Wednesday, January 04, 2012

drag2share: Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook listed at US retailer for $900, 'coming soon'

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/samsung-series-5-ultrabook-listed-at-us-retailer-for-900-comi/

Looks like that 13.3-inch Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook we saw honeymooning with a 'friend' in Korea is almost ready to head over to the States. JR.com has listed it as "coming soon" for $899.99 along with a spec sheet that details the same 500GB/16GB hybrid drive we saw previously, along with a Core i5-2467M serving up CPU horsepower and graphics, 4GB of DDR3, 1366 x 768 LED backlit display, a single USB 3.0 port and WiDi. The weight and dimensions seem slightly chunkier than last reported though, with thickness reaching a maximum of 0.69-inches and a weight of 3.24 pounds -- still, it's a lot more shapely than the 1TB 14-incher it left behind.

Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook listed at US retailer for $900, 'coming soon' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 8:11 AM

drag2share: HP Phoenix h9: Plenty of Power, Severe Identity Crisis. [PCs]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5872852/hp-phoenix-h9-plenty-of-power-severe-identity-crisis

HP Phoenix h9: Plenty of Power, Severe Identity Crisis.HP's HPE Phoenix h9 certainly isn't hurting for power. Combining a quad-core processor with up to 16 GB of RAM, discrete graphics and liquid cooling, who this PC is for exactly is a bit unclear.

The Phoenix h9 certainly brings to mind the Voodoo gaming machines of the past, but it's compact mini-tower will hardly woo the hardcore enthusiasts trying obsessed with Skyrim. And while it can probably handle all the HD video that a home theater junkie or video professional could throw at it, would they really want the flashy shell and glowing lights inside?

Whatever the case, the Phoenix h9, will be available for $1150 beginning on January 8. [HP]

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Posted by Augustine at 5:38 AM

drag2share: HP Omni 27 Delivers a Giant-Screened All-In-One You Might Be Able to Afford [PCs]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5872851/hp-omni-27-delivers-a-giant+screened-all+in+one-you-might-be-able-to-afford

HP Omni 27 Delivers a Giant-Screened All-In-One You Might Be Able to AffordNot merely satisfied with their finger-friendly Touchsmart All-In-One line, HP is moving back into the non-touch AIO space with the Omni 27, a snappy, dual-core Windows machine.

Besides the massive 2560x1920 resolution screen, the Omni 27 has Beats audio, 4 gigs of RAM, up to 2 terabytes of storage, HDMI-in, and the option of a Blu-ray drive and TV tuner. Briefly playing with the desktop, I thought the screen was bright, rich in color, and sharp. Windows was extremely responsive, even with HP's Magic Canvas quasi-UI running on top. And over all the build quality was solid.

The Omni 27 will hit stores on January 8 at a starting price of $1200, which isn't all that bad considering the size of the display. [HP]

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Posted by Augustine at 5:37 AM

drag2share: First Ford Focus Electric rolls off the production line into Google's open arms

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/03/first-ford-focus-electric-rolls-off-the-production-line-into-goo/

The future of transportation is here, folks. We've spent some time with the Ford Focus Electric and have seen all the bits that make it go, but we didn't know who'd be the first to receive one. Turns out Google got an early Christmas present, and received its Focus Electric, the first production unit, just before the holidays. That means that the gang at Big G is already enjoying the 84mph top speed and fast charging secret sauce that lets the Ford fully charge on a 240-volt outlet in just over three hours -- or roughly half the time it takes a Leaf to top off its batteries. Wonder whether the EV from Dearborn is destined to join Google's Street View fleet, its cadre of self-driving cars, or replace some of those multi-colored company bikes strewn about Mountain View?

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First Ford Focus Electric rolls off the production line into Google's open arms originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 5:36 AM

drag2share: HP outs Compaq L2311c docking monitor, LV1911 and LV2011 budget displays

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/04/hp-outs-compaq-l2311c-docking-monitor-lv1911-and-lv2011-budget/

The last time HP unveiled a monitor it was chasing gamers looking for a little 3D on a budget, but this time around, it's got business users on the brain. Specifically, the kind of workers who spend a lot of time away from the office, or perhaps share a workspace with others. That's the idea behind the 23-inch Compaq L2311c Notebook Docking Monitor, which connects to laptops via USB. That same cable will also transmit video, though even HP will admit you'll get far better results if you use USB 3.0 instead of 2.0. Taking a tour of the monitor itself, you'll find a four-port USB hub and VGA socket, along with a 720p webcam, which should pair nicely with HP's bundled MyRoom software. The 1080p display is also adjustable, with 130mm of space to slide it up and down.

At the lower end of the spectrum, HP also announced the LV1911 and LV2011, a pair of 18.5- and 20-inch monitors, both of which forgo niceties like a webcam or USB hub. Either way, the resolution is low, given the spacious screen sizes: 1366 x 768 for the 18.5-incher, and 1600 x 900 for the 20-inch number. The smaller LV1911 will arrive stateside in March for $125, while the LV2011 will go on sale next month for $135. As for the L2311c docking monitor, it'll cost $319, and be available in the US, Japan and other Asian markets later this month.

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HP outs Compaq L2311c docking monitor, LV1911 and LV2011 budget displays originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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