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Monday, February 16, 2009

Olympus PC 3D Viewer Kit: perfect for up-and-coming stereoscopic stars

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/olympus-pc-3d-viewer-kit-perfect-for-up-and-coming-stereoscopic/

Like it or not, 3D is back. Er, it's attempting to be back, though we'd argue the jury is still out on whether it'll stick around for any meaningful amount of time this go 'round. At any rate, those who are already sold on the mesmerizing powers of stereoscopics should probably give this one a look, Olympus' PC 3D Viewer Kit is one of the first consumer-level packages designed to give 3D content creators a look at their work on a standard LCD. The bundle will be comprised of a BenQ E2400HD 24-inch LCD (1,920 x 1,080 resolution), 3D media player software, 3D shutter glasses and a controller box -- just enough to get you proofing without having to rent out a visual effects studio. There's no word on a price for the currently Japan-only package, but really, you can't put an MSRP on the third-dimension.

[Via AkihabaraNews]

Filed under: Displays

Olympus PC 3D Viewer Kit: perfect for up-and-coming stereoscopic stars originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tikitag renamed Touchatag, adds QR codes to repertoire

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/tikitag-renamed-touchatag-adds-qr-codes-to-repertoire/

We haven't heard much from Tikitag since they showed up on the scene last September, sticking RFID tags to everything in sight. The Alcatel-Lucent Venture-backed company's popped up on the radar again, only this time it's taken on a more tactile-focused name, Touchatag, and is now touting 2D barcode support, including do-it-yourself tag creation system for adding some QR ciphers to your business cards or anything else you wish to lay claim. No word on the new pricing -- a Tikitag RFID set was supposed to cost $50 in October -- but if you're interested in testing the service out, there's a sign up to join the developer community on their main site.

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Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

Tikitag renamed Touchatag, adds QR codes to repertoire originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia E75 hands-on

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/nokia-e75-hands-on/

Here she be, up close and personal, Nokia's newly official E75 QWERTY slider. We're still not seeing much of the 9000 series heritage Nokia mentioned in its presser, but it's one sexy wide-QWERTY phone, any way you slice it. There's video after the break!

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Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

Nokia E75 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First hands-on with the HTC Touch Pro2 (with video!)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/first-hands-on-with-the-htc-touch-pro2-with-video/

So this thing's definitely got some heft to it -- and honestly, especially for a business-centric device in this class, we don't think that's a bad thing. As with just about everything HTC churns out, the Touch Pro2 is exquisitely manufactured, feels rock-solid, and the WVGA is absolutely awesome -- we noticed that the gestures and animations are totally smooth and responsive, proving that WinMo is perfectly capable of handling this kind of UI dazzle. The Straight Talk functionality for seamlessly moving between different types of communication will be appreciated by anyone who spends half their business day on the phone and seems to work (and look) positively lovely -- and as for that speakerphone? We can totally picture ourselves slamming this thing upside down during a meeting in a fit of "our company just lost a $100M contract"-style rage with a satisfying, weighty "thud" and instantly bringing the whole room into the conversation. Follow the break for a couple videos of this thing in action (and sorry, no angry speakerphone fits).

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First hands-on with the HTC Touch Pro2 (with video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First hands-on with the HTC Touch Diamond2 (with video!)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/16/first-hands-on-with-the-htc-touch-diamond2-with-video/

While HTC's press didn't deliver on our Android dreams -- or electric sheep -- it did land us the new Touch Diamond2. First off, this set is a stunner, build quality and feel in your hand is really a quality affair. The material choices in both metal and plastics used here are really first rate -- we gush because we're rather impressed. The screen is bright, easy to read and the UI overhaul -- and new features underneath -- are much appreciated. One standout in the new improved UI has to be the start menu which, when clicked, pops you into a full screen shortcut list which is miles better to surf through with a finger. All in all? We're impressed with the Touch Diamond2 and though it's not a wildly new device, it is worth peeking at if you're lost in the decision making process for a new Windows Mobile phone. Follow on for some video action.

Gallery: First hands-on with the HTC Touch Diamond2 (with video!)