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07.10.2007 24:00 Uhr
Engadget Reader Meetup: The Aftermath (part VI, Tokyo)
Filed under: Announcements
Listen, we've just got to say thanks. We got shown some serious love at our Tokyo reader meetup this week, and we're not only really grateful for the 200+ readers who came out to hang out with Engadget (and who took a ton of photos and almost 100 videos), but for the variety of guests we had, including Mr. Yamamitsu (CEO of Thanko), who participated in a live interview, as well as the "lightning talks" round of hackers, homebrewers, modders, researchers, and all around Japanese über-geeks. So, much love to everyone who came out and helped make our Tokyo event pop off!P.S. -Oh, and check out some videos after the break. And stay tuned for further details on the SF Engadget reader meetup this week.
07.10.2007 23:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung sieht Hybrid-Defizit bei Microsoft
Geht es nach dem Marketingchef von Samsung Deutschland, Sun Spornraft, so ist Softwaregigant Microsoft für die nur mäßige Performance von Hybrid-Festplatten verantwortlich. Das primäre Problem läge in dem noch immer nicht verfügbaren Service Pack 1 für Windows Vista begründet.
07.10.2007 23:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Neue Bilder zu StarCraft 2
Neuer Monat, neue Bilder – heißt es für StarCraft 2. Auch wenn sich in Sachen Releasetermin im Hinblick auf das kommende SciFi-Echtzeitstrategiespiel nichts tut, so kommt die noch immer recht aktive StarCraft-Community seit gestern immerhin in den Genuss von drei neuen Bilder.
07.10.2007 23:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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07.10.2007 23:00 Uhr
Apple sorgt für Mangel an Intel-CPUs?
Im kommenden Monat fällt der Startschuss für Intels neue Prozessorgeneration in 45-nm-Technologie. Gerüchten zufolge hat Apple bereits jetzt die in diesem Jahr zur Verfügung stehenden 45-nm-High-End-Modelle der neuen Generation nahezu komplett vorbestellt und könnte so für einen Mangel bei den schnellsten Abkömmlingen sorgen.
07.10.2007 22:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Samsung sieht Hybrid-Defizit bei Microsoft
Geht es nach dem Marketingchef von Samsung Deutschland, Sun Spornraft, so ist Softwaregigant Microsoft für die nur mäßige Performance von Hybrid-Festplatten verantwortlich. Das primäre Problem läge in dem noch immer nicht verfügbaren Service Pack 1 für Windows Vista begründet.
07.10.2007 22:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Sorgt Apple für High-End-CPU Mangel bei Intel?
Im kommenden Monat fällt der Startschuss für Intels neue Prozessorgeneration in 45-nm-Technologie. Gerüchten zufolge hat Apple bereits jetzt die in diesem Jahr zur Verfügung stehenden 45-nm-High-End-Modelle der neuen Generation nahezu komplett vorbestellt und könnte so für einen Mangel bei den schnellsten Abkömmlingen sorgen.
07.10.2007 22:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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07.10.2007 22:00 Uhr
JVC TV responds to claps and waves for channel changes
Filed under: HDTV
JVC showed off a handclap and gesture recognition TV at CEATEC last week, designed to replace the bog standard remote control with hand movements and claps. Using a microphone and a video camera, the TV can pick up claps to change volume, and recognize a pointing finger to control elements on the screen (apparently you bend your finger to "click".) Frankly, the whole "having to lift your hand" element isn't the JVC TV's strongest suit: perhaps a better option would be to fit an accelerometer inside a standard remote. That way couch potatoes can sloppily jerk their arm to make changes.
07.10.2007 21:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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07.10.2007 20:00 Uhr
07.10.2007 19:00 Uhr
Dell XPS M1530 and A2010 get nods and winks
Filed under: LaptopsOne rumor ends, and another one begins: now that the M1730 (pictured) is all out in the wild, rumors abound of a mid-range 15-inch M1530 to fit between the M1330 and its bigger brother. The evidence? An error message on a Creative webcam, and a potentially mistyped AC adapter listing on a cheap battery retailer's site. Not very compelling, but we've seen reality borne out of less. Also on the radar is an A2010, probably to replace the M20
07.10.2007 18:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wettbewerb: "Deutschlands bester Digitalfotograf"
CHIP FOTO-VIDEO digital veranstaltet in Zusammenarbeit mit Olympus, dem Deutschen Verband für Fotografie e.V., CHIP Online und CHIP Fotowelt den Fotowettbewerb "Deutschlands bester Digitalfotograf". Wir zeigen Ihnen die Fotos der Finalisten.
07.10.2007 18:20 Uhr, CHIP,
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07.10.2007 18:00 Uhr
Bald Bearbeitung im iPod-Touch-Kalender möglich?
