Tablets
Source: FCC
Parallels Access: Remotely access Mac and Windows apps on iPad, as if they were made for it
The iPad is a great tablet, no question about it, but anyone who argues you can get just as much work done on it as you could a Windows PC or a Mac is either a) mad, or b) an...
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Huawei unveils outdoor-ready Honor 3 smartphone, MediaQM310 set-top box
Huawei's first two Honor smartphones were straightforward mid-range devices; with today's unveiling of the Honor 3, the company is going the semi-rugged route. The third-generation model is IP57-rated for resistance to dust and water, and its high-sensitivity touchscreen will recognize wet hands. There's also an HTC One-like infrared blaster to control TVs and home appliances. The Honor 3 is otherwise a modest upgrade, however -- it carries a slightly larger 4.7-inch 720p in-cell touch LCD, a mildly faster 1.5GHz K3V2 quad-core chip, a higher-resolution 13-megapixel rear camera, a 1-megapixel front camera and Android 4.2. The 2GB of RAM and 8GB of expandable storage haven't changed since last year, although they're acceptable when the Honor 3 is already on sale for just ¥1,888 ($309) in China.
The smartphone will soon have company. Huawei is teasing a new TV set-top box, the MediaQM310, that should offer both cloud services and China Network Television's online video. The media hub should be uncommonly powerful for its diminutive size with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 chip, Bluetooth and dual-band WiFi. There's no mention of a price just yet, although that should come when Huawei ships the MediaQM310 to China sometime in September. Check out a photo of the device after the break.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Via: Engadget Chinese (translated)
Source: Huawei (translated)
Blackberry Torch 9850 being offered through Verizon Wireless
The Blackberry Torch 9850 is being released in the United States through Verizon Wireless. The handset will be made available with a new two-year customer agreement. The smartphone features a 5MP camera with flash, which can record 720p HD videos. Running on a 1.2GHz processor for high performance and smooth graphics, the device is global [...]
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Sony HDR-UX10 and HDR-UX20 AVCHD DVD Camcorders
Two new high-definition DVD camcorders have been announced by Sony. The new Sony HDR-UX10 and HDR-UX20 models will both record 1920×1080 AVCHD video to 8cm DVDs. Both camcorders feature a 1/5″ CMOS sensor, 15x optical zoom, and a 2.7″ widescreen LCD. The HDR-UX10 and HDR-UX20 also feature Sony’s new face detection technology, which can track [...]
Sony NSZ-GU1 TV dongle images and details surface via FCC
The gang over the FCC has done us a solid and offered up some images and details of the Sony NSZ-GU1 TV dongle. The first details about this device surfaced earlier in the month and the FCC filing has now been updated with more details and pictures. The Sony TV dongle is the first new […]
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Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse has unprecedented battery life
No two gaming mice are alike – ask any gamer, and they will tell you that. Some gamers prefer something simple, especially when you have bound all your keys to different weapons, that all you need to do with your mouse would be to fire your primary weapon, a secondary weapon, and to move with [...]
Samsung speaker-dock printer promised for IFA 2013
Being able to print out photographs, e-mails, and other documents is something that we take pretty much for granted. This task has been easily accomplished from your computer for decades. However, it can be much more difficult to print out photos and other documents from your smartphone without having to share what you want to […]
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Parallels Desktop 9 supports OS X Mavericks and cloud services, provides mighty performance boost
Parallels usually does a pretty great job at heavily improving its Mac / Windows fusion software, and we'd say this newly minted version doesn't fall remotely short of that. Parallels Desktop 9 brings an array of improvements and enhancements to the table: integration with popular cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, SkyDrive and more), support for Power Nap on compatible laptops, the ability to have a keyboard customized for Windows and, perhaps most importantly, being friendly with OS X Mavericks. This new iteration is on sale now to new customers for $79.99 or $39.99 for the Student Edition, while Desktop 7 and Desktop 8 users will only have to shell out $49.99 to upgrade. The full list of novel features can be perused in the PR after the break, and there's also a video in case moving visual images are something you prefer.
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, Software
Source: Parallels
Aio Wireless to offer nationwide prepaid cellular service in September
Color-based lawsuits aside, things appear to be going well for Aio Wireless, as the company will begin offering cellular service to the entire U.S. by mid-September. To this point, AT&T-owned Aio was only an option for folks living in Texas, Florida or Atlanta, Georgia, but now the rest of us will soon be able to get in on its prepaid plans. All plans provide unlimited talk, text and data, but they range from $40-70 depending upon how much of the speedy secondhand AT&T LTE you want to use. So, if you're a GoPhone user looking to stick with AT&T's network, but don't like the recent changes to its prepaid data plans, Aio may be just what you're looking for.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, AT&T
Thursday 29 August 2013
Target Remote Control Gift Card Rocks Holiday Season
It’s the holidays and that means more silly Target gift cards, like this Remote Control Gift Card.
