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01.12.2007 23:00 Uhr
Yet more 32GB and 2GB Creative Zen confirmation
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
As if the last two reports about a 32GB Zen from Creative weren't enough for you, here's another for a lazy Saturday. This time, Crave claims to have an unspecified confirmation that a 2GB and 32GB Zen is coming, and it's coming in flash form. Would that make this the highest capacity flash PMP out there? It'd certainly be pipping Sansa to the po
01.12.2007 22:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.12.2007 22:00 Uhr
ProTools M-Powered 7.4: Elastic Time, more
M-Audio recently unveiled Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4, adding a number of new music features and workflow enhancements, including a new music composition and production tool, Elastic Time. Elastic Time allows users to change the tempo and timing of loops, music, and other sound files, without cutting up the tracks. Users can audition or import sounds i
01.12.2007 21:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: iPod nano, classic 1.0.3 updates add video OSD, settings
Apple’s most recent software update for the iPod nano and iPod classic, version 1.0.3, has surreptitiously added additional features to the devices’ TV out functionality. Once the software has been installed, the four-option Video Settings menu becomes a five-option list, with prior option Fullscreen On/Off being replaced by TV Screen Standard/Widescreen and Fit to Screen On/Off. The new features are intended to help the iPods…
01.12.2007 21:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Dailymotion on the iPhone
Dailymotion is offering a similar service as that of YouTube.
Perhaps this move was motivated by the large sales and publicity generated by these devices, Dailymotion offers a special web page devoted to mobile Apple.
One can access the site by using Safari. The navigation on the site is very similar to that of YouTube (on the iPhone & iPod Touch).
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01.12.2007 21:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Black Friday : Arrived and Departed ...
Like last year, Apple is offering a guide to shop online with special rates throughout the day, in anticipation of the festive season.
The Store featured reductions from 5% to 10% on most items. For example -51EUR on MacBooks and iMacs, -11EUR on iPods nano and shuffle -21EUR on the iPod classic.
Anyone took advantaged while it lasts?
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01.12.2007 21:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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SATA Burner Installation in a Mac Pro
More and more burners are marketed with the SATA interface. We have just published an article explaining how to build a cable from one SATA connectors on the motherboard of Mac Pros.
Nothing really complicated, but an eye for details is still necessary.
http://www.macbidouille.com/articles/239/
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01.12.2007 21:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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First Appearances of Penryn Mobile
The site Coolaler managed to get their hands on what appears to be a prototype mobile Core 2 Duo-based architecture Penryn.
This model clocked at 2.8 GHz is at the highest rating. It has 6 MB cache in total. Two others at 2.5 and 2.6 GHz feature identical cache size. However, the 2.1 and 2.4 GHz versions will come with half L2 cache.
These products are scheduled for the beginning 2008, and possibly, Apple refreshes its range of MacBook Pro at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco with these.
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01.12.2007 21:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Missing Sync Leopard updates, new eSupport
Mark/Space recently announced some Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard compatibility updates and betas of its various incarnations of Missing Sync, as well as a new online support service. After a self-imposed formal commitment to Leopard compatibility, final versions are available for Missing Sync for BlackBerry and Missing Sync for Sony PSP, with Leopard-savvy
01.12.2007 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.12.2007 21:00 Uhr
VLC 0.8.6d available
VLC v0.8.6d is now available. This new version fixes bugs and provides better support for Mac OS X 10.5.
http://www.videolan.org/
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01.12.2007 20:35 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Venturi intros CREW vn740 DMB-equipped GPS unit
Filed under: GPS
We haven't heard much from the Venturi that makes solar/wind-powered vehicles lately, but the Venturi that makes generic PMPs and GPS devices still seems to be kickin' it, with it now showing off its new CREW vn740 model. While there's nothing too stand-out here, the device should certainly handle all your in-car distractions quite nicely, with it boasting a large 7-inch touchscreen, along with some DMB TV capabilities, a PIP function, and an integrated FM transmit
01.12.2007 20:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacSanta 2007: 10% to 20% off Mac software
MacSanta is back for 2007, after running a successful program for Christmas 2006, offering discounts on featured titles from many different software developers. The promotion is running from December 1st, through to the 24th, and will feature five developers' products at 20-percent off, updated daily at midnight (PST). Once the featured products ar
01.12.2007 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Deliver2Mac adds Pet Doc
New through the Deliver2Mac download service is Pet Doc, a veterinary sim in which gamers start a business and treat any number of different animals, ranging in size from guinea pigs and rabbits to dogs and horses. As treatment progresses, accommodations must be built for different species, and each animal requires feeding, clean-up and playtime.
01.12.2007 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.12.2007 20:00 Uhr
OmniGraffle 5: Public beta, Leopard features
The Omni Group recently announced a public beta for OmniGraffle 5.0, its diagramming and concept visualization software, adding in the ability to directly open Visio VSD files. The new version uses an entirely new engine in order to increase the speed of drawing and laying out ideas, and has more powerful tools, like the standalone and connecting l
01.12.2007 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Leopard updates hit for DEVON suites
DEVONtechnologies has released updates for a variety of its applications, in all cases focusing on making the programs current with Mac OS X Leopard. DEVONnote, and the DEVONthink Pro, Pro Office and Personal suites, for instance, have been fixed to address changes to the launch version of Leopard; they can now properly read Office 2007 and OpenDo
01.12.2007 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Austrian researchers train dogs to use computers
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsYeah, teaching a canine how to operate a computer may sound pretty complex, but considering that one such animal was actually trained to sniff out and snag cellphones for its dubious owner, we guess it's not too difficult to conceive after all. In a recent study published in Animal Cognition, researchers from the University of Vienna in Austria taught four dogs to use computer automated touch-screens in order to carry out classification tests, theoretically eliminating any "potential human influence." In experiments that sought to see if dogs could indeed visually categorize pictures and transfer learning to ne
01.12.2007 19:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.12.2007 19:00 Uhr
ATi Radeon HD 3850 mit 512 MB lieferbar?
Nach dem Start von ATis neuer Produktlinie Radeon HD 3800 wurde inzwischen zur Gewissheit, dass nicht nur Nvidia mit der GeForce 8800 GT ein gutes Produkt konzipiert hat, das jedoch zum Leidwesen vieler Interessenten mit einer allgemein schlechten Verfügbarkeit das Weihnachtsgeschäft einläutet.
01.12.2007 18:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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VLC-Update: Mehr Sicherheit, bessere Leopard-Unterstützung
Der universelle Videoplayer VideoLan - VLC ist in der neuen Version 0.8.6d erhältlich. Das Update unterstützt nun Mac OS X 10.5 besser und schließt einige Sicherheitslücken. Außerdem haben sich die Open-Source-Entwickler den Wechsel zwischen Vollbild und Video im Fenster vorgenommen, den Übergang zwischen zwei Filmen und die Geschwindigkeit
01.12.2007 18:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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01.12.2007 18:00 Uhr
NVousPC outdoes itself with Romero Britto special edition laptop
Filed under: Laptops
NvousPC has never been one to shy away from unorthodox paint-jobs for its laptops, but it now looks to have outdone even itself with its latest eye-catching model, which it created with a little help from pop artist Romero Britto. As with the company's other laptops, however, the specs are decidedly less stand-out than the exterior, with this particular model boasting a 15.4-inch display, a T7600 Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and a lowly CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo drive. No word on pricing or availability, but you'll apparently be able to get a closer look
01.12.2007 17:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.12.2007 17:00 Uhr
Hilfslinien: Probe-Tipps zu InDesign
Den fortgeschrittenen Umgang mit Hilfslinien verrät ein kostenloses Probekapitel aus dem Buch Die besten Tipps und Tricks zu Adobe InDesign . Lust machen soll die Leseprobe auf das ganze Werk, das auf 224 Seiten zahlreiche Tipps enthält: Von der Arbeitsoberfläche bis hin zur Übernahme von QuarkXPress-Dokumenten erhält der Anwender praktische
01.12.2007 16:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Tauschbörsen machen rund 3/4 des Internetverkehrs aus
Strafverfahren, Aufklärungskampagnen und horrenden Schadensersatzforderungen der Rechteinhaber zum Trotz: Die bunt-schillernde Welt des verbotenen Datentausches im Internet will nicht sterben. Weder anzugtragende Vorstandschefs noch Sträflinge in Häftlingskleidung auf großen "Raubkopierer sind Verbrecher"-Plakaten vermochten daran etwas zu ändern. Wie das Traffic-Management-Unternehmen ipogue jüngst ermittelte, macht P2P-Traffic immer noch rund drei Viertel des Internetverkehrs aus.
