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drag2share: Sony set to launch gorgeous Xperia S at CES?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/sony-set-to-launch-gorgeous-xperia-s-at-ces/

Hot on the heels of the Xperia Ion launch chez AT&T this morning, it would seem Sony may have yet another trick up its sleeve in the form of the Xperia S. While nothing is official until Sony tells us so, the newest -- and if looks alone count -- and nicest Xperia packs a 1280 x 720 4.3-inch display, MSM8260 dual-core thrumming away at 1.5Gz, and a 12 megapixel shooter that'll capture at 1080p. Sadly the word is that it'll launch in the second quarter running Android 2.3 and not our beloved Ice Cream Sandwich. Design-wise, the Xperia S looks like others in its family with the gentle curve in the back but what immediately caught our eye is the small translucent lit -- notification with this would look brilliant -- bar toward the bottom. Here's hoping this is the real deal, and if so we'll be back in a few hours with a load of vids and pics of it in action.

Sony set to launch gorgeous Xperia S at CES? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Samsung has Smart TVs with dual core CPUs, cameras and more

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsungs-has-smart-tvs-with-dual-core-cpus-cameras-and-a-55-i/

Samsung's CES 2012 press conference is going on right now, and it's unveiling new products including the top of the line ES8000 LED model that packs a dual core CPU to run its apps, and an integrated camera and microphone for "Smart Interaction". Beyond that, the "Smart Evolution" feature will let users swap out that dual core processor for something heftier later on if they want to upgrade. Finally "Smart Content" is the umbrella term for a wave content and apps including, of course, Angry Birds, and an upgraded version of AllShare that pulls from the cloud, and can even control other compatible devices. The ES8000 edge lit LED line ranges in size from 46- to 65-inches, and features Smart Interaction cameras and mics for videoconferencing as well as voice and gesture control. Check after the break for the press release with all the details, or follow along with our liveblog.

Gallery: Samsung 2012 Smart TVs

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drag2share: Samsung's got a 55-inch Super OLED TV of its own, coming in the second half of 2012

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-55-inch-super-oled-tv-launch-ces-2012/

We're seated here at Samsung's 2012 CES press event, and the company just revealed that it'll be matching rival LG's 55-inch OLED TV... when a 55-inch OLED TV of its own. Not surprisingly, the outfit's trumpeting its terrific color reproduction, the virtual absence of motion blur and face recognition. Sadly, there's not even a model number to mark down, and a price estimate should be even harder to find. It is, however, expected to ship in the latter half of 2012. There's no color filter needed here, either, as the self-emitting RGB sub-pixels take care of themselves; since light output on the Super OLED is controlled on a pixel-to-pixel basis, you can rest assured that your blacks will be deep and your whites bright. Other specs include a dual-core processor and 3D support. We'll be doing everything we can to get a peek at one, so keep it locked for more as we heard it.

Gallery: Samsung 55-inch Super OLED TV revealed at CES 2012

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drag2share: Samsung unveils 13- and 14-inch Series 5 Ultrabooks, starting at $899 (hands-on)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/samsung-series-5-ultrabooks-announced/

Depending on your point of view, Samsung was either late to the Ultrabook party, or perhaps just a bit early. Although the 2.8-pound Series 9 was a sight to behold when it first came out last year, it arrived shortly before Intel kicked off its Ultrabook campaign, and failed to match all of Chipzilla's early-stage requirements. This year, Sammy's back with a redesigned Series 9... along with two laptops it's actually calling Ultrabooks. The notebooks, both of which fall under the company's Series 5 line of products, include your requisite 13-incher, along with a larger 14-inch model with an optical drive.

Both machines will have Core i5 processors, 4GB of RAM, eight-hour batteries and Intel integrated graphics, along with the same matte, 300-nit (1366 x 768) display that we loved so much in the Series 5 Chromebook. And though the 13-incher will have a 128GB SSD option, each comes standard with a standard 500GB 5,400RPM drive with 16GB of express cache for faster boot times and application-launching. You may recall this feature from the Series 7 Chronos laptop, except this time around, Sammy doubled the amount of flash memory paired with the HDD.

