Nichicon lays claim to the world’s smallest EV chargers with NGQ-202, NGQ-203 models
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Although it’ll still be hard to misplace in your pile of electronics, a company called Nichicon has launched what it says is the world’s smallest chargers for electric vehicles, the NGQ-A202 and the NGQ-A302. By using what the company calls advanced module technology, it was able to shrink its EV charger down by 50 percent to around 59 x 13.8 x 23.6 inches, also reducing the weight by up to 66 percent. Compatible with the ChAdeMO standard , these 20-30kW chargers will work with electric vehicles like Mitsubishi’s i-MiEV and the Nissan Leaf , taking between 35 and 60 minutes to fully power your whip. Charging doesn’t come cheap, however, as the batteries are said to retail between $24,600 and $27,000 when they launch sometime in October. Next step — cutting the cord and going wireless , perhaps? Check out the full PR after the break. Continue reading Nichicon lays claim to the world’s smallest EV chargers with NGQ-202, NGQ-203 models Filed under: Transportation Nichicon lays claim to the world’s smallest EV chargers with NGQ-202, NGQ-203 models originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD lineup updated with smaller 60GB option for $130
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Looking for a peppy SSD to turbo charge your workflow and don’t need a whole lot of storage capacity? Back in June, Other World Computing introduced its speedy SandForce -endowed Mercury Electra 6G SSDs with a base model priced at $230 for 120GB. Now the company’s added a cheaper option to keep things fast and your wallet happy. Those wanting a taste of its 556MB/s read and 523MB/s write speeds can now opt for a 60GB variation, priced at just $130. Sure, it may not be ideal for saving your entire Queen back catalog, but it could be a nifty route for faster boot-up and load times , right? It’s available now from OWC. Zip past the break for the full PR. Continue reading OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD lineup updated with smaller 60GB option for $130 OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD lineup updated with smaller 60GB option for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you thought Kim Kardashian’s engagement ring was a ridiculous rock, you haven’t seen the ludicrously large diamond planet, J1719-1438. Scientists at the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne recently spotted this celestial body that’s so dense, it’s believed to be crystalline carbon — i.e. a ginormous diamond similar in size to Jupiter . Since the 60s, astrophysicists like Marc Kuchner have theorized that carbon-heavy stars can burn out, crystallize and form diamonds under the right pressure. Supporting the idea, a white dwarf star spotted in 1992, BPM 37093, had cooled and crystallized over the course of 12 years — even copping the nickname “Lucy” after the Beatles jam. Although astronomers in Australia, Britain and Hawaii have all identified the newly spotted precious planet J1719-1438, they are still unsure if the crystallized carbon rock will be all sparkly mountains up close — dashing the hopes and dreams of material girls everywhere. Iced-out diamond planet catches astronomers’ eyes originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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After the two most craziest weeks ever in the history of the mobile technology news universe, it’s important to step back and just take stock of everything: a survey course, if you will. That’s why we’ve created Engadget Mobile Podcast 101 , your first stop on the road to an otherworldly state we call CMA: C omplete M obile A wareness. Come along, won’t you? Hosts: Myriam Joire ( tnkgrl ), Brad Molen Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Daestro – Light Powered ( Ghostly International ) 00:02:23 – Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple 00:10:00 – Tim Cook: Who is Apple’s new CEO? 00:25:27 – iPhone 5 coming to Sprint, other carriers in mid-October? 00:27:27 – App logs reportedly confirm dual mode CDMA / GSM iPhone 5 in testing 00:41:15 – Apple to release cheaper, 8GB iPhone 4 within weeks? 00:49:58 – Samsung Galaxy S II not coming to Verizon after all? (update: confirmed) 00:53:25 – Sprint’s Epic Touch 4G may be first US-bound Galaxy S II, arriving September 9th? 00:55:39 – Trio of US Samsung Galaxy S II models get together for a group photo? 01:04:05 – Samsung debuts new Galaxy lineup, refines naming strategy along the way 01:11:46 – Nokia announces Symbian Belle alongside three new devices 01:21:28 – Microsoft: Windows Phone Tango will be minor update, is meant for low-end handsets 01:25:35 – Microsoft: front facing cameras, Skype integration coming with Mango update (video) 01:26:05 – HTC Omega blessed with renders, revealing its front-facing camera 01:31:15 – Blackberry Curve 9360 hands-on Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Mobile Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Mobile Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) Contact the podcast podcast (at) engadgetmobile (dot) com. Follow us on Twitter @tnkgrl @phonewisdom @engadgetmobile Engadget Mobile Podcast 101 – 08.27.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 19:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Tim, who’s looking to take his living room (and digital life, by the sound of it) into the future . If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com . “A while back I was looking at getting the HP Media Smart Home Server, but some time has gone by and I’m wondering if that is still the best solution going around. I want something that is ideally priced at a max of $1000; it has to be something small, not noisy or too power-hungry, and it has to be something that I can hide away. I’ll use it for network storage, backup, streaming and remote access. I was also wondering if it’s worth getting a good universal remote to dim lights, turn on the TV, amp, PS3 and maybe even some home server control — or have the iPhone / Android apps become so good that they are now the best option? Thanks!” Great Qs, Sir Tim. We’re of the belief that most everything from a home automation standpoint can be done on Android or iPhone, particularly if you’re starting from scratch (and aren’t looking for enterprise-class services). As for Windows Home Server? You’ve still got a few options, but has anything come along to trump up? If you’ve got a say in all this, sound off in comments below! Ask Engadget: best (Windows) Home Server and universal remote solution? