Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Magellan's GPS Car Kit for iPhone and iPod Touch: $130, coming next month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/magellans-gps-car-kit-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-130-coming-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/magellans-gps-car-kit-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-130-coming-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/28/magellans-gps-car-kit-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch-130-coming-n/#commentsWe heard earlier this month that Magellan was looking to one-up TomTom by outing an iPod touch / iPhone GPS car kit of its very own, but a few critical details were missing: namely, a price and a release date. Thanks to a new product listing on Amazon (capped after the break), we at least have a clue as to when this thing will be shipping stateside and for how much. If you'll recall, this one's compatible with the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod touch as well as the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and aside from providing a built-in speaker, charging capabilities and a noise-canceling handsfree speakerphone, it'll also work with any navigation or location-based app -- not just Magellan's own $79.99 RoadMate program. The unfortunate part here is that Magellan has somehow managed to produce a cradle that's actually more expensive that the ludicrously overpriced TomTom variant, but those willing to part with $129.99 can place their order now and look for a December 11th ship date.

[Thanks, Mark]

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Permalink   |  sourceAmazon  | Email this | Comments]]>amazonapp storeAppStorecradledockgpsgps cradleGpsCradleiphone accessoryiphone appiphone dockIphoneAccessoryIphoneAppIphoneDockipod touchIpodTouchMagellanmagellan premium car kitmagellan roadmateMagellanPremiumCarKitMagellanRoadmatenavnavinavigationon saleOnSalepre-orderpremium car kitPremiumCarKitpricepricedpricingroadmateSat, 28 Nov 2009 01:28:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change AT&T's 3G MicroCell?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/how-would-you-change-atandts-3g-microcell/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/how-would-you-change-atandts-3g-microcell/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/how-would-you-change-atandts-3g-microcell/#comments We know, we know -- AT&T's 3G MicroCell isn't even out nationwide yet, but for those select markets that have access, we're hoping you'll chime in on the pros and cons as to enlighten the other folks before their time comes. By and large, the GSM femotocell works exactly like the Airave for Sprint, though this one does fully support 3G data as well as simultaneous voice and data usage. For those that have taken the plunge: are you satisfied with the value proposition? Is reception really any better? Have you ditched your landline yet? What would you change about the service or billing? Voice your opinion on the matter below, and remember, life doesn't present you with many chances such as this. Wouldn't want to waste it, now would we?

How would you change AT&T's 3G MicroCell? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink MobileTechWorld  |  sourceMobileSyrup  | Email this | Comments]]>iqlglg iqlg monacoLgIqLgMonacomonacos classs class uis-classs-class uiS-classUiSClassSClassUiteluswin mowin mo 6 5win mo 6.5windows mobilewindows mobile 6 5windows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5WindowsMobile65WinMoWinMo6.5WinMo65Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Bliptronic 5000 synthesizer: it's like a Tenori-On, but affordable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/bliptronic-5000-synthesizer-its-like-a-tenori-on-but-affordab/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/bliptronic-5000-synthesizer-its-like-a-tenori-on-but-affordab/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/bliptronic-5000-synthesizer-its-like-a-tenori-on-but-affordab/#comments Yamaha's Tenori-On may be swank, and the slightly more affordable 'Orange' version may be attainable for the middle-class, but we've been waiting far too long for an el cheapo version. Thanks to ThinkGeek, that wait has finally ended, and all of our most intense and outlandish dreams are now a reality. The Bliptronics 5000 LED Synthesizer is, for all intents and purposes, a cheapened and less-featured version of the aforesaid Yamaha, capable of spitting out 8-bit bleeps and bloops at varying tempos based on what buttons you have toggled. And look, for $49.99, it's tough to complain. Hop on past the break for a video demonstration, and feel free to go ahead and bust that plastic out while you're at it -- it's not like you haven't already taken it for quite the ride today.