Another thing the two systems have in common: they're each denser than the early Ultrabooks we saw, with the 14-inch model coming in at 3.95 pounds, and the 13-incher tipping the scales at 3.5 pounds (a full fifth of a pound heavier than the HP Folio!). At least that girth comes with an unsparing port selection: Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.0, two USB 2.0 sockets and an SD slot. And that's just the 13-inch version: its big brother adds an optical drive, VGA output and a larger memory card reader. The pair will be available January 30th, starting at $899 for the 13-inch model and $949 for the 14-inch version. (The 13-inch configuration with the 128GB SSD will ring in at $1,099.) We expect to get our hands on final review units soon enough, but since we've already scored a few minutes of hands-on time, we've got photos and first impressions for you to peruse right this second.

Gallery: Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook (13-inch)

Gallery: Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook (14-inch)

Continue reading Samsung unveils 13- and 14-inch Series 5 Ultrabooks, starting at $899 (hands-on)

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drag2share: Samsung unveils redesigned Series 9 laptops with 13- and 15-inch displays, starting at $1,399

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/redesigned-samsung-series-9-laptop-announced/

The Samsung Series 9 debuted at an odd time, before "Ultrabook" was a buzz word, and when a 2.8-pound laptop was novel enough to warrant a $1,649 price tag. A year later, it returns at an even more pivotal moment: Ultrabooks are cropping up by the dozens, and while their specs are similar to what the original Series 9 had to offer, they cost hundreds less. So with that as the backdrop, Samsung just announced a pair of slimmed-down, redesigned Series 9 laptops: a 13-inch remake, priced at $1,399 and up, and a new 15-inch form number that will cost $1,499-plus when the two go on sale next month.

Though consumers are likely to draw comparisons between that 2.5-pound 13-incher and the umpteen other ultraportables hitting the market, Samsung isn't positioning the Series 9 laptops as Ultrabooks, but rather, premium, top-tier machines. Still, for something that's not an Ultrabook, the brothers Series 9 certainly look the part: both pack Core i5 processors, 4GB of RAM, 128GB SSDs, six-hour batteries and backlit keyboards -- Ultrabook-like specs if ever we've heard them. Even the 15-inch model is missing an optical drive, and isn't much larger than the last-gen Series 9.

What separates them from your garden-variety $900 box, though, is a solid unibody aluminum design and a heartbreakingly beautiful display: a 1600 x 900 panel with a matte finish (!) and 400 nits of brightness. But is that worth shelling out an extra few Benjamins? We've just spent weeks playing with an early, pre-production version of the 13-inch model, and while we're going to withhold final judgment until we review a production-grade system, we already have quite a bit to say about the design. So grab a warm beverage, settle into your comfiest chair and meet us past the break for an in-depth preview.

Gallery: Samsung Series 9 hands-on (2012)

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drag2share: Kodak intros new connected Easyshare M750 and Playfull Dual Camera, adds instant uploads over WiFi

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/kodak-intros-new-connected-easyshare-m750-and-playfull-dual-came/

Fancy taking photos on the fly and then uploading them to your preferred list of social networks? Good thing, then, that Kodak has your best interests at heart. Announced at this year's CES extravaganza, the company's showing off two of its newest connected imaging devices -- the Kodak Playfull Dual Camera and Easyshare M750. The compact Playfull has a 12MP camera capable of full HD 1080p video capture at 60fps, with an accompanying Xenon flash and a port for an external mic. But those specs aren't the camera's real draw -- that'd be it's built-in WiFi ability. Using the Share Button, users can instantly upload photos and video to YouTube, Kodak's own Gallery, as well as Facebook. The company's more traditional looking point-and-shoot refresh, the Easyshare M750, touts a 16MP module, 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, a RETINAR HD 5x zoom lens and a similar capability to share content wirelessly via an available network or through an installable app on iOS, Android and BlackBerry. When it launches later this spring it'll retail for around $170 and come in a smattering of colors, like silver, teal blue and red. As for the Playfull, well, nothing's quite been announced on it yet, but that could all very well change this week. Check out the official pressers after the break.

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drag2share: WOW: Samsung Beat Apple To A Voice Controlled TV

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/samsung-ces-keynote-2012-1

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LAS VEGAS -- Samsung just unveiled its new Smart TV strategy at its Consumer Electronics keynote this afternoon.

