http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289596560/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-gets-official-with-vado-cheapcorder/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-gets-official-with-vado-cheapcorder/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/digitalcameras/" rel="tag">Digital Cameras</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14626/15650/creative-vado-camcorder-video-announced.phtml"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/creative-vado-camera.jpg" alt="" /></a> <div align="left">JR.com may have <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/05/creatives-vado-cheapcorder-revealed-by-jr-com/">let the cat of the bag</a>, but Creative's not letting that stop it from getting all official with its new Vado Pocket Video Cam, which is taking square aim at the likes of Pure Digital's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/12/pure-digital-reveals-youtube-friendly-flip-video-ultra-camcorder/">Flip Video</a> cheapcorder. Like the Flip, Creative's offering comes packing a lowly-but-YouTube-friendly 640 x 480 resolution, along with 2GB of built-in memory (with no expansion options), a 2-inch display, a flip-out USB connector, and a promised two hours of battery life on a charge. Not exactly the most feature-packed camera out there (even for a budget model), but the $100 price tag is certainly right, and you can get it in your choice of silver or hot pink.<br /> </div> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/14626/15650/creative-vado-camcorder-video-announced.phtml>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-gets-official-with-vado-cheapcorder/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1194319/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-gets-official-with-vado-cheapcorder/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=eOGaKW"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=eOGaKW" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=T7tGrh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=T7tGrh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=zPoTSh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=zPoTSh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289596560" height="1" width="1"/>camcordercheapcordercreativevadoTue, 13 May 2008 13:42:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-gets-official-with-vado-cheapcorder/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289576568/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/nonobject-nucleus-motorcycle-concept-makes-its-boxy-debut/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/nonobject-nucleus-motorcycle-concept-makes-its-boxy-debut/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/transportation/" rel="tag">Transportation</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://nonobjectbook.com/nUCLEUS/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/nonobject-nucleus-concept.jpg" alt="" /></a> <div align="left">It looks like Dell's not the only one that thinks <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/dells-vostro-1310-1510-and-1710-small-business-laptops-redefi/">boxy is in</a>, with the folks at the NonObject design firm now also taking a decidedly hard-edged approach with their new motorcycle concept. Dubbed the nUCLEUS, the vehicle is described as a "zero emission, zero impact speed machine," albeit one that would seem to have a bit of trouble making sharp turns. That possible shortcoming aside, the concept is certainly unique enough, with it boasting an "animal-like behavior system" that allows it to get up on its "hind legs" when its in action and rest down flat when its at rest, as well as some interchangeable (but equally boxy) side panels. Of course, there's not much in the way of technical details, but you can at least get a look at it from every angle by checking out the video after the break.<br /><br />[Via<a href="http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/05/13/the-nucleus-is-one-crazy-looking-alternative-motorcycle-concept/"> Autoblog Green</a>]<br /></div> </div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/nonobject-nucleus-motorcycle-concept-makes-its-boxy-debut/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>NonObject nUCLEUS motorcycle concept makes its boxy debut</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://nonobjectbook.com/nUCLEUS/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/nonobject-nucleus-motorcycle-concept-makes-its-boxy-debut/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1194251/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/nonobject-nucleus-motorcycle-concept-makes-its-boxy-debut/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=BqPKes"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=BqPKes" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ZYOpoh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ZYOpoh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=F1xgZh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=F1xgZh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289576568" height="1" width="1"/>conceptconcept vehicleConceptVehiclemotorcyclemotorcycle conceptMotorcycleConceptnonobjectnucleusTue, 13 May 2008 13:11:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/nonobject-nucleus-motorcycle-concept-makes-its-boxy-debut/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289560175/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/blackberry-touchscreen-phone-to-be-dubbed-thunder/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/blackberry-touchscreen-phone-to-be-dubbed-thunder/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/05/13/blackberry-thunder-the-touchscreen-blackberry-weve-all-been-waiting-for/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/blackberry9500.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> The industrious Boy Genius has apparently unearthed more juicy tidbits about that rumored <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/27/rim-developing-apple-killer-touchscreen-blackberry/">BlackBerry touchscreen device</a>. Word from BG is that the new iPhone-ish handset is now dubbed the "Thunder," and will come to Verizon and Vodafone as an exclusive device. The phone will reportedly have four physical keys (send, end, menu, and back), sport a hybrid CDMA EV-DO Rev. C / GSM HSPA radio, and <em>could</em> come equipped with a 4G LTE component. Internally, the device is known as the BlackBerry 9500, though it's possible that designation could change. BGR has included a self-made mockup (above) of what the device may look like, but as of now, no one has laid eyes on this mythical creature.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/05/13/blackberry-thunder-the-touchscreen-blackberry-weve-all-been-waiting-for/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/blackberry-touchscreen-phone-to-be-dubbed-thunder/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1194208/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/blackberry-touchscreen-phone-to-be-dubbed-thunder/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Om9PPp"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Om9PPp" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Vhdvnh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Vhdvnh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=A4O5th"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=A4O5th" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289560175" height="1" width="1"/>9500blackberryresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimthundertouchscreenwidescreenTue, 13 May 2008 12:42:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/blackberry-touchscreen-phone-to-be-dubbed-thunder/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289539337/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sony-ericsson-patent-applications-reveal-wireless-digital-camer/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sony-ericsson-patent-applications-reveal-wireless-digital-camer/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/digitalcameras/" rel="tag">Digital Cameras</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/" rel="tag">Wireless</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.unwiredview.com/2008/05/13/sony-ericsson-wants-to-add-mobile-data-functionality-to-the-cameras/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/se-camera-patent-app.jpg" alt="" /></a> <div align="left">It looks like your future digital camera could have considerably more wireless options than <a href="http://www.engadget.com/search/?q=wifi+camera&amp;searchsubmit=">built-in WiFi</a> or an <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/eye-fi">Eye-Fi</a> card, at least if Sony Ericsson has its way. As Unwired View reports, the company has filed a number patent applications that detail its plans to add various wireless connectivity options to digital cameras, including GSM, CDMA, and WiMAX, in addition to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. That would apparently come both in the form of wireless cards built into the cameras themselves, and in the form of wireless adapters or docks that would attach to the camera, with some dedicated flash memory also thrown in for storing settings for Flickr and the like. Of course, there's no indication as to when we can expect to see such cameras and, as Unwired View points out, the idea itself may not be the most patentable, but you can sign us up for any connectivity option that doesn't involve a tangled mess of cords in our gadget bag.<br /></div> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.unwiredview.com/2008/05/13/sony-ericsson-wants-to-add-mobile-data-functionality-to-the-cameras/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sony-ericsson-patent-applications-reveal-wireless-digital-camer/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1194137/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sony-ericsson-patent-applications-reveal-wireless-digital-camer/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=IYOoz8"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=IYOoz8" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=cIAGqh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=cIAGqh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=dPvSfh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=dPvSfh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289539337" height="1" width="1"/>patentpatent applicationPatentApplicationsony ericssonSonyEricssonwireless digital cameraWirelessDigitalCameraTue, 13 May 2008 12:19:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sony-ericsson-patent-applications-reveal-wireless-digital-camer/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289517927/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/greenhouse-claims-its-dh-ssdgd-ssd-drive-is-industrys-fastest/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/greenhouse-claims-its-dh-ssdgd-ssd-drive-is-industrys-fastest/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/storage/" rel="tag">Storage</a></p><a href="http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;u=http://www.green-house.co.jp/products/storage/ssd/ssdgs_2ps/"><img vspace="14" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="Greenhouse SSD" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/greenhousessd.gif" /></a>When it comes to drives, it's all about space and speed. That's why we were happy to see that Greenhouse is boasting that the DH-SSDGS series is the "industry's fastest" -- sure, we can't verify that claim, but at least they're trying to get our attention. Regardless, the new drives read at up to 130MB/s with write speeds of 67MB/s, with capacities that range from 16GB up to 128GB. Drive size is a standard 2.5-inches, with a 9.5mm height. Greenhouse says the SATA-compatible boxes will be available in late May (in Japan at least), no word on pricing.