ASUS was kind enough to take its beautiful AIRO laptop out from behind the glass at CES for an Engadget exclusive look at the functional sliding mechanism. The design raises the keyboard to cool the hot running components beneath allowing for a fan-less, convection-cooled design. Unfortunately, this prototype is just a chipset-less mechanical shell. Raise the lid and the keyboard slides back smoother than a greased-up Pete Rose. This allows for a larger, more comfortable wrist rest from which to slap those angled keys. Sexy? Oh yeah, with mojo to spare. Check the video after the break.

Continue reading Video: ASUS AIRO laptop with astonishing sliding keyboard

Filed under: Laptops

Video: ASUS AIRO laptop with incredible sliding keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink

Share This

Yeah, we saw this when it first hit the FCC, nabbed blurrycam spyshots before the debut, got the drive-by snaps of the laptop at launch, and pitted this thing against an assortment of laptops the other night, but now that we’ve finally gotten some quality time with the thing, we’ve got a superior idea of what the VAIO P is — and isn’t — capable of, outside of inspiring deep, deep gadget lust and nerdy debates about netbook terminology. Check out our thoughts and some video after the break.

Continue reading VAIO P in-depth impressions

Filed under: Laptops

VAIO P in-depth impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink

Share This

We all love netbooks, and we also love things costing less than $100. However, since we’re not exactly fond of lengthy contracts, it was with blended feelings that we reported on Acer’s Aspire One being available in the US for a penny under a Benjamin — plus 24 month’s worth of your soul. Dell is joining in on the fun now, making its own deal with AT&T to enable the buy of a hot tiny Mini 9, valued at $449, for $99 after a $350 rebate and a (qualifying) two year contract. The deal is offered exclusively through Dell, but only until the end of the month.

[Via jkOnTheRun]

Filed under: Laptops

Dell’s Mini 9 gets the subsidy treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read

Share This

Nice going, guys and girls. You had officially brought the servers that Microsoft used to host up Windows 7 Beta on to their knees. According to a statement received from the company by ComputerWorld, Microsoft had to put things on hold for some time in order to “add some infrastructure support to Microsoft.com properties.” The spokeswoman continued by saying that the company “wanted to ensure that customers had the best possible experience when downloading the Beta.” Now, however, we’re receiving word that everything is back in action, so we’d recommend getting those bits and bytes a-flowin’ before we end up in the very same position again.

[Via Digg]

Filed under: Desktops, Laptops

Microsoft puts full-scale Windows 7 Beta back in action originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read

Share This

We just caught up with the Dell Mini 10, and while it’s not as crazy hot as the white Adamo, it’s still pretty sweet — much nicer looking than the Mini 9, and more compact than the Mini 12. No wonder Dell’s calling it a “perfect 10.” The multitouch trackpad is really similar to the one on the newest Macbooks, but it’s a tiny less intuitive — the buttons are pushed into the corners, so a middle press doesn’t do a lot. On the other hand, it’s a tiny more useful — not only can you do the usual zooming and scrolling, laying three fingers on the pad brings up a slick tiny launcher screen. Too bad we don’t have pricing or availabilty — if this thing comes in at a reasonable number, it’s going to be our favorite netbook. We stacked the 10 up against the 9, the 12, and a MacBook Air, check it all out in the gallery below!

Filed under: Laptops

Dell Mini 10 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink

Share This

Viliv’s S7 “productivity MID” got announced in August at the Intel Developer Forum, and, while we were impressed by the form factor and the promise, it’s always hard to get too excited without a full spec sheet and an MSRP. Now at CES we’re still in the dark about price (and availability), but are finally hearing just what’s going on under the keyboard; Atom processors in 1.3GHz and 1.6GHz flavors, a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 screen, 1GB of RAM, and either 16GB worth of SSD or 60GB served up on platters. Wireless connectivity is handled over 802.11b/g, WiMAX, and HSDPA, and the device promises “blueray HD video playback” — which we’re taking to mean it can display 1080p footage without completely choking, but we’re not sure just where that video would come from given the lack of optical drive. But, hey, look at that sexy picture! Rest assured we’ll prop this up against a VAIO P as soon as we can get our hands on one.

[Via UMPC Portal]

Filed under: Laptops, Robots, Tablet Personal computers

Viliv’s S7 ultra-portable gets official specs, but not a release date originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read

Share This

Answering the call for yet another netbook in the world is Velocity Micro, who has graciously provided us with the NoteMagix M10 (pictured) here at CES. The 10.1-inch machine includes a 4-cell battery for up 5 hours of usage, 802.11b/g WiFi, a 2.6 pound chassis, Windows XP running the show and a custom carrying case to really showcase its awesomeness. Never mind those trivial tidbits like CPU model / speed, RAM quantity and GPU type — Velocity Micro clearly thinks you don’t even need ‘em. Moving on, we’ve got the even more portable 4.8-inch NoteMagix M5 UMPC, with packs a touchscreen display, full QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, Bluetooth, integrated 3G WWAN and 5 hours of battery life. Both machines should be available later this Spring for prices that are currently unknown.

[Via NotebookReview]

Filed under: CES, Laptops

Velocity Micro delivers NoteMagix M10 netbook and M5 UMPC originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read

Share This

Alienware isn’t the only company with a slick curved display. Gamers and graphic designers alike will adore the NEC Ostendo CRVD-42DWX+. Continue reading to see more.

Via Techeblog

Share This

Using just his Grand Theft Auto skills, a 6-year-old “missed the bus to school in the morning, grabbed the keys to the family’s Ford Taurus, and drove himself.” Video after the break.

The young driver made it surprisingly far, over a bridge and around a few corners, until he crashed the Taurus into an electrical piling…and then proceeded on foot, determined to make it to school.

[via Autoblog]

Via Techeblog

Share This

At $2.5-million, the “King’s Button” iPhone is the world’s most pricey. It’s “made of solid 18-carat yellow gold, white gold and rose gold” — encrusted with 138 diamonds.

A complete “bling bling” gadget it even boasts of a home button that features a rare 6.6 carat diamond. The ‘Kings Button’ is definitely for those who dare to defy the current credit crunch.

[via Newlaunches]

Via Techeblog

Share This