Nicht nur im Aussehen und in Sachen Telefonie unterscheiden sich der neue iPod Touch und das iPhone voneinander: Auch die mitgelieferte Software unterscheidet sich erheblich. So fehlen dem reinen Musikspieler E-Mail-Funktionen gänzlich, auch Wettervorhersagen und Aktienkurse sind nur mittels Umweg über den Browser abrufbar. Aber damit nicht genug: Selbst das Editieren des Kalenders gelingt auf dem iPod Touch nicht, wohl aber auf dem iPhone. Eine unverständliche und ärgerliche Limitierung, die einem Bericht zufolge bald der Vergangenheit angehören könnte.
07.10.2007 17:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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"Artificial life" created as scientist makes sythetic chromosome
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsCraig Venter, a DNA researcher that had a part in deciphering the human genome, has stuck together 580,000 base pairs of genetic code to create an entirely new and alien chromosome. Based around the Mycoplasma genitalium bacterium (pictured in all its primordial glory), the new chromosome is then implanted into a living cell and renamed as Mycoplasma laboratorium -- don't you just love science jokes? The new "life form" is reliant on the host cell for replication and metabolism so it's not exactly entirely synthetic, but as the DNA is different, it is effectively an artificial form of life. Sounds like the human race's really d
07.10.2007 17:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Blu-Ray for MacBooks (finally)
No, Apple hasn't finally caved into their high end users' demands and offered a Blu-Ray option on their portable line. Aftermarket specialist Fastmac has, however, and is offering the 50Gb Optical Disc upgrade on all of Apple's recent laptops and consumer desktops:
iBook G4
iMac G5
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro (17-inch)
Mac mini
PowerBook G3 Pismo
PowerBook G4 Titanium (667 Mhz or higher)
PowerBook G4 Aluminum
The $1000 pricetag is hefty for the average Joe, but if you are in the making-movie biz and need to do work on a laptop, this is almost a no-brainer.
We are not sure we'd want to drop a G on Blu-Ray for an iBook but we can't wait to see the 17 inch HD screen enabled playback version of the device!
From the company's press release:
07.10.2007 17:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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07.10.2007 17:00 Uhr
Freitag, 5. Oktober
Apple gesteht Probleme mit einfrierenden iMacs ein +++ Analyst: Jedes zehnte iPhone wurde entsperrt weiterverkauft +++ Trommel-Synthesizer Mandala 2.0 veröffentlicht +++ Toshiba stellt drei neue HD-DVD-Brenner vor +++ Warum Half Life nie für den Mac erschien +++ US-Musikverband gewinnt Prozess gegen Musikpiraten +++ Arcandor und Axel Springer verkaufen Elektroartikel im Internet +++ Arcor senkt DSL-Preise +++ AAPL verliert leicht
07.10.2007 16:35 Uhr, Macwelt,
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MacBook Pros exhibiting locking up with second displays?
Filed under: LaptopsHere's another Apple Support forums conundrum for ya: a small group of users are reporting that their Santa Rosa MacBook Pros are locking up sporadically when attaching or disconnecting a second display or projector. This post is currently being typed on a Santa Rosa MacBook Pro, which is regularly hooked up to a Dell monitor sitting on the desk: no problems here. That said, there are several dozen responses on this one thread, so feel free to weigh in if you're seeing these freezing issues too.
07.10.2007 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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07.10.2007 16:00 Uhr
Blu-Ray for MacBooks (finally)
No, Apple hasn't finally caved into their high end users' demands and offered a Blu-Ray option on their portable line. Aftermarket specialist Fastmac has, however, and is offering the 50Gb Optical Disc upgrade on all of Apple's recent laptops and consumer desktops:
iBook G4
iMac G5
iMac Intel
MacBook Pro (17-inch)
Mac mini
PowerBook G3 Pismo
PowerBook G4 Titanium (667 Mhz or higher)
PowerBook G4 Aluminum
The $1000 pricetag is hefty for the average Joe, but if you are in the making-movie biz and need to do work on a laptop, this is almost a no-brainer.
We are not sure we'd want to drop a G on Blu-Ray for an iBook but we can't wait to see the 17 inch HD screen enabled playback version of the device!
From the company's press release:
07.10.2007 15:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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iPod nano entflammt in Tasche
Ob diese Geschichte sich wirklich so zugetragen hat, sei dahingestellt, amüsant klingt sie auf alle Fälle: Danny Williams aus Georgia arbeitete an seinem Kiosk am Atlanta International Airport und bemerkte plötzlich, wie der iPod nano in seiner Hosentasche anfing sehr heiß zu werden. Offensichtlich gab es bei dem ein Jahr alten Gerät einen Defekt, der zur Flammenbildung führte. Ein Stück beschichtetes Papier soll ihn vor größeren Brandschäden bewahrt haben.
07.10.2007 15:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Notizen vom 1. Oktober 2007
Veröffentlicht
Über Nacht hat man in Cupertino die Interface-Guidelines (HIG) für das iPhone freigegeben, welche Entwicklern einen detaillierten Einblick in das bei dem Mobiltelefon verwendete User Interface ermöglicht.
