Samsung Galaxy Note Specs

Yesterday, at IFA 2011 Samsung unveiled Galaxy Note smartphone which features the world’s first and largest 5.3" HD Super AMOLED display. Galaxy Note is powered by 1.4GHz dual-core processors, runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), measuring just 9.65mm thick and weighing 102g to fit comfortably in a pocket to offer true portability. It has 8 MP with LED Flash camera at the back and 2 MP in the front. Read more detailed specs of Galaxy Note after the cut.

Samsung GALAXY Note Specifications -

• Network:
  • HSPA+ 21Mbps  850/900/1900/2100
  • EDGE/GPRS  850/900/1800/1900
• Processor  -  1.4GHz Dual Core Processor
• Display -  5.3” WXGA (1280×800, 285ppi) HD Super AMOLED
• OS  -  Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Camera:
  • Main (Rear) : 8 MP with LED Flash
  • Front : 2 MP
  • Action Shot, Beauty, Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, Share Shot
• Video:
  • Video : MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid, VC-1Recording 1080p@24~30fps, Playing 1080p@30fps
• Audio:
  • Codec : MP3, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, FLAC, OGG
• Music Player with SoundAlive
• 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS
• Value-added Features
• Samsung Apps
• Samsung Kies 2.0/ Samsung Kies air
• Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel UX
• Samsung ChatON mobile communication service (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
• Smart Note Apps
• S Pen / Pen UX
• Social Hub
  - Integrated Messaging (Email, SNS), Contacts/ Calendar Sync
  - Basic: POP3/IMAP Email
  • Social Hub, Readers Hub , Music Hub
  • Google Mobile Services
    - Gmail, Google Talk, Google Search, YouTube, Android Market
    - Google Maps with Google Places and Google Latitude
  • A-GPS
  • Enterprise Solutions
    - ODE, EAS, CCX, MDM, VPN, WebEx
  • NFC (optional)
• Connectivity:
  • Bluetooth v 3.0
  • USB 2.0 + HS
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • WiFi Direct
• Sensor  -  Accelerometer, Proximity
• Memory -  150MB + 2GB inbox + microSD (up to 32GB)
• Size -  110 × 58.2 × 12.3 mm,
• Weight  -  102.4g
• Battery:
  • Battery (Standard) Li-on, 1,200mAh
  • Talk Time : Up to 13 hours(2G), Up to 4.6 hours(3G)
  • Standby Time : Up to 570 hours(2G), Up to 390 hours(3G)

Acer Aspire Ultrabook S3 Officially announced

At IFA 2011, Acer debuts its first Ultrabook- Aspire S3. The machine made of made of magnesium-alloy, measures 1.3 cm thin and weighs less than 1.4 kg (3 lbs.). It resumes in a quick 1.5 seconds and delivers up to 7 hours or 50-day battery life in sleep mode.

The Aspire S3 features 13.3-inch ultra thin HD LED display, the Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors and a choice of 240 GB SSD or 320/500 GB HDD with embedded SSD for ultra-fast access and ample media and data storage.It also includes Dolby Home Theater v4, Standard HDMI output and 2-in-1 card reader.

On-the-go users can keep in touch with friends and colleagues with high-clarity video conferences thanks to the integrated Acer Crystal Eye 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone -- with superior Wi-Fi connections guaranteed by Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED technology. Wireless convenience is enhanced by the addition of latest-generation Bluetooth 4.0+HSR technology with lower power consumption.

The Aspire S3 will start to roll out in select regions in September at a price between €799 and €1199.

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Samsung Intros SE-208BW Smart Media Hub

Samsung announced today its new smart media hub, the SE-208BW optical disk drive (ODD).

The SE-208BW is a new product that combines an external ODD with wireless connectivity to provide wider end-user benefits. Offering traditional CD/DVD playback and writing capabilities, the SE-208BW features Samsung's own APP to enable smartphone, tablet and PC users to wirelessly stream and play CDs and DVDs on their smart devices to listen to music or watch their favorite movies.

The SE-208BW breaks new ground for ODD's by adding wireless access point (AP) and repeater functionality to connect the drive to an Ethernet LAN cable. For users with an existing AP that suffers from weak signal strength, the SE-208BW also serves as a repeater to amplify Wi-Fi signals and widen the connectivity range across the home.

For users looking for smart backup solutions, the SE-208BW can wirelessly connect to a smartphone or tablet PC to easily backup data such as pictures, video or contacts onto CDs or DVDs without ever turning on a desktop or notebook computer. The SE-208BW also supports Dynamic DNS which enables the drive to work as a private server. Simply connect an external hard disk drive or USB memory drive and the Internet LAN cable to the SE-208BW and it becomes a personal Cloud Server.

For TV's with DLNA compatibility, the SE-208AB comes with Allshare allowing users to view drive content through the TV menu to play and record multimedia files onto CDs and DVDs. The drive compliments any home entertainment system with a sleek hi-gloss surface built around a slim case measuring 140mmx21.5mmx200mm. The drive also offers a USB power interface that eliminates the need for a separate electrical outlet.

The SE-208BW drive is engineered to be compatible with all major operating systems, including Win7 and Mac OS. The drive boasts Buffer Under Run technology to prevent errors that may result from writing speeds that exceed data transfer speeds, while also enabling PC multitasking.

The external drive provides a variety of speeds across different data media types including: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD reading and 8X DVD±R, 5X DVD-RAM, 6X DVD+R Dual Layer, 6X DVD-R Dual Layer, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW recording.

The SE-208BW will be available the beginning of 2012.

For more information visit www.samsungodd.com.

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Samsung Unveils Slim Portable Blu-ray Writer Drive for Mobile PC Market

Samsung announced today its new slim portable Blu-ray Writer, the SE-506AB optical disk drive (ODD).

SE-506AB features a slim and sleek design with a hi-glossy anti-scratch surface. It is 12 percent smaller than Samsung's conventional Blu-ray drive to accommodate today's hectic mobile lifestyle. The slim form factor is also supported with a USB power interface that eliminates the need for a separate electrical outlet.

The SE-506AB drive is compatible with all major operating systems, including Win7 and Mac OS. In addition, the drive features Buffer Under Run technology to prevent errors that may result from writing speeds that exceed data transfer speeds, while also enabling PC multitasking.

Samsung ODD's exclusive AV connectivity technology is featured on the new SE-506AB allowing users to easily connect and play content via AV connectivity function on multimedia TVs with an available USB port.

The drive also improves upon previous ODD models, which only recognize the first sub-directory and 1000 files. The new SE-506AB model now recognizes and allows access to the fifth sub-directory and more than 3000 files.

The external drive provides a variety of speeds across different data media types featuring BD Quadruple layering. Specific speeds include: 6X BD-ROM, 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-RW reading and 6X BD-R, 6X BD-R Dual layer, 4X BD-R Quad layer, 8X DVD±R, 5X DVD-RAM, 6X DVD+R Dual Layer, 6X DVD-R Dual Layer, 8X DVD+RW, 6X DVD-RW recording.

The SE-506AB will be available at the end of August 2011 at online retail outlets.

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Sony announced PlayStation 3 "NINOKUNI Magical Edition"

Sony Japan announced another special edition- a “PlayStation 3 NINOKUNI magical edition” bundle pack will be available in Japan on November 17, 2011 but only in limited quantities.  This Golden Limited edition include PS3 console with 160GB HDD and the NINOKUNI software title, available at a recommended retail price of 33,780 yen.

 

 

 

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