Fancy picking up a tablet device? Actually, the Apple iPad has been doing gangbusters sales for the longest time already ever since it was released, and so far there hasn’t been any real competition to this device that can challenge its lofty position. Well, not until now – Samsung’s Galaxy Tab might have a smaller screen size at 7-inches, but it certainly isn’t any slouch when it comes to performance, running on the iOS’ rival platform – we’re talking about the Google Android operating system.
Most recently, the Samsung Galaxy Tab was released by US Cellular, where it is capable of delivering a premium mobile entertainment experience on the go, without getting bogged down by a bulky device. After all, it tips the scales at just 13 ounces while measuring 12 millimeters thin. The Galaxy Tab will be able to fit in nicely into a pocket or purse, so both genders will be able to carry one without growing extra muscles overnight.
Apart from the aforementiond brilliant 7-inch enhanced TFT display screen, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is also powered by a speedy 1GHz Hummingbird Application processor that is capable of supporting 3D graphics as well as smooth Web browsing, followed by a 1.3 megapixel front camera and a 3 megapixel rear-facing camera (for video calling and photo taking purposes, obviously), alongside the Android 2.2 operating system that throws in full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1.
One thing about the Samsung Galaxy Tab would be its similarity with Samsung’s very own Galaxy S smartphones, which would mean carrying Samsung’s Social Hub application that is capable of synchronizing a user’s Messaging and Contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of information, regardless of whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Not only that, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.
You will also benefit from services such as Google Maps Navigation (Beta) and Google Goggles amongst others. With Wi-Fi connectivity, you ought to be able to surf at your favorite coffee place without missing a beat. Any takers for the Galaxy Tab?
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Introduce your little one to the world of remote controlled toys with the Baby’s First Ducati R/C Motorcycle from ThinkGeek. Why is it special to us? Well, for $39.99 a pop, it will not only offer the thrilling experience of an R/C vehicle, but packaged in such a way that even little ones can play without running the risk of choking on small and tiny parts. For your geekling, this model looks like a real motorcycle, boasting an actual rider. Not only that, its remote control also comes with large, easy-to-use buttons which you can use to drive the bike forward or backward, while turning left and right whenever possible. Boasting its own range of sound effects for added ambience, it will work in tandem with the way you accelerate your bike. Being able to handle the stress of a 2-year old’s hands is also another miracle, all going for less than $40.
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Introduce your little one to the world of remote controlled toys with the Baby’s First Ducati R/C Motorcycle from ThinkGeek. Why is it special to us? Well, for $39.99 a pop, it will not only offer the thrilling experience of an R/C vehicle, but packaged in such a way that even little ones can play without running the risk of choking on small and tiny parts. For your geekling, this model looks like a real motorcycle, boasting an actual rider. Not only that, its remote control also comes with large, easy-to-use buttons which you can use to drive the bike forward or backward, while turning left and right whenever possible. Boasting its own range of sound effects for added ambience, it will work in tandem with the way you accelerate your bike. Being able to handle the stress of a 2-year old’s hands is also another miracle, all going for less than $40.
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Introduce your little one to the world of remote controlled toys with the Baby’s First Ducati R/C Motorcycle from ThinkGeek. Why is it special to us? Well, for $39.99 a pop, it will not only offer the thrilling experience of an R/C vehicle, but packaged in such a way that even little ones can play without running the risk of choking on small and tiny parts. For your geekling, this model looks like a real motorcycle, boasting an actual rider. Not only that, its remote control also comes with large, easy-to-use buttons which you can use to drive the bike forward or backward, while turning left and right whenever possible. Boasting its own range of sound effects for added ambience, it will work in tandem with the way you accelerate your bike. Being able to handle the stress of a 2-year old’s hands is also another miracle, all going for less than $40.
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Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us — it’s the Week in Green.
