Opera Mobile 10 lands on Maemo thanks to pro hobbyists

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/opera-mobile-10-lands-on-maemo-thanks-to-pro-hobbyists/

What do you know, even professional coders like to develop things on the side. Opera's mobile dev team has been working on a "hobby project" to bring its browser to the Maemo-sporting Nokia N900 and N8x0 devices, and today sees the first fruit of that labor in the form of a "preview build" release. Fredrik Ohrn warns us that there might not ever be a final version, since this is being done just for fun -- and particularly in light of the MeeGo future that awaits the platform -- but for now it's yet another option for your versatile mini-computer. Click the source for the download.

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Opera Mobile 10 lands on Maemo thanks to pro hobbyists originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 08:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Eye-Fi's 4GB Geo X2 WiFi SDHC card now shipping for $70

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/eye-fis-4gb-geo-x2-wifi-sdhc-card-now-shipping-for-70/

We heard that the Apple Store-exclusive Geo X2 would start shipping to Americans at some point in May, and it looks like the time is now for those who've been patiently waiting. Eye-Fi's latest Class 6, WiFi-enabled SDHC card packs 4GB of space, an 802.11n module and auto-geotagging for those who can't make heads or tails of their latest gallery of vacation shots. It can be headed your way any moment... so long as you're cool with handing over your name, address, credit card number, favorite TV drama from 1988 and $69.95 (plus tax, where applicable). Oh, life and its choices.

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Eye-Fi's 4GB Geo X2 WiFi SDHC card now shipping for $70 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mushkin serves up its own SandForce SF-1200 controlled SSD: Callisto

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/mushkin-serves-up-its-own-sandforce-sf-1200-controlled-ssd-call/

That controversial SandForce SF-1200 controller sure has been poking its head out an awful lot lately, and yet again we're watching it steal the show in another new SSD. Mushkin, a mainstay in the high-end RAM industry, has just outed a new solid state drive meant to compete with those already splashing down from Intel, Corsair and OCZ Technology, and if the claims prove true, the Callisto could indeed be a serious contender. The outfit claims that users will see read speeds of up to 285MB/s and write speeds of up to 275MB/s, and the three-year warranty is definitely assuring. It's available to order today in 60GB, 120GB and 240GB capacities, with prices set at $219, $370 and $666 in order of mention. Go on -- you know that devil on your right shoulder was coaxing you into buying the biggest one, anyway.

Mushkin serves up its own SandForce SF-1200 controlled SSD: Callisto originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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General Motors partners with Google for Android-powered cars?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/general-motors-partners-with-google-for-android-powered-cars/

Not one day after General Motors said they'd found a mysterious technology partner to help extend the Chevy Volt's futuristic OnStar functionality do anonymous sources step in (as usual) to ruin the surprise. Though we thought RIM made a fine contender, Motor Trend says it's actually Google that'll reportedly "sell its Android operating system for in-car use." Last we heard, Google wasn't in the business of selling Android, but that wouldn't stop GM from using the open-source OS anyhow -- in fact, we already knew Android cars were on the way, and one's already in production. Let's just hope GM doesn't take the integration too far: we fear the day will come when our "engine" app spontaneously decides to force close.

General Motors partners with Google for Android-powered cars? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Panasonic's 50-inch TX-P50VT20 plasma reviewed: 'The best 3D TV to date'

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/12/panasonics-50-inch-tx-p50vt20-plasma-reviewed-the-best-3d-tv/

We can see a time in the future, the very near future, where reviews of 3D HDTVs will lose their novelty. But, for now, they're still rare enough to warrant some attention, and so let's take a look at TechRadar's take on Panasonic's first 3D entry, the Viera TX-P50VT20. It's a 50-inch, 1080p plasma that excels as an HDTV, delivering great quality images -- even with SD content. When it comes to 3D the set similarly shines, supporting all of today's various modes of delivering multiple perspectives in a way those active-shutter glasses can decipher. Indeed, it was only those glasses themselves that really scored low marks, said to be uncomfortable to wear and, with their tinting, doing some unfortunate things to the color balance. Still, if you absolutely must have 3D right now, this looks like the best way to do it... for the moment.

Panasonic's 50-inch TX-P50VT20 plasma reviewed: 'The best 3D TV to date' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 May 2010 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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