HP Updates its ENVY 17 for Current 3D Micro-Trend [Laptops]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5627178/hp-updates-its-envy-17-for-current-3d-micro+trend

HP's upgraded its ENVY range of laptops with the ENVY 17 3D. It doesn't take a genius to interpret the meaning of this model number—17" screen, with full 3D capabilities.

It's actually a 17.3" 3D Ultra BrightView Display that's able to contain full 1080p-size moving images, leading HP to claim the ENVY 17 3D is the "first 17-inch notebook PC to support 1080p 3D and Blu-ray"—plus, of course, it ships with a chunky pair of Active Shutter Glasses for when you fancy a bit of 3D viewing or gaming. To get you amazed by 3D from the off, HP's stuck on a couple of sample 3D movies—clips from the 2010 NBA All-Star Game and a trailer from upcoming animated movie MEGAMIND. Literally minutes of free fun to be had, there.

Inside the "precision-etched brushed aluminum" exterior is enough room for 2TB of drive storage, your choice of Intel Core i7 processors and an ATI HD 5850. It'll be out this holiday season, at a price that's currently unannounced. [HP]

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Play 3D Blu-rays (If You Can Find Any!) on Buffalo's Portable Drive [3dTv]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5627284/play-3d-blu+rays-if-you-can-find-any-on-buffalos-portable-drive

Most of Buffalo's products wind up Stateside after their initial Japanese launch, so it's fairly safe to say this portable 3D Blu-ray drive can be added to your wishlist—if you have a 3D-supporting monitor, that is.

There are a few 3D monitors already available, but with 3D being a big theme for companies now, we can expect more to be added in the coming months—and at lower prices, too. In the meantime, Acer's GD235HZ, Alienware's OptX AW2310 and especially ASUS' PG276 (the largest monitor yet, at 27-inches) are worthy contenders.

Buffalo's BP3D-PI6U2-BK drive works by plugging into a Windows XP, Vista or 7 computer, and obviously lets you watch 3D content, but can also burn Blu-ray discs too. Currently, the Japanese-to-USD conversion sets it at $345, but don't be surprised if the final figure is much lower than that when it launches in the US. [Buffalo via CrunchGear]

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T-Mobile G2 official shots break loose, corroborate rumors of wanton awesomeness

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/t-mobile-g2-official-shots-break-loose-corroborate-rumors-of-wa/

The T-Mobile G2 -- which will likely be known as the HTC Desire Z outside the States -- is shaping up to be one of the more anticipated Android launches of 2010, and a handful of smaller-than-we'd-like official press shots that have just leaked over on Cell Phone Signal are doing nothing to make us believe otherwise. The site says it believes silver (pictured) will be the only color offered, and considering that we haven't seen any leaks in any other shades, that seems like a reasonable assumption. Then again, a white, red, or black version of this would be pretty neat, wouldn't it?

[Thanks, Nam]

Update: Turns out these images are chilling on T-Mobile's servers right now -- check the source links below. Whoops!

Update 2: And we've now got the clearest shot yet of a G2 in the wild, casually browsing Facebook as a laptop looks on with a mixture of curiosity and contempt; follow the break to check it out. Thanks, Sebastian!

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Motorola Milestone 2 makes official, albeit unintentional, debut (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/motorola-milestone-2-makes-official-albeit-unintentional-debut/

Sometimes it takes a crafty, steel-nerved individual to leak an unreleased phone's details ahead of time. And then sometimes all it takes is a negligently uploaded video. An official promo for the Milestone 2 has popped up on YouTube before quickly being yanked by Moto. The Droid 2's international sibling unsurprisingly looks to be its carbon copy by another name: it features a 1GHz OMAP SOC, 512MB of RAM, a 5 megapixel imager, and Android 2.2 as the OS (complete with Flash Player and Froyo's native hotspot ability). We'll go out on a limb here and guess that this means the rest of the world will be getting its dose of Moto's latest and greatest QWERTY slider in very short order.

[Thanks, Thomas]

Update: Oh hello! Someone managed to rip the video before Motorola's retraction, so we've naturally got it embedded for you just past the break. And yes, whether you like it or not, Motoblur lives on. Thanks, qakgob!

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Motorola Milestone 2 makes official, albeit unintentional, debut (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BeamAtic Premium headlights let you keep your high beams on all night long

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/beamatic-premium-headlights-let-you-keep-you-high-beams-on-all-n/

It looks like the highways of Japan could soon get a bit brighter -- at least if these new BeamAtic Premium head lights from Ichikoh Industries ever catch on. Developed by France's Valeo SA, the headlights make use of an on-board camera and some image processing software that tracks oncoming vehicles, and some movable dousers attached to the headlights that are able to deflect the light so it doesn't bother other drivers; the idea there being that you could simply leave your high beams on all the time without worrying about blinding anyone. No word on any plans for a release over here, but you'll apparently be able to get them in Japan next month, and the company is also reportedly looking to talk some Japanese automakers into offering them as a factory-installed option.

BeamAtic Premium headlights let you keep your high beams on all night long originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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