Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Neptune's Trident case mod honors the god of liquid cooling]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/neptunes-trident-case-mod-honors-the-god-of-liquid-cooling/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/neptunes-trident-case-mod-honors-the-god-of-liquid-cooling/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/neptunes-trident-case-mod-honors-the-god-of-liquid-cooling/#commentsNeptune's Trident case mod honors the god of liquid cooling What do you do if your Battlestar Galactica case mod has conquered Earth and space with its awesomeness? Why, you conquer the seas, of course. Brian Carter is back with this Neptune's Trident mod, a lovely blue thing with three separate cooling loops, one for each of the three EVGA GeForce GTX260 video cards inside. The result? A powerhouse for sure and something that we think would look quite appropriate in Tron Legacy. You reading this, Mr. Bridges?

Neptune's Trident case mod honors the god of liquid cooling originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As we're all undoubtedly aware, old gadgets don't really die -- they just just get modded eternally (as the continued appearance of Atari on these pages will attest). Another case-in-point: the Sony VAIO UX490N. It's been a while since we laid eyes on one of these bad boys, but apparently there's been plenty of hacking goin' on ever since, including: upgrading the SSD to the RunCore Pro IV 128GB and swapping out the 1.2GHz CPU for a 1.33GHz Core 2 Duo (overclocked to 1.438GHz). And that's just the beginning -- the cats over at the Micro PC Talk forums have also installed a voice-capable HSPA modem, swapped out the old wireless card for one that supports a/b/g/n WiFi, and installed partitions for Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista Business, Windows 7 Ultimate and Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.7. Impressive stuff, all that: but what if we told you that one fearless individual has applied every one of those changes to a single device? And that battery life was pretty much unaffected? Well, you're probably going to want the details, right? Hit the source link to get started.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hackhandheldsmodsonyumpcUX490UX490NvaioVAIO UX490VAIO UX490NVaioUx490VaioUx490nMon, 23 Nov 2009 11:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Jimbo's MID does Windows XP on the tiny, shuns you and your physical keyboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/jimbos-mid-does-windows-xp-on-the-tiny-shuns-you-and-your-phys/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/jimbos-mid-does-windows-xp-on-the-tiny-shuns-you-and-your-phys/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/jimbos-mid-does-windows-xp-on-the-tiny-shuns-you-and-your-phys/#commentsJimbo's MID does Windows XP on the tiny, shuns you and your physical keyboard The netbook/smartbook/MID crossover continues, occasionally spawning some curious genetic misfits seemingly ill-suited for the world at large. Such is the Jinbo MID, a rather chunky and plain mobile internet device that follows in the footsteps of BenQ's S6 by packing Windows XP without a keyboard. It does at least offer slightly higher specs: a 1.1GHz Atom Z510 processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, and 16GB of storage. Data comes in via 802.11b/g and 3G wireless then goes out through that 5-inch screen of unknown resolution. It looks to be nearly an inch think so it's surprising the company couldn't wedge a keyboard in there, as Viliv found room for one in their similar S5, but hopefully enough customizations and layers over XP will make everything work. And if it doesn't, well, the thing likely won't be available outside of China and, at 3950 yuan (about $580), it's debatable whether you'd want one if it were.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5-inchatom z510AtomZ510intel atom z510IntelAtomZ510jinbojinbo midJinboMidmidwin xpwindows xpWindowsXpWinXpxpz510Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Camangi's WebStation tablet ships soon, sports Android, loves early birds (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/camangis-webstation-tablet-ships-soon-sports-android-loves-ea/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/camangis-webstation-tablet-ships-soon-sports-android-loves-ea/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/camangis-webstation-tablet-ships-soon-sports-android-loves-ea/#commentsCamangi's WebStation tablet ships soon, sports Android, loves early birds (video) The CrunchPad may or may not have stumbled, but competitors seem to be swooping in for the kill regardless. The latest is Camangi with its WebStation, a 7-inch, Android 1.5-powered tablet said to be shipping in just a few weeks. Detailed specs have still not been made official, but the glass touchscreen is 800 x 480, WiFi 802.11b/g, and there's GPS on tap if you want to take this out into the real world. We found two demonstration videos, both embedded after the break for your viewing pleasure, the first a simple walkthrough while the second shows it struggling to render the Avatar trailer -- something James Cameron is surely hoping won't be a problem on the final device. Retail price is said to be $399 but the site indicates the first 100 purchasers will get "early bird pricing," whatever that amounts to. Might as well sign up and see. What's another bit of spam these days?

