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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

drag2share: Intel talks up next-gen Itanium: 32nm, 8-core Poulson

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/intel-talks-up-next-gen-itanium-32nm-8-core-poulson/

Intel Itanium Poulson

It's been a long time since Intel tried to tempt the world with a new Itanium chip. The VLIW 64-bit processor last received a serious update in 2008, with the 2-billion transistor Tukwila. Now Chipzilla is upping the ante -- moving to 32nm process, adding up to four more cores, and tacking on more than one billion additional transistors. Poulson also adds a new feature called Intel Instruction Replay Technology, which adds a buffer for more quickly recovering from errors, allowing the chip to pick up from the last known good instruction instead of having to completely flush the pipeline. Those looking to upgrade will also be happy to hear that the upcoming IA-64 CPU is pin compatible with Tukwila, so customers can simply drop the new processor in to existing systems. Check out the full PR after the break.

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Intel talks up next-gen Itanium: 32nm, 8-core Poulson originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Sony A77 24 megapixel camera teases with more specs and photos

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/sony-a77-24-megapixel-camera-teases-with-more-specs-and-photos/

After multiple spec and picture leaks, we seem to have finally hit the mother-lode with even more details of Sony's soon-to-be-released A77 DSLR. With a reported Exmor HD CMOS sensor, the camera is said to work at ISO 100-16000 with an expandable ISO 50 option and 1/8000 shutter speed. Rumors are swirling that the camera has a 19 point AF sensor and 12fps burst, rather than the previously leaked specs citing an 11 point AF and 10fps burst. It reportedly runs on a Bionz processor and has built-in flash and GPS as well, and has enough juice to capture 500 shots on a single charge. Word on the street is that there's a TrueBlack 921k swiveling display round back and a three million dot OLED viewfinder. Of course, we won't be able to separate fact from fiction until the camera launches later this week. If you can't hold your breath that long, check the source for more leaked pics of Sony's slick new shooter.

Sony A77 24 megapixel camera teases with more specs and photos originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: App logs reportedly confirm dual mode CDMA / GSM iPhone 5 in testing

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/app-logs-reportedly-confirm-dual-mode-cdma-gsm-iphone-5-in-tes/

While the world waits to find out what the fifth-generation iPhone looks like, TechCrunch reports an anonymous app developer has pulled information from their registration logs confirming the existence of a new device that's rocking both CDMA and GSM radios. That conclusion is based on registrations that came from the same device that show mobile network codes and mobile country codes from both AT&T and Verizon. This is hardly shocking however, since the Verizon iPhone 4 already has a dual mode chipset from Qualcomm with the GSM side turned off, and we'd heard back in January that Apple was planning to go the one-size-fits-all route this time around. Who this does matter for however, could be world travelers that will find keeping their device connected between countries and networks much easier with a world iPhone, whenever the new phone is revealed later this year. The bad news is still the same however, as this probably also means there's no plans for speedy LTE access -- pencil in a pithy explanation from Steve about why it's not necessary here.

App logs reportedly confirm dual mode CDMA / GSM iPhone 5 in testing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Sharp RW-T107 Android tablet packs NFC reader, will accept payments in Japan

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/sharp-rw-t107-android-tablet-packs-nfc-reader-will-accept-payme/

Tools like Square's credit card reader and Apple's proprietary iOS retail system make mobile payments possible in the US, but they're hardly streamlined, or widespread. A new Gingerbread tablet from Sharp -- the RW-T107 -- sets out to simplify payments in Japan with its built-in NFC reader. You won't be using your own tablet to pay -- instead, retailers will utilize point of sale apps to process transactions, without a customer ever needing to swipe their credit card. RFID payment cards, like Sony's FeliCa, have been used throughout Japan for the last decade, so consumers are already familiar with the technology and ready to make payments. There's no word on what retailers will expect to pay to add Sharp's tablet to their checkout mix, but with the company set to release only 5,000 devices per month (and no plans to introduce them to the US), we're not planning to ditch our cash just yet.

