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Packard Bell Studio ST media playback drive invades Europe It's not much more than a hard drive with HD media playback abilities, but the Packard Bell Studio ST certainly looks nice, doesn't it? It's Europe-only for now, but we're hoping parent company Acer brings over a US-branded version of this box, which holds up to a 2TB hard drive and can do 1080p out over HDMI with Dolby Digital. Codec support is described as "all main formats," which is a little shady, but we'll be forgiving if it's cheaper than the Western Digital WD TV Live HD. [Thanks, Matt] Packard Bell Studio ST media playback drive invades Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Notebook Italia  |  Packard Bell  | Email this | Comments Reference: Nilay Patel - 2010/3/13

PlayStation Move requires only 2MB of RAM, developers breath sigh of relief While it's a crying shame that Sony's PlayStation Move won't have full four-player support, at least the technology is efficient; our buddies at Joystiq are reporting that the camera-and-wand based motion control game system will only minimally impact game performance. Quizzing Sony's David Coombes, they found out that the advanced image processing required to make sense of your wild, flailing movements will take only 1-2 MB of RAM. Of course, when you consider that the PS3 has only 256MB of fast XDR memory to begin with, that 2MB isn't as "insignificant" as Sony would have you believe, but coupled with the company's claim that the whole shebang takes "under a frame" of the Cell CPU's processing time, we're inclined to think it won't be much of an issue for the end user. Assuming they fix that nasty lag, of course. Check out our full PlayStation Move guide for more details. PlayStation Move requires only 2MB of RAM, developers breath sigh of relief originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Joystiq  | Email this | Comments Reference: Sean Hollister - 2010/3/13

Foxconn Intel Atom Dual Core 1.6GHz Barebones PC for $177 + free shipping SuperBiiz.com offers the Foxconn Intel Atom Dual Core 1.6GHz Mini Desktop Barebones PC, model no. NT-330I-0H0W-B-NA, for $196.99. Coupon code "BARGAIN20" drops it to $177.29. With free shipping, that's $13 under our mention from last month and th... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/13

Scientists discover method for rapid charging Li-ion batteries Huzzah! Yet another discovery for us to add to our ever-expanding list of "awesome things that'll never actually happen!" Ibrahim Abou Hamad and colleagues from Mississippi State University have reportedly devised a method of charging batteries that could hasten the process rather significantly, and better still, it could provide "an increase in battery power densities" as well. The only problem? Lithium-ion batteries have been disappointing tech users for years, and so long as Energizer and Duracell are calling the shots, we kind of doubt a lot will be done to improve the longevity of 'em. Skepticism aside, the new method involves some fancy black magic surrounding molecular dynamics simulations, and researchers have found a way to boost charging time by "simulating the intercalation of lithium ions into the battery's graphite anode." We know we just went way over your heads on a Friday afternoon, but if techobabble's your thing, all you can handle is right there in the Source link. Scientists discover method for rapid charging Li-ion batteries originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Physorg  | Email this | Comments Reference: Darren Murph - 2010/3/13

Make your Magic Mouse oh-so-ergonomic with this pasty silicone grip While it's hard to say if Apple's Magic Mouse really needs "fixing" -- it depends somewhat on your grip -- it's not a huge stretch to say that the slender multitouch device doesn't quite fit in the palm of one's hand. Sensing a market opportunity, Will of MMFixed.com recently decided to come to our collective rescue. For $10, he offers a simple silicone block that matches the mouse's contoured surface nicely, with an integrated suction cup that keeps it securely fastened. While it's not quite a one-size-fits-all solution, it's certainly a lot cheaper than buying one of the new whacky, adjustable mice we've seen recently; and if the idea of ergonomics via marshmallow doesn't appeal to you, you can always try the white bread variety. Video after the break. Continue reading Make your Magic Mouse oh-so-ergonomic with this pasty silicone grip Make your Magic Mouse oh-so-ergonomic with this pasty silicone grip originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink 9 Computer Store  |  mmfixed.com  | Email this | Comments Reference: Sean Hollister - 2010/3/13

This Hand-made iPad Sleeve is soft but secure iPad Sleeve by Etsy is available for $24.00. If you have ordered your iPad which most of you probably have then you know time is running out to get the perfect sleeve for your iPad. If you’re looking for a fashionable and stylish sleeve then this sleeve... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/13

Odroid handheld game console due early March sportin' Android 2.1 We know you've been champing at the bit for some Odroid news... wait, you forgot already? You know, the Android-powered handheld game system that the manufacturer, Hardkernel, bills "the developer-focused portable game device"? To be honest, we'd hope that the company would focus on game players, but that's really beside the point: the thing finally has a release date: "early March." And for those of you lucky enough to get in on the ground floor, they've gone and upgraded the thing to Android 2.1. Peep it in action after the break. Continue reading Odroid handheld game console due early March sportin' Android 2.1 Odroid handheld game console due early March sportin' Android 2.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Android Community  |  Hardkernel  | Email this | Comments Reference: Joseph L. Flatley - 2010/3/12

Dell Studio 15 Core i3 Dual 2.13GHz 16" LED-Backlit Laptop for $599 + $13 s&h Dell Home offers its 5.54-lb. Dell Studio 15 Intel Core i3 2.13GHz 15.6" Widescreen Notebook in Black Chainlink for $599 with $12.95 for shipping. That's $100 under our mention from two days ago (which included a smaller hard drive) and the lowest tot... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/12

