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Friday, August 28, 2009

Coby's netbooks seemingly real, taking pre-orders

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/cobys-netbooks-seemingly-real-taking-pre-orders/

Sure -- we haven't seen or heard anything about Coby's netbook line since way back in January at CES, but that didn't stop them from showing up for pre-order, did it? Color us a little surprised, but here they are. Two models have appeared on Amazon for pre-order. The 12.1-inch Coby NMPC1220XPBLK apparently boasts a 1024 x 800 resolution, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive, while the NBPC1022XPBLK is a 10.1-incher with identical specs. The first runs $423, while the 10.1-inch model is $318. So tell us: will you be ordering one?

[Via Liliputing]

Filed under: Laptops

Coby's netbooks seemingly real, taking pre-orders originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WPA networks cracked in just under a minute, researchers claim

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/27/wpa-networks-cracked-in-just-under-a-minute-researchers-claim/

To think it was just a few months ago that we thought taking 15 minutes to crack WPA encryption was a feat. Researchers from Kobe University in Japan are claiming they can best that by a wide margin by cracking any WPA-protected connection using the TKIP algorithm within just one minute flat. The details will be revealed at a tech conference on September 25th. Feeling paranoid? Bump up your encryption to the still-secure AES algorithm or WPA2... and if you're just wanting to live life on the edge, consider downgrading to WEP -- it's as good as open at this point anyway.

Filed under: Wireless

WPA networks cracked in just under a minute, researchers claim originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Iomega introduces StorCenter ix4-200d NAS

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/iomega-introduces-storcenter-ix4-200d-nas/

Iomega just expanded its StorCenter NAS line with the new-four bay StorCenter ix4-200d. Just like the smaller ix2, the ix4 can handle pretty much whatever you throw at it: filesharing over a laundry list of protocols, streaming to iTunes, an Xbox 360, handling your Time Machine backups -- it can even take video directly off Axis-brand IP surveillance cameras. On the hardware side, you're looking at dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, three USB ports for printer sharing and additional storage, and a "QuikTransfer" button that'll let yo copy files directly from a flash drive to the NAS without a computer. The downside? You'll have to pay for all that power: the 2TB version costs $700, and the top-of-the-line 8TB model will set you back a whopping $1,900. Yes, you can just get a dedicated server for that kind of money, but then you wouldn't be able to say you were rolling with NAS, now would you?

[Via Yahoo]

Filed under: Storage

Iomega introduces StorCenter ix4-200d NAS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SendStation's latest PocketDock is slightly larger than a penny, has much better audio quality than a dime

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/sendstations-latest-pocketdock-is-slightly-larger-than-a-penny/

SendStation has impressed us before with its PocketDock line, back in 2007 releasing a tiny nub to suck audio, video, and even get a USB out from an iPod. The company's latest, the PocketDock Line Out Mini USB, is far smaller -- no bigger than Apple's own charging plug -- yet sports a Mini-USB port for charging and a non-powered 3.5mm line out that enables better quality tunes from your pod when connected to an amplified device. The kit even includes a set of tiny stereo RCA jacks that would like nothing better than to mount the front of your receiver. This latest PocketDock is available right now for $29.95 on the other end of that read link, and we're told they'll be showing up in Apple Stores, too.

[Via SlashGear]

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Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable Audio

SendStation's latest PocketDock is slightly larger than a penny, has much better audio quality than a dime originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hercules Dualpix HD720p webcam for Internet trolls on the go

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/28/hercules-dualpix-hd720p-webcam-for-internet-trolls-on-the-go/

You've been posting your angry rants on the YouTubes for a while now, and quite frankly your act is getting old. You know what you need, right? A spec bump. How about replacing that built-in pinhole netbook webcam with this spicy number from Hercules? The Dualpix HD720p is (you guessed it) an HD-capable USB 2.0 webcam that supports up to 16:9 (1280 x 720) 30 fps and includes: autofocus, a "high quality" integrated mic, and software for XP / Vista / Windows 7. Not too shabby for something at the $59.99 price point. And after you get this guy rocking, maybe people will start to take your anti-fluoridation crusade a little more seriously. Because we're sure that the only thing that's getting you mocked on the social networking sites is the quality of your videos -- and not the inherent lunacy of your message. One more pic after the break.

[Via SlashGear]

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Filed under: Desktops, Laptops

Hercules Dualpix HD720p webcam for Internet trolls on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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