Sharp RW-T107 Android tablet packs NFC reader, will accept payments in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: RIM launches new BlackBerry Curve (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/23/rim-launches-new-blackberry-curve-video/

Want to get your BBM on in style without spending a fortune on RIM's latest trio? Say hello to the new 11mm (0.43 inch) thin BlackBerry Curve, now official in 3 variants -- the dual-mode GSM / CDMA 8370, the GSM / UMTS 8360, and the CDMA-only 8350. These long rumored handsets from RIM feature an 800MHz CPU, 512MB RAM, a tiny 2.44-inch HVGA+ (480×360 pixel) display, a 5 megapixel EDoF camera (with LED flash and VGA video recording), Bluetooth, WiFi b/g/n with UMA, GPS / aGPS, and NFC. While there's no sign of that new-fangled touch screen technology here, you'll find BlackBerry 7 under the hood, along with an 1000mAh battery to keep it ticking all day long, 512MB of built-in storage (1GB on the 8370), and microSD card support (up to 32GB). RIM is still mum on pricing, but the new BlackBerry Curve is "expected to be available from carriers in Canada this month and from other carriers around the world beginning in September" -- including Vodafone, based on the video (and PR) after the break.

Gallery: BlackBerry Curve 9350/9360/9370

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RIM launches new BlackBerry Curve (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Monday, August 22, 2011

awesome stop motion video of the science of sound - http://ping.fm/YTCs5

drag2share: Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-6402 review

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/acer-timelinex-as5830tg-6402-review/

When Acer unveiled its first Timeline laptops in 2009, these slim numbers felt like a revelation. Imagine: thin notebooks rated to last hours and hours on a charge and priced well under a grand! Fast-forward two years and that proposition seems a bit quaint, doesn't it? Pretty much every PC maker has been working on slimming down their wares and extending battery life with -- shall we say? -- mixed results. Still, Acer has kept on keeping, and its latest TimelineX laptops carry the torch as thin, long-lasting and inexpensive. As always, the company released Timelines in assorted screen sizes, ranging from 13.3 to 15.6 inches. We took a look at the 15-incher, the $800 AS5830, which promises to last up to nine hours unplugged and also packs a discrete graphics card - a feature many of its competitors have been skipping. But are impressive battery life and a relatively trim physique enough to make this notebook stand out in a crowded field of inexpensive, good-enough laptops? Let's see.

Gallery: Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-6402 review

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Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-6402 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Very useful guide from @glenngabe How to Remove Mobile Contacts/Phone #s from Facebook [Android Instructions] - http://bit.ly/pyF3nX

CPG Clear Leader in Online Video Spending

Source: http://www.marketingcharts.com/direct/cpg-clear-leader-in-online-video-spending-18896/

The CPG channel is the clear leader in online video ad spending, according to [pdf] Q1 2011 statistics from online ad server YuMe. The YuMe Q1 2011 Video Advertising Metrics Report indicates the CPG category accounted for 28% of online video ad spending during the quarter. Telecom, the number two category in terms of ad spend, [...]

Samsung Conquer 4G now ready for your purchase on Sprint

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/21/samsung-conquer-4g-now-ready-for-your-purchase-on-sprint/

It's August 21st, which equates to good news for hopeful buyers of the Samsung Conquer 4G. The latest device cranking out the WiMAX is available for a Benjamin starting today, both online and at Sprint stores. As a refresher, the Conquer brings a 1GHz CPU with Android 2.3.4 and 512MB of RAM, and does so using a 3.5-inch HVGA display. So no more rumors, no more Blurrycam shots, and definitely no more presales -- it's time for the real deal, if you're so inclined to make the two-year commitment.

Samsung Conquer 4G now ready for your purchase on Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AMD refreshes E and C-Series Fusion APUs, adds DDR-1333 support, better battery life

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/amd-refreshes-e-and-c-series-fusion-apus-adds-ddr-1333-support/

Looks like AMD is finally ready to spill the (official) beans on that 1.65GHz E-450 Fusion APU we heard about at Computex, today announcing refreshed chips for its Fusion E and C-series APUs. The updated "Zacate" and "Ontario" APUs sport DDR-1333 and HDMI 1.4a support, snaring bragging rights to faster memory and 3D output for 3D-enabled televisions. The new chips also promise an increased resting battery life -- up to 10.5 hours for the E-Series, and a staggering 12 hours on the C-Series. Although it didn't name any specific manufacturers, AMD says that machines rocking the new APUs are available starting today. Hit the break for the full PR.

