Samsung's Series 7 Slate PC hands-on

And you thought Samsung was finished showing off its Series 7 line of PCs. Joining the gaming rig and its smaller laptop brethren is a brand new Series 7 Slate running Windows 7. It sports a 400 nit, 1366 x 768 11.6-inch capacitive panel, Intel's 1.6GHz Core i5 2467M CPU with integrated graphics and 4GB of RAM. On the front there's a 2 megapixel camera and a light sensor, and around the back...

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Samsung Series 7 Slate PC Brings Windows 7 and Wacom to the Table

It might come as a surprise, but Samsung hasn’t given up on Windows 7 tablets. In fact, the company has just showed off the Samsung Series 7 Slate with Windows 7, Wacom digitizer and a dual core processor.While you may be focused on Windows 8, and how it could mark the rebirth of Windows tablets, I thought you might like a look anyway.The Samsung Series 7 Slate has a Wacom digitizer and runs Windows...

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U.S. looks to block AT&T, T-Mobile merger (Updated)

Both the New York Times and the Associated Press are reporting that the Justice Department is suing to halt the proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile, citing serious competitive issues with the US $39 billion deal.The complaint says "AT&T's elimination of T-Mobile as an independent, low-priced rival would remove a significant competitive force from the market, thus, unless this acquisition...

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[ROM] Back to the Future [XBmod-Yuki] [7720 ready] [28/08]

Not only an updatable rom for HD2 but a concept for all WP7 devices Special thanks to Football, OndraSter and Cotullaand for me only to XBmod for his great patience This thread is dedicaced to Da_G for his thread: The Windows Mobile Image Update System take a moment to read it This thread is about two different things: A rom for HD2 which is able to update like any other devices: You can use zune...

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The Windows Mobile Image Update System - Updating your ROM without losing data!

***THIS POST IS NOT COMPLETE, I WILL UPDATE MORE LATER***First, an introduction:The Image Update system allows the OEM (us! ) to issue updates to a "Live" filesystem - without disrupting user data. This allows, for example, a buggy driver to be updated after the phone has been shipped, or a software package to be updated to the latest version, with minimal knowledge on the user's part. The system...

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HTC HD2 Gets Mango Bliss – SD Card And All!

I had an article published yesterday night for a couple of hours, which due to the magic of Word Press, ended up being completely blank. This article was a plea of help from devs to get someone to aid with a compatibility issue that was hindering Mango on the HD2. Apparently, there were modules in the HD2 governing the SD card that Mango did not recognize/like. Because of this, the card was not...

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Acer Aspire 3951 photos leaked, new Ultrabooks to launch in September

We don't mind eyeballing a few impossibly clean renders when we get wind of a new toy, but there's nothing like the real McCoy. Today's bones slipped out of a (now pulled) HDblog hands-on of the Acer Aspire 3951 Ultrabook, possibly leaked ahead of an IFA 2011 embargo. The genuine article looks nearly identical to its rendered counterpart, albeit a bit thicker and more plasticky. The unveiled 13.3-inch...

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How Do I Stop My Browser from Slowing to a Crawl?

Dear Lifehacker,Everyone bickers about which browser is faster, but in my experience all of them eventually slow down after I've opened a few tabs and used them for a while. Whether I use Chrome, Firefox, or IE, my CPU spikes, the browser eats my memory, and it slows to a crawl. How can I stop this?Please Help,Need for Speed Photo by William Warby. Dear Need for Speed,That's the trouble with browsers...

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Windows XP Is 10 Years Old

It’s official, Windows XP is now a decade old operating system. Microsoft released Windows XP to manufacturing on August 24th, 2001, exactly 10 years ago today.The platform just turned 10 continues to be the king of the operating system market, has seen its territory eroded drastically by Windows 7, after it survived Windows Vista almost intact.RTM, as some users already know, is a milestone...

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Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

Steve Jobs resigned as Apple's CEO and will become the Chairman of the Board, while Tim Cook has been named as the new CEO.Startling news rocked Apple’s Cupertino empire today as Steve Jobs resigned as CEO of Apple. Jobs will become the Chairman of the Board, while Tim Cook will take over as Jobs’ successor, and will also be joining Apple’s board of directors. All of these changes are to take effect...

