BlackBerry Curve 8900 And 8MP Samsung Memoir Look Certain For Feb. 18 on T-Mobile [Cellphones]
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
MSI U115 Hybrid SSD / HDD netbook unleashed upon the world, could be awesome
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/msi-u115-hybrid-ssd-hdd-netbook-unleashed-upon-the-world-coul/
MSI's officially launched the U115 Hybrid netbook we saw not too long ago, which can operate both SSD and HDD drives at the same time. The 10-inch (1024 x 600 resolution) laptop primarily uses the SSD, reserving the HDD for storage, and boasts an "Eco Mode" button which will temporarily disconnect the HDD to save power. The hybrid functions should provide both a faster OS and longer battery life -- but we'll wait till the test results are in to form our opinions. If you've forgotten, spec-wise the U115's got a 1.60GHz Intel Atom CPU, up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, plus 8GB SSD / 80GB HDD, 16GB SSD / 120GB HDD, and 32GB SSD / 160GB HDD storage options, and a 2 megapixel webcam. No word on pricing or release date for this bad boy yet. We'll keep our eyes peeled.
[Via PC Launches]
[Via PC Launches]
Filed under: Laptops
MSI U115 Hybrid SSD / HDD netbook unleashed upon the world, could be awesome originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsAcer's quad-core packing Aspire 8930G hits the streets, guns blazing
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/acers-quad-core-packing-aspire-8930g-hits-the-streets-guns-bla/
Acer's just updated their 8930G gaming line, adding the 8930-7665 to its arsenal. This 18.4-inch beast boasts Intel's new (and surprisingly affordable) Core 2 Quad Mobile Q9000 CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500GB 7200 SATA hard drive, and NVIDIA GeForce 9700M GT graphics with 512MB of dedicated video memory. Other than that, it's identical to previous 8930G models. Sure, it's a little extreme, but hey -- why not? It's available now, if you're willing to drop $1800.
[Via CNET]
[Via CNET]
Filed under: Cellphones
Acer's quad-core packing Aspire 8930G hits the streets, guns blazing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsLG Display plans to melt eyes with Trumotion 480Hz LCD TV
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/29/lg-display-plans-to-melt-eyes-with-trumotion-480hz-lcd-tv/
Continue reading LG Display plans to melt eyes with Trumotion 480Hz LCD TV
LG Display plans to melt eyes with Trumotion 480Hz LCD TV originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsOverclocking guide shows what Intel's Core i7 is / isn't capable of
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/overclocking-guide-shows-what-intels-core-i7-is-isnt-capable/
Filed under: Desktops
Overclocking guide shows what Intel's Core i7 is / isn't capable of originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsLG to debut world's slimmest LED-backlit LCD TV (LH95) at CES
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/lg-to-debut-worlds-slimmest-led-backlit-lcd-tv-lh95-at-ces/
[Via Boy Genius Report]
LG to debut world's slimmest LED-backlit LCD TV (LH95) at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsRunCore's 1.8-inch netbook SSDs now shipping, 2.5-inch 256GB edition coming soon
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/runcores-1-8-inch-netbook-ssds-now-shipping-2-5-inch-256gb-edi/
Filed under: Storage
RunCore's 1.8-inch netbook SSDs now shipping, 2.5-inch 256GB edition coming soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsLG plugs YouTube, CinemaNow into next year's Blu-ray players
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/lg-plugs-youtube-cinemanow-into-next-years-blu-ray-players/
Filed under: CES, HDTV, Home Entertainment
LG plugs YouTube, CinemaNow into next year's Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | ! CommentsOQO bringing Atom-powered Model 2+ UMPC to CES
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/oqo-bringing-atom-powered-model-2-umpc-to-ces/
[Via GottaBeMobile]
Continue reading OQO bringing Atom-powered Model 2+ UMPC to CES
Filed under: Handhelds
OQO bringing Atom-powered Model 2+ UMPC to CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsPlayStation 3 used to hack SSL, Xbox used to play Boogie Bunnies
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/hackers-playstation-3-make-ssl-much-less-secure/
Between the juvenile delinquent hordes of PlayStation Home and some lackluster holiday figures, the PlayStation has been sort of a bummer lately, for reasons that have nothing to do with its raison d'etre -- gaming. That doesn't mean that the machine is anything less than a powerhouse -- as was made clear today when a group of hackers announced that they'd beaten SSL, using a cluster of 200 PS3s. By exploiting a flaw in the MD5 cryptographic algorithm (used in certain digital signatures and certificates), the group managed to create a rogue Certification Authority (CA) which allows them to create their own SSL certificates -- meaning those authenticated web sites you're visiting could be counterfeit, and you'd have no way of knowing. Sure, this is all pretty obscure stuff, and the kids who managed the hack said it would take others at least six months to replicate the procedure, but eventually vendors are going to have to upgrade all their CAs to use a more robust algorithm. It is assumed that the Wii could perform the operation just as well, if the hackers had enough room to spread out all their Balance Boards.
