Samsung Galaxy Tab gets official teaser video

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-tab-gets-official-teaser-video/

Whoa, now we're talking. It's short, sweet, and dramatic, yet the official Samsung Galaxy Tab teaser video still manages to reveal a number of features previously only rumored. We've got Android 2.2 running on a 7-inch display, video calling, Swype, HD movie playback, "Flash support," GPS navigation, an e-reader, and plenty more. Now get ready to be teased mercilessly by the video embedded after the break -- it's as close as you'll get before the official reveal in Berlin (at IFA) on September 2nd. Yeah, we'll be there.

Update: here's a few other things we've noticed from the trailer. In addition to the aforementioned details, the floating text also references augmented reality and video calling (perhaps indicating a front-facing camera as well). Speaking of cameras, you'll notice in one shot what appears to be a LED flash bulb next to the camera. Must we really wait another 9 or so days?

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab trailer: frame-by-frame

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Samsung Galaxy Tab gets official teaser video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Exclusive: HTC's Windows Phone 7-equipped T8788 breaks cover for AT&T

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/exclusive-htcs-windows-phone-7-equipped-t8788-breaks-cover-for/

In case you needed any more evidence that AT&T is going all-in with Windows Phone 7, take a gander at this little beast, a phone known only as the HTC T8788 at this point (rest assured, you'll get a snappy, memorable, trademarkable name by the time it's on shelves). Though it's a landscape slider, it doesn't slide to reveal what you'd normally expect -- a keyboard, that is. Instead, you get a speaker, an unusual (though not unprecedented) concept that should make this a decent media device... and the kickstand around back should help with that, too. We'd argue that this is the prettiest WinPho 7-powered device we've seen so far -- not surprising, considering HTC's reputation -- though we're sure plenty of folks would prefer the QWERTY. Check another shot in the gallery below!

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Exclusive: HTC's Windows Phone 7-equipped T8788 breaks cover for AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer 'ZGA' Chrome OS netbook starts popping up in Google bug reports

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/acer-zga-chrome-os-netbook-starts-popping-up-in-google-bug-rep/

Some more interesting stuff on the Chrome OS hardware front has started to pop up courtesy of Google's own Chromium OS bug reports. Multiple references have been made to a mysterious Acer ZGA machine, which we have on good authority is also referred to generically as Google's "dogfood device" in bug reports -- dogfood referring to the practice of using your own products before you unleash them on the world. Even more interesting, someone actually managed to post a syslog of the machine, which is running an Atom N455 processor, has a 8GB SanDisk pSSD-S2 drive, sports a webcam, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, an ambient light sensor (for screen dimming, or possibly a backlit keyboard), and a Synaptics touchpad. Synaptics makes all sorts of touchpads, but is best known for its higher-end innovations, such as the MacBook-style clickpads found in the HP Envy series. Of course, all of these specs could change, or this machine could be merely in as a test bed for Chrome OS, and not planned for market -- like Microsoft is using its ASUS prototype with Windows Phone 7 -- but a July 26th mention of a "PVT run" (Product Verification Test) could point to this machine being almost ready for actual production.

[Thanks, Mark P]

Acer 'ZGA' Chrome OS netbook starts popping up in Google bug reports originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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KeyCase iPad Folio packs a Bluetooth keyboard, scores FCC approval

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/keycase-ipad-folio-packs-a-bluetooth-keyboard-scores-fcc-approv/

It's not the laptop-style ClamCase iPad case that we saw renders of way back in May, but this so-called KeyCase iPad Folio does manage to do a similar trick, and it's thankfully very much real -- it's just landed FCC approval and is already listed at one online retailer (though it's out of stock). The big selling point here, of course, is a Bluetooth keyboard that fits in the case and props up your iPad while in use, which can also be removed whenever you're looking to lighten the load a little. Unfortunately, there's still no official word on a widespread release for the case, but UK retailer GearZap has it listed at £60, or just over $90.

KeyCase iPad Folio packs a Bluetooth keyboard, scores FCC approval originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Uncovered Bluetooth Keyboard Case Will Turn iPads into Netbooks [Ipad Accessories]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5620381/uncovered-bluetooth-keyboard-case-will-turn-ipads-into-netbooks

Sure, the official Apple keyboard peripheral and iPad case are cute, but wouldn't they be nicer if they were combined? A Chinese company aims to beat Apple to it, with this Bluetooth keyboard case showing up on FCC.

Shenzhen Paoluy Silicone Technology Co's BL-BKB76 case appeared on FCC due to the Bluetooth connectivity it would use to link up to an iPad, minimizing cables and excess accessories—though unfortunately it doesn't dock and charge the iPad like Apple's keyboard does.

Apparently the keyboard gives 90 hours' use, or 100 days of standby time—which seems like more than enough, when you look at the iPad's roughly 10hr battery life when watching video or browsing the internet.

The only other case we've seen for the iPad which has an inbuilt keyboard is ClamCase's forthcoming one, which turns the iPad into something resembling more a laptop than anything else. Really, I'm surprised we haven't seen anything before today's Chinese case. [Wireless Goodness via SlashGear]

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