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;u=http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2008/0513/green.htm">Impress</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en&amp;u=http://www.green-house.co.jp/products/storage/ssd/ssdgs_2ps/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/greenhouse-claims-its-dh-ssdgd-ssd-drive-is-industrys-fastest/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1194031/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/greenhouse-claims-its-dh-ssdgd-ssd-drive-is-industrys-fastest/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=K7MYKS"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=K7MYKS" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=8xoleh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=8xoleh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Sdj8vh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Sdj8vh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289517927" height="1" width="1"/>DH-SSDGDgreenhousesolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdTue, 13 May 2008 11:48:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/greenhouse-claims-its-dh-ssdgd-ssd-drive-is-industrys-fastest/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289517928/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/wall-sized-multi-touch-missile-command-every-gamers-fanta/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/wall-sized-multi-touch-missile-command-every-gamers-fanta/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/displays/" rel="tag">Displays</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gaming/" rel="tag">Gaming</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.smason.com/blog/?p=109"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5ab57c1722470c1632d380129fbd8a32.jpg" /></a><br /></div> What could make a game of <em>Missile Command</em> more exciting? If you said playing it on a gigantic multi-touch screen, you're probably right. Luckily for you, someone has gone to all the trouble so you won't have to. A gentleman named Steve Mason has created a large-scale version of the game that can be played by hand using multiple contact points. The result? Extreme awesomeness. Don't believe us? See the video after the break, then <em>just try</em> and tell us you don't want to get in on that action.<br /><br />[Thanks, Penny]<p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/wall-sized-multi-touch-missile-command-every-gamers-fanta/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Wall-sized, multi-touch 'Missile Command' -- every gamer's fantasy</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.smason.com/blog/?p=109>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/wall-sized-multi-touch-missile-command-every-gamers-fanta/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1194022/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/wall-sized-multi-touch-missile-command-every-gamers-fanta/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=2Oq7Hw"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=2Oq7Hw" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=xAh8oh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=xAh8oh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=pZOOeh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=pZOOeh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289517928" height="1" width="1"/>missile commandMissileCommandmulti touchmulti-touchMultiTouchsteve masonSteveMasonTue, 13 May 2008 11:24:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/wall-sized-multi-touch-missile-command-every-gamers-fanta/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289495946/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/dell-vostro-1710-now-finally-really-available/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/dell-vostro-1710-now-finally-really-available/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/vostronb_1710?c=us&amp;cs=04&amp;l=en&amp;s=bsd&amp;~tab=bundlestab"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/1710_available.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> Just in case you've been holding out, we want you to know that Dell's budget-friendly 17-incher, the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/15/dells-vostro-1310-1510-and-1710-small-business-laptops-redefi/">Vostro 1710</a>, is now available for your purchasing pleasure. The widescreen laptop joins the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/01/dell-launches-the-vostro-1510-and-1310-laptops/">1310 and 1510</a>, thus completing the holy trinity of black and boxy systems, and likely signaling the end of this breathtaking saga.<br /><br />[Thanks, Mike]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/vostronb_1710?c=us&amp;cs=04&amp;l=en&amp;s=bsd&amp;~tab=bundlestab>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/dell-vostro-1710-now-finally-really-available/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193998/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/dell-vostro-1710-now-finally-really-available/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=5tz542"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=5tz542" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=aPxiOh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=aPxiOh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=0bG4hh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=0bG4hh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289495946" height="1" width="1"/>1710availabledellvostrovostro 1710Vostro1710Tue, 13 May 2008 11:04:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/dell-vostro-1710-now-finally-really-available/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289482913/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/amd-fires-two-execs-starts-central-engineering-group/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/amd-fires-two-execs-starts-central-engineering-group/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a></p><a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iqYqw_B_Cr4QW6Ug3G38Rvjy9o-wD90KCMSO0"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-amd.jpg" /></a>AMD's managed to distract us a bit from its troubles lately with some interesting <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/08/amd-announces-6-and-12-core-opterons/">chip announcements</a> and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/29/amd-says-post-phenom-cpus-will-be-completely-different-100-la/">bold predictions</a>, but reality keeps setting in -- the company announced another executive shuffling today as the company keeps losing money and ground to Intel. Out <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/11/amds-cto-phil-hester-resigns-wont-be-replaced/">this time</a> are former EVP of Computing Solutions Mario Rivas and "Chief Talent Officer" Michel Cadieux, as well as 1600 workers being <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/amd-decreases-sales-outlook-expects-to-cut-workforce-by-10/">laid off</a> worldwide. Former server chief Randy Allen will replace Rivas and Allen Sockwell is getting Cadieux's old job, but the more interesting move is the creation of a new division called Central Engineering, which will oversee all of the company's roadmaps from here on out. Hopefully that means we'll see fewer incomprehensible roadmap updates and more shipping chips -- that's the only way things are going to improve in Sunnyvale.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/05/12/amd_executive_shuffle_may_2008/">The Register</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iqYqw_B_Cr4QW6Ug3G38Rvjy9o-wD90KCMSO0>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/amd-fires-two-execs-starts-central-engineering-group/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193665/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/amd-fires-two-execs-starts-central-engineering-group/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=XbYOuz"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=XbYOuz" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ep01Jh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ep01Jh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=qOysqh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=qOysqh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289482913" height="1" width="1"/>allen sockwellAllenSockwellamdcentral engineeringCentralEngineeringmario rivasMarioRivasmichel cadieuxMichelCadieuxrandy allenRandyAllenTue, 13 May 2008 10:49:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/amd-fires-two-execs-starts-central-engineering-group/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289482915/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sprint-to-sell-off-assets-due-to-subscriber-defections/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sprint-to-sell-off-assets-due-to-subscriber-defections/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/" rel="tag">Wireless</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&amp;sid=aTTIjQ8qgKEU"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-sprint.