Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Casio Japan says its new Exilim EX-ZR300 compact camera is fast and furious]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/casio-announces-new-exilim-ex-zr300-high-speed-compact-camera/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/casio-announces-new-exilim-ex-zr300-high-speed-compact-camera/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/23/casio-announces-new-exilim-ex-zr300-high-speed-compact-camera/#comments Casio Japan says its new Exilim EX-ZR300 compact camera is fast and furious

Casio's apparently feeling a need for speed as the company just announced its new zippy compact camera, the "Exilim" EX-ZR300. According to Casio Japan, the 16.1-megapixel shooter boasts a startup time that's just a shade under a second and can take continuous shots at .26-second intervals. The EX-ZR300 also features a 24-300mm, f/3.0-5.9, 12.5x zoom lens that can focus as quickly as .12 second. For lighting buffs, ISO range starts at 80 and can go all the way up to 12,800. In short, this compact camera is quick and sensitive enough to capture those blackmail-worthy moments at the next company party. Users can also transfer their incriminating evidence wirelessly thanks to Toshiba FlashAir technology. Want video to go with your embarrassing photos? You'll be happy to know that the EX-ZR300 can shoot video up to 1080p as well. Expect Casio's compact blackmail machine, er, camera in Japanese stores on June 8.

Casio Japan says its new Exilim EX-ZR300 compact camera is fast and furious originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 05:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

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Refresh Roundup: week of April 16th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Refresh Roundup: week of January 30, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like your phones tough? Casio's apparently crafted another hardy device and this one appears to be running Android Gingerbread. The unnamed device can handle ten-foot drops and ten meters of water, while scaring small children at the same time. Hiding under a bridge somewhere in Las Vegas, it somehow avoided our patrols of the CES showfloor. The rubberized smartphone holds on to those G-Shock looks, with nubs mimicking the layout of Casio's ubiquitous digital watch. Aside from the super-tough credentials emblazoned on the back of the device, other specs remain unknown. MyNavi reports that the device remains a concept at the moment, although Casio still seems more than happy to show off the phone on its Facebook page. Interested in another option besides those smartphone-friendly G-Shocks? You can peruse the source for a full gallery of the hardware.

[Thanks GreeKNastY]

G-Shock prototype phone hides its craggy looks at CES, only fears your stares originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Casio's G-Shock GB-6900 watch was originally set to roll out sometime this year (having even made an appearance at FCC way back in July) but, according to TechCrunch, the company was forced to delay its release to due to shortages resulting from the Thailand floods. Now it looks like you'll be able to finally pick one up on March 16th of next year -- at least in Japan, where it's set to run ¥18,000 (or about $230). Of course, we wouldn't be covering this if it was just an ordinary G-Shock watch. The key feature here is Bluetooth LE connectivity (part of the Bluetooth 4.0 spec), which consumes far less power than other Bluetooth variations, and allows the watch to communicate with your smartphone. As you might expect from that tiny display, that functionality is a bit more limited than something like Motorola's MOTOACTV, but it will let you see incoming calls, emails and text messages, and control some basic features like your phone's ringer or alarm.

Casio's smartphone-ready G-Shock watch set to hit Japan in March originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Sony Ericsson has teamed up with Ingram Micro, a distributor that ships phones to Amazon, Buy.com, Best Buy and Newegg, to expand the distribution of its Android lineup in the US. The deal will include a healthy chunk of the Xperia series, including the arc S. [PRNewswire]
  • Like the Motorola Defy+ but it's just not tough enough? Check out the limited-edition JCB version of the rugged device, which adds a hardcore JCB case, a special app with handyman tools and a two-year extended warranty. And it can be yours through Clove on December 6th for £219. [TechDigest]
  • Verizon introduced the LG Extrovert, a prepaid device with a slide-out four-row QWERTY, 2.8-inch WQVGA (400 x 240) touchscreen display, 2MP camera and expandable storage. It, however, lacks 3G data. It's all yours on Verizon's prepaid site for $110. [PhoneArena]
  • Speaking of Big Red, the rugged Casio Gz'One Ravine 2 was launched this week, and can be yours for $150 with a two-year contract. [PhoneScoop]
  • The BlackBerry Bold 9790, announced this week, is confirmed to show up in the UK on Vodafone and O2, likely sometime in January. [Unwired View]
  • SFR is selling the ZTE Tania, but it appears to be sold as a carrier-branded Windows Phone. You can purchase it without a contract for €269, or with a two-year commitment for €9.99. [MobileTechWorld]
  • Twitter for Windows Phone just got updated to be compatible with Mango. It's meant to offer a smoother experience, but doesn't bring any new features with it. [WMPowerUser]
  • Fandango debuted a new paperless ticket system, in concert with Regal-owned theaters, which can send a scannable bar code to your phone when you want to go see a movie. The ticket-takers then simply scan the code and you're all ready to root on Team Edward in the latest Twilight movie. Just don't forget the popcorn. [Yahoo!]

