Hasta La Gadget!

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Mustafa, who’d love to visit America… if only the internet were cheaper. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“As someone who doesn’t reside in the USA, I was wondering what would be the best way to get internet for my computer in the US for a couple of weeks? If it were Europe I know I’d look for some prepaid data. Is there anything similar offered by American carriers? A MiFi or a data SIM that I can tether from would work, but I’m trying to maintain a tight budget. Help!”

Truthfully, young Mustafa could probably round up an old AOL dial-up disc and at least connect from a family’s house, or just camp out at a Starbucks all day and enjoy the sweet spoils of gratis WiFi. But when it comes to getting temporary mobile data in the States… well, let’s just say we’re keenly interested in hearing any tricks you readers may know. Xcom Global certainly rents a US modem (nice for folks with family in America that can order for them), but otherwise, we’re drawing a blank. Toss your suggestions in comments below!

Ask Engadget: what should visitors to the USA do for mobile internet? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Jibben, who isn’t exactly hip with shelling out each month for a tiered data plan. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“My upgrade on AT&T is coming up soon, and I only want a new phone if it is something that can best my Samsung Impression. You guys talk a whole lot about smartphones and such, but I just don’t have enough money to swing a data plan. I want my phone to have a full keyboard and a touchscreen. So what would you recommend for a dumbphone?”

Man, the simpler days. We know this fellow isn’t the only one looking to stay disconnected from their email on the go, so what’s the landscape looking like these days? And is there really a reason to stick with AT&T if you don’t have a smartphone in mind?

Ask Engadget: best dumbphone on the market? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Alex, who seems to be sick and tired (but mostly sick) of doing poorly in deathmatches due to a troublesome mouse. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m thinking about getting an Alienware M14x. What’s the best gaming mouse for first person shooters?”

That’s about as brief as they come, folks. We’re guessing he wants something on the portable side given his machine of choice, and while we’d personally recommend the Orochi, we’re sure the hivemind has a few answers, too. Spill ’em in comments below!

Ask Engadget: best gaming mouse for first-person shooters? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Jun 2011 22:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from reader Conception, who has a pretty hilarious story to tell. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“What is the best wireless headphones on the market (non-gaming headset — no need for microphone) for the cheapest dollar while listening to music / TV around my household and yard. One caveat is that I do not own an iPod, so they just need to work with a normal 3.5mm stereo headphone jack. What is really important to me is the fidelity of the sound, and hopefully distance away from the transmitter. It would seem to me that 900MHz is so last year, and I am tired of listening to my neighbor complain about her marriage when the unit I’m currently using picks up her phone calls. I am not afraid of paying $300 to $400 if need be but of course, the least expensive option is preferred.”

Look, this man needs help. He needs headphones that play back music, not angered divorce calls. Please help by dropping some knowledge in comments below. Thank you. Thank you.

Ask Engadget: best (non-gaming) wireless headphones? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Greg, who needs 5.1 surround sound in the worst, most inexpensive way. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m looking for a budget 5.1 surround sound system to set myself up with a rudimentary home theatre. I’ve got a Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U TV, and while the picture’s fine, the internal speakers are a bit lacking. I know that almost any sound system, no matter how cheap, will probably be an improvement, so I’m focusing more on saving money than getting mind-blowing audio. Value is the name of the game. Can you give me any good leads? Thanks!”

Five years ago, $100 wouldn’t get you much in the surround sound world, but today? Today, it’s all you need. Toss your assistance in comments below!

Ask Engadget: best sub-$100 5.1 surround sound system? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 May 2011 22:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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