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><span style="float: right; margin-left: 4px; margin-bottom: 4px;"><script>digg_url = 'http://digg.com/tech_news/Sprint_to_sell_off_assets_due_to_subscriber_defections';</script><script src="http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"></script></span> Things aren't going so hot down Sprint way right now -- although the carrier recently entered into that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/07/sprint-and-clearwire-merge-next-gen-wireless-businesses-calls-i/">landmark $12B WiMAX deal</a> with Clearwire and several other companies, it <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/sprint-dropped-1-09-million-subscribers-in-q1/">lost over a million wireless subscribers</a> last quarter and posted a net loss of $211M. That's enough for CEO Dan Hesse to smack the emergency button: he's laying off 4,000 workers, closing Sprint stores, and cutting rates in an efforts to gain back customers and get back into the black. On top of all that, word on the street is that Sprint may also start selling off other assets, including <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/05/sprint-seriously-considering-spinning-off-nextel/">lame-duck Nextel</a>, even though that would involve "significant complexities," according to Hesse. Still, just the fact that he's thinking about it seems like a sign -- too bad no one asked him about those <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/05/sprint-seriously-considering-spinning-off-nextel/">Deutsche Telekom buyout rumors</a>.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&amp;sid=aTTIjQ8qgKEU>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sprint-to-sell-off-assets-due-to-subscriber-defections/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193652/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sprint-to-sell-off-assets-due-to-subscriber-defections/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=w2nd9p"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=w2nd9p" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=WkjCxh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=WkjCxh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=INEuBh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=INEuBh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289482915" height="1" width="1"/>dan hesseDanHesselayoffsnextelsprintTue, 13 May 2008 10:25:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/sprint-to-sell-off-assets-due-to-subscriber-defections/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289454115/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/microsoft-intros-the-vx-5000-and-vx-500-lifecams-lx-2000-headse/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/microsoft-intros-the-vx-5000-and-vx-500-lifecams-lx-2000-headse/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/peripherals/" rel="tag">Peripherals</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/may08/05-13NewLifeCams08PR.mspx"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/vx-5000.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> Microsoft really wants you to do some video conferencing, okay? Why else would they release the LifeCam VX-5000 and VX-500 webcams? Apparently gunning for some of that juicy video-chat market, the boys and girls in Redmond have introduced two models sure to find a home perched atop any monitor. Both cams sport VGA resolution and play nice with Windows Live Messenger -- we assume they're USB 2.0 devices, but Microsoft doesn't seem to want to tell us. The company is also releasing a headset, the LifeChat LX-2000. The VX-5000 will be available in June for $49.95, while the VX-500 and LX-2000 hit shelves this month for $16.95 and $29.95, respectively.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/may08/05-13NewLifeCams08PR.mspx>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/microsoft-intros-the-vx-5000-and-vx-500-lifecams-lx-2000-headse/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193982/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/microsoft-intros-the-vx-5000-and-vx-500-lifecams-lx-2000-headse/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=uVSvge"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=uVSvge" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=DXRxQh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=DXRxQh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=dssxth"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=dssxth" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289454115" height="1" width="1"/>lifecamlifechatlx-2000microsoftvx-500vx-5000Tue, 13 May 2008 09:58:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/microsoft-intros-the-vx-5000-and-vx-500-lifecams-lx-2000-headse/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289454116/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/cybook-bumps-gen3-storage-revs-firmware/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/cybook-bumps-gen3-storage-revs-firmware/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/handhelds/" rel="tag">Handhelds</a></p><a href="http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23835"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-cybook.jpg" alt="" /></a>CyBook's <a href="chrome://performancing/content/editor/engadget.com/tag/gen3">Gen3</a> e-book reader has been out for a while, and it looks like there's a slight spec bump in the making -- the Gen3 New Edition now features 512MB of storage, more stable firmware with better battery life and a more responsive interface, and a slightly revised housing. Owners of older Gen3 units will be able to download the new firmware, but sadly there's no word on whether the new rev comes with Bobby Brown or Johnny Gill.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23835>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/cybook-bumps-gen3-storage-revs-firmware/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193700/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/cybook-bumps-gen3-storage-revs-firmware/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=4AKG0C"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=4AKG0C" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=RziBzh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=RziBzh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=TY0WLh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=TY0WLh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289454116" height="1" width="1"/>cybooke-booke-book readerE-bookReadergen3gen3 new editionGen3NewEditionnew editionNewEditionreaderTue, 13 May 2008 09:32:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/cybook-bumps-gen3-storage-revs-firmware/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289418812/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/alienware-to-launch-low-cost-amd-based-gaming-rig/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/alienware-to-launch-low-cost-amd-based-gaming-rig/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/desktops/" rel="tag">Desktops</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gaming/" rel="tag">Gaming</a></p><a href="http://www.cnet.com/8301-13924_1-9942458-64.html?part=rss&amp;subj=news&amp;tag=2547-1040_3-0-10"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2007/08/alienwaresmall.jpg" /></a>Hot on the heels of the news that Dell is <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/dell-dropping-xps-focusing-on-alienware/">axing its XPS gaming line</a> to focus attention on Alienware, we've got word that Alienware will intro a new, low-end model soon. Clearly aiming for a bigger chunk of the market, the eyeball-shattering-system makers will offer a $1,699, AMD-powered desktop, featuring 4GB of RAM, a 2.2GHz quad-core 9550 Phenom X4 CPU, and two ATI HD 3870 X2 graphics cards. The system will be based around the AMD 790FX chipset, which will be served up on an ASUS motherboard. In a feat of absurd clich&eacute;, Alienware spokesman Marc Diana claimed, "It's not your granddaddy's AMD system. We're talking top-of-the-line quad core." The PC will be available sometime in the next two weeks, so stay alert.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.cnet.com/8301-13924_1-9942458-64.html?part=rss&amp;subj=news&amp;tag=2547-1040_3-0-10>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/alienware-to-launch-low-cost-amd-based-gaming-rig/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193922/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/alienware-to-launch-low-cost-amd-based-gaming-rig/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=25Dfov"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=25Dfov" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=VIqTJh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=VIqTJh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=DnwGZh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=DnwGZh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289418812" height="1" width="1"/>alienwareamddellgaming rigGamingRiglow costLowCostxpsTue, 13 May 2008 08:54:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/alienware-to-launch-low-cost-amd-based-gaming-rig/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289418814/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/steve-jobs-to-speak-at-wwdc-2008-no-way-hell-talk-about-new-ip/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/steve-jobs-to-speak-at-wwdc-2008-no-way-hell-talk-about-new-ip/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/05/13wwdc.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/03/wwdc2008.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> On June 9th, Steve Jobs will be speaking at <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/WWDC/">WWDC</a>. Plans are vague right now, but we understand he will give two lectures on Sudoku, a shirt-folding seminar, and will discuss the possibilities of using a perpetual motion machine to replace the engine in his 1986 Volvo. Afterwards, every developer gets a hug and a low five. It's unlikely he'll discuss the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/3giphone">3G iPhone</a>.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/05/13wwdc.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/steve-jobs-to-speak-at-wwdc-2008-no-way-hell-talk-about-new-ip/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193887/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/steve-jobs-to-speak-at-wwdc-2008-no-way-hell-talk-about-new-ip/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=T2nDxY"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=T2nDxY" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=3yjEuh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=3yjEuh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=QxmCOh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=QxmCOh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289418814" height="1" width="1"/>applesteve jobsSteveJobsworldwide developers conferenceWorldwideDevelopersConferencewwdcwwdc 2008Wwdc2008Tue, 13 May 2008 08:32:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/steve-jobs-to-speak-at-wwdc-2008-no-way-hell-talk-about-new-ip/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289403731/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-not/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-not/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/all_concepts-600.jpg" /><br /></div> If you want to see the future of Nokia handset design then you have to go to the source. Finnish-based Provoke Design is one of Nokia's main design contractors. As such, take a close look at the three concepts it's showing off in New York at the HARDCORE New Finish Design exhibition starting May 17th. According to Provoke, its Express, Share, and Feel concepts (pictured left to right) represent its 2012 vision of mobile handset design. Each will be presented as fully functional prototypes "demonstrating the core innovation" proposed. The look of the Express concept can be changed electronically and customized to your personal tastes. The Feel handset pair are meant for couples and feature a specialized UI and touch simulation to enable, uh hem, "deep communication." The Share concept allows cults and anarchists to communicate in personalized code formed in subgroups of like-minded weirdos... or something like that. Read for yourself in the press release posted after the break.