July 29th, 2010 by
Thomas Ricker
Nokia’s Symbian^3 flagship — the 3.5-inch N8 with 12 megapixel camera — just went up for pre-order on Espoo’s Italian storefront showing an end of September availabilty. Now before you get up in arms about the €469 price tag (about $610), remember, the €370 estimated retail price announced was pre tax and pre carrier subsidy. That’s just how Europe does things, deal with it. We’re not seeing the preorder available elsewhere but we’ll update you if that situation changes.
[Thanks, Faisal]
Nokia N8 up for official €469 pre-order in Italy, available in September originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 29th, 2010 by
Donald Melanson
We’ve already seen the small and flexible
BeagleBoard used for a couple of different
DIY projects, but few quite as impressive as this wearable computer built by
Martin Magnusson. In addition to complementing any outfit, this rig runs Angstrom Linux, uses a modified pair of Myvu Crystal video glasses (and some stylish shades) for a display, and simply relies on a Bluetooth keyboard for input and a tethered iPhone for internet connectivity. Of course, if the shoulder strap isn’t your thing, Martin has also demonstrated that the rig can discreetly fit in a standard CD case — check it out after the break, and hit up the source link below for a look at the complete build process.
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BeagleBoard finds new purpose in DIY wearable computer originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 29th, 2010 by
kunal
Samsung has announced X430 and X180 notebooks for South Korean consumers. These new X-Series notebooks are touted to pack decent innards in its thin and lightweight chassis and also sport a luxurious design.
The 11.6-inch X180 weighs just 1.61kg and features Intel CPU, 3GB RAM, DLNA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and 6-cell battery with Enhanced Battery Life (EBL) giving up to 8.2 hours of battery life.
The X430 on the other hand, has a 14-inch HD screen, Intel CPU, discrete GPU option, 4GB RAM, DLNA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and EBL supporting battery giving a continuous run time of up to 8 hours.
July 29th, 2010 by
Brooke Crothers
AMD passed Nvidia in graphics chip shipments in the second quarter, according to a marketing research firm.
Originally posted at Nanotech – The Circuits Blog
July 29th, 2010 by
Darren Murph
So, we’ve two main issues here. One, who in their right mind would pay $219.99 for a device that still requires a dedicated stereo in order to play back the internet radio streams that Grace Digital’s Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player delivers? And secondly, who would want to put up with Grace Digital’s thoroughly lackluster UI? If you can’t grok the grumbling, the aforementioned company now has a slender new component it’d love to stick on your shelf, with the device shown above able to stream WiFi radio content from 30,000 stations, Pandora, iheartradio, Sirius, Live365, MP3tunes and a smattering of other sources. It can be wired up via Ethernet or used over 802.11g, with composite, Toslink and coaxial digital audio outputs around back. There’s a 4-line backlit LCD for displaying not nearly enough metadata at once, and there’s even a remote thrown in for those looking to build out their collection. It’s available now if you’re feeling the itch, though we’d suggest you get that checked out before blindly indulging.
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Grace Digital’s Tuner Wireless Radio & Media Player adds internet radio to existing stereos originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 29th, 2010 by
Isaiah
Another touchscreen phone from Fly has just been launched in Russia. Called the E160, the handset boasts a 2-megapixel camera, dual SIM card slots, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), a music/video player, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack and comes pre-loaded with Opera Mini browser, Nimbuzz and iDeaWidgets applications. The Fly E160 sells for 4,190 Rubles (about $139). [Fly]
July 29th, 2010 by
Ross Miller
You might’ve heard about a new Kindle model or two this evening, and good news if they tickled your fancy — they’re now on Amazon and available for pre-order. Both the WiFi-only and WiFi / 3G models are shipping August 27th, the former in graphite and the latter in graphite and white options. Search your pocketbook, if you know it to be coveted.
P.S. – UK customers, try here.
New Kindles now available for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 29th, 2010 by
Sean Hollister
Trading gas nozzles for electric sockets may be the green thing to do — in more ways than one — but wouldn’t plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles be that much sweeter if you could just forget about the plug? That’s what Evatran is trying to do with its Plugless Power technology, shown off at Plug-In 2010 in San Jose, which charges your car automatically when you pull up to the company’s specially-designed curb. The “station block” above is a wireless induction charger (yes, a car-sized Powermat) that beams electricity to a shoebox-sized device you mount to the undercarriage of your vehicle, magnetically detecting and gravitating towards said shoebox even if you park somewhat crooked. The system presently works with 80 percent efficiency when firing electrons across a two-inch gap (engineers are shooting for 90 percent by the time it hits production) but of course the base station itself doesn’t get power from the ether — it requires one of the company’s own Level 2 wired chargers (and compatible wiring) to run. Should your residence or place of business be equipped, the 240 volt towers will set you back $3,245 this December, and the proximity charger will be available to early adopters in Q2 2011 (we’re hearing April) for the bargain price of $800.
Evatran’s Plugless Power gives your wheels a wireless proximity-based charge originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 29th, 2010 by
Ross Miller
Back when we outlined the iOS 4 features missing from iPhone 3G, we forgot one key bullet point: performance. As more and more two-year veterans of Apple’s phones have taken the plunge and upgraded to the latest firmware, slowdown and battery drain issues have become a common complaint, which is even more irksome when you think of just how little the update really adds to the UI. The Wall Street Journal reports speaking to an Apple spokesperson who said the company is looking into the matter. That doesn’t necessarily mean a fix is coming anytime soon, but hey, at least you can hold the darn thing however you want.
Apple investigating issues with iOS 4 upgrade on iPhone 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 29th, 2010 by
Johan
Bell will launch the LG Rumour Plus in Canada starting next month. Measuring 10.3cm x 5cm x 1.5cm and weighing at 119 grams, the handset features a 2.4-inch (240 x 320) display, a 2-megapixel digital camera, GPS, a touch dial capability and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The LG Rumour Plus is especially made for those who want to stay updated and keep in touch with their social circle without hassle. The Bell LG Rumour Plus will be available only in Black Blue model. [Bell]
