We've had only tantalizingly brief (or is it briefly tantalizing?) chances to see LG's glorious OLED television, but each and every time it's left us with the feeling that our lives are poorer for not having one in our homes. Sure, that says as much about our tech addiction as it does about the 3mm-thick displays, but at least the deep-pocketed among us won't have to wait too much longer to sate the need for 10,000,000:1 contrast ratios and 0.001ms response times. LG has announced it'll be bringing it's 15-inch OLED panel to Europe this May (to be swiftly followed by summer availability in the US) with a hefty MSRP sticker of €1,999 ($2,725) for the Austrian market. Nobody ever said the cutting edge was gonna be a cheap place to live.
What's better than one hands-on report to whet your appetite ahead of the release of a new gadget? Why, two of them, of course, and it's the convertible ASUS T101MT getting the stereo impressions. The machine has netbook specs (1.6GHz Atom N450 CPU, 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD, etc. etc.) combined with a 10.1-inch multitouch screen, which both of the sites giving early impressions rated poorly. Responsiveness is said to be less than stellar, and while one of these previewers was able to improve it with some extra calibration, precision near the top of the screen still sounds bad. Build quality looks good (for an Eee) and the form factor certainly looks nice, but we're losing a little faith in this entrant after watching the video below. Check it out for yourself and see what you think, but don't write it off just yet: these are still pre-production models and a little firmware magic could whip this tablet into shape before its release -- whenever that will be.
Well, it didn't exactly seem like these were nearing an imminent release when they were introduced earlier this month, but Corsair has now pulled a pleasant surprise and announced that its new Nova and Reactor SSD drives are available right now. As expected, the Reactor series comes in 60GB and 120GB varieties and uses the Micron JMF612 controller with 128MB of DDR2 memory, while the Nova boasts 64GB or 128GB capacities and uses an Indilinx Barefoot controller with 64MB of cache memory. Speeds are not drastically different between the two, but the Nova does have a slight edge, with the 128GB model coming out on top at 270MB/second read and 190MB/second write. Prices range from $185 for the 60GB Reactor to $375 for the 128GB Nova.
Fujitsu's LifeBook UH900 started shipping to Americans just over a fortnight ago, and now one has landed into the capable hands of Pocketables. Boasting a 2GHz Atom CPU and some of the most unsightly adapters we've ever seen, this flip-open handheld -- which just looks too lovely to be saddled with the "UMPC" moniker -- strangely stirs something within our heart. It's one of those "I know I don't need it, but I just have to have it" things. Don't agree? Hit the source link, scroll all the way down, think about the upcoming weekend, and then see how you feel. Oh, and feel free to check out those size comparisons if you need extra encouragement in the "ooh" and "aah" department.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 572 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
5* VENUS HOTEL ideally located close to the ‘Tombs of the Kings’, perhaps the most important historical ancient site in Cyprus.
The Venus Beach Hotel is a truly exclusive property within a short distance of Pafos Airport and a 10-minute drive to the picturesque fishing port and fortress of Pafos,
as well as its tourist centre. Venus Beach Hotel, located nearby the Tombs of the Kings, the most important ancient site
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Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 572 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
5* VENUS HOTEL ideally located close to the ‘Tombs of the Kings’, perhaps the most important historical ancient site in Cyprus.
The Venus Beach Hotel is a truly exclusive property within a short distance of Pafos Airport and a 10-minute drive to the picturesque fishing port and fortress of Pafos,
as well as its tourist centre. Venus Beach Hotel, located nearby the Tombs of the Kings, the most important ancient site
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
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Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 572 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
5* VENUS HOTEL ideally located close to the ‘Tombs of the Kings’, perhaps the most important historical ancient site in Cyprus.
The Venus Beach Hotel is a truly exclusive property within a short distance of Pafos Airport and a 10-minute drive to the picturesque fishing port and fortress of Pafos,
as well as its tourist centre. Venus Beach Hotel, located nearby the Tombs of the Kings, the most important ancient site
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
What's cute, cuddly, and makes all sorts of bizarro noises when it senses wireless waves? Yoshi Akai's Wireless Catcher, of course! This analog synth contraption is simplistic in nature and complex in design, utilizing an onboard antenna to sense WiFi signals and then alter the sounds being outputted depending on signal strength and direction. It's not exactly the symphony that Bach forgot to write, but it's certainly beautiful in its own nerdy way. Have a look at the video past the break, won't you?
