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Samsung Announces The Galaxy Tab At IFA +

In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Apple iPad won’t be the only quality tablet on the market for much longer. Over the past week, companies including Archos, LG, ViewSonic, and Samsung have announced Android-based tablets. While there haven’t been any quality contenders to match the iPad’s offerings just yet, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab stands out from the pack. Read More

Microsoft Launches The Arc Touch Mouse +

Earlier this year, thanks to our friends at Microsoft, we had a chance to review the Arc Mouse and Arc Keyboard. While neither of those devices had any revolutionary features, the Arc lineup still offered a minimalistic design that many appreciated. On Wednesday, Microsoft’s hardware team announced the Arc Touch Mouse. As the title implies, the new gizmo sports some touch enabled features. Read More

by Sahas Katta on September 3, 2010 in Accessories & Hardware & News

Samsung Epic 4G – Sprint (Review) 8

Sprint’s second 4G smart phone, the Samsung Epic 4G, is finally here. Although the device belongs to Samsung’s line of Galaxy S devices, the Epic 4G stands out since it sports a physical keyboard, 4G connectivity, and a front-facing camera. I have been using this device for the past few weeks and it offers plenty to distinguish itself from the well-recognized HTC EVO 4G, which I reviewed earlier this year. With a stunning Super AMOLED display, support for video calls, a built-in mobile hotspot, DLNA media sharing, and Android to top it off, the Epic 4G has a lot to offer. Read More

by Sahas Katta on September 2, 2010 in Hardware & Reviews

In Photos: Samsung Captivate (AT&T) +

Although we’ve been talking about the Samsung Epic 4G for the past few days, which is probably the most notable iteration of the Galaxy S family, we also managed to get our hands on AT&T’s iteration, the Samsung Captivate. While it lacks some extras that the Epic 4G offers such as a front-facing camera, 4G connectivity, and a slide-out physical keyboard, it sports a slimmer lightweight design. Let’s not forget that it still sports the rest of the goods including Samsung’s flagship Super AMOLED display technology, Android v2.1, Swype text input, TouchWiz, Media Hub, a 5 megapixel camera, and HD video recording. Read More

by Sahas Katta on August 23, 2010 in Mobile & Reviews

AKG Perception 120 USB Microphone (Review) +

While just about every new laptop and netbook come with a webcam and microphone built-in, these generally fail to offer acceptable quality. For webcams, some of you folks may choose to upgrade to a Logitech or Microsoft solution, a few of which we reviewed recently. But when it comes to audio, selecting a decent option is a bit more difficult. Using a professional condenser microphone with a laptop or desktop requires a powered stereo mixer plus with equipment to digitize audio or a XLR to USB converter. Fortunately, those looking to take their first step into professional audio no longer have to deal with multiple pieces of expensive equipment. AKG, a Harmon company, now offers an all-in-one solution that’s easy as plug-and-play. Read More

by Sahas Katta on August 21, 2010 in Audio & Reviews

Things You Didn’t Know About The Epic 4G 25

Last week, Sharath Shroff and I had a chance to sit down with Sprint’s Trevor Van Normal of Handset Product Marketing and Caroline Semerdjian from Corporate Communications. We were lucky enough to get an early hands-on preview of the Epic 4G and had managed to get some questions answered. Read More

by Sahas Katta on August 17, 2010 in Mobile & News

In Photos: Samsung Epic 4G (Sprint) 6

It’s finally here! The folks at Sprint were kind enough to get their second 4G device, the Samsung Epic 4G, out to us. This phone sits amongst an array of Galaxy S devices including Verizon’s Fascinate, AT&T’s captivate, and T-Mobile’s Vibrant. Unlike it’s variants, Sprint Epic 4G touts a physical keyboard, a front-facing camera, and 4G connectivity. Let’s not forget the 4-inch Super AMOLED display, the 1GHz Hummingbird processor, Mobile Hotspot (5 devices max), 5 megapixel camera, or front-facing camera either. It even ships with a 16GB microSD card, DLNA sharing support, and sports the Samsung MediaHub for movie downloads. Read More

by Sahas Katta on August 17, 2010 in Mobile & News

Chuck Lorre on iPhone 4: “it’s a s#*tty phone” +

For those that haven’t heard, during The Big Bang Theory panel at Comic-Con 2010, the network announced a guest appearance by Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak. Naturally, during our interview with Chuck Lorre, the creator of the show, we asked him about his thoughts on Apple. While he initially admitted that he was a fan of Apple products, he soon made some interesting remarks about his iPhone 4. But before we get to that, during that same conversation, another reporter asked Loree whether there would be any Apple or iPhone 4 jokes in that upcoming Wozniak episode. Loree responded, “We are not going to make fun of Apple [...] we’re fans.” Read More

by Sahas Katta on August 16, 2010 in Entertainment & News

Thoughts On Facebook For Android +

Last week, Facebook released a long-awaited revamp of their Android App. Prior to the update, the app’s feature set was rather embarrassing. It failed to offer a decent interface and lacked many features that Facebook’s official app for iOS and webOS devices had. When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, made the transition from an iPhone to an Android device, the blogosphere expected an immediate revamp. Fortunately, that’s exactly what happened. Read More

by Sahas Katta on August 14, 2010 in Mobile & Opinion

Sprint Drops Epic 4G Availability and Pricing +

For those that just didn’t want to settle for the world’s first 4G smart phone, the HTC EVO, despite an impressive set of features, Sprint just dropped availability and pricing details for the Samsung Epic 4G. This device, based on Samsung’s Galaxy S series, will be available on Sprint.com and in official retail stores on August 31st. (Sprint stores open at 8 A.M.) Radioshack, Best Buy, and Walmart will also carry the device. As for pricing, the device goes for $250 after a sending in a $100 mail-in-rebate and signing a new two-year contract. While a bit pricey, the timing couldn’t be better for Sprint considering that Verizon just divulged pricing and availability for the Motorola Droid 2 just yesterday. Read More