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05.01.2008 24:00 Uhr
Devil DAP scares off seekers of genuineness
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
At first glance, we assumed the completely misnamed Christmas MP3/MP4 player was merely a mephistophelean covering for an older iPod nano, but apparently, Putian Hengwang Trade Company put in the legwork and actually knocked off a DAP (or at least an interface) from Apple's past. This creature fittingly arrives in red or black and features 1GB, 2GB, 4GB or 8GB of storage, a 1.5- / 1.8-inch display, optional FM tuner and built-in speaker, a rechargeable Li-ion and support for MP3, WMA, WAV and ASF file formats. Sadly, there's no mention of a price, release date or p
05.01.2008 23:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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New Line confirms it'll follow in Warner's Blu footsteps
Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentAs if anyone expected anything different, New Line confirmed with Variety Magazine that it'll follow Warner to the Blu-ray promise land. While this is a no brainer considering the relationship between Warner and New Line, (also owned by Time Warner, just like Engadget) other studios remain up in the air. When, and if,
05.01.2008 23:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Olympus LS-10 portable hi-fi recorder
Filed under: CES, Portable AudioMost portable recording devices leave quite a bit to be desired in the sound quality department, but that's exactly where the Olympus LS-10 is meant to shine. The little aluminum unit records uncompressed 24 bit / 96kHz audio straight to your SD or SDHC card of choice, or the built-in 2GB of internal storage, in your choice of WAV, MP3 or WMA formats. Similar to Sony's PCM-D1, the LS-10 features stereo microphones for giving your bootleg recordings that added touch of realism, and there are built-in stereo speakers fo
05.01.2008 23:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2008 23:00 Uhr
Cue Radio plays nice with your iPod
Filed under: CES, Peripherals, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Another day CES, another clock radio that revolves around Apple's darling. This go 'round, we've got Cue Acoustics getting into the exceedingly oversaturated market with its simply-titled Cue Radio. As you can probably glean from its name, this "high-end" device packs an AM / FM radio, an integrated speaker, LCD display, a simplistic, presumably Cupertino-approved design and an obligatory iPod dock on th
05.01.2008 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vodafone's 2008 roadmap gets outed, new BlackBerry included
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Boy Genius Report has seemingly scooped up a healthy portion of Voda's '08 roadmap here, and with it a host of unannounced devices from various manufacturers. Here's one we kinda expected at this point: a new BlackBerry previously spotted via a shady eBay auction, once thought to be a member of the upcoming 9000 series but identified here as an "8XXX" -- in other words, either RIM or Voda has
05.01.2008 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Erste Tests des Dell UltraSharp 3008WFP
Während Samsung in Form des SyncMaster 245T (zumindest für Deutschland) seit zwei Jahren einen Papiertiger im Angebot hat, gibt einmal mehr Dell im Bereich von Monitoren über 24 Zoll die Richtung vor. Nach ersten Informationen zum 30 Zoll großen Über-Monitor UltraSharp 3008WFP im November, folgen nun unabhängige Testberichte.
05.01.2008 22:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Ford shows off Sirius Travel Link: real-time data for your navi
Filed under: CES, GPS, Transportation
Sure, Microsoft's Sync isn't a half bad addition to the motorcars equipped with it, but this inclusion really gets the saliva glands working. Debuting at CES, the Sirius Travel Link system will enable owners to obtain "up-to-the-minute information and entertainment content through the vehicle's navigation system." More specifically, motorists will be able to fetch current gas prices from a database of stations, local, real-time traffic information in 78 ma
05.01.2008 22:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nokia E71 in the wild?
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Looks legit enough, doesn't it? The supposed successor to the E61i has broken cover via this shot of the device -- in prototype "EXX" form, no less -- being proudly displayed in some lucky son of a gun's hand. The "E" moniker designates a Nokia smartphone with a business slant, of course, and thanks to a lovely QWERTY board, the E71 seems to be no exception; specs on the E51-ish device are said to be pretty much i
05.01.2008 22:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2008 22:00 Uhr
E-Lead's Noahpad gets official, enters ring with Eee PC
Filed under: CES, Laptops
Remember that curious Noahpad UMPC we peeked just as 2007 was coming to a close? Turns out, E-Lead Electronics has finally gotten around to making an official announcement about it, and it will unsurprisingly be debuting at CES. This 7-inch UMPC will indeed utilize the firm's own human machine interface (HMI), and while pricing wasn't provided down to the penny or anything, it will be "within range" of Asus' Eee PC for obvious reasons. Oh, and E-Lead apparently recommends hanging it around your neck while jogging -- now there's a c
05.01.2008 21:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Marktanteil von Apple Mac OS auf Rekordhoch
Auch wenn auf ComputerBase mit über 96 Prozent Anteil die Seitenzugriffe durch Microsoft Windows Systeme dominiert werden und es Apples Mac OS mit 1,4 Prozent nach Linux nur auf den dritten Platz schafft, kann sich das in Cupertino beheimatete Unternehmen doch an beachtlichen Wachstumsraten erfreuen. Erstmals wurde ein Marktanteil von 7 Prozent überschritten.