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 495 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
4* AVLIDA HOTELa spacious hotel that has been partially renovated and enlarged in 2003. As well as a sandy beach 200m away there are many facilities and amenities on offer so you do not need to venture far.
The archaeological site “Tombs of the Kings” is just opposite the hotel (between the hotel and the sea) and there are many shops, taverns’ and bars close by. Paphos harbor area with its exciting nightlife, restaurants, bars, clubs and the local market are approximately 15 minutes walk away.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 495 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
4* AVLIDA HOTELa spacious hotel that has been partially renovated and enlarged in 2003. As well as a sandy beach 200m away there are many facilities and amenities on offer so you do not need to venture far.
The archaeological site “Tombs of the Kings” is just opposite the hotel (between the hotel and the sea) and there are many shops, taverns’ and bars close by. Paphos harbor area with its exciting nightlife, restaurants, bars, clubs and the local market are approximately 15 minutes walk away.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 495 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
4* AVLIDA HOTELa spacious hotel that has been partially renovated and enlarged in 2003. As well as a sandy beach 200m away there are many facilities and amenities on offer so you do not need to venture far.
The archaeological site “Tombs of the Kings” is just opposite the hotel (between the hotel and the sea) and there are many shops, taverns’ and bars close by. Paphos harbor area with its exciting nightlife, restaurants, bars, clubs and the local market are approximately 15 minutes walk away.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 615 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
4* ALOE HOTEL Situated in the popular tourist area of Kato Paphos, just a 10 minute stroll to the Resort Centre and the picturesque Paphos Harbor with its medieval castle. Only a minutes’ walk (150 meters opposite the hotel) to the best beach of the Municipality of Paphos.
The Aloe Hotel combines excellent standard of food & beverage service, together with a wide variety of entertainment and animation, completed by a large range of sports facilities and water sports to offer the traveler an unforgettable experience.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 615 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
4* ALOE HOTEL Situated in the popular tourist area of Kato Paphos, just a 10 minute stroll to the Resort Centre and the picturesque Paphos Harbor with its medieval castle. Only a minutes’ walk (150 meters opposite the hotel) to the best beach of the Municipality of Paphos.
The Aloe Hotel combines excellent standard of food & beverage service, together with a wide variety of entertainment and animation, completed by a large range of sports facilities and water sports to offer the traveler an unforgettable experience.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 615 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
4* ALOE HOTEL Situated in the popular tourist area of Kato Paphos, just a 10 minute stroll to the Resort Centre and the picturesque Paphos Harbor with its medieval castle. Only a minutes’ walk (150 meters opposite the hotel) to the best beach of the Municipality of Paphos.
The Aloe Hotel combines excellent standard of food & beverage service, together with a wide variety of entertainment and animation, completed by a large range of sports facilities and water sports to offer the traveler an unforgettable experience.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 500 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
3* DIONYSOS HOTEL Situated in the central area of Paphos and surrounded by a profusion of major must-see tourist sights, Dionysos Central Hotel, only a few minutes’ walk from the fascinating Paphos Harbour and Medieval Castle, provides the perfect setting for a memorable holiday experience.
Within 5-10 minutes walking distance, you will be able to enjoy the sights of:
• Paphos Harbour
• Medieval Castle
• The Byzantine Castle of Saranta Colones
• The Chapel of Ayia Napa
• Saint Antonios.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 500 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
3* DIONYSOS HOTEL Situated in the central area of Paphos and surrounded by a profusion of major must-see tourist sights, Dionysos Central Hotel, only a few minutes’ walk from the fascinating Paphos Harbour and Medieval Castle, provides the perfect setting for a memorable holiday experience.
Within 5-10 minutes walking distance, you will be able to enjoy the sights of:
• Paphos Harbour
• Medieval Castle
• The Byzantine Castle of Saranta Colones
• The Chapel of Ayia Napa
• Saint Antonios.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Paphos Easter Short Breaks 3 nights / 4 days at 500 USD per person
(Offer valid from 01 April till 05 April 2010)
3 nights / 4 days holiday in Paphos (ticket + Hotel + transfer)
3* DIONYSOS HOTEL Situated in the central area of Paphos and surrounded by a profusion of major must-see tourist sights, Dionysos Central Hotel, only a few minutes’ walk from the fascinating Paphos Harbour and Medieval Castle, provides the perfect setting for a memorable holiday experience.
