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"New" 17-inch iMac Is Actually The "Old" 17-inch iMac
Not surprisingly, the "new" 17-inch iMac that turned up on Apple's education site is actually the old polycarbonate 17-inch iMac. New, old...what's the difference? [Apple via Techtree via Wired Gadget Lab]
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By Sean FallonComment by Kaiser-Machead: Wow... So is the hardware updated in the same fashion as the white Macbook, or is it just dusting off old... 11 Responses | Other threads
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That Awesome Lenovo Pocket Yoga Netbook From Earlier This Morning? Not a Product
Sadly, the folks at Lenovo's design department have outed the Pocket Yoga as a two-year-old concept. Why photos of it showed up on a Lenovo Flickr stream earlier today is anyone's guess, but as of now, they're denying that this is an actual upcoming product. Boo. [Lenovo Design Matters] -
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By Mark WilsonComment by chumleyex: I have a question.. What the heck do these commercials have to do with Windows? Maybe I am not catching... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Rumor Smash: Dell Inspiron Mini 9 Doesn't Have Hidden 3G Powers (Yet)
Even though Vodafone is gleefully selling Dell's Inspiron Mini 9 with built-in 3G, it turns out that Mini 9s sold in the US actually don't possess latent 3G powers like that annoying kid on Heroes. A solid source close to the matter told us that while every Mini 9 uses the same motherboard with a port for integrated mobile broadband ('cause it's cheaper than using two versions), the mini 9s sold so far in the US don't have the antenna or radio for 3G. However, they will by the end of the year, with Dell's usual range of mobile broadband options. -
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Rumor Smashed: No New Kindle This Year
Despite the rumors, it looks like there will be no sunny retirement for the current Kindle. From Amazon's chief spokesperson to the New York Times: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by awemaker: Oh please. It comes down to money. The Kindle is great as it is. I ordered it, but I'm... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Swindled: Solid State Drives Don't Extend Battery Life, They Shorten It
Solid state drives (SSDs) are the inevitable future of mobile computing, but a new experiment by Tom's Hardware is extremely disappointing. It ends up that the touted power savings of SSDs over their moving-parts-laden cousins are nonexistent. In fact, SSDs are sucking more power than conventional hard drives. How is this possible? Tom's Hardware thinks they know. More » -
iphone 3g
Rumor Smashed: Activating iPhone 3G Will NOT Brick Your Old iPhone (And Your Mom Can Activate It From Home)
There's a scary rumor more than a few readers have asked us about, that activating an iPhone 3G would brick your old iPhone. So here's the deal, straight from AT&T. If you activate a new iPhone 3G, your wireless number is obviously ported to it. But can totally give it to your cousin in the boonies where's the no 3G to use as a phone—they just hook it up to their computer, sync it and setup a plan through iTunes just like you did when you brought it home for the very first time. No trips to the AT&T store required. Sweet, eh? If you're greedy and want to hang on to it, then it'll basically become an iPod touch—it'll do everything it used to, sans go on AT&T's network. [Giz Explains iPhone 3G] -
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Rumor Smashed: AT&T Not Insuring iPhones For $5 a Month
We knew that rumor about AT&T iPhone insurance for $5 was too good to be true, seeing as we went through the same thing back in 2007 when the iPhone was launched. AT&T's insurance company, Asurion, isn't going to cover that super expensive phone for only $5 a month, even with the $125 deductible on pricier smartphones and PDAs. Tough luck guys, but you can always get AppleCare and protect yourself from most problems on your phone not caused by you being a dumbass. [MobileWhack]
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By Jason ChenComment by Alluvian: Nothing that would cover it from theft or loss? Bah. I don't know if I can afford to get my wife... more » | Other threads
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Comment by hanswurst0815: @Wilson Rothman: As far as I'm concerned, you're all robots. more » | Other threads
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Rumor Smashed: AT&T's iPhone Black Reference Just Placeholder Text
An AT&T spokesperson just told us that the iPhone Black dropdown reference on the AT&T Wireless website is just a temporary placeholder. The spokesperson says that it was used over the weekend for a "scheduled catalog update," distinguishing the various iPhone models (4GB, 8GB and 16GB). Sorry dudes, the 3G iPhone is probably not called the iPhone Black. Unless, of course, the spokesperson was just covering AT&T's butt, which could always be possible.