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AMD refreshes E and C-Series Fusion APUs, adds DDR-1333 support, better battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG sheds light on the Optimus Sol, available mid-September in Europe

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/lg-sheds-light-on-the-optimus-sol-available-mid-september-in-eu/

The LG Optimus Sol (aka the E730) received the full hands-on treatment a few days ago, and it didn't take long for the mystery device to be officially recognized by LG. Named after the Spanish word for "sun," the phone gained the title for a distinct reason: it's using a 3.8-inch WVGA "Ultra AMOLED" display, which is supposed to make the screen easier to read in direct sunlight and also offers less image quality degradation. It's powered by a 1GHz CPU, runs on Gingerbread, features a 5MP camera, and measures out at a thickness of 9.8mm. LG also uses the Sol to introduce a new power management technique it's referring to as "Dark UI" -- by utilizing less white light as the phone is idle, the company hopes to extend battery life by 20 to 30 percent. If you're interested in picking up what LG is putting down here, you'll be able to do so in parts of Europe around mid-September, followed by a release to Central and South America afterward. It'll also be available in black, titan and white color options. Want to know more? Take a look at the full press release after the break.

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LG sheds light on the Optimus Sol, available mid-September in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cedar Trail may be delayed, new Atoms gone 'til November

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/22/cedar-trail-may-be-delayed-new-atoms-gone-til-november/

Intel Atom

If you've been waiting to catch a whiff of some Cedar Trail freshness, looks like you're just gonna hold your breath a little bit longer. DigiTimes is reporting that the next-gen Atom chip has been pushed back from its anticipated September launch to November. Apparently Chipzilla is having issues with the graphics drivers and has been unable to pass Windows 7 certification. The new low-power CPUs should still be ready in time for the holiday season though, and will likely find their way into plenty of netbooks that almost nobody will buy.

Cedar Trail may be delayed, new Atoms gone 'til November originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

BlackBerry Music to serve up 50 songs for $5 a month?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/blackberry-music-to-serve-up-50-songs-for-5-a-month/

Well, it looks like BlackBerry's banking on another BBM to pull it out of the enterprise-only lurch, and this one should be like music to your ears. Earlier this week, we reported that RIM was readying a new music service, and now All Things D is giving us some juicy (unofficial) details on the tentatively titled BlackBerry Music. The publication says $5 a month will give users access to 50 songs that they can share with their BlackBerry-toting friends (also signed up for the service). What's more, it could be officially pumping the jams to the UK, US, and Canada as soon this fall, with other territories to follow in 2012. Rumor also has it that users won't be able to port the music to other devices, unless they happen to have a PlayBook handy. Somehow we suspect that last bit won't be what draws the youngster in.

BlackBerry Music to serve up 50 songs for $5 a month? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,499

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/20/optoma-delivers-three-new-projectors-one-does-3d-for-just-1-49/

We've said it before and we'll say it again -- you deserve a projector. Watch those tiny LCDs and plasmas if you want, but it's time to go big or go home and Optoma is delivering three new beamers to help that happen. The new HD33 model (pictured above) makes its claim to fame as the first 1080p 3D projector available for less than $1,500, while the HD3300 and HD8300 make their bones in slighly more upmarket segments, priced at $1,999 and $4,499, respectively. All three make 3D happen in conjunction with the company's new RF-synced active shutter glasses, while featuring PureMotion3D and PureDepth for frame interpolation and brightness control. Those extra bucks spent on the HD8300 has ISF certified controls, lens shift for extra placement flexibility, PureMotion4D motion interpolation and a lamp rated at 1,500 lumens. The HD33 is available now, while the other two are expected to start shipping later this month, however with CEDIA 2011 just around the corner we'd probably hold off on pressing the buy button before everyone shows off their latest home theater wares.

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Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,499 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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