Intel’s 2nd Generation Core processor family announced, includes 29 new CPUs and enhanced graphics
January 3, 2011 No Comment
They’re here! That is, Intel’s Sandy Bridge mobile and desktop processors herein known as the 2nd Generation Core processor family or more simply as Intel Core 2011 processors to us. After months of teasing and on-stage demos , Chipzilla is finally unleashing the details of its new Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, and considering there are 29 new CPUs in total as well as new integrated graphics options (now known as processor graphics) there’s quite a bit to digest. Hit the break for our rundown of the new platform and a look at some of Intel’s newest performance and graphics-focused features. Gallery: Intel Core 2011 processor details Continue reading Intel’s 2nd Generation Core processor family announced, includes 29 new CPUs and enhanced graphics Intel’s 2nd Generation Core processor family announced, includes 29 new CPUs and enhanced graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s unleashed, glossy lids and outdated processors left behind
January 3, 2011 No Comment
It was just a year ago that Lenovo debuted its more casual ThinkPad Edge brand at CES, so naturally it means that the stars have aligned for an annual refresh. However, Lenovo’s not just updating the new 12.5-inch E220s and 14-inch E420s with those just announced second generation Intel Core CPUs , though it’s doing that as well — it has totally revamped the line with a fresh coat of soft-matte lids, edge-to-edge glass displays, and HD webcams. We can attest that the metal-accented exterior is certainly a big improvement over the previous plasticy models, but even better is that both systems aren’t as chunky as the former Edge 13 and 14 — the inch-thick E220s weighs less than 3.5 pounds and the E420s, which still makes room for a slot-loading optical drive, tips the scales at 4.1 pounds. Internally, the new Edges are just as ripe — both will be available with Intel’s latest Core i5 and i7 processors, choices of 5400RPM and 7200RPM hard drives, and the E420s will have AMD’s newest Radeon HD 6630M switchable graphics option. So, what do these suckers cost and when can you get ‘em? Maintaining that they are still aimed at small businesses strapped for cash — we’re of the mind these are for anyone looking for a classy looking laptop with a great keyboard — the E220s will start at $899 and the E420s at $749, and will be available in April. For those looking for slightly cheaper versions, Lenovo’s also crafted the $599 E420 and E220, but as you’d expect, you’ll have to give up the thinner cases and the “infinity displays.” We’re planning on catching some more intimate time with these when we touch down in the city of sin, though we did get to check out some very early, non-working versions of the E420s a few months ago. Until we can bring you those impressions, hit the gallery below for some of those hands-on pictures and then the press release after the break. Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s unleashed, glossy lids and outdated processors left behind Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E220s and E420s unleashed, glossy lids and outdated processors left behind originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Lenovo ThinkPad X120e snatches up AMD’s Zacate, aims to right all of the X100e’s wrongs
January 3, 2011 No Comment
Remember the ThinkPad X100e ? Of course you do, the ultraportable or “notbook” only lasted 3.5 hours on a charge (with a six-cell battery!) and nearly burnt through our jeans. But that’s all in the past now — Lenovo’s promising to have turned it all around with the ThinkPad X120e. The 11.6-inch laptop still has the same chassis as the previous version — awesome curved keys, red pointing stick and all — but instead of AMD’s old Neo parts, it packs the long-awaited AMD Fusion APU technology. We’re still waiting on AMD’s official Fusion announcement, but the X120e will be available with both the Zacate E-240 and E-350 processors, which includes AMD’s Radeon HD 6310 graphics on the same chip. It’s said to deliver a pretty great graphics experience with over 6.5 hours of battery life, and better yet, AMD and Lenovo both ensure us that the heat issues have been taken care of. Naturally, we’ll have to test that all out for ourselves, but at $399 there’s no denying that it’s all sounding extremely tempting. The X120e will be available in February, and if you cross your fingers hard enough, we’ll whip up a review before you have to pull out the plastic. Full press release after the break. Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad x120e Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad X120e snatches up AMD’s Zacate, aims to right all of the X100e’s wrongs Lenovo ThinkPad X120e snatches up AMD’s Zacate, aims to right all of the X100e’s wrongs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …WSJ: Google plans a ‘digital newsstand’ to unite all newspapers and magazines under Android’s umbrella
January 3, 2011 No Comment
The Wall Street Journal has rounded up its cabal of sources today to present another delicious new battlefield in the struggle between Google and Apple for mobile supremacy. Specifically, it reports that the Mountain View team has approached Time Warner, Cond
Continue reading …Samsung Galaxy Player up for pre-order at Amazon UK, £150 buys 8GB worth of Android Market apps
January 3, 2011 No Comment
We Americans may not see it until summer , but Samsung’s 3.2-inch Galaxy Player is about to call Europe home, as following French presales the PMP has now appeared at Amazon UK. There, it’s sporting a tentative January 7th release date and a pair of capacities and prices, with a modest
Continue reading …MSI details Sandy Bridge, Fusion all-in-ones ahead of CES, teases a sliding screen
January 2, 2011 No Comment