07.10.2007 15:35 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Notizen vom 4. Oktober 2007
Spekulationen
In Cupertino dürften dieser Tage die Vorbereitungen für den Verkaufsstart des kommenden Betriebssystem Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard wohl auf Hochtouren laufen, wobei ein genauer Veröffentlichungstermin zurzeit noch nicht bekannt ist.
07.10.2007 15:35 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Dell Inspiron 531s
Dell's small-form-factor desktop cuts a couple of corners, but the Inspiron 531s is well equipped, considering it's under $500.
07.10.2007 15:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Apple concedes to iMac freezing bug, promises fix
Filed under: Desktops
Although this doesn't seem to relate to the janky LCDs that some users were seeing on their 20-inch iMacs, Apple has admitted that at least some of the newest machines do have an issue. Reportedly, an Apple spokesperson stated that a "small number of iMac users have made us aware that a recent software update can sometimes cause their iMacs to freeze, requiring them to restart." Apparently, the machines become "unusable, requiring a hard reset in order to recover," and Cupertino is currently "tracking down the root cause of the bug." So, if you just so ha
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Help Engadget Energize Education in the DonorsChoose blogger challenge
Filed under: Announcements, Features
We like to have a lot of fun around here, but we also know that there are times to get serious and use our semi-prominent position to rally our readers around a good cause. Or in the case of the 2007 DonorsChoose blogger challenge, 25 good causes. Engadget has partnered with numerous different tech-centric programs around the country to help raise funds for the children that they serve, and with your assistance, we're hoping to collect a total of $25,000 to be distributed among these various organizations. The best part? As its name suggests, DonorsChoose allows you to allocate your donation ho
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Razor recalls E300 electric scooters due to faulty handlebars
Filed under: Transportation
If you ditched your Segway and snapped up an E300 electric scooter due to the former's reverse-minded tendencies, it looks like trouble just follows you around. Turns out, Razor USA has found that "a weld can break [on its E300] causing the handlebar to detach," which consequently can cause "the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter." Notably, the outfit has received 25 reports of welds breaking along with three reports of "minor injuries." Yeah, it's hard not to chuckle at the images that sentence conjures up in the imagination, but if you're one of the
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Asus intros colorful Xonar U1 external USB audio processor
Filed under: Laptops, Peripherals, Portable Audio
Asus is busting out a new line of vivid external audio processors, presumably designed with laptopers in mind, that purportedly "eliminates electromagnetic interference (EMI) and noisy DC circuits inside the PC chassis." This USB device supports EAX and DirectSound HW acceleration, includes a built-in headphone amplifier and "comes with a complete set of technologies from Dolby Studio." Additionally, you'll notice a bundled Array Microphone, integrated noise canceling technology and 5.1-channel output via the S/PDIF jack. Sadly, there'
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Kim Jong Il: tiny tyrant, self-proclaimed internet expert
Filed under: NetworkingWhile a great many individuals have an (understandable) beef with North Korea's polarizing leader, there's a decent chance that even more people would scoff at his latest comment. During summit talks this week with South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, Kim Jong Il called himself an "internet expert," after which we assume the entire room erupted with laughter. Granted, the guy must have some sort of outside connection to still receive his tunes and booze
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nissan takes wraps off conceptual Pivo 2 electric car
Filed under: Transportation
Apparently, one Pivo just isn't enough, as Nissan today unveiled the Pivo 2 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show. The fully electric vehicle boasts a 360-degree turning cabin, 90-degree turning wheels and "employs by-wire technologies for braking and steering." Yes, that means that this thing can "drive sideways as well as forward," and thanks to the in-cabin Robotic Agent, you can now rest assured that someone, er, something will be along for every ride to give you tips on finding the nearest parking garage. As expected, there's no telling if this thing will ever show up en masse on
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony launches 40GB PS3 in Europe for €399
Filed under: Gaming
Right on cue, the 40GB PlayStation 3 is indeed being confirmed by Sony. Announced today in London, the system that's been clamored over for what seems like ages now will "launch throughout the SCEE territories" on October 10th for €399 ($565), which means you don't have too awfully long to wait (or save up, for that matter) before getting your hands on one. Of note, the new
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Researchers tout super-strong transparent plastic
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Researchers at the University of Michigan look to have made a fairly significant advance in the oft-explored field of plastics, with them now showing off a sheet of plastic that's not only transparent, but as "strong as steel." That impressive feat was apparently made possible by "mimicking a brick-and-mortar molecular structure found in seashells" or, more specifically, by mixing layers of clay nanosheets with a water-soluble polymer solution. That combination also apparently gave rise to what the researchers call the "velcro effect," which allows any bonds that are broken to be reformed quickly, further adding to
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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UPC filing reveals possible new Wii SKU
Filed under: GamingWe've seen products make their first appearance in the form of a UPC filing before, and it looks like Nintendo may now be following the trend, with a recent filing of its revealing what looks to be an awful lot like a new Wii SKU. According to Codename Revolution's "distributor contact," the mystery product is described only as the "New Pack," and it apparently boasts a $289.99 Canadian retail price (which is the same as the current Wii SKU). While the UPC database unfortunately doesn't have any other details, speculation on the internets points to either a new bundle (possibly including the
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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JVC Victor exhibits 4k x 2k D-ILA projector at CEATEC
Recall that 4k D-ILA chip that JVC announced earlier this year? Fast forward a few months, and feast your eyes on JVC Victor's not-yet-named 4k x 2k projector, which was on display at this year's CEATEC. The device boasts an incredible 4,096 x 2,400 resolution and can "throw a 200-inch picture from about 7-meters away." Additionally, the unit featured a contrast ratio of 10,000:1, 3,500 lumens, and employed the same 1.27-inch D-ILA microdisplay that we saw in June. No word on price, but start saving those pennies for a "first half of 2008" release.