Mobile Miscellany: week of November 14, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung Illusion, Casio G'zOne Ravine 2 and BlackBerry Curve 9370 to hit Verizon this month? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Read - Fujitsu F03D
Read - Motorola RAZR
Read - NEC Casio XGU3296
Read - Samsung GT-I8350
Read - Samsung GT-S5368
Read - Samsung SGH-T679M
Read - Samsung SHV-E120S
Read - Sharp 101SH
Read - Sony Ericsson SOY05 (KDDI)
Read - ZTE GS516
Read - ZTE Movistar One

Tablets and peripherals

Read - Coby Kyros MID1125
Read - Huawei MediaPad 301W
Read - Motorola wireless keyboard

FCC Fridays: October 21, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Android updates
  • The top story this week revolves around the HTC Thunderbolt's long-awaited Gingerbread OTA update. It was finally rolling out, which was exciting news for owners of the device -- until it had to be pulled because of some rather significant bugs. The largest of them all was that voicemail notifications no longer worked properly; video chatting through Google Talk was also slightly messed up as well. No word on when we can expect to see it come back with those bugs fixed. [Droid-Life]
  • Unfortunately, the Thunderbolt isn't the only phone falling victim to pulled revamps; the LG Optimus S on Sprint had its Gingerbread update kiboshed, though users have had two weeks to get it -- plenty of time for anyone to experience some of the bugs, which included the phone not charging, the SD card not being recognized when the phone's connected to the computer, no access to data services, and predictive text on the virtual keyboard stopped working. It's disappointing to see this happen so soon after the Kyocera Echo update went through a similar debacle. [SprintFeed]
  • LG Optimus 3D: V10K firmware update, enables phone to convert OpenGL-capable 2D games into stereoscopic 3D. Note: this still runs Android 2.2.2, so we're still waiting for Gingerbread. [AndroidCentral]
  • Motorola Xoom WiFi: Android 3.2.1 is beginning to roll out. [AndroidCentral]
  • Dell Streak 7: Honeycomb update rolling out now to unspecified regions [AndroidCentral]
  • Asus Eee Pad Transformer: Revamped to Android 3.2.1, adds other bug fixes [AndroidCommunity]
  • Casio G'Zone Commando: Gingerbread rolling out now [Droid-Life]
  • Motorola Droid 3: Minor maintenance refresh; enhances Google Talk with video chat support, several other fixes. [PhoneDog]
  • T-Mobile Samsung Nexus S: OTA install (with option to manually install) to Android 2.3.6; doesn't appear to break tethering. [AndroidCentral]
Unofficial Android updates, custom ROMs and misc. hackery
  • The Android 2.3.5 ROM for the global Samsung Galaxy S II leaked early this week. [Pocketnow, SamFirmware]
  • You can now download the Android 2.3.4 SBF for the Motorola Droid X2, courtesy of XDA. [Droid-Life]
  • If you have a Sony Ericsson Xperia-branded device from 2010 or 2011, CyanogenMod7 support will most likely come included as part of an upcoming update. Ten Xperia devices will be added, though a timeframe for release wasn't announced. Check here to see if your device made the list. [XperiaBlog]
Other platforms
  • Check here to see if your phone is ready to receive Windows Phone Mango.
  • The ultra-rare AT&T HP Pre 3 just received an OTA update to 2.2.3.2207, right after a new webOS Doctor became available for the same refresh. [PreCentral]
Refreshes we covered this week

