Innoversal's Pixel Qi-based tablet prototype: $530 for the display of your dreams

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/innoversals-pixel-qi-based-tablet-prototype-530-for-the-displ/

We already had the opportunity to sit down and tinker with a slew of Pixel Qi-based prototype devices here in Taipei, but one in particular managed to catch our eye in a rather surprising location. Innoversal, a new company here in Taiwan just looking to change the world, found itself hosting a striking 10.1-inch device that grabbed our heartstrings and wouldn't let go. The highlight of the starlet was the expansive 3Qi capacitive touchpanel, with a 1,024 x 600 resolution and the ability to save battery life by flipping the backlight off when in broad daylight. The current build was relying on a trio of ambient light sensors to determine whether or not the backlight would be on, but we begged and pleaded for the company to implement a dedicated on / off toggle switch along the border before shipping it out. Speaking of which, Innoversal will most likely ship the product under its own branding here in Taiwan, but it's certainly open to selling the design to other major manufacturers who may wish to slap their own logo on there. If all goes well, we could see it first take off this September (globally), with a 16GB + 3G / WiFi model retailing for between $530 and $550.

So, what's that get you? Besides the best power-saving mobile display this world has ever seen (seriously, the crispness and viewing angles were extraordinary), you'll also get a 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor, an integrated SSD (16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities will be available), an SDHC card slot, 8 megapixel camera, 3.5mm headphone jack, a SIM card slot (for 3G data), USB 2.0 connectivity, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and a 6-cell (5,300mAh) battery to boot. We were told that the device will support Windows 7, Android, Ubuntu and Chrome OS, with the former two being on display at the show. The working mockup that was on display was sufficiently lightweight and sturdy, and we'd be fibbing to ourselves if we said we weren't giddy about the prospect of holding a finalized unit before Old Man Winter comes to visit. Hop on past the break for a video overview... or else.

Gallery: Innoversal's Pixel Qi-based tablet prototype at Computex 2010

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Saf.li Shortens Links and Scans Them for Viruses and Phishing Attacks [Url Shorteners]

Source: http://lifehacker.com/5555275/safli-shortens-links-and-scans-them-for-viruses-and-phishing-attacks

You'll never want for a URL shortener with the abundance of them online but why settle for just shortening the link when you can run a security scan on it in the process? Saf.li checks your links to keep them virus free.

Plug a link into Saf.li and not only do you get a shorter link but Saf.li—powered by the popular BitDefender anti-virus software—scans the website to check for viruses, malware, malicious code, and phishing attacks. When it's all clear, our scan took just a few seconds, you get the green light and a shortened URL. When it's not, you get a warning that the link you're trying to share isn't safe.

In addition to security scanning your URLs Saf.li provides click-through stats on your shortened URL broken down by day, week, month, and country of origin as well as referral links and Twitter mentions.

You can create shortened URLs through the main site interface—like the screenshot above—or grab their bookmarklet from the main page of the site for easy one-click shortening. Saf.li is a free service and requires no registration. Have a URL shortening service to share that does more than simple shorten your URL? Let's hear about it in the comments.

Saf.li [via MakeUseOf]

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ASUS' Super-Slim Tablet Prototype [Tablets]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5555274/asus-shows-off-another-super+slim-tablet-prototype

When ASUS introduced two sizes for its Eee Pad alongside the Eee Tablet the other day, we thought that was enough. However, UMPCPortal spotted a super-slim "Epad" on Intel's booth at Computex, which actually looks even better than Monday's announcements.

The Intel spokespeople at the booth said it was merely a prototype for now, but the video below shows it's running Windows 7 and looking very finished. One USB port, a power port and 3.5mm jack are located on the base of the tablet, with a biggish button in a similar location to the iPad's 'home' button. UMPCPortal says "it looks like it's currently on the Menlow platform," which debuted in 2008 and suits these slinky MIDs.

Will ASUS announce this at a further date? Your guess is as good as ours—but I sure do hope so. [UMPCPortal via CarryPad via SlashGear]

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Archos 5 Internet Tablet gets game-changing OpenGL support in 2.0.15 update (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/archos-5-internet-tablet-gets-game-changing-opengl-support-in-2/

Speedy browser aside, the Archos 5 Internet Tablet started as the runt of the Android litter, but the ugly duckling is headed towards swanhood -- while officially, it's still stuck with Android 1.6, the tablet's French manufacturer has just transformed the media machine into what looks like a stellar Android game system as well. Archos' 2.0.15 update gives the Archos 5 support for OpenGL, letting it run games like Speed Forge 3D and Racing Thunder at a fantastic clip. Best of all, you won't have to wait two shakes to test it out for yourself; there's a 89MB download with your name on it at our source link. Video after the break.

[Thanks, Tom]

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Word of HTC Evo 4G storage bug couldn't come at a worse time

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/04/word-of-htc-evo-4g-storage-bug-couldnt-come-at-a-worse-time/

If you read our review of HTC's awe-inspiring Evo 4G, you might have noticed that we recommended ditching the paltry stock 8GB microSD card and living large by throwing in a 32GB model. We were being a wee bit facetious, but as it turns out the advice was well-founded. We're seeing reports flung far and wide across these great united internets about errors regarding "insufficient file permissions" when attempting to write to that packed-in card, others finding that the phone will simply fail to read the card altogether. Our first suspicion was bogus flash, like the counterfeit ones that plagued the Chumby, but HTC spokesman Keith Nowak indicated they have identified the cause and there's an OTA fix coming "very shortly." We know it's early, and apparently not too many of you have rolled out of bed yet to get your Evo today, but sound off in comments if you're seeing this issue as well. Meanwhile, we're trying to replicate it on ours.

Update: Well, that was quick. Dre wrote in to tell us of a 13MB OTA update being pushed already, version 1.32.651.6, that looks to include a number of fixes including, apparently, a solution for this storage bug. We're hearing it also breaks the root path that dropped yesterday, but it sounds like a decent trade-off for now.

Word of HTC Evo 4G storage bug couldn't come at a worse time originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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