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung's P2 / T10 Bluetooth players get priced, dated again
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Although we were previously led to believe that Samsung's YP-P2 and YP-T10 Bluetooth players would be landing in the US last month, the ship date seems to have slipped just a bit. A revised release from Sammy (shown after the break) now shows both units being available here in America sometime in October, and more importantly, prices were also divulged. As for the P2, it'll be available in black, wine red or white hues for $199 (4GB) and $249 (8GB), while the
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple patent app describes force-sensitive touchpads
It's no secret that Apple loves its touchscreens, and a freshly published patent application provides a little reinforcement to that belief. The documentation explores a method for tossing in pressure-sensitivity to touchpads in order to add functionality, or as Cupertino puts it, "a new element of control." Furthermore, it's noted that "force information may be used as another input dimension for purposes of providing command and control signals to an associated electronic device," and it goes on to explain how spring membranes could be placed under the
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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U.K. town rolls out "intelligent" parking meters
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsIt looks like Eastbourne in East Sussex, UK is the latest town to ditch its old school parking meters in favor of some decidedly more high-tech options, with the county's council even going so far as to boast that their new meters are among the most "secure and intelligent" in the country. Costing a hefty £3,000 (or over $6,000) apiece, the meters pack a few more options than other newfangled meters, including their own SIM card that can be used to call for help if anyone attempts to bust one open. As with some similar meters, these ones, dubbed the Alfia
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP offers up HD DVD / Blu-ray drives on select Pavilion desktops
Filed under: Desktops, HDTV, Media PCs
Just last month, we heard rumblings that HP may begin offering up two-faced optical drives in its desktops, and sure enough, a variety of select Pavilions are now being served up with HD DVD and / or Blu-ray compatibility. The d4995t, m9000t and m9000z all give users the option of purchasing a vanilla dual-layer DVD burner, an HD DVD /
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Scaler intros Teleglass T4-N video glasses
Filed under: Displays, Wearables
It looks like Scaler has found a bit of room for improvement in its Teleglass T4 video-playin' shades, with the company now offering a new "limited edition" T4-N model. These ones boast a 640 x 480 resolution and, like before, promise to give the effect of watching a 45-inch display from six feet away. As you can see, the shades have also been given a few cosmetic refinements, although we're guessing it'll still take a certain sort of fearless individual to rock these in public. Those that think they can pull it of
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Passengers evacuate plane after finding ownerless cellphone
Filed under: Cellphones, TransportationJust in case last month's airport scare wasn't enough, today we're finding that an Alaska Airlines flight from San Jose was evacuated upon landing "after a passenger found an unclaimed cell phone tucked in his seat." Both the FBI and Port of Seattle police eventually concluded that the mobile "posed no safety threat," but apparently, it was worth looking into. When found, the handset "appeared to h
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pogue finds the OLPC XO "absolutely amazing"
Filed under: Laptops
With the OLPC Foundation's "Give 1 Get 1" holiday promotion fast approaching, New York Times tech pundit and occasional crooner David Pogue decided to see for himself if the long-hyped XO lives up to its promise, and he's now delivered a full review of the not-quite-$100 laptop. While he recognizes some of the laptop's shortcomings (including a two-minute startup time), those proved to be insignificant compared to the laptop's ma
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hulk PC mod smashes expectations, makes us green with envy
Filed under: Desktops
For common Hulk collectors, performing "plastic surgery" on one of your favorite figurines may not sound reasonable, but then again, not too many of 'em have tried to make a 13-inch poseable monster lug around a PC. Enter the Hulk PC mod, which ranks up there pretty high among the most astounding rigs we've ever seen. The project began with a simple store-bought Raging Hulk, a micro-ATX motherboard, lots of tools and a vision. Some 14 months later, the final creation was c
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ask Engadget: Can a NAS device really change your life?
Filed under: Ask Engadget, Features, Storage, NetworkingWe've got ourselves a tall order here on Ask Engadget, Tony's looking for basically the holy grail of home media gadgetry, and while we're not sure he's going to get all he's asking for -- or even half of it -- we're always up for a challenge. Oh, and as always, don't be shy to send in your own ridiculous requests and more reasonable queries alike to ask at engadget dawt com. Here goes:"OK, it's a torrent world now, as big media doesn't seem to get the fact that I want to watch w
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple's new metallic keyboard biased against Caps Lock?