Your peeps will enjoy the gift of Target along with the gift of a remote-controlled tiny red car with a wee mouse at the helm.� The cards start at $25 and go on up to $1K for those folks [...]
Your peeps will enjoy the gift of Target along with the gift of a remote-controlled tiny red car with a wee mouse at the helm.� The cards start at $25 and go on up to $1K for those folks [...]
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Huawei Ascend P6 review
Great design, impressive specs and a solid price ... so where does it fall short?
Huawei is one of the dark-horse Android manufacturers, with a larger market share than you would guess (mostly outside the U.S.) and drastically better design and manufacturing chops than you'd expect from what most would call a "no name" manufacturer. The Chinese company has been making phones of all shapes, sizes and price points for many years now, but has just started moving into the higher-end smart phone game as of late where it sees room for growth.
It's latest entry into the market that is hoping turn a few heads is the Huawei Ascend P6, and on paper and in press images it looks like it has it all. A quad-core processor, a high-quality screen, numerous software features and all packed into a metal chassis that measures up at just 6.18mm thick. Add all of that up and you still come home with a device that has an unlocked price of about $450, which is even more impressive.
But can it ever live up to the marketing materials and spec sheets? Read on for our full review of the Huawei Ascend P6.
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Nokia Lumia 1520 ?Bandit? 6-inch Windows Phone reportedly appears in image
An image has surfaced featuring a red handset said to be the Nokia Lumia 1520 “Bandit”, the first in Nokia’s Windows Phone lineup that features a 6-inch display. We reported on this last week as sources dropped information to the folks at Reuters, pegging the 1520 for a late September reveal at an event in […]
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Samsung Galaxy NX gets priced up for US October debut
Samsung has priced up its Galaxy NX interchangeable lens Android camera for the US, with the new snapper set to command a healthy premium over previous connected-cameras from the company once it arrives in the US come October. The Galaxy NX – launched alongside the Galaxy S4 Zoom and Galaxy S4 Active – will be […]
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Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse has unprecedented battery life
No two gaming mice are alike – ask any gamer, and they will tell you that. Some gamers prefer something simple, especially when you have bound all your keys to different weapons, that all you need to do with your mouse would be to fire your primary weapon, a secondary weapon, and to move with [...]
Moto X now available on Verizon?s web store
If you’re a Verizon customer and you’ve been counting the days until you could get your hands on the Moto X, we have some good news for you today. The new Moto X is now available on the Verizon web store. You can purchase the smartphone on or off contract via the website right now. […]
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Pioneer DDJ-WeGo2 DJ controller aims at DJ noobs
If you’ve ever looked into how much the hardware costs to become a DJ, you may be shocked at how expensive DJ gear can get. Some DJs spend thousands of dollars on single components to help mix their own custom tunes. Pioneer has a new DJ controller aimed squarely at the budding DJ with a […]
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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, [...]
Wednesday 28 August 2013
Nintendo dropping Wii U price by $50 on September 21st, ahead of PS4 and Xbox One launch
Well, the Wii U's time as the only "next-gen" console on the market is about to come to an end. Its brief reign was marred by software bugs, missing features and a questionable price. Now with the PS4 and Xbox One preparing to launch an all out assault on the gaming market, Nintendo is trying to make its console-plus-tablet platform a little more alluring by dropping the price. Starting on September 20th, the Wii U will cost $50 less, making the deluxe bundle with 32GB of storage a slightly easier to digest $300. (The basic bundle, should you be able to find it, will remain $299.) At $100 less than the PlayStation 4 and $200 less than the Xbox One, it's not a bad option for those with smaller gaming budgets -- especially if those people happen to have kids or like to host parties. Of course, its library of available games still leaves something to be desired and its hardware is nowhere near as capable as its competitors, so it's not exactly a clear winner. If you were considering buying a Wii U, clearly your best bet now is to wait until at least September 20th for the new price to go into effect.
Update: A Wii U bundle that includes The Legend of Zelda: the Wind Waker HD , which we first reported last week, will also launch on September 20th for $300. That rig includes a black console, a GamePad with special branding, a download code for the digital version of Hyrule Historia, a book and a Nintendo eShop download code.
Parallels Access for iPad offers remote access to Mac and Windows applications
Parallels has announced the availability of its Parallels Access for iPad, a remote access app that gives iPad users access to their Windows and Mac software. Furthermore, users will be able to use the applications – even if they’re not optimized for the iPad – directly on their tablet, with Parallels promising that a low […]
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