| Sony Xperia Tablet leaked from internal slides: Surface-style keyboard and tentative $450 price tag Jul 31st 2012, 11:24  Sony's next-generation tablet appears to have leaked on internal slides spotted by German news site, Mobiflip. In short, it's thinner and lighter than the Tablet S, while internal specifications also trump it, including a Tegra 3 quad-core processor, Android 4.0 ("or later"), 3G connectivity and three storage options; 16, 32 and 64GB. The whole tablet follows the same folded magazine design of Sony's existing tablet, is splashproof and houses a 6,000mAh battery that the slides suggest will manage 10 hours of WiFi-based web browsing. There's even some tentative prcing, with the different-sized models marked up at $450, $550 and $650, respectively. The pictures also cover Sony's plans to add a lightweight keyboard to its next tablet, similar to Microsoft's Surface plans, but with some Smart Cover-esque kickstand skills thrown in for good measure. We've added a shot of the keyboard cover after the break, but you can take a tour of the rest of the slides -- which include a raft of accessories and docks -- at the source link below. Continue reading Sony Xperia Tablet leaked from internal slides: Surface-style keyboard and tentative $450 price tag Filed under: Tablet PCs Sony Xperia Tablet leaked from internal slides: Surface-style keyboard and tentative $450 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink  The Verge |  Mobiflip (translated) | Email this | Comments | | Engadget Mobile Podcast 147 - 07.31.2012 Jul 31st 2012, 11:02 We're later than usual with this week's Engadget Mobile Podcast, but can you blame us? Just look at all of those long, complicated topics below. Earnings, specs, leaks, beams, Notes...it's a mobile casserole, just like Mom used to make, with a little dash of something unquantifiable...just a hint...oh, it's a healthy dose of Lutz to round things out. Grab a plate and gather 'round because this dish needs to be eaten while it's hot, hot, hot!
Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen
Guest: Zach Lutz
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Tycho - Coastal Brake (Ghostly International) 00:01:22 - Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile review
00:34:04 - Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) MDP benchmarks blow away the competition (update: video)
00:45:26 - AT&T's Garnet Red Galaxy S III for vampires: we go hands-on
00:53:12 - HTC explains decision to skip Android 4.0 for Desire HD: we'd rather not wipe your data
00:56:07 - HTC One X might drop to $100 on contract at AT&T, tempt our wallets (update: confirmed)
01:26:06 - Windows Phone 8 SDK leaks show quiet upgrades to backup, media and the kitchen sink
01:30:23 - Samsung's Q2 2012 earnings show $5.86 billion operating profit, that's a lot of Galaxy S IIIs
01:30:51 - LG Q2 2012 earnings show a loss on cellphones, but higher profits overall thanks to home theater
01:31:11 - Apple announces Q3 2012 earnings: $35 billion revenue, $8.8 billion in net profits
01:39:48 - Apple v. Samsung court filings reveal Sony-inspired iPhone, kickstand-equipped iPad and other prototypes
01:46:30 - Motorola to allow bootloader unlocking from Photon Q 4G LTE onwards
01:47:10 - Sony Xperia 'Mint' leaked and reviewed: 4.3-inch (?) HD screen, 13MP camera, 1.5GHz S4 processor
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@tnkgrl @phonewisdom @engadgetmobile @zacharylutz Filed under: Podcasts Engadget Mobile Podcast 147 - 07.31.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | Panasonic Photosynthesis System converts carbon dioxide to organic material with plant-like efficiency Jul 31st 2012, 10:41  Greenery may fulfill a superficial need to improve the landscape aesthetic, but plants play a much more critical role in regular life function, converting carbon dioxide to oxygen through a process called photosynthesis. Panasonic is among the companies attempting to replicate this natural procedure through artificial means, and it looks like the Japanese electronics maker is well on its way towards a viable solution. Presenting at the International Conference on the Conversion and Storage of Solar Energy this week, Panasonic announced the development of an Artificial Photosynthesis System, which uses a nitride semiconductor to convert water and carbon dioxide -- a byproduct of factories and power plants -- into an organic material called formic acid, which is used in the manufacturing of dyes and fragrances. Covering the planet in formic acid wouldn't necessarily represent progress, but assuming demand isn't exceeded, it certainly beats CO2. Best yet, Panasonic claims that the system converts the substances at plant-like efficiency rates, or 0.2 percent. Hit up the PR after the break for a more granular look at the company's creation. Continue reading Panasonic Photosynthesis System converts carbon dioxide to organic material with plant-like efficiency Filed under: Science Panasonic Photosynthesis System converts carbon dioxide to organic material with plant-like efficiency originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink The Verge | Panasonic | Email this | Comments | | Wikipad specs get real: 10.1-inch 1,280 x 800 display, 1.4 GHz Tegra 3, Jelly Bean Jul 31st 2012, 10:14  The Wikipad gaming tablet has been ticking off boxes on its way to becoming a real product, and after bedding down with Gaikai game streaming and settling in to a 10.1-inch form factor, the rest of the hardware is now set. The chunky handheld will brandish an IPS display with 1,280 x 800 resolution, NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 quad-core 1.4GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, at least 16GB storage and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Other notable items include 8-megapixel rear / 2-megapixel front cameras, six hours continuous gaming battery life and a 2D-only screen instead of the 3D originally touted -- at least, for the first model. The controller remains the same with a pair of triggers, bumpers, joysticks and start/select buttons, and will cover the slate's speakers and route sound out the front. The rest of the story is yet to come, namely exactly what that price will be and when you'll actually be able to pew-pew with it, but the company has promised to 'fess up soon. Meanwhile, though airy for a tablet at 560 grams (1.2 pounds), it's not exactly PS Vita or Nintendo 3DS XL territory -- but then a heavyweight contender could be exactly what handheld gaming needs. Filed under: Gaming, Tablet PCs Wikipad specs get real: 10.1-inch 1,280 x 800 display, 1.4 GHz Tegra 3, Jelly Bean originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Android Community | VentureBeat | Email this | Comments | |