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Camangi's WebStation tablet ships soon, sports Android, loves early birds (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DigicubeDigicube Z8DigicubeZ8EkingEking s515EkingS515s515UMPCunboxunboxedunboxingvideoZ8Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget Podcast 172 - 11.23.2009]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/engadget-podcast-172-11-23-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/engadget-podcast-172-11-23-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/engadget-podcast-172-11-23-2009/#comments It's been a crazy weekend, and we'll have the latest episode of The Engadget Show up to prove it soon enough, but for now we thought you might still be interested in the podcast we did live on Friday from within the hazy mist of show prep and Chrome OS assessment. Sure, you might not be used to getting a new podcast on a Monday morning, but we've heard that a technology podcast replete with bizarre exchanges with live audience members via chat and many vitamins and minerals can be a vital part of a healthy, well-balanced breakfast.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>engadget podcastEngadgetPodcastpodcastMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:40:00 ESTEngadget Podcast 172Josh Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller0:53:15podcasts<![CDATA[Google Maps Navigation hacked for extra-American use]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-hacked-for-extra-american-use/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-hacked-for-extra-american-use/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/google-maps-navigation-hacked-for-extra-american-use/#commentsGuess what, prospective Milestone owners, the Droid's one major advantage over its Euro cousin has just been coded out of existence by those proactive, un-American XDA Developers. The free Google Maps Navigation service, whose US announcement was so shocking as to decimate the stock prices of satnav purveyors Garmin and TomTom, has now been ported to work outside the land of the free as well. Not only that, but you can use the app on other Android devices, meaning your old G1 can get a breath of fresh air for absolutely free. That is if you don't count the time it takes you to learn how to insert all the code properly and the risk of bricking your device in the process. But we know our readers eat iron nails for breakfast and fashion elegantly optimized code before lunch, so we expect all of you to be using this by day's end, you hear?

Google Maps Navigation hacked for extra-American use originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Androiddiydroideuropegooglegoogle mapsgoogle maps navigationgoogle navigationGoogleMapsGoogleMapsNavigationGoogleNavigationgpshackhackedhackingmilestonemotomotorolamotorola droidmotorola milestoneMotorolaDroidMotorolaMilestonenavigationsatnavsoftwarexdaxda-developersMon, 23 Nov 2009 09:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon announces Samsung Omnia II: December 2 for $200]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/verizon-announces-samsung-omnia-ii-december-2-for-200/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/verizon-announces-samsung-omnia-ii-december-2-for-200/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/verizon-announces-samsung-omnia-ii-december-2-for-200/#comments As expected, Verizon has chosen December 2 as the Samsung Omnia II's date with destiny, bringing an interesting full-touch WinMo alternative to the HTC Imagio that launched back in October alongside Windows Mobile 6.5. Speaking of 6.5, there were some early concerns that Verizon's version of the Omnia II would launch on stale 6.1 code, but fear not -- it's now confirmed that you'll be looking at Microsoft's latest and greatest stuff when you gaze upon that 3.7-inch AMOLED WVGA display. It's also got a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, WiFi, and 8GB of internal storage along with microSD expansion -- good news for anyone who plans on making much use of that cam, especially in video mode. Verizon's site and retail locations both take delivery of the device on the same 12/2 date, pushing it for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Considering the pricing, we've gotta ask: Droid or Omnia II?

Verizon announces Samsung Omnia II: December 2 for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewsomnia iiOmniaIisamsungverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwwindows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5winmo 6.5Winmo6.5wm6.5Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Data Robotics introduces 5-bay Drobo S, enterprise-ready DroboElite]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/data-robotics-introduces-5-bay-drobo-s-enterprise-ready-droboel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/data-robotics-introduces-5-bay-drobo-s-enterprise-ready-droboel/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/data-robotics-introduces-5-bay-drobo-s-enterprise-ready-droboel/#comments Data Robotics has been quietly raking in the dough (and trying to match up supply with demand) ever since it launched its 8-bay DroboPro back in April, and now the company is making yet another bold move: doubling its product line. Starting today, the traditional 4-bay Drobo will be joined by the quicker Drobo S, and the DroboElite will be added at the high end for those in the enterprise. The Model S ups the ante by adding a fifth drive bay in order to allow for two drives to fail without any data being lost -- a feature that was previously reserved for the aforesaid Pro. It's also boasting an ARM chip with a 50 percent faster clock (compared to the Drobo), enabling the FireWire 800 performance to see a 20 to 25 percent boostt; moreover, an eSATA socket has been added alongside the tried-and-true USB 2.0 port. Users will also be able to switch between single- and dual-drive redundancy via the software control panel, though you should be warned that the DroboShare NAS adapter will not work on the Drobo S. We spoke with Mark Fuccio, the firm's senior director of products and marketing, who told us that the functionality was left off due to the possibility of a "bad customer experience." In essence, the network throughput would crawl compared to a direct connection, so the company simply opted to avoid the headaches rather than cater to those of you who demand NAS functionality on every external HDD to hit the market.

Moving on, the DroboElite is carving a new path for the company, one that caters to high-maintenance enterprise users looking to serve up to 16 hosts while providing up to 255 smart volumes. The Elite is basically a Pro on steroids, with room for 8 hard drives, single- or dual-drive redundancy and an all-new connection method. If you'll recall, the Pro provided a single gigabit Ethernet port (iSCSI), FireWire 800 and USB 2.0; the Elite ships with two gigabit Ethernet sockets and nothing more (aside from a USB port used only for device management), so it's pretty clear that this one isn't looking to satisfy the home consumer market.

