We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — you deserve a projector . Watch those tiny LCDs and plasmas if you want, but it’s time to go big or go home and Optoma is delivering three new beamers to help that happen. The new HD33 model (pictured above) makes its claim to fame as the first 1080p 3D projector available for less than $1,500, while the HD3300 and HD8300 make their bones in slighly more upmarket segments, priced at $1,999 and $4,499, respectively. All three make 3D happen in conjunction with the company’s new RF-synced active shutter glasses, while featuring PureMotion3D and PureDepth for frame interpolation and brightness control. Those extra bucks spent on the HD8300 has ISF certified controls, lens shift for extra placement flexibility, PureMotion4D motion interpolation and a lamp rated at 1,500 lumens. The HD33 is available now, while the other two are expected to start shipping later this month, however with CEDIA 2011 just around the corner we’d probably hold off on pressing the buy button before everyone shows off their latest home theater wares. Continue reading Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,499 Optoma delivers three new projectors, one does 3D for just $1,499 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HP TouchPad fire sale spurs online sell out, brick-and-mortars may still carry stock
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It’s the same old story of genius recognized only after death , and thus is the fate of webOS. If you were amongst the opportunistic hordes scavenging the interwebs for last night’s bargain bin $99 HP TouchPad announcement, chances are you’re fresh outta luck . The L.A. Times is reporting widespread online store sell outs for the recently abandoned and heavily discounted 16GB and 32GB slates. While HP’s own site and the biggie online retail outfits, like Circuit City and Walmart, have all but sold out of their web inventory, Amazon’s third party sellers still have the tablets on offer — just at non-discounted prices. Of course, you could always leave the hypnotic glow of your monitor and venture out into the real world where actual, physical stores are purported to have the tabs currently in stock. Try your luck, and let us know how things go in the comments below. HP TouchPad fire sale spurs online sell out, brick-and-mortars may still carry stock originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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“A Colombian drug dealer offered me $5 million to hack into the Bureau of Prisons network to get him an early release date. I said, ‘Let’s talk.’” — KEVIN MITNICK, once described as the world’s most wanted computer hacker, discussing his five years in prison. See his full 10 Questions interview here (available for subscribers).
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Well, it looks like BlackBerry’s banking on another BBM to pull it out of the enterprise-only lurch, and this one should be like music to your ears. Earlier this week, we reported that RIM was readying a new music service , and now All Things D is giving us some juicy (unofficial) details on the tentatively titled BlackBerry Music. The publication says $5 a month will give users access to 50 songs that they can share with their BlackBerry-toting friends (also signed up for the service). What’s more, it could be officially pumping the jams to the UK, US, and Canada as soon this fall, with other territories to follow in 2012. Rumor also has it that users won’t be able to port the music to other devices, unless they happen to have a PlayBook handy. Somehow we suspect that last bit won’t be what draws the youngster in. BlackBerry Music to serve up 50 songs for $5 a month? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Fujitsu IS12T Mango phone ready to launch August 25th, already accepting preorders?
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When we first learned of the Fujitsu IS12T , the world’s first handset sporting Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango,” it was rumored to be showing up in the second half of August . Our hopes were crushed, however, when the company officially stated that it should be available the following month “or beyond.” Sure, a September launch would still be on right on time (given Microsoft’s intent of releasing the update this fall), but wouldn’t it be nice to see something come out ahead of schedule? Chin up, folks — the Au KDDI store in Nishi-Kasai tweeted that the IS12T will be released this coming Thursday and is already accepting preorders. And there’s more to the story: even though Nanopho reports that multiple locations are busy taking reservations, Au’s official site is still sticking to its guns about the phone’s September release. Given the tug-of-war taking place between the stores and their corporate boss, next week may turn out to be quite interesting. Fujitsu IS12T Mango phone ready to launch August 25th, already accepting preorders? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Tempted by the promise of a $99 TouchPad , in spite of its imminent demise ? Well, it looks like American Best Buys won’t be enjoying the same liquidation sale as our neighbors to the north. A couple of tipsters have reported that the big box electronics retailer has pulled the webOS tablets from its shelves and is shipping them back to HP. The slates have also disappeared from Best Buy’s website, though you can buy $30 screen protectors for one. You can still try to score one on the cheap straight from HP, but both the 16GB and 32GB models are currently listed as out of stock. Don’t get upset if you already plunked down $400 for 10-inches of webOS goodness — HP will refund you the difference. Call up the company or the retail partner you purchased it from, and ask. Just be prepared to sit on hold with all the rest of the folks trying to get their cash back. [Thanks, Alex and David] Best Buy stops selling the TouchPad, HP offers refunds to owners originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The surprisingly cheap, Tegra 2-powered Advent Vega just keeps getting better and better, thanks in large part to a dedicated community of developers and hackers. In May the
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Ah, yes. We all know that couple… the ones that don’t speak to each other at dinner because they’re too busy playing Cut the Rope or tweeting. You know ‘em: the texting while walking or texting while driving sort of folks. What can we say? Sometimes you’re locked in an epic battle you can’t walk away from. Perhaps they’re anti-social, or maybe they’re addicted to tech love — but what say you? Billy: “Did you forget our anniversary?” “Our what? Oh, no… of course not.” Zach Honig: “Hug me.” “LOL OK BRB.” Darren : “Short-range communication protocols are the best.” Terrence: “Little did he know that his sweetheart was texting her other boyfriend literally behind his back.” Michael: “I thought sexting was only for long distance relationships…” Sean: “Love is letting your boyfriend save another princess. And helping over WiFi, of course.” Christopher: “Who wears flip flops with a denim jacket?” Joe: “Ad-hoc lovin’.” Richard Lai: “Can’t wait to try Dance Central tonight.” Caption Contest: No doubt, these two are definitely made for each other originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here’s some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of August 15, 2011: Vodafone’s very own budget-friendly Facebook Phone, the Vodafone 555 , is now on sale.
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Been thinking Corsair’s Force SSD lineup was too small at 60GB, but too darn capacious at 120GB? Well Goldilocks, we’ve got good news, as the company’s unveiled two middling models that might be just right. We begin with the 90GB Force 3 , which wields 550MB/s reads and 500MB/s writes at a $159 price point. For an additional $40, you can bump speeds up by 5MB/s on both counts with the identically sized Force GT . Just like their smaller and larger brethren, the two additions tote SandForce SF-228x controllers as they haul bits over SATA 6Gbps. They’re supposedly available “immediately,” but, like AnandTech , we couldn’t find either in stock. If middle of the road is your thing, then Godspeed, but we’ll stick with the big one . Continue reading Corsair adds 90GB SSDs to Force 3 / GT lines Corsair adds 90GB SSDs to Force 3 / GT lines originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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