01.12.2007 16:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Gene Munster: Apple-Subnotebook im Januar
Die Investmentbank Piper Jaffray ist stets gut für interessante Spekulationen. So auch diesmal, denn wie der Analyst Gene Munster beim Blick in seine Kristallkugel ermittelt haben will, steht der Marktstart eines extrem flachen Macintosh-Notebooks unmittelbar bevor: Schon im Januar soll es soweit sein. Bis dahin dürfe man also noch fleißig Apple-Aktien horten, die schon bald die Schwelle von 250 US-Dollar erreichen sollen.
01.12.2007 16:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Buchrezension: Websites für Google optimieren
Suchmaschinen bringen Websitebetreibern Besucher und vor allem Umsatz. Gefunden werden ist das A und O im Web. Und hier kommen Google und Co. ins Spiel. Denn wer es schafft, seine Seite auf den Trefferlisten der Suchmaschinen ganz nach oben zu bringen, ist klar im Vorteil.
01.12.2007 16:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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01.12.2007 16:00 Uhr
Olympus FE-300 gets reviewed
Filed under: Digital Cameras
While its smile-detection feature alone may be enough to entice some buyers, the folks at PhotographyBLOG decided to dig a little deeper into Olympus' new FE-300, and they've now churned out a full review of the camera. That feature aside, however, it seems that the camera is a decidedly unimpressive affair, with it boasting some decent specs on paper that unfortunately don't all add up to a top-notch camera. On the upside, the camera is apparently easy to use for novices, and it's said to be "reasonably swift" in operation, but its overall image quality seem
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mimoco announces new line of Star Wars-themed flash drives
Filed under: Storage
Those disappointed by the character selection in Mimoco's original lineup of Star Wars-themed flash drives will soon have a few more familiar, if somewhat distorted, faces choose from, as the company has just announced its second series of drives. Included this time around are Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and perennial geek favorite, Boba Fett. Each are also available in the same 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB varieties as before, but they're a bit cheaper this time around, running $50, $70, and $110, respectively. Just don't plan on doling out these this
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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California school district getting 1,000 Asus Eee PCs
Filed under: Laptops
Students in California's Fresno Unified school district have a little something to be excited about this week, as officials have just invested $650,000 in 1,000 Asus Eee PCs, set for classroom deployment over the next few weeks. The concept is to use the miniscule laptops alongside good, old-fashioned textbooks, with each student being given the chance to create a "digital portfolio" of essays, drawings, and whatever else they can get away with. The computers will remain in roughly 60 classrooms, and will be shared by students -- but some worry they'll hinder the learning process by distracting pupils. Says Stephen Lewis,
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Motorola's new line of multimedia sets to be named Motorola ZiNE?
Filed under: CellphonesColor us fairly skeptical friends, but the word from the web is that Moto's new line of multimedia handsets are going to be dubbed Motorola ZiNE -- yeah, we thought the same. We'd heard rumors that new and wildly unoriginal ideas would be rolling out of the labs and design studios at Motorola in the near future and (fingers crossed) hopefully these'll bring a change of fortune. Apparently the "ZiNE" line will feature a Z10 successor with a big touchscreen, WiFI
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Philips enters the notebook game in Brazil
Filed under: Laptops
Details are pretty sketchy right now, but it looks like Philips is set to release its first two notebooks in Brazil in December. The two models both fall on the smaller end of the scale, with an 11-inch magnesium alloy model rocking a U2400 Core Duo, a 120GB disk, 1GB of RAM and a dual-layer burner for R$5499 ($2477), and a piano black 13-inch model (pictured) sporting a T7300 Core 2 Duo, a 120GB disk, a dual layer burner and 2GB of RAM for R$3,999 ($2165). We're still looking for model numbers, but Philips says these were developed "specifically for the Brazili
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google unveils GPS-less handset locator technology
Filed under: CellphonesIf your smartphone came with a built-in GPS receiver, you can choose to just overlook Google's latest technology, but if your mobile is among the 85-percent (or so) out there lacking an integrated GPS module, listen up. The search giant has revealed new software (dubbed My Location) that enables non-GPS-equipped phones to be pinpointed within three miles of their actual location. Google is claiming that it can provide "neighborhood-level" data, and that pressing "0" while in the app will enable users to skip the task of entering in a starting address when looking up directions. Notably, the system is not set up to collect phone numbers or any other personal details
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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The 2008 Lexus LX570 can see around corners
Filed under: Wireless
Lexus has already shown us its Driver Monitoring System which tracks the driver. Now, it's showing off a "front wide-view and side video monitoring system" fitted into the new 2008 LX570 to peer inside your blind spots. The system provides a 180-degree, side-to-side view from the front of the vehicle as if you're standing on the front bumper. This allows you to edge up to a tree, wall, or parked vehicle obstructing your sight in order to get a clear view before pulling out into traffic. The side mou
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Blockbuster in talks with mobile makers for video on the go
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable VideoApparently Blockbuster Video is wooing mobile device makers in an attempt to make mobile video content consumption a little easier on the consumers. While no names were specifically mentioned, Blockbuster CEO James Keyes did say that they were in talks with virtually all major handset manufacturers. We've no clue how the vids will be delivered if this gets off the ground, but wouldn't be too averse to downloading flicks on the device if the file size -- and data tariffs -- could be kept sane. Mr Keyes went on to say that he's st
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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AT&T CEO outs 3G iPhone: "You'll have it next year"
Filed under: Cellphonesdigg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/AT_T_CEO_outs_3G_iPhone_You_ll_have_it_next_year';Of course the 3G iPhone is coming, that's clearly in the evolution plan. As Jobs said himself, it's only a matter of time until improved batteries allow for it. Still, when AT&T's CEO Randall Stephenson says, "You'll have it next
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wirelessly powered Christmas tree: when high-tech meets high-chintz
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We're pretty certain we were supposed to be seeing cellphones, DAPs, and medical devices -- you know, gadgets -- rock the PowerCast wireless power system by now, but it looks like the first product off the line to include the tech is this chintzy $395 Christmas tree from Frontgate. The fake tree does indeed feature wireless power for its LED lights, but honestly, if you're moving your tree so much you need it to be wireless, you should really think about getting out of your house more of
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Cowon Q5W goes on sale in US, shows off its premium skills
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
We knew the Cowon Q5W was coming to our fair shores this week, but now that it's here, we've got some fresh details that make that $549 pricetag seem downright reasonable. You're still looking at a 5-inch 800 x 400 touchscreen and Windows CE, but Cowon has really thrown down the gauntlet with codec support, including DivX, XviD, AVI, ASF, WMV9, MPEG4, OGM, Ogg, FLAC and APE -- and the
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft shows next version of Windows Mobile behind closed doors
Filed under: CellphonesSo we can't really delve into a lot of specifics, but today Microsoft showed off the next version of Windows Mobile at their annual Mobius conference. Nope, it's not Windows Mobile 7 / Photon, but what we saw "is an update, not an upgrade", was running on current hardware, and is due to manufacturers Q108. Our first impressions: very slick, and has a lot of features that just about any WinMo user will agree is way overdue. In other words, we're expecting users will be stoked -- no doubt about it. Expect specific details on features and the like in the near future, we wouldn't be surprised to hear more about it CES.
