Apple iPad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (google android repair)

The tablet wars have just heated up immensely and we might be on the verge of an explosion right now, as Samsung has just revealed its two new weapons – the refreshed Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. We already told you what they are all about and now comes the time for the big question – how do they compare to the new tablet blockbuster – the iPad 2?

A couple of weeks ago, Samsung's CEO said that he feels the Galaxy Tab 10.1 felt "inadequate" to the newly released iPad 2 and that some changes needed to take place, one of which was the pricing. I can only say bravo to Samsung for making such radical of a changes in such a short period of time. They actually managed to make the new Tabs even thinner than the iPad 2, measuring at just 8.6mm thickness.

And here comes a head-to-head comparison of the two new Samsung slates and the Apple iPad 2 on some of their most important features.

	IPAD 2	GALAXY TAB 10.1	GALAXY TAB 8.9
OS	iOS 4.3	Android 3.0	Android 3.0
Display	9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD	10.1-inch PLS LCD	8.9-inch PLS LCD
Resolution	1024 x 768	1280 x 800	1280 x 800
Height Width Thickness	241.2mm 185.7mm 8.8mm	256.6mm 172.9mm 8.6mm	230.9mm 157.8mm 8.6mm
Weight	601 grams	595 grams	470 grams
Processor	900Mhz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor	1Ghz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor	1Ghz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor
Storage	16GB / 32GB / 64GB	16GB / 32GB / 64GB	16GB / 32GB / 64GB
microSD card slot	no	yes, up to 32GB	yes, up to 32GB
Front camera	0.3MP VGA	2.0MP	2.0MP
Rear camera	0.7MP Fixed-Focus 720p video	3.0MP Auto-Focus with LED Flash (720p)	3.0MP Auto-Focus with LED Flash (720p)
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n
Network	UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100GSM/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900	HSPA+ 21Mbps850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS850/900/1800/1900	HSPA+ 21Mbps850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS850/900/1800/1900
USB	USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter)	USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter)	USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter)
Bluetooth	2.1 + EDR	2.1 + EDR	3.0
Battery	25Wh (~6750mAh @ 3.7V)	6800mAh	6000mAh
Price  (Wi-Fi only)	$499 (16GB) $599 (32GB) $699 (64GB)	$499 (16GB) $599 (32GB) $??? (64GB)	$469 (16GB) $569 (32GB) $??? (64GB)
Availability	Currently available	June 8	Early summer
Sensors	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor

Of course this table doesn't tell the whole story – there are other things such as app count (where the iPad 2 is a leader by some distance), build quality, display quality etc. Head to the comment section and tell us what's your take? Which one of those relatively equally priced bad boys would you give your hard earned cash for?

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, thinner Galaxy Tab 10.1

Surprise, surprise! Samsung announced not one, but two tablets during their CTIA event. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 was joined by a reworked version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Both tablets run Android 3.0 Honeycomb with TouchWiz 4.0 user interface.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a 8.9" screen (no surprise here) of WXGA resolution. It measures 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6mm(!) and weighs just 470g with a 6000mAh battery. The rest of the features are very much like the ones on its bigger brother.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has been revised - how Samsung managed to do it so quick we can't tell but the Tab 10.1 now measures 256.6 x 172.9 x 8.6 mm. It used to be 10.9mm thick and a bit lighter - now both the Tab 10.1 and Tab 8.9 are thinner and lighter than the iPad 2. You can check how those three compared.

    
The reworked Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is thinner than the iPad

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 uses a PLS display, which should offer even better image quality than IPS displays. The battery on the 10.1 is 6800mAh.

Both tablets feature 1GHz dual-core CPUs. On the software side they run Android Honeycomb with some new TouchWiz 4.0 modifications. Flash Player 10.2 and Quickoffice HD editor come preinstalled.

The Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Tab 10.1 feature 3MP autofocus primary cameras with 720p video recording and 2MP front-facing cameras. Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and Bluetooth handle local wireless connectivity (v2.1 for Tab 8.9 and v3.0 for Tab 10.1).

    
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 looks pretty much the same

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available on 8 June for $499 (16GB version) or $599 (32GB version). The old, thicker version of the Tab 10.1 is still on course to hitting Vodafone stores outside the US so it hasn't been canceled. We are yet to learn more about the availability of the two devices, but we can confirm that the thicker version won't be coming to the US.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 specs also mention a 64GB version, but there's no pricing information for that one yet.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 should launch early this summer for $469 (16GB version) or $569 (32GB). You can always get a microSD card to expand the memory, so getting the bigger version isn't necessary.

