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28.07.2007 24:00 Uhr
False alarm: Target's not giving up on HD DVD
Filed under: HDTVAs noted on Engadget HD the other day, and further clarified by Major Nelson this morning, that story about Target going exclusively Blu-ray was false. Turns out they're just installing Blu-ray aisle end caps, thanks to a new promotional deal with Sony, but HD DVD isn't going anywhere. Hopefully you haven't chucked out your HD DVD collection just yet in a concession to defeat at Thursday's "news," but if you have it's always good to know you can score repla
28.07.2007 23:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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RDISS: the Army's uber-vigilant surveillance system
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsBeing dropped into no man's land without a hint of what's going on around you can't be fun (or safe, for that matter), but scoping out foreign territory in a hurry just got a lot more reasonable. The Army's Rapid Equipping Force has developed the Rapid Deployment Integrated Surveillance System, or RDISS, which "can be installed quickly and with minimal training." Deemed "simple" to setup, the system is designed to "improve situational awareness for soldiers at joint
28.07.2007 23:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 23:00 Uhr
Apple TV finally hacked for USB storage expansion
Filed under: Home Entertainment, StorageEnterprising Apple TV users have been putting that USB port to good use for ages now, for every hack but the most obvious one: media playback. So far you haven't been able to make a cheap, external USB drive into your primary storage device for kosher Apple TV media, but no longer. The Apple TV Hacks folks have finally figured out a method, and though some Terminal chops and an Intel-based *nix machine (like Mac OS X) are required to run the hack, and it's
28.07.2007 22:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Incipio Silicrylic Case for iPhone
Sold in four colors, the SILICRYLIC Case for Apple iPhone ($30) consists of two pieces -- a clear hard plastic back shell, and a soft silicone rubber case similar to the company's dermaSHOT. Incipio sells the pieces in specific color combinations -- black and gray (mercury) rubber cases come with slightly smoke-tinted shells, while the berry red and light pink versions come with clear shells. No screen protection is included.
28.07.2007 22:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Incipio Executive OVRMLD Leather Hard Case for Apple iPhone
Combining a two-piece plastic inner shell and a stitched leather exterior in six different colors, Incipio's Executive OVRMLD ($30) is described as a "leather hard case," and includes a detachable rear belt clip. Red, burnt orange, white, chocolate, black, and pink versions are available, each with a black inner shell; none includes screen protection.
28.07.2007 22:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Mattel drops new details on I Can Play educational guitar
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Portable Audio
While the most of us get our shred on via one version of Guitar Hero or another, Mattel is trying to preserve our offsprings' minds a little while longer with a more educationally-inclined toy axe. Originally mentioned at the International Toy Fair, the I Can Play instrument is slated to land this August for $99.99 and w
28.07.2007 22:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: iHome iH82 OutLoud Portable Speaker System for iPod
As an alternative to the company's previously reviewed single-speaker iH80 (iLounge rating: B), iHome's new iH82 includes two speakers -- the iH80, and its iSP80 optional second speaker, as well as the cable to attach them to one another for stereo sound. You can run the speakers off a wall adapter or eight C-cell batteries housed solely in the main speaker, and dock your iPod on top with adjacent and included Infrared remote controls. No pricing…
28.07.2007 22:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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iPhone making calls on Australia's Telstra
Representing one of the most significant milestones in the race to completely unlock the iPhone, a user has been able to successfully register the device with and make calls on Australia's Telstra network. He's posted a YouTube video demonstration of the semi-unlocked phone in action. The hack was accomplished by modifying the iPhone's default SIM
28.07.2007 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Xbox 360 price drop revealed in Wal-mart brochure?
