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HDMI 1.4 Rocks for Six Reasons, Sucks for Four More [Hdmi]
TechRadar breaks down everything you need to know about HDMI 1.4 into an easy-to-digest 10-thing listicle. Personally, I'm most excited about the new Micro Connector, since I just love new kinds of cables, though sad I'll have to wait a whole year to buy it. [TechRadar, Image via Sam Catchsides/Flickr]
World's Biggest Water Pump Under Construction In New Orleans, Would've Been Cooler Four Years Ago [Engineering]
The pump is just a small part of a larger $14bn plan to seal up New Orleans' levees and bolster the city's disaster preparedness, but it's without a doubt the most visually impressive. PopSci's thrown together a couple of diagrams to give us a sense of scale, and trust me, they're necessary—see that little white thing next to the diesel engine? That's a full-sized human being. There aren't a whole lot of companies that make combustion engines that cartoonishly huge, so my money's on something from a company like Wartsila-Sulzer, which makes engines like this to spin the props on ultramassive cargo ships, and conceivably, pumps:
At any rate, the pump is expected to be operational—and NOLA slightly safer—by 2011. More at [PopSci]
Plasma HDTV Sales Soar, LCD Sales Steady, Sony Loses Ever More Market Share [HDTVs]
Total plasma sales went up 31% compared to the first quarter, mostly due to the high value attached to them in this economic downturn. In terms of LCDs, Vizio continues its hold as the number 1 maker, and in fact grew their market share, as did Samsung, Toshiba and Panasonic. Sony, unfortunately, lost more than 3% of the market—a huge piece of its share—though the Japanese giant did retain its third place position. Check out HDGuru for more info and analysis of the numbers. [HDGuru]
Lenovo's Sleek IdeaCentre Q110 Nettop Has Nvidia Ion Graphics [Lenovo]
The $349 IdeaCentre Q110 has 2GB of memory and a 250GB hard disk, versus the $249 Q100's 1GB RAM and 160GB hard drive. Both use a lowly single-core Atom 230 processor, but I guess they are tiny systems, and Atom is a requirement for Ion.
Each also has Gigabit Ethernet, an 802.11b/g Wi-Fi dongle, and run either XP Home or Vista Premium. No keyboard or mouse is included.
Meanwhile, the IdeaCentre D400 will start at about $499, and support up to 8TB of storage over four hard drives. Specs include an Atom 230 single-core CPU, 1GB memory, Gigabit Ethernet, plus 1eSATA and 5 USB ports.
The company has had a bunch of new gear of late, including the IdeaCentre C100 All-in-One and IdeaCentre Q700 HTPC.
Asus Tops Apple Again in Reliability Rankings [Reliability]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/Vkc_XaA28t4/asus-tops-apple-again-in-reliability-rankings
The report aims to provide unbiased data on big name computers by taking into account both market share and the amount of repair and service calls RESCUECOM had to handle.
"Because ASUS just introduced the newest version of the EEE laptop last fall, the original predicted computer reliability of this laptop has been somewhat up in the air," says David A. Milman, RESCUECOM's founder and CEO.
"However, a good eight months later, we're still receiving the fewest calls for computer repair and support with ASUS, while their market share is increasing, adding the EEE desktop to their line as well, indicating that this PC is continuing to prove itself in terms of computer reliability."
[RESCUECOM Report via PR Newswire]
ASUS' Ion-based Eee Top ET2002T makes itself known in France
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/asus-ion-based-eee-top-et2002t-makes-itself-known-in-france/
ASUS sort of got official with its Eee Top ET2002T back at Computex in June, but it's looks like things are now a whole lot more real in France, where Blogee.net has gotten the pics and the complete specs of the all-in-one desktop. In addition to that all-important (and already known) Ion chipset, this one comes packing a 20-inch 1,600 x 900 display, an Atom 330 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a DVD burner, and even an HDMI input in case you want to simply use it as a display, among some other fairly standard specs (detailed at the link below). Still no word on an official price or release over here, unfortunately, but it'll apparently be available in Europe in "several weeks" and run a not so low €598, or about $845.
Filed under: Desktops
ASUS' Ion-based Eee Top ET2002T makes itself known in France originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsAcer reportedly set to launch three touch-enabled, Windows 7-based devices
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/acer-reportedly-set-to-launch-three-touch-enabled-windows-7-bas/
Another company producing yet more products that take advantage of Windows 7's much-vaunted touch capabilities? Amazing but true, at least according to DigiTimes, which is reporting that Acer is set to launch no less than three "touch-enabled products" loaded with Windows 7. That word apparently comes straight from a product manager in the company's mobile computer department, who also went on to say that touch-enabled netbooks might see "good market acceptance" if they're marketed as cheaper alternatives to tablet PCs, although it's not clear if the products in question are actually touch-enabled netbooks. In other touch-related news, Acer is also reportedly looking at using in-cell touch panel technology when it becomes widely available, which should be cheaper to produce than conventional touch panels that don't have all the necessary touch components built right in at the LCD panel level.
