HP Mini 1103 released for business people on a budget

Devastated that you won't be able to nab an HP Slate 500 in time for the holidays? How about a brand new HP business netbook as a consolation? The Mini 1103 looks a lot like the consumer Mini 210 but drops the colorful lid options as it's more for Suits in search of an affordable mini-laptop. Starting at $299, the 10.1-inch netbook is available with Intel Atom N455 and N475 processor options, 1GB of RAM, three- and six-cell batteries, and your choice of Windows 7 Starter, SUSE Linux, or FreeDOS OS. Obviously, if you're looking for a higher-end netbook with an HD display, touchscreen, dual-core processor, and more durable aluminum lid, there's still the $399 Mini 5103, but the Mini 1103 does have HP's business applications, including QuickSync and QuickWeb. Hit the gallery below for shots of the new little guy and the source link for a full rundown of the configurations.

Gallery: HP Mini 1103

HP Mini 1103 released for business people on a budget originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Comcast Xfinity remote app for iPhone, iPad launches, video streaming & Android version on the way

The Xfinity remote app Comcast CEO Brian Roberts showed off earlier this year is now available in the app store for the iPad and iPhone. Currently they allow Comcast customers with compatible digital TV service to browse listings and On Demand content from their portable device and change channels right from the app. Video streaming, additional remote features and enhanced search are all promised for future releases, while other platforms should also get their own versions soon. Android apps are promised for later this year, with Blackberry to follow. For now, check out the press release and original demo video embedded after the break or grab the app from iTunes and break out your Comcast e-mail address to try it out prior to a live demo at 8:30 (EST) this evening at the Web 2.0 conference. It may not be the improved interface for our cable boxes we've been expecting for such a long time, but it's at least a step in that direction.

Gallery: Comcast Xfinity Remote for iPad

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White HTC EVO 4G leaves the Best Buy nest, migrates to Sprint stores

Once a Best Buy exclusive, the white version of HTC's still-badass EVO 4G is finally making its way into actual Sprint retail locations, the carrier's website, and other third party stores for the same $199 on contract after $100 mail-in rebate as usual. Gives us a good opportunity to levy the same complaint we'd levied before -- that the front of the phone should be white, not just the back -- but hey, at least passers-by will know you're stylin' when you've got it held to your face.

White HTC EVO 4G leaves the Best Buy nest, migrates to Sprint stores originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Vortex puts a Verizon spin on budget Android -- yes, Bing's there, too

It's not exactly the Optimus T / S we saw hit T-Mobile and Sprint, respectively, but for all intents and purposes, it's a fraternal twin. The LG Vortex for Verizon brings with it Android 2.2, a 3.2-inch touchscreen, 3G Mobile HotSpot capability, Skype, Swype, a suite of pre-installed carrier / manufacturer apps (e.g. VZ Navigator), and as you might've guessed from it being a non-Droid Verizon Android phone, Bing Search and Bing Maps. Despite being a later arrival, this one's actually the most expensive of the three -- $80 on contract after $100 mail-in rebate. November 18th, if you want to mark a calendar.

LG Vortex puts a Verizon spin on budget Android -- yes, Bing's there, too originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you can't remember the brand that was being advertised after watching the viral video, it DIDN'T WORK people! - http://bit.ly/crqjCh

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What Is Path? [Video]

Path! Path? It's this week's buzzy social networking iPhone app, developed by an impressive roster of peeps and backed by a long list of investors. But what's it really do?

Path is a 'personal network' app for the iPhone...

Path is a new social network app for the iPhone that lets you share what's going on in your life with friends and family. It's kinda like Twitter or Instagram, but it's kinda not.

with a personal twist...

Unlike other social media platforms where a bigger list of friends is always better, Path caps you at 50 friends. The idea is that when you know you're just sharing with people you really trust, you'll be far more inclined to share without inhibition.

based on sharing pictures...

Photos are the meat of Path. Snap one on your iPhone, tag it with any number of people, places, or things, and fire it off to your friends. It'll show up on their Paths, and a feature called "See" shows you which of your friends have actually stopped by and viewed your photo. Stop ignoring my pictures, friends!

that was developed by an all-star crew...

Path is the brainchild of Dave Morin, a long time Facebook employee who left the company last January, Shawn Fanning, Napster founder, and Dustin Mierau, developer of the Mac Napster client Macster. It's a pretty impressive team.

that you can download now for free.

Path is available in the App Store right now for free. [Path]

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Hide Google Instant Previews With an AdBlock Filter [Search]

We've looked at Google's new Instant Preview feature (and showed you how to access it with the keyboard), but if you don't like the previews popping up all the time, you can ensure they stay hidden with these AdBlock filters. More »

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Create a Dirt Cheap Camera Slider Using Skateboard Wheels [Video]

Camera sliders and dollies, designed to help you film butter-smooth video while the camera is in motion, are quite pricey. This DIY version uses extremely cheap parts, like skateboard wheels, to keep the cost under $50. More »

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Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Has A 12.5-inch Screen And Is Less Than An Inch Thick [Lenovo]

The ultraportable Lenovo IdeaPad U260 is set to release November 15th (this Monday) for $895. It's under an inch thin and Lenovo is calling it the first laptop to have a 12.5-inch display with an HD 16:9 screen.