Both devices are shipping out today, with the Drobo S starting at $799 (with no HDDs) and being sold at the same outlets as the Drobo (which isn't vanishing, by the way). The DroboElite gets going at $3,499, though it'll only be sold through outlets such as CDW and the like who specialize in medium-to-large business sales. Oh, and just in case you're curious, the existing Drobo will continue on at its $399 price point (MSRP), though we're told that smart shoppers should find it for less near Black Friday and throughout the holiday season.

Gallery: Data Robotics introduces 5-bay Drobo S, enterprise-ready DroboElite

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Data RoboticsDataRoboticsdrobodrobo elitedrobo model sdrobo sDroboEliteDroboModelSDroboSenterprisehard driveHardDrivenasprice dropPriceDropserverstorageMon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sergey Brin: Android and Chrome OS 'will likely converge over time']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sergey-brin-android-and-chrome-os-will-likely-converge-over-ti/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sergey-brin-android-and-chrome-os-will-likely-converge-over-ti/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/sergey-brin-android-and-chrome-os-will-likely-converge-over-ti/#comments When it comes to nerd obsessions, the only thing that can trump a fictional tablet developed by battling left-coast legends is the promise of a revolutionary OS from Google that relies upon nothing but a browser and the dreams of a young Larry Ellison. Don't even start with your Korean product waifs as we're trying to keep the discussion in the realm of possibilities. Now, with the weekend over, you've probably experienced the same sense of ennui we've all felt at having downloaded and tested a copy of Chrome OS. To be fair, that meh-ness is kind of what you'd expect from a browser-based OS that's meant to get out of your way. Still, it's hard not to wonder where Android and its growing application base fits into Google's long-term OS strategy especially after seeing several ARM-based smartbook prototypes running Google's smartphone OS. Fortunately, Google co-founder Sergey Brin shed some light on this topic in a candid statement following the Chrome OS event. According to CNET, Brin said that Android and the Chrome OS "will likely converge over time," noting the common Webkit and Linux foundation of both operating systems. It's unclear when this might occur however. In fact, listening to Google CEO Eric Schmidt attempt to explain the difference between Google's operating systems in a recent CNET interview leaves us wondering if Google has a clear idea of its target markets as smartphone and laptop functionality continues to converge across devices. Schmidt concedes that it's too early to tell how the OSes will be used and prefers not to "prejudge the success" of each. "The future will unfold as it does," he says, and the open-source community will determine the natural fit. Check the interview after the break -- the Android vs. Chrome OS waffling begins at the 16:30 remaining mark of the 19 minute and 11 second interview.

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Sergey Brin: Android and Chrome OS 'will likely converge over time' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidchrome osChromeOsconvergeconvergenceEric SchmidtEricSchmidtgooglesergey brinSergeyBrinMon, 23 Nov 2009 07:59:00 EST<![CDATA[British surgeons using radiation beams to halt macular degeneration]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/british-surgeons-using-radiation-beams-to-halt-macular-degenerat/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/british-surgeons-using-radiation-beams-to-halt-macular-degenerat/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/british-surgeons-using-radiation-beams-to-halt-macular-degenerat/#commentsWe've seen more eyesight restoration efforts than we could easily count, but rather than tooting their horn about some theoretical discovery, boffins at Kings College Hospital in London are actually putting their hard work to use on real, live human brings. The new process, which goes by the name brachytherapy, is a one-off treatment for macular degeneration. In essence, surgeons carefully light up a beam of radiation within the eye for just over three minutes, which kills harmful cells without damaging anything else. A trial is currently underway in order to restore eyesight in some 363 patients, and everything thus far leads us to believe that the process is both safe and effective. As for costs? The procedure currently runs £6,000 ($9,889), but that's still not awful when you consider that existing treatments involving injections run £800 per month. Hop past the break for a video report.

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British surgeons using radiation beams to halt macular degeneration originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jailbroken iPhones exposed to second worm, this time malicious originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony ICD-UX200, ICD-UX300, and ICD-UX300F

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dapEuropeFMfm radiofm tunerFmRadioFmTunericd-uxicd-ux200icd-ux300icd-ux300flaunchmp3mp3 playerMp3PlayerprrecordersonySony Europesony icd-uxSonyEuropeSonyIcd-uxux seriesUxSeriesvoice recorderVoiceRecorderMon, 23 Nov 2009 06:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Spotify gets Symbian app, Nokia owners rejoice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/spotify-gets-symbian-app-nokia-owners-rejoice/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/spotify-gets-symbian-app-nokia-owners-rejoice/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/spotify-gets-symbian-app-nokia-owners-rejoice/#commentsAs the official Spotify site says, "Symbian is the world's most popular smartphone platform," so it's only proper that it too gets to sip the elixir of on-demand music streaming and offline playlists. Nothing is particularly different from the iPhone or Android offering, you still require a Spotify Premium account in order to access the service on your mobile, but we're sure all those N- and E-series device owners didn't want better, they just wanted in. Lest we forget, the Samsung i8910 HD and Sony Ericsson Satio are also on that freshly minted Symbian support list. If you must know what the app looks like before pulling the trigger, slide past the break for a video demonstration.