How would you change Nokia's N900? Maemo 5 didn't stand on its own for long before being mashed together with Intel's Moblin, but Nokia's N900 still stands as one of the best handhelds for web browsing. It's hardly the world-beater that Nokia (may have) hoped it to be, but that's not because the internals aren't impressive. We're guessing that only a handful of you made the effort to fork over wads of cash in order to pick an unlocked version up, but if you did, you no doubt have some opinions post-purchase. Is the display living up to your expectations? Are you and Maemo getting along alright? How's that keyboard? We're eager to know how you'd tweak the N900 if you had the keys to the design kingdom, and with MeeGo already being announced, we're forbidding you from suggesting the obvious. Or you can, but we'll be plugging our ears, closing our eyes and humming annoyingly. Filed under: Cellphones How would you change Nokia's N900? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Reference: Darren Murph - 2010/3/12

One man band rocks the iPod touch, rescues the MIDI clarinet from obscurity We've seen blow-hard electronic music makers in the past (one particular didgeridoo hack comes to mind) but still, when one makes us take note we feel like we just have to pass it along. Onyx Ashanti is an American living in Berlin and a one-man band to boot. His instrument of choice is a Yamaha MIDI wind controller for triggering audio and the TouchOSC app for iPod touch for controlling PureData audio processing. And the music he makes from the two is pretty, pretty wild... see for yourself after the break. Continue reading One man band rocks the iPod touch, rescues the MIDI clarinet from obscurity One man band rocks the iPod touch, rescues the MIDI clarinet from obscurity originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Create Digital Music  | Email this | Comments Reference: Joseph L. Flatley - 2010/3/12

FileApp Pro for iPhone downloads for free The iTunes App Store offers downloads of FileApp Pro for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That's the lowest total price we could find for this new app. It allows you to view, move, copy, rename, or transfer documents, images, videos, PDFs, or office files fro... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/12

Palm offering discounted contract-free phones to developers -- too bad they're carrier locked Usually when we hear the phrase "contract-free developer phone" the words "unlocked" and "GSM" follow shortly thereafter, but apparently Palm didn't get the memo -- it just announced discounted hardware prices for its devices, but they're carrier-locked to Verizon and Sprint. Yeah, that's a big sad face out of us -- it's not like Verizon's going to give you a cheaper plan if you show up with a contract-free device. In fact, you might be better off picking up a $79 Pre on a Sprint contract from Amazon and just canceling after a year or so -- the ETF will have been prorated to $120 by then, putting you way ahead of Palm's $439 price tag. So much for that dream -- at least we still have our fantasy of driving to Mexico for an illicit Telcel Pre smuggling run. Palm offering discounted contract-free phones to developers -- too bad they're carrier locked originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Palm  | Email this | Comments Reference: Nilay Patel - 2010/3/12

Okoro Media Systems upgrades HTPC range with Core i3 / i5 CPUs, bitstreaming and USB 3.0 You picked up an Okoro media PC last month, didn't you? If you're nodding up and down in a worried fashion, you're probably better off ignoring everything else we'll say in this post. For the rest of you HTPC hounds, the boutique outfit has something that's very likely to pique your interest (and kick that upgrade itch into high gear). Announced today, the company is adding Core i3 and Core i5 processors to its 2010 media center PC lineup, and as if the extra horsepower weren't enough, users will also find native bitstreaming of TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio on every system save for the Q100. You'll also get a 64-bit copy of Windows 7, up to 8TB of internal storage space, optional Blu-ray playback, quad CableCARD support and the new holy grail of transfers, USB 3.0. You can hit up the outfit's webstore now to configure your dream machine, and if you so desire, you can check out its dedicated trade-up program that'll last through May 31st. Okoro Media Systems upgrades HTPC range with Core i3 / i5 CPUs, bitstreaming and USB 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink eCoustics  |  Okoro Media Systems  | Email this | Comments Reference: Darren Murph - 2010/3/12

Asian Babe Fight of the Week… Hi everyone, here’s another fight between two gorgeous ladies, but first let’s check last week’s winner. With 5,363 participants (a First!), the winner is the cute little Olivia Munn (Left) with 59% of the votes. Today we have two new contenders… Moe Yoshizawa (JP – 25 Years Old – 163 cm) on the left, and Yu [...] Reference: daimaou - 2010/3/13

Dell Wasabi PZ310 Mobile ZINK Printer for $29 + free shipping Today only, Dell Home offers the Dell Wasabi PZ310 Mobile Printer in Black(pictured) or Pink for $29 with free shipping. Although it's a buck over our February mention (which also included 48 sheets of ZINK paper, since expired), it's still the lowest tota... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/12

Sony Europe unveils the new Compact Sony Alpha APS HD CMOS prototypes. Introduced during last PMA as well as a few days ago in Japan at CP+ 2010, the New Sony Alpha compact APS HD CMOS prototypes, is still a mystery, however, Sony Europe published a few days ago a promotional video where we can get a better understanding of the camera, since the entire video seems [...] Reference: daimaou - 2010/3/13

Zoom G2Nu and G2.1Nu guitar effects pedals offer direct USB recording Zoom is kind of like Mitsubishi -- it sort of does it all. Months after shipping one of the greatest pocket audio recorders every known to man, the company is now hitting back with none other than a pair of guitar effects pedals. The G2Nu and G2.1Nu boards both feature 100 preset guitar sounds, 20 of which have purportedly been given the almighty thumbs-up from Steve Vai. If you're curious about differences, the latter adds a built-in expression pedal for additional control, but frankly, the expected capabilities aren't what we're interested in. Both devices sport integrated USB ports that enable them to operate as audio interfaces; in other words, axe slingers can record directly to their computer through this box, and the 1.9-inch display helps you keep track of what's going on. Regrettably, pricing and availability details have been conveniently omitted, but we suspect it'll be hitting Sam Ash, Sweetwater and the rest of the gang soonish. Gallery: Zoom G2Nu and G2.1Nu guitar effects pedals Continue reading Zoom G2Nu and G2.1Nu guitar effects pedals offer direct USB recording Zoom G2Nu and G2.1Nu guitar effects pedals offer direct USB recording originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Reference: Darren Murph - 2010/3/12

