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09.01.2009 24:00 Uhr
White Dell Adamo pictures leak out
While we got some early time with Dell's super-secret Adamo prototype, it looks like we weren't the only ones -- and it also looks like we didn't get the whole enchilada: there's a white version hiding in the Palms as well. Still no more details than before, but bub.blicio.us was also allowed to boot the aluminum ultraportable, so at least we know that there's chips in that box. We're actually headed back to check out the Mini 10, so we'll dig for even more (and try to get pictures in a better-lit room), but for now check these latest Adamo pictures in the gallery.Gallery:
09.01.2009 23:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Jimmy Fallon and Engadget: raw and uncut
We had a chance to get on the show floor at CES and chat with Jimmy Fallon (the new face of late night television as he's taking over for Conan O'Brien in March) on his gadget tastes, stock purchases, and jacket size. We hope you enjoy as much as we did.Special thanks to Trent Wolbe for shooting the videoFiled under: CES, Misc. Gadgets
09.01.2009 23:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Palm Pre interface tour
We've taken a mountain of shots of the new Palm Pre, but we thought a proper tour of the the apps and interface was in order. So with that in mind we banged together a gallery of shots from messaging, web browser, camera, photos, music, videos, notes, tasks, maps, and calculator. We have to say, the more we check this phone out, the more we like it; we're all pretty much gushing over here. Follow the read link to head over to Engadget Mobile's gallery
Palm Pre interface tour originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:08:00 EST. Please see our
09.01.2009 23:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Crapgadget CES, round 1: Elvis Presley Plug 'n Sing
Nothing says value in Vegas like 30 bonus Elvis Christmas songs.Filed under: Gaming, Home EntertainmentCrapgadget CES, round 1: Elvis Presley Plug 'n Sing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
09.01.2009 23:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ben Heck crams Xbox 360 controller into Atari 2600 joystick
As we've seen, a little Atari 2600 is a sure way to liven almost anything -- cakes, candles, landfills -- and it looks like the Xbox 360 is no exception, as none other than Ben Heck has proved with his new so-called 3600 controller. As you might expect, Ben didn't exactly take the expected route to wind up at this creation, instead opting to use the guts of a Guitar Hero 3 controller, which he somehow managed to squeeze into the base of everyone's favorite one-button controller (even leaving room for a guide button and ring of light o
09.01.2009 23:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Neuer ATi-Treiber für Windows 7 Beta 1
Mit dem Startschuss für den öffentlichen Betatest von Windows 7, bei dem Microsoft insgesamt 2,5 Mio. Lizenzschlüssel für Testzwecke verteilen wird, hat Grafikkartenhersteller ATi aktualisierte Treiber für das neue Betriebssystem bereitgestellt, die bereits das neue Windows Displays Driver Model 1.1 (WDDM v1.1) unterstützen.
09.01.2009 23:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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09.01.2009 23:00 Uhr
Spotted: Curve 8900 running on AT&T
So Boy Genius Report reported on a shot of what seems to be a Curve 8900 running on AT&T -- which seems like a pretty good idea, may we add -- and we're trying to make sense of what's really going on. We hit up RIM's booth at CES to get the lowdown on the situation, and what do you know, the mythical beast is nowhere to be found. The reps on the floor said that it's only for T-Mobile and when we checked every 8900 on the show floor, we couldn't find one running on any other carrier. 'Course, we'd be shocked if RIM wasn't chronically refreshing BGR every fifteen seconds, so it's entirely possible that they saw the news, realized their grave error, and pulled the off
09.01.2009 22:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung's Capella Bluetooth earpiece invades CES
Samsung swept into CES this year like an alien invasion. Tucked away beneath its awards, massive booth presence, and disrupter blast of products is this sexy Bluetooth earpiece. The Capella (shown tucked inside the receiver) is meant to be worn as a fashion accessory. Hey, that's what they say. And at the risk of being juiced by a Martian, well, we're not going to argue.Filed under: Portable Audio, Wearables, Wireless
09.01.2009 22:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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FileWave 3.7 enables duplicating whole machines
FileWave says it has begun selling v3.7 of its namesake software. The program is mainly used to install and configure operating system upgrades across large networks, saving the time of manual installation on each computer. Mac, Windows and Linux systems can be updated, and additional support allows installing third-party apps such as Adobe's Creative Suite.
09.01.2009 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Lenovo's Android-powered OPhone to hit China Mobile this quarter
Look out, China -- Lenovo's all-too-sexy OPhone is about to land in the hands of unsuspecting China Mobile subscribers, or so says Reuters, anyway. The planet's largest mobile carrier will reportedly launch the 3G handset sometime this quarter, though some reports are suggesting that development is being hampered as engineers struggle with creating a Chinese language version of the OS. Once launched, it will go down as the first Android-powered handset to operate on China's home-cooked TD-SCDMA 3G network, but there's no word on just how costly it'll be. Not like cost is really a concern here, right?
09.01.2009 22:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ballmer: iPhone has "momentum," Zune not the future
Relatively new competitors now have the advantage in the smartphone business, Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer said late yesterday to the Financial Times (registration required). Although the executive was well-known for believing in early 2007 that the iPhone wouldn't get market share, he now says that both Apple and BlackBerry creator RIM have "clear market momentum" and that the two are part of a
09.01.2009 22:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Macworld Expo show floor grab bag
In this Macworld Video, follow Macworld Lab Director James Galbraith as he makes the rounds of the show floor. He finds a few products that aren’t what you might expect from a typical trade show—but are what make Macworld Expo unique.
09.01.2009 22:20 Uhr, Macworld,
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Zune Doomed?
OK, better sit down for this one. A big surprise here: Microsoft may be ready to kill the Zune. We know: shocker!
According to the FT via SAI :
In digital music Mr Ballmer seemed all but ready to throw in the towel on the Zune mobile device, which has failed to gain ground on Apple’s iPod. But he suggested that the focus of competition in digital media was moving onto ground that Microsoft understands well: software.
He said that, with the market for dedicated portable media players in decline, the future lay in more “general purp
09.01.2009 22:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Quad core iPhones? Not so fast!
I like reading the rumors of a quad core iPhone coming soon, but I don't really believe them. If we ignore the problems with ARM's roadmap, and quad core Cortex processors in 2009, there are still many other issues that ruin the party. If there was an imaginary iPhone with a quad core ARM, it would need amazing power efficiency.
Instead of the tens of watts drawn by the Atom and supporting chipset, we're looking at something like a single watt using currently available ARM cores. Going by ARM's figures for their 2010 products, we can see 4 cores drawing 10 mw each (40 mw) in "average" use, and nothing in sleep states. However, the graphics chip on this device has
09.01.2009 22:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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OpenPeak intros Atom-powered ProFrame VoIP phone
Hey, cube dwellers -- call your manager over and give him / her a look at this, because starting today, conference calling will never be the same. From what we can tell, this is the world's first Atom-powered telephone, and also the first telephone we've seen in years that we would joyously park in our own living rooms. OpenPeak's ProFrame is an all-in-one conglomerate that handles VoIP calling and offers up a 7-inch touchscreen panel and "an intuitive navigation menu for easy access to contacts, instant messaging, voicemail, calendar, call logs, memos, news, stocks,
09.01.2009 22:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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SIM2 aims high with $58,000 Grand Cinema HT5000E DLP projector
SIM2 never fails to stun, and it's proving yet again that it couldn't care less about the global economic situation (or that it just aims at a class of people that are simply unaffected) with the Grand Cinema HT5000E. Said device was actually outed yesterday courtesy of an HDGiants pair-up, but today we're being gifted with the official details. The three-chip DLP beamer includes a trio of 0.95-inch DarkChip4 DMDs, a 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, six lens options, Ethernet jack for remote control and world-class color uniformity / edge-to-edge focus capabilities. Yeah, it'll cost you more than most vehicles and even some diminutive homes at $57,995, but at least the white glove delive
09.01.2009 22:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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CES: Palm Pre takes on Apple iPhone
Open-source WebOS handset is all about SynergyPalm has launched a touchscreen smartphone along with a brand-new WebOS operating system and an "intelligent" cohesive contact management setup Palm calls Synergy.
09.01.2009 22:05 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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TRENDnet debuts new 802.11n routers
Networking company TRENDnet has announced two new Wi-Fi routers (not pictured), beginning with the TEW-673GR. The unit is a dual-band 802.11n model, capable of broadcasting in both the conventional 2.4GHz band and in the 5GHz range, which avoids interference from other wireless hardware such as microwaves and Bluetooth transmitters. Like many 802.11n devices the 673GR has a theoretical peak of 3
09.01.2009 22:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.01.2009 22:00 Uhr
Palm's Pre boxed
While wandering Palm's lounge of poor lighting and heavy shadow, we bumped into the retail packaging for the Pre. While not likely the final design, it certainly follows Palm's recent packaging aesthetic.
Filed under: Cellphones, CESPalm's Pre boxed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15
09.01.2009 21:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Freeverse previews four upcoming iPhone apps
Freeverse is showcasing four upcoming iPhone and iPod touch games at Macworld Expo: Flick Baseball, SlotZ Racer, Roads of Ruin, and Days of Thunder. Flick Baseball is an arcade baseball game where users can customize their characters and play against other teams. The will include several modes, including full season, exhibition and championship as well as an added feature: home-run competition. Co
09.01.2009 21:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Video: ASUS Eee D200 explained on video
Somehow we missed the Eee D200 when we first visited the ASUS booth. A return this morning confirms our suspicions that this strange looking device is nothing more than a NAS media server with a touch screen. Remote administration is available, as well as four USB and four Ethernet ports. Don't miss the pictures in our gallery and the video posted after the break.
Gallery: ASUS Eee D200 NAS
09.01.2009 21:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP's USB 2.0 Docking Station adds in DisplayLink technology
DisplayLink is most certainly swinging the big wood here at CES, with announcements spanning from Samsung monitors to Acer multimedia docks. Now, it's hooking up with HP for the first time ever in order to introduce the USB 2.0 Docking Station with DisplayLink technology. The universal dock enables laptops to pass through audio, LAN and peripheral connectivity, and of course, it enables the laptop to expand its display onto a USB-enabled monitor with
09.01.2009 21:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhoto ’09: What you need to know
Faces and Places features highlight the additions to the latest version of iPhoto. But they’re not the only changes you’ll find in iPhoto ’09. Jackie Dove previews the soon-to-be-released version of Apple’s photo editor and organizer.
09.01.2009 21:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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Gateway rolls out MD, UC notebooks
Gateway's appearance at CES has been accompanied by two new notebook models, each of which is hope to bring upscale features to the mainstream. Starting the launches, the UC series is Gateway's first system with a 13.3-inch screen and borrows design cues from its sibling brand Packard Bell, including the unusually circular trackpad and aluminum trim. The system is relatively light for Gateway's
09.01.2009 21:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Video: Gettin' jiggy with Surface, Al Roker
What do you get when you cross a music-mixing Microsoft Surface with a sleep-deprived Al Roker? Answer: Pure comedy gold. Video after the break, skip to the 48-second mark to hear DJ A.R. do his thang. Bonus: check out the last 10 seconds to hear him compare a drunken Ann Coulter to Popeye's Olive Oil.
Continue reading Video: Gettin' jiggy with Surface, Al RokerFiled under: Displays
09.01.2009 21:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Palm präsentiert intuitives neues Smartphone
Palm hat auf der CES in Las Vegas ein neues Smartphone vorgestellt, das nunmehr als Zugpferd für den zuletzt harsch kritisierten Pionier des PDA-Markts fungieren soll. Das neue „Palm Pre“ kommt technisch aufgefrischt, vor allem aber mit einem neuen, intuitiv zu bedienenden Betriebssystem daher.
09.01.2009 21:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Apple planning to switch tradeshow focus to CES?
Apple may be looking to exhibit at next year's Consumer Electronics Show, a report claims. Citing second-hand sources within Apple, the story suggests that while the company has decided to pull out of future Macworlds, it is already laying plans for CES, which is hosted in Las Vegas every January and populated by over 2,700 hardware and software companies, including a number of PC builders and ke
09.01.2009 21:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Engadget Podcast 126 - 01.09.2008: CES day three
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Engadget_talks_Palm_Pre'; Day Three: Pre and P, but mostly just Pre. That's all you really need to know. But in case you're hungering for more, here's the most enthusiastic hour and change of sleep-deprived talk about the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show to happen since at least a few days ago. But again, summary: lots of Pre, a little P. Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel Producer: Trent WolbeSong: Sweet Child O' Mine00:48 -
09.01.2009 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Expo: Iomega announces Retrospect 8
Major update for Iomega's cross-platform backup solutionIomega is showing off Retrospect 8 at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco. The latest update to its cross-platform backup solution introduces a number of new features.
09.01.2009 21:05 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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09.01.2009 21:00 Uhr
Canon unveils REALiS SX800 LCoS projector with 3,000 lumens
Canon's REALiS SX800 LCoS projector may not have the highest resolution in the world -- it's stuck at SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050), for those wondering -- but it sure is bright. Designed to light up board and / or living rooms with ambient light seeping in, the projector features a 3,000 lumens display and a contrast ratio of 900:1. It's also housing next-generation 0.55-inch LCoS reflective LCD panels, a Canon 1.5x zoom, Auto Input Signal, 2:3 pull down and an 11-pound chassis. If that's right down your alley, it'll be available this month for $2,499.[Via AboutProjectors]Filed under:
09.01.2009 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Memopal online data storage now iPhone accessible
Memopal has launched an iPhone version of its online data storage and remote access application. The program enables users to browse, search, preview and share files that have been backed up from their Mac or PC, even if the computer is offline. All files are viewed on a web browser in real-time, accessed from the companyís website. When running Memopal on a main computer, the program performs aut
09.01.2009 20:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Windows 7 beta goes live, sees demand surge
As promised during Microsoft's keynote at CES, the company today released the public beta of Windows 7. The ISO image gives users a largely feature-complete version of the next-generation operating system but sets the software to expire on August 1st. Microsoft warns that the software isn't officially supported and that downloads will be limited to the first 2.5 million who start the download.
09.01.2009 20:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apps: iFlicks.app, Auction Hunter, Icon2Image
iFlicks.app 0.7 ($20) can import a users video collection into iTunes. This allows users to view all of their videos in iTunes or transfer them to an iPod or iPhone. iFlicks also downloads Metadata for all videos and has options for manually configuring the data at a later time. The update has added support for Elgato Turbo.264 and also has options for editing details of multiple videos at once. [
09.01.2009 20:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Backstage: Matte Your Aluminum MacBook 13” Screen + A Matching MacBook Stand
As we noted in our 20 Things Worth Caring About at 2009’s Expos article, we were genuinely excited to come across a couple of new solutions to common MacBook problems. First, and one that has been a huge issue for some potential buyers, is the lack of a matte screen option for the MacBook. Power Support has fixed that with its Anti-Glare Film for MacBook 13” ($35), also available in a 15” MacBook Pro version for the same price. Like…
09.01.2009 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Quad core iPhones? Not so fast!
I like reading the rumors of a quad core iPhone coming soon, but I don't really believe them. If we ignore the problems with ARM's roadmap, and quad core Cortex processors in 2009, there are still many other issues that ruin the party. If there was an imaginary iPhone with a quad core ARM, it would need amazing power efficiency.
Instead of the tens of watts drawn by the Atom and supporting chipset, we're looking at something like a single watt using currently available ARM cores. Going by ARM's figures for their 2010 products, we can see 4 cores drawing 10 mw each (40 mw) in "average" use, and nothing in sleep states. However, the graphics chip on this device has
09.01.2009 20:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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18,4"-Laptop mit Radeon 4870 X2 von Asus
Im Rahmen einer Presseinformation zur aktuellen Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas kündigt Asus mit dem W90 ein neues Notebook an, welches mit zwei Grafikkarten ausgestattet werden kann und dadurch besonders für Spiele- und Multimedia-Anwendungen geeignet ist.
09.01.2009 20:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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iPhone apps: Rochambeau, SpeechBubble, Spend
Rochambeau (RPS) (free) is a version of the classic hand game, Rock, Paper, Scissors, for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game can be played locally or online against friends on a users AIM buddy list. Users can choose between multiple characters and also between shake or touch based game play.
