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This photo of what is presumably the upcoming Sony α850 DSLR was spotted by Photo Rumors on an unnamed retail site. It looks exactly the same as the α900, but doesn’t really seem off on layout compared to the leaked α850 manual. The scary part is that the camera is listed for 1,999 Euro (about $2,833 US), so hopefully Sony is doing something a bit more wonderful under the hood than just those α900 downgrades that have been hinted at so far.

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Sony Alpha 850 leaked, looks exactly like the Alpha 900? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Video: BlackBerry Storm 2 gets yet another prerelease review

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Video: BlackBerry Storm 2 gets yet another prerelease review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Naturally, until proven otherwise this just sounds like an excuse for a computer company to charge more for Dre-branded semi-music-related products, but according to CNET there’s a bit more meat to a new deal between HP and Dr. Dre to create a line of “Beats by Dr. Dre” laptops, headphones and software. Apparently Dre, Interscope’s Jimmy lovine and HP hope to foster a new “digital music ecosystem,” which would boost audio quality the whole way down the chain. Sounds great if they can pull it off, and it’s not like they’re going it alone: they welcome Apple and other CE companies to join forces. But if anything, we’re just glad to see Dre and lovine expand their gear collaboration efforts outside of Monster Cable.

[Via BusinessWeek]

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HP teaming with Dr. Dre for new ‘Beats’ line, music ecosystem in the works originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This article was written on January 30, 2008 by CyberNet.

Web Browser Wednesday

Did you know that both Firefox and Opera come with shortcuts to make downloading files a quick and painless process? It’s true, but few people know about the shortcuts that can save oodles of time. Lets take a look at how we can trim some time off of downloading files in Firefox and Opera.

–Firefox–

In the Firefox Options there is a setting where you can designate a default location for files to be downloaded. Once enabled it will automatically download all of the files to this location without ever prompting you. Some people like this because it requires far less work since it bypasses all prompts, but you also don’t get to choose the designated name for the file from within Firefox.

It’s okay if you’re not one of those users who have it setup to automatically save files to one specific location, because we’ve got some tricks for you. Here are two ways that you can bypass being prompted for a location and file name on a per-download basis:

1. Drag and drop a download link onto the download icon in the toolbar. This icon is not visible by default, but can be added by right-clicking on the navigation bar and dragging the icon where you would like it.
   
2. When you come across a file that you want just Alt+Click on the link.

Personally I prefer the Alt+Click method of doing thing because it seems faster than dragging a link to the toolbar, but it’s all a personal preference.

–Opera–

Opera also has some great tricks up its sleeve for making downloading both files and images just a little bit easier. If you head on over to the Preferences -> Advanced -> Downloads you’ll be able to specify a default download folder. This is the location used when you try to do some of the things we’re about to show you.

So how can you avoid some of the hassles with downloads in Opera? Here’s what you want to know:

1. Right-click on any link and select the Save to Download Folder option to have the download start immediately without any prompts.
   
2. In the Transfers window (Ctrl+Alt+T) there is a box labeled Quick Download. Whatever address you paste into that box will be downloaded to your default location. You can also add this download box to any toolbar by right-clicking on a toolbar and selecting Customize. Then go to Buttons -> Panels, and drag the Quick Download box wherever you would like it.
   
3. If you Ctrl+Click on an image you will immediately be prompted with the Save As dialog where you can specify the file name of the image. This is an alternative method to right-clicking on an image and selecting the save option.

It’s pretty incredible how many time-saving techniques have been implanted into the browsers, but very few people know about them. If you know of other great ways for quick downloads in Firefox or Opera be sure to leave a comment below.

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Guys, the MacBook Micro has been announced. You’re going to love it. It’s three things: a Powebook from 1998, a student’s art project, and a really short email. We hear it may boast a camera, too. Check out the gallery below to see this wonder of modern technology doing its thing… you will not be disappointed.

Update: Grace K. sent in a Flickr link, complete with video of the Micro. Check it out after the break. It doesn’t make this thing feel any more “real,” but what else were you planning on doing today outside of looking at Apple rumors? Mow the lawn? Pshaw.

[Thanks, James]

Continue reading The MacBook Micro is here, also might have a camera

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The MacBook Micro is here, also might have a camera originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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