This iPad sleeve keeps your iPad warm iPad sleeve by valentina is available at Etsy for $50.00. Well all that’s really been said about this unique iPad cover is prepare your sled for spring. You may not have your iPad yet, but you may already have an iPad cover. Knit from a combination of ... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/12

Nokia C6 is actually a 5230-ish landscape slider? We hate to turn your entire world -- nay, your very belief system -- on its end, but it's at least conceivable here that the so-called Nokia Mystic with the portrait QWERTY keyboard may not be the upcoming C6 after all. Instead, Tom's Guide is submitting this bright white exhibit as the device lucky enough to wear the C6 name, a phone that looks a whole hell of a lot like a 5230 with a QWERTY slider tacked on for good measure. That would make sense considering Nokia's goal of turning the freshly-introduced Cseries into a midrange, consumer-friendly brand; this phone could easily slot in below the N97 Mini, for example, particularly in light of rumors that the phone will lack the N97's beefy internal storage. Word is the C6 is pegged for a European release by Summer, so start cleaning off those 5800s and 5230s for eBay right now, why don't you? Nokia C6 is actually a 5230-ish landscape slider? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Mobile Bulgaria  |  Tom's Guide  | Email this | Comments Reference: Chris Ziegler - 2010/3/12

Playcast Media nabs support from big name publishers, aims to bring STB gaming to US GDC is winding down here in San Francisco, but Playcast Media is hoping to snag its 15 minutes by announcing new partnerships with Atari, Capcom, Codemasters and THQ (to name a few) for use in its "console-free games-on-demand" service. 'Course, streaming games in through a set-top-box is nothing new, but few operators in the States offer such a thing with any real substance behind it. Playcast's solution enables titles to be pushed through existing cable and telco STBs, and we're told that the US market is next in line to get gifted. We're not given any significant details beyond that, but we're pretty jazzed about big name publishers signing on to finally give this distribution method a bit of credence. Now, if only this Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300HD shipped with a SIXAXIS controller, we'd be golden. Continue reading Playcast Media nabs support from big name publishers, aims to bring STB gaming to US Playcast Media nabs support from big name publishers, aims to bring STB gaming to US originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Reference: Darren Murph - 2010/3/12

Spartacus: Blood and Sand for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for free The iTunes App Store offers downloads of Spartacus: Blood and Sand for iPhone / iPod touch for free. That's a $5 drop and the lowest price we've seen for this game.... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/12

German student shows off camera-based input on an iPhone Using a camera as an input device is hardly a new idea -- even on a mobile device -- but most examples so far have been to enable functionality not possible on a touchscreen. As Master's student Daniel Bierwirth has shown in the video after the break, however, a phone on a camera can also be used as an alternative input method for features like scrolling or zooming, potentially allowing for easier interaction on devices with smaller screens. Bierwirth also takes the idea one step further, and sees the system eventually including a second camera that's worn by a person, which would be able to detect when your hands are near the phone and allow for a range of other gestures. Check out his full report at the link below. Continue reading German student shows off camera-based input on an iPhone German student shows off camera-based input on an iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Recombu  |  Daniel Bierwirth  | Email this | Comments Reference: Donald Melanson - 2010/3/12

Win XP needs some TLC to use next-gen hard drives Solid state drives may be the fast-moving wave of the future in PC storage, but the technology for bigger and better magnetic media keeps on trucking. Only recently, that truck hit something of a pothole: the 4096-byte sector size that will allow advanced format drives to have more usable space (and surpass the current 2TB capacity limit) doesn't play nice with the world's most popular OS -- Windows XP. While manufacturers like Western Digital have already introduced software that successfully combats the problem, the new drives perform poorly in Win XP without it, and rival manufacturer Seagate told the BBC that even with software tricks, XP users should expect the occasional 5ms delay, or 10% speed reduction, during write times. Is this the end of Windows XP? Hardly. Should you make sure to install the software that comes with your next hard drive? Absolutely. Win XP needs some TLC to use next-gen hard drives originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  BBC  | Email this | Comments Reference: Sean Hollister - 2010/3/12

Duracell Coppertop AA or AAA Alkaline Batteries 20-Pack for $7 + pickup Staples offers the Duracell Coppertop Alkaline Batteries 20-Pack in size AA (pictured) or AAA for $9.99. Add it to your cart and the price drops to $7.49 ($0.37/battery). Shipping adds $9.99, so it's better to choose free in-store pickup. With in-store pic... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/12

Verizon's Nexus One to be sold only through Google, have Sense UI (or not) This doesn't come as much of a surprise, but Android Central seems to have obtained a screen shot from a deep, dark, top-secret Verizon system that indicated that the upcoming CDMA version of the Nexus One will be "available only through www.Google.com/Phones." That, of course, matches T-Mobile's strategy of quietly letting Google do its thing -- and Verizon's strategy of keeping its network "open" -- so you'll just have to remember to not line up at your local store at 8PM the night before the launch, otherwise you're going to come away very, very disappointed. What's a whole lot stranger, though, is a mention that it runs HTC's Sense UI, which means one of a few things: Google's allowing carriers and manufacturers to have their way with the Android builds sold directly through its own store, the Verizon-branded Nexus One is the Incredible, or the document is just sorely confused. The way we see it, there'd simply not be enough differentiation between the Nexus One and the Incredible for them to come to market as separate products if they were both running Sense -- and besides, isn't variety the spice of life? Update: That was quick -- it seems Verizon has already updated its specs to remove the reference to Sense and change the URL from google.com/phones to google.com/phone -- no plural. Thanks, ninjalex76! Verizon's Nexus One to be sold only through Google, have Sense UI (or not) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink MobileCrunch  |  Android Central  | Email this | Comments Reference: Chris Ziegler - 2010/3/12