Those prices are for Wi-Fi only versions of the tablets - there will be versions with mobile Internet too (quad-band GPRS/EDGE and quad-band 3G with 21Mbps HSPA+).

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Rabito, the Cute Rabbit Case for iPhone

Coming directly from Korea, Rabito, is a cute little iPhone 4 case that comes with a pair of Bunny Ears and Tail… Sure this may not be the most practical way to protect your iPhone of even to carry it around, but at least this will give your Phone a cute and kinky attitude that some of you where looking for.
The rabito element iPhone is available in Korea at around 34,000 Won and as well as on other online store across the world.

Toshiba introduces its first 14” USB powered DisplayLink Monitor

Toshiba has introduced this morning a new external monitor with the PA3923U-1LC3. Announced at around $199.99 USD, this 14" Monitor features DisplayLink technology and can be connected to any kind of PC whether they are running on Linux, Windows 7 or even Mac OS (PC = Personal Computer) via USB.
The PA3923U-1LC3 comes with a 1366×768 resolution, a 400:1 contrast ration, 220cd/m2 brightness, a 16ms response time and sold with an elegant carrying cover making it easier to carry around.

Samsung introduces Thinner Galaxy Tab 10.1 and new Galaxy Tab 8.9 at CTIA 2011

We were all waiting for it, and the day has finally come! Introduced earlier this morning in the USA, the two new Android 3.0 Tablet from Samsung will finally give the company an edge on Apple supremacy, or at least this is what Samsung hope for anyway.
The first model is the highly expected Galaxy Tab 8.9 and its 8.9" screen that offer a stunning 1280×600 resolution, comes with a Dual Core 1GHz CPU, 1080HD Video, WiFi ABGN, a 3Mpix front and rear camera on just 470g and with a 6000mAh battery. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be sold in the US in two different versions including a 16GB one sold at $469 USD and a 32GB version sold at $569 USD.
The second model is the Galaxy Tab 10.1", a device now even slimmer (8.6mm) and lighter (595g) than the iPad 2 for example. This new Galaxy Tab 10.1" comes like the 8.9 with a dual Core 1Ghz CPU, a 1280 x 800 resolution, WiFi ABGN, a 2Mpix front Camera capable to shoot 720p videos and a 3Mpix rear camera capable to shoot 1080p videos.
Finally the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be sold at $499 in its 16GB and $599 in its 32GB Version.

Search & rescue robots, the high tech tsunami heroes (Sendai, earthquake, Japan)

Japan's rescue teams were just not enough after the razing tsunami and a massive earthquake brought destruction to many coastline villages. The manned teams can use searchdogs and perform basic first aid operations such as searching for survivors and helping them medically. But what when the survivors are below a big pile of debrids/carriage caused by a collapsed house?
This is where multiple robot-aided teams came to the rescue. The first team was led by Prof. Eiji Koyanagi from Chiba Institute of Technology, the second led by Prof. Fumitoshi Matsuno from Kyoto University, who's vice president of the International Rescue System Institute. 2 other teams based in Tokyo and Sendai are currently on Standby.
Both professors are highly renowned names in the field of roboticism. They split up into 2 teams to cover as much ground as possible. Their gear consisted out of highly advanced instant-deployable ground and snake-like robots. When needed, the teams are ready to travel anywhere their services are required.
Team 1 led by Prof. Koyanagi is equiped with a robot that can inspect underwater infrastructure. We can not give you many specifics about the robots, nor was the company that produces them mentioned when asked. Team 2 was in charge to help inspect a building with collapsed ceiling. Working together with the Hachinohe Institute of Technology they send in a ground robot called KOHGA3.
More and more robotized units are being mobilized in Japan since they can crawl into places most of the time unreachable to human possibility. Although the primary nature of these robots isn't what most people would expect, they are mainly used to infiltrate their way into highly damaged buildings to check how they can be repaired or reconstructed. Highly useful for buildings and facilities containing dangerous substances such as chemical plants and certain nuclear areas.
One of the robots used in the rescue is called "Quince", a part of the NEDO project (Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) who is an all terrain crawler used to access and report back remote areas inhospitable to humans.
You can find a small youtube clip of the KOHGA3 robot in action during a recent exercise in Disaster City. This is a simulation held in Texas where world's largest training facility for urban search & rescue is located.

