Mophie Juice Pack Air: coming to double your iPhone 4 battery next week

So, you’ve been waiting for a Mophie Juice Pack for your iPhone 4? You’re not alone. Well, we have word that it’ll be available as soon as next week for $79. We even managed to get hands on with a prototype that looked and felt pretty tight considering the fact that it doubles the iPhone’s non-removable battery. The Juice Pack Air features pass-through USB charging and sync with iTunes, an integrated 4 LED charge status, and a standby switch the shuts off the juice turning the appendage into a rather attractive (albeit, heavy with a 1500mAh capacity battery), soft-grip case. Now you know.

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PhoneSuit Primo Battery Cube review

PhoneSuit Primo Battery Cube review

Smartphones are getting ever smarter and batteries ever better, but it seems that the poor things can just never catch up. It’s a thankless, tireless job powering your gadgets, and sometimes those cells need a little help. That’s where external batteries come in to lend a hand, giving your gadget those few precious extra hours of life — enough for you to find your way home after that impromptu third encore sing-along that seemed like it would never end. The $40 Primo Battery Cube from PhoneSuit is one of the latest, a 1,000mAh reserve tank for your thirsty mobile. But is it worth making room in your pocket for? Read on to find out.

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PhoneSuit Primo Battery Cube review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How would you change Apple’s iPhone 4?

We know, half of you aren’t even going to read past the headline before you start angrily banging away about Apple’s admitted antenna gaff and the still-not-totally-fixed proximity sensor, but we’re urging you to look deeper. Think harder. Critique your criticisms. In all seriousness, Apple’s iPhone 4 garnered more attention (negative or otherwise) than any other phone released this calendar year, and for good reason — in fact, Apple itself had to hold an emergency press event just to announce what could’ve been announced in a PR blast: everyone’s getting a free case. That said, Cupertino has still managed to move millions of units in just a few months, and that demand doesn’t seem to be dropping off at any significant rate. If you’re one of the lucky (or unlucky) ones that have managed to procure Apple’s latest iPhone, we’re overly anxious to hear your thoughts on changing it. How would you have addressed the antenna issue? Would you have preferred a less drastic departure from the 3GS form factor? Would you have offered more colors than white and black? Thrown in Bluetooth 3.0 for kicks? Go ahead, the floor’s yours — just don’t abuse it, cool?

How would you change Apple’s iPhone 4? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon Kindle review (2010)

Amazon’s third major iteration of its flagship reading device, the Kindle, comes out of the gate looking strong: the new graphite finish (just like its big brother, the Kindle DX) with a slimmer, lighter form factor, plus a bumped refresh rate for its E Ink screen. Best of all, the WiFi only and 3G readers have newly lowered prices (though they’re still not exactly bargain basement level). We’ve spent the past few days putting the tinier Kindle through the paces to see just how much Amazon’s improved it. Though the market is increasingly flooded with cheap readers, the Kindle is arguably still the leading name in the field, and Amazon is already touting the third model as its bestselling ever — even though there are still no sales figures to be had. So, is this the best Kindle ever? Read on to find out.

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Amazon Kindle review (2010) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ask Engadget: best multitouch / touchscreen-enabled laptop?

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 question is coming to us from Sid, who ain’t buying a laptop if it’s LCD doesn’t react to his digits, you understand? 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 multitouch entertainment laptop? The only one I’m aware of is the HP DV6Tse with a multitouch display. I’m just wondering if there’s a better value multitouch laptop out there?”

Well, we know for sure that you have a few options, but that whole “value proposition” thing is anyone’s call. Any readers out there care to chime in on what their favorite / least favorite touchscreen laptop is? You know where to go.

Ask Engadget: best multitouch / touchscreen-enabled laptop? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mophie and Intuit partner to create Complete Card Solution for iPhone, try to make Square look square

Mophie and Intuit partner to create Complete Card Solution for iPhone, try to make Square look square

Who knew that credit card processing would be the new hotness for smartphones? The Square mobile payment system has been making waves by letting small businesses receive credit card payment directly on their smartphones. Now, mophie and Intuit are looking to get in on the same action with their Complete Card Solution for iPhone. It’s a $179 package that includes both mophie’s card-swiping phone case and the 3.0 version of Intuit’s GoPayment app. After a quick application users are said to be approved (or, erm, declined) within 15 minutes and can immediately start accepting payments. Full details, including just how much users will be forking over in fees, after the break.

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Neato XV-11 robotic vacuum review

We’ve been waiting since December to get our hands on the Neato XV-11 robot vacuum. In preparation we steadfastedly refused to sweep up a single flake of dust, going on something of a cleaning strike until the thing finally hit retail. Of course, that wait was supposed to be a mere three month affair, and we’ve certainly gone that long without vacuuming before. The further six months of delays, however, left us questioning our resolve as Engadget HQ became less and less livable. Finally we’ve been able to unleash this smartypants vac onto our filthy floors, and all we can say is that it was well worth the wait.

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Neato XV-11 robotic vacuum review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lightscreen: Fast Easy Screenshots

This article was written on February 05, 2009 by CyberNet.