Refresh Roundup: week of September 26, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft and Casio enter cross licensing agreement, world wonders if Casio actually makes Linux-based devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcasiocross licensecross licensingCrossLicenseCrossLicensinglicensinglicensing agreementLicensingAgreementlinuxmicrosoftminipostopen sourceOpenSourcepatentpatentsWed, 21 Sep 2011 05:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio's Bluetooth 4.0 G-Shock is water and shock-resistant, FCC-approved]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/casios-bluetooth-4-0-g-shock-is-water-and-shock-resistant-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/casios-bluetooth-4-0-g-shock-is-water-and-shock-resistant-fcc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/casios-bluetooth-4-0-g-shock-is-water-and-shock-resistant-fcc/#comments The latest G-Shock watch from Casio boasts the usual array of shock and water-resistant claims, and now it can add FCC acceptance to the list, having passed through that government agency's approval process. So, why did this wristwatch hit the FCC in the first place? Well, the rugged little timekeeper is packing Bluetooth 4.0 in its bag of tricks, which lets the wearable gadget communicate with your smartphone. No word on a release date, but Casio did mention a fairly broad "some time in 2011" window when it was first announced back in March. Here's hoping that its FCC debut will speed the shock-filled process along.

Casio's Bluetooth 4.0 G-Shock is water and shock-resistant, FCC-approved originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Casio G'zOne Commando review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Casio Tryx (EX-TR100) review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Incredible 2 prepares for imminent launch, Casio's Commando provides backup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After releasing a long line of rugged dumbphones, it looks like Casio has done the inevitable and given its durable G'zOne handsets the Android treatment. According to screen grabs sent in by two anonymous tipsters, the G'zOne Commando C771 combines a macho design with a 5 megapixel camera and unspecified version of the OS -- all while meeting military specifications for water, shock, and dust resistance, of course. No word on pricing, but both shots reveal it's slated to go on sale April 28th. For now, parse what you will from the product page, and find more photographic evidence after the break.

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NEC uses active noise cancellation for quieter zooming into your future memories originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>active noise cancellationActiveNoiseCancellationcasiocompact cameraCompactCameraex-zr10exilimnecnoise cancellationNoiseCancellationWed, 16 Feb 2011 08:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio's Tryx pocket camera takes a stand (literally) alongside new Exilim lineup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/casios-tryx-pocket-camera-takes-a-stand-literally-alongside-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/casios-tryx-pocket-camera-takes-a-stand-literally-alongside-n/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/casios-tryx-pocket-camera-takes-a-stand-literally-alongside-n/#comments How do you stand out in the world of cameras? Casio thinks it's got quite the looker with its upcoming Tryx. The 12.1 megapixel shooter sports what the company's calling Exilim Engine HS, which equates to 1080p 30 frames per second video, up to 240fps (at 432 x 320 resolution) slow-motion, and various HDR and panorama options. there's also a 3-inch touchscreen LCD, but the biggest draw here is the swiveling enclosure that serves as a stand for setting up just the right shot. We got an early glimpse at a non-functional prototype, and the size is definitely interesting -- we still need to see it in action, though. Price is a penny shy of $250 and shipping date's April 2011.

But of course that's not the whole story, and Casio's camera lineup is, surprisingly, not as mind-numbingly large as you might expect. Going down the list (at least as far as price is concerned), we'll start with the EX-ZR100, which also has a 12.1MP Engien HS with dual core processors, 1080p 30fps video, 12.5x optical zoom, up to 1,000fps burst fire (224 x 64 resolution), HDR, and the ability to "leverage the camera's full optical zoom and capture digital still images with high-speed burst shooting (10 megapixel), all while recording video," or so the company brags. It's coming March for $299.99, and if you remember its brother the ZR10, that one's due out September for $249.99. If battery's your bigger worry, you can get "at least 1,000 photos" on a single Li-Ion charge from the 16.1MP EX-H30 with 720p HD video (March 2011 for $249.99). Finally, budget-minded folk get the EX-ZS10 ($119.99) and EX-ZS5 ($99.99). Both do 14.1MP shots with 5x optical zoom, but the former does 720p while the latter only records VGA video. March is the date for those two. You know the drill: pictures below, press release after the break.

