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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Gadget News - Gadget news So Hot Right Now: Top 10 Gadgetell posts for the week of September 13, 2009 September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Haven’t caught all of the Gadgetell news this week?  Here?s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles! HP?s laptop for business: the HP ProBook 5310m ” HP is calling its newest business machine the ?world?s thinnest full-performance notebook.?  Why do they use that tag line?  It?s the thinnest standard-voltage notebook measured at its thickest point.  The ProBook 5310m has an Intel…” MORE » LG unveils the GW620, otherwise known as their first Android smartphone “LG has officially unveiled their first entry into the world of Android with the GW620 smartphone.  Unfortunately while this phone has been officially announced complete with a press release and images, there are…” MORE » What happened to all the folks that loved the Zune HD? ” Today, the Zune HD launched to very little fanfare.  Early in, Twitter was abuzz with talk of problems getting the thing to work out of the box.  This player was supposed to be the best Microsoft’s Zune unit could bring…” MORE » Tord Boontje designs HP Mini 110 ” Vivian Tam has company.  HP has just introduced a brand new fashion netbook, this time designed by Studio Tord Boontje.  The pattern is applied in multiple layers - the more you look, the more you see.  HP…” MORE » The Intel Core i7-powered HP Envy15 has arrived ”  There were plenty of rumors about this laptop, but here?s the official word.  The HP Envy15 is the big brother to the MORE » Gadgetell Review: Rosetta Stone Totale ” What is it? Rosetta Stone Totale is the new online language immersion software from the popular manufacturer of foreign language instruction products.  Currently, the package retails for the introductory rate of $999.  What?s in the box? Rosetta Stone Totale includes 12…” MORE » HP?s budget conscious Pavilion DM3 ” At $549, the Pavilion DM3 could easily be a bulky and unstylish machine, but it?s not.  HP made a sub-$600 notebook under 1-inch thick and it weighs only 4.2 pounds.  There are two processor options: the Intel Pentium…” MORE » HP?s MediaSmart Server gets more Mac-friendly ” HP?s line of home servers has grown with the introduction of the EX490 and the EX495.  What?s the difference between these two besides 5?  The EX490 has a single core Intel chip with 1TB of hard drive…” MORE » Finally, a sexy Windows Mobile phone: HTC Leo ” I used to be a Windows Mobile guy.  Now, looking at most of the offerings I find most of them lacking.  That is, until I spied the HTC Leo.  This phone, while on the large side, is super…” MORE » Motorola Cliq releasing in October? ” This past week Motorola announced it’s new Cliq, its first Android phone, and yet another great use of the open platform.  It seems to be following in the footsteps of the…” MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Gadgetell Impressions: Hillcrest Loop air mouse September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Peripherals, Mice / Keyboards We first saw Hillcrest?s air mouse back at CES 2009.  At first, it just appeared to be the same kind of thing as a Gyration mouse or a Nintendo Wii remote.  However, after getting to test out the Hillcrest Loop for a short time, this is actually quite a different device than those other ones.  First, you?ll notice the unique round shape.  It?s very unusual for a mouse to be in a ring.  Here?s what?s really different about the Loop - there?s no shake.  If you?ve ever tried to choose a setting on the Nintendo Wii, you know that in-air devices often include your shakes, so it can become difficult to hit small targets using the in-air pointer. The Hillcrest Loop was able to hit this small target easily since it takes out your hand’s natural shake. Hillcrest?s Loop mouse takes out the shake.  In a quick test, I was able to choose a show on Hulu from about 5 feet away on a 20-inch monitor.  The Hulu show target is quite small, but the device moved smoothly and stayed secure while I selected the text link.  Also, you can hold the loop horizontally or vertically and mouse control will remain the same.  It actually turned out to be quite the impressive device that could make living room computing a lot easier.  If only they would build their tech into a Logitech Harmony remote.  The Loop costs $99 on Amazon and is available now.  Company Site: [Hillcrest Labs] Full Story » | Written by Iyaz Akhtar for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » World?s first Superspeed HD video camera: USB 3.0 is blazing fast September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Video, Accessories, HDTV, Portable Video, Peripherals, Webcam/VoIP At Intel’s Developer Forum, companies Point Grey and Fresco Logic are showing off the world’s first USB 3.0 streaming HD video camera.  The unit streams 1920 x 1080 video at 60 frames per second and streams uncompressed from the Point Grey camera to the Fresco Logic controller.  Clearly, USB 3.0 is fast. “We are very excited to partner with Fresco Logic and be able to visually demonstrate the bandwidth offered by USB 3.0,” says Vlad Tucakov, Director of Sales and Marketing at Point Grey. “One of the potential benefits of the increased bandwidth of USB 3.0 is that it allows the main processor to handle compression. This means that different types of compression can be used for different applications and that some applications, like face recognition, can work on uncompressed video data for increased performance. We certainly see USB 3.0 as a key interface technology for machine and computer vision, and one we plan to integrate into future Point Grey imaging products.” Allowing applications to pick and choose what definition video is required for processing is a big step forward and would open up things like power saving, faster performance, and better processing.  