#digiday - of Ashton's 3.6M followers or JetBlue's 1.2M whose followers can have greater business impact for an advertiser? Why?
Thursday, September 17, 2009
@shivsingh - no one cares about your temple (site); your pages need to be social too (findable, sharable).
Posted by Augustine at 1:18 PM
Samsung S7550 Blue Earth reviewed, Monkey Wrench Gang unavailable for comment
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/samsung-s7550-blue-earth-reviewed/
Filed under: Cellphones
Samsung S7550 Blue Earth reviewed, Monkey Wrench Gang unavailable for comment originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Toshiba's dynadock wireless U: it's a universal docking station, but wireless
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/toshibas-dynadock-wireless-u-its-a-universal-docking-station/
Wireless docking stations have been around for years now, but the main issue has been bandwidth. Sure, it's easy to send a wireless mouse signal through the air, but try shoving 720p video, four USB signals and a little bit of arrogance though those highly-spaced particles. Toshiba's new dynadock wireless U USB docking station does a commendable job of doing the best it can with what it has, tapping into wireless USB technology in order to nix the need for your laptop to actually be seated into your docking station. The device can be setup to auto-connect when your machine is in range, and a one-touch undock button carefully shuts down all of your peripherals as you exit. There's six USB 2.0 sockets (included two of the Sleep-and-Charge variety), integrated 7.1 audio and support for a VGA / DVI monitor with resolutions as high as 1,680 x 1,050. Nah, that's not quite 1080p, but we'll take it for now. The $299.99 asking price, however, is a bit harder to swallow.Filed under: Laptops, Peripherals
Toshiba's dynadock wireless U: it's a universal docking station, but wireless originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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At Giz Gallery '09: Brammo Enertia Electric Motorcycles [Giz Gallery 09]
Motorcycles are cool. But I'll venture further out and say that Electric Motorcycles are even better because like in Tron, are silent and require no gas. That's why we'll have the all-electric Brammo Enertia Motorcycle at Giz Gallery '09.
Brammo's wonderbike runs off six lithium phosphate batteries and reaches a top speed of 50 miles with no emissions. Plus, because the bike is 100% battery powered, the bike doesn't require gears or a clutch. Basically, it's the ultimate way to get around a city. You should check it out when you stop by to get your laptop laser etched and stuff your face with pancakes.
Gizmodo Gallery 2009
Groupe
267 Elizabeth Street
New York, NY 10012
Gallery Dates:
September 23rd-27th
Times:
9/22 Tuesday
Media Day by appointment only. For info please contact gallery@gizmodo.com.
9/23 Wednesday
12-8
9/24 Thursday
12-8
9/25 Friday
12-8
9/26 Saturday
11-8
9-? - Live Musical Performance
9/27 Sunday
11-6
[Read more about our! Giz Gallery 09 here, follow @gizgallery on Twitter and see what else we'll be playing with at the event.]
Posted by Augustine at 5:24 AM
Archos 5 Android Internet Tablet: Amazon Taking Pre-Orders [Internet Tablets]
The 4.8-inch screen tablet won't get full Flash support until December-ish, but you can slap down your plastic now if you don't wanna wait: 160GB ($330), 500GB ($430), 32GB SSD ($380). No word yet on the shipping date. [Amazon]
Posted by Augustine at 5:22 AM
picoStick USB Digital TV tuner is insanely small, but only in Europe
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/16/picostick-usb-digital-tv-tuner-is-insanely-small/
[Via Richard Lai]
Continue reading picoStick USB Digital TV tuner is insanely small, but only in Europe
Filed under: Home Entertainment
picoStick USB Digital TV tuner is insanely small, but only in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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HP's new DreamScreens pack Pandora and Facebook into a wireless photo frame
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/hps-new-dreamscreens-pack-pandora-and-facebook-into-a-wireless/
Photo frames sure have come a long way -- from back when they were photo frames. The new HP DreamScreen 100 and 130 (which we spotted back in July) pack in 2GB of built-in storage, and all the assorted connectivity for pulling in photos from a camera, drive or networked PC (802.11b/g or Ethernet), but stack on top of that 10,000 internet radio stations, Facebook, Snapfish internet photos, a full-featured music player, Pandora, weather and even a fancy clock. The unit has a built-in speaker, but you'll probably want to use the sound-out jack to get any reasonable enjoyment in listening. The 10-inch DreamScreen 100 goes for $249 and is available today, while the DreamScreen 130 bumps it up to 13.3-inches and will be out this fall for $299. PR is after the break.Continue reading HP's new DreamScreens pack Pandora and Facebook into a wireless photo frame
