Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Aiptek PocketCinema V10 hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/14/aiptek-pocketcinema-v10-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/14/aiptek-pocketcinema-v10-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/14/aiptek-pocketcinema-v10-hands-on/#comments
This is it! We just received video of the only pico projector endorsed by Russell Crowe (if by "endorsed" you mean "absolutely not endorsed," and by "Russell Crowe" you mean "the poor target of our Photoshoppery"). For a handheld VGA projector, the thing seems to handle itself pretty well. It's small and simple to use, but then again it doesn't really seem all that bright (something you might notice if you ever need it to, we don't know, "project" something). This bad boy has 1GB internal memory, an SD slot, and miniUSB, which should handle most of your I/O needs. Be sure to check out the explosive videos -- generously provided by Engadget Spanish -- after the break.

Continue reading Aiptek PocketCinema V10 hands-on

Filed under: ,

Aiptek PocketCinema V10 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aiptekcesces 2009Ces2009ces2009featuresces2009hands-onces2009videomint v10MintV10picopico projectorPicoProjectorpocket cinemapocket cinema v10pocket projectorPocketCinemaPocketCinemaV10PocketProjectorprojectorprojectorsv10Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony shows off flexible OLED Walkman concepts on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/13/sony-shows-off-flexible-oled-walkman-concepts-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/13/sony-shows-off-flexible-oled-walkman-concepts-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/13/sony-shows-off-flexible-oled-walkman-concepts-on-video/#comments
Looks like Sony Insider caught some footage of those flexible OLED Walkmans in action during a CES promo video hidden away in the booth. Looks like a pretty sweet riff on the Cover Flow-esque interface that's due to arrive on the NWZ-X1000, but there's not much else to go on -- let's hope Sony's spending more time getting the X1000 ready to leave that impenetrable glass housing than it is mocking up videos of fantasy tech. Video after the break!

Continue reading Sony shows off flexible OLED Walkman concepts on video

Filed under: ,

Sony shows off flexible OLED Walkman concepts on video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>braceletbracelet walkmanBraceletWalkmancesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videoconceptflexible displayflexible oledFlexibleDisplayFlexibleOledoled walkmanOledWalkmanportable audioportable videoportableaudioportablevideosonywalkmanwalkman braceletWalkmanBraceletTue, 13 Jan 2009 21:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Eyes-on with Hitachi Super Resolution TV]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/12/eyes-on-with-hitachi-super-resolution-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/12/eyes-on-with-hitachi-super-resolution-tv/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/12/eyes-on-with-hitachi-super-resolution-tv/#comments
While unpacking we found this clip (after the break) and these images of Hitachi's latest entry into the Super Resolution arena and figured you might want a look at this attempt to make all things SD into high definition. At least so far, Toshiba has not impressed many with its approach, we'll see if Hitachi has different luck.

Gallery: Hitachi Super Resolution Upconversion TV

Continue reading Eyes-on with Hitachi Super Resolution TV

Filed under: ,

Eyes-on with Hitachi Super Resolution TV originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009ces 2009 videoCes2009Ces2009Videohdhitachisuper resolutionSuperResolutionupconvertvideoMon, 12 Jan 2009 19:17:00 EST<![CDATA[CES 2009 North Hall tour: like Hot Import Nights minus the tire smoke]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/ces-2009-north-hall-tour-like-hot-import-nights-minus-the-tire/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/ces-2009-north-hall-tour-like-hot-import-nights-minus-the-tire/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/ces-2009-north-hall-tour-like-hot-import-nights-minus-the-tire/#commentsCES 2009 North Hall tour: like Hot Import Nights minus the tire smoke
We may not have covered too many products in the North Hall at this year's CES, a mecca for vehicle customizers and their wares, but that's mainly because we have a hard time keeping up with the latest in LED and hydraulic technologies as applied to motorized pursuits. But, there were a few sweet rides scattered about, and while we can't say we'd necessarily allow ourselves to be seen in most of them, there was at least one intelligently modded muscle car in particular that we just couldn't resist capturing some video of. We think you'll recognize it below.

