Unboxing Samsung Galaxy Note Android smartphone

We were fortunate to have been sent the Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000) just before the Christmas holidays began and whilst we’ve been keeping our mouths full of mince pies, chocolate and mulled wine we’ve also taken some time to unbox and capture a quick gallery.

Is it a tablet or is it a smartphone? Difficult to say and we’ve seen mixed reviews regarding its 5.3″ front panel. While we continue to test out the Galaxy Note, here’s a quick summary of its key specs.

•     Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
•     Dual-core 1.4GHz Cortex A9 processor
•     5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen
•     8 megapixel main camera capable of recording 1080p videos, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera
•     802.11 b/g/n, bluetooth 3.0
•     HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
•     a-GPS and GLONASS systems
•     Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Source: http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/12/26/gallery-unboxing-samsung-galaxy/

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SMK-Link Bluetooth Calculator Keypad combines keypad and calculator into one

Using your Mac with compact-size keyboard saves your space, but it also deprives you from your keypad, but luckily for you, we have a device that will give you back your keypad functionality.

Bluetooth Calculator Keypad comes from SMK-Link, and this keyboard gives you quick access to numerical and mathematical keys. Besides its keypad functionality, Bluetooth Calculator Keypad can also work as a calculator, so you don’t have to start any additional calculator applications on your computer. There are also buttons for specific functions such as memory recall, percentages, and decimal change, so you’ll be able to do perform basic calculations with ease.

If you’re looking for a keypad for your Mac, Bluetooth Calculator Keypad might be perfect for you, because it comes with built-in calculator as well, and it’s fully compatible with both Mac and PC computers. As for the price, Bluetooth Calculator Keypad can be purchased from Apple Online Store for $59.99.

Source: http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/12/28/smk-link-bluetooth-calculator/#more-32800

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New and improved ASIMO from Honda

After seeing Primer-V2 robot that drives a bicycle, we have to wonder what happened to the older robots such as ASIMO. In case you’re a fan of ASIMO, we’re happy to inform you that Honda Motors has introduced new and improved ASIMO robot, so let’s see what new ASIMO can do.

According to the creators, the new ASIMO will be able to change its behavior and to adapt to the current situations. Unlike the previous model, new ASIMO uses pre-set space sensor, so it can predict direction in which people are going, and it can use that data to avoid collisions. In addition, the new ASIMO also comes with face and voice recognition, so it can speak with multiple people simultaneously. Despite these improvements, we also have to mention that ASIMO also features a highly functional multi-finger hand that allows it to work better with certain objects.

New ASIMO looks great, and its developers have done an amazing job with it, and we can only wonder what ASIMO will be able to do in the future.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/11/16/improved-asimo-honda/#more-32292

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Primer-V2: The first robot that drives a bicycle

 We don’t need to remind you that robots can do all sorts of amazing things, and after the robots that can sing and walk, we have the first robot that can drive a bicycle on its own.

Dr. Guero, also known as Masahiko Yamaguchi, created Primer-V2 robot, and unlike other robots that we saw, this one is capable of driving a bicycle on its own, almost like a human. Although this robot probably isn’t the fastest bicycle driver, and it can only achieve speed of 10kmph, it’s probably the only robot that is capable of doing that. In order to keep its balance, this robot is using data from a piezoelectric angular rate sensor and thanks to that data it corrects tilt with the handlebars. Although this robot uses automatic balance, when it comes to determining a direction, it has to be controlled remotely at all times.

Primer-V2 is one of a kind robot, and we hope that we’ll see similar robots in the future.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/11/15/primer-v2-robot-drives-bicycle/#more-32280

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Rob Eyeborg Spence: The first man with wireless camera instead of eye

We have seen all sorts of medical implants and prosthetics that could improve the lives people with certain medical conditions, and speaking of which, today we want to introduce you to Eyeborg.

Rob Spence, also known as Eyeborg, lost his eye due to the accident, and ever since then, Rob has been working with the team of engineers to develop a camera replacement for his lost eye. Together they have managed to transform an endoscope into a working video camera that is placed inside of Rob's eye socket. As for this camera, it transmits the wireless video signal to a handheld LCD viewer wirelessly, and Rob turns the camera by moving the magnet in front of the camera. So far, this camera isn't connected to Rob's brain, but someday scientists might find a way to do that.

Bionic eyes are still far away, but scientists believe that they will manage to connect bionic eye with a visual cortex someday in the future and help many visually impaired worldwide.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/09/08/rob-eyeborg-spence-man-wireless/#more-31381

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APEN A3 Digital Pen transfers your notes to your smartphone via Bluetooth

We take notes all the time, during the class or during work, but the problem occurs when we need to retype those notes in our computer, so in order to save you from all this tedious retyping process, company APEN has released an interesting solution.

