Looking for more than just a regular standalone iPad dock ? Then you might want to consider Xtreamer’s new iXstreamer system, which is an iPad dock that also doubles as a media streamer. Of course, it will also work with iPhones and iPods, and the “dock” is quite capable all by itself as well — it’ll accommodate a 3.5-inch hard drive and up to two USB hard drives, and it’ll support just about any audio or video content you can throw at it, including content stored on your computer or networked hard drive. Interestingly, Xstreamer also notes that it would like to let you use iOS apps on your TV as well, but it says that’s up to Apple to allow — in other words, don’t bet on it. Head on past the break for a video overview, and look for the device to set you back €175, or roughly $235. Continue reading iXstreamer bridges the extreme gap between your iPad and TV iXstreamer bridges the extreme gap between your iPad and TV originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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AT&T’s finally taking a cue from its mobile hotspot-equipped archrivals at Verizon and Sprint, launching a branded version of Novatel Wireless’ MiFi 2372 this Sunday, November 21st, for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. The device is a little more advanced that the one you’re used to using on American CDMA networks, featuring an integrated microSD slot that can be shared among connected devices and support for built-in, browser-based widgets that can take advantage of the unit’s AGPS for providing weather, local search, and so on. The unit tops out at 7.2Mbps on the downlink, which you’ll be able to enjoy via AT&T’s standard array of DataConnect plans: $35 a month for 200MB or $60 a month for 5GB, plus contract-free plans ranging from 100MB to 1GB. AT&T starts selling Novatel MiFi at long last: November 21st for $50 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Xperia X10 will get pinch-to-zoom in Q1 2011, with some limitation (video)
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There’s been a long back-and-forth from Sony Ericsson and the dev community as to whether or not the Xperia X10 was at all capable of multi-touch — the company stance has been that the hardware just can’t do it , but still whispers to the contrary have lingered. Consider those murmurs validated: Sony Ericsson Product Blog has announced that the X10 will, in fact, get multi-touch in the first quarter of next year — with some caveats. The large asterisk that’s destined to clarify the minutiae will tell you that pinch-to-zoom will be enabled for browser and maps, but as the blog post put it, “situations like when the movement of the two fingers cross each other on the X- or Y-axis that could cause strange behavior.” Third-party apps should be able to join some functionality, too, with the similar limitations (including when buttons must be pressed simultaneously — that won’t work). In the video demonstration after the break, take note how Angry Birds doesn’t quite pinch and zoom smoothly. So yeah, it’s not all sunshine, but at least there’s something to look forward to. Continue reading Xperia X10 will get pinch-to-zoom in Q1 2011, with some limitation (video) Xperia X10 will get pinch-to-zoom in Q1 2011, with some limitation (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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While Android and iOS aren’t short on productivity applications for cobbling together a .doc and sending it on its way, we’ve been really hankering for native Google Docs support since pretty much day one. Google is finally ready to deliver, and it looks like they’ve actually put some thought into the UI, particularly on the phone end of things. Edits show up in near realtime across platforms, and you can even edit tables embedded in documents — though don’t try to get too fancy, the tools still look pretty basic. Android also allows you to insert text using voice recognition. Currently Google Docs will be supporting Android devices with Froyo and iOS devices with 3.0 or newer (including the iPad), with the functionality rolling out over the next few days. There’s a video after the break demonstrating the new features. Continue reading Google Docs now supports mobile editing Google Docs now supports mobile editing originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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How exactly does a boutique outfit like Olive match its lowest-end offering yet ? Why, by announcing it’s highest-end offering yet merely two months later, of course! Sure enough, Olive has just issued its newest music server (the O6HD) with an eye on affluent audiophiles — ones willing to pay a meager $4,999 for a 2TB unit. Aside from buying what’s likely the most guapo piece of AV equipment we’ve ever seen, that tally also nets you a pair of TI 192khz / 24-bit Burr-Brown PCM1792 modules, “flawless” encoding and decoding of lossless audio, simultaneous stream support, an ultra-quiet 2T AV hard drive, eight layers of noise canceling padding, a TEAC CD-RW drive, gobs of analog and digital outputs, a gigabit Ethernet jack, inbuilt 