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Ask Engadget: best rugged PMP out there?

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Caleb, who is asking not what his PMP can do for him, but what he can do for his PMP. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"My brother is about to leave for the Marines, and I (the geeky brother) want to send something with him to keep him busy. What is a very rugged PMP or similar, with WiFi and a nice UI? A camera is definitely a plus."

So, dear readers -- what would fit the bill here? And remember, we're not looking for a PMP with a tough coat of plastic. We're looking for something to last on the battlefield. Oorah! (And Godspeed.)

Ask Engadget: best rugged PMP out there? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple sues HTC for infringing 20 iPhone patents

Looks like Apple's going on the warpath, kids. Just a few months after Cupertino got into it with Nokia over phone patents, Apple's filed suit against HTC, alleging that the company is infringing 20 patents "related to the iPhone's user interface, underlying architecture, and hardware." Steve, you have something to say?

"We can sit by and watch competitors steal our patented inventions, or we can do something about it. We've decided to do something about it," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We think competition is healthy, but competitors should create their own original technology, not steal ours."

Okay then. We're pulling the complaint filing now, we'll let you know the exact details as soon as we learn them.

Update: HTC just gave us a statement -- this is apparently coming totally out of the blue for them, since Apple hasn't even served the complaint yet.

We only learned of Apple's actions based on your stories and Apple's press release. We have not been served yet so we are in no position to comment on the claims. We respect and value patent rights but we are committed to defending our own innovations. We have been innovating and patenting our own technology for 13 years.

Update 2: We mean it when we say this was all just filed in the past few hours -- it's not yet in the court's systems. We just got the PDFs and put the full list of claims from the federal lawsuit below, but remember not to take the names of the patents literally or directly, since they don't mean much. We'll poke each one apart and tease out what's really at stake as we go along.

[We've now looked at each and every patent in both cases in-depth -- check it out here.]

Update 3: We've just learned that Apple submitted over 700 pages of exhibits to the District Court, which is a little nuts. In addition, the ITC complaint lists a number of specific HTC handsets as exhibits, including the Nexus One, Touch Pro, Touch Diamond, Touch Pro2, Tilt II, Pure, Imagio, Dream / G1, myTouch 3G, Hero, HD2, and Droid Eris. That's really a full range of HTC phones, running both Android and Windows Mobile, with and without Sense / TouchFLO. Interestingly, the Android sets are specifically included because they run Android, while the WinMo sets are called out specifically for including DSP chips, not anything to do with Windows Mobile.

Apple sues HTC for infringing 20 iPhone patents originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Mini 5 will run ’something newer’ than Android 1.6 at launch

We've been able to confirm in a chat with Dell spokesfolks this evening that the lovely Mini 5 won't ship with the Android 1.6 build (also known as Donut) that we've seen so far -- instead, it'll be running "something newer." They wouldn't say what that newer version would be -- and to be fair, we're not sure they even knew since Android is always a moving target on account of Google's breakneck development pace -- but it was specifically mentioned that Flash compatibility was something they had on their radar, suggesting that something really, really fresh might be needed. Then again, they also mentioned that the giant phone / MID / thingamajig is going to be totally upgradeable, something that fellow Android skinners HTC and Motorola have both had to reassure the Android-buying public over. How this all shakes out remains to be seen, but let's put it this way: Eclair, at minimum, seems to be a lock by the time the Mini 5 is on a shelf near you.

Dell Mini 5 will run 'something newer' than Android 1.6 at launch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prosperous Online Business – How To Achieve This?

Today there exist great misunderstandings that driving a large amount of traffic to the web site will greatly benefit business enterprise. That is done without properly targeting or filtering the preferred consumer in order what is supplied is what they are waiting for.

Bear in mind that you should have a properly planned internet marketing approach if you want to get revenues. You should have strong approaches and strategies in your internet marketing business, similar to other offline business investments.