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Permalink Slashgear  |  sourceThinkGeek  | Email this | Comments]]>BliptronicBliptronic 5000Bliptronic5000instrumentMIDImusicon saleOnSaleSynthesizervideoFri, 27 Nov 2009 21:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Oki shows off prototype LED-based HUD, coming soon to a jalopy near you]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/oki-shows-off-prototype-led-based-hud-coming-soon-to-a-jalopy-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/oki-shows-off-prototype-led-based-hud-coming-soon-to-a-jalopy-n/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/oki-shows-off-prototype-led-based-hud-coming-soon-to-a-jalopy-n/#comments Currently, the only way you're getting a heads-up display in your whip is if you pay two arms and a leg for it. By and large, mid-range and low-end vehicles have been completely removed from the HUD fun, but all that could be changing thanks to a new effort from the crew at Oki Digital Imaging. Said outfit recently demonstrated a LED-based alternative that measures 1.1-inches in size and is constructed using the company's own EFB (Epi Film Bonding) process. Without getting too deep in the technobabble, the newfound process consumes less power, requires a simpler heat sink and boasts an all-around simpler structure. The end result? A far less expensive heads-up display, which -- if all goes well -- will begin sampling by the end of next year and could hit low-end cars, mobile phones and other handhelds shortly thereafter. Oh future, how we love thee.

Oki shows off prototype LED-based HUD, coming soon to a jalopy near you originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have a 32GB Zune HD on offer! You know you want it!

Special thanks to Microsoft for providing the Zune!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 19:32:00 EST<![CDATA[HTC HD2 capacitive stylus just around the bend?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/htc-hd2-capacitive-stylus-just-around-the-bend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/htc-hd2-capacitive-stylus-just-around-the-bend/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/htc-hd2-capacitive-stylus-just-around-the-bend/#comments Ah, ha! Remember that curious patent application that popped up from HTC back in mid-August? You know, the one dealing specifically with a "capacitive stylus?" If UK e-tailer Clove is to be believed, one of those very devices will soon be shipping for the wide-faced HD2, though little else about the product is known. In fact, we're told that "price, specification and availability" are still being confirmed, although a preliminary asking price of £15 ($25) is posted. So, anyone already getting hot and bothered just waiting for this, or what?

HTC HD2 capacitive stylus just around the bend? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have an HP Envy 15 on offer! You know you want it!

Keep checking back all day -- we're doing a giveaway each hour!

Special thanks to HP for providing the giveaway!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 18:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer to unveil 8 to 10 phones next year, show more love to Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/acer-to-unveil-8-to-10-phones-next-year-show-more-love-to-andro/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/acer-to-unveil-8-to-10-phones-next-year-show-more-love-to-andro/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/acer-to-unveil-8-to-10-phones-next-year-show-more-love-to-andro/#commentsAcer's far from being a major player in the smartphone space, but to call it irrelevant would be grossly inaccurate. Up until now, however, the outfit has relied largely on Microsoft's mobile OS to power its phones, though even it seems shocked by the warm reception the Android-powered Liquid has received. According to the company's own Aymar de Lencquesaing, Acer recognizes that "there is definitely momentum behind Android," and he continued by stating that "the pace is faster than most would have anticipated one year ago." He went on to proclaim that the company was apt to pump out 8 to 10 phones in 2010, with next year's lineup being "much more balanced" in terms of the amount of Windows Mobile vs. Android handsets. Look out, world -- Google just might take over another huge portion of your life while you're fixated on the next great Black Friday deal.

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 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have a Dualshock 3 Wireless controller for PS3 to give away. Just admit it: you want one (we can tell you that our dog really digs those little dudes).

Keep checking back all day -- we're doing a giveaway every hour or so.

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Being a prototype, the device on hand was quite literally rough around the edges, but what we saw was appetite-whetting. The overall construction is under an inch thin, 720p video playback was excellent, and there's even a terrific-looking wireless recharge station cum base accessory -- think of Palm's Touchstone, only enlarged and magnetized to the point where it can support the whole tablet in an upright position. If somebody marries all that hardware potential with the Stantum multitouch firmware and a more finger-friendly OS, this thing just might make the whole Apple tablet brouhaha utterly irrelevant. Video after the break.