09.01.2009 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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PulpMotion 2 offers improved interface, more themes
Aquafadas has unveiled PulpMotion 2 at Macworld Expo, the latest update to its slideshow animation application. Using the program, people can make custom slideshows from photos, videos, and music files on their computer. Version 2 gives users an improved interface made to simplify the creation process, over 80 themes and presets to choose from, and the ability to create custom themes. Video option
09.01.2009 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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AMD announces ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4000 series graphics chips
NVIDIA has already given its laptop graphics offerings a bit of a boost at CES, and now AMD has followed suit, with it taking the wraps off its new ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4000 series chips. As you may have guessed, these are based on the same core architecture as AMD's 4000 series of desktop graphics cards, and they promise to be as much as twice as fast as their 3000 series predecessors. Helping out significantly on that front is the use of GDDR5 memory, a first for laptop graphics, as well as an increase in the number of stream processing units (800 on the top end HD 4870 and 4850), and a new, cooler 55nm manufacturing process. In addition to those top end graphics options, AMD will also introduce a couple of new 4600 series cards, which use the same GDDR3 memory and 320 st
09.01.2009 20:12 Uhr, Engadget,
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Palm CEO says Europe gets Pre in the first half, too
According to the press materials, Palm hadn't intended to announce a timeframe for the 3G GSM version of the Pre this week, but Ed Colligan can pretty much do and say whatever he pleases -- it's one of the perks of wearing the CEO hat -- and he's apparently mentioned in an interview with IDG that it'll roll out in the first half of 2009. That puts the model right in line with the launch window for the CDMA-based Sprint version, giving the carrier virtually zero exclusivity on the global stage -- so if 1337 h4x0rz can figure out how to unlock the thing (and if we were betting folk, we'd wager they can), this all means EDGE
09.01.2009 20:12 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pretec debuts CFast storage card, proclaims it world's smallest SATA SSD
Pretec has already pushed standard CompactFlash cards pretty far, and it now looks to be branching out beyond the confines of the format, with it today announcing its new CompactFlash-sized (but apparently not CompactFlash-compatibile) CFast storage card. Helping the card earn that title is its use of a high-speed SATA interface, which boosts the maximum transfer speed to a blistering 375MB per second, or roughly 300% faster than the speediest CompactFlash card on the market today. In a bit of a twist to these usual announcements, Pretec says the the first 32GB cards are actually available starting today (albeit not directly
09.01.2009 20:12 Uhr, Engadget,
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Solid State Drive geschüttelt, nicht gerührt!
Die Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas ist in erster Linie eine Messe, in der sich die Hersteller an die Verkäufer ihrer Produkte wenden. Deshalb fallen den Herstellern immer wieder mal außergewöhnliche Dinge ein, wie man die Vorteile eines neuen Produktes schmackhaft herüber bringen kann.
09.01.2009 20:09 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Interview mit Phil Schiller zum Produktzyklus von Apple
In einem Interview von David Pogue mit Phil Schiller wurde Schiller natürlich auch zu Apples Entscheidung befragt, nicht mehr an der Macworld Expo teilnehmen zu wollen. Insgesamt wiederholte Schiller die Aussagen der Pressemitteilung zu Apples Absage, fügte jedoch noch interessante Informationen hinzu. Es sei nicht mehr machbar gewesen, jeden Januar großartige Shows zu veranstalten. Zudem sei der Januar ein sehr ungünstiger Monat für App
09.01.2009 20:06 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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09.01.2009 20:00 Uhr
Circuit City CEO details bankruptcy proceedings, admits possibility of liquidation
Things have been a little rocky (to say the very least) for Circuit City since it filed for bankruptcy protection back in November of last year, and now the acting president and CEO has sent out a letter informing a select few (or the world, as the case may be) of what exactly is going / could be going on. In short, the company has just recently "filed with the Bankruptcy Court a motion that seeks Court approval for a process that formally puts the company up for sale." There's a lot of fluff after that, but the long and short of it is this: a sale could be approved before an auction begins (and its working mighty hard to make sure th
09.01.2009 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Schiller on Apple's Yearly Product Timelines
Pogue questioned Phil Schiller about Apple's withdrawal from Macworld Expo. Schiller, of course, repeated what was said in the original press release: that trade shows had become less important and not worth the effort or money involved.
09.01.2009 19:35 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Verizon completes acquisition of Alltel
Verizon has announced the completion of its move to acquire Alltel Wireless, cleared by the Federal Trade Commission early last month. Verizon is paying approximately $5.9 billion for Alltel's equity, though it will still have to deal with the latter's $22.2 billion in debt. The purchase should make Verizon the largest cellular carrier in the US, bringing in 12.9 million customers for a total of
09.01.2009 19:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Fugoo will Uhren und Kaffeemaschinen vernetzen
Microsoft und das Unternehmen Fugoo haben auf der CES in Las Vegas eine Windows-basierte Plattform für Haushaltsgeräte vorgestellt. Die Geräte verfügen über einen x86-Prozessor von VIA und sind WLAN-fähig. Über diese Plattform soll eine neue Generation von Internet-fähigen Geräten vernetzt werden, für die John Hui, einer der beiden Fugoo-Chefs, die Bezeichnung "Neo-Diginet" geprägt hat, was für digitales Internet stehen soll. (Technologie)
09.01.2009 19:20 Uhr, golem,
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Windows 7 Beta goes public
But this time, you don't have to head over to your favorite torrent tracker to get it. Microsoft just began its Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview Program, which means you can head on over to your favorite internet, download the ISO, burn a DVD and start living the ultra-fantastic lifestyle of a Windows 7 user. The Beta expires August 1, 2009, and Microsoft is of course pilling on the caveats in case this destroys your computer with fire -- and limiting this first run of downloads to 2.5 million users. We're hearing reports o
09.01.2009 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacWorld Expo 09: a quick hands-on with the Pulse smartpen
While wandering in the wasteland of North Hall (feels a bit like being in Fallout3), I stumbled on an interesting products that actually received a "Best of SHow 2009" award: the Pulse smartpen by Livescribe.
As you can guess from the name it's a pen and it's, erh, smart. But what does it do? Well, I tried it to find out
First, it is a rather big and heavy pen, although if you are on the bling side and like massive-gold diamond-studded fountain pens, you'll be at home (apart from the style, of course). Plus, it has a tiny LCD screen along the top of its body.
So, simply write on the page and the pen does two things: it digitises what you write and at the same time records what you hear. Pretty useful for, say, jotting down notes during a conference, an
09.01.2009 19:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Dell Mini 10 gets multi-touch; Adamo teased
Dell today at a press conference at CES revealed the Inspiron Mini 10, its third netbook. While only slightly larger than the Mini 9, the new portable is more advanced than either the smaller model or the Mini 12, including through its display. The namesake 10-inch screen is sharper than on other netbooks and produces a 720p (1280x720) resolution closer to full-size notebooks. The system also i
09.01.2009 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Neues von LGs 480-Hertz-Fernsehern
Auf der Consumer Electronics Show zeigt LG-Philips seine ersten HD-Fernseher, die eine effektive Wiederholfrequenz von 480 Bildern pro Sekunde erreichen sollen. Anders als bei bisherigen Lösungen anderer Hersteller erfolgt dabei keine Berechnung von Zwischenbildern. (Heimkino)
09.01.2009 19:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 19:00 Uhr
Dell Adamo hands-on!
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Engadget_Does_A_hands_on_With_the_Dell_Adamo'; Looks like our puppy-dog eyes have served us well yet again -- we just got to spend some time with Dell's ultra-hot Adamo. It's really small -- and although we didn't measure, we'd say that 13-inch rumor was spot on. "Adamo" is actually the brand, like Inspiron -- this is just the first machine that'll be out.Gallery: Dell Adamo hands-on!
09.01.2009 18:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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DB und T-Mobile erweitern Breitbandangebot im ICE
Die Deutsche Bahn und T-Mobile erweitern ihr Internet-Angebot im Zug. Ab sofort können ICE-Kunden auch auf der Strecke FrankfurtHannoverHamburg per WLAN im Internet surfen oder E-Mails abrufen und verschicken. Benötigt wird ein WLAN-fähiges Endgerät: etwa Laptop, Netbook oder iPhone. Diesen Service gab es für Fahrgäste bisher zwischen Dortmund, Köln, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Augsburg und München.
09.01.2009 18:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Modbook Pro - Vom 15-Zoll-Macbook Pro zum Tablet-PC
Das auf Umbauten spezialisierte US-Unternehmen Axiotron baut nun auch Apples MacBook Pro mit 15,4-Zoll-LCD und Unibody zum Tablet-PC mit Stiftbedienung und Touchscreen um. Das Ergebnis soll der bisher größte Tablet-PC sein, allerdings auch ein nicht besonders leichtes. (Notebook, Mac)
09.01.2009 18:50 Uhr, golem,
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Expo Notes: Securing your Mac
Security isn't just about hackers and malware. Dan Miller takes to the Expo show floor to explore some of the products aimed at keeping your Mac safe from thieves.
09.01.2009 18:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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Beta von Windows 7 steht jetzt zum Download
Microsoft hat wie gestern angekündigt die Beta 1 von Windows 7 (Build 7000) zum Download freigegeben. Auf TechNet-Seiten steht das OS als 32- und 64-Bit-Version auf Englisch, Deutsch und in anderen Sprachen zur Verfügung. Die Server sind aber offenbar bereits überlastet. Wie viel Geduld man aufbringen muss, ist nicht abzusehen.
09.01.2009 18:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Protect Files 1.0 guides users through encryption
Apimac has it has released the first verison of Protect Files, a new encryption utility. The software is used to encrypt various items on a Mac, but operates on the concept of Encrypted Spaces, instead of straight file and folder selection. A wizard guides users through the creation of a special volume on a drive, where anything placed inside will be automatically encrypted. The volume must the
09.01.2009 18:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Windows 7: Beta für alle ist da
Die öffentliche Beta von Windows 7 Ultimate steht ab sofort als Download bereit. Interessenten sollten bald zuschlagen, denn Microsoft zählt mit und bietet die Betaversion nach 2,5 Millionen Downloads nicht mehr an. Entsprechend sind die Server überlastet. (Microsoft, Windows 7)
09.01.2009 18:35 Uhr, golem,
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Dell USB Digital TV Tuner announced for Inspiron Mini family
Unless you're picking up a Mini 10 with an integrated TV tuner, you'll need one of these (or something similar) in order to pull down OTA signals on your Inspiron Mini. Dell has just announced a thumb-sized USB digital TV tuner (complete with a built-in telescoping and articulating antenna that retracts) catering to the Inspiron family which will start at just $50. Also of note, the company is intending to offer "regional-specific versions of the Digital TV Tuner, designed to receive local broadcast standards, including mobile digital television standards like ATSC in the US, DVB-T in Western
09.01.2009 18:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Dell (finally) confirms its portable Wasabi Zink printer
Details are frustratingly absent, but Dell just came clean on that portable Zink printer of theirs, the Wasabi, that we saw run by the FCC in September. Luckily, all these Zink printers are pretty much the same -- meaning specialized 2 x 3-inch paper for ink-free printing, and a pretty stonking tiny form factor. Like most of the rest of the products introduced at Dell's ridiculously uninformative press event today, there's no word on price or release date.Filed under: Peripherals
09.01.2009 18:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Steve Ballmer zur Konkurrenz von Microsoft
In diesem Jahr besuchte Microsoft-CEO Steve Ballmer erstmals die Eröffnung der Consumer Electronic Show, um in Las Vegas an Stelle von Bill Gates eine Keynote zu präsentieren. Während der Fokus hier vor allem auf dem neuen Windows 7 lag, ging es in den darauf folgenden Interviews im Besonderen um die Konkurrenz.
09.01.2009 18:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Circuit City in talks for self-sale
Circuit City on Friday morning made public that it's currently in talks with an unnamed company to potentially sell off its assets following its bankruptcy. The retailer declines to provide any more details than required by a hearing pushing the details into the open but confirms that two "highly motivated" companies are discussing the possibility of deals that would either give the company enoug
09.01.2009 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Zune Doomed?
OK, better sit down for this one. A big surprise here: Microsoft may be ready to kill the Zune. We know: shocker!
According to the FT via SAI :
In digital music Mr Ballmer seemed all but ready to throw in the towel on the Zune mobile device, which has failed to gain ground on Apple’s iPod. But he suggested that the focus of competition in digital media was moving onto ground that Microsoft understands well: software.
He said that, with the market for dedicated portable media players in decline, the future lay in more “general purp
09.01.2009 18:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Nvidia kündigt GeForce GTX-285 mit 55nm-Technologie an
Auf der CES 2009 stellt Nvidia den Nachfolger seiner GeForce GTX-280 vor: Die neue GTX-285 verfügt laut Hersteller über die leistungsstärkste Single-GPU und eignet sich besonders für Spiele. Unter anderem eine deutlich höhere Taktung soll ihr zu mehr Grafikpower verhelfen. (Nvidia, GreenIT)
09.01.2009 18:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 18:00 Uhr
Dell launches Inspiron Mini 10
Here in an atypically small press conference in the desert, Dell has just served up its Mini 10 netbook, complete with an "edge-to-edge" 720p 10-inch display, a built-in TV tuner (!), integrated 3G WWAN / GPS, multitouch support and an Atom Z520 CPU. Moreover, you'll find an "edge-to-edge" keyboard (no wasted space, we guess), a gesture-sensing touchapd and expanded design studio choices.Filed under: CES, LaptopsDell launches Inspiron Mini 10 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09
09.01.2009 17:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Dell's ultra-thin Adamo laptop set free
We're live at the Dell presser and the Adamo is official. The laptop was briefly presented and then whisked off stage without specs or prices. All we know is that it's crazy thin and represents the new luxury franchise within Dell's laptop lineup. More as we get it.Continue reading Dell's ultra-thin Adamo laptop set freeFiled under: LaptopsDell's ultra-thin Adamo laptop set free originally appeared on Engadget
09.01.2009 17:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Palm Pre to go GSM, cost $399 at Sprint?
The Palm Pre is already poised to run on more widespread GSM networks but may be more costly regardless of network, according to separate reports. Company European sales VP Paul Ghent tells site Pocket-lint that while the initial version of the Pre is limited to CDMA, a version with at least GSM is enroute to the region for the second half of the year. No mention is made of UMTS or HSPA, though
09.01.2009 17:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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HP's Firebird with VoodooDNA 802 / 803 now available starting at $1,799
We know it's a little easy to lose track of time with the world's craziest consumer electronics show steaming ahead, but today actually is January 9th. The meaning of that? HP's two Firebird gaming towers are go for purchase. Both the Firebird with VoodooDNA 802 and 803 are available for purchase right now, with starting prices pegged at $1,799 and $2,099, respectively. The primary difference between the stock configurations are the CPUs (a 2.66GHz Core 2 Quad versus 2.83GHz Core 2 Quad), the hard drives (2 x 250GB verses 2 x 320GB), the sound card (the 803 has a
09.01.2009 17:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPod touch sees explosive growth in December
Mobile advertiser AdMob is reporting explosive growth for the iPod touch in its December report, with an unusual demand after Christmas. The Touch is said to have become the #2 device in the AdMob Network, achieving a 4.7 percent share. The US lead the way with 70 percent of purchase requests, though Canada, the UK, Mexico, Germany and France are all said to have shown strong growth.
09.01.2009 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Deutsche Bahn baut HotSpot-Angebot im ICE aus
Die Deutsche Bahn bietet seit heute auf der Strecke Frankfurt (Main) - Hannover - Hamburg drahtlosen Internet-Zugang an, erstmals kommen damit auch Fahrgäste in Norddeutschland in den Genuss von schnellen wie breitbandigem Internet im ICE.
09.01.2009 17:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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TomTom intros GO 740 LIVE connected GPS
It's been a rough little while for so-called connected GPS units, but it looks like TomTom is still confident in the idea, and it's just gotten official with its first such device for the US market: the GO 740 LIVE. As you may recall, this one actually made its debut way back at IFA in the summer, and it looks to be mostly unchanged for its entrance into the US. That includes the standard 4.3-inch touchscreen, 2GB of internal fla
09.01.2009 17:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sandisk bringt USB-Flash-Laufwerk mit Backup-Funktion
Mit Ultra Backup USB hat Sandisk das nach eigenen Angaben weltweit erste USB-Flash-Laufwerk vorgestellt. Anwender können damit Fotos, Musik, Videos und Dokumente per Tastendruck sichern. Das U3-kompatible, tragbare Flash-Laufwerk bietet bis zu 64 GByte Speicher. Der Datenschutz erfolgt mittels eines zweistufigen Konzepts aus Kennwortschutz und hardwarebasierter AES-Verschlüsselung.
09.01.2009 17:20 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Daten verschlüsseln mit Protect Files
Um die Daten auf dem eigenen Computer zu schützen, gibt es vielfältige Möglichkeiten. Wer Dateien verschlüsseln möchte, kann unter anderem das Festplatten-Dienstprogramm verwenden und verschlüsselte Images erstellen. Protect Files von Apimac will es dem Benutzer aber noch einfacher machen. Schritt für Schritt wird der Anwender durch die Erstellung von geschützten Ablagen geführt. Diese Bereiche lassen sich dann nur nach der Eingabe eines
09.01.2009 17:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Live from Dell's Adamo press event!
We're live from Dell's early-morning Adamo press event at the Palms -- we're pretty much expecting them to reveal a slick 13-inch ultraportable, but we'll see what other surprises are in store. We're currently confined to suite across the hall where Dell's plying the media with free omelettes, but we snuck into the event room for the shot above and saw what looked to be the XPS Studio 1340 and 1640 set up. We'll be starting for real in just a few, keep it locked!
