Today, Samsung launched the highly anticipated follow-up to last year’s very impressive Series 9 premium ultra thin-and-light notebooks (they have Ultrabook specifications, but because of the premium branding and pricing that Samsung is going for, they won’t be called Ultrabooks). The new entrants are still referred to as Series 9, so to save you from any confusion, we’ll refer to today’s star of the show as the 2012 Series 9. The 13.3-inch model comes in black aluminum build by default. Samsung also unveiled a 15-inch model (housed in a 14-inch body) that comes in either a magnesium (silver) or aluminum (black) chassis. The 2012 Series 9 Ivy Bridge notebooks look as sleek as ever, and if anything, even thinner at 12.9mm (13.3-inch) and 14.9mm (15-inch). This compares favorably to the 2011 Series 9 notebook (16mm). And of course, you can’t have thinner machines without shaving off some excess weight. The 13-inch Series 9 weights a feather light 1.15kg (aluminum), while the 15-inch model weighs 1.58kg (magnesium) or 1.68kg (aluminum).

Apart from making the Series 9 sleeker than ever before and a change of materials used, not much has else has changed aesthetically from its 2011 edition. However the new machines have fairly significant upgrades to the components within. Screen resolution is now 1600 x 900 pixels (13.3-inch and 15-inch), up from last year’s paltry 1366 x 768 pixels. We hope that this will represent a Samsung shift towards sharper displays which will undoubtedly please consumers who have to hand over some pretty serious cash for one of these sexy Ivy Bridge processing platform based beasts.

Users will also be pleased to know that Samsung listened to their consumers, and resisted adding a glossy screen on these new notebooks and stuck with a more eye friendly matte screen. That’s probably also because the screen is a blinding 400 nits, the same as last year’s Series 9.

While the screen is important, so is the graphics engine crunching the pixels behind the screen. To keep these notebooks thin and sleek, Samsung has opted not to weigh the machines down with discrete graphics options. Instead, all three machines rely on Intel’s HD Graphics 4000 that's integrated within the Ivy Bridge processor. Renewed and better than the previous generations, it's decent for most intents and purposes, including video playback and even encoding - well, other than proper gaming and heavy media manipulation needs.


Connectivity-wise, the new 2012 Series 9 notebooks also don’t disappoint. This time, there are USB 3.0 ports, one for the 13-inch model (and a USB 2.0 port) and two for the 15-inch models (plus one USB 2.0 port). There is also the very necessary micro-HDMI port, but if you really need to connect to older display devices, you could also obtain an optional micro-HDMI to VGA converter from Samsung (or get one from the open market).

Besides differentiation by screen size and external color for the 2012 Series 9 notebooks, there is also the difference in storage capacity. The 13-inch and 15-inch magnesium models, sport a 128GB SSD, while the most premium of the bunch, the 15-inch black aluminum model sports a 256GB SSD. Having an SSD on board means that performance (boot time, data retrieval time, transfer rate, etc.) will be boosted by a substantial amount over normal hard drive based machines. This aspect hasn't changed since the last generation, but you can expect much better SSD controllers and flash memory to be used to deliver better performance than the previous generation (hopefully).

When we reviewed the 2011 Series 9 notebook, we were very impressed with the overall build quality of the notebook. And from the looks of things, this year’s variants promise to be even better. The keyboard housing is now a single piece of material, fused together with the palm rests, so flex definitely wouldn’t be a problem.


Source : www.hardwarezone.com.sg

One of the big surprises at Samsung's Galaxy S3 launch last week was a charger that powered the smartphone wirelessly - but now it seems that the technology could soon be widespread.

Samsung, Qualcomm and other tech companies have joined forces to establish a single standard to allow devices to charge wirelessly - using a technology similar to the one in electric toothbrushes today.

One single charger will 'beam' power to several devices at once - and the chargers could even work in cars.

A single standard could also mean that the new wireless era isn't plagued with the problem of 'finding the right cable' - one wireless technology should (hopefully) work for all.

Wireless technology leaders Samsung and Qualcomm Incorporated have joined other technology leaders to form the Alliance for Wireless Power (A4WP), it was announced today.

The A4WP will focus on a new wireless power transfer technology that provides spatial freedom for charging of electrical devices in cars, on tabletops and for multiple devices simultaneously.



