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You tried to shoot a quick handheld movie with your smartphone the other night. And it wound up looking like you shot it in the middle of an earthquake. Before putting your video editing application's "Analyze for Stabilization" feature to the test, have a gander at Glidetrack's Mobislyder. Essentially a combination of a roll track and a skateboard, the Mobislyder ships with a variety of mounts to fit a selection of smartphones, camcorders and compact cameras. This, combined with four non-rolling feet and a swivel mount, allow the Mobislyder to be used at almost any low angle. That thing you're peering at above is available for $135, which could be a solid deal for a good, steady, sliding platform to shoot from. Or, it could be $96 more than the parts you picked up from Radio Shack and Home Depot to perform the exact same function. A full video demo awaits after the break.

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Mobislyder offers low-level roll track for filming, gleams the cube originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>camcordercameraearthquakeHome DepotHomeDepotMobisydermountmovieRadio ShackRadioShackroll trackRollTrackskateboardsmartphonestabilizationstabilizeswivelvideoWed, 30 Nov 2011 10:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Cedar Trail-based Classmate PC hands-on at IDF (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/cedar-trail-based-classmate-pc-hands-on-at-idf-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/cedar-trail-based-classmate-pc-hands-on-at-idf-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/14/cedar-trail-based-classmate-pc-hands-on-at-idf-video/#comments Looking for a Cedar Trail-powered update to the long running Classmate PC line of netvertibles? Intel's got you covered here at IDF 2011, with a refreshed edition of the very familiar hardware on display. All the usual elements are here, with a handle, touchscreen and stylus combined with a tough rugged casing ready to take the worst a 3rd grader can dish out. It felt a little lighter in our hands, and while this was just a demo unit as usual we're told OEMs should have production versions available soon. If you need to see it in motion to believe all that next generation Atom power could be packed inside, just watch the video after the break.

Myriam Joire contributed to this report

Gallery: Intel's Classmate PC at IDF 2011

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Cedar Trail-based Classmate PC hands-on at IDF (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atomcedar trailCedarTrailclassmate pcClassmatePchandleidfidf 2011Idf2011intelintel atomintel developer forumintel developer forum 2011IntelAtomIntelDeveloperForumIntelDeveloperForum2011laptopnetvertibleruggedizedstylusswiveltablettouchscreenvideoWed, 14 Sep 2011 09:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon D5100 kit hits Best Buy shelves early, still costs $900]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/nikon-d5100-kit-hits-shelves-early-at-best-buy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/nikon-d5100-kit-hits-shelves-early-at-best-buy/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/17/nikon-d5100-kit-hits-shelves-early-at-best-buy/#commentsNikon D5100 kit available at bestbuy
Eagerly waiting for some swivel screen action on the upcoming Nikon D5100? Well friend, you just got lucky, as said camera has just hit the shelves of Best Buy a few days early. The mid-range DSLR kit is now up for grabs either online or in stores for $900, but we expect Nikon to start shipping body-only options soon after -- Amazon and Adorama are already taking pre-orders for $800. Unfortunately, it looks like the accompanying ME-1 external mic won't be here until the original April 21st launch (or so we hope), but we're sure all Nikonians will be just fine without it over the next four days. Now go check out your local Best Buy to nab one of these swivelicious cameras.

Nikon D5100 kit hits Best Buy shelves early, still costs $900 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5100availableBest buyBestBuycameracamera kitCameraKitD5100DigitalDigital cameraDigital CamerasDigital SLRDigitalCameraDigitalCamerasDigitalSlrDSLRkitME-1me-1 micMe-1Micmicnikonnikon accessoryNikon d5100NikonAccessoryNikonD5100releaseshipshippingshipsSLRswivelswivel screenSwivelScreenSun, 17 Apr 2011 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[C-Loop camera strap contorts in ways your first party strap could only dream of]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/c-loop-camera-strap-contorts-in-ways-your-first-party-strap-coul/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/c-loop-camera-strap-contorts-in-ways-your-first-party-strap-coul/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/c-loop-camera-strap-contorts-in-ways-your-first-party-strap-coul/#comments We actually didn't know we had a camera strap problem until we saw this little promo video for C-Loop (embedded after the break). Now it's blindingly obvious, and we're not sure we can even go on taking pictures if we don't get a C-Loop, like, yesterday. The C-Loop itself is surpassingly simple: it screws into your camera's tripod mount and swivels. That's about it. You attach your strap to the C-Loop, naturally, and you get rid of strap tangle, improve landscape / portrait transitioning, and score +100 sex appeal instantaneously. Not bad for a $35 chunk of aluminum. It should start shipping by the end of the year.

