Friday, January 08, 2010
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Thou Shalt Not Target Customers (even with #BehavioralTargeting): Ten Commandments of Modern Marketing #marketing - http://bit.ly/8U3iI6
Thou Shalt Not Do Brand-ing: Ten Commandments of Modern Marketing #marketing #whatwereyouthinking - http://bit.ly/8U3iI6
Sanyo's Xacti VPC-CS1 HD camcorder vies for 'world's smallest' title
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/sanyos-xacti-vpc-cs1-hd-camcorder-vies-for-worlds-smallest-t/
Working to be an even more pocketable pocket camcorder, Sanyo's shrunk the front of its latest Xacti model to measure just 1.06 inches at its widest point while still recording 1080p video. The VPC-CS1 captures in MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 and is currently undergoing official certification to support iFrame. Images tout 8 megapixels, zoom up to 10x, and storage via SDXC cards. Release date and price? Let's just say February and a penny under $300.Sanyo's Xacti VPC-CS1 HD camcorder vies for 'world's smallest' title originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung OLED identity card animates your creepy, disembodied head (video)
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/samsung-oled-identity-card-animates-your-creepy-disembodied-hea/
For better or worse, it looks like RFID-ified identification is here to stay. Just about the coolest threat to our civil liberties we've seen this week, Samsung Mobile Display's Specimen Display Card Prototype is a pretty bog-standard ID -- until you bring it within range of an ISO 14443 RFID card reader, at which point the OLED display springs to life, summoning a 360 degree closeup of the card holder's head.Looks like it just got a little harder to change your identity, no? Peep the video for yourself after the break.
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Permalink | | Email this | CommentsEpson MovieMate multimedia projector hands-on
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/epson-moviemate-multimedia-projector-hands-on/
Aiming to be a one-stop shop for slumber parties and business meetings alike, the MovieMate projector from Epson combines a projector and a DVD player into one easy-to-tote package. It packs HDMI, PC, and Component / RGB inputs, in addition to built-in speakers. There's a handle for easy carrying, and we're glad to report that it's not too heavy. Thankfully, Epson included a mic input for all those crazy karaoke sessions that might happen in the spur of the moment. Unfortunately there were no karaoke tunes on hand for us to test it out to, so we'll just have to take their word that it works like a charm.
Epson MovieMate multimedia projector hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsXstreamHD actually available for pre-order
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/xstreamhd-actually-available-for-pre-order/
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XstreamHD actually available for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nexus One teardown reveals 802.11n WiFi and FM transmitter
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/nexus-one-teardown-reveals-possible-802-11n-radio-and-fm-transmi/
Update: Just noticed that Google does list 802.11n on the specs page although HTC does not.
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Nexus One teardown reveals 802.11n WiFi and FM transmitter originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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LG's 6.9mm thin LED-backlit LCD hands-on at CES
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/lgs-6-9mm-thin-led-backlit-lcd-hands-on-at-ces/
LG's 6.9mm thin LED-backlit LCD hands-on at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsToshiba announces partnership with RealD for 3D teevees
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/toshiba-announces-partnership-with-reald-for-3d-teevees/
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Toshiba announces partnership with RealD for 3D teevees originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsToshiba introduces ZX900 Series 55-inch and 65-inch Cell TVs for the US
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/toshiba-introduces-zx900-series-55-inch-and-65-inch-cell-tvs-for/
Continue reading Toshiba introduces ZX900 Series 55-inch and 65-inch Cell TVs for the US
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Permalink | | Email this | CommentsTextPlus for Android Sends Group SMS for Free [Downloads]
TextPlus' recently arrived Android app works much the same as its previously mentioned iPhone app, using each cellular carrier's email-to-text system to shuttle around text messages without charge. The benefits are, of course, the free cost, the ability to run on Wi-Fi without cellular service, as well as the grouped, chat-style responses you can get from multiple recipients. On Android phones, and iPhones running the 3.0 firmware and later, you can also receive reply notifications when TextPlus isn't running. If you're a dedicated iPod touch user, it's also a convenient way to consolidate your messaging onto your persistent pocket computer.
The drawbacks are the very small hoops recipients have to jump through to reply to you, usually involving typing something like "T2" before replying, or another shortcode to get back to everyone messaged. For those situations where it's warranted, though, TextPlus is a handy option to have on hand.
TextPlus is a free download for Android and iPhones.
textPlus now on Android [official textPlus blog via AndroidGuys]
Linky Opens Multiple Links in Google Chrome [Downloads]
Linky allows you to highlight a swath of links and then open them all by clicking on the Linky button on the Chrome toolbar—as seen in the screenshot above.
It doesn't quite have the finesse that the Firefox extensions have (both Multi Links and Snap Links support a right-click-lasso tool) but it beats hand selecting each link. Check out the video below to see it in action:
Have a favorite Chrome tip, trick, or extension? Let's hear about it in the comments.
New line of LG plasma HDTVs feature NetCast, slim design
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/new-line-of-lg-plasma-hdtvs-feature-netcast-slim-design/
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New line of LG plasma HDTVs feature NetCast, slim design originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsLG reveals Full HD 3D projector, Skype-enabled HDTVs and more at CES
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/lg-reveals-full-hd-3d-projector-skype-enabled-hdtvs-and-more-at/
Continue reading LG reveals Full HD 3D projector, Skype-enabled HDTVs and more at CES
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Permalink | | Email this |&nb! sp;CommentsIdeaPad U1 Hybrid Hands-On: Meet Voltron. He Could Be Amazing. [Lenovo]
Let's review the concept quickly before we get into the details. The U1 is literally two separate devices, joined together and made to play nice. One is a multitouch tablet that runs Linux and has a speedily efficient Qualcomm ARM 1Ghz Snapdragon processor running the show. The other is a Windows 7 notebook with an Intel Core 2 Duo SU 4100 processor.