Continue reading Live from Dell's Adamo press event!Filed under: Laptops
09.01.2009 17:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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MWSF: Akku-Packs für das iPhone
Während wir die Myriaden von iPhone-Hüllen auf der Macworld mit Nichtbeachtung strafen, können Zubehörteile mit echtem Mehrwert schon eher unser Interesse wecken. Dazu gehören auch Akku-Packs.
09.01.2009 17:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Notizen vom 9. Januar 2009
iWork erst ab Ende kommender Woche? : Obwohl Apple die Verfügbarkeit von iWork´09 auch in der aktuellen Pressemitteilung mit sofort angibt, scheint das Programmpaket noch nicht versandfertig zu sein.
09.01.2009 17:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Windows 7 Public Beta Available Today
During a keynote delivered at the CES 2009, Steve Balmer announced the availability of windows 7 public beta today. It seems that Microsoft is rushing to make current problems with Vista history, and expects to release a new version, aka Windows 7, as soon as possible. The final version of windows 7 is expected for 2010. Steve Ballmer promised that windows 7 will be different than Vista, and that Microsoft is listening to customers in order to make it better than the current OS:
- To accommodate with the success of netbooks, usually shipping with Linux as a light OS, windows 7 will be faster and more battery energy aware than vista.
- The GUI will be simplified, even though it will remain a la Vista. A new task bar will be added, with thumbnails-based presentation and refreshed/enhanced widgets.
- Support for multipoint touchscreens
- Windows should be less intrusive than Vista, especially with less alert message
09.01.2009 17:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Feral to ship Rome: Total War Gold Edition
Feral Interactive (booth no. 2530) on Thursday announced it will release the Mac version of Rome: Total War Gold Edition. Due in March, SEGAís top-rated strategy game will be released by Feral as the second in the series of Feral Legends titles: "Encompassing three centuries of warfare from the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire, Rome: Total War is regarded as one of the best strategy game
09.01.2009 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Look: Pages ë09, word processor
Pages has always been a decent word processor, but itís never been powerful enough to replace Microsoft Word. Apple has, fortunately, boosted Pages '09 with more features in order to make it a better word processor, and an easier desktop publishing program. It may still not match Word feature-for-feature, but that could be a good thing, as what it does offer may be what you really need.
09.01.2009 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Palm Pre borrows from iPhone, but shows promise
Palm's new Pre smartphone borrows heavily from the Apple iPhone, but shows a lot of promise, writes Needham analyst Charlie Wolf. Palm announced the Pre at a major CES event on Thursday, revealing a device with features signature to the iPhone, such as an accelerometer and multi-touch controls. Wolf argues that the phone may in fact be better in some regards, particularly in terms of its ability
09.01.2009 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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H.264-Entwickler bekommen zweiten Technik-Emmy
Auf der CES sind die Entwickler des Videokompressions-Standards H.264/MPEG-4 AVC mit dem wichtigsten US-Fernsehpreis ausgezeichnet worden. Zwei der Leiter der Gruppe kommen aus Deutschland. (HDTV, Videokompression)
09.01.2009 17:05 Uhr, golem,
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Chrome 2.0: Google arbeitet an Mac-Unterstützung
Googles Browser Chrome, der derzeit nur in einer 1.1-Version für Windows XP und Vista bereit steht ( wir berichteten ), wird mit Version 2.0 Mac- und Linux-Systeme unterstützen, berichtet das australische Online-Magazin APC . In der neuesten Entwicklerversion Build 156.1 befindet sich bereits eine eigene Implementierung für das
09.01.2009 17:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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09.01.2009 17:00 Uhr
TRENDnet announces Travel Router, Gaming Adapter
TRENDnet has announced two of its latest devices, the 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router, and the 300Mbps Wireless N Gaming Adapter. Standing only 2.5 inches wide by 3.25 inches long by 0.75 inches high, the Wireless N Travel Router is claimed by the company to be the smallest of its type in the world. The compact size nonetheless allows MIMO antennas to improve reception. Feature support is likew
09.01.2009 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Das Geheimnis der verschwundenen Bücher
Kunden des E-Book-Händlers Fictionwise werden ab Ende Januar keinen Zugriff mehr auf DRM-geschützte E-Books haben, die vom Distributor Overdrive geliefert wurden. Overdrive stellt die Server für die E-Books ab. (DRM, E-Book)
09.01.2009 16:50 Uhr, golem,
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Beta-Version von Windows 7 erschienen
Gestern berichteten wir über das baldige Erscheinen der öffentlichen Beta zu Microsofts neuem Betriebssystem Windows 7. Seit heute morgen ist die Vorabversion des Vista-Nachfolgers nun auf den Microsoft-Seiten zu finden. Jeder kann sie testen.
09.01.2009 16:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Neue LG-Displays: LED, OLED und Wireless USB
LG präsentiert auf der Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas eine ganze Armada an neuen Bildschirmen. Nicht weniger als neun neue LCD-TVs, drei Plasma-TVs sowie diverse PC-Monitore finden sich auf dem Stand des Herstellers wieder. Fast allen gemein sind Stromsparfunktionen, geringe Gehäusetiefen und neue Hintergrundbeleuchtungen.
09.01.2009 16:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Memorex: Neue Soundsysteme für iPods und iPhone
Memorex hat für das erste Quartal 2009 neben einem kompakten Reiselautsprecher für iPods auch seine ersten iPhone-kompatiblen Audiosystem angekündigt.
Das Mi9490P (links auf dem Bild) bringt CD-Player, UKW-Radio und iPod/iPhone-Soundsystem auf kompaktem Raum unter und kann auf dem integrierten LCD-Display "Infos zu Song und Interpreten anzeigen" - in der Pressemitteilung wurde allerdings nicht näher definiert ob es sich hierbei tatsächlich um die ID-Infos aus den Audiofiles oder "nur" um RDS gemeint ist. Das Gerät soll inklusive Fernbedienung für 140 Dollar auf den Markt kommen.
Auch der Radiowecker Mi4290P (wer denkt sich nur diese Namen aus
) ist nicht nur iPod sondern zusätzlich iPhone-kompatibel und kann mit 10 Watt Ausgangsleistung auch Tiefschläfer aus den Träumen reissen. Dieser soll inklusive Fernbedienung für 80 Dollar erhältich sein.
Mi2290 heißen die kompakten iPod-Lautsprecher für unterwegs, die sich auch netzunabhängig mit Batterien betreiben lassen. Der Preis hierfür soll einer
09.01.2009 16:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Nokia stellt sein einziges Wimax-fähiges Gerät ein
Wie die Computerworld berichtet, hat Nokia den Produktionsstopp seines Tablet PC N810 Wimax bekannt gegeben, seines einzigen Geräts mit Wimax-Unterstützung. Der Handy-Hersteller hatte das N810 erst vor einigen Monaten ausschließlich in den USA auf den Markt gebracht und erstmals im April vergangenen Jahres vorgestellt. Die Geräte, die bereits im Handel seien, könnten jedoch nach wie vor gekauft werden, so der Bericht.
09.01.2009 16:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Songsmith: Innovation a la Microsoft
Das größte Software-Unternehmen der Welt ist für seine kreative und kundenfreundliche Innovationen bekannt. Neben der seit heute für die Allgemeinheit verfügbaren Betaversion von Windows 7 sorgt ein anderes neues Produkt aus der Microsoft-Schmiede auch bei Mac-Anwender für staunende Blicke und klebrige Gehörgänge: Songsmith. Sehen Sie im
09.01.2009 16:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Update: TunesTEXT Songtext-Widget (Mac)
TunesTEXT, ein kostenloses Dashboard-Widget für den Mac, sucht den Songtext zum aktuell gespielten iTunes-Titel, zeigt diesen an und schreibt ihn auf Wunsch auch gleich noch in die ID3-Tags der zugehörigen Audiodatei. Wer's braucht kann zudem noch iTunes über das Dashboard fernbedienen. In der aktuellen Version 0.7.13 wird ein Fehler beider Songtext-Suche behoben.
09.01.2009 16:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Keynote not connecting with remote
In the latest version of iWork, Apple has enabled functionality for iPhone and iPod Touch devices to serve as presentation remotes in Keynote. For some users, the paired remote seems to not be able to find the computer it was paired to.
09.01.2009 16:05 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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First Look: Pages ë09, word processor
Pages has always been a decent word processor, but itís never been powerful enough to replace Microsoft Word. Apple has, fortunately, boosted Pages '09 with more features in order to make it a better word processor, and an easier desktop publishing program. It may still not match Word feature-for-feature, but that could be a good thing, as what it does offer may be what you really need.
09.01.2009 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Home schafft 1 Million US-Dollar Umsatz im ersten Monat
In Bezug auf die Playstation 3 läuft es bei Sony nicht wirklich rund - aber die virtuelle Welt Home ist erfolgreich gestartet. Rund 3,4 Millionen Spieler haben das Programm laut Sony Computer Entertainment mittlerweile geladen und dann für beachtliche Umsätze gesorgt. (Playstation 3, Playstation Home)
09.01.2009 16:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 16:00 Uhr
G2 Microsystems demoes Intel My WiFi Personal Area Network
G2 Microsystems has just announced a rather sweet near-range technology that will enable products like headphones, speakers, etc. to connect directly to Intel My WiFi-enabled laptops sans fuss. The company's device is hailed as a "fully calibrated WiFi networking module" that can speak directly to an Intel My WiFi, Centrino 2-based computer. Ideally, users will eventually be able to quickly print and sync between digiframes and photo archives, and the ultra-low power draw should keep batteries happy. Now, the real question: anyone stepping up to spearhead adoption?Filed under: CES,
09.01.2009 15:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Video: Neue Rennspiele für iPhone und iPod touch
Bei der Spieleschmiede Freeverse konnten wir bereits einen Blick auf die beiden Rennspiele SlotZ Racer und Days of Thunder werfen, demnächst im App Store erscheinenden dürften. Unsere beiden 2 Minuten-Videos davon gibt's unten nach dem Klick auf "weiterlesen".
Days of Thunder wurde für die Paramount Studios entwickelt und basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Kinofilm. In dem Autorennen wird mit harten Bandagen gekämpft, wer gerammt wird ist raus.
SlotZ Racer ist quasi die Carrera-Bahn für das iPhone bzw. den iPod touch. Wessen Rennwagen zu schnell in die Kurve fährt, der fliegt raus und landet auf dem Teppich. Man kann zwischen verschiedenen Strecken wählen oder vorhandene Schienenstücke selbst zusammen stecken. Das Spiel soll mit bis zu vier Fahrern spielbar sein, die selbstgebauten Strecken kann man mit anderen Spielern tauschen.
Für beide Spiele steht der endgültige Erscheinungstermin noch nicht fest, wir geben Bescheid wenn es soweit ist.
09.01.2009 15:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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LED Blacklighted LCD Panels: How to Identifiy the Model Used for your MacBook
According to a news published by our friends from MacUser.de, LED backlighted LCD panels used in MacBook Unibody might have different quality/rendering levels. Indeed, Apple is currently using 4 suppliers for such panels, most likely to avoid shortage and/or bring prices down by creating internal competition. Nevertheless, all panels are not equals, and have different range of contrast, brightness and view angles.
This is not new, as it has already been pointed out for the MacBook Pro for which 2 sources of LCD panels are being used, with one being also better than the other.
Most users will never see the difference, as it is visible only in certain conditions with both displays being side-by-side. However, if you really want to know which LCD panel is installed in your MacBook, hereafter is the procedure
09.01.2009 15:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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News: Philips/DLO shows iPod speakers, FM transmitter
Philips and DLO were showing off two new, previously revealed speaker systems at Macworld Expo this week, along with an updated version of the TransDock Micro. The Philips SBD8100 iPod Speaker with Rotating Dock is a table-top system featuring a unique motorized rotating dock designed for use with the iPhone or iPod touch. The dock’s rotation can be changed via the included remote control; the SBD8100 also offers the ability to run off battery…
09.01.2009 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Cyberduck 3.1 mit verbesserter Unterstützung von Cloud-Diensten, SFTP und WebDAV
Das beliebte Datei-Transfer-Programm Cyberduck ist in Version 3.1 erschienen. Mit Cyberduck lassen sich Dateien auf FTP-, SFTP-, WebDAV- und Amazon-S3-Server übertragen bzw. herunterladen. Mit der neuen Version wird nun Amazon CloudFront sowie Mosso Cloud unterstützt. Weitere Verbesserungen betrafen die einfachere Unterstützung der MobileMe iDisk sowie NTLM-Authentifizierung anderer WebDAV-Dienste. Ebenfalls lassen sich nun auch über SFT
09.01.2009 15:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Griffin Navigate findet den Weg zur Musiksammlung
Manchmal kann es lästig sein, stets den iPod aus der Tasche zu kramen, gerade wenn die kalte Jahreszeit nach Handschuhen ruft. Griffin hat auf der Macworld Expo und der CES mit dem Navigate eine Kabelfernbedienung vorgestellt, die auf einem kleinen Info-Display Details zu Songtitel und Interpret nennt. Integriert ist ein UKW-Radio, wer den
09.01.2009 15:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Firm intros PowerVR possible for 2010 iPhone
Imagination Technologies has quietly introduced a new PowerVR SGX chipset at CES that may point to the future of the iPhone and other graphics-intensive smartphones. The PowerVR SGX543 is the first to use a new platform which its creator estimates is much faster than older SGX and MBX chips. Its new, more vector-friendly graphics engine is about 40 percent faster than the previous SGX series in
09.01.2009 15:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Philips/DLO show iPod speakers, FM transmitter
Philips and DLO were showing off two new, previously revealed speaker systems at Macworld Expo this week, along with an updated version of the TransDock Micro. The Philips SBD8100 iPod Speaker with Rotating Dock is a table-top system featuring a unique motorized rotating dock designed for use with the iPhone or iPod touch. The dock’s rotation can be changed via the included remote control; the SBD8100 also offers the ability to run off battery…
09.01.2009 15:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Dell: Gaming-PC mit AMD-Dragon-Plattform
Für die AMD-affine Gaming-Community bringt Dell den XPS 625 auf den Markt, der auf AMDs Dragon-Plattform basiert. Der Gaming-PC ist mit einer Multicore-CPU aus der Black Edition Serie und einer Radeon-Grafikkarten ausgestattet, die hohe Performance bieten
09.01.2009 15:21 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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XACT | TRAX personal tracking device requires no monthly subscription
Your options are pretty wide open when it comes to personal GPS trackers, but Xact Technology is hoping to catch your heart by promising no monthly fees for its XACT | TRAX. Hailed as an ideal solution for keeping tabs on pets, loved ones, movable property, etc., the GPS tracking module relies on a proprietary, web based portal in order to see where your subject is and to set "geo-fences." Location requests can be sent via the web or SMS, and readouts are provided on an easy-to-read map along with physical address, date and time. Sadly, we've no price to share, but at least you can rest assured that the cost of entry is it.Filed under:
09.01.2009 15:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Roadmap kündigt nächstes Office für 2010 an
UX Evangelist will nach eigenem Bekunden auf eine Präsentation gestoßen sein, die Details zur nächsten Office-Version verrät. Demnach will Microsoft sein Büropaket stärker an den Bedürfnissen von Firmen orientieren und erst im nächsten Jahr herausbringen.
09.01.2009 15:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Samsung stellt LED- und Ultra-HD-TVs vor
Samsung stellt auf der Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas neue LED-TVs der Serien 6000, 7000 und 8000 aus. Alle Bildschirme sollen sich durch einen verringerten Stromverbrauch gegenüber vergleichbaren Modellen sowie durch eine verbesserte Bildqualität auszeichnen.
09.01.2009 15:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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How-To: Using label templates in Pages
Some users have desired to print address labels, name stickers, and other labels using Pages. While Microsoft Word and some other programs come with templates for many label layouts, Pages currently does not support this feature, which has frustrated some users.
09.01.2009 15:05 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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09.01.2009 15:00 Uhr
Neues Smartphone von Palm
Auf der Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas hat Palm ein neues Smartphone vorgestellt. Der »Palm Pre« setzt wie auch das iPhone auf Touch-Bedienung, hat jedoch auch eine Tastatur an Bord.Das Gerät setzt auf Palms neues Betriebssystem »WebOS«. Es ist
09.01.2009 14:51 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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Lenovo, Dell and TDK layoff thousands, bum out thousands more
No longer content to sit on the sideline while companies like Logitech and Creative get all the press, Lenovo, Dell and TDK are all "restructuring." And you know what that means. Lenovo: cutting 11 percent of its work force. Dell: cutting 1,900 jobs, closing its plant in Limerick. TDK: cutting 8,000 jobs and closing four plants. This might be a tad depressing, but don't lose heart, people! As Sony's Gary Shapiro pointed out this morning, tech companies "don't seek bailout money, we seek opportunity." After all, the company k
09.01.2009 14:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Cyberduck 3.1 veröffentlicht
Cyberduck, der beliebte FTP/SFTP Client vom Schweizer Entwickler David Kocher, ist gestern in der Version 3.1 erschienen. Es wurden vor allem neue Funktionen hinzugefügt, wie das Packen und Entpacken von Archiven direkt auf dem Server oder Unterstützung für Amazon CloudFront und Rackspace Cloud Files. Weitere Informationen zur neuen Version sind im Changelog zu finden.
