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Saturday, August 27, 2011

During hurricane, use SMS instead - a 1 min voice call is 720KB, 461,000% larger than a single text (0.156KB) via @gizmodo

drag2share: Here's Why You Shouldn't Make Phone Calls During the Hurricane [Hurricane Irene]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5834873/heres-why-you-shouldnt-make-phone-calls-during-the-hurricane

Want to know why cell networks got clogged and choked during the earthquake? A one minute phone call is 460,800% larger than a single text. So with our next natural disaster this week, use SMS. For everyone's sake.

Simple math: its 720 KB for a minute of calling, and 0.15625 KB for a text.

MAJOR CAVEAT: if you're experiencing an emergency, absolutely use a telephone to get in touch with the appropriate authorities. But those "omg can you believe it's raining?" thoughts floating in your head? Try transcribing them instead of talking them out.

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drag2share: Sony NEX-FS100 review

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/sony-nex-fs100-review/

We've been uncommonly keen to get our hands on the Sony NEX-FS100 ever since we first heard about it back in March. You see, this is no ordinary camcorder. Its spec sheet reads like a liturgy of filmmakers' prayers: a large Super 35mm Exmor CMOS sensor, interchangeable lenses, XLR inputs and proper, professional controls. Sure, it comes with a $6,600 price tag to match, but it also heralds a trend that should ultimately benefit pros and ordinary gadget denizens alike: the arrival of big, bold DSLR-style optics within dedicated camcorders. How do these optics effect the quality of the NEX-FS100's footage? Plant yourself somewhere comfortable and click past the break to find out.

Gallery: Sony NEX-FS100 unboxing

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Sony NEX-FS100 review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Exclusive: HTC Holiday for AT&T in the wild -- 4G LTE, 1.2GHz, 4.5-inch qHD display

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/27/exclusive-htc-holiday-for-atandt-in-the-wild-4g-lte-1-2ghz-4/

Looks like AT&T's fall lineup will include at least one slab of irresistible. The so-called HTC Holiday is indeed real, and it'll soon be gracing Ma Bell's airwaves -- and not just the HSPA+ ones, either. We've confirmed that the Holiday will be amongst the first handsets to launch in AT&T's LTE markets, bringing with it a rather gargantuan frame, a 4.5-inch qHD touchpanel, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of memory, an 8 megapixel rear camera (with flash), 1.3 megapixel front-facing shooter, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and a foursome of capacitive touch buttons below the panel. Software wise, it'll ship with Android 2.3.4 and HTC Sense 3.0, and while we haven't been able to nail it down with 100 percent certainty, there's a better-than-average chance it'll go by "Waikiki" upon launch -- if "Holiday" doesn't work out, that is. We'll be bringing you more as it arrives; for now, cut loose in the gallery below!

Gallery: HTC Holiday for AT&T in the wild (screenshots and photos)

Exclusive: HTC Holiday for AT&T in the wild -- 4G LTE, 1.2GHz, 4.5-inch qHD display originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Friday, August 26, 2011

drag2share: Drift HD helmet cam review

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/drift-hd-helmet-cam-review/

What a difference a year makes, yeah? 13 months ago, we were giving Drift Innovation's latest helmet cam (the HD170) a run through the gauntlet, and now, we're giving that unit's proper successor the same treatment. The simply-named Drift HD action camera is largely the same type of device, albeit one that's 25 percent shorter (this one's just four inches long) and offers a replaceable lens. Moreover, there's a waterproof casing that's on the way, though said shell wasn't ready during our testing phase. The company managed to include a 300-degree rotating lens (complete with a 170-degree field of view) and a couple of capture options: 1080p/30fps and 720p/60fps. The concept should be well-ingrained into the head of technophiles by this point: if you're looking for a camera to mount upside your noggin' (or on your vehicle of choice), this is what you're after. But is the new and improved Drift HD capable of taking on the GoPros of the world while justifying its $369 asking price? Read on.

Gallery: Drift Innovation HD point-of-view camera hands-on

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Drift HD helmet cam review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Panasonic Lumix FX90 point-and-shoot packs built-in WiFi, Android / iPhone app compatibility

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/panasonic-lumix-fx90-point-and-shoot-packs-built-in-wifi/

For many photographers, in-camera WiFi may be an attractive feature before you leave the store, but confusing setup and limited functionality reduce its appeal once you actually go and try to use it. Panasonic sets out to better take advantage of wireless connectivity with its Lumix FX90, adding Android and iPhone app support for transferring pictures and video directly to a mobile device, then uploading them to Lumix Club -- a cloud-based photo-sharing service -- and on to Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc. You can also share photos directly from the camera -- a dedicated WiFi button launches a menu prompting you to select a sharing service -- but app support brings the added benefit of your phone's data connection. Beyond those new wireless features, the FX90 includes a 12 megapixel CCD sensor, 5x, 24-120mm optical zoom lens, 3-inch touchscreen, and 1080i AVCHD video capture. The FX90 will ship this fall with pricing yet to be announced, but jump past the break for the full rundown from Panasonic in the meantime.

