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Thursday, October 07, 2010

Samsung details 10.1-inch NF310 netbook, plans to ship this autumn

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/06/samsung-details-10-1-inch-nf310-netbook-plans-to-ship-this-autu/

We were able to peek Samsung's NF310 netbook at the front-end of last month, but now that a ship date is drawing near, the firm is dishing out a few more details in hopes of regaining your attention. As we'd heard, this 10.1-incher will boast a dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor, but we've now learned that it'll also arrive with 1GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive, 1366 x 768 resolution display, an Earth-rattling three watt stereo speaker setup, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and a battery that'll purportedly last over nine hours. The whole thing weighs in at 2.87 pounds, but the inclusion of Windows 7 Starter bums us out a bit. At any rate, it'll be out and about this fall for $399, trying its best to showcase a spill-resistant keyboard, larger-than-average touchpad and an array of Sleep & Charge USB ports.

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Sony's Google TV screen sizes and prices leak?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/sonys-google-tv-screen-sizes-and-prices-leak/

While its controller may have a button layout that only an Atari Jaguar apologist could love (...), Sony's Google TV set itself is still something intriguing, if only because of the missing pieces of the puzzle set to be revealed October 12th. Or now, perhaps, if this Sony Insider leak proves true. According to the site, four models will initially be introduced: NSX-24GT1, NSX-32GT1, NSX-40GT1, and NSX-46GT1 -- which, as you may have surmised, correspond to 24-, 32-, 40-, and 46-inch sets. While no price is known for the littlest of the quartet, the others are reportedly equipped with respective $1299.99, $1499.99, and $1899.99 price tags. The lowest of those three is about $300 more than BRAVIA EX710, the most expensive Sony 32-incher right now. Three Benjamins could also net you the Logitech Revue and the freedom to hook it up to any TV you wanted, so if these prices are true, let's hope there's some wiggle room for the retailer.

Sony's Google TV screen sizes and prices leak? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony outs world's first 16.41 megapixel cellphone sensor

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/sony-kicks-out-worlds-first-16-41-megapixel-cmos-sensor-for-mob/

Uh, wow, guess the megapixel race isn't over. Sony just announced the world's first 16.41 megapixel CMOS sensor for mobile phones putting today's 12 megapixel units to shame. The 1/2.8-inch back-illuminated Exmor R model IMX081PQ sensor packs an industry smallest 1.12μm unit cell size and is capable of shooting 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps. Sony claims to have solved some of the issues related to those incredibly small pixel sizes by implementing a unique formation of photo diodes to achieve a sensor with high resolution, high sensitivity, and low noise. Expect it to begin sampling in January 2011 for ¥2,500 (about $30) per or ¥12,000 (about $145) when packaged with a 10.5 x 10.5 x 7.9 mm IU081F autofocus lens module that ships in March -- prices that will come down dramatically when purchased in bulk. A second, 1/3.2-inch 8.13 megapixel IMX105PQ sensor with IU105F2 lens module (pictured on the right) will be out in April for a lot less.

Sony outs world's first 16.41 megapixel cellphone sensor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Joby goes slim with Cree-equipped Gorillatorch Blade LED flexi-light

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/joby-goes-slim-with-cree-equipped-gorillatorch-blade-led-flexi-l/

Joby broke out of its mold last year with its first-ever flexible flashlight, but frankly speaking, the bulb on the end of it was downright bulky. A year later, we're looking at a far slimmer and far sexier model -- one that relies on Cree's XLamp XP-C LED bulbs in order to output 130 lumens of light in a pocket-friendly package. The Gorillatorch Blade is a rugged, tripod-equipped flashlight that boasts a rechargeable internal battery (USB or AC adapter) an aluminum chassis and an adjustable beam. She's also water and drop-resistant, but we aren't certain we'd be eager to push the boundaries there; at any rate, it's on sale now for $59.95, and yes, the DIY mechanic in your life could definitely use a couple.

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Revised PhotoTrackr Plus works with Nikon D90, D3100, D5000 and D7000

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/07/revised-phototrackr-plus-works-with-nikon-d90-d3100-d5000-and/

Nothing like a little competition in the morning, eh? Just days after the Foolography Unleashed Bluetooth geotagging family hit the scene, in flies GiSTEQ with a mildly tweaked PhotoTrackr Plus (RT90, compared to last year's RT10). The only major difference with this guy is its list of compatible cameras -- Nikon's D90, D3100, D5000, and D7000 are now supported. It's still a two-piece solution, which requires users to plug one end directly onto the camera, but it touts near-instant bootup, low power consumption and the incredible ability of making far-fetched dreams come true. And by "far-fetched dreams," we mean "help you remember where your photos were taken." It's available now for $179 if you're memory's fading faster than ever before.

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Revised PhotoTrackr Plus works with Nikon D90, D3100, D5000 and D7000 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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