Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones 
Tomorrow is expected to be a big day for HTC and Verizon Wireless as Verizon’s first smartphone with LTE capability is going to be announced: the HTC Thunderbolt. For many weeks now, we have seen rumors and reports of the Thunderbolt under many names implying a CES announcement, and now that we are literally hours away from an announcement, some hands-on images have been published. AndroidSPIN was able to use the Thunderbolt from a source and they reaffirm many of its important features. ARM v7 processor, Single Core, 1 Ghz
8 GB internal memory, (32gb sd card included)
4.3 inch screen
NO HDMI port
8 MP rear camera, 1.3 MP front (We believe)
Runs the new HTC Sense UI on top of Android 2.2
HTC Maps and Navigation is included
DLNA support via an HTC preinstalled app
Unfortunately, AndroidSPIN thinks the device won’t feature a dual-core processor, which seems to be all the buzz based on the many phone announcements coming out of CES 2011. However, the fact that is has 40GB of hard drive space, 4.3 inch touch screen, a 1.3MP front facing camera, and a 8MP rear facing camera are still solid specs. The picture at the bottom represents the Thunderbolt running a Quadrant Benchmark and it shows high fast of a device the Thunderbolt is, compared to many other Android powerhouses. Via [AndroidSPIN] 
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 Section: Audio, Headphones, Trade Shows, CES Last year at CES Monster announced it’s partnership with the Miles Davis family to bring out a line of Miles Davis headphones. This year there’s a new addition to the line, the Monster Miles Davis Trumpet. Monster is billing the Miles Davis Trumpet as the smallest in-earphones available. As the name suggests, the Miles Davis Trumpet earphones are styled to look like miniature trumpets jammed into your ear. The microphone and remote on the earphones are styled after the keys you’d find on a trumpet as well. The Miles Davis Trumpet earphones will also ship with a copy of Davis’ “Sketches of Spain” mixed for surround sound. The Trumpet will ship later this year for $349. Read [Monster Cable] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Video, HDTV It seems just having a few apps for streaming video and music on TV’s wasn’t enough for LG. Today LG announced it’s new SmartTV platform with even more connectivity. LG’s SmartTV platform will offer the same premium content, but will also have a few apps and web browsing for TVs. To make the the user interface easy to use, LG SmartTVs will use the motion remote that LG showed off last year. It will make navigating the menus easy for anyone who is at least vaguely familiar with the Nintendo Wii. For those who don’t want to buy a new LG TV to get the system, LG has launched a stand-alone box to bring the features to any TV with an HDMI port. The box is called the LG SmartTV Upgrader. No word on pricing for the unit, when it will ship, or if it includes the motion remote. Read [LG Pressroom] Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Video, HDTV, Portable Video, Imaging, Camcorders 
Toshiba just announced its new CAMILEO S30 - a small, pocketable camcorder which is only 3/4 of an inch thin and weighs only 4.2 ounces. In other words this Toshiba camcorder is truly an ultraportable video recording device. The Camileo S30 is also a full-featured camcorder highlighted by its image stabilization feature for 1080p, 720p, and 480p video modes and a full touch screen navigation feature. Specs wise, the Camileo S30 boasts of 16MP video camera, 3-inch swiveling diagonal LCD display, 8MP digital still camera and can accomodate SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card up to 64GB. The camcorder also comes with HDMI cable to let you connect it to your HDTV. One feature that really stands out is the camcorder’s Internet Upload Button which lets you quickly and easily uploade videos to YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Picasa. The Toshiba Camileo S30 is available now from Toshiba Direct and also at major electronics outlets for $179.99. Read [Business Wire] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Laptops, Netbooks Toshiba just unleashed two of its latest product which are to go on display at CES 2011. The new products happen to be two netbooks, one being an updated version of the previous Toshiba NB305 while the other a new mini netbook bearing the name Toshiba NB505. 
If you will recall, the Toshiba NB 305 was previously available with not so advanced features. So, Toshiba decide to update this netback and loaded it with Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor. The netbook also packs in a 250GB HDD with Toshiba’s Hard Drive Impact Sensor, 1GB of RAM, USB 2.0 port with sleep and charge feature, among other good stuff. The new Toshiba NB505 on the other hand is loaded with Intel Atom N455 processor, 250GB HDD adn 1GB of RAM. It also features Toshiba’s new rubberized EasyGrip Finish on the cover that makes it easier to carry the netbook. It also reduces fingerprints. The netbook also comes with a flat keyboard with Black textured finish on the inside. 