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Rumor: New BlackBerry smartphones to run Android apps

Sales of RIM's BlackBerry smartphones have been on the wane in the US. However, it has been reported that phones to be released next year by the company may be able to run Android apps, which could well grab the attention of consumers.In a shrewd move to increase its appeal among consumers and kick-start sales, the next generation of BlackBerry smartphones could be designed to run Android apps. It...

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Leaked: OS 7.0.0.353 for the BlackBerry Bold 9930

To go along with OS 7.0.0.353 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900, you CDMA Bold 9930 owners get the same OS. Again, not sure what has changed in this update, especially whether or not NFC is present. As always, make sure you back up your data first and heed the warning below. *OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT a.n official release and as such is not supported...

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BlackBerry Phones Will Get Android Apps

RIM will add access to Android apps on BlackBerry phones that run its new QNX operating system, Bloomberg reports.New BlackBerry phones will switch to QNX by Q1 2012, by most reports. The current BlackBerry 7 phones will not be able to upgrade to QNX.The BlackBerry PlayBook already runs on QNX.RIM said the PlayBook would get Android apps this summer, but that is looking less likely.In order for QNX...

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QNX BlackBerry Phones to Run Android Apps?

According to a report from Bloomberg, RIM is going to be adding the ability to access Android applications to its upcoming line of QNX BlackBerry phones, the first of which is supposed to launch either later this year or in early 2012.RIM’s tablet, the BlackBerry PlayBook, also runs on QNX and it too is supposed to be getting the ability to run Android applications as well but we still have not seen...

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BlackBerry smartphones already running Android apps?!

Yes, we've all heard the rumors about the BlackBerry PlayBook possibly having the ability to run Android apps but have you heard that BlackBerry smartphones are already running them? If the data from ShopSavvy is in anyway accurate then they'd have you believe it's already happening. As noted on their blog they have been tracking devices checking out their services via Flurry, an analytics service...

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how do i unlock my iphone if i want to transfer my service to another carrier?

Zinf Answers: QnA done the zinf way. Ask your question and meet new friends today! Aug 24, 2007 · We thought today would be, well, fitting to start our new technology law series Know Your Rights, written by Engadget's own totally punk ex-copyright. iPhone Unlocking FAQ What service do We provide? We provide an unlock solution for your iPhone, iPhone 2G, 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 so that it...

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update software after jailbreak iphone

Android app automatically replies to text messages for you - msnbc.comAndroid app automatically replies to text messages for youmsnbc.comBut somehow we can forgive that shortcoming in exchange for the ability to flaunt all of Auto SMS' features in the faces of iPhone users who can only get use similar apps if they jailbreak their devices.and more » Tethered jailbreak for iOS 5 beta 5 now available...

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Apple may have provided wrong evidence in European Samsung case

In their case against Samsung in many European countries, Apple may have provided wrong evidence to the judge. As found by a Dutch IDG publication called Webwereld.nl, Apple has provided photoshopped images of a Galaxy Tab side-by-side an Apple iPad 2. The image above was found on Page 28 of the German legal documents, showing the Galaxy Tab and iPad 2, and Apple saying that the “overall appearance”...

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Apple submits more doctored images in Samsung case to courts in Netherlands

According to a report from Dutch publication Webwereld (via Computerworld), Apple has once again submitted doctored evidence related to their claims of design patent-related infringement by Samsung, this time to a court in Netherlands. This further supports claims by Bas Berghuis of Simmons and Simmons (Samsung’s lawyer) that Apple has been “manipulating visual evidence, making Samsung’s devices...

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Samsung claims Apple doctored Galaxy phone images in Netherlands court

According to a report from Dutch publication Webwereld (via Computerworld), Apple has once again submitted doctored evidence related to their claims of design patent-related infringement by Samsung, this time to a court in Netherlands. This further supports claims by Bas Berghuis of Simmons and Simmons (Samsung’s lawyer) that Apple has been “manipulating visual evidence, making Samsung’s devices...

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What if Google closes Android and goes the Apple model with Motorola?

Assuming Android goes proprietary to Motorola, it falls behind Apple in market share by 2012 and Windows Phone (the Other category) gulps up nearly half the mobile phone market.There’s a good reason why Apple’s products “just work”. But it’s been a bumpy road for the Cupertino, California company because right from the onset competitors were ridiculing its vertically integrated approach to business....

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