05.01.2008 21:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Bug Labs announces price, release, and new BUGmodule
Filed under: CES, Misc. Gadgets
The moment hardware hackers have been waiting for: final price and release details of the Bug Labs BUGbase and BUGmodules. And even better for those enterprising early adopters, Bug is giving a discount to everyone who buys gear within the first 60 days. Here's the story:
Pre-orders start Monday, January 21, 2008
Gear ships by Monday, March 17, 2008
BUGbase: $299 / $349 (early adopter price / regular price when bought after 60 days)
Touchscreen LCD: $99 / $119
GPS: $79 / $99
Camera: $69 / $79
05.01.2008 21:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Windows-Anwendungen: Ein Viertel sind ungepatcht
Etwa 28 Prozent der installierten Windows-Anwendungen sollen nicht auf dem neuestem Stand sein und bekannte Sicherheitslücken aufweisen, ergeben Untersuchungen des IT-Security-Unternehmen Secunia. Erhoben wurden die Daten über den „Personal Software Inspector“ des Unternehmens.
05.01.2008 21:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Spykee Cell, Vox, Miss Skype robots leaked
Three new models recently joined Erectorís Spykee Skype-capable robot: Spykee Cell, Spykee Vox, and Spykee Miss. Like the original Spykee, the three new robots feature a video camera, MP3 player, loudspeaker, and VoIP capabilities, while the latest versions include an iPod dock in their front. Using a computer, users can control Spykeeís movements
05.01.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2008 21:00 Uhr
Ausblick: Alle Handy-Trends 2008
Feuerzeuge, Handy-TV, neue Plattformen, winziger Riesenspeicher und QR-Codes: Das Handy-Jahr 2008 verspricht aufregende Innovationen. Wir zeigen Ihnen, was wichtig wird.
05.01.2008 20:20 Uhr, CHIP,
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NiXPS slips out XPS View, Edit 2.0 apps
NiXPS has quietly released new versions of its key software, which is geared toward supporting Microsoft's XPS document format. View 2.0 allows users to browse XPS files, flipping through pages at will using either a table of contents or the thumbnail view. A Quick Search function highlights all results on a page when searching for keywords or ph
05.01.2008 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2008 20:00 Uhr
Hitachi's CP-A100 projector brings short-throw within US distance
Filed under: CES, Displays
Hitachi's CP-A100 is pretty unsightly, sure, but what it lacks in sexiness it totally makes up for in utility. Needing just 1.6-feet to project a 60-inch image, this 3LCD machine can get a Halo match upside your wall regardless of how many beanbags are cluttering up the area. If you'll recall, we spotted the Japanese variant just months ago posing all pretty for us, but it looks at though
05.01.2008 19:37 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mini-Review: SkinIZI Klebefolien für iPod & iPhone
Oft, wenn wir wieder News über neue Klebefolien für den iPod bringen, schütteln wir heimlich mit dem Kopf. Zwar werden die aktuell verfügbaren Motive immer ansprechender, doch so richtig haben wir den Drang zu Personalisierung der eigenen Technik-Gadgets noch nie verstanden.
Sicher gibt es auch für Skins eine Hand voll guter Argumente. Die Aufkleber schützen vor Schmutz und Kratzern, machen den eigenen iPod im Mehrfamilienhaushalt gut erkennbar und können, das richtige Motiv vorausgesetzt, wirklich besser aussehen als der versehentlich verschenkte Metallic-Grüne iPod mini.
Dem gegenüber stehen die oft hohen Preise, Blasenbildung beim Aufkleben der Sticker, Kleberückstände beim Abziehen, Probleme mit Fingerabdrücken usw.
