Iogear has just revealed one wireless keyboard to rule them all, and it’s aptly (albeit not creatively) named the Multi-Link Bluetooth Keyboard with Touchpad, or GKM611B for short. While the device’s name is unwieldy, it does have quite a few slick features, particularly the ability to mate with six separate Bluetooth devices up to 30 feet away, customizable hotkeys, and a relatively svelte curb weight of 1.9 pounds. In the redheaded-stepchild department (though nothing against stepchildren, or redheads for that matter), the company also debuted the new 2.4GHz Wireless Compact Keyboard (aka GKM681R), which we feel safe to say got its moniker courtesy of a diminutive 10.25 x 4.4 x 1-inch profile. In spite of the bantam size, the ‘board packs an optical trackball and 16 dedicated hotkeys. For those in the market for such things, the Bluetooth model goes on sale in late Q1 for $79.95, and the 2.4GHz offering will cost just $59.99, which is quite a bit cheaper than the ouftit’s other compact keyboards . Gallery: IOGEAR Bluetooth Keyboard GKM611B Continue reading Iogear drops two new wireless keyboards, one with Bluetooth Iogear drops two new wireless keyboards, one with Bluetooth originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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US Defense Secretary Robert Gates says North Korea will pose a direct threat to the United States within five years if the communist dictatorship isn’t reined in. Gates made the comments while visiting with leaders in China. (Jan. 12)
Continue reading …Relax, girls. Daniel Craig of the soulful eyes, tormented heart and pecs to die for will be James Bond again. He’ll star in the 23rd Bond flick, but it’s only the third for Craig, 42, who has already manhandled his way through Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace . Now the…
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Hundreds of Tucson residents, still shaken by Saturday’s shooting rampage, came together at a church to mourn the six victims who died, and the many others who were wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. (Jan. 11)
Continue reading …Dozens of Newfoundlanders who say their province has too many moose are taking their government to court. The plaintiffs in the class-action suit, including two drivers who were paralyzed after car accidents involving moose, charge that the government hasn’t done enough to control populations of the animal. Moose were introduced…
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By Robert Scheer While it is widely recognized that the banking meltdown has left enormous economic pain and political upheaval in its wake, it is amazing that the folks who created this mess are rewarded with ever more important positions in our government. Related Entries January 11, 2011 How Many Bullets Do You Need? January 10, 2011 Internet Lies Meet the Armed and Unhinged
Continue reading …Samsung Vibrant 4G appears in leaked docs, touts 21Mbps HSPA+, front-facing camera
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Samsung did say it’s ready to supply all US carriers with 4G phones , not just Verizon , and we may already be looking at one of those devices before us. Billed as a T-Mobile exclusive, the Vibrant 4G looks to be a gentle refresh of the current Vibrant handset, with the notable upgrades being the inclusion of 21Mbps-capable HSPA+ connectivity — to speed your mobile broadband up into T-Mobile’s definition of 4G speeds — and a front-facing camera paired to Qik video chat software. The onboard version of Android is 2.2 and internal specs seem to generally match the earlier-released namesake. Speaking of the original Vibrant, these leaked docs also show it’s sold over one million units in its time in the US and is the nation’s best-selling Galaxy S variant. Great, now can someone please leak it to Samsung that Android 2.3 is already out? [Thanks, Brian] Samsung Vibrant 4G appears in leaked docs, touts 21Mbps HSPA+, front-facing camera originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Snow has already started falling in New York City and the worst is still to come. In the end, forecasters say up to a foot of snow could fall, and even more is possible in parts of New England. (Jan. 11)
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Hot on the heels of Sony’s CES announcement that the VAIO S is getting some new silicon , it turns out that more changes in its ultraportable PC are on the way. Per the company blog, you will now be able to customize your system instead of buying off the rack. Not all options are as plentiful as we’d like (color is limited to black or silver), but you can choose to add a Blu-ray writable drive, a 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 310 graphics card (though choosing this option means you don’t get WiDi), up to a 256GB solid state drive, and up to 8GB of RAM. For going the tailored route, you can also get a free upgrade to a Core i5-480M processor if you opt for Windows 7 Professional. Prices for a made-to-order VAIO S start at $874.99 and escalate quickly once you start adding all the fixins. Sony delivers customizable VAIO S laptops, choices abound! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Clearly, Piers “the new Larry King” Morgan is not one to tread lightly. He has called it “bleeding obvious” that Sarah Palin should not have placed crosshairs on a map of the district of shooting victim Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. “I was merely stating the bleeding obvious when it was highlighted…
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