As it turns out, Plus is becoming the new Moto sequel. Soon after announcing the Defy+ , a phone that offers a moderate bump in specs from its predecessor, HelloMoto is back at it again with the Pro+. This obvious follow-up to the Motorola Pro (or Droid Pro , as it’s known in the US) doesn’t bring much of an improvement to the table. It’s adorned with the same 1GHz CPU, 3.1-inch VGA (640 x 480) display, 512MB of RAM and five megapixel camera; the largest differences in the new model are the inclusion of Android 2.3, 4GB of internal storage, an improved battery (1,600mAh) and a rounded design — in contrast to the original’s squared look. It’s due in Asia and Europe starting in October, so keep an eye out… if that “Plus” is enough to excite you. Head below for the full press release. Continue reading Motorola Pro+ announced with Gingerbread, few other improvements Motorola Pro+ announced with Gingerbread, few other improvements originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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News travels fast when a celebrity baby bump is exposed for the very first time. Especially when it’s Beyoncé’s. (via Techland) The music icon and wife of Jay-Z broke a Twitter record when she announced her pregnancy at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards show in Los Angeles. After performing “Love on Top,” Beyoncé, 29, told
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We’ve seen it before, but not against one of its chief rivals: the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 . Now here they are, sharing a little table space — but not getting along too well. On one hand the Tab 10.1 is thin and light on its feet. On the other, the ThinkPad Tablet is large and would very much like to be in charge of your corporate lifestyle. Due to Honeycomb’s limited customizations, Lenovo’s tackling this angle thanks in large part to some enterprise- and stylus-friendly software, much of which the device comes with pre-installed. Join us after the break for a quick demonstration, plus a look back at our first hands-on with the thing. Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1… fight! Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1… fight! Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1… fight! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Phone, keys, wallet. Discovering that you’re missing any of these three items could easily trigger a panic attack, yet they’re all so easy to misplace. How many times have you spent twenty minutes looking for keys that were buried between the couch cushions? The Cobra Tag may help you win that losing battle. Acting as a Bluetooth device that attaches to your key ring and connects to your phone, it gives you the opportunity to find the missing item if it’s less than 30 feet away. It can also send notifications when the two devices are out of range from each other. The concept sounds convenient, but how does it work in practice? Let’s find out. Gallery: Cobra Tag Review Continue reading Cobra Tag review Cobra Tag review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Still waiting for your bargain TouchPad to ship? Good news, as HP’s just confirmed that a “limited supply” of the webOS slates are on their way, and they’ll land in “a few weeks.” In an update to a blog post from yesterday, the company confirmed that it will manufacture an additional “limited quantity” of TouchPads in Q4 — presumably to meet existing backorders . Those of you who’ve signed up for email notification will receive an update and one-time offer today (peep it after the break), and a followup when more details are known. For live updates peep the two Twitter accounts linked under more coverage, and to get the full rundown of HP’s TouchPad plans, hit the source link below. [Thanks, Mike] Continue reading HP: Limited supply of TouchPads on the way HP: Limited supply of TouchPads on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Dish Network’s Tailgater brings you portable satellite TV, won’t cool your beer (video)
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When it comes to refrigerating beer and grilling burgers, you’re on your own. If you’re looking for satellite television in the back of your truck before the game (pictured), on the other hand, Dish Network’s Tailgater can certainly help. First hinted at back in May , the ten pound box automatically locates satellite positions, offering up HD content on the go for owners of Dish’s ViP 211k HD receiver. The box runs $350 and is apparently rather easy to set up, making it a pretty enticing option for those who absolutely need to watch a sporting event in the parking lot while waiting to get into a sporting event. Infomercially video after the break. Continue reading Dish Network’s Tailgater brings you portable satellite TV, won’t cool your beer (video) Dish Network’s Tailgater brings you portable satellite TV, won’t cool your beer (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Our neighbors to the north just got a one-two punch of wireless awesome delivered courtesy of Rogers . The operator announced today that its variant of Samsung’s heavily lusted after Galaxy S II will be launching with baked-in LTE functionality on its nascent 4G network. Most of the handset’s specs have remained the same, aside from a newly beefed-up 1.5GHz dual-core processor, NFC functionality and Hercules-sized 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display. If you’re proud to call yourself Canadian and “download speeds of up to 100Mbps” get your blood pumping, then expect to snag Sammy’s beast phone when it goes on sale before Autumn’s end. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Samsung Galaxy S II LTE heads to Rogers for 4G fall debut originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s peculiar how a simple number and letter can cause the price to skyrocket when added to the end of a phone’s name. But that’s exactly what the term “4G” does — ultimately, making a phone or tablet compatible with a carrier’s next-generation network seems to add value (and cost) in unthinkable ways. There’s a growing concern in the mobile industry; Sprint’s WiMAX 4G coverage, once a novelty in the United States, is now just one of the boys. It faces direct competition against its two (much larger) LTE brethren in Verizon and AT&T, and the Now Network is searching for other methods of utilizing its high-speed offerings. In doing so, the carrier wants to keep the value high without escalating the expense. Enter the Samsung Conquer 4G, the latest addition to Sprint’s blazing-fast lineup. Rather than going head-to-head with giants like the Photon 4G and EVO 3D , the company’s strategy is to offer a WiMAX-enabled handset that’s light on the wallet. It’s not the least expensive of the bunch these days — the Samsung Nexus S 4G takes the cake there — but it’s another option to toss into the network’s growing lineup. So does this mid-range handset have a shot at living up to its namesake? Keep on reading to find out. Gallery: Samsung Conquer 4G Continue reading Samsung Conquer 4G review Samsung Conquer 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sony MDR-DS7500 headphones promise 3D sound, will play nicely with your 3D glasses
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Are you settling for non-3D sound to go with all of your 3D movies? You should be ashamed of yourself. Thankfully, Sony’s looking out for you. The company’s new MDR-DS7500 headphones promise 3D surround sound, thanks in part to the inclusion of Dolby Pro Logic IIz technology. The headphones have a number of different sound settings, serving different audio needs, including Cinema Mode, Game Mode, and Voice Mode. Also, that extra padding assures that they’ll play nicely with your 3D glasses. The headphones will be hitting Japan on October 10th, running
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Netgear’s stable of dark gray rectangles of joy has swelled to include the premium edition WNDR 3800, which comes with two features uncommon to most home routers. First is the Clear Channel Selector, which analyzes the wireless traffic and switches to the quietest channel to prevent dropouts. Second is ReadySHARE Cloud — using the router’s USB port, you can attach an external HDD and access the data anywhere there’s an internet connection. The only downside is the iOS / Android app for the service costs an extra $2.99, which seems unnecessary considering you’re already paying $180 for the device itself. There’s a press release in it for you, so why not take a wander down after the break? Continue reading Netgear’s WNDR 3800 with ReadySHARE, the roll-your-own cloud service Netgear’s WNDR 3800 with ReadySHARE, the roll-your-own cloud service originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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