Gallery: Casio Tryx prototype hands-on


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Casio's Tryx pocket camera takes a stand (literally) alongside new Exilim lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Casio shows Bluetooth Low Energy watch prototype, awaits Bluetooth Low Energy phones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Casio shows off multi-hinged TRYX camera outside CES, prematurely outs press shots

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Gallery: Casio Exilim EX-H20G (with Hybrid GPS) unboxing

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Casio Exilim EX-H20G (with Hybrid GPS) camera review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ever heard of Ortustech? Probably not. But you have heard of Casio, right? Ortustech is a joint venture between Casio Computer and Toppan Printing to develop small and medium sized displays. Today, the company is announcing a doozy with its 4.8-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel HAST (Hyper Amorphous Silicon TFT) LCD with 160-degree viewing angle, 16.8 million colors, and a pixel density of 458ppi. Amazing when you compare that to the lauded 326ppi of iPhone 4's Retina display. However, it still pales in comparison to that little 546ppi panel Casio announced back in 2008 which we still haven't seen put into a consumer product. Doesn't bode well for this one being made available anywhere other than the trade show circuit.

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As the iida line goes, the X-Ray will be joined by the G11, a follow-on to 2009's G9 model -- and from what we can discern, it'll be a GSM / CDMA dual mode slider for international roaming with a touch-sensitive area below the 854 x 480 display in place of the G9's physical keys. Highlights among the other models include an upgraded Sharp Aquos Shot SH010 combining a 14.1 megapixel sensor with a waterproof shell, a Bravia-branded Sony Ericsson S005 with a 1GHz processor, and "simple" phones from Kyocera and Pantech -- the K008 and PT002, respectively -- that are designed for the occasional shopper that actually doesn't want ridiculous specs designed to make every phone outside Japan look like a DynaTAC. There's also a new e-reader, the E Ink-equipped Biblio Leaf SP02, featuring integrated solar recharging -- a smart feature for a device designed to sip power in the first place -- and a new mobile WiFi hotspot from Pantech, the WiFi Walker Data05. If you need to know more, follow the source link, but we've got to warn you: it might be hours before you're done.

KDDI au outs Winter 2010 and Spring 2011 collections at the same time originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Texas Instruments recently rocked the graphing calculator world by adding a touchpad to its TI-Nspire calculator, and Casio has now come back with a technological revolution of its own: a high-res color screen. Of course, a 3.7-inch, 384 X 216 display may not be much by smartphone standards, but Casio insists that the "Blanview" LCD will let equations and text be "displayed just like they appear in textbooks." The rest of the calculator's specs aren't too shabby either, and include USB connectivity, 16MB of flash memory, and a promised 140 hours of battery life. You'll still have to stick to your cold, hard black-and-white world for a while longer, however, as the Prizm won't be available until sometime in January, when it'll set you back $129.99.

Casio debuts Prizm graphing calculator with 'high-res' color screen originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>calculatorcasiocasio educationcasio prizmCasioEducationCasioPrizmeducationgraphing calculatorGraphingCalculatorprizmSat, 09 Oct 2010 10:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio G'zOne Ravine blasts its way onto Verizon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/casio-gzone-ravine-blasts-its-way-onto-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/casio-gzone-ravine-blasts-its-way-onto-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/04/casio-gzone-ravine-blasts-its-way-onto-verizon/#comments Alright, Boulder owners, heads up -- your upgrade has arrived. The rumored Casio G'zOne Ravine is now official for Verizon, offering a 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash, noise cancellation, VZ Navigator support, and -- of course -- MIL-STD-810G compliance for resistance to "water, dust, shock, vibration, humidity, altitude, salt fog, solar radiation, and high and low temperatures." Salt fog can be brutal, can't it? It's also got push-to-talk capability over Verizon's EV-DO network, though we suspect that ain't a thing for most would-be Ravine buyers -- serious push-to-talkers have long since rallied around Sprint and Boost, both of whom offered their own ruggedized gear. We don't have a date just yet, but it'll be "coming soon" for $149.99 after $50 rebate on a two-year contract.

