Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Google Nexus 7 Dissection Reveals Guts, Retina MacBook RAM and No Gorilla Glass [Google]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5923138/google-nexus-7-dissection-reveals-chips-chops-and-retina-macbook-ram

Google Nexus 7 Dissection Reveals Guts, Retina MacBook RAM and No Gorilla GlassTake a peek inside the brains and guts of the new Google Nexus 7 tablet and then compare it to the iPad 3, the Kindle Fire, and this fish. Not surprisingly, they all share some similarities. Here's the component list:

• NVIDIA T30L Tegra 3 processor—plenty fast brain.
• 1GB of Hynix HTC2G83CFR DDR3 RAM—the same kind used in the MacBook Pro with Retina Display.
• AzureWave AW-NH665 wireless module—for Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Broadcom BCM4751 integrated monolithic GPS receiver—for tracking your whereabouts.
• Invensense MPU-6050 gyro and accelerometer—for gaming and stuff.
• Kingston KE44B-26BN/8GB 8GB flash—the storage.
• 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera only—because back-facing cameras are stupid in tablets.
• Hydis HV070WX2 7-inch, 1280x800 HD display—a nice resolution for a seven incher.
• The Gorilla Glass is fused to the display—so you have to change both if one breaks.

Update: Actually, there's no Gorilla Glass in the Nexus. It's just scratch resistant glass, Google told us.

The iFixit people also noticed a lot of copper alloy heat sinks, which lead them to assume that Asus was worried about heat dissipation in a package that is only 1 millimeter thicker than the iPad 3. [ifixit]

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Next season NFL will release All-22 game tape, relax blackout rules and start doubleheaders later

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/03/next-season-nfl-will-release-all-22-game-tape-relax-blackout-ru/

Next season NFL will release All22 game tape, relax blackout rules and start later

Even in the offseason we're still football crazy, and some news has leaked out that will adjust how we watch the NFL. Most recently, the Wall Street Journal reports the league has officially relaxed local blackout requirements, which reduces the chance broadcasts are turned off in a team's home area if they don't sell enough tickets. The new rules passed by team owners allow for local broadcasts even with ticket sales at just 85 percent, and while each team can set its own minimum, if it sells more tickets it will have to share more of the revenue with other clubs. Plans to get more fans in the stadium include free WiFi, plus mobile apps (those may cost) with game highlights and the ability to listen in on the sound from field level.

Another change affects doubleheaders, as Fox and CBS will now start their second game ten minutes later than last year at 4:25 PM ET, hopefully avoiding interference with the end of earlier games. Finally, the league has revealed its NFL Game Rewind online replay package (available on Android and iOS tablets for the first time this year) will expand to offer previously restricted angles with its coaches Film feature. Now fans can see the game tape coaches use to evaluate their teams with the "eye in the sky" All-22 view that shows all of the players and end zone cameras. We'll see if a different viewpoint makes callers into sports talk radio any more knowledgeable about the game, but that seems doubtful.

[Thanks,! @RobZuber]

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Next season NFL will release All-22 game tape, relax blackout rules and start doubleheaders later originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google's Nexus 7 tablet hits the iFixit teardown labs

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/03/nexus-7-tablet-teardown/

Google Nexus 7 tablet hits the iFixit teardown labs

We can always count on iFixit to get down and dirty with its spudger and the latest tablet tech, and we're not going home empty handed today. The latest victim happens to be Google's recently announced Nexus 7, which has achieved a "repairability score" of 7 out of 10 (the Kindle Fire squeaked one notch past with an 8), with many accessible components including a replaceable battery and standard Phillips screws. While the site's ultimate goal is to illustrate the delicate process of opening our gadgets while leaving them unharmed, the good folks at iFixit never fail to entertain us in the process, with two dozen high-res photos of the Nexus 7's innards littering the 21-step repair guide. The most disappointing discovery appears to be the display, which is permanently affixed to its Corning glass covering, but given the tablet's $200 price tag, replacing such a component is not likely to be a cost-effective proposition. There's plenty more to gawk over, but you'll need to head to iFixit to, well, get your fix. Click on through at our source link below.

Google's Nexus 7 tablet hits the iFixit teardown labs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NEC's LaVie Z Ultrabook has definitely lost weight: just 875 grams and priced from $1,600 in Japan

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/03/necs-lavie-z-ultrabook-japan/

NEC's LaVie Z Ultrabook has definitely lost weight just 875 grams and priced from $1,600 in Japan

No one complained when we reported NEC's initial claimed weight of 999 grams (2.2 pounds) for its LaVie Z Ultrabook, but it turns out that statistic is brutally unfair. The 13.3-inch laptop actually tips the scales at just 875 grams (1.9 pounds) thanks to the magnesium lithium alloy used in its 0.59-inch chassis -- not bad when you consider that there are still 1.3kg netbooks wandering the planet. Of course, in line with Intel's official Ultrabook spec, you're getting a minimum Core i5-3317U processor (yes, that's Ivy Bridge) and 128GB SSD, plus USB 3.0, SDXC slot, HDMI out and a claimed battery life of 8.1 hours. There's no word on US pricing yet, but that base spec will set you back ¥130,000 ($1,600) in Japan, while the top model with Core i7-3517U and 256GB SSD will add another ¥30,000 ($375) to your bill.

NEC's LaVie Z Ultrabook has definitely lost weight: just 875 grams and priced from $1,600 in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung upstages Sony with f/1.4-equipped EX2F point-and-shoot

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/03/samsung-ex2f-f-1-4-camera/

Samsung upstages Sony with f14equipped EX2F pointandshoot

Samsung's been flaunting its WiFi-equipped Smart cameras throughout the last year, but with a generally significant tradeoff in image quality, we haven't been terribly impressed. The EX2F, however, is a model we're finally eager to get our hands on. This 12.4-megapixel CMOS shooter packs an f/1.4 lens -- quite a feat for any point-and-shoot -- along with a full-size hot shoe, dual image stabilization, a top ISO setting of 12,800 (extended), a 24-79mm 3.3x lens and a 3-inch swivel VGA-resolution AMOLED display. That's in addition to the full manual shooting mode, RAW option, 1080/30p HD video capture and the standard plethora of WiFi options, including Remove Viewfinder and Auto Backup. Accessory add-ons include an optical viewfinder, external mic and a secondary flash (a smaller pop-up model is built-in, and retracts when not in use). There's no hint of pricing or availability, but with that industry-leading f/1.4 lens, pro-level features and AMOLED display, we're certain that the EX2F won't come cheap. Full PR is after the break.

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