The new models, called the ES 8000, have built-in voice control, motion control, apps, and streaming services.

We also got a look at the company's new line of super thin Series 9 and Series 5 laptops.

Read below for our live blog of the event.

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drag2share: BenQ shipping 1080p 3D W7000 projector in Q1 2012 for $4,000

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/benq-shipping-1080p-3d-w7000-projector-release-date-price/

No one ever said that 3D would come cheaply, and even BenQ seems to be tacking quite the premium onto its fancy W7000. It's being hailed as the company's first 1080p HD home cinema projector, touting 2,000 lumens of brightness, a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, frame interpolation and support for all HDMI 1.4a 3D signal formats. It's also compliant to the native Rec. 709 color gamut, one of the highest HD video standards for professional-grade home projectors. For certification junkies, there's also an ISFccc badge, and the H+V lens shift technology provides up to 125 percent vertical and 40 percent horizontal lens shift adjustment with zero vertical offset. Interested consumers can pick one up later this quarter in North America for $3,999; catch the full press release after the break.

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drag2share: Elgato's Thunderbolt SSD brings no noise, brings the pain(less) operation

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/elgato-thunderbolt-ssd/

Elgato's decided to go back to its FireWire-roots with two new high capacity Thunderbolt-totin' SSDs. The 5.2 x 3.3-inch drives have a transfer speed of 270MB/s, drawing power from the port and promising silent operation for when you need to access data during those quiet winter nights. It's available next month: the 120GB edition costing you $420, the 240GB edition topping out at a pricier $700 and we've got a (thunder)bolt load of more information for you after the break.

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drag2share: Le Pan rolls out a trio of Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich tablets for penny pinchers

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/le-pan-rolls-out-a-trio-of-honeycomb-ice-cream-sandwich-tablets/

Ice Cream Sandwich on a budget? That's what Le Pan is promising at CES today, with a trio of new tablets. The higher end of the two is the Le Pan III, an Android 4.0-laced slate that's powered by a 1.5GHz, dual-core TI-OMAP 4460 processor, with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. This Bluetooth 4.0-enabled device also comes with a five-megapixel rear camera and a two-megapixel front-facing shooter, and supports 1080p video output. Joining the Le Pan II is the TC978, which features just about the same specs, save for a slightly lower octane (1GHz) processor, and the lack of a five-megapixel camera. The Le Pan II, meanwhile, ships with Android 3.2 Honeycomb rather than Ice Cream Sandwich, but can make the jump to 4.0 with a simple upgrade. The device features a 9.7-inch display at 1024 x 768 resolution and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, but the rest of its specs are just about identical to those of the TC978. No word yet on when the Le Pan III and TC978 will hit the market, but the Le Pan II is already available on Amazon for $300. You can grab it now at the link below, or head past the break for a spoonful of PR.

Continue reading Le Pan rolls out a trio of Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich tablets for penny pinchers

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drag2share: Meet LG's Ultra Definition (Yep!) 84-Inch Monster TV [Televisions]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5873849/meet-lgs-ultra-definition-yep-84+inch-monster-tv

HDTV is cool, I guess, but it's going to be hard to go back after looking at LG's ultra-def 4k display, which packs four times the pixels as a 1080p set. It's mind-bogglingly crisp and enormously... enormous. Second mortgage time!

Available this July (at 84, 60, and 72 inches) for what's sure to be a startling amount, the 3480 x 2160 ultra-def LM9600 beasts will come with all the nice bullet points as the lesser LCD sets: 3D, dual-core picture processing, and motion-controlled "smart TV" apps—plus voice recognition. This starship of a TV can only do so much on paper, so we're eager to put our retinas on it as soon as we can. Still, it's enough to take some of that mythical luster off the Apple TV. Eight million pixels plus voice control. Think about it.

Just don't get too excited: remember, there's nothing out there that you can actually watch at that resolution. Yet.

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drag2share: You're Going to Need a Fat Wallet for Toshiba's Super Thin Tablet [Android]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5874180/youre-going-to-need-a-fat-wallet-for-toshibas-super-thin-tablet

Toshiba's Excite X10 Tablet is only .3 inches thin and 1.18 lbs. heavy but comes with a heavy price tag: $530 for the 16GB version and $600 for the 32GB version. While not dissimilar in pricing strategy with the iPad, it still costs $130 more than the Sony Tablet S and other just as capable Android tablets. It seems like a price drop is inevitable here.

