Samsung finally announces the Galaxy Tab S2 with 4:3 aspect ratio and microSD card slot
Rumor after rumor has leaked about Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S successor, and it’s finally been announced. This announcement was much quieter than last year’s, although this tablet isn’t quite as exciting and groundbreaking as the original Tab S.
Appropriately titled the Galaxy Tab S2, this year’s version will come in two screen sizes. You’ll be able to pick between an 8.0-inch and 9.7-inch display, both with screen resolutions of 2048×1536. You might notice those numbers look a little different from last year, and you’d be right; these tablets have adopted a 4:3 aspect ratio, different from the widescreen view on the older generation Tab S. This is similar to the Galaxy Tab A line that Samsung has been selling this year.
Other hardware on the Tab S2 is top notch, which I’m sure everyone expected. The processor is a beefy octa-core Exynos 533 paired with 3 GB of RAM, an 8 megapixel/2.1 megapixel camera combination, and Android 5.0 with Samsung’s latest Touchwiz overlay. This includes an offer for 100 GB of Microsoft OneDrive storage, and support for Samsung’s themes that were introduced with the Galaxy S6. You’ll find 32 or 64 GB internal storage options, plus a microSD card slot with support for up to 128 GB cards. Samsung has also moved to a touch-based fingerprint scanner instead of the clunky swipe-based fingerprint scanner.
Samsung hasn’t announced pricing for these devices, but they’re set to go on sale next year. The original Tab S launched at $399 for the smaller screen and $499 for the larger screen, although this doesn’t account for larger storage options and optional LTE connectivity.
What are your thoughts on the new Galaxy Tab S2? The original 8.4-inch Tab S has been my daily driver for the past several months, and so far I haven’t seen much of a reason to upgrade. The newer fingerprint scanner is a nice touch, although I’m not a fan of the different aspect ratio, especially when it comes to watching videos.
You can find a gallery of images of the Tab S2 below, as well as Samsung’s full press release.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab S2, the Essential Tablet for Experiencing Digital Content
Latest Galaxy tablet combines advanced personal visual device with unmatched mobility
SEOUL, South Korea – July 20, 2015 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced the global launch of the Galaxy Tab S2, the most immersive Samsung tablet to-date. Samsung’s newest Galaxy tablet continuously delivers a stunning Super AMOLED display perfectly optimized for reading and viewing any type of digital content. The Galaxy Tab S2 is stylishly designed with the thinnest and lightest metal frame of its size on the market and packs powerful performance features to offer enhanced usability, empowering users with new and improved choices in productivity and multitasking.
“The Galaxy Tab S2 is not only our thinnest and lightest tablet of its size ever, it also gives users quick, easy access to a wealth of superior viewing and productivity features,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics. “We believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the most complete personal visual device designed for consumers to carry and use anywhere.”
Newly Optimized Super AMOLED Display for the Best Content Viewing
At just 5.6mm thin and only 389g (9.7 -inch) and 265g (8.0 -inch) weight*, the Galaxy Tab S2 is perfectly designed for reading and consuming content due to its stunning Super AMOLED Display. By recreating the same viewing experience of browsing through traditional print media, the Galaxy Tab S2 also makes it comfortable to read digital content, including e-books, magazines, webpages and newsfeeds. This reading-optimized ratio allows the user to enjoy a seamless reading experience without unnecessary scrolling.
The tablet also presents deeper contrast and more precise detail to provide a best-in-class reading experience with the Super AMOLED display delivering 94% of natural tones to show true-to-life colors (Adobe RGB color standard). Users can now enjoy galleries of vividly detailed photos and effortlessly shop online while viewing the most accurate images on the Galaxy Tab S2.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab S2 continually offers its advanced screen technology to display bright and natural content for a more comfortable visual experience. Adaptive Display intelligently adjusts gamma, saturation, and sharpness based on the application, the color temperature of the viewing environment and ambient lighting. Also, Reading Mode modifies the screen’s brightness level to help users to read content for longer periods of time without straining their eyes.