Gallery: North Hall Tour

Continue reading CES 2009 North Hall tour: like Hot Import Nights minus the tire smoke

Filed under: , ,

CES 2009 North Hall tour: like Hot Import Nights minus the tire smoke originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>autosbooth tourBoothTourcesces 2009ces 2009 featuredces 2009 featuresces 2009 north hallces 2009 videoCes2009Ces2009FeaturedCes2009FeaturesCes2009NorthHallCes2009Videocustom autosCustomAutosfeaturefeatureskittknight riderKnightRidernorth hallNorthHallSun, 11 Jan 2009 15:28:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Top touchscreen PC zombie hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/asus-eee-top-touchscreen-pc-zombie-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/asus-eee-top-touchscreen-pc-zombie-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/asus-eee-top-touchscreen-pc-zombie-hands-on/#comments
It looks like ASUS is about to carve out another unexpected niche for itself with its Eee Top all-in-one PC. The 15.6-inch touchscreen coupled with ASUS' touch-friendly user interface (riding an XP / Atom N270 underpinning) and industrial design definitely looked and felt like a winner. Sure, the UI could use some more polish, and the occasional menu pull-out was positioned too close to the bezel's edge for easy touching. But we could easily see an Eee Top making its way into our lair as a secondary PC when it begins shipping Stateside in "a few weeks" -- especially for a $599 MSRP.

Gallery: ASUS Eee Top touchscreen all-in-one hands-on

Continue reading ASUS Eee Top touchscreen PC zombie hands-on

Filed under: ,

ASUS Eee Top touchscreen PC zombie hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuscesces 2009 hands-onces 2009 handsonces2009Ces2009Hands-onCes2009Handsonces2009videoeeeeee topeeetophands onhands-onHandsOnvideoSun, 11 Jan 2009 11:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Engadget CES trailer tour!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-engadget-ces-trailer-tour/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-engadget-ces-trailer-tour/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/11/video-engadget-ces-trailer-tour/#comments
We know a lot of you have been curious to see what's going on inside Engadget's sweet doublewide CES trailer, but we were so busy covering the news this week we just didn't have time to give anyone a peek until now. Hit the break for a quick video tour, and check out the gallery for a random assortment of snaps from this crazy week -- including a couple of our insane gear collection.

[Special thanks to Tekzilla's Veronica Belmont and the crew at Myvu!]

Gallery: Engadget CES Trailer Tour!

Continue reading Video: Engadget CES trailer tour!

Filed under:

Video: Engadget CES trailer tour! originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videofeaturedfeaturestrailer tourTrailerTourSun, 11 Jan 2009 09:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: PQLabs iTable digits-on lets us touch orcs, movies, me-too branding]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-pqlabs-itable-digits-on-lets-us-touch-orcs-movies-me-to/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-pqlabs-itable-digits-on-lets-us-touch-orcs-movies-me-to/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-pqlabs-itable-digits-on-lets-us-touch-orcs-movies-me-to/#comments
Multi-touch is where it's at, but what if you already have one of those lame, obsolete, big-screen, flat-panel displays that accept only smudges from your fingers? What you need is a Multi-Touch G2 from PQLabs, an overlay that attaches to your existing 32-inch (or larger) set with double-sided tape, adding the multi-touch sensitivity that your fingertips have been yearning for. The company has also announced its upcoming iTable, effectively a multi-touch panel with a built-in computer, having something in common with Microsoft's Surface, but nothing with Apple's iPhone (from which it dishearteningly takes a naming cue). We spent a few minutes with our fingers stroking both the iTable and the Multi-Touch G2 and were impressed by both; they initially seemed a bit unresponsive but, within a few seconds, we were browsing media, building grunts, and decimating forests in no time. Playing an RTS like Warcraft 3 with gestures is a fantastic experience no strategy gamer should miss, but, at $2,399, is one that only the richest of tacticians can put in their buy queue. No pricing for the iTable just yet, but expect it to be more.