Source : dailymail

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is new powerful smartphone, based on latest Google Ice cream sandwich OS @ premium price and powered by Dual Core CPU and HD Display screen. It is also known as Google Nexus Prime and offers true Android experience without any custom UI or modifications.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Price in India – Coming Soon….

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime Android Smartphone Technical Specifications:

High Speed next generation 3G, 4G Network Support
Quad Band GSM/EDGE
4.65” inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Super AMOLED HD Touchscreen
1.2GHz ARM A9 based Dual Core Processor (TI OMAP 4460)
1GB of RAM
32GB Internal memory
9mm Thin and Curve Design
5 Megapixel Camera + Full HD Video Recording
Front 1.3MP Camera
Android v4.0 Operating System
Wireless Wi-Fi + GPS + NFC
Bluetooth + Micro USB Connector
1,750 mAh battery

Last month before Diwali, about 19 different smartphones were launched in India. Though there weren't that many this month, we did see some new high-end smartphones. This list is for you if you want a smartphone that can do everything, including looking really good. All these new smartphones are priced above Rs 20,000.

Several users ceased purchasing iPhone 4 in September-October and waited for the iPhone 4S instead. With a distinctive virtual assistant feature, the iPhone 4S is an improved version of iPhone 4 in terms of specs. Packing a dual-core Apple A5 SoC mobile processor, the iPhone 4S promises twice the processing power its predecessor had.

Apple has put in an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash which is capable of capturing high quality images and 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second. Also, Apple's iCloud storage service is also accessible using iPhone 4S and offers up to 5 GB of online storage. The device runs iOS 5.0 with several new features.

With the same 3.7 inch retina display screen, the distinctive feature of the iPhone 4S is Siri, the virtual assistant that is voiced by a lady. Indian consumers will have to struggle with the voice.

The Apple iPhone 4S will be available in India at Rs 44,500 for a 16 GB model, and Rs 51,000 and Rs 57,500 for a 32 GB model.




Samsung's flagship device Galaxy S II GT-i9100 continues to be a popular high end smartphone. This handset's most noteworthy feature is its large 4.27 inch Super Amoled Plus touchscreen that supports 800 x 480 pixel resolution. Galaxy S II runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with the new TouchWiz 4.0 user interface. The mobile operating system is fast and smooth, thanks to its dual core 1.2 GHz Samsung Exynos 4210 SoC processor.

The phone has 16 GB of internal storage which can be taken up to 32 GB using a memory card. There might be no need to expand the phone's memory though, because it has a USB on-the-go port that can read flash drives with more than 4 GB capacity.

Featuring an 8 megapixel camera, Galaxy S II can record full 1080p HD videos and delivers brilliant images, and its front facing 2 megapixel VGA camera is great for video chats.

While new phones pour into the Indian market, it is about time to put your bargaining hat on and get the smartphone you always wished for.

Source : http://in.news.yahoo.com/best-smartphones-above-rs-20-000-in-october-november.html

The Samsung Galaxy S Plus has been released in order to continue what the Samsung Galaxy S started. The Samsung Galaxy S was in fact one of the most talked about smartphones of this season so we can only imagine the Samsung Galaxy S Plus to be even more anticipated in 2011.
The name certainly suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S Plus will offer all that the Samsung Galaxy S offers and just that little bit more. With this handset, the creators behind the original have taken into consideration what could be improved and in turn have produced a similar handset to that of the original, with even more to boast about.

The all-new Galaxy S Plus is said to have some new and exciting features along with all the pre-existing Galaxy S features.
The Samsung Galaxy S Plus comes with a faster 1.4 GHz processor, which allows users to download content and load webpages faster than ever before. All the usual great looking features of the original phone have stayed intact and the handset will still be hitting the shop shelves with an impressive 4 inches of AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. However, there is one adjustment to this and that comes in the shape of a gorilla glass display.
Most importantly however, is the software and the Samsung Galaxy S Plus certainly doesn’t fall down there and the handset has Android 2.3 as its OS.
Another great incentive to invest in the all-new Samsung Galaxy S Plus is that all the prominent network service carriers have presented this particular handset with a series of extremely attractive mobile phone deals.
Users should look into providers that offer free texts, free talk time and free line rental in a contract. This is possibly the best way to get your hands on this particular handset as otherwise you would have to buy the Samsung Galaxy S Plus outright.

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Samsung has unveiled three new Bluetooth headsets designed for each different function: it is of the entry level HM1610, HM3600 and the lightweight stereo headset Modus 6450.

