Sprint now has the Samsung Epic 4G and HTC Evo 4G to entice customers. But which handset is better? CNET puts them to the test to find out. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-20017211-251.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Android Atlas/a/p
One great thing about being owned by Sprint is that you can sneak a handset here and there into your own lineup, which is exactly what Virgin Mobile has done in adding the midrange Intercept from Samsung to its range. Actually, it’s not in the range just yet — Virgin’s Facebook page says that we should “stay tuned over the next few weeks” to find out the details, which leads us to believe we might see a launch (or at least a launch date announcement) around CTIA early next month. Not the awesomest Android phone in the world, sure, but for a carrier traditionally dominated by low-end prepaid gear, it’s a solid addition, we’d say.
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Verizon Wireless could soon release an Android 2.2 device from LG. After a long wait, LG may finally be ready to make some Android noise in the United States. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-19736_1-20017169-251.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Android Atlas/a/p
Sprint has quietly deployed its WiMax/4G network in San Francisco prior to the official launch. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-20017205-85.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Dialed In/a/p
The company, an aggressive booster of 3D technology, adds a $250 lens to its higher-end compact camera line for taking 3D photos. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-20017198-264.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Deep Tech/a/p
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This week on Crave, it’s a “things Donald loves” episode: vinyl, action cams, and beerbots. First up, the ultraportable turntable is making a comeback in the form of the Crosley Revolution Sound Burger, and Donald’s sporting the shirt to prove he’s a true audio geek. Next, we take a look at some compact camcorders that attach to ears or helmets. Also, Eric isn’t exactly champing at the bit to get this week’s bit of “Star Wars” paraphernalia: an oddly phallic Boba Fett backpack. But things take a turn for the better when we check out a robot that can pour drinks (read: beer). Finally, Jasmine hates the Nano, but does she hate all other electronics as well? Watch on for the answer.
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The Wall Street Journal is saying that RIM’s now very close to being ready to show off this long-rumored tablet they’ve been cooking up — and the public unveiling could come as early as next week when the company will be holding its Developer Conference in San Francisco. The QNX operating system rumor is apparently correct, as is the talk that the only means of connectivity will be WiFi and tethering through a BlackBerry; in other words, you won’t need a dedicated service plan for the tablet and it won’t be sold on contract (good call). The manufacturing wizards at Quanta are rumored to be on tap for manufacturing it with some sort of Marvell power under the hood, and even if the tablet ultimately fails Foleo-style, it could still be a huge launch: WSJ’s sources are also saying that RIM will end up migrating all of its phones to QNX in the long term.
As for the name? WSJ doesn’t seem to know, though it does report that “BlackPad” is being thrown around internally; we’re kind of partial to “SurfBook” ourselves, especially since “BlackPad” will make it tough to sell the thing in any color other than black. Seriously, who wants an orange BlackPad? Follow the break to sound off in the poll!
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Headcase’s new officially licensed Etch A Sketch iPad case is just what it sounds like.
Olympus’ PR branch left us digging for details when announcing the outfit’s new Zuiko-equipped camera, a concept piece that’s actually on track for the real world in early 2011. It seems as if this, along with Fujifilm’s FinePix X100, is carving out a new niche in the compact space. It lacks the flexibility of Micro Four Thirds / mirrorless, but it packs a bigger quality punch than any other point-and-shoot on the market. At least with this guy, though, you’ll be getting an optical zoom. During our gaze session at Olympus’ Photokina booth, we spotted “optical zoom” labeling as well as a toggle switch for pulling the lens in and out, and we also found an HDMI output, video record button, hot shoe accessory port and a pop-up flash. Join us as we go round and round in the video after the break.
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Research In Motion is holding a developer conference in San Francisco, where the company will introduce a new tablet powered by software from recently acquired QNX, according to The Wall Street Journal. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://news.cnet.com/8301-31021_3-20017197-260.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Circuit Breaker/a/p
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