<br /><div class="postgallery"><p><strong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-notices/">Provoke's 2012 concepts head to New York, Nokia hopes nobody notices</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-notices/802625/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/express-800_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-notices/802627/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/feel-800_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.engadget.com/photos/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-notices/802626/"><img src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/share_2-800_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-not/" rel="bookmark">Continue reading <em>Provoke's 2012 concepts head to New York, Nokia hopes nobody notices</em></a></p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-not/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193897/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-not/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=zLBmuP"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=zLBmuP" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=5u1TAh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=5u1TAh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=0xLimh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=0xLimh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289403731" height="1" width="1"/>conceptnokiaprovokeTue, 13 May 2008 08:22:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/provokes-2012-concepts-head-to-new-york-nokia-hopes-nobody-not/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289403732/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/projectiondesigns-wuxga-f30-dlp-projector-now-shipping-a-wor/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/projectiondesigns-wuxga-f30-dlp-projector-now-shipping-a-wor/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/displays/" rel="tag">Displays</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&amp;STORY=/www/story/05-13-2008/0004811953&amp;EDATE="><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/model-three-1080-front-to-left-low.jpg" /></a><br /></div> Oh she's a chubster all right. But that's ProjectionDesign's F30, the world's first DLP projector capable of throwing a business-minded, WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) display. Perfect for native <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/wuxga">WUXGA</a> laptop-based demonstrations, ProjectionDesign's flagship projector also sources 1080p content in addition to 4:3 formats as you'd expect. Inside this 4,300 lumen projector you'll find TI's DLP .95 chip and 2x 300W UHP lamps offering about 2,000 hours of life at full power (5,000 hours in eco mode). Inputs include DVI, HDMI 1.3a, VGA, and component to name a few. Price? You've gotta ask ProjectionDesign. In other words, too rich for you Mr. Middle Manager.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&amp;STORY=/www/story/05-13-2008/0004811953&amp;EDATE=>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/projectiondesigns-wuxga-f30-dlp-projector-now-shipping-a-wor/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193860/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/projectiondesigns-wuxga-f30-dlp-projector-now-shipping-a-wor/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=hn3JBC"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=hn3JBC" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Fh97Mh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Fh97Mh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ASdMFh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ASdMFh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289403732" height="1" width="1"/>dlpf30hd projectorHdProjectornow shippingNowShippingpjprojectiondesignprojectorshippingshipstexas instrumentsTexasInstrumentstiTue, 13 May 2008 08:06:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/projectiondesigns-wuxga-f30-dlp-projector-now-shipping-a-wor/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289374713/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/xbox-360-to-get-a-smaller-case-revision-in-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/xbox-360-to-get-a-smaller-case-revision-in-2009/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gaming/" rel="tag">Gaming</a></p><a href="http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/37376/135/"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-xbox.jpg" alt="" /></a>We think we've already got a handle on the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/15/are-opus-and-valhalla-the-next-next-xbox-360s/">various chipset revisions</a> planned for Microsoft's too-beautiful-for-this-world Xbox 360*, but it looks like that planned 45nm "Valhalla" combined CPU / GPU motherboard design we've been hearing about might also come in a redesigned, smaller case. That's certainly news to us, but TG Daily has the refresh happening on the same fall-2009 timeline we've been hearing about, so at least all these sketchy rumors line up. We'll see when we see -- it sounds like the 65nm Jasper units are coming off the line for that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/08/xbox-360s-65nm-jasper-chipset-in-the-works-for-august-release/">August release</a> in the meantime to keep us all warm at night.<br /> <br /> *Guess which Engadget ed had his 360 go RRoD over the weekend? You only get one try.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/05/12/rumor-xbox-540-360-slim-in-2009/">Xbox 360 Fanboy</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/37376/135/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/xbox-360-to-get-a-smaller-case-revision-in-2009/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193676/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/xbox-360-to-get-a-smaller-case-revision-in-2009/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=mAwYvS"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=mAwYvS" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=cbDsYh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=cbDsYh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Clxbrh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Clxbrh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289374713" height="1" width="1"/>36045nmjaspermicrosoftopusrumorrumorsvalhallaxboxxbox 360Xbox360Tue, 13 May 2008 07:23:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/xbox-360-to-get-a-smaller-case-revision-in-2009/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289356268/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-vs-iphone-fight/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-vs-iphone-fight/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="left"> <div align="center"><a href="http://chinese.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-diamand-vs-apple-iphone/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/iphone-vs-htc-touch-diamond.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> Our brethren over at <em>Engadget Chinese</em> had the chance to size-up HTC's new Windows Mobile 6.1 <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/diamond">Touch Diamond</a> with Apple's iPhone this morning in Taiwan. We have to admit, HTC's CEO was dead-on when he claimed that the Diamond's "not too big, not too small" after seeing it side-by-side with Microsoft's left-coast nemesis. Hit the read link for bigger pics.</div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://chinese.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-diamand-vs-apple-iphone/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-vs-iphone-fight/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193851/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-vs-iphone-fight/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=vOwmQJ"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=vOwmQJ" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=SDJVch"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=SDJVch" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Qm5Obh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Qm5Obh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289356268" height="1" width="1"/>applediamondhtciphonetouch diamondTouchDiamondTue, 13 May 2008 06:49:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-vs-iphone-fight/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289347078/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/first-intel-atom-based-mid-gets-priced-1131/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/first-intel-atom-based-mid-gets-priced-1131/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/handhelds/" rel="tag">Handhelds</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.tegatech.com.au/products/umpc/Gigabyte_M528_3G.htm"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-m528.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> Intel's been making a lot of noise about <a href="http://engadget.com/tag/mid">MIDs</a> for a while now, but we're going to guarantee that the entire category flops if this first wave of pricing info is accurate. Australian importer Tegatech's got the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/04/gigabytes-new-m700-umpc-and-m528-mid/">Gigabyte M528</a> up for pre-order, and while we're intrigued by the 800MHz Atom processor, 512MB of RAM, and 8GB SSD, we're certainly not willing to pay AU$1199 ($1131) to satisfy our curiosity -- especially since the Linux build was so half-baked when we played with this thing at CeBIT. Of course, this isn't official pricing (and it's actually dropped from AU$1549 since we first saw the listing), but let's hope this is even more inaccurate than usual, eh?