Video is one category that is sure to benefit from the autobahn-like speeds of USB 3.0, but not the only. Any portable storage device that connects via USB can take advantage of the higher speeds.  Even things like iPhones could see a huge boost in sync times (you know, if Apple figures out the quirks behind iPod back up and the other hiccups in syncing).  The act of connecting a device and walking away while it syncs could soon be a thing of the past. Company site: [Point Grey] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Top 10 Gamertell posts for the week of September 13, 2009 September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Haven’t caught all of the Gamertell news this week?  Here?s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles! Ten things to do with your Xbox 360 after you get the dreaded Red Ring of Death“Well dear readers, I have just dealt with the tragedy that many Xbox… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » My name is Brian and I?m addicted to achievement points September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Say it with me: You are your gamerscore.  Okay, not really but, gamer points, we love ya… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Game On: Walmart unveils used game sales program September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Walmart’s plans for global domination now include used game sales, as the company is now promoting deals that come right into GameStop’s wheelhouse… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » So Hot Right Now: Top 10 Gadgetell posts for the week of September 13, 2009 September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Haven’t caught all of the Gadgetell news this week?  Here?s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles! HP?s laptop for business: the HP ProBook 5310m ” HP is calling its newest business machine the ?world?s thinnest full-performance notebook.?  Why do they use that tag line?  It?s the thinnest standard-voltage notebook measured at its thickest point.  The ProBook 5310m has an Intel…” MORE » LG unveils the GW620, otherwise known as their first Android smartphone “LG has officially unveiled their first entry into the world of Android with the GW620 smartphone.  Unfortunately while this phone has been officially announced complete with a press release and images, there are…” MORE » What happened to all the folks that loved the Zune HD? ” Today, the Zune HD launched to very little fanfare.  Early in, Twitter was abuzz with talk of problems getting the thing to work out of the box.  This player was supposed to be the best Microsoft’s Zune unit could bring…” MORE » Tord Boontje designs HP Mini 110 ” Vivian Tam has company.  HP has just introduced a brand new fashion netbook, this time designed by Studio Tord Boontje.  The pattern is applied in multiple layers - the more you look, the more you see.  HP…” MORE » The Intel Core i7-powered HP Envy15 has arrived ”  There were plenty of rumors about this laptop, but here?s the official word.  The HP Envy15 is the big brother to the MORE » Gadgetell Review: Rosetta Stone Totale ” What is it? Rosetta Stone Totale is the new online language immersion software from the popular manufacturer of foreign language instruction products.  Currently, the package retails for the introductory rate of $999.  What?s in the box? Rosetta Stone Totale includes 12…” MORE » HP?s budget conscious Pavilion DM3 ” At $549, the Pavilion DM3 could easily be a bulky and unstylish machine, but it?s not.  HP made a sub-$600 notebook under 1-inch thick and it weighs only 4.2 pounds.  There are two processor options: the Intel Pentium…” MORE » HP?s MediaSmart Server gets more Mac-friendly ” HP?s line of home servers has grown with the introduction of the EX490 and the EX495.  What?s the difference between these two besides 5?  The EX490 has a single core Intel chip with 1TB of hard drive…” MORE » Finally, a sexy Windows Mobile phone: HTC Leo ” I used to be a Windows Mobile guy.  Now, looking at most of the offerings I find most of them lacking.  That is, until I spied the HTC Leo.  This phone, while on the large side, is super…” MORE » Motorola Cliq releasing in October? ” This past week Motorola announced it’s new Cliq, its first Android phone, and yet another great use of the open platform.  It seems to be following in the footsteps of the…” MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Gadgetell Impressions: Hillcrest Loop air mouse September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Peripherals, Mice / Keyboards We first saw Hillcrest?s air mouse back at CES 2009.  At first, it just appeared to be the same kind of thing as a Gyration mouse or a Nintendo Wii remote.  However, after getting to test out the Hillcrest Loop for a short time, this is actually quite a different device than those other ones.  First, you?ll notice the unique round shape.  It?s very unusual for a mouse to be in a ring.  Here?s what?s really different about the Loop - there?s no shake.  If you?ve ever tried to choose a setting on the Nintendo Wii, you know that in-air devices often include your shakes, so it can become difficult to hit small targets using the in-air pointer. The Hillcrest Loop was able to hit this small target easily since it takes out your hand’s natural shake. Hillcrest?s Loop mouse takes out the shake.  