Casio G'zOne Ravine blasts its way onto Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casioclamshellflipgzonemobileravineruggedverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwMon, 04 Oct 2010 23:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio debuts Exilim EX-H20G (with Hybrid GPS) and EX-Z16 point-and-shoots]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/casio-debuts-exilim-ex-h20g-with-hybrid-gps-and-ex-z16-point-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/casio-debuts-exilim-ex-h20g-with-hybrid-gps-and-ex-z16-point-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/casio-debuts-exilim-ex-h20g-with-hybrid-gps-and-ex-z16-point-a/#comments
 Photokina's kicking off in earnest today with a serious bang in the point-and-shoot realm; Casio just introduced the planet's first camera with Hybrid GPS, which essentially enables it to geotag photos and videos where traditional cameras cannot. Yeah, indoors. The Exilim EX-H20G (shown above) also packs a 14.1 megapixel sensor, SD / SDHC / SDXC memory card slot, a 10x optical zoomer, an ISO range of 80 to 3200, 3-inch rear LCD, CCD-shift image stabilization, 720p movie mode and an HDMI output. Moreover, the company has throw in a world atlas with detailed maps of 140 cities around the world, and the rear screen can actually display a user's current position on said map for kicks and giggles. It'll hit shops this November for $349.99 (or €300 in Europe).

If that's a bit too fanciful for you, the lower-end EX-Z16 might just fit the bill. Boasting a 2.7-inch rear LCD, VGA (640 x 480) movie mode, a 12.1 megapixel sensor, SD / SDHC card slot, a whopping 14.9MB of internal storage (um... okay?), CCD-shift image stabilization and an integrated YouTube capture mode, this dead-simple cam is designed to be about as hands-off as they come. According to the company, the only settings you have to adjust on the 2.7-inch panel are image size, flash and self timer -- everything else sets itself accordingly. 'Course, that won't sit well with the tinkerers in the group, but you can sure brighten a newbie's day by gifting 'em with one when it ships later this month at $99.99. More details are packed in after the break, should you find yourself thirsty for more.

Update: We snagged a quick hands-on with the EX-H20G, and while the images below don't do it justice, the rear screen on this bad boy was something to gawk at. The map on there actually looked amazing, and while you'll have a tough time prying Google Maps Navigation away from our paws, this is definitely a lovely inclusion for those who'd prefer to simply enjoy nearby attractions on a map without pulling out a smartphone (or encountering roaming charges while navigating abroad).

Gallery: Casio EXILIM EX-H20G and EX-Z16 digital cameras

Gallery: Casio Exilim EX-H20G hands-on

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Casio debuts Exilim EX-H20G (with Hybrid GPS) and EX-Z16 point-and-shoots originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracasiocompactdigicamdigital cameraDigitalCameraex-h20gEX-Z16exilimExilim EX-H20Gexilim EX-Z16ExilimEx-h20gExilimEx-z16geotaggingh20ghands-onhybrid gpsHybridGpsphotokinaphotokina 2010Photokina2010point and shootPointAndShootMon, 20 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio G'zOne Ravine coming soon on Verizon, it seems]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/casio-gzone-ravine-coming-soon-on-verizon-it-seems/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/casio-gzone-ravine-coming-soon-on-verizon-it-seems/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/17/casio-gzone-ravine-coming-soon-on-verizon-it-seems/#comments Fact: the QWERTY clamshell Brigade is the only Casio G'zOne that Verizon currently sells. Fact: not everyone that wants a G'zOne wants a QWERTY clamshell (well, okay, that's more of a suspicion of ours than a fact, really). Anyhow, looks like Big Red is finally getting around to replacing the now-discontinued Rock with a new model, the Ravine, which appears to carry over all of the G'zOne lines usual features and styling cues -- most notably the ultra-rugged shell and push-to-talk capability. The external LCD reads Wednesday, September 29, which we suppose could be the launch date; in the meantime, we guess we'll just have to continue being careful not to drop our phone into creeks or mud pits.

[Thanks, Terrence]

Casio G'zOne Ravine coming soon on Verizon, it seems originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Golf fanatics will stop at nothing in pursuit of upping their game, and as you know, all sorts of gadgets have been modified to suit their purposes, from PNDs to digicams. Apparently Casio's Exilim line has been a favorite, and now its golf-centric camera is getting something of a spec bump. The Exilim EX-FC160S sports a 10 megapixel backside illuminated sensor, 5x optical zoom at 37mm, and support for 240fps video with an optional 30fps slow-motion playback. Available in Japan come August 27, in a limited production run of 5,000 units.