<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/05/first-intel-mid-pre-orderpricing-sit-down-before-reading/">UMPC Portal</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.tegatech.com.au/products/umpc/Gigabyte_M528_3G.htm>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/first-intel-atom-based-mid-gets-priced-1131/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193601/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/first-intel-atom-based-mid-gets-priced-1131/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=5EmHM6"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=5EmHM6" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=3hHT1h"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=3hHT1h" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=hpdrPh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=hpdrPh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289347078" height="1" width="1"/>atomgigabyteintelm528midTue, 13 May 2008 06:08:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/first-intel-atom-based-mid-gets-priced-1131/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289316671/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/hp-wants-to-buy-eds-assure-acronym-superiority-over-ibm/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/hp-wants-to-buy-eds-assure-acronym-superiority-over-ibm/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a></p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080513/tc_nm/eds_hewlettpackard_dc"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-hp.jpg" /></a>We're not usually too down with enterprise-services action, but it's hard not to notice HP's $12-13B bid to buy out rival Electronic Data Systems. EDS is best remembered for that "Herding Cats" Super Bowl commercial, but things have been rough lately -- the company just posted 62 percent decline in first-quarter profits. Still, EDS remains a leader in technology outsourcing, and HP seems to think that it'll be better able to take down Big Blue's powerhouse services and consulting group if they merge. The deal isn't done yet, but we should know how things go soon.<br /><br /><strong>Update</strong>: The deal is done. HP <a href="http://dailybriefing.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/05/13/hp-confirms-eds-deal/">confirmed</a> that it's buying EDS for $25 per share or $12.5 billion. EDS will be rebranded, "EDS -- an HP company" in recognition of its own corporate blandness.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080513/tc_nm/eds_hewlettpackard_dc>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/hp-wants-to-buy-eds-assure-acronym-superiority-over-ibm/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193690/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/hp-wants-to-buy-eds-assure-acronym-superiority-over-ibm/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=jW73G4"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=jW73G4" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=kaX9Ah"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=kaX9Ah" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=y6MlAh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=y6MlAh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289316671" height="1" width="1"/>edselectronic data systemsElectronicDataSystemshewlett packardhewlett-packardHewlettPackardhpmergemergerTue, 13 May 2008 05:25:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/hp-wants-to-buy-eds-assure-acronym-superiority-over-ibm/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289300993/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/philips-working-on-a-3-inch-touchscreen-xenium-x-connect/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/philips-working-on-a-3-inch-touchscreen-xenium-x-connect/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gps/" rel="tag">GPS</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://forum.telefonino.net/showthread.php?t=420795"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/philips-xenium-x-connect.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> A couple things you should know about this purported Philips Xenium X-Connect before churning your gadget juices through the emotional Osterizer. First, it's clearly a product rendering. Second, Philips <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/xenium">Xenium</a> cellphones are primarily found in Asia Pacific region -- as such, a European or North American launch is likely out of the question. If the X-Connect is the real-deal, however, here's what we'll be missing: Windows Mobile 6, 3G UMTS/HSDPA radios, GPS receiver, AA/AAA battery backup, microSD slot, and Bluetooth 2.0 all powered by a 624MHz Intel processor beneath a 3.0-inch (presumably touchscreen) display. Still, as a broadly positioned "communication device," maybe we'll see Philips reach out to different geographies this time around.<br /><br /><strong>Update</strong>: Oh snap, this thing sure looks like the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/07/philips-new-xenium-800-touchscreen-phone-leaks-out/">Xenium 800</a>.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://totouch.net/archives/285">ToTouch</a>, Thanks Giovanni]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://forum.telefonino.net/showthread.php?t=420795>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/philips-working-on-a-3-inch-touchscreen-xenium-x-connect/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193823/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/philips-working-on-a-3-inch-touchscreen-xenium-x-connect/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=2e4xK1"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=2e4xK1" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=6XknIh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=6XknIh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=3IlaSh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=3IlaSh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289300993" height="1" width="1"/>gpsphilipsrumorx-connectxeniumTue, 13 May 2008 04:43:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/philips-working-on-a-3-inch-touchscreen-xenium-x-connect/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289256098/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-dock-stealthily-makes-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-dock-stealthily-makes-the-scene/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?product=80290074-2408-451A-A03F-BCC54EA8BE5D"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/htc-diamond-dock.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> We're already big fans of the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/06/htc-touch-diamond-all-gussied-up-and-official/">Touch Diamond's</a> sleek black aesthetic, and it looks like the design language is going to carry over to the official accessories, like the dock. Yeah, it's just a dock with a USB connector and a headphone jack so you can listen to music while charging / syncing your phone, but it's definitely one of the slickest form factors we've seen -- too bad it's listed at &pound;25 ($49).<br /> <br /> [Via <a href="http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2008/05/12/htc_touch_diamond_official_desktop_cradl">Tracy and Matt's Blog</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?product=80290074-2408-451A-A03F-BCC54EA8BE5D>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-dock-stealthily-makes-the-scene/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193384/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-dock-stealthily-makes-the-scene/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Jdq7S4"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Jdq7S4" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=lVyWeh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=lVyWeh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=EcpkHh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=EcpkHh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289256098" height="1" width="1"/>cr g300CrG300diamond dockDiamondDockhtcHTC CR G300htc touch diamondHtcCrG300HtcTouchDiamondtouchtouch diamondtouch diamond dockTouchDiamondTouchDiamondDockTue, 13 May 2008 03:11:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/htc-touch-diamond-dock-stealthily-makes-the-scene/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289222559/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/olympus-e520-announced-previewed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/olympus-e520-announced-previewed/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/digitalcameras/" rel="tag">Digital Cameras</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/olympus/e520-review/index.shtml"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/e520-camera-front-angled.jpg" /></a><br /></div> At the end of the month Olympus will launch its E520 Four-Thirds followup to the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/08/hands-on-with-olympuss-e-410-and-e-510-dslrs/">E510</a>. The 10 megapixel D-SLR features sensor-shifting image stabilization, the 2.7-inch LCD and AF Live View introduced on the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/e-420">E420</a>, TruePic III image processing and Supersonic Wave Filter dust protection. Other features include Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment, and an optional Wireless flash control accessory when the body goes retail for about $600 Stateside. <em>Digital Camera Resource Page</em> already has a preview unit in house. So why not hit up the read link and take in their expert, early opinion of the latest Olympus E?<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://1001noisycameras.blogspot.com/2008/05/new-olympus-e520-dslr-is-officially.html">1001 Noisy Cameras</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/olympus/e520-review/index.shtml>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/olympus-e520-announced-previewed/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193763/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/olympus-e520-announced-previewed/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ipFAvt"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ipFAvt" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=28KkRh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=28KkRh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ayb5Kh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ayb5Kh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289222559" height="1" width="1"/>10 megapixel10Megapixeldslre-520e520olympusTue, 13 May 2008 02:10:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/olympus-e520-announced-previewed/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289200145/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/official-hbo-programming-arrives-on-itunes-standard-pricing-be/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/official-hbo-programming-arrives-on-itunes-standard-pricing-be/#comments<div align="center"><a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/05/13itunes.