Feb 02

Helio Ocean 2 reviewed on Engadget Mobile

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The Helio Ocean 2 is finally official, and without hitting up a Britney Spears concert — we know, you already bought the tickets, they’re nonrefundable, you couldn’t sell them on eBay, whatever — you can get the closest look right now on Engadget Mobile. A worthy successor to the dual-sliding throne, or a late, chunky reject still clinging to MySpace years after everyone’s gone to Facebook and beyond? Update your status and head over for a look.

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Helio Ocean 2 reviewed on Engadget Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Feb 01

Shock 3D Virtual Desktop for Windows

Posted in: Features, Freeware, Software, Today's Chili, Windows Vista, Windows XP

This article was written on September 30, 2007 by CyberNet.

Shock 3D Virtual Desktop

We’ve got a treat for you if you’re a Windows user and you’ve been lusting over a sweet 3D Desktop. Shock 4Way is a free application that gives you four virtual desktops to work with. I wouldn’t say it is quite as good as the DeskSpace app, but it also doesn’t cost $20 to buy.

The screenshot above shows the 3D virtual desktop application in action, and here are some of the features it has to offer:

  • Screen Manager for dragging and dropping applications from one desktop to another
  • Blending option to give each of the desktops a transparent appearance
  • Rotate the cube horizontally by simply moving your mouse (there is no vertical rotation)
  • Assign a background image that appears behind the “cube”
  • Customize the hotkeys
  • System Tray icon for easy access to all available options

One of the things that I would like to see offered in this program is an easier way to move windows from one desktop to another. Right now you have to use the Screen Manager which is nice, but it would be better if I could drag a window to the edge of the desktop and have it move over.

Feel free to give it a shot though because there is a portable version available that requires no installation. You’ll probably keep it on your computer even if you don’t use it, because who doesn’t like to show this kind of stuff off to friends? :)

Shock 4Way 3D Virtual Desktop (for Windows XP/2000/2003/Vista)
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Jan 31

A frighteningly close look at KDDI au’s Spring 2009 phone lineup

Posted in: Features, Japan, Today's Chili

If you live anywhere but Japan and you’re looking to put yourself through that seasonal ritual of torture by getting a good, hard look at everything Japanese carriers have that you can’t, look no further. Engadget Mobile has assembled complete galleries and details on every one of KDDI au’s new models presented as part of its Spring 2009 collection — and yeah, needless to say, there are some whoppers in here. So have a look, read through, and cry softly to yourself for a while; don’t worry, you’re not the only one.

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A frighteningly close look at KDDI au’s Spring 2009 phone lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 30

How would you change Nikon’s D3x DSLR?

Posted in: dslr, Features, HowWouldYouChange, HWYC, nikon, Today's Chili

Look, we fully understand that only a handful of you were willing to force your kid to pay for their own education while you spent that eight grand in savings on the D3x, but for those hardcore enough to do just that, here’s your venting post. This beast of a DSLR has been rumored, teased and taunted for what seems like ages, and now that the 24.5 megapixel shooter is finally making its way out on armored UPS trucks, we’re anxious to see what early adopters are loving / disappointed in. For starters, was it worth the price? If not, why? What could Nikon have tweaked to justify the sticker (if anything)? Get vocal in comments below!

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Jan 30

Verizon Hub hands-on and impressions

Posted in: Features, Today's Chili, touchscreen, verizon, VoIP

We had a chance to get our grubby mitts on Verizon’s new VOIP / home phone — the Hub — and we thought we’d give you a little preview of what’s in store if you’re planning on busting out the credit card. The device, which we’ve seen floating around in various forms since January of 2007, is a combo of a cradled wireless handset and 7-inch, resistive touchscreen display. It’s an interesting play for a sector of the market that’s all but forgotten (and maybe for good reason). If you want to hear some thoughts on the device, follow the bread crumbs beyond the break.

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Jan 29

Ask Engadget: Best totally awesome $500 to $1,000 laptop?

