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While we've seen the latest and greatest ClarionMiND reviewed since it got stuffed with Intel's Atom and optional WWAN, we've yet to actually catch one in person... until today, that is. Over at Clarion's spacious CeBIT booth, we took the liberty of snapping a few shots of this here MID. After toying with it for a few minutes, we were less than impressed by the finicky screen response, and the noticeable lag between application changes got annoying pretty quickly. Still, the main home screen looked mighty slick, so we suppose there's nothing horribly wrong that a minor firmware update can't fix. Anywho, dive on into the gallery below should you find yourself intrigued.

Gallery: Hands-on with Atom-powered ClarionMiND MID at CeBIT

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:30 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/atom-power.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/atom-power.htm <![CDATA[WD shoves four 2TB Caviar Green HDDs into ShareSpace NAS]]>
Remember those absurdly capacious 2TB Caviar Green hard drives that Western Digital pumped out earlier this year? If not, WD's hoping to jar your memory by cramming no fewer than four of 'em into its newest, most spacious ShareSpace NAS ever. The four-bay device is now being offered in an 8TB flavor, and it promises to deliver up to 30 percent faster transfer speeds than prior models and to support DLNA media streaming. As with before, this one also doubles as an iTunes music server and comes bundled with the company's own Anywhere Backup software. Other specs include gigabit Ethernet, RAID 0/1/5 capabilities, an email alert system in case failure is imminent, a trio of USB 2.0 sockets and a built-in FTP server. It should be ready to house all of your, um, old tax documents later this week for $1,699.99.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:29 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/wd-shoves.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/wd-shoves.htm <![CDATA[Panasonic's HD wonder Lumix DMC-GH1 gets previewed]]>
We're still picking up our jaws (and eyeballs) off the floor at Panasonic's announcement of the many wonders the new Lumix DMC-GH1 has in store for us, but some lucky folks out there on the internet have actually handled the new camera and have a few impressions up for us poor GH1-less souls. The camera has an easy-access video button, to let people record right away without the voodoo associated with recording like on the D90. Panasonic samples the stereo mic at 46Khz for audio recording and along with the Wind Cut function the GH1 gathers what Lets Go Digital calls "impressive" results. Panasonic's iA functionality for automatic scene detection and face recognition is much improved in this camera, and the new VENUS Engine HD processor (one of two processors in the camera) apparently improves noise on ISO 1600 shots. The camera also has a new sensor which allow sit to shoot in multiple aspect ratios, with a total of 14 megapixels to play with, though the camera is still rated at 12.1 megapixels. We're looking forward to a review, but things already sound very promising!

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:27 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/panasonic.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/panasonic.htm <![CDATA[ASUS Eee Top now available for pre-order at Amazon]]> ASUS Eee Top now available for pre-order at Amazon
Been looking for an inexpensive all-in-one to unify your life, something that your zombie slave Fido could use in the kitchen to look up recipes yet would also look equally good perched on a minimalist desk? ASUS's first Eee Top could fit the bill, and it looks to be very close to US availability with the appearance of a pre-order page on Amazon.com. The 15.6-inch touchscreen model has the standard 1.6GHz Atom processor, 1GB of memory, and XP installed on a 160GB drive. Right now it's available in either black or white, and whether you're choosing the presence or absence of all colors you'll be asked to pay $599.99 -- naturally with free shipping available if you're not in too much of a hurry.

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Apple let loose a flurry of minor product revisions this AM, bumping internals on the Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro and MacBook Pro -- even the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule networking products got spruced up, while the Apple Keyboard got its numpad lopped off. It was one crazy morning. Check it all out below.

