Gizmodo: x2

Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Official, Runs Windows Mobile 6.5

matt buchanan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:49:37 EDT

Hard to believe Sony Ericsson's Xperia X2 wasn't official until this moment—honestly, we care more about the awesome the Android-powered X3 at this point—but Sony just made it real, it running Windows Mobile 6.5.

The hard specs: 3.2-inch WVGA touchscreen, 8.1MP camera, HSPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, TV-out. And oh yes, the panels custom interface on top of Windows Mobile is back, though refined, as we saw earlier. It'll be out later this year for 699 euros, so um, not cheap if it ever comes to the US. [Computerbild]

Xperia X2 Steps Up Its Special Effects for the Sequel

Mark Wilson — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:33:30 EDT

The current buzz regarding the Sony Ericsson Xperia is mostly related to the rumored, Android-running Xperia X3. But what about the X2? Oh, well here's what looks to be a video of its UI in action.

The Windows Mobile 6.5 skin is a bit choppy (but that's to be expected in this preview build), though you should start watching around 2:30 for some of the more impressive animations in the clip, including a bit o interesting tiling eye candy. But I'm not getting too excited. I mean, we're talking an update to a phone that didn't really impress us in the first place. And the monikers X2 and X3 remind me of the X-Men movie trilogy, which honestly can't be helping. [via Engadget]

Rumored Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Spy Shots Surface

Adrian Covert — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:20:00 EDT

The followup to Sony Ericsson's slightly-pricey Xperia X1 may or may not be the phone seen in these spyshots obtained by Engadget. Thought to be the X2, the phone seems to share similar traits as its predecessor, including Windows Mobile.

Lurking in the shadows under the codename Vulcan, the smartphone's keyboard looks redesigned, and the Windows insignia in the upper left hand corner seems to tip off what the mobile OS will be. No other details surfaced with the images, but here's hoping that this iteration has a capacitive touchscreen, WinMo 6.5 and a lower pricetag than the X1. [Engadget via Electronista]

Sikorsky LTH Is the Sleekest Combat Helicopter Yet

Jesus Diaz — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:20:00 EDT

Forget about Hueys, Apaches and Comanches. This is the combat bird you want to get: The Sikorsky Light Tactical Helicopter—based in their revolutionary X2 technology. The mock-up is so beautiful. I want one. [Light Global]

X2 RC Car Wants 200mph Record

kthompson — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:41:09 EDT

I still remember the first RC car I played with. That little dune buggy wasn't fast, and it really wasn't fun, considering it was connected by a cable to the remote itself (so you had to jog with it to go more than a few feet). RC cars have come a long way since then, and enthusiast/designer Nic Case hopes his latest car, the X2, can break the 200mph mark. A 29.6 volt motor powers the rather bland body while special foam tires are used to prevent melting at crazy high RPMs. Hit the jump for a video of some X2 test runs, along with a video of Nic's current world record holder, the 134.4mph TC3.

The X2 in action:

The record holding TC3:

[Fast RC via Jalopnik]

Sikorsky X2 Sleek Triple Blade Helicopter

Addy Dugdale — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:43:11 EDT

Here's the Sikorsky X2, a prototype helicopter with three blades that is set to fly at the end of the year at 287mph. That's 240 knots versus the usual 170kt of conventional choppers. We saw the idea a while ago and, after some cancellations of the program by the military, Sikorsky is now building it on their own. To keep the costs down enough for Batman to buy a dozen and paint them black, they are building them using already existing components for the most part. – Jesus Diaz

Sikorsky X2 heralds the DIY helicopter [Flight Global]

Segway x2 Golf Edition Hits The Links

kthompson — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 09:53:22 EST

Golf: the sport-like activity of high style. If the goofy pants and awkward hip-shuffling movements aren't enough for you, consider handicapping your game with the new Segway x2 Golf edition. The low-impact turf tires will keep your divot count respectable while speeding up your game and helping you get back to work earlier. Wait a second, who designed this horrible thing?

The x2 Golf comes with carriers for your golf bag and score card so you're always prepared. No official pricing on the web, but the original x2 debuted in August at $5,500. That's a minimal fee compared to what you paid for your license to kill gophers from the government of the United Nations. – Karson Thompson

The Segway x2 Golf [via New Launches]

Segway Officially Announces i2 and x2 Models

Gizloco — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:49:12 EDT

Given FCC approval just a few days ago, Segway Inc. officially announced two additions to the Segway family of personal transportation devices, the i2 and the x2. Both models include technology that supposedly make them easier to ride: LeanSteer tilts the Segway toward the direction in which you're leaning and InfoKey monitors the vitals (speed, batter, etc.) of your urban assault vehicle.

The i2 should have a top speed of 12.5 mph with a range of 24 miles per battery charge and will be available in three models: the i2 Police, the i2 Commercial Cargo and i2 Commuter.

Meanwhile, the x2—clearly intended for people who live a more extreme lifestyle—is a more rugged version of the Segway, complete with off-road, all-terrain tires and a special cushion made from super soft New World materials that cushion your bottom from bumps and bruises. The x2 comes in three models: the x2 Police, the x2 Adventure and the x2 Golf.

The i2 will retail for $4,995 with the x2 coming in at $5,495. – Nicholas Deleon

Segway Personal Transporters [Segway via CrunchGear]

Two New Segways i2 and x2 Get FCC Clearance

Jason Chen — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:33:14 EDT

It's too bad Woz is on his way to the South Pole with James Cameron—not filming Aquaman 2—or else Steve and his buddies would get in a rousing good game of Segway Polo on these new bad boys.

The FCC just cleared the Segway PT i2 and x2 for public consumption. The i2 is made for indoor and outdoor use—much like the original—whereas the x2 is made for outdoor use thanks to its wider wheelbase, wider tires and "knobby" treads. They both get up to around 12.5 miles per hour and the i2 has a 16-24 mile range compared to the x2's 9-12 mile range. – Jason Chen

FCC [via Mobile Whack]

Acer Aspire 5100 Dual Core AMD Turion 64 X2 Notebooks

Jason Chen — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 20:00:26 EDT

The Acer 5100 has the dual-core AMD Turion 64, along with up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM (upgradeable to 4GB). This kind of power, combined with 120GB of hard disk space, a 15.4-inch widescreen LCD, Radeon Xpress 1100 graphics card, and an 8X DVD dual-layer burner makes this quite a steal starting at $899.

Various card readers and Firewire/USB/S-Video connectivity round out the package. Available now at Acer. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Acer]