Within 5-10 minutes walking distance, you will be able to enjoy the sights of:
• Paphos Harbour
• Medieval Castle
• The Byzantine Castle of Saranta Colones
• The Chapel of Ayia Napa
• Saint Antonios.
Packages Include:
Meet & Assist in Arrival and Departure
Transfer Round Trip ( Airport - Hotel - Airport )
3 nights double room accommodation on BB basis
Minimum 02 Persons
Air Ticket with MEA
Package Excluding:
Entry Visa (USD 25) per Person.
Prices are net of all taxes per person.
Kindly note that rates might change due to room & ticket availability at the time of confirmation.
Lebanon, Beirut (Downtown)Venus project consists of three residential buildings, where Bloc A rises up to 30 storeys with one apartment per floor, while Bloc B goes up to 26 storeys and two apartments per floor, and Bloc C stretches over 20 storeys with four apartments ...
According to a little late night tweet from Palm -- and the update screen on our device -- the stacked new webOS 1.4 update is making its way out into the world for the company's Verizon-flavored devices. That's right, Plussers -- video recording (and editing) is just a small download away. So why are you still reading this?
Solar cells are cute and all, but let's be real -- these things are far too inefficient for mainstream use. Scientists at the California Institute of Technology are working hard to remedy that very issue, and they've recently concocted a "new type of flexible solar cell that enhances the absorption of sunlight and efficiently converts its photons into electrons." The solution relies on arrays of long, thin silicon wires embedded onto a polymer substrate, which uses just a fraction of the expensive semiconductor materials required by conventional solar cells. According to professor Harry Atwater, these cells have "surpassed the conventional light-trapping limit for absorbing materials" for the first time, and we're told that the arrays can convert between 90 and 100 percent of the photons they absorb into electrons, and yes, that does mean that they have a near-perfect internal quantum efficiency. Hit the source link for all the technobabble, and cross your fingers for this stuff to get the honored approval of the Governator.
Apple's famous desire for total control over its operations seems to have extended to its manufacturing facilities as we've come across Cupertino's Supplier Responsibility 2010 Progress Report, which details audits the American company has done of its overseas suppliers and the failures identified therein. The findings are pretty damning on the whole, with more than half (54 percent) of all factories failing to meet Apple's already inflated maximum 60-hour work week, 24 percent paying less than the minimum wage, 37 percent failing to respect anti-discrimination rules, and three facilities holding records of employing a total of eleven 15-year olds (who were over the legal age of 16 or had left by the time of the audit). Apple is, predictably, not jazzed about the situation, and has taken action through train-the-trainer schemes, threats of business termination with recidivist plants, and -- most notably -- the recovery of $2.2 million in recruitment fees that international contract workers should not have had to pay.
It should come as no shock to learn that cheaper overseas factories are cutting illegal corners, but it's disappointing to hear Apple's note that most of the 102 audited manufacturers said Cupertino was the only vendor to perform such rigorous compliance checks. Still, we'll take what we can get and the very existence of this report -- which can be savagely skewed to defame Apple's efforts (as demonstrated expertly by The Daily Telegraph below) -- is an encouraging sign that corporate responsibility is being taken seriously. We hope, wherever your geek loyalties and fervor may lie, that you'll agree Apple's leading in the right direction and that its competitors should at the very least have matching monitoring schemes. They may have to swallow some bad PR at first, but sweeping up the dirty details of where gadgets come from is juvenile and has no place in a civilized world. Hit the source link for the full report.
Likely a direct counterstrike to Verizon's $79.99 Pixi Plus, Sprint has dropped the retail price of its original WiFi-less Pixi all the way down to $49.99 after $100 mail-in rebate on a new two-year contract. As you might recall, the Pixi debuted at $100, but now that the Pre's leaving it in the dust with both high-quality gaming and Flash support, a little more price separation between the two makes a lot of sense. Alright, Sprint, strong work -- now you've just got to drop the Pre a few bucks to distance it from Verizon's Pre Plus and you'll be good to go.
Speaking on The Engadget Show today, Microsoft's Aaron Woodman didn't commit to supporting Mac OS with Windows Phone 7 Series, but he certainly didn't close the door on the idea either. There are apparently "internal discussions" going on as to whether support will move beyond Windows proper, but one thing's for sure: seeing how WP7S uses the Zune client, there could be implications beyond phones alone if Redmond breaks down and loops Cupertino into the party. Saying that it partly comes down to a trade-off for time to market, Woodman concluded with a big, fat "maybe" -- but if they decide to make it happen, we're pretty sure they'd be pleasantly surprised at just how far and wide the love really goes.
