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- For Tablets And Smartphones: Elecom’s Stand And Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard
- Japan Gets PS3 Slim In Silver
- New Sony Cyber-Shots Are Big On Zoom
- LG Continues The Thin-Bezel Love With New 47WV30 LED TVs
- Google Dethrones Nokia As Top Seller Of Smartphones
- Review: Dell Streak 7
- Motorola Attacks Apple In Super Bowl Commercial
- Sony Patent Shows Cool Folding Grip For Point And Shoots
- Build A Cellphone Car Mount Out Of Spare Office Supplies
- Apple Makes Changes To Repair Policy Involving Liquid Sensors
- Kickstarter: The aTrackt Improves Apple’s Keyboard And Trackpad Ergonomics
- RIM Shows Off The Playbook’s Business Features
- Is this the LG Optimus 3D?
- Just Kidding! Samsung Galaxy Tab Sales Are “Quite Small”
- Adult Movie Industry Follows RIAA’s Footsteps, Sees Lawsuits As New Revenue Source
- Giveaway: Win A Valentine’s Day Edition Dodocase
- Pentel airpenPocket Picks Up Handwriting, Sends To Phone Or PC Over Bluetooth
- Leak Puts Motorola Atrix 4G Super-Dock At $60
- The Headbanger Headphone Concept Is More Extreme Than You
- Wild, Borderline Silly Rumor: 3D Display For The iPhone 5
| For Tablets And Smartphones: Elecom’s Stand And Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard Posted: 01 Feb 2011 04:22 AM PST
There are quite a few stands and keyboards for tablets and smartphones out there, but Elecom‘s TK-FB023E (announced [JP] today) is an especially pretty stand/keyboard set. Elecom sells the keyboard, which supports Bluetooth 3.0, in two versions, namely with Japanese and English layouts. Elecom says that for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch users, there’s also a special key to bring up the home screen (the English keyboard has 82 keys in total).
The keyboard is sized at 237×123.5×22mm and weighs 224g.
Elecom plans to sell it together with the stand for $70 from next month (in black or white). Ask specialized online store Geek Stuff 4 U to get one shipped to you if you live outside Japan.
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| Posted: 01 Feb 2011 01:45 AM PST
Japan gets the PS3 Slim in a new color, following white and blue last year: Sony announced [JP] two new models that will be available in “Satin Silver” today (that’s the same color Sony introduced for the fat PS3 back in 2008).
Buyers will get to choose between a version with a 160GB ($366) and a 320GB ($427) HDD. Needless to say, Sony didn’t change anything on the technical side. Japanese PS3 fans can also get a vertical stand that will cost $24 (pictured below).
The PS3 Slim in Satin Silver will hit Japanese stores on March 10, but don’t expect the white model to show up anywhere else anytime soon.
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| New Sony Cyber-Shots Are Big On Zoom Posted: 31 Jan 2011 09:06 PM PST
The HX100V and HX9V are premium models focused on providing a long zoom and a few high-end features. They both have 16.2-megapixel EXMOR back-illuminated sensors, high-resolution 640×480 3″ LCDs, image stabilization, and GPS. They also both take 1080/60p video, do automatic panoramas (and “3D” panoramas), quick autofocus, and the usual range of features found on point-and-shoots.
