Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile T-Mobile has already announced the myTouch 2, and while we do know the specs and that it is coming soon, we still are still missing an exact launch date. That said, the specs have included Android 2.2 as well as a 3.8 inch display, 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, 8GB microSD card, 5 megapixel rear camera, front facing camera and HSPA+ connectivity. And now, now it looks like the myTouch will be available in a variety of colors including black, white, red and purple. Via [CellPhoneSignal] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Gaming, Mobile Just in case you were feeling in the Halloween mode, or if you were already bored of, or finished playing the original Angry Birds game on your iOS powered device—there is now a special Halloween edition available. The game, which is Angry Birds Halloween and Angry Birds Halloween HD is now available for the iPhone/iPod touch and the iPad. As for pricing, expect to pay $0.99 for the iPhone/iPod touch version and $1.99 for the iPad version. Now if I can just resist getting sucked in long enough so I can finish up my Friday. Download [Angry Birds Halloween (App Store link)] and [Angry Birds Halloween HD (App Store link)] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile We have seen the long lead up and the delays, however the Samsung Galaxy S Captivate is now available for purchase with Rogers. The Captivate is still listed as a pre-order at this time, however it will be in-store and begin shipping as of October 25th. In terms of pricing, $149.99 on a three year agreement and Rogers is even throwing in a free WEP570 Bluetooth headset. Of course, that price and headset will only be available for those who pre-order, those who wait and make the purchase on the 25th will find themselves paying $179.99. Product [Rogers] Via [Redboard] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Computers, Gadgets / Other, Features, Originals, Columns, Who's On Crack 
What's the most common phrase heard around the Gadgetell newsroom? Is it "I love Apple?", "that's cool!" or "sweet!"? Answer: none of them, it's "they are on crack." This week we take a look back at the things that made us chuckle in the tech world. This week, it seems there were more folks on dope than not. Lets get to this week's accused: HP - not sure “doubling down” means what you think it means
Expensive Tab, and I don’t mean the soda
How Verizon could get me to switch
The Droids are clones? Seriously HP, this is doubling down? This week, we were treated to a press release (not an event - heck even Windows Phone has an event) about the Palm Pre 2 and now we finally get some details about the Slate, Arnold Zafra explains, “(a)nd now for the most important information - the HP Slate 500 Tablet PC will get a decent $799 price tag. U.S. release date is yet to be announced. So, are we excited or not?“Um Um, in a word, no. I figured HP’s silence on the project since CES was because they were cramming webOS in there. We all expect webOS to do very, very well on a tablet. And you give us Windows with no skin (HP is pretty good at touch-based UIs)? Just so I am clear: You get the ball from Palm and bring us the HP Pre 2? Same form factor that resulted in Palm getting sold to you. Fumble.
You get the ball from Ballmer on stage and launch the Slate 10 months later? Well after the iPad. Fumble. Perhaps that “double down” talk was a mix up with your lunch order from KFC? Chicken, bacon, cheese Chicken. With a side of crack.
 Tab-ulate a large bill Our Robert Nelson reports, “(t)here you go. Verizon Wireless has finally confirmed the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Tab on Nov. 11, contrary to what was previously rumored Nov. 1 availability date. So, this means that Verizon will still be releasing the Galaxy Tab a few days ahead of another rumored released by Sprint on Nov. 14. And the final price point? - $599.99.” eGads! $599 for a 7”? If we assume for the moment, the Tab is aimed at mainstream consumers who look at the lowest possible price and move from there, the Tab is too much. The simple evaluation of 10” iPad for $499 vs. 7” Tab for $599, it just makes no sense. We can debate the merits of open v. closed, app store wars, 7” vs 10”, etc. At the end of the day, I think Apple gets the nod for getting the $499 price right. Maybe on another carrier, the Tab will get subsidized and then we’ll see a real battle. 
Verizon to offer iPhone with free WiFi hotspot? If the iPhone ever makes it to Verizon, here’s something that might get me to swich as a current AT&T customer: free WiFi hotspot. What really bugs me about the iPad and Tabs are the data plans. I already pay for unlimited mobile data, why should it matter what device I choose to move data on? Verizon must do something to stem the simultaneous data/voice issue AT&T is sure to bring up time and time again. Offering this freebie would make buying an iPad an easier pill to swallow for a lot of folks, not just me. Think Verizon would stoop so low? The Droids are clones? I am not super smart. I have trouble keeping track of the days of the week, much less latest cell phone names that seem to propagate like ants in my kitchen. The Droid thing is out of control. It’s like there is this planet (China) that has found we’ve got whatever they crave, so they are sending wave after wave after wave like clones from Camino. First we had the Droid. Then, awkwardly we had the Droid Eris. OK, I deal with that. Then Droid 2, Droid R2-D2, Droid X, Droid Incredible, Droid Pro and now Droid SE (special edition - which infers the others were non-special - just sayin). And what’s worse, there seems to be no logic on when they get here, it’s like trying to figure out a train schedule written in another language. Consumers like me all have one thing in common: though we may be, we don’t want to look stupid. So we do research to try do find out when then next phone of the future is due to arrive. With the Droid, I have no idea when that is. I do with Apple (June), I do with Windows Phone (3 year intervals), I do with Palm (stopped caring). Can we have a roadmap? Can that roadmap not be whenever the boat from China arrives? Do I ask for too much? Don’t forget to join us next week for another trip down Who’s on Crack where you’ll undoubtedly hear me say, “HP is still on crack” Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers FarmVille rolled into the App Store back on June 24th and at the time there was a sense of happiness and anger both at the same time. Of course, some of those were overwhelmed by the sudden suck of time wasting that had begun. And the anger came from those sporting an iPad who were quickly realizing that the FarmVille app was not universal. Well in a little bit of good news for anyone sporting an iPad, FarmVille by Zynga is now a universal app with proper support for the larger display on the iPad. In other words, iPad users can now begin wasting time having fun farming. That is, unless they moved onto one of the other similar games that already had an iPad version such as We Rule. Read [Business Wire] Download [FarmVille for the iPad (App Store link)] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Gadgets / Other I found this picture on Facebook, which is also known as the place on the Internet where I mix and mingle with my non-geeky friends. Needless to say, the picture came along with the following title; Do you ever feel like your getting screwed in life???