Lenovo is using a single piece design made of magnesium-aluminum alloy for the first time, and the U260 clocks in at only 3 pounds. Lenovo is also pimping out luxury features like a leather palm rest and glass touchpad for the U260.

Users can configure the U260 with a Core i3 or i5, hook it up with up to 320GB of HDD storage space and max it out at 4GB of RAM. Comes in Mocha Brown or Clementine Orange. [Lenovo]

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Why Netflix Isn't On Android Yet (and Only Some Android Phones Will Get It) [NetFlix]

Netflix says: "The hurdle has been the lack of a generic and complete platform security and content protection mechanism available for Android." They can't get Netflix on Android because they can't get a secure DRM system across Android devices.

According to Greg Peters, from Netflix product development, the difficulty in securing a common DRM system on Android devices is "the same security issues that have led to piracy concerns on the Android platform." He goes on:

Setting aside the debate around the value of content protection and DRM, they are requirements we must fulfill in order to obtain content from major studios for our subscribers to enjoy. Although we don't have a common platform security mechanism and DRM, we are able to work with individual handset manufacturers to add content protection to their devices.

By dealing with individual manufacturers on a phone-by-phone basis, it means not every Android phone will get to have Netflix. Which means that F-word comes up again.

Unfortunately, this is a much slower approach and leads to a fragmented experience on Android, in which some handsets will have access to Netflix and others won't.

To Netflix's credit, they don't want to cause confusion among their customers but smartly believe that having some Android phones have Netflix is better than no Android phones having Netflix. In any case, those Android devices that will get Netflix should expect it early next year. [Netflix Blog]

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You Can Use Ping On Your iPad Now [Ping]

Apple just updated the iTunes app on the iPad and it adds...Ping! It was a backend update so there's no new download necessary. Just hit up the new Ping tab on the iTunes app to get your social music-ing on. *cricket*

In the tab in iTunes, You get your Ping feed, the people you follow, your followers, your profile, a dedicated section for concerts and twitter integration in iPad-sized glory. Can Ping still catch on? [9to5mac]

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Social Networking iPhone App Path Shares Photos and Info With Closest Friends Only [IPhone Apps]

Twitter's fun, but wouldn't you be more "you-like" if you were broadcasting your life to just 50 of your closest friends? So goes the thinking behind Path, which uses your phone's camera as the basis for the free social-network. [iTunes]

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Jolibook no longer camera shy, opens its lid on Flickr

Well, thar she blows -- the Jolicloud Jolibook. You've seen the teaser images and the official specs, but the 10.1-inch netbook is finally showing its keyboard deck and rear in a set of official press shots. Most of the information you need is in that gallery below, but just like we saw in the other images, its lid is skinned with a crowded cartoon scene while its back is home to a bulging battery (though, one shot shows it with a smaller cell). Under the cover it looks to have a fairly standard plastic panel complete with a chiclet keyboard that happens to look strikingly similar in styling to that on the recent Acer Aspire One systems. We're hoping that all plastic build translates to a seriously low starting price, but naturally, we're still waiting on that last nugget of information. We dare you to check out the shots in the gallery below and try saying "Jolicloud Jolibook" three times fast!

Gallery: Jolicloud Jolibook press shots

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Jolibook no longer camera shy, opens its lid on Flickr originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Confirmed: Lenovo LePad headed to US in 2011

Lenovo led us to believe that our LePad chances weren't terribly good, but CEO Yang Yuanqing recently told the Wall Street Journal that the Android tablet is indeed slated for a 2011 US launch. Though Lenovo's COO Rory Read was pretty clear that the LePad wouldn't ship stateside until a tablet-ready version of Android was ready to go, it seems the company's now confident that Google will deliver the goods. However, our gain is apparently China's loss, as the publication reports that the slate's been pushed into 2011 (as opposed to this December) in its country of origin as well. What's a multinational computer corporation to do?

Confirmed: Lenovo LePad headed to US in 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel unveils 120GB X25-M SSD, tinkers with 80GB / 160GB model price tags

Face it, for the average consumer, solid-state drives still have a price-to-storage issue -- but once you get used to the quick and quiet performance, it's hard to go back. If you're willing to take the dive, or already have and are looking to swap out / upgrade, Intel's lowered the suggested price of its 80GB and 160GB X25-M SSDs to $199 and $415, respectively. Looking to take the middle road? Introducing the 120GB X25-M from the House of All Things Blue. That'll set you back $275, but hey, 'tis the season. Press release after the break.

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