Filed under: Peripherals
Rather than blatantly demoting it, Apple has apparently chosen to snub the Caps Lock key on its newest metallic keyboards ever so quietly. Judging by a video taken by Jonathan Rentzsch, the wired version of the new 'board seems to have a built-in resistance to activating the Caps Lock key. To demonstrate, he quickly tapped the key three times in succession -- mimicking "accidental presses" -- only to find that the device refused to acknowledge his actions. Then, he mashed and held it for a tick, and magically the button was lit. As if that weren't enough, it also appea
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Know Your Rights: Why is copyright law so screwed up?
Filed under: FeaturesKnow Your Rights is Engadget's new technology law series, written by our own totally punk copyright attorney Nilay Patel. In it we'll try to answer some fundamental tech-law questions to help you stay out of trouble in this brave new world. Disclaimer: Although this post was written by an attorney, it is not meant as legal advice or analysis and should not be taken as such.What on earth is going on with that $222,000 RIAA judgment against that poor woman in Minnesota? Is the system really that broken?Why do you always ask questions that you know will have answers that you don't like?Come on -- almost a quarter-million dollars for sharing 24 songs on Kazaa? No one even uses that anymore.
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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How would you change Dell's XPS m1330?
Filed under: Features, Laptops
Believe it or not, Dell's sexy XPS m1330 ultraportable was unveiled to us way back in June of this year, which may not be all that notable if the Round Rock powerhouse would've had these things out to eager customers in a timely fashion. As it stands, one of Dell's most highly anticipated laptops (dare we say, ever?) spent the majority of its time in a cycle of perpetual delays. Once thought to be ready as early as
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Death row inmate unable to appeal, computer troubles blamed
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsIn a very bizarre case, a death row inmate was unable to file for appeal after his lawyer's computer began acting up. On the day in which he was to be executed, Presiding Judge Sharon Keller decided to not accept a filing for appeal after 5:00PM, even though a number of personnel stayed after. Turns out, a "severe computer problem" hindered Mr. Michael Richard's lawyers from being able to print and deliver the paperwork before the Judge-established deadline, thus eliminating his ability to receive a stay of execution. Of note, the legal team stated that they could have still had the documentation sent in before 5:00PM if e-mailed filings were acceptable. As expected, the director of the Texa
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Excess wind energy to be stored underground for future use
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We've seen some fairly impressive uses of wind power, but a group in Iowa is looking to actually capture and preserve excess wind energy for use when demand peaks. At the Iowa Stored Energy Park, a number of local utilities is "building a system that will steer surplus electricity generated by a nearby wind farm to a big air compressor," which will be held deep below the ground for future use. The project is being backed by the Energy Department, but m
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Keepin' it real fake, Part LXXXVI: iPod nano rip-off does double duty as camera
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Portable Audio, Portable Video
You can tell the Chinese PMP knock-off factories are getting a little bored. They're starting to mutate their typically staid, blatant thefts into something just a little bit more exciting. Enter the UE-Technology UE-M4088, a totally fresh new entry that rips off both the new iPod nano, and a generic digital camera. Of course, it has all your favorite Chinese PMP features, like a 2.4-inch LCD display, FM radio, playback of MPEG-4, ASF, MP3,
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Explay's QVGA oio micro-projector shown at CEATEC
Filed under: Displays
Explay's oio nanoprojector has been on our radar for some time, and regrettably, it's still no closer to actually launching. According to Noam Zur, Vice President of Business Development for the company, the second-generation oio "will be commercialized in 2008 to 2009," which is a bit later than we had previously hoped. Nevertheless, the
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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XtremeNotebooks launches all-in-one XN1 PC
Filed under: Desktops, Displays, HDTV, Media PCs
Keepin' with the funky fresh crowd, XtremeNotebooks is unleashing an all-in-one PC of its own, and while it may have some form of identity crisis coming from a laptop manufacturer, there's really no portable nature to this one. Nevertheless, the XN1 consists of a 22-inch WSXGA+ (1,680 x 1,
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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FastMac reveals slimline 2x Blu-ray burner for Mac laptops
Filed under: HDTV, Laptops
For those who look at their PowerBook, iBook or MacBook Pro and long for a Blu-ray optical drive, FastMac's got you covered. Of course, some Macs were already on its list of compatible machines, but the firm is now announcing that the trio of aforementioned systems have joined the fray alongside the iMac and Mac mini. The slimline drive writes to BD-RE at 2x, DVD±RW at 8x and CD-R/W at 8x, and provides up to 50GB of storage on a single disc. The unit is slated to ship within 30 days and is available for pre-order as we speak for a stiff $99
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Eight-year-old tests chips for Actel, owns an oscilloscope
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Sure, you had a paper route when you were a kid; heck, we bet you were even good at it. Well listen up buddy, your fond memories of childhood success are about to be completely disintegrated by Carson Page, an eight-year-old from Austin, Texas who really works for a living evaluating chips for Actel. The boy, who's been working with the company since he was seven, apparently has a knack for the technical side of things, so much so that the chipmaker has been using him on a regular basis to suss out bugs, test software, and generally act like a super-genius at the drop of a hat. Apparently, the interest in technology comes from his father, a tinkerer who owns an ele
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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WildCharger wireless charger get the hands-on treatment
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
While the WIldCharger wireless charging pad didn't quite make it's originally-promised release date, a helpful tipster has nonetheless managed to spend a bit of time with one, and he's thankfully provided us with some pics of the unit in action (such as it is). As you can see above, the setup consists of a charging pad and an adapter, in this case one for a Motorola RAZR. That latter component takes the place of the RAZR's battery cover (as pictured after the break), with a tiny arm that plugs into the phone's mini USB port. As an added touch, the adapter also
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Norco DS-520 home NAS is probably more server than you need
Filed under: Storage
We're not certain what kind of home user needs a NAS solution this hardcore, but that's what Norco's targeting with the DS-520, a hot-swappable five-bay SATA II NAS that's actually a Celeron-M computer running your choice of Windows Home Server, XP, Linux, or "any other x86-based OS." The unit hits your network through the two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and you can configure the drives as RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 or JBOD arrays, and once you've maxed that out, the three eSATA ports and four USB 2.0 ports let you expand the system even farther. Those of you ready to max out your home networks are looking at dropping around $
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone delayed in France due to unlocking laws?
