Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/nvidia-pops-out-five-new-mobile-gpus-to-fill-invisible-gaps-in-i/
NVIDIA pops out five new mobile GPUs to fill invisible gaps in its 200M series lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The first GeForce 200M notebook cards—the GTX 280M and 260M—were for crazy gaming rigs, and were actually based on the previous-gen G92 architecture. (Nvidia did pulled some confusing re-branding jujitsu a few months back.) The new 200M cards are based on the "current high-end desktop architecture" (so, actually the G200 architecture) and round out the 200M series, replacing the current 9M series across the board: GTS 260M, GTS 250M, GT 240M, GT 230M, G 210M. Here's how the specs break down:
So to recap in English, all the Nvidia notebook graphics cards that are like "GT 9600" are going to be replaced by ones that are like "GT 240" which are faster but use less power. I don't know why Nvidia went from 9000 to 200, so don't ask me. It's actually kind of a bummer they didn't make it into the new MacBook Pros, though, since they now have officially old and busted graphics chips inside. [Nvidia]
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/14/crunchpad-unboxed-handled-on-video/
Continue reading CrunchPad unboxed, handled on video
Filed under: Handhelds, Tablet PCs
CrunchPad unboxed, handled on video originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14! Jun 200 9 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/nokias-e72-and-5530-xpressmusic-in-the-s60-powered-flesh/
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Nokia's E72 and 5530 XpressMusic in the S60-powered flesh originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/14/nokia-e72-5530-xpressmusic-get-official/
Continue reading Nokia E72, 5530 XpressMusic get official
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Nokia E72, 5530 XpressMusic get official originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/leaked-olympus-ep-1-micro-four-thirds-compact-has-us-hot-bother/
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Leaked Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds compact has us hot, bothered originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/samsung-omnia-pro-b7610-slider-gets-official-reveal/
Filed under: Cellphones
Samsung Omnia Pro B7610 slider gets official reveal originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/15/intel-celeron-core-i7s-and-atom-lineup-leaked/
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
Intel Celeron, Core i7, and Atom lineup leaked? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/13/vaio-p-gets-whole-new-lease-on-life-with-atom-z550-processor-ss/
Filed under: Laptops
VAIO P gets whole new lease on life with Atom Z550 processor, SSD and WiMAX originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/DAqAazDXGqk/whats-your-current-web-browser-of-choice
Earlier today we ran our Lifehacker Speed Tests on the most popular and powerful browsers (and we included IE 8, too), and even there the competition is so stiff that, for most purposes, any browser you choose is wholly capable to handle most of your browsing tasks. There was a time when Firefox was the be-all for most Lifehacker readers, but now that you've got so many impressive options, we're sensing a lot more variety of choice from our readers (even since our recent Hive Five on the subject). So with that in mind, we're curious:
What's Your Current Browser of Choice?(polls)
Give us the specifics of your browser-choice journey in the comments.
We recently introduced you to JetPack, a new Firefox project that allows developers and tech-savvy users to extend their browser using regular HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Today Mozilla introduced a new JetPack update that introduces three new enticing features to the fold.
Most notably, JetPack's new Slidebars (a play on sidebar) allow for quick access to both temporary and permanent information at the side of your browser window. Mozilla hopes they'll be used for such things as watching a video while you continue to browse the web. Check out the demo video to the left for more details.
In addition, this release has added a couple of other mostly developer-oriented features called jetpack.future (that lets devs experiment with bleeding edge features) and persistent storage support for keeping settings between browsing sessions. For a more detailed explanation of the above three features, check out the post below.
Once installed and running, your taskbar instantly changes form, grouping windows into single, 48x48 icon sections. Hovering over each icon shows a popup telling you the name of each window or the names of the windows in that group. Each group popup is dynamically resized via "glide" animation—based somewhat on the Aero Peek feature in Windows 7—to fit to the size of the text to be shown, making movement across the task bar seamless. And while it doesn't boast every feature of the superbar, it is a nice tweak if you'd like to bring similar taskbar functionality to your pre-7 Windows installations. ViGlance is freeware, currently supports Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/LqHaxD_mUZM/google-wave-questions-and-answers
I'm no Wave expert, but now that I've got my dirty little paws on it I had some insights to share. The question and answer transcript is here, plus those images. Note: Sadly we have no invites to share.
Click to see the full-sized version of any image in this post.
Before we start A'ing the Q's, know that the best place to see and hear what Wave's all about is in the full demonstration video. Seriously, that's a must-watch. If you don't have an hour+ to spare, check out the highlight reel instead.
Here are some of the questions I got on Twitter, and my responses.