Panasonic Introduce Solar Table Concept with wireless power transmission

Panasonic introduced at the 2011 Security Show in Tokyo a new concept of Wireless power transmission station with a solar panel tablet and dedicated wireless charging pads.

Based on QI Wirless Power transmission technology, this table will allow any phones or mobile devices supporting QI technology to be charged thanks to a set of solar panel placed on the center of the table.

While Panasonic staff could not gave us much details on how long it will take you to charge your phone with such table, they however, confirmed that this Solar Table with Wireless power transmission will be available later this year or early 2012 with a set of dedicated QI Batteries that will fit on Panasonic's Mobile phones.

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The best, most must-have Twitter apps (that aren’t Twitter) to load up on your iPhone

Twitter for iPhone recently updated to include a rather annoying and intrusive Quick Bar that has outraged most of its users. So much so, that it has been coined as #dickbar. One solution is to jailbreak and install Twizzler, a tweek that’ll remove the trending bar from the Twitter app. However, for those of us who are devout members of #TeamPure, we must look towards other Twitter apps.

Follow along for TiPb’s top 5 Twitter apps (not including Twitter’s official app)!

Twitterrific

If you’re looking for an overload of features, look no further than Twittelator. In addition to posting to Twitter, you can post to your Facebook wall. One of the unique features of Twittelator is the ability to create and share themes.

For an in-app purchase of $4.99, you can upgrade to Twittelator Pro and unlock over 45 additional features including support for multiple accounts, more customization, Geocoding, and the ability to upload to WordPress and Posterous.

Unfortunately, one of the hundreds of features that Twittelator has to offer is not push notifications.

[Free, with in-app purchases - iTunes link]

Echofon

Echofon is a full-featured twitter client with a very clean interface and support for push notifications. One of the unique features of Echofon is a mute option to squelch users, clients and hashtags. Additionally, Echofon previews media directly in your stream which helps you decide if it’s something you’re interested in. If so, a quick tap of the thumbnail will open the photo or video. Echofon is also a universal application for iPhone and iPad.

As an in-app purchase for $4.99, you can remove the ads and upgrade to Echofon Pro.

[Free, with in-app purchases - iTunes link]

Tweetings

Tweetings is an excellent Twitter app with a clutter-free UI. It let’s you search who’s nearby and find out what’s trending at the moment or see who’s around you with Augmented Reality. Tweetings also allows selective or automatic updates to Facebook as well as support for TwitLonger, Twtmore, and URL shortening.

Many of the big features, like push notifications, are stripped from the free version of Tweetings, but you can individually choose which features are important to you and purchase them for $0.99 or upgrade to the full version for $2.99.

[Free, with in-app purchases - iTunes link] 

Tweetlist

Tweetlist offers an excellent way to view lists and quickly switch between them. The Tweetlists tab is quick to access and you simply swipe left and right to view different lists. This client is very snappy and has excellent Voice Over accessibility support. Tweetlists also offers support for Twitlonger, Instapaper, and Read it Later. Another fantastic feature of Tweetlist is that conversations open automatically – if a tweet is part of a conversation, the entire conversation will be displayed upon tapping on the tweet.

[$2.99 - iTunes link

Bonus: Boxcar

Unfortunately, not all Twitter applications offer push notification support. That’s where Boxcar comes to the rescue. Boxcar can send you push notifications for mentions, DMs, RTs, new followers, favorites, and whenever you’re added to a list and you can choose from over 35 different clients to open automatically for Twitter, including the ones mentioned above.

The goodness doesn’t stop there though. Boxcar also offers push notifications for Facebook, Email, RSS, Growl, Github, Google Voice, Google Buzz, App Recommendation, and more.

[Free, with in-app purchases - iTunes link] 

 

 

 

 

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Which is the World's Most Dangerous Bird?

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the Cassowaries are the world's most dangerous birds, capable of dealing fatal blows. They are very unpredictable, aggressive creatures, especially if wounded or cornered. The Cassowary lives in the rain forests of Australia and New Guinea and are actually pretty shy animals if undisturbed, but if you get to close and it thinks you're a threat you could receive a bone-breaking kick or get sliced by its dagger-like sharp claws. During WWII, soldiers stationed in New Guinea were warned to stay away from these birds, but some of them still became victims.