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Its routine FCC appearance from a few months back hinted that it would be officially launching sooner rather than later — and today, our dear friends, marks the day the GBook formally joins the Archos Arnova family. The 7-inch, Ice Cream Sandwich tablet / eReader likely won’t excite many with its run-of-the-mill spec sheet, which consists of a 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, 1GB RAM, 4GB of built-in storage, 1080p video playback and a meek screen resolution of 800 x 480. In addition to those features, the company’s placing a lot of focus on the device’s eReading capabilities, announcing it’ll offer support for any EPUB and PDF files — including “those using Adobe DRM.” Speaking of which, folks will have to purchase all content from Archos’ own store, given that the GBook does not posses the required credentials to access Google Play. Meanwhile, pricing and availability deets are still unknown, but we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop as soon as we find out. In the meantime, there’s some eye candy down below for you to freely enjoy.

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Archos Arnova GBook gets quiet introduction, reveals its humble powers originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This edition of the Engadget Mobile Podcast finds the Engadget Mobile Podcasters at a super-geeky Finnish summer camp. Click the “play” button for a recap of the hottest trends in a land where it’s almost always — even during summer camp — very, very cold, like rally racing, optical image stabilization, and fabricating GIFs out of nothing but pure magic.

Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen
Guest: Joseph Volpe
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Tycho – Coastal Brake (Ghostly International)

00:05:45 – Engadget visits Nokia House wrap-up: Stephen Elop Q&A, Lumia 920 camera tests and more
00:38:30 – LG Optimus G: hands-on with Korea’s latest powerhouse (video) (updated)
01:09:27 – LG Intuition review: Optimus Deja Vu with a Verizon LTE twist
01:12:40 – AT&T 4G LTE adds Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy Express and Galaxy Rugby Pro to lineup
01:18:39 – HTC’s Windows Phone 8X vs. the competition: fight!
01:20:50 – Windows Phone 8S by HTC hands-on: a bright Windows phone that holds promise (video)
01:21:15 – Windows Phone 8X by HTC hands-on: Microsoft’s modern mobile OS personified in polycarbonate
01:23:45 – Windows Phone 8X by HTC: 4.3-inch 720p display, LTE, dual-core S4, available this November
01:30:50 – Motorola RAZR i: hands-on with the 2GHz Android phone (video)
01:32:00 – Motorola announces Intel-powered RAZR i, launches in Europe next month
01:35:23 – Sony Xperia T review: a new 4.6-inch smartphone flagship that isn’t quite new enough
01:35:43 – Sony Xperia TL joins AT&T’s 4G LTE lineup as official James Bond phone
01:41:30 – Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G review: T-Mobile’s QWERTY slider falls flat
01:46:45 – Tim Cook apologizes for Maps mess
01:51:00 – iPhone 5 review
01:55:20 – iOS 6 review
01:58:28 – Verizon CFO buries his head in the sand, claims unlimited data is ‘going by the wayside’
02:01:48 – RIM: first BlackBerry 10 devices to focus on mid-range and up, entry-level may be ready in 2013

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Engadget Mobile Podcast 154 – 10.03.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not to be outdone by ViewSonic’s recent introduction of the 27-inch VX2770Smh-LED display, AOC’s coming out with a large IPS monitor of its own. The i2757fh is being touted as a “borderless” panel, and the reason behind that claim is its slim 2mm bezel. Aside from those narrow characteristics, AOC’s new 27-inch monitor also boasts a decent 1920 x 1080 resolution with 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 5ms response time, two HDMI ports and, naturally, the great viewing angles you get with an IPS unit. As far as pricing goes, AOC’s slapping a not-too-shabby $349 tag on the i2757fh, but there is a Best Buy-only deal which knocks 50 bucks off of the original MSRP. Hit the break for an additional angled shot as well as official PR.

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AOC outs ‘borderless’ 27-inch IPS monitor, available now for $349 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’d like your Sony headphones to be a little less judgmental, we’ve got good news. The company’s MDR-XB400, MDR-XB600 and MDR-XB800 Extra Bass headphones, along with the MDR-XB60EX in-ears, have arrived in the US for those who want low-end frequencies without the talent show branding. All four carry Sony’s newer Advanced Direct Vibe to emphasize the sub-bass notes of “today’s music styles” (read: electronic and hip-hop) as well as a serrated cord that keeps the cord tangling to a minimum. Working your way up the range mostly improves the frequency range, which starts at an already bass-heavy 5Hz to 22kHz in the XB400 and scales up to a tooth-rattling 3Hz to 28kHz for the XB800; you’ll also see the sensitivity jump from 100dB/mW to 106. Provided you don’t mind tweaking software to occasionally recover some treble, the entire collection is ready to wobble your head at prices that range from $60 for the starter XB400 headphones to $150 for the XB800.

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Sony ships new Extra Bass headphone lineup to the US, delivers that Direct Vibe to your brain originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 01:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was a great week to stop by your local electronics store, as Logitech and Sling both had products pop up on shelves early. Other than taking a peek at the newest Harmony, we’re also digging into the future of Verizon’s FiOS TV Media Server and the upcoming Redbox Instant service. Netflix, Zeebox, Sky and YouTube all have mobile apps making news, and with word that cable companies might get into cloud gaming all we can think about is the possible return of Sega Channel. We close things out with the weekly listings and a quick peek at some of our favorites from the new shows.

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09:16 – Logitech Harmony Touch remote pops up unannounced at Best Buy
15:33 – Slingbox 350 and 500 show up unannounced in Best Buy, flaunt 1080p and built-in WiFi
18:05 – Simple.TV clarifies shipping dates, tells backers units will start arriving October 10th
23:15 – Verizon FiOS TV Media Server due in the coming months, delivers content to 3rd party devices
28:54 – Redbox Instant targets launch by year-end, blends subscription streaming and DVD rentals with VOD
34:00 – Netflix Just for Kids comes to iPad, keeps Dora exploring beyond the TV
36:15 – Netflix iOS and Android apps have a remote control easter egg for PS3 owners
37:34 – NFL Network’s Thursday Night Football Xtra app comes to Android
38:33 – Zeebox second screen TV companion app crosses over to the US, with a boost from Comcast and HBO
43:05 – Sky+ launches 7-day Catch Up TV, 2TB HD DVRs and adds zeebox extras to its iPad app
44:00 – Sky Sports for iPad update brings second screen to UEFA Champions League, Ryder Cup
45:49 – YouTube for Android update brings preloading to Froyo and Gingerbread, YouTube TV queuing
47:10 – Cable, IPTV providers reportedly testing cloud-based HD gaming for launch next year
50:36 – Fox Broadcast app now available to Xbox Live customers with Dish and FiOS subscriptions
51:34 – Ask Engadget: should companies include a cable with a new product?
53:40 – The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray officially set for December 4th, limited edition Bat Cowl revealed
56:00 – Must See HDTV (October 1st – 7th)

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Engadget HD Podcast 318 – 10.02.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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