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As all you hardcore ASUS-heads undoubtedly recall, we got our first fleeting images of the Eee PC T101H way back in January. Now here we are six months later and man, how the world has changed: Jacko’s in a better place, there’s been a coup in Honduras, civil unrest in Iran, and Lindsay Lohan has started a new line of spray-on suntan. Sensing that the world is ripe for another bombshell, ASUS has finally released the specs on its up-and-coming 10.1-inch resistive touchscreen netvertible. Just like the 8.9-inch T91, the T101H sports an Intel Atom Z520 1.33GHz processor, a max 2GB memory and a 16GB SSD. The display supports 1024 x 600 resolution, and the battery boasts up to a 5.4 hour lifespan. According to SlashGear, “wireless options include WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and a 3G module, together with GPS and digital TV, though it’s unclear whether those final three are standard on a single T101H model, or will be spread out among several versions as with the T91.” The bad boy is expected to launch by the end of August / early September 2009 in the UK. No word on the OS (Windows 7 doesn’t drop until late October, so Windows XP Home is a good guess) or price. Video after the break.

[Via SlashGear]

Continue reading Asus Eee PC T101H launching this fall to a world in crisis

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Asus Eee PC T101H launching this fall to a world in crisis originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know, we like to keep the wheels turning here at Engadget (you’ll be seeing even more big turns in the near future), so we thought we’d take a break in the daily proceedings to direct your attention to a few items of interest. Firstly, while you’re probably aware of the Hubs (see the Palm Pre, HTC Hero, and iPhone 3GS iterations), you’ll be pleased to know that we’ve added a video landing page as well. The new hang-out spot is an easy place to casually check recent video we’ve done as well as featured picks, and we think it’s damned handsome too.

Additionally, you may have noticed we’ve been hitting a lot of feature and review content lately — if you want to read through some of the best, you can see some recent reviews here, some nice editorials / columns here, and a slew of gadget porn here.

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Engadget video hub, Engadget on Twitter / Facebook, other Engadgety goodness originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’ve just caught wind of a new app for the iPhone / iPod touch… should you be either a little hard of hearing or a little nosy. SoundAMP works a lot like those Sonic Earz you see on the infomercials — you run the app with your earbuds plugged in, and then sit back and enjoy listening to the sweet sounds of whatever’s going on around you — only louder. The app allows you to control volume and tone, and you can also replay the last 30 seconds of what you’ve been hearing — in case you missed something particularly juicy. Now, personally, we put in the earbuds and crank up the tunes to shut out the outside world, but if this is your kind of thing — it’s available in the iTunes store right now for $9.99. [Warning: read link takes you to the iTunes store]

[Via CNET]

Filed under: Cellphones, Software

SoundAMP hearing aid app for iPhone unleashed on our delicate ears originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here’s an interesting one. While one would assume that Intel would be quaking in its boots with the emergence of Chrome OS, Michael Chen — director of Intel’s embedded sales group and ultra mobility group in Asia-Pacific — recently proclaimed that the company isn’t worried at all. In fact, Intel seems pretty stoked that Google has introduced an operating system that will undoubtedly rival its own Moblin. To quote: “Our long-term goal is providing hardware for devices with different operating systems… more competition will drive up more innovations and that’s good for consumers.” Furthermore, we’re told that Intel is looking forward to providing chips for machines based on Chrome OS, and frankly, we reckon that Intel’s foothold in hardware and software makes it easier to brush this whole thing off. Must be nice, right?

Filed under: Handhelds

Intel doesn’t view Chrome OS as a threat to Moblin, just wants world peace originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hey, Apple — you know that inspiration you’ve been looking for in order to concoct a proper iPhone nano? We just found it. Over in some seedy warehouse in the depths of Shenzhen, the aptly titled iphone nano has emerged. As you could likely surmise, this completely improper knockoff gentle combines the best features from Apple’s iPhone and the iPod nano to create a singular, if not awkward device. Heck, there’s even a 5 megapixel camera, which easily trumps the 3.2 megapixel shooter on the iPhone 3GS. It’s all yours for just 90 bones, and you don’t even have to sign your cellular soul away to AT&T. Look out Apple, we get the feeling this thing’s going to be huge.