Filed under: Displays, Household, Wireless
HP's new DreamScreens pack Pandora and Facebook into a wireless photo frame originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Pentax K-x DSLR now official: 12.4MP, 720p video, coming October for $650
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/pentax-k-x-dslr-now-official-12-4mp-720p-video-coming-october/
Looks like we didn't have to wait long after today's leak. Pentax has made its not quite entry-level DSLR, the K-x. All the earlier specs have panned out, so we're looking at a 12.4 megapixel CMOS censor, a 200 to 6400 ISO sensitivity expandable to 100 to 12,800, 4.7 frames per second continuous shooting, and 720p HD video at 24 frames per second. Sized up to the K-7, its wider ISO range is the only improvement, otherwise on par in features or lacking, as is in the case of AF / AE, video, and continuous shooting speed. It's due out in October available in black, white, red, or navy blue, with an attractive base price of $650 that nets you a 18-55mm lens.
Read - Press release
Read - Brief hands-on
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Pentax K-x DSLR now official: 12.4MP, 720p video, coming October for $650 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung announces Omnia Pro B7330, spills WinMo 6.5 plans for entire Omnia range
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/samsung-announces-omnia-pro-b7330-spills-winmo-6-5-plans-for-en/
If you knew nothing of Samsung's lineup you might think that they'd just announced five Windows Mobile smartphones, but the reality is much, much less interesting: they've basically announced one (which was already widely known) and whipped up a rebranding and relaunch campaign for the other four. To the Omnia range, Sammy has now officially added the Omnia Pro B7330, essentially an upmarket B7320 with a square 320 x 320 display in place of the earlier model's QVGA unit and HSUPA thrown in for good measure. The bigger news might be that the i8000, B7320, B7300, B7330, and B7610 -- every current Omnia model -- will be packaged with Windows Mobile 6.5 going forward, while updates will be offered to Omnia IIs, B7610s, and B7320s currently in the field running 6.1. The B7330 launches on October alongside the previously-announced Omnia Lite B7300; Samsung's being a little more coy about dates for the upgrades, but we're hoping owners aren't waiting too long.Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Samsung announces Omnia Pro B7330, spills WinMo 6.5 plans for entire Omnia range originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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OCZ's PCIe SSD Z-Drive finally starts shipping
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/oczs-pcie-ssd-z-drive-finally-starts-shipping/
Call it coincidence if you will, but on the same day that Super Talent announced that its 2TB RAIDDrive would begin shipping next month, OCZ has finally confessed that its Z-Drive is shipping... right now! Originally shown in prototype form back at CeBIT, this PCIe card is equipped with four SSDs linked in a RAID 0 configuration. We'd originally assumed that just a few capacities of the same device would be available, but we're learning today that two iterations will be produced: the Z-Drive p84 will be MLC-based and tout a 750MBps maximum read rate / 650MBps maximum write rate, while the SLC-based Z-Drive e84 cranks that to 800MBps and 750MBps (respectively). Also of note, both models will be available in 256GB and 512GB sizes, though the 1TB flagship will be p84 only. We've checked Amazon again and it's still showing "1 to 3 months" before release, but hopefully there's a memo waiting in some admin's inbox to remedy that.Filed under: Storage
OCZ's PCIe SSD Z-Drive finally starts shipping originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hercules loads Windows 7 Starter on $399 eCAFE EC-1000W netbook
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/hercules-loads-windows-7-starter-on-399-ecafe-ec-1000w-netbook/
Continue reading Hercules loads Windows 7 Starter on $399 eCAFE EC-1000W netbook
Filed under: Laptops
Hercules loads Windows 7 Starter on $399 eCAFE EC-1000W netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Waze Generates and Reports Real-Time Traffic Data on Your Phone [Downloads]
iPhone/Android/Windows Mobile: Waze turns your GPS-enabled phone into a node in a network of real-time traffic reporters. As you use Waze, you build maps, get traffic data, and alert other commuters to events on the road.