[Via ZD Net]
[Via ZD Net]
Filed under: Networking
PlayStation 3 used to hack SSL, Xbox used to play Boogie Bunnies originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsEMTEC bringing 10-inch Gdium netbook to America for $400
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/30/emtec-bringing-10-inch-gdium-netbook-to-america-for-400/
Filed under: Laptops
EMTEC bringing 10-inch Gdium netbook to America for $400 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsFriday, December 26, 2008
Apple Patent Shows Nifty Keyboard Gestures for the iPhone [IPhone]
According to the patent application, simple input commands like delete and space would be controlled with simple back and forward-swipe motions. While remapping something that is already readily available through a screen key is of minor value, this technique could also be used to introduce completely new functions, and augment the iPhone's somewhat gimped text manipulation.
To this end, the patent describes customizable functions, which could lead to multitouch gestures that trigger the deletion of entire words, switching of keyboards, or quick input of specific characters. While many users would never take to a gesture system like this, it wouldn't get in anyone's way and could be silently slotted into the next firmware update without much effort or controversy, providing a nice little feature-add for iPhone and iPod Touch users. [MacRumors]
Financiapocalypse Kneecaps Christmas Gadget Sales [The Economy]
Consumer electronics are always hit harder than average in tight times, but massive drop confirms what my various visits at barely-busy big box retailers led me to suspect. But what else can we find in this data? And is it really as bad as it looks?
First of all, the category that fell by 27% is titled "Electronics/Appliances", so it's possible that things are OK in Gadgetland, and pure carnage in Whirlpoolville. But probably not. Second, the data shows a inverse correlation between a drop in sales and utility. This isn't to say that gadgets are superfluous luxury items—you won't hear that here—but rather that the other categories like, you know, shoes, contain products that probably take priority over USB humping dogs and Monster cables.
Oh well. Expect to hear plenty more about these numbers when Q4 earnings reports start trickling out, like tears of disappointment onto so many plimsolls. [WSJ]
MSI Wind desktop now available in Japan, slightly less barebones than before
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/25/msi-wind-desktop-now-available-in-japan-slightly-less-barebones/
Filed under: Desktops
MSI Wind desktop now available in Japan, slightly less barebones than before originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsIntel put the kibosh on anti-Ion hubbub, welcomes standalone Atom sales
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/25/intel-put-the-kibosh-on-anti-ion-hubbub-welcomes-standalone-ato/
A nasty rumor had been making the rounds about Intel, something along the lines of it wouldn't sell its Atom CPUs to netbook vendors without its 945 chipset in tow. If true, the move would essentially act to block graphical entrants such as NVIDIA from making a move into the netbook GPU space. An unnamed Intel spokesman chimed in on the whispers today by outrightly denying the claims, telling InternetNews that "there is nothing preventing vendors from using [NVIDIA's] Ion platform; [Intel] sells Atom as a standalone processor, or as a package with chipset." 'Course, it's not like Intel hasn't pulled similar tricks before, and to say that the chip maker's relationship with NVIDIA has been dysphoric is understating things dramatically. Still, it sounds as if the company's in the clear here, but we're still waiting to see a wicked Atom + Ion combo in a shipping product before we believe the hatchet is entirely buried.Filed under: Laptops
Intel put the kibosh on anti-Ion hubbub, welcomes standalone Atom sales originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsThursday, December 25, 2008
Online Polls: Find the best Web Polling Software for your needs
Source: http://www.labnol.org/internet/best-web-polling-software/6207/
Most Web Polling software are free, intuitive and require no technical knowledge but the only problem is that there are just too many polling services available and picking the one that best fits your requirement may not be that easy. The following guide therefore highlights the unique features of all the popular web polling software around and this should help you make the right choice quickly.
When you create a new poll inside Toluna, it will automatically suggest a list of existing polls that could be related to the poll you have in mind. This is a big time saver for general interest polls like "Which is your favorite email?" because you can just copy an existing poll rather than doing everything from scratch.
This is very practical for large polls / surveys as all the data is directly captured inside a spreadsheet and that makes for easy analysis. However the poll embedding options in Google Docs aren’t very convenient and users can’t see the results after voting.