Packaged within the world thinnest and lightest metal tablet frame of its size, the Galaxy Tab S2 is portable enough to easily carry around all day. Also, the fashionable and stylish design is suitable for any purpose or setting, so user can enjoy the best viewing experience anywhere, anytime.
Ultimate Productivity and Connectivity Features for Users On-The-Go
The Galaxy Tab S2 delivers unmatched mobility to cater to high-efficiency users seeking maximized productivity. The tablet comes fully equipped and preloaded with Microsoft Office Solutions** for ultimate productivity on the road, such as creating and editing documents, while conveniently storing up to 100GB of files on the cloud via OneDrive for two years for free. Also, it’s compatible with the advanced Book Cover Keyboard that delivers the same convenience of a standard PC keyboard with a built-in trackpad for executing tasks on-the-go.***
For enhanced manageability, the Galaxy Tab S2 is built with a touch-enabled Fingerprint Scanner for hassle-free authentication. A built-in advanced security sensor now offers easy access to the personal device with a simple press against the home key. For the most streamlined device management options, the Galaxy Tab S2 features Smart Manager which displays the device’s settings automatically, including battery power levels, storage and RAM availability for users to efficiently manage their devices. It is also pre-installed with anti-malware for an extra layer of protection.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab S2 offers Multitasking, allowing users to view and run two apps simultaneously. Also with Pop-Up Window, users can easily navigate between multiple apps at once. The Galaxy Tab S2 also provides an improved storage structure that makes locating files simpler than ever.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will come in a variety of connectivity, storage and size options: 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch versions with Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi and LTE, available in 32 or 64GB with MicroSD up to 128GB. It will be available in global markets, starting from August, 2015.
Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com.
Come comment on this article: Samsung finally announces the Galaxy Tab S2 with 4:3 aspect ratio and microSD card slot
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 officially announced: 4:3 SAMOLED, 5.6mm thin, on sale this August
The LTE Galaxy Tab S2 8-inch (note the tell-tale earpiece for voice calls).
When Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and 10.5 last year, it drew quite a large amount of attention thanks in no small part to its beautiful Super AMOLED display, the largest ever produced by the company for a commercial product. The tablet brought with it many of the creature comforts from the Galaxy S5, including design cues, a swipe-based fingerprint reader for biometric security, and the latest TouchWiz features (at the time).
Thanks to a steady stream of leaks, we’ve technically known about the follow-up, the Galaxy Tab S2, for some time now. The past few weeks saw the stream of news turn into a relative title wave, and indeed the announcement rumor proved to be spot-on. Samsung has just officially announced the pair of products.
Here’s looking at you: while a metal frame will be used, the back is once again soft plastic. And where’s the camera flash?
The Galaxy Tab S2 comes in an 8-inch, and 9.7-inch variant, both of which employ a 4:3 aspect ratio 2048×1536 SAMOLED display, and will be available in LTE and Wi-Fi-only configurations. It features an Exynos 5433 Octa-core SoC, 3GB of RAM, 32 or 64GB of on-board storage, and an 8-megapixel rear, 2.1-megapixel front camera set-up (no flash, sorry). It will ship with Android 5.0.2 and features the same “touch-based” fingerprint sensor used in the Galaxy S6 and has support for microSD.
The 9.7-inch variant will include a 5,870mAh battery, and the 8-inch variant a 4,000mAh power-cell. Both devices will be available in either black or white, measure just 5.6mm thick and employ an aluminum frame, but soft-plastic rear panel. The smaller Tab S2 will, in LTE-configuration, include an earpiece for voice calls, however this feature is typically removed from the US carrier-based models.
The Galaxy Tab S2 will begin to hit stores next month. While no exact details have been provided, based on previous tablet releases we expect the LTE variant to release some weeks after the Wi-Fi model. Samsung’s press release declined to mention the exact cost of the device, however SamMobile is quoting the European prices as follows, presumably for the base-level 32GB configuration.
Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Wi-Fi: €399 ($432)
Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 LTE: €469 ($508)
Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi: €499 ($540)
Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 LTE: €569 ($616)
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It will be of particular interest to see how this product fares in the crowded tablet market, especially amid reports of lackluster global sales and the general malaise that some consumers might feel towards them. While the Galaxy Tab S2 is definitely the most impressive tablet Samsung has yet produced in terms of its slim profile and fantastic screen, there are a few curious elements as well that may play a part in determine just how strong the sales will be:
The lack of a rear-camera flash module is perplexing given how even last year’s Tab S models featured one. The decision to go with the Galaxy Note 4‘s Exynos 5433 processor instead of the new 7420 SoC from the Galaxy S6 is another issue, though largely one the general public will not be aware of. The use of a plastic back means that the product will still be viewed as having a lower build quality than all-metal competitors, and the 4:3 aspect ratio screen is going to be a problem for those who are keen on widescreen.
With that said, anyone looking for a new tablet will definitely want to consider picking up the Tab S2 when it hits stores next month. Leave us a comment below with your thoughts, as well as the size and configuration you will be picking up, if any.
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Tab S2, the Essential Tablet for Experiencing Digital Content
July 20, 2015Galaxy Tab S2 , GALAXY Tab , Tablet , Tab S2 , Tab
Latest Galaxy tablet combines advanced personal visual device with unmatched mobility
SEOUL, South Korea – July 20, 2015 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced the global launch of the Galaxy Tab S2, the most immersive Samsung tablet to-date. Samsung’s newest Galaxy tablet continuously delivers a stunning Super AMOLED display perfectly optimized for reading and viewing any type of digital content. The Galaxy Tab S2 is stylishly designed with the thinnest and lightest metal frame of its size on the market and packs powerful performance features to offer enhanced usability, empowering users with new and improved choices in productivity and multitasking.
“The Galaxy Tab S2 is not only our thinnest and lightest tablet of its size ever, it also gives users quick, easy access to a wealth of superior viewing and productivity features,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung Electronics. “We believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the most complete personal visual device designed for consumers to carry and use anywhere.”
Newly Optimized Super AMOLED Display for the Best Content Viewing
At just 5.6mm thin and only 389g (9.7 -inch) and 265g (8.0 -inch) weight*, the Galaxy Tab S2 is perfectly designed for reading and consuming content due to its stunning Super AMOLED Display. By recreating the same viewing experience of browsing through traditional print media, the Galaxy Tab S2 also makes it comfortable to read digital content, including e-books, magazines, webpages and newsfeeds. This reading-optimized ratio allows the user to enjoy a seamless reading experience without unnecessary scrolling.
The tablet also presents deeper contrast and more precise detail to provide a best-in-class reading experience with the Super AMOLED display delivering 94% of natural tones to show true-to-life colors (Adobe RGB color standard). Users can now enjoy galleries of vividly detailed photos and effortlessly shop online while viewing the most accurate images on the Galaxy Tab S2.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab S2 continually offers its advanced screen technology to display bright and natural content for a more comfortable visual experience. Adaptive Displayintelligently adjusts gamma, saturation, and sharpness based on the application, the color temperature of the viewing environment and ambient lighting. Also, Reading Mode modifies the screen’s brightness level to help users to read content for longer periods of time without straining their eyes.
Packaged within the world thinnest and lightest metal tablet frame of its size, the Galaxy Tab S2 is portable enough to easily carry around all day. Also, the fashionable and stylish design is suitable for any purpose or setting, so user can enjoy the best viewing experience anywhere, anytime.
Ultimate Productivity and Connectivity Features for Users On-The-Go
The Galaxy Tab S2 delivers unmatched mobility to cater to high-efficiency users seeking maximized productivity. The tablet comes fully equipped and preloaded with Microsoft Office Solutions** for ultimate productivity on the road, such as creating and editing documents, while conveniently storing up to 100GB of files on the cloud via OneDrive for two years for free. Also, it’s compatible with the advanced Book Cover Keyboard that delivers the same convenience of a standard PC keyboard with a built-in trackpad for executing tasks on-the-go.***
For enhanced manageability, the Galaxy Tab S2 is built with a touch-enabled Fingerprint Scanner for hassle-free authentication. A built-in advanced security sensor now offers easy access to the personal device with a simple press against the home key. For the most streamlined device management options, the Galaxy Tab S2 features Smart Manager which displays the device’s settings automatically, including battery power levels, storage and RAM availability for users to efficiently manage their devices. It is also pre-installed with anti-malware for an extra layer of protection.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab S2 offers Multitasking, allowing users to view and run two apps simultaneously. Also with Pop-Up Window, users can easily navigate between multiple apps at once. The Galaxy Tab S2 also provides an improved storage structure that makes locating files simpler than ever.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will come in a variety of connectivity, storage and size options: 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch versions with Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi and LTE, available in 32 or 64GB with MicroSD up to 128GB. It will be available in global markets, starting from August, 2015.