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By Jason ChenComment by Bluenote: Speculation speculation...actually, AT&T has revamped its online descriptions to include color as a drop down on any phone that has... more » | Other threads
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Glossy Black iPhone 3G is Just a Third-Party Case
The first allegedly-leaked shots of the 3G iPhone arrived earlier this month. Yesterday, Engadget claimed that the iPhone was going to look all black and shiny, like in the photo. (Although they didn't say that was a photo of the said unit.) Today, what we know for sure is that the thing in the photo is just a protection case available for the current iPhone out of Hong Kong. While it's logical to assume that 3G will be in the next iPhone, we still have to wait to see if its all-black color, the GPS, or any of the other predictions are true or not. [winandmac]
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By Haroon MalikComment by mercury69: funny thing is they were right even if it was just a 3rd party case more » | Other threads
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NASA to Doomsday Asteroid Student: "Shut Up, Dimwit"
Stop looting supermarkets and get back to your homes, because NASA is saying that "doomsday" asteroid Apophis doesn't have any significant chance of impacting Earth in 2036, basically classifying the 13-year-old German student as a moronic smartypants. In fact, even if it hit, it wouldn't have been the end of the world. Or that's what we would like to believe, looking at all the information we have compiled: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by SuramaPigeon: wouldn't it be funny if the astroid hit the moon causing it to unbalance and draw the earth away from... more » | Other threads
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Nintendo Shuts Down New DS Rumor Hard
Those of you hoping for a next-gen DS to be unveiled by Nintendo at E3 this year will have to stop by the supermarket to get a gallon of consolation ice cream on your way home from work. Nintendo Japan just shut down the rumor by saying "We cannot comment...but at the very least there won't be anything like what Mr. Hamamura suggested..." That's a complete denial if we ever heard one. Of course, Nintendo could be going in a completely different direction and rolling out a Nintendo Triple Screen, the TS. That would be nothing like what Mr. Hamamura suggested. [IGN via Go Nintendo via Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by UltimaXIV: "We cannot comment" Hahah, nice denial. They're prolly working on it right now then... Perhaps wait till next... more » | Other threads
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Rumor Smashed: LG Voyager NOT Coming to Sprint or AT&T
Earlier this week, we posted a rumor about the possibility of the LG Voyager coming to Sprint and AT&T. We finally got in touch with LG reps, who told us the rumor is false, false, false. They say they have no intention of bringing the Voyager to Sprint, AT&T or any other carrier and don't know how the rumor started. [LG Voyager on Giz] -
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Xbox Blu-ray Drive Rumors Finally Fatally Smashed
Aaron Greenberg, group product manager for Xbox 360, told Reuters that Microsoft isn't exploring any kind of Blu-ray add-on for the Xbox 360.Microsoft, which has stopped making an HD DVD add-on for the Xbox 360, would continue to invest in its Xbox Live online service that already lets users rent hundreds of movies, including ones in high-definition.
And even though I don't believe the studios will go whole-hog into HD downloads very soon, our studies show that if anyone can pull together a decent library of so-called HD content, it's Team Xbox. [Reuters] -
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Rumor Smashed: Xperia X1 Still Coming in 2008
While this weekend we reported on a rumor that Sony Ericsson's upcoming Xperia X1 was delayed until late 2009, it turns out that isn't the case. Sony came out and confirmed that they're still on for a late 2008 release. Now you can sleep easier, I'm sure. You're welcome. [Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog via Mobility Today] -
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Proof of New Macbooks?
Remember those rumors that AppleInsider was claiming a few hours ago? It came from an unfamiliar source, but while we're wildly guessing, here's an image of those updated model numbers with prices in the sub-$2000 range, far more appropriate for the Macbook standard than the pro: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by thechansen: Can we start calling it Mobile OSX?: @cskelldog: wow, what an asshole. more » | Other threads
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Rumor Smashed: Dell Still Stocks AMD-Based Computers Online
Only one consumer desktop—the Energy Star 4.0 Inspiron 531, but still a smattering of business wares, from notebooks to servers. [Dell]
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Comment by jamesuschrist: The Centrino label is used in lieu of actually stating what processor architecture is being used. I think it's just... more » | Other threads
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Giant HTC is Just a Joke, Just Like We Thought
So it turns out that the huge HTC Magnum actually is, of course, a prank cooked up by the guys at Pocketpt in Portugal as a Carnival stunt. Built from an HTC X7500 and a boring old HP monitor, it seems it got a lot more attention on the intertubes than originally intended. [Pocketlint] -
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Rumor Smashed: Dell and Google Not Announcing Anything at 3GSM
That very unlikely joint Dell/Google announcement rumor that popped up yesterday? It's false, says GearLog, who confirmed with Dell that they wouldn't even BE at 3GSM this year. [Gearlog] -