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It looks like you’ll have to wait an extra day to learn what you already know: the Galaxy S II — aka, the Attain, Hercules and Epic 4G Touch — is about to launch on AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint. Samsung’s pushed Monday’s New York press event back a day due to that little east coast storm you may have read something about. Fortunately, these handsets haven’t exactly kept a low profile, so we weren’t expecting too many surprises anyway. We’ll be there covering it live, but in the meantime, stay safe and if you’re a Verizon customer, you might want to find a dry place to continue your seething . Samsung pushes Galaxy S II launch back a day due to Hurricane Irene originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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1080p projectors and displays are sweet, but since movie lovers are watching content in ratios closer to 2.35:1 than the 16:9 layout of tradition HD projectors and PJs and wasting precious pixels Digital Projection International’s latest beamer is set up to be all about ultrawidescreen . The dVision Scope 1080p is 2560 x 1080 out of the box, no anamorphic lens necessary. its custom firmware automatically detects and resizes when the letterbox black bars to fill the 1080p field by increasing the number of horizontal pixels. Check the specs and explanation in the press release after the break, we’ll find out mroe about this and probably many more projectors at CEDIA 2011 in September. Continue reading Digital Projection debuts new native ultrawidescreen projector Digital Projection debuts new native ultrawidescreen projector originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The respectable, if not exactly mind-blowing, BeBook Club e-reader is getting an update and adding an “S.” So, what exactly does the BeBook Club ‘S’ bring to the party? Well, one of them fancy Pearl e-ink screens for starters, but also storage (it now sports 1GB of internal flash) and speed (it’s got a beefy new 800MHz CPU). The design remains the same, but we’re hoping the price doesn’t. At $179 the original BeBook Club was always a tough sell, and with the price of the Kindle and Nook tumbling fast the ‘S’ here better also stand for savings. Gallery: BeBook Club ‘S’ Continue reading BeBook Club ‘S’ boosts speed, contrast, leaves off nothing for savings BeBook Club ‘S’ boosts speed, contrast, leaves off nothing for savings originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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You can never be too prepared. Whether you’re being chased by brain sucking zombies , hunted down by ruthless killer robots , or — more likely — the victim of an earthquake or other natural disaster. There’s only one phone you really need, and that’s the MOTOFONE F3. Forget your smartphone and its fancy pants features, forget the internet — when the apocalypse strikes your survival might depend on a durable handset with great battery life and just the basics, which is exactly what the MOTOFONE F3 delivers. Introduced in 2006 for developing markets, it makes and takes calls, sends and receives text messages, beeps and vibrates, stores and recalls your most important contacts, and includes an alarm clock — that’s it. Of course, these specs describe almost every simple phone launched since SMS was added to the GSM standard . What makes the MOTOFONE F3 unique is that it uses a segmented e-paper display which sips power and remains legible in both direct sunlight and dark back alleys, along with dual antennae for superior radio performance. Battery life is absolutely incredible, with over 2 weeks in standby and several months powered off. Motorola also designed the handset to be light (68g), thin (9mm) and strong — it’s resistant to shock, dust and moisture, with a sealed keypad and speaker (which is extremely loud). The best part? You can pick one up online, unlocked, for as little as $25. Check out our gallery below, and whatever you do, don’t be like our protagonist in the zombie apocalypse video after the break — don’t leave your SIM at home. Psst… yeah, we know this phone’s ancient, but every now and then we like to reach back and have a little fun . And, you know, escape a looming zombie horde. Gallery: MOTOFONE F3 Continue reading MOTOFONE F3, the zombie apocalypse survival phone (video) MOTOFONE F3, the zombie apocalypse survival phone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Hey! Britain! Guess what? You’re getting Google TV ! Try to temper your excitement, we know this is a big day for you, but there’s still a bit of a wait ahead. According to the Telegraph and the Daily Mail , Google is aiming to deliver its set-top software to the UK sometime in the next six months. Eric Schmidt is expected to announce the plans at the Edinburgh Television Festival (which starts today), likely including integration of BBC’s iPlayer and ITV’s Player . Sadly we don’t have any more details yet regarding a specific launch date or hardware, but we wouldn’t be shocked if it’s timed to coincide with the release of the Honeycomb version of Google TV. Google TV coming to the UK within six months originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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