APEN A3 Digital Pen looks like an ordinary pen, but unlike other pens, APEN A3 Digital Pen has one extra feature that allows it to store anything that you write in its memory. This means that you can write, draw, or sketch anything that you want, and it will be stored in pen's memory. After you've stored your writings to the pen's memory, you can send it to your smartphone via Bluetooth and use a special app to share your drawings or notes on social networking websites with your friends.

APEN A3 Digital Pen can save you a lot of time so you won't have to retype your notes, but APEN A3 Digital Pen comes with a price, and it is currently priced at $129.99.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/09/09/apen-a3-digital-pen-transfers/#more-31387

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iZone monitors you home and sends live audio and video to your iOS device

If you want to keep a close eye on your house at all times than you're in luck, since there's a new security system that monitors your home and sends the live video to your iOS device.

Securing your home is never easy, especially if you want to keep a constant eye on your home, but luckily, there's a new security system developed by Stem Innovation, and it is called iZON. iZON is network wireless camera that is controlled by remote app, and what makes iZON so special is that it sends audio and video to your iOS at all times, as long as you have internet connection. In addition, iZON can record video and upload it to a private YouTube account, so you can look at it anytime you like. Also,  iZON can be set to record automatically if there's any noise or motion.

iZON is fully compatible with iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, and it is currently priced at  $129.95, so make sure you check it out.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/09/14/izone-monitors-home-sends-live/#more-31425

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New hybrid mouse LG Smart Scan LSM-100 comes with built-in scanner

We already wrote about hybrid devices, and you probably remember Canon X Mark I Mouse, a mouse that comes with built-in calculator. Today we have another mouse, but unlike Canon X Mark I Mouse, this mouse comes with a built-in scanner.

LG announced Smart Scan LSM-100 at IFA, and what makes Smart Scan LSM-100 so special is that it comes with a built-in scanner. Scanning process is rather simple, and in order to scan any type of document, you just need to hold the Smart Scan button on the left side of the mouse and swipe the mouse over the document that you wish to scan. As for the scanned images, they can be saved in PNG, JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PDF, XLS, and DOC format, or they can be simply dragged and dropped into the desired application. As for the page size, LG Smart Scan LSM-100 can scan pages up to A3 size, and thanks to the LG’s Optical Character Recognition technology, it converts scanned text into a Microsoft Word document.

LG Smart Scan LSM-100 is a perfect hybrid device, especially if you’re not a fan of bulky scanners. As for the availability, Smart Scan LSM-100 is available in UK for GBP 89.98.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/09/07/hybrid-mouse-lg-smart-scan-lsm-100/#more-31359

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Robonaut 2 sends tweets from space station

Today, humanoid robots can run, walk, talk, and even sing, but currently, there aren’t many humanoid robots in space, expect the Robonaut 2 that was sent to space station by NASA. Speaking of Robonaut 2, or R2 for short, you’ll be pleased to hear that R2 is now sending tweets from space.

As you probably know, Robonaut 2 was sent by NASA to space station last year, so it could help astronauts with lifting heavy objects, and since then, we haven’t heard any news about it, until now. Well, if you’re fan of robots and Robonaut 2, you’ll be pleased to know that Robonaut 2 has its own twitter account, @astrorobonaut, that currently has more than 43, 000 followers, and they are constantly being updated about  R2’s activity in space. As for Robonaut 2, it was designed to demonstrate how dexterous robots could work in weightless environment, and it will eventually be upgraded so it can leave the space station and assist other astronauts on space walks.

So far, Robonaut 2 will stay inside the space station, but if you want to monitor its activity, feel free to follow its Twitter profile for future updates.

Source:http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/09/07/robonaut-2-sends-tweets-space/#more-31366

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Windows 8 Developer Preview is live and free to download

As you probably noticed by now, we’ve covered a lot of news related to Microsoft’s upcoming OS, Windows 8, but in case you want to experience Windows 8 on your own, now you have chance to do that for free.

For all Windows users that are anxious to see how Windows 8 works in action, we have some good news. Microsoft has just released an official Windows 8 Developer Preview to the public, and it is available free from Microsoft’s website. Now you can try all the new features of Windows 8 on your computer or a tablet, but we have to mention few things related to this version. This is a developer preview, so you’ll probably experience some difficulties such as crashing and lack of hardware support. In addition, you won’t be able to remove it once you install it, so keep that in mind as well.

We’ve been waiting for Windows 8 for a long time, and if you’re impatient to see how it works, make sure you download Windows 8 Developer Preview from Microsoft’s website.

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