Continue reading Video: PQLabs iTable digits-on lets us touch orcs, movies, me-too branding

Filed under: , , , ,

Video: PQLabs iTable digits-on lets us touch orcs, movies, me-too branding originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009ces 2009 hands-onces 2009 videoCes2009Ces2009Hands-onCes2009Videodisplayfeaturedfeatureshands-onhdtvitablemulti-touchMulti-Touch G2Multi-touchG2PQLabsPQLabs iTablePQLabs Multi-Touch G2PqlabsItablePqlabsMulti-touchG2Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision eyes-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-nvidia-geforce-3d-vision-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-nvidia-geforce-3d-vision-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-nvidia-geforce-3d-vision-eyes-on/#comments Not content with perusing the online reviews, we stopped by Nvidia to get some first-hand (or first-eye, rather) experience with GeForce 3D Vision eye wear. The glasses are lightweight and could still be worn comfortably over our thick-rimmed specs. We first tried Tomb Raider: Underworld to largely mediocre results, but Mirror's Edge and Left 4 Dead really shined. When we took a step back to watch two screens, however, they couldn't decide which display to sync up with and the flickering lenses managed to numb our brain. A surprisingly good experience, sure, but we can't imagine paying upwards of four benjamins for these and a compatible monitor. If you're wondering what the screen looks like without the eye wear, check out the video after the break.

Gallery: Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision eyes-on at CES 2009

Continue reading Video: Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision eyes-on

Filed under: , ,

Video: Nvidia GeForce 3D Vision eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d-vision3dvisioncesces 2009 hands-onces 2009 videoces-2009Ces2009Hands-onCes2009Videofeaturedfeaturesgeforcehands-onnvidiaSat, 10 Jan 2009 19:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Intel's convertible Classmate PC hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-intels-convertible-classmate-pc-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-intels-convertible-classmate-pc-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-intels-convertible-classmate-pc-hands-on/#comments It's been five months since we first heard about the convertible Classmate PC, and now we've finally gotten a chance to get our hands on it at the Intel booth. It feels pretty durable -- especially that kind of important display swivel -- but we take issue with how lopsided the weight is towards the back. The Quick Launcher Windows XP shell lives up to the name and is indeed very fast and easy to navigate. When we rotated the tablet on its side, however, the interface awkwardly fills in only the top half. According to the rep, there's no US distributor yet for retail. Glamor shots in the gallery, or check out video after the break. Is it too much to ask for capacitive multitouch next time?

Gallery: Intel's convertible Classmate PC hands-on at CES 2009

Continue reading Video: Intel's convertible Classmate PC hands-on

Filed under: , ,

Video: Intel's convertible Classmate PC hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009ces 2009 hands-onces 2009 videoces 2009 videosCes2009Ces2009Hands-onCes2009VideoCes2009Videosclassmate pcclassmate tabletClassmatePcClassmateTabletconvertible classmateconvertible classmate pcConvertibleClassmateConvertibleClassmatePcfeaturedfeatureshands-onintelintel classmate pcIntelClassmatePctabletSat, 10 Jan 2009 18:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Gibson Dark Fire guitar hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-gibson-dark-fire-guitar-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-gibson-dark-fire-guitar-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-gibson-dark-fire-guitar-hands-on/#comments
We'll be honest -- we're totally in love with Gibson's Dark Fire guitar. The $3,499 update to the Robot guitar we played with at CES last year is lighter, faster, easier to use and features new Chameleon Tone technology that actually reconfigures the individual pickups to deliver different sounds. The FireWire / MIDI breakout box enables you to record directly to a computer, but you can also tweak presets and control the guitar from the included Ableton Live / Guitar Rig bundle. It's seriously hot -- and it's even hotter when it's being demoed by German inventor Chris Adams, who might be the single coolest dude at CES. Check it out after the break!