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Spotify gets Symbian app, Nokia owners rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapplicationmobile musicMobileMusicmusicmusic appMusicAppnokiaspotifyMon, 23 Nov 2009 05:34:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone slated for South Korean debut on November 28]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-slated-for-south-korean-debut-on-november-28/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-slated-for-south-korean-debut-on-november-28/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/iphone-slated-for-south-korean-debut-on-november-28/#commentsLook, South Korea, we know it's been about four decades since a handset without an integrated DMB tuner or two launched in your neck of the woods -- and no, there isn't an app for that -- but just how badly do you want in on this Apple mojo? Following government clearance a couple months back, South Korean operator KT says that it's now ready to offer the iPhone to customers next Saturday, November 28 for prices ranging from 396,000 won ($343) on a 45,000 won plan ($39) for a 32GB 3GS all the way down to absolutely free for an 8GB 3G on a 95,000 won plan ($82). Given that KT and its competitors typically rival Japanese carriers for sheer technological insanity, it'll be interesting to see how the average Korean consumer responds to the late launch.

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 The Powermat may have slung "inductive charging" into the mainstream (at least to some minor extent), but it's still far too niche to be taken seriously by any electronics aisle in Target. Take that same technology and shove it into wood, however, and you've got something that each and every table owner on the planet could appreciate. Jason V decided to retrofit a Powermat charging pad into a slab of wood, and while it wasn't the easiest of tasks, the fact that he managed to successfully integrate it opens up all sorts of possibilities for the woodworking crowd. If you're hungry for more details, hop on down to the how-to guide at Instructables; otherwise, the demonstration vid is just past the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chargechargerchargingdiyhackhow-toinductive chargerinductive chargingInductiveChargerInductiveChargingmodpowermatwoodwoodenMon, 23 Nov 2009 04:21:00 EST<![CDATA[China Telecom to launch Palm and BlackBerry handsets this year?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/china-telecom-to-launch-palm-and-blackberry-handsets-this-year/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/china-telecom-to-launch-palm-and-blackberry-handsets-this-year/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/china-telecom-to-launch-palm-and-blackberry-handsets-this-year/#comments Although we like to think of the US and European markets as the center of the cellphone universe, there are big (Big!) sales to be had elsewhere behind the unstoppable force of globalization. And when it comes to absolute numbers, markets just don't get any bigger than China with its estimated 700 million subscribers. Rumors of BlackBerry and Palm twist-ups with Chinese carriers are nothing new. In fact, RIM has already been a player in the Chinese market for years. Today, however, we've got a rumored timeline for bringing their handsets to China Telecom: end of 2009 or early 2010, according to a Reuters source. The move would give Telecom its first trendy western mobiles in hopes of improving its third place position behind Unicom and market dominating China Mobile in a battle for the hearts and minds and treasure of China's burgeoning population. And while RIM would certainly be pleased by the additional revenue source, Palm, with its modest marketshare by comparison, would be downright ecstatic at the prospect of tapping into China with its new smartphones.

China Telecom to launch Palm and BlackBerry handsets this year? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>33i3ixandroidcandybarchinachina mobileChinaMobiledelllaunchminimini 3mini 3iMini3Mini3inhdophoneslateMon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The end of exclusivity leading to big iPhone sales in Europe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/the-end-of-exclusivity-leading-to-big-iphone-sales-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/the-end-of-exclusivity-leading-to-big-iphone-sales-in-europe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/23/the-end-of-exclusivity-leading-to-big-iphone-sales-in-europe/#commentsGo figure, right? You get a relatively hot phone out onto more carriers, and just like that, sales increase. It ain't rocket science, buster. As AT&T grins happily while enjoying a death grip on Apple's cash cow here in the States, things are a lot more wide open for consumers across the pond. In both France and the UK, the iPhone has been given the all-clear to be sold on multiple carriers, and according to research from Bernstein, the "widening of the distribution has boosted Apple's value market share to 32 percent in the latest quarter from 21 percent just three months earlier." The notes also mention that Apple's increase is coming at the expense of RIM, with over 600,000 iPhone handsets being sold during Q3 2009 in France alone. The point to all this madness? Oh, not much -- just to tell Sir Jobs that he can count on quite a bit more dough should he decide to sell this elusive "iPhone" device on Verizon in the US of A.

The end of exclusivity leading to big iPhone sales in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Roku Channel Store delivers ten new content portals for zero dollars

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blip.tvFacebook PhotosMediaflypandoraRevision3RokuRoku channelRoku channel storeRoku HDRoku HD-XRRoku SDRokuChannelRokuChannelStoreRokuSdTWiTSun, 22 Nov 2009 23:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Chinese Dreamcast portable mod may inspire KIRFs, or already is one]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/chinese-dreamcast-portable-mod-may-inspire-kirfs-or-already-is/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/chinese-dreamcast-portable-mod-may-inspire-kirfs-or-already-is/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/chinese-dreamcast-portable-mod-may-inspire-kirfs-or-already-is/#comments
You thought the DreamTrooper would be the last portablized Sega Dreamcast mod you'd ever see? Nah. Turns out some folk in China quietly showed off an Oriental take on the mod -- not too dissimilar from the form factor of the GameBoy Advance -- just before the DreamTrooper's debut. Details are thin here, but we're hoping for a built-in optical drive and a decent battery life. If we're lucky, some KIRF makers might pick up this idea and revive the legendary Dreamcast brand, so don't go selling your dusty game collection on eBay just yet. Go ahead and watch some The King of Fighters action after the break. We know the Swirl still captivates your heart.