Update: StrapBuddy offers a similar solution for $19.99, and it's on sale right now.

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C-Loop camera strap contorts in ways your first party strap could only dream of originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>c-loopcamera strapCameraStrapswivelswivel strapSwivelStrapvideoWed, 17 Nov 2010 07:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu dual-touchscreen concept phone hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/fujitsu-dual-touchscreen-concept-phone-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/fujitsu-dual-touchscreen-concept-phone-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/fujitsu-dual-touchscreen-concept-phone-hands-on/#comments Back at Mobile World Congress in February, the mobile UI gurus at TAT showed off their interpretation of a dual-screen phone interface using TI's powerhouse OMAP4 testbed. Seemed a little pie-in-the-sky at the time, but frankly, the concept device being shown off by Fujtisu at CEATEC this week -- created with TAT's involvement, it turns out -- seems virtually ready for production. Or the hardware did, anyway; the software was spartan by comparison, obviously designed to call out a few key use cases where having two giant, glorious 960 x 480 displays right next to each other might come in handy. We were shown browser and email list scrolling across both displays -- boring, if not obvious -- but what really piqued our interest was a cool photo sharing feature whereby you fling photos you want to share from a gallery on the bottom display to a list of contacts on the top one -- very TAT, if we do say so ourselves. Both displays can be rotated between portrait and landscape, creating either a nicely-sized clamshell or a gigantic flip, not an uncommon shape among Japanese phones. Indeed, given the form factor, the entirely-Japanese interface, and Fujitsu's history, we're sure this was designed entirely with the Japanese domestic market in mind -- and we wouldn't be at all surprised to see it show up in a retail capacity there within a year or so. Follow the break for video.

Gallery: Fujitsu dual touchscreen concept phone hands-on

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Fujitsu dual-touchscreen concept phone hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ceatecceatec 2010Ceatec2010clamshelldual screendual touchscreenDualScreenDualTouchscreenflipfujitsuhands-onswiveltatthe astonishing tribeTheAstonishingTribevideoTue, 05 Oct 2010 00:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's EX1 / TL500 flagship compact articulates 'release' in Korean]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/17/samsungs-ex1-tl500-flagship-compact-camera-articulates-a-kore/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/17/samsungs-ex1-tl500-flagship-compact-camera-articulates-a-kore/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/17/samsungs-ex1-tl500-flagship-compact-camera-articulates-a-kore/#comments It's out, Samsung's 10 megapixel EX1 (aka, TL500) with 3-inch articulating AMOLED display was just pushed out for retail in its Korean homeland. For 599,000KRW or about $400, you get a F1.8 24mm ultra-wide lens, 1/1.7-inch CCD, refined DRIMeIII imaging processor, dual image stabilization, and ISO 3200 max sensitivity (at full resolution) that should combine to deliver decent shots (for a compact) in low-light conditions without using a flash. As Samsung's flagship compact it also supports RAW with shutter‑priority, aperture‑priority and full-manual shooting modes. Unfortunately, H.264 video is limited to 640x480 pixels at 30fps. Fortunately, an optional optical viewfinder can be fitted to the hot shoe in case the AMOLED display fails to hold up under direct sunlight -- a very real possibility since there's no mention of Samsung's "Super AMOLED" anywhere in the press release. Can't wait to see the reviews on this pup.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.7 inch1.7-inch1.7Inch24mmamoledArticulatingDisplaycameraccdDRIMeIIIex1f1.8flagshipswiveltl500Mon, 17 May 2010 05:40:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS T101MT gets the quick and dirty video review treatment]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/asus-t101mt-gets-the-quick-and-dirty-video-review-treatment/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/asus-t101mt-gets-the-quick-and-dirty-video-review-treatment/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/15/asus-t101mt-gets-the-quick-and-dirty-video-review-treatment/#comments We've already witnessed ASUS' netvertible undergo some hands-on testing, but the units inspected up until now have all been pre-production devices. Well, finally a retail T101MT has made its way out to online scribes and we've got the first video review for your delectation. We're told that the machine is still pretty thick and a tiny bit too heavy to comfortably hold in one hand for long periods of time, but also that the previous touchscreen issues have been rectified -- it is now "responsive and precise." The general theme is that you shouldn't expect too much out of it, particularly since a 480p YouTube clip gobbled up 95% of the T101MT's CPU cycles and still provided only a choppy picture, but if your ambitions are sufficiently moderate, ASUS' latest could prove a versatile little machine. Video awaits after the break and a summary review can be found at the source.