Gallery: NVIDIA Tegra tablet prototype hands-on

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NVIDIA Tegra tablet prototype hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have a copy of Lips: Number One Hits for Xbox 360 to giveaway. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're doing a giveaway each hour!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 16:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Chrome OS hacked for Dell's Mini 10v, WiFi and all]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/chrome-os-hacked-for-dells-mini-10v-wifi-and-all/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/chrome-os-hacked-for-dells-mini-10v-wifi-and-all/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/chrome-os-hacked-for-dells-mini-10v-wifi-and-all/#comments If you've got a Dell Mini 10v and you've been hankering to take Chrome OS for a spin in its proper environment -- a netbook, that is -- today just got a lot more interesting. One helpful tinkerer over at Dell has hacked up a USB-bootable version of the as-yet unfinished (and still quite rough) Chromium iteration of Google's OS with a working WiFi component. As you'll recall, in our tests wireless wasn't happening, but that's all changed now... for 10v owners at the very least. It looks like there are still some kinks to be worked out, and you'll be cruising into the OS on a Dell Gmail account, but at least you'll be able to walk around your house while screaming "I'm using Chrome OS!" unburdened by pesky wires or meddlesome sanity. Check out all the info at the source, and prepare for a crazy Friday night of netbooking.

Chrome OS hacked for Dell's Mini 10v, WiFi and all originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceDirect2Dell  | Email this | Comments]]>10vichrome osChromeOsdelldell mini 10vDellMini10vdirect2dellgoogle chrome osGoogleChromeOshackmini 10vMini10vmodwifiFri, 27 Nov 2009 16:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Droid Eris available for $30, shuns Black Friday theatrics]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/droid-eris-available-for-30-shuns-black-friday-theatrics/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/droid-eris-available-for-30-shuns-black-friday-theatrics/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/droid-eris-available-for-30-shuns-black-friday-theatrics/#comments From everything we can tell, this new Droid Eris deal has nothing to do with the day after Thanksgiving and everything to do with the pure insanity of Walmart Wireless / LetsTalk.com. The same people that brought us the $30 Pixi have slashed the $99 Eris down to $30, which does wonders for removing the Eris from regular Droid comparisons. Judged purely on its own merits, $30 is a pretty smashing price for this handset, but in two years when that hefty Verizon contract is up it's probably going to seem even more outdated by new versions of Android and faster processors than it does now.

[Thanks, Jeff]

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have a copy of Squeeballs Party for Nintendo Wii to give away. Just admit it: you want one (we can tell you that our dog really digs those little dudes).

Keep checking back all day -- we're doing a giveaway each hour!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part seven: win a copy of Squeeballs Party for Nintendo Wii!

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 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have an HTC HD2 to give away. Just admit it: you want one!

Keep checking back -- we're going to step it up here and do one every hour or so, and we have a bunch of great stuff to hand out! Good luck!

Special thanks to HTC for providing the HD2!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part six: win an HTC HD2!

Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part six: win an HTC HD2! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon D3S unboxing and hands-on!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/nikon-d3s-unboxing-and-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/nikon-d3s-unboxing-and-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/nikon-d3s-unboxing-and-hands-on/#comments Our Black Friday just got significantly more awesome -- a new Nikon D3S showed up on our doorstep a moment ago, along with a super-hot NIKKOR AF-S 24-70 f/2.8G ED lens. We're just about to dive into this thing's incredible ISO 102,400 performance (well, we will when it get a little darker) and full-manual 720p24 video mode, but for now we thought we'd hit you up with some unboxing shots -- check 'em out!

Gallery: Nikon D3S unboxing and hands-on

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up now we have five Nyko Charge Base IC units to give away to five lucky winners. Just admit it: you want one!

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out!

Huge thanks to Nyko for providing the gear!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part five: win one of five Nyko Charge Base IC units!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysnykoFri, 27 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Toys]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys/#commentsWelcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.


So, you're here, and you probably like toys, or you're just really stuck with what to get for your lesser-geeks family and friends. Our guess is that you want something that even you want to play with (and maybe eventually repossess them when the love is over), but at the same time you want to avoid toys that'll drive you nuts when you're living with the lucky recipient. We know it's no easy task here, so we've picked out some of the hottest toys this year to keep things fresh for a while. Read on for some joyous gift inspiration.

