Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/smartq-5-mid-gets-unboxed/
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SmartQ 5 MID gets unboxed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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CradlePoint bringing WiMAX to existing fleet of portable routers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Primitive Word Counter analyzes text from your clipboard or file and returns the frequency of words and phrases in the text. You can set a minimum word length and have it ignore numbers to trim down the volume of replies it returns. Primitive Word Counter automatically scrubs out punctuation and control characters from the text, if you need to count those take a look at previously reviewed WordCount, which allows you to toggle the counting of non-word elements in your text. Primitive Word Counter is freeware, Windows only.
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I don't think I need to highlight the importance of clean drinking water to you elite crowd, but it is a major issue in many developing countries and war-torn zones. When designer Martin Bolton conducted a survey of the potable water that most rural houses in South Africa used, he was appalled at the quality and decided to do something about it. He devised an ingenious Potpaz Ceramic Filter system that is aimed at being a low cost water treatment device optimally suited to South African rural conditions.
Trying to keep the authenticity of the explanation of its working, here is what Martin has to say about the filter's working:
Operation of the filter unit
The ceramic filter element is filled with water to be filtered, the water then saturates the ceramic filter element and slowly filters through the pores at a rate of between 1.5 to 2.5 liters per hour, provided the filter is kept full (as stated on the leaflet received from the existing filter element manufacturers). The filter needs the weight of the unfiltered water in the element to create sufficient pressure to push the water through the pores. The water filtering through the filter element drips into the receptacle where it is stored, ready for consumption. Users' tap water from the plastic spigot attached through the receptacle wall. The covering lid prevents insects and dust from getting into contact with the filter element.
It has been shown that the filter element is able to improve the health related microbial quality of the water by means of the action of filtration. Effectiveness of the filter element, with regards to disinfection, can be increased with the application of colloidal silver to the filter element.
Colloidal silver is an effective antibacterial water treating agent in the form of tiny silver particles suspended in liquid. It is a disinfectant that prevents bacterial growth in the ceramic filter and assists in inactivating the bacteria in the filter. It is applied to the Potpaz filter in the form of a painted-on solution, or by dipping (after the firing process) thereby allowing the solution to soak into the porous ceramic filter where it remains. A study indicates that after 15 years in operation, the colloidal silver is still effective in the ceramic filter. The only routine maintenance of the filter components is as follows: The filter element needs to be scrubbed and rinsed once the flow-rate decreases considerably (possible once a month), and the inside of the receptacle needs to be cleaned with soap and water once a month.
Designer: Martin Bolton
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With a LCD flat panel from its 6000 series, Samsung reveals, layer by layer, everything from its LED backlight—which is actually lit up from the sides of the panel—all the way to the front bezel. The gallery can be seen at the Samsung Experience in New York City this week, but we've got a photo recap for you if it'll physically hurt you to see this beautiful panel shredded in person. [DVice]
The Mondi has 4-gigabytes of internal storage, GPS, Push email, a 3-megapixel camera (w/ video support), Bluetooth 2.1 and HDMI out. It supports various video and audio codecs, plus an assortment of instant messaging platforms. Despite having a microphone, voice is not supported on the device, so VoIP or cellular calls are out of the question. However, MMS is available.
I didn't have tons time to play with the Mondi, but the build quality seemed pretty high, and the device was lighter than I expected it to feel. The screen had a bright, crisp look to it, and was reasonably responsive when the TouchWiz UI was present. The Keyboard was laid out nicely, so you could distinguish each key from each other and avoid typos. WinMo 6.1 starts to rear it's head once you get past the first UI layer, but the hardware was powerful enough that it ran pretty well.
The WiMax wasn't turned on (obviously), so I couldn't test that, but I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs in speed tests.
Samsung Mondi Provides Full Broadband Speeds, HTML Web Experience and Mobile WiMAX/WiFi Access in Compact Touch Screen Device
LAS VEGAS – March 31, 2008 – Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Mondi™, the most advanced mobile WiMAX enabled handheld device in the U.S. The touch screen Mondi, which takes its name from the Latin word for "world", is designed for use with the Clear™ mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire.
