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We couldn’t help but notice Sony’s cute little Webbie MHS-CM1 and MHS-PM1 HD cams hiding in the corner while we were scoping out the VAIO P and the Walkman NWZ-X1000, so we snuck a few shots. They look and feel really nice, and while we didn’t get a chance to check the video quality, the PM1’s swiveling screen certainly brings something new to the Flip-esque form-factor. Check ’em out in the gallery!

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Sony Webbie HD cams hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We just grabbed a first look at Sony’s new VAIO P. At first glance, the screen is bright and ultrasharp — certainly stretching the limits of our eyesight. We’d say the keys are a little bit light and shallow for our taste, but good as far as most “netbooks” go, and the “nipple,” like all like pointers, will take getting used to and careful calibration, though it’s definitely sensitive. It’s certainly not hefty, but we’d say there’s the standard amount of Sony build quality, and while high for a netbook, $900 doesn’t “feel” too far off. We love lightweight, but this netbook almost feels like it lacks innards, the real deal seems almost like it’s a mock-up device. Videos of all all its best sides after the break.

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Sony VAIO P hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Got an MSDN subscription? Interested in checking out Windows 7 without engaging in any shady downloading? According to some tips we’re receiving, keys are available right now through official channels — and they even work. Mr. Ballmer was widely expected to announce the release of the (so far quite well-received) OS into public beta at his keynote speech later tonight, so you might say they’ve let the cat out of the bag a little early on this one. Give it a try, if you would, and let us know what you find. Sadly our subscriptions were revoked for posting silly pictures of a certain CEO.

Update: Seems it’s gone. We’ll just have to wait for the official word. You know where you can find it.

[Thanks, Wayne S.]

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Fresh-baked Windows 7 beta keys now available through MSDN? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re not quite sold on its world’s slimmest Blu-ray player claim, but this Samsung BD-P4600 is certainly one of the sleekest, especially with its Touch of Color aesthetic. Also like its ToC muse, it seems to have a knack for catching and showing off dust particles. We didn’t see the touch controls on top of the unit, and we weren’t allowed to pull it out and get a clear shot of the ports, but did manage to snap a image of the disc loader on the right side of the unit. Still no word on pricing, so keep guessing.

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Samsung BD-P4600 hands-on: ‘world’s slimmest’ Blu-ray player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While it’s certainly not the most invigorating release from Sony today, those stuck with too much video on their Handycams will be head over heels. The firm is expanding its DVDirect line by two, and while one of ’em (the VRD-MC10) has been released in Japan previously, this marks the first time it’ll ship to American consumers. Said unit incorporates HDMI, component and composite inputs, and features the ability to transfer AVCHD-quality video to DVD; it also includes an i.LINK (FireWire 400) port as well as a USB socket for use with a wider range of devices. Moreover, the MC10 touts a 5-in-1 multicard reader for taking flash-based media straight to DVD, and the 2.7-inch LCD is just fine for previewing things beforehand. The DVDirect Express VRD-P1 DVD writer is tailor made to work quickly and easily with some of Sony’s newly announced camcorders, and the lack of advanced functionality means it’ll only run $150 (compared to the $300 stick on the MC10) when it ships in March.

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Sony brings two DVDirect Handycam-to-DVD writers to the US originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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