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/hbo-on-itunes.jpg" /></a><br /></div> <span style="float: right; margin-left: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px;"> <script> var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Official_HBO_now_on_iTunes'; </script> <script src="http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"></script></span> It's official. HBO content just entered the digital halls of iTunes with variable pricing. Episodes of Rome and The Sopranos pop for $2.99 while The Wire and Sex and the City (yes the complete series) go for the iTunes "standard" pricing of $1.99. We just fired-up iTunes and confirmed it just like the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/apple-flexes-on-flexible-pricing-hbo-itunes-deal-rumored-nbc-h/">rumor</a> predicted. With Apple backing down from its <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/31/apple-cancels-nbc-shows-on-itunes-with-near-immediate-effect/">strict</a>, flat-rate pricing policy, don't be surprised to see additional content from previously iTunes-shy providers arriving in succession.<br /><br /><strong>Update</strong>: Deadwood ($2.99) and Flight of the Conchords ($1.99) are also available with "much more" apparently in the works.<br /><br /><strong>Update 2</strong>: Apple just <a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/05/13itunes.html">released the PR</a>.<br /><br />[Thanks, Turki]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/official-hbo-programming-arrives-on-itunes-standard-pricing-be/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193739/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/official-hbo-programming-arrives-on-itunes-standard-pricing-be/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Pa9j7H"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Pa9j7H" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=aODT3h"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=aODT3h" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=64fR5h"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=64fR5h" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289200145" height="1" width="1"/>applebreaking newsBreakingNewshboitunesromesex and the citySexAndTheCitysopranosthe wireTheWireTue, 13 May 2008 01:08:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/official-hbo-programming-arrives-on-itunes-standard-pricing-be/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289186140/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-offers-up-usb-enabled-sound-blaster-x-fi-surround-5-1/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-offers-up-usb-enabled-sound-blaster-x-fi-surround-5-1/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/peripherals/" rel="tag">Peripherals</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&amp;subcategory=208&amp;product=17751"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-x-fi-5.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> Creative is stretching that <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/x-fi/">X-Fi</a> family once more, this time with its external Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1. The USB-powered device is apparently geared towards laptops (well, ones without <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/24/creatives-sound-blaster-x-fi-gets-expresscard-makeover/">ExpressCard slots</a>) itching for surround sound, and aside from the unicorn-like 24-bit Crystalizer and CMSS-3D technologies, you'll find RCA outputs, an optical digital audio output, headphone out / microphone in jacks and all those X-Fi enhancements you're sure to end up overlooking. It's available now for the halfway respectable price of $59.99.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9941818-1.html?part=rss&amp;tag=feed&amp;subj=Crave">CNET</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://us.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&amp;subcategory=208&amp;product=17751>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-offers-up-usb-enabled-sound-blaster-x-fi-surround-5-1/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193397/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-offers-up-usb-enabled-sound-blaster-x-fi-surround-5-1/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=hfubQw"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=hfubQw" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=OUwIth"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=OUwIth" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=6L6I8h"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=6L6I8h" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289186140" height="1" width="1"/>creativesound blastersound cardSoundBlasterSoundCardusbX-FiX-Fi Surround 5.1X-fiSurround5.1Tue, 13 May 2008 01:01:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/13/creative-offers-up-usb-enabled-sound-blaster-x-fi-surround-5-1/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289150731/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/3k-razorbook-is-revised-3k-longitude-400-still-crappy/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/3k-razorbook-is-revised-3k-longitude-400-still-crappy/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/laptops/" rel="tag">Laptops</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://blog.laptopmag.com/3k-razorbook-400-mini-notebook-pc-just-a-knock-off"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/3k-razorbook-1.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div> This new "in the wild" shot of <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/22/3k-longitude-400-mini-notebook-youll-never-guess-what-this-r/">3K Computers' upcoming Eee PC killer</a> just pretty much confirms what we already knew: it's a piece of crap. Lucky for us, it's now a piece of crap with a new name, the 3K RazorBook. The specs haven't budged, however, with a 7-inch 800 x 400 screen, 400MHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB flash drive, unspecified Linux OS, WiFi and three USB ports. For $400 we're thinking no, but perhaps those are <em>some really</em> fast 400 megahertzes.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://blog.laptopmag.com/3k-razorbook-400-mini-notebook-pc-just-a-knock-off>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/3k-razorbook-is-revised-3k-longitude-400-still-crappy/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193428/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/3k-razorbook-is-revised-3k-longitude-400-still-crappy/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=2wVm9a"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=2wVm9a" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=rJTVKh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=rJTVKh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=urWhch"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=urWhch" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289150731" height="1" width="1"/>3k computers3k longitude 4003k razorbook3kComputers3kLongitude4003kRazorbooksubnotebookMon, 12 May 2008 23:20:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/3k-razorbook-is-revised-3k-longitude-400-still-crappy/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289111215/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/dell-dropping-xps-focusing-on-alienware/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/dell-dropping-xps-focusing-on-alienware/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/desktops/" rel="tag">Desktops</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gaming/" rel="tag">Gaming</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121063491209086661.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/xps-rip.jpg" /></a><br /></div> <span style="float: right; margin-left: 4px; margin-bottom: 16px;"> <script> var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/tech_news/Dell_dropping_XPS_to_focus_on_Alienware'; </script> <script src="http://digg.com/api/diggthis.js"></script></span> We've got some news that'll make a PC gamer or two weep: the Wall St. Journal is reporting that as of next month Dell will be dropping four models of XPS performance PCs to focus solely on pushing Alienware. Certainly no surprise though, we've been waiting for this move since they <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/22/dell-buying-alienware-for-undisclosed-price/">picked the company up back in 2006</a>. Of course, there will be certain challenges, namely how Dell will keep its Alienware brand separate (read: pristine) -- as its done since the acquisition -- yet be able to offer performance PCs on its site alongside the rest of its machines. It's also unclear what will happen to is XPS line of laptops, since those are big sellers as well, but we'll all have to wait patiently for the bomb to drop before knowing for sure what Dell's cutting and what they're not. [Warning: subscription required]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121063491209086661.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/dell-dropping-xps-focusing-on-alienware/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193594/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/dell-dropping-xps-focusing-on-alienware/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=qDyfJs"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=qDyfJs" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=J245Qh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=J245Qh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=FIBExh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=FIBExh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289111215" height="1" width="1"/>alienwarebreaking newsBreakingNewsdellxpsMon, 12 May 2008 22:02:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/dell-dropping-xps-focusing-on-alienware/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289095667/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/apple-trademarks-ipods-design-applies-for-iphone-design-mark/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/apple-trademarks-ipods-design-applies-for-iphone-design-mark/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portablevideo/" rel="tag">Portable Video</a></p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121018802603674487.html?mod=googlenews_wsj"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-ipod.jpg" alt="" /></a>Quick, what's the best way to dress up an otherwise dry piece on how companies can register non-traditional trademarks? If you answered "mention Apple and the iPod," you're the big winner -- and you've gotten yourself published in the Wall Street Journal. We'll be the first to admit that Apple's January registration of the three-dimensional design of the iPod strains credulity, but the simple fact is that non-traditional trademarks have been around for a while now -- we seem to remember a little kerfuffle regarding <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/painting-the-town-magenta/">magenta</a> recently, but we can't quite recall the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/31/deutsche-telekom-t-mobile-demands-engadget-mobile-discontinue/">exact details</a>. Similarly, Nokia trademarked the 12 notes of its default ringtone back in September (even though they're part of a larger piece written in 1902 called "Gran Vals"), NBC has a mark on its ding-ding-ding station ID, and Coca-Cola has registrations for basically every bottle design it sells. Still, you can bet Apple legal threw quite a pizza party when this mark was approved -- and we can only imagine the kind of buttoned-down corporate lawyer jam that'll go down if the company succeeds in getting a mark on the design of the iPhone, which it's currently applied for. Hope you're ready for some more funktastic <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/10/teo-mp-301-brings-jesus-and-the-mp3-together-at-long-last/">control layouts</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121018802603674487.