This week Inhabitat saw several incredible feats of green architecture reach for the stars as Richard Branson unveiled the world’s first commercial spaceport and a lunar solar power tower won the Moon Capital International Design Challenge. We were also impressed by Sn
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When Logitech first introduced wireless peripherals, we’d be lucky if our alkaline cells lasted a week, but these days the firm’s low-power mice can go months on a charge. Now, the company’s taken the next logical step, and made a solar keyboard. With an ultra-slim 1/3-inch profile and a full slate of laptop-style chiclet keys, the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 isn’t your average rack of buttons to begin with, but the ambient light solar panels installed on the top of either side should mean you’ll never need a recharge. That’s not a claim we’ll be able to test easily, of course, as the company tells us its low-power integrated circuits and 2.4GHz transmitter can theoretically run for three months even if you leave it in a dark desk drawer. It uses the same Nano Unifying receiver as several other Logitech wireless products, meaning you’ll only need a single one of your netbook or set-top-boxes’ precious USB ports, often a concern on MacBooks as well, though you can see from the prominent Windows key it doesn’t have a Mac-friendly setup.
Though we’re obviously far away from being able to tell you how the solar panels fare in normal use, we’re typing up this article on one of th right now. So far, we’re loving the flat, firm feel of the slab, and rounded finger-friendly indents on each key, though the QWERTY layout’s actualy little cramped for our tastes. We’ll let you know how it holds up over the long haul. Find it next month for $80, though, if you’re already sold.
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When Logitech first introduced wireless peripherals, we’d be lucky if our alkaline cells lasted a week, but these days the firm’s low-power mice can go months on a charge. Now, the company’s taken the next logical step, and made a solar keyboard. With an ultra-slim 1/3-inch profile and a full slate of laptop-style chiclet keys, the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 isn’t your average rack of buttons to begin with, but the ambient light solar panels installed on the top of either side should mean you’ll never need a recharge. That’s not a claim we’ll be able to test easily, of course, as the company tells us its low-power integrated circuits and 2.4GHz transmitter can theoretically run for three months even if you leave it in a dark desk drawer. It uses the same Nano Unifying receiver as several other Logitech wireless products, meaning you’ll only need a single one of your netbook or set-top-boxes’ precious USB ports, often a concern on MacBooks as well, though you can see from the prominent Windows key it doesn’t have a Mac-friendly setup.
Though we’re obviously far away from being able to tell you how the solar panels fare in normal use, we’re typing up this article on one of th right now. So far, we’re loving the flat, firm feel of the slab, and rounded finger-friendly indents on each key, though the QWERTY layout’s actualy little cramped for our tastes. We’ll let you know how it holds up over the long haul. Find it next month for $80, though, if you’re already sold.
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You are standing in an open field as usual, or perhaps you’re in the darkness, likely to be eaten by a grue, but the words aren’t etching their way into your soul from the familiar computer terminal — they’re on freshly printed paper. Like a player piano, the Automatypewriter lets you play games like Zork by automatically keying in letters via a series of solenoids and fishing line to tell you where you are, and it records your input, too; every time you type “XYZZY” in vain, it’s an Arduino board that sends signals to the text parser, which directs a hollow voice to pity your foolish word. Forget the iPad typewriter — this is old-school. See it in action after the break, or hit the source link for the schematics to build one yourself. Just be sure to install Planetfall, too.
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At last, progress. We’ve heard whispers of “rural broadband expansion” thrown from halls of politicians for months on end, but it looks like a small company across the pond is cutting through the red tape and getting down to business. Deltenna’s WiBE — described as a device to deliver fast broadband to rural areas that are far from the phone exchange — is available starting today in the UK and Ireland. It’s purpose? It connects to nearby 3G networks and creates a mobile hotspot, not unlike a MiFi. The difference is that it delivers a data throughput around 30 times greater than a 3G USB modem, and the connection range is “typically between three and five-times that of the 3G dongle.” The theoretical maximum is 7.2Mbps, with extensive testing demonstrating a typical download rate of 2.8Mbps in rural regions. Cetag Systems in Ireland and Buzz Networks in the UK will be first to offer it, with pricing set at
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