We just finished reviewing a feature-packed MSI Wind Top , but come CES next week we’ll have three more to try: the AE2410, AE2210 and AE2050, each with the very latest silicon inside. Notebook Italia reports that the Taiwanese computer company’s using Intel’s new Sandy Bridge CPUs in each of its 24- and 22-inch rigs, and grabbed a low-power AMD Brazos APU for the likely budget 20-inch model — which will reportedly still include a Blu-ray drive like its Core 2 Duo cousin . All three will sport 1080p touchscreen displays and USB 3.0 ports, but also a spiffy new feature called Super Charger that will charge attached USB gadgets even when the computer is off . Innovations, to be sure, but perhaps not as exciting as the concept items pictured above and below — up top is the MSI Butterfly, which reportedly has a sliding multitouch screen with ten points of contact, and after the break, see the luxurious MSI Angelow. Here’s hoping for prices, specs and high-res pictures once we get to the show. Continue reading MSI details Sandy Bridge, Fusion all-in-ones ahead of CES, teases a sliding screen MSI details Sandy Bridge, Fusion all-in-ones ahead of CES, teases a sliding screen originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 19:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Vizio reveals Via Tablet and Phone with Android, sub-$300 3DTVs ahead of CES
January 2, 2011 No Comment
Vizio made its name by packing high end features into value-priced HDTVs and it’s taking that mentality to new areas, revealing the tablet we spotted in last night’s Rose Bowl ad as the 8-inch Via Tablet and a 4-inch Via Phone. Both will be running Android and while CTO Matthew McRae didn’t spill any OS details to the Wall Street Journal , the combination of confirmed Market access and odd button configuration has us thinking Honeycomb is in the works when they are released this summer. The only Via Phone details mentioned are screen size and its front and 5MP rear cameras, while the tablet promises a “high resolution” screen, WiFi, three speakers, HDMI out and front facing camera — but no cellular service. Expect TV manufacturers to be on their toes as well, since Vizio says it will bring 3DTVs to market that start at less than $300. The new mobile products will also tie into its TV business through the Via Plus internet service, which sounds a lot like Samsung Apps by allowing access to Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, Android market access (to go along with its new Google TVs ) and even a new Vizio On Demand movie services across all of its devices. We’ll temper our excitement slightly remembering the new TVs and iPhone app shown off last year that never quite made it to shelves, but this trip to Vegas has already gotten even more interesting. Vizio reveals Via Tablet and Phone with Android, sub-$300 3DTVs ahead of CES originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Between its questionable marketing decisions , a decor that oozes a sort of early 90s discount mall vibe, and desperate employees (even if they are the source of cell phone leaks from time to time), whenever we do make it to Radio Shack it’s always a rather humbling experience. And, as The Onion points out, we’re not the first to have noticed. Indeed, according to the website, the company’s new CEO “said Monday that he still has ‘no idea’ how the home electronics store manages to stay open.” But it seems that the company’s upper-level management is seriously trying to crack the code: [T]heories about RadioShack’s continued solvency involves wedding DJs, emergency cord replacement, and off-brand wireless telephones. Another theory entails countless RadioShack gift cards that sit unredeemed in their recipients’ wallets. Day has even conjectured that the store is “still coasting on” an enormous fortune made from remote-control toy cars in the mid-1970s. Which reminds us: we need to hit The Shack later today to pick up a 90 minute extended range cassette tape for our stereo dual-dubbing cassette deck. The Onion: new CEO wonders how Radio Shack is still in business originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 15:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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When MSI builds an “all-in-one” PC, it doesn’t mess around — the MSI Wind Top AE2420 3D has everything but the kitchen sink ensconced in a plastic frame. Where most consolidated computers aim for the lowest common denominator with low-power components, MSI’s dropped a high-end multimedia bomb here — a 23.6-inch, 120Hz, 1080p, LED-backlit touchscreen LCD panel paired with a desktop-grade 2.53GHz Core i7-860S processor, Mobility Radeon HD 5730 graphics, a Blu-ray drive, 4GB of RAM, and a terabyte of storage. Active shutter glasses spit out 3D images to your eyes while THX speakers (and a built-in subwoofer) pump out jams, and 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth and USB 3.0 sockets round out a connectivity laundry list. It’s got a spec sheet to die for and an equally lethal $1,800 price — but is the AE2420 3D more than a bucket of primo parts? Is it worth your cash? Gallery: MSI Wind Top AE2420 3D unboxing and hands-on Continue reading MSI Wind Top AE2420 3D all-in-one review MSI Wind Top AE2420 3D all-in-one review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The path to availability for cars of the future is one wrought with roadblocks, potholes, and indeed IEDs — increasingly expensive developments. This was most recently seen with Fisker’s Karma getting a price boost up to $95,900, a hefty jump over initial $80,000 estimates, but Tesla is taking this chance to give new reassurances that its Model S sedan’s price of $57,000 is comfortable. That’s largely thanks to smaller Li-Ion batteries, which are similar to those used in laptops and can be found scattered about like chewy raisins in this aluminum cookie. They’re much less expensive to produce than the large, monolithic packs used in the Nissan Leaf or Chevy Volt , about $200 per kWH vs. $750 for Nissan’s. That’s cheap enough for Tesla to assure that it can still make a profit on the Model S, despite its cost being set at roughly half that of the Roadster . Will that still be the case when it hits production in 2012? We can’t wait to find out. Tesla assures $57k Model S will be profitable, sexy looking too originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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