We’ve already seen plenty of leaked info about HP’s upcoming Core i7-based dv8, but nothing beats an official specs page on a company’s own server for proof, does it? Looks like that 18.4-inch monster will pack a 1.6GHz Core i7 processor (we’re guessing that’s the baseline speed, as Intel’s Turbo tech will boost the max speed of a without core far higher), 4GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT230 graphics, and a LightScribe Blu-ray burner. Oh, and it’ll weigh nearly nine pounds — but that’s a small price to pay, right?

[Thanks, Alexi]

Continue reading HP dv8 specs page goes live, confirms Core i7 processor

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HP dv8 specs page goes live, confirms Core i7 processor originally arised on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Nilay Patel

The PSP Go isn’t even out yet and Sony’s already dishing out the feature updates — PSP firmware 6.10, announced today, allows the slider handheld to tether to your cellphone by Bluetooth for remote Net access. That’s actually a pretty handy feature for a system that relies on network game distribution, don’t you think? That’s not all, however: all PSPs will get a new XMB feature called SensMe which can generate playlists based on “moods,” and the PC-based MediaGo software is being updated as well. Not a poor haul — we’ll let you know when it goes live. SensMe video after the break.

[Via Joystiq]

Continue reading PSP firmware 6.10 brings Bluetooth World Wide Web tethering to the PSP Go

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PSP firmware 6.10 brings Bluetooth Net tethering to the PSP Go originally presented on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Nilay Patel

Dell’s 11.6-inch Inspiron 11z just went on sale last month, and already the outfit is opening up the options for those not entirely pleased with the separate $399 model. Starting today, a $479 configuration is available to ship with a 250GB HDD and Vista Home Premium (with a Windows 7 upgrade, of course), and whether that’s still not suitable, prospective customers can soon choose their 11z in a variety of colors. We’re talking Alpine White, Ice Blue, Jade Green, New Cherry Red, Passion Purple and Promise Pink, with the latter contributing $5 to breast cancer research. As for optional hardware upgrades, you can slot a dual-core Pentium SU1400 CPU in there alongside 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. As of that very moment, Dell has yet to open up the CTO doors, but we’re guessing an admin is on that as we speak. Right, Dell?

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Dell adds dual-core SU1400 CPU, other options to Inspiron 11z originally arised on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Darren Murph

We’ve expanded suspected that the Storm 2 would be bowing in the next couple months, within earshot of the original Storm’s one-year anniversary — and new evidence suggests that even whether we can’t get an actual device in October, we’ll at least be able to build clicking sounds with our mouths as we amble around a non-functional display unit (you laugh, but it’s our view of a good Saturday night). Boy Genius Report has been slipped a Best Buy stock screen — a familiar sight in the phone scooping world — that reports an in-stock term for Storm 2 dummies of October 25. Those dummy units can end up arriving before or after the actual phones, and considering that we’ve seen other evidence pointing to an October launch, that could be the real deal. Tao envy might be a problem by the instance that hits, but we’re certain there’ll be a few folks willing to give RIM a mulligan on its touchscreen dealings.

[Via PhoneArena]

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BlackBerry Storm 2 dummies coming to Best Buy around October 25? originally arised on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Chris Ziegler

We’ve enlarged suspected that the Storm 2 would be bowing in the next couple months, within earshot of the original Storm’s one-year anniversary — and new evidence suggests that even whether we can’t get an actual device in October, we’ll at least be able to assemble clicking sounds with our mouths as we amble around a non-functional display unit (you laugh, but it’s our notion of a good Saturday night). Boy Genius Report has been slipped a Best Buy stock screen — a familiar sight in the phone scooping world — that reports an in-stock period for Storm 2 dummies of October 25. Those dummy units can end up arriving before or after the actual phones, and considering that we’ve seen other evidence pointing to an October launch, that could be the real deal. Tao envy might be a problem by the duration that hits, but we’re certain there’ll be a few folks willing to give RIM a mulligan on its touchscreen dealings.

[Via PhoneArena]

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BlackBerry Storm dummies coming to Best Buy around October 25? originally arised on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Chris Ziegler

Chumby may now finally be branching out with a few less cuddly products of its own, but it looks like you can now plus expand your Chumby options yourself with a few basic DIY skills — or you could whether you were lucky abundant to get in on the first batch of Chumby Guts kits. Offered exclusively through the Maker Shed, the kit includes all the essential “guts” to let you build any sort of Chumby device you like, and has apparently proven popular adequate to sell out before the first shipment even arrived. Those hanging on for that Chumby toaster of their dreams won’t have to wait too much longer to get their fix, however, as the second shipment is set to reach in late November, and will run the same $99 as before.

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Chumby Guts kit lets you build your own Chumby device originally arised on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Donald Melanson

universal musician and man-about-town Richie Hawtin has a track record of collaborating with Native Instruments on its DJ products, frequently putting stuff through its paces well before it’s made available to the public at large — and once again, the dude’s been caught using some unknown gear at a show in Berlin. Seems like pretty much everyone and their mother has made a controller compatible with the company’s Traktor line of software at that point save for Native Instruments itself, and that’s where that new hotness comes into play — check out the video after the break starting around 19 seconds, where you can clearly manufacture out a couple NI-branded boxes allegedly designed to control two decks at a date (so a grand total of two, like Hawtin has here, would be sufficient to control a four-deck Traktor setup). We’ve heard rumors from inside the company that it’ll be available for around $200, which would be extremely competitive for a pro-level box that’s specifically matched to Traktor’s capabilities. Even whether you don’t have the slightest urge to get on the decks at any point in your life, the lights certain are pretty, aren’t they?

[Via Engadget German and De:Bug]

Continue reading Native Instruments working on a $200-ish Traktor controller, blinkenlights guaranteed

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Native Instruments working on a $200-ish Traktor controller, blinkenlights guaranteed originally presented on Engadget on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Original post by Chris Ziegler