Doch kommen wir zu den SkinIZI Skins (SkinIZI Flickr-Set). Gestern nun ist unser Demo-Paket der SkinIZI-Sticker aus Frankre
05.01.2008 19:36 Uhr, iFun.de,
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iClueless search suite for iPhone, Touch
Efiko Software recently unveiled iClueless for iPhone and iPod touch users, a web-based software suite that enables users to find near anything on the internet. iClueless can find both the standard and mobile versions of a web page, enabling it to customize the browsing experience for either WiFi or the 2G network. The application can search Google
05.01.2008 19:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2008 19:00 Uhr
X-SIM II claims to unlock some iPhones, looks way sketchy
Filed under: Cellphones
If you're ready to drop 45 bones on a tricksy SIM from a back-alley internet joint called One-Stop-China.com in the hopes of unlocking an iPhone, then behold the X-SIM II. While not hardly the first SIM-based unlocking effort, this "Turbo SIM" (or so they call it) won't work in Germany, UK, Australia, but it will supposedly free up an iPhone running v1.1.2, and bootloader 4.6. Caveat emptor (as if we really had to tell you). Read |
05.01.2008 18:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Logitech intros diNovo mini, Z Cinéma speakers
Accessory maker Logitech will have two products available at the CES show floor geared towards home theater PCs, according to information released ahead of the show. The diNovo mini (pictured at top) scales back the full-size diNovo Edge to a compact form. In addition to smaller keys, it switches from a general trackpad to a directional pad and i
05.01.2008 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2008 18:00 Uhr
Canon introducing "dual flash" Vixia HF10, F510, and F511 camcorders
Filed under: CES, Digital Cameras
Well looky here. Canon's got some gear for this CES, including the release of a number of new wholly solid state camcorders, dubbed "dual flash" in reference to internal flash memory and SDHC. Stay tuned for specs and release details on the Vixia HF10, F510, and F511. Permalink | Email thi
05.01.2008 17:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft's free Arcade title not enough, still hit with lawsuit over Xbox Live outages
Filed under: GamingWe can't say that we're shocked to hear this -- you know, considering just how long those Xbox Live holiday blues went on -- but Microsoft is indeed being slapped with a class action lawsuit over the aforementioned outages. Reportedly, a trio of angered Texans are alleging that Microsoft didn't abide by its own contract when network issues disallowed a good chunk of Live users from getting their fix over the past few weeks. According to the complaint, MSFT understood that the time of year would lead to increased activity, yet "failed to prov
05.01.2008 17:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Thermaltake DuOrb CPU-Kühler
Bei Prozessoren ist der Doppelkern mittlerweile Standard. Bei Grafikkarten kommt er hin und wieder ins Spiel. Der Branchentrend geht aber eindeutig zum Multikernsystem, weil die Leistung einer einzelnen Recheneinheit nicht mehr genügt. Warum also nicht auch die Kühlung verdoppeln? Thermaltake macht es mit dem DuOrb CPU vor.
05.01.2008 17:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Neues Ding für Aufgaben: CulturedCode stellt Things vor
Der deutsche Entwickler CulturedCode stellt die Aufgaben-Verwaltung Things vor und bietet ab sofort eine öffentliche freie Preview-Version an. Mit Things soll der Anwender übersichtlich und platzsparend To-Do-Listen verwalten können und Aufgaben an Team-Mitglieder übergeben, die er aus dem Adressbuch hinzufügt. Den Einträgen kann der
05.01.2008 17:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Für Nach(t)schwärmer: Bill Gates' letzte Keynote
Am Montag Morgen will sich Microsofts ehemaliger Chef Bill Gates in Las Vegas im Rahmen der CES mit seiner Eröffnungsrede von der Technikbühne verabschieden. Nach dem Mitte 2006 verkündeten Teilrückzug aus den Führungsämtern beim größten Software-Hersteller der Welt, ist somit die letzte Möglichkeit gekommen, Gates live zu erleben.
05.01.2008 17:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Warner & Blu-ray: Das Ende von HD DVD?
Mit Warner hat die Allianz der Blu-ray-Fürsprecher einen weiteren potenten Partner gefunden. Wie unlängst bekannt wurde, will der Unterhaltungskonzern alle seine HD-Inhalte künftig exklusiv auf Blu-ray-Medien veröffentlichen.
05.01.2008 17:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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05.01.2008 17:00 Uhr
Ausblick: Alle Technik-Trends 2008
Feuerzeuge, Handy-TV, neue Plattformen, winziger Riesenspeicher und QR-Codes: Das Handy-Jahr 2008 verspricht aufregende Innovationen. Wir zeigen Ihnen, was wichtig wird.