The Mondi carries many of the powerful features and uses ! of a lap top computer or netbook, but its compact slider form factor easily fits into the hand or pocket. GPS Navigation provided by Route 66 adds to the Mondi's versatility. Available in a solid black finish, this device extends horizontally to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard and optical mouse. The Mondi™ is packed with multimedia features that offer instant access to E-mail, Internet, video content and business applications.
Mondi packs a full -featured web browser, powered by Opera 9.5, which takes full advantage of the device's 4.3-inch touch screen. To keep connected while on-the-go, Mondi offers best-in-class location based services and instant access to social networking websites. It also supports various services including Fring™, Gypsii™, and MS Live Messenger.
The Mondi is completely customizable, thanks to a set of widgets that can be dragged and dropped anywhere on the display screen for easy viewing and use. Mondi is also an excellent device for work or for play. WiFi connectivity offers the business user fast and simple connections to Outlook Email / Calendars, Microsoft Office and many other vertical business applications outside the Clear service area. For the multimedia user, this device offers the ability to download and watch movies, listen to music or play games.
The Samsung Mondi includes the following features:
Windows Mobile 6.1
Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mobile Office
WiMAX Mobile Internet Access
WiFi Access (BTv2.1+EDR)
GPS: Route 66 Navigation with Preloaded Maps
4GB of Internal Memory
Direct Push/Mobile Email (POP3, IMAP, SMTP)
Supports Instant Messaging and MMS
3.0 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder
Bluetooth ® 2.0
Opera 9.5 Web Browser
HDMI TV Out
Supports Multiple Video and Audio Player Formats"The Samsung Mondi is an important step toward our goal of bringing 4G network speeds and connectivity to people across the U.S.," said Bill Ogle, Chief Marketing Officer for Samsung Mobile. "The Mondi™ is! a great match for people who want immediate access to the Web without having to sacrifice download speed and portability."
"The mobile broadband experience that the Mondi offers to Clear customers places the power of the open Internet in the palm of the hand," said Atish Gude, Chief Marketing Officer for Clearwire. "As our network grows across the US, we will continue to work with innovative device manufacturers to expand the mobile WiMAX device ecosystem and leverage the value that a 4G wireless Internet connection delivers."
Samsung is the global leader in delivering mobile WiMAX technologies and offers an end-to-end solution including chipsets, infrastructure, mobile devices and consumer electronics, including devices capable of accessing both mobile WiMAX and other wireless technologies. UQ Communications in Japan and Scartel LLC., in Russia are examples of other Mondi (tm)ing operators preparing for significant commercial deployment of national-wide service using Samsung's mobile WiMAX total solution.
Clearwire currently provides mobile WiMAX service in Portland, Ore. and Baltimore, MD.. The company expects to bring the service to more than 80 markets by 2010. Some of the major markets expected to launch Clear service this year include Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Honolulu, Philadelphia, and Seattle.
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/motion-brings-verizon-wwan-ssd-other-upgrades-to-c5-and-f5-tab/
Continue reading Motion brings Verizon WWAN, SSD, other upgrades to C5 and F5 tablet PCs
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Motion brings Verizon WWAN, SSD, other upgrades to C5 and F5 tablet PCs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Super Talent's 2TB PCIe RAIDDrive promises 1.3GBps sequential writes, 1.2GBps reads originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung's latest LED-packing HDTVs get official prices, availability originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung HZ15W and hands-on, with friends originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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HP Z800 workstation supports SLI Multi-OS, newest Xeon processors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sanyo's QWERTY-packin' SCP-2700 lands on Sprint originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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WiBrain M1 UMPC gets more real, but still not completely real originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Lenovo's Android-powered OPhone shows itself again. Launch imminent? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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