The Engadget Podcast, live... now! Hey, is there something going on that we should talk about? Join us in just a few and let's find out... together. Update: We're all wrapped up, but the regular post will be up tomorrow if you missed it! The Engadget Podcast, live... now! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Reference: Nilay Patel - 2010/3/12

Apple iPad -- model A1337 -- phreaks the FCC A pair of iPads was just revealed in the FCC's system in perfect synchrony with that little pre-order sitch with which you may or may not already be familiar. Apple, of course, has a track record of timing its FCC filings perfectly so that virtually nothing is revealed before Cupertino wants it to be, and frankly, you're not going to get much here that you didn't already know -- the photographs (both external and internal) and the user manual are all still under confidentiality. Both units were tested for WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth, while one -- model number A1337 -- adds in GSM 850 / 1900 and UMTS 850 / 1900, so it appears that Apple has bundled all of its 3G and non-3G models into just two filings regardless of storage capacity. We caught A1337 flipping through an old issue of 2600, so for all we know, it socially engineered its way to FCC approval -- whatever it takes to make that late-April launch window, right? Apple iPad -- model A1337 -- phreaks the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  FCC (1), FCC (2)  | Email this | Comments Reference: Chris Ziegler - 2010/3/12

Lenovo CEO says mobile internet products will soon account for '70 to 80 percent' of sales Lenovo may mostly be associated with laptops and all-business desktops these days, but it looks like the company's CEO hopes that won't be the case for too much longer. Speaking with the AP, Yang Yuanqing dropped the somewhat surprising statement that he expects mobile internet products to account for between 70 and 80 percent of the company's sales "within three to five years." Of course, Yang didn't specify exactly what constitutes a "mobile internet product" for Lenovo, but we'd assume it includes things like the company's new IdeaPad S10-3t (and possibly even traditional laptops), or else it really has its work cut out for itself. He further went on to add that Lenovo is focused on a "protect and attack" strategy over the longer term, noting that while China accounts for half of its global sales at the moment, it's now facing increased competition from the likes of Dell and HP both at home and abroad. Lenovo CEO says mobile internet products will soon account for '70 to 80 percent' of sales originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Physorg  | Email this | Comments Reference: Donald Melanson - 2010/3/12

Handmade iPad Sleeves are the Way to stand out Handmade iPad sleeve is available by Etsy for $35.00. Apple iPad accessories- This is a great new creation for your iPad. This sleeve will hold and protect an iPad and looks great too. It’s designed and hand made by belvi designs and sold through Etsy.... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/12

AT&T's de la Vega: HSPA+ coming 'in certain locations' AT&T hasn't been quite as forthcoming with the exact details of its next-gen network plans as T-Mobile and Verizon have been recently, but FierceBroadbandWireless appears to have wrested a tidbit from wireless boss Ralph de la Vega in a recent interview. Though the standard HSPA 7.2Mbps deployment is still AT&T's short-term focus, HSPA+ -- which can theoretically take HSPA to 21Mbps and beyond -- is clearly still on its radar prior to LTE. "We will also deploy HSPA+ in certain locations," de la Vega said on no uncertain terms -- without revealing even a hint about where those "certain locations" might be, unfortunately. Speaking of LTE, the 4G tech still seems to be on AT&T's back burner for the moment with the first commercial markets not scheduled to light up until 2011, a strategy that seems pretty difficult to argue with considering HSPA's considerable room to grow from its current speeds and the lack of LTE devices in the pipeline. Of course, that could end up really hurting these guys a few years down the line when the first generation of LTE is in its prime and they've given Verizon about a year's head start, but -- and this is a huge "but" -- if they can save up some cash by rolling cheaper HSPA upgrades now and really dump unheard-of levels of cash into the network when they're good and ready, it's conceivable that they'll be able to build out a big footprint in short order. Ralph, can we recommend you look to Bell and Telus for inspiration on how to pull that off? AT&T's de la Vega: HSPA+ coming 'in certain locations' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  FierceBroadbandWireless  | Email this | Comments Reference: Chris Ziegler - 2010/3/12

Entourage Edge review Is it an Android tablet? An e-reader? Just a sweet gadget with two screens? Truth is the Entourage Edge is a little bit of everything, and that's exactly why we've been so intrigued with the "dualbook" since we fondled it at CES. Finally ready to make its shipping debut, the $499 dual screen device is aimed at students, but really it's for anyone interested in a combination 9.7-inch E Ink reading / note-taking experience and a 10.1-inch Android web tablet. It's sounded very cool to us for quite a while, but there's always a difference between hype and reality. Does the Edge live up to its promise or attempt to do too much? The only place to find out is after the break in our full review. Gallery: Entourage Edge review Continue reading Entourage Edge review Entourage Edge review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Reference: Joanna Stern - 2010/3/12

Apple Teases iBookstore On Apple.com Apple has updated the "features" section of the iPad page on its Web site. Specifically, there is a new section that talks about the upcoming ... Reference: I4U News - 2010/3/12

