Wednesday, April 01, 2009

PrimeTime2Go brings full-length TV episodes to BlackBerry Bold, Curve 8900

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/primetime2go-brings-full-length-tv-episodes-to-blackberry-bold/


Ah, so the rumors were true. As BlackBerry App World descends upon the masses today, a particularly unique service is launching alongside of it: QuickPlay Media's PrimeTime2Go. Unlike options from Sprint and AT&T, this alternative delivers video only over WiFi, though this arrangement does enable it to work on all carriers. The app will bring full-length television shows to certain BlackBerry smartphones, and with deals inked with NBC, CBS and MTV, we'd say the selection should be pretty good. As for details, it'll run users $7.99 per month, though it will only operate (initially, at least) on the BlackBerry Bold and Curve 8900, sold by AT&T and T-Mobile, respectively. So, is this the break that mobile TV has been waiting for? Or is this yet another option that better get used to being shunned?

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PrimeTime2Go brings full-length TV episodes to BlackBerry Bold, Curve 8900 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 10:27 PM

AT&T's Samsung Propel Pro hands-on

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/atandts-samsung-propel-pro-hands-on/


AT&T's Propel Pro ups the ante not only in build quality and material, but the new set is also reborn as a proper smartphone thanks to the inclusion of Windows Mobile 6.1. Though like its predecessor, we find a QWERTY keypad for the much loved messaging features, a 3 megapixel camera, and a well thought out and put together metal housing -- though the latter does add heft to an already chubby device. So, what do we like? Well, the display is right on, the keypad is solid, and the $149 price tag is definitely going to win it some fans looking for a messaging device that'll do a bit more. The heft on the other hand is a bit much, and we're still troubled by the almost square form factor, but what do we know, people loved the Samsung Propel. We'll take some more time to get to know it tomorrow and hopefully add a little video to the mix -- and some decent lighting.

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AT&T's Samsung Propel Pro hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 10:27 PM

ViewSonic ships 22-inch VT2230 1080p LCD monitor

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/viewsonic-ships-22-inch-vt2230-1080p-lcd-monitor/


Not ready to go big screen? Just need a medium sized set to handle your bedroom Xbox 360 addiction? ViewSonic's got a new one ready to splash down in your abode -- the 22-inch VT2230. Said panel checks in with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, VGA / HDMI inputs, a built-in ATSC / NTSC / QAM TV tuner and a relatively small price tag. Further specs include a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, five millisecond response time, 300 nits of brightness and twin 3-watt speakers. Sure, nothing mind-blowing or anything, but it's not half bad for $349.

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ViewSonic ships 22-inch VT2230 1080p LCD monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 10:26 PM

SmartQ 5 MID gets unboxed

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/smartq-5-mid-gets-unboxed/


We've already seen the SmartQ 5 MID out in the wild, and even sporting Ubuntu, but those sitting on pins and needles for the inevitable unboxing can now finally rest easy, as Kam Leung has stepped up and done the honors. From the looks of it, however, there's nothing but the bare minimum included with the 4.3-inch MID / PMP although, judging from the pics, SmartQ may have been wise to at least include a dust cloth. Hit up the link below for the full show, and then start figuring out the best way to import one of these if you're sold on it, as there's still no word of an official release 'round here.

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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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Posted by Augustine at 10:25 PM

CradlePoint bringing WiMAX to existing fleet of portable routers

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/cradlepoint-bringing-wimax-to-existing-fleet-of-portable-routers/


While Clearwire's Clear Spot (which is really just a refashioned PHS-300) will handle WiMAX right out of the box, those who own one of CradlePoint's existing portable routers are flat out of luck... or are they? Said company has just announced that starting today, shipments of its business-class routers -- including the MBR800, MBR1000, and MBR1100 line of mobile broadband routers, CTR500 mobile broadband travel router, and CBA250 cellular broadband adapter -- will have WiMAX compatibility built in. Furthermore, a forthcoming (April 6th) firmware update will enable existing CradlePoint products to accept select WiMAX devices, and yes, it'll be made available for no charge at all. Talk about throwing a bone to your loyal customers.

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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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