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Chinese Dreamcast portable mod may inspire KIRFs, or already is one originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>consoledreamcastdreamcast portablegame consolekirfmodmoddedportablesegasega dreamcastsega dreamcast portableSegaDreamcastPortabletv gamevideoSun, 22 Nov 2009 22:38:00 EST<![CDATA[OCZ's Colossus desktop SSD gets reviewed: oh yeah, it's fast]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/oczs-colossus-desktop-ssd-gets-reviewed-oh-yeah-its-fast/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/oczs-colossus-desktop-ssd-gets-reviewed-oh-yeah-its-fast/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/oczs-colossus-desktop-ssd-gets-reviewed-oh-yeah-its-fast/#comments It's been a long time coming, hasn't it? OCZ Technology's Colossus is the outfit's first in the desktop SSD space, and with capacities scaling as high at 1TB, it's certainly tempting for performance junkies who just can't pry themselves away from their tower. The benchmark-minded kids over at PC Perspective were able to get a drive in with final firmware a few weeks back, and they've pushed out a full review just prior to these things hitting retail en masse. Needless to say, all the numbers in the world won't make this any cheaper, but for those willing to spend at least $3.24 per gigabyte on internal storage, there's hardly a better option out right now. Reviewers found that read and write speeds seriously pushed the SATA 3Gb/sec limit, and the latter were "faster than on any SATA device tested to date." Sadly, the lack of TRIM support and the inability for end-users to upgrade the firmware put somewhat of a damper on things, but if neither one of those tidbits bother you, pulling the trigger just might be the right thing to do.

OCZ's Colossus desktop SSD gets reviewed: oh yeah, it's fast originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Black Friday deals roundup: Walmart, Target and NewEgg originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Black FridayBlackFridayblackfriday2009buyingdealdealsholidayholidaysroundupsaleshoppingSun, 22 Nov 2009 18:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Amidio's Touch DJ app stuffs a turntable into your iPhone (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/amidios-touch-dj-app-stuffs-a-turntable-into-your-iphone-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/amidios-touch-dj-app-stuffs-a-turntable-into-your-iphone-video/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/amidios-touch-dj-app-stuffs-a-turntable-into-your-iphone-video/#comments Not kosher with getting a handset tailor made for DJing? How's about transforming your existing iPhone into that very device when the mood strikes you? Hailed as the first true DJ MP3 iPhone / iPod touch app in the world, Amidio's $19.99 Touch DJ program (available now) enables users to independently manipulate two MP3 or M4A files, including scratching, looping, positioning, equalization, effects and pitching. The "visual mixing" requires all sorts of tapping and sliding, but the on-screen UI seems pretty elegant from what we've seen. The only real knock on this is that there's currently no way to get music from the iTunes library into the program; instead, you'll be forced to reload tracks into the app's own MP3 library. Still, for those looking to ditch the hard case and waltz in with a pocketful of boogie, this ain't a half bad option. Check the demonstration vid after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Amidioapp storeappleAppStoredjmixingmp3musicsoftwaretouch djTouchDjturntablevideoSun, 22 Nov 2009 16:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Pegatron's Ubuntu-equipped netbook spotted in the wild]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/pegatrons-ubuntu-equipped-netbook-spotted-in-the-wild/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/pegatrons-ubuntu-equipped-netbook-spotted-in-the-wild/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/pegatrons-ubuntu-equipped-netbook-spotted-in-the-wild/#comments It's been a hot, hot minute since we've seen anything noteworthy from the lads and ladies over at Pegatron, so it's not shocking that we're super tantalized by the prospect of yet another netbook flooding the oversaturated market in the near term. All unnecessary snideness aside, the sub-$200 price point that's being floated about definitely has us interested, though the Ubuntu operating system is likely to fend off any non-adventurous would-be buyers. The machine was spotted at ARM's Connected Community Technical Symposium 2009 over in Taiwan, and while the actual internals remain a mystery, snoopers were told that it'll boast instant-on capabilities and a low power draw. Huzzah?