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Now we've got a copy of Brutal Legend for the Xbox 360. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, -- and we have some great stuff to give out, including an HP Envy 15!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part four: win a copy of Brutal Legend for Xbox 360!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontentcontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Black Friday deal roundup: Zhu Zhu mania edition]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-deal-roundup-zhu-zhu-mania-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-deal-roundup-zhu-zhu-mania-edition/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/black-friday-deal-roundup-zhu-zhu-mania-edition/#comments Ah, Black Friday. The words send shivers down your spine... do they not? We're sure that you're probably napping right now after a 4AM jaunt to your nearest brick and mortar retailer, where you inevitably trampled some children to get your hands on a Zhu Zhu or that super cheap TV with a 10:1 contrast ratio (hey, it was really cheap!). Still, there are some hard workin', hard spendin' folks who probably haven't had nearly enough of Capitalism Day, and as such, we're going to round up some of the best or most interesting deals we've seen thus far for their shopping pleasure. We've already done a few posts on the matter prior to the big day, and we'll include those here as well. Oh, and we're going to let you know about deals that seem too good to be true or just plain bunk to us, because no one wants you wasting your money... beyond what is considered reasonable by polite society. If you guys have any deals you think are notable, use the tip form (or comments) and let us know!

New deals today:

Dell Zino HD for $199 (buyer beware, it ships with Vista)
PS3 Slim (120GB) with inFAMOUS and Killzone 2 + a $10 Amazon gift certificate (different deals also available at other retailers)
Westinghouse 32-inch TV for $246 at Target (it is dirt cheap, but probably looks like crap)
TomTom iPhone app 30 percent off until Monday (link goes to App Store)

Previous deals:

Apple's Black Friday deals
Black Friday deals roundup: Best Buy, Lenovo, Verizon and more
Black Friday deals roundup: Walmart, Target and NewEgg
Black Friday deals bonanza round up
Black Friday ads leaking all over town, we've rounded them up
Sears Black Friday ad revealed, we'll be sleeping off our tryptophan hangovers

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Now we've got an Aliph Jawbone Prime. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out, including an HP Envy 15!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part three: win an Aliph Jawbone prime!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>black fridayblack friday giveawaysBlackFridayBlackFridayGiveawayscontestcontestsgiveawaygiveawaysFri, 27 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Roku HD-XR now 50 percent off... for the first 500 to take the plunge (update: sold out!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/roku-hd-xr-now-50-percent-off-for-the-first-500-to-take-the-p/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/roku-hd-xr-now-50-percent-off-for-the-first-500-to-take-the-p/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/roku-hd-xr-now-50-percent-off-for-the-first-500-to-take-the-p/#commentsRoku's HD-XR doesn't add much to the overall Roku HD equation, but if you've been holding out -- just waiting, patiently -- for the perfect time to snag yourself yet another movie set-top-box, today's the day. Actually, right now is the moment. Roku is offering its newest STB for an unheard-of 50 percent off, but it's only for the first 500 customers who pony up and purchase it through the outfit's website. For this very moment in time (starting at 11AM ET and continuing until 500 HD-XR units are claimed), the box will be priced at just $64.99, and as if that weren't good enough, Roku is also covering the shipping. Need the specifics? Click on past the break.

Update: Well, that was fun while it lasted. All 500 have been claimed, and if you don't believe us, have a gander at the proof after the break.

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We've always known that the Roomba was something of a bad-ass -- iRobot, after all, has quite a reputation within the defense industry -- so we weren't surprised when one of the autonomous vacuum cleaners took down a certain Vipera palaestinae (a venomous snake found in the Middle East). Considered a leading cause of snakebites within its geographic range, the snake was found mangled 'round one of the robot's rotating brushes when Eli and Efi Frida returned to their home in Galilee, which they share with their two children, aged four and seven (as well as several cats and dogs). "We were very lucky," said Eli, "If the snake would have hid in the house and bitten one of the children it could have ended badly."

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 Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we stocked up on just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Now we've got a pack of PSP Go accessories, including: an In-Ear headset, Component AV cable, Soft Carrying Case, Traveler Case, and a Cradle / Base. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out, including an HP Envy 15!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part two: win a pack of PSP Go accessories!

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Gallery: Zemno's $500 DeskBook Pro docking station is strictly for zealots

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Black Friday is one of those days you wish you could skip right over sometimes. The long lines, the disappointing deals, the stampedes and the arguments over Cabbage Patch Kids. We can sympathize. That's why we're hanging out here all day, with you! And we decided to pull out some things we have stockpiled just to give away to you, our devoted readers. Read the full rules after the break and get commenting to win. Up first we have a Wii Nerf blaster. Just admit it: you want this.