Keep your eyes tuned to this post -- because at 5:00 PM ET, we'll be starting The Engadget Show live, with Avner Ronen of Boxee, Aaron Woodman showing off Windows Phone 7 Series, plus much, much, more! You seriously don't want to miss it!
Of course, if you're in NY we'd love to have you attend the show in person at the Times Center. It's absolutely free! We'll start handing out tickets at 2:30PM, open the doors for seating at 4:30PM, and the show itself starts at 5PM. There will also be giveaways from Boxee and Microsoft after the show, but you obviously have to be here to participate! All the info about attending can be found here.
Can't make it? We forgive you, and there's a live video stream that can be found after the break. In the spirit of awesome, we've enabled tweeting directly to the live stream! To be a part of The Engadget Show broadcast, just include the hashtag "#engadgetshow" and watch for your tweet on the ticker at the bottom of the screen. One thing to note, The Engadget Show is a family program, so any single instance of swearing or trolling will force us to turn off the ticker... and it won't come back on. So, keep it clean and have fun!
A Melbourne icon was shut down recently due to damages that were apparently too severe to bother fixing, but thankfully for the otherwise stunning Southern Star Observation Wheel, a few good men and women have their gears going about what to do next. Designer Büro North, who also dreamed up the VEIL Solar Shades, has a most splendorous idea of how to turn a broken ride into something that actually benefits local citizens. Obviously everything's still a pipe dream for now, but said dream involves strapping solar sails onto the sides and creating a wind-driven energy generation machine that pulls juice from two renewable sources. And let's be honest, you'd totally ride this -- risks be darned.
And this, folks, is yet another reason why the Land of the Rising Sun is truly one of the world's greatest places. Japan, which is famous for having ridiculously polite citizens and some of the zaniest toys known to man, has just delivered its latest gem: the Age Prediction Machine. As you might expect, the device simply emits the now-famed "mosquito tone," which is an exceptionally high pitched frequency that can't typically be heard by older humans. Depending on the intensity of the sound, you're able to determine where the cutoff is between hearing it and not, thus discovering the age of whoever would be gullible enough to stand around and actually engage in this sort of lunacy. But seriously, don't use this the day before your mother's birthday -- just ask pops which number she's about to celebrate / not celebrate, cool?
What better way to start your Saturday afternoon than with another Nexus One release rumor. Without further ado, today we've got whispers care of Neowin that the recently-FCC'd CDMA device is launching on Verizon's network March 23rd, perfect timing for the beginning of CTIA. And while that fits pretty neatly into that initial "Spring 2010" launch window, there's really no way for us to corroborate at this point other than just taking their word for it. You can wait diligently, can't ya?
Oh, nanotechnology -- your wonders never cease. Boffins at Imperial College London have been able to use live nanoscale microscopy (a technique called scanning ion conductance microscopy) in order to see the surface of the cardiac muscle cell at more detailed levels than those possible using conventional live microscopy. Without getting too gross on you, the new process could lead to improved designs of beta-blockers, the drugs that can retard the development of heart failure. Researchers are hoping that the findings could also lead to "improvements in current therapeutic approaches to treating heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms," and while these exceptionally detailed images are helping the cardiac muscle right now, we're hoping that this stuff could also bleed over to other fields of medicine. Ventricles crossed!
SilverStone's HDDBoost is an interesting, if not completely unique, offering. It's a relatively inexpensive (around $45) option for boosting performance in older machines, but it still requires the purchase of a decidedly not inexpensive SSD. For those with one already on hand (not to mention a traditional HDD), it allows you to have a RAID-type setup that provides peace of mind and a performance boost when it comes time to boot or load an application. Critics over at HardwareCanucks found that this little doohickey actually provided a noticeable increase in speed when coming from an older HDD-based setup, but those already using a WD Black Edition or Raptor probably "won't see much of a difference in terms of load times." They also point out that users should certainly use second-generation SSDs if picking one up, and if you've been searching for the next big breath of life to send to your aging desktop, you owe it to yourself to peek the full writeup.