Nokia asks court to dismiss part of Apple patent lawsuit How do we know we're years away from a final resolution to the Nokia / Apple patent lawsuit? It's been six months since Nokia first filed its complaint, and the two parties are just now starting to argue about which specific substantive claims they're eventually going to argue about. Let's do a quick refresh: at the heart of the lawsuit is a conflict over Nokia's wireless patents, some of which are almost certainly essential to how cell data and WiFi operate. As a member of the ETSI and the IEEE licensing groups which oversee GSM and WiFi, Nokia's required to license its patents to anyone who asks on fair terms, but those terms aren't set in stone -- Nokia can negotiate separate licenses as it sees fit, and it apparently wanted Apple to cross-license its touchscreen patents as part of the deal. Apple said no, and now we're all in court, with both sides alleging patent infringement in three different lawsuits (one of which is on hold) and Apple claiming that Nokia is also liable for breach of contract, because it promised fair licensing terms and didn't deliver. Got all that? Right. So that brings us to yesterday, when Nokia asked the court to dismiss all of Apple's contract-related claims, saying that they're simply a distraction from the real issue, which is patents, and that its license offers aren't unfair simply because Apple doesn't like them. In short: Apple and Nokia's patent lawsuit is currently not really about patents at all, but about whether or not it should also be a fight about contract terms in addition to a fight about patents, and that question won't be resolved for months. And that's why vigilante justice is the future of America's tarnished civilization something like 90 percent of patent cases eventually settle out of court. P.S. Oh, and in case you're wondering, today Reuters reported that the first trial date isn't expected until 2012. So, yeah. Nokia asks court to dismiss part of Apple patent lawsuit originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  BusinessWeek, Motion to Dismiss (PDF)  | Email this | Comments Reference: Nilay Patel - 2010/3/12

The Engadget Show: Inside chiptunes and 8-bit visuals Greetings humans! If you've seen The Engadget Show, then you've been privy to some pretty incredible performances by a group of musicians and artists who eschew familiar instruments in exchange for hacked and modded handheld gaming devices. We grabbed our cameras and got a brief look at the history of the chiptunes movement, the difference between Game Boy music and music from Game Boys, and most importantly, how these artists and visualists make it all happen. Kick back and take a look at the segment (featuring the likes of Glomag, Paris, and Outpt) -- you'll be glad you did! Special guests: Glomag, Paris, and Outpt Produced and Directed by: Chad Mumm Executive Producer: Joshua Fruhlinger Edited by: Michael Slavens Opening titles by: Julien Nantiec Download the Show: The Engadget Show Segment - 005 (HD) / The Engadget Show Segment - 005 (iPod / iPhone / Zune formatted) Subscribe to the Show: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (M4V). [Zune] Subscribe to the Show directly in the Zune Marketplace (M4V). [RSS M4V] Add the Engadget Show feed (M4V) to your RSS aggregator and have it delivered automatically. Continue reading The Engadget Show: Inside chiptunes and 8-bit visuals The Engadget Show: Inside chiptunes and 8-bit visuals originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Reference: Chad Mumm - 2010/3/12

Wacom Cintiq 21UX hands-on It's almost too much to take in all at once. Sure, the $1,999 Cintiq 21UX pen display is priced out of reach for most of us mere mortals who "don't draw good," but the pure lustworthiness of this unit sure makes us try to forget that inconvenient fact. The expanded movability of Wacom's latest is commendable, the pen input is naturally great, the screen is beautiful, and even those new rear-mounted touchpads seem helpful. It would take someone much more familiar with professional draw-ist-ing to really speak to the more specific merits of the 21UX, but from a mere standpoint of inspiring irrational desire in our hearts, Wacom seems to have done a pretty good job this time out. Check out a video of the screen in action after the break. Gallery: Wacom Cintiq 21UX hands-on Continue reading Wacom Cintiq 21UX hands-on Wacom Cintiq 21UX hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Reference: Paul Miller - 2010/3/12

FCC comes through with a Consumer Broadband Test app for iPhone, Android and the home We talk about the FCC a lot here, but usually the ways ye olde Commission affects our lives are indirect. A little extra spectrum here, a nice leaked image there, that kind of thing. Not this time, though, as the FCC is getting involved directly with its own Consumer Broadband Test app, designed to probe network latencies and download speeds on your home connection or mobile device. Part of the hallowed National Broadband Plan, this will furnish the FCC will useful data to show the discrepancy between advertised and real world broadband speeds, and will also -- more importantly perhaps -- serve as a neat way for users to directly compare network performance in particular areas. It's available on the App Market and App Store right now, with versions for other operating systems coming up, so why not get with the program and give it a test drive? FCC comes through with a Consumer Broadband Test app for iPhone, Android and the home originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Switched  |  FCC  | Email this | Comments Reference: Vladislav Savov - 2010/3/12

HDI headquarters walkthrough: details galore on the new face of in-home 3D Call it an inexplicable fascination, or call it all-out geek lust over a screen with three digits in the "diagonal screen size" specification field -- either way, we had little choice but to shuttle over to HDI's nondescript Los Gatos, California headquarters in order to check out what even Steve Wozniak has been quoted as saying is the best 3D solution out there. While stationed on the west coast this week for GDC, we grabbed a camera and bolted down the 280 in order to get a sneak peek at the aforesaid firm, a tight-knit startup that currently has prototype displays in production and plans for far more. We've heard plenty through the grapevine, but we set out to get our questions answered directly, and possibly even provide some insight that has yet to be made available to the public thus far. For those unaware, HDI's flagship product is a planned 103-inch 3D HDTV that uses a proprietary technology in order to showcase content in the third dimension (or 2D, if you'd like). We sat down with Chris Stuart (Director of Technology) and Edmund Sandberg (Chief Technology Officer) in order to get an overview of the tech, set the story straight in regard to pricing and availability, and dig in a little deeper on its plans for distribution and expansion. We also plopped down in front of the company's prototype 97-inch set and a 46-inch 3D LCD that has remained mostly a myth up until now, and we've certainly got plenty to share in terms of impressions. If you're eager to learn more (and take a behind-the-scenes look at a television R&D lab), give that 'Read More' link a gentle press. Gallery: HDI 3D prototype HDTVs Continue reading HDI headquarters walkthrough: details galore on the new face of in-home 3D HDI headquarters walkthrough: details galore on the new face of in-home 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Reference: Darren Murph - 2010/3/12