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Verizon and Vodafone to launch LTE trial in 2008
Filed under: Wireless
The decision to move to LTE for their next-gen network is old news. However, Vodafone and Verizon's coordinated trial set to launch in 2008 is most definitely new. Suppliers will include Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia-Siemens, and Nortel with devices anticipated from the usuals (LG, Samsung, Motorola, Nokia, and Sony Ericsson) in addition to non-traditional consumer electronics companies looking to get a foothold on the nascent wireless broadband service. Presumably the latter is a nod in the dire
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Tase me, baby: Taser responds to the UN, says tasers aren't torture
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsLooks like the Taser parties are back on -- Taser issued a terse rebuttal to the UN today, finding fault with its conclusion that being hit with a taser is equivalent to torture. Saying that the committee is "out of touch with the reality that confronts law enforcement officers every day worldwide," Taser also noted that the criteria used to define torture, "extreme pain," also rules out other common police implements like pepper spray and batons. Like some other reports we've
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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IPEVO reveals PoV handheld webcam
Filed under: Digital Cameras
IPEVO, better known for its Skype-related offerings, is gearing up to unveil its PoV handheld webcam at the Taipei Computer Show, but thankfully, it went ahead and uploaded most all of the nitty gritty onto its website for us to pore over. Apparently, the device is designed to enable users to easily show others "what they see," and it features a VGA (640 x 480) resolution, adjustable focus, automatic white balance, a built-in microphone and USB 2.0 connectivity. You can also p
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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AMD slips out of iSuppli's top 10 semiconductor suppliers
Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsiSuppli -- the market research firm that keeps us up to speed on exactly how much each iPod pads Steve's wallet (among other things) -- has recently published its list of top players in the 2007 semiconductor market, and lo and behold, AMD isn't even in the top ten. It's noted that while Intel's chip revenue is expected to rise 7.7-percent in 2007
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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DVB-H to become European mobile video standard
Filed under: Cellphones
The European mobile phone community was rocked by the news today that DVB-H (or Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld) is set to become the new standard for mobile TV across the Union. The technology -- a superset of DVB-T -- has been spearheaded by Nokia, and this move is meant to help widen the system's audience. Though the move has been opposed by some EU states, such as Germany and Britain, the standard is being pushed through. "DVB-H will be publis
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Zune Originals engraving now available for 80GB models
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Take note, Zune dudes and dudettes: the Zune Originals engraving -- which has heretofore been relegated to the 4GB and 8GB flash versions of Microsoft's new player -- is now available on the big daddy, the 80GB. That's right -- now text, wild graphics, and combinations of the two can be emblazoned upon your media player, serving as a testament to your original and inimitable personality
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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SMS-based SatLav service guides Londoners to public toilets
If you've ever found yourself stuck in London with the insatiable urge to urinate in an alleyway, help is on the way. Believe it or not, a new SMS-based toilet finding service actually has the aforementioned predicament as a top priority to solve, and the Westminster City Council is hoping that people utilize the system to keep streets a bit cleaner. Cleverly dubbed SatLav, the technology enables individuals passing through London's West End to text the word "toilet" to 80097 in order to receive a (hopefully hasty) reply with details to get to the nearest public restroom. Unfortunately, the service will cost users £0.25 ($0.52) each time they use it, so we're a bit skept
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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40MHz of Canadian spectrum auction set aside for newcomers
Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessAlthough America's upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction could see a newcomer or two join the fold, Canada's auction is actually calling for it. Reportedly, Industry Minister Jim Prentice made known that 40MHz of the 105MHz of spectrum available for bidding would be "set aside for newcomers to the industry," hinting that more competition could eventually lead to lower ce
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Exploding phone battery not blamed for Korean's death
Filed under: CellphonesThis certainly won't be the first time that an exploding cellphone battery has been pegged with blame before all the facts shook out, but now it seems that the South Korean worker who perished yesterday was in fact not killed by his mobile. Reportedly, the National Institute of Scientific Investigation "said the injuries were too substanti
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Cowon A3 US launch details revealed
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Cowon's been teasing us with its A3 personal media player for some time now, and it looks like the whole charade is now finally nearing a close, as the company has just announced the long-awaited US launch details for the PMP. According to Crave, the player will start shipping in early December, with it setting you back $349 and $399 for the 30GB and 60GB variations, respectively. If you've got a bit more mo
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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EU agrees to open up GSM spectrum for other technologies
Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessA 20-year old EU legislation is on the brink of being abandoned, and it's good news for those wanting more 3G across the pond. Reportedly, European Union telecom ministers supported proposals to "open radio frequencies allocated exclusively for GSM mobile phone services to other technologies, such as 3G mobile data." If approved by the European Parliament, creating a 3G network in the 900MHz band could provide "up to 40-percent greater coverage than one in the 2,100MHz band for the same capital expenditure," according to the GSM Association. Furthermore, some 300 million more individuals across Asia
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Corega intros compact CG-1SG24TV 1seg TV
Filed under: Portable Video
Although you're better off looking Sanyo's direction if you need one that's waterproof, Corega has a couple of new micro-TVs for those who can manage to keep their distance from the waterways. The CG-1SG24TV is set to arrive in black / white motifs and feature a 2.4-inch 320 x 240 resolution LCD, built-in 1seg TV tuner, an electronic program guide (EPG), integrated stereo speakers and a headphone jack to boot. Furthermore, this pocket-friendly unit gets all the power it needs from a pair o
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hollandia's Platinum-Luxe Elite bed includes home theater
Filed under: HouseholdWe've seen some pretty fantasmical beds in our day, but none of them make you want to stay in it forever quite like this one. Hollandia's Platinum-Luxe Elite, which probably took a few design cues from Mork & Mindy's abode, is far from being your average sleep system, as this thing sports a mattress made from naturally ventilated, hypo-allergenic Vita Talalay latex covered in aloe vera fibers and telescopic head supports that can prop your nog
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Keepin' it real fake, part XCVIII: T-Mobile Shadow gets shadowed
Filed under: Cellphones
Well, would you look at that. If not for the gaudy packaging, $69.99 price tag and blatant Oasis Media branding, we'd swear the Playr was a T-Mobile Shadow (or HTC's P3300, we guess). Yep, this knockoff does a fairly decent job of mirroring its inspirer, sports 2GB of storage and a miniSD expansion slot, comes with 35 free eMUSIC downloads and includes a built-in media player for good measure. Interestingly, we get the feeling that this thing won't actually send or receive calls, but i
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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M-Audio rolls out MicroTrack II digital audio recorder
Filed under: Portable Audio
M-Audio sure took their time churning out a follow-up to its original MicroTrack digital audio recorder, but it looks like the company has finally put the finishing touches on the long-awaited (for some) successor, with the MicroTrack II now making its debut. As before, this one records onto CompactFlash cards, and will give you two-channel, 24-bit/96KHz audio recording in your choice of WAV or MP3 formats. New this time around, however, is an extended input gain range, an analog input limiter and, perhaps most importantly, seamless recording of files larger tha
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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u-blox kicks out 50-channel LEA-5 GPS module
Filed under: GPS
It's been a hot minute since we've heard from u-blox, but the outfit definitely caught our attention thanks to a new 50-channel GPS receiver that "boasts an acquisition performance of less than one second" when combined with its AssistNow A-GPS service. These fifth-generation devices have been stuffed into the industry standard LEA form factor, which should make embedding them into a wide range of automotive, consumer and industrial applications a breeze. Moreover, it sports a -160 dBm acquisition and tracking sensitivity, operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C and a Flash EPROM that allows for
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Patent Office upholds Tivo's "time warp" patent, EchoStar not so happy
Filed under: Home EntertainmentThe long-running dispute between Tivo and EchoStar inched a little closer to resolution today, with the United States Patent Office issuing a non-appealable ruling saying that Tivo's DVR-enabling "time warp" patent is valid. You might remember that Tivo sued EchoStar for violating that patent in Dish Network DVRs at the beginning of 2006, and won a $90M judgment and an injunction requiring EchoStar to turn off existing DVR functionality and stop selling DVRs in the future. That injun
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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TiVo drops word of updated TiVo with full two-way functionality
Filed under: Home EntertainmentWe've already heard about some of TiVo's plans for two-way communications, and it now looks like the company has used its third quarter earnings to drop a few more hints on the matter, including word of what sounds an awful lot like a Series 4 box. According to TiVo, it and the cable industry have come to an agreement on a "blue-print for a retail TiVo DVR" that would be based on the OpenCable Application Platform and have "full two-way cable service functionality." In less cryptic words, that me
01.12.2007 15:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Erneut Fertigungsfehler bei Intel-iMacs?