Europeans have been cruising around on Kalkhoff e-bikes for millenniums now, but ye old Americans have been forced to either walk, pedal similar two-wheeled machines with our own energy, or fire up the HEMI-based Charger while throwing a finger up at Ma Earth. Thankfully, Portland's own Greenlight Bikes is doing what no one else would: importing these beauts for enjoyment here on US soil. What's most interesting is that the company's range of pedal-assist electric bicycles (or pedelecs, for those "in the know") don't look much different than the Schwinn Windwood Cruiser that your dad still uses to fetch the mail with, but believe it or not, an electric motor is included in order to "supplement the power a rider applies to the pedals, providing a smooth, predictable boost." Too bad that extra oomph won't be yours without spending between $2,499 and $3,399.
Well, here's a bit of a twist on the ever popular DIY Twitter gadget. Rather than controlling a device via Twitter, or having a device simply display or read tweets aloud, the folks behind this LED-stuffed table have taken a slightly more artistic approach by relying on the tweeting masses to generate patterns of light on the table. That's done with a combination of a hashtag and a specific format for entering colors and coordinates, which head first for a MacBook Pro before being transmitted to the table via Bluetooth. Not content to leave it there, the table's creators have even set up a live USTREAM feed to let you see the results of your tweet. Hit up the link below to try it out for yourself.
No leaks or release date rumors this time, a mere 39MB download is all that separates your Sprint, O2 or Movistar connected Pre from video recording, Flash, enhanced message notifications and much-desired performance and battery life improvements. Verizon, Bell and Telcel customers are unfortunately still waiting for their day in the sun, only specified by the official Palm blog as "soon." Check out Palm's trailer for the new features and the full webOS 1.4 changelog after the break, after queueing up the download of course.
Western Digital has yet to actively market its "advanced format" hard drives -- in fact, there's a decent chance you've no idea what we're talking about if you weren't tuned in on December 11th. In short, it's a technology that alters a hard drive's sector size from 512 bytes (the standard for the past three decades) to 4096K, which enables the ECC data to be stored in a more efficient manner. Just recently, WD began to ship Advanced Format Caviar Green hard drives, and the benchmarking gurus over at Hot Hardware strapped one in to see exactly how much of the hype was warranted. For starters, they debunked the thought that Advanced Format drives offered more usable space; Windows reported 931GB of free space on both AF and non-AF 1TB drives. They also go on to explain how to make AF drives play nice with Windows XP, and on the testing front, they found that an aligned AF Caviar Green drive could (mostly) hang with the higher end (and more expensive) Caviar Black. Pop that source link for the full skinny, particularly if you're a WinXP user looking to snag a new drive.
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It hasn't quite been out (in public hands, anyway) for two months, but Google's Nexus One has managed to grab the world's attention and focus it squarely on Android. Specs wise, it's not the superphone that many had expected, but it's certainly delightful in its own right. For those who have sprung for one, we're bubbling over in anticipation to hear how you'd change it. Would you have snuck an overclocked processor in there? Would you have ditched the trackball for a sensor pad? Do you wish it were available on more carriers? Is the call quality up to snuff? Look -- there's a better-than-decent chance that you threw down some serious bills on this, so don't hold back. The Nexus Two just won't be the same without your pair of pennies.
You might have the vaguest of memories seeing this piece before -- it made a cameo in an Engadget Show segment -- but here we are with a much clearer picture of Adafruit Industries' Monochron clock, now also on sale! As is its modus operandi, the timepiece is open source... but should you plan on sticking to default, you'll be gifted with a great retro-style Table Tennis for two. The best part? The time changes whenever the clock "loses" -- something tells us that gives one side at least a 59-to-1 advantage. See for yourself after the break.
We've all been there before -- you're an investigative journalist and you need some hidden camera footage of a rave or male model convention. Of course, we've seen plenty of wearable camcorders in the past, but none with that special something -- until now. This unnamed concept design by William Gerwin (and sponsored by Kodak) puts a 10.1 megapixel webcam, pico projector, and WiFi right where you never knew you needed 'em -- on your head. The designer envisions wireless connectivity and P2P support for the thing, but as of right now it looks like little more than a couple pieces of hardware super-glued to a nicer than most pair of headphones. If this thing ever becomes real, we'll let you know -- in the meantime, hit the source link to get a closer look.
Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.
It's been a rough year for Microsoft in mobile. Despite the launch of impressive products such as the HTC HD2, the company has faced some harsh criticism: "except for gaming, it's 'game over' for Microsoft in the consumer market" was just one of the choicer comments from the past year. Personally, I'd disagree, and I'd actually argue that Windows Mobile 6.5 is underrated in the mobile arena -- almost as much as Android is overrated. But no matter. Whether last year's mobile platforms are good enough or not is irrelevant; no platform from 2009 is good enough for 2010 and beyond, and every mobile platform will need to evolve this year. Last week in Barcelona, we saw the first part of Microsoft's revamped mobile strategy, and while there are many questions that will need to be answered, there's a lot to like about what we saw.