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">Read</a> - WSJ article<br /><a href="http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=78925932">Read</a> - Apple iPod design trademark<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/apple-trademarks-ipods-design-applies-for-iphone-design-mark/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193565/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/apple-trademarks-ipods-design-applies-for-iphone-design-mark/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=WKosh2"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=WKosh2" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=UuFWJh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=UuFWJh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=tvhRbh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=tvhRbh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289095667" height="1" width="1"/>appledesign trademarkDesignTrademarkipodtrade dressTradeDresstrademarkMon, 12 May 2008 21:26:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/apple-trademarks-ipods-design-applies-for-iphone-design-mark/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289049874/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/lily-shaped-pads-could-generate-solar-energy-in-glasgow/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/lily-shaped-pads-could-generate-solar-energy-in-glasgow/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/gadgets/" rel="tag">Misc. Gadgets</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-lily-pads-solar.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div> We've seen some pretty far-fetched <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/solar/">efforts</a> meant to capture the sun's rays and convert 'em into energy, but this one holds a special place in our hearts. Rather than consuming <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/30/us-largest-solar-photovoltaic-system-flipped-on-in-nevada/">acres upon acres</a> of desert land or simply placing a plethora of panels <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/27/california-kohls-store-turns-on-giant-rooftop-solar-system/">atop some roof</a>, ZM Architecture has an idea that would land a slew of large lily-shaped solar panels in the River Clyde. After winning the International Design Awards Land and Sea Competition, the concept has been passed on to the Glasgow city council in hopes of a trial going forward in the near future. Essentially, energy gathered by the discs would be transformed and exported to the national grid, and integrated motors could rotate the pads in order to "follow the sun for maximum output." Just gotta watch for those sunbathers sure to swim over and kick back on a panel of their own.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/05/12/solar-lily-pads-planned-for-glasgows-clyde-river/">Inhabitat</a>]<br /><br /><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7390663.stm">Read</a> - BBC report<br /><a href="http://idesignawards.com/winner/07/zoom.php?eid=1007-08&amp;uid=3072">Read</a> - IDA winner report<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/lily-shaped-pads-could-generate-solar-energy-in-glasgow/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193016/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/lily-shaped-pads-could-generate-solar-energy-in-glasgow/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=93TXxh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=93TXxh" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=hV9PUh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=hV9PUh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=tMY6Yh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=tMY6Yh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289049874" height="1" width="1"/>alternative energyAlternativeEnergyconceptdesignglasgowscotlandsolarsolar energysolar-powersolar-poweredSolarEnergyZM ArchitectureZmArchitectureMon, 12 May 2008 20:06:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/lily-shaped-pads-could-generate-solar-energy-in-glasgow/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/289020912/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/bebook-e-book-reader-makes-its-debut-doesnt-run-beos/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/bebook-e-book-reader-makes-its-debut-doesnt-run-beos/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/handhelds/" rel="tag">Handhelds</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://mybebook.com/index.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/bebook-e-book-reader.jpg" /></a> <div align="left">If you can get past the tinge of disappointment in learning that something named the BeBook isn't actually the <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/12/haiku-brings-back-those-beos-glory-days/">BeOS</a>-based laptop you've been waiting for all these years, you may be only slightly less disappointed to know that it's another fairly ordinary and somewhat overpriced e-book reader. Coming in at a hefty &euro;330 (or $510), this one ditches newfangled features like built-in WiFi or EV-DO, with it choosing instead to focus on basic features like a six-inch E Ink display, 512MB of internal memory, and an SD card slot for expansion. You'll also get support for all the usual document and image formats, as well as some basic MP3 playback functionality. If that somehow sounds like the e-book reader you've been waiting for, you can order one now and get free worldwide shipping.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://mybebook.com/index.html">Gadget Lab</a>]<br /></div> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://mybebook.com/index.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/bebook-e-book-reader-makes-its-debut-doesnt-run-beos/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193340/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/bebook-e-book-reader-makes-its-debut-doesnt-run-beos/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=DoHp1R"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=DoHp1R" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=EX90Eh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=EX90Eh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=921JTh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=921JTh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/289020912" height="1" width="1"/>bebooke-booke-book readerE-bookReadere-readerMon, 12 May 2008 19:11:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/bebook-e-book-reader-makes-its-debut-doesnt-run-beos/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/288991777/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/vita-audio-adds-a-splash-of-luxury-to-r4-ipod-dab-radio/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/vita-audio-adds-a-splash-of-luxury-to-r4-ipod-dab-radio/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/portableaudio/" rel="tag">Portable Audio</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.vitaaudio.com/products/vitaaudio-r4.html"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="1" src="http://www.engadgethd.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-vita-r4.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /> </div> Nothing says sexy like a sleek wood trim, wouldn't you wholeheartedly agree? <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/16/vita-audio-releases-the-r1-dab-fm-radio/">Vita Audio</a> obviously does, as it's &pound;499.99 ($980) R4 integrated music system just screams lavish. The all-in-one unit packs an iPod dock, slot-loading CD / MP3 / WMA-music disc player, USB port, DAB and FM tuner with RDS, front and rear auxiliary ports, built-in display, alarm clock function and the firm's detachable RotoDial remote. For those not feeling the rich walnut veneer, there's also a high-gloss white (surprised?) version available for &pound;50 ($97) more. Sadly, the "coming soon" tidbit leaves us clueless as to how long you actually have left to save up for either of the pricey systems.<br /> <br /> [Via <a href="http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/05/get_some_luxuri.html">ShinyShiny</a>]<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.vitaaudio.com/products/vitaaudio-r4.html>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/vita-audio-adds-a-splash-of-luxury-to-r4-ipod-dab-radio/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193269/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/vita-audio-adds-a-splash-of-luxury-to-r4-ipod-dab-radio/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ZUAlfM"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ZUAlfM" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=zjgR0h"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=zjgR0h" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=8yJ6oh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=8yJ6oh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/288991777" height="1" width="1"/>dabexpensiveipod accessoryipod dockipod sound systemIpodAccessoryIpodDockIpodSoundSystemluxuryr4ukvita audioVitaAudioMon, 12 May 2008 18:09:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/vita-audio-adds-a-splash-of-luxury-to-r4-ipod-dab-radio/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/288969099/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/asus-eee-box-b202-desktop-gets-pictured-we-like-the-concept-bet/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/asus-eee-box-b202-desktop-gets-pictured-we-like-the-concept-bet/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/desktops/" rel="tag">Desktops</a></p><a href="http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chw.net%2Fforo%2Fasus-eee-box-b202-t157617.html&amp;sl=es&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="1" align="right" alt="" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/5-12-08-eee-box-b202.jpg" /></a>Not like this is the first time we've seen a finalized product look noticeably worse than the concept preceding it, but it's a shame ASUS' Eee PC desktop won't be nearly as pretty as we were <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/29/asus-eee-pc-desktop-finally-revealed/">led to believe</a>. According to <em>Chile Hardware</em>, the picture you see there to the side is a bona fide Eee Box B202, which weighs in at less than one kilogram (2.2 pounds) and packs an Intel <a href="http://www.engadget.com/tag/Atom/">Atom</a> processor / 945 chipset, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, an 80GB hard drive and a Linux-based operating system. No clue how legitimate those specifications are, but hopefully the unit itself looks way sexier from the other side.