Pegatron's Ubuntu-equipped netbook spotted in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>always onAlwaysOnAQUICARMhands-onin the wildInTheWildlinuxnetbookopen sourceOpenSourcePegatronSmartbooksneak peekSneakPeekUbuntuSun, 22 Nov 2009 14:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's Cedarview Atom chip rumored to go 32nm in 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/intels-cedarview-atom-chip-rumored-to-go-32nm-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/intels-cedarview-atom-chip-rumored-to-go-32nm-in-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/intels-cedarview-atom-chip-rumored-to-go-32nm-in-2011/#commentsWe know you aren't publicly keeping count, but considering that you're carefully watching process technology numbers in the depths of your mom's basement, we felt it prudent to pass along the latest juicy nugget from the folks at Fudzilla. According to raisins in their grapevine, Intel is gunning for a 32nm Atom chip in 2011, with the codename of the CPU being Cedarview and the name of the platform being Cedar Trail. If you'll recall, we recently heard that Pineview was expected to be formally unveiled in a slew of machines come January, but we're already anxious for Cedarview's DDR3 support and fresh, sun-ripened scent. Oh, and support for Blu-ray playback, too.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>32nmAtombloomfieldcedar trailcedar viewCedarTrailCedarViewddr2intelintel atomIntelAtompineviewplatformroadmaprumorSun, 22 Nov 2009 12:22:00 EST<![CDATA[The Engadget Show tapes today with HTC's Drew Bamford and Chris Grant of Joystiq (and giveaways!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/the-engadget-show-tapes-today-with-htcs-drew-bamford-and-chris/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/the-engadget-show-tapes-today-with-htcs-drew-bamford-and-chris/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/the-engadget-show-tapes-today-with-htcs-drew-bamford-and-chris/#comments The Engadget Show is happening again, humans! Today, November 22nd, we'll be bringing that live magic back to the stage as we sit down with Drew Bamford (you can read a bit about him here), director of HTC's Innovation Center (the place where things like the Sense UI are born).

We'll also be joined by Joystiq's Editor-in-chief Chris Grant for a special roundtable discussion focused on gaming, and we'll be demoing a bunch of new holiday titles as well as Spawn Labs' gaming placeshifter!

As a bonus, we've got giveaways for everyone in the audience, plus one of the lucky attendees will walk away with that Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 bundle we just got our hands on -- and HTC will be giving away a Droid Eris Sprint Hero as well!

The show takes place at the Tishman Auditorium at Parsons The New School for Design. As you may already know, we film live in front of an audience once a month -- but if you can't make it, don't worry. We're bringing the video back home to Engadget (and as a free download here, in the iTunes Store, or the Zune Marketplace) for your viewing pleasure.

The beautiful venue (which you can see in a photo after the break) is located at 66 W. 12th Street between 5th and 6th Aves. Seating is limited and tickets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis -- which means if you want to join us in the audience for the show, you'll have to arrive early and be prepared for a little wait.

Here are the facts you need to know about the show:
  • The show is graciously sponsored by Nokia, and hosted by Parsons The New School for Design
  • The total show length will be around an hour
  • The amazing Glomag will be performing live along with visualist Dan Winckler!
Here is what you need to know if you want to be part of the audience:
  • There is no admission fee -- tickets are completely free
  • The event is all ages
  • The venue seats just over 450 people
  • Parsons students are welcomed, and we encourage them to come!
  • Tickets will be available for pickup at the Tishman Auditorium at 2PM on the 22nd, and we're strongly encouraging people to get their tickets and not stand in line -- if you have a ticket, you'll have a seat!
  • You'll need to hold onto your ticket stub to be eligible for the giveaways
  • You cannot pick up tickets for other people -- if you want your friend to get a ticket, bring your friend!
  • The show begins at 5PM, and doors will open at 4:30PM
If you're a member of the media who wishes to attend, please contact us at: engadgetshowmedia [at] engadget.com, and we'll try to accommodate you. All other non-media questions can be sent to: engadgetshow [at] engadget.com.

Update: HTC actually surprised us with a brand new Sprint Hero instead of a Droid Eris to give away.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>engadget showEngadgetShowfeaturesthe engadget showTheEngadgetShowSun, 22 Nov 2009 11:58:00 EST<![CDATA[AOpen's Ion-powered XC Mini GP7A-HD puts the 'choice' in 'nettop']]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/aopens-ion-powered-xc-mini-gp7a-hd-puts-the-choice-in-nettop/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/aopens-ion-powered-xc-mini-gp7a-hd-puts-the-choice-in-nettop/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/aopens-ion-powered-xc-mini-gp7a-hd-puts-the-choice-in-nettop/#commentsThere's a decent chance you North Americans in attendance won't ever see the likes of AOpen's XC Mini GP7A-HD, but for those in places where having a say on what innards are shoved into their next nettop (we're lookin' at you, Japan), this mini PC is apposite to fill quite the void. Boasting only a small frame, NVIDIA's Ion graphics technology and space for a multicard reader, it's up to the buyer to slap in a Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of RAM, a 2.5-inch HDD or SSD and a DVD burner or Blu-ray drive. You'll also find six USB 2.0 sockets, an HDMI port and a VGA output, and while gigabit Ethernet is included, it looks as if the WiFi module is on you. Mum's the word on pricing, but we're guessing it'll be as close to nothing as NVIDIA will allow.