Filed under: Cellphones
We're not exactly up on our French, let alone our French telecommunications law, but we're hearing that Apple's supposed launch of the iPhone in that country is being held up by two different regulations that prevent the iPhone from being the locked-down revenue-generating machine Apple wants it to be. The first, a law passed in 1998, requires that carriers unlock any phone upon customer request -- for a fee during the first six months of a contract and for free after that. Notably, all three major French carriers -- including Orange, which was
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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New Zunes support DVD quality video over TV-Out
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable VideoZune Insider has a little update about specifics of the new Zunes up on their site, with the rather minor -- but interesting -- tidbit that the new Zunes natively support video of up to 720x480 at 30fps, or 720x576 at 25fps. These formats will only play at full quality via TV-Out -- the Zune display is expected to be a regular 320 x 240 affair -- but it's nice to know that you'l
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Animated WiFi detector shirt keeps you single with signal
Filed under: Wearables
Life's great priorities -- human interaction and network access -- seem to exist in perpetual tension, but those of you who know exactly where you stand might want to check out this WiFi-detector shirt, which will simultaneously inform passerby that a WiFi network is nearby and that they probably don't need to speak to you. The detachable detector / display combo runs off three AAA batteries for "hours" -- just long enough for you to alienate the locals before heading back to your parents' basement. Scarily enough, it's already out of stock, but ThinkGeek should have more in a couple weeks for $30.[Via
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Gresso's new USB flash drives come adorned in wood and diamonds
Filed under: Storage
Love USB? Love wood? Love high fashion? It's okay if you lied about one of those, we swear. Regardless of the level of your honesty with us (which we now believe to be lower than expected), you'll want to get your grubby mitts all over these fancy pieces of technology / jewelry. Gresso's cross- and apple-shaped flash drives supposedly transmute the story of Adam & Eve into African mahogany, 18-karat gold, Swarovski crystals, and white diamonds. Inside the dolled-up necklaces, you'll find a 1GB USB drive, which will be perfect for holding all the pictures of yourself that you carry around, or video clips of you and your friends on the catwalk. The drives
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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$75,000 robotic Swami head would like a word with you
Filed under: Robots
Look, we get it; that money is burning a hole in your pocket it's like Brewster's Millions over at your house. Well, we've found just the item to match your need to blow cash like it's going out of style. Enter the $75,000 Swami Conversational Robot head -- a "cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence robot that recognizes family members, can carry on conversations, develops relationships, and answers questions with fact-based advice." Sound like it's too good to be true? Well, consider that your 75-large gets you "revolutionary character-engine artificial intelligence software," micro-camera eyes, over 30 "robotic micro mot
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Keepin' it real fake, part LXXXVII: "Manhattan" mobile not a T-Mobile Dash
Filed under: Cellphones
Although this "Manhattan" Wide Screen GSM Dual Card Mobile phone doesn't rip-off any logos, it most certainly is more than "inspired" by T-Mobile's Dash. You probably won't want to pick up this $224.99 model, unless you don't mind living without any internet access at all (it doesn't even do GPRS), but if you need a phone that does two SIM cards -- we can't imagine what for -- then you're in luck. Then again, if you live in the US or Canada, you're out of luck again, because a
07.10.2007 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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The 24-carat gold MacBook Pro, with diamond studded Apple logo
Filed under: Laptops
For Apple owners, there's one consistent event that can make their shiny new device seem dull and boring: the replacement of their specific device with a new one from Apple. Now there's a new Apple gadget on the block that literally makes every other Apple device look dull. A company called Computer Choppers has put together a Gold-plated MacBook Pro, with an appropriately diamond studded Apple logo. Should go nicely with your gold plated
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Seeqpod Hooks Up iPod Touch and iPhone Owners with Monster Music Library
Billed as he "World's Largest Index of Playable Internet Music", seeqpod has just unveiled an extremely user friendly interface for iPodTouch/iPhone users. The application will make Apple happy that it is using its "Web 2.0 SDK" but upset that it is using it for (what could be easily considered) piracy. Another negative for Cupertino is that it will also be competition for the iTunes Music Store in that when used from a desktop, users can download mp3s directly to your computer. The iTunes mobile store could also lose some impulse buyers..
