It’s Monday, and we’re still here to help by letting you peek into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to mp3 at 5:30PM . We’re back at our regular time, so take a peek at the live stream, chat and list of topics after the break. Continue reading Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Remember that 1GB/s PCIe SSD system from Angelbird we covered a year ago? Well, the company just let us know it’s finally available. The performance claims are more modest than we saw in the beta phase, but we’re not distraught: the new benchmark is 800MB/s reads and 750MB/s writes, achieved with a $3000 setup including four 240GB SSD modules mounted on a Wings PCI-e card with a 32GB SSD built-in. Need to hold something back for groceries? You can’t reduce the number of SSDs without slowing everything down, but four 60GB drives on the cheapest Wings Lite PCIe card ought to satisfy most thrill seekers for just under a grand. We hope Smart Modular is paying attention. Continue reading Angelbird’s PCIe-based SSD: it’s real, it’s shipping, it’s 800MB/s Angelbird’s PCIe-based SSD: it’s real, it’s shipping, it’s 800MB/s originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Sure, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is great when using Verizon’s LTE network , but what if you’re looking for something in more of a GSM, magenta-colored flavor? You might be in luck, if a new tablet pushed through the FCC makes its way to store shelves. The device, identified only as the Samsung SGH-T859, comes complete with 1700MHz AWS for T-Mobile as well as 850 / 1900 GSM / EDGE / WCDMA / HSPA, and has the same dimensions as the WiFi-only version we saw in May . We can’t say with a surety that it’ll use the Galaxy Tab branding, but we think it’s unlikely this would be anything else. And of course there’s no guarantee it’ll become a subsidized device on T-Mobile, but we know there’s more than a handful of diehards that’d be willing to fork out a couple extra Benjamins for the privilege of using this beauty on their own carrier. So if your day is now a little bit brighter because of the news, feel free to check out the device in the gallery below. Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with T-Mobile AWS Continue reading Samsung pushes Galaxy Tab 10.1 through FCC with T-Mobile AWS bands Samsung pushes Galaxy Tab 10.1 through FCC with T-Mobile AWS bands originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Ford electric E-Bike Concept packs a Galaxy S II on the bars, motor in the wheel
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Ford already wowed us with the Evos concept , but the slinkiest hybrid we’ve seen so far here in Frankfurt has not four wheels but two. It’s a concept bicycle from Ford called — wait for it — the E-Bike Concept. It packs an electric motor built into the front wheel that can power it up to a maximum speed of 25 km/h, driven by a 9.2Ah battery. Or you can power it the conventional way by pedalling, torque conveyed to the rear wheel over a carbon belt. (Oily chains are so last century.) Perhaps even more interesting is what rests up on the handlebars. No, that’s no iDevice — refreshingly it’s a Galaxy S II . Through some custom software, riders will be able to change suspension modes and of course monitor battery charge, not to mention get a little assistance from Google Navigation and maybe pump out some Pandora too. The word “Concept” in the title here and the spindly frame design should give you a clue about when this thing will see production — probably never. But, we’ll be back with an update if that ever changes. Gallery: Ford E-Bike Concept Ford electric E-Bike Concept packs a Galaxy S II on the bars, motor in the wheel originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Microsoft’s Mouse Without Borders: the KVM that killed the KVM (video)
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Until now, running multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse has tended to require KVMs or wormholes , but Microsoft developer Truong Do has a better idea. Working at Microsoft’s Garage — Redmond’s after-hours pet project program — he built Mouse Without Borders: software that lets you control computers on the same wireless network with one set of inputs as if it was one machine with a multiple display. Up to four systems can be tied together and the software also provides for seamless drag-and-drop file transfer. Microsoft is releasing it free of charge at the source link, plus you can see Truong Do talking up his creation after the break. Continue reading Microsoft’s Mouse Without Borders: the KVM that killed the KVM (video) Microsoft’s Mouse Without Borders: the KVM that killed the KVM (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Dell to fix faulty M11x hinges the world over regardless of warranty status