05.01.2008 16:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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iubi's H80 PMP gets priced in Korea
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
iubi's H80 isn't the firm's first Bluetooth-enabled portable media player to make us momentarily wish we were in Seoul, but it is the newest. Set to take South Korea by storm in green, silver and orange hues, this unit will boast a built-in speaker, integrated e-dictionary, a DaVinci chip and an internal HDD with 30GB / 60GB of space. If you're in the right place, you can call one your own for ₩360,0
05.01.2008 16:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Yorkfield auf nForce 680i von Asus und DFI
Über den Prozessorsupport von Nvidias nForce 680i-Chipsatz wurde in der Vergangenheit viel geschrieben. Insbesondere als klar wurde, dass es diesem Highend-Chip an Unterstützung für Intels neue in 45 nm gefertigte Quad-Core-Prozessoren mit dem Codenamen Yorkfield (Core 2 Extreme QX9650) mangelt. Doch Asus und DFI unterstützen ihn!
05.01.2008 16:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Neues Programm entfernt Porno-Trojaner
Zugegeben Viren bedrohen Macs relativ wenig. Für einen vor kurzem aufgetauchten Trojaner mit der Bezeichnung "OSX.RSPlug.A" ist nun das passende Programm aufgetaucht, das diesem von betroffenen Systemen entfernt. Der Software-Entwickler SecureMac stellt das DNSChanger Removal Tool kostenlos auf seiner Webseite zur Verfügung.
05.01.2008 16:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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MSI mit eigenem Low-Cost-Notebook?
Spätestens seit dem der EeePC aus dem Hause Asus zum echten Überraschungserfolg mutiert ist, scheint für viele Elektronikhersteller klar, welches Stündlein geschlagen hat: Der Trend hin zu ultra-kleinen und ebenso günstigen Notebooks ist klar erkennbar.
05.01.2008 16:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Microsoft mit guten Xbox-360-Verkäufen
Im heftig geführten Kampf um Marktanteile im Bereich der Spielekonsolen ist es Microsoft offenbar gelungen, das Weihnachtsgeschäft mit soliden Xbox-360-Verkaufszahlen abzuschließen: Binnen der letzten drei Monate des Jahres 2007 konnte der Konzern weltweit 4,3 Millionen Geräte absetzen.
05.01.2008 16:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Mighty Mouse: Der Nippel fehlt im Apple Store
Hinweis auf eine neue Maus oder nur ein etwas schlicht geratenes Rendering - ein macnews.de-Leser hat sie entdeckt und uns darauf hingewiesen: Auf der deutschen Apple-Store-Seite ist die kabellose Mighty Mouse abgebildet, allerdings ohne Seiten-Tastenschlitze und ohne Nippel, der auch aus dieser Perspektive sichtbar sein müsste.
05.01.2008 16:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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05.01.2008 16:00 Uhr
Polk Audio's SurroundBar 360 DVD Theater gets official
Filed under: CES, Home EntertainmentRemember that soundbar from Polk Audio we spotted last year? We certainly hope you've been saving those pennies if you instantly considered yourself in the market for one, because Polk's mighty proud of it. Debuting officially at CES, the SurroundBar 360 DVD Theater is a two-piece surround sound system that includes a single "multi-channel loudspeaker" alongside a separate console that houses a DVD / CD player, SDA (Stereo Dimension Array) signal-processing amplifier, AM / FM radio and a host of inputs. 'Course, whether or not y
05.01.2008 15:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2008 15:00 Uhr
First Looks: FastMac iV - Sneak Peek
Billed as a custom-molded case and battery pack for the iPhone, FastMac's upcoming iV ($100) steps way beyond previously announced iPhone batteries -- and, in fact, most other iPhone accessories we've seen. The built-in power cell, selected by FastMac's experienced battery engineers and based upon the same charging technology found in the iPod touch, promises to triple the iPhone's battery life. Then there's the built-in iPhone camera flash (!), a…
05.01.2008 14:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Terratec TV-Tuner mit Radioempfang
In der Apple-Gemeide gelten Elgatos EyeTV-Produkte als die TV-Lösungen für den Mac. Sie passen nicht nur optisch optimal zum Apple-Rechner, sondern können auch mit einer sehr guten und ordentlichen Software überzeugen. Mitunter gibt es natürlich noch andere Hersteller, die ähnlichen Lösungen anbieten. Einer davon ist Terratec. Dieser wertet jetzt mit seinem "Cinergy Hybrid T USB XS FM"-Stick das Portfolio an DVB-T-Sticks auf.