The application goes out and searches the Internet for mp3s and then indexes them using the metadata in the files. A quick check of our favorite artists netted a wealth of good content. Video searches are also in the wings for seeqpod.
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07.10.2007 13:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Seeqpod Hooks Up iPod Touch and iPhone Owners with Monster Music Library
Billed as he "World's Largest Index of Playable Internet Music", seeqpod has just unveiled an extremely user friendly interface for iPodTouch/iPhone users. The application will make Apple happy that it is using its "Web 2.0 SDK" but upset that it is using it for (what could be easily considered) piracy. Another negative for Cupertino is that it will also be competition for the iTunes Music Store in that when used from a desktop, users can download mp3s directly to your computer. The iTunes mobile store could also lose some impulse buyers..
The application goes out and searches the Internet for mp3s and then indexes them using the metadata in the files. A quick check of our favorite artists netted a wealth of good content. Video searches are also in the wings for seeqpod.
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07.10.2007 13:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Sony announces PCM-D50 handheld flash recorder
Filed under: Portable Audio
Sony has announced a new handheld flash recorder in the PCM-D50, a 4GB jobbie that also includes a Sony memory stick slot for extra storage, internal stereo condenser mics, and a list price of $599. It has a pretty powerful preamp for unpowered external mics -- which it'll also recognize automatically as soon as you plug them in -- usable internal mics, and a chunky metallic feel. Sounds like just what the doctor ordered, but in case you're not convinced, check out some sample recordings at B
07.10.2007 13:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Prost: iBeer für iPhone & iPod touch
Gerade richtig zum posen auf der Wiesn oder dem Cannstatter Volksfest: iBeer for iPhone (YouTube-Video), das Ganze funktioniert selbstverständlich auch mit dem iPod touch. Einfach das Video auf den iPod bzw. das iPhone synchronisiert, ein wenig das Timing geübt und ihr könnt völlig alkoholfrei einen heben.
Video inklusive Anleitung kommen von Hottrix und lassen sich hier bei Rapidshare als 5 MB großes RAR-Paket herunterladen. Besten Dank an Schnitzelfritz für den Tipp!
07.10.2007 13:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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App-Verwaltung für iPhone & iPod touch
Sobald man mit dem iPod touch oder dem iPhone online ist, hat man Zugriff auf Hunderte von speziell für die Mobilversion des Apple-Browsers Safari programmierten, sogenannten Web Apps.
Appleopolis bietet nicht nur einen umfassende Liste der verfügbaren Anwendungen - z.B. knapp 100 Spiele - sondern ermöglicht auch eine angenehme und übersichtliche Verwaltung der eigenen Favoriten. Nach kostenloser Anmeldungen kann man sich mit ein paar Mausklicks eine persönliche Startseite für Safari erstellen und navigiert von dort dann über grafisch ansprechende Icons zu den einzelnen Programmen.
07.10.2007 12:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Add/Edit calendar functionality coming to the iPod touch?
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable VideoCome on, you expect us to believe someone on a forum thread saying that Steve Jobs emailed him directly to say that they'd be adding a feature to one of Apple's products? Well, if that's all it takes, we'll get to it next time. With the evidence being a screengrab of an email from "sjobs@apple.com," David Jearly at the MacRumors forum claims to have definitive proof that the lack of user editing of calendars on the iPod touch is a "bug" that will be fixed in the next update. To us, the absence of an editing option is more than a simple
07.10.2007 12:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mindest-Systemanforderungen für iPods
In der aktuellen Tabelle mit den Mindest-Systemanforderungen für iPods haben wir es schwarz auf weiß: die letzten drei vorgestellten iPod-Modelle (Touch, Nano, Classic) sind nicht mehr kompatibel mit Windows 2004 und verweigern ebenso den Dienst bei einer Verbindung über USB 1.1.
Nach Betriebssystemen getrennt wird übersichtlich dargestellt, welcher iPod was mit welcher Software können müsste. Hilfreich sind derartige Infos zum Beispiel dann, wenn man einen alten iPod besitzt der unter USB partout nicht mehr synchronisieren will aber auch FireWire unterstützt. Es wäre nicht das erst Mal, dass sich ein tot geglaubter iPod nur durch den Wechsel der Anschlussvariante wieder zum Leben erwecken lässt.