This model can be used as a regular bluetooth headset for talking on the phone, but thanks to the presence of a second headset built into the main body and easily detachable, can be transformed into a pair of stereo Bluetooth headsets.

The headset Modus 6450 also has some support for Android applications, voice control features, functionality, EQ settings and the device of course supports the A2DP Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR as well as a technology for Multi. With 6 hours of battery talk time and 180 hours of standby, the headset Samsung Modus 6450 costs $ 100 (about 71 euro exchange rate).

HM3600 Bluetooth headset weighs only 13 grams and is designed with a design intended for maximum comfort, the HM3600 promises 9 hours of talk time and 300 hours standby. Like the Modus 6450, HM3600 also boasts a dual microphones for noise cancellation. The price is 60 dollars (about 42 euro exchange rate).

Finally, the HM1610 has a bluetooth headset microphone is ideal for the removal of noise, multipoint technology, support for Bluetooth v3 + EDR A2DP for listening to music single, automatic volume control, with 6 hours of talk time and 250 hours standby, the HM1610 is $ 40 (about 28 euro exchange rate).

Samsung latest NX range the latest NX11 mirrorless digital camera with i-Function that is the successor to the NX10. The latest NX11 is well-matched with Samsung’s new i-Function lenses that were introduce for the NX100.The Samsung NX camera features 14.6 Megapixel APS-C CMOS image sensor, a VGA 640×480 Electronic Viewfinder (EVF), super sonic drive, a 3-inch AMOLED display and automatically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter.

The camera presents lens shift image stabilization, Smart Auto mode, face detection, Smart Flash function and Beauty Shot.The camera is capable to record 720p HD video in H.264 MP4 format at 30fps. It is best for professional as well for personal use. Just get ready to capture your lovely moments and make them memorable. The camera comes in usual design with black color.Samsung NX11 mirrorless camera will be come to hit the market in February with the price tag of $649, bunch with an 18-55mm i-Function lens. The company will also release two more i-Function lenses, the 20-50mm F3.5-5.6 ED Black/Silver lens, and the 20mm F2.8 Black/Silver pancake lens.

Samsung Galaxy Pro is the latest addition in the Galaxy smartphone series by the company. The smartphone has been shown at the conference the company held in Singapore, wrote tehnoblog Samsung Hub.

Samsung Galaxy Pro is equipped with a touch screen with a diagonal of 2.8 inches, which is deployed in a horizontal, rather than the more traditional upright position. It is known that the display will be capacitive, but its resolution is not reported.

Samsung Galaxy Pro has the QWERTY-keyboard, which makes the Smartphone easy to send text messages and emails, as well as the use of social networks. Also on the Galaxy Pro will be installed a special client Samsung Hub to work with popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.

The smartphone will be running the mobile OS Android 2.2, which will be installed on top of proprietary interface TouchWiz. Galaxy Pro is equipped with trehmegapikselnoy camera on the back panel, as well as the 800-megahertz processor. Start date sales and cost of the smartphone's not known yet.

Samsung Corby II S3850, a new touchscreen smartphone, which will replace the original model, that is a very popular youth models, which sold millions worldwide.

Samsung Corby II S3850 looks almost the same as Samsung Galaxy Mini. It has the same size and even have some identical features: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, sound enhancement technology DNSe, integrated access to social networks, 3.5-mm headset jack, and 3.14-inch touchscreen QVGA- display.

Samsung Corby II S3850 is not Android-smartphone and a regular phone-based user interface and without the support of 3G. S3850 II is equipped with modest by today's standards a 2-megapixel camera and memory card slot for standard microSD. Samsung Corby II will be available in late March.

T-Mobile Sidekick 4G made by Samsung runs Android 2.2 and features a 3.5-inch touchscreen backed by a five-row QWERTY keyboard for speedy messaging. The next-gen Sidekick is capable of download speeds of up to 21 Mbps, has a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor, a 3 megapixel camera, is pre-loaded with Facebook and Twitter apps, and comes with the Group Text and Cloud Text functions which take text messaging to new heights.

Samsung redesigned the new Sidekick 4G with our best-in-class hardware, combined with T-Mobile’s 4G network speeds, the Android operating system, and unique messaging and entertainment features, to make this a perfect match for both loyal Sidekick fans and new Sidekick owners. The Sidekick 4G is expected to debut later this Spring.