Keep checking back all day -- we're going to do one giveaway every hour or so, and we have some great stuff to hand out, including an HP Envy 15!

Continue reading Engadget's Black Friday giveaway, part one: win a Wii Nerf blaster!

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Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>contestFri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[FedEx Senseaware tracks everything about your package, probably causes OCD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/fedex-senseaware-tracks-everything-about-your-package-probably/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/fedex-senseaware-tracks-everything-about-your-package-probably/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/fedex-senseaware-tracks-everything-about-your-package-probably/#comments What do you get when you throw cellular and GPS radios in with an accelerometer, a thermometer and a light sensor? If you answered a decently featured phone, you'd be almost right. FedEx has concocted the above tracker to be able to tell you everything about the package it's in -- if it has been opened, dropped, outside of temperature range, or insufficiently loved by its deliverator. The GPS and cellular signals are used to provide a real time position, and all that data is fed through a web platform for the increasingly obsessive sender to monitor. It is now being deployed with 50 medical clients -- who actually have a use for all the intel -- and once production ramps up and economies of scale kick in, the opening price of $120 a month is expected to drop rapidly. You can expect the Senseaware tracker to show up worldwide some time next year.

FedEx Senseaware tracks everything about your package, probably causes OCD originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ViewSonic's N01 MID caught wearing a nasty UMPC disguise originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lenovo begins $200M buyback of Lenovo Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink Engadget Spanish, Joystiq  |  sourceKotaku  | Email this | Comments]]>consoleconsole warsconsolesConsoleWarsdatademographicsfemalefemale gamersFemaleGamersfiguresgamersgamesgamingnintendonintendo of americanintendo wiiNintendoOfAmericaNintendoWiinoaplaystation 3Playstation3reggie fils-aimeReggieFils-aimestatisticsstatswiiwomenxbox 360Xbox360Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Stantum shows off resistive multitouch Slate PC, we're awed again]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/stantum-shows-off-resistive-multitouch-slate-pc-were-awed-agai/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/stantum-shows-off-resistive-multitouch-slate-pc-were-awed-agai/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/stantum-shows-off-resistive-multitouch-slate-pc-were-awed-agai/#comments Stantum Japan already got us all giddy and schoolgirlish once, and now that the company's TouchPark has reached the proof of concept stage, we're ready to fawn all over again. Initially compatible only with smartphone hardware, the firmware seems to have been adapted to the x86 instruction set, as it's now perched atop a Dell Mini 10 netbook modded with a resistive touchscreen. Responsiveness and accuracy are both remarkable, with the multitouch feature accommodating as many fingers as you can fit on the screen. There's pressure sensitivity too, and we even get to see the thing used with a paintbrush. A paintbrush. Scalable from 2.5 to 30 inches, this can do all the gestures, swipes and rotations you want, and viewing the video after the break will lead you to conclude the same as us: this needs to be out yesterday.

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Permalink jkk mobile  |  sourceNetbooked  | Email this | Comments]]>dell minidell mini 10DellMiniDellMini10demodemonstrationmultitouchpressure sensitivepressure-sensitivePressureSensitiveproof of conceptProofOfConceptresistiveslateslate pcSlatePcStantumstantum japanStantumJapanStantumTouchParktablettouchparktouchscreenvideoFri, 27 Nov 2009 06:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Walkman X-series gets much needed browser update]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/sony-walkman-x-series-gets-much-needed-browser-update/#comments At this point, it's hard to quantify the effect that Sony's v1.10 software update will have on Sony's X-series Walkman: the firmware's only now hitting the intertubes. But the simple fact that it's only feature-point says, "displaying and navigating Web sites will be improved," should be enough for X-series owners to give it a go. Japan's Impress AV Watch provides some insight into improvements that include faster page load times, improved scrolling speeds, and more faithful page renderings to the originals. The update also apparently adds a link to Microsoft's Bing search engine as well as the ability to search local music folders. Now get to it buster, that 3-inch OLED DAP's not going to update itself.

