Engadget: Solidoodle 3 is an $800 3D printer that you can stand on, we go hands (and feet) on (video)

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Solidoodle 3 is an $800 3D printer that you can stand on, we go hands (and feet) on (video) Dec 15th 2012, 20:35 Companies will go to fascinating lengths to demonstrate their belief in a product, but there was still something refreshing in watching Solidoodle founder Sam Cervantes climbed atop his company's latest creation, beaming. After all, the announcement of a $500 printer back in April left us wondering what sorts of corners the company would have to cut to offer a product at a fraction the cost of what Cervantes' former employer, MakerBot, has brought to the market. Asked whether Solidoodle had to make any compromises to hit such an impressive price point, the one-time aerospace engineer stood by his product's build quality. And then he stood on it. Announced in November and due out next month, the company's latest product doesn't quite hit that price point. Solidoodle had to drive cost up a fair amount to double the last generation's build platform to 512 cubic inches. Still, $799 seems like chump change for entrance into the nascent world of home 3D printing, particularly for a device that is built as solidly as Cervantes claims. The team popped by our New York offices to drop off and stand on the Solidoodle 3. Cervantes was quick to point out that the printer is still firmly in prototype mode (in fact, it's the first prototype to leave the confines of the company's headquarters), with his team doing its damnedest to get the product in the hands of customers by early next month. A quick glance at the rear of the printer confirms this -- there's a fair amount of exposed wiring back there and the spool of plastic hangs on an exposed PVC pipe. Continue reading Solidoodle 3 is an $800 3D printer that you can stand on, we go hands (and feet) on (video) Filed under: Misc Comments

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Engadget: Blue Microphones Spark Digital review: a solid iOS / USB mic for recording on the go

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Blue Microphones Spark Digital review: a solid iOS / USB mic for recording on the go Dec 15th 2012, 19:00 It was all the way back in January, when Blue Microphones made its CES announcements, that the Spark Digital first broke cover alongside two other mobile recording devices. Our interest was immediately piqued thanks to the mic's USB 2.0 and iOS connectivity, which allows it to support the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch via the 30-pin jack. After a grueling wait that lasted until just a few weeks ago, Blue's latest offering finally arrived. Was the long wait worth it? Does the Spark Digital do its part to bolster Blue Microphones' reputation for stellar recording wares? Join us past the break as we put the peripheral through its paces and give you answers to those very queries. Gallery: Blue Microphones Spark Digital review Continue reading Blue Microphones Spark Digital review: a solid iOS / USB mic for recording on the go Filed under: Peripherals Comments

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Engadget: Windows Phone 7.8 upgrades appear on Nokia's servers for all eligible Lumias

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Windows Phone 7.8 upgrades appear on Nokia's servers for all eligible Lumias Dec 15th 2012, 17:04 Lingering concerns that Nokia might not upgrade all its Windows Phone 7.5 roster to 7.8 might have just been put to rest. Just a day after updates for the Lumia 510 and 800 were caught on Nokia's servers through NaviFirm, updates have also been spotted for those devices that didn't make the initial cut: the Lumia 610, 710 and 900 have all appeared, each with numerous region-specific updates in tow. Their existence still doesn't constitute a formal update, so be aware that you're gambling with your phone's health if you install them without any word from Microsoft or Nokia. Suffice it to say that full availability is clearly getting close -- and that it's less probable any Lumia will be left behind. Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Microsoft, Nokia Comments Source: Nokiapoweruser

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Engadget: Nokia Lumia 505 gets official for Telcel in Mexico

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Nokia Lumia 505 gets official for Telcel in Mexico Dec 15th 2012, 15:31 Folks, there's a new entry-level handset on the market from Nokia, but no... it's not a member of the Asha family. As expected, the Lumia 505 is now official in Mexico. The Windows Phone 7.8 handset combines a 3.7-inch WVGA (800 x 480) ClearBlack AMOLED display with an 8-megapixel rear shooter that captures video at a rather paltry VGA (640 x 480) resolution. Nokia is uncharacteristically tight-lipped about the chipset within, but it was previously tipped that a single-core 800MHz CPU is running the show. The Lumia 505 includes just 256MB of RAM -- another sign of its low-end aspirations -- along with 4GB of internal storage and a 1,300mAh battery. You'll find quadband GSM support on this one, along with WCDMA access (topping out at 7.2Mbps HSDPA) over the 850MHz and 1900MHz bands. As if things weren't official enough, the Lumia 505 is now sitting happily over at Telcel's website. For the moment, neither pricing nor a release date have yet been established. Stay tuned, ya hear? Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Nokia Comments Via: WMPoweruser Source: Nokia, Telcel

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Engadget: Linux to drop i386 support in the 3.8 kernel, make us upgrade our Doom rig

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Linux to drop i386 support in the 3.8 kernel, make us upgrade our Doom rig Dec 15th 2012, 14:07 Linux has developed a reputation for running on just about anything. If proposed changes to the 3.8 kernel take effect, we'll have to add an "almost" disclaimer. The OS' maintainers expect to drop support for Intel's i386 architecture with the new release, noting that there's "quite a bit of complexity" that could be lifted by swinging the focus to (much) newer chips. Don't expect Torvalds to have much nostalgia for i386 despite basing much of his early work on it, either, as he's bidding "good riddance" to the legacy code. We can't blame the Linux collective for wanting to drop support for 27-year-old silicon that's well out of fashion, even in embedded components; you'll just have to forgive us if we shed a tear for that retro gaming PC which finally fell off the update bandwagon. [Image credit: Konstantin Lanzet, Wikipedia] Filed under: Software Comments Via: ZDNet, Extremetech Source: Kernel.org, Gmane.org

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Engadget: Verizon's limited edition Droid DNA puts the company colors in employees' hands

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Verizon's limited edition Droid DNA puts the company colors in employees' hands Dec 15th 2012, 12:12 There are more perks to being a Verizon employee than just discounted phone plans -- like limited edition versions of the carrier's hottest handsets. Much like it did for the Droid RAZR and RAZR Maxx, Verizon's gearing up to offer its staffers a special, red-backed version of the Droid DNA that adheres strictly to the company's signature colors. Apart from the obvious red and black cosmetic change, each phone is set to ship with a serial number denoting its exclusivity and type on the back marking it as a "Verizon Employee Limited Edition." According to DroidLife, these one-offs have already begun to enter into circulation. So, don't be surprised if you see any related listings surfacing on eBay in the near future. Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, Verizon Comments Source: DroidLife

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