Filed under: Gaming
Sure, this one would be a breeze to Photoshop, but the fact that a Circuit City brochure so recently and successfully predicted a PS3 price drop gives us cause to hope. The teensy picture above purports to depict a new Wal-mart ad with that oft-rumored new $349 price point for the Xbox 360 Premium. The EXIF data checks out, so if it is a prank at least they took the time to do it right. No better way to figure out the legitimacy of this one than to wait it out -- and start betting on
28.07.2007 20:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 20:00 Uhr
France planning to 'triple' CCTV surveillance capacity
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsAt least those residing in the UK can breathe a momentary sigh of relief, as it's not the only locale where the amount of surveillance drones is quickly approaching the number of citizens. Reportedly, French interior minister Michele Alliot-Marie recently announced that the government is planning to "triple" the existing CCTV sur
28.07.2007 19:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 19:00 Uhr
AT&T-Personal verkauft nur unwillig iPhones
Merkwürdige Berichte von Übersee lassen an der Fähigkeit des AT&T-Verkaufspersonals zweifeln: Zu Vertriebszwecken hat Apple mit dem US-amerikanischen Mobilfunkanbieter AT&T eine Kooperationsvereinbarung geschlossen, die den Vertrieb des Apple-Mobiltelefons auf Apple- und AT&T-Ladengeschäfte sowie den Onlinevertrieb der beiden Unternehmen begrenzt. Nun mehren sich jedoch Berichte, denen zufolge die Mitarbeiter des Mobilfunkunternehmens das Apple-Gerät nur ungern demonstrieren.
28.07.2007 18:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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iFuntastic 2.0 enables mortals to mod their iPhone
Filed under: Cellphones
If you were enthralled by the sound of what the Dev Wiki crowd was cookin' up, yet you just couldn't understand the majority of what they were telling you, you're in luck. bitSplit, the man that brought you iFuntastic, has released version 2.0 of the software, which goes the extra mile and enables mere mortals (read: folks who aren't down with code speak) to "add ringtones, change the carrier logo, and reorder thei
28.07.2007 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Conceptual Samsung SS 700 camera packs integrated digiframe
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Displays
While a standalone digital photo frame is certainly a novel item to have around the crib, integrating it into a pocket cam for easy portability just sounds so much more useful. Thankfully, a crafty concept designer by the name of Jin Woo Han has created the perfect mishmash of the aforementioned devices, and while we've no idea if the Samsung SS 700 will ever get legit
28.07.2007 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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iChat nun auch für das iPhone verfügbar
Auch wenn Apple noch immer keinen Fremdanbietern gestattet, eigenständige Programme für das iPhone zu schreiben (wir berichteten), gibt es nun eine AIM- bzw. iChat-Version für das Mobiltelefon. Ein Mitarbeiter von AOL hat es als privates Projekt auf die Beine gestellt und genau auf das Apple-Gerät zugeschnitten. Mit passendem grafischen Interface und vereinfachten Funktionen gelangt die beliebte Chat-Anwendung nun über den Browser auf das iPhone.
28.07.2007 16:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Die 25 schlimmsten Filesharing-Universitäten
Die Vereinigung der amerikanischen Filmindustrie (MPAA) hat eine Liste der 25 US-Universitäten veröffentlicht, die von ihr die meisten Anzeigen wegen Urheberrechtsverletzungen in einem Jahr erhalten haben.
28.07.2007 16:35 Uhr, CHIP,
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Bundesweite Gehaltsdatei aller Beschäftigten in der Kritik
Die Erosion staatlicher Zurückhaltung bei der Durchmusterung der Bevölkerung nimmt zu. Der baden-württembergische Justizminister Ulrich Goll (FDP) hält die geplante bundesweite Gehaltsdatei für den elektronischen Einkommensnachweis aber für "gefährlich". Elena - wie die geplante Datenbank heißt, soll die Einkommensverhältnisse des Einzelnen bis zu vier Jahre lang zurückverfolgen lassen, aufgegliedert nach Zuschlägen, Urlaubs- und Weihnachtsgeld. (Datenbank)
28.07.2007 16:20 Uhr, golem,
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Keepin' it real fake, part LXVIII: the four-wheeled Segway
Filed under: Transportation