Gallery: Gibson Dark Fire hands-on

Continue reading Video: Gibson Dark Fire guitar hands-on

Filed under:

Video: Gibson Dark Fire guitar hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videodark firedark fire guitarDarkFireDarkFireGuitarfeaturedfeaturedvideofeaturesgibsonguitarrobotrobot guitarRobotGuitarvideoSat, 10 Jan 2009 17:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: ASUS AIRO laptop with amazing sliding keyboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-asus-airo-laptop-with-amazing-sliding-keyboard/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-asus-airo-laptop-with-amazing-sliding-keyboard/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/video-asus-airo-laptop-with-amazing-sliding-keyboard/#comments
ASUS was kind enough to take its beautiful AIRO laptop out from behind the glass at CES for an Engadget exclusive look at the functional sliding mechanism. The design raises the keyboard to cool the hot running components beneath allowing for a fan-less, convection-cooled design. Unfortunately, this prototype is just a chipset-less mechanical shell. Raise the lid and the keyboard slides back smoother than a greased-up Pete Rose. This allows for a larger, more comfortable wrist rest from which to slap those angled keys. Sexy? Oh yeah, with mojo to spare. Check the video after the break.

Gallery: ASUS AIRO prototype

Continue reading Video: ASUS AIRO laptop with amazing sliding keyboard

Filed under:

Video: ASUS AIRO laptop with amazing sliding keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airoasuscesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videoprototypeSat, 10 Jan 2009 16:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Microsoft's new Sync hands, eyes, and ears on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/microsofts-new-sync-hands-eyes-and-ears-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/microsofts-new-sync-hands-eyes-and-ears-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/10/microsofts-new-sync-hands-eyes-and-ears-on/#commentsMicrosoft's new Sync hands, eyes, and ears on
Microsoft's Sync hasn't exactly taken the automotive world by storm, but the updates coming to 2010 Fords seem like they could earn the service a little respect. Microsoft has added a suite of new services including voice-driven news, traffic info, and directions. We got a quick demonstration inside a shiny new Ford Escape, which kindly provided us with directions to the world's 35th-largest hydroelectric dam (you can find your way to the video below). We also got some further details on how the service uses Bluetooth to tether to any handset, downloading content using a voice call so that you can use this completely fee-free -- even if you don't have a data plan. Yes the display is simplistic to say the least, but having access to this kind of functionality without recurring monthly charges (for three years, at least) sounds fantastic to us.

Gallery: Ford Sync

Ford SyncFord SyncFord SyncFord SyncFord Sync

Continue reading Video: Microsoft's new Sync hands, eyes, and ears on

Filed under: ,

Video: Microsoft's new Sync hands, eyes, and ears on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009ces 2009 videoCes2009Ces2009Videofeaturedfeaturesfordford syncFordSyncmicrosoft syncMicrosoftSyncsyncSat, 10 Jan 2009 06:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: ASUS Eee D200 explained on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/video-asus-eee-d200-explained-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/video-asus-eee-d200-explained-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/video-asus-eee-d200-explained-on-video/#comments
Somehow we missed the Eee D200 when we first visited the ASUS booth. A return this morning confirms our suspicions that this strange looking device is nothing more than a NAS media server with a touch screen. Remote administration is available, as well as four USB and four Ethernet ports. Don't miss the pictures in our gallery and the video posted after the break.

Gallery: ASUS Eee D200 NAS

Continue reading Video: ASUS Eee D200 explained on video

Filed under: ,

Video: ASUS Eee D200 explained on video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasus eee d200AsusEeeD200cesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videoD200eee d200EeeD200featuredfeaturesFri, 09 Jan 2009 15:21:00 EST<![CDATA[OLED Association and Samsung show flexible screen]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/oled-association-and-samsung-show-flexible-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/oled-association-and-samsung-show-flexible-screen/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/oled-association-and-samsung-show-flexible-screen/#comments

The OLED Association and Samsung gifted us with a quick view of a foldable OLED display attached to a giant and very make believe Samsung phone. We saw the same back in November, but this time we got up close and filmed it ourselves. We're sure this mockup in no way reflects any future handset design from Samsung, but it lets us dream of a day with giant foldable displays, and those will be great days. Follow on for a vid of it folding and unfolding and a mini gallery, too.