09.01.2009 14:50 Uhr, macprime,
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Linux 2.6.29 erhält WiMAX-Unterstützung
Linus Torvalds hat den von Intel entwickelten WiMAX-Stack in die Entwicklerversion von Linux 2.6.29 aufgenommen. Damit enthält die nächste Version des Linux-Kernels grundlegende Unterstützung für die Vernetzung per WiMAX. (Intel, Linux-Kernel)
09.01.2009 14:50 Uhr, golem,
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CES: Nvidia zeigt 3D-Stereo-Brille für Heimanwender
Auf der CES in Las Vegas hat Nvidia mit "Geforce 3D Vision" eine High-Definition-3D-Stereolösung für Heimanwender angekündigt, die die naturgetreue stereoskopische Darstellung unterstützt. 3D Vision ist eine Kombination aus einer High-Tech-Wireless-Brille, einem Infrarot-Emitter (IR-Emitter) und einer Software, die nach Herstellerangaben automatisch 300 Windows-Spiele in Stereoscopic 3D umwandelt. Laut Nvidia werden auch künftige Spiele 3D Vision unterstützen.
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Beta: Skype 2.8 Beta
This beta release includes Skype Access (a worldwide, pay-per-minute WiFi hotspot access service provided by Boingo Wireless) and screen sharing (which works by capturing, encrypting and transferring the content of your screen in real-time to the person you are sharing your screen with).
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Announcement: SMHeartLink
iTMP Technology announced a wireless bridge that enables any iPhone or iPod Touch to double as a heart monitor and cycling computer, collecting data generated by distributed fitness sensors.
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Announcement: Three new AutoDesk programs come to the Mac
Autodesk announced that it will add three new programs to its stable of Mac 2D and 3D software tools: Autodesk Toxik procedural compositing software, Autodesk Mudbox digital sculpting and texture painting software, and Autodesk ImageModeler image-based modeling and photogrammetry software.
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: PulpMotion Advanced 2
Aquafadas' slideshow and animation package for media presentation adds the ability to open multiple documents at once, interface updates for clarity and simplicity, a resizable floating Media Manager, a multi-line text editor for media information, support for the Elgato Turbo.264 encoder, and more.
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Cyberduck 3.1
David Kocher's free FTP and SFTP client adds support for Amazon CloudFront and Rackspace Cloud Files, preconfigured settings for MobileMe iDisk, support for sending arbitrary commands over SSH, interoperation with Microsoft SharePoint, and more.
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: SeeFile 4.6
The server-based media management and collaboration system adds "a more intuitive user interface compatible with all modern web browsers, automated notifications of new or changed files, improved administrative control over users and groups, and extended support for a wide range of file types including PDFs, graphics files and videos."
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: FileWave 3.7
The cross-platform automated software distribution and management system can now re-image an entire computer, including control of pre- and post-installation actions to preserve computer names and user settings.
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Adobe OnLocation CS4 4.0.2
The Adobe Premiere companion program gets "six bug fixes involving handling of long clips, support for DVC Pro PAL, a freeze on opening SureShot, and a crash on playing a clip after scrubbing."
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: DocProtect 1.0
Excel Software's DocProtect provides drag-and-drop protection to many document types, turning the protected document into a single file application that presents the document on licensed computers.
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: Iomega Home Media Network Hard Drive
Iomega's Home Media Network Hard Drive is a network storage device intended for media files, streaming, and backups, with gigabit Ethernet, CIFS/SMB and AFP support, network discovery via Bonjour, and other features.
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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AMD kicks off Mobility Radeon HD 4000 graphics
AMD entered the second day of CES with a formal unveiling for the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4000 series of notebook graphics chips. The new wave of hardware is based on the same core architecture as the desktop 4000 series and in many cases are much faster for the power used than earlier generations; AMD estimates that performance is as much as twice as fast on a given part versus its 3000 series an
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Mehr Internet im ICE
Die Deutsche Bahn baut die WLAN-Versorgung im ICE aus. Bis heute sind rund 50 ICEs mit der für den Onlinezugang notwendigen Technik ausgerüstet. Rund 20 ICE-3-Züge sollen 2009 folgen. Den drahtlosen Netzzugang gibt es jetzt auch zwischen Frankfurt und Hamburg. (WLAN)
09.01.2009 14:35 Uhr, golem,
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IOGEAR intros first HDMI-compliant KVMs: 1080p, lossless audio supported
We've been waiting for something like this for pretty much ever, and thanks to IOGEAR, we've finally got it. Here at CES, the company has introduced new 2- and 4-Port HDMI KVM switches with USB 2.0 Peripheral Sharing (GCS1792, GCS1794), which are HDMI 1.3b and HDCP compliant. As if that weren't enough, both boxes also support 1080p resolutions, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. In related news, the 4-Port DualView Dual-Link DVI KVMP Switch (GCS1644) also saw the light of day today, and everything mentioned here should be up for sale in Q1. Oh, but don't think these suckers will come cheap -- prices range from $299.95 for the 2-port HDMI KVM to $679.95 for the DualView sibling.Filed under
09.01.2009 14:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ausgepackt: Wer ist überhaupt Rainer Wolf
In der sechsten Ausgabe der macnews.de-Box hat sich Sebastian Hirsch , Chefredakteur der Macwelt, als nächsten Gesprächspartner Rainer Wolf gewünscht. Der Chef von Arktis und neuerdings auch stolzer Vater eines Romanes steht nun Rede und Antwort und gewährt dabei ausführliche Einblicke in seine persönlichen Mac-Erfahrungen. Am Ende verrät er
09.01.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Die neue CHIP: Ist Ihr Browser sicher?
Bewegen Sie sich sicher im Internet? CHIP zeigt, wie Hacker und Datendiebe Schwachstellen im Browser ausnützen - und welcher die erste Wahl für sicheres, schnelles, bequemes Surfen ist.
09.01.2009 14:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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Steve Ballmer zur Konkurrenzsituation von Microsoft
In diesem Jahr besuchte Microsoft-CEO Steve Ballmer erstmals die Eröffnung der Consumer Electronic Show, um in Las Vegas an Stelle von Bill Gates eine Keynote zu präsentieren. Während der Fokus hier vor allem auf dem neuen Windows 7 lag, ging es in den darauf folgenden Interviews im Besonderen um die Konkurrenz.
09.01.2009 14:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Terminsache: Apple veröffentlicht am 21. Januar Quartalsergebnis
Mit einer gewissen Spannung erwarten Anleger und Analysten die Bekanntgabe von Apples Quartalszahlen, in denen sich das vergangene Weihnachtsgeschäft und die anhaltende US-Konjunkturkrise widerspiegeln werden. Für den 21. Januar nach Börsenschluss an der Wall Street (ca. 22.00 Uhr MEZ) hat das Unternehmen die Bekanntgabe seiner Geschäftszahlen
09.01.2009 14:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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09.01.2009 14:00 Uhr
Victorinox Presentation Pro floated by the Swiss army
Victorinox -- makers of the original Swiss Army knife -- made its first trek to CES with this, its new Presentation Pro. Tucked away with insane precision are a removable 32MB USB drive with fingerprint authentication, laser pointer, and Bluetooth remote control for your Windows-only PC or laptop presentations. Yep, key ring and scissors too. It even features a blade to fight off your enemies and a file to scrape away any fingerprints after the deed is done. We went hands on with the device and were truly impressed with the build quality. Here's the rub: it'll cost you $330 when it ships in May. Did we say it had a laser?Gallery: Victorinox Presentation Pro
09.01.2009 13:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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15 iPods gleichzeitig synchronisieren mit Parasync
In vielen Haushalten gibt es mehr als einen iPod. Doch während es noch recht einfach ist, zwei oder drei Geräte zu synchronisieren, wird es umständlich, wenn eine große Zahl an iPods auf den gleichen Stand gebracht werden soll. Mit Parasync von Parat Solutions gibt es eine Lösung, mit der 15 iPods gleichzeitig synchronisiert werden können. Dazu müssen alle iPods in ein großes Dock gesteckt werden, das dann mit dem Computer verbunden wird
09.01.2009 13:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Vom Bild zum Video: PulpMotion erreicht Version 2
Der französische Entwickler Aquafadas hat seine Videolösung PulpMotion überarbeitet und nun wie versprochen in der Version 2 veröffentlicht. Neue Vorlagen sind essentiell, Aquafadas hat diese auf 25 Themen und 80 Presets erweitert. Überarbeitungen an der Oberfläche und eine höhere Performance stehen ebenfalls auf der Haben-Seite.
09.01.2009 13:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Pioneer's DV-420V upscaling DVD player somehow makes MP3s sound better
Pioneer already blew out its good stuff this morning, but it saved this gem for a little afternoon delight. The DV-420V 1080p upconverting DVD player not only makes your existing DVD collection look its best, but it's the first deck to feature "an exclusive MP3 encoding capability for supreme music portability." Oddly enough, those are pretty much the only details we're given on the subject, but the front-panel USB port enables playback of DivX files and JPEG shots if you find that of interest. We're thinking not, so you can feel free to save your $90 when it ships this summer.Filed under: CES,
09.01.2009 13:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Neue Flash-Speicher-Laufwerke von SanDisk
Die Evolution des Flash-Speicher schreitet mit neuen Rekorden voran: SanDisk stellt auf der Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas erste Muster von blitzschnellen und dabei kostengünstigen SSDs der dritten Generation vor. Als Marketing-Gag vergleicht der Hersteller die Geschwindigkeit der Flashspeicher-Festplatte mit der Umdrehungszahl
09.01.2009 13:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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OWC intros dual-bay quad interface Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID drives
OWC's Mercury Elite-AL Pro hasn't changed much since May of 2007 in terms of design, but the latest models offer up two bays for that sweet, succulent RAID action. The Mercury Elite-AL Pro Dual-Bay drive offers up four interface options (USB 2.0, eSATA, FireWire 400 and FireWire 800) and comes in an aircraft-grade brushed aluminum housing. Pre-configured models are available now from $219.99 (500GB) to 3TB ($499.99).Filed under: StorageOWC intros dual-bay quad interface Mercury Elite-AL Pro RAID drives
09.01.2009 13:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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A closer look at the Palm Pre and webOS
Electronista has taken a closer look at the Pre smartphone unveiled at CES. The device is noticeably smaller in person than it seems in previous images. Despite the smaller screen, the display still appears crisp and vivid. The company matched the 480 by 320 pixel resolution of the iPhone, while reducing the overall screen size to fit the smaller housing. Video playback seemed smooth as the Pre pl
09.01.2009 13:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Palm Pre: Smartphone mit WebOS und Touchscreen
Nach dem BlackBerry Storm, Nokias Markführer-Ambitionen im Touchscreen-Markt möchte nun auch Palm etwas vom Kuchen abhaben. Es ist schon beeindruckend mit welcher Kraft an "Ideen" die Mobiltelefon-Hersteller nach dem Erfolg des iPhones plötzlich neuartige Geräte mit berührungsempfindlichen Displays auf den Markt bringen wollen. Mit dem Palm Pre soll im ersten Quartal 2009 ein weiterer Kandidat Apple und RIM Konkurrenz machen, kündigt man auf der CES in Las Vegas an.
09.01.2009 13:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Avira warnt vor Volksbank- und Sparkassen-Phishing
Avira warnt vor einer neuen Welle von Phishing-Mails, die es auf Kunden der Volksbanken und Sparkassen abgesehen haben. Die Nachrichten tragen Betreffzeilen wie "Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken: Amtliche Nachrichten " und fordern in gebrochenem Deutsch dazu auf, eine Webseite zu besuchen sowie dort ein Formular auszufüllen.
09.01.2009 13:05 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Razer lässt die Mamba-Maus von der Strippe
Eine kabellose Maus wäre beim Arbeiten und Surfen schön, beim Spielen aber zu langsam? Für solche Fälle kündigt Razer die Spielemaus "Mamba" an, bei der sich das Kabel schnell und einfach entfernen lässt. Ein Spieleheadset ist außerdem neu im Angebot. (Headset)
09.01.2009 13:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 13:00 Uhr
L.A. Live convention center / hotel includes gigantic, see-through outdoor screen
The 54-story tower planned to house The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Los Angeles and JW Marriott when it opens in 2010 will also include an 8,000 sq ft screen on its eastern face, without disrupting the view of guests inside. The result of a deal between property owners AEG and sponsor Panasonic, the 50-foot by 160-foot screen will live in the neighborhood of the new Yankee Stadium and the Dallas Cowboys new home. No word on the exact res, but there will no doubt be plenty of HD as the entire complex, including Staples Center and
09.01.2009 12:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Notizen vom 9. Januar 2009
iWork erst ab Ende kommender Woche? : Obwohl Apple die Verfügbarkeit von iWork´09 auch in der aktuellen Pressemitteilung mit sofort angibt, scheint das Programmpaket noch nicht versandfertig zu sein.
09.01.2009 12:50 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Gitarre lernen vom Avatar - mit iPerform 3D
Mit Hilfe des Lernsystems iPerform 3D sollen Schüler von einem Avatar Gitarre spielen lernen. Das 3D-System ermöglicht es, dem Lehrer aus verschiedenen Perspektiven beim Spielen zuzuschauen und so dessen Fingersätze genau zu erkennen.
09.01.2009 12:50 Uhr, golem,
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15 iPods gleichzeitig mit iTunes synchronisieren
Mode-Schöpfer Karl Lagerfeld liebt bekanntlich iPods. Vor 5 Jahren besaß es bereits 70 weiße, pinke oder blaue Modelle des tragbaren Players. Da passt es auch ganz gut zusammen, dass ein weiteres Hobby das Einkaufen ist. Eine auf der Macworld Expo vorgestellte Sychronisations-Software gefiele auch ihm sicherlich gut.
09.01.2009 12:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Die Zukunft der Macworld Expo: CES mit Mac-Ausstellungsfläche?
Apples Rückzug von der Macworld Expo ist anscheinend noch längst nicht das letzte Wort, das zu dem Thema gesprochen wurde - denn was ist schon eine Messe, deren Namensgeber selbst nicht als Aussteller daran teilnimmt. Nicht nur hängt die Zukunft der Macworld an sich am seidenen Faden, es könnte auch sein, dass es die Hersteller von Apple-bezogenen Produkten auf die CES (Consumer Electronics Show) verschlägt, die in jedem Januar in Las Vegas stattfindet. Zumindest haben dies schon einige Anbieter verlauten lassen.
09.01.2009 12:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Kommt das Vier-Kern-iPhone?
Die Tatsache, dass das Unternehmen Imagination Technologies eine aktualisierte Version seines Grafikchips PowerVR vorgestellt hat, heizt derzeit Spekulationen um ein mögliches Quad-Core-iPhone an. Der Grafikprozessor eignet sich für die Verwendung in Apples Mobiltelefon und unterstützt dabei Mehr-Kern-Prozessoren. Damit wäre die Möglichkeit für ein iPhone mit extrem leistungsstarker Grafikeinheit gegeben, welches den Markt für mobile Spielekonsolen weiter revolutionieren könnte.
09.01.2009 12:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple-Patent will iSight-Kamera hinters Display bringen
Während in früheren Zeiten eine Webcam immer extern angeschlossen werden musste und dies bei einigen PCs immer noch der Fall, verbaut Apple sie direkt oberhalb des Displays. Dort sitzt sie sehr unauffällig und platzsparend. Laut einem neu eingereichten Patent möchte man noch einen Schritt weiterbauen.
09.01.2009 12:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Ultimate Ears adds in MetroFi 170 / 220 headphones
Ultimate Ears (by Logitech, we'll have you know) has introduced two new MetroFi earbuds here in Las Vegas, and both of 'em promise 16 decibels of noise isolation and offer up a single-driver, in-ear design. The 220 ups the ante with a swank titanium-coated speaker for more detail in the highs, though both sets are pushing a red-colored right earphone (so you don't get confused, or something) and three sizes of silicon ear cushions. We're also told that both sets will eventually be available in vi models ($10 extra) that boast an integrated microphone, but those uninterested in that can snag the vanilla versions for $50 (170) / $80 (220) next month.[Via
09.01.2009 12:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung zeigt HD-Camcorder mit 64 GB SSD
Samsung zeigt auf der CES 2009 in Las Vegas erstmals einen digitalen Camcorder, der Daten auf einer integrierten Solid State Disk (SSD) mit 64 oder 128 GB Kapazität speichert. Die Vorteile der SSD-Technologie sieht Samsung in diesem Segment in den Bereichen Speicherplatz, Sicherheit und Geschwindigkeit.