You can really only go two ways when you're knocking off an iconic product, according to our copy of "Asian Device Fakery, 4th Edition": either you can slavishly copy every detail and come up with a faithful replica, or you can throw caution to the wind and crank out the craziest mishmash of branding and design you can. Any other approach inevitably leads to hilariously awful results -- like this four-wheeled "Segway" that's been popping up in Europe. It looks like whatever company built this thing lacked the basic engineering
28.07.2007 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 16:00 Uhr
Gericht: Herausgabe von Providerdaten unverhältnismäßig
Das Amtsgericht Offenburg hat mit Beschluss vom 20. Juli einen Antrag der Staatsanwaltschaft zur Identifizierung eines Tauschbörsennutzers mit Hilfe von Providerdaten "wegen offensichtlicher Unverhältnismäßigkeit abgelehnt". Beim Upload von nur wenigen, urheberrechtlich geschützten Dateien sei kein "strafrechtlich relevanter materieller Schaden eingetreten", heißt es im Beschluss. (Urheberrecht)
28.07.2007 15:05 Uhr, golem,
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28.07.2007 15:00 Uhr
Bilder aus der Mac-OS-X-Leopard-Entwicklerversion 2007-07-28 14:37:00
Im Oktober 2007 soll die nächste große Version des Macintosh-Betriebssystems mit Namen Mac OS X Leopard das Licht der Welt erblicken. Bis dahin verteilt Apple an die Entwicklerschaft ungefähr zweimonatlich neue Beta-Versionen, um die Anpassung von Programmen an das neue System zu ermöglichen. So auch die Entwicklerversion 9A499, über die wir bereits berichtet hatten.
28.07.2007 14:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple patent reveals data-to-voice translation system for cellphones
Filed under: Cellphones
Apart from Steve's not-so-subtle hatred of buttons, Apple has traditionally been a fairly accessibility-aware company, and its latest patent application, for the "Multimedia data transfer for a personal communication device," outlines a method by which the visually-impaired can use services like SMS. The system eliminates the need for backend servers and data transfers by having the transmitting devi
28.07.2007 14:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 14:00 Uhr
Apple wegen iPhone-Sicherheit unter Druck 2007-07-28 13:00:00
Nur noch wenige Tage bleiben bis zum Beginn der Vorträge am ersten und zweiten August auf der Hackerkonferenz Black Hat in den USA. Ein für Apple bedeutsames Datum: Denn im Rahmen dieser Veranstaltung soll diejenige iPhone-Sicherheitslücke der Öffentlichkeit präsentiert werden, die es erlaubt, über manipulierte Webseiten die Kontrolle über das Apple-Telefon zu übernehmen.
28.07.2007 13:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Neues Apple-Patent für SMS-Sprachumwandlung 2007-07-28 11:28:00
Wieder einmal ist ein neues Mitglied im Patent-Reigens um das iPhone aufgetaucht: Unter dem Titel "Multimedia data transfer for a personal communication device" (engl., "Multimedia-Datentransfer für ein persönliches Kommunikationsgerät") beschreibt der kalifornische Hersteller eine Methode zur Übermittlung von Informationen zwischen verschiedenen Geräten abseits der üblichen SMS-Routen.
28.07.2007 11:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Man gets BSOD message tattooed on his arm
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Wearables
If anyone gave that Zune tattoo guy props for his bravery / stupidity, you owe a handful of kudos to this fellow, too. In an admittedly bizarre move to show one's disdain (right?) for the always infuriating Blue Screen of Death, this man has went so far as to tattoo the BSOD er
28.07.2007 11:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Kanada: Kein Copyright für Schokolade
Der kanadische Supreme Court hat im Streit um Parallelimporte von Schokolade gegen den Lebensmittelgiganten Kraft Foods entschieden. Kraft hatte mit Verweis auf ein urheberrechtlich geschütztes Produktsymbol auf der Schokolade deren Parallelimport nach Kanada verhindern wollen.
28.07.2007 11:20 Uhr, golem,
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28.07.2007 11:00 Uhr
Neue Rucksäcke: O'Neill Campack und Voltaic Solar
Das Konzept des Voltaic Solar Backpack kennen wir schon länger. Bereits vor 2 Jahren gab es von O'Neill einen mit Solarzellen bestückten Rucksack, der Handy und iPod aufladen konnte, damals war die Ladespannung jedoch direkt vom aktuellen Lichteinfall abhängig. Der neue Rucksack von Voltaic hingegen speichert die erzeugte Energie über einen Akku und gibt so unabhängig von den Lichtverhältnissen - also auch Nachts - konstanten Ladestrom ab. Im Kaufpreis von 249 Euro sind laut Hersteller Adapter für Mobiltelefone, PDAs, Digitalkameras und alle iPod-Modelle enthalten.