Auch wenn sich Apple gerne selbst in dieser Position sieht: Ein Vorreiter in Sachen Produktzuverlässigkeit ist das Unternehmen aus Cupertino schon längst nicht mehr. Einfrierende Rechner, defekte Mainboards, fehlgesteuerte Lüfter: Die Liste der Ärgernisse bei Apple-Hardware ist lang. Und sie muss offenbar um einen neuen Punkt erweitert werden: Denn wie zahlreiche Berichte und Bilder im Internet belegen, sind die Monitore der aktuellen iMacs längst nicht immer frei von Fehlern.
01.12.2007 15:29 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sony XEL-1 OLED TV unboxed
Filed under: HDTV
Sony's XEL-1 OLED TV -- with its 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and a ridiculous 3mm thin enclosure -- has been unboxed over at TV Snob. Next to all of its accessories, the XEL-1 looks rather less appealing when compared to the clean press shots. In particular, we're left a little confused as to what the deal is with that ugly external power brick: isn't that what t
01.12.2007 15:29 Uhr, Engadget,
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USB 3.0 bis zu "zehn Mal schneller" als USB 2.0
USB oder Firewire - ein Duell, das sich unter Computernutzern längst zur Glaubensfrage entwickelt hat. Denn obgleich moderne Rechner zumeist mit beidem ausgestattet sind, kaufen die Verfechter der einen Anschluss-Schnittstelle nur ungern bei der "Konkurrenz" und umgekehrt. Nun jedoch könnte der USB-Gruppe der endgültig vernichtende Schlag gegen den einst von Apple hervorgebrachten Standard Firewire gelingen.
01.12.2007 14:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Liste der von Mac OS X Leopard unterstützten Drucker
Macs unterscheiden sich vor allem dadurch von Windows-Rechnern, dass sie nach dem Auspacken sofort funktionieren. Während man auf der anderen Seite des digitalen Tellerrandes ein ums andere Mal Softwaretreiber von Produkt-CDs installieren muss, ist derlei am Mac häufig überflüssig. Zum Beispiel bei Druckern. In einem neu veröffentlichten Dokument verrät der Mac-Hersteller, welche Modelle alle in Mac OS X Leopard unterstützt werden.
01.12.2007 14:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Internet Explorer nativ auf dem Mac ausführen
Von vielen benutzt, aber von wohl ebenso vielen gehasst wird Microsofts Tor zur Internet-Welt: Der Internet Explorer. Während Privatanwender auf dem Mac gut auf ihn verzichten können, sieht es bei Internet-Entwicklern oder Administratoren schon wieder anders aus: Sie benötigen den Microsoft-Browser zum Testen. Bislang war Parallels, vmware oder BootCamp die Lösung - nun jedoch lässt sich das Microsoft-Programm auch direkt unter Mac OS X auf einem Intel-Mac ausführen.
01.12.2007 14:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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01.12.2007 14:00 Uhr
Self-Destruction Button returns in miniaturized form
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Who could forget the famed Big Red Button of Doom from 2005? Sure, nearly three years have passed since its inception, but there's nothing like a little (literally) impostor to conjure up memories of the not-too-distant past. Available now, the miniature Self-Destruction Button comes in black, white and green motifs, fits snugly in the palm of one's hand and even doubles as a keychain. This highly portable device ensures the instant vaporization of your person and most of your surroundings should you find yourself in some
01.12.2007 13:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Community-Contest: iFUN.de T-Shirts
Die iFUN-Community sucht ihr T-Shirt-Motiv. Anlass ist ein fürs Jahresende vorgesehener Refresh des Community-Store bei Spreadshirt. Die alten Motive sollen von neuen abgelöst und das Artikelangebot deutlich erweitert werden.
Der Wettbewerb wurde von den Moderatoren im iFUN.de Forum ins Leben gerufen, dort gibt es im Bereich Site News auch weitere Infos sowie die Teilnahmevoraussetzungen und Antworten auf alle Fragen, die Ihr dazu habt.
01.12.2007 13:20 Uhr, iFun.de,
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01.12.2007 13:00 Uhr
Windows-Freeware: iPod Music Transfer
Wer als Windows-User keine Lust auf iTunes hat, dem stehen zur Zeit recht viele Alternativen zur iPod-Synchronisation zur Verfügung. iDump-Pro, Sharepod und Floola seien an dieser Stelle mal wieder ins Gedächtnis gerufen. Kostenlose Tools die euch das Befüllen des eigenen Players ermöglichen, ohne eine komplette Mediathek pflegen zu müssen.
Software die nicht Rechner- sondern iPod-gebunden ist und so frische Tracks von jedem PC mit USB-Anschluss auf den iPod beamen kann.
Mit iPod Music Transfer von Danuisoft wollen wir euch auf ein weiteres Tool dieser Art aufmerksam machen. Kostenlos und (mit Blick auf Interface und Funktionsumfang) recht minimalistisch ist iPod Music Transfer vollkompatibel zum a
01.12.2007 12:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Wöchentliche Konsolen-News: Nintendo Wii
Heute präsentieren wir euch die siebte Ausgabe der WinFuture.de Konsolen-News. Hier halten wir euch über Neuigkeiten bei den so genannten 'Next-Gen'-Konsolen auf dem Laufenden. Dabei bieten wir eine Übersicht (weiter lesen)
01.12.2007 12:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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01.12.2007 12:00 Uhr
Mit deutschen Apple-Mitarbeitern beim Einkauf chatten
Schon vor einigen Wochen machte man uns darauf aufmerksam, dass im deutschen Online-Store von Apple Mitarbeiter bei Fragen nicht nur angerufen, sondern auch angechattet werden können. Inzwischen findet man das Chat-Symbol häufiger im Store. Doch die Funktion erscheint nicht bei allen Produkten. Derzeit findet sie sich beispielsweise bei der Bestellung eines iPod nano und stellt zunächst den Kontakt zu einer Antwortmaschine her.
01.12.2007 11:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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AMD Phenom 9600 ab sofort lieferbar
Am 19. November 2007 fiel der Startschuss für AMDs Phenom, einem Quad-Core-Prozessor für den Heimgebrauch. Der Produktstart wurde mit den zwei Phenom-Modellen 9500 (2,2 GHz) und 9600 (2,3 GHz) vollzogen – ein ursprünglich geplantes 2,4 GHz Modell wurde kurzfristig aufgrund bekannt gewordenen Fehlern auf Anfang 2008 verschoben.
01.12.2007 11:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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AMD stellt Quad-FX-Plattform (4x4) ein
AMD hat bekannt gegeben, dass die Weiterentwicklung der Ende 2006 angekündigten Quad-FX-Plattform, die seit Anfang des Jahres nur außerhalb Europas im Handel war, eingestellt wird. Diese Plattform sollte vor allem Intels Quad-Core-CPUs Paroli bieten, da man bis vor wenigen Tagen keine eigenen Vierkern-CPUs auf dem Markt hatte.