09.01.2009 12:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Pioneers neue Blu-ray-Player für den Sommer
Neben LG Electronics, Panasonic und Samsung stellt auch Pioneer auf der CES 2009 seine neuen Blu-ray-Player für das Jahr 2009 vor. Die Modelle Pioneer BDP-120 und BDP-320 sowie der auch über serielle Schnittstelle steuerbare Elite BDP-23FD sind allesamt BD-Live-fähig. (Heimkino, Business-Notebooks)
09.01.2009 12:20 Uhr, golem,
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3D-Shooter auf dem Handy: AMD und Otoy bauen GPU-Cluster
Zusammen mit dem US-Provider Otoy baut AMD eine neue Form von Supercomputer. Die "Fusion Render Cloud" soll 2009 ans Netz gehen und für Unternehmen der Unterhaltungsindustrie HD-Inhalte verteilen. Damit lassen sich beispielsweise aufwendige 3D-Spiele auf dem Handy nutzen. (Cloud-Computing, Entscheider)
09.01.2009 12:20 Uhr, golem,
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Rettung für Qimonda wieder auf der Kippe
Eine Rettung des Chipherstellers Qimonda mit Steuergeld steht wieder in Frage. Im Freistaat Sachsen hatten die Koalitionspartner SPD und CDU Ende Dezember 2008 einen Kredit über 150 Millionen Euro zugesagt. Der Nachtragshaushalt scheiterte, die Opposition spricht von einem "Fass ohne Boden".
09.01.2009 12:20 Uhr, golem,
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Apple gibt am 21. Januar die Zahlen für das abgelaufene Quartal bekannt
Dass die nächste Bekanntgabe der Quartalszahlen im Januar stattfindet, war bekannt, jetzt nannte Apple aber auch das konkrete Datum. Am 21. Januar wird Apple einen detaillierten Blick auf die Ergebnisse des abgelaufenen Quartals ermöglichen und sich wieder den Fragen der anwesenden Analysten stellen. Es wird spannend, wie gut Apple im Weihnachtsquartal abschneiden konnte und ob Apple weiterhin hohe Wachstumsraten verzeichnete. In den Qua
09.01.2009 12:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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NVIDIA makes GTX 295 official now that it's on sale, 285 too for good measure
We already knew more or less all we needed to know about NVIDIA's GTX 295, however, despite being already on sale, the company has decided now is a good time to grace the model with a press release. The GTX 285 has been given the formal treatment too -- despite not being available until next week. If you missed the earlier specs, the $499(ish) 295 includes dual 55-nm GT200 GPUs and supports nearly 2GB of memory, while the $399 285 makes do with but one processor and an undisclosed RAM ceiling (though the upcoming Winfast,
09.01.2009 12:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft erhöht den Druck auf Yahoo
Es gab eine Zeit, da schien die Elefantenhochzeit von Microsoft und Yahoo nahezu vergessen. Die miserable Lage des ehemaligen Suchmaschinen-Giganten bringt nun neue Forderungen von Seiten Microsofts mit sich – die von CEO Steve Ballmer im Interview mit der Financial Times konkretisiert werden.
09.01.2009 12:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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CES: Neue SD-Card-Spezifikation ermöglicht bis zu 2 TByte
Die SD Association (SDA) hat auf der CES in Las Vegas eine neue SD-Card-Spezifikation angekündigt, die deutlich mehr Speicherplatz und höhere Übertragungsraten ermöglichen soll. Der Nachfolger von SDHC wird auf den Namen SDXC (eXtended Capacity) hören und voraussichtlich im ersten Quartal 2009 als offener Standard veröffentlicht.
09.01.2009 12:05 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Windows 7: Fehler in Beta zerstört MP3-Dateien
Am heutigen 9. Januar 2009 will Microsoft der Allgemeinheit die Beta von Windows 7 als Download bereitstellen. Kurz zuvor hat Microsoft noch einen Patch veröffentlicht, um unter anderem einen zuletzt entdeckten schwerwiegenden Fehler im Windows-Vista-Nachfolger zu korrigieren. (Windows 7, Microsoft)
09.01.2009 12:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 12:00 Uhr
Samsung zeigt Camcorder mit 64 GB SSD
Samsung zeigt auf der CES 2009 in Las Vegas erstmals einen digitalen Camcorder, der Daten auf einer integrierten Solid State Disk (SSD) mit 64 oder 128 GB Kapazität speichert. Die Vorteile der SSD-Technologie sieht Samsung in diesem Segment in den Bereichen Speicherplatz, Sicherheit und Geschwindigkeit.
09.01.2009 11:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Vier Kerne für ein Halleluja: Gerüchte um die iPhone-Zukunft
In Ermangelung wirklicher Nachrichten am Tag 1 nach der Macworld Expo macht ein Gerücht um einen Vier-Kern-Prozessor im kommenden iPhone die Runde um den Erdball. ZDnet und MacRumors spekulieren über die Firmware 3.0, die angeblich notwendig sei für den Betrieb eines Vier-Kern-Handys von Apple. Angeheizt werden die Gerüchte durch die
09.01.2009 11:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Steve Jobs verliert 500 Millionen US-Dollar
Als Apple 1996 den Soft- und Hardware-Hersteller NeXT kaufte und damit Steve Jobs zurück ins Unternehmen holte, verzichtete Jobs auf ein Managergehalt und bezieht seit dem ein symbolisches Lohn von einem US-Dollar.
09.01.2009 11:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Techrestore entspiegelt MacBook Pro
Das amerikanische Unternehmen Techrestore bietet Besitzern eines MacBook Pro mit Unibody-Gehäuse und 15,4-Zoll-Display einen Austausch ihres spiegelnden Glossy-Displays mit einem matten LCD für 199,99 Dollar an. Zudem entfernt Techrestore die spiegelnde Glasabdeckung des Displays und ersetzt diese durch eine schwarze Blende, die um das neue Display angebracht wird.
09.01.2009 11:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Expo: Sync 15 iPods to your iTunes library at once
Units are designed to help museums and schools load up multiple iPodsMost people I know seem to have more than one iPod: A nano for the gym, one 3rd generation iPod that was replaced by a new iPod Classicpretty soon you have more iPods than family members.
09.01.2009 11:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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City of Heroes jetzt auch für Superhelden am Mac
Die Auswahl für Onlinerollenspieler am Mac ist größer geworden: Jetzt steht auch von City of Heroes eine Version für Apple-Rechner zur Verfügung. Das feiert der Hersteller mit einem schrägen Trailer, der dezent an eine ältere Mac-Werbekampange erinnert. (Apple, Mac)
09.01.2009 11:35 Uhr, golem,
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NEC stellt schwarzes 24-Zoll-Display für professionelle Anwendungen vor
NEC hat mit dem MultiSync LCD2490WUXi ein 24-Zoll-Display im Wide-Srceen-Format vorgestellt, welches sich mit seinem S-IPS-TFT-Panel, Digital Uniformity Control (ColorComp) und X-Light Pro besonders gut für professionelle Anwendungen eignen soll. Das Display bietet eine Auflösung von 1.920 x 1.200 Pixel bei einem Einblickwinkel von 178 Grad, lässt sich auch im Portrait-Modus betreiben, und zudem um 150 mm in der Höhe verstellen. Die Hell
09.01.2009 11:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Jährliches Treffen der Apple-Aktionäre am 25. Februar
Ende Februar wird es wieder so weit sein: Apples jährliche Aktionärsversammlung findet am 25. des Monats statt. Die entsprechende Ankündigung hat Apple kürzlich veröffentlicht. Kurz gesagt: Viel Neues wird es nicht geben. Steve Jobs erhält weiterhin seinen obligatorischen einen US-Dollar als Vergütung, und der Vorstand tritt unverändert zur Wiederwahl an.
09.01.2009 11:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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How would you change HTC's Touch Diamond / Pro?
HTC's Touch Diamond and QWERTY-packin' Touch Pro have run into some stiff competition here in the US of A, but as Adam Smith would certify, all that competition is only for the best. Now that you've seen what these two can do, not to mention their rivals, we're wondering how you would change whichever handset it is (of these two, obviously) that you own. Implement a Touch HD-style display? Load it up with Android? Round those edges a bit more? Add a bigger battery at the expense of style? Say it loud, say it proud, say it down in comments below.Filed under: Cellphones
09.01.2009 11:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nokia 5710 XpressMusic: Erneut Gerüchte
Schon vor einem Jahr hat Nokia auf der Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas (CES) das 5710 XpressMusic gezeigt, das bislang allerdings nicht in Serie ging. Nun sind neue Gerüchte um das Handy entbrannt.
09.01.2009 11:20 Uhr, CHIP,
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MacWorld Expo : Interview with Linda Sharps, OmniGroup
OmniGroup can be considered as a historical company for Mac users, especially during the transition from OS 9 to OS X, with its web browser OmniWeb. We met Linda Sharps to discuss products from OmniGroup and future projects.
After the success of OmniWeb, this application slowly disappeared, especially after the release of Safari and Firefox for Mac, both being free applications, unlike OmniWeb even though it offers some interesting functions not available from competitors. According to OmniGroup, OmniWeb is not currently a priority as it is a small company with 35 employees including only 9 engineers/coders.
The key product is currently O
09.01.2009 11:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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CES: AMD to bring HD gaming and movies to mobile phones
Aiming to deliver HD gaming to mobile devices through a new "graphics supercomputer"Advanced Micro Devices CEO Dirk Meyer on Thursday said the company will deliver high-definition gaming and movies to devices like smartphones in an attempt to bring more usability and interactivity to the devices.
09.01.2009 11:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Google Chrome erhält Profile und füllt Formularfelder aus
In der Entwicklerversion von Google Chrome 2.0 wurden vier neue Funktionen integriert. Die kommende Chrome-Version bietet Profile, eine automatische Vervollständigung von Formularfeldern, eine neue Zoomfunktion sowie eine Autoscroll-Option. Außerdem wurde eine Unterstützung für Greasemonkey-Scripts integriert. (Browser, JavaScript)
09.01.2009 11:20 Uhr, golem,
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Skype für unterwegs
Mit einer Lite-Version seiner Software will Skype auch auf Java-fähigen Handys und der Google-Smartphone-Plattform Android Fuß fassen. Zudem bietet das Unternehmen eine Betaversion seiner Software für die von Intel propagierte Geräteklasse der MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices) an. (Instant Messenger, Android)
09.01.2009 11:20 Uhr, golem,
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Microsofts Songsmith wird GarageBands kleiner Bruder
Mit "Songsmith" will Microsoft Hobby-Musiker für sich gewinnen, wobei die Betonung auf "Hobby" liegt. Das eher als Fun-Applikation einzuschätzende Programm untermalt gesungene Zeilen automatisch mit einer Instrumentalbegleitung. Nötig dafür ist ein Mikrofon und ein PC, auf dem Windows Vista oder Windows XP läuft. Das Programm kann sechs Stunden lang getestet werden, anschließend sind 29 Euro fällig. Von einer GarageBand-Konkurrenz kann in diesem Fall kaum gesprochen werden.
09.01.2009 11:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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OLED Association and Samsung show flexible screen
The OLED Association and Samsung gifted us with a quick view of a foldable OLED display attached to a giant and very make believe Samsung phone. We saw the same back in November, but this time we got up close and filmed it ourselves. We're sure this mockup in no way reflects any future handset design from Samsung, but it lets us dream of a day with giant foldable displays, and those will be great days. Follow on for a vid of it folding and unfolding and a mini gallery, too.
09.01.2009 11:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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New Mobile GPUs from NVidia
NVidia just announced 3 new mobile GPU dedicated to notebooks: GeForce G105M, G110M and GT 130M. They will support PhysX, stereoscopic 3D, parallel computing and CUDA.
To illustrate the gain of performance offered by those new GPU, the new high-end model GF GT 130M is 17% (only) faster than the 9600m GT currently used in MacBook Pro. Beside those specific new features, the new mobile GPU series gives an opportunity for NVidia to switch to another serial coding, and try to forget about the manufacturing problem linked to 8x00M GPUs era.
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09.01.2009 11:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Microsoft: Jetzt ist die Zeit für den Kauf der Yahoo-Suche
Steve Ballmer erhöht den Druck auf Yahoo, die Suchmaschinensparte an Microsoft zu verkaufen. Beide Firmen vollzögen gegenwärtig Wechsel auf Managementebene, sagte er, diese Übergangsperiode sei der richtige Zeitpunkt für einen Vertragsabschluss. (Microsoft, Yahoo)
09.01.2009 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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Wowwee Cinamin - Miniprojektoren für iPhone und iPod
Das Unternehmen Wowwee aus Hongkong hat auf der Consumer Electronics Show 2009 zwei neue Projektoren im Miniaturformat vorgestellt, die an den iPod touch und das iPhone von Apple angeschlossen werden. Die Geräte arbeiten, wie alle Pico-Projektoren derzeit, mit DLP-Technik von Texas Instruments. (iPhone, Heimkino)
09.01.2009 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 11:00 Uhr
TeamDrive aktualisiert kostenlose Collaboration-Suite
Mit TeamDrive 2.0 hat der gleichnamige Hamburger Hersteller eine neue Version seiner Collaboration-Software vorgestellt, die die Zusammenarbeit mehrerer Nutzer über das Internet ermöglicht. TeamDrive 2.0 wird sowohl als kostenfreies Produkt als auch in einer professionellen Variante angeboten. Die Kosten für die kommerzielle Nutzung betragen pro Monat 9,90 Euro. Im Preis enthalten ist 1 GByte Backup-Speicher.
09.01.2009 10:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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CES: Kuschelroboter und Kugelkamera
Wowwee ist mit einem Sortiment neuer Produkte zur CES 2009 nach Las Vegas gereist. Für die kleinen Kinder gibt es robotische Kuscheltiere, für die größeren einen Roboter, der tanzen kann. Außerdem hat das Hongkonger Unternehmen einen kugelförmigen Spionageroboter mit einer Kamera im Angebot. (Robotik)
09.01.2009 10:50 Uhr, golem,
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Fallout 3: Level 30 neu im Visier
Bislang war Schluss bei 20 - auf einen höheren Level konnten Spieler in Fallout 3 ihren Charakter zumindest ohne Manipulation nicht bringen. Jetzt kündigt Entwickler Bethesda an, mit dem dritten Downloadpack die obere Begrenzung auf 30 anzuheben. (Rollenspiele, Fallout)
09.01.2009 10:50 Uhr, golem,
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IOGEAR's Wireless USB Audio / Video Kit ships soon for $350
Based on the fact that this kit contains connectors for stereo audio, VGA and Wireless USB, we're inclined to believe that this here product is actually a renamed version of the Wireless USB to VGA kit we caught wind of last year. Even if not, however, this will help you stream content at up to 720p over VGA for 30 feet sans wires, and it's fully compatible with Windows XP and Vista. The bad news? The price has increased by around $50 since last mention, with the latest report suggesting a $349.95 sticker and a March ship date.Filed under:
09.01.2009 10:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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USB 3.0 mit 253 MB/s in Aktion
Der nächste kommende Standard für externe Geräte wird zweifelsfrei USB 3.0. Auf der CES stellen verschiedene Partner des großen Konsortiums ihre ersten Vorab-Produkte dar. Mit von der Partie sind wie üblich auch neueste Geschwindigkeitstests.
09.01.2009 10:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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MSI X320: How to Copy the MacBook Air
Yesterday we were reporting about the Asus computer in keyboard, featuring a design similar to the Apple Alu keyboard, but being nevertheless a completely different product, hereafter is a copy of Apple MacBook Air notebook unveiled by MSI during the CES:
To better illustrate why we gave such a title to the news, hereafter are a direct comparison with the MacBook Air, side-by-side performed by Slashgear
Beside the logo and the port side, the
09.01.2009 10:35 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Keynote-Blog: HPs Media Center im Blick und letzte Worte
Das HP Media Center hat die "Macworld Best of Show"-Auszeichnung einheimsen können ( wir berichteten ), Thomas Weiss hat die Lösung für Windows- und Mac-Computer auf der Messe unter die Lupe genommen, ab dem Frühjahr 2008 sollen auch europäische Anwender das Media Center erwerben dürfen. Interessant ist zum Beispiel die Möglichkeit, über Time
09.01.2009 10:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Chronosync auf Version 4 angehoben
Die Firma Econ Technologies hat ChronoSync auf Version 4 aktualisiert. ChronoSync ist eine Software zum Abgleich von Daten über Verzeichnisse, Laufwerke und Netzwerke. Und die neue Version 4 bringt auch gleich mehrere lang erwartete Neuerungen mit
09.01.2009 10:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Novell bekommt neuen EMEA-Chef
Javier Colado, derzeit Vice President und General Manager für den Bereich Channel, wird in Kürze die Funktion des President Novell EMEA übernehmen. Er folgt auf Volker Smid, der die Position seit Dezember 2006 innehatte und nun zu Hewlett-Packard gewechselt ist.