PollDaddy also lets you insert pictures and YouTube clips in your polls though there’s no integrated search as in Toluna. You can choose a styles from the available skins or create something unique via CSS. Polls can be embedded in web pages either as JavaScript or Flash widgets. You can subscribe to poll results via RSS feeds or export them as XML / CSV for analysis in programs like Microsoft Excel.
StrawPoll allows only two choices per question (like Do you like Coffee? Yes or No) but still great for getting feedback from the Twitter community as it very convenient. (also see: Twitter Guide)
A good alternative to web polls are SMS Polls where people can vote though text messaging on mobile phones just like polls conducted on TV or radio. The Poll Everywhere service is now available in almost every country and the basic plan is free though it only allows 30 votes per poll.
Other than email or IM, your friends / colleagues can also vote via SMS messages though that is a charged option.
With Vizu you can create a regular poll and embed it on your own site - it will also show the voter locations on a Google Map. Next is the Vizu ad network where you can have that poll published on external websites for a fee.
All the services discussed above offer some unique options. For instance, Notifu allows polling via email while Micropoll lets you create polls even without asking for your email address. So here’s my take:
If you are doing a poll with a small group of friends some of who may be on email or IM, go with Notifu.
If you are a doing a presentation in a conference room and need opinions of participants over a certain topic, try Poll Everywhere as not everywhere may be carrying a web enable smartphone.
If you need polls for embedding in web pages, stick with Poll Daddy. The free version of PollDaddy offers unlimited polls and unlimited number of votes though you’ll have to upgrade to the Pro version for detailed visitor analysis like the ability the see voter location and also to prevent fraudulent multiple votes from the same IP address.
If you are creating a general poll from scratch but need ideas for possible responses / answers, give Toluna a shot. And finally, if you to need to run your poll on external websites, your only choice is Vizu.
Related: Useful Blog Add-on and Widgets
Online Polls: Find the best Web Polling Software for your needs - Digital Inspiration
Sony Vaio Pocket: The Fancy Mystery Netbook Leaked [Vaio]
The soon to be officially smallest notebook in Sony's line will have an unspecified 1.33Ghz processor, which is probably an Atom. More interestingly is the razor sharp 1600x768 pixel screen on an 8-inch LED backlit screen. (Which is almost too many pixels per square inch, despite Sony's apparent desire for the Pocket to be the most expensive and fancy netbook ever.) It'll also have the option of either a 60GB HDD or, strangely, a 128GB SSD module. I believe this is the first notebook I've seen that can be configured in SSD sizes larger than what's available in traditional drives. Battery and pricing are filled in as "X' and "NaN", still yet to be determined. It'll come in red, silver-painted plastic (bleh) and black.
Teasers and bits of Sony's netbook, long rumored and often denied, have been coming in recent weeks, but this is the first leak from their official website. Also, the name is the same as the already forgotten 2004 Vaio Pocket.
The photo is probably a placeholder so we still have more to learn before its coming out party. [Sony Style via Sony Insider, thanks Chris, damn you Sony Style for making me! post on Christmas.]
Lenovo W700ds struts its stuff on film
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/25/lenovo-w700ds-struts-its-stuff-on-film/
We'll freely admit that Lenovo's ThinkPad W700ds is, shall we say... intriguing. So sure, we're a little envious that GottaBeMobile's gotten their hands on one, but they've kindly shared what they know with the rest of the world. The model they've got boasts a 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and NVIDIA Quadro FX3700M graphics. As for those displays, the primary is a 17-inch WUXGA with a 1920 x 1200, and the secondary panel is a 10.6-inch WXGA with a 768 x 1200 resolution. It all looks mighty interesting to us, but you're going to want to check the video after the break to see for yourself.
Continue reading Lenovo W700ds struts its stuff on film
Filed under: Laptops
Lenovo W700ds struts its stuff on film originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsWednesday, December 24, 2008
Intel Wants Netbooks to Keep Sucking [Intel]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/-_pvra4nmVE/intel-wants-netbooks-to-keep-sucking
So, Intel is reiterating to PC makers that the Atom processor only comes bundled with their own chipsets and is refusing to validate Nvidia's chipset for Atom-based netbooks. Which is obviously a problem for Nvidia, since half of Ion is Intel's Atom. That said, after Nvidia punted Intel's chipset out of the new MacBooks, we're not all that surprised Intel's putting up a more hardcore defense here—after all, we're talking a whole new ecosystem Intel wants to have all to itself.
Heart-shaped waffles picture (even though they're a little burnt) because, uh, heart-shaped waffles sound delicious right about now. [Digitimes, Image: adrian_s/Flickr]
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