05.01.2008 14:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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First Looks: FastMac iV - Sneak Peek
Billed as a custom-molded case and battery pack for the iPhone, FastMac's upcoming iV ($100) steps way beyond previously announced iPhone batteries -- and, in fact, most other iPhone accessories we've seen. The built-in power cell, selected by FastMac's experienced battery engineers and based upon the same charging technology found in the iPod touch, promises to triple the iPhone's battery life. Then there's the built-in iPhone camera flash (!), a…
05.01.2008 14:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Whirlpool's expansive centralpark system gets new upgrades
Filed under: CES, Household
At this point it's fairly safe to say the whole concept of technology-integrated refrigerators hasn't really caught on, but certainly not because people aren't willing to drop coin on a nice new cooler. Really, it's got more to do with the fact that you simply can't upgrade anything once you've dropped that first chunk of change. Unfortunately for GE, since it was introduced last year, Whirlpool's centralpark hasn't been much more effective at tackling that problem, despite offering up a common -- but not ubiquitous or open -- interface for fridge devices. But t
05.01.2008 14:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ambient Baseball ScoreCast keeps you in the game
Filed under: CES, Displays, Misc. Gadgets
Sure, you've got a few wireless scoreboard options out there if you're not down with keeping tabs via your PC / handset, but for fans of MLB and fashion alike, Ambient Devices' Baseball ScoreCast really is in a league of its own. As with the firm's Market Maven, this device also relies on
05.01.2008 14:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2008 14:00 Uhr
Fone2Phone bringt alte Mobiltelefon-Daten auf das iPhone
Viele Kunden stehen beim Kauf eines neuen Mobiltelefons vor der Aufgabe die Daten ihres alten Gerätes auf das neue zu kopieren. Je nachdem wie viele Kontakte, Bilder und andere Inhalte sich auf dem alten Gerät befanden, kann das schon etwas nervig werden. Der Software-Entwickler nova media nahm sich diesen Nachteil zum Anlass und kreierte für das iPhone eine passende Software.
05.01.2008 13:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Digital Foci reveals 1.5 and 2.8-inch OLED Pocket Albums
Filed under: CES, Digital Cameras, Displays
Not even a week after rolling out a trio of new digital photo frames, Digital Foci is hitting back with a duo of new ones -- 'cept, these won't exactly do much good on your countertop. Rather, the 1.5- and 2.8-inch OLED Pocket Albums feel much more at home in your pocket / purse, and the former even comes with a keychain attachment. The 1.5-incher sports a 128 x 128 resolution display, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and 32MB of internal memory, while the 2.8-inch iteration (shown after
05.01.2008 13:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2008 13:00 Uhr
iMac: Festplatten- und RAM-Wechsel selbst gemacht
Beim Bestellen eines neuen Apple-Rechners lassen sich als Optionen viele verschiedene Extras wählen. Die so genannten "Build-to-Order"-Zusätze sind meist bei Apple aber merklich teurer, als wenn man sie separat von einem anderen Händler kauft und nachrüstet. im Inneren Hand anlegen muss. Für alle die ihren neuen iMac mit mehr Arbeitsspeicher oder einer neuen Festplatte ausstatten wollen, hat die ungarische Seite Amfiteatar eine umfangreich-bebilderte Anleitung veröffentlicht.
05.01.2008 12:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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TEAC's new inCore Audio ZE-1000 earbuds
Filed under: Portable Audio
Not much to say about these sound-isolating earbuds that hasn't been said about most every sound-isolating earbuds to come before them, but we'll give it our best shot. TEAC's inCore Audio ZE-1000 earbuds have 5-layer silicon ear pads for comfort and sound isolation, and with hi-definition balanced armature drivers (two in each ear) they deliver "natural" textures and "thrilling" dynamics. Also, were you aware that TEAC has been around for more than 50 years? We sure weren't. No word on price or availability, but the 'buds do include small, medium and large ear pads for mama, papa and baby bear.
05.01.2008 12:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vor 7 Jahren: Steve Jobs führt erstmals OS X vor
Inzwischen ist es kaum noch nachzuvollziehen, welch erbitterter Kampf zwischen den Anhängern von OS X und den Verfechtern von OS 9 lief. Als Apple vor sieben Jahren zum ersten Mal OS X zeigte, erkannten viele zwar schon das Potenzial des neuen Systems, allerdings hatte man auch mit schweren Mängeln
05.01.2008 12:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Warner Bros. entscheidet sich für Blu-ray
Der Formatkrieg zwischen den beiden DVD-Nachfolgern HD DVD und Blu-ray dauert schon seit dem Bestehen dieser hochauflösenden Medien an. Lange Zeit war nicht klar, welcher dieser beiden Typen letztendlich das Rennen machen wird oder ob beide weiterhin parallel existieren können. Jetzt hat mit Warner Bros. Entertainment eines der großen Filmstudios vielleicht den ersten Schritt zur Entscheidung gewagt.
