Engadget Podcast 076 - 04.25.06
Filed under: Cellphones, Features, Laptops, Podcasts, Portable Audio Just because we had to take a week off to perform certain civic duties doesn’t mean the news stops,. So we’re back this week with the latest on Motorolas new Canary phone (which could well be the followup to the RAZR), the Sidekick III showing up on the FCC, Apple’s new spensivo 17-inch MacBook Pro, whatever it is AT&T is doing to fight their own battle for the digital living room, and the Venzero One portable audio player. Enjoy! Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS] Add the Engadget Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically (MP3). [MP3] Download the show (MP3). [AAC] Download the show (enhanced AAC). [OGG] Download the show (OGG). [Vote] Vote for us on Podcast Alley! Hosts Peter Rojas and Ryan Block Producer Randall Bennett Music J J J - ‘Suits’ in Japan Format 43:24, 19.8 MB, MP3 Program 01:54 - Motorola RAZR 2 / Canary? 04:40 - Sidekick III hits the FCC08:11 - Apple unveils the 17-inch MacBook Pro11:30 - Venzero announces the Venzero One 18:14 - AT&T to launch Homezone TV service22:47 - Listener voicemail / e-mail LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast: 1-888-ENGADGET, Engadget (Gizmo Project) or podcast at engadget dawt com Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Nokia N72 launched
Filed under: Cellphones Along with the N93 and N73, Nokia just launched their new N72 multimedia tri-band GSM / EDGE cellphone. This Symbian S60 handset features a 2.1-inch, 176 x 208, 262k color display, Bluetooth 2.0, and 20MB internal memory expandable via RS-MMC. Media support includes a digital music player with dedicated music keys supporting MP3 and AAC playback, an FM Radio with Visual Radio support, and throws in a 2 megapixel shooter with integrated flash capable of CIF video capture at 15fps. Nokia is positioning this pup as a “multimedia computer” which is a bit of a stretch, but we’ll play along for now. Expected in Pearl Pink or Gloss Black sometime in June 2006. More pics on the flip.[Via PhoneScoop]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Motorola Q gets FCC nod
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds So, what’s been holding up the launch of the Motorola Q? Well, we’re not gonna speculate about the inner workings of Moto, Verizon and all the other parties to this long-delayed Smartphone. But there’s at least one bottleneck that we can confirm has been broken: the CDMA Q has now cleared the FCC. Does that mean the phone is going to be out this week, this month (this year)? Who knows? However, the fact that we’ve already seen it added to Verizon’s online image library could mean there’s finally light at the end of this long tunnel. [Via Phonescoop]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Ogo a go in Germany with CT-17 for 1&1
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless IXI Mobile has made good on its MacArthur-like promise to return to the mobile messaging arena, with the launch of the CT-17 in Germany. As previously reported, the handheld will be selling for about $60, with monthly plans, marketed through 1&1 as the Pocket Web service, starting at about $12. Unlike IXI’s original effort, the text-centric AT&T Ogo (which IXI still markets in some countries), the CT-17 has broad support for a range of services, including web access and voice features (via an external headset). Voice and web functions were among the reasons for the original Ogo’s failure to catch on (that and the fact that AT&T sort of lost interest in it amid the company’s acquisition by Cingular). PocketWeb is being positioned as a lower-cost competitor to products like the Sidekick and BlackBerry, and with the new features and attractive pricing, the Ogo may just be a go this time around.[Thanks, Jerry]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Treo launch rumor adds a price: $399 / $499
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsLast we heard from our insider in the biz, Palm was going to be launching their PalmOS-powered Treo 700p sometime around or on Monday, May 15th. Now it would seem Gadgets on the Go’s gotten word from a source they deem reliable that the 700p’s got a price: $399 for a new 2 year contract, $499 with a 1 year contract. (Oh, they also confirmed the same release time frame we had — mid May ideally, early June at latest.) That sounds about right if you ask us, but there’s only one way to find out: wait for the launch. Ok, well, two ways: we’ll keep on inquiring, ourselves. Stay tuned, Treo nuts.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Blackberry’s 8700g with EDGE available on T-Mobile
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsIt was bound to happen sooner or later, and now the Blackberry 8700 smartphone is finally available to push email-loving members of the T-Mob, as the 8700g. As far as the features go, well, you should all know them quite well by now, as Cingular has had this model since late last year: quad-band GSM with EDGE data, a 312MHz Intel processor, QVGA color display, Java, and Bluetooth 2.0, plus the standard suite of RIM-supplied applications. Getting your Crackberry fix from the big “T” will cost you $300 with a contract (after $100 in rebates).[Thanks, Phil G]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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It’s Earth Day — so don’t just toss your old computer!
Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Misc. Gadgets, Laptops It’s Earth Day today, and the consumer electronics industry isn’t above a little shameless self-promotion to show off their green cred. And, we have to admit, recycling your old gear is a lot better than just tossing it into the basement — or worse, a landfill. So follow the examples of these companies, and make your gear green! Apple Computer will pay for shipping and environmentally friendly disposal of any old computer with the purchase of a new Mac from the company’s retail or online stores. So, if you’re a switcher, you can now let Apple deal with getting rid of that old Windows box, and if you’re upgrading, Apple will give that old Quadra a proper send-off. Sprint Nextel will spring for shipping and recycling or disposal of any brand of cellphone — and you don’t even need to buy anything. Just grab a prepaid mailing label from Sprint’s web site, stuff your phone in an envelope and send it off. So forget about the sentimental value already and send off that MicroTAC. Verizon Wireless will also accept any old cellphone for recycling — but you have to bring it into one of their stores. But, hey, at least they’re trying. CTIA has more info about cellphone recycling programs nationwide. Dell offers something called the Asset Recovery Program. It’s similar to Apple’s plan, but it’s only good for corporate customers. So, if you’re an IT manager and you’re about to upgrade, get Dell to clear out your old stuff, dude. Staples will give you $30 worth of coupons if you drop off an old computer for recycling — at least at certain Chicago-area stores. We hope the coupons are good on items like recycled printer paper, so you can double your greenie points. 100 Percent Day is a project sponsored by Microsoft, Intel, the US Chamber of Commerce and others with the goal of collecting 100,000 computers for recycling — today. The project’s web site has a list of dropoff locations where you can bring your gear. For more ideas, visit the official Earth Day web site. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Nokia’s N73 and N93 launched
Filed under: Cellphones Well hello there N73 (bottom) and N93, how nice to see you in the for realz at last. Other than finally making these phones official we don’t really have too much new information to offer. Both models run Series 60 3rd Edition and feature large 2.4-inch 262k color QVGA displays, Bluetooth 2.0, a MiniSD slot, MP3 / ACC media players, FM radio with Visual Radio, and a chubby 3.2 megapixel shooter with Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, mechanical shutter, and integrated flash. Want to share those snaps? Coolio daddy-o, ’cause a new partnership with Flickr gives you the ability to upload and add comments to your photos directly from your new N-series cellphone without the need to download any additional software (don’t forget to ZoneTag!). The N73 will launch as both a quad-band GSM / EDGE model and another which includes 3G (2100MHz UMTS). It features 42MB of on-board memory and 3D stereo speakers at the top and bottom of the unit to kick out some tinny jams. Meanwhile the N92-lookin’ N93 turns out 900 / 1800 / 1900 GSM / EDGE and 3G (2100MHz UMTS), 50MB built-in memory, 802.11b/g, UPnP, TV-out, and adds a 3x optical zoom to the camera, which can record MPEG-4 VGA video at 30fps. If you’re looking for mobile TV, you’ll have to stick with the N92 though, since the N93 does not feature a DVB-H tuner. Both will drop in July; welcome to the show, boys. More product images after the break.[Via PhoneScoop]Read N73Read N93Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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Nokia 6111
The Nokia 6111 is an attractive, small phone that boasts plenty of functionality under the hood. Pity the onboard memory wasn’t larger, though.
Source: www.zdnet.com.au
Palm Treo 700p and BlackBerry 7130i to launch May 28th?
Filed under: Cellphones Looks like Sprint may have slightly delayed the launch everybody, to May 28th, according to what appears to be an internal launch calendar that was leaked to TreoCentral’s discussion boards. It pretty much clearly outlines the Treo 700p getting launched alongside the Blackberry 7130i and LG LX550 — which seems a little odd that they’d cloud the launch of a new flagship smartphone with two slightly less buzzworthy devices. That is unless they want these phones to ride the Treo’s coattails. Either way, guess now we’ll know what’s up if and when mid-May passes without word about the phone.P.S. - Did you know it’s Sprint’s five-star service month? All other months are apparently four or less stars. So be warned, if you have to call for support, contract issues, service changes, or anything else that might require you speaking to a Sprint rep, do it in May.[Via Gadgets on the Go]Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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