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 Olympus' PEN E-P2 is destined to be a fine product, we're sure. What we aren't sure of, however, is how exactly the company came up with the nearly laughable MSRP. The second-ever Micro Four Thirds offering from the outfit is up for pre-order right now at Amazon, though the $1,099.99 asking price is just far too lofty for us to recommend snagging a place in line. That said, you're still probably interested in learning more about the device, so we'll be pointing you in Gadling's direction for that; the crew over at our favorite travel blog managed to snag one of these buggers early, and exterior color aside, we're told that it looks practically "identical to the E-P1." Hit up the links below for a closer look -- just keep your credit card far, far away until we see a full review.

[Thanks, Misael]

Olympus' $1,100 PEN E-P2 up for pre-order, played with early originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Ry]

BlackBerry Bold 9700 now on sale to all at AT&T: $200 on contract originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>9700attavailableblackberryblackberry boldBlackBerry Bold 9700BlackberryBoldBlackberryBold9700boldbold 9700Bold9700gsmnow availableNowAvailableon saleOnSalerimrim BlackBerry Bold 9700RimBlackberryBold9700Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Sewell's DisplayLink-enabled USB-to-DVI / VGA / HDMI adapter does 2,048 x 1,152]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/sewells-displaylink-enabled-usb-to-dvi-vga-hdmi-adapter-doe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/sewells-displaylink-enabled-usb-to-dvi-vga-hdmi-adapter-doe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/22/sewells-displaylink-enabled-usb-to-dvi-vga-hdmi-adapter-doe/#commentsIt's been a hot minute since we've seen a totally useful display adapter from Sewell, but the outfit's latest is certainly worth a gander if you've been yearning to push high-def signals through USB. The Minideck USB-to-DVI / VGA / HDMI (video only) adapter utilizes the DisplayLink DL-195 chip, which provides support for resolutions as high 2,048 x 1,152, so 1080p and 1,920 x 1,200 LCD monitors are well taken care of. Best of all, this thing doesn't require a Core i7 rig to operate, so your 5 year old corporate laptop should be plenty to handle the rigors of powering a 24-inch LCD via a dusty old USB socket. It's all yours right now for $99.95.

Sewell's DisplayLink-enabled USB-to-DVI / VGA / HDMI adapter does 2,048 x 1,152 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adapterDisplayLinkDL-195dviMinideckSewell DirectSewellDirectusbvgaSun, 22 Nov 2009 02:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlona's HDAiR wireless USB-to-VGA / HDMI adapter gains audio, usefulness]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/atlonas-hdair-wireless-usb-to-vga-hdmi-adapter-gains-audio-u/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/atlonas-hdair-wireless-usb-to-vga-hdmi-adapter-gains-audio-u/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/atlonas-hdair-wireless-usb-to-vga-hdmi-adapter-gains-audio-u/#comments Remember that HDAiR adapter we reviewed with exceptionally high hopes earlier this year? Yeah, it wasn't exactly the dream device we wanted, but it seems as if Atlona may have just remedied the primary gripe we had against it. The all-new HDAiR wireless USB-to-VGA / HDMI adapter is essentially the same one as before, but this time audio is involved. In response to widespread demand for the feature, the outfit has added the ability to output audio in both 3.5mm analog, as well as embedded on the HDMI output. This one's also compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, and it's still using the tried-and-true UWB protocol to sling content. If you managed to hold off on the first guy, this one's available to order now for $219.

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Atlona's HDAiR wireless USB-to-VGA / HDMI adapter gains audio, usefulness originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wishing you could get a Motorola Droid and stand out from all your Android-toting friends at the same time? Then you might just want to consider bidding on this "limited edition" Droid prototype that just turned up on eBay, which has a reasonably good chance of being an actual Droid, and a slight chance of being an actual prototype. If the seller is to be believed, however, this particular Droid is one of only five produced, and is different from the standard issue Droid in a few respects -- including a chrome bezel instead of a black one, silver buttons instead of gold, and some "enhanced LED lighting" on the front buttons. It also apparently works just fine, and is ready to be activated. Willing to take the chance? Bidding starts at $485.

[Thanks, Kaptix]

Purported Motorola Droid prototype turns up on eBay originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctiondroidebaymotomotorolamotorola droidMotorolaDroidprototypeSat, 21 Nov 2009 20:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Toyota Partner Robots heading to the moon, offworld colonies inevitable]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/toyota-partner-robots-heading-to-the-moon-offworld-colonies-ine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/toyota-partner-robots-heading-to-the-moon-offworld-colonies-ine/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/toyota-partner-robots-heading-to-the-moon-offworld-colonies-ine/#comments It started off innocently enough. Personal transporters, they told us, just robots to make life easier. Now look at them -- Toyota's Partner Robots are set for upgrades that include back-mounted solar chargers, spring-loaded jumping mechanisms, and a design hardy enough to withstand lunar temperature drops. Intended for the performance of exploratory missions on the moon -- alongside a four-wheeled robotic rover -- the new designs were introduced by Toyota in a presentation titled "Realization of Moon Exploration Using Advanced Robots by 2020." So, if the world doesn't actually end in 2012, by 2020 we'll have extraterrestrial robots plotting our demise anyway. More pictures of lunar colonization can be found after the break.