The Toshiba NB505 and Toshiba NB305 will be available on January 9, 2011 for $299.99 and $379.99 respectively. Alright, now Toshiba - how about your Android tablet? Read [Business Wire] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Video, Video Providers, Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Trade Shows, CES 
Finally we’re starting to see dual-core smartphones. The “world’s first dual-core smartphone” is LG’s Optimus 2X.
LG hasn’t said much about the Optimus 2X, aside from the fact that it will use a 1 GHz dual-core nVidia AP20H processor, and will have full 1080p recording and playback. The phone will have full screen mirroring via the built-in HDMI port. It looks like the phone will also have a front-facing camera, though that isn’t nearly as new or interesting as the nVidio CPU inside. It looks like the Optimus 2X will be running Android with LG’s Gesture UI. Hopefully we’ll be able to get some hands-on time with the device on the CES show floor tomorrow. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Netbooks, Wireless  According to CEA, over 80 tablets will be shown at this years annual CES show in Las Vegas. CEA was quick to point out that not all these are new launches, but promises they will all be on hand for display. We’ve already seen “coming soon” tablets from big names like LG, Motorola and Toshiba. We suspect all those Asian companies that jumped on the ebook reader train will have jumped tracks to the tablet line.
What we’ve seen so far is Android isn’t the perfect tablet OS. We know for a fact that Windows isn’t. Did you see last night when ASUS revealed how out-of-the-loop they are when they used stylus on their tablets? Oy! Google’s got a lot riding on Honeycomb and by the transitive property, so do the manufacturers putting it on their tablets. Tablets launched with currently available Android versions, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab have received less than stellar reviews. The fact that the Tab has sold well debunks some of the reviews but the fact remains it isn’t going to catch the iPad. If we flip over to the smartphone wars, it’s a given that Android smartphones are/will beat the iPhone in quantity and, many argue, quality. Is it reasonable therefore to transfer that logic to tablets? Will the sheer number of Android tablets overwhelm the Apple offering? Will developers focus on building apps for Android tablets as we’ve seen for the iPad? Whatever the answer, we’re going to see a lot of tablets. And choice is a good thing. Read: [PC Mag] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile, Trade Shows, CES 
As last year, LG is kicking off the press conferences at CES. What better way to start off CES 2011 than with a new Android smartphone? Today LG has announced it’s newest smartphone, the LG Optimus Black.
The Optimus Black is a 4-inch smartphone with a 4-inch NOVA screen, which is supposed to be the brightest screen possible. According to LG, the NOVA screen uses less energy than even AMOLED. LG claims the Optimus Black’s screen will allow users to go all day with the screen at full brightness when paired with the 1500 mAh battery. Also new in the Optimus Black is WiFi Direct, which allows for easier sharing of content between devices without using a WiFi hotspot. There’s nothing in terms of specs aside from the screen, and the 5MP back camera and 2MP front-facing camera. The phone is also said to be one of the thinnest out there, as just 9.2mm thick. The Optimus Black will run on Android 2.2, with LG’s Gesture UI laid over it, no Gingerbread yet but it should be coming. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Mobile Another day and another leak coming from Verizon, and this latest may not be the best of news for those who are on two-year agreements and like to upgrade early. According to the details given, these new rules are set to go into effect on January 16th and they mean customers on a two-year agreement will “no longer be able to upgrade in months 13-20 of their 24 month contract as a standard policy.” That said, we are going to have to sit tight and wait for something official to come from Verizon, but still, I am sure this will upset at least some users. Via [AndroidCentral] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Gadgets / Other 
Toyota isn’t about to let Ford take all the credit for having a built-in system for apps a streaming music. At CES Toyota unveiled it’s competitor to Sync, Toyota Entune.
