Archive for May 15th, 2008

Samsung dreaming of YP-P3 with haptic support?

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Not even a month after we asked you fine readers what you’d love to change about the YP-P2, in comes early word that a tweaked successor could be on the way. Granted, most everything here is lost in translation, but we’re gathering that Samsung could be readying a touchscreen YP-P3 that would look awfully similar to the SCH-W420 mobile. Good thing, too, as that particular unit has haptic support (force feedback from touch panels, in a nutshell) already loaded in. So convenient, wouldn’t you agree? Keep a loose eye out for this one to surface late this year.

[Via PMPToday]

Jawbone 2 in the wild!

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A friendly tipster sent us over some shots of a demo unit of the Jawbone 2 — which the FCC so kindly leaked for us last month — that he says his store is getting in stock tomorrow. He also says the headset will sell for $129, that it “looks pretty sweet” and provided some shots that pit it quite favorably against the now clunky original. Enjoy!

Raon Digital adds 32GB SSD option in Everun S32S Dic

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Regardless of your views on the Everun’s level of attractiveness, holding 32GB of SSD between your palms is enough to make any true nerd break out in a sweat. Raon Digital’s looking to get quite a few of those kind hot and bothered in South Korea with its Everun S32S Dic. The handheld boasts a 568MHz AMD Geode LX900 processor, 512MB of RAM, a 32GB SSD, 4.8-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, USB connectivity and a built-in SayDic electronic dictionary with text-to-speech support. Apparently Raon’s pretty proud of this puppy, as word on the street pegs it at a stiff ₩867,000 ($828).

[Via GizmoScene, thanks KC Kim]

Dash opens platform up for third-party developers

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No need worrying that as much as you’d like to change the Dash Express, you can’t. Because you can, savvy? Announced today, Dash Navigation has cracked its platform open for third-party developers and simultaneously launched the industry’s first dynamic API program at O’Reilly’s Where 2.0 Conference. Dash is hoping that eager devs will spend time crafting DashApps, which would theoretically provide web-based content to consumers while still in the car. The outfit also took the wraps off of the first five partner-created applications, which give Express owners Coldwell Banker Home Search, myFUNAMBOL Calendar, BakTrax Radio, Trapster and MyWeatherBug buttons. Unfortunately, details beyond that were slim, but you certainly tag the read link to learn more about the aforesaid few that are already created.

Digital Canvas crams PC into LCD HDTV

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Not like we haven’t seen PCs stuffed within the slim confines of an LCD HDTV before, but it’s safe to say the market isn’t exactly overrun with alternatives. Enter Digital Canvas, which looks to take a 34-, 43- or 52-inch flat-panel and outfit ‘em with typical PC components. All three come standard with a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of DDR2 RAM, a 120GB hard drive, WiFi module, a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution panel and a sweet string across the back for picture frame-esque hanging. Aside from needing to make absolutely sure you have a sturdy stud waiting, we’d certainly be wary about pulling the trigger via the seller’s eBay store. Regardless, we’re giving the design a hearty golf clap, even though the $4,777 to $7,777 price tags are a bit out of our league.