Update: The YouTube video played was a stop-motion animation running at 5fps and therefore shouldn't be considered representative of the T101MT's video performance. What should be taken as representative is the fact that it maxed out the CPU.

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ASUS T101MT gets the quick and dirty video review treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung prices TL500, TL350, AQ100 and SL605 shooters originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nokia Twist launching on Verizon starting September 13

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Nokia Twist launching on Verizon starting September 13 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nokiaswiveltwistverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 04 Sep 2009 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia Twist launching on Verizon starting September 13]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/04/nokia-twist-launching-on-verizon-starting-september-13/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/04/nokia-twist-launching-on-verizon-starting-september-13/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/04/nokia-twist-launching-on-verizon-starting-september-13/#comments The Keepin' It Real Fake industry has become so good, so fast, so well-tuned to market trends that we knew it was just a matter of time before it'd be consistently beating the real phones to market. What we didn't expect, necessarily, was for Nokia to start making its own fakes. We can't tell what's going on exactly, but it appears that the twisty E81 that we saw a while back could've very well been a genuine article -- either that, or it was scooped up well ahead of release in China and cloned ages before Nokia had intended the phone to be announced. Anyhow, this thing is launching as the Twist for Nokia, the bizarre swivel phone that's been rumored for a while now. Alongside the Surge, the Twist proves that Espoo's committed to releasing totally customized gear for US carriers, and we'll be especially curious to see how well the swivel works in practice here. It'll run $149.99 on a two-year deal before rebate, featuring a 3 megapixel autofocus cam with flash, full HTML browser, so-called "Habitat Mode" (like the Intrigue before it), EV-DO Rev. 0, and a full QWERTY keyboard that swivels away to turn the phone into a near-perfect square. It also features replaceable faceplates and is said to have some sort of lighting arrangement around the swivel ring that's user-customizable -- perfect for your next fog-filled rave. The interwebs and "select NYC locations" all get it on September 13 with everyone else following on come the 21st, so go ahead and make some square-shaped room in your pocket right now, why don't you?

Gallery: Nokia Twist launching on Verizon starting September 13

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaev doevdomobilenokiaswiveltwistverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 04 Sep 2009 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Olympus grabs for entry-level DSLR dollars with $600 E-600]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/olympus-grabs-for-entry-level-dslr-dollars-with-e-600/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/olympus-grabs-for-entry-level-dslr-dollars-with-e-600/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/31/olympus-grabs-for-entry-level-dslr-dollars-with-e-600/#comments We had some pretty overwhelming evidence that Olympus' entry-level E-600 was more than just some fancy Photoshop, and sure enough, the outfit has today made things official for us. Designed as a low-cost E-620, the 12.3-megapixel shooter drops only the backlit buttons, a trio of 'art filter' modes, aspect mask control and the two-shot multi exposure mode from an otherwise heralded device. If you can live without those, you'll find a delectable $599.99 price tag that includes a 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko zoom lens, a 2.7-inch swiveling Live View LCD, in-body image stabilization, a dust reduction system, sequential shooting at four frames per second and the ability to accept CF, UDMA and xD memory cards (sorry, SD lovers). It'll be available from respectable camera outlets this November -- just in time to satisfy that nagging need on the forthcoming holiday gift list.