Continue reading OLED Association and Samsung show flexible screen

Filed under: , ,

OLED Association and Samsung show flexible screen originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videohands-onOLED AssociationOledAssociationSamsungFri, 09 Jan 2009 05:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Mattel Mindflex hands (and heads) on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/video-mattel-mind-flex-hands-and-heads-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/video-mattel-mind-flex-hands-and-heads-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/09/video-mattel-mind-flex-hands-and-heads-on/#commentsVideo: Mattel Mind Flex hands (and heads) on Gamers have largely gotten a bad rep for being lazy, slothful people who spend their hours mindlessly pressing buttons. The Wii changed that a bit by getting kids (and their parents... and their parents) up off the couch, but what about giving their brains a workout too? For your family's little mind freak to-be Mattel is introducing the Mindflex, a brain-powered game that relies on your mental activity to control the height of a ball suspended in a column of air. Don the headset then start concentrating to make the purple orb rise; relax and it lowers. There are six total game types but all entail getting a ball over, under, and through a variety of hoops and the like, sometimes against a clock so that you can challenge your friends. Sadly you have to actually reach up and turn the dial to move the ball around the course, but in our heads on trial we found the thing to be impressively responsive, gently sinking down when we thought about getting some sleep -- then shooting back up again when we pondered the number of posts left to write tonight. It was challenging for sure, and definitely turned a lot of heads, but we're a little concerned that extended sessions could be headache inducing. Its $80 price tag might cause some temple pain too when the thing releases this fall, but we've certainly spent more money on things that were less fun -- and mentally stimulating. Video of floaty balls and squinting players below.

Gallery: Mattel Mind Flex

Mattel Mind FlexMattel Mind FlexMattel Mind FlexMattel Mind FlexMattel Mind Flex

Continue reading Video: Mattel Mindflex hands (and heads) on

Filed under: , ,

Video: Mattel Mindflex hands (and heads) on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009ces 2009 videoCes2009Ces2009Videomattelmattel mind flexMattel mindflexMattelMindFlexmind flexMindFlexFri, 09 Jan 2009 00:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Fulton Innovation has a wireless power coming out party at CES]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/fulton-innovation-has-a-wireless-power-coming-out-party-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/fulton-innovation-has-a-wireless-power-coming-out-party-at-ces/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/fulton-innovation-has-a-wireless-power-coming-out-party-at-ces/#comments
It was just a short year ago that we went to Fulton Innovation's tiny booth at CES and failed to get a working wireless power demo, but a lot's happened since then -- the company is at CES 2009 in force, with a much larger, swanker booth, partners like Energizer and Motorola demoing working products, and tons of working real-world examples of the tech in action. We were particularly taken with the modded Dish DVR that automatically turned itself on and off when the remote was placed on top of it to charge up -- oh, and the remote featured super-capacitors instead of batteries that charge fully in 10 seconds. There were also a ton of cell phones (including a modded iPhone, of course), new cooking demos featuring a blender, and a super cool Leggett & Pratt power tool charging workbench. Extremely impressive, all in all -- we're starting to think that 2009 could be the year that wireless power could really take off. Gallery below, video after the break!

P.S.- We asked if Fulton had anything to do with the Palm Pre's sexy Touchstone wireless charger, but the guys in the booth didn't know. We'll let you know if we find anything out.

Gallery: Fulton Innovation Wireless Power

Continue reading Fulton Innovation has a wireless power coming out party at CES

Filed under:

Fulton Innovation has a wireless power coming out party at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videoecoupledenergizerfeaturedfeaturesfulton innovationFultonInnovationmotorolawireless powerWirelessPowerThu, 08 Jan 2009 22:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: iRobot Looj hands on shows improved leaf carnage]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-irobot-looj-hands-on-shows-improved-leaf-carnage/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-irobot-looj-hands-on-shows-improved-leaf-carnage/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-irobot-looj-hands-on-shows-improved-leaf-carnage/#commentsVideo: iRobot Looj hands on shows improved leaf carnage
It was at last year's CES that we first got our hands on iRobot's Looj, and while easy gutter cleaning is something most homeowners can appreciate, the thing did have some issues that left many users tossing the things out with the decomposing crud it was supposed to fling. Enter the Looj second generation, which includes a flexible auger that should keep the thing from flipping itself over, a tool-free battery door, and a faster reverse speed to get the thing back to your ladder in half the time. Nothing revolutionary, but some much-needed updates that will be available this spring for $129, and we were impressed with the sheer spite the thing displayed against a mock gutter full of faux leaves. Video below -- user discretion advised.