[Thanks, facelessloser]

Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio, Portable Video

Keepin’ it real fake, part CCXXI: Apple’s iPhone and iPod nano hook up, combine originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can’t say we’re entirely shocked to see ‘em, but a new pair of GPUs based on 40 nanometer process technology has surfaced over at NVIDIA’s website. Both of the new devices are expected to be sold exclusively to large OEMs for integration into pre-configured machines, and they’ll both support DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 3.0, and CUDA. The lower-end GeForce G210 arrives with a 589MHz core clock speed, 512MB of DDR2 RAM and a 64-bit memory interface; meanwhile, the GeForce GT 220 ups the ante with a 615MHz core clock rate, 1GB of GDDR3 RAM and a 128-bit memory interface. As for outputs, the former packs VGA, DisplayPort and DVI, while the latter sticks with VGA, HDMI and DVI. There’s no word on when we’ll seen them offered in any entry-level desktop rigs, but surely it won’t be long now.

[Via SlashGear]

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Filed under: Peripherals

NVIDIA’s 40nm GeForce G210 and GeForce GT 220 desktop GPUs emerge originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fuel cells may have lost some steam of late here in the automotive realm, but they’re still going strong at 30,000 feet. Over in Hamburg, Germany, the Antares DLR-H2 has become the first piloted aircraft capable of taking off using only power from fuel cells, which means that it flies with absolutely no carbon emissions. The craft is based on the Antares 20E glider, which boasts a wingspan of just over 65 feet and has a cruising range of 466 miles over five hours. Currently, the propulsion system permits maximum flying speeds of around 105mph, but we’re certain those behind the creation are gunning for more. As for its future? It’ll be stationed at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg where it’ll act a “flying test platform” for the next three years, and afterwards, we fully expect to see this thing fetch a pretty penny on eBay. Action-packed video is after the break.

[Thanks, Mademoiselle Y]

Continue reading Video: Antares DLR-H2 becomes planet’s first fuel cell-powered aircraft

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Video: Antares DLR-H2 becomes planet’s first fuel cell-powered aircraft originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s with mixed emotions that we present to you Netflix’s latest partnership with Sony, which is awesome, but could be so (so!) much more. Today, the world’s leading online movie rental service inked a deal that’ll bring instant Netflix streaming to Sony BRAVIA Internet Video-capable HDTVs this fall along with older BRAVIA models that are compatible with Sony’s BRAVIA Internet video link module. Sadly, the PlayStation 3 is glaringly absent in the announcement, which is a golden opportunity missed in our humble estimation. Ah well, at least there’s PlayOn, right? Full release is after the break.

Continue reading Sony’s connected BRAVIA HDTVs score Netflix streaming, PS3 left in the cold

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Sony’s connected BRAVIA HDTVs score Netflix streaming, PS3 left in the cold originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Peek always has been a company for the people, with its suits sitting down late last year to listen intently to input from users regarding hacks and tweaks. Now, the outfit’s looking for a bona fide Linux guru, someone who could get Linux running on the Peek’s ARM7 processor and look suave doing it. The kicker? Should you succeed (and impress), you could score a “mini-consulting gig” with the top brass at Peek, and your work could one day revolutionize the fabled email-only handheld. Seriously, there’s nothing but fear and debilitating hesitation stopping you, so once you’re over that, hit the read link and get to work.

[Via SlashGear]

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

Peek issues call for developers, yearns to build Linux-infused model originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aloha, friends! Are you finding your beach holiday experience is missing that certain bit of techno je ne sais quoi? Maybe it’s because your snorkeling exploits are going undocumented, in which case you may look to Liquid Image’s newly unveiled UDCM310. An evolutionary improvement on the previous model, the new goggles feature a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor, software-free USB connectivity and the ability to record 720 x 480 video at 30 fps to a microSD card. Sure, it’s not exactly overwhelming you with shooting options, but it also keeps your hands free for whatever underwater heroics you want to film.

[Via Akihabara News]

Filed under: Wearables

Liquid Image video camera goggles get upgraded specs, Japanese release originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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