[Via Electronista]

Gallery: Olympus grabs for entry-level DSLR dollars with E-600

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Olympus grabs for entry-level DSLR dollars with $600 E-600 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DSLRe 600e-600E600hypercrystallive viewlive view lcdLiveViewLiveViewLcdolympusswivelswivel screenSwivelScreenMon, 31 Aug 2009 09:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: iropod turns your desk into a big-ass mobile computer]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/video-iropod-turns-your-desk-into-a-big-ass-mobile-computer/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/video-iropod-turns-your-desk-into-a-big-ass-mobile-computer/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/18/video-iropod-turns-your-desk-into-a-big-ass-mobile-computer/#comments Look, we like the idea of an ergonomic workstation with a VESA monitor mount. Integrate a slip-in laptop dock and we might even be tempted to reach for our credit cards. But designer Rad Iliuta seems to have built the computer right into the chassis of the iropod (Interactive Robotic Pod) while fitting it with a battery "as powerful as a car battery" offering a claimed 24-hours of freedom... you know, when you want to pack this into your backpack or take it into the woods. It's said to be launching in the 3rd quarter of this year which by our count gives them until September to get this thing priced and rolled out the door, literally. However, without a single PC spec listed on its website of dubious design we have our doubts about that time schedule. Insane or insanely awesome, let Rad know your thoughts in the comments below. Quickie video after the break.

Gallery: Video: iropod turns your desk into a big-ass mobile computer

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Video: iropod turns your desk into a big-ass mobile computer originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e81fakekeepin it real fakeKeepinItRealFakekirfmobilenokianoklanokla e81NoklaE81swivelswivel displayswivel screenSwivelDisplaySwivelScreenSun, 16 Aug 2009 10:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Keepin' it real fake, part CCXXXII: Nokla strikes again with E81 rehash]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/16/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccxxxii-nokla-strikes-again-with-e81/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/16/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccxxxii-nokla-strikes-again-with-e81/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/16/keepin-it-real-fake-part-ccxxxii-nokla-strikes-again-with-e81/#comments Due to Nokia's continued dismissal of the ripe-for-the-picking E81 model number, the diligent folks at "Nokla" (fresh off their E97 design win) have seen it fit to issue a second handset under that fake moniker. Surprisingly, this one actually boasts a rather unique swivel design -- even beating Nokia's own effort in this regard -- a QWERTY keyboard and some decent specs. There's even a mirror on the swivel-up back (we hear that women love mirrors), along with a hole at the swivel hinge for working a lanyard through. We'd venture to say it's the best E81 Nokia never made.

[Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog]

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Looks like we've got not one, but two nuggets of good news for you today: firstly, the latest Gigabyte swivel-screen tablet has been unboxed, undressed and appropriately groped up, and secondly, Amazon have now got stock of the device at $679 plus shipping. That might still seem a bit rich for a netbook, albeit with expanded functionality, but it's significantly more affordable than what our European comrades have to pay. As to the unboxing -- and there's a lot of it since Gigabyte decided to pack the unit in like a matryoshka -- the Liliputing crew do a thorough inspection as well as a size comparison against devices from ASUS and Lenovo. Slide past the break to see the pair of videos and judge for yourself.

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Video: Gigabyte T1028X unboxed, handled, available in good ol' USA originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AtomAtom N280AtomN280convertible tabletConvertibleTabletGigabyteGigabyte T1028GigabyteT1028N280netbooknetvertiblenotebookswivelT1028Xtablettablet pcTabletPcTouchNotetouchscreenunboxingvideoTue, 11 Aug 2009 16:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte T1028X TouchNote brings fresher specs, steeper price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/gigabyte-t1028x-touchnote-brings-fresher-specs-steeper-price/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/gigabyte-t1028x-touchnote-brings-fresher-specs-steeper-price/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/gigabyte-t1028x-touchnote-brings-fresher-specs-steeper-price/#comments It's only been a few months since Gigabyte unveiled the 1028M netbook / tablet hybrid, but its successor is already available to buy in Europe. Announced in Hong Kong last month, the 1028X ups the resolution to 1366 x 768 on the 10.1-inch swivel display and bundles a 6-cell 7650 mAh battery for a purported six and a half hours of juice. There's also an utterly meaningless 60MHz CPU upgrade from the Atom N270 to the N280, but the most surprising thing of all might be the price: €622 ($877). That's an awful lot of damage for what is still very much a netbook, but then if you simply must have a touchscreen display in that specific size range, there isn't much competition going around. At least for now.