Q: Explain it in 140 characters, please. I'm still a bit in the shadow about what it DOES. -roxaloxa
A: Simplest terms: Google Wave is Gmail on crack. Imagine Gmail, Google Talk, and Google Docs in one big inbox.
Q: Does Wave require a Gmail ID? -Nightwyrm
A: For the dev preview, I got a new Google Apps login at wavesandbox.com; not sure if regular Gmail will! work at release. Update, on further thought: While right now a Google account is required for the dev preview, since the protocol is open and can be hosted on other servers, it's possible a Google Account won't be a requirement. I hope that's the case.
Q: Share a cool use case example please! -strawp
A: Personally I'm dying to co-write a Lifehacker post with @adampash on it! That's one cool use case! Also, it's killer group chat.
Q:i wud like to know wht more features r going to b added up into Wave and mostly imp is when can it b made access to evryone -krishnat
A: I don't have a new features crystal ball beyond the ones already demo'ed, but it's supposed to go live later this year.
Q: What is wave like in terms of speed? I wonder about its real world performance (like how gmail is sometimes less than perfect) -graemehunter
A: The dev preview is super snappy, you get character by character live updates as your recipient types, real-time. Clarification, on further thought and usage: The dev preview is still pretty unstable, with regular crashes that require a refresh. We'll only know what its real world performance will be like when it's out there!
Q: Would you consider Google Wave a "Facebook Killer"?? -jmnova
A: IMO Google Wave won't be a Facebook killer, but I can see it subsuming Gmail, GTalk, and to some extent, GDocs.
Q: Will Wave be a Basecamp killer? -suzero
A: IMO not a Basecamp killer (Google Wave isn't a project mgt app), but it will give Campfire a run for its money. Update: And maybe Backpack.
Q: How well does it federate with email? -DenubisX
A: The email federation question is a GREAT one. It doesn't right now, AFAIK, but I can't imagine it won't by release or soon after. Update: Rafe Needleman reported that the makers of Wave are holding off on email integration to keep it as spam-free as possible. Will be interesting to see how the email federation issue plays out.
Q: So is it similar to a whiteboard sharing via WLM and some collaborative doc. editors? what makes GWave unique in that? -Miles312
A: Yes, it feels like screensharing or one of those collaborative text editors. Just, you know, in the browser.
Q: Do you find yourself thinking more carefully before you type since the recipient can see it in real time? -seancron
A: Yes! The checkbox that will let you turn off realtime updates isn't enabled yet!
Update: You can easily create and distribute polls amongst your Wave contacts, as shown here.
Q: Any news on when it will actually be available to the masses? -diptychal
A: If I'm not mistaken, at Google IO they said Wave will be available to the public "later this year."
Q: What's your favorite gWave feature? -Miles312
A: I love the SubEthaEdit-like collaborative editing (chasing cursors is fun!); also, wave playback is fantastic.
Q: 1st of all does wave work seamless between windows & apple and als! o in sec ure business architectures, thanx? -alexisvandam
A: Yup, it's a web application so only a browser is required, all operating systems. Your Wave session is encrypted, too (https).
Q: Is it really different from existing wiki or groups? -Hellchico
A: It isn't. The Ah-ha! is the combination of features from wikis, email, IM, VCS, blogs & doc managers into one interface.
Q: Do you think it's going to change everything about how we interact with each other? (Of course!) How soon will the change be? -joannbc
A: I wouldn't say Google Wave is going to "change everything"; but it does take online communication/collaboration to the next level.
Q: Dug Wave real-time blog updates. Might B cool to see your fav bloggers as they work. Might be lil' creepy 4 the blogger though! -VerbalKint
A: It's totally embarrassing to know that your recipient can see all your ugly typos happen live (even when you correct them!) Update, on further usage: Everyone feels this way, and after a few chats you get used to it. It's really fun watching a message come to life as it happens, though it's a little less efficient, too. (If you watch someone type continuously, it's slower than just reading the finished product of that typing.)
Q: Can you peel off a wave into a side convo? -learningashland
A: Yes, you can copy a wave into a new wave and drop other contacts onto it to have a side convo.
Q: Now you mention it, how good is the integration between Wave and the other Google products??? Is it the app to rule them all?? -jmnova
! A: Still early, but right now you can embed maps, YouTube videos and Google search results into a Wave. Definitely more to come. Update, on further use: I've also got the blogger integration going. Here's my Wave blog.