Full details and product images are available at www.samsungmobilepress.com.
*Device weights are measured with Wi-Fi only version of Galaxy Tab S2 9.7-inch and 8.0-inch
**Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote will be provided, and may differ by the regions.
*** Accessories are not included in the Galaxy Tab S2 in-box items and can be purchased separately.
Galaxy Tab S2 9.7-inch Product Specifications
- Network
- LTE : 700/ 800/ 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900/ 2100/ 2600
3G : 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100
2G : 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900
- AP
- Quad 1.9GHz + Quad 1.3GHz, Octacore application processor
- Display
- 9.7” 2048×1536(QXGA) Super AMOLED
- OS
- Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- Camera
- 8MP AF(rear), 2.1MP(front)
- Video
- H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, VP8
Recording: QHD(2560×1440)@30fps
Playback: UHD(3840×2160)@30fps
- Audio
- MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC
- Google Mobile Service
- Chrome, Gmail, Google Search, Maps, YouTube, Hangouts, Play Store, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, Drive, Photos
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO (2.4GHz/5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth®4.1 BLE
- GPS
- GPS, GLONASS
- Sensor
- Accelerometer, Finger Scanner, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor
- Memory
- 3GB(RAM) + 32/64GB internal memory
microSD up to 128GB
- Dimension / Weight
- 169 x 237.3 x 5.6mm, 389g(Wifi)/392g(LTE)
- Battery
- 5,870mAh
- Network
- LTE : 700/ 800/ 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900/ 2100/ 2600
3G : 850/ 900/ 1900/ 2100
2G : 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900
- AP
- Quad 1.9GHz + Quad 1.3GHz, Octacore application processor
- Display
- 8.0” 2048×1536(QXGA) Super AMOLED
- OS
- Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
- Camera
- 8MP AF(rear), 2.1MP(front)
- Video
- H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, VP8
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Playback: UHD (3840×2160) @ 30fps
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- MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC
- Google Mobile Service
- Chrome, Gmail, Google Search, Maps, YouTube, Hangouts, Play Store, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, Drive, Photos
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO (2.4GHz/5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth®4.1 BLE
- GPS
- GPS, GLONASS
- Sensor
- Accelerometer, Finger Scanner, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, RGB Sensor
- Memory
- 3GB (RAM) + 32/64GB internal memory
microSD up to 128GB
- Dimension / Weight
- 134.8 x 198.6 x 5.6mm, 265g(Wifi)/ 272g(LTE)
- Battery
- 4,000mAh
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Amazingly realistic renders show how the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 could look
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is all the hype for Android fans across the globe. Many of us could agree that the Note line-up features Samsung’s true flagship smartphones year after year. These over-sized devices usually sport higher-end specs and a more refined design over the Galaxy S series. There is no shortage of rumors and leaks this year (just like every other). Our Samsung Galaxy Note 5 rumor roundup includes all kinds of juicy details, but we know many of you are more worried about how the device will actually look.
We have seen leaked images, renders and CAD designs but none of them quite give us a convincing look at the phone. Talented CAD artist Ivo Marić has taken these models and rumored design elements to create what could be the most realistic glance at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
Disclaimer: while these photos look amazingly real, they are just renders Ivo Marić created from previously leaked data. These are to be treated as unofficial images and should only portray a representation of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5’s probable appearance.
A photo posted by Ivo Marić (@beespline) on Jul 17, 2015 at 3:24pm PDT
#note5 #galaxynote5 #samsung #nextisnow #render #cad #beespline #ivomaricWith that out of the way, I need to say this guy is talented! I mean, these phone renders give off an appearance of being handled and even show what seems to be dirt. Let’s get back to the phone, though.