First, it's important to look at the velocity of the mobile space. The tech industry is largely governed by Moore's Law, which predicts a doubling of semi-conductor density roughly every eighteen months, but the mobile space is moving at a rate of change that's closer to every eighteen minutes. What happened yesterday simply doesn't matter nearly as much as it once might have. Just look at two of the hottest companies in mobile, Apple and Google. Just a few years ago, neither would have been part of the conversation, much less at the center of it.
Don't count on your navigation unit seeing a sudden improvement anytime soon, but Raytheon has announced that it's landed an massive $886 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to develop a new element of GPS called the advanced control segment (or OCX, somehow). Once complete, that promises to not only provide a range of enhancements for military GPS use (including anti-jam capabilities and improved security), but improved accuracy and reliability for civil GPS users as well. Details are otherwise a bit light, and this contract only represents the first of two development blocks, but it looks like GLONASS and Galileo may have to step up their game a bit further if they want to stay competitive in the great sat-nav race.
Admit it, you're not really working remotely from home on a Friday. We know, you're sitting at home with your six strings of seduction jamming out to Ryan Adams albums. Well, just in case you need to clear some of that monitor space for actual work -- or a memory jolt during that gig you booked at the local cabana -- i-Tab's got you covered with what it's calling "the world's first electronic songbook." The 5-inch touchscreen clips to your guitar's headstock and serves as a reference guide for your cover song needs. It's got a built-in speaker, headphone jack, stylus, USB port, TV out for pseudo-karaoke stylings, and 4GB storage. Thirty songs are available from the get go, with more tabs (and audio backing tracks) available via its online store. Just the thing you need to kick up the jams? Word on the street it's coming in April for $199.
Without citing its sources, the Telegraph is reporting matter-of-factly that the Nexus One will launch on Vodafone in April for a to-be-determined price, though it's "likely to be priced very similarly to comparable smartphones such as the iPhone." It's no secret that Vodafone's picking up Google's Snapdragon-powered beast -- but we've yet to lock it down to a 30-day window like this, so it's progress. Coincidentally, this is going to collide head-to-head with the European release of the Desire, HTC's remix of the Nexus One with Sense and an optical pad thrown in, so it'll be fascinating to see which of these monsters comes out on top at retail.
What would have been a perfectly fine, eco-friendly, nicely paced, and Apple-free podcast is ruined by a surprise appearance by jetsetting Engadget Editor-in-Chief Joshua Topolsky.
P.S.- KHOTAR. Keyboard Haptic Operation and Tactility Assessment Review. Think about it.
Well, that didn't take too long. Just a day after we pondered the shipping status of Fusion Garage's JooJoo tablet, the company's come clean and told us shipping will delayed to March 25 because of a manufacturing issue with the tablet's 12.1-inch capacitive screen. Yep, it looks like it's going to be at least 27 more days until you've got a JooJoo of your very own -- which means, of course, that Fusion Garage will now be trying to launch this thing during the same week Apple's scheduled to launch the iPad. Ouch. To its credit, Fusion Garage says it's not happy with the delay and has promised a free accessory to pre-order customers to make it better -- we're told it's likely to be the $30 stand. We'll see if that's enough to hold back the effects of Cupertino's coming media blitz, but either way we're quite excited about making a tablet sandwich at the end of March. Full PR after the break.
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For a device with as much superphone street cred as the Milestone, you'd think a basic task like listening to music through the headphone jack would be a cakewalk. No problems, right? So straightforward, really, that it's not even worth testing thoroughly -- and therein lies the problem, it seems. Milestone owners on both sides of the pond are reporting en masse that music playback occasionally skips over the jack -- though stereo Bluetooth, ironically a more CPU-taxing operation, seems to be fine. For many owners, particularly those who don't carry a separate PMP, that can totally be a deal-breaker. It's said you can work around the issue by putting the phone into airplane mode, which effectively makes it a dedicated PMP anyhow -- not an optimal solution, right? Yeah, Moto, this seriously isn't shaping up to be your week, so let's just make sure you earn some brownie points with awesome customer service through this rough patch.
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