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Rumor Smashed: Windows 7 Not Coming in 2009
Leaked footage of Windows 7 may have hit the internet last week, but the rumor that it's going to be released ahead of schedule in 2009 seems very unlikely, according to a Microsoft email. WinVistaClub, being the Windows fans that they are, asked Microsoft for clarification on Windows 7 being moved up due to poor Vista sales. Here's the response: More »
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By Jason ChenComment by hwertz: @Aec007, 30-50% "idle" is ridiculous on virtually any CPU. I've tossed Ubuntu onto some P3s, even on something like... more » | Other threads
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Major Labels Deny Signing Deals With Qtrax, Downloading Music Via P2P Still Illegal
Qtrax, the free and legal P2P music network that promised 25 million songs from the four major record labels sounded too good to be true. It turns out that's because it wasn't true. The BBC reports that three of the four major labels have denied making agreements with the company, and the link promising a midnight software download is still inactive. Update: Silicon Alley Insider reports that Sony BMG also denies having a deal in place. More »
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Comment by mrhacker: i should of know that this was scam o fake ho site will ever let s download music for free more » | Other threads
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Gizmondo Is Dead, Dead, Dead. DEAD and Not Coming Back
We received half a dozen tips earlier today from our Svenska readers talking about "Gizmondo coming back." The story went from a vague November 2007 quote by ex-convict Carl Freer into a morning internet craze, all fueled by a flash animation in a domain registered through an anonymous service. A bit of fact checking, with the help of a few Swedish journalist friends and whois, reveals that the rumors of a Gizmondo reappearance may have been greatly exaggerated. Actually, there's probably enough material to completely smash them.
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Comment by ChiboFR: hasnt this been dead for the last 2 years alredy -ChiboFR more » | Other threads
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The Real Camera Behind Cloverfield
For those who've seen the unique monster movie Cloverfield, you know that the story is supposed to have been shot by the aptly-named character "Hud" with a cheapo handheld consumer camera. You know, something you could grab at Best Buy next weekend, use once and forget about forever. Convincing the audience of that point was one of the movie's most successful angles, since much of the film (yes, a few other cameras were used, too) was really shot on Sony's flagship, absolute top of the line CineAlta HD camera, the F23. More » -
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Rumor Smashed: Microsoft Is NOT Considering Blu-ray Support
With the HD DVD ship sinking fast in the fickle minds of press and public, the assumption is that everyone left on board is lining up to jump. Reuters had a story that played like Microsoft—one of HD DVD's biggest backers—is on the verge of doing so, based on a quote from Albert Pennello, marketing manager for Xbox hardware. Let us count the ways he told us in a sitdown that the story was wrong, and when HD DVD really is buried in Microsoft's mind.
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Rumor Smashed: Target NOT Going Totally Blu-ray Exclusive
Fire out of the Philips press conference was that Target was going Blu-ray exclusive, a rumor that had already made the rounds before and was debunked. We just talked to the Blu-ray guys and to Philips—it's actually the same news as before. Target is still selling HD DVD discs and the Xbox 360's HD DVD player. God, it would've been the last thing HD DVD needed.
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Comment by BartKela: @alexmg2420: First Have we regressed to F--kedCompany.com circa 1999? C'mon, guys, let's at least keep it in this freakin' century. more » | Other threads
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Rumor Smashed: Optimus Keyboard Not Delayed, Was Always Shipping in February [Updated]
We're not sure where Impress.jp got their info that the Optimus Keyboard was delayed until late February '08, because from all the info we've got from Art.Lebedev in the past few months (here and here) says that's the targeted ship date. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by JoshS: It looks cool, but the price is insanse (though it does reflect the calue of the materials). Like SOCKATUME said,... more » | Other threads
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gaming
Rumor Smashed: Sega Not Working on Dreamcast 2
Sega's put a stop to the Dreamcast 2 rumors quickly, reiterating that they're going to stay a software company and not re-enter the console business. They told GameDaily this: More »
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By Jason ChenComment by rimofheaven: HELLO. JUST WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT A RUMOR. DREAMCAST LIVES!!!!! First Details on Dreamcast 2 ... more » | Other threads
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Rumor Smashed: No IPTV on Xbox 360 in Fall Update
Although the Fall Xbox 360 Update brings a lot (most notably spectacular DivX and XviD support), what it doesn't bring is IPTV. A few sites picked up the rumor that IPTV came with this update, but needs provider support to work. However, we contacted Microsoft and they told us in no uncertain terms that there was no IPTV update in this round. Maybe Spring Update? Oh, and that's not a picture of my dash. I wish I could have gotten the "Jason" gamertag.