New Exilim golf-friendly digicam hitting Japan; the Pro from Dazaifu never had it so good originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casioEX FC160SEX-FC160SExFc160sexilimgolfgolfergolfingsportingsportstraintrainertrainingMon, 16 Aug 2010 02:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio EX-S200 and EX-Z800 point-and-shoots spontaneously appear with 'super resolution' zoom]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/casio-ex-s200-and-ex-z800-point-and-shoots-spontaneously-appear/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/casio-ex-s200-and-ex-z800-point-and-shoots-spontaneously-appear/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/02/casio-ex-s200-and-ex-z800-point-and-shoots-spontaneously-appear/#comments We're not quite sure when they'll arrive or for how much -- we haven't heard a peep out of Casio -- but Digital Photography Review is reporting a pair of new pocket shooters from the Japanese company. Both the Casio EX-S200 (pictured) and the EX-Z800 are your standard 14.1 megapixel compacts with 720p video recording and 4x optical zoom, as well as the Exilim Engine 5.0 processing the company introduced this year and the supposedly fire-and-forget Premium Auto mode. We doubt you'll find any surprises in the spec sheet or even figure out a good reason to choose between the two, but the S200 is slightly thinner, has an autofocus assist lamp and an instant-on Quick Mode. Meanwhile, the Z800 is slightly lighter and shorter in both directions. Oh, and in case you're curious, that "super resolution zoom" is just marketing speak for a 6x digital zoom plus algorithms that will hopefully reduce image degradation -- you're still blowing up those pixels. PR after the break.

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Casio EX-S200 and EX-Z800 point-and-shoots spontaneously appear with 'super resolution' zoom originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Casio claims that image's good for 20,000 hours, as the projector doesn't use a bulb, relying instead on a proprietary combo of laser and LED. The PJ accepts all standard TV resolutions through VGA or HDMI and has optional composite and component video breakout cables, though sadly no audio passthrough -- only a 1W integrated speaker. Starting at $800, the true bargain models sport only 2,000 lumens and a 1,024 x 768 resolution, but we could still see some snapping them up for split-screen Halo on a giant, portable TV.

Gallery: Casio XJ-A series slim projectors eyes-on

Casio's slim XJ-A projectors repurposed for gaming, we take a gander originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CasioCasio XJ-ACasioXj-adisplaygreengreen slimGreenSlimhands-onpjprojectorprojectorswxgaXGAXJ-AXJ-A130XJ-A135XJ-A140XJ-A145XJ-A230XJ-A235XJ-A240XJ-A245Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio's Dee and Ricky G-Shock is all business]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/casios-dee-and-ricky-g-shock-is-all-business/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/casios-dee-and-ricky-g-shock-is-all-business/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/casios-dee-and-ricky-g-shock-is-all-business/#comments G-Shockin' all the way from the country club to the nightclub takes finesse. Of course, it also helps if you've got Lego-obsessed designers Dee and Ricky Jackson looking after you, and they've worked their magic on Casio's latest GA110 wristwatch to craft this glorious clash of technology, water resistance, and primary colors. It might seem wild, yes -- but bear in mind these are the same guys that sell wearable Lego bowties. Interested? It'll hit stores next month for $130.

Casio's Dee and Ricky G-Shock is all business originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casiodee and rickyDeeAndRickyg-shockwatchwristwatchSat, 12 Jun 2010 06:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio's solar-powered Pathfinder watch plays the green card twice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/casios-solar-powered-pathfinder-watch-plays-the-green-card-twic/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/casios-solar-powered-pathfinder-watch-plays-the-green-card-twic/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/19/casios-solar-powered-pathfinder-watch-plays-the-green-card-twic/#commentsPlotting their latest spread of watches this spring, Casio executives decided it was time to "go green." Some poor schmuck in R&D took them at their word. Thankfully for mother nature, the Casio Pathfinder PRG110C-3 is more than meets the eye; the watch -- suited for argonauts needing an altimeter, barometer, thermometer and digital compass -- also has a miniature solar cell built into its face to automatically recharge the battery. Though Casio's claim that this last will cut down on the three billion batteries Americans trash each year seems a little reaching -- watch batteries last a lot longer than a AA -- the timepiece does help the planet some merely by being packaged in recyclables. The $250 device will be available exclusively from Amazon, and yeah, the color you see here is the color you'll get.