With that, I then realized just how different the outlook of a geek vs a non-geek could be. What they saw as getting screwed, I saw as freaking awesome and proceeded to wonder if the machine was working and bootable. Via [Facebook] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Gaming, Games Microsoft has just announced its new Games for Windows Marketplace. If Apple is launching the new Mac App Store, this is Microsoft’s version, only this time this marketplace is exclusive for PC games only, while the Apple Mac App Store is for computer apps and software. Games for Windows Marketplace will be officially opened on November 15. Once live, PC gamers will have easier access to games they love - allowing easier navigation and purchase. Specifically, Games for Windows Marketplace will provide PC Gamers with: - ultra-fast downloads of purchased games and easy redownload if necessary
- access to deals and discounts on featured games, including those in the deal of the week and other seasonal offerings
- search for games by titles or genres and even publishers
- clean, intuitive interface that makes browsing for games, simpler and more enjoyable
Are you excited now? You should be, especially if you’re a big PC gaming fans since the Games for Windows Marketplace will kick off its operation with around 100 PC game titles immediately available upon launch. In addition to all these good features, Games for Windows Marketplace will also support Microsoft points and credit card purchase. If you have an existing Windows Live ID, you can use that to login to the Marketplace once it goes live. If you don’t have the Windows Live ID and you think you’d be getting PC games from this marketplace, well better get yourself Live ID now. So there goes another “marketplace” folks. Read [PR Newswire] Product [Games for Windows Marketplace] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Web, Online Music/Video Hulu Plus was originally announced back in late-June and while it was nice to see it begin rolling out, there was an initial backlash which came in regarding the price. Personally, it seemed like many liked the idea of Hulu Plus but were simply not willing to pay $9.99 on a monthly basis to enjoy it. I fit into that category, in fact, I never even activated my preview invite because I did not want to pay. Anyway, the pricing rumors are coming courtesy of All Things D, who have stated that; Hulu is considering cutting the price of Hulu Plus, the subscription service it began testing in June, sources tell me. I'm told the video site is talking about slashing its $9.95 per-month fee in half, to $4.95.
And as you may have already guessed, Hulu has declined to comment on the rumors. That said, for $4.95 I would be much more tempted to sign up. What about you, is it Hulu Plus or the current price that makes it not so attractive? Read [All Things Digital] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks  Yesterday we mentioned that Barnes & Noble was holding a press event on the 26th of October, except at the time we were unsure what they were going to be talking about or unveiling. Well, flash forward just one day and we now have some serious rumors that are pointing towards a new Nook ereader. Except, it looks like this will not be a run of the mill Nook 2 and instead will arrive as the Nook Color. Yup, a Nook with a 7 inch color touchscreen display. Otherwise, the Nook Color is expected to come priced at $249. As to why Barnes & Noble is taking this approach, according to the tipster, “it’s a big step ahead, instead of chasing Amazon.” Personally, I am not sure I could agree with that, as an ereader fan and user it seems like it is somewhere in the awkward middle between a dedicated reader like the Nook and a tablet like the iPad. That said, here it to waiting for October 26th and seeing if this is made official or not.
Read [CNET] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Laptops, Netbooks, Gadgets / Other The HP Slate was “informally” introduced as early as during the Consumer Electronics Show in January. Back then, many have predicted that this Windows 7 tablet is going to spell the iPad’s doom. Unfortunately after CES, we’ve not heard anything about the HP Slate. Until now, as official statements from HP details the tablet PC’s, specs and price details a few days after its Monday formal launch. According to the official documents, the device’s name would be officially - HP Slate 500 Tablet PC. Like what was previously stated, the HP Slate will be running Windows 7 Professional, and would come packed with a 1.86GHz Intel Atom Z540 Processor, a 64GB SSD, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500, 2GB of RAM, 64GB SSD, Broadcom’s Crystal HD accelerator, 8.9-inch LED-backlit display, VGA front-facing webcam, a 3MP back-facing camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n plus some accessories including HP Slate Digital Pen, HP Slate Dock, and HP Slate Portfolio. The HP Slate 500 will also be pre-loaded with Evernote, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Reader. Obviously, it would support Flash, so that gives it an edge over the iPad. And now for the most important information - the HP Slate 500 Tablet PC will get a decent $799 price tag. U.S. release date is yet to be announced. So, are we excited or not? Product [HP Slate 500] Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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