07.10.2007 12:20 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Infos und Hilfe zum iPod touch
Ob ihr nun Neubesitzer seid oder euch vor dem Kauf grundlegend informieren wollt: Apples Support-Seiten zum iPod touch sind neben den Diskussionen bei uns im Forum sicher nicht die schlechteste Anlaufstelle.
Bis auf das 256 MB große Einführungs-Video liegen alle relevanten Infos inkusive des Handbuchs (PDF-Download) inzwischen auch auf Deutsch vor und man erhält mitunter noch ein paar wertvolle Tipps für den täglichen Umgang mit dem Player oder kann sich bei der Problemlösung Unterstützung von Apples Fehlerbehebungsassistent holen.
Unser iPod touch/iPhone-Tipp des Tages: Wer unterwegs mehr Speicherplatz braucht um zum Beispiel Nachschub im iTunes Wi-Fi Store zu kaufen, kan
07.10.2007 12:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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iPhone v1.1.1 exploits starting to surface
Filed under: CellphonesAs if anyone expected it to stay locked down forever, the layers of security surrounding v1.1.1 of the iPhone firmware are being peeled away. TUAW's Erica Sadun managed to get read / write access to the phone's directories during her liveblogging session, and the hackint0sh forums are abuzz about a new hacking method that uses buffer overflow via "carefully crafted" TIFFs that crash Mobile Safari. Neither of the new hacks approach the relative ease of use that we'd seen pre-v1.1.1, but it's still early days yet. Apple, throw us a bone here, will ya?
07.10.2007 09:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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MIT student's Biocell creates electricity from biomass on the cheap
Filed under: Household
Five MIT students under the team name BioVolt have created a $2 gadget that uses biomass to generate electricity. The output of the device isn't particularly significant -- six months to charge your cell means you shouldn't throw away that charger just yet -- but the low cost of the components, the availability of "biomass," and the capability for chaining multiple devices together means this is the perfect solution for isolated areas or poor communities. It's good news for the researchers too, who happened to win $5,000 in a design competition for their efforts. Good show lads.
07.10.2007 07:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Instant Messenger Trillian kommt für den Mac
Eigentlich war es nur ein Test, um die Portabilität des Programms zu testen, doch häufigere Anfragen von Mac-Anwendern haben dazu geführt, dass Cerulean Studios ihren Instant Messenger Trillian für den Mac umsetzen - und zwar inklusive aller intern entwickelter Plug-ins.
07.10.2007 05:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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CE-Oh no he didn't! Part XLV: Amiga head says new AmigaOS 5 "better than OS X"
Filed under: Desktops
Sure, we know you and your Video Toaster have been gutted over this whole AmigaOS 4 debacle what's that? You've never heard of OS 4? You didn't know Amiga was still around? You hadn't heard that Bill McEwan, CEO of Amiga says the company's next OS is going to be "better than OS X?" Well time to perk up those ears, kiddo. In a truly enthralling read, the head of the defunct hardware-maker / software company says that Amiga is hard at work on a number of projects, not the least of which
07.10.2007 05:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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07.10.2007 4:00 Uhr
Yamaha's YSP-500 compact "Sound Projector"
Filed under: Home Entertainment
As much as audiophiles may hate all-in-one "sound projection" boxes that simulate multiple speakers, as long as consumers have limited space in their apartments -- or remain unwilling to chuck cables all over the place -- there will be a market for such devices. The Yamaha YSP-500 has dimensions of 610 x 120 x 220mm, and pumps out a rather dismal 62W over sixteen (!) 28mm, and two 8mm loudspeakers. It supports a variety of different surround sound formats, but if you really care about them you probably shouldn't be looking at this set, which is launching late this month in Japan. No word yet on pricing, or a US launch.
07.10.2007 03:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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07.10.2007 2:00 Uhr
New screening technology might detect terrorists before they act
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Computer and behavioral scientists at the University of Buffalo are developing a system that will allow authorities to track faces, voices, bodies and various other biometrical data to create a score for how likely an individual is to commit a terrorist act. Sound like the scariest Big Brother plot since China's ID card scheme? Well, rest assured, Winston Smith, the researchers only have your best interests in mind. "The goal is to identify the perpetrator in a security setting before he or she has the chance to carry out the attack," says Venu Govindaraju, professor of computer sci
07.10.2007 01:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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07.10.2007 1:00 Uhr
HP's iPAQ 110 and 210 PDAs get shipment date, prices
Filed under: Handhelds
We know that you're all on pins and needles right now waiting to find out when you can get your hands on those new HP PDAs, the iPAQ 110 and 210, and how much it will cost you when you do. Well, you're in luck, because the company has just added shipping dates and pricing to its website, thus making your Fall plans a little bit easier. If you'll recall, both WiFi equipped, Windows Mobile 6 devices feature color TFT touchscreens, Marvell PXA310 624 Mhz processors, and Bluetooth 2.0. The devices will be shipping on October 8th, with the 110 selling for $299, and the 210 for $399.[Thanks, Speed]
07.10.2007 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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