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Toyota Partner Robots heading to the moon, offworld colonies inevitable originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>botdronehumanoidhumanoid robotHumanoidRobotmoonmoon missionMoonMissionpartner robotpartner robotsPartnerRobotPartnerRobotsrobottoyotatoyota partner robotToyotaPartnerRobotSat, 21 Nov 2009 19:26:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo DSi LL set loose in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/nintendo-dsi-ll-set-loose-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/nintendo-dsi-ll-set-loose-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/nintendo-dsi-ll-set-loose-in-japan/#comments Feels nice when a company keeps its promises, doesn't it? Nintendo said it'd have the newly bulked up DSi LL out in Japan for November 21, and shockingly enough that's exactly what's happened. Eager Japanese upgraders have today gotten their mitts on the 4.2-inch (both screens, of course) device, while similarly inclined European and American Nintendo lovers are once again left to envy from afar. Their helping of jumbo DSi, to be known as the XL, will be showing up some time in the first quarter of 2010, long after bragging rights and gift-giving holiday occasions have passed. We're not sure whether to consider it consolation or cruelty, but you'll find a gallery containing close-ups of the new machine at the read link.

[Thanks, Craig]

Nintendo DSi LL set loose in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dsiDsi LLDsiLlgaminghandheldjapanlaunchNintendonintendo dsinintendo dsi llNintendoDsiNintendoDsiLlSat, 21 Nov 2009 18:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows drivers for Apple's Magic Mouse conjured from the ether]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/windows-drivers-for-apples-magic-mouse-conjured-from-the-ether/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/windows-drivers-for-apples-magic-mouse-conjured-from-the-ether/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/windows-drivers-for-apples-magic-mouse-conjured-from-the-ether/#comments Hey Windows users: what would you risk for a mouse of such mystical persuasions that it has the word "magic" right in the product name? How about $69 for the mouse followed by a few sleepless nights after installing a .exe found in the murky shallows of the internet? That's what it'll take to install some hacked drivers, said to enable Apple's Magic Mouse gestures, on your Windows rig. The drivers were extracted from the latest Bluetooth update targeting Mac owners running Windows under Boot Camp, but now there's nothing stopping you from trying them too. Let us know how this dark elixir works out in the comments below.

Windows drivers for Apple's Magic Mouse conjured from the ether originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleboot campBootCampdrivershackmagic mouseMagicMousemousewindowsSat, 21 Nov 2009 16:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 heading to AT&T?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-heading-to-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-heading-to-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-heading-to-atandt/#comments
Man, the loot you can uncover when you go snooping around spec pages. That most ambitious of Sony Ericsson projects, the XPERIA X10, is still a long way from being released, but already we can narrow down the list of potential US carriers to just one: AT&T. The guys over at Phandroid were the first to spot the newly added UMTS frequency specs for the phone, and the available 800/850/1900/2100 bands fit only AT&T's 3G network. That's gonna be a bitter pill to swallow if you were looking for something like (or better than) an iPhone, but were put off by the wireless provider. Then again, with pre-order prices for unlocked X10s showing up at $999 in some places, maybe you can just look at our lukewarm hands-on and convince yourself this phone ain't worth it anyway. Go on, you know denial makes sense.

[Thanks, Berto]

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 heading to AT&T? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gattcarrierericssonfrequenciessmartphonesonysony ericssonsony ericsson xperiasony ericsson xperia x10SonyEricssonSonyEricssonXperiaSonyEricssonXperiaX10umtswirelesswireless networksWirelessNetworksxperiaxperia x10XperiaX10Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST<![CDATA[Palm Pre backups can be easily overwritten by a replacement device: replacers beware!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/palm-pre-backups-can-be-easily-overwritten-by-a-replacement-devi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/palm-pre-backups-can-be-easily-overwritten-by-a-replacement-devi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/21/palm-pre-backups-can-be-easily-overwritten-by-a-replacement-devi/#comments We've just been alerted to an unsettling trend in Palm Pre land, where strings of replacement devices are a bit too common for comfort: some users have been losing their Palm Profile backup, or a large majority of it, once they pair up their new device. The big issue is that since this problem is rather sporadic, Palm doesn't seem to have a good way to deal with it yet -- the trend in the forums seems to be a complaint sent to Palm, followed up by word of an inability to restore data from Palm a few weeks later. Lucky for these hapless Pre replacers, a particularly repeat offender (working on his seventh Pre) has posted instructions for making sure this sort of data loss doesn't happen to you. His theory is that it has something to do with a refurbished device loaded with an old firmware trying to sync with the newer-firmware-styled backup your dead device made with Palm's servers, and messing stuff up in the process. He recommends walking out of the store before Sprint tries to trip you up, and upgrading and wiping the phone before reactivating it and syncing. Sounds foolproof enough, right? Let's hope.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Palm Pre backups can be easily overwritten by a replacement device: replacers beware! originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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