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We found a veritable rainbow of PlayStation Vita prototypes hiding out in the rear of Sony’s TGS setup, surrounded by accessories, mock retail packaging, and faux game cards. PlayStation representatives assured us the colorful consoles were just for looks, and only the basic black will be available when the system launches in December. Hit the gallery below for a multicolored peek, or just skip past the break for a view of Gravity Daze’s mockup retail box.

Continue reading Visualized: PS Vita in eight unlikely colors, mockup game cards chill on the sidelines

Visualized: PS Vita in eight unlikely colors, mockup game cards chill on the sidelines originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In addition to that three-piece armor case that chains your iPad to a hotel desk, Kensington quietly added three other products to its lineup — a motley collection running the gamut from a universal tablet case to a doo-dad that vibrates when you’re about to leave your iPhone at home. Starting with the doo-dad, BunjeeAir Power is a $100 accessory small enough to fit on a keychain, and pairs with a free iOS app and a special case (included in the bundle). If that sounds like a clumsy setup, keep in mind that Apple doesn’t allow third-party accessories to lock the phone via Bluetooth, so Kensington worked around that by developing an accessory that plugs into the iPhone’s 30-pin connector and communicates over a 2.4GHz wireless connection instead. So, once you’ve put the case on, the keychain will vibrate and beep once you get roughly 30 feet away from the phone, and it’ll eventually lock the device remotely, too. As an added touch, the case packs a 1,500mAh battery and a slot ’round back of the case into which you can insert a credit card or hotel room key to fashion a makeshift kickstand. Too bad none of this will help you the next time you abandon your iPhone in the backseat of a cab.

Moving along, the company announced the KeyFolio Pro, a case with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard and removable velcro corners that’ll fit any 10-inch tablet. The case, which costs $100, also has a stylus holder and seven notches, allowing you to prop the tablet up at a 22- to 72-degree angle. Wrapping it up, there’s Absolute Power, a $120, 100-watt brick with USB and micro-USB sockets that’s meant to replace the adapter that came with your laptop. Finally, there’s that pen you’ll see in those hands-on shots — an $18 stylus that doubles as a real, honest-to-goodness pen, topped off with a removable cap. Peek our hands-on shots below, along with the vid after the break — you know, if watching befuddled actors discovering they’ve forgotten their iPhone is your idea of a rip-roaring time.

Continue reading Kensington trots out universal tablet case, BunjeeAir Power for finding your misplaced iPhone

Kensington trots out universal tablet case, BunjeeAir Power for finding your misplaced iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As you’re aware, the Droid Bionic features a 1735mAh battery that provides a slight bump in capacity over its competition — namely the Droid Charge and Thunderbolt. Still, if you plan to push this LTE powerhouse beyond moderate usage, you’ll likely find yourself in a feverish hunt for wall outlets before the day is through. Now, Android Central gives us a peek at the Bionic’s extended battery, and so long as you’re willing to live with the (super obvious) protrusion, you’ll find the latest Droid riding high with a 2760mAh cell. Perhaps it’s not the sleekest solution in the world, but hey, at least it’s not quite so insulting as the extended battery on Verizon’s first LTE handset — take a peek at the video after the break for a comparison.

Continue reading Droid Bionic gets extended battery treatment, proudly struts its freshman 15 (video)

Droid Bionic gets extended battery treatment, proudly struts its freshman 15 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yearning to relive the classics (Lunar Lander, anyone?) on your iPad, replete with that authentic arcade feel? It wasn’t long ago that we reviewed ThinkGeek and Ion’s formidable iCade, but at $100, it was — and still is — a pricey portion to stomach for an occasional retro gaming fix. Fast forward to the present, and Atari’s paired with Discovery Bay Games to create their own official spin on an iPad arcade adapter, fittingly dubbed the Arcade Duo-Powered Joystick. Unlike the iCade, it doesn’t use Bluetooth and requires no batteries — you simply dock your iPad into its 30-pin connector. The joypad is specifically made to work with Atari’s Greatest Hits app, and it’s set to land in early October for a slightly more wallet-friendly price of $60. We were able to slam its controls a bit while playing through various levels of Major Havoc and the like, and you’ll find our impressions after the break.

Continue reading Atari Arcade is the $60 answer to iCade (review)

Atari Arcade is the $60 answer to iCade (review) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You know what’s great? Mechanical keyboards — what with their satisfying clicks. You know what’s less awesome? Having to listen to that obnoxious racket all day. Razer claims you can have your cake (in this case, tactile feedback) and eat it too (blessed silence!) with its BlackWidow Stealth Editions. These are, more or less, the same boards that debuted last August, but with quieter switches and a matte finish. Both models are available now, with the same programmable keys and on-the-fly macro recording, while the Ultimate version adds “extreme anti-ghosting” to its already impressive noise pwnage. The standard model will run you a cool $80, while the Ultimate weighs in at a hefty $140. Check out the gallery below, as well as the PR and video after the break.

Continue reading Razer BlackWidow Stealth keyboards keep the mechanical keys, ditch the noise

Razer BlackWidow Stealth keyboards keep the mechanical keys, ditch the noise originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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