iPad mute switch magicked into a 'screen rotation lock' overnight, a flurry of other tidbits emerge Apple's pushing out a few more scraps of info about the iPad in conjunction with the launch of pre-orders. One of the quirkier details is that what was previously known as the mute switch on the iPad -- similar to the one on the iPhone -- is now known as the "screen rotation lock" on Apple's website. We suppose it makes more sense for this sort of device, both due to the "hold it any way you feel like" marketing push, and since it's less likely to start ringing in the middle of a Remember Me screening than your iPhone is. In other news, it's been confirmed that iBooks will be able to sync free (non-DRM'd) ePub titles in from iTunes, which is good news for people who want to use an existing ePub stash of theirs with Apple's fancy page-flipping interface. Also on the books front, it was clarified today that the iPad can indeed use VoiceOver screen-reading for reading pages of books out loud -- we knew the screen reading tech was on the iPad, but now it sounds as if it will be more directly integrated into iBooks. Apple also clarified today that folks who sign up for the 250MB iPad data plan will receive pop-up alerts when they're running short on data, similar to battery warnings, at the 20 percent, 10 percent and zero marks. There's an account management pane that lets you sign up for or cancel service, add another 250MB, or swap to an unlimited plan. But wait, there's more! Apple's also confirming a few more iPhone OS 3.2 features, like the addition of Google's "Terrain" view in maps and a slightly revamped iPod app UI. 3.2 also brings some nice video tweaks like support for additional formats (AVI and MJPEG) and native uploads to Facebook -- further boosting the iPad's external camera friendliness. iPad mute switch magicked into a 'screen rotation lock' overnight, a flurry of other tidbits emerge originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Macworld, iLounge, AppleInsider  |  Apple  | Email this | Comments Reference: Paul Miller - 2010/3/12

United puts the kibosh on in-flight video chat, one family seriously 'bummed' It may not be illegal to tuck your kids into bed via iChat while taking advantage of United's in-flight WiFi, but that didn't stop a flight attendant from ending John Battelle's (admittedly precious) use of the service during a flight two days ago. It seems that the airline has a policy that prohibits "two-way devices" from communicating with the ground -- you know, in case some terrorists board the plane and try some shenanigans. Apparently a laptop with WiFi isn't considered a "two-way device," until you throw videoconferencing apps like Skype into the mix. Somehow, it seems, the company missed Apple iChat when blocking ports, thus enabling the whole affair. Let this be a lesson to those of you with children: save the chats for the hotel room or the airport lobby, eh? United puts the kibosh on in-flight video chat, one family seriously 'bummed' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink BoingBoing  |  Battelle Media  | Email this | Comments Reference: Joseph L. Flatley - 2010/3/12

Motorola Milestone with Android 2.1 hitting Bulgaria by March 20th, rest of Europe to follow? We'd had some indication that Europe would be seeing Motorola Milestones running Android 2.1 roughly around this time, and it looks like we are now finally starting to get a few more specifics. According to Mobile Bulgaria, that country's leading carrier, Vivacom, will begin selling Milestones equipped with Android 2.1 "by March 20th," which should no doubt be just part of a broader European rollout in the coming days / weeks (that will hopefully extend to Canada as well). Unfortunately, things still aren't any clearer for Droid users in the US, but you can be sure we'll be watching every development on that front. Motorola Milestone with Android 2.1 hitting Bulgaria by March 20th, rest of Europe to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Mobile Bulgaria  | Email this | Comments Reference: Donald Melanson - 2010/3/12

Sony Japan busts out Mickey Mouse-ified S Series Walkmans Sony Japan's just outed three newly styled S Series Walkmans for the Disney fanatic. That's right, Mickey & Minnie Mouse can now be found gracing the back of your PMP -- if that's what you're into, of course. The S640 and S740 models can be chosen in their wide variety of hues, then emblazoned with one of the three designs featuring Mickey, Minnie, or the pair together. Unfortunately for us, the engraving of Disney characters on Walkmans remains an underground, unofficial pastime: the Disney S Series Walkmans are available only in Japan at this time. Sony Japan busts out Mickey Mouse-ified S Series Walkmans originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Sony Style Japan  | Email this | Comments Reference: Laura June - 2010/3/12

iCub gets upgraded with tinier hands, better legs We're pretty familiar with iCub -- the humanoid robot modeled on a two year old -- around here. Just because we know him well, though, doesn't really change the fact that we get the slightest chill running down our spine every time we're reminded of his existence. Well, iCub's getting an upgrade which includes newer, lighter legs which will be more impervious to damage, and smaller hands. That's right, the youngster, who is about toddler-sized, has had until now, the hands of an eight-year old: pretty embarrassing for the little fellow. The new hands are the right size, and have the correct dexterity as well. Regardless, he's still a little creepy, but as you'll see in the video after the break, impressive none the less. Continue reading iCub gets upgraded with tinier hands, better legs iCub gets upgraded with tinier hands, better legs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  New Scientist  | Email this | Comments Reference: Laura June - 2010/3/12

Joystiq and Sony VP Scott Rohde talk PlayStation Move So, we brought you along for the big reveal and some playtesting, and even presented you with this handy guide just in case you had any more questions. You still haven't got enough of Sony's new motion controller? You're going to want to hop on over to Joystiq for an enjoyable interview with Sony Worldwide Studios VP Scott Rohde where he gets down to brass tacks and answers questions involving the ins and outs of Move game distro, whether the preponderance of "shovelware" mini-game collections will help or hurt the platform, and the fate of the DualShock controller. It's a wild ride, indeed. So why are you still here? Joystiq and Sony VP Scott Rohde talk PlayStation Move originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Joystiq  | Email this | Comments Reference: Joseph L. Flatley - 2010/3/12

