Archive for July, 2009
Good old Tosh is putting a little more heft on its drives, unveiling what the company cites as its first ever 3.5-inch external hard drive. It spins at 5400RPM, features USB 2.0 and eSATA output, and an aesthetic that’s easy on the eyes. Not much else to say about this space saver, but you can be sure it’s just the first of many that are in the pipeline. The presser says it’s available now, but we’ve been looking and have yet to find it on Toshiba’s retail site or other online retailers like Amazon. When it does show its face, expect it to cost $130 for the 640GB model and $160 for a cool 1TB.
[Via Testfreaks; thanks, Nickolas R]
Filed under: Storage
Toshiba’s inaugural 3.5-inch external HDD is exactly what you think it is originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 28, 2009
Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Laptops, Software
Microsoft confirms leaked retail store plans are legit originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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If you’re in the market for a superzoom, and you’ve already decided that none of those Micro Four Thirds options will sway you, it looks as if you’ll be hard pressed to find a superior alternative to Panasonic’s minty fresh Lumix DMC-FZ35 (FZ38 in some regions). Both TrustedReviews and PhotographyBLOG managed to score a unit for review, and both outlets came away generally impressed. The former concluded that the outfit’s newest 18x zoomer was only marginally changed from its predecessor, but those who skipped on over the FZ28 should certainly give this one a look. In fact, it straight up confessed that to “get anything better than this, you’ll have to move up to a DSLR.” You may notice that this bugger doesn’t offer the greatest zoom nor the most megapixels in its class, but the stellar image quality and even more stirring video mode kept critics from suggesting any of those more marketable rivals. Don’t believe us? Check the read links below for all the proof you can handle.
[Thanks, TheLostSwede]
Read – TrustedReviews’ take
Read – PhotographyBLOG review
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 superzoom reviewed: crème de la crème originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
July 28, 2009
We’ll admit, we’re jealous of this Sina Corporation reporter, who appears to have gotten some hands-on time with LG’s very sexy Chocolate BL40 and its 21:9 aspect ratio screen. There isn’t much said here aside from details we already knew and the occasional compliment on its form factor and display, but it is good to see this in the wild and not just in the FCC‘s secret lab facilities. Now if only we can get a better idea of its US 3G capabilities…
Filed under: Cellphones
LG BL40 caught in the wild, given brief hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 27, 2009
Continue reading BlackBerry Curve 8520 gets a hands-on, photo shoot
Filed under: Cellphones
BlackBerry Curve 8520 gets a hands-on, photo shoot originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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We’ve seen every manner of touchpad — multitouch, gesture recognition, no touch, LCD trackpads — if you can think of it, somebody has probably done a version of it. Take this particular one for example, which just might rank below even the touchscreen GBA in terms of practical usefulness — though, it’s not as if utility is a prerequisite of joviality, right? If you’ve been neglecting that DIY muscle of late, you owe it to yourself to check out the video beyond the break, which shows that a humble touchpad can learn new tricks. Oh, and if you feel extra inspired, the read link contains another video plus the necessary code for making the light show happen. Don’t say we never gave you anything.
[Via Hack A Day]
Continue reading Video: Arduino-powered touchpad mimics iPod volume control
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Video: Arduino-powered touchpad mimics iPod volume control originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 27, 2009
After being snubbed by Hitachi in the race to push out the industry’s first 1TB desktop hard drive, Western Digital made darn sure it was first to ship a 2TB version. Now, the company is raising its fists in celebration once more with the introduction of the sector’s first 2.5-inch 1TB mobile hard drive. ‘Course, this isn’t the first 1TB drive of any kind in this size, as that honor goes to none other than pureSilicon and its ultra-spacious 1TB SSD. Still, we recall thinking that a drive of this capacity wouldn’t hit until 2010 at best, so we’re steadfastly elated to hear that the Scorpio Blue 1TB (and Scorpio Blue 750GB) are shipping now to retailers. Of course, we can’t help but gripe that both of these boast unorthodox 12.5mm form factors, which dwarfs the standard 9.5mm-height slot found in most laptops, but hey, progress is progress — right? With that in mind, it’s easy to see why both of these are being marketed hard in the external HDD market, with each unit slated to ship within a My Passport SE for $189.99 (750GB) or $249.99 (1TB). The full release is after the break.
Continue reading WD ships industry’s first 2.5-inch 1TB hard drive
Filed under: Storage
WD ships industry’s first 2.5-inch 1TB hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
July 26, 2009
With the whole “direct to consumer” approach failing epically, Clarion has evidently resorted to pushing remaining inventory of its largely unwanted MiND mobile internet device onto Nissan dealers in Los Angeles. In all fairness, we do suspect that these are moving more briskly than, say, Celio’s REDFLY, but we can count the amount of MIDs we’ve seen in public on two or three hands. At any rate, Nissan has signed on to offer the multifaceted Atom-powered device as an optional accessory in its Cube, but at least initially, it’ll only be made available at select dealers in the LA area. For those opting to outfit their new whip with one of these, Nissan will include a dedicated docking kit harmonized to the vehicle’s instrument panel, and the user interface will also be tweaked for in-car usage. Look — this is absolutely better than those lackluster, overpriced NAV units shoved into most dashboards, but at $799 plus installation, it’s not like you’re getting the steal of the century here.
[Via Pocketables]
Filed under: Handhelds, Transportation
Clarion’s MiND finds a home in LA-area Nissan Cubes originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 26, 2009
Viewsonic wasn’t playing around with its latest outlay of wares, and while the intriguing Atom-powered VNB100 is dangerously similar in name to the VNB101, there’s actually a good bit of difference between the two. Across the way, the good guys and gals over at NetbookNews have managed to score some hands-on time with the former, and while it’s labeled the outfit’s budget model, it still packs an ExpressCard slot, a built-in 3G modem and a red paint job that’s sure to catch a few eyeballs. Hop on past the break for a video showcase, but don’t expect to hear a North American price or release date.
[Thanks, TheLostSwede]
Continue reading Viewsonic’s entry-level VNB100 netbook shown on video
Filed under: Laptops
Viewsonic’s entry-level VNB100 netbook shown on video originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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While ASUS is busy adding an optical drive to its Eee PC line, Dell is diving into the low-priced, optical-free, thin-and-light category with its new Studio 14z portable. The folks at Laptop Mag have taken the new laptop for a spin, and seem to like what they see. While its 4.4 pound weight isn’t quite best in class, the 14z outperforms most of its brethren thanks to GeForce 9400M graphics and a “real” Core 2 Duo processor — none of that weak sauce CULV stuff. The battery life isn’t bad either, and for $750 it’s easy on the wallet. You just have to ask yourself: can you live without instant access on-the-go to your limited edition set of Billy Joel hits on Compact Disc?
Filed under: Laptops
Dell Studio 14z hits the review bench, disc drive stays behind with few regrets originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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