In a quick test, I was able to choose a show on Hulu from about 5 feet away on a 20-inch monitor.  The Hulu show target is quite small, but the device moved smoothly and stayed secure while I selected the text link.  Also, you can hold the loop horizontally or vertically and mouse control will remain the same.  It actually turned out to be quite the impressive device that could make living room computing a lot easier.  If only they would build their tech into a Logitech Harmony remote.  The Loop costs $99 on Amazon and is available now.  Company Site: [Hillcrest Labs] Full Story » | Written by Iyaz Akhtar for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » World?s first Superspeed HD video camera: USB 3.0 is blazing fast September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Video, Accessories, HDTV, Portable Video, Peripherals, Webcam/VoIP At Intel’s Developer Forum, companies Point Grey and Fresco Logic are showing off the world’s first USB 3.0 streaming HD video camera.  The unit streams 1920 x 1080 video at 60 frames per second and streams uncompressed from the Point Grey camera to the Fresco Logic controller.  Clearly, USB 3.0 is fast. “We are very excited to partner with Fresco Logic and be able to visually demonstrate the bandwidth offered by USB 3.0,” says Vlad Tucakov, Director of Sales and Marketing at Point Grey. “One of the potential benefits of the increased bandwidth of USB 3.0 is that it allows the main processor to handle compression. This means that different types of compression can be used for different applications and that some applications, like face recognition, can work on uncompressed video data for increased performance. We certainly see USB 3.0 as a key interface technology for machine and computer vision, and one we plan to integrate into future Point Grey imaging products.” Allowing applications to pick and choose what definition video is required for processing is a big step forward and would open up things like power saving, faster performance, and better processing.  Video is one category that is sure to benefit from the autobahn-like speeds of USB 3.0, but not the only. Any portable storage device that connects via USB can take advantage of the higher speeds.  Even things like iPhones could see a huge boost in sync times (you know, if Apple figures out the quirks behind iPod back up and the other hiccups in syncing).  The act of connecting a device and walking away while it syncs could soon be a thing of the past. Company site: [Point Grey] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Top 10 Gamertell posts for the week of September 13, 2009 September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Haven’t caught all of the Gamertell news this week?  Here?s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles! Ten things to do with your Xbox 360 after you get the dreaded Red Ring of Death“Well dear readers, I have just dealt with the tragedy that many Xbox… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » My name is Brian and I?m addicted to achievement points September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Say it with me: You are your gamerscore.  Okay, not really but, gamer points, we love ya… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Game On: Walmart unveils used game sales program September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Walmart’s plans for global domination now include used game sales, as the company is now promoting deals that come right into GameStop’s wheelhouse… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » So Hot Right Now: Top 10 Gadgetell posts for the week of September 13, 2009 September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Haven’t caught all of the Gadgetell news this week?  Here?s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles! HP?s laptop for business: the HP ProBook 5310m ” HP is calling its newest business machine the ?world?s thinnest full-performance notebook.?  Why do they use that tag line?  It?s the thinnest standard-voltage notebook measured at its thickest point.  The ProBook 5310m has an Intel…” MORE » LG unveils the GW620, otherwise known as their first Android smartphone “LG has officially unveiled their first entry into the world of Android with the GW620 smartphone.  Unfortunately while this phone has been officially announced complete with a press release and images, there are…” MORE » What happened to all the folks that loved the Zune HD? ” Today, the Zune HD launched to very little fanfare.  Early in, Twitter was abuzz with talk of problems getting the thing to work out of the box.  This player was supposed to be the best Microsoft’s Zune unit could bring…” MORE » Tord Boontje designs HP Mini 110 ” Vivian Tam has company.  HP has just introduced a brand new fashion netbook, this time designed by Studio Tord Boontje.  The pattern is applied in multiple layers - the more you look, the more you see.  HP…” MORE » The Intel Core i7-powered HP Envy15 has arrived ”  There were plenty of rumors about this laptop, but here?s the official word.  The HP Envy15 is the big brother to the MORE » Gadgetell Review: Rosetta Stone Totale ” What is it? Rosetta Stone Totale is the new online language immersion software from the popular manufacturer of foreign language instruction products.  Currently, the package retails for the introductory rate of $999.  What?s in the box? Rosetta Stone Totale includes 12…” MORE » HP?s budget conscious Pavilion DM3 ” At $549, the Pavilion DM3 could easily be a bulky and unstylish machine, but it?s not.  