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Samsung ATIV Smart PC & ATIV Smart PC Pro Samsung ATIV Smart PC & ATIV Smart PC Pro feature 11.6-inch screens, detachable keyboard-docking systems and Windows 8 OS (with Windows 7 compatibility). Announced on August 29, 2012, the Samsung device allows users to easily switch between clamshell notebook PC and tablet PC form factors, leveraging the power of the notebook format with the convenience of a tablet. Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro. Photo Credit: Samsung Their 1366 x 768 HD displays feature an advanced 10-finger multi-touch screen, against the 2-finger multi-touch screen of traditional devices. The enhanced sensitivity allows users to pinch-to-zoom, rotate images and scroll through pages with ease to enjoy the full capabilities of the latest entertainment applications. In addition to keyboard and multi-touch input, the ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro are equipped with S Pen which delivers realistic writing and drawing experiences as if using a p...

Samsung ATIV Tab: Windows RT Tablet The Samsung ATIV Tab delivers a full Windows 8-based PC experience in tablet form factor, with a 8.9mm device weighing 570 g that features a 10.1" display. Announced on August 29, 2012, the device is powered by Windows 8 RT running on a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and features 2Gb RAM and 32/64GB User memory, with support for an addition 64Gb microSD. It boots up instantly and comes loaded with Office Home and Student 2013 RT, offering the new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Samsung ATIV Tablet. Photo Credit: Samsung The tablet features a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera and 5-megapixel rear camera. Measuring 265.8 x 168.1 x 8.9 mm it weighs 570g and packs a 8,200 mAh battery. The ATIV Tab is compatible with a range of Windows-based PC devices and accessories, including printers, keyboards, projectors, external monitors, and other peripherals, through its USB port and uHDMI, with no need to install e...

Samsung ATIV S Windows Phone 8 Smartphone Samsung announced the ATIV S, the world's first Windows Phone 8 smartphone, at the IFA conference in Berlin on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Powered by a dual-core Qualcomm processor, the device features a 4.8-in HD Super AMOLED display, 1 Gb RAM, 16/32GB User memory and microSD (SDXC support). It supports HSPA+42 connectivity, has a rear facing 8 MP main camera with autofocus and LED flash; and a 1.9MP front-facing camera. Measuring 137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm, the ATIV S weighs 135g and packs a 2,300mAh Li-ion battery. Impressive Design Despite being impressively slim, the ATIV S is comfortable to hold thanks to a bezel that bulges out slightly and then tapers more acutely to the back. The design allow your fingers to stay off the screen when you are holding the device in your hand. Other standout design features include a raised physical Windows button to get to your Start screen, instead of a capacitive one. The dis...

Sony NEX-5R Mirrorless ILC with Hybrid AF The Sony NEX-5R, announced on August 29, 2012, is the successor to the NEX-5N and Sony's first ILC camera to feature "Fast Hybrid AF," integrated Wi-Fi for sharing, saving and viewing photos; and down-loadable camera apps. The NEX-5R features a newly-developed 16.1 MP, APS H (23.4 X 15.6mm) Backlit CMOS sensor with 200-12800 ISO range. Its BIONZ processor lets you shoot stills at 3fps in focus priority mode, and 10 fps in speed priority mode. Sony uses the NX nomenclature for its mirrorless ILC cameras; the NX-5 represents mid-range, the NX-3 targets beginners, and the NX-7, power users. Focusing The "Fast Hybrid AF" autofocus technology on the NX-5R utilizes 99 phase-detection AF points arrayed on the image sensor to detect a subject's distance and quickly lock focus on it, and then utilizes contrast-detection AF to confirm extremely fine, precise details. In Speed Priority Continuous s...

Samsung Galaxy Note II 5.5-in 'Phablet' Samsung's Galaxy Note II is a 5.5-in, 1280 x 720 display smartphone with the S-Pen stylus powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core processor and 2 GB or RAM. Announced on Wednesday, August 29, at IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, it's the successor to the dual core, 5.3-in display Galaxy Note 1 announced at the same event last year. Measuring 151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4mm and weighing 180g, the Galaxy Note II is the largest and most powerful smartphone in the Samsung stable. Other hardware improvements, besides the larger display and a more powerful processor, include a 3,100mAh (2,500mAh on Note 1) battery, support for 64Gb (32Gb on Note 1) microSD card, Android 4.1 Jelly Beans (Android 4.0 on Note 1), and a redesigned S Pen with an improved 8mm grip and a rubber tip. Samsung Galaxy Note II. Photo Credit: Samsung Like its predecessor, the Note II has an 8 MP rear-facing main camera and a 1.9 MP front-facing video...

Amazon Patents Dual Screen E-Book, Tablet Device Amazon was recently awarded a patent for a tablet with a dual display - a color LCD in the front and an energy efficient E-ink display at the rear, reports Mashable . The LCD display would be used to view dynamic content such as videos, and the more energy efficient and easy to the eye e-ink display, for reading electronic books. According to the patent filing the device would automatically switch displays taking a cue from its front and rear-facing cameras, as also allow content to be moved from one display to the other. When viewing static content on the LCD a user could conserve power by nudging the content to the e-ink display with a touch. According to the Amazon filing, "An electronic device including two or more display elements can provide enhanced functionality with improved rates of power consumption. A user can cause information that does not change rapidly to be provided or moved to a relatively st...

Samsung Galaxy Camera with Android 4.1 Samsung on Wednesday, August 29 announced the world's first camera - smartphone hybrid. Powered by a quad-core processor, it features 21X, 23-481mm (35 mm equivalent) zoom, 16M, 1/2.3" CMOS sensor and voice and video communication. The device lacks cellular voice capability, supporting communication through VoiP apps, such as Skype over 3G/4G or WiFi. Measuring 128.7 x 70.8 x 19.1 mm and weighing 305g, the device features a 4.8" HD Super Clear Touch Display. The Galaxy Camera will be available in two versions - a 3G + Wi-Fi model and a 4G + Wi-Fi variant On device storage is 8GB, with support for micro SDSC, micro SDHC and micro SDXC extension. Camera Features ISO range extends from 100 to 3200. The camera can capture full HD 1920x1080 30fps video and 720x480 120fps slow motion video. Samsung Galaxy Camera. Photo Credit: Samsung 'Smart Pro' technology facilitates advanced photographic setups using...