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chw.net%2Fforo%2Fasus-eee-box-b202-t157617.html&amp;sl=es&amp;tl=en&amp;hl=en&amp;ie=UTF-8>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/asus-eee-box-b202-desktop-gets-pictured-we-like-the-concept-bet/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193236/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/asus-eee-box-b202-desktop-gets-pictured-we-like-the-concept-bet/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=ZmxQ4J"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=ZmxQ4J" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=22ejGh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=22ejGh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=LStr4h"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=LStr4h" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/288969099" height="1" width="1"/>asusb202eeeEee Box B202eee desktopeee dteee pcEeeBoxB202EeeDesktopEeeDtEeePcMon, 12 May 2008 17:34:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/asus-eee-box-b202-desktop-gets-pictured-we-like-the-concept-bet/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/288957900/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/jvc-kenwood-to-merge-under-jvc-holdings/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/jvc-kenwood-to-merge-under-jvc-holdings/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/homeentertainment/" rel="tag">Home Entertainment</a></p><a href="http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iHO_Dpn23ZeZeoUC2qXwXaZpkVlAD90K5CLG0"><img vspace="16" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" src="http://www.engadgethd.com/media/2008/05/20080512-jvckenwood.jpg" alt="JVC Kenwood merger" /></a>Every bean-counter knows that falling prices and shrinking margins add up to one thing - cost-cutting pressure. Now we get word that <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/JVC/">JVC</a> and <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/Kenwood/">Kenwood</a> are merging underneath a single holding company, aptly named JVC Kenwood Holdings. Hopes are high for the new company, with plans to quadruple profit in three short years by focusing on car and home audio. Expect to see more of this kind of merger/acquisition activity, especially among small- to medium-sized companies as more competition -- especially from South Korea and China -- ramps up. Every JVC share will be exchanged for two shares in the new company, while Kenwood stock will get a 1-for-1 rate. JVC definitely got the better end of the deal, with JVC's president continuing on in that role with the new company. It will be interesting to watch how this might affect Kenwood/Bain Capital <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/20/dandm-holdings-up-for-sale/">bidding</a> for <a href="http://www.engadgethd.com/tag/d+and+m+holdings/">D&amp;M Holdings</a>.<br /><strong><br />EDIT:</strong> the new company will be called JVC Kenwood Holdings, not JVC Holdings. - Thanks, dcny!<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iHO_Dpn23ZeZeoUC2qXwXaZpkVlAD90K5CLG0>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/jvc-kenwood-to-merge-under-jvc-holdings/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193357/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/jvc-kenwood-to-merge-under-jvc-holdings/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=02CMCg"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=02CMCg" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=FCDbBh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=FCDbBh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=USULOh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=USULOh" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/288957900" height="1" width="1"/>jvcjvc holdingsJvcHoldingskenwoodmergerMon, 12 May 2008 16:58:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/jvc-kenwood-to-merge-under-jvc-holdings/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/288936155/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/sprint-affiliate-gets-litigious-to-block-clearwire-wimax-deal/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/sprint-affiliate-gets-litigious-to-block-clearwire-wimax-deal/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/wireless/" rel="tag">Wireless</a></p><div align="center"><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080512/ap_on_hi_te/sprint_ipcs_lawsuit"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/2008/05/sprint-clearwire-ipcs.jpg" alt="" /></a> <div align="left">Sprint affiliate iPCS has butted heads with its parent company <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/08/17/court-rules-in-favor-of-midwestern-nextel-spinoff/">in the past</a>, and it looks like it's causing a bit of a ruckus once again, this time over Sprint's <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/07/sprint-and-clearwire-merge-next-gen-wireless-businesses-calls-i/">deal with Clearwire</a> to form a new WiMAX-focused company. As the AP reports, iPCS (which has 640,600 subscribers in seven states) thinks that new service would compete with it in the markets it operates in, and therefore violate the exclusivity agreement Sprint signed in 1999. To put a halt to that possibility, iPCS has filed suit in the <span id="lw_1210607166_5" class="yshortcuts" style="border-bottom: medium none; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">Cook County Circuit Court</span> in <span id="lw_1210607166_6" class="yshortcuts" style="border-bottom: medium none; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">Illinois to block the deal, adding that it </span>"intends to fully and aggressively protect and defend its exclusivity rights."<span id="lw_1210607166_6" class="yshortcuts" style="border-bottom: medium none; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> Not surprisingly, Sprint saw this one coming, and it asked a Delaware Chancery Court to rule last week that the Clearwire deal didn't violate its arrangement with iPCS, although there doesn't appear to be any further word on that front just yet.<br /><br />[Via <a href="http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3011">Phone Scoop</a>]<br /></span></div> </div><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080512/ap_on_hi_te/sprint_ipcs_lawsuit>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/sprint-affiliate-gets-litigious-to-block-clearwire-wimax-deal/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193258/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/sprint-affiliate-gets-litigious-to-block-clearwire-wimax-deal/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=BqTciM"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=BqTciM" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=C9mmDh"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=C9mmDh" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=eyFt9h"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?i=eyFt9h" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~4/288936155" height="1" width="1"/>clearwireipcslawsuitsprintwimaxMon, 12 May 2008 16:27:00 ESThttp://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/sprint-affiliate-gets-litigious-to-block-clearwire-wimax-deal/http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/288930090/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/atandt-says-iphone-black-means-nothing-gunman-acted-alone/http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/atandt-says-iphone-black-means-nothing-gunman-acted-alone/#comments<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/" rel="tag">Cellphones</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/category/handhelds/" rel="tag">Handhelds</a></p><div align="center"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/media/2008/05/iphone-black-att.jpg" alt="" /><br /></div> We've just received an official statement from AT&amp;T regarding the presence of an "iPhone Black" <a href="http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/05/12/atandt-listing-iphone-black-model-o2-gets-the-original-back-in/">on its model selector</a> earlier today: "The reference to 'iPhone Black' was simply a temporary placeholder used over the weekend for a scheduled catalog update. It was meant to temporarily distinguish the various iPhone models-4GB, 8GB and 16GB-but was never reassigned. We're changing the site now." Makes total sense, right? Three models of iPhone, two placeholders: iPhone and iPhone Black. You know, because "Black" has so much to do with memory capacity, and is easier to remember than 4, 8, or 16GB -- never mind the fact that we have <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/25/the-second-gen-iphone-3g-gps-only-slightly-thicker/">good intel</a> suggesting that the next-gen device is glossy black.<br /><br />Also, AT&amp;T, we know those cigarettes are yours, so you can stop telling us you were "just carrying them for a friend." We're not stupid, you know.<h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/atandt-says-iphone-black-means-nothing-gunman-acted-alone/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/forward/1193304/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/12/atandt-says-iphone-black-means-nothing-gunman-acted-alone/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a> <p><a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?a=Ve5FVk"><img src="http://feeds.engadget.com/~a/weblogsinc/engadget?i=Ve5FVk" border="0"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.engadget.com/~f/weblogsinc/engadget?a=wONfAh