Q: Will it help me to move through my daily 2.0 site slog quicker? Too much time in all this, need a centralized tool… -WadeBiery
A: Right now it puts messaging (email & IM) and document collaboration in one place, and more to come with extensions…
Q: How does it work cross browser/platform, memory usage? -farhanlalji
A: so far so good on Safari & Firefox on my Mac. I'll keep an eye on memory usage and report back.
Q: How can Wave help cope with info overload? Do u forsee there being a problem getting 2 Wave Zero like email? Does realtime help -seancron
A: Google Wave has all the info (overload) mechanisms Gmail does: archiving, tagging, advanced search operators. Plus folders!
Q: Is Google Wave close to iPhone/mobile browser friendly? -rossm
A: It's not compatible with the current Android browser (haven't tried iPhone yet) but as the demo vid showed, it will be.
Q: When's it supposed to launch? And is it integrated with reader? -bgribin
A: later this year, & I didn't see Google Reader integration… yet. Since it's extensible, that seems inevitable ev! entually , though.
Q: What browser are you waving in? -lnorvig
A: So far I've waved in both Firefox 3.0 and Safari 4.0, it worked well in both (tho I hear it's even faster in the Chrome nightly)
Q: Is receiving and sending single messages quick or are there extra actions required. cheers -light50
A: As quick as sending an email; quicker if your recipient is online (b/c s/he could see the message as you type it).
Q: Tell us if Google Wave is really the future of online communication -jakeaking
A: Haha, I don't have a crystal ball, but it IS very promising!
Q: Do you see yourself using Wave on a daily basis? -mjf
A: Could be my excitement about the novelty talking, but once all my contacts are on Wave, I could see using it instead of Gmail entirely.
Q: Is it as fast as the demo showed? Oh, and can you get every single one of us on Google Wave? No, aww. Please? No? Well, dangit. -RobinRamael
A: Yes, it is as fast as the demo showed. It's truly a WHOAH! moment the first time you watch your contact edit a wave live.
Q: What does the inbox look like? And what does the wave document look like? What's different? (fun! Thanks!) -learningashland
A: Here, have a few screenshots.
Note: Stills don't do Google Wave justice, but until I can rustle up some screencasts, click on any of the images in this post to get a closer look.
If you have more questions about Wave, post 'em in the comments below and I'll do my best to answer. Sadly I don't have invites or any kind of special magic trick that will get you into the preview; but do make sure you put your name in the hat.
(In case you were wondering, I compiled this Q&A using a Twitter app I've got in development.)
Smarterware is Lifehacker editor emeritus Gina Trapani's new home away from 'hacker. To get all of the latest from Smarterware, be sure to subscribe to the Smarterware RSS feed. For more, check out Gina's weekly Smarterware feature here on Lifehacker.
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/13/msi-x-slim-x600-specs-get-detailed-in-full/
Filed under: Laptops
MSI X-Slim X600 specs get detailed in full originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/HF7_sJwQscA/sata-hdd-multimedia-dock-ii-now-with-hdmi
Adding to the composite, component, and USB, the SATA HDD Multimedia Dock II also has an HDMI port, although it only supports 1080i. The media player supports the following formats:
• MPEG-1 (MPG, DAT)
• MPEG-2 (MPG, MPEG, VOB)
• MPEG-4 (AVI, MP4)
• DivX 3.11/4/5 (AVI, DIVX)
• XviD (AVI)
• AVI decode audio: MP3, AC3, ADPCM
• VOBSUB: srt, sub, smi, txt, ass, ssa
• MPEG-1 Layer 3, 24-320kbps (MP3)
• AC3 (in the movie)
• Microsoft PCM Wave (WAV)
• Advance Audio Coding LC (AAC)
• Microsoft Windows Media Audio WMA7/8 (WMA), no support for WMA9 Pro
• MP2 (MPA)
Looks like crap, but nice for $79. [Brando]
The Muvi Micro DV Cam measures just 2x0.8x0.4 inches but still manages to record 640x480 video at 30fps for 2-3 hours per charge. All of the footage is saved to your own MicroSD card and can be transferred while the camera recharges over USB.
