Ask Engadget: best retro gaming / homebrew machine?

Ask Engadget: best outdoor TV?

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Brady, who just wants to play NBA Jam, dammit. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“Hey, I used to be really into the homebrew and homemade software communities, but times changed and I fell out of the scene. Now I’d like to get back into it, and would love a new device that’ll let me play all of these old-school games without having to chop and change — letting me swap between titles like Mario Kart 64 and NBA Jam without any effort. There are so many new options, from buying an OUYA through to snagging a new PC, so what’s my best (and cheapest) bet? Plus, anything that can take a wireless controller is a big plus. Thanks!”

Well, we’re thinking that if you’re prepared to get your hands a little dirty, the OUYA can be turned into an Android-based emulator thanks to its hacking-friendly setup. If that’s a bit too rich for your bones, however, you can set up EmulationStation on a Raspberry Pi which will let you run a wide variety of consoles from the same piece of hardware. Still, let’s turn this question over to the Engadgeteers for them to share their experiences.

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Ask Engadget: best outdoor TV?

Ask Engadget: best outdoor TV?

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from John, who is so baller that he wants a TV for his pool and doesn’t end his emails with thank you. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m getting ready to have a pool installed and I need a TV for the back porch. I’m looking for something in the 50-inch range that works outdoors, has good viewing angles and backlighting (for the sun) and can handle whatever the weather throws at it. Any suggestions?”

We can imagine it now, you, kicking back watching the Superbowl American Idol finals while submerged in a few feet of water as the sun goes down. So, what device should you go for? For starters, there’s SunBrite’s 46-inch outdoor TV, which’ll set you back $2,795, or a 55-inch model, which costs $5,595. You could also paint a wall white and get set up with an outdoor projector, like Panasonic’s PT-AE7000U, which we’re informed will work outside perfectly well. But that’s just our scratching the surface, what about you all chip in with a suggestion or two of your own?

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Ask Engadget: best MSN TV replacement?

Ask Engadget best Web TV replacement

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Seth, who needs to replace his grandpa’s MSN TV2 box. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“Many years ago, I bought my grandfather an MSN TV2 box as his first exposure to the internet. We were worried that the gift would be a flop, but he loves it, and is now emailing his old friends and even has a Facebook profile. Of course, Microsoft will close the service a few days before his 91st birthday, so I’d like to know what would you suggest as a replacement? As antiquated as it was, it’s been rock solid from a reliability perspective and that’s going to be key to determine what we get him next.”

So, what’s it to be? What web technology have you adopted for your elderly relatives that you think Seth could use? Why not head down past the break and let us know.

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Ask Engadget: best (cheap!) video recording goggles?

Ask Engadget best cheap! video recording goggles

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from James, who wants to experiment with life-logging on the cheap. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I like the idea of being able to record stuff with your glasses, but not spending $1,500 on Google Glass to do it. Can you and the folks suggest a pair of glasses or goggles that will do the same job for a tiny fraction of the price?”

In our limited experience, Pivothead’s Durango is available for $349, but beyond that, the field’s a bit limited. ZionEyez Zeyez still doesn’t have an ETA for its products and SunnyCam’s ultra-low cost recording goggles won’t make it to the US until later this year. Let’s turn this question over to our audience, who, we’re sure will have some better and cheaper suggestions.

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Lifetime, A&E, The History Channel Streaming Apps Available On Android

Lifetime, A&E and The History Channel have made their streaming video apps available on Android.

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A&E, Lifetime and History Channel streaming apps land on Google Play

DNP A&E, History Channel, and Lifetime full video streaming apps on Android

No need to envy your iPhone- and iPad-toting friends anymore just because they can catch the latest episodes of Bates Motel or Dance Moms on the go. Streaming apps from A&E, History Channel and Lifetime have just arrived on Android, and you can access content even if you’re not a cable subscriber. Naturally, the entire roster of shows and episodes isn’t available — in some cases, you can only watch clips instead of full episodes — but Comcast or DirecTV subscribers who log in will have more to choose from. Should you need new companions for solitary nights, hit the source links below to download the apps on your device.

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Source: Google Play 1, 2, 3

Ask Engadget: help me tame my home network!

Ask Engadget help me tame my home network!

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Daniel, who needs our help to tame his home network. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“My home network is a mess. It used to be simple, after all, you’d just need a modem to connect to your ISP and a router. Lately, however, I’ve been adding more components like a NAS, a Z-Wave bridge, a 3G microcell and a computer for telecommuting. All of these things need a wired connection, which means I’m going to need to buy an eight-port switch sooner rather than later. As consumer hardware isn’t designed to be uniform and stackable, I’m now living in a mess! What I’d like to know is how others have tidied up — did you find an off-the-shelf cabinet or do I need to start building something on my own?”

Here’s where we turn the question over to you, our loyal Engadgeteers, to help solve and spread some peace through the gadget ecosystem this Saturday night. If you’ve tamed your own out-of-control home network, share your experiences below.

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Ask Engadget: can I connect a WiFi reversing camera to my car?

Ask Engadget can I connect a reversing camera to my car

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from William, who wants to make sure his new whip fits into all of the small spaces. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’ve recently bought a new car and would like to install a reversing camera. Is it possible to install one that’ll relay to my Android tablet rather than buying a dedicated display? Many thanks!”

Well William, we were originally a little bit skeptical but we did find reports of at least one device that might solve your problem. Valeo produces the Wireless Vue, a WiFi reversing camera that hooks up to smartphones and tablets. So far, so good, right? Well, unfortunately while the product’s said to exist, we’ve not been able to find it available for sale either in the US or Thailand, where William is from. As such, this week’s Ask Engadget is a two-pronged encounter. Have any of you wonderful people seen a Valeo Wireless Vue on sale, and if not, is there anything else that can do the job?

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Ask Engadget: best tablet bigger than 10 inches?

Ask Engadget best tablet bigger than 10 inches

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Anthony, who feels that bigger is better. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“Back in the days of the Netbook, a 10-inch device was crap, but now 10-inch devices is pretty much all you can get. What’s available (and good) that’s bigger than 10-inches?”

Well Anthony, there certainly are a few tablets for the meaty-handed out there, but the question of which one you should buy is less clear. After all, there’s Archos’ 11.6-inch 116 Platinum or Toshiba’s 13-inch Excite 13, but if you’re prepared to wait a while, Panasonic’s forthcoming 20-inch 4K tablet and Viewsonic’s rumored 22-inch unit. Of course, that’s just a smattering of suggestions from us. This, after all, is Ask Engadget — so let’s open the question up to the floor and see what we can shake out together.

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Ask Engadget: best candybar phone?

Ask Engadget best candybar phone

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Icaro, who is off to Brazil and needs a phone while there. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“Seeing the Nokia 301 reminded me that I need to get a new phone when I go back to Brazil. Can you suggest a candybar phone that’s reasonably priced and that won’t break? Thanks!”

While most of you may be lusting after the latest and greatest, there are still plenty of people clamoring for a simple and functional candybar. The 301 is a perfectly decent handset, and for $85 you’ll get a 3.2-megapixel camera, Xpress internet and mail for exchange. But let’s see what all of you out there are keeping in your pocket, so if you can think of a better candybar, leave a comment below.

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