Need another use for those 3D glasses you were suckered into buying as an integral part of this year’s Halloween costume? Look no further, bubs. MSI has just outed its latest 3D-friendly laptop, the CX620 3D. Outfitted with a Core i5 (or a Core i3, if you’re looking to save a few bucks), this 15.6-incher also gets up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, a 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 GPU, HDMI / VGA outputs, 320/500/640GB hard drive, a DVD writer, two USB 2.0 sockets, an ExpressCard slot, 4-in-1 card reader and a pair of stereo speakers. You’ll find Windows 7 Home Premium runnin’ the show, while 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, gigabit Ethernet and a 1.3 megapixel webcam all make expected appearances. There’s no telling how long the six-cell Li-ion will last once the deathmatch gets going, nor how much it’ll cost when it lands sometime between now and who knows when. But hey, 3D! MSI reveals 15.6-inch, Core i5-equipped CX620 3D laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s the only Galaxy S variant to offer 4G connectivity, but it’s also the only one that requires a $10/month data surcharge to use. That boost in cost will undoubtedly bring higher expectations, and we’re eager to hear from early adopters on how their Epic 4G experience has been. For those who skipped over the EVO 4G in order to get this, we’re keenly interested to find out if you’ve been satisfied with the decision. How’s that slide-out QWERTY keyboard treating you? Would you have changed up the UI any? Would you have added any of the quirks from those other Galaxy S versions to this guy? Speak loudly in comments below. But not too loudly. More like a stern whisper. How would you change Sprint’s Epic 4G? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Though already open for early registrants, as of this week Microsoft has unbarred the floodgates for Windows Phone 7 app submissions from all developers. Full details and instructions can be found at the official App Hub, but if you’re just curious about the experience overall, WP7 dev Adam Nathan — who’s reportedly submitted 30 through the system already — outlines what he sees is the good, bad, and ugly of the process (literally). Face it, if you ever want to see your app on the Venue Pro , this is the gateway you must pass . Windows Phone 7 app submissions are a go, now for everyone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Samsung expects to sell a million Galaxy Tabs this year, 40 million smartphones next year
November 6, 2010 No Comment
We’ve already heard Samsung boast that it expects to ship 10 million Galaxy Tabs by next year, and the company’s now back at the prediction game yet again, with mobile biz president J.K. Shin saying he expects the company to sell a million of them this year alone — given that the end of the year is fast approaching, that translates to a million sold in just under 60 days. As if that wasn’t enough, Shin also told Nikkei that Samsung expects to sell 40 million smartphones in 2011, which is more than double its projection for this year — of those, it obviously expects the majority to be Galaxy S phones, but it has quite a way to go from from ten million it expects to sell this year. Incidentally, Shin also dropped another hint that Samsung would “soon” be releasing a 10-inch Galaxy Tab, but he doesn’t seem to have provided any more details than we’ve heard before . Samsung expects to sell a million Galaxy Tabs this year, 40 million smartphones next year originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …T-Mobile customers being mistakenly shipped Micro SIMs, just begging to get shoved into iPhones
November 5, 2010 No Comment
You’ve got to admit, this is a little weird: we’ve received a number of tips today about T-Mobile USA customers being shipped Micro SIMs rather than the typical Mini SIMs. We’ve gotten a picture of just such a module (see above), and you can plainly see it’s not a hybrid — it can’t be snapped out as a Mini SIM, meaning that unless you’ve got an adapter lying around, you need to head into the store to get it swapped out for the right kind. The only consumer devices out there in any measurable quantity right now that make use of Micro SIMs are, of course, the iPad and iPhone 4 — and when you pair this up with the fact that T-Mobile stores are starting to sell iPhone cables right now, the situation is starting to get wacky. Now, we still want to stop short of suggesting this means T-Mobile is getting either the iPad or iPhone any time soon; after all, Apple would have to provide a new hardware variant that supports AWS 3G, and it’s totally reasonable to think the carrier could be offering other phones in the near future that’ll use Micro SIMs. We do love us a good conspiracy theory, though. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] T-Mobile customers being mistakenly shipped Micro SIMs, just begging to get shoved into iPhones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 19:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Alienware M11x owners, have you noticed any problems with your hinge? Yeah, that thing that keeps the monitor and the keyboard conne — no, not that. Not that either. No, that’s a mousepad. You know what? Let’s just move on. Notebook Reviews has been covering the tales of woe from customers who’ve noticed their laptop joints have suffered from dislocating, cracking, snapping, and other maladies. Good news, however, Alienware’s given an official statement. The company acknowledges the issue and is “engaged the relevant internal teams here at Dell.” Take heart, true believers, and consider not m Alienware M11x hinge issues? Yeah, Dell knows originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Coming hot on the heels of the ultra-impressive G2 , T-Mobile has returned to its myTouch series with the myTouch 4G. While the G2 is the natural enthusiast flagship, the 4G represents a flagship in its own right of a skinned, curated Android experience. If the G2 is the Droid 2 killer, T-Mobile probably sees the myTouch as the iPhone 4 killer (even the name has a similarity to the popular “iTouch” misnomer, and the 4G / 4 mirrors T-Mobile’s matchy matchy naming sense with the myTouch 3G / iPhone 3G… we’re just saying, is all). So, what does that mean in practice? Some impressive functionality inside and out, including a front facing camera for video calls, HSPA+ network speeds, and WiFi Calling. How does it all play out in the real world? Let’s find out. Gallery: T-Mobile myTouch 4G hands-on Continue reading T-Mobile myTouch 4G review T-Mobile myTouch 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve already seen a preview of it , and Roku has now finally rolled out its version 2.8 software update for everyone to try out themselves. The biggest changes all concern the interface, and include improvements like a new seasonal home screen banner, the ability to re-order channels on the home screen, a revised Channel Store with a grid of icons and, last but not least, a home screen clock. Look for the update to gradually roll out to Roku boxes over the next few days, or simply head to the settings menu to force a download it right now if you just can’t wait. Roku rolls out version 2.8 software update with refined interface originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Keepin’ it real fake: PSP Phone features NES emulator, cognitive dissonance
November 5, 2010 No Comment
This is not the first KIRF PSP Phone we’ve seen, but recent news of the actual, long-awaited device (you heard it here first , folks!) makes the Unmei Q5′s appearance in the stalls of Shenzhen all the more timely. What will your hard earned yuan will get you? How about a 3.5-inch touchscreen, front and rear cameras, dual SIM card slots, an NES emulator, 3.5mm audio jack, and a mini-USB port — all crammed into the shell of a PSP Go? Available in black or white, this bad boy has been spotted for 399 CNY, or about $60. We just hope the real handset looks this good! [Thanks, Chris] Keepin’ it real fake: PSP Phone features NES emulator, cognitive dissonance originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It may come as a bit of a surprise to some considering that seemingly every company and government agency has one these days, but the Federal Trade Commission has never had a Chief Technologist. It’s now finally filled that gap, however, and has appointed Edward W. Felten to the post. As you may be aware, Felten’s a professor of computer science and public affairs at Princeton and the founding director of the university’s Center for Information Technology, but he’s probably best known for his efforts to expose problems with electronic voting machines , and for his vocal advocacy against DRM — he also uses his Mii for his profile image on the Freedom to Tinker blog, so you know you’re not exactly dealing with your usual government bureaucrat. Felten has actually already been serving as a part-time adviser to the FTC, and it seems like he’ll now basically be continuing that role in a full-time capacity, with the FTC only saying that he will “advise the agency on evolving technology and policy issues.” FTC appoints Ed Felten as agency’s first Chief Technologist originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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