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, Tablet PCs
Acer reportedly set to launch three touch-enabled, Windows 7-based devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsAcer Veriton N260G nettop arrives, does not blow minds
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/acer-veriton-n260g-nettop-arrives-does-not-blow-minds/
Filed under: Desktops
Acer Veriton N260G nettop arrives, does not blow minds originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsWindows Mobile 6.5 'touch interface' update in February to coexist with WinMo 7?
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/19/windows-mobile-6-5-touch-interface-update-in-february-to-coexi/
Filed under: Cellphones
Windows Mobile 6.5 'touch interface' update in February to coexist with WinMo 7? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:06:00 E! ST. Ple ase see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsNine HDTVs form 3D visualization rig, but only in the name of science
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/19/nine-hdtvs-form-3d-visualization-rig-but-only-in-the-name-of-sc/
[Via PhysOrg]
Continue reading Nine HDTVs form 3D visualization rig, but only in the name of science
Filed under: Displays
Nine HDTVs form 3D visualization rig, but only in the name of science originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 04:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsGarmin-Asus nuvifone M20 launches in Taiwan, Windows Mobile and all
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/19/garmin-asus-nuvifone-m20-launches-in-taiwan-windows-mobile-and/
Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Handhelds
Garmin-Asus nuvifone M20 launches in Taiwan, Windows Mobile and all originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsFujitsu unleashes CELSIUS ULTRA specs, offers test drives at gamescom
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/19/fujitsu-unleashes-celsius-ultra-specs-offers-test-drives-at-gam/
[Via Netzwelt]
Continue reading Fujitsu unleashes CELSIUS ULTRA specs, offers test drives at gamescom
Fujitsu unleashes CELSIUS ULTRA specs, offers test drives at gamescom originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsTuesday, August 18, 2009
Casio's Exilim EX-Z450, EX-Z280 and EX-Z90 compacts invoke more Zzzs
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/casios-exilim-ex-z450-ex-z280-and-ex-z90-compacts-invoke-more/
[Via Impress]
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Continue reading Casio's Exilim EX-Z450, EX-Z280 and EX-Z90 compacts invoke more Zzzs
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Casio's Exilim EX-Z450, EX-Z280 and EX-Z90 compacts invoke more Zzzs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | CommentsDell's 11.6-inch Inspiron 11z thin-and-light now on sale for $399
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/dells-11-6-inch-inspiron-11z-thin-and-light-now-on-sale/
[Thanks, Joe]
Filed under: Laptops
Dell's 11.6-inch Inspiron 11z thin-and-light now on sale for $399 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsWD TV Mini loses Full HD, but remains a handy Media Player
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/wd-tv-mini-loses-full-hd-but-remains-a-handy-media-player/
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
WD TV Mini loses Full HD, but remains a handy Media Player originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsPlayStation 3 Slim unboxing and hands-on!
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/playstation-3-slim-unboxing-and-hands-on/
Update: Some details for clarification. The buttons in the front are now physical and actually "click" in to function. The PS logo above the disc drive does not rotate for vertical use, and yes, the hard drive is swappable -- as you can see from the pictures, there's a screw on the bottom, hidden by a panel, that lets you take off part of the front for access. We've also lined it up against our standard, fatty PS3, and we gotta say, it's noticeably lighter. More details to come!
Filed under: Gaming
PlayStation 3 Slim unboxing and hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Email this | Comments10 Extreme Cameras for Taking Impossible Shots [Cameras]
Here are ten cameras designed to capture the kinds of images that humans by all means shouldn't be able to see, and that you and I will probably never have the opportunity—or need—to shoot.
iPhone Is Now the Most Popular Camera In Flickr [IPhone]
I've to admit that I used to tote my DSLR or a point-n-shoot everywhere, and now I don't thanks to the iPhone. Whenever I need a snap, I just take out the iPhone and fire away. I miss the quality and flexibility of my real cameras. And I really wish the iPhone had a camera as fast and good as a nice point-n-shot. And I really really REALLY wish for instant camera access and a physical shutter button. But even with all those missing features, it's oh-so-much more convenient. And most of the time—I hate it sometimes—I just care about the moment.
On top of that, once I started using the iPhone like a Lomo or a Holga—having CameraBag helps—and just catch whatever was going on, I stopped worrying about megapixels, aperture, and ISO settings. So I'm not surprised about the Flickr phenomenon. [LA Times via PocketLint]
World's Smallest Laser Paves Way for 100 Terahertz CPUs [Science]
The spaser works about a thousand times faster than the fastest transistor, while having the same nanoscale size. This opens up the possibility to build ultrafast amplifiers, logic elements, and microprocessors working about a thousand times faster than conventional silicon-based microprocessors.
This new method treats light in a different way than traditional optical CPUs, which are "difficult to miniaturize because you can't contain photons in areas smaller than half their wavelenght." In other words: Optical CPUs won't fit in current electronics. Plasmonic devices, on the other side, can concentrate these nanoparticles in spaces similar to current processors. [Technology Review]
The Thousand and One Drinking Straw Lamp [Lighting]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/PT9jIbepWtY/the-thousand-and-one-drinking-straw-lamp
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