09.01.2009 10:20 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Dual-mode smartphones help boost Wi-Fi shipments
Overall shipments of Wi-Fi chipsets rose 26 per cent to 387 million in 2008Wi-Fi may not be cutting-edge technology anymore, but iPhones, netbooks and other portable devices will put it in many more consumers' hands this year, according to figures released Thursday by the Wi-Fi Alliance and research company In-Stat.
09.01.2009 10:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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CES: Big Skype update coming next month
Skype 4.0 will support 30-frame-per-second video for people on fast enough connectionsSkype will release a big upgrade to its PC client software early next month, making video conferencing a central feature of the new interface.
09.01.2009 10:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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SanDisk G3 - SSDs mit 240 GByte und 200 MByte/s
SanDisk stellt auf der CES seine dritte SSD-Generation vor, die Daten mit bis zu 200 MByte/s lesen kann. Die Laufwerke nutzen Multi-Level-Cell-NAND-Flash (MLC) und sind in einem 1,8-Zoll- oder 2,5-Zoll-Gehäuse zu haben. (Speichermedien, Solid State Drive)
09.01.2009 10:20 Uhr, golem,
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Nvidia präsentiert neue Grafikprozessoren
Auch Nvidia stellt auf der Consumer Electronics Show aus und präsentiert dort neue Grafikprozessoren. Als neue Spitzenmodelle steht die GeForce GTX 295 mit mit zwei Chips sowie die GTX 285 zur Verfügung. Beide wurden auf einen neuen Fertigungsprozess umgestellt, sodass höhere Taktraten erreicht werden können. Beim Modell GTX 285 handelt es sich dann um Nvidias schnellstes Produkt mit nur einem Chip. Die Taktrate liegt bei 648 MHz, als Sp
09.01.2009 10:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Eyes-on the Creative Zii (or parts of it, anyway)
We stopped by Creative's booth to see what the haps was with the Zii earlier, and well, there wasn't a ton going on there, but we wanted to document the experience for you anyway. What we saw didn't enhance our knowledge of what we learned earlier in the day: the system-on-chip architecture for media applications (the first part being the ZMO5 Media-Rich System-On-Chip which is apparently a newer version of 3DLABS's DMS-02 chip) is touted as a springboard for commercial applications -- and we hear that at least PowerLinux has signed on to use the platform for an advanced video conferencing system. Sounds exhaustingly exciting right? And it was. Creative doesn't want anyone getting too close to their components -- they were all encased in glass --
09.01.2009 10:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mio launches four new Moov navigators at CES
There's no Turbo Boost or anything involved with this bunch, but Mio has launched four mildly interesting navigators for 2009. The new Moovs all sport an improved "Spirit" software platform, and while the S300 features a 3.5-inch panel, text-to-speech and 12 million POIs, the S500 steps up to a 4.7-inch panel. The Moov S556 keeps the same 4.7-inch display but adds in Bluetooth and Junction View, while the S700 breaks out a 7-inch panel. The whole lot is supposed to ship before the second half of this year for $199.99, $249.99, $299.99 and $299.99 in order of mention.
09.01.2009 10:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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GarageBand ’09: What you need to know
Phil Schiller focused on the music instruction features that highlight GarageBand ’09 during his Macworld Expo keynote Tuesday. But there’s more to these lessons—and to the new version of GarageBand as a whole—than what he demonstrated. Christopher Breen goes over what’s different in GarageBand ’09.
09.01.2009 10:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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Memory Stick Pro mit bis zu 2 TByte
Zusammen mit SanDisk erweitert Sony die Kapazität seines Speicherkartenformats Memory Stick. Ebenso wie die neue SDXC-Spezifikation soll auch Memory Stick künftig bis zu 2 TByte unterstützen. (Storage, Speichermedien)
09.01.2009 10:05 Uhr, golem,
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Nachgehakt: CrestaTV - GPS, Radio und TV im Notebook
Mit seinem programmierbaren Funkempfänger CrestaTV will Crestech Notebooks um Radio, Fernsehen und GPS erweitern, ohne dass sich Hersteller oder Kunden über Übertragungsstandards Gedanken machen müssen. Die kleine Platine spart Platz und kann vieles, aber nicht alles, wie Golem.de auf Nachfrage erfuhr. (GPS, HDD-Rekorder)
09.01.2009 10:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 10:00 Uhr
Diese Anwendungen macht iLife '09 überflüssig
Als "gesteved" werden seit Jahren Anwendungen bezeichnet, die durch Produktneuheiten von Apple überflüssig oder zumindest an Wert verlieren. Gerne wird dabei auch Apple unterstellt, sich bewusst vom Shareware-Markt inspirieren zu lassen. Ob nun Zufall oder Absicht: Auch bei der Präsentation von iLife '09 dürften einige Entwickler eher wenig begeistert sein.
09.01.2009 09:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sandisk kündigt günstigere Solid State Drives für Mitte des Jahres an
Momentan ist es noch recht teuer, wenn Daten auf einer SSD anstatt einer herkömmlichen Festplatte untergebracht werden sollten. Allerdings sind die Preise pro GB Speicherkapazität bereits gesunken und werden auch weiterer abnehmen. Sandisk hat auf der CES zum Beispiel für Mitte des Jahres neue Laufwerke angekündigt, die in den Dimensionen 2,5" und 1,8" vorliegen. Diese können 60, 120 oder 240 GB Daten speichern, die Preise liegen bei 149
09.01.2009 09:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Smartparts introduces four new new digiframes from 2.4- to 19-inches
Smartparts is really aiming to span the full range of things here at CES by announcing four new digital photo frames that range from 2.4- to 19-inches in size. Starting on the small side, we've got the 2.4-inch SP24PC and 3.5-inch SP35PC, both of which tout touch sensitive screens and feature a 320 x 240 resolution. The only difference between the two is the amount of internal storage; the former holds around 50 images while the latter holds 100. Moving up significantly is the 10-inch SPX10WF (800 x 600 resolution) and the 19-inch SPX19WF (1,448 x 880), which tout one-push internet setup, automatic image correction and built-in WiFi modules. All four are slated to ship in March for $29.99, $39.99, $199.99 and
09.01.2009 09:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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USB-Stick mit Backupknopf
SanDisk hat auf der CES in Las Vegas einen USB-Stick vorgestellt, der einen Knopf zum Starten einer Backupsoftware besitzt. Die Modelle der Reihe "Disk Ultra Backup USB" sind mit bis zu einer Kapazität von 64 GByte erhältlich. (Backup, Storage)
09.01.2009 09:20 Uhr, golem,
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Kommende Generation des iPhone mit Multi-Core-Chips?
Auf der Macworld Expo in San Francisco und auf Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas machen einher mit neuen Technologievorstellungen Gerüchte die Runde, wonach diese von Apple im iPhone eingesetzt werden könnten. Unteranderem hat Imagination Technologies das Interesse der Gerüchteküche auf sich ziehen können, denn das Unternehmen wird heute seinen Grafikchip PowerVR SGX543 für Mobilgeräte vorstellen. Der Chip soll Multi-Core-fähig
09.01.2009 09:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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iPhone-Hülle zum Betrachten von 3D-Bildern
Spatial View gibt sich nicht länger mit der Entwicklung diverser 3D-Anwendungen zufrieden: Die 3DeeShell soll auf ihre Weise ihre Besitzer dreidimensional unterhalten. Auf dem ersten Blick handelt es sich um eine Schutzhülle für das iPhone, doch der Hersteller verspricht mehr. Der Bildschirmschutz soll Bildern und Spielen einen 3D-Effekt verleihen, wenn der Bildschirm aus einem bestimmten Winkel betrachtet wird.
09.01.2009 09:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Memorex launches iPod docks, touchscreen PMP
Memorex at CES launched several new audio products including three iPod docks and a touchscreen MP3 player. The Mi9490P offers a 30-watt speaker system, slot-load CD player and an FM radio, with an integrated dock for the iPod or iPhone. The all-black housing is designed with slightly rounded edges and a white-on-black LCD. The Mi4290P provides clock-radio functions in addition to the dock capabil
09.01.2009 09:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Microsofts Patchday: Nur ein Windows-Update geplant
Der erste Microsoft-Patchday in diesem Jahr fällt ruhig aus, denn es wird nur ein Update für die Windows-Plattform geben. Damit soll mindestens ein als gefährlich eingestuftes Sicherheitsleck beseitigt werden, weil Angreifer darüber beliebigen Programmcode ausführen können. (Microsoft)
09.01.2009 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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Kontra schwarze Punkte: Canon verbessert EOS 5D Mark II
Canon hat für seine Vollformatkamera EOS 5D Mark II ein Firmwareupdate vorgestellt. Die neue Firmware 1.0.7 beseitigt zwei Bildprobleme, die bei seltenen Fotosituationen aufgetreten sind und für Aufruhr in vielen Foren sorgten. Bei einer ungünstigen Konstellation von vielen hellen Lichtern tauchten schwarze Pünktchen neben den Lichtpunkten auf. Auch ein Streifenphänomen plagte die Kamera. (Digitalkamera)
09.01.2009 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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Frostfeste Kameras für die Jackentasche
Olympus hat zwei neue Modelle seiner wetterfesten Serie µ Tough vorgestellt. Die Kompaktkameras sind stoßfest und frostsicher. Sie überstehen Stürze aus bis zu zwei Metern Höhe, tauchen zehn Meter und können mit bis zu 100 kg belastet werden. (Digitalkamera)
09.01.2009 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 9:00 Uhr
Macworld new products...Toast, Skype, Picasa...
9to5mac.com/toys is running down the Macworld Hardware and software releases today. Some standouts:
Toast 10 was released at Macworld. You can get it at the Roxio Store for $79 (after $20 mail in rebate). Or Amazon has it for $85 with no rebate hassles.
Roxio Toast 10 Titanium is the easiest and fastest
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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17 inch MacBook Pro commercial and a few thoughts
That 17-inch MacBook Pro is a thing of beauty, no doubt. But we have some reservations. First of all, the five years of battery charges couldn't have been tested (this new tech/form factor didn't exist five years ago). Lithium Polymer might age poorly or differently in real world conditions and differently than in testing. We are willing to give Apple the benefit of the doubt but know we have been dealt a bit of a wild card there. Also we know the five hour batteries typically last three hours, so should we expect these 7/8 hour batteries to last 5/6 hours?
Next, that enclosure doesn't just enclose the battery but it also encloses the hard drive (see no seams in video below). And you only have a few (Apple only) options out of the box. The biggest drive you can walk away with is a 320GB.&nbs
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Off Topic: ASUS EEE Keyboard (and Sony P). Cool
Yes, this is an Apple Blog and of course we love to focus on Apple products but it never hurts to look around the technology landscape just a bit. ASUS, the company that invented the Netbook category, this year may have invented the "Keybook" category. They've stuffed a whole PC, including small touch screen monitor into a slightly oversized keyboard (Apple // be damned!). Specs haven't been given but surely it carries your garden variety Netbook 1.6ish GHz Atom processor and too little RAM and hard drive to run Vista. If you look below you'll see a lot of ports including HDMI for 1080P goodness.
Nice work ASUS, we like this concept even if it doesn't find its way into our homes. Oh, and then there is the Sony P. It is so good to see that Apple has some c
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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HP Windows-based Media Center wins Macworld award
This might be a first (and a last). HP's MediaSmart Server EX485 has walked away with one of Macworld Magazine's coveted best of show awards. The Windows Home Server based product (!) does offer a lot of services for the Mac platform. You can do Time Machine backups to the device. You can store your iTunes online on a central server. You can also share files/folders with anyone in your
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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TechRestore will matte your Unibody MacBook for $199
If there was ever any doubt that there is, in fact, a market for matte screen MacBooks of the 13 and 15 inch variety, Techrestore is validating. For $199 (Apple's $50 matte-grade doesn't seem so steep now does it?) and a 24 hour turnaround time, they will replace your mirror screen with a matte screen. No word yet what happens to the MacBook Logo - maybe they'll laser etch your name in there for another Benny.
From their site:
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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TUAW interview with David Pogue on Macworld
TUAW caught up with David Pogue, top technology writer for the New York Times. Strangely, they didn't ask him about his little John Lennon musical.
They also caught up with Twitterriffic's Craig Hockenberry below
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Palm: Back from the dead?
Left for dead? Not so fast! Palm's pre lookspretty, pretty.pretty good. The Web OS, seems like it is going in the right direction. A2DP Bluetooth. Removable battery. TI's latest OMAP CPU (Cortex? - this is the thing Archos is putting in its media players)
Sprint? Well. They are the "launch partner".
Some choice photos ganked from Engadget liveblog follow:
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Multi-core iPhones in 2009? No
There are some rumors around the net that can be traced back to the Apple Core about version 3.0 of the iPhone. The idea put forward was that a quad core processor would grace the next revision of the iPhone.
It won't. Let's just stop those rumors right here.
The ARM architecture for multi-core chips doesn't even start picking up steam until 2010. In 2009, the Cortex A8 will continue to gain momentum. Toward the end of the year, devices based on the A9 single core architecture could start appearing.
Today, Palm's Pre announcement included mention that it would have the TI
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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iLife '09 and iWork '09 hit Amazon
9to5mac affiliate, Amazon and a few other retailers, are now carrying iLife and iWork at retail prices. Amazon, however, offers free shipping and often doesn't charge sales tax like the Apple Store. If you want to get in on those amazing Faces and Places features of iPhoto, get clicking. Links and prices below.
iLife '09 $79
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Gateway's MD / UC Series laptops get reviewed
The ink is still drying from Gateway's introduction of the MD / UC Series, but already both machines have been thoroughly tested and reviewed. Starting with the more mainstream MD7801u, Gateway trimmed a number of features in hopes of producing a lower-cost machine that bargain-minded buyers would take interest in. To that end, there was nothing really remarkable about the MD, but that's exactly what the company was going for; all in all, it ended up as a solid, well-rounded rig that should handle basic tasks with ease. Moving down (size wise, anyway), the UC was deemed "incredibly stylish," and it was found to be impressive in
09.01.2009 08:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Backupkabel von Clickfree
Der Clickfree Transformer ist ein kleines Kabel mit USB-Anschlüssen. Verbindet man mit dem Kabel eine externe Festplatte mit dem PC, entsteht eine fast vollautomatische Backuplösung. Per Knopfdruck wird ein Backup vordefinierter Dateitypen vom PC aus auf die Platte kopiert. (Speichermedien, Backup)
09.01.2009 08:35 Uhr, golem,
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09.01.2009 8:00 Uhr
Dreieck-Barcodes: Microsoft veröffentlicht zweite iPhone-Anwendung
Sie sehen eher aus wie ein abstraktes Denkspiel und weniger wie ein moderner Barcode: Microsoft wirbt mit High Capacity Color Barcodes um die Gunst der Hersteller. Wie bei anderen Barcode-Nachfolgern ist das Ziel, möglichst viele Informationen auf kleinstem Raum unterzubringen. Wer beispielsweise ein Online-Ticket bei der Deutschen Bahn kauft, wird den QR-Code kennen, der bei der Fahrkartenkontrolle eingescannt wird.
09.01.2009 07:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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TRENDnet produces world's smallest Wireless N travel router
Looking to drag that 802.11n connectivity with you to even the zaniest of places? Those newly implemented baggage rules totally cramping your style? Enter TRENDnet's TEW-654TR, a 300Mbps Wireless N Travel Router kit which is supposedly small enough to slip completely away into the average front pocket. The device only has a LED indicator, 10/100Mbps Ethernet port, a MIMO antenna and an AC socket. No price is mentioned, but don't count on the sticker being proportionally small.Filed under: CES, Networking
09.01.2009 07:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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VAIO P vs Eee PC... fight!
We've got a VAIO P in the house, and we thought it'd only be fitting to put the quintessential "it's not netbook, we swear!" up against the quintessential netbook, ASUS's Eee PC (in convenient 7-inch and 10-inch flavors). Stand by for further impressions, but boy is that screen densely packed with pixels.Filed under: LaptopsVAIO P vs Eee PC fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
09.01.2009 07:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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New range of SSD from Sandisk
Sandisk have announced a new range of SSD disks that will be available in mid 2009.
Available in 2,5 and 1,8" sizes they will have capacities of 60,120 and 240 GB, for the prices of $149, $249 and $499; this makes them reasonably priced.
Sandisk states that they are 4 times faster than disks spinning at 7200 rpm, a pseudo equivalent of 40.000 rpm according to the terminology that they try to make us adopt.
They will be the first products to use the technologie ExtremeFFSTM that is supposed to multiply up to 100 times the random write speed on MLC chips.