HP made a sub-$600 notebook under 1-inch thick and it weighs only 4.2 pounds.  There are two processor options: the Intel Pentium…” MORE » HP?s MediaSmart Server gets more Mac-friendly ” HP?s line of home servers has grown with the introduction of the EX490 and the EX495.  What?s the difference between these two besides 5?  The EX490 has a single core Intel chip with 1TB of hard drive…” MORE » Finally, a sexy Windows Mobile phone: HTC Leo ” I used to be a Windows Mobile guy.  Now, looking at most of the offerings I find most of them lacking.  That is, until I spied the HTC Leo.  This phone, while on the large side, is super…” MORE » Motorola Cliq releasing in October? ” This past week Motorola announced it’s new Cliq, its first Android phone, and yet another great use of the open platform.  It seems to be following in the footsteps of the…” MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Gadgetell Impressions: Hillcrest Loop air mouse September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Peripherals, Mice / Keyboards We first saw Hillcrest?s air mouse back at CES 2009.  At first, it just appeared to be the same kind of thing as a Gyration mouse or a Nintendo Wii remote.  However, after getting to test out the Hillcrest Loop for a short time, this is actually quite a different device than those other ones.  First, you?ll notice the unique round shape.  It?s very unusual for a mouse to be in a ring.  Here?s what?s really different about the Loop - there?s no shake.  If you?ve ever tried to choose a setting on the Nintendo Wii, you know that in-air devices often include your shakes, so it can become difficult to hit small targets using the in-air pointer. The Hillcrest Loop was able to hit this small target easily since it takes out your hand’s natural shake. Hillcrest?s Loop mouse takes out the shake.  In a quick test, I was able to choose a show on Hulu from about 5 feet away on a 20-inch monitor.  The Hulu show target is quite small, but the device moved smoothly and stayed secure while I selected the text link.  Also, you can hold the loop horizontally or vertically and mouse control will remain the same.  It actually turned out to be quite the impressive device that could make living room computing a lot easier.  If only they would build their tech into a Logitech Harmony remote.  The Loop costs $99 on Amazon and is available now.  Company Site: [Hillcrest Labs] Full Story » | Written by Iyaz Akhtar for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » World?s first Superspeed HD video camera: USB 3.0 is blazing fast September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am Section: Video, Accessories, HDTV, Portable Video, Peripherals, Webcam/VoIP At Intel’s Developer Forum, companies Point Grey and Fresco Logic are showing off the world’s first USB 3.0 streaming HD video camera.  The unit streams 1920 x 1080 video at 60 frames per second and streams uncompressed from the Point Grey camera to the Fresco Logic controller.  Clearly, USB 3.0 is fast. “We are very excited to partner with Fresco Logic and be able to visually demonstrate the bandwidth offered by USB 3.0,” says Vlad Tucakov, Director of Sales and Marketing at Point Grey. “One of the potential benefits of the increased bandwidth of USB 3.0 is that it allows the main processor to handle compression. This means that different types of compression can be used for different applications and that some applications, like face recognition, can work on uncompressed video data for increased performance. We certainly see USB 3.0 as a key interface technology for machine and computer vision, and one we plan to integrate into future Point Grey imaging products.” Allowing applications to pick and choose what definition video is required for processing is a big step forward and would open up things like power saving, faster performance, and better processing.  Video is one category that is sure to benefit from the autobahn-like speeds of USB 3.0, but not the only. Any portable storage device that connects via USB can take advantage of the higher speeds.  Even things like iPhones could see a huge boost in sync times (you know, if Apple figures out the quirks behind iPod back up and the other hiccups in syncing).  The act of connecting a device and walking away while it syncs could soon be a thing of the past. Company site: [Point Grey] Full Story » | Written by JG Mason for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Top 10 Gamertell posts for the week of September 13, 2009 September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Haven’t caught all of the Gamertell news this week?  Here?s your chance to catch up on this week’s top 10 articles! Ten things to do with your Xbox 360 after you get the dreaded Red Ring of Death“Well dear readers, I have just dealt with the tragedy that many Xbox… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » My name is Brian and I?m addicted to achievement points September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Say it with me: You are your gamerscore.  Okay, not really but, gamer points, we love ya… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article » Game On: Walmart unveils used game sales program September 21, 2009 at 5:10 am FROM GAMERTELL - Walmart’s plans for global domination now include used game sales, as the company is now promoting deals that come right into GameStop’s wheelhouse… MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »   This email was sent to adcellcom@gmail.com.  Manage Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.