It’s a song as old as rhyme, as Mrs. Potts would say: new AMD and Intel chips are out, and there are new desktops to take advantage of them. HP’s playing its part with three new budget-friendly Pavilion desktop series: the p6700 (starting at $300), s5700 ($330), and HPE-500 ($600). They all offer a wide range of configurations, with the standard-sized p6700 starting out at a Pentium E5700 proc and ranging up to an Athlon II 445 triple-core processor, the slim s5700 ranging from Athlon II 260 dual-core up to Phenom II 511 dual-core, and the HPE-500 blazing away with Phenom II 1045T six-core chips and discrete Radeon HD 6450 graphics, on up to Phenom II 1090T six-core and Radeon HD 6770 graphics. All of the desktops have “Beats Audio,” an Envy feature that HP is spreading out across its product line. Other than that little perk, there are few surprises in any of these when it comes to specs and options: prepare to be generally nonplussed. Still, with these new (cheap!) chips from AMD and Intel, budget buyers should get a lot more power for their buck when these desktops land on January 9th… until the next round of procs comes out, of course. Gallery: HP unveils new Pavilion desktop lineup, packs new Intel and AMD chips HP unveils new Pavilion desktop lineup, packs new Intel and AMD chips originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HP updates Envy 17, dv6, and dv7 with Sandy Bridge, gives Mini 210 some new threads
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No surprises here — HP just updated a bunch of its consumer laptops here at CES, and the biggest change is that the Envy 17 and Pavilion dv6 and dv7 have been kicked over to Intel’s Sandy Bridge second-gen Core processors. In addition to the new chips, the Envy 17 is getting HP CoolSense cooling and switchable AMD Radeon 6850M graphics with support for Intel Wireless Display — pricing and availability haven’t been determined yet, but we wouldn’t expect it to be cheap. On the other hand, the dv6 and dv7 are mostly the same apart from the processor bump, and they’ll be $899 and $999 when they hit on January 9th. Oh, and the Mini 210 is getting two new pink plaid case lids, which is almost as cool as new processors. Right? Right. Look at those after the break. Continue reading HP updates Envy 17, dv6, and dv7 with Sandy Bridge, gives Mini 210 some new threads HP updates Envy 17, dv6, and dv7 with Sandy Bridge, gives Mini 210 some new threads originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Iomega TV with Boxee chooses function over form, packs in a hard drive to boot
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Looking for a Boxee Box equivalent that fits perhaps a bit more neatly into your existing home theater shelving system? Iomega TV with Boxee lacks D-Link’s style, but its more standard look’ll be easy to slide inconspicuously over your set-top box. It’s got the same UI, the same Intel CE4100 processor, and a similar two-sided remote with a QWERTY keyboard on the underside and a few more buttons up front (dedicated volume control, for example). It can also serve as a DLNA server / player, built-in 802.11n, and up to 2TB internal storage that acts as network storage / a personal cloud. The top-of-the-line’ll run you $349.99, with 1TB and 0TB (i.e. no internal storage) options available for $299.99 and $229.99, respectively. Those are due out in February — plenty of time for Netflix and VUDU to show their faces. Gallery: Iomega TV with Boxee hands-on Gallery: Iomega TV with Boxee press photos Iomega TV with Boxee chooses function over form, packs in a hard drive to boot originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock backs up contacts and photos to SD card (video)
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In addition to Boxee-addled media devices and the customary run of new storage solutions, Iomega ‘s got its own take on the iPod dock to show off. The SuperHero can back up photos and contacts from your iPhone (3G model and up) and iPod touch (second-gen and up) to an SD card — no apps or music, unfortunately, due to restrictions in the API. The associated app pops up automatically when you slot in the device, and there’s a few options for fine-tuning what exactly gets saved. A smart idea, but it’d be nice if we had more output options like audio (for an elegant stereo solution) or USB (just in case you did have a computer handy, with or without iTunes). SuperHero’ll set you back $69.99 and comes bundled with a 4GB SDHC card, but more importantly, there’s an amusing video ad to see. It’s after the break. Gallery: Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock hands-on Gallery: Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock press photos Continue reading Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock backs up contacts and photos to SD card (video) Iomega SuperHero iPhone dock backs up contacts and photos to SD card (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’re about to see an onslaught of AMD Fusion-powered 11.6-inch laptops, and HP’s newly revised Pavilion dm1 is among the first to be announced, along with the Lenovo X120e . The case has been substantially hotted-up from last year’s dm1, and inside you’re looking at a dual-core 1.6GHz Vision E-350 APU, which includes Radeon HD 6310M graphics that power an LED-backlit 1366 x 768 BrightView display. 