Gallery: Panasonic Lumix FX90

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Panasonic Lumix FX90 point-and-shoot packs built-in WiFi, Android / iPhone app compatibility originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Panasonic Lumix FZ150 builds on FZ47 superzoom, adds CMOS sensor, 1080p video

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/panasonic-lumix-fz150-builds-on-fz47-superzoom-adds-cmos-sensor/

Last month, Panasonic's Lumix FZ47 made some (rather subtle) waves with its full manual video mode, lettering you control aperture and shutter speed while capturing in 1080i. Now, the company just announced its higher-end FZ150, which replaces last year's FZ100, adding 1080p AVCHD capture, a stereo mic with noise cancellation, and a 12 fps burst mode. Image-related improvements include a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, 25-600mm (24x) f/2.8-5.2 Leica lens with nano surface coating, faster autofocus, a new Venus Engine FHD Pro processor, and sensitivity up to ISO 3200. The FZ150 retains its predecessor's 3-inch LCD and 0.2-inch EVF -- both also present on the FZ47. There's also a new side-lever control, letting you adjust zoom and focus with secondary levers positioned just to the left of the lens. Panasonic's latest superzoom cam will ship in late September with a $500 sticker price. PR after the break.

Gallery: Panasonic Lumix FZ150

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Panasonic Lumix FZ150 builds on FZ47 superzoom, adds CMOS sensor, 1080p video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Tampa Bay Buccanneers to use iPads as playbooks, not PlayBooks

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/26/tampa-bay-buccanneers-to-use-ipads-as-playbooks-not-playbooks/

With the NFL season just a few days away, players and coaches have been busy lifting weights, doing interviews and counting their money. Sometimes, they even get the chance to study their playbooks -- or, in the case of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, their iPads. This year, the franchise has distributed a fresh batch of iPad 2's to all of its 90 players, as part of a new initiative from coach Raheem Morris. With the tablets, the Bucs can spend their free time reviewing their downloaded plays, while analyzing video footage from practices, games and opposing teams. In related tech news, the Detroit Lions just discovered fire.

Tampa Bay Buccanneers to use iPads as playbooks, not PlayBooks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

drag2share: Sony's AR tool lets you put big screens in small apartments (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/sonys-ar-tool-lets-you-put-big-screens-in-small-apartments-vid/

It may not be a slick as Panasonic's dream-TV AR app, but at least Sony's keeping up with the competition. Live from the company's UK outfit is an online AR tool enabling you, dear reader, to visualize all sorts of boob tubes you can (and can't) afford. After printing, affixing and photographing a marker, prospective buyers can get a better sense of what sets fit in their humble abodes. Interested in giving it a go? Mosey on past the break for PR and a video, and then hop beyond the source link to begin your adventure.

[Thanks, Matt]

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Sony's AR tool lets you put big screens in small apartments (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: AMD 990FX motherboards from Asus, ASRock and Gigabyte get rounded up and ranked

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/amd-990fx-motherboards-from-asus-asrock-and-gigabyte-get-rounde/

HotHardware just herded up a trio of new mainboards equipped with AMD's 990FX chipset, which will support those famed 8-core Bulldozer-based processors when they finally arrive, as well as being compatible with existing Phenom II and Athlon II chips. All the boards had similarly high performance, good connectivity and plenty of overclocking and tweaking potential. However, the $229 Asus CrossHair V Formula inched its way to overall victory thanks to its reliability, attractive build and smart layout. The ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional placed second despite being cheaper at $200 and having richer connectivity, including FireWire and a front-mountable USB 3.0 panel. Finally, the Gigabyte 990FXA-UD7 lagged behind due to its excessive $250 price tag, a lack of color coding to help guide less experienced builders, plus an ugly and outdated BIOS utility. So, there you have it: if you want to gear up for your next Bulldozer-ready AMD build, the Asus and ASRock 990FX boards are ripe for picking. Check out the source link for the full comparisons and benchmarks.

AMD 990FX motherboards from Asus, ASRock and Gigabyte get rounded up and ranked originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Droid Bionic teases boot sequence, LTE prowess to anxious onlookers (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/droid-bionic-teases-boot-sequence-lte-prowess-to-anxious-onlook/

That's right folks, the Droid Bionic is back with another leaked appearance. This time it stars in a video clip that reveals the phone's boot sequence, which is followed by an all-important thrill ride / speed test on Verizon's LTE network. As if you needed further proof, this Moto reveals itself to pack dual cores, and as you might expect, it sports Motorola's animation-laden skin. What about the LTE test, you ask? It pulls in respectable numbers -- approximately 4.5Mbps down and 1.9Mbps up -- but as you're likely aware, these speeds pale in comparison to what we've seen on the Droid Charge and Revolution. It's entirely possible the test is simply an outlier, so we'll hope for better scores as the phone approaches its September arrival. Curious for the sneak peak? You'll find the full video after the break.