05.01.2008 12:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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05.01.2008 11:00 Uhr
Hawking reveals HomeRemote Pro monitoring solution
Filed under: CES, Home Entertainment, HouseholdMerely months after Hawking finally got its act together and began shipping out the HomeRemote, the firm is already upping the ante with a new model at CES. Logically dubbed the HomeRemote Pro, this iteration weds IP and Z-Wave technologies to enable users to control lighting, access control, video monitoring, climate control and entertainment -- and that's just for starters. The system also touts a new web server-based system that reportedly "allows for true plug and play installation," and
05.01.2008 10:41 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wöchentliche Konsolen-News: Nintendo Wii
Heute präsentieren wir euch die zwölfte 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)
05.01.2008 10:41 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Mac Rewind - Ausgabe 100 erschienen
Ab sofort steht die 100. Ausgabe unseres Wochenrückblicks "Mac Rewind" zum Download bereit. In dieser Ausgabe werden folgende Themen behandelt:
There's A New KID in Town
Praxistest: Krell Interface Dock "KID"
Bild der Woche
Diese Woche mit einer Panorama-Aufnahme von Schattenm
05.01.2008 10:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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05.01.2008 10:00 Uhr
USB missile launcher adopts webcam for geeky wars over MSN
Filed under: Peripherals
We thought Brando had finally reached the pinnacle of jokey USB armaments with its recent wireless missile launcher -- the third such product in this evolving line -- but apparently there is demand out there for a remotely-operated version capable of waging war over the internet. Filling this strange market gap will be the USB MSN Missile Launcher, which tacks a webcam onto the standard version and allows your buddies on the Microsoft network to randomly shoot at you throughout the day. Again, we're not sure who buys a weapon whose main pu
05.01.2008 09:41 Uhr, Engadget,
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Thema der Woche 01/08: Jahresrückblick 2007
Januar: Das iPhone prägt das Jahr 2007 +++ Februar: Streit und Versöhnung +++ März: Tiger-Update und Software-Feuerwerk +++ April: Die Macht der Acht +++ Mai: Vom Umwelt-Saulus zum Paulus +++ Juni: Viel heiße Luft um die WWDC +++ Juli: Glänzende Geschäftszahlen bei Apple +++ August: Volle Schultüten von Apple +++ September: Digitale Unterhaltung +++ Oktober: Der Leopard ist los +++ November: Ein Handy für Europa +++ Dezember: Was vom Jahre übrig bleibt
05.01.2008 09:37 Uhr, Macwelt,
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iPod-Verkaufswachstum bald zu Ende?
Die Absatzzahlen der iPod-Reihe von Apple konnten in den letzten Jahren einen kontinuierlichen Aufwärtstrend vorweisen. Sogar in Zeiten rückläufiger Verkaufszahlen im Sektor mobiler MP3-Player konnte sich der Multimedia-Winzling laut dem Marktforschungsunternehmen "The NPD Group" auf einem außerordentlich stabilen Kurs halten. Doch dieser könnte ob jenes branchenweiten Umsatzrückganges von 16 Prozent im Jahr 2007 bald ein jähes Ende finden, glaubt man einem Bericht der Analysten von iSuppli.
05.01.2008 09:07 Uhr, Maclife,
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05.01.2008 9:00 Uhr
Sony "planning" to bring Skype to PSP
Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds
We won't call it "official" just yet, but it looks all but certain that Sony will indeed bring Skype to its famed PlayStation Portable. According to Reuters, Sony is "planning to add an internet phone function" (that'd be Skype) to its PSP in order to "stir up demand," which wouldn't be a half bad idea considering how the DS seems to be hogging the limelight of late. Purportedly, the software could become available "as ea
05.01.2008 08:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Logitech's diNovo Mini keyboard and Z Cinéma speakers
Filed under: CES, Home Entertainment, Peripherals
Looks like Logitech's got at least two announcements lined up for tomorrow: the diNovo Mini keyboard (which pretty much is what it sound like, and is intended for Windows boxes) and the Z Cinéma 2.1 system with an included Windows Media Center remote. US pricing and release as we get it, but Tech Digest is claiming it'll be end of January launch.
