Aug 21

Eking E5 UMPC brings tilting, sliding 5-inch display

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It’s been awhile, eh Eking? The elusive handheld maker is storming back onto the scene today with an all new UMPC, despite that fact that UMPCs have been largely left behind and covered up by this new “tablet craze.” All that aside, the E5 is definitely one of the more delightful units that we’ve seen, and we can’t help think of HTC’s Advantage when it’s opened up as shown above. Specs wise, this guy is boasting a 5-inch WSVGA (1,024 x 600) Sharp-sourced display that tilts and slides back, and an Intel Atom Z515 (1.2GHz) is powering things under the hood. There’a also 1GB of DDR2 memory, a 16GB SSD, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, inbuilt 3G connectivity, a GPS module, 3 megapixel camera and a 2,600mAh battery that lasts for an undisclosed amount of time. Eking’s also going the generous route and tossing in a load of accessories, but given the nearly $800 price tag for those who choose to import, we can understand why. Hit the links below for a few more looks, but don’t expect it to ship outside of China anytime soon.

Eking E5 UMPC brings tilting, sliding 5-inch display originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 13

Leapster’s $70 Explorer learning handheld gets reviewed, loved by a father

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Leapster inadvertently (or not) spilled the beans on a forthcoming learning handheld way back in May, and with nary a peep from the company, it has managed to launch said unit just as the next school year was fixing the start. The $70 handheld ain’t the cheapest in the world, and considering that the “learning” cartridges are $25 a pop, it won’t take long for this investment to get serious. USA Today‘s Ed Baig managed to wrangle one for review, and while he certainly let his kids do the dirty work, he couldn’t help but express frustration by the inability to use older games with this new system. Forward progress aside, Ed found his kids enamored by the device, and while that led to him making quite a few digital Leaplet purchases (downloadable games), it also kept his youngsters occupied and engaged in something beneficial. All told, he handed out 3.5 of 4 shiny stars to the minuscule device, and so long as you’re cool with daily demands for new software from Johnny and Jane, this might be the best back-to-school gift ever.

Leapster’s $70 Explorer learning handheld gets reviewed, loved by a father originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 13

Nintendo unlikely to significantly alter 3DS design before release

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In an interview from this year’s E3 that’s only just been published, Nintendo 3DS platform producer Hideo Konno says that the upcoming handheld is in its “final shape.” Reggie Fils-Aime, the company’s leading North American voice, has more recently told us that, au contraire, the E3 consoles are not the final design, though parsing the two into one coherent message would suggest that Nintendo’s just leaving itself room to make small changes if the need arises. Konno’s chat with Wired also touches on the 3DS’ screen size, with him suggesting the glasses-free stereoscopic effect could be taken all the way to the size of a TV but requires the user to be in a very precise position, which is what makes it unfeasible. Teased about potentially making a 3DS XL, the veteran game guru says Nintendo’s sticking with the current form factor for portability’s sake, but he clearly isn’t closing the door on the idea if and when 3DS sales begin to wane. There’s a lot more here, including discussion of the new handheld’s analog nub and MotionPlus-like gyro and accelerator combo, so why not show the source link some love?

Nintendo unlikely to significantly alter 3DS design before release originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 25

NPad tablet shown off in China, running MeeGo

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Red Flag Software’s just shown off a custom MeeGo tablet that’s China-bound. Though we don’t have any images of the unit yet, we know that the NPad be a Moorestown-powered, 10.1-inch touchscreen tablet that “looks like” the iPad, and it’ll boast WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, and GPS. The company also says that it’ll be cheaper than the iPad, so there’s that!

NPad tablet shown off in China, running MeeGo originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 19

NEC LifeTouch Android tablet isn’t exactly a beauty

Posted in: Android, enterprise, handheld, Japan, slate, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, Today's Chili, video

Hey, they say beauty’s in the eye of the beholder, but we’re going to go out on a limb here and call this one like we see it: NEC‘s LifeTouch Android tablet isn’t a looker, in our opinion. That said, this 7-incher runs Android 2.1 and packs an ARM Cortex A8 processor. Although it’s scheduled for release in Japan in October, it turns out that it’ll be sold directly to businesses, so don’t hope to grab up one of these — unless you have the best employer ever, that is. Hey, at least it’s original looking. Video below.

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NEC LifeTouch Android tablet isn’t exactly a beauty originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 16

Another Android tablet spotted? Say it ain’t so!

Posted in: Android, android tablet, AndroidTablet, handheld, slate, tablet, Today's Chili

What’s this? Oh, just yet another Android tablet spotted in the wild hanging out, looking cool. This one, made by Acorp, is a 5-incher with Android 1.5 (upgradable to 2.2) and we have to say, it definitely looks a lot like the Dell Streak. We also hear that there’s going to be a 7-inch version as well, if you need something that’s absolutely massive. It’s got a 600MHz Rockchip ARM9 processor, micrsSD slot, 3.5mm jack and Wi-Fi, and a resistive touchscreen with stylus. We know that it’s going to be available sometime next month, and while we don’t have pricing information, we’ve heard that if you’re willing to buy it in bulk (over 1,000 units, friend) they’ll be around $88 each. Deal? Video after the break.

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Another Android tablet spotted? Say it ain’t so! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 15

Nintendo 3DS: Extended Play Impressions (Star Fox is Back!) [Nintendo 3ds]

Posted in: 3ds, console, gaming, handheld, nintendo, nintendo 3ds, portable, Today's Chili, top, VideoGames

While earlier today we had a quick hands-on with the 3DS, I’ve now had the chance to play a number of actual games. My verdict? It’s a clever, occasionally brilliant system. And no, you haven’t seen anything quite like it. More »

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Jun 15

The Nintendo 3DS Is Real, and Doesn’t Need Glasses [3ds]

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This is the Nintendo 3DS. It has two screens: a 3.5-inch widescreen on top, and a standard screen on the bottom. It also has a Slide-Pad, and it has a two-tone color scheme. Best of all, no glasses. More »

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May 24

Viliv’s AMOLED Prime P3 media player sports both Android and Windows CE

Posted in: Android, handheld, korea, media player, MediaPlayer, Today's Chili
We’ve never been comfortable with the fact that Viliv’s many fun and fashionable PMPs have yet to gain a real foothold in the states. Maybe this will change with the Prime P3 media player. As near as we can tell (our Korean is a little rusty) this bad boy sports a 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen, has both Android 2.1 and Windows CE 6.0 partitions, and supports 720p video. But that ain’t all! Connectivity is via microUSB, and additional storage comes courtesy of microSDHC. Rounding things off are an 800 MHz ARM Cortex CPU, accelerometer, and WiFi — all in a pretty classy little package. Available in flavors up to 32GB, we have no idea when this will see release, or for what price. We’ll let you know as soon as we get a heads up. For reals.

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Viliv’s AMOLED Prime P3 media player sports both Android and Windows CE originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 00:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 23

Pandora handheld now shipping: first mass-produced unit unboxed, world somehow survives

Posted in: gaming, handheld, open source, opensource, Today's Chili

The open-source Pandora handheld has had a long and arduous time to market, but the days of delay are apparently at an end. You gaze upon the very first Pandora off the assembly line — the fruit of over two years labor — and project leaders are presently shipping out the rest of the first completed batch, with scores if not hundreds already on the way. GP32X forum mod X68000 got this unit for his help in construction, which means you can see Pandora’s box literally opened at our source link (har har). Puns not your thing? Spot a batch of handhelds at the soldering station instead, right after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Pandora handheld now shipping: first mass-produced unit unboxed, world somehow survives originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 May 2010 05:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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