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Monday, January 05, 2009

New HP laptop releases rumored, Mini 1000 Mi included

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/03/new-hp-laptop-releases-rumored-mini-1000-mi-included/

With CES just around the corner, it's no surprise to hear whispers of a new lot of laptops from HP (or anyone else, for that matter). A smattering of from reports around the web have it that Hewlett-Packard is looking to debut a few new machines here in the near future, starting with the AMD-powered 13.3-inch Pavilion dv3z ($799.99), the 16-inch dv6t entertainment notebook ($679.99) and the 17-inch Pavilion G70 ($799.99). We're also clued in on a Compaq Presario CQ60, which will tout a 15.4-inch panel, AMD CPU and not much else considering the $469.99 price tag. Finally, it looks as if the company could introduce a new "Mi" (for Mobile Internet, duh) Mini 1000 edition, which could ship as early as next week with a Linux-based OS and a $379.99 starting tag. Check the links below for all the details, and keep it locked right here for any updates from HP.

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Filed under: Laptops

New HP laptop releases rumored, Mini 1000 Mi included originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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3M's MPro110 pocket projector reviewed: okay for geeks, so it's okay for you

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/3ms-mpro110-pocket-projector-reviewed-okay-for-geeks-so-its/

3M's MPro110 never set out to blow minds, just to wow those who thought projectors could never be this small. According to Gadling's hands-on review, it achieved its goal(s). With a brightness of just 7 lumens, the actual image that it produced wasn't exactly stunning, but it was deemed "far from useless." The biggest knock was just how limited it was in terms of real-world usage; unless the room was perfectly dark, it wasn't the most gorgeous thing to look at, which means those midday sales presentations may not fly if there's a window in the room. In the end, the MPro110 was found to be more of a geek's toy than a proper presentation tool, but who says that's a bad thing?

Filed under: Displays

3M's MPro110 pocket projector reviewed: okay for geeks, so it's okay for you originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Researchers tapping into nanotechnology for sharper images

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/researchers-tapping-into-nanotechnology-for-sharper-images/

A team of scientists at the University of Glasgow just came into all sorts of cash, and they'll be using it to advance imaging. If you're looking for specifics (and we're assuming you are), a £489,234 grant from the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council will be used to study a certain phenomenon called surface plasmon resonance, "which is an effect exhibited by certain metals when light waves fall onto their surfaces." In short, the gurus behind the research are hoping to discover a method of "creating patterns or small nanostructures in the metal film on the CMOS, which should increase the sensitivity of the sensor and result in higher quality images." The bad news? The project is expected to last until 2012, which is like, forever from now.

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Filed under: Digital Cameras

Researchers tapping into nanotechnology for sharper images originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PQI showcasing microSATA SSD, ExpressCard SSD and more at CES

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/pqi-showcasing-microsata-ssd-expresscard-ssd-and-more-at-ces/

Good heavens, it's been years since we've seen anything noteworthy leave the labs of Power Quotient International. Thankfully, the outfit will be relevant once more when CES rolls around, as its forthcoming SSD line has quite a few big hitters. First up is the 1.8-inch microSATA SSD S518, which is destined to squeeze into tight spaces in capacities of up to 125GB, while the 32GB ExpressCard SSD S520 finally gives you a reason to utilize that funky slot over there that's gone untouched for months. There will also be a 2.5-inch SATA SSD S525 (available in sizes up to 125GB) and an elusive e-SATA Combo Card S530. As for details on pricing and availability? You'll have to wait till the show gets rolling for that, but the full release is waiting just past the break to tide you over.

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PQI showcasing microSATA SSD, ExpressCard SSD and more at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kodak delivers Z980 24x megazoom, M380 point-and-shoot cameras

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/04/kodak-delivers-z980-24x-megazoom-m380-point-and-shoot-cameras/

PMA may be but a few months off, but that's not stopping Kodak from dropping a few show-stoppers here at CES. Up first is the Z980 megazoom ($399.95; Spring 2009 availability), which offers up a 26-millimeter wide angle lens with a mind-boggling 24x image stabilized optical zoom. You'll also find a 12-megapixel sensor, a vertical shutter release, HD video capture and a detachable vertical grip. On deck is the March-bound EasyShare M380 point-and-shoot ($179), a 10-megapixeler with a 5x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD monitor and your choice of black, red, or teal color schemes. Finally, we've got a few new SDHC cards from the outfit, with 4GB, 8GB and 16GB variations coming soon for undisclosed amounts. Full release is just past the break.

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Filed under: CES, Digital Cameras

Kodak delivers Z980 24x megazoom, M380 point-and-shoot cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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