Gallery: iRobot Looj

iRobot Looj Second GenerationiRobot Looj Second GenerationiRobot Looj Second GenerationiRobot Looj Second GenerationiRobot Looj Second Generation

Continue reading Video: iRobot Looj hands on shows improved leaf carnage

Filed under: ,

Video: iRobot Looj hands on shows improved leaf carnage originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009ces 2009 videoCes2009Ces2009Videofeaturedfeaturesirobotirobot loojIrobotLoojloojThu, 08 Jan 2009 22:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: LG Watch Phone hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-lg-watch-phone-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-lg-watch-phone-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-lg-watch-phone-hands-on/#comments
So we dropped by LG's booth here in the South Hall at CES and weren't really surprised to see a whole bunch of watch phones in a case that looked like it was just moved out of Jacob & Co. There was a surplus of models dolled up behind glass, but only two out on the floor. LG was being super secretive about the transitions between the various screens, but we did our best to sneak peeks through the fingers on our not-so-generous demonstrator's hand. What we did see looked pretty polished though (which you should know by now) and the transitions looked like browsing music on the iPhone. We were able to find out that the screen is not an OLED. LG went with a TFT with capacitive touch but we were told that it would work through a golf glove -- though we're not exactly sure about this. Be sure to check out the gallery for even more glamor shots and check after the break for video of the device (or the parts that LG would let us see) and prepare to be amazed. Ooh, shiny.

Gallery: Video: LG Watch Phone hands-on

Continue reading Video: LG Watch Phone hands-on

Filed under: ,

Video: LG Watch Phone hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videocesvideogd910lgmobilewatchwatch phoneWatchPhoneThu, 08 Jan 2009 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: LG Watch Phone hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-lg-watch-phone-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-lg-watch-phone-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-lg-watch-phone-hands-on/#comments
So we dropped by LG's booth here in the South Hall at CES and weren't really surprised to see a whole bunch of watch phones in a case that looked like it was just moved out of Jacob & Co. There was a surplus of models dolled up behind glass, but only two out on the floor. LG was being super secretive about the transitions between the various screens, but we did our best to sneak peeks through the fingers on our not-so-generous demonstrator's hand. What we did see looked pretty polished though (which you should know by now) and the transitions looked like browsing music on the iPhone. We were able to find out that the screen is not an OLED. LG went with a TFT with capacitive touch but we were told that it would work through a golf glove -- though we're not exactly sure about this. Be sure to check out the gallery for even more glamor shots and check after the break for video of the device (or the parts that LG would let us see) and prepare to be amazed. Ooh, shiny.

Gallery: Video: LG Watch Phone hands-on

Continue reading Video: LG Watch Phone hands-on

Filed under: ,

Video: LG Watch Phone hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videocesvideofeaturedfeaturesgd910lgwatchwatch phoneWatchPhoneThu, 08 Jan 2009 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Flexible OLED display for your MJOLNIR armor]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-flexible-oled-display-for-your-mjolnir-armor/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-flexible-oled-display-for-your-mjolnir-armor/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/video-flexible-oled-display-for-your-mjolnir-armor/#comments
As promised, Universal Display Corporation had its 4-inch, flexible, wrist-worn OLED display designed for military use (and nerds) here at CES. Master Chief would be proud. See what we mean after the break.

Continue reading Video: Flexible OLED display for your MJOLNIR armor

Filed under: , ,

Video: Flexible OLED display for your MJOLNIR armor originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videoflexibleoleduniversal displayUniversal Display CorporationUniversalDisplayUniversalDisplayCorporationvideoThu, 08 Jan 2009 09:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola SURF A3100 video (and pictorial) hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/motorola-surf-a3100-video-and-pictorial-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/motorola-surf-a3100-video-and-pictorial-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/motorola-surf-a3100-video-and-pictorial-hands-on/#comments
Like the Curve 8900, it turns out that Motorola's SURF is a device that kinda needs to be seen in the flesh to be fully appreciated. In light of TouchFLO and its endless competitors, the skin Moto's developed for this thing -- while tasteful and seemingly finger-friendly -- really isn't anything to get terribly excited about, but it does an adequate job of making the superficial surface of Windows Mobile reasonably finger-friendly. The screen feels great, and yeah, the SURF includes a stylus -- but hey, what WinMo phone doesn't? Ultimately, we think it's going to be a totally serviceable alternative to, say, a Touch Diamond -- only problem is that the Touch Diamond is like 8 months old. If Moto had launched this running Android instead of WinMo, on the other hand, it would've been the runaway hit of the show. Follow the break for a super-quick video tour of the UI!