A rendez-vous this summer to know what these products really have inside, but also to see what their competitors will
09.01.2009 07:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Hands on with Griffin Navigate and iPhone amp
Electronista got a first-hand look at several new Griffin accessories featured at CES and Macworld, including the Navigate controller and upcoming IFM app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The Navigate controller features an integrated FM tuner and a white-on-black LCD screen. The track information was easy to view but subtle, while the control buttons allowed easy browsing through the songs, playlis
09.01.2009 07:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Atari-Spiel Missile Command im Dashboard
Der japanische Entwickler Syuei Tsujimoto hat das klassische Arcade-Spiel Missile Command von Atari als Dashboard-Widget neu aufgelegt. In Missile Command muss der Spieler versuchen, eine virtuelle Stadt am unteren Bildrand gegen Raketen zu verteidigen, die das Spiel als rote Striche darstellt. Das Dashboard-Widget ist bereits in einer Version
09.01.2009 07:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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MSI stellt Laptops mit Radeon-HD-4000 aus
Neben Asus stellt von den großen Herstellern auch der Konkurrent MSI auf der diesjährigen CES in Las Vegas diverse Produkte aus. Und auch dort konzentriert man sich auf Laptops, wobei MSI bezüglich der Grafikchips einige Neuheiten vorstellt.
09.01.2009 07:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Apple-Patentantrag: iSight hinter dem Bildschirm
Apple hat in den USA einen Patentantrag eingereicht, dem zufolge die iSight-Kamera von der Oberseite des Displays verschwinden könnte, um dann hinter dem Display selbst zu landen. Zwar müsste der Rechner dann einen Teil des Bildschirms verdunkeln, damit die Kamera Bilder durch diesen durch aufnehmen kann. Das Problem ließe sich aber durch
09.01.2009 07:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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CES will Macworld-Aussteller abwerben
Vertreter der Consumer Electronics Show (CES), die in diesen Tagen in Las Vegas stattfindet, versuchen offenbar gezielt, Aussteller der diesjährigen Macworld abzuwerben. Aufgrund der Tatsache, dass Apple sich nach diesem Jahr von der Macworld in San Francisco zurückziehen möchte, ist die Zukunft der Messe ungewiss. 2010 soll das Event noch
09.01.2009 07:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Taiwan going through a storm
Source : TGdaily The Taipei Times reports that the Minister for Finance of the island has been shocked by the latest figures concerning exports.
Last December, the export of electronics products dropped by 43,4% compared to last year. Among these products, LCD screens are most affected, with a steep fall of 69,2%.
China should be also affected since they import many components from Taiwan to manufacture end products exported to the rest of the world. They have lowered their orders by 54%.
This does not obligatorily mean that the market of computer sales has stopped, but that all manufacturers are reducing to the lowest possible their product stocks in order to spare their bank accounts.
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09.01.2009 07:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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09.01.2009 7:00 Uhr
Gemeinschaftlich stark: Hat die Macworld Expo eine Zukunft?
Schon während der diesjährigen Macworld hat Veranstalter IDG für die Messe im nächsten Jahr geworben. Fest steht vor allem, dass die Messe ihr Gesicht verändern muss, wenn 2010 nicht die letzte Veranstaltung sein soll. Dazu wurde ein Treffen einberufen, auf dem Ideen gesammelt und die Teilnehmer davon überzeugt werden sollen, dass die Macworld Expo auch ohne Apple eine Zukunft hat.
09.01.2009 06:41 Uhr, Maclife,
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Top Global announces 3GSpot USB modem / WiFi hotspot
It doesn't exactly have a lot to show for itself just yet, but Top Global has just announced a reference design for what it claims is the world's first dual mode 3G USB modem and WiFi hotspot combo. Dubbed the 3GSpot, the device is software configurable to support all cellular standards, and the basic design is able to support multiple bands to ensure compatibility with carriers around the world, which Top Global says will let OEMs have one design/SKU that simply requires different firmwares for different markets. The device will apparently even boast on-board GPS "at no extra cost," not to mention all the usual security measures and, at just 2.5 x 4-inches, it'll be able to be integrated or simply offered as a standalone device. All that, of course, depends on some OEMs hopping on board, and Top Glob
09.01.2009 06:41 Uhr, Engadget,
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Video: Mattel Mind Flex hands (and heads) on
Gamers have largely gotten a bad rep for being lazy, slothful people who spend their hours mindlessly pressing buttons. The Wii changed that a bit by getting kids (and and their parents and their parents) up off the couch, but what about giving their brains a workout too? For your family's little mind freak to-be Mattel is introducing the Mind Flex, a brain-powered game that relies on your mental activity to control the height of a ball suspended in a column of air. Don the headset then start concentrating to make the purple orb rise; relax and it lowers. There are six total game types but all entail getting a ball over, under, and through a variety of hoops and the like, sometimes against a clock so that you can challenge your
09.01.2009 06:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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ATi präsentiert Mobility Radeon HD 4000
Während Nvidia zum Anfang der CES offiziell die GeForce GTX 295 (ComputerBase-Test) sowie die GeForce GTX 285 der Öffentlichkeit präsentierte, zeigt sich ATi etwas zurückhaltender. Damit ist es nun aber vorbei, da man nun den Startschuss zur „Mobility Radeon HD 4000“-Serie eingeläutet hat.
09.01.2009 06:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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09.01.2009 6:00 Uhr
Nokia 5710 XpressMusic leaked by none other than Nokia itself
You might remember (emphasis on "might") that Nokia was rumored to have a 5700 XpressMusic upgrade in the works a few months back -- 3.2 megapixel autofocus cam, larger microSD expansion limit, and that's about it. Believable if not intensely boring, right? Well, a 5710 just showed up on Nokia's US site that looks an awful lot like a black 5700, and let's be real: 5710 sounds like the right model number for an ultra-mild 5700 upgrade. No official announcement yet, but yeah, we could totally see this showing up on T-Mobile at some point this year.Filed under: Cell
09.01.2009 05:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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iHome showcases iP29 / iP49 / iHMP5 iPod speaker systems
iLuv already dropped a bundle of iPod alarm clock / speaker systems here at CES, so it follows logic for yet another "i" company to dole out a helping of its own. Kicking things off is the iP29 portable speaker case, and stepping up the excitement level from zilch to one is the iP49 rechargeable audio system with alarm clock / FM radio for iPod and iPhone. Lastly, the iHMP5 two-in-one stereo speaker / headphone system enables users to listen in private or enter into "full speaker mode" for the posse to tune in. As with most everything else announced here at CES, pricing and availability have yet to be revealed.Filed under: CES,
09.01.2009 05:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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iLife '09 and iWork '09 hit Amazon
9to5mac affiliate Amazon, like some other retailers, is now carrying iLife and iWork at retail prices. Amazon, however, offers free shipping and often doesn't charge sales tax like the Apple Store. Links and prices below.
iLife '09 $79
iLife '09 Family Pack $99 (up to 5 licenses - screw you Brady Bunch!)
09.01.2009 05:22 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Grippity back-typing keyboard hands-on
We've seen the Grippity back-typing keyboard move from mere prototype to working, production model, so our interest was definitely piqued when we heard that the developer would be at CES with his one-of-a-kind QWERTY board. Well, he came by with the Grippity, and we got some finger-time with it. The keyboard's certainly not an immediately comfortable or intuitive typing experience by any means, but it's got a real charm to it. The designer also kindly did a demo for us, and even he -- the creator of the device -- wasn't exactly what we'd call lightning fast on it, but see for yourself in the video (and gallery!) after the break.Gallery:
09.01.2009 05:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Zotac bald mit modifizierter GTX 285 & GTX 295
Sämtliche auf der CES in Las Vegas vertretenen Nvidia-Partner stellen natürlich die eigenen Exemplare der GeForce GTX 295 sowie der GeForce GTX 285 aus. Mit dabei ist erneut der Hersteller Zotac, der uns darüber hinaus schon etwas über zukünftige Varianten der 3D-Beschleuniger verraten hat.
09.01.2009 05:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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MacBook Air und „X320“ von MSI verglichen
Auf der CES hat MSI am eigenen Stand ein neues Notebook ausgestellt, das es schon rein vom Äußeren mit dem MacBook Air von Apple aufnehmen soll. Wir haben keine Kosten und Mühen gescheut und die beiden Modelle direkt miteinander verglichen.
09.01.2009 05:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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USB 3.0 mit 253 MB/s in Aktion
Der nächste kommende Standard für externe Geräte wird zweifelsfrei USB 3.0. Auf der CES stellen verschiedene Partner des großen Konsortiums ihre ersten Vorab-Produkte dar. Mit von der Partie sind wie üblich auch neueste Geschwindigkeitstests.
09.01.2009 05:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Fulton Innovation has a wireless power coming out party at CES
It was just a short year ago that we went to Fulton Innovation's tiny booth at CES and failed to get a working wireless power demo, but a lot's happened since then -- the company is at CES 2009 in force, with a much larger, swanker booth, partners like Energizer and Motorola demoing working products, and tons of working real-world examples of the tech in action. We were particularly taken with the modded Dish DVR that a
09.01.2009 05:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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NIMBLe is MC Hammer-approved, brings Android to even the most boring of countertops
Unrelated candid photo aside it's no lie: if you've managed to load Android onto your device, no matter how lame it may seem, you're probably a good looking person. Not only that, but you might've built Touch Revolution's NIMBLe, which is a billed as a Home Touch Phone, but runs the Android OS and holds a full 7-inch touchscreen. The most basic functionality is that of a speakerphone, but obviously Android -- along with the built-in WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet connectivity -- opens this up to so much more functionality. Touch Revolution is actually dabbling in all sorts of hardware and software configurations, building a "Touch Device Development Platform" for farming out to companies for all sorts of purposes. Current builds include 600MHz StrongARM or greater processors, 128MB of RAM, 512MB of flas
09.01.2009 05:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2009 5:00 Uhr
ASUS' Eee D200 with touchscreen display sneaks out in Taiwan
Here's a strange one. The image above was attached to an email sent to Engadget Chinese boasting about the immense interest in ASUS' booth at CES this year. However, the D200 has never been announced and we're pretty sure that's not the booth open to the public here in Las Vegas. Regardless, we can see clearly from the spec card that the D200 is some kind of low-end Atom PC (and possible media server) with up to 2TB of RAID storage, 5-channel HD audio out, and slot loading DVD writer targeting the home network. The inclusion of an 802.11n access point just adds to the mystery. Oh, and that 3.5-inch LCD is touch-sensitive. Now spill it ASUS, what is this thing?Filed under: CES, Desktops,
09.01.2009 04:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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SanDisk kündigt drei neue SSDs an
Im Rahmen einer Pressemitteilung hat der Hersteller SanDisk insgesamt drei neue Solid State Drives ankündigt. Neben zwei 2,5 Zoll großen Modellen befindet sich für besonders kompakte Notebooks unter den neuen Produkten auch ein Modell im 1,8 Zoll-Format.
09.01.2009 04:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Lenovo kündigt elf Prozent der Mitarbeiter
Wie der Branchendienst DigiTimes berichtet, stehen auch beim chinesischen OEM-Vertreter Lenovo als Folge der weltweiten Krise Massenentlassungen zur Kostenreduktion auf dem Plan. Insgesamt sollen rund elf Prozent der weltweit über 25.000 Mitarbeiter ihren Job verlieren.
09.01.2009 04:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite interface hands-on
One very patient Netgear rep took us through the interface of the new Digital Entertainer Elite while we feverishly snapped images of every menu blade. Not every one was a keeper -- expect a few gaps here or there -- but this should provide you ample impressions on how you'll be cruising around on this thing. Gallery: Netgear Digital Entertainer Elite menu at CES 2009
09.01.2009 04:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Asus zeigt „Eee Touch“, Mainboards und mehr
Nachdem man Asus auf der letztjährigen Computermesse CES in Las Vegas vergeblich suchte, ist man dieses Jahr mit einem großen Stand vertreten. Und dort zeigt man größtenteils verschiedene Eee PCs, die sich einzig in Kleinigkeiten und ihrem Namen unterscheiden.
09.01.2009 04:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Video: iRobot Looj hands on shows improved leaf carnage
It was at last year's CES that we first got our hands on iRobot's Looj, and while easy gutter cleaning is something most homeowners can appreciate, the thing did have some issues that left many users tossing the things out with the decomposing crud it was supposed to fling. Enter the Looj second generation, which includes a flexible auger that should keep the thing from flipping itself over, a tool-free battery door, and a faster reverse speed to get the thing back to your ladder in half the time. Nothing revolutionary, but some much-needed updates that will be available this spring for $129, and we were impressed with the sheer spite the thing displayed against a mock gutter full of faux leaves. Video below -- user discretion
09.01.2009 04:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Brother Quattro 6000D hands-on
We just got a nice look at the beastly Brother Quattro 6000D sewing machine here at CES. We've done a fair amount of embroidery in our day, and we have to say, seeing this machine in action is pretty impressive. Disappointing Disney branding aside (yup, that's Mickey Mouse beneath the giant 4.5 x 7-inch Sharp HD LCD), the Quattro boasts a 50 square inch workspace that is probably any quilter's dream, and it's also got 3 USB ports. Sadly, the purchase price ("about $9,000") is probably prohibitive for most of us casual stitchers. No word yet on availability, but check the gallery and video after the break.Gallery: Brother Quat
09.01.2009 04:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2009 4:00 Uhr
Mio's Windows Mobile-powered concept MID hands-on
Well, what have we here? While waltzing about the CES floor today, we stumbled upon a conceptual Mio MID that looks suspiciously like Sony's VAIO P. The currently unnamed device was actually lookin' pretty sharp, as it boasted a 7-inch WVGA (800 x 480) resolution display, integrated WiFi, a non-removable battery good for eight hours or so and a full QWERTY keyboard. It was also packing a trackball setup, an SD card slot, a few USB ports and audio in / out. We were told that the design was still being finalized and that it wouldn't ship until mid-2009 at the earliest, and while we'd love to see this piece ship Stateside, we have our doubts. Oh, and did we mention that this thing runs on an evi
09.01.2009 03:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Coby's sub-$200 netbooks handled at CES
Remember those sub-$100 Coby netbooks that we deemed a hoax? Well, it looks like they might not be as hoax-y as we originally thought. Here at CES, Coby has a bunch of base models on the show floor in a myriad of color combos. The rep who showed us around made it clear that this was a "market research project" but that the 'books would ring in at under $200. There were a bunch of different configurations, but nothing too different from the usual Atom setup. The six color offerings might pique your interest, but after playing with them for a few minutes, we don't know how eager we'd be to run out and pick one up -- they felt pretty low-end. However, the only way to differentiate oneself in the crowded
09.01.2009 03:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Coby's MP836 hands-on: when 'not quite ready for primetime' is a gross understatement
It looks like the plush gray carpet in the Coby booth at CES isn't the only thing that might make you stumble. Coby's flagship PMP here at CES is the MP836, and it's safe to say it rubbed us the wrong way. The device itself wasn't that horrible to look at, but the interface and general aesthetics were both major turnoffs. The Coby reps said that it has multitouch, but there wasn't any actual implementation to be found. It'll be available in 4, 8, and 16GB variations when it does eventually hit the marketplace, but we couldn't get a solid MSRP from the very confused booth staff. Be sure to check out our vids of the device "in action" (if you can really call it that) and the gallery as well. But hey, if lackluster three inch displays and unresponsive t
09.01.2009 03:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Skyla Memoir scanning digiframe caught on video
Remember Skyla's scanning digiframe? This company has managed to market a $219 piece of technology that does something that people have been doing for a hundred years without scanners, screen resolution, RAM or any of that good stuff. And you know what? It's pretty sweet. Pretty, pretty, pretty sweet. Don't believe us? Check out the video and decide for your own self.
Continue reading Skyla Memoir scanning digiframe caught on videoFiled under: CES,
09.01.2009 03:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung zeigt OLEDs bis 31 Zoll
Neben dem Fokus auf große Fernseher und auch deren stromsparende LED-Ableger hat Samsung auf der CES erneut auch OLED-Displays gezeigt. Das Flaggschiff hat dabei eine Größe von 31 Zoll und weiß durchaus zu beeindrucken.
09.01.2009 03:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Windows 7 variants: netbook, consumer, enterprise
Microsoft will be producing at least three different versions of Windows 7, including ones specific for netbooks, sub-notebooks, one for consumers, and one for enterprise users. Following the introduction yesterday at the CES keynote, a new report by CNET UK says that the software giant confirmed the multiple variants in a one-on-one briefing at Microsoft's London offices this week. The publicatio
09.01.2009 03:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Buffalo's Web Access hands-on: remote access from your iPhone
16 gigs ain't enough space for all those episodes of The Hills on your iPhone? Well, if you've got a Buffalo NAS such as the LinkStation Mini or Pro, you can now access all your files remotely on your OS X mobile device through an optimized web page straight from your device. The really nifty part is that you can stream MPEGs over 3G (and presumably EDGE, though we don't know why you'd want to) -- although it took around 60 seconds to buffer a TV show episode in the demo we got. The Buffalo rep we spoke with informed us that an actual app would b
09.01.2009 03:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wireless HD hands on & recklessly-interfering
After some demo time with WirelessHD and founder John Marshall, it appears 2009 will finally be the year cable-free TV connections roll out in a big way. Expect products to launch towards the end of Q2, according to the Gefen rep on hand, their adapter will go into production towards the end of Q1 and hit shelves for about $700, while WirelessHD tech could add as much/little as 10% to the cost of a new TV like the demo units from LG and Panasonic. How well does it work for the money? Pretty well, with no untoward effects on the picture, and easily switching from source to source automatically. Walking between the display an
09.01.2009 03:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Targus intros laptop cooling pads, eco-friendly bags
Targus is demonstrating new products at both CES and Macworld Expo. In San Francisco, the accessory maker unveiled a new line of "eco-friendly" laptop cases and bags for the Aluminum MacBook Pro and at CES, Targus is touting a new line of laptop cooling devices for PCs and Macs.