Das neue O'Neill H4 Campack (weitere Bilder unten) bietet im Gegensatz zum H3 Vorgängermodell zwar keinerlei iPod-Integration mehr, aber wir fanden es dennoch interessant genug für eine Notiz. Fü
28.07.2007 10:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Wettbewerbsverfahren gegen Intel
Nicht nur mit Apples Handlungen auf dem Europäischen Markt ist die EG-Kommission unzufrieden. Nunmehr muss sich auch der Computerchipproduzent Intel, der für viele namhafte Hersteller wie Apple, Dell und Sony Prozessoren herstellt, vor den Brüsseler Wettbewerbshütern verantworten. Dem US-amerikanischen Unternehmen wird, wie die Kommission gestern Abend bekannt gab, der Missbrauch einer marktbeherrschenden Stellung vorgeworfen.
28.07.2007 10:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Mac Rewind - Ausgabe 77 erschienen
Ab sofort steht die 77. Ausgabe unseres Wochenrückblicks "Mac Rewind" zum Download bereit. In dieser Ausgabe werden folgende Themen behandelt:
Erfolg macht glücklich!
Apple ist besonders happy Die Quartalsergebnisse sind da.
Tools, Utilities und Stuff
Soft- und Hardware aus aller Welt und f
28.07.2007 10:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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28.07.2007 10:00 Uhr
Hinter den Kulissen des "1984"-Apple-Werbespots
Am 24ten Januar 1984 war es so weit: Nach jahrelanger Entwicklung startete Apple den Verkauf des ersten Macintoshs. Für knapp zweieinhalbtausend US-Dollar konnte der erste kompakte Schreibtischcomputer mit grafischer Benutzeroberfläche erworben werden. Ein revolutionäres Produkt, dessen Vorstellung ein geheimnisvoller Werbespot vorausging, der nur ein einziges Mal während der Superbowl-Sportveranstaltung im Fernsehen gezeigt wurde.
28.07.2007 09:41 Uhr, Maclife,
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28.07.2007 9:00 Uhr
Denon launches programmable RC-7000CI remote
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Right on cue, Denon has gone and launched the oh-so-snazzy RC-7000CI remote, which we had the pleasure of seeing a tad early thanks to the FCC. The fully programmable, ZigBee-based remote allows for universal command and control of all Denon remote controlled products "as well as products from other manufacturers," and those with internet access (that'd be you, hot shot) can simply connect the remote to a PC via US
28.07.2007 08:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 7:00 Uhr
Giles Deacon-designed Asus laptop now available
Filed under: LaptopsWhile they may not boast quite the same name recognition as Asus's line of Lamborghini-branded laptops, the company's new Giles Deacon-designed laptops look like they should attract their fair share of attention nonetheless. Dubbed "Giles for Intel," the limited edition laptops are based on Asus's standard W5 model, with the notable addition of a custom-designed print on the lid, available in your choice of "male" or "female" designs. Otherwise, the laptops appear to be unchanged from the run-of-the-mill model, with all the usual Centrino Duo goods on the inside, along with a 12-inch display, a 160GB hard drive, 2GB of RAM, and super
28.07.2007 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 5:00 Uhr
SunRocket postpones service shutoff until August 5
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsCustomers of failed VoIP provider SunRocket finally got some answers today after the service suddenly shut down ten days ago -- a message posted on the company's website officially broke the news that service is being discontinued and apologized to customers. SunRocket has brokered a deal to sell off some assets and keep things going until August 5th, and TeleBlend and 8x8 have apparently committed to providing former SunRocket customers with special rate plans. This pretty much kills those rumors that SunRocket had been acquired, so anyone feeling the burn had better port their numbers right quick -- after August 5th they'
28.07.2007 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 4:00 Uhr
Current Apple machines don't meet new EnergyStar guidelines
Uh-oh, Steve: Apple just got a little less green. New, more stringent requirements for EnergyStar certification went into effect last week, and while most manufacturers have a model or two that meets the updated regs, not a single shipping Mac qualifies. Apple's taken a lot of heat in the past for its environmental policies, and while Steve's blasted back with stats of his own and committed to steps like totally eliminating CCFL backlights in Apple displays, the loss of the something like EnergyStar certification isn't going to sit so well with critics -- or
28.07.2007 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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FairUse4WM strips BBC's iPlayer DRM?