What’s different then? Well, the HX100V has a much longer zoom: 30x. Believe me, though, having “twice” the zoom really doesn’t matter as much as people tend to think (if you have a decent zoom to begin with, that is), and the average user is far more likely to value the compactness of the HX9V. You lose half a stop of light (3.3 versus 2.8), but I’d say it’s worth it. It also costs a hundred bucks less, which is something we can all appreciate. Spend that hundred bucks on lottery tickets, atomic fireballs, Laserdiscs… it doesn’t matter. Here’s the full press release. LONGER ZOOM WITH LESS BLUR: SONY UNVEILS CYBER-SHOT HX SERIES DIGITAL STILL CAMERAS WITH 30X AND 16X OPTICAL ZOOM AND FULL HD VIDEO High-Zoom HX100V and HX9V Models Offer 3D, New Intelligent Sweep Panorama High Resolution Mode and GPS/Compass SAN DIEGO, Jan. 31, 2011 – Sony today unveiled two new 16.2-megapixel Cyber-shot® digital still cameras that offer Full HD video shooting capability at the touch of a dedicated movie button. Recording video at 60 progressive frames per second (1920×1080 60p), both cameras can capture fast-moving action with exceptional smoothness and clarity. The DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V Cyber-shot cameras are the company's first compact digital still cameras to include a 27mm Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonar T* lens with 30x optical zoom and a 24mm Sony® G lens with 16x optical zoom (respectively) combined with full HD (1920 x 1080/60p) video capability. Another Cyber-shot camera first, the 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor inside both cameras supports a brand-new Intelligent Sweep Panorama™ HR (High Resolution) mode. Just press the shutter button and sweep the camera, and it captures up to 42.9 megapixel panoramic images with crisp 10480×4096 resolution. Images can be viewed on the cameras' 3-inch921,000-dot Xtra Fine LCD™ display with wide viewing angle. "These new H Series cameras are a great addition to the already explosive high zoom market, loaded with cutting-edge innovations by Sony to shoot stills and video," said Kelly Davis, director of the digital imaging group at Sony Electronics. "With these unique Sony technologies, including GPS, 3D, AVCHD™ video as well as increased zoom, Sony is offering consumers the best of both worlds." High Zoom for Stills and Videos Ideal for travelers and photo enthusiasts, the flagship DSC-HX100V packs an ultra-powerful Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonar T* lens with 30x optical zoom range for crisply-detailed close-ups of distant subjects. Comfortable to hold and carry, its design echoes the style and control layout of larger DSLR models. Smaller and lighter still, the DSC-HX9V offers a high-performance G Lens with powerful 16x optical zoom range with 24mm wide angle to accommodate virtually any photo opportunity. Despite their powerful zoom range, DSC-HX100V and DSC-HX9V can capture crisp, blur-free images with significantly reduced handshake, even while you're walking along. Featured on both cameras, Optical SteadyShot™ with Active Mode image stabilization is a powerful image stabilization system with '3-way shake cancellation' as found on premium Handycam® camcorders by Sony. You'll be rewarded with clearer results when you're shooting handheld, even at telephoto settings where camera shake is most pronounced. Create Personal 3D Content The 3D Sweep Panorama feature lets you take panoramic pictures in one press-and-sweep motion. The high-speed burst of frames is stitched together using innovative processing techniques to automatically create detail-packed 3D panoramas. These 3D images can also be saved and viewed on a PlayStation3, using the "Play Memories™" application software downloadable from the PlayStation® Network. The new models will let you view images in a completely different way. Unlike 3D Sweep Panorama mode, which lets you view 3D images on compatible 3D television systems, Sweep Multi Angle™ technology lets you view images in simulated 3D on the cameras' LCD screen. This shooting feature captures 15 images at different angles and then compiles them into one photo. By tilting the camera back and forth, it creates a 3D-like effect on the display. DSLR Speed In addition to speed, these cameras' GPS/Compass function makes them ideal for travel and holidays. The enhanced GPS/Compass function captures your location and shooting direction and allows you to enjoy the results after shooting as online maps with any Internet-connected PC. The Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V camera also features a manual control ring that can be assigned as desired to adjust focus or zoom. It's ideal for applications like macro photography, where focus can be adjusted precisely while viewing a magnified portion of the image. Easy Menu Selection Technology While most cameras compile two images in Backlight Correction HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode, enabling crisp details in difficult lighting, these models utilize an HDR feature that compiles the highlights, mid-tones and shadows from three separate shots to create one realistic-looking photo. With Backlight Correction HDR in the Scene Selection Shooting mode, getting the best shot in difficult lighting conditions is simple. Designed to help users learn about the cameras' features and how to use them on the spot, the "In-Camera Guide" is accessible from the menu button on the camera. Users can search by purpose or keyword and easily access the functions they seek. The cameras also have Background Defocus mode, which highlights your subject like a DSLR; Soft Skin mode, which reduces visible blemishes and wrinkles, and Natural Flash, which corrects color balance for more natural shots. They also offer fast capture with up to 10fps at full 16.2-megapixel resolution. Images and videos can be easily viewed on the cameras' 3-inch Xtra Fine LCD™ display with TruBlack™ technology, which provides deep blacks and more color variation on the thin display. New accessories for Cyber-shot Cameras Compatible with the DSC-HX9V camera and several other Cyber-shot models, the Party-shot™ IPT-DS2 dock automatically captures smiling, relaxed portraits of everyone in the room – including you. Just touch a button and the Party-shot™ dock starts 'on demand' shooting. There's also support for Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode with compatible Cyber-shot models. The Party-shot IPT-DS2 dock comes supplied with a protective cover and dedicated stand. All new Cyber-shot models are compatible with the latest range of premium-quality SDHC cards by Sony. The perfect partner for your Cyber-shot camera, they're also a great match for SD/SDHC-compatible cameras, camcorders and devices from other manufacturers. The affordable Essential Series and value-added Experience Series are joined by the flagship Expert Series (Class 10) for photo users who demand class-leading capacity transfer speeds. 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| LG Continues The Thin-Bezel Love With New 47WV30 LED TVs Posted: 31 Jan 2011 07:59 PM PST