NBC-Comcast deal comes under Justice Department, FCC scrutiny We can't say we didn't warn you. Looks like the kids at Comcast have to answer some questions over at the Justice Department -- and the FCC -- before they get their hands on NBC. Both agencies have pledged to "examine the transaction closely," says AP, being ever-vigilant as they are to protect consumers and competition in this free market society of ours. The review could last upwards of a year, but if that means that 2011 could see the debut of NBC-Universal's "Comcastic!" theme parks, it will all have been worth it. NBC-Comcast deal comes under Justice Department, FCC scrutiny originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  PhysOrg  | Email this | Comments Reference: Joseph L. Flatley - 2010/3/12

Toshiba's Wheelie robot carries your dinner, doesn't do burnouts (video) Lazy humans, your dream has come true: a robot that could carry food and drink from the kitchen straight to your couch-borne position without you having to get up. It's the Toshiba Wheelie, a balancing bot that zips around on two wheels like an autonomous Segway, but with the added bonus of retractable runners on the front and back to keep it from toppling should it ever suffer an abrupt power failure. It sports stereo cameras on top and a laser range finder as well, enabling it to find its way around (or under) obstacles. The demonstration video below shows it propping a plate of steak and mixed veggies on its head before taking them for a ride around a demonstration space -- impressive, but given it lacks the arms to pick up the plate in the first place we're thinking this one's usefulness is sadly rather limited. He also can't talk, which means rhyming is right out, but he is kinda cute. Continue reading Toshiba's Wheelie robot carries your dinner, doesn't do burnouts (video) Toshiba's Wheelie robot carries your dinner, doesn't do burnouts (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  PlasticPals  | Email this | Comments Reference: Tim Stevens - 2010/3/12

Carnegie Mellon student shows that 64 pixels is enough for Mario (video) There are 2,073,600 pixels in a 1080p TV, yet Carnegie Mellon student Chloe Fan has blown our minds by showing that you only need 64 of them to have a little fun with Super Mario Bros. She wired an Arduino to an 8 x 8 LED matrix through a breadboard, then scaled the first level of the game down to a resolution that makes the 160 x 144 resolution Game Boy look positively high def. The controls are similarly simplified: one button to move Mario (the slightly more orange dot) right, and a second to jump. She also wired up a separate board to play the game's theme song, as you can see in the embed below, but be aware: the video ends before the theme song does, meaning you'll be humming it to yourself all day long. Continue reading Carnegie Mellon student shows that 64 pixels is enough for Mario (video) Carnegie Mellon student shows that 64 pixels is enough for Mario (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Gizmodo  |  Vimeo  | Email this | Comments Reference: Tim Stevens - 2010/3/12

Eric Schmidt confirms Chrome OS is on schedule, on target The last time we heard anything about the launch schedule for Google's Chrome OS it was summer of last year. At that time we were told a rather vague "second half of 2010" and, now that we're entering the second quarter of the year, forgive us if we were starting to get a bit doubtful about that timeline. But, Google's Eric Schmidt is here to assuage our fears, speaking at the Abu Dhabi Media Summit and indicating the little OS is still on track for that same, rather vague release window. That we're still not getting a more specific date makes us think we're probably looking at a release toward the end of the second half of this year, but just the same it seems like you shouldn't wipe that Chrome-powered netbook off your wishlist for this upcoming holiday season just yet. Eric Schmidt confirms Chrome OS is on schedule, on target originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  t-break: Tech  | Email this | Comments Reference: Tim Stevens - 2010/3/12

Microsoft loses second Word patent appeal, on the hook for $240 million in damages And the intellectual property rollercoaster continues. Microsoft's second appeal of that $240m judgment banning sales of Word with features infringing on i4i's XML-related patents has been rejected, leaving the Redmond giant with a huge fine to pay atop its undoubtedly sky-high lawyer bills. The appeals court held that Microsoft was explicitly aware of i4i's patents before implementing the relevant XML code into Word -- undoubtedly because i4i had been selling an extremely popular XML plugin for years and had approached Microsoft about licensing it. Yeah, oops. Don't worry, though, there shouldn't be any consumer impact here: old versions of Word aren't affected, and current versions of Word 2007 and Office 2010 don't have the offending features. Still, Microsoft might be able to appeal yet again, depending on a panel ruling on the matter -- at this rate, we'd expect it. Microsoft loses second Word patent appeal, on the hook for $240 million in damages originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  BBC  | Email this | Comments Reference: Vladislav Savov - 2010/3/12

iPad pre-order is go -- will you buy one? After years of rumor and speculation, Apple's now taking orders for its iPad tablet. And now that cash money is involved we'll finally see if Apple has a success on its hands by filling the void between smartphones and netbooks/laptops -- something Microsoft and its hoard of vendors just haven't been able to muster. Today's order is delivered on April 3rd (in the US) for free and orders are limited to two per customer. But rather than wait for analysts and Apple's financial reports to tell the tale, let's get a jump on things with an informal poll: are you ordering the iPad? View Poll iPad pre-order is go -- will you buy one? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Apple  | Email this | Comments Reference: Thomas Ricker - 2010/3/12