Waze is focused on bringing you live traffic information and maps via crowd sourcing. Each phone with Waze installed generates map data and, through user-interaction, also provides information about construction, traffic jams, and other road-related events important to drivers.
Waze also provides turn-by-turn driving directions, which are adopted in real time based on traffic conditions and other information in the Waze network—it should be noted, however, that Waze currently doesn't function as a long range navigation tool but instead analyzes the areas you regularly drive in and suggests optimal routes.
Check out the demo from Waze to get a better feel for how the system works:
In addition to the application on your phone, there is also a dashboard system on the Waze web site. There you can flag areas of the map that need to be edited or repaired, make changes to the map to correct errors, and add additional information to the maps to help other commuters. Even if you don't use Waze on your phone, you can still visit the Waze site and view their live map of your area.
Waze is free and requires an iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, or Symbian phone.
Posted by Augustine at 9:21 PM
Motorola Cliq Review: Most Customizable Android Phone Yet [Android]
T3 got an exclusive review on the Motorola Cliq—in Europe, Dext—and they seem quite impressed. They go as far as saying it's a "new dawn" for Motorola. Here are the basic points:
The good
• Motoblur: Motorola's combination of user interface and social service seems to be the winner. They say the widgets that allow you to customize the home screen are useful and quick, always updating live. For example, there is a messaging widget show the latest mails or texts right on the home screen, as they come in. The news widget collects information from several RSS at the same time.
• "Happenings": It is the most interesting widget-connects to social networking sites and puts all status updates together in one single feed. It's not without problems, though, as it shows the updates from all your Facebook friends. You know, all the 457 you really don't know at all.
• Contact book: Apparently, the address books collects information—addresses, emails, phones, photos, status, birthdays, dates, events—from all your contacts, adding the latest info from the social sites you are connected to. This sounds rather cool, as it seems you won't have to update your contact book ever again.
The bad
• The hardware quality: It doesn't seem very good, according to them. Apart from the boring design, the touchscreen is "occasionally hit-and-miss," and the phone feels cheap. The 320x480 screen quality is good, however.
• QWERTY Keyboard: The physical keyboard isn't good. ! Bad layo ut, and not enough spring keep them going back to the virtual one, which is accurate and feels good.
Conclusion
Despite the bad points, Katherine seems happy with the Motorola Cliq, saying it's a "rock-solid" performer, extremely customizable, fast, and great for social networkers. Go read her full review at T3. [T3]
Posted by Augustine at 8:08 PM
Hands-On With The Redfly That Turns Your BlackBerry Into A Psuedo-Netbook [Smartphones]
Turns out the Redfly, that netbook looking device that extends a smartphone to its 8.9-inch display via Bluetooth or USB, is doing all right. So all right that they rolled out support for BlackBerry. I still would rather a netbook.
The $250 Redfly hardware is the same — it has a 8.9-inch screen, a pretty cramped keyboard compared to the 10-inch netbooks of today and a decent sized touchpad. I took issue with the later. When it is paired with a Windows Mobile phone it works as a mouse, however, with the BlackBerry it works as a four way directional pad of sorts. It is supposed to mimic the rollerball on the Berry, but it doesn't really and it will take some getting used to.
Navigating the BlackBerry OS was a bit sluggish. It took at least two to three seconds to switch Windows or tasks (though apparently the drivers aren't final). The lag is killer when playing BrickBreaker. If I'm going to carry round a notebook looking device in my bag, I'd much rather a $300 netbook with browsing and performance speed. But the Redfly isn't popular with people like me, it is primarily an enterprise solution for companies that would rather deploy smartphones rather than laptops. In that niche case, I assume this BlackBerry solution will be welcomed with open arms.
Not going to lie, I'm totally surprised that this company is still kicking with the onslaught of netbooks that cost just a tad bit more (though you can find good netbooks on sale now for $250). But Redfly is still buzzing; they will be available at a larger brick and mortar retailer very soon and Android support will be here by the end of the year. [Celio Redfly]
Posted by Augustine at 7:37 PM