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Taking screenshots is something I find myself doing all the time whether it be for an article I’m writing, or just trying to troubleshoot a problem at work. Lightscreen is the perfect tool because it’s not only open source and free, but it’s also unbelievably simple. It doesn’t include any annotation features, but you can choose to snap a screenshot of the entire screen, a particular window, a selected region, and more. Here are some of the highlights from the app:

  • Can execute at Windows startup (hidden or displaying the main window).
  • System tray icon for easy access.
  • 5 configurable actions, each with it’s own hotkey (screen, window, area, etc).
  • Multiple image formats (PNG, JPEG, etc) and image quality selector.
  • A notification when the screenshot is taken.
  • Screenshot delay.

If it sounds like something you’d like to try out, but don’t want to install it you can head on over to PortableApps.com. There you’ll find the no-install portable version of Lightscreen that you can play around with, and even carry on a USB drive for when those screenshot emergencies arise.

Get Lightscreen for Windows [via Lifehacker]
Thanks Sam K.

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Ask Engadget: best messaging phone that doesn’t need a data plan?

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 question is coming to us from Josh, who simply ain’t interested in spending the loot necessary to get a full-on smartphone. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m a student right now on a tight budget. That said, I can’t afford a data plan. What is the best messaging phone that doesn’t require data? Also, I am a medical student, and for our third- and fourth-year rotations, we have to purchase something with Windows Mobile in order to communicate to our school’s software for submitting patient data. They recommend the iPAQ handhelds, but what will happen since Microsoft has come out with Windows Phone 7 and HP has acquired Palm?”

Hate to hear about your Windows Mobile dilemma, but hopefully that OS will be pushed aside as far more capable ones hit the market. It’s tough to say at this point whether webOS or Windows Phone 7 will be your answer (probably not for some time, though), but we’re pretty sure our commenters would be more than happy to assist with your need for a messaging phone. Right, guys / gals?

Ask Engadget: best messaging phone that doesn’t need a data plan? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MyFive: The Best “Tiny” Features in Vista

This article was written on November 03, 2007 by CyberNet.

Recently I’ve been paying close attention to the people who say that Vista sucks for what they feel are valid reasons. Sometimes they say that the operating system has issues working hardware inside of the custom-built PC, and that’s something I definitely understand. Or maybe there is a program that they can’t live without that doesn’t run quite right…I understand that, too.

An increasing trend, however, that I’ve been noticing is the people who actually say they hate Vista without ever having used it, or they just tried it out for a few minutes. Sure Vista didn’t turn out to be the operating system that everyone was expecting, but don’t be so quick to judge without taking it around the block.

In my experience Vista has a lot to offer over XP, but many of the benefits may not be visible from Vista’s surface. I’ve managed to round up a list of five “tiny” features that many people, including power users, may never notice if they haven’t tried to see what lies beneath.

  1. Faster File Renaming When Showing Extensions
    I’m the type of person that always likes to see as much detail as possible, and for that reason I always have it show the extensions on all files. That way I can easily tell what type of image a photo is (JPG, PNG, GIF, etc…), and there are many times where it’s nice to be able to edit an extension. In XP whenever I went to rename a file it automatically highlighted all of the text including the extension, but not in Vista! The amount of frustration that this has saved me is insurmountable.
    Vista File Renaming
  2. File Previews
    Windows Explorer has a file preview window that can be enabled by going to Organize -> Layout -> Preview Pane. With this turned on you can view documents, presentations, and the contents of several different types of files without ever having to open them up. In the screenshot below I have a PowerPoint presentation open in which I’ve navigated halfway through the slides by using the scrollbar on the side.
    Windows Explorer File Preview
  3. Hey, that File is in the Recycle Bin! 
    Have you ever deleted a file or program, and when you go to launch it from a leftover shortcut it tries to search your computer looking for the file (you know that stupid flashlight that rolls back and forth). It never finds the file though, and one of the first things you probably do is go check the Recycle Bin to see if it’s there. Vista brings it’s “A game” when it comes to stuff like that, and if the item you’re trying to open is in the Recycle Bin you’ll be notified immediately:
    Restore Deleted Files
  4. Grouping Files in Windows Explorer
    As Ashley’s already pointed out Vista has some advanced sorting, grouping, and stacking features in Windows Explorer that are really helpful. You can group files in a folder that you’re viewing based upon name, size, type, or whatever you want. You can than expand or contract the groups giving you more room to work with in Windows Explorer. In this example screenshot I grouped the files by file type:
    Windows Explorer Grouping 
  5. Advanced Photo Management
    Taking pictures is almost an addiction of mine, and right now I’ve got almost 7GB worth of them on my hard drive. The new Windows Photo Gallery makes it possible for me to tag, organize, fix (crop, color correction, etc…), and create DVD’s of my photos in no time at all. It’s a remarkable addition to Vista, and undoubtedly one of its shining points.
    Windows Photo Gallery 

There are also some features in Vista that I haven’t taken advantage of yet, but would have probably made this list if I had:

  • I don’t have any kids so the parental controls doesn’t do me much good, but it would be nice if I had a family.
  • We all know about the nightmare that was known as Vista speech recognition. I’m more of a typing person myself, but IStartedSomething demonstrated how nice Vista’s speech recognition actually is:

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