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Permalink   |  sourceSony Europe, Impress AV Watch  | Email this | Comments]]>1.10browserfirmwarenwz-x1000oledoled walkmanOledWalkmansoftwaresoftware updateSoftwareUpdatesonyupdatewalkmanx seriesx series walkmanx-seriesXSeriesXSeriesWalkmanFri, 27 Nov 2009 05:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Creator of ProFORMA 3D scanning system talks details, availability]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/creator-of-proforma-3d-scanning-system-talks-details-availabili/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/creator-of-proforma-3d-scanning-system-talks-details-availabili/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/creator-of-proforma-3d-scanning-system-talks-details-availabili/#commentsStill a bit curious how the ProFORMA system developed at Cambridge University can turn any old webcam into a fairly advanced 3D scanner? Then settle in for a few minutes, as the researcher behind the project, Qi Pan, has taken a bit of time to chat with the Shapeways blog about the how the system came to fruition and its potential availability to the public. Interestingly, he actually started out trying to model outdoor scenes, but moved to smaller objects after discovering that the processing power required was beyond his reach. That led to about a year and half of work on the current system, which works in two stages: the first being a tracker that works out the position and orientation of the object relative to the camera, and the second being the reconstruction stage, which seems to be as effortless to use as it is complicated to explain. Perhaps the best news, however, is that Qi says he soon plans to release a Linux-based demo to the general public, and a Windows version shortly thereafter.

Creator of ProFORMA 3D scanning system talks details, availability originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceShapeways  | Email this | Comments]]>3d scan3d scanner3d scanning3dScan3dScanner3dScanningproformaqi panQiPanwebcamFri, 27 Nov 2009 04:49:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone 3GS Supreme is diamond encrusted, spectacularly expensive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/iphone-3gs-supreme-is-diamond-encrusted-spectacularly-expensive/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/iphone-3gs-supreme-is-diamond-encrusted-spectacularly-expensive/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/iphone-3gs-supreme-is-diamond-encrusted-spectacularly-expensive/#comments Seeing as how the iPhone's exclusivity status has been slipping, it was inevitable that the bourgeoisie would invent a new way to distinguish themselves from the lowly masses. Enter a designer by the name of Stuart Hughes, already expertly familiar with slapping precious metals onto slightly less precious mobile phones. He classes up a 3GS handset with a 22 carat solid gold body, which he then sprinkles with no less than 190 diamonds. And just to make sure none of the riff raff can get their hands on it, this creation is priced at £1.92 million ($3.2 million), which places it precisely £1.92 million outside our budget. Completing the, erm, value proposition is a storage chest cut from a single block of granite, which you may peep after the break.

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iPhone 3GS Supreme is diamond encrusted, spectacularly expensive originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Phone Arena, Tech Ed Blog  |  sourceStuart Hughes  | Email this | Comments]]>applecrazycustomdiamonddiamondsexpensivegoldgoldengraniteiphoneiphone 3gsIphone3gsjewelrymodrichstuart hughesStuartHughesFri, 27 Nov 2009 03:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Cignias NAO Symphony iPod speaker enables WiFi control with iPhone and BlackBerry]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/cignias-nao-symphony-ipod-speaker-enables-wifi-control-with-ipho/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/cignias-nao-symphony-ipod-speaker-enables-wifi-control-with-ipho/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/cignias-nao-symphony-ipod-speaker-enables-wifi-control-with-ipho/#comments You know what's annoying? Having to get up and walk all the way to your iPod dock to pick a song. Sure, there's the good old remote control these days, but you'd still need to squint at the tiny screen from afar if you want any modicum of song control. The couch potatoes at Cignias probably felt the same pain and thus came up with the free MusicNAO app for the iPhone, iPod Touch and BlackBerry, allowing you to control and browse content over WiFi on the iPod docked on NAO Symphony speakers. It doesn't end there: you can also stream music from the latest iPhone OS devices over Bluetooth, and the same goes for BlackBerry phones but with the addition of WiFi streaming. There's no word on the sound quality yet, but the adventurous among you can pre-order a NAO Symphony for $249 ahead of its December 1st launch.

