Alienware’s M11x was never outrageously priced — at least not in comparison to Dell’s Adamo XPS — but there’s just something beautiful about sneaking in under that magical $600 mark. Right around a year after it was first introduced, the world’s most potent ultraportable is stooping to just $599 in a presumed effort to clear out inventory. Dell makes no bones about this being a “limited quantity sale,” with the baseline model sporting 2GB of DDR3-800 memory, a 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium, 160GB 5400RPM hard drive, an overclockable 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300, 11.6-inch WLED panel (1366 x 768), 1.3 megapixel webcam, an integrated 10/100 NIC and a 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M GPU. Naturally, the Sandy Bridge models will cost you more, but if you’re kosher with buying yesterday’s best, that source link is where you need to head, STAT. [Thanks, Benson] Alienware M11x starting at just $599, but not for long originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Feb 2011 04:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Jakob, who needs a huge (speaking of capacity, not of physical size) USB thumb drive for reasons known only to him. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com . “I want to replace my old 4GB USB stick with a new one. It should be at least 16GB, fast, and it can’t look awful, either. Oh, and not too pricey.” Brevity. Jakob has it. Here’s hoping you’ve got a favorite flash drive suggestion to toss down in comments. Go! Ask Engadget: best high-capacity USB thumb drive? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you’ve seen our Hong Kong feature from awhile back, then you would’ve already heard about my favorite gadget hangout Sham Shui Po. By chance, my post-flight stroll in said district yesterday coincided with Apliu Street’s Chinese New Year flea market, which featured many vintage items like jade figurines, paintings, jewelry, video tapes, vinyl records, etc. Naturally, what really caught my attention were the old gadgets that were literally piled up along the street, and from just HK$30 (US$3.85), you could easily pick up an old classic such as a Sony Cli
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Well, isn’t this just cute? If you’ll recall, Ricoh’s CX4 was found to only be “slightly superior” the CX3 that came before it (and the same with the CX2 / CX3 before that ). Fast forward a few months, and it’s the same song and dance all over again… but with different model numbers, of course. The fine folks over at Photography Blog recently put the similarly styled CX5 through its paces, and autofocus aside, it’s essentially the same camera as the CX4. The lone standout feature on the new guy is the Hybrid AF feature, which most certainly improves autofocus times, but critics were quick to point out that the focus time on the CX4 was never really an issue to begin with. In fact, the following line just about sums it up: “The CX5 is virtually indistinguishable from the slightly older CX4 in terms of its design, image quality and feature set, with only the faster AF system to get truly excited about.” Furthermore, the rest of the point-and-shoot world has evolved quite a bit during all of this time, making the CX5 an even less compelling option than the CX4 was during its own launch window. Feel free to hit the source link for the whole shebang, but don’t expect to leave feeling any warmer about that impulse buy you just made. Ricoh CX5 reviewed: only marginally better than the CX4 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …AT&T fires back with latest iPhone ad: simultaneous voice and web more important than you think (video)
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We get it AT&T, your iPhone can do voice and data at the same time, and Verizon’s can’t. Big Red’s Test Man proved that calls aren’t always doomed to drop on the iPhone, but AT&T’s firing right back and saying how you could be doomed in certain social situations, like forgetting to make a dinner reservation on your anniversary. Props for creativity here, but now that both sides have fired a shot across the other’s bow, can’t we all just get along ? Yeah, probably not. AT&T fires back with latest iPhone ad: simultaneous voice and web more important than you think (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …T-Mobile’s upcoming HSPA+ WWAN offerings get leaked, comical codenames revealed
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It’s been a hot minute since the folks at T-Mobile have introduced a new USB WWAN modem, but if the document above is to be believed, that could be changing in short order. As the Jet ages, it looks like a few others — codenamed Kitty Hawk, Washington and Wayne — could be swooping in to take things from here. The former is rumored to hit shelves in March, offering HSPA+ speeds of 21Mbps and the ability to solve most of the world’s problems. As for Washington? That’ll be T-Mob’s first USB modem to offer HSPA+ speeds approaching 42Mbps , and if all goes well, this guy will also splash down next month. Moving on, there’s a pair of Waynes that’ll serve as the carrier’s first mobile hotspots, enabling five WiFi-enabled devices to mooch off of a 21Mbps (Lil’ Wayne) or 42Mbps (Big Wayne) connection. Here’s hoping T-Mobile does the smart thing and sticks with the codenames — the marketing exec in us just knows it’s the right thing to do. T-Mobile’s upcoming HSPA+ WWAN offerings get leaked, comical codenames revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The day of destiny is nearly upon us: on February 10th, you’ll finally be able to get an iPhone that works on Verizon . For us in the tech media, that’s one blown-out, seemingly never-ending rumor that we never have to write about again — whew! — but for you, this could very well mark the beginning of a magical journey. Of course, there are many, many things to consider that’ll influence your decision to buy: what carrier are you on currently? Do you already have an iPhone? How much traveling do you do? Are you a vegetarian? The list goes on and on — and we intend to help you figure it all out in time for launch day. What’s more, we’ll take a look at some of your best alternatives, too, because let’s be honest: just because the Verizon iPhone is here doesn’t mean that it’s right for everyone. So without further ado, let’s dive in and get this figured out. Continue reading iPhone 4 on Verizon: how, when, where, and whether to buy it iPhone 4 on Verizon: how, when, where, and whether to buy it originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Great news, channel surfers — Samsung’s Smart Touch Android remote application is now finally available in the Android Marketplace as a free download nearly nine months after originally launching on iOS . If you dropped a hefty quantity of cheddar on a new model C Samsung Internet TV in 2010 (those with older models are out of luck) and can’t wait for your Android handset to assimilate yet another life-task, today could be momentous. We say ‘could’ simply because our CES hands-on with the software wasn’t exactly swell — but then again, a massive trade show floor isn’t exactly the best WiFi testing environment. Currently, the application has an average of four stars from 25 people, but it’s not completely free from a smattering of crash and error reports. Feel free to give it a whirl if you’ve got the necessary gear, and if that match made in couch-potato heaven feeling doesn’t come… well, don’t give up hope, because that dual-sided QWERTY remote could save the day soon. Gallery: Samsung Smart Touch Android remote app hands-on Continue reading Samsung Smart Touch Android remote app is now available for download Samsung Smart Touch Android remote app is now available for download originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Dell Streak 7 phone app discovered, so far is much ado about nothing (video)
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Remember when we all laughed about making calls on the 5-inch Streak ? Those were the days. Now it looks as if some clever tweakers have discovered a hidden phone app in Dell’s 7-inch model … but beyond the shell of a presentation, there’s not much to it. According to Streak Smart , rotation is enabled, there’s a dedicated voicemail button, and calls will not seem to connect (which is, in this particular instance, seemingly unrelated to the carrier). See the frustration for yourself in the video after the break; not to worry, fans of holding giant slates up to the ear when talking to loved ones, someone somewhere will assuredly get this working at some point. Continue reading Dell Streak 7 phone app discovered, so far is much ado about nothing (video) Dell Streak 7 phone app discovered, so far is much ado about nothing (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’re back! Sure, that horrible, flashy Engadget Show with its fancy “cameras” and “special guests” came between us last week, but nothing can keep us apart today. There’s plenty to talk about, of course, and we even have a special guest of our own: Chris Ziegler, fresh from Google’s Android event this week. We should get started around 5:15PM EST — you can place your bets on the actual start time in the comments below. P.S. And don’t forget that Ustream has Android and iPhone clients as well, if you’re out and about and you can’t join in on the Flash-based fun below. Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:15PM EST! The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:15PM EST! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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