3GB of memory comes standard with a max of 8GB, and there’s a 320GB drive and an SD card reader as well as 3 USB ports, HDMI and VGA out, and an Ethernet port. Best of all, it weighs in at 3.52 pounds with a six-cell 55WHr battery that’s promised to run for “up to 9 hours and 30 minutes.” That’s a lofty claim, and one we look forward to testing in the days ahead — along with just how much real-world performance that E-350 APU really provides for the dm1′s $449 MSRP. We’ll let you know — for now, check out some hands-on shots below. Continue reading HP revs up Pavilion dm1 with AMD Fusion, the notbook wars have begun HP revs up Pavilion dm1 with AMD Fusion, the notbook wars have begun originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Lenovo has just made it rain laptops over here (literally — we got hit in the head a few times) with the addition of 18 new IdeaPads to its lineup. First up, the S Series netbooks include the IdeaPad S205 and the S100. The S205 boasts up to and AMD dual-core E-350 CPU , an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768 resolution) 16:9 widescreen panel, up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, and an up to 750GB HDD. It also packs Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n WiFi, HDMI out, USB 2.0 and a 6-in-1 card reader, plus optional 3G. The smaller netbook on offer is the 10.1-inch IdeaPad S100. It has choice of processors up to a dual-core Intel Atom N570, Integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics, up to 2GB of DDR3 memory, and an up to 320GB HDD. The S100 also boasts Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, USB 2.0 connectors, 2 megapixel webcam, and a 2-in-1 card reader. Both the IdeaPad S205 and S100 weigh in at about 2.2 pounds, and will be available starting in March for the base price of $329. Full press release is after the break. Continue reading Lenovo busts out S Series netbooks just in time for CES Lenovo busts out S Series netbooks just in time for CES originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Lenovo adds G and B Series IdeaPads to its cornucopia of laptop offerings
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Lenovo has just announced about 20 new laptops, including the G and B series IdeaPads. First on offer, the G Series includes the G770, G570, G470, G575 and the G4575, ranging in size from 14, 15 and 17 inchers. All models boast up to Intel Core i7 CPUs with AMD Radeon HD 6370 graphics with up to 1GB of VRAM, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, and an up to 750GB HDD. Other options include Blu-ray and a choice of Windows 7 operating systems. Each model features USB 2.0 inputs, Bluetooth, 802.11n WiFi, a 5-in-1 card reader, HDMI out and a 2 megapixel webcam. The G Series laptops weigh in at around 4 pounds. The B Series laptops — the B470 and the B570 — boast up to an Intel Core i5 CPU (the new second generation version) and 14- and 15.6-inch, 16:9 displays, respectively. They also pack up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM and an up to 1TB HDD. They also come with WiFi and 3G, DVD or Blu-ray options, and a 0.3 megapixel webcam. We don’t have pricing or availability for the G Series IdeaPad as of now, but the B Series will be available starting in April with a base price of $499.99. Full press release is after the break. Gallery: Lenovo G and B Series IdeaPads Continue reading Lenovo adds G and B Series IdeaPads to its cornucopia of laptop offerings Lenovo adds G and B Series IdeaPads to its cornucopia of laptop offerings originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Lenovo ‘s just spewed forth a volcano of all-in-ones, including three IdeaCentres , the A320, B520 and B320. First up the thinnest of the group, the IdeaCentre A320 boasts up to a 2.30GHz Intel Core i5 2nd generation CPU , a 21.5-inch full HD 16:9 widescreen display, up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM and an up to 750GB HDD. It also boasts integrated 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI out, and integrated 2 watt stereo speakers. The IdeaCentre B520 packs up to an Intel Core i7 CPU (also the 2nd generation), a 23-inch full HD 16:9 display, up to 16GB of DDR3 SDRAM, and a up to 2TB HDD. You’ll also get a 3-in-1 mouse, integrated Dolby Surround Sound 5.0 speakers, and a Blu-ray drive. The IdeaCentre B320 has up to an Intel Core i5 processor, a 21.5-inch HD 16:9 widescreen panel, Intel HD Graphics, up to 8GB of DDR2 SDRAM, and an up to 4TB HDD. It also boasts an integrated