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The Bangkok Post reviews the Nokia N82 and writes, “As a camera-phone, the N82 is on par with the Sony Ericsson K850i Cyber-shot, and, in certain cases, betters it in terms of image quality. But, on the other hand, the K850i has dedicated camera controls that can enhance user experience when shooting. Overall, the N82 is a great all-round phone. Despite some niggles that could have been avoided, we’d still recommend it.” Read more about the Nokia N82. Tags: electronic toys, gadgets, gadgets, tech (Read the full post about ‘Nokia N82 Review - Bangkok Post’…)

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Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:21PM by Donald MelansonFiled under: LaptopsWe’ve already heard about some of Intel’s future Atom plans, and heard just how little it’ll apparently cost the company to produce ‘em, but now thanks to a PDF kindly let loose by the chipmaker, we finally have some official word as to when we can actually expect to see ‘em. As UMPC Portal reports, the PDF released in conjunction with the currently-happening Intel Developer Forums indicates that the processor will get a worldwide launch this June, which is a tad later than some had expected. (Read the full post about ‘Intel reveals June launch date for first Atom processor’…)

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Posted Apr 1st 2008 12:31PM by Ryan BlockFiled under: Meta After yesterday’s very real and not-at-all-fake story about Deutsche Telekom demanding Engadget discontinue using the color magenta, and today being what it is, we’re putting up some new wallpaper on all the Engadget sites and ever so slightly tweaking Engadget Mobile’s logo. We hope you approve!P.S. -In a related side note, our old pals at Phone Scoop pinged us earlier this morning to let us know they’ve gone magenta for the day in an act of solidarity! Much love, Phone Scoop! (Read the full post about ‘Painting the town magenta’…)

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Epson has released a new notebook that is scheduled for a release in late April. The Epson Endeavor NA801 runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 processor and offers up a Geforce 8600M GT with 256 of VRAM in terms of graphics power. It also features a 13.3-inch display, HDMI output, Wi-Fi 802.11a/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0. Its also nice to see that power doesn’t have to weigh a ton, the NA801 weighs in at just over 4-pounds. The Japanese Epson website confirms that the NA801 will retail for around $1000 when it is released, sadly this will be available only in Japan. Via [Akihabara News] Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! (Read the full post about ‘Epson unveils the Endeavor NA801; Power meets portability’…)

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While there is not much surprise here, as all the details have been previously leaked. One bit off good news is the retail price has come out a little lower than expected as the Z9 is $149.99, that is after an online discount along with a two-year agreement. Aside from the lower price, the Z9 is currently available and marks the first AT&T handset to offer support for AT&T Navigator. The slider-styled Z9 also has 3G/HSDPA support and quad-band GSM coverage along with a 1.3-megapixel camera with video recording capability, stereo Bluetooth, built-in mp3 player and a microSD card slot for additional storage. Product [AT&T] Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! (Read the full post about ‘Motorola officially unveils the MOTO Z9′…)

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While technically, the April 1 release of Nokia’s WiMAX-enabled N810 is still just a rumor, more evidence suggests that this might be more than just a distinct possibility. Especially now that CTIA is well on its way, its quite easy to see how all these “in the wild” photos end up in public. The image above came from a Nokia employee’s Flickr page with two others, but checking on it now, you’ll find that these photos have been removed. Good thing a forum member at Internet Tablet Talk saved a copy of the first one, or else there would be no way to prove the integrity of this rumor. Perhaps tomorrow, we’ll see some official N810 product shots, and maybe even the Flickr photos will be restored on the Net by its owner. (Read the full post about ‘Nokia N810 with WiMAX in the wild’…)

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Posted Apr 1st 2008 5:07AM by Thomas RickerFiled under: Gaming, HDTVOk, here we go again. Despite Microsoft’s attempt to quash Xbox 360 Blu-ray rumors, they’re back… with a vengeance. According to “industry sources” speaking to DigiTimes, Lite-On is developing built-in Blu-ray Disc drives for the “next generation” Xbox 360 game console. Lite-On is expected to begin shipping the new BD players for assembly in the second half of 2008. DigiTimes also claims that the new, presumably smaller Xbox 360 will reduce the power supply from 210-watts to 170-watts. So… (Read the full post about ‘Next generation Xbox 360 with built-in Blu-ray coming in 2008?’…)

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Verizon Wireless and Motorola have come together, announcing the April availability of the MOTO Q 9c, making this the latest addition to keep the rest of Verizon Wireless’ MOTO Q family company. What’s so special about the MOTO Q 9c anyway? For starters, it boasts Verizon Wireless’ popular VZ Navigator service, and we shall learn more about this business class handset after the jump. The MOTO Q 9c is somewhat similar to its predecessors - the MOTO Q 9m and the original MOTO Q. This productivity tool is perfect for business executives who are always out on the road, providing access to over 14 million points of interests for those who have signed up with Verizon Wireless’ VZ Navigator service. (Read the full post about ‘Verizon Wireless bring Moto Q 9c to the masses’…)

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Verizon is coming way ahead of its competitors with several announcements on its line-up. A day before CTIA begins Verizon has announced the availability of the white XV6900 Touch from HTC. Boasting a touch-screen interface for easy menu navigation, the XV6900 will be bringing with it several new features including support for Verizon Wireless’ network which makes internet and email connectivity faster and more efficient.  With just a flick of their fingers, users will have easy access to local weather report, internet navigation, flipping through photos and one-touch dialing. The XV6900 belongs to the HTC family of Touch smarthphone models, and as such its major strength is its functionality and communication facilities. (Read the full post about ‘Verizon intro’s the white XV6900 Touch from HTC’…)

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If you live in Japan and you don’t have Vista yet, why not pick up this Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Live OneCare bundle that is packaged in a hot pink box decorated with cherry blossoms, which are called sakura in Japan. The Live OneCare subscription is good for one year, and the box also includes a Vista tips and tricks book. It makes sense that this is for Vista Home Premium as I can’t imagine Vista Business being in a pink box! This is sure to be a collector’s item, as this special edition is limited to only 2500 copies. So whoever buys this better not throw that box away. Yes, the pink color and the petals are girly, but that goes along with the Japanese cuteness concept. (Read the full post about ‘Japanese-only ‘pink-edition’ of Windows Vista Home Premium’…)

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