Beyond basic recording, the camera can also be cued to record at a threshold of 65 decibels of noise. And with the disclosure of that spec, several thousand Giz readers immediately Googled "decibels lady changing." $129. [i want one of those via geekalerts]
Don't put those BBQ ribs down quite yet—Texans can breathe a sigh of relief as this project is still only a concept, which was first submitted to the Vision Dallas design competition looking to make Dallas a greener city. [Archinect]
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/12/kopin-crafts-worlds-smallest-vga-microdisplay-2k-x-2k-postage/
Filed under: Displays
Kopin crafts world's smallest VGA microdisplay, 2k x 2k postage stamps up next originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/12/blu-ray-gets-managed-copy-next-year-requries-new-hardware/
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Blu-ray gets Managed Copy next year, requires new hardware originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | ! Email this | CommentsSource: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/12/samsung-b7610-louvre-rematerializes-specd-and-caught-on-camera/
Filed under: Cellphones
Samsung B7610 Louvre rematerializes, spec'd and caught on camera originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsClickZ: Consumers Have Changed, So Should Advertisers - http://ping.fm/ZAbzY - Augustine Fou
source: http://ping.fm/LrjJf Countdown To The Facebook Username Land Rush Begins http://ping.fm/syHX6
Apparently, the Crest can generate enough power for 5-10 minutes of talk time with one hour of exposure to the sun. Like I said, practicality flies out the window here. Not surprisingly, the additional features are basic—like an FM radio, MP3 ringers, fake call feature (for avoiding unwanted calls) a flashlight, and a few minor features tailored to specific markets. However, there is no denying that it is easy on the budget. Besides the power savings, Unwired View claims the device is already on sale in India for around $59.
Cheap or not, we probably won't be seeing it in the States anytime soon. The Crest E1107 is slated for release in India, Europe, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, and Latin America starting this month.
Samsung Introduces Its First Solar Powered Mobile Phone
Samsung leads solar panel mobile market with
the launch of Crest Solar (E1107)
Seoul, Korea, June 10, 2009 - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, today announced its first solar powered mobile phone, the "Crest Solar" (E1107). The new handset enables its users to charge the battery anywhere the sun is shining when electricity is unavailable.
"The Crest Solar represents our effort and commitment to strengthen our leadership in the solar panel mobile market," said Executive Vice President JK Shin, head of the Mobile Communication Division at Samsung Electronics.
"With Samsung's cutting edge technology and consumer-oriented strategy, I believe the Crest Solar will be the! perfect fit for anyone in any market – not only because it is solar powered, but because it has features that were designed to appeal to various cultures."
The Crest Solar will be available in numerous markets including India, Europe, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, and Latin America from June 2009.
Powered by the Sun
With an extended solar powered battery, the Samsung Crest Solar solves the problem of unavailable or unstable electrical outlets, particularly in rural areas. The phone has the capacity to provide around 5~10 minutes of talk time with one hour of solar charging.* Moreover, the solar panel charging allows its users to save money and energy consumption on traditional electrical charging.
* Measured when the phone is turned-off under the sun light of 80,000 Lux. Results can be different depending on circumstances.
Localized Features for Various Markets
The Crest Solar comes in a compact design with essential mobile phone features such as FM radio, MP3 ring tones, embedded games and a powerful torch light. For consumer safety, the phone offers Mobile Tracker, which automatically alerts when the SIM card is changed or sends out an SOS message in an emergency. The Crest Solar also has a fake call feature, so users can pretend they have an incoming call to escape unsafe situations.
To satisfy Crest Solar users in various markets, Samsung offers localized features for different countries. For instance, it offers profile screening for bikers in the Southeast Asian market that provides incoming call alerts only from selected contacts for safe riding. The Crest Solar also provides specialized features for different religions, such as alerts for prayer time.
Contrary to previous reports of the phone being released in October for $150, Boy Genius's source is reporting that the Bigfoot will be launching "really soon"—perhaps as early as this summer. [Boy Genius Report]
Unlike its predecessors, which are basic touchscreen internet media tablets, the Archos9 is a touch tablet that can run a full computer OS. It also features a built-in webcam, 120GB hard drive, full touch support, an external mic, streo speakers, and a toggled-on optical trackpad and an on-screen keyboard, and will be available in Europe this October—around the same time as Windows 7's release—for €450 ($635).
Not far behind the quiet April release of the Archos 2, the Archos 3 has made an appearance on Archo's web site. Looking slim and shiny, the Archos 3 is an 8GB MP3 player, which touts a 3-inch color touchscreen, 14 hours of battery life, and supports photo, audio and video playback, voice recording and more. There is no word on pricing and availability as of now. [Archos via CNet and UMPC]
Even though the iPhone has the distinct disadvantage of being a platform that's not purchased just for gaming—pretty much every person who buys a PSP buys it to play games, for example—it's still a pretty damn huge market. Combine this with the fact that the faster graphics support in the iPhone 3GS is going to make it a pretty damn good gaming device, you've got a juicy target for game developers to hit.
Note: sales data was taken from Wikipedia, and in some cases the figures are from as far back as March 2009. There shouldn't be a huge jump between March and May/June numbers, so it's close enough for the ballpark chart we're showing.
Posts