Posted in: AskEngadget, Features, laptop, Today's Chili

We’ve had ample discussion on laptops catering to this and that, but what about the hordes of individuals who just need a perfectly capable, perfectly average machine to get work done with? We’ll let Karl spell it out:

“I need a new laptop, mainly for browsing, programming, AutoCad, and a bit of low-stress gaming. I’ve been checking out options from HP and ASUS, but everything just starts to run together after awhile. I’m looking to spend between $500 and $1,000, and it just simply needs to work. Any opinions?”

Oh yes Karl, we’re sure there will be opinions. And after you’ve dropped your own, feel free to send over a question that’s been nagging you to ask at engadget dawt com.

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Jan 28

Apple vs. Palm: the in-depth analysis

Posted in: Apple, Features, iPhone, lawsuit, legal, multitouch, palm, patent, pre, Today's Chili

Apple and Palm kicked a lot of dirt at each other last week — acting Apple CEO Tim Cook flatly told analysts that “We will not stand for people ripping off our IP” when asked specifically about competition like the Palm Pre, and Palm responded with a similarly-explicit “We have the tools necessary to defend ourselves.” At issue, of course, is that the Pre employs a multitouch screen and gestures almost exactly like those made famous on the iPhone — and if you’ll recall, Steve Jobs introduced multitouch on the iPhone with a slide reading “Patented!” To top it all off, the past few days have seen a number of media outlets proclaim that Apple’s been awarded a “multitouch patent” without so much as a shred of analysis, instead hyping up a supposed future conflict. That’s just not how we play it, so we enlisted Mathew Gavronski, a patent attorney in the Chicago office of Michael Best & Friedrich, to help us clear up some of the confusion and misinformation that’s out there — read on for more.

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Jan 28

T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 review

Posted in: BlackBerry, Features, hands-on, HandsOn, review, RIM, t-mobile, Today's Chili

Along with the Pearl, the Curve series represents the kinder, gentler side of BlackBerry; it’s the side that appeals to consumers without sacrificing power, and from time to time, it’s the side that’s even been known to show some sex appeal. The Curve 8900 really takes that sex appeal to the next level, delivering one of the most drop-dead gorgeous phones ever to grace a corporate boardroom — and it just so happens that T-Mobile USA’s the first American carrier to deliver it, so we’ve taken the opportunity to put it through its paces. Does it out-Bold the Bold? Head on over to Engadget Mobile for the full rundown.

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T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 27

Video: Portal gun replica hands-on

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You didn’t think we’d let this one go without a followup, did you? Portal gun replica creator Harrison Krix was gracious enough to invite us to his workshop and get some hands-on time with it. Let’s get the two most common inquiries out of the way first: no, it’s not photoshopped and no, it doesn’t actually “work” (as in, it doesn’t create portals). The armament weighs between five or ten pounds, and all color shifting is done via a switch inside the back end. The middle tube, interestingly enough, is an acrylic plunger handle with a clear matte. The 26-year old graphic designer and graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design estimates he spent 150 hours and $350 in parts, although later models should take much less time. He’s had offers to create more iterations from employees at Bungie and Infinity Ward, and he’s thinking of making one to give to the Penny Arcade crew for their Child’s Play charity. For a look at it both in action and disassembled, check out the video after the break. Next up? A BioShock Big Daddy costume, with arm extensions and a working drill, just in time for next August’s Dragon Con in Atlanta.

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Portal gun replica (work in progress)

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Jan 26

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds laptop review: two screens of fury in one hefty package

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Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds laptop review: two screens of fury in one hefty package

Lenovo’s W700ds stands out from the rest in an incredibly crowded laptop market — and not just because it’s bigger than almost any two of its competitors combined. It’s one of the very few laptops to offer an auxiliary display and has room for a full number pad and an integrated tablet to boot. With those two screens and that pop-out stylus it’s a little bit like a Nintendo DS that entered the Major Leagues and spent a few decades on the juice chasing home run records — but, being a Lenovo, this luggable has little interest in games. It’s powerful and very functional, but bulky dimensions and a similarly unwieldy price tag leave it with two major handicaps to overcome.

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