09.01.2009 03:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.01.2009 3:00 Uhr
Acoustic Research ARIR200 / ARIR600i WiFi radios bring weather alerts, iPod support
Nothing too groundbreaking here, but Acoustic Research has a new pair of WiFi radios on tap at CES. The first one is the ARIR200 Infinite Radio, which pulls double duty as an internet / AM / FM radio and a traditional alarm clock. It provides direct access to Slacker content and comes bundled with a prepaid subscription to WeatherBug. Moving onto greener pastures, we've got the ARIR600i, which adds in a "subwooer" and includes an iPod dock for charging your PMP and playing back tunes while docked. They'll be available in February / mid-May, respectively for $129.99 / $199.99.Continue reading Acoustic Research ARIR200 / ARIR600i WiF
09.01.2009 02:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Gadgets und mehr: Macworld-Highlights Teil II
Es ist ein ruhiger Tag auf der Macworld. Die meisten Besucher drehen bereits ihre zweite Runde über die Messe und einige Journalisten sind schon zur Consumer Electronics Show nach Vegas weitergereist. Maclife.de hat die Gunst der Stunde genutzt um einen genaueren Blick an einige interessante Stände zu werfen. Einige Highlights möchten wir Ihnen wie in unserem ersten Teil der Macworld-Highlights vorstellen:
09.01.2009 02:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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CyWee brings its 3D game controller and streaming media device to CES
It looks like that CyWee Z game controller that Engadget Chinese got its hands on a couple months ago will be showing its face at CES this week. Essentially a 3D USB mouse, the device utilizes a dual-axis gyroscope -- the first game controller to do so, according to the company. This guy can be used either straight up (for that classic Wiimote vibe) or folded into the rough approximation of a gun -- you know, for games where you shoot things. It's unclear whether or not the company's game console will be making the trip as well (we know how mu
09.01.2009 02:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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ASUS Eee PC T91 and T101H touchscreen tablet hands-on
We got a quick look at ASUS's new Eee PC tablets today, the T91 and T101H. The netbook heritage is unmistakable -- you only have to peep the 8.9-inch and 10-inch respective screen sizes and Atom processors -- but the two machines offer up full-on swivel tablet functionality, and look pretty good doing it. The chiclet keyboard on the T101H is a slight improvement over the standard Eee PC keyboard on the T91 -- which is a tad less firm, and with less room for distinct spacing. We found the hinge to be just alright, only rotating in a clockwise direction, and showing bit of "give." Otherwise it's pretty standard Eee, with ASUS's standard march toward sexy and the deepes
09.01.2009 02:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony, SanDisk announce plans for 2TB Memory Sticks, high-speed Memory Stick HG Micro
It's apparently not quite as far along as the newly-announced SDXC card format, but Sony and SanDisk have just announced that they're jointly developing a new Memory Stick format (tentatively dubbed the "Memory Stick format for Extended High Capacity") that'll reach the same dizzying 2TB heights as its SD counterpart. There's no more details on the format beyond that, unfortunately, but the pair has also announced that they're working on a new Memory Stick HG Micro format as well, which promises to boast a blazing 60MBps maximum data transfer speed. That's made possible, in part, thanks to a new 8-bit parallel interface with an increased 60MHz interface clock frequency. Sadly, t
09.01.2009 02:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Palm introduces iPhone competitor Pre
Palm today introduced its latest handset, named the Pre. Featuring a 3.1-inch, 480x320 touchscreen, a dedicated gesture area below the display, a vertical slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and more, the device is aimed at the same market as the iPhone. Other technical features include high-speed wireless (EV-DO Rev. A or HSDPA, depending on the model and carrier), GPS, Wi-Fi, a 3-megapixel camera with LED flash, 3.5mm headphone jack, microUSB connector,…
09.01.2009 02:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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09.01.2009 2:00 Uhr
SanDisk and Sony to expand Memory Stick PRO / Micro to 2TB
Monkey see, monkey do, eh? No sooner do we learn that SDHC will eventually morph into SDXC with a capacity limit of 2TB than Sony and SanDisk announce that the Memory Stick PRO / Memory Stick Micro will soon reach that same ceiling. In fact, the announcement is so new that the format doesn't even have a name (something along the lines of Extended High Capacity, probably), giving both of the formats the ability to reach 2TB on a single card. If all goes to plan, production should get going on the new formats sometime this year, so it's safe to say the race to a new top is officially on.Filed under:
09.01.2009 01:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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NCsoft launches City of Heroes Mac Special Edition
NCsoft has launched City of Heroes for the Mac, a massive multiplayer online (MMO) game where users create either a villain or hero, and do battle against creatures, giant monsters, and other players inside player-versus-player zones. Previously only available as an open beta, players can now receive the full copy as a digital-only Mac Special Edition. With the edition, users can expect access to
09.01.2009 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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DocProtect 1.0 launches, controls access to documents
Excel Software has released DocProtect 1.0, an application for protecting rights and access to files, from actions like drag-and-drop copying to exporting and saving. The software wraps a protective license around the document to limit use by non-licensed users. It also works with HTML projects, offering the above protection and password protection for image collections, video and audio files, PDF
09.01.2009 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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ViewSonic goes crazy with nine new digital photo frames
Talk about covering all of your bases. ViewSonic has unloaded a netbook, a 3D LCD and a 3D projector here at CES, but it has somehow found the time to also unload not one, not eight, but nine new digital photo frames. It's adding in the 7-inch VFM735-52M, 8-inch VFM835-52M and 10-inch VFM1035W-52M to its SwifTouch lineup for $129, $159 and $189, respectively, and it's also busting out a full line of 4:3 frames for those still deathly afraid of widesc
09.01.2009 01:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Obama's transition team urges Congress to postpone DTV cutover
With the money well all dried up and a monumental transition looming, Barack Obama's transition team is urging Congress to take a second look at letting the cutover take place as planned on February 17th. According to a letter recently sent to Capital Hill, John Podesta, co-chair of the Obama-Biden Presidential Transition Team, stated: "With coupons unavailable, support and education insufficient, and the m
09.01.2009 01:07 Uhr, Engadget,
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MSI Wind U120 hands-on
MSI's Wind U100 had a good run, but now it's time for the U120 to take over. We caught wind of this one just a few days back, but once the show floor opened we were finally able to feast our eyes on one. We've gotta say -- it looks mighty good, so feel free to have a look in the gallery below to see if you agree.Gallery: MSI Wind U120 hands-on
09.01.2009 01:07 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2009 1:00 Uhr
Pogoplug hands-on
The Pogoplug USB to NAS adapter is really in a class of its won. Not only does it do the obvious -- allow you to turn any USB hard drive into a NAS -- but it is also has a built in web server. But no, they didn't stop there, for $79 you also get (in our best Billy Maze voice) a web service accessible at Pogoplug.com that gives you the same convenient access to your files anywhere on the internet via either a web browser or the file manager of your choice. There is also a slick little iPhone app available for free.Gallery:
09.01.2009 00:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Memorex rolls out speakers for iPod, iPhone
Memorex has introduced a trio of new speaker systems for the iPod, two of which feature iPhone compatibility. The Mi9490P Hi-Fi CD Sound System for iPhone and iPod is a one-piece table-top unit featuring an integrated dock, slot-loading CD player, LCD with song and artist information display, equalizer, digital FM radio, and full function remote. Available in black only, it will sell for $140. The Mi4290P Dual Alarm Clock Radio for iPhone/iPod…
09.01.2009 00:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Article: The Other 20 iPod, iPhone, and Mac Sights Worth Caring About at 2009’s Expos
You’ve already seen our 2009 Best of Show Awards, and you already know that we were thoroughly disappointed with most of what we saw at Macworld Expo this year. There were, however, a number of interesting products that are actually worth bringing to your attention—here they are. 1. Incipio’s Butterfly: The iPod touch is becoming an increasingly popular gaming platform, and rendering the device easier to hold during twists and turns…
09.01.2009 00:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Multi-core iPhones in 2009? No
There are some rumors around the net that started by the Apple Core. The idea is that a quad core processor would grace the next revision of the iPhone.
It won't. Let's just stop those rumors right here.
The ARM architecture for multicore chips doesn't even start picking up steam until 2010. In 2009, the Cortex A8 will continue to gain momentum. Toward the end of the year, devices based on the A9 single core architecture could start appearing.
To be fair to the Apple Core, they weren't really giving time-lines or anything of substance just reporting on people who don't know what they are talking about. Wil
09.01.2009 00:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Engadget Podcast 125 - 01.08.2009: CES Day 2
Behold! The glory of Engadget's CES Coverage, Day 2: Watch phones, Android tablets, Vaio P's, and press conferences by the fistful. Josh, Paul, and Nilay (who finally got his grubby mitts on a microphone) gather 'round the campfire to ponder the intricacies of the last day before the show floor opens up and the first "really real" day of CES begins. (This was recorded last night before the Palm new-ness hit, we'll be recording impressions about that and should have them up tomorrow). Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel Producer: Trent WolbeSong: Beat It02:55 - Cisco CES press
09.01.2009 00:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP Mini 2140
The HP Mini 2140's sexy aluminum chassis is carried over from the 2133 Mini-Note, but HP has dumped the VIA parts in favor of Intel's Atom platform.
09.01.2009 00:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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HP Mini 1000 six-cell battery spotted by Mr. Blurrycam
While most folks will apparently have to wait at least a few more weeks to get their hands on a six-cell battery for their HP Mini 1000, Xavier Lanier of Notebooks.com was able to snag one a tad early and, whilst he was showing off the stash of gadgets hidden in his Scott eVest, he gave everyone a little glimpse of it. As you can sort of see above, it expectedly adds a bit of bulk to the otherwise slim Mini 1000, but we're guessing that's a more than acceptable trade-off for those craving some extra runtime. Still no word on a price or exact release date just yet, unfortunately, but those details should be popping up before too long. Hit up the link below for
09.01.2009 00:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung unveils new DisplayLink, PCoIP and 3D monitors
Among the embarrassment of riches that CES has been for Sammy fans thus far, we have several new items available for your consideration. The SyncMaster 930ND is a 19-inch PC-over-IP-enabled display developed with Teradici Corporation that sports four USB connectors, 2-way audio, and DVI-out for a secondary display. For gamers, the 22-inch 2233RZ is an NVIDIA GeForce 3D Vision-compatible monitor, due to hit the streets in April for an MSRP of $349. And rounding out the collection, the company has added two more DisplayLink monitors to the mix: the SyncMaster D190SU (19-inch) and D220SU (22-inch). No word on a release date or pr
09.01.2009 00:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Video: hands-on with the iriver P7
A definite highlight of iriver's CES booth was the P7 PMP and of course we had to get up close and personal with it. The 4.3-inch PMP was chillin' in a docking station among the other P series devices, and we managed to grab some snaps. Just like the WAVE-HOME we caught before it, the interface seemed super smooth. The UI made the most of that expansive (and gorgeous) screen, and the FM tuner seemed to do its job. We got a walkthrough of the device on video after the break, and don't forget to check out the gallery below that shows the device in all its "in the wild" glory.Gallery:
09.01.2009 00:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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New BUGModules hands-on
These new BUGModules from BUG Labs aren't much to look at, but just holding them in your hands really gets your gears going about what new kinds of custom gadgets you could come up with. The new modules are really ones that open up the possibilities and make us think, "what if I want to use more than four modules?" The usefulness of the wireless adapters like WiFi and 3G go without saying, but the possibilities of having a projector in your pocket with sound could really lead to something. And last but not least, who wouldn't want the Swiss Army Knife of input and output on their custom gadget?
Gallery: BUGModules han
09.01.2009 00:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung ST10 combines digicam and PMP, practically snaps pics for you
Also making the rounds this week is Sammy's ST10, the 9 megapixel companion to the newly announced TL100. In addition to the rather ho-hum face detection we see so often these days, this claims to be the first camera with facial recognition: it keeps track of your favorite faces, prioritizing them when focusing in the future. Also included is a 3-inch touchscreen LCD, integrated MP3 player, Digital Image Stabilization, Smart Scene Recognition and more. This bad boy will be available from February 2009, priced at £179 (roughly $270).Filed under: CES,
09.01.2009 00:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Kodak OLED picture frame hands-on
Totally over the top and ridiculously expensive, Kodak's 7.6-inch OLED picture frame is still a serious want. The image was every bit as beautiful as we expected but surprised us with the frame's ability to playback HD video in such a fluid manner. The touch-controls along the bezel did what we wanted with little thought, albeit, with some lag. Not horrible but certainly annoying if we ever decide to hand Kodak $1,000 to take one home.Gallery: Kodak OLED picture frame hands-on
09.01.2009 00:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Dell entlässt 1.900 Mitarbeiter
Die weltweite Finanzkrise fordert ein weiteres Opfer in der IT-Industrie. Nachdem mit AMD, Creative Technology und Foxconn bereits einige große Namen in der IT-Branche einen massiven Stellenabbau angekündigt bzw. vollzogen haben, schickt nun auch der OEM-Riese Dell zahlreiche Mitarbeiter auf die Straße.
09.01.2009 00:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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News: Panasonic debuts SC-HC3 iPod stereo, iPod-docking TVs
Panasonic has introduced its SC-HC3 compact stereo system for iPod. Nearly flat on the front, the system features proprietary, 2.5-inch full-range bamboo cone speakers with a dual passive radiator design, a motorized front door that allows access to the integrated iPod dock and CD player, MP3 CD support, an AM/FM tuner, a clock, 40 watts of total power, an auxiliary input, and an included remote control. It will be available in March and will…
09.01.2009 00:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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ViewSonic launches Atom-based computing line
ViewSonic has just introduced a new computing line geared towards the netbook / nettop set. All three Atom-based machines sport Windows XP Home, a 1.6GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 160GB storage. VieBook is a 10.2-inch netbook with all the usual connectivity options and an MSRP of $429. The VPC100 ViePC is an all-in-one device, measuring a mere 35mm thin, with an 18.5-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD screen and should be priced at $549. Rounding up the lineup, the LinkPC is a nettop, designed to be strapped to the back of any VESA compatible monitor, and has an MSRP of $399. The latter becomes available sometime in March, while the other two will be doing their thing in February.
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09.01.2009 00:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Android shows up on X200, caught on video
It seems like Google's Android has a bad case of wanderlust, spreading its wings and making appearances on all sorts of devices after Mobile-facts showed it could be done. The little green guy quickly headed over to HP's Mini-Note 2133, and now we've got footage of it in the wild, installed on a Lenovo X200. The machine goes from a cold boot to UI in a solid 25 seconds, and while we still don't think the resulting interface is exactly keyboard and mouse friendly, we're excited to see what the future holds for our favorite synthetic
09.01.2009 00:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vivitek debuts at CES with seven projectors
Talk about a strong opening -- this is Vivitek's first CES appearance, and it's come to Las Vegas with seven projectors. With those kind of numbers, we'll hit the highlights and leave it to you to hit the link for full details. The big light gun is the LED-packing, 1080p H608FD; not for the faint of heart at just under $20,000, but at least you'll never have to change a bulb to enjoy the 10,000:1 contrast ratio. On the other end of the scale in size and price is the $999, 5.7-pound D832MX that is a 1024x768 HT/business switch hitter. Like we said, there are five more models at the show that you're invited to peruse in the link, including the
09.01.2009 00:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pogoplug puts external hard drives on the web
Cloud Engines has announced Pogoplug at CES, a small device that connects a userís external hard drive to the Internet. The device is designed to make network-attached storage simple and only involves attaching the Pogoplug to a home router and the drive in question to the plug. A web front end lets users then gain access to all the information on the drive regardless of the location. The plug i
09.01.2009 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Briefly: Mac iLife promo, Toon Boom buys CAS
In brief: Toon Boom has now reached an agreement and acquired Intellectual Property from Cambridge Animation Systems. Apple has released a new offer for customers purchasing a new Mac in the next couple of months. If the computer does not include iLife í09 customers will be able to upgrade to the new software for $10. Meanwhile, nova media has released the latest update to its iSync plugins that
09.01.2009 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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