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We’re kicking it live from Casio’s CES press conference here in Vegas. If things progress in natural order from last year’s presser, we can expect plenty of new cameras sporting innovative features like the super slow motion found in the EX-F1 revealed as production a year ago today.

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Live from Casio’s CES press conference originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re inside the building and waiting to jump into our seats. Stay tuned for all the live coverage you could possibly want (or need)!

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Live from the Macworld 2009 keynote originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We had a chance to sit down with VIA’s VP of sales and marketing, Richard Brown, earlier today to discuss the finer points of the company’s position in the marketplace. While it was a intriguing conversation (mostly about the state of netbook and smartphone CPUs in 2009), our eye was caught by a prototype netbook he’d brought with him. The ‘book in question is a Nano-driven model that will be sold under the “Dr. Mobile” brand name and dubbed the “FreeStyle.” The system boasts a 1.3GHz CPU (which can be clocked to 1.6GHz), runs atop the VX800 chipset, features an 11.6-inch (1366 x 768) display, a proper trackpad with two real buttons, and sports 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and optional onboard mobile broadband. Besides having a truly healthy amount of screen real estate for such a small display, the laptop was surprisingly stylish and lightweight — a welcome change from the stream of generic netbooks we’ve seen as of late. The company expects it to clock in at $500 when it hits around February, and says that the CPU outperforms similarly-spec’d Atom chips, with decent support for Vista. We should see a working model on the floor at CES, so keep your eyes peeled for a followup. For now, enjoy the hands-on!

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Nano-powered “FreeStyle” netbook hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s 2009, folks, so we figured we’d start it off with a bang (and about a gazillion comments in this post). George, a proud member of the USMC, is pondering what to do about a new smartphone, and given that your New Year’s resolution was undoubtedly to ditch your dumbphone in favor of a more sophisticated model, you’ll probably be interested as well.

“I am currently in the market for a new carrier and phone. I have Verizon now, but I am not all that happy with its service in my area. With the release of all the high end phones nowadays, one could get easily lost in the details. I currently have the LG Voyager; I like the phone, but I feel trapped and can’t do much with it unless I pay for every little thing. I would like a mobile with WiFi, camera (with flash if possible), touchscreen, etc. I would like to stay under $200 with a 2-year contract. Any advice would be wonderful.”

It’s tough, ain’t it George? There’s the G1, iPhone 3G, Bold, Storm — the list rolls on. So, let’s spark up a sane, intelligent conversation on the pros and cons of each, all while remembering that our ideal handset sadly didn’t arrive in time for Christmas. Interested in getting your own inquiry up in here? Send one over to ask at engadget dawt com.

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Ask Engadget: Best current smartphone for under $200? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On paper, Cowon’s S9 is distinct from what most would consider its rivals. It packs a curvaceous design, nary a single front panel button, an AMOLED display and a codec support list chock full of formats that audiophiles admire. Clearly, Cowon is aiming to appeal to portable media enthusiasts who are also sticklers for sound quality, with the core functionality consisting of only the basics that one would expect on a PMP. The sector it’s diving into already has a pretty strong list of alternatives on the market, which probably means that you’re wondering if it really does (or doesn’t) stack up. Follow us past the break as we take a closer look at what the S9 brings (and doesn’t bring) to the table.

Continue reading Cowon S9 review

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Cowon S9 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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