Toyota Entune uses your phone to connect to the Internet for a variety of services. The apps Toyota seems really proud of are Bing, Pandroa, iHeartRadio, and OpenTable. Through these apps you can find points of interest using Bing and OpenTable to find restaurants, movies theaters, or whatever else you can think of. You can also use MoveTickets to buy movie tickets through the interface. Pandora would just the way you expect it to, streaming from your phone. Without a phone with a data plan Toyota Entune seems to be a bit useless unless you really want to use it to make and answer calls or have the system read back SMS messages to you. Toyota won’t say which vehicles will be outfitted with Entune, only that we should see them within 2011. The next Prius would seem like an obvious choice. Maybe if we’re lucky the Lexus versions will have Google and Fandango instead of Bing and MovieTickets. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Mobile Computers  Asus has unveiled four new tablet computers. The Eee Pad Slider, Eee Pad Transformer, Eee Pad MeMO, and Eee Slate EP121 will be available in three different screen sizes and the choice of Windows 7 or Android operating systems. The Eee Pad Slider features a slide out full QWERTY keyboard, and along with the Transformer a 10” touchscreen and front and rear cameras.The Memo boasts a 7” screen and the EP121 a 12” screen. All four models have capacitive screens, WiFi, Bluetooth, USB and HDMI ports. Tablet computers are exploding in popularity and these are definitely worth taking a look at!
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 Section: Communications, Accessories, Cellphones, Smartphones 
The Pipsqueak seems like the kind of device that should have existed for a while, and is surprisingly just being made. The Pipsqueak is a small, shiny device that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and clips to your belt, or wherever you might want to clip it.
When connected to your phone, the Pipsqueak will alert you to incoming calls so you can ignore them, put them on hold or get your phone and answer them. When holding a call, the caller hears a prerecorded message saying you’ve activated the wait feature on The Pipsqueak, and you’ll be with them shortly. Aside from calls, Pipsqueak can display date and time, and alert you when it leaves the Bluetooth ranger of your phone (about 30 feet), so you don’t forget it. The Pipsqueak seems to solve a problem not all of us have. The easy answer would be to just deal with taking out your phone, or don’t forget it. It seems like the small device would be great, however, for those who keep their phones in a purse or bag, or the forgetful. If it sounds like a good idea to you, The Pipsqueak will be available this summer for $59. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Video, Content, HDTV, Video Providers Roku seems to be on a role as of late, not all that long ago they announced they had sold one million units in 2010 and now they returned with another bit of good news. “Roku, Inc., maker of the award-winning family of Roku streaming players, announced today that the company served its one billionth stream of content.”
Breaking that down a little bit and we learn that Roku users watch an average of 11 hours per week, which is fairly high when you compare it to 36 hours—the national average of weekly television viewing. Via [CrunchGear] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Gadgets / Other On the pages of Gadgetell Etymotic Research is best known for it’s line of high-quality in-earphones. In the military, Etymotic is known for creating advanced sound-dampening earplugs. Now, Etymotic is bringing that technology to civilians with the Blast PLG Earplugs. There are two models of the BlastPLG Earplugs, the EB1 and EB15. Both models offer full awareness, and are tuned to simply not damage your ears. The EB1 will dampen loud noises such as blasts or gunshots. You’ll still be able to hear them, but the sound will not be as loud as to damage your ears. The EB15 has the same feature, but will also silence droning noises. Examples given of people who would use the feature include airport baggage handlers, racing crews, construction workers and apparently DJs. Lowering the dB of droning sounds should increase awareness and much easier for users to get a sense of their surroundings. Both earplugs are available now at Etymotic.com. The EB1 cost $449 while the upgraded EB15 will run $499. If that price seems too steep, the BlastPLG Earplugs are not meant for you, but they could prove very useful to others. Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Software / Applications, Web, Web Apps, Google  Taking aside the fact that the Chrome Web Store is just a month old at this point, and the main device for using it was only sent to a limited amount of beta testers—it looks like not that many people are actually using the Web Store to buy web apps. The numbers are coming by way of TechCrunch, who are reporting that one of the “Top Paid” apps has only been seeing 65 installs per week. And this is for an app that is relatively low priced, it is $2.99. Seems people are not quite as willing to spend money for web apps as they are for mobile apps. Or else, maybe not enough people are using the Web Store at this point because like we said, it is new and device support is limited. That said, further details state that after Google takes its cut from that 65 per week at $2.99 the developer would be getting roughly $165 per week. Now I for one would love an extra $165 per week, but at the same time it is fairly safe to say that amount is not likely to attract lots of new developers. And interestingly enough, the free apps seem to be doing much better in terms of weekly downloads with the Quick Note app doing 8,000 in this past week alone. Read [TechCrunch] Via [Gizmodo] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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 Section: Video, Content, HDTV, Video Providers Vudu has offered up the details on 3D movies and it looks like they are set to arrive beginning next week. Of course, the obvious is there in that you will need a capable television to watch them. Anyway, assuming your HDTV is also 3D then you can expect to find the 3D movies using the wide variety of Vudu supported devices to include; - FUNAI (Magnavox and Sylvania) HDTVs and Blu-ray Players
