http://www.only-electronics.com All new Electronics Buzz and gadgets Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:15:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We get the podcast party started this week with news that DarkMarket, a website used by cyber-criminals to buy and sell things like passwords, credit card numbers and so forth, has been shut down. Then, we launch into space for a trio of interesting stories...one about something called the ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/21/wtp-214-darkmarket-shrinks-and-debris-in-space-e-papers-and-the-fake-azeri-presidential-candidate/ Filed under: Laptops Penryn-based Monteniva just hit the streets a few months ago, but hardware geeks are fickle fellows, so Intel said today that Clarksfield, its Nehalem-based mobile CPU, will go into production in the second half of next year; sadly, there was no word on when the chips will actually ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/intels-clarksfield-to-begin-production-in-second-half-of-2009/ Filed under: Cellphones We really, really like where this is going. First came the Zune puppet rap vid, followed by the equally astounding Large Hadron Collider joint. Now, we've got a video for all you G1 pre-orderers that's sure to get your noggin' bobbin' as you patiently await the arrival of ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/android-rap-shows-the-g1-love-gives-google-some-street-cred/ Filed under: Misc. GadgetsHuge shocker here: removing your shoes at airport security causes massive headaches and makes the wait longer for everyone. Now that we're all good with Captain Obvious' latest headline, let us point you to one prototype that's looking to solve said dilemma. SecuriScan, which has been developed ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/securiscan-shoe-scanner-could-make-travel-safer-security-lines-shorter/ Filed under: Cellphones Looks like that rumor was mostly spot on, as two new consumer-minded iPAQ handhelds have emerged on HP's website. Without much fanfare, the Windows Mobile 6.1-powered iPAQ Data Messenger and Voice Messenger have been granted dedicated sites, complete with imagery, specifications and recommended accessories. Starting with the touchscreen-heavy ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/hp-ipaq-data-messenger-voice-messenger-handhelds-emerge/ Filed under: Tablet PCs Dell's Latitude XT is a pretty special piece of equipment, namely because it boasts multi-touch capabilities while being a Tablet PC. Unfortunately, it seems that quite a few users are growing increasingly frustrated with the touch-lovin' screen, with GottaBeMobile going so far as to call Dell out ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/multi-touch-display-giving-dell-latitude-xt-users-fits/ Filed under: Laptops If your Latitude D630 is growing a bit long in the tooth, it sounds like the Latitude E6400 is the perfect replacement. Critics over at NotebookReview had no qualms mentioning the unit's strengths, from the rugged chassis to the excellent port assortment to the remarkable 19-hour battery life. ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/dells-latitude-e6400-reviewed-lovely-save-for-minor-annoyances/ Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds We've gotten a number of reports today that the Samsung i907 Epix is turning up in sundry AT&T stores across the lands, and those claims are certainly backed up by a fresh retail unboxing of Sammy's WinMo 6.1 Professional monster for AT&T that's turned up over on ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/samsungs-i907-epix-filtering-into-att-stores/ Filed under: WirelessIn a series of events that's becoming all too reminiscent of the National Association of Broadcasters' attempts to stifle the XM / Sirius merger, the FCC now says that it is considering the NAB's recent last-minute request to delay the forthcoming November 4 vote on authorizing unlicensed white ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/fcc-considering-delay-of-white-space-vote-at-nabs-request/ Filed under: Cellphones Take one look at the room rates at the Malibu Beach Inn, and you'll fully understand why you'll be treated to a loaner iPod touch for the duration of your stay. For those who already own an iPhone / iPod touch, they'll be given access to a web ... http://www.only-electronics.com/2008/10/20/malibu-beach-inn-lets-you-request-room-service-via-iphone-ipod-touch/