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Apple debuts new iMacs, including cheaper 24-incher
Apple just announced new 24-inch and 20-inch iMacs, with some friendlier pricing and Mini DisplayPort video out.
Apple announces Nehalem-based Mac Pro
Apple has announced a new Nehalem based Mac Pro with a starting price of $2,499.
Apple refreshes Mac mini lineup with GeForce 9400M graphics
We suppose the expected five USB ports will be a boon for homebuilt RAID enthusiasts, and the Mini DisplayPort and DVI plugs make for some nice dual monitor support.
Apple axes the numeric keypad on iMac's standard wired keyboard
Apple has swapped out the standard wired Apple Keyboard for a new model lacking a numeric keypad.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:24 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/apple.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/apple.htm <![CDATA[Olympus' Micro Four Thirds camera launching this summer]]> We're not gonna get excited just yet, but Olympus has shown one of its cards at PMA , and it happens to indicate at least one of its Micro Four Thirds cameras will be hitting retail channels this summer. That jibes with a rumor we heard back in late January. From what we can tell, there's still a dearth of detail / specs on this hunk of retro hotness -- a shame, too, since it'd have pretty much every camera aficionado's attention right now. With several months to go, we get the feeling the company's gonna play this one close to the chest for a little while longer.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:22 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/olympus.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/olympus.htm <![CDATA[Sony plays catch up with hackers, mulling over PSP 'virtual console']]> We're pretty sure a good lot of you with PSPs have used them for, shall we say, less than reputable means -- like playing 16-bit era games using emulators. Soon, there might be a more legit outlet for that fix, as Sony's head of US marketing for PlayStation hardware John Koller tells MTV Multiplayer it's looking to bring classics from before Sony entered the arena to the handheld, à la Nintendo Wii's Virtual Console. The company's also expanding North America's library of PSOne downloads to eventually match the plethora of titles available to the Japanese market. It's all part of a greater initiative to make more digitally-distributed, download-only titles, which we wholeheartedly support -- now, about those pesky UMD-less PSP2 rumors...

[Via Joystiq]

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:21 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/sony.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/sony.htm <![CDATA[Ben Heck fashions breath-controlled kick pedal for Guitar Hero]]> Ben Heck's at it again, and this time, he's cobbled together a breath-controlled kick pedal for use with Guitar Hero (or Rock Band, if that's your flavor) meant for people in wheelchairs, or who don't have use of their legs, but still want to get in on the rocking action. After tearing apart the kick pedal to expose its piezoelectric sensor, he mods it so that, rather than reacting to physical pressure, it'll react to air pressure. To get the job done, you'll need some PVC piping, a hot glue gun, and a drill. Hit the read link for full instructions and video of Ben himself testing out the device!

[Via Hack a Day]

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:19 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/ben-heck.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/ben-heck.htm <![CDATA[Mio launches the Explora K70: beauty, 3G, and GPS abound]]>
Mio's rumored Explora K70 is sitting pretty at CeBIT, and while we wait for the full hands-on treatment, we thought an introduction to what appears to be a stunningly loaded GPS phone was in order. Network connectivity is a blow out in the K70 with quad-band GSM, triple-band HSDPA / HSUPA, Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS which is handled by Qualcomm's gpsOne chip. The 3.5-inch touchscreen display is a 400x240 WQVGA number, a 3 megapixel camera hides around back, a jog dial's included for quick scrolling, and it is all powered by Windows Mobile 6. Looking at the spec sheets it seems there will be two different SKUs, a handset-only package and a "Full SKU" that includes in-car charger, device mount, and so forth. We're suitably impressed, expect more news including dates and pricing as soon as we can get them.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:17 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/mio.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/mio.htm <![CDATA[PSP2 rumor surfaces once more, sounds awfully familiar]]>
The PSP2 rumor mill has certainly been cranking overtime as of late, and it doesn't seem to be showing any signs of slowing down, even if it isn't exactly churning out many new rumors. This time, however, they're apparently be backed up by a developer source "close to Sony," who again says that the PSP2 (or PSP-4000, as it's also being called) will ditch the UMD drive and add a sliding screen that covers most of the controls when it's closed. According to the source, that would still let folks play games like LocoRoco that only use the shoulder buttons when it's closed, and Sony is reportedly keen to get developers to create more games that can be played in that state. No word on a release date from the latest source, unfortunately, although Eurogamer seems to be sticking to its earlier report that it'll launch by the end of the year.