The new 47WV30 LED-backlit displays are 47″ and have, strangely, a 1366×768 resolution instead of straight 720p. More is usually good, but you don’t really want to be resizing your image up or down if you don’t have to. They’ve also got 700cd/m^2 and 1500:1 brightness and contrast ratings respectively. The really good part is the bezel, of course, which is less than 5mm wide, though I can’t make sense of the other measurements mentioned over at Akihabara News. Will these make their way to our shores? Probably not, but hopefully some future iteration of this thin-bezel style will make its way over here. The full press release, for those of you perverse enough to like that kind of thing: Amsterdam, Feb. 1, 2010 – LG Electronics (LG) is to unveil the perfect video wall so-lution, the 47WV30 47-inch LED super narrow bezel monitor display, at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2011, the biggest AV and integrated systems tradeshow on the continent. The 47WV30 provides an almost completely seamless image thanks to its super-narrow bezel while delivering optimum picture quality, greater user convenience and outstanding cost efficiency. "Globally, the market for multi-vision displays has been growing fast, with the 40- to 49-inch segment particularly in high demand," said Jin-yong Kim, Senior Vice President of LG Commercial Display & Security Division. "We've used all our experience and in-house technology in consumer electronics to create the 47WV30 so that we could be a front-runner in the market right from the beginning." With a central focus on product differentiation, the 47WV30 provides industry-leading picture quality thanks to its adoption of direct LED BLU which is superior to LCD in terms of energy saving and lighting quality. And with a 6.9 mm seam size, the slimmest on any 40- to 49-inch display, the 47WV30 can connect seamlessly with other displays for a clearer, more expansive picture. In addition, a special "shine-out film" means the 47WV30 can display crystal clear images outdoors, even in brightness as high as 4,000 lux. The 47WV30 is also a leader in cost efficiency, with low energy use, high durability and low maintenance costs. Taken together, these add up to big savings for business owners. The 47WV30's customized and integrated solutions make the display extremely convenient to use and deliver tangible improvements to the workplace. In conjunction with SuperSign, LG's digital signage software, the 47WV30 offers versatile, easily manageable displays for shopping malls, building lobbies or practically any other public places. With a depth less than 92 mm, the 47WV30 blends in with any environment, while its high resolution and zoom in and out functions make it ideal for surveillance in premises such as hospitals, security control rooms and traffic control centers. That picture is cracking me up, by the way.
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| Google Dethrones Nokia As Top Seller Of Smartphones Posted: 31 Jan 2011 06:36 PM PST
The numbers don’t seem to include tablets, though it recently transpired that even the top-selling Android tablet sales were, to quote Samsung, “quite small.” We won’t see the Honeycomb effect until later in 2011. But it seems as though Android still has nowhere to go but up — that is, if you consider downmarket “up.”
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2011 05:05 PM PST
Short Version: Here we go again: another impressive 7-inch Android tablet with a Gorilla Glass screen, 4G networking, and a suave interface. But is this thing more of the same or something new. The tried-and-true 7-inch tablet is, by now, old hat. In fact, little about the Dell Streak 7 is new except the clear emphasis on media playback and T-Mobile’s 4G wireless. On the aggregate, I’d say that this is a strong showing for Dell but does just enough to stand out from the current tablet crowd.
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The Device
We must approach the Streak 7 in light of the 100+ Android tablets that were announced or released at CES this year. Given that everyone and their dog is selling a tablet, it can be hard to differentiate yourself in a saturated market. What Dell has done with the Streak 7, then, is created a use case based around media consumption. The Streak 7 is, in short, a tablet made for widescreen. UI cues force the device into landscape mode and the port on the long lateral edge of the device confirms that emphasis. It runs Android 2.2 and it runs it well, although the Android purist will note that 2.3 is the latest version. The Tegra 2 processor is able to handle most of the unique UI elements Dell has added to the device – we’ll discuss those shortly – and everything is snappy. The HSPA network hit about 1.8 Mbps in a 4G coverage area, which was more than acceptable (but far from the “theoretical peak download speeds of up to 21 Mbps” T-Mobile promises) and the front-facing camera allows for effortless Qik videoconferencing. The screen is bright and has a nice wide viewing angle, although the definition visibly diminishes much past about 130 degrees. In short, all the parts are in the right place and they work well together. Usability The UI is where the Streak 7 is different from other tablets, including the Galaxy Tab. The Streak is meant to be held only one way: the landscape position. Although it does handle position switching through the built-in sensors but there is one decisive aspect of the design that ensures you’ll keep it held sideways.
