Sony rolls out update to Xperia T and TX for Miracast mirroring, extra-long standby

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/07/sony-rolls-out-update-to-xperia-t-and-tx-for-miracast-mirroring/

Sony Xperia T and TX owners won't have to wait until the eventual Jelly Bean update to eke some new life out of their software. From this week onwards, the Bond-blessed Android phone is getting an update that adds screen mirroring through Miracast; provided the stars align and you've got a compatible TV, the high-end Xperia gets that much larger a canvas. Upgrading also introduces an extended standby mode that temporarily shuts off data, a movie app with a small video player and a photo album that makes use of Sony's full image processing engine. We're further reminded as to how much sweeter that HD Voice calling on the T (but not TX) should sound. As much as we'd prefer a full-fledged OS update, it's a welcome dose of relevancy for a smartphone that has had fierce competition almost from the start.

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Sony rolls out update to Xperia T and TX for Miracast mirroring, extra-long standby originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget Giveaway: win an ASUS S400 Windows 8 Ultrabook, courtesy of TigerDirect!

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/07/engadget-giveaway-tigerdirect/

Microsoft's finally released the Windows 8 hounds, and retailers aren't skipping a beat on stocking up on pre-loaded hardware. TigerDirect is one such outlet eager to get you hooked up with a Windows 8 device, and to prove it, it's provided us with an ASUS S400CA-DH51T Ultrabook (currently an $899 value)! All you have to do is leave a comment below to enter, but you should definitely take a few minutes out of your day to check out TigerDirect's website for some great online deals!

Note: specs for the Ultrabook include a 3rd generation Intel Core i5-3317U 1.7GHz, 4GB DDR3, 500GB HDD + 24GB SSD Cache, 14.1" Touchscreen and Windows 8 64-bit. Head to the above link for more details.

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Engadget Giveaway: win an ASUS S400 Windows 8 Ultrabook, courtesy of TigerDirect! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sprint updates Samsung Galaxy Note II with Multi-Window feature

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/07/sprint-samsung-galaxy-note-2-multi-window/

Multi-Window is a key feature for the Samsung Galaxy Note II because it adds split-screen functionality to the device's 5.5-inch display -- allowing you to run two apps at the same time -- but unfortunately it has been noticeably absent on the phone's US versions. Until today, the carriers have remained oddly silent about if or when their model would even receive it. Two weeks after its initial release, Sprint's Note II will receive an update (L900VPALJC) that enables the missing feature, in addition to some minor enhancements to GPS, email and SMS. We're expecting to see the rollout start today, but Sprint advises us that it may take up to five days before it hits your particular unit. It's about time -- and we can only hope that the other carriers will follow up with updates fairly quickly. Head to the source link to find out how to install the update, as well as full details on the other fixes in the new build.

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Sprint updates Samsung Galaxy Note II with Multi-Window feature originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 ! Nov 2012 12:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Four new soundbars from Vizio, just in time for the holidays

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/06/four-new-soundbars-from-vizio-just-in-time-for-the-holidays/

If you found the new lineup of Vizio TVs announced last month interesting, then you might want to check out some potential accessories. Vizio hopes that soundbars will be at the top of that list with four new models available online and in stores in time for the holidays. The line is divided in half between the E-Series and the M-Series, with the extra $20 that the M-Series costs buying you a small display and controls up top. Within each series, you have the option to pay an extra $100 for a wireless subwoofer. All four of them do feature SRS TruVolume and TruSurround, though. The full release is available after the break, but sadly doesn't include as many details as you might want, so you may way to check out Vizio's website for more.

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Four new soundbars from Vizio, just in time for the holidays originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Edifier e10 Exclaim PC speakers punctuate the air with 36W of sound

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/06/edifier-e10-exclaim-pc-speakers-punctuate-the-air-with-36w/

Computer speaker design rarely sits in the middle: it tends to be dry on creativity or go over the top. Edifier is sometimes known for testing the limits itself, but its new e10 Exclaim speakers might strike just the right balance in taste. The 2.0-channel system trades on its exclamation point imagery without falling too far into gimmick territory. It might even sound good at the same time -- the dot in each satellite's punctuation helps pump out a reasonable 36W of sound across two amplifiers and allows for separate woofer and tweeter sections with their own passive radiators. The speakers are available today for $100, and only leave us wondering if a higher-end model would demand an interrobang.

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Edifier e10 Exclaim PC speakers punctuate the air with 36W of sound originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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