Garmin's Nuvifone teases its way through another trade show
by Paul Miller, posted Aug 27th 2008 at 2:50PM 
Nokia 6650 flip coming to AT&T to redeem the N75
by Chris Ziegler, posted Aug 26th 2008 at 11:44PM 
[Thanks, Al and Oscar M.]
Freak Peek sneak peek leaks, piques curiosity
Update: Gadling's got a hands-on with the Peek as well and expects to post a full review in the next few days. Have a... peek, why don't you?
BlackBerry Bold unboxing and hands-on at Engadget Mobile!
by Sean Cooper, posted Aug 26th 2008 at 5:47PM
We've been waiting to get our smudgy digits on RIM's BlackBerry Bold, and finally, Canada's Rogers Wireless gave us a helping hand. While we put together a proper review and gather our thoughts, Engadget Mobile's whipped up a giant gallery of Bold poses to keep you busy. Follow the link to get at the goodies!
AT&T adds two international data plans for iPhone, still pricey
Following new plans geared to the decidedly less fruity phones in AT&T's lineup earlier this month, the carrier has announced a pair of international data packages geared specifically toward the iPhone and iPhone 3G. The bad news is that they still cost more than the average subscriber's entire monthly bill; the good news, though, is that they should still manage to save globetrotters a buck or two (or a thousand) who insist on keeping data roaming enabled while out in the field. 100MB of global data is going to set you back $119.99 on top of your regular package, while 200MB runs $199.99 -- certainly not enough to go crazy in the App Store, but probably enough of a meager allowance to take care of email and stay on the grid. The new plans are available starting tomorrow.Udea Expert 300W electronic dictionary boasts FM radio... and more!
While we're quite certain you can still buy an "electronic dictionary" that is actually only a dictionary (or, maybe, a thesaurus), that seems to be the exception to the rule in Korea, where devices like the Udea Expert 300W are the norm. Apparently, this is the first such dictionary to boast built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, T-DMB mobile TV and a built-in FM radio, which is more than you can say for most netbooks. Apart from that, you can expect a 4.3-inch WQVGA touchscreen, Windows CE 5.0 for an OS, 2GB of memory, an SD card slot for expansion, TV out, a pair of built-in speakers and, of course, an amply supply of dictionaries to help you out. Look for this one to set you back 418,000 KRW, or about $385.
HTC announces S740: because two keypads are better than one
by Chris Ziegler, posted Aug 26th 2008 at 4:00AM
New Kindle rumor revived, this time with a collegiate twist
[Via CNET]
BlackBerry Bold 9000 unboxed on video
Amazon's Kindle gets display transplant, Sony Reader acts as donor
Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 scores cameo on Vodafone's site for October release
The uncertainty of trying to predict exactly when -- and where -- Sony Ericsson's beastly X1 would launch has come to be one of the more entertaining dramas in the mobile world this year, but it looks like Vodafone's ready to shut down the rumor mill. The Windows Mobile superphone has now been slapped with an "expected" launch date in October for Voda's UK audience, which means we can probably expect it in at least a few other European locales in the same timeframe. Americans (of both the South and North variety), Asians, Africans, Australians, and Antarcticans, though -- well, there's no telling where you guys stand at the moment, so hang tight.[Via CoolSmartPhone]
Sony Ericsson's PlayNow Arena: 1 million, DRM-free songs on Monday
by Thomas Ricker, posted Aug 22nd 2008 at 3:07AM
Ask Engadget: Best portable internet device?
by Darren Murph, posted Aug 21st 2008 at 9:17PM
Face it, folks -- internet browsing shouldn't be confined to your desktop / laptop. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of options out there when looking to get the intarwebz (and we mean the whole intarwebz) in your pocket. For those out there who've found the perfect one from the smattering of choices, throw Adam (and countless others) a bone here. "I have a BlackBerry Pearl and the web browsing on it sucks like a tornado. What I want is a web browsing device that rocks me like a hurricane. I'd rather not have something large, even as large as a netbook like the Eee PC. There are the Nokia tablets. There's the Archos 605 / 705 WiFi. There are UMPCs like the Q1 Ultra. Then there's the iPhone / iPod touch. I'm looking for something that I can access the internet on from the couch or the john with a full HTML browser. And I need something that won't break the bank."
So, whatcha got? After you're done posting your answer from the lavatory, send over a question of your own to ask at engadget dawt com.
Apple taps MTS to bring iPhone 3G to Russia
[Via mocoNews]
Viliv debuts S5 MID, S7 UMPC
It's been quite a while since Viliv last popped up on our radar, but the company has just rolled into IDF with a pair of new devices to rectify that situation, including the S5 MID and S7 UMPC. From the looks of it, the S7 (pictured above) is the more interesting of the two, with it sporting a convertible form factor, the usual Atom processor, built-in GPS, and an integrated Wimax or HSDPA module. Pricing doesn't look to have been nailed down just yet, but the company is apparently looking to launch it in the first quarter of 2009. The S5 (after the break), on the other hand, looks to be a fairly run of the mill MID, although UMPC Portal says that a 3G option is "possible," and its promised video playback time of five to six hours is certainly respectable enough. No word on a price or release date for it either, but you can check out some more pics and videos of each device by digging into the links below.
P.S. We should note that the S7 is still in the "final design stages." We hear that last "P" is always the toughest.
Read - UMPC Portal, "Viliv S5 MID"
Read - UMPC Portal, "Viliv S7 Atom-based UMPC"
P.S. We should note that the S7 is still in the "final design stages." We hear that last "P" is always the toughest.
Read - UMPC Portal, "Viliv S5 MID"
Read - UMPC Portal, "Viliv S7 Atom-based UMPC"
