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Dell Precision R5500 Rack Workstation
May 17th
Dell has proudly introduced the Precision R5500 Rack Workstation. Powered by the latest Intel Xeon processor series, the workstation supports up to 192GB of RAM, a choice of five 2.5-inch SATA or six 2.5-inch SAS drives and a system ID button for easy identification in a rack environment. The Dell Precision R5500 Rack Workstation also provides up to five PCIe x16 slots including support for a full range of dual high-end graphics. The Dell Precision R5500 is currently available with a starting price of $2,551. [Dell]
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PowerPage Podcast Episode 158 – Here come the wearables
May 17th
PowerPage Podcast episode 158 (”Here come the wearables”) is now available for your listening pleasure:
- iTunes Preview
- iTunes (opens in iTunes)
- Direct download (AAC, 28.1 MB)
- Direct download (MP3, 31.1 MB)
In this episode Rob Parker and I discuss the emerging trend of wearable computers and we riff on the two leading devices: the Nike+ FuelBand and the Fitbit Ultra (among others). These are some of the wearables that we discuss on this episode:
- Nike+ FuelBand ($149) – Wristband for monitoring steps and calories with Bluetooth sync to iOS app and my current favorite. Here’s my review.
- Fitbit Ultra ($99) – Clip format monitors activity, stairs, and sleep. Has automatic wireless sync if the cradle dock is plugged in via USB.
- Motorola MOTOACTV ($249) – Wristwatch format with GPS, heart rate monitor, Bluetooth and music controls. Schwing!
- Jawbone Up ($99) – Wristband format monitors activity and sleep. Rev. 1 didn’t live up to expectations and is getting a reboot.
- Pebble eWatch ($99) – Connects to iPhone and Android devices via Bluetooth and has an API. This $10 million+ Kickstarter project is completely sold out.
- Supermechanical Twine ($99) – Web-connected module with temperature and vibration sensors tied to a cloud-based service. Will talk to Pebble eWatch.
- Google Project Glass – Easily the most ambitious wearable, these glasses provide a full HUD interface to just about everything. Check out the video.
- MotionX Sleep (free) – Promising iOS app with sleep monitoring.
- Nike+ GPS ($2) – iOS app to map your runs and track your progress.
- LoseIt (free) – iOS app that integrates with Fitbit sensor.
Here’s what’s on our Macs this week:
Jason
- iRig MIX ($99) – Killer portable DJ mixer that travels light (10 oz.) and works with one or two iPhone, iPods or iPads. Stay tuned for my review.
- TiVo (free) – iOS app that turns your iPad (or iPhone) into mission control for your TiVo.
- TiVo Premier XL4 ($399) – From Weaknees with four (count ‘em) tuners.
Rob
- eBay for iPad 2.0 (free) – Amazing reboot of the iPad app, a must-have.
- Witness ($39) – Turns your Mac’s camera into a security cam. View and control Witness from iOS devices.
- DirecTV app for iPad (free) – Watch lots of programming (including some live TV) on your iPad. Check listings and program your DVR. (DirecTV required)
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- @powerpage
- @parkerdigital
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Coby Mp827-8Gblk Touchscreen MP4 Player
May 17th
The Mp827-8Gblk is the latest touchscreen MP4 player from Coby that features a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, an 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot, an FM radio, a picture viewer, a text reader and a built-in speaker. If you’re interested, the Mp827-8Gblk can be yours for just $56.50. [Product Page]
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Google I/O Sessions Calendar Now Available – Start Planning Now
May 17th
For the lucky few developers that were quick enough to get their hands on one of Google’s golden tickets, and will be attending Larry Page’s Chocolate Factory this year — otherwise known as Google I/O — the Sessions calendar is now available for you to scan, and schedule your trip accordingly. Looking through the scheduled sessions and events, there were no real giveaways on what will be announced at this year’s keynote, but I did rather enjoy the clever wording on Day 3′s “For Butter or Worse: Smoothing out Performance in Android UI’s.” Ah, those Google guys… they just “get” me.
Of course, Phandroid will be on hand for the entire event, bringing you the very latest on whatever Mt. View manages to cook up. I’m crossing my fingers for an affordable Nexus tablet.
Thanks, Steve!
[IO Sessions]
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AT&T HTC One X And Sprint EVO 4G LTE Imports Delayed By Customs
May 17th
It looks like we’re about to have a major snafu in regards to the anticipated arrivals of the AT&T HTC One X and Sprint EVO 4G LTE smartphones. HTC recently confirmed the imports of both devices have been delayed at the U.S. border due to a “customs review”. The reason for this hints in the direction of none other than Apple. Apparently, the cause may come from the ITC exclusion order Apple was granted last December over hyperlinks in the messaging app and browser. HTC claims the issues raised by Apple in front of the ITC were more or less silly and would be removed from their various products. Unfortunately, customs must review the shipments coming in after the April 19 deadline set in place by the ITC whether HTC likes it or not. HTC added an official statement regarding the matter:
“The US availability of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE has been delayed due to a standard U.S. Customs review of shipments that is required after an ITC exclusion order. We believe we are in compliance with the ruling and HTC is working closely with Customs to secure approval. The HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE have been received enthusiastically by customers and we appreciate their patience as we work to get these products into their hands as soon as possible”.
While HTC is being professional and handling the matter as quietly as possible, there are many individuals who are offering vocal opinions for the latest turn of events from Apple. Rene Ritchie of iMore.com gave additional insights of Apple for the matter:
“Apple’s lawsuits against HTC — and Samsung and Motorola — stem from Apple’s feeling that Android was “grand theft” of iPhone intellectual property. Basically, they believe Google partnered with Apple, had their then-CEO Eric Schmidt on Apple’s board, and then not only stole Apple’s ideas about smartphone technology, but gave them away “promiscuously”.
The late Steve Jobs reportedly vowed to go “thermonuclear” over Android, and spend every dime in Apple’s tens of billions of dollars in the bank to reap horrible vengeance upon them.
Current Apple CEO Tim Cook has thus far been much calmer, but every bit as deadly about patent litigation, saying Apple shouldn’t be the developers for the whole world”.
As it stands, the AT&T HTC One X is currently listed as “sold out” on AT&T’s website, while the Sprint EVO 4G LTE is still due to go on sale this week, but the available stock in-store is unclear. So it’s more than possible we may not see either device for the foreseeable future.
Ladies and gents, feel free to let out a deep sigh at this time.
source: Android Central
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