These renders incorporate the new design Samsung introduced with the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. The images show chamfered edges, a metal frame and glass on the front and back (which happens to be curved). There’s also an auto-ejecting S-Pen and your usual ports.
So there you have it! Just a quick look at what the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 may look like. It’s still a bummer to see that all evidence points toward the Note 5 letting go of a removable battery and microSD card support. The handset does look gorgeous, but is that enough? Sound off in the comments to give us your take on these renders.
Hack makes playing ‘Doom’ on a computer inside ‘Doom’ a reality
You know, in case there isn’t a printer, ATM or graphing calculator readily available.
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, HD
Via: Kotaku
Source: TheZombieKiller (YouTube)
Podcast 024: Prime Day, Shmimeday
With Andrew Grush out with his family and Joe Hindy nursing a little illness, we have a panel including Nirave Gondhia and Jonathan Feist for this week’s Android Authority Podcast! The guys talk about Prime Day and how much it pretty much sucked (but Amazon Prime is still amazing), how awesome the Huawei Nexus might be because it means more than just the device itself, and how mad Josh is about the new Galaxy A8.
It’s another great episode of the Android Authority Podcast – discussing topics in Android every single week.
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Time for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus to get the leak treatment
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There are two Samsung devices that are allegedly going to be announced in mid-August – one is the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, the latest entry in the illustrious Note series, and the other is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, expected to be a larger Galaxy S6 Edge. Today, we get our first look at the physical Gaalxy S6 Edge Plus, and yes: it looks exactly like a bigger Galaxy S6 Edge. Lined up next to last year’s Galaxy Note 4, the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus (or more correctly the Galaxy S6 Edge+) is just as tall and just about as wide, implying that the screen size will be about 5.7-inches, give or take a few decimals for the screen curvature.
The rumoured hardware specs of the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus are still disputed at this point – some rumours have pointed to the same Exynos 7420 in the Galaxy S6 Edge while others have suggested a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip will be used. Whatever the case, all of this is expected to be Samsung’s effort to try and counter the new iPhones that will be announced in September – only time will tell if releasing both the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Galaxy Note 5 at the same time is a masterstroke or a dud move.
What do you think about the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: All About Samsung via engadget
The post Time for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus to get the leak treatment appeared first on AndroidSPIN.
Tiny brain implant delivers drugs with a remote control
An implant, the size of a human hair, can deliver drugs to the brain with the click of a button. A team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Illinois have demonstrated the wireless technology in mice. While a previous iteration of the device delivered LED to neurons that respond to light, the latest experiment successfully introduced pharmacological agents directly to the brain. A drug was first sent to one side of the brain that made a mouse move around in a circle. Next, shining a light onto cells that cue the release of dopamine rewarded the mice with happy feelings. When the rodents came around for more, the researchers used a remote control to interject with a drug that put a halt on the dopamine effect.
Previous experiments required that drugs or other compounds be delivered while the animals were tethered to tubes. But the mice in this particular demonstration roamed free (in a maze) while the drugs were carried wirelessly to the brain. “We’ve designed it to exploit infrared technology, similar to that used in a TV remote,” Jordan McCall, a graduate student at the lab said in a statement. “If we want to influence an animal’s behavior with light or with a particular drug, we can simply point the remote at the animal and press a button.”
This remote-controlled technology, for now restricted to lab animals, has a specific purpose. Over time it might be used to treat depression or epilepsy by directly targeting specific parts of the human brain with therapies. The soft implant is designed to fit in with the rest of the brain tissue so it can stay lodged for a long time without causing inflammation or damage.
[Image credit: Lyn Alweis via Getty Images]
Source: Business Insider
Incipio offGRID case brings microSD card support and extended battery to Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are stunning smartphones. These handsets perform like champions, have one of the best cameras in the market and are armed to the teeth with the best specs. Additionally, they happen to be Samsung’s masterpieces, at least in terms of design. Only a couple factors plague this otherwise amazing device – its non-removable battery and lack of expandable storage.