05.01.2008 08:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Engadget: now faster, with better galleries, and fully ready for CES
Filed under: Announcements, CES
We've been working extra hours over past few weeks making a number of enhancements to Engadget, both up front and behind the curtains. We've got three awesome bits for you:
CES-optimized news page (ces.engadget.com). When you're publishing as much as CES demands, you need to be able to zoom out a bit for ease of use. Many will recognize this from CES 2007, but we've made a few improvements (like a video content grid, better easier gallery access, and so on); we will have a default page-version selector soon, so watch out for that.
New galleries! You asked for it, you got it.
05.01.2008 08:10 Uhr, Engadget,
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HD DVD Group axes CES keynote
The HD DVD Promotional Group tonight reacted to Warner's abandonment of HD DVD for movies by canceling its Consumer Electronics Show keynote on short notice. The organization does not say the keynote is being removed permanently from its scheduled but says it has "postponed" the event without a new date, according to the announcement. Discussions
05.01.2008 08:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2008 8:00 Uhr
Hitachi to phase out 1.0 and 1.8-inch drives, Fujitsu scraps plans to launch them
Filed under: StorageAs the flood of SSD announcements over the past couple days indicates, flash is rapidly gaining ground on traditional hard drive storage, and it may have just claimed it first victims: Hitachi has just announced that it will phase out production of 1.0 and 1.8-inch drives over the next year, and discontinue plans to launch a 1.5-inch line. Hitachi had only shipped 560,000 1.8-inch drives in the July - September quarter, representing only 3.2 percent of its total drive sales, and just a miniscule 3,000 1.0-inch drives in the same period. Hitachi says it'll keep supplying existing customers, but we're hearing that 1.0
05.01.2008 07:25 Uhr, Engadget,
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Dell 3008WFP 30-inch monitor review roundup
Filed under: Displays
The 3008WFP widescreen LCD, everyone's favorite, 30-inch, DisplayPort-rocking Dell monitor is up for review, and we've got a roundup to prove it. If you'll recall, the behemoth is the first Dell monitor to sport the emerging DisplayPort technology, and it also offers a fairly impressive set of other connectivity options, including dual DVI ports, HDMI, VGA, S-Video, component, and composite. The folks at Hot Hardware weren't totally stoked on the setup process, but loved the screen's performance and flexibility. The cats at Computer Shopper seemed pleased as well, though not head-over-heels in love, particularly with the high price tag and color / graysca
05.01.2008 04:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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HD DVD group cancels CES press conference in wake of Warner announcement: daaaaaamn
Filed under: CES, HDTVWe just got an email which stated that the HD DVD group is canceling its CES press conference; tail severely between legs over today's explosive news that Warner -- the last "undecided" studio -- was going to the other side and doing Blu-ray discs exclusively. We're not sure if that's because the HD DVD group was in 11th hour negotiations with Warner or what, but the mood at that camp has to be beyond somber right now, so it's pretty hard to thump the tub when you've just been dealt a hard losing hand.
05.01.2008 04:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2008 4:00 Uhr
Xias loads up for CES, launches a DRM-free content portal
Filed under: CES, Digital Cameras, Displays, Portable Audio, Portable Video
We haven't heard a ton from Xias, but the company is looking to change all that with a smattering of new gear at CES. In addition to dressing up the 8 megapixel DCS-860 cam in four new colors, we'll be seeing the new 12 mega
05.01.2008 03:42 Uhr, Engadget,
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The real reason Warner went Blu?
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
If you want to know why Warner choose Blu-ray and why now is the time, you should head over to Engadget HD. We had the chance to have a few words with the president of Warner Home Video and he was more than happy to clear up a few questions for us. Read |
05.01.2008 03:42 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2008 3:00 Uhr
Briefly: GameTap, Cardraider reviews
In brief: GameTap, Cardraider reviews, Office 2008 apparently backordered, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joins SCOTTEVEST Board and RouteBuddy expands worldwide digital map coverage for Mac users We've posted a review of GameTap, a large online gaming site from Turner Broadcasting that boasts a huge number of games. Most of them are venerable
05.01.2008 02:21 Uhr, MacNN,
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Formatkrieg: Warner wechselt ab Juni 2008 komplett zu Blu-ray
Es könnte die Entscheidung des Formatkrieges zwischen den konkurrierenden HD-Medien Blu-ray und HD DVD sein - Warner Bros. Entertainment gibt in einer Pressemitteilung bekannt, dass zukünftig alle neuen Titel ausschließlich als Blu-ray-Disc erscheinen. Eine letzte Gnadenfrist: Bis Ende Mai 2008 wird der Filmkonzern HD DVD-Titel weiterhin
05.01.2008 02:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Digital Foci rolls OLED keychain albums
Digital Foci today unveiled two new Pocket Album OLED photo viewers, which will be on display at its CES 2008 booth. The Pocket Album OLED 1.5 features a 1.5-inch screen, with 32MB of internal flash storage ñ enough to hold approximately 120 photos. The integrated, rechargeable battery holds up to four hours of life, and can be charged through USB.