The build is like Lenovo's other IdeaPads, except for the translucent red top that houses the tablet. When the base and the slate are linked up, the latter acts as an 11.6-inch, 720p (1366x768) monitor that looked crisp despite being saddled with Intel's integrated graphics. The (non-chiclet) keyboard is based on the current lineup of IdeaPads, and both it and the touchpad worked smoothly. The U1 we saw wasn't set up to do much other than web browse, and pages loaded quickly. The notebook has built-in Wi-Fi, but can also run off of the tablet's 3G connection, which I can see being a pretty great benefit for times when wireless isn't readily accessible.
The fun part, though, is unclasping the tablet from its shell. It's firmly latched in, which is more reassuring than frustrating. Once removed from the notebook, there's a two or three second lag before the Snapdragon p! rocessor kicks in. It's not seamless, but it's close enough. Tablet mode greets you with a six-panel screen of apps similar to that of Lenovo's Skylight smartbook. The selection is limited for now, but Lenovo will be opening up the SDK to developers soon to give you more to play with than the standard YouTube, Gmail, and Facebook-type options.
You can also enter a type of content mode, which divides up your stored files between music, video, images, and documents. With the multitouch interface, you can quickly jump among all four, and adjust how much of the screen is devoted to each. The resistive screen was good, but not great—it at times took some pretty insistent pressing to get the response I was looking for. The viewing angles could also use work; unless you're looking nearly dead-on at the display, you're pretty much out of luck.
I was impressed by the sound quality—not excellent by any means, but better than I expected from a tablet device. One immediately obvious downside is the total absence of ports on the tablet other than the docking—there's not even a headphone jack. It's configured for Bluetooth, but I'd still like the option to plug in my buds. The tablet also currently lacks an accelerometer, so there's no way to orient documents or images based on its position. This is hopefully something that will be addressed before its release.
I said the two devices are totally separate, and I meant it. There are advantages and disadvantages to this set-up. On the plus side, while the tablet is undocked, you can hook the base up to a monitor and get full notebook functionality. If you remove it during web browsing, the tablet remembers wh! ich site you were on and places you there automatically (and vice versa). In fact, when I had Gizmodo in notebook mode and removed the slate, it automatically took me to the mobile version of Giz.
The down side is that right now, web pages are the only things that are transferable this way. If I were working on a document in notebook mode, there's no on-the-fly transition once I pop out the tablet. You can drag and drop, but a more seamless transfer would be helpful. It would also be nice to be able to control the tablet remotely with the base, but once they've separated there's no interaction between the two. Again, these are things that may or may not be addressed by the time the U1 comes out in the second half of this year.
About that release: it's up in the air right now as to when you can get your hands on one of these, because of all of the tweaks that need to be made. It will also be crucial for Lenovo to be able to build up a decent store of apps for the U1 and the Skylight if these are going to have any functionality beyond very basic web browsing and media playback. And for an estimated retail price of $999—minus whatever subsidy they're able to get from a partner carrier—that functionality had better be there.
All in all, the U1 is a slick device, if a little undercooked. If nothing else, I'm excited to see how far they can take this concept once they put it in production. But no rush, Lenovo. If you take the time get it right, it'll be something special.
Syabas' Popbox Media Streamer Looks Great [Hdmediaplayers]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/Vo935bXtkh0/syabas-popbox-media-streamer-looks-great
I had a quick fiddle with the remote on the stand, with the screen-hopping proving fast and the interface just as fresh as the Popcorn Hour. There are little tweaks on the interface, animations that you're not quite expecting—like in the weather—which made me quite shocked that they're only asking $130 for it.
Netflix, Facebook and Twitter are supported, and as you can see from the screengrabs over here it's laid out in a really nice, clean manner. Further driving the point home was the popcorn machine on the stand, as you can see in the last pic. Smells gooood.
HP's TM2 Tablet: Finally Touchable [Tablets]
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/JNZobIPlSOM/hps-tm2-tablet-finally-touchable
The TM2 is the next-gen version of the TX2, also a 12.1-inch capacitive multitouch swivelling tablet. The TX2 had some issues—it was one of those "just slap a touchscreen on Windows and now it's a tablet" tablets, which never really work that well. HP's TouchSmart software was okay, but was really better for its big brother, the all-in-one. But the TM2 is a huge step in terms of software, not least because Windows 7 is eminently more touchable than Vista or XP. The hardware is a typical bump from the TX2—same sized screen, 9-hour battery life, same chiclet-style keyboard and multitouch trackpad as the Envy line, Core 2 Duo proc and better graphics.
But what's exciting is the "BumpTop" interface. It's essentially a desktop replacement that replicates your documents as well as various "places" that you can toss them—toss a photo into the Facebook icon to upload it, or toss a document into the printer icon to print it. It's intuitive and works well, although it's tricky to use when the screen is flipped up in "laptop" mode rather than down in "tablet" mode. The TM2 also has the new TouchSmart software for things like music, video, Netflix and Hulu, which is good because they've eliminated the optical (DVD) drive. But this is still a Windows 7 tablet—it's best to think of it as a portable version of the TouchSmart all-in-ones. It's a normal computer with some fun touch extras built in.
It'll be available January 7th, starti! ng at $9 50. [HP]