01.12.2007 11:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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01.12.2007 11:00 Uhr
Heroes of Might and Magic V und Europa Universalis 3
ASH, der deutsche Spezialist für Macintosh-Spiele, gibt bekannt, dass die beiden Titel Heroes of Might and Magic V sowie Europa Universalis 3 ab sofort verfügbar sind und bereits ausgeliefert werden. Zudem lässt das Unternehmen wissen, dass sich der zweite Teil des Point & Click-Adventures Ankh in Produktion befindet. Erfahrungsgemäß dürfte auch dieses Spiel in wenigen Tagen lieferbar sein.
01.12.2007 10:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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AT-AT Gamecube mod now for sale, fanboys swarm
Filed under: Gaming
There are mods, and then there are works of art. Without question, the item you see above falls squarely into the latter category, and it's likely to give any devout Star Wars fan a chance at fainting upon first glance. The AT-AT Gamecube mod (also referred to as the AT-GC in some circles) was built a few years back, but now the proud creator has decided to cash out and let the highest bidder take ownership. This beast maintains the original heatsink and cooling fans, and come
01.12.2007 10:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mac Rewind - Ausgabe 95 erschienen
Ab sofort steht die 95. Ausgabe unseres Wochenrückblicks "Mac Rewind" zum Download bereit. In dieser Ausgabe werden folgende Themen behandelt:
Mr. Roboto und die Zeitmaschine
Anwendertest des Drobo Datenroboters
Tools, Utilities und Stuff
Neuigkeiten aus der Technikwelt
Bilder der Woche
01.12.2007 10:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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01.12.2007 10:00 Uhr
Thema der Woche 48/07: Neues vom iPod
Kaufberatung: Der passende iPod zum Fest +++ iPod hoch vier ? Teil 1 +++ iPod hoch vier ? Teil 2 +++ Neues Outfit für iPods +++ Kopfhörer und Soundsysteme für den iPod +++ iPhone: Ein bischen unlocked +++ Hamburger Gericht will Streit um iPhone am Montag entscheiden
01.12.2007 09:35 Uhr, Macwelt,
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Mac Life 01.2008 sofort lesen
Die Mac Life 01/2008 ist ab dem 05. Dezember im Handel erhältlich. Sie haben hier die Möglichkeit, alle Artikel sofort online in unserem PDF-Shop zu erwerben. Natürlich können Sie auch das komplette Heft zu einem Preis von 3,99 Euro kaufen. Einfach die entsprechenden Links anklicken und die gewünschten Artikel laden.
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Objet Geometries set to unveil multi-material 3D printer
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsCAD fans, prepare to get stoked. Objet Geometries -- a "world leader" in photopolymer jetting -- has announced that it will debut a system capable of producing 3D parts and assemblies made from different materials in a single build. The device, known as the Connex500, utilizes the company's "PolyJet Matrix," which can create 21 composite materials and seven separate model materials. "The Connex500 opens a new chapter for the 3-D printing and rapid prototyping industry," said Adina Shorr, CEO of Objet. The machine is capable of producing both rigid and flexible material, and can create polypropylene-like surfaces. Honestly, the process the Connex500 u
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Venturer's SHD7000 HD DVD player now at Wal-Mart for $200
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Remember when all our hopes were lost after Fuh Yuan retracted a statement that got us worked up over a $299 HD DVD player at Wal-Mart? Ironically enough, an off-brand player is indeed finally available through the aforementioned retailer some seven months later, but frankly, we're underwhelmed. Sure, the 1080i SHD7000 -- which is being sold at $199.98, a full $50 lower than we'd
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mobile phone subscriptions hit 3.3 billion
Filed under: CellphonesJust last month we heard that there were some 2.68 billion mobile accounts currently active in the world, but a new study by Informa has found that there are actually 3.3 billion subscriptions. This number is somewhat significant considering that it's approximately half of the world's population, but alas, not half of all Earthlings actually own a cellphone. Researchers found that 59 countries had mobile penetration over 100 percent
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Twinbird intros waterproof Zabady MP3/CD player
Filed under: Home Entertainment
It looks like the folks at Twinbird have yet another option for those that like to keep all their gadgets waterproof, with it now rolling out the latest entry in its Zabady line: a luggable CD/MP3 player. Unlike wimpy "weather-resistant" players, however, this one seems to be the real deal, with it apparently able to be submerged in 39 inches of water for a full half-hour before it needs to come up
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft-powered biped robot makes its debut
Filed under: Robots
It's taken a little while, but it seems that the first robot based on Microsoft's Robotics Studio package is now available for sale, although it's far from a consumer bot. Running a hefty $5,345, the so-called "e-nuvo WALK" robot from Japan's ZMP (makers of the e-nuvo WHEEL, as well) measures 14 inches tall and is apparently intended primarily for research and education although, as you can see above, it also seems to be a strong
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Cartel's nostalgic handsfree system brings back the car phone
Filed under: Cellphones
Yeah, we did a double take upon seeing the above image too, but believe it or not, that car phone is actually a new Bluetooth handsfree system. Developed by Cartel Mobile Solutions, this in-car setup can reportedly be installed into nearly any whip and will connect up with most every BT-enabled handset. From there, it mysteriously warps you back to the 1990s where you can dial on near-Chiclet sized buttons; once the haze clears, it ushers you back to modern day by enabling motorists to chat without holding anything up to their yapper. Users can opt to wire it to their vehicle's sound system or plug in an external speaker, and yes, that display you see does indeed handle Caller ID duties. Unfortunately, no price was readily
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Optoma reveals superabundance of DLP projectors
Truth be told, we've no qualms with a company unveiling nine new DLP projectors at once, but it is a wee bit overwhelming. From the top, we've got Optoma's 720p HD65 ($999) and HD71 ($1,299), which aim to please HT enthusiasts and deliver 1,600 / 2,400 lumens, respectively, and offer up HDMI 1.3, component, VGA, S-Video and composite inputs. Upping the ante is the 1080p HD803 ($2,599), which features 1,200 lumens, an 8,000:1 contrast ratio and a three-stage video processing system. Taking things down a notch, we see the EP721 ($599), EP727 ($699), EP728 ($999) and EP7155 ($999) which top out with an XGA resolution and seem to cater to educational institutions and businesses. Those needing a WXGA resolution can check out the EP1691 ($999; pictured), which weighs in at just 3.2-pounds and packs 2,500 lumens. Lastly, the port-filled EP761 ($1,299) touts an XGA resoluti
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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HTC's CLIO200 mystery device shows up at the FCC
Filed under: Cellphones, CES, Handhelds
Oh HTC, you cads. What did we find while carefully sifting through mountains of seemingly useless and definitely boring FCC data? Well, for starters, we unearthed reports on the HTC-made CLIO200, a heretofore unknown device that appears to be making its way through the approval process. Using our Miss Cleo-like "sixth sense," we've discovered that the unit will sport CDMA,
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Asus intros sleek Nova P22 desktop
Filed under: Desktops
Asus, currently on a crash-bang roller derby thanks to the massive success of the Eee, has stepped up its game in the desktop arena today with the announcement of the Nova P22. The sleek, white and orange box is in the size class of the Mac Mini, standin
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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WSJ: Google to join 700MHz auction party today
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Google_joining_700MHz_party_today_watch_out_Verizon'; The deadline for declaring an intent to bid on that sweet, sweet 700MHz spectrum in the US is December 3rd. According to the Wall Street Journal, Google will announce their intent, today. Hear that Verizon? All your legal posturing and lobbying to block the O
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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AMD puts the kibosh on Quad FX platform
Filed under: DesktopsNow that Spider's hogging the limelight, the question inevitably had to be asked, and it seems the answer is no. The inquiry, of course, is whether or not AMD would keep on keepin' on with the lukewarmly received Quad FX platform, and judging by comments from the chip maker's own Suzy Pruitt, the end for it is nigh. More specifically, Pruitt stated that AMD had "discontinued future planning and development" for the Quad FX platform, and also noted that it had shifted most of the effort over to initiatives such as
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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iriver's W7 media player and D27 dictionary loose in the wild
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Portable Audio, Portable Video
iriver just took the wraps off their D27 QWERTY dictionary and W7 personal media player they teased us with last week. The D27 if a full-size, electronic dictionary with plenty of audio and video support. It features a 480 x 272 display, FM tuner, 2GB of flash, and up to 27 hours of battery life de
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Creative's 32GB (and 2GB) Zen, again
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Ok, maybe the last evidence of a 32GB Zen was a false alarm (or was it?) but how do you explain this Creative? That's a screen shot taken just a few seconds ago of your live US site. Got something to announce do ya? Hit those read links to see for yourself -- right, links, it shows up more than once.Update: A €99 2GB version too? So says Creative's
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Motorola's DEXT, next?
