Friday, March 20, 2009

Xandros' instant-on Presto Linux distro now available for download-o

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/19/xandros-instant-on-presto-linux-distro-now-available-for-downlo/


It looks like those itching to try out Xandros' instant-on Presto Linux distribution needn't linger in drawn out boot processes any longer, as the beta version of the OS is now finally available for download from all the usual sources. Unlike some other instant-on OS environments, Presto is designed to sit alongside Windows rather than replace it entirely, with it giving you the option of selecting Windows or Presto each time you boot your computer. If you select the latter, you should be up and running in just "seconds," and have access to all of the apps you likely use 90% of the time. Just don't expect a free ride if you find yourself getting attached to the OS, as the final version is set to demand (an entirely reasonable) $20 when it launches on April 13th.

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Xandros' instant-on Presto Linux distro now available for download-o originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft: 'Second Light is not the next version of Surface'

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/19/microsoft-second-light-is-not-the-next-version-of-surface/


It's official, kids: Responding to numerous reports in the media as of late, Microsoft would like to squash the rumor that Second Light is the next generation Surface. The blog entry doesn't shed too much light on SL, other than stating that it's an "awesome" research project, one that "showcases the possibilities of the surface computing platform." Surface is due to come out sometime in 2011 (unless, of course, you buy the yacht -- in which case you need only wait until this June). If you just can't get enough of Second Light, we've stashed a video for you after the break.

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Microsoft: 'Second Light is not the next version of Surface' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG teams with Kodak for future OLED devices

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/19/lg-teams-with-kodak-for-future-oled-devices/


Details are still sparse, but Wired has it that LG Electronics has just inked a deal with OLED mainstay Kodak in order to use the latter's technology in all sorts of future devices. For those unaware, Kodak's actually been dabbling in OLED for ages now, though it rarely offers up dedicated products in order to take credit. Reportedly, LG could bake Kodak's OLED magic into devices such as mobile phones, televisions and digital photo frames, though we suspect LG has a few other out-of-the-box widgets planned as well. As much as we love the idea of an OLED watch phone, what we're really clamoring for is a big screen Scarlet with an OLED panel. Let's make it happen, alright folks?

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LG teams with Kodak for future OLED devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple adds HD video purchases to the iTunes Store

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/19/apple-adds-hd-video-purchases-to-the-itunes-store/


Apple's flood of announcements this month continues apace today with the addition of high-def movie purchases to the iTunes Store. Although HD TV shows were previously available to buy, HD movies were rental-only until now. HD flicks will cost you $19.99, and we're guessing they're the same H.264 compressed 720p quality as usual, so videophiles will probably want to stick to Blu-ray. Purchases will come with both an HD file and an iPod / iPhone-ready SD file, which is a nice touch, and Apple's also promising that HD rentals will now be on the store within 30 days of retail release -- better, but not perfect. It's all going live today with exclusive pre-orders of Quantum of Solace and Twilight, but honestly, we're still wondering when Apple will implement subscription video and really take it to Netflix.

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Apple adds HD video purchases to the iTunes Store originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Elgato ships 1080p-friendly Turbo.264 HD video conversion dongle

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/19/elgato-ships-1080p-friendly-turbo-264-hd-video-conversion-dongle/


Remember that brilliant Turbo.264 video conversion dongle that shipped like, two whole years ago? Yeah, it's successor has just hit the streets, and it's as ready as ever for 1080p content. The predictably titled Elgato Turbo.264 HD plugs directly into one's Mac and converts files up to 1080p (from camcorders, digital cameras, etc.) into files that are perfectly formatted for iPods, PSPs or other media players. The bundled software also lets users preview and trim video clips before converting, and it saves folks the time and hassle of importing into iMovie, learning commands, rendering and exporting. Reportedly, a video that would take an hour to convert to an iPod-friendly file takes just 15 minutes with this here dongle, and if that's worth $149.95 to you, you're one click away from brightening your own day.

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Elgato ships 1080p-friendly Turbo.264 HD video conversion dongle originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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