Gallery: Motorola SURF A3100 video (and pictorial) hands-on

Continue reading Motorola SURF A3100 video (and pictorial) hands-on

Filed under: , ,

Motorola SURF A3100 video (and pictorial) hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a3000a3100atilacesces 2009ces 2009 videoCes2009Ces2009Videofeatureshands onhands-onHandsOnmotomotorolaThu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola SURF A3100 video (and pictorial) hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/motorola-surf-a3100-video-and-pictorial-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/motorola-surf-a3100-video-and-pictorial-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/motorola-surf-a3100-video-and-pictorial-hands-on/#comments
Like the Curve 8900, it turns out that Motorola's SURF is a device that kinda needs to be seen in the flesh to be fully appreciated. In light of TouchFLO and its endless competitors, the skin Moto's developed for this thing -- while tasteful and seemingly finger-friendly -- really isn't anything to get terribly excited about, but it does an adequate job of making the superficial surface of Windows Mobile reasonably finger-friendly. The screen feels great, and yeah, the SURF includes a stylus -- but hey, what WinMo phone doesn't? Ultimately, we think it's going to be a totally serviceable alternative to, say, a Touch Diamond -- only problem is that the Touch Diamond is like 8 months old. If Moto had launched this running Android instead of WinMo, on the other hand, it would've been the runaway hit of the show. Follow the break for a super-quick video tour of the UI!

Gallery: Motorola SURF A3100 video (and pictorial) hands-on

Continue reading Motorola SURF A3100 video (and pictorial) hands-on

Filed under: , , , , , ,

Motorola SURF A3100 video (and pictorial) hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a3000a3100atilacesces 2009ces 2009 videoCes2009Ces2009Videoedgefeaturesgsmhands onhands-onHandsOnhsdpamobilemotomotorolaumtswindows mobilewindowsmobileThu, 08 Jan 2009 04:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Casio's composite moving image trick -- proof that the moon landings were faked]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/video-casios-composite-moving-image-trick-proof-that-the-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/video-casios-composite-moving-image-trick-proof-that-the-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/video-casios-composite-moving-image-trick-proof-that-the-mo/#comments
We can't blame you if you were scratching your collective heads over Casio's slightly silly Dynamic Photo technology demonstrated at today's Casio press event. Click through to see this little girl walk across the moonscape to shake hands with Neil Armstrong -- all processed on Casio's new EX-FS10.

Continue reading Video: Casio's composite moving image trick -- proof that the moon landings were faked

Filed under:

Video: Casio's composite moving image trick -- proof that the moon landings were faked originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casiocesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videoex-fs10featuredfeaturedvideofeaturesvideoWed, 07 Jan 2009 16:08:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's GD910 wrist phone in action]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/hands-on-with-lgs-gd910-wrist-phone/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/hands-on-with-lgs-gd910-wrist-phone/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/hands-on-with-lgs-gd910-wrist-phone/#comments
LG's wrist set was on hand at the LG press conference and we managed a quick peek. We'll fill in all the blanks tomorrow once we can see it up close, but as a teaser, this thing looks sweet. It does, however, look a wee bit more refined in the interface and design departments compared to the peek we got last year. Short video of it taking a call after the break.

Continue reading LG's GD910 wrist phone in action

Filed under: ,

LG's GD910 wrist phone in action originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009Ces2009CES2009videofeaturedfeatureshands onhands-onHandsOnLG GD910LgGd910Watch phoneWed, 07 Jan 2009 12:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: ASUS teases with folding Origami laptop concept]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/video-asus-teases-with-folding-origami-laptop-concept/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/video-asus-teases-with-folding-origami-laptop-concept/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/07/video-asus-teases-with-folding-origami-laptop-concept/#comments
As of today, CES 2009 is all ASUS' show. We're impressed with both the hardware on display as well as the custom UIs they've developed to take advantage of their new touchscreen displays while waiting for Windows 7 to arrive. In a nod to the future (the very distant future), ASUS leaves us with a conceptual bow inspired by folded Origami... and Battleship, apparently. Check the video after the break.