05.01.2008 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apps: Citrin, ÜberUpload
Citrin 1.3 ($120) application for interactive scientific graphing and curve fitting, providing: Commonly used charts, such as scatter & line series, bar, column, area, 3-D (column, pyramid, prism, area and band), ternary scatter, pie, polar, box & whisker, histograms, probability charts, etc. Leopard-ready, allows recoding non-UTF-8/non-ASCII text
05.01.2008 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2008 2:00 Uhr
D-Link MediaLounge PC-on-TV DPG-1200 ready to send web content to your TV
Filed under: CES, Home Entertainment, Wireless
Just because media shifting is totally last year doesn't mean D-Link's MediaLounge PC-on-TV DPG-1200 isn't welcome, even if that model number is a bit of a mouthful. The product can ship YouTube, Google Video, Veoh content and plenty more that the internet has to offer over a wired or wireless connection to your regular ol' TV. There's no special player involved, the product just mirrors your PC display, so virtually anything you can see on you PC you can see on your TV, including all sorts of media and even DVDs. The remote includes a trackba
05.01.2008 01:40 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hitachi to show off 1.5-inch thick plasma, .75-inch thick LCD prototypes at CES
Filed under: CES, Displays, HDTV
Slimming down LCDs just wasn't enough, Hitachi will demo a 1.5-inch thick plasma HDTV at CES. Cutting more than a third of the thickness from previous displays, it ensures your screen will look as incredible from the side as it does the front. Also on display, but without concrete plans for release, are the "super" Ultra Thin LCD
05.01.2008 01:40 Uhr, Engadget,
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Buena Depth Cue, Effects get CS3 update
Digieffects, a developer has announced two important updates for Buena Depth Cue and Buena Effects Pack. Effective immediately Buena Depth Cue and Buena Effects Pack now support Intel-based Macintosh computers. Buena Depth Cue and Buena Effects Pack are also available as software downloads. Buena Depth Cue and Buena Effects Pack are now compatible
05.01.2008 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Hitachi Ultra Thin 1.5 LCD lineup headed for CES
Filed under: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment
Hitachi's not really reaching here in the naming department, but we sort of like the effect: the company's new Ultra Thin 1.5 LCDs are 1.5-inches thick (hence the name), and headed for Vegas. Coming in 32-inch, 37-inch and 42-inch sizes, the 1.5 line has been hanging out in Japan for a few months under the Wooo name (pictured), but C
05.01.2008 01:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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RIAA chief says ripping okay, Sony BMG lawyer "misspoke" during Jammie Thomas trial
Filed under: Portable AudioNow that the furor has died down over the Washington Post's questionable piece about the RIAA supposedly suing Jeffrey Howell for ripping CDs, it's time to hear what the RIAA actually has to say -- and it's surprisingly sensible. Speaking to NPR, RIAA president Cary Sherman flatly said "the story is just wrong." Sherman went on to say that the RIAA hasn't ever prosecuted anyone for ripping or copying for personal use, and that the only issue in the Jeffrey Howell case
05.01.2008 01:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Macfun.com: Rainbow Mystery, Hidden Relics
Freeverse today added two new titles to its Macfun game portal: Rainbow Mystery, and Hidden Relics. Rainbow Mystery is a puzzle game where players must help Lily on her quest to break a curse that is turning her world into a tainted landscape. Lily must solve puzzles through 70 levels over three different game modes by swapping and matching differe
05.01.2008 01:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2008 1:00 Uhr
How would you change the VUDU set-top-box?
Filed under: Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment
Regardless of your feelings regarding the VUDU set-top-box, it's hard to knock its intrigue. From inception, we've been hooked on the concept, and while we've had our reservations about it, our hopes were bolstered after checking it out at CEDIA. After release, a number of reviewers found the device to be interesting, relatively useful and unfortunately
05.01.2008 00:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Energizer unveils iPod battery extender, more
Energizer today unveiled a new iPod battery extender, as well as several new lighting products; it will be demonstrating them at CES 2008. The Energi To Go for iPod uses two AA batteries, and when used with the companyís e2 Lithium cells, produces over 40 hours of audio playback, or 11 hours of video. The unit unfolds, revealing a dock connector, a
05.01.2008 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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