[Thanks, Tu]

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Droid Bionic teases boot sequence, LTE prowess to anxious onlookers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

drag2share: CHART OF THE DAY: Android Is The Number One Mobile Target For Malware

Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/chart-of-the-day-mobile-virus-android-2011-8

As Android grows in popularity, so do attacks from malware on Android phones. A new report from McAfee says Android is now the number one mobile target for malware. Apple's iOS is targeted so little that it's not even in the McAfee report.

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drag2share: Nikon announces Coolpix P7100, ruggedized AW100 and four S-series point-and-shoots

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/nikon-announces-coolpix-p7100-aw100-ruggedized-and-four-s-seri/

Camera manufacturers seem to have forgone the straw method for deciding which order to push out their press releases this time around, opting for old-fashioned alphabetical order instead. Yesterday Canon announced a trio of new PowerShots, and now Nikon is doubling down with six new cams, to be followed very soon by ... another company later this morning. First off the assembly line is the $500 Coolpix P7100, with its 10.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 7.1x zoom lens, 921k-dot tilting LCD, and manual controls. Photogs looking to jump in the pool, point-and-shoot in tow will probably be more interested in the $380 AW100, which includes a 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, 5x lens, 1080p video capture, built-in GPS, and water resistance to 33 feet. Next up is the $430 S1200pj (pj, for projector). We've never actually seen anyone using the built-in projector in Nikon's digicams, but it's a fun gimmick nonetheless. This model adds iOS compatibility, letting you project 60-inch iPad videos at a whopping 20 lumens. It also has a 14.1 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom, 720p video, and a 3-inch LCD.

If style is your game, the $300 S100's sleek design won't go unnoticed, regardless of whether you opt for red, black, purple and gold (oh, definitely go with the gold). There's also a 16 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom, 1080p video, and 3D capture. If a superzoom is in the cards, the $330 S8200 is worth a look, with its 14x Nikkor lens, 16.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, 1080p video, and 3-inch 921k-dot LCD. Its thinner sibling, the S6200 is also less expensive, retailing for $230. You'll need to settle for a 10x optical zoom, 16 megapixel sensor, 720p video, and a 2.7-inch LCD, however. All six digicams are slated to ship in September. Jump past the break for a trio of Nikon press releases, detailing each model.

Gallery: Nikon Coolpix P7100, AW100, S100 / 6200 / 8200 / 1200pj cameras

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drag2share: Sony unveils NEX-7: 24.3 MP sensor, OLED viewfinder, $1199 price tag (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/sony-unveils-nex-7-24-3-mp-sensor-oled-viewfinder-1199-price/

During our trip to Sony HQ earlier this summer to check out the NEX-C3, company reps hinted that the best was yet to come -- and held true to their word. Today's NEX-7 release breaks a handful of digicam records, becoming not only the first mirrorless camera to pack a 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor, but the first APS-C cam of any shape and size to smash through this notable barrier -- potentially delivering unparalleled image quality for a camera of its size. Sony's new flagship mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC) also features the same OLED viewfinder included with its brand-new Alpha A77, delivering XGA (1024 x 768-pixel) resolution directly to your eye. There's also 1080 / 60p AVCHD video capture, a full-size hot shoe, and a completely redesigned "Tri-Navi" interface. We spent a few minutes with a pre-production NEX-7 earlier this month -- jump past the break for our initial impressions.

Gallery: Sony Alpha NEX-7 (hands-on)

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Dr. Augustine Fou's Online Scrapbook

Saturday, August 27, 2011

drag2share: Here's Why You Shouldn't Make Phone Calls During the Hurricane [Hurricane Irene]

drag2share: Sony NEX-FS100 review

drag2share: Exclusive: HTC Holiday for AT&T in the wild -- 4G LTE, 1.2GHz, 4.5-inch qHD display

Friday, August 26, 2011

drag2share: Drift HD helmet cam review

drag2share: Panasonic Lumix FX90 point-and-shoot packs built-in WiFi, Android / iPhone app compatibility

drag2share: Panasonic Lumix FZ150 builds on FZ47 superzoom, adds CMOS sensor, 1080p video

drag2share: Tampa Bay Buccanneers to use iPads as playbooks, not PlayBooks

Thursday, August 25, 2011

drag2share: Sony's AR tool lets you put big screens in small apartments (video)

drag2share: AMD 990FX motherboards from Asus, ASRock and Gigabyte get rounded up and ranked

drag2share: Droid Bionic teases boot sequence, LTE prowess to anxious onlookers (video)

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

drag2share: CHART OF THE DAY: Android Is The Number One Mobile Target For Malware

drag2share: Nikon announces Coolpix P7100, ruggedized AW100 and four S-series point-and-shoots

drag2share: Sony unveils NEX-7: 24.3 MP sensor, OLED viewfinder, $1199 price tag (video)

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