802.11n WiFi, HDMI out, a USB 2.0 port and a 10.1-inch 800 x 480 color touchpanel. It’s all encased in a fine-grade aluminum shell (passively cooled), leaving you with only one simple decision: silver or black, Sir Godfrey? Olive’s 2TB O6HD music server makes audiophiles (and designers) swoon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Onkyo ‘s outed a new Windows 7 tablet — seems to be all the rage these days — with KDDI 3G onboard. The 11.6-inch TW317A7 tablet boasts a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 32GB SSD, plus Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, card reader, two USB 2.0 ports, and stereo speakers. The 11.6-inch multitouch display has a 1366 x 768 resolution, and the tablet brings with it Onkyo’s new custom ExTOUCH software which is apparently designed to enhance finger input in the OS and boasts a dedicated app launcher. The TW317A7 will be available in Japan very soon — as in this week — but Onkyo has yet to announce pricing. Onkyo outs 3G Windows 7 tablet for Japan only originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …PeeWee debuts Pivot 2.0 spillproof, drop resistant netvertible for the little ones
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Kids these days use gadgets almost as much as their less disaster-inclined adult friends, and PeeWee ‘s been making laptops with that in mind for a while now. Well, the company’s just launched its newest laptop for kids, the Pivot 2.0. This rugged little netvertible boasts an Intel N450 CPU, a touch screen that rotates 180 degrees and a webcam, and it’s packed with 15 educational games onboard. As far as ruggedeization goes, the laptop boasts a water-resistant keyboard, a plastic shell that should withstand minor drops, and rubber grips for easier carrying. The Pivot 2.0 is available now and it’ll run you $599. The full press release is below. Continue reading PeeWee debuts Pivot 2.0 spillproof, drop resistant netvertible for the little ones PeeWee debuts Pivot 2.0 spillproof, drop resistant netvertible for the little ones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Windows Phone 7′s microSD mess: the full story (and how Nokia can help you out of it)
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There are many reasons to be excited about Windows Phone 7 , but a bleak spot has been Microsoft’s message — or lack thereof — on user-expandable storage, and the situation finally came to a head last week when AT&T told Samsung Focus owners to hold off on buying microSD cards altogether until Microsoft had a chance to certify some for use with the platform. How did it get to this point? Why wasn’t it communicated to users that this was such a problem before the phones ever went on sale? And if it really is such a problem, why did Samsung dare to make the microSD slot user-accessible in the Focus the first place? All good questions — and in talking with a number of sources the past few days, we’ve pieced together some of the answers. Read on. Continue reading Windows Phone 7′s microSD mess: the full story (and how Nokia can help you out of it) Windows Phone 7′s microSD mess: the full story (and how Nokia can help you out of it) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …QNAP’s TS-119P+ Turbo NAS offers a ‘fashionably shiny design,’ just one HDD bay
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When it comes to external storage, the amount of gloss provided by the enclosure in question is really of paramount importance. QNAP knows this, and so it is touting the new TS-119P+’s “fashionably shiny design” — oh, and its single HDD bay, iSCSI support, 1.6GHz processor, and 512MB of RAM too. It pulls down just 12 watts of power while in operation, five while sleeping, and thanks to the bevy of software sharing apps that come along with the thing you can stream media files straight to your iPhone or Android device, even host your Windows AD to unify login accounts. QNAP isn’t saying how much you’ll pay for this combination of features and style, but expect it to ship next week. BYO storage, of course. Gallery: QNAP TS-119P+ Turbo NAS QNAP’s TS-119P+ Turbo NAS offers a ‘fashionably shiny design,’ just one HDD bay originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Blue’s Mikey microphone for iPhone and iPod finally shipping to picky recorders
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If you need a little better acoustic recording from your iPhone or iPod , or if your portable device is simply fitting a little too easy into your pants pocket, Blue Microphones has your solution. Its Mikey microphone is finally shipping, after getting a debut nearly a year ago . The specs are still the same as we expected before, including CD-quality recording in stereo or mono with a swiveling base that lets it cover 230 degrees of your own little sound field. One thing that has changed, and quite nicely, is the cost: down to $80 from the previously expected $99 MSRP. Everybody likes that. Blue’s Mikey microphone for iPhone and iPod finally shipping to picky recorders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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