http://gadgetracker.com The Latest Tech & Gadget News and Reviews Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:34:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment Sony's family of projectors just grew by one, with the 1080p VPL-HW10 combining triple-panel SXRD technology, the new BRAVIA Engine 2 eight step image processing, 1000 ANSI lumens, 30,000:1 contrast ratio and x.v.Color support. Dual HDMI inputs, HDMI-CEC control tech, 24p True Cinema, Real Color Processing ... http://gadgetracker.com/sony-vpl-hw10-sxrd-projector-peeks-from-behind-the-curtain/ Filed under: Ask Engadget, Gaming, LaptopsAlthough netbooks seem to be all the rage right now, there's still a lot of demand out there for laptops that are only able to be labeled as such due to their design. Take a look at Paul's question as he attempts to locate the ... http://gadgetracker.com/ask-engadget-best-desktop-replacement-laptop/ Filed under: TransportationTire monitors are nothing new, but Pirelli's taking the idea a step farther by inserting sensors and microchips directly into the tires themselves. The Cyber Tire and Cyber Tire Lean can measure pressure, temperature and vehicle load, sending the information along using RFID. The self-powered Cyber Tire Lean, ... http://gadgetracker.com/pirelli-cyber-tire-adds-some-smarts-to-your-slicks/ Filed under: GamingWell, it looks like all that experience Nintendo has half-explaining Wii supply issues isn't going to waste -- the company just issued a statement regarding shortages of Wii Fit that sounds awfully familiar. Seriously, follow along with us here: Wii shortages, Nov. 14, 2007: "The ... http://gadgetracker.com/nintendo-explains-wii-fit-shortages-using-familiar-language/ Filed under: DesktopsIf it's Thursday, then it must be time for more AMD rumors - this time a few different sources report the chipmaker's given its channel partners the high sign indicating "Kuma" dual-core Phenom-based processors will finally see the light of day. For those too shy to indulge in ... http://gadgetracker.com/amd-roadmap-leaked-dual-core-phenoms-could-be-around-the-corner/ Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsApple's taking a pretty lackadaisical attitude toward one of the most easily avoided security flaws in recent memory, calling the iPhone's passcode lock bypass a "minor iPhone security issue" and saying that a fix will be rolled out in September. Thanks, Apple; we suppose it'd be a ... http://gadgetracker.com/apple-acknowledges-iphone-passcode-flaw-promises-fix-next-month/ Filed under: Home Entertainment Still not satisfied by any of the Blu-ray home theater in a box systems out there? Then perhaps Sony's just announced Bravia BDV-IT1000 unit will be more to your liking. This one boasts 700W of total power, and includes some wireless rear speakers for added convenience, and ... http://gadgetracker.com/sony-debuts-bravia-bdv-it1000-blu-ray-home-theater-system/ Filed under: HandheldsWell, so much for those rumors of a thinner, cheaper, less 80s-hot Kindle coming soon -- Amazon spokesman Craig Berman told the New York Times today that there's nothing in store for this year, and that a new version won't happen before "sometime next year at the earliest." ... http://gadgetracker.com/amazon-puts-the-kibosh-on-kindle-20-rumors/ Filed under: Cellphones Android's gaining a head of steam as it heads towards release -- Google just posted up some details on the upstart OS's app distribution system, Android Market. Just like Apple's iPhone App Store, Android Market will run on Android phones like the HTC Dream and allow users to ... http://gadgetracker.com/google-talks-android-market-app-store/ Filed under: LaptopsT-Mobile has already offered up a standard issue Eee PC as part of a mobile broadband package, and it looks like it's now set to take things one big step further by introducing a special Eee PC 901 GO model with built-in 3G. As you may recall, ... http://gadgetracker.com/t-mobile-set-to-offer-eee-pc-901-go-with-built-in-3g/