Continue reading Video: ASUS teases with folding Origami laptop concept

Filed under:

Video: ASUS teases with folding Origami laptop concept originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuscesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videoconceptfoldorigamiunfoldvideoWed, 07 Jan 2009 02:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/ces-2009-hands-on-with-lenovo-thinkpad-w700ds/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/ces-2009-hands-on-with-lenovo-thinkpad-w700ds/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/ces-2009-hands-on-with-lenovo-thinkpad-w700ds/#comments
We've seen so much of the Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds already that our first time getting hands on the machine felt strangely familiar. The slide-out screen felt sturdy, and it's capable of swiveling 30 degrees forward and any steps in between. The tablet isn't going to replace a Wacom anytime soon, but it'll get the job done in a pinch. The laptop itself is rather bulky, but what do you expect when you're packing this much power? Check out the gallery below for pics.

Gallery: CES 2009: Hands on with Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds



Update: Added video after the break.

Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds hands-on

Filed under: ,

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2009ces 2009 hands onces 2009 handsonCes2009Ces2009HandsOnces2009videofeaturedfeatureslenovolenovo w700dsLenovoW700dsthink padThinkPadw700dsTue, 06 Jan 2009 21:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: ASUS features modded G50 with 4.3-inch secondary computer, oh my]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/asus-features-modded-g50-with-4-3-inch-secondary-computer-oh-my/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/asus-features-modded-g50-with-4-3-inch-secondary-computer-oh-my/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/asus-features-modded-g50-with-4-3-inch-secondary-computer-oh-my/#comments
What's 1 primary laptop plus 1 secondary, smaller computer equal? Want, that's what. ASUS just showed us a modified G50 M50 media laptop with a secondary 4.3 LCD display computer with some help from Microsoft here at ASUS' CES presser. Microsoft actually calls it "two computers in one chassis" running independently from each other but sharing a common battery. The smaller computer will run for over 12 hours for all your widgeting (contacts, email, etc) needs -- alas, it does not appear to be removable. Funny thing is, not a single mention by Microsoft about SideShow. Check the video after the break, it's compelling and nerd sexy to see a movie launch from the small, second computer onto the larger display.

Update: We spoke to ASUS and learned that this prototype is planned for production this year. A version featuring a removable, secondary computer (think MID) is a possible followup.

Continue reading Video: ASUS features modded G50 with 4.3-inch secondary computer, oh my

Filed under:

Video: ASUS features modded G50 with 4.3-inch secondary computer, oh my originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuscesces 2009Ces2009ces2009videog50m50microsoftTue, 06 Jan 2009 20:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Eee PC T91 convertible tablet lives (Update: Video!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/eee-pc-t91-convertible-tablet-lives/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/eee-pc-t91-convertible-tablet-lives/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/eee-pc-t91-convertible-tablet-lives/#comments
It's been expected for months, now Asus has announced its Eee PC T91 convertible tablet ripe for a fresh Windows 7 tossing. The 2-pound (right, two!), 1-inch thick tablet features an 8.9-inch LED backlit touch panel riding atop Intel's Z520 Atom processor. It also features a TV-tuner and built-in GPS. No other details yet but it won't be long.

Update: Added video after the break of this svelte convertible floating in air with its incredibly dreamy UI. It's destined to make all your touchable dreams come true. No, really.

Continue reading Eee PC T91 convertible tablet lives (Update: Video!)

Filed under:

Eee PC T91 convertible tablet lives (Update: Video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusbreaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2009ces 2009 breakingnewsces 2009 videoCes2009ces2009breakingCes2009BreakingnewsCes2009Videoconvertibleconvertible tabletConvertibleTableteee pc t91EeePcT91featuredfeaturest91tabletTue, 06 Jan 2009 19:58:00 EST