[Via Slashgear]

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Gigabyte T1028X TouchNote brings fresher specs, steeper price originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like so many other dodgy things in life, ASUS' Eee PC T91 has been around the block a time or two. It wasn't until this week, however, that ASUS finally came clean with a full specifications list for the swivel-screen netvertible. The 3G-equipped machine also packs a GPS module, Bluetooth, WiFi, an 8.9-inch LED-backlit touch panel, Intel's Atom Z520 CPU, Ethernet, a multicard reader, VGA output, twin USB 2.0 sockets and audio in / out ports. Sadly, there's still no definite US release date, but we suspect it can't be too far off now. In related news, this very machine was caught showcasing its elite multitouch skills with Windows 7, and if you're interested in seeing exactly how that went down, hop on past the break and mash play.

Read - Official Eee PC T91 specifications
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Swiveling ASUS Eee PC T91 does multitouch in Windows 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's what we know: a Nokia RM-526 (all Nokia handsets receive internal RM codes in addition to their consumer-friendly marketing model numbers) just passed the FCC, and the outline of the device pictured in the FCC ID label documentation makes it look a little... shall we say, "weird." In fact, had we not been privy to earlier rumors of a squarish swivelphone from Nokia destined for Verizon, we'd almost think we were looking at a wireless router or some sort of accessory -- but nope, we think this is a phone. It's a dual-band CDMA device, which certainly jibes with what Verizon would need; we're still having a devil of a time picturing a Series 40-based Sidekick-esque Nokia with CDMA support in our heads, but we'll get used to the concept eventually. Maybe.

[Via Cell Phone Signal]

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Nokia's swiveling wonder for Verizon passes FCC? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 May 2009 17:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaev doevdofccmobilenokiaswivelverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 14 May 2009 17:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia making a crazy Sidekick-esque phone for Verizon? (Update: looks like!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/13/nokia-making-a-crazy-sidekick-esque-phone-for-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/13/nokia-making-a-crazy-sidekick-esque-phone-for-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/13/nokia-making-a-crazy-sidekick-esque-phone-for-verizon/#comments This rumor's got more holes than swiss, but stranger things have happened, so it'll be an interesting scoop to keep an eye on nonetheless. A tipster to Boy Genius Report claims that Nokia is working on a "swiveling E71-type handset" for -- get this -- Verizon, of all carriers, featuring a full QWERTY keyboard and running Series 40. Judging from the mockup here, that sorta puts it in the same vein as the Sidekick -- a form factor most carriers and manufacturers (especially Nokia) have avoided. Given that Espoo's still basically dipping its toes in the CDMA waters -- and the fact that a Verizon device running Series 40 proper seems implausible at best -- we're going to be shocked if this thing sees the light of day. Pleasantly surprised, yes, but still shocked.

Update: Since originally running this story, we've been contacted by a number of individuals who claim to have seen this phone in person; Boy Genius Report also emphatically defends the rumors legitimacy, so we're more inclined to think it's real. (Of course, that doesn't make it any less crazy.)

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Nokia making a crazy Sidekick-esque phone for Verizon? (Update: looks like!) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>nokiaqwertyswivelverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwMon, 13 Apr 2009 12:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia making a crazy Sidekick-esque phone for Verizon? (Update: looks like!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/13/nokia-making-a-crazy-sidekick-esque-phone-for-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/13/nokia-making-a-crazy-sidekick-esque-phone-for-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/13/nokia-making-a-crazy-sidekick-esque-phone-for-verizon/#comments This rumor's got more holes than swiss, but stranger things have happened, so it'll be an interesting scoop to keep an eye on nonetheless. A tipster to Boy Genius Report claims that Nokia is working on a "swiveling E71-type handset" for -- get this -- Verizon, of all carriers, featuring a full QWERTY keyboard and running Series 40. Judging from the mockup here, that sorta puts it in the same vein as the Sidekick -- a form factor most carriers and manufacturers (especially Nokia) have avoided. Given that Espoo's still basically dipping its toes in the CDMA waters -- and the fact that a Verizon device running Series 40 proper seems implausible at best -- we're going to be shocked if this thing sees the light of day. Pleasantly surprised, yes, but still shocked.