The greatest challenge for an entrepreneur is struggling with non-presence when developing online business. Creating an online business means that there are particular methods of individual closeness. You should feel your presence completely; you should register a domain name in order to assure your visitors that you are not an unemployed insane that want to hype the visitors. You should make sure that your web site is trusted and proved, a unique business offering its clients exactly what they need. So how can you do this?

Build a quality web site
The state of your web site makes all the difference and make the impression of your online exposure. You can assume it as your own personal online spot of workplace; it is a place where your clients come to see what you can offer. Take into consideration, that first impressions are vitally important as they can bring you large amounts of money or destroy your business. You should have a well-organized web site that will be attractive to your visitors. Make sure that your web site is available to people and they can come and shop your web site without any problems. Bear in mind, that there should not be any damaged links and there should be all necessary pages.

Relevant, good and fascinating materials is king
Take into consideration that it is not enough to have a good web site, you should also have a valuable and informative content. It is very important, as it has been already mentioned above your website present you in the World Wide Web. So if you have not a possibility to be present personally, your web site is something important that can do this for you. It does not matter if your content consists of textual part or images, it should be informative and credible. Be careful, make sure there are no spelling mistakes, the content should be of a good quality. Your visitors should get necessary information, so that they can come again to you.

Keep constant contact
Setting up your commercial identity is not something that can be competed overnight. Big companies and corporations spend millions and millions of dollars in order to make their name recognized among the people. On the Internet, you should establish your personality, you should acquire your identity to be recognized and you should stick to that point all the time. Make your potential clients are be able to find you and communicate without any efforts. A perfect option to maintain regular contact with your prospects and sustain your exposure in a proper way is to make often some updates via a web log or some other means.

Have you ever put up a questions what is internet marketing in simple words? You do not require any knowledge of specific online entrepreneurial terminology to answer that. Internet marketing is about grabbing a bigger share of the online market for your product.

One of the biggest elements in the successful internet marketing campaign is to make sure you get
website traffic from Google and other search engines for the keywords in your niche; in such a way you will provide a stable inflow of targeted visitors for your products in the internet.

Garden Shed: Aspects To Pay Attention To Before You Start A Whole Project

If you do not want to go through building process in your garden, but need some place to store your garden equipment, a garden shed kit could be a solution for you. It appears to be a great substitute for permanent garden sheds. And it does not require neither much money and hard work nor a team of professionals to construct it. If you like to build something with your own hands, a garden shed kit is a perfect chance for you to enjoy the process. Invite you friends and family over for a weekend and you will get a great place for storage in your garden.br /
There are some important things to take into account before starting the whole project. Let us take a closer look at them. br /
It is essential to choose the right size and shape for your future garden shed. A garden shed is something that should be planned carefully before constructing. Garden shed kits come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. You could always find the one that meets your personal needs. A small shed will work for those who need a place to keep some tools and backyard implements. If you want to store something else (seasonal decorations, for example), you should go for a larger shed. They come with many shelves and storage systems to store all your stuff. Larger sheds also have lockable doors to keep your things secure. There are also huge garden sheds available that can take enormous equipment usually found on farms. br /
The size of your future shed obviously depends on the space you have in your garden or back yard. A shed kit you choose should fit into the space in your garden. Trees, other buildings, ponds should not obstruct your garden shed. br /
Another important consideration is the type of materials that are used in a garden shed kit. The majority of models are made of wood, metal or plastic. Each type of the material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Wooden sheds usually look the most natural in gardens. But they need to be treated regularly for better maintenance. Metal sheds are really strong and durable, but they are not very easy to assemble and need special treatment to prevent corrosion as well. PVC garden sheds do not require any treatment, but they are very light plus plastic is harmful to the environment. Make a careful study of all the materials before you choose the one for your needs. br /
When choosing a garden shed kit you could have some additional features. For example, you could get some shelves installed or an additional door in your garden shed. Getting double doors instead of a single one is also possible in larger shed models.br /
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