Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Lenovo First to Pack Nvidia Ion HD Graphics Into Netbooks [Rumor]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/6cKu59bTulU/lenovo-first-to-pack-nvidia-ion-hd-graphics-into-netbooks

We're gonna see Nvidia's Ion platform in dirt-cheap desktops first, but Taiwan rag Commercial Times says Lenovo looks like the first to put it in netbooks, starting with 11.6 and 12.1-inch IdeaPads. [Digitimes via Electronista]



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Posted by Augustine at 11:42 AM

Pantech's Matrix PRO slides two ways onto AT&T

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/18/pantechs-matrix-pro-slides-two-ways-onto-atandt/


This thing's been on quite a journey from concept to production, but here we are -- finally, a true successor to Pantech's quirky Duo on AT&T. The Matrix PRO features HSDPA (up from UMTS), integrated GPS with AT&T Navigator, Bluetooth, a 2 megapixel cam, Video Share support, and Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, but the real draw lies in the device's pair of sliders -- one for QWERTY, one for digits. At nearly 23mm thick, it's not the thinnest smartphone in the world -- that honor supposedly belongs to the Nokia E55 -- but where else are you going to get this many buttons on a single device? Pricing and availability are forthcoming.

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Pantech's Matrix PRO slides two ways onto AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 11:40 AM

WiMAX-equipped Samsung SWD-M100D MID spotted at MWC

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/18/wimax-equipped-samsung-swd-m100d-mid-spotted-at-mwc/


We've been waiting on more details about a "forthcoming" Samsung MID for what feels like centuries now, but if a recent find is what it says it is, we'd say a Samsung-branded, WiMAX-enabled Mobile Internet Device is pretty close to production. The so-called SWD-M100D was spotted chillin' out, relaxin' all cool at Sammy's MWC WiMAX kiosk, which makes perfect sense given its ability to connect to WiMAX networks. Unfortunately, it was caught running WinMo 6.1, though the slide out QWERTY keyboard, 3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR module, 4.3-inch touchscreen, microSD slot and TV output were all welcome inclusions. Samsung's PR folks have been somewhat dodgy so far, but a recent press release about its innovation in the WiMAX space specifically makes mention of an elusive MID. We're on to you, Samsung, and we're not looking away for even a second.

[Via Pocketables]

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WiMAX-equipped Samsung SWD-M100D MID spotted at MWC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 11:39 AM

Corel brings InstantON technology to Sony's VAIO P

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/18/corel-brings-instanton-technology-to-sonys-vaio-p/


Man, that first edition VAIO P was not the one to buy. Just a month after we saw the thing unveiled at CES, we've already learned that a Gobi-equipped version is on the way. Furthermore, Corel has just proclaimed that all future VAIO Ps will ship with its own InstantON technology to alleviate slow boot times associated with running Windows Vista on an Atom CPU. As with most alternatives, Corel's version of the software enables users to surf the web, check email, chat online and play back photos, videos and music in seconds after turning on their machine, and it sounds like Corel has crafted a customized interface specifically for this pocket-friendly(ish) PC. If this just made your decision to run out and snag a VAIO P, you can find the Corel-equipped version now in Japan and elsewhere later this month.

[Via GadgetMix]

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Corel brings InstantON technology to Sony's VAIO P originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 11:39 AM

Facebook Retracts New Terms of Service [Privacy]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/fxpgKl_a-os/facebook-retracts-new-terms-of-service

In a late-night blog post responding to the recent outcry over a recent change to Facebook's terms of service, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the social network's TOS will revert to a previous version.

Check out the new/old terms at Facebook, and be sure to jump into your account and dig into 10 privacy settings every Facebook user should know. Are you glad to see Facebook respond to user concern, or does the social networking cloud leave you as wary as ever?



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