Update: Since originally running this story, we've been contacted by a number of individuals who claim to have seen this phone in person; Boy Genius Report also emphatically defends the rumors legitimacy, so we're more inclined to think it's real. (Of course, that doesn't make it any less crazy.)

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Sony's launching its own version of the suddenly popular swivel head HDMI cable, with both vertical and horizontal links going on sales this month in lengths of about three or six feet. At $50 and $60, respectively, they solve the need for "costly" 90 degree adapters ($3 or so at Monoprice or other online retailers) and save space on flat panel wall mounts. Of course, if you were planning on wildly overpaying for HDMI cables already, they're really not that bad. It's all about perspective.

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Sony looks to help consumers out with new swivel HDMI cables originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were pretty impressed by the unique design of the iriver SPINN media player when we got our hands on it last year, but that doesn't mean it's a design that'll instantly improve any device, as fully exemplified by this little wonder now making the rounds in China. Apparently dubbed the SWIVEL-CAM, this one's a 5-megapixel shooter that packs an 8x digital zoom (and digital zoom only), along with a 3-inch LCD, 16MB of internal memory, an SD card slot for expansion, and video recording in either 4:3 or 16:9 modes, not to mention the usual e-book reader, voice recorder, and "game player." Intrigued? Then you can get your order in right now for $120.

[Via PMP Today]

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Remember how we noted an uncanny resemblance between PCD's TXT8010 -- better known as the Verizon Blitz -- and the TXT8020 revealed at CES this year? Turns out there's a great reason for the similarity: they're both made by Pantech. We've been sent this nifty little graphic showing one of those EV-DO-enabled TXT8020s bearing Pantech branding, and while we still don't know what carriers plan on carrying this sucker, Verizon sure does seem like the perfect fit, doesn't it? More on this bad boy soon, hopefully.

[Thanks, Jeremy]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaev doevdomobilepantechpcdqwertyswiveltxt8020Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:54:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's LU1400 swivels right into your heart]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/28/lgs-lu1400-swivels-right-into-your-heart/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/28/lgs-lu1400-swivels-right-into-your-heart/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/28/lgs-lu1400-swivels-right-into-your-heart/#comments
It's not every day that you see a wide VGA swivel with DMB support launching in South Korea. Oh, wait -- yes it is! The LU1400 from LG doesn't bring anything particularly new or fabulous to the table, but just about anything with a 2.8-inch 800 x 480 display is still pretty fabulous by our count. It's got a 3-megapixel cam, and if you care to take your glorious little toy outside the homeland, the LU1400 will roam on CDMA in 18 countries around the globe (including the States). And yes, if we see someone walking around New York with one of these, we will yoink it right out of their unsuspecting hands. Just a fair warning.

[Via Akihabara News]

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LG's LU1400 swivels right into your heart originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We get the feeling Panasonic really started something its swivel-head HDMI cables, as we've got the relatively unknown Centronics bringing its own iteration to the table. The EHD-branded HD FLEX 90 degree pivoting head HDMI cable does precisely what it says, enabling users / installers to hook up HDMI-equipped gear in tighter spaces with less pressure on the sockets. The prices aren't too outrageous either, with the 6/12/24-foot strands ringing up at $39.95, $49.95 and $69.95, respectively.

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Centronics intros its own pivoting head HDMI cable originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like that obscure Korean handset we spotted a week or so ago has been identified as a MID from Compal with the unlikely name of Tabasco. The images we saw were shot at Computex 2008 in June, and this is what Blog Times has to say about it: the non functioning prototype sports a rear facing 3.2 megapixel camera with 2x optical zoom and a flash, a front-facing webcam, and it measures about 6.3 x 3.3 x 1.3-inches with a 4.5 or 5-inch screen. It's impossible to determine the device's processor, OS or storage capacity at the this time -- so it seems that, after all this, the handheld is still something of a mystery. Of course, it could always turn out to be that fresh breath of Palm New-ness we've been warned of -- after all, it's been rumored that the company placed a significant order with Compal way back in August. Perhaps we'll find out at CES.