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By Jason ChenComment by yoshi: @ripfire4: That would be nice. You currently can rent movies in standard or HD formats. I would like the ability to... more » | Other threads
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The Conclusion of NBC's Hacked iPhone Drama
Last weekend we pointed out that a Saturday Night Live iPhone sketch (that we thought was hilarious, btw) was using a hacked iPhone. We wondered if this was a writer decision, a production necessity or a corporate low blow. Since then a connected tipster filled us in, saying that the phone was indeed a production decision because it was the only way one can show all the phone's features with the "no service" icon displayed (as to avoid promoting a carrier, we assume). Here's their short correspondence (that pretty much says what we've already told you):
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By Mark WilsonComment by bandit: Silly. Putting the iPhone on the show promotes Apple. And since you can only use the iPhone by buying an... more » | Other threads
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40GB PlayStation 3 Doesn't Have 40% Failure Rate
The PS3 is an extremely well-built, highly reliable machine. So we were fairly certain that when Belgian game retailer Games Mania claimed their 40GB models had a 40% failure rate, either the claim was extremely isolated or completely bogus. In short, we were right. Sony has issued an official statement to "categorically deny" the claims. More » -
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Rumor Smashed: No Zune Video Share
There's a rumor going around stemming from Microsoft's emails last night informing people of the Zune 2 features that the upcoming players/software update will bring video sharing. We spoke with Microsoft and they told us that no, the new Zunes cannot transfer video from device to device, putting this rumor into out of commission before it starts snowballing into something crazy like Zunes ending the WGA strike. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by gizmodome: To all the Microsoft employees trying to hype the Zune, here and on Engadget: be not so obvious, please! more » | Other threads
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Sony Confirms 40GB PS3s Don't Use 65nm Chips
Well, we didn't have to wait for anyone to crack open their PS3 to check, because Sony has squashed all rumors that the new $399 40GB PlayStation 3 SKU is featuring 65nm chips (shrunk from their 90nm standard). While we'll save you the copy and pasted rough auto translation, Sony essentially said that 65nm is not here yet but that they were working on it for the future. More » -
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Rumor Smashed: French iPhone's Unlock Status Still Unknown
Although many sites are reporting that the iPhone is coming unlocked in France, quoting an INH article, Apple told us that the piece was based solely off of reading French Law, not from statements by Orange or Apple. The particulars of pricing plans and whether the iPhone will or won't be unlocked is still up in the air, so don't start pulling out your credit cards for a French iPhone just yet. However, because there is such a law that "forbids bundling the sale of a mobile phone and a mobile operator", there still may be hope for an unlocked iPhone. [IHT]
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By Jason ChenComment by conjuror: Correct me if I'm wrong... but why is it the same amount of money with different currencies (399€ in France,... more » | Other threads
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Relax, No New Xbox HD DVD Drive in 2008
Microsoft tells us that the information pointing to a new HD DVD drive in 2008 is a misquote and there is no plan to release a new HD DVD drive for the Xbox 360, despite reports to the contrary. Makes sense to me, the current drive is fine, spec wise.
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By Brian LamComment by fastm3driver: I sold mine because it was too loud to watch movies. When I had this thing and the 360... more » | Other threads
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cisco
Rumor Smashed: Linksys Brand Not Going Anywhere
Contrary to what was reported last week on Uberpulse, Cisco is not fading out the Linksys brand. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by SnowingCookies: @Blue_Six: WRT54G's ver 2 through 4 were pretty good. Once WRT54G ver 5 was released, it caused all sorts of... more » | Other threads
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That's Not a Sixaxis on the LucasArts Box
Sony is writing off the leaked Sixaxis we showed you as a "bad artist rendering." [Kotaku]
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By kevinhall2Comment by macserv: Headline should read: "Sony Confirms New SIXAXIS Design By Denying It" more » | Other threads
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iPhone iChat revealed in AT&T survey? No. The survey clearly is about current performance on EDGE, and whoever wrote the survey likely confused the SMS app's iChat-looking bubbles with the real thing. Carry on. [Engadget] -
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Fake Steve Jobs' Photo With a Fake ThinkPad Reserve
There's now a photo floating around that allegedly pictures Fake Steve Jobs holding a special edition, leather-bound Lenovo ThinkPad Reserve. Why this matters, I don't know. But the thing is that some people believe is real and we are going to say it's fake: It's fake. There. Fake fake fake. Fake. Come on, it's fake Steve Jobs. As a source?
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Rumor Smashed: MacBook Pro CCFL and LED Displays Have No Discernible Difference
According to sources very familiar with Apple displays and MacBook development, there is no discernible difference between CCFL MacBook Pro displays and the new LED MacBook Pro displays. All the eyeball tests so far have been either faulty or just plain wrong. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by TheBugMan: "And why must it be brighter to get a rise out of anyone?"... You must not use your notebook outside in... more » | Other threads
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