CAR releases updated “tube map” of the auto world
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Subway Map to the Auto World – Click above for high-res image gallery
Five years ago, CAR created a subway-style map of every major automaker, its brands and sub-brands, along with its technological partners, spin-offs and related relationships. It was enough to make our head explode, but the map made deciphering the incestuous relationship between the world’s automakers a bit easier.
In its latest issue, CAR has updated the map for 2010, including every major and minor automaker and how each are tied together. The Brit pub admits they’ve taken a decidedly Western perspective, leaving out some of the odder marques and a few brands from emerging markets, but even then SAIC and Tata are in the mix, along with Fisker and Maybach.
Obviously, General Motors’ brands have been paired down in the last five years, but before the mag went to print, they weren’t able to update the map with the so-to-be-shuttered Mercury marque. And yes, they’ve got Porsche as a sub-group within Volkswagen and the newly-minted partnership between Toyota and Tesla as well.
Check both the original and upgraded maps in the gallery below, and make sure to view them in high-res to get the complete perspective.
Droid X Does Gaming Too
The Droid X comes with a very nice 4.3″ screen, this makes it a very good gaming phone. The games expected should be smooth and fast, and that is exactly what was witnessed. The Motorla event, held in New York, displayed the Droid X’s great gaming ability that was expected.
The specs shouldn’t be worried about too much considering it has a 1GHz processor. The Droid X also has a dedicated GPU, with this very good hardware, the Droid X will be one of the best gaming phones available. The speed “is very, very fast” and we imagine that there will be plenty more videos out showcasing this in no time.
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iPad Skins: Clothe And Protect Your iPad With Personality
Editor’s note: This is a guest post authored by Stephen Markas, Editor In Chief of iPadAccessories.com. Stephen’s article gives you great information about the different companies that make iPad skins.
The Apple iPad exploded into the technological scene with the power and the most diverse list of abilities imaginable, and the iPad is continuing it’s amazing success with over 3 million units sold already! The iPad’s price tag can get quite hefty, and as such, it’s a tool that is worth investing in and merits care and protection to insure a long life.
New iPad protective skins are available to guard against every day bumps and scratches. To further enjoy the whole experience, tons of cool features are available to customize your iPad making it as unique as yourself.
Artistic decals are a must have addition to tailor the iPad to your personality. Here’s a review of some of the best iPad decals and protective skins on the market right now:
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HTC Forced to Switch to Super TFT LCD From AMOLED Due to Shortages
The Droid Incredible is still one of Verizon Wireless’ most hotly desired devices, and despite the fact the handset is still on back-order, people are still buying them. One of the reasons for that, other than the 1GHz Snapdragon processor under the hood and Android 2.1 with HTC’s Sense UI, is the fact that it features a 3.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. We just got a tip that suggests that’s not the case anymore. We all know why the Incredible isn’t in a lot more people’s hands, or still flying off shelves: the display. Samsung has reportedly been having trouble supplying HTC with the necessary equipment to outfit their Incredible device (pun slightly intended) with the AMOLED display. But, ironically enough, they haven’t been having any trouble with their own devices, even the ones that feature Super AMOLED displays. According to OLED Display , Samsung Mobile Display cannot supply enough displays for their AMOLED-equipped devices. So, Google’s left with only one choice, it seems: Switch over to Super TFT LCD, which is produced by Sony. This is forcing HTC and Google to replace the displays in future HTC Desire and HTC Incredible handsets, due to the short supply. But, the big question is: what is Super TFT LCD? Well, you’ve actually heard of it before, because it has a nickname that’s come up recently in the news (after the announcement of a certain tablet). Super TFT LCD’s nickname is IPS. Which, yes, became “famous” thanks to Apple’s iPad tablet. It provides a wide viewing angle, and provides very clear images — even if the colors aren’t as “distinguished” when compared to an AMOLED display. Simply put, Samsung needs their factories putting out AMOLED and Super AMOLED displays for their own devices, like the Samsung Galaxy S/Captivate/Vibrant, or the Samsung Wave (all of which feature the latter, not the former). So, it seems that everyone else that uses the same technology is getting the shaft. Of course, this could just be a rumor amongst rumors, and here in the near future production could get kick started again. If this is indeed true, though, well — future Incredible owners may not be the happiest campers in the woods. [ via OLED Display; thanks Erik!] ) View full post on Android Community
Four Android Phones to be offered by US Cellular in 2010
Four phones are planned to be brought to customers throughout the year. This will start off next year with the Samsung Acclaim. The first phone, the slide phone QWERTY will come out July 9th, shortly followed by the HTC Desire. The devices and manufacturers for the other two is yet to be decided by US Cellular. US Cellular quite possibly might wait until the last 3 months of the year to decide on their options, a good number of phones will be released from now until then. A guess on what they’ll pick would have to be the Samsung Galaxy S. Lately it seems that every time you hear about it, a newer version is being released. [ via Android Guys] ) View full post on Android Community
Droid X Disassembly
Guess what, there are real parts in the Droid X. sorry to disappoint you if you thought it was powered by magic. Around here, we love seeing a good teardown, mainly because we can watch the dissection without potentially harming our own devices. This teardown was performed by the good folks over at Droidx.net and they were even nice enough to include instructions and a video.
All you need to tackle this project yourself is a Hex X5 and X4 screwdriver and a good old fingernail. There’s a bit of tech know how and skill at dissembling computer parts also recommended. But if you like me, just sit back and enjoy the video. It’s best to watch more skilled people execute things like this.
Click here to view the embedded video.
iPhone launch day wrap up, Jobs confirms WiFi tethering someday, Apple clarifies iPhone 4 reception issues
Yesterday was the big day for iPhone 4 fans and the device went official around the country. SlashGear has a nice wrap up of the launch day for one of the most in demand handsets ever.
If you have been wishing and hoping for wireless tethering for the iPhone, that wish is coming – eventually – according to Steve Jobs. In one of his famously terse replies to a geek who asked the question when/if will we get wireless sync, Jobs replied “Yep, someday.”
Apple has clarified the poor reception issue that some iPhone 4 users are complaining of. The solution according to Apple is to not hold the phone that way.
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Droid X Disassembly – Video
Guess what, there are real parts in the Droid X. Sorry to disappoint you if you thought it was powered by magic. Around here, we love seeing a good teardown, mainly because we can watch the dissection without potentially harming our own devices. This teardown was performed by the good folks over at Droidx.net and they were even nice enough to include instructions and a video. All you need to tackle this project yourself is a Hex X5 and X4 screwdriver and a good old fingernail. There’s a bit of tech know how and skill at dissembling computer parts also recommended. But if you’re like me, just sit back and enjoy the video. It’s best to watch more skilled people execute things like this. Click here to view the embedded video. [ via droidx] ) View full post on Android Community