Filed under: CellphonesRumors are circulating that Motorola is prepped to launch a series of multimedia handsets under the ZiNE brand. Meanwhile, Moto was just spotted (November 26th, to be exact) begging the USPTO for a trademark on "DEXT." That's the rather serious looking mark pictured to the right which sounds like a mashup of DECT and NEXT. The request covers "mobile telephones, pagers, radio transceivers, electronic personal organizers, headsets, microphones, speakers" and the related software for such things as th
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Newman-Hyun slaps a 12 megapixel camera on the L1200 PMP
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Apart from format support and blatant KIRFage, there's usually not much to distinguish one Chinese "MP4" player from another, so Newman's L1200 PMP is quite the standout with its 12 megapixel camera. Mounted cell-style on the edge of the device alongside a flash, the cam swivels 180 degrees to take regular shots or 30fps video of your smiling face. Other features include a 3-i
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Kenko's Field Catch camera zooms in on your favorite bird
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Fancy yourself a bird watcher do you? Good -- be they the hollow-boned or British-beach going variety, this is the cam to catch 'em. The Kenko Field Catch image spotting digital camera features a 14x, 70-mm optical zoom lens, 3.1 megapixel CMOS, SD slot, and optional power from a pair of AAs. In addition to a viewfinder, a high / low throw-switch on top allows for a quick 24x or 7x zoom on the 2.0-inch LCD. Thing is, this is the same VistaPix IS70 announced for star gazing back
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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DSvision bringing downloadable content to Nintendo's DS
Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds
If you're still teetering on the edge of picking up a DS Lite for yourself, here's yet another reason to go ahead and pull the trigger. Dai Nippon Printing has partnered with AM3 in order to offer up a new way to get content / media onto Nintendo's handheld. The system, dubbed DSvision, will enable DS / DS Lite owners to purchase a variety of material through the web, including books, comics, movies, music, etc., and then transfer the files over to the DS for on-the-go enjoyment. The product package will reportedly inclu
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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EA acknowledges Rock Band guitar defect, promises replacements
Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
Although it was but a week ago that we first caught wind of potential Rock Band hardware issues, it seems the problems are more than just a figment of our imagination. We know, living that rock 'n roll lifestyle can certainly cloud your judgment, but if you're certain your axe is experiencing some issues -- particularly with the strum bar -- EA's here to help. The company has affirmed that certain guitars in initial shipments may have left the warehouse with "an imperfection [in] the strum bar," and if you're
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sigma's DP1 with 14 megapixel APS-C sensor gets a waffle not a release
Filed under: Digital CamerasMore than a year since its announcement, Sigma has released an official update on the progress of their DP1 anomaly. According to Sigma, the delay is the result of poor image quality delivered during testing necessitating a "change to the entire image processing pipeline." Alpha tests of the redesign began in early November with no date given for production. Remember, this is slated to be the first compact to feature an APS-C sized image sensor found in DSLRs -- no easy task. In this case, we're talking the 14 megapixel FOVEON X3 found in their SD14. At least that was the plan. S
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Man charged with manslaughter in "exploding battery" case
Filed under: CellphonesIn one of the more bizarre turns we've seen stories take, new information has come to light in the recent exploding battery death we reported on. It turns out that the LG battery which had initially been blamed for the "accident" wasn't the cause at all, rather, a co-worker of the victim has admitted to hitting the man with a 15-ton hydraulic rig while driving in reverse, and has been charged with manslaughter. Kwon Young-sup, who had originally reported that he had heard an explosion and discovered
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Zander to be replaced by Brown as Motorola CEO
Filed under: Cellphones
Motorola announced today that Ed Zander will be relinquishing the role of Chief Executive Officer in January 2008, a title he will have held for four years. Greg Brown, current President and Chief Operating Officer, will take over as CEO, while Zander will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors until at least May of next year. Zander, who came to Moto from Sun Microsystems, will perhaps best be remembered for overseeing the company during its RAZR-led handset revival.
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung Securities offices raided by Seoul prosecutors
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsSamsung just can't catch a break these days. The sprawling company's securities division, Samsung Securities, got a surprise visit by some Seoul prosecutors Friday morning, who were after financial documents and hard drives. Samsung's cooperating fully, and continues to claim the allegations -- which include word of a $216 million slush fund for bribing government officials -- are completely false. We're glad to see that this latest spot of the trouble with the law doesn't directly involve Samsung Electronics, and investors seem to be betting that the end result won
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Official: Google's quest for 700MHz is so on
Filed under: Wireless var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Official_Google_s_quest_for_700MHz_is_so_on'; Hear that America? That's the sound of the hammer dropping on our beloved cartel of carriers. Google's bid for the 700MHz "C Block" is on. Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman and CEO, says the following:"We believe it's important to put our money where our principles are. Consumers deserve more competition and innovation than they have in today's wireless world. No matter which bidder ultimately
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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French Taser chief hints at flying shockbot
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
According to a recent report, the French head of stun-gun maker Taser has plans to create a "mini-flying saucer like drone which could also fire Taser stun rounds on criminal suspects or rioting crowds." Antoine di Zazzo, fervent proselytizer of the electroshock weapon, is cutting through the is / isn't torture noise of recent UN reports with the news that the non-lethal device is about to make a serious splash in France, with
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Radius' noise-canceling earbuds for your iPod nano
Filed under: Portable Audio
Got a third-generation iPod nano? Looking for a new set of earbuds, preferably with noise-canceling abilities? If so, look no further than Radius' new set, which plug right into the dock in order to extract all the juice they need to block out extraneous clamor. The radStrap canalphones are expected to ship in black, green and silver, and feature a neck strap, on / off switch for the noise-cancellation, an aluminum housing and frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. Check 'em out next month for ¥8,980 ($82), but don't get your hopes up for a bonafide US release
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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NEC develops real-time Japanese-to-English mobile translation software
Filed under: CellphonesWe've already seen the idea of data-to-voice translation passed around, but NEC's latest software is far beyond the drawing board. Reportedly, the firm has developed a system that can understand around 50,000 Japanese words and translate them to English text on the mobile's display in just a second or two. The software was made compact enough to "operate on a small microchip mounted in a cellphone," and was designed especially to help users convert common travel phrases. Notably, it would be technically possible to make the English translation vocal, but acco
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mystery, climate-saving invention to be unveiled at swanky dinner
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
While some past pronouncements of world-changing inventions haven't exactly panned out as promised, this latest one will at least have a pretty large stage on which to prove itself, with none other than Al Gore and others paying £1,000 or more apiece in the audience. As you might expect, however, things are being kept as vague as possible ahead of the big unveiling, which is set to go down later today in London. One of the few apparently clued in in the matter, British Inventors' Society founder Kane Kramer, would only go so far as to describe it as "a new science, a Super Material
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vista SP1 public beta to hit in December?
Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsSpeed boost or no, all of you clamoring for some hot Vista SP1 action will be able to get a beta-style fix in December, according to ZDNet. Apparently "selected testers" will get a release candidate in the first week of the month, with general availability to come the week after. ZDNet says the current SP1 build being tested is 17051, but it's not clear whether that's the version to be release
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Android fever, catch it: Verizon joining Open Handset Alliance?
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsIn a recent chat with clients, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster did a little name dropping regarding Google's Open Handset Alliance, casually mentioning in passing that Verizon "is a member." Hold up there, chief; last time we checked, that isn't the case. Among US national carriers, only T-Mobile and Sprint have publicly thrown their hats into the Android ring, so we're not sure whether Mr. Munster knows something we don't (which is entirely pos
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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i-Station lets loose U43 do-it-all PMP
Filed under: Handhelds, Portable Audio, Portable Video
At this point, we're fairly certain i-Station will only use a number other than "43" in its product titles once it has exhausted the entire US alphabet, but since we're not quite to that
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update due next week, Microsoft tells all
Filed under: Gaming
We've been hearing quite a bit about next week's Fall Dashboard Update for the 360, but Microsoft's finally ready to spill all of the beans. Obviously, the biggest update is the "Xbox Originals" downloadable Xbox games, but other improvements include enhanced online profiles, increased social networking, beefed up parental controls, improved menus, and our personal favorite: DivX support. As stated before, Xbox Original games, like Halo 1 and Fable, will be going for 1200 MS points (about $15), which is roughly comparable with your local game store's bargain bin. Also
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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EU reaches agreement on Galileo satnav, Spain goes home angry
Filed under: GPS
The European Union's next generation satellite navigation system has finally gotten to green light from all involved parties except Spain. As we reported in July, the project had gotten the high five from US interests, but the works had been stalled as Spain fought to maintain a control center in Madrid. In the end, 26 of the 27 member states of the Union decided to move forward with the project, declining Spain's request, and leaving them to bow out of the agreement. As of now, there will only be control centers in Germany and Italy, but the project will begin to move forward once again, with a launch slated f
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wii Fit hits Japan today, America's still fat
Filed under: Gaming
Doesn't Nintendo know we've got a bit of a weight problem going on over here Stateside? The company just released its highly-anticipated Wii Fit in Japan today, which will most likely sell like gangbusters, while simultaneously symbolizing the death of the hardcore gamer in Nintendo land to a small portion of the faithful not completely won over by Miyamoto's latest charming contraption. Unfortunately, the Wii Fit won't be crossing any oceans until early next year. Nintendo's official Japan street date for Wii Fit was December 1st, but it seems that at least a few online shops are disregarding that pesky fact.[Via Wii N
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Amazon Kindle gutted for your viewing pleasure
Filed under: Handhelds
What is it with this sick pleasure we derive from watching beloved devices torn to pieces by ruthless uber-nerds? Who knows, but it certainly isn't getting old just yet. Amazon's Kindle got just such treatment at the hands of RapidRepair, and if you're one of those doubters that was never quite sold on the Kindle's quirky 90's aesthetic, maybe this will change your mind. Or not.[Via The Raw Feed]
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vertipod aims to be "Segway of the sky"
Filed under: Transportation
This one's been making the rounds lately, but we'd be remiss if we didn't take a moment to acknowledge any invention that boasts to be the "Segway of the sky," which is just what upstart Air Buoyant claims its so-called "Vertipod" could one day be. According to Danger Room, this flying machine employs a gasoline or ethanol powered 440-cubic-centimeter engine to propel one brave along individual at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while hovering 15 feet off the ground, with a propeller, naturally, spinning perilously close to your feet. What's more, Air Buoyant's Pete Bitar says the contraption could even have consumer appeal, with a $10,000 kit planned that "c
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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NVIDIA launching GeForce 9 series next February?
Filed under: GamingDetails are unsurprisingly light on this one, but DigiTimes has it that NVIDIA is gearing up to launch its next-generation GPU just after the Lunar New Year in February 2008. Reportedly, "sources at graphics card makers" have revealed that the GeForce 9 series will include the D9E -- a "high-end product that adopts 65-nanometer manufacturing," supports DirectX 10.1 and Shader Model 4.1 -- and the mid-range D9P, which will supposedly adopt 55-nanometer processing. Apparently, the former will be the first product in the new family, while the latter won't see light until June, but of course, we'
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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IBM sues Shentech for selling volatile counterfeit batteries
Filed under: LaptopsIt's not like ThinkPads have been immune to the notorious overheating battery issue, but a fiery incident in Ohio may not be IBM's fault. In a somewhat bizarre tale, it's reported that an Ohioan purchased a replacement battery from Shentech for his ThinkPad, only to later have it overheat, catch on fire and damage his machine. After discovering that the faulty cell was actually a counterfeit, IBM took the liberty of ordering a dozen batteries from the Flushing, New York-based compan
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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NEC shows off fluorescent light-powered wireless camera
Filed under: Digital Cameras
It looks like those looking to put together a quick and easy surveillance system for spying on their employees could soon find their solution courtesy of NEC, which is set to debut a new security cam that draws all its power from a standard fluorescent light. But that's not all, the camera also boasts some built-in 802.11b WiFi capabilities to stream all that video (or, more specifically, an image every ten seconds) back to a PC, which can presumably be used to monitor dozens of these little all-seeing wonders. No word on a price or release date, but NEC will apparently have more to say about it at the iExpo2007 conference that gets underway in Tok
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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How would you change Rock Band?
Filed under: Features, Gaming
There's only a select few titles that are really worth obsessing over for nearly half a year, but apparently, Rock Band is indeed a member of that upper echelon. After months of drooling over images of the game's accompanying hardware assortment, the star-studded title has finally landed on store shelves, and according to Electronic Arts, copies haven't been hanging around for long. In a report pos
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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SIM2 reveals $32K C3X 1080 DLP projector, wallets cringe
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
It's been a tick since we've seen a swank new projector from SIM2, but on paper, it looks like the wait was worth it. The firm's new-generation version of the Grand Cinema C3X (dubbed C3X 1080) features a gorgeous Giorgio Revoldini-designed chassis, TI's brand new D
01.12.2007 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Tutorial: Leopard Spaces & Co.
Zum Glück naht das Wochenende und wie jeden Freitag stelle ich euch heute wieder ein paar interessante Dinge zum Thema Leopard vor. Heute soll sich alles um das neue Feature Spaces drehen.
01.12.2007 09:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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LG Rumor
LG's Rumor brings dual keyboards and impressive voice quality to messaging fans on a budget.
01.12.2007 09:05 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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YourTechOnline.com
This 24/7 tech-support service excels at solving specific problems but is not as good at finding problems you don't know you've got.
