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: Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 26, 2010 Acer 3D laptop falls flat With a 3D movie Avatar in Oscar contention , new 3D TVs due out in March , and more and more 3D content available , it’s clear 3D is sparking lots of interest . But those TVs won’t be out until March , and they’ll be pricey at about 2,000. So you might want to get a jump on 3D with Acer’s 15.6-inch Aspire 5738DG-6165 Coated with a special 3D film , the Acer doesn’t need a special 3D graphics card , but rather uses 3D coating on the display , along with software from TriDef , which converts content to 3D . The required polarizing glasses are included , as are a pair of clip-ons for those who already wear . glasses We took a look at movies , photos , and games on the Acer . Several short videos and animated pieces are bundled with the computer , and those , predictably , produced eye-popping graphics . But you certainly wouldn’t buy a 3D laptop to watch a few shorts of crawling crabs and a cartoon of a pirate ship . So we popped the 3D version of Journey to the
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: Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 26, 2010 Daily electronics deals Today's electronics deals , courtesy of The Consumerist CompUSA Samsung HMX-U10 High Definition 1080p Pocket Camcorder 89.99 Free Shipping ShopLinksys ShopLinksys Coupon Code 5-$15 off Linksys WRT610N 802.11n Dual-Band Wireless Router Refurb 94.99 Free Shipping Newegg Proscan 32LB30QD 32in LCD HDTV w Built-In DVD Player REFURB , 720p 249.99 Dell Home Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade Gaming Console w 50 Dell Gift Card 179.99, w No Gift Card 159 Dell Home Sharp 47-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV 699 Shipped Buy.com Kodak C190 12MP Digital Camera 90 Shipped Buy.com Sega Genesis Portable Handheld w 20 Classic Games for 38.95 2.95 Shipping Dell Xbox 360 Arcade Console 50 Dell Gift Card for 179.99 w Coupon PQT9GSPCCC CF w Free Shipping GoDaddy New GoDaddy Coupon Code 0.99 1-Yr Domain Registration Related : TV Ratings and buying tips Digital camera Ratings and buying tips Pocket camcorder guide Video game console buying tips and video : Choosing a video game system Neither Consumer
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: : Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 26, 2010 Buzzword : What makes a TV 3D-ready We’re starting to see several retail websites and a few in-store displays promoting new 3D-ready TVs If you’re anything like us , you’ve probably wondering what exactly makes a TV 3D-ready , and how these sets are different from conventional HDTVs . Adding to the possible confusion is the fact that there's not yet a standardized definition of what constitutes a 3D-ready TV , or uniform terminology or nomenclature to describe . them In our recent conversations with executives from Panasonic and Samsung , it became obvious that there are basic features that all 3D TVs will have . Here are some of the common features you can expect to see on a 3D TV : HDMI 1.4. All 3D TVs will have HDMI 1.4 inputs , the latest version of the interface that was designed , in part , to handle the greater bandwidth and protocol controls required for 3D . The greater bandwidth is needed because the new 3D Blu-ray specification calls for players to present full 1080p
Updated: 2010-02-25 21:01:14
By Carolyn Slater
3D was the biggest buzz factor at the 2010 International CES in January. And clearly that 3D buzz has been even louder around movie theaters for the past year or so. So when I saw that Shawn DuBravac (CEA) and David Wertheimer (The Entertainment Technology Center at USC) were presenting a webcast [...]
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: . Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 25, 2010 MagicJack sues for defamation . and loses Not long ago , we tested the MagicJack and found that , unlike many infomercial products it actually worked . We mentioned some drawbacks found in the MagicJack's end-user licensing agreement EULA in particular , that MagicJack is ad-supported , and that it may analyze the phone numbers you call in order to improve the relevance of the ads . quot BoingBoing had been the first to notice those drawbacks , and published a post in 2008 highlighting them . 0160 It also noted that the EULA couldn't be found on the MagicJack site , and seemed to be accessible only via a Google search . See the EULA here MagicJack sued BoingBoing for defamation and recently lost . Our sister site , The Consumerist : reports BoingBoing argued that the user agreement gave MagicJack the right to analyze the calls of customers using its USB dongle device . The device allows users to make cheap calls over VoIP . BoingBoing fought back , and won . The judge tossed the
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: : Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 25, 2010 Daily Dispatch : How to ditch cable for the Web Location-based marketing via geo-fences Combing through hundreds of blog posts and news articles daily , Dirk Klingner , our technology-trend watcher , sifts through the noise to bring you the tech news most important to consumers . If you have a tip on a story you want to share , leave a comment . below How Can I Ditch Cable and Watch My TV Shows and Movies Online Lifehacker We get this question all the time , and we've examined ditching the monthly bill in favor of watching programs online occasionally in the past , and we've also looked at ways to get your TV fix with apps like Boxee and Hulu , plus there are cool set-top devices like Roku and TiVo , but this is a good opportunity to get exhaustive . There are so many great options for catching a show here or there , but can you rely on them to replicate the cable TV experience Well , yes and no . Placecast Debuts Location-Based Mobile Marketing Technology ShopAlerts TechCrunch Here’s