Unreal Engine 3 adds extra dimension with NVIDIA 3D Vision Epic Games has announced that its wildly popular Unreal Engine 3 has now added NVIDIA's 3D Vision to its list of supported technologies. We've already come across Batman: Arkham Asylum being played with NVIDIA's signature shutter glasses so this isn't a huge surprise per se, but it does put a stamp of compatibility on the vast catalog of games -- both current and future -- built upon Epic's graphics engine. Those include Borderlands, Mass Effect 1 and 2, Bioshock 1 and 2, and that all-time classic 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand. The Unreal Development Kit -- a freeware version of the Engine for non-commercial uses -- is also being upgraded to make the addition of stereoscopic 3D effects "easier than ever," while other small improvements (covered by Gamespot) show that the Epic crew isn't standing still on its core product. Good news for all you mobile mavens wanting a taste of Unreality on your iPhones or Pres. Unreal Engine 3 adds extra dimension with NVIDIA 3D Vision originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  NVIDIA  | Email this | Comments Reference: Vladislav Savov - 2010/3/12

Ricoh GXR gets accessorized, is ready for the town -- or the shooting range When the Ricoh GXR hit the review circuit back in December it certainly intrigued but didn't necessarily impress with its swappable lenses and sensors. However, now that we're seeing all the various and wonderful things it can do with its toys, we're more tempted than ever to give this little transformer a shot. Ricoh recently set up an exhibit to show the body dressed up as everything from a portrait shooter to a tripod-mounted sniper support, hanging off the end of a giant Kowa spotting scope -- complete with what looks to be a red dot rifle sight on the side. Rather less excessive (and olive drab) were Ricoh's own new lenses for the camera, a 27mm F2.5 and a 28-300mm F3.5-5.6, both due out before the end of the year and both looking impressively thin. No prices for either of these official models, but we're guessing they'll come in somewhere under the $2,500 Kowa pictured above. Ricoh GXR gets accessorized, is ready for the town -- or the shooting range originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Impress  | Email this | Comments Reference: Tim Stevens - 2010/3/12

Sony's ultra-compact concept shooter will come with an APS sensor, UI shows up on video Yesterday we brought you pictures of the touchscreen-loving user interface on Sony's genre-straddling camera concept, so what better way to improve on that than with video and a few specs? Beyond the break you shall find one of those excessively stylized promotional vids you know and love to hate, but tolerating the fluff with reward you with some nice hints about how the shooter is operated plus finally some word on what's inside. An Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor is touted, along with the accompanying capability to shoot 1080p AVCHD video. While we still find the design of these interchangeable lens cameras ridiculously appealing, there is one thing we have to complain about and that's the clunky naming scheme. Please Sony, give us something sexier to call it than an "ultra-compact camera concept" -- how about the Sony Beta, it comes after Alpha and is typically used to denote an unfinished product. You can have that one for free. Continue reading Sony's ultra-compact concept shooter will come with an APS sensor, UI shows up on video Sony's ultra-compact concept shooter will come with an APS sensor, UI shows up on video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Geeky Gadgets  |  YouTube  | Email this | Comments Reference: Vladislav Savov - 2010/3/12

Acer Japan to launch updated Ferrari One Netbook The HDD capacity has been expanded from 360 GB to 500 GB(5400rpm, Serial ATA) with this new limited edition version Ferrari One, codenamed the FO200-15. The other specs are retained the same with ACER’s first Ferrari One model the FO200-Rb43. They include a 11.6 inch WXGA (HD) 1366 x 768, up to 4GB of [...] Reference: Emine - 2010/3/12

Thanko Hybrid Mobile Phone Charger Operating both as solar and dynamo charger, this device also features a diminutive size only W70 × H70 × D29mm and 3 LED lights on the side. It comes with an 18 cm pull type cable for dynamo charge and a separate 30 cm cable for solar charge along with 3 different color connectors.. Soon it [...] Reference: Emine - 2010/3/12

[CP+ 2010] Retro SLR and Cameras on display at CP+ 2010 Alongside many nice little cameras and other DSLRs, the CP+ 2010 had on display some vintage cameras ranging from your most common Leica M3 or strange Gami 16 with its Zoom (1955) to some pretty heavy underwater models or aerial Cameras like the Japanese Type 99 (1939). But to my eyes the most amazing [...] Reference: daimaou - 2010/3/12

If Size matters..10-inch Shuo Tablet PC China-based Shuo tablet PC boasts a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 res. multitouch screen with G-Sensor. The specs it features include Intel Atom N450 1.66 GHz CPU, up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, 2.5-inch 160GB SATA HDD and HDMI port. It also runs on Windows 7 OS and is capable of GPS navigation. No word on [...] Reference: Emine - 2010/3/12

[CP+ 2010] Nikon and NASA, a long and fruitful love story Back in 1971 on the Apollo 15 Mission, Nasa already proved its love to the Japanese Camera manufacturer by using one of their models, a modified Nikon Photomic FTn to get stunning pictures from the Moon, and since then, the US-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration or NASA have kept using Nikon cameras for [...] Reference: daimaou - 2010/3/12

Sony S Series Walkman get Disney treat with Mickey & Mini Announced today, as of 10 a.m. (Japan time) Sony Japan started to offer the chance to get S series Sony Walkman (NW-S740/S740K/S640/S640K Series) emblazoned with Mickey and Mini Mouse Disney characters. There are three patterns available as of Mickey only, Mini only and the couple together. Sony Japan has also released two original accessories, a case [...] Reference: Emine - 2010/3/12

[CP+ 2010] Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens in the flesh Just a little update on March 10 news, regarding the introduction of Tamron’s SP70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens, and well, as you may have already figured it out, this lens was displayed at CP+ 2010… Reference: daimaou - 2010/3/12

ICOO R8 PMP introduced in China, claims Full HD 1280P support The ICOO R8 has a 4.3” touch screen, support for countless audio and video formats and costs 399 yuan with 4GB on on-board storage. Interestingly the product claims “ultra-1280P Full HD video playback”…no idea what this actually means but it sure sounds impressive! Reference: matt - 2010/3/12