If you’ll notice, up in the corner the hard buttons are all angled in one direction. At first I thought the buttons would shift, like magic, to re-orient themselves, but, to briefly digress, I posit that these hard buttons will contribute to a slight confusion when it comes to this device. As Gruber writes:
Although it will eventually be easy to overlook those buttons, I think they point directly to a more-media centric usage pattern for the Streak 7 and their position – high on the upper right side – will force the device into one position for most users. Again, this is fine. It’s a general purpose “tab,” not quite a tablet PC and not quite a smartphone, and it exists to allow folks to simulate some of the applications at which the iPad excels, mainly video playback and gaming. The custom Dell UI reinforces this notion by placing items on the home screen on little “stages.” There is the Social Media stage with Twitter, Orkut, and MySpace (JK all the way. It’s Twitter and Facebook) as well as an email stage. The main “stage” features many entertainment apps quite prominently. However, bear this in mind when comparing this to something like the Galaxy Tab. The Galaxy Tab is a portrait device while this is a landscape device. It’s not a true distinction since both can work in either mode, but it is something to consider when choosing one of the other. The Features Aside from the odd buttons, the rest of the Streak 7 is pretty standard. You get a good quality rear camera, a decidedly worse front camera, a few basic controls on the body – volume and power – and little else.
Here’s a low-light shot.
Text input is very smooth and haptic feedback along with Swype “gesture” support makes this device considerably more usable. The device is also smaller and lighter than any of the other Android or iOS tablets I’ve seen, which is an added plus. It’s about eight inches long and four inches wide. There is no removable battery but a bottom flap opens to reveal a full SD card port and SIM slot. The Bottom Line Aside from the problem I had with the button placement, I think this is a very capable media-centric tablet. It isn’t going to blow the roof off of the industry but in a general sense it is a great media device with enough chops to make it usable as a counter- or coffee table-top browsing tool. The Dell Streak 7, like the the original Dell Streak, is a smartphone masquerading as a tablet. That is not, on the whole, a bad thing: you get some of the best features of Android in a form-factor that is more conducive to media consumption. However, the Streak 7 is worrying because it launches on the cusp of another Android version, 3.0, that promises a more unified tablet UI. Provided this device will keep up with the times over the next few iterations of Android, I’m all for recommending it as a sturdy and slight Galaxy Tab or iPad alternative for the media enthusiast.
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| Motorola Attacks Apple In Super Bowl Commercial Posted: 31 Jan 2011 04:58 PM PST Super Bowl is just around the corner, and that means it’s the one and only time people anticipate commercials more than the game. Motorola has released a teaser for their Super Bowl commercial and it criticizes Apple. Their message is that “2011 is [actually] a lot like 1984.” The 1984 reference dates back to Apple’s own Super Bowl commercial where they excoritated IBM for being controlling. Motorola is using Apple’s own message against them. Motorola claims Apple offers only one way to work, with one design and one authority and that people want more choices. Also, Motorola feels that their products are better by offering more speed, flexibility and freedom. Electronista thinks that the ad is somewhat disingenuous of Motorola because:
No matter what Motorola says, it’s ultimately up to customers, and they seem to be okay with 1984,
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| Sony Patent Shows Cool Folding Grip For Point And Shoots Posted: 31 Jan 2011 04:49 PM PST
The idea’s really simple: the front bit not only slides over, but pops out and locks (pop and lock?) to form a little hand grip, while simultaneously uncovering the lens. Though I usually don’t support adding extra moving parts to something simple like a compact camera, this is cool enough that I have to give my seal of approval. More pics at the patent. [via Sony Alpha Rumors and PetaPixel]
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| Build A Cellphone Car Mount Out Of Spare Office Supplies Posted: 31 Jan 2011 03:42 PM PST
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| Apple Makes Changes To Repair Policy Involving Liquid Sensors Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:31 PM PST Apple has quietly made a change to its repair policy regarding the liquid contact indicators, or LCI. You may remember last years lawsuit surrounding the issue. Perhaps that had something to do with it.
