Archive for June, 2008

Dash Express gets big v2.1 June08 software update



Filed under: GPS That first traffic update was only the beginning -- Dash is announcing today its first proper software update to the Dash Express. Dubbed June08 (or v2.1), users now get three new trademarked names (among other things): FasterFind - uses SiRFInstantFix for acquiring GPS during startup, ...

Lenovo gets official with IdeaCentre K210 desktop



Filed under: Desktops We heard that Lenovo was shuffling its lineup a bit earlier this month, and sure enough, that IdeaCentre brand is getting its 15 minutes today courtesy of a fresh press release. Hailed as the outfit's "global entry into the consumer desktop market outside of China," the IdeaCentre K210 ...

iriver’s Lplayer now on sale in America



Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/iriver_s_Lplayer_now_on_sale_in_America'; You've seen it toyed with, you've seen it unboxed and you've read the review. Now, the moment of truth has arrived. iriver's Lplayer is officially on sale here in the USA, with the 4GB models going for $109.99 and the 8GB editions ...

Tetra T-Pad smartphone is tough, just not $2,600 tough



Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Ever since Motorola was tossing the Tetra name around in 2005, the brand has catered to those operating in less-than-beautiful conditions. The T-Pad smartphone is no exception to the rule, boasting a shock-proof (MIL-STD-810F) casing, IP65 waterproof rating and a keypad that resists dust, debris and any ...

Rogers iPhone 3G in-store activation process gets detailed



Filed under: Cellphones For the smattering of Canadians wealthy enough to pick up an iPhone 3G from Rogers Wireless without worrying over the lack of an unlimited data plan, we've stumbled across what appears to be internal verbiage detailing the in-store activation process. Quite frankly, there doesn't seem to be any ...

Nokia E66 mini-review on Engadget Mobile



Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds Yo, heads up -- the E71's only half of the story with Nokia's new line of business sidekicks. For those of us who bust out T9 text with aplomb, the E66 might be the better option, especially when you factor in its narrower form factor, arguably (okay, ...

Software update brings video recording and more to Sony’s COM-2 mylo



Filed under: Handhelds Sony hasn't forgotten about you loyal mylo 2 (er, COM-2 mylo) owners just yet, as a recently rolled out software update provides a nice list of extras for those who care. Revision 1.201, which is only available for the latest of mylos, adds support for video recording, provides ...

ASUS’ bigger, badder Eee PC 904 and 905 in the chute?



Filed under: LaptopsThe price isn't the only thing swelling on ASUS' Eee PC. According to DigiTimes' proven ASUS sources, bigger Eee PC 904 and 905 models are cueing up for release. In a return to the Eee PC salad days of the big bezel, the new models will slot the ...

Video: In-game XMB demonstrated on PS3 v2.40



Filed under: Gaming It's here kids, in-game XMB demonstrated on a firmware 2.40 PS3 for the first time. Yup, that's the clock and date displayed upper-right with a quick hit of the PlayStation button. Sony also reveals that the 2.40 firmware update will deliver the Google search bar (like the PSP ...

ZEN X-Fi: more details with a touch of meh



Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video In case you missed it over the weekend, that's Creative's new ZEN X-Fi player with WiFi, instant messaging client, and built-in media streaming. Or so says EpiZENter. Why limit the device to just these capabilities? We're not sure, though we don't have all the details ...