Posted on 13 August 2009 by Engadget.com
We have no idea who would choose an iPhone app over a real, honest-to-goodness textbook, but if you really want to spend marathon cram sessions hunched over a 3.5-inch display, a company called CourseSmart has just made its entire catalog available for viewing with its eTextbooks app. Certainly, it seems that the company’s selection is nothing to sneeze at — electronic access to over 7,000 titles from 12 publishers — so if you’re already using the service, additional on-the-go access to the books (as well as the handy search, notes, and bookmarks) might prove quite worthwhile. Keep in mind that you’re not actually downloading the books — so your mileage will vary, depending on the quality of your Internet connection. Maybe this device is actually marketed to students who need a helping hand (or, in this case, handheld) during finals? Regardless, this is further evidence that the electronic textbook market is one to keep an eye on — if only someone could figure out how to do it right. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’d like to get back to Knife Music. Video after the break.
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Posted on 13 August 2009 by Engadget.com
We’re hearing “multiple sources” are now reporting that Apple is most likely planning a keynote event — possibly for the week of September 7th. There’s also the requisite murmuring that one Steve Jobs may make an appearance — though of course, there’s also nothing more solid than wishes and fairy dust to back that one up. As far as possible product launches go, well, there have been significant whisperings about upcoming iPod / iTunes developments as of late, including the company’s reported dealings with major record labels. This would fall in line with Apple’s habit of releasing iPods every fall, and we’ve heard plenty about upcoming iPod touches which boast, among other things — a camera and microphone. Daring Fireball has also reported that these bad boys will come in 16, 32 and 64GB varieties running $199, $299, and $399, respectively. In more salacious gossip, there’s the possible Apple tablet we’ve been hearing about, but there’s no solid word on any products for now. We’ll be watching this one closely, we assure you.
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Apple might be planning keynote for week of September 7th, might have new products on offer originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:53:00 EST. .
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Posted on 13 August 2009 by Engadget.com
 Now that everything Zune HD is official and available for pre-order, Microsoft has seen fit to loose official specs, putting to rest — at least until we can do a full hands on — questions about what to expect from the OLED touchscreen packing device. From dimensions (52.7 mm x 102.1 mm x 8.9 mm, 2.6 oz) to battery life (24 hours for music with wireless off, up to 4 hours of video) and charge time (3 hours, 2 hours to 90%.) While the offical site (incorrectly) currently lists max video res at barely-better-than-DVD 720 x 480, we contacted Microsoft and received the official specs on video support, and if for some reason you needed to hear it again: the Tegra chip is a beast. Ready for HDTV playback when it’s plugged into the AV dock, the Zune software supports up to 1280 x 720, 30 frames per second at a max 14 Mbps bitrate for WMV HD and h.264 sources. Confirmed still a bummer? No wireless video streaming from the Zune Video Marketplace, though the specs do indicate that purchases and rentals will work across all three screens, PC, Zune and Xbox 360. Check the corrected specs after the break, now all that’s left is getting some alone time with one.
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Zune HD specs fill in the blanks on video format support, battery life and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:28:00 EST. .
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Posted on 13 August 2009 by Ubergizmo.com
The Newsmy A8HD portable media player hails from China, and there is very little known about this apart from the fact that it will be equipped with a 4.3″ touchscreen display with 480 x 272 resolution, 8GB of internal memory, support for a variety of video codecs and the ability to output 720p video straight onto your new flat panel display in the living room. No word on pricing or availability, but chances are this will never make it Stateside considering the number of more established PMPs already available there.
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No need to hide your unabashed love for Microsoft — we know you’ve already plopped down a few bills to pre-order your Zune HD, but did you bother sinking a few Jacksons on high-margin accessories? If not, we’ll have you know that the Zune HD AV Dock (left) and Zune HD AV & Power Pack (right) can be pre-ordered right now from Microsoft’s online store as well as through Amazon, and we suspect most every other respectable e-tailer will pick ‘em up soonly. Both devices are expected to ship alongside the device itself on September 15th, with the former including a dock, three inserts, wireless remote, AC adapter, HDMI cable and AV output cable for $89.99. The latter is meant to pipe content from your docked Zune HD onto a TV, as it includes an AC adapter, HDMI cable and AC output cable for $49.99.
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Posted on 12 August 2009 by TechFresh.net
Measuring 89.9mm x 42mm x 9.8mm, iRiver E30 PMP comes jam packed with a 1.8-inch 262k color 176 x 220 TFT display and supports APE, and FLAC lossless audio with SRS WOW HD audio enhancement. Its battery provides up to 52-hours of audio playback. There is no info on pricing or availability at this time. [IMP3]
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Check out this cool dual dock clock radio from iHome, the iP88G. Unlike regular iPod docks, the iP88G comes with two docks allowing you to charge both your iPhone and iPod simultaneously. This portable system also features a bright LCD clock, an FM radio, EQ controls, 3D sound, programmable snooze settings and a remote control. The iHome iP88G Dual Dock Clock Radio is now available for pre-order for $149.99. [Product Page via ChipChick]
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Radiohead’s frontman Thom Yorke announced that the band will no longer release full-length studio albums and instead focus on downloadable singles. In response, Fast Company’s Kit Eaton, declared that the concept of albums is still alive and simply evolving. Part of that evolution is Apple’s Cocktail interactive album effort. He argues that albums maintain their purpose to communicate musical themes, “the same way that a curated collection of a painter’s works does”. Nevertheless, it may be that in some cases, the album will thrive for the exact opposite reasons. 
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EM President Gwin Scott with Miley Ainsworth and Jim Phillips. Photo credit: Alan Howell, Memphis Business Journal.
