iPad mini to debut during second half of 2012, claims report

(Credit: CNET) Apple has reportedly already tagged LCD suppliers for an iPad mini, with an eye toward launching the tablet in the second half of the year. This latest scuttlebut comes courtesy of Taiwan news outlet Liberty Times ( English translation ). Citing the usual vague “market rumors” but also a report from Japanese securities firm Macquarie , the Liberty Times said the iPad mini could start shipping by the end of the third quarter with a goal of 6 million units.

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Samsung ships QF20 camcorder with WiFi, toughened-up W300 pocket cam

Samsung‘s CES blitz included a tease of five new camcorders , but precious little in the way of launch details. Some of the mystery has ended, as two of the camcorders — the QF20 and W300 — are at last hitting US stores. The QF20 caters to the Internet crowd and, for $350, will let you upload your 20x-zoomed 1080p videos straight to Facebook, Picasa or YouTube without thrusting a computer into the process.

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HTC Ville C tipped as lower-powered, cheaper One S

The HTC Ville S is not all that different from the One S.

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Evernote for Android gets a sexy makeover

The latest version of Evernote for Android brings some much-needed improvements to the interface. (Credit: Evernote) Much as I have mad love for Evernote, I’ve always found its apps to be a little, well, challenged in the usability department.

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Microsoft Store trims Xbox 360 price by $50

(Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET) Gamers in the market for an Xbox 360 will find a deal waiting for them at the online Microsoft Store. The Xbox 360 250GB console is now on sale for $249.99, a full $50 off the usual price. This console offers 250GB of space on a removable hard drive, the usual wireless controller, a black headset, and a one-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold

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Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620L mobile hot-spot review: It’s a Rocketeer

Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L I can’t count anymore how many mobile routers I have reviewed, but that also means that I know the Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L by Novatel Wireless is different. And it’s not because of its crazily long name. Instead, it’s partly because of its crazily long battery life.

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School buys telepresence robot to help sick student

(Credit: Video screenshot by Tim Hornyak/CNET) Without machines, Zachary Thomason wouldn’t live very long. The boy has been on a ventilator for all of his 12 years because he suffers from a rare muscle disorder that makes him extremely weak.

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Invention kit for banana pianos, alphabet soup keyboards

Go ahead, MaKey MaKey my day. (Credit: Jay Silver/MaKey MaKey) For the most part, keyboards just aren’t very exciting. They sit there and go clickety-clack.

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Diablo III woes plague launch day players

A taste of Demon Hunter gameplay. Just don’t equip any Templars with shields until Blizzard gives the green light. (Credit: Blizzard/Activision) The epic Diablo III role-playing game experienced several hiccups on launch day today as players reported numerous errors preventing gameplay.

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WaterField’s CitySlicker is slick, but the handle costs extra

The CitySlicker starts at $129 and its flap comes in four different color options.

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