Apple investigating 3G issues on some Verizon iPad 2s, software fix expected soon
April 9, 2011 No Comment
Having trouble hooking up your iPad 2 to Verizon’s 3G network? Turns out you’re not alone, and thankfully, Apple’s well aware of this. In a statement to All Things Digital , Cupertino said it’s investigating this CDMA connectivity issue as reported by “a small number of iPad 2 customers,” and word has it that a software patch will be available soon. Until then, personal hotspot is your friend, or you could just borrow some mobile WiFi from your actual friends — protip: a smile goes a long way. Apple investigating 3G issues on some Verizon iPad 2s, software fix expected soon originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Alienware M14x manuals leak out, confirm the gaming notebook once and for all
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Just yesterday Dell’s leaky website poured out details about the upcoming Alienware M11x R3 gaming notebook, and it didn’t take long for its larger brother to follow suit — today, we’ve got the full user a nd factory service manuals for Alienware’s M14x, confirming a number of juicy rumors. Unfortunately, there’s no mention of a Full HD 1080p LCD screen for the 14-inch visitor from another planet, but there will apparently be both 1366 x 768 and 1600 x 900 options on tap, both driven by NVIDIA’s GeForce GT555M switchable Optimus graphics with up to 3GB of dedicated memory. Of course, you’ll also find Intel’s latest Core i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge CPUs and up to 8GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, SATA 6Gbps and optional 3G / 4G connectivity, optional WirelessHD , a two megapixel webcam, and even a 8-cell, 63Whr battery to make portable gaming vaguely possible. Hit up our source link to see how Dell put this machine together — and how you can tear it apart — while we wait for the company to finally make the smokin’ hot notebook official, and let us know how just badly our wallets will feel after it rips their innards out. Alienware M14x manuals leak out, confirm the gaming notebook once and for all originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Alienware M14x manuals leak out, confirm the gaming notebook once and for all
April 9, 2011 No Comment
Just yesterday Dell’s leaky website poured out details about the upcoming Alienware M11x R3 gaming notebook, and it didn’t take long for its larger brother to follow suit — today, we’ve got the full user a nd factory service manuals for Alienware’s M14x, confirming a number of juicy rumors. Unfortunately, there’s no mention of a Full HD 1080p LCD screen for the 14-inch visitor from another planet, but there will apparently be both 1366 x 768 and 1600 x 900 options on tap, both driven by NVIDIA’s GeForce GT555M switchable Optimus graphics with up to 3GB of dedicated memory. Of course, you’ll also find Intel’s latest Core i5 and i7 Sandy Bridge CPUs and up to 8GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, SATA 6Gbps and optional 3G / 4G connectivity, optional WirelessHD , a two megapixel webcam, and even a 8-cell, 63Whr battery to make portable gaming vaguely possible. Hit up our source link to see how Dell put this machine together — and how you can tear it apart — while we wait for the company to finally make the smokin’ hot notebook official, and let us know how just badly our wallets will feel after it rips their innards out. Alienware M14x manuals leak out, confirm the gaming notebook once and for all originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …ChevronWP7 updater pulled, places phones into ‘non-serviceable state’ of mind
April 9, 2011 No Comment
We’ve had our phones in a number of states (Vermont is particularly lovely), but stopping by a “non-serviceable state” isn’t exactly high on our list. Sadly, every user of ChevronWP7.updater may have unwittingly paid a visit to this place, that tool being pulled offline after Microsoft contacted its developer. It seems that anyone who used it to update their WP7 handsets to NoDo may now be in a bit of a bind. According to Microsoft those phones may not be able to receive any future updates — ever. MS did warn people against using this updater in the first place, but we’re still hopeful that Big Redmond will find a fix. If not, well, hope you like that copy & paste. ChevronWP7 updater pulled, places phones into ‘non-serviceable state’ of mind originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sprint radar imaging system peeps inside walls, floors to detect bombs, tell-tale hearts
April 9, 2011 No Comment
