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Odroid handheld game console due early March sportin’ Android 2.1

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Odroid handheld game console due early March sportin’ Android 2.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You get what you pay for, with SSDs and just about everything else

My aunt called last night to ask about a laptop she saw advertised in the weekly circular. It had most of the features she wanted, and was priced lower via the ad than she’d seen online for a similarly configured laptop. This led to a brief discussion of name brand preferences for laptops, and the price differences between them. I had to explain to my aunt that you get what you pay for: a laptop is made up of lots of little parts, each available from a variety of OEMs and distributors. Different brand name laptops use different OEMs and distributors for their parts, so the quality of the individual components inside the laptops vary wildly. Generally speaking, better quality parts cost a bit more, but provide better performance and better reliability. A recent study from DRAMeXchange Technology (who?!) proves this point as it relates to solid state drives.

Google to stop censoring Chinese search results ’soon,’ China warns of consequences

According to the Wall Street Journal, Google is making headway with its plans to stop filtering search results in China. Quoting Eric Schmidt as saying that “something will happen soon,” the latest report is that Google is engaged in negotiations with multiple government agencies in China, and the likeliest scenario at this point is that the search giant will remain in the People’s Republic, though it may be in a slightly altered state. “There will be a way for Google to not pull out 100%” says a source familiar with the ongoing discussions, who expects that El Goog will find a patchwork arrangement by which it’ll be able to maintain some parts of its business running while no longer adhering to China’s censorship fiat. For its part, China is keeping up its tough posturing, with the latest statement from its IT ministry describing Google’s plans as “unfriendly and irresponsible” and warning that the company will have to bear the consequences of its actions. What appears certain at this point, however, is that there’ll be no going back to censored Google search results, which is a win in our books whatever the final outcome.

Google to stop censoring Chinese search results ’soon,’ China warns of consequences originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ask Engadget: Best (useful) WiFi network detector?

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 Mitchell, who couldn’t care less if you have a problem with his question. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I just got a new laptop and am looking for a WiFi detector. The catch is that I want one that will tell me if the network it is detecting is open or not. I can’t fathom the point of one that doesn’t tell you that information. If posted, this will probably generate a lot of snark, but whatever, I just want to be able to find open networks!”

You know, we appreciate the honesty here. And we totally feel you. If anyone out there has found a fantastically useful WiFi detector, throw your recommendation(s) in comments below!

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Shuo tablet is phenomenally huge

Shuo of China has come up with a tablet that is surprisingly large, considering it packs a massive 10.1″ device. Underneath the hood however, you will find a 1.2GHz processor of either VIA or Atom variety, and it can hold up to 2GB RAM. You do get HDMI out as well, but without any mention of a HD-capable playback chip, we do wonder what the whole point of that output port is for. Rumor has it that Windows 7 is the operating system of choice, but we will just have to wait until official word on its pricing and availability are revealed.

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JooJoo hits the FCC

Hmmm, shortly after getting news that the JooJoo tablet will come in a new color as well as an updated user interface, we have news of this tablet going through the rigors of the FCC. Apparently, underneath the hood will reveal an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor and an NVIDIA Ion chipset to keep it going, confirming the authenticity of its flawless video playback in the past. As for the presence of a SIM card slot, that will most likely point towards 3G being an option sometime in the future. While the JooJoo will ship with a Linux user interface, additional pictures from the FCC do point towards Windows 7, so we would reserve our comments on that since the crystal ball looks rather cloudy at the moment. All will be revealed come March 25th, we guess, when the JooJoo launches.

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Infinity Bath comes with own touchscreen display

Hmmm, it looks as though everything needs to have a touchscreen display these days, otherwise it will not be deemed as chic. Well, the Infinity Bath you see here has its own custom waterproof touchscreen that allows you to control a plethora of conditions including aromatherapy settings, water temperature, music and hydro-massage modes. Unfortunately for those who have opened their chequebooks, ready to write down the amount to bring one home, this is but a concept at point of publishing so you will just have to give it a pass.

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EA drops fat cash on The Old Republic

What’s it going to take to dethrone World of Warcraft? One of two things, I’d say: one, an asteroid smashing directly into the planet, with Blizzard at the exact location of impact, or two, Blizzard releasing World of Warcraft 2. The asteroid is more likely at this point. So you can imagine the time and money EA is putting into The Old Republic, the only MMO with a chance in hell of taking away even a fraction of WoW’s subscribers.

Helium Bike Case

While bicycles have certainly come some way to being more and more portable, making it a snap to tote around while you take advantage of the city’s public transport system, there is always a better way to do things. Case in point, the Helium Bike Case which can be opened 360° to pack your bike’s frame, a couple of sets of wheels as well as various accessories including a helmet, shoes and pump without missing a beat. Compatible with road bikes up to 64cm size or a full-suspension freeride mountain bike, the secret behind the Helium Bike Case would be its network of inflatable partitions which are strategically positioned on either side of the frame to offer better stability and protection without weighing you down compared to other systems. Heck, it even comes with wheels to help you bring this around wherever you go. No idea on pricing as at press time.

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Lace-amatic makes for easy tying

We do wonder what the whole point of shoelaces was for, but then again that was before Velcro was invented. Folks who prefer shoelaces but lack the dexterity, flexibility or strength to handle it might want to check out the Lace-amatic. It enables you to tighten and loosen tied shoelaces, making removal of knotted shoes a snap. With the Lace-amatic, you can slip in and out of laced-up shoes without having to struggle with how tight the laces and knots are. Heck, you can even use a single foot to undo or loosen your sneakers on the go.

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First screenshots of Medal of Honor sure do look familiar…

Fresh from EA, here’s the very first screenshots of Medal of Honor, currently scheduled for release this fall. It’s quite modern, if you catch my drift.

The game was on display at the same EA event where Jimin and I played FIFA World Cup 2010 last week. There’s very little point in spending many words [...]

$92 MD500 Android tablet from Hott actually looks pretty cool

At this point we really need another tablet like we need another hole in the head, but when this one could cost around $100 and still look quite good, well, it’s worth talking about. It’s the Hott MD500, an Android device with a 4.8-inch, 800 x 480 screen and plenty of OS customizations to make it rather more media-friendly, including the ability to “play every codec” according to the guy doing the demonstration. We’ll believe that when we see it, but it is shown playing a 720p clip from the cinematic masterpiece Tokyo Drift without too much trouble. The somewhat iPhone-esque design looks very nice and is much smaller than a comparable Archos 5. The price is $92 to distributors without any flash memory and, since you can get a 4GB microSD card for a few bucks these days (even a legit one), we wouldn’t be surprised if these sell for $115 or $120. Whether they’ll ever hit retail in the US is, of course, another question. Video demonstration is embedded below if you want to hear the hype, just try not to lose your breakfast every time this is enthusiastically called an iPad killer.

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$92 MD500 Android tablet from Hott actually looks pretty cool originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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