The sensors are used for Apple technicians to detect if foul play has occurred when customers bring back non-working devices. Without them, it’s more difficult to prove water damage and customers would end up with free replacements. Because of the sensors, Apple became so strict that they often denied honest customers a replacement. Humidity issues were known to set off the sensors. A new repair memo indicated that Apple is making changes to the iPod water sensor policy. The new policy states that if the customer disputes whether the sensor has been set off, Apple may look for external corrosion damage. If there appears to be none, the warranty will still be valid. While this is only for iPods at the moment, there’s no reason that iPhones and iPads can’t be included. [via AppleInsider]
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| Kickstarter: The aTrackt Improves Apple’s Keyboard And Trackpad Ergonomics Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:15 PM PST I wasn’t convinced this particular project was worth its salt, but a little reflection convinced me. I don’t use Apple’s dainty little desk accessories — I always go back to a nice, meaty mechanical keyboard and high-performance mouse, because Apple’s keyboards are like toys and the trackpad is no good for gaming. But hey, some people like ‘em. The trouble is their naturally light and slippery nature, which causes them to slide about and become separated. I would have thought Apple would foresee this and install powerful magnets in that round bit of the casing, so they’d stick together, but they didn’t, so it’s left to the ever-inventive fans to justify their purchase with a home-brewed accessory. The aTrackt on Kickstarter really does solve the problem, and passes the only test it needs to, in my opinion: if I had the keyboard and trackpad, I wouldn’t be caught dead without one of these as well.
The idea is extremely simple: a bar of aluminum with space for the feet of the peripherals to go in; they rest at the same height they normally would, so nothing is really changed about the user experience — except that now, your trackpad won’t go on walkabout. It doesn’t appear that the bar has any kind of non-slip surface on the bottom, though, which would be handy. That said, if this guy can put together a whole Kickstarter project and we can’t even be bothered to put a piece of gaffer’s tape on the bottom of the thing, that bespeaks a certain consumer entitlement I’d rather not admit to. I’m not sure $50 and $100 for the normal and “go” versions respectively are going to fly, but then again, the appetite of Apple users for expensive accessories is bottomless, so maybe I shouldn’t naysay just yet. I’d also lose the irregular bolding in the logotype; it makes me angry. At any rate, the project is just starting out and if you can spare a ten spot to nudge it towards its relatively modest $8000 goal, I’m sure Mark would appreciate it.
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| RIM Shows Off The Playbook’s Business Features Posted: 31 Jan 2011 01:11 PM PST RIM has posted a long describing some business aspects of the RIM Playbook. It’s mostly for IT nerds so you don’t absolutely have to watch it if you don’t like hearing some dude talk about email sync in monotone, but at least it will give you a little time with everyone’s favorite upcoming tablet.
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| Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:52 PM PST
Just last week, Dutch retailer ThePhoneHouse jumped the gun and put up a listing for the thus-far unannounced LG Optimus 3D. The bad news? Outside of the name (specifically, the “3D” bit in the name), there wasn’t much to be learned — they didn’t put up specs, and they didn’t put up any pictures. Of course, a leaked name is often enough to get the leak-train rollin’ — and a-rollin’ it is. See that Droid X-lookin’ thing over there? That is, according to the good ol’ rumor mill, none other than the Optimus 3D.
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| Just Kidding! Samsung Galaxy Tab Sales Are “Quite Small” Posted: 31 Jan 2011 12:00 PM PST
Samsung didn’t give any figures, but when a company describes sales of a flagship product as “quite small,” you better believe those sales are microscopic. This information all comes via Samsung’s recent quarterly earnings call, when historically these kinds of figures are made clear. An analyst asked about the sales numbers until the Samsung exec admitted that the figures they’d touted were shipping figures (sold-in), not devices bought by consumers (sold-out):
Quite small and quite OK. A lot less compelling than “millions.” And since she didn’t elaborate further, I’d have to guess that the real sales are “quite” dismal, perhaps around 10% of the shipping number. With the clock ticking on tablets and the Galaxy Tab suddenly looking “quite” outdated, I think the Tab may be a lost cause.