Back in 2005, we reported on a little something called the Prism 200 , which allowed its holder to essentially see what folks were doing on the other side of a wall. Since then, we’ve seen plenty of devices that boast the same claims , but it wasn’t until recently that the makers of the Prism 200 created a device that can actually see inside those walls. Looking something akin to an old school punch clock, Cambridge Consultants’ Sprint in-wall radar imaging system provides 3D renderings of items embedded in walls, floors, and even ceilings. Where as existing X-ray systems require access to both sides of a wall, Sprint’s radar setup allows users to see what’s going on inside without dual access. As you might imagine, Cambridge is pushing this thing as a security tool, allowing for detection of bombs, drugs, dead bodies — you know, the usual bad guy stuff. Sprint is currently undergoing testing. Full PR after the break. Continue reading Sprint radar imaging system peeps inside walls, floors to detect bombs, tell-tale hearts Sprint radar imaging system peeps inside walls, floors to detect bombs, tell-tale hearts originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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This is a picture of a digital media player. It doesn’t look quite like an iPod, though, does it? No hint of Zune here either, we don’t think. In fact, it looks a lot like a CDJ unit, and that’s for a reason: it acts just like a physical media-loving digital disc jockey’s unit, but without the 5-inch slot at the front. Instead, it’s got USB and SD ports up top. If you’re a DJ, you might be familiar with the rest: navigate your folders to find a song, cue it up with the jog wheel, and mix it up. DJ Tech, which started operations in the US just last year, has the uSolo FX as its flagship unit — does it compare to its competition from giants like Pioneer and Numark? Read on to find out! Gallery: DJ Tech uSolo FX Media Player Continue reading uSolo FX Media player review uSolo FX Media player review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sprint’s Common Cents brand falls into the sofa cushions, replaced by Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk
April 9, 2011 No Comment
It was some… curious timing. On May 6th of last year Sprint’s new boy toy Virgin Mobile announced the Beyond Talk prepaid plan. Then, just a week later, Sprint launched its own, separate prepaid plan, Common Cents . Beyond Talk started at $25 a month for 300 minutes while Common Cents was $.07 per minute, all contact free. The latter of those two is now dying away, never catching on despite what must be said is a rather catchy name. It’s users are being lumped into the Virgin payLo scheme, while Beyond Talk will take over the kiosks and marketing avenues currently occupied by Common Cents. There, with its rag-tag group of featurephones and data plans, it will continue the fight against the evil TracFone empire. Sprint’s Common Cents brand falls into the sofa cushions, replaced by Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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You didn’t think that Acer wouldn’t be sharing some of its new tablets with its still-kicking Packard Bell subsidiary, did you? The latter has now debuted the Liberty Tab, its own spin on Acer’s Iconia Tab A500 . As you might expect, however, there aren’t many differences beyond the name, with this one packing the same styling, 10-inch screen, Tegra 2 processor, dual cameras, and Honeycomb OS as its more widely-available counterpart. Launch details are still a bit iffy, but you can apparently expect this one to hit Europe sometime in June, with pricing to vary by country. Head on past the break for a hands-on video courtesy of Notebook Italia . [Thanks, Marco] Continue reading Packard Bell debuts Liberty Tab Honeycomb tablet, clearly adores freedom Packard Bell debuts Liberty Tab Honeycomb tablet, clearly adores freedom originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The Motorola Xoom might be starting to look a bit pricey compared to some of its new competitors , but it seems that the company may have a solution in the offing. According to a leaked, supposedly authentic Verizon screenshot obtained by Droid Life , Motorola is apparently planning to launch an LTE-upgradable Xoom with just 16GB of storage instead of the current 32GB, which would presumably also open the door for a cheaper 16GB WiFi-only model. Of course, that’s still a long way from being official, but cutting the storage in half is certainly one sure way to make a (seemingly necessary) price drop a bit more bearable. [Thanks, Josh S] Purported Verizon screenshot points to LTE-upgradable 16GB Motorola Xoom originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Delkin Elite 633 claims to be the fastest SDHC card with 80MBps write speeds
April 9, 2011 No Comment
We can’t say we’re pleased that camera makers still haven’t called an armistice in their megapixel war, but a race for the speediest memory card is one battle we can get behind. Delkin says its 32GB Elite 633 SDHC is the fastest in the world, with 80MBps and 95MBps write and read speeds, respectively, handily trumping Sony’s new Memory Sticks that so recently impressed us. This card’s ideal for people who shoot gobs of 1080p video, 3D movies, and high-resolution shots coupled with RAW files, but with a price of $440, it’s only worth it for pros. And debutants. Delkin Elite 633 claims to be the fastest SDHC card with 80MBps write speeds originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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