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Are you one of the unlucky Alienware M11x owners who had hinge issues with the laptop, but feared you’d be stuck with a faulty folding mechanism due to an out of date warranty? Well, worry no more, because Dell has extended its hinge replacement program to include owners anywhere on earth with an R1 or R2 M11x regardless of warranty status. Getting those busted bits replaced is easy peasy, as affected parties need only contact Dell Tech support to get the repair process started. For full details about getting your afflicted alien fixed hit the source below — and feel free to give Dell some daps for doing the right thing while you’re at it. Dell to fix faulty M11x hinges the world over regardless of warranty status originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Pandora’s song-finding flair comes to Spotify, IHeartRadio via separate initiatives
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Ruh roh. That’s the sound eliminating from Pandora’s stock price, which has taken a serious beating in the wake of two separate announcements in the past week. First off, Clear Channel and Echo Nest have teamed up to produce a self-proclaimed “Pandora killer,” with a new technology enabling IHeartRadio users to build out customized radio stations right on the app. As you’d expect, folks will be able to construct a custom playlist “based off the selection of a single seed song or artist, both online and on mobile phones,” and it’ll be featured when the app relaunches in beta form this week. In related news, Echo Nest has also concocted a Pandora-esque streaming radio feature for use in the Spotify app; it’s a gem called Echofi, and if you surf down to the source link, you’ll be able to give it a whirl. Type in a single artist, mash go, and watch as Spotify is launched and related music is spun until you decide you’ve heard enough. Here’s to competition… right ? Continue reading Pandora’s song-finding flair comes to Spotify, IHeartRadio via separate initiatives Pandora’s song-finding flair comes to Spotify, IHeartRadio via separate initiatives originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Orb Live finally lands for Android: streams video, delivers Hulu without the Plus
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Orb may have taken its sweet time, but an Android port of its Orb Live streaming app is finally available. By now you probably know the deal: install the Orb Caster app on your PC then fire up Live on your handset and you can start watching Netflix , Hulu (without a Plus account), YouTube, live TV (with the aid of a tuner) and video from other streaming sources like ESPN3 right on your phone over 3G, 4G or WiFi. In fact, Orb will stream just about any media from your PC to your phone, provided you can swallow the $10 price of the app. Orb Live for Android isn’t showing up in the market just yet for us, but we suspect it won’t be much longer now. [Image credit: GigaOM] Orb Live finally lands for Android: streams video, delivers Hulu without the Plus originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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September 12, 2011 No CommentOrb may have taken its sweet time, but an Android port of its Orb Live streaming app is finally available. By now you probably know the deal: install the Orb Caster app on your PC then fire up Live on your handset and you can start watching Netflix , Hulu (without a Plus account), YouTube, live TV (with the aid of a tuner) and video from other streaming sources like ESPN3 right on your phone over 3G, 4G or WiFi. In fact, Orb will stream just about any media from your PC to your phone, provided you can swallow the $10 price of the app. Orb Live for Android isn’t showing up in the market just yet for us, but we suspect it won’t be much longer now. [Image credit: GigaOM] Orb Live finally lands for Android: streams video, delivers Hulu without the Plus originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Fusion Garage hacks $200 off of Grid 10 tablet, aims to play the undercutting game
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Looks like we’re all indebted to HP in one way or another. Since the TouchPad fire sale began, we’ve seen a noticeable southward shift in tablet pricing — it’s as if iPad rivals finally figured out that battling on price was just about the only way to make a dent in Apple’s enviable market share. Now, we’re seeing Fusion Garage wipe a full $200 from its Grid 10 tablet … before the thing even ships . If you’ll recall, the outfit was aiming for a September 15th release date here in the States, with initial pricing for its 16GB model set for $499 (WiFi-only) / $599 (WiFi + 3G). Out of the blue, those pre-order rates have plummeted to $299 / $399 this morning, giving prospective Grid OS adopters entirely more motivation to buy in. It seems that Amazon hasn’t received the memo quite yet, so those hoping to get in the low-cost line should scurry down to the source link. Naturally, we’ll be bringing you a full-on review as soon as we procure one, and we’re guessing that just became a lot more relevant to your interests. [Thanks, Jeff] Fusion Garage hacks $200 off of Grid 10 tablet, aims to play the undercutting game originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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