DVD drive / writer, two 2 watt integrated stereo speakers, optional Bluetooth, and 802.11b/g/n WiFi. And finally, the C205 all-in-one has up to an AMD dual-core E-350 CPU, an 18.5-inch, 16:9 widescreen display, an array of graphics options including AMD Radeon HD 6310 Series, up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, and an up to 500GB HDD. All of these will be available in June of 2011, with the IdeaCEntre A320, the B520 and the B320 starting at $699, while the Lenovo C205 will start at $449.99. The full press release is after the break. Continue reading Lenovo debuts IdeaCentre A320, B520, B320 plus C205 all-in-ones Lenovo debuts IdeaCentre A320, B520, B320 plus C205 all-in-ones originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Lenovo ‘s flood of laptops continues with the Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads with Intel’s new Sandy Bridge CPUs . First on offer are the three Y Series laptops, the Y470, Y570 and Y570d. The Y470 is a 14-incher, while the Y570 and Y570d are nearly identically spec’d 15.6-inch (1366 x 768 resolution) LED paneled laptops. All three feature up to Intel Core i7 CPUs, a host of graphics options (including NVIDIA’s GeForce 555M), up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, an up to 1TB HDDs. All three also boast Blu-ray drives, JBL-designed speakers, plus Mini-PCle, a six-in-one card reader, optional TV-out, HDMI, RJ45, three USB 2.0 ports, and a 2 megapixel webcam. A six-cell battery comes standard on all models. The Y570d — you may have guessed — packs 3D, and comes with a pair of 3D glasses. Computing never looked cooler! The Y Series laptops will be available in May (yes, May!) for a base price of $899.99 The V Series lineup includes the V370, V470 and V570, at 13.3-, 14-, and 15.6-inches, respectively. All three models feature up to Core i7 processors, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, and up to 1TB HDD, plus Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Blu-ray drive, HD graphics support, HDMI out and stereo speakers. The V470 and V570 have NVIDIA GeForce 525M graphics options, while the V370 packs a weaker NVIDIA GeForce 315M GPU. All three models come standard with six-cell batteries and will be available starting in April for a base price of $599.99. And that brings us to the Z Series IdeaPads, which includes the 13.3-inch Z370, 14-inch Z470, and 15.6-inch Z570. These bad boys also feature Core 2011 CPUs and up to 8GB of DDR3 memory. Other key specs include NVIDIA GeForce 410M graphics for the Z370, and NVIDIA GeForce 525M 2GB graphics for the Z470 and Z570. All three boast Blu-ray drives, 802.11a/g/n WiFi, optional Bluetooth, three USB ports, a 5-in-1 card reader, HDMI and VGA outs, and a webcam. There’s no pricing or availability info for the Z Series laptops, but we’ll let you know Lenovo finally decides to share those important details. Full press release (if you really just need more reading material) is after the break. Continue reading Lenovo cranks out Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads Lenovo cranks out Y, V, and Z Series IdeaPads originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Spot Connect brings GPS tracking and communication to your Bluetooth phone
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Like it or not, we’re stuck in a world fascinated with convergence, and while Spot’s Satellite GPS Messenger did its job well, it still required users to tote around a dedicated, non-integrated, standalone device. Unfortunately, we’re still no closer to seeing a mainstream smartphone with a legitimate GPS module within, but Spot’s edging ever closer with the Spot Connect. This GPS puck is equipped with a Bluetooth transceiver, enabling it to “sync with smartphone operating systems like Android” when you’re too deep in the brush to nab a cellular signal. From there, it’ll allow your smartphone to determine location via the Globalstar satellite network, and even transmit that information to personal contacts or an international emergency response center. Users can send location-based texts or emails via satellite, update social networks from remote locations, track progress on Google Maps / My Tracks and store up to ten predefined messages for quick referencing and sending. Just imagine the Foursquare check-ins you could manage with this bad boy! The puck itself is waterproof to an IPX7 standard and weighs just 3.7 ounces, and we’re told that more mobile operating systems will be supported “later this year.” The Connect will go on sale this month for $169.99, though the services described above will run argonauts $99.99 per year. Full release is after the break. Continue reading Spot Connect brings GPS tracking and communication to your Bluetooth phone Spot Connect brings GPS tracking and communication to your Bluetooth phone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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