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Permalink TUAW  |  sourceCignias  | Email this | Comments]]>applebluetoothbluetooth streamingBluetoothStreamingcigniascignias inccignias naoCignias NAO SymphonyCigniasIncCigniasNaoCigniasNaoSymphonydock speakerdock speakersDockSpeakeriphoneipodipod dockipod touchmusic naomusicnaonaoNAO SymphonyNaoSymphonyspeakerspeakerswifiWiFi StreamingWifiStreamingFri, 27 Nov 2009 03:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Kohjinsha's dual-screen DZ Series laptop now for sale]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/kohjinshas-dual-sceen-dz-series-laptop-now-for-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/kohjinshas-dual-sceen-dz-series-laptop-now-for-sale/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/kohjinshas-dual-sceen-dz-series-laptop-now-for-sale/#comments Remember IBM's ThinkPad 701 with the butterfly keyboard? This isn't it, it's better... conceptually anyway. Instead of two halves of a keyboard magically jigsawing themselves together, Kohjinsha achieves a similar result with its DZ-series using a pair of 10.1-inch TFT displays with 1,024 x 600 pixel resolution (each) packed into an otherwise svelte 1.02 x 8.26 x 0.74~1.65 inches / 4.09 pounds (1.84 kg) portable. Best of all it's on sale now for ¥95,800 (about $1,110) with a Linux pre-load -- add another ¥5,000 (about $58) for 32-bit Windows 7 Home Premium. For that you get a 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo with RS780MN chipset and ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, 3x USB, a 3-in-1 card reader, 1.3 megapixel webcam, 1GB memory (expandable to 4GB), and 160GB 5,4000 hard disk with claimed 4.5-hours "max" of battery power (1.1V, 5200mAh) -- likely far less in real-world usage. Ships worldwide ($60ish for US or €50ish for European delivery) in 3 weeks if you order today. Video of the sliding action after the break from our hands-on session back at the CEATEC show in Japan.

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Kohjinsha's dual-screen DZ Series laptop now for sale originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Akihabara News  |  sourceGeek Stuff 4u  | Email this | Comments]]>amdathlon neoAthlonNeoatidual displayDualDisplaydzhd 3200Hd3200Kohjinshaneoradeonradeon hd 3200RadeonHd3200rs780mnslideslidingFri, 27 Nov 2009 02:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Chevrolet Volt gets driver-activated warning system for the blind]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/chevrolet-volt-gets-driver-activated-warning-system-for-the-blin/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/chevrolet-volt-gets-driver-activated-warning-system-for-the-blin/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/27/chevrolet-volt-gets-driver-activated-warning-system-for-the-blin/#comments Whether it's voluntary or enforced, it seems to be a safe bet that most electric vehicles will eventually break their silence in one way or another to warn nearby pedestrians -- especially the blind. Chevrolet looks to be taking a slightly different approach than most with the Volt, however, and it recently tested out its system with a group of visually-impaired folks at its Milford Proving Grounds. Rather than simply making the vehicle sound like a regular car, Chevy has implemented a driver-activated system that emits what's described as more of an "excuse me" sound than "hey you" sound whenever you want to warn people you're approaching. Of course, depending on the driver does have its limitations, and Chevy says that future iterations of the Volt are likely to incorporate a more active system that can automatically alert pedestrians. Check it out in action after the break.

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Chevrolet Volt gets driver-activated warning system for the blind originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Autoblog  |  sourceChevrolet VoltAge  | Email this | Comments]]>blindchevroletchevrolet voltChevroletVoltchevychevy voltChevyVoltpedestrianpedestrian safetyPedestrianSafetyvisually impairedVisuallyImpairedvoltFri, 27 Nov 2009 01:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: Best SSD under $150?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/ask-engadget-best-ssd-under-150/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/ask-engadget-best-ssd-under-150/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/26/ask-engadget-best-ssd-under-150/#comments We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from David, who's looking to get himself a boot drive that's fast, durable, fast, reliable and fast.
"I'm looking for a solid state drive, around 32 to 64GB, for use in my web server. The drive will contain my web sites and the operating system, either Windows Server 2008 R2 or Ubuntu. Large storage is handled by a separate RAID array, so capacity is not an issue. Rather, I am looking for the fastest, longest-lasting, and most reliable drive under $150 that is suitable to my application. Any thoughts? Thanks!"
SSDs still aren't cheap, but the smaller ones have definitely come down quite aways in price. Anyone got a particular 32GB or 64GB platter that they're hearting at the moment? Go ahead, let your crush be known.

Ask Engadget: Best SSD under $150? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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