drag2share: Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 full details leaked, 720p camera and new flight modes?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/parrot-ar-drone-2.0-leakedd/

It was hard to miss the "2.0" branding over at Parrot's little aerodrome here at CES, but with nary a detail we were left speculation what the new major version number means. Now, though, we have some more details. A lot more details, actually. Over at AR Drone Flyers we've spotted what looks to be an official press release detailing everything about the new UAV, most notable being an improved 720p camera. You can apparently use this to record footage from the drone and even program it to fly in any direction automatically. In other words, this could be the low-cost aerial camera DIY extreme sports filmmakers have waited for. And, at $299 when it ships in Q2, it'll be quite close to affordable. You can check out a picture of the new drone above and read the full details in the seemingly official press release below.

[Thanks, Symon Davis]

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drag2share: Fuji's Gorgeous X-Pro 1 Camera Pictured in All Its Metal Glory [Cameras]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5874060/fujis-gorgeous-x+pro-1-pictured-in-all-its-metal-glory

The X-Pro 1, Fujifilm's retro rugged lens-swapping shooter, finally got the high quality reveal it deserves: big, detailed photos. Let your eyes enjoy them.

The 16 MP mirrorless cam, with its heavy duty metal lenses and rubberized grippy form, will definitely be a photog lust item. We're excited to get our mitts on it at CES this week. Until then, stare at these. [Photo Rumors]

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drag2share: Xi3's TAND3M software enables two users to tap into a single modular PC, microSERV3R en route

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/xi3s-tand3m-software-two-users-ces-2012/

Hard to say how many Xi3 "modular computers" have been moved to date, but enabling a single one to serve two masters might just create a new market for it. The outfit's here in Vegas to introduce its new TAND3M software, described as a program that'll enable two people to simultaneously share and use one Xi3 Modular Computer for all computing functions. The outfit's trumpeting the lower overall cost of implementation, and while the app itself will demand $100, that's far cheaper than paying a few hundred bones for an entirely new rig. In order to take advantage, you'll need to have two separate monitors, keyboards and mice, and it'll play nice with Xi3 machines using either Linux or Windows. We're told to expect availability in "the first half of 2012," and in related news, the company's launching new 4x4x4-inch microSERV3R (yeah, it's a full-blown server). We'll be jonesing for a look ourselves as soon as the show floor opens up

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drag2share: Intel collaborating with more system-on-chip vendors, bringing Wireless Display to more places

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/intel-wireless-display-widi-new-devices/

Intel's Wireless Display hasn't exactly generated AirPlay-level buzz, but there's no question that it's a beautiful feature to end up with on insert-your-next-system-here. In a bid to bring WiDi to even more places (and in turn, generate even more buzz), the company's reaching out to System-On-Chip (SoC) vendors -- including Cavium, Mstar Semiconductor, Sigma Designs, Realtek, and Wondermedia -- in order to slide the feature over to even more connected TVs, set-top boxes and "other home consumer electronic devices." In other words, "you'll soon be able to enjoy streaming your PC to your HDTV with WiDi technology built-in, without the need for an external adapter." Naturally, we'll be looking for proof as soon as the CES show floor opens up.

Intel collaborating with more system-on-chip vendors, bringing Wireless Display to more places originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: LG home theater system adds vertical speakers for 9.1 surround sound

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/07/lg-home-theater-system-adds-vertical-speakers-for-9-1-surround-s/

While 3D video is already running rampant throughout the latest HDTVs, another new bullet point feature is 3D sound, and naturally LG's newest home theater systems have it. LG will have four new home theater systems on display this week at CES, but the first one it's showing off is the BH9420PW, which uses "3D Sound Zooming" to match the positioning of sounds with 3D video being displayed on one of LG's TVs. It achieves this thanks to four upright speakers added to the traditional 5.1 layout and algorithm that detects depth of effects being watched in 3D. According to LG, this makes for a wider sweet spot than usual, but as always we'll let our ears be the judge. There's a few more details in the press release after the break along with a couple more pictures to tide you over until the press conference kicks off at 11AM ET, January 9th.

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LG home theater system adds vertical speakers for 9.1 surround sound originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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