[Via GameDaily]

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:16 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/psp2.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/psp2.htm <![CDATA[ASUS announces stylish U/UX series ultra-thin laptops ]]> Looking to add some allure to its portable lineup -- as if a model named Lamborghini wasn't enough -- ASUS has announced the U and UX series of ultra-thin laptops, expected to launch sometime in Q2. Both feature an illuminated chiclet keyboard and auto-adjusting LED backlit display. The U series also features a 15.6-inch glossy LCD and a touchpad that uses progressively fading lights to follow your fingertips. Under the hood, there's an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, NVIDIA GeForce G105M, up to 500GB HDD, and Altec Lansing speakers with SRS true surround sound. We don't have nearly as much information on the UX, unfortunately, but we do know it's sporting a slot-in optical disc drive. Full press release after the break.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:15 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/asus.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/asus.htm <![CDATA[Elecom's new TK-FCP004 ultra-slim keyboard is minimalism at its finest]]>
Pining for a numeric keypad, which Apple has so unceremoniously discarded, but can't bring yourself to pick the numeric version off a list? Do you have other personality problems, but appreciate good design? Do you live in Japan? Then Elecom's got just the thing for you, the new TK-FCP004 series ultra-slim keyboards. Rising a mere 0.57-inches off the ground, and sporting incredibly minimal aesthetics, we'd say Elecom has hit a real nerve here. The keyboard comes in silver, white or black, and hits Japan mid-October for 5040 yen after tax (about $50 US).

[Via Akihabara News]

Gallery: Elecom's new TK-FCP004 ultra-slim keyboard is minimalism at its finest

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:12 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/elecom-s.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/elecom-s.htm <![CDATA[FujiFilm FinePix digital cameras hands-on]]>
Apparently FujiFilm's truckload of new cameras got redirected from Las Vegas to Hannover, but whatever the case, we'll take whatever hands-on we can get. Over in a small corner at CeBIT, FujiFilm was on hand with its recently-shipping F200EXR and the bulk of its pre-PMA crew. We didn't notice anything particularly special about any of 'em (cosmetically, we mean), though we must say, the lime green on the Z33WP really began to grow on us. See if it rubs you the same way in the gallery below.

Gallery: Hands-on with latest FujiFilm FinePix digital cameras

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:10 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/fujifilm.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/fujifilm.htm <![CDATA[Cowon D2+ PMP now shipping to the US]]>
It just made its official debut a little over a week ago, but Cowon's new D2+ PMP is now already available to order for folks in the US, and at pricing in line with the previous D2 model, no less. That means $139.99 for the 8GB model and $179.99 for the 16GB, which are each otherwise identical, and pack a 2.5-inch QVGA touchscreen, an FM radio, line-in and TV-out ports, an SD card slot for further expansion, and support for all the usual audio and video formats. You will, of course, have to make do without that DMB TV tuner found on the Korean model, but If that non-functional omission isn't too much of a deal-breaker, you can get your order in by hitting up the read link below.

[Via DAP Review, thanks Michael]

