T-Mobile and LG have decided not to sit still in the shadow of Motorola and Verizon’s high-powered 4G Honeycomb tablet partnership and have just announced their intention to introduce the T-Mobile G-Slate. Few details are known at present other than those headline-grabbing 4G (or pseudo-4G ) capabilities and Android 3.0 operating system. This is probably the exact same tablet that LG is hosting an event for tomorrow . Jump past the break for some video conferencing, browser, and e-reading demos in awesome, fluid, streamable video. Hey, even if you don’t care for either T-Mobile or LG, this is a pretty nice exposition of the Honeycomb interface. Continue reading T-Mobile G-Slate announced: 4G, Android 3.0, made by LG T-Mobile G-Slate announced: 4G, Android 3.0, made by LG originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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No tablet is complete without some accessories, and Motorola’s just announced a bunch for its new Xoom tablet . Those include the Speaker HD dock that packs a pair of speakers for hands-free video chats and media viewing, the “Standard Dock” that doubles as stand while it charges the tablet, a new Bluetooth keyboard that’ll also work with your phone and, last but not least, a portfolio case that’s available in both leather and “durable” versions. No word on prices for any of them just yet, but we presume they’ll be released alongside the tablet itself when it rolls out sometime in the first quarter of the year. Check them all out in the gallery below. Gallery: Motorola Xoom accessories press images Motorola accessorizes Xoom tablet with docks, cases and keyboards originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Motorola’s CLIQ 2 and its crazy honeycomb sliding keypad just stepped into the limelight at CES and surprise, surprise looks exactly like the pic we saw a couple weeks back. This set packs a 1GHz processor, 5MP shooter, WiFi calling, a hotspot for up to 5 devices, and a 3.7-inch FWVGA (854×480) display. The jury’s out on exactly how that keyboard is going to behave while pounding your digits against it in a messaging frenzy, but a hands-on will sort that real quick. Look for this on T-Mobile shelves on January 19th and in the galleries below right now. Gallery: Motorola Cliq 2 official press images Gallery: Motorola Cliq 2 announced at Motorola event CES 2011 Motorola launches CLIQ 2 on T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Oh yes, it’s a laptop processor war here at CES with AMD’s new Fusion APUs and Intel’s fresh Sandybridge CPUs gunning for core territory, but Sony’s not pickin’ sides when it comes to its new seriously mobile VAIOs. Kicking it off on the lower end is the 11.6-inch, 3.2-pound VAIO YB Series , which is being refreshed with AMD’s Brazos E350 APU. Sony doesn’t consider the YB to be a netbook — in fact, it doesn’t plan to continue with its netbook line after this quarter — but like most of these other Fusion systems (see: HP dm1 and Acer AO 522 ) the Y promises long battery life along with really solid graphics. Actually, according to the product manager, the platform has been out performing Intel’s Pentium processors. The system will be available with Windows 7 Home Premium, 320GB or 500GB hard drives, and 4GB of RAM — as you would expect, the $549 base configuration only gets 2GB of RAM and 320GB of storage. The Intel-powered YA Series will still be available with a Core i5 processor option for close to $750. So, what does Sony have in store on the more powerful ultraportable end? Well, it’s the VAIO S series. The 13.3-inch VAIO packs Intel’s first generation Core processors and the original WiDi. That enough for ya? We’ll have hands-on impressions of the SA and others soon, but until then enjoy the shots and press release after the break. Gallery: Sony VAIO S and Y Series Continue reading Sony VAIO Y picks up AMD Fusion, S Series gets some Intel Core 2011 Sony VAIO Y picks up AMD Fusion, S Series gets some Intel Core 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sony intros new VAIO L Series Touch HD PC/TV all-in-one and VAIO F 3D laptop
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It’s about time Sony brought some of its Bravia learnings over to the VAIO side of things, and both the new L Series all-in-one and VAIO F 3D laptop clearly show Sony’s home theater roots. The L Series may appear to be just another multitouch 24-inch AIO, but the display is surrounded by a new infared border that contains shortcuts for closing windows, opening programs or shutting down the machine. What’s the point of that? Sony tells us it was built to take advantage of the extra screen real estate and add some easy shortcuts on top of Windows 7. Besides that, the Core i7-powered system has HDMI in and out ports in case you want to just use the system as a display and can be configured with a Blu-ray drive/burner for writing all those recorded Jersey Shore episodes. We told you it was more like a TV than previous versions. Starting at $1,200, the L can be configured to your liking, but all models will come with NVIDIA’s latest GeForce GT500M graphics, Dolby Home Theater speakers as well as a wireless keyboard and mouse. On the more mobile side, Sony’s brought its 3D talents down to the 16-inch VAIO F Series. Packing Intel’s second generation quad-core Core i7 processors and NVIDIA’s latest GeForce GT540M GPU, the F isn’t just a mother of a gaming rig, but its built-in 3D transmitter, Full HD 3D LED backlight, and its 1920 x 1080-resolution display provides one heck of a viewing experience. Sony is using NVIDIA’s 3D technology at the core, but it’s also done some significant tweaking on top to enhance refresh rates and viewing angles. Oh, and did we mention that it has a 3D button to convert 2D video and Blu-ray and DVD to 3D in real time? It’s pretty much the multimedia laptop of the year, but be prepared to set aside $1,700. Both the F Series 3D and L Series will be available next month from Sony, but it shouldn’t be too long before we can bring you some more impressions from the show floor. Until then enjoy dreaming up what you’d do with either one of these with the shots below and the press releases after the break. Gallery: Sony VAIO F and L Series Sony intros new VAIO L Series Touch HD PC/TV all-in-one and VAIO F 3D laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sony VAIO S Series announced with Intel’s latest processors, VAIO Y picks up AMD Fusion