[Via Pocketables]

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Mystery T-swivel handset identified as Compal Tabasco originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like that obscure Korean handset we spotted a week or so ago has been identified as a MID from Compal with the unlikely name of Tabasco. The images we saw were shot at Computex 2008 in June, and this is what Blog Times has to say about it: the non functioning prototype sports a rear facing 3.2 megapixel camera with 2x optical zoom and a flash, a front-facing webcam, and it measures about 6.3 x 3.3 x 1.3-inches with a 4.5 or 5-inch screen. It's impossible to determine the device's processor, OS or storage capacity at the this time -- so it seems that, after all this, the handheld is still something of a mystery. Of course, it could always turn out to be that fresh breath of Palm New-ness we've been warned of -- after all, it's been rumored that the company placed a significant order with Compal way back in August. Perhaps we'll find out at CES.

[Via Pocketables]

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Combining huge screens with usable keyboards in a pocketable package is the challenge phone manufacturers are eternally doomed to try to solve, leading to an endless stream of (mostly comical) patent applications for ridiculous form factors that will never see the light of day. That's where we think -- well, we hope -- Nokia's latest app comes into play, combining a portrait-oriented QWERTY keyboard with a wide display that somehow swivels behind the body of the phone when you only need a little bit of screen real estate. Looks cool on paper, but realistically, we think this thing would be the most unwieldy Frankenstein of a handset since the MPx were it ever to be produced. Tilt-slide on the N97 looks fine, guys. Seriously.

[Via Cellpassion]

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Nokia patent app suggests N97's form factor isn't complicated enough originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Combining huge screens with usable keyboards in a pocketable package is the challenge phone manufacturers are eternally doomed to try to solve, leading to an endless stream of (mostly comical) patent applications for ridiculous form factors that will never see the light of day. That's where we think -- well, we hope -- Nokia's latest app comes into play, combining a portrait-oriented QWERTY keyboard with a wide display that somehow swivels behind the body of the phone when you only need a little bit of screen real estate. Looks cool on paper, but realistically, we think this thing would be the most unwieldy Frankenstein of a handset since the MPx were it ever to be produced. Tilt-slide on the N97 looks fine, guys. Seriously.

[Via Cellpassion]

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Ah yes -- another refreshing installment of the Engadget Podcast! This week the boys get in touch with their deep feelings on Palm's potential New-ness, Nokia's mystery touchscreen phone, fresh additions to the Open Handset Alliance, and news on the forthcoming reader meetup. You also get to hear Josh, Paul, and Nilay mix it up about their hopes for the future, next jewelry purchases, and Gmail contact syncing nightmares. Sounds badical, right?

01:20 - Palm's New-ness, coming to CES
13:38 - Mysterious T-swivel handset appears on Korean site, keeps us guessing
15:43 - Mysterious new Nokia touchscreen interface and handset unveiled (sort of)
26:39 - Open Handset Alliance signs up 14 more Android-lovers, including Sony Ericsson, ASUS and Garmin
51:00 - Reader meetup update: 'Fallout 3' bundles, Nokia N-Gage / Ovi, Make, and more!

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Engadget Podcast 121 - 12.12.2008 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's a Sunday challenge for you -- what in tarnation is this thing? The mysterious T-swivel type handset has appeared on a Korean site, presumably signifying its status as a simple concept. Obviously, the device packs a full QWERTY keyboard, a front-mounted camera, a rather sizable display and a swivel contraption to keep things horizontal when texting and the like. Beyond that, your guess is as good as ours here. Any clues on this thing's origins? We only ask because, you know, we'd love to actually toy around with one.

[Via Pocketables]

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Mysterious T-swivel handset appears on Korean site, keeps us guessing originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's a Sunday challenge for you -- what in tarnation is this thing? The mysterious T-swivel type handset has appeared on a Korean site, presumably signifying its status as a simple concept. Obviously, the device packs a full QWERTY keyboard, a front-mounted camera, a rather sizable display and a swivel contraption to keep things horizontal when texting and the like. Beyond that, your guess is as good as ours here. Any clues on this thing's origins? We only ask because, you know, we'd love to actually toy around with one.