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It looks like Amazon and the Authors Guild have reached a compromise regarding text-to-speech -- for now, at least. One person who's been ironically silent during all of this is the voice of the e-reader itself, Tom Glynn. We've just had a little chat with the musician, broadcaster, hardcore Kindle fan, and voice of Nuance's text-to-speech technology, which we'd like to share with you -- and while you're at it, be sure to check out some of his tunes on MySpace or at tomglynn.com.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:07 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/the.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/the.htm <![CDATA[Pretec unveils 64GB and 128GB ExpressCard SSD drives]]> The kids at Pretec sure love taking things to the limit. Whether they're announcing the world's smallest microSD reader, the largest CF card, or submerging their new flash drive in water, they have a certain fondness for the dramatic gesture. While the company's newest endeavor doesn't provide an occasion to head down to the shooting range, the new ExpressCard SSD is available in both 64GB and 128GB flavors denominations, and boasts hardware-based AES256 encryption / decryption and a dual ExpressCard / mini-USB interface. On the scene now at CeBIT 2009.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:05 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/pretec.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/pretec.htm <![CDATA[Maemo 5 gets Alpha SDK, Nokia fans rejoice]]>
Nokia has just introduced the Maemo 5 Alpha devkit, especially for all you adventurous software developers who just can't wait to get your hands on the beta. The operating system of choice for Nokia's next round of Internet tablets, the SDK includes the new UI framework and five (count 'em!) new APIs, including: Location (for building location-aware apps), City Information (obtains information including city name, country name, and country code), Time management, Vibra service (triggers and controls vibrations), and Device orientation. According to Maemo.org, all the APIs are unlocked, the thing includes no documentation except auto-generated API references, and it "features a simplified UI implementation of the Desktop and the Application Menu." Additionally, the new OS supports hardware-accelerated 3D graphics and WVGA resolution. What are you waiting for? Hit the read link and start developin'.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:04 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/maemo-5.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/maemo-5.htm <![CDATA[Hands-on with Gigabyte's new netbooks, all-in-one PC and peripherals]]>
Just as ASUS did, Gigabyte pulled out all the stops at this year's CeBIT. The outfit had loads of new equipment out for display, including a fresh bunch of netbooks, a few new input peripherals (mice, keyboards, the usual) and an all-in-one PC known as the AIO-1192. Unfortunately, the device we were looking forward to handling most was behind lock and key, but that's probably because of those ingrained Swarovski crystals. Can't tempt those onlookers, we tell ya. Have a peek around in the galleries below.

Gallery: Gigabyte's newest netbooks at CeBIT 2009


Gallery: Gigabyte's AIO-1192 all-in-one PC at CeBIT


Gallery: Gigabyte's new mice and keyboards at CeBIT

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Hands-on with Gigabyte's new netbooks, all-in-one PC and peripherals originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:01 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/hands-on.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/hands-on.htm <![CDATA[Video: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's iPoint 3D Pong match gets heated]]> After hearing that Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft was bringing its newfangled iPoint 3D setup to CeBIT, we simply had to make the 5.9 mile hike from Hall 26 to Hall 9 to check things out. As with most things that this outfit touches, iPoint 3D was also a sight to behold. Without any goofy glasses, players and onlookers alike could easily detect depth in the display, and while we're some of the toughest 3D critics you'll find, even we were taken aback at just how not-gimmicky it was. An overhead motion detecting system fed signals to a nearby computer, which then translated the hand gestures into paddle movements within the simple two player Pong game. The gals we recorded seemed to have a pretty good time with it, and if you don't believe us, just check out the winner's victory dance at the end of the clip -- it'll make your day, and that's a Billy Mays guarantee.

Gallery: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's iPoint 3D paddle ball match gets heated

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Read more]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:02:59 -0600 http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/video.htm http://www.portableapps.net/products/articles/video.htm <![CDATA[AMD's new ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4860 and HD 4830 chew pixels with 40nm teeth]]>
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4850 vs. ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4860
Don't get too comfy, NVIDIA. AMD showed up today with mobile video cards of its own, the new ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4860 and HD 4830. The cards are working off of AMD's new 40nm process, with DirectX 10.1 support, dual DisplayPort out and 1080p acceleration claims galore (or 2560 x 1600, if that's your thing). The 4860 sets itself apart with GDDR5 memory, and both cards do ATI PowerPlay, ATI PowerXpress and ATI Switchable Graphics for power saving and maximum buzzwordage. The cards will be first available in ASUS laptops in Q2 of this year.

Gallery: AMD's new ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4860 and HD 4830 chew pixels with 40nm teeth

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AMD's new ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4860 and HD 4830 chew pixels with 40nm teeth originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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