01.12.2007 09:05 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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DIY Polonium detector makes barhopping safer
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsConsidering that Polonium has been the poison of choice in a number of high-profile cases, tinkerers who tend to spend some serious time enjoying themselves at the local pub may want to invest some time building one of these. The homegrown Polonium Pen doesn't require a whole lot of hardware -- just two darlington transistors, a LED, homemade ion chamber, one or two resistors, a battery and a power switch -- and it allows the owner to hold it over their drink and watch for it to light up. Should the LED turn on, simply pass on the beverage, exit as soon as humanly possible and figure out why in the worl
01.12.2007 08:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Japan: In-Ears passend zum iPod nano
Vorerst wohl nur in Japan erhältlich, uns aber trotzdem eine Meldung wert sind die in vier Farben, passend zu den aktuellen iPod nano-Modellen erhältlichen In-Ears von Radius. Optisch schön auf den Player abgestimmt kommen die Ohrhörer mit einem sicherlich vom original Apple Lanyard "inspirierten", am Dock-Anschluss befestigten Umhängeband für 8980 Yen (rund 55 Euro) in Japan auf den Markt. Vielleicht findet sich ja bald ein Importeur oder vertrauenserweckender Ebay-Händler
(via Engadget)
01.12.2007 08:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Honda's 1981 Electro Gyrocator: vintage navigation at its finest
Filed under: GPS, Transportation
If you've balked at the prices automakers are charging for integrated navigation systems, you should really take a look at what ¥300,000 ($2,746) would buy you in 1981. That atrocity you see above was an actual option in Honda's Accord during Ronald Reagan's presidency, and while it didn't sync up with any satellites, it did help to guide you along in some form or another. The Electro Gyrocator, as it was so eloquently named, accepted transparencies of maps and utilized a gas gyroscope that allowed the
01.12.2007 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.12.2007 6:00 Uhr
Kyocera Wild Card
The inexpensive Wild Card excels as both a voice phone and a messaging device, despite its too-slick numeric keys and lack of multimedia options.
01.12.2007 05:20 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Apple patents 8cm to 12cm disk adapters
Filed under: Storage
We're not sure this is still relevant -- the patent was filed in May of 2006 -- but the USPTO has just published a patent application from Apple detailing a number of different 8cm to 12cm optical disk adapters. The application, credited to Tony Fadell, chief of the iPod division, says that since most software doesn't take up all of the available storage on a disk, it would be cheaper and simpler to use the 8cm disks when appropriate -- but that having to ship a standard adapter for slot-loading drives reduce any costs, because they're the same size as 12cm disks. The solution is to make
01.12.2007 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.12.2007 5:00 Uhr
Comcast CEO sees 160Mbps internet in 2008
Filed under: NetworkingRemember that blisteringly fast channel bonding modem Comcast showed off earlier this year? Turns out that the firm's CEO is apparently aiming to roll out internet services that can reach up to 160Mbps down / 120Mbps up sometime in 2008. As in, next year. In a recent interview with Fortune, Brian Roberts stated that service based on DOCSIS 3.0 technology would start "rolling out" sometime in 2008, and casually noted that it should provide "more than enough bandwidth to do multiplayer online gaming." Additionally, Cable Digital News explains that the firm has
01.12.2007 04:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.12.2007 4:00 Uhr
Evergreen's card-styled DAP: it's business time
Filed under: Portable Audio
As far as we know, Evergreen's Business Card MP3 Player doesn't come pre-loaded with Flight of the Conchords' most relevant jam, but you can't deny it'd be a great fit. This all-white, ultra-simplistic DAP checks in at 86- x 55- x 6-millimeters, weighs just 36-grams and includes 1GB of storage space. You'll also find a flip-out USB 2.0 connector, internal speaker and some sort of recording function. Slip one into your tight leather jacket pocket for a steep $126.19 -- it should make sorting the recycling much less tedious.[V
01.12.2007 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.12.2007 3:00 Uhr
iScrapbook for sale in Apple retail stores
Chronos today announced the availability of a retail-boxed version iScrapbook ñ its digital scrapbooking application ñ at Apple retail stores nationwide. Originally available as a stand-alone DVD and a direct download, iScrapbook allows users to design and print scrapbooks. The app comes with the SOHO Art Pack for no additional cost, a collection o
01.12.2007 02:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Talks between Apple and China Mobile squelched... or are they?
Filed under: CellphonesBarely a fortnight after Apple began talking with China Mobile about getting the iPhone into the ginormous Chinese market, it seems that negotiations are off -- or still on, or something. Yesterday, Nanfang Daily reported that China Mobile's CEO felt that the "iPhone model was not suitable for China," but unnamed reporters suggested that the real reason behind the call-off was the inability for both entities to agree on -- surprise, surprise -- a revenue sharing model. Today, however, a report over at Bloomberg notes that Apple has in fact not ended discussions
01.12.2007 02:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.12.2007 2:00 Uhr
Apple: Telekæden selling illegal iPhones
Apple is threatening Danish wireless distributor Telekæden with legal action, after the chain has been selling unlocked iPhones without the company's permission. Politeken.dk reports that Telekæden is selling the units for almost 6,000 kr (~$1200 US) through its website, unlocked so that they may be used with any GSM-based carrier, which counters A
01.12.2007 01:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Briefly: Win apps in OS X without Windows
In brief: Apple may be planning to out-Windows Windows, iPhoto Buddy proceeds go to charity, an iPodXtras sale has been announced, and there is a new EMR Map-making contest Apple may be planning to build the capability to run Windows applications without Windows into Mac OS X. CrunchGear reports that a user on a WINE mailing list has found tant
01.12.2007 01:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Ask Engadget: Best 3G smartphone?
Filed under: Ask Engadget, Cellphones, FeaturesYou might've noticed the recent uptick in mobile industry news, which comes courtesy of the annual Mobius conference currently taking place in Amsterdam. It's pretty clear that the future is bright, what with 700MHz, 4G, a new Windows Mobile, Android, and a 3G iPhone all on the way, but what about the here and now? What we're wondering is:"What's the best 3G smartphone currently available in the States?"And yes, we mean 3G. You know, that hip cool thing that Apple isn't terribly fond of, which brings high speed internets, effective tethering, streaming video and music downloads on the run -- whi
01.12.2007 01:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apps: iTunes Dupes Barrier, DVDpedia
iTunes Dupes Barrier 1.2.0 ($10) allows you to search the duplicate songs inside the iTunes and iPod songs' databases. A Universal Binary program that runs natively on Intel-based Macs. The new release adds compatibility with Mac OS 10.5. Now it is fully Leopard compatible. It also improved the overall functionality. Requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or lat
01.12.2007 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Faster processor means modest bump for MacBook Pro
Along with the updates to the MacBook line, Apple also began November by adding a build-to-order option to its MacBook Pro laptops. We end the month by testing the 2.6GHz MacBook Pro to see how it improves upon the 2.4GHz model's performance.
01.12.2007 01:20 Uhr, Macworld,
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01.12.2007 1:00 Uhr
SIM2 reveals $32K C3X 1080 DLP projector, wallets cringe
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
It's been a tick since we've seen a swank new projector from SIM2, but on paper, it looks like the wait was worth it. The firm's new-generation version of the Grand Cinema C3X (dubbed C3X 1080) features a gorgeous Giorgio Revoldini-designed chassis, TI's brand new D
01.12.2007 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Refurb Aluminum iMacs priced at $1,299
Apple's online store is currently offering its latest generation Aluminum iMacs from $1,299, and continues to list a slew of MacBook Pro notebooks at discounted prices. The company's new Aluminum iMacs feature a border of black glass surrounding the screen, and include an iSight video camera like their predecessors. Apple's 20-inch 2.4GHz Aluminum
01.12.2007 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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24 Mac-Jahre: 1984 ? Ein Stern geht auf
Warum 1984 nicht so werden sollte, wie es George Orwell in seinem utopischen Roman ?1984? beschrieb, hatte seinen Grund: Apple brachte den ersten persönlichen Computer für mündige Bürger. So suggerierte es zumindest die Werbung. Unser vorweihnachtlicher Streifzug durch die Mac-Geschichte beginnt mit seiner Geburtsstunde im Jahr 1984.
01.12.2007 00:20 Uhr, Macwelt,
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iMac LCD screens failing en masse
A growing number of users are reporting an issue where iMac LCD screens are failing, showing a number of artifacts that include single-pixel lines spanning the length of the screen. An Apple Discussions thread regarding the issue has so far gained more than 80 posts, with the following case being typical: "It started out a 1 pink line, Then about 2
01.12.2007 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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