- LG HDTVs and Blu-ray Players
- Mitsubishi HDTVs and Blu-ray Players
- Philips HDTVs and Blu-ray Players
- Select 2010 and 2011 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray Players and Blu-ray Home Theater Systems with Samsung Apps
- Sony PlayStationÒ3
- Toshiba HDTVs and Blu-ray Players
- VIZIO VIA HDTVs and Blu-ray Players
- Boxee Box by D-Link and Iomega TV with Boxee
With that, while the whole lack of available 3D content issue seems to be working itself out nicely there are still a few important details that we are going to need to see before considering this announcement a total success—the titles that will be available and the price that you will have to pay to watch. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile It looks like at least one of the handsets that Verizon unveils during CES will be the Thunderbolt, the HTC Thunderbolt with 4G LTE support, and that was confirmed by none other than an advertisement in a print magazine, Rolling Stone. And in addition to the HTC Thunderbolt for Verizon, the same ad also outed the HTC Inspire 4G which is noted heading to AT&T. Looks nice, of course at this point we are still missing the official announcement. Not to mention the release date, pricing and specs. Buy hey, as CES is upon us we expect them to come sooner rather than later and given that we will be on the lookout for Verizon and AT&T to offer those up. Via [AndroidCentral] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile Amazon mentioned this was coming back in late-October, and well, the Kindle app for Windows Phone 7 smartphones is now available for download. The app can be found in the Windows Phone Marketplace and, as like all other Kindle apps—is available for free. With that, if you are a fan of the Kindle and sporting a WP7 device then download away. And similar to the other Kindle apps available, the WP7 app allows you to read books, purchase books and perhaps most important for those reading on multiple devices—uses Whispersync. Via [ZDNet] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers With CES upon us you would think that any product announcement would be coming out of Las Vegas at this point. Well, it seems as if HP has some other plans and have decided to wait until February 9th to unveil their latest. The details are sparse and come by way of email invitation. So far all we can tell you is that HP will be making an announcement and it will be webOS related, in fact they promise an “exciting webOS announcement.” Taking that and speculating a little bit and it seems this may be a few products, or at least more than one. At least that is the way it seems when you read the “thing big think small think beyond” portion of the invitation. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Computers, Laptops Just yesterday we mentioned how some were taking their Google supplied Cr-48 notebook and installing Windows and/or OS X and today it looks like things have gone Android. Yup, the latest hacked operating system to make its way to the Cr-48 Chrome OS notebook is Android 2.2 Froyo. Unfortunately, while we have the word that is was running, we are unsure of just how well it was working. Personally I can understand removing Chrome OS in favor of something a little more full featured such as Windows or OS X, but seems strange to have it replaced with Android. That said, its still an interesting hack and one that I am sure will perk up the eyes and ears of Android fanboys. Read [Twitter @Hexxeh] Via [GeekWord.net] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Mobile, Computers, Mobile Computers, Hardware, Laptops Still in the mood for some CES tablet goodness? For a change, we have something from Motion announcing its new tablet PC dubbed Motion CL900. Unlike most of the tablets that we’ve covered - specifically Android tablets, the CL900 runs on Windows 7 instead. Based on the press photo of the CL900, it looks like it’s being geared as a rugged type of tablet PC. Said tablet PC will be able to withstand harsh conditions. As a mobile device, it features up to 8 hours of battery life, rugged and yet lighweight design, optimum durability as it passed the four foot drop test, IP-52 rated exterior which protects the device from dust, moisture and other environmental elements, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and wireless SIM port plus Corning Gorilla Glass display. Inside the Motion CL900 is the Oak Train Intel Atom processor, 2GB of RAM, 30GB/62GB of SSD and of course Windows 7 OS. Interested? Well, you have to prepare around $1000 to get this Windows 7 tablet PC when it comes out by the second quarter of 2011. Read [Business Wire] Full Story » | Written by Arnold Zafra for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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