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: : , Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 25, 2010 In the labs : 9 new LCD TVs , including a 60-inch model While we wait for the new 2010 TVs to hit stores in force , our test labs continue to put LCD TVs through their paces , including a 60-inch LCD TV , the largest size we’ve . tested The nine models currently in our labs show that glossy screens are steadily becoming more common in LCD TVs . Four sets have mirror-like screens that show reflections from a nearby window or lamp , much like plasma screens do That’s a growing trend in a category where matte screens were the norm not that long . ago Why the change A glossy screen can enhance contrast and black levels , which can be a challenge for LCD sets , and there is some aesthetic appeal to a shiny surface . As a bonus , harder screens are less vulnerable to damage than softer matte screens . But reflections are unquestionably an issue . We have traditionally advised that LCDs with matte screens are better than plasmas for bright rooms with lots of windows or ambient lighting that
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: . Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 25, 2010 Pentax introduces two new point-and-shoots . after PMA 2010 closes Pentax's rugged and waterproof Optio W90 In a move that can only be described as perplexing , Pentax introduced two new digital point-and-shoot cameras the day after the biggest camera show of the year ended . Although not groundbreaking , each offers some intriguing features . The larger one , a 12-megapixel superzoom called the X90, 400, includes a 26x zoom , the film equivalent of a 26-676mm lens . Pentax also claims it has better battery life than its predecessor . The X90 also includes an electronic viewfinder , 2.7-inch LCD , HD-resolution video , and 11 frames-per-second burst mode . For some reason , this model doesn't include Pentax's brand name , Optio . quot It will be available in April . The more interesting camera , though , is the new 12-megapixel Optio W90, the latest of Pentax's rugged , waterproof line . It operates at a depth of up to 20 feet and is shock- and freeze-proof . It has a 5x zoom . But what
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: : Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 24, 2010 Daily Dispatch : Could open-source software improve car safety Cable customers to watch Web on their TVs Combing through hundreds of blog posts and news articles daily , Dirk Klingner , our technology-trend watcher , sifts through the noise to bring you the tech news most important to consumers . If you have a tip on a story you want to share , leave a comment . below Augmented Identity MIT Technology Review A new app makes it possible to identify people and learn about them just by pointing your . phone Apple Posts Supplier Responsibility Progress Report TiPb Following recent incidents involving Apple’s manufacturing partner , Foxxcon , Apple.com has posted a Suppler responsibility progress report“ , Cablevision Will Trial PC-To-TV For Non-Geeks PaidContent.org Cablevision customers who subscribe to both digital cable and broadband from the Long Island operator may get the chance next quarter to do something their geek friends have been bragging about but with a lot less hassle : watch
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: Home Blogs Electronics Blog Top Product : Ratings TVs Digital Cameras Computers Cell Phones Printers Camcorders Blu-ray DVD Players MP3 Players More Consumer Reports Blogs More February 24, 2010 6 digital imaging products that think outside the box 6 innovative new products found at the PMA 2010 camera show Trade shows , like the PMA camera show that just ended , can be great opportunities to check out the most cutting-edge products . This year , there were some excellent examples of companies thinking outside the box . Here are some I saw on the show : floor Casio’s EX-G1 is a great example of taking the point-and-shoot Klondike Bar” motif and distorting and stretching it so that it’s a unique design . The EX-G1 is also waterproof , like the Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 but it was the body that really caught my eye . Other camera makers recently introduced cameras with unique camera-body designs , too , including Pentax’s i10, which offers a retro look that harks back to a tiny film camera , the Pentax A110. Sadly , Pentax didn’t have their usual large booth at the show . However , I did meet with them in a small conference room to check out their latest cameras and SLRs . Pocket
Updated: 2010-02-19 15:09:16
By Colleen Lerro
After a week of dealing with the snow and wind, or just sitting defeated by the cold in my apartment for hours on end, I can’t stop daydreaming about an escape to a beach vacation. I started flipping through my vacation photos from Cancun bringing me back to the sunshine and blue [...]
Updated: 2010-02-17 18:30:52
By Colleen Lerro
As snowstorms hit the east coast beginning last weekend, Washington, D.C., saw one of the worst storms in its history. Dubbed Snowpocalypse 2, Snomagaddeon and eventually Snoverkill, the blizzard of 2010 put D.C. in second place behind only Syracuse (my hometown) and just ahead of Rochester (my college town) on the list [...]
Updated: 2010-02-12 19:30:34
By Carolyn Slater
In just over a week’s time (on February 25), the Greener Gadgets Conference will take place in New York City. If you are interested in issues of energy efficiency, sustainable design, reduced and recyclable packaging, product end-of-life solutions as well as renewable energy, you should plan on attending. Frankly, nowadays who isn’t [...]
Updated: 2010-02-04 22:10:51
By Carolyn Slater
Digital Dialogue welcomes guest blogger David Fleck, the creative genius behind the “Innovation Revolution” T-shirt design with which he won the Threadless Loves Innovation design contest. Part of David’s prize was a trip to the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas. David is an architecture student and hails from Edinburgh, on the east [...]
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Toyota attributes sudden unintentional acceleration problems to floor mats and sticky pedals–mechanical problems subject to mechanical solutions (removing mats, increasing pedal spring tension)....