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Oh yes, it’s a laptop processor war here at CES with AMD’s new Fusion APUs and Intel’s fresh Sandybridge CPUs gunning for core territory, but Sony’s not pickin’ sides when it comes to its new seriously mobile VAIOs. Kicking it off on the lower end is the 11.6-inch, 3.2-pound VAIO YB Series , which is being refreshed with AMD’s Brazos E350 APU. Sony doesn’t consider the YB to be a netbook — in fact, it doesn’t plan to continue with its netbook line after this quarter — but like most of these other Fusion systems (see: HP dm1 and Acer AO 522 ) the Y promises long battery life along with really solid graphics. Actually, according to the product manager, the platform has been out performing Intel’s Pentium processors. The system will be available with Windows 7 Home Premium, 320GB or 500GB hard drives, and 4GB of RAM — as you would expect, the $549 base configuration only gets 2GB of RAM and 320GB of storage. The Intel-powered YA Series will still be available with a Core i5 processor option for close to $750. So, what does Sony have in store on the more powerful ultraportable end? Well, it’s the VAIO S series. The 13.3-inch VAIO packs Intel’s first generation Core processors and the orignial WiDi. That enough for ya? We’ll have hands-on impressions of the SA and others soon, but until then enjoy the shots and press release after the break. Gallery: Sony VAIO S and Y Series Continue reading Sony VAIO S Series announced with Intel’s latest processors, VAIO Y picks up AMD Fusion Sony VAIO S Series announced with Intel’s latest processors, VAIO Y picks up AMD Fusion originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The cat is out of the bag, Sony! We just walked into Sony’s CES press conference and look at what we found hanging around in the back? It’s Sony’s Xperia Arc, and it is one slim smartphone. No, like it is really thin and it has a concave back, which reminds us a lot of the Nexus S. According to the placard it has a “Reality Display” with a Mobile BRAVIA Engine. We’re not sure what those fancy words mean, but the display (we’re assuming it is 4.2 inches) is definitely extremely bright and crisp — like AMOLED bright and crisp. We don’t know the exact measurements of the handset, but it looks just as thin as the iPhone… if not thinner. Other than that we know it has an mini-HDMI port and runs Android 2.3 (confirmed on the device itself!). It also has a Sony Exmor R camera. We should be learning much more about this thing as soon as it becomes “official,” but until then hit the break for some hands-on shots. Gallery: Sony Xperia Arc hands-on Update : Ah, finally some confirmed specs. The Arc does in fact have a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.2-inch display, 8.3 megapixel camera, and measures just 8.7mm thick. Hit the break for the full PR and specs. Continue reading Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc first hands-on! Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve already seen it announced an accessorized , and Motorola’s Atrix 4G Android phone has now already turned up on AT&T’s website with all the specs you’ve been waiting for. Those include a Tegra dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and support for up to 48GB of memory, a 4-inch QHD display (or 960 x 540), a front-facing VGA camera and 5-megapixel with an LED flash ’round back, a 1930 mAh battery that promises nine hours of talk time, fingerprint login security, and Android 2.2 for an OS. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look. Gallery: Motorola Atrix 4G Motorola Atrix 4G hits AT&T’s website, complete with specs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s time to put away childish things ( Tweetie ) and step up to Apple’s new Mac App Store. Twitter’s coders have decided to inaugurate the App Store’s arrival on Macs around the world tomorrow with a new version of their client for the platform. Such is the scuttlebutt coming from Razorianfly , who also managed to snatch up the screenshot above, though further details are predictably scarce. All we’re told is that the new Twitter for Mac will have the option to perform real-time updates, native re-tweeting support, and a funky option described as “drag and drop” tweets. Well, there had to be some intrigue to this software update. Twitter for Mac expected to launch with Mac App Store tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’re here live from Sony’s press event here at CES 2011 — we’re expecting everything from the PlayStation Phone to the triumphant reappearance of Taylor Swift in 3D. We’ll see what happens when things kick off in just over an hour! Continue reading Live from Sony’s CES 2011 press event Live from Sony’s CES 2011 press event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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