Nintendo 3DS slide pad add-on is official, ships December 10th in Japan
September 12, 2011 No Comment
Nintendo didn’t say so on stage during the pre-Tokyo Game Show 3DS press conference tonight, but it really is shipping that odd-looking circle pad add-on . The “extended slide pad” is up on the gaming company’s Japanese home page right now, with a shipping date of December 10th and a price of
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Actual report : “Nikon understands that some article appeared in the media regarding Nikon’s imaging product. Please note that Nikon has made no announcement in this regards.” Translation : “We don’t always reject rumors. But when we do, we reject ones you’ve never heard of.” The exhaustive press release can be found in its entirety after the break. [Thanks, PJ] Continue reading Nikon announces that it has announced nothing Nikon announces that it has announced nothing originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Motorola Electrify coming to US Cellular this month as a rebranded Photon 4G
September 12, 2011 No Comment
We shouldn’t be completely shocked by the news, but it’s great to hear regardless. US Cellular announced the upcoming availability of the Motorola Electrify, which is essentially its rebranded version of the Photon 4G — sans WiMAX, of course. The device will be ready for your purchase sometime later this month for $200, which is the same starting cost as Sprint’s variant provided you don’t factor in the initial $100 mail-in rebate. The Electrify is a 1GHz dual-core handset with Android 2.3, a 4.3-inch qHD display, webtop support and 8MP rear / VGA front-facing camera set. We definitely love seeing powerhouses like this make it to the smaller carriers, so if you’re an interested US Cellular fanboy or girl, just be sure that you’re not dying to see what the company will offer when its LTE network launches . [Thanks, ChuckyTee] Continue reading Motorola Electrify coming to US Cellular this month as a rebranded Photon 4G Motorola Electrify coming to US Cellular this month as a rebranded Photon 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Satoru Iwata just announced on stage at Nintendo’s pre-Tokyo Game Show shindig that the 3DS will be getting a few upgrades soon. No word on any hardware changes — yet — but owners can expect 3D video capture as well as upgrades to the Street Pass Mii Plaza and eShop . The press conference is still ongoing, so check back for more details as they’re announced or watch the live video stream (in Japanese) embedded after the break. …developing. Continue reading Nintendo 3DS to add 3D video capture, upgraded eShop and more Nintendo 3DS to add 3D video capture, upgraded eShop and more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Marshall Electronics outs glasses-free Orchid 3D monitor for pro filmmakers
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If you’re trying to turn your next film into a three dimensional cinematic masterpiece, having a quality camera to record things is a necessity. But, prudence demands that would-be James Camerons film with a first-rate monitor to view all that video as well. Good thing Marshall Electronics has made the Orchid OR-70-3D monitor to meet all your moviemaking needs. It’s got a 7.2-inch, 1600 x 600 glasses-free 3D display that works using parallax barrier and lenticular hybrid technology — all in a package that weighs just under three pounds. In order to let you fine tune things in all three dimensions, there’s real-time waveform and color vectorscope monitoring along with a suite of other 3D tuning tools. The cost for such prodigious production value? $7,899, which sounds like a lot, but if it helps you make the next Avatar you’ll have no problems recouping your investment. PR’s after the break. Continue reading Marshall Electronics outs glasses-free Orchid 3D monitor for pro filmmakers Marshall Electronics outs glasses-free Orchid 3D monitor for pro filmmakers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding what’s going down at this week’s Microsoft Build developers conference, and now we’re here, in the land of the cartoon mouse (that’s right — right around the corner from Disneyland), hoping to get to the bottom of all the Windows 8 talk. We’ve already been privy to a number of previews and teases and even caught a quick glimpse of a handful of ARM-equipped Windows 8 development devices. We’ve reported on an upcoming Windows 8 App Store , a WP7-style Start Menu and, most recently, some super speedy boot times . All of these are part of a much bigger puzzle, one that’s already promised to shake up the Windows brand, but we’ve yet to get a full reveal. If you ask us, it’s about time Microsoft let it all hang out, but we’ll just have to wait and see what happens. So keep it locked here for updates from the Anaheim Convention Center — we promise you won’t regret it. Protip: Use our ” build2011 ” tag for all the Build news this week! We’re live from Microsoft Build 2011! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Tokyoflash reveals Kisai Night Vision wristwatch, makes telling time fun again
September 12, 2011 No Comment
Tokyoflash is on the loose once more , and this time it’s introducing a concept that has been in the works for months on end. The Kisai Night Vision — which was made official moments ago, first appeared on the company’s blog as a mockup in August of 2010 — and as they say, “what a difference a year makes.” As of today, the LED wristwatch is up for grabs, constructed with black stainless steel, sub-surface LEDs, a hexagonal form factor and support for USB recharging. Despite your initial assumptions, it’s actually capable of displaying both time and date, and there’s even a built-in alarm with a “light-up animation.” Fancy! It’s available in black with blue, green or red LEDs, and if you order soon, you’ll be able to snag one for $129 /
Continue reading …GameStop offers iPhone, iPod and iPad trade-ins at US stores, just in time for fall titles
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Looking to get some green back for that aging iOS device? GameStop’s looking to oblige. The famed retailer has announced that you’ll be able to trade-in your infrequently used iPhone, iPod or iPad for store credit, starting today. Since these devices usually carry significantly higher value than most of the store’s gently used items — adjusted to merely higher given the outfit’s historically laughable trade-in values — Call of Duty addicts can now rejoice in having yet another source of funding for their fix. Also, this announcement comes just in time for you to get your assets in order for the fall slate of games — specifically, the ones you were planning to a) order online or b) download. Well played, GameStop. If you’re yearning for more info, check out the PR after the break. Continue reading GameStop offers iPhone, iPod and iPad trade-ins at US stores, just in time for fall titles GameStop offers iPhone, iPod and iPad trade-ins at US stores, just in time for fall titles originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Mercedes-Benz’s hydrogen-powered F125! concept slips out ahead of Frankfurt
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Mercedes-Benz is certainly no stranger to hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles, and it looks like the automaker is now about to show off its latest concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. That’s dubbed the F125! (apparently pronounced F one twenty FIVE ), and it promises a top speed of 137 miles per hour, 0 to 62 in 4.9 seconds, and 100 kilometers on 0.79 kilograms of hydrogen (or 621 miles on a full tank). Apparently, the concept is also intended to demonstrate the design direction for 2025 CL-Class, although there’s no indication as of yet that Mercedes-Benz plans to put a hydrogen-powered CL-Class into production. Hit the links below for a few more shots that have leaked out ahead of the show. Mercedes-Benz’s hydrogen-powered F125! concept slips out ahead of Frankfurt originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve been waiting for ASUS to launch its Eee PC X101 for the better part of a year, and it looks like the wait is almost over. The slim, MeeGo-running netbook has popped up on two online retailers’ sites with price tags just above the company’s promised $199 positioning . Despite earlier rumors of a July launch , the ultraportable has managed to slip through the cracks of summer, and most likely will debut this fall — although, no official release has been mentioned. If you’re eager to get your pre-order on for this single-core 1.33GHz Atom N435 netbook, you can snag it at Amazon for $227, or CDW for a more attractive $210. Those holding out hope for its pricier, Windows 7 brother — the X101H — will just have to sit this one out. ASUS Eee PC X101 now available for pre-order at CDW and Amazon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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