Casio's solar-powered Pathfinder watch plays the green card twice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Casio G'zOne Brigade now officially available on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brigadecasiogzonegzone brigadeGzoneBrigademobileqwertyruggedverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwThu, 11 Mar 2010 11:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio Exilim G EX-G1 review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/casio-exilim-g-ex-g1-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/casio-exilim-g-ex-g1-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/casio-exilim-g-ex-g1-review/#comments Casio's Exilim G EX-G1 camera made a solid enough first impression with us when we got our hands on it in January, but we've now had a chance to use it a fair bit more both indoors and out, and reach some firmer conclusions about it. The short verdict is that the camera, like any other rugged device, comes with its fair share of compromises. If you value ruggedness over everything else, the Exilim G definitely deserves some serious consideration (especially in this price range). On the other hand, if you're looking for an all-around, everyday point-and-shoot that just so happens to be a bit more durable than the rest, you may well find yourself disappointed. Read on for our full review.

Gallery: Casio Exilim G EX-G1 hands-on

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Casio Exilim G EX-G1 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>casiocasio ex-g1casio exilim gcasio exilim g ex-g1CasioEx-g1CasioExilimGCasioExilimGEx-g1ex-g1exilim gExilimGreviewruggedrugged cameraRuggedCameraruggedizedWed, 10 Mar 2010 12:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon selling Casio Brigade on the downlow?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/verizon-selling-casio-brigade-on-the-downlow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/verizon-selling-casio-brigade-on-the-downlow/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/verizon-selling-casio-brigade-on-the-downlow/#comments It feels like the Brigade's been in the public conscience for forever and a day (and let's be honest, November is forever and a day ago by phone standards), but amazingly, Casio's latest rugged G'zOne for Verizon still isn't being offered -- at least, not in any official capacity. It seems some HowardForums posters have managed to order and receive their Brigades by calling the carrier's telesales directly, and a few uploaded shots of the boxed QWERTY clamshell is enough to have us believing it's the real deal. For what it's worth, this tends to happen pretty frequently with Verizon -- they'll start selling and shipping new devices over the phone a couple weeks before announcing availability or offering them via the web -- so it doesn't come as much of a surprise that we're going down the same road again here, and a few brick and mortar locations have apparently started to take delivery, too. Expect to pay $249 after $50 rebate -- in other words, enough cash so that you'd better really need a messaging-centric dumbphone with a tough shell.

Verizon selling Casio Brigade on the downlow? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brigadec741casiogzonemobileverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwTue, 09 Mar 2010 22:19:00 EST<![CDATA[PMA 2010... and that's a wrap, folks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/26/pma-2010-and-thats-a-wrap-folks/#comments We had a great time in Anaheim this past weekend checking out the Photo Marketing Association's trade show spectacle. Hundreds of cameras and thousands of pictures later, we're finally back and getting settled. Let's take a look back at all that we saw this week, and then kind of wrap up a few loose ends.

GE's 'Create by Jason Wu' camera collection unveiled, we go hands on
Joby Gorillapod Magnetic flexible tripod hands-on
Nikon CoolPix 'Style' and 'Life' series hands-on
Pentax's rugged W90, ultra-zoom X90 now all but official
Samsung TL500 and TL350 hands-on
Samsung PMA roundup: hands on HMX-U20, eyes on AQ100 and SL605
Sony Alpha ultra-compact concept hands-off: leaves much to the imagination
Sony's ultra-durable DSC-TX5 hands-on: ice, ice, baby
Sigma trio espied at PMA, COO expresses interest in supporting 'mirrorless camera systems'

Gallery: Casio Exilim EX-S7 and EX-Z35 hands-on

Gallery: Panasonic PMA 2010 roundup

Gallery: Fujifilm PMA 2010 roundup

PMA 2010... and that's a wrap, folks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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