These are arguably the two main complaints about the Samsung Galaxy S6, so it’s no surprise to see a case manufacturer like Incipio putting together a case that can solve both issues for the popular smartphone. The Incipio offGRID comes with a 3700 mAh battery and microSD card support for up to 128 GB of expandable storage. And yes, it does support both versions of the device.
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In terms of battery capacity, this is a big step up over the Galaxy S6’s 2550 mAh battery (2600 mAh for the Galaxy S6 Edge). This would translate to a combined amount of 6250-6300 mAh from both the phone and the case. The storage also receives a huge upgrade – the highest option for internal storage on the Galaxy S6 is 128 GB, meaning this case can double it.
The sacrifices
Any downsides? Of course there is one, and it may ruin all the improvements Samsung made with the Galaxy S6 series. This case is not thin at 0.6 inches, which is much thicker than the Galaxy S6’s 0.27-inch profile. The case will also make your phone significantly taller and wider. We have seen bigger cases before, but this is still something to consider.
Another issue is that, while the case can expand both battery and storage, it can’t do both at the same time. You have to choose between charging and storage modes by flipping a toggle on the side of the case. This may be inconvenient, but definitely something you can get used to. You just can’t charge while using the microSD card.
A full-featured case
Otherwise, the Incipio offGRID case won’t affect your phone’s functionality. The cover is compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Fast Charging Technology and even uses an NFC pass-through coil to keep contact-less payment support on board.
This may be the case many of you have been waiting for, as it could be the solution to your main Galaxy S6 issues. Will this change the way you look at Samsung’s latest flagship? I can tell you I would be more likely to buy it now that I know I can get the Incipio offGRID case. I say it’s a good deal at $89.99! What do you think?
Buy Incipio offGRID battery case from the official site
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Motorola’s third generation Moto G shows up on eCommerce site
Motorola is set for an event on July 28th. People are expecting a third generation Moto X and Moto G and are hoping for a second generation Moto 360.
There has even been talk that there will be two Moto Xs reveiled at the event. A smaller 5.2-inch phone and a 5.7-inch phablet. Additionally, it would appear that only the larger Moto X will be available on Verizon’s network along with a new Droid that could also be announced on at the event.
Moto G leaks and rumors have been running around the internet lately. Here, we have some press renders and here a video leaked some time ago.
All of our information has lead to the following spec sheet.
- 5-inch 720p display
- 1.4 GHz quad core Cortex A53 CPU(Snapdragon 410)
- 1GB RAM and 8/16GB of internal storage
- 13MP rear-facing camera
- 5MP front-facing camera
- micro-SD card slot
- 2,470 mAh battery
However, this new eCommerce page from fnac claims 2 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 610 in tow according to Techdroider.
Would you purchase the Moto G if Motorola finally brings it up to 2 GB of RAM? In my experience with both generations previous, the 1 GB of RAM was the only thing keeping it from being able to be my daily driver.
What do you think? Would you get the new Moto G after the announcement on the 28th? Or will you opt for the Moto X?
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Drum sensor helps you play digital beats on analog skins
You can certainly use drum machines and electronic drums if you want to add a digital kick to your music, but you typically lose the intuitiveness and subtlety of playing old-school skins in the process. Why can’t you have the best of both worlds? Sunhouse thinks you can. It’s crowdfunding Sensory Percussion, a sensor that translates your acoustic drum sounds into electronic beats. You can map different samples to different parts of your drums, and the add-on will even recognize various playing styles. The effect is a bit surreal, as you’ll hear in the video below — you can produce beats that you’d rarely hear in the studio, let alone at a live concert.
Be prepared to pay up if you’re aiming to become the tech world’s Neil Peart. It’ll take a $595 or larger pledge to get one Sensory Percussion unit, and you’re realistically looking at $1,330 to put sensors on a full drum kit. The hardware isn’t expected to ship until January, either, so it won’t come in time to liven up those late summer music festivals. All the same, it’s easy to get excited by the potential. Drummers may soon add a dash of electronic music to their band’s sound, or even switch genres outright, without having to abandon their finely-honed skills.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/127149874/introducing-sensory-percussion/widget/video.html
Filed under: Misc, Peripherals
Via: The Verge
Source: Kickstarter
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