Aside from the bloated price tag, the Excite, which is coming in the first quarter to the US, is the same tablet we previewed in September of last year: a 10.1-inch, 1280x800 resolution screen, a dual-core 1.2 GHz TI OMAP4 CPU, 1GB RAM, and Honeycomb 3.2 (upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich), dual cameras and 8 hours of battery life. A solid Android tablet! But how fast will the price drop?

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drag2share: Ubuntu TV Will Be In Your Living Room This Year [Ubuntu]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5874227/ubuntu-tv-could-be-in-your-living-room-this-year

Ubuntu TV Will Be In Your Living Room This Year

The geekiest of the operating systems is branching out into entertainment. Ubuntu TV is the open-source answer to your living room set-up, and you could have a TV running the software by the end of the year.

Ubuntu TV is a TV-optimized version of the desktop OS, based around the Unity UI. It feature full-on media center and DVR features, including movie, TV and music stores, and a YouTube app. The idea is to make the OS free for manufacturers to package with their TVs, and Ubuntu says there will be TVs on shelves by the end of the year.

There's a working Ubuntu TV at CES, so more details and comment to follow. [PC Pro]

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drag2share: Lenovo quietly outs the IdeaPad U300e, a $799 Ultrabook with a hybrid hard drive

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/lenovo-quietly-outs-the-ideapad-u300e-a-799-ultrabook-with-a-h/

We thought we'd seen everything Lenovo had to show here at CES. We thought wrong. In a tour of the company's showroom / trailer today, we spotted that gray laptop up there, hiding amid the X1 Hybrid, T430u Ultrabook and S200 netbook. That, friends, is the IdeaPad U300e, a cheaper, lesser-specced version of the U300s we reviewed last fall. Check our gallery below: it has the same aluminum chassis, comfortable keyboard and sprawling trackpad, though the ports appear to have played musical chairs. The only differences? For one, we're seeing the U300e (top, above the U300s) adds an Ethernet jack, something the U300s is missing. More importantly, though, the U300e costs $799, not $1,200, and instead of an SSD it sports a hybrid drive pairing a 500GB HDD with 32GB of flash storage -- essentially, the same setup you'll find in the $800 Acer Aspire S3. We're also told it'll run "next-generation" Intel processors, though Lenovo's stopping short of calling it Ivy Bridge, which Intel has yet to reveal. Not a bad deal, though we might still prefer the new U310, which has the all-important SD slot the U300s was missing, but still costs a hundred bucks less than this here U300e. Disagree with us? The U300e is expected to go on sale this month.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad U300e

Lenovo quietly outs the IdeaPad U300e, a $799 Ultrabook with a hybrid hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dr. Augustine Fou's Online Scrapbook

Monday, January 09, 2012

drag2share: Sony set to launch gorgeous Xperia S at CES?

drag2share: Samsung has Smart TVs with dual core CPUs, cameras and more

drag2share: Samsung's got a 55-inch Super OLED TV of its own, coming in the second half of 2012

drag2share: Samsung unveils 13- and 14-inch Series 5 Ultrabooks, starting at $899 (hands-on)

drag2share: Samsung unveils redesigned Series 9 laptops with 13- and 15-inch displays, starting at $1,399

drag2share: Kodak intros new connected Easyshare M750 and Playfull Dual Camera, adds instant uploads over WiFi

drag2share: WOW: Samsung Beat Apple To A Voice Controlled TV

drag2share: BenQ shipping 1080p 3D W7000 projector in Q1 2012 for $4,000

drag2share: Elgato's Thunderbolt SSD brings no noise, brings the pain(less) operation

drag2share: Le Pan rolls out a trio of Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich tablets for penny pinchers

drag2share: Meet LG's Ultra Definition (Yep!) 84-Inch Monster TV [Televisions]

drag2share: You're Going to Need a Fat Wallet for Toshiba's Super Thin Tablet [Android]

drag2share: Ubuntu TV Will Be In Your Living Room This Year [Ubuntu]

drag2share: Lenovo quietly outs the IdeaPad U300e, a $799 Ultrabook with a hybrid hard drive

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