[Via Pocketables]

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Alright, so you're stocked up on locking HDMI cables, but what are you to do about those real tight situations where a traditional HDMI cable end simply sticks out too far? Panasonic to the rescue. As the pre-IFA news continues to trickle out, Panny has introduced a new HDMI cable with a swiveling head, one that can point up or down in order to work nicely in wall-mounted TV applications and the like. We are told to expect a 1.5- and 3-meter version this September, although pricing has yet to be revealed.

[Via HDTV-Space, thanks Marcus]

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Panasonic introduces HDMI cables with swiveling heads originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If we didn't know better, we'd say Samsung really wants to develop some type of hybrid gaming / phone device. One need only look back on the plethora of patent applications from the electronics-maker to realize that something game-related is going on over at HQ. Whatever the case may be, the Korean company has applied for another iteration of device, this time taking a more modular approach to the layout of buttons and screen. In this new configuration, a RAZR-like clamshell would actually house a swiveling screen which allows the unit to flip open, thus placing the display squarely between two "wings." The resulting arrangement would be a symmetrical device that would encourage a more familiar hand position for gamers. Of course, like those other designs, these are just images on paper -- though it does spark the imagination considerably.

[Via Unwired View]

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Samsung files a gaming phone patent... again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If we didn't know better, we'd say Samsung really wants to develop some type of hybrid gaming / phone device. One need only look back on the plethora of patent applications from the electronics-maker to realize that something game-related is going on over at HQ. Whatever the case may be, the Korean company has applied for another iteration of device, this time taking a more modular approach to the layout of buttons and screen. In this new configuration, a RAZR-like clamshell would actually house a swiveling screen which allows the unit to flip open, thus placing the display squarely between two "wings." The resulting arrangement would be a symmetrical device that would encourage a more familiar hand position for gamers. Of course, like those other designs, these are just images on paper -- though it does spark the imagination considerably.

[Via Unwired View]

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Samsung files a gaming phone patent... again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We may not know when this thing's going to be at retail, but hey -- at least we'll know our way around the external controls by the time it does. A tipster has graciously hooked us up with overview documentation for the Samsung U740 for Verizon, an off-the-beaten-path, swiveling musicphone that has apparently been christened "Juke." The key legend doesn't reveal anything too terribly special, though we're happy to see a speakerphone made the cut despite the unit's diminutive outline. Our tipster tells us "it's your basic Verizon Wireless phone," so beyond a music player, stereo Bluetooth, and a trick mechanism that'll impress friends (for a few days, anyway), we're banking on a reasonably low price point. How's everyone feeling about the form factor?

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Gallery: Samsung U470 for Verizon gets a name: "Juke"

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Samsung U470 for Verizon gets a name: "Juke" originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prototype display adjusts pixels for your viewing (angle) pleasure originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, Samsung's u620 was the first on the scene when Verizon's MediaFLO-based VCAST TV service launched earlier this month, but the fashionably late VX9400 from LG seems to be the real prize. At least that's the impression we got when we had the opportunity to mess around with both side by side at CES in January, and starting today, Verizon customers can start buying and critiquing VX9400s of their very own (in VCAST TV markets, anyway). Your hard-earned $200 -- plus the standard issue two-year agreement, of course -- will net you the Chocolate-esqe handset with a swivel screen, 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, microSD expansion, and naturally, EV-DO data. We wouldn't mind a few more teevee channels, but beggars can't be choosers when it comes to the mobile TV landscape here in the US -- and besides, it's a pretty nifty lookin' handset anyway, right?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Verizon rolls out LG VX9400, second VCAST TV phone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via HowardForums, thanks Simon]

Update: Our original tipster, Simon, has pointed out something very important: there appears to be another "layer" hiding on the bottom of the phone that would presumably slide out to reveal a full keyboard. Combined with the centering of the screen and the soft buttons up top, it lends credibility to the theory that this really is the mythical Danger-designed QWERTY superphone after all. Shouldn't be long now, folks. (We hope.)

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The next Kickflip? Helio-branded Pantech in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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