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| Adult Movie Industry Follows RIAA’s Footsteps, Sees Lawsuits As New Revenue Source Posted: 31 Jan 2011 11:30 AM PST
It used to be that when you thought of BitTorrent-related lawsuits you'd think of the RIAA, or maybe the MPAA. It may be time to update that line of thinking. TorrentFreak notes that we're now approaching 100,000 copyright infringement lawsuits filed here in the US of A in the past 12 months alone. The thing is, it turns out that pornography studios are now where the RIAA was several years ago, suing everybody under the sun in order to scare people into no longer illegally downloading their content. This should be fun for everyone. The recent uptick in lawsuits can be traced back to The Hurt Locker, last year's Oscar-winning film about the Iraq war. It was alright. You'll recall that the movie's producers had complained that nearly nobody had seen the movie, and clearly that was the result of people illegally downloading it. How else can an Oscar-winning movie have made so little money? Perhaps because the average American doesn't want to see movies about Iraq? Just a thought. The adult movie industry was quick to follow The Hurt Locker's lead. It's no secret that the industry is hurting, and it's also no secret that it's dead-simple to find their content online, particularly in this age of streaming video sites. You simply Google "stuff" and you're swimming in whatever it is you want to swim in. That two of the biggest adult BitTorrent sites were recently shut down shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. These scare-suits typically have settlements in the $1,000 range. Again, the RIAA parellels are obvious: either you settle for X-Amount today, or we'll make your live a living Heck; our lawyers are just sitting here, waiting to pounce. You don't want to get mixed up in that, so you settle and hope it all goes away. Bottom line: if you're still using BitTorrent to acquire content that you shouldn’t be acquiring, don't.
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| Giveaway: Win A Valentine’s Day Edition Dodocase Posted: 31 Jan 2011 11:00 AM PST
Of course you can save yourself some agony and simply buy the case, although Dodocase is only going to make 40 of them and they’ll probably go fast even at $75. Just like their other iPad cases, this one is hand-made from San Francisco artisans trained in the art of book binding. Greg even professed in his Dodocase review that “this case could probably get you laid” which may or may not carry over to this edition that features a lovely golden heart on its spine. Click through for the instructions and rules. Let’s keep it simple.
   
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| Pentel airpenPocket Picks Up Handwriting, Sends To Phone Or PC Over Bluetooth Posted: 31 Jan 2011 10:41 AM PST
Later, the company hopes to expand the pen for use with mobile devices, expect Android support later in March. Also, Pentel will offer an application that interfaces with Evernote’s crowd service. You’ll be able to take notes and with one click, upload to Evernote from wherever you and are. By connecting to Evernote, the capabilities of this digital pen become really enticing. Battery life is 90 hours of continuous use and memory capacity is 2 MB, or roughly 100 A4 pages. No price has been mentioned.
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| Leak Puts Motorola Atrix 4G Super-Dock At $60 Posted: 31 Jan 2011 10:05 AM PST  The latest leak suggests the Motorola Atrix 4G dock will set you back a mere $60. That puts the cost of the phone itself and its mightily impressive dock at just over $200. Not a bad deal, particularly for something that won our highly coveted Best of CES award.
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| The Headbanger Headphone Concept Is More Extreme Than You Posted: 31 Jan 2011 09:32 AM PST
I think it’s a safe bet that the majority of readers do not experience life in the sort of way that would require HeadBanger earphones. Sure, I guess someone out there might enjoy a bit of parkour. Perhaps a few of you might even breakdance like the chap in the pic above. After all, we did see over 25 million unique readers last year so chances are not everyone is strapped to a desk like me. So for those seven extreme readers, this one is for you. (and everyone else who’s living in a dream) The Headbanger’s unique feature should be visible: they’re headphones that use a headband rather than the traditional bended arm. This way, you know, you can rock out to Glee while tearing up the halfpipe or whatever it’s called. The designer turned to Skullcandy’s tradmark style for inspration. Right now Headbanger is just a concept over at Yanko Design, but I for one while likely never needing such an apparatus can fully appreciate the alternative design.
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| Wild, Borderline Silly Rumor: 3D Display For The iPhone 5 Posted: 31 Jan 2011 09:00 AM PST  This latest iPhone 5 rumor seems to have come completely out of left field, but that's partially what makes it exciting. How does a 3D screen grab you? Do you respond with "Oh, wow, awesome!" or is it more along the lines of "Er, what?" No answer is wrong.
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Android has passed yet another milestone in its race to the top: With 32.9 million handsets sold globally this last quarter, it has ousted longtime champion Nokia (with 31m) for the title of 
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