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable Video
We haven't had a chance to play with BBC's nifty new iPlayer online video service yet, but we're hearing that FairUse4WM strips the files of their DRM -- anyone try it out yet? Let us know in comments![Thanks, Chris] Permalink |
28.07.2007 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Tech-savvy iTeddy puts other bears to shame
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Portable Audio
If you thought your childhood favorite Teddy Ruxpin was hot stuff, it ain't got nothing on the MP3-playing iTeddy. Reportedly, the UK-based critter is all set to launch today, and will be available in the Argos catalog for a respectable £59.99 ($123). The bear itself comes with a built-in LCD, integrated speakers, 512MB of internal memory, a rechargeable battery, detachable media player, an SD expansion slot, and a USB cable to load 'er up
28.07.2007 03:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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28.07.2007 2:00 Uhr
Kodak sues Matsushita over patent infringement
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Kodak, a name pretty much synonymous with the word "camera" in the past, and "crap" more recently, sued Japanese manufacturer Masushita (primary owner of Panasonic, amongst others), alleging the company infringed upon its digital camera patents. In documents filed in Texas, Kodak claims that the company violated patents for an "electronic camera utilizing image compression and digital storage," and "an apparat
28.07.2007 01:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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SK Telecom develops phone-controlled cleaning bot
Filed under: Cellphones, Robots
SK Telecom, never wanting to be outdone by clever hackers in producing totally useless and bizarre devices that no one really needs, is in the final development stages on a Roomba-style robot that can be controlled by your mobile phone. The circular cleaning bot will be able to receive direction from a phone user on where to scrub, buff, and vacuum, while the controller views all of the
28.07.2007 01:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mobile Mac: Logitech VX Nano
The latest Logitech VX mouse offers even better portability than its sibling, along with the same innovative scroll wheel. But its software may need some work.
28.07.2007 01:20 Uhr, Macworld,
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28.07.2007 1:00 Uhr
Sony expands VAIO SZ line with new SZ6 series
Filed under: Laptops
Sony's made no secret of its plans to give its VAIO SZ line of laptops a Santa Rosa refresh, but it looks like the company's now let loose a few more details, including the all important word on pricing and availability. In addition to that Santa Rosa boost, these ones (dubbed the SZ6 series) all come equipped with 13.3-inch LED backlit displays, along hybrid hard drives boasting 160GB of traditional storage and 256MB of flash memory. According to Laptoping.com, a range of different pre-configured and build-to-order models are available, coming equipped with your choice of Core 2 Duo T
28.07.2007 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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STOPzilla 5.0
When you hear the name STOPzilla, you expect a 50-meter-tall security behemoth that incinerates spyware with devastating atomic breath. Not so much.
28.07.2007 00:20 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Creative ZEN Stone Plus
The ZEN Stone Plus, at 2GB, has twice the storage of the original ZEN Stone, a screen, FM radio, and voice recording. This is about as cheap as it gets for a reliable 2 GB player (the screen-less 1GB iPod Shuffle is $80), but if storage isn't your main priority, the 1GB Sansa Express is better solution (and costs $10 less).
28.07.2007 00:20 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Cisco axes Linksys branding
Filed under: NetworkingLinksys fanboys, if there even are such creatures, best get used to seeing a lot more Cisco and a lot less of their favorite brand, as Cisco CEO John Chambers recently announced at a European roundtable discussion (video after the jump) that Linksys products would now sport the Cisco name. Chambers was quoted as saying that "it would all come, over time, into a Cisco brand," and he also noted that the reason the Linksys name was kept alive was because "it was better known in the US than even Ci
28.07.2007 00:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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