Introducing the Best of CES 2014 finalists!
CES 2014 is only just officially beginning, but the show has already been an eventful one for us. To select finalists for the Best of CES Awards, Engadget’s senior editors have been pounding the pavement at the Las Vegas Convention Center to find top contenders for the 13 categories in the running, from best mobile devices to the coolest maker-friendly technology. Now, we’re happy to present our finalists. There’s some great stuff here — just head past the break to dive in. We’ll save our analysis of the biggest CES 2014 trends for another post, but suffice it to say that plenty of innovative tech is in store for us this coming year.
And we want to know your favorite new product, too. That’s why we’re opening up the People’s Choice category to our readers, giving you a chance to select your top choice from our pool of finalists. Head here to our poll; the product that receives the most votes will be honored in our winner’s ceremony tomorrow.
BEST STARTUP
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An MIT spin-off with 17 employees, FINsix has one of the smallest AC adapters on the market — we’re talking about four times smaller and six times lighter. Its 65W brick comes with a USB port in addition to a laptop plug, and a MacBook-compatible MagSafe version is in the works, too. |
This seven-person startup from Denmark is behind a wireless HDMI dongle that ports your computer screen to your TV, projector or monitor sans cables. Airtame’s raised almost 500 grand on Indiegogo, so they must be doing something right. |
BEST DIGITAL HEALTH & FITNESS PRODUCT
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We’ve seen plenty of activity trackers, yet LG’s Life Band Touch still manages to stand out for its smartwatch-style features. Its OLED display shows activity info such as calories burned, but it also pairs with your smartphone to notify you of incoming calls and texts. |
Essentially, it’s an activity tracker in bed form, with sensors built in to monitor your heart rate and sleeping habits. Best of all: a Partner Snore feature lets you raise your significant other’s headrest to (hopefully) quiet him or her down. |
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Like the Life Band Touch, the Nabu combines the features of an activity tracker and a smartwatch. Unlike LG’s device, though, this guy sports two OLED screens: a small one to display notification icons and a larger one to show you texts, emails and other more in-depth personal data. |
Jaybird Reign fitness wristband
Jaybird’s $199 Reign is more than just an activity tracker; it also tells you when it’s time to work out, or when your body could really use a rest. It pairs with an Android or iOS device via Bluetooth, offering up app-based checkups whenever you click. |
BEST AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS PRODUCT
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Bavarian Motor Works has taken accident-prevention to a new level. If you’re hydroplaning, for example, the system will bring the car back under control by braking individual wheels and adjusting steering — no driver input required. |
Corvette Performance Data Recorder
With Chevy’s system, your route, speed and a slew of other stats are superimposed on a Bing map on the in-dash display. Oh, and audio and video recording let you evaluate your racing chops — or simply make a badass YouTube compilation. |
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How lucky are we to live in a world where you can jump-start your car with a tiny (think hardcover-sized) power pack? The JumPack has enough power to give your auto a few jumps, and a USB port lets you charge up your gadgets as well. Not a bad value for $130. |
Hyundai’s in-car tech lets you remotely unlock your vehicle, navigate via both specific locations and general search terms and more, with Verizon providing the cell signal. One downside: it’ll cost you $100 per year for navigation services. |
BEST AUDIO PRODUCT
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Meet the Vertu of PMPs. Sure, it’s pretty much the definition of “aspirational,” but the AK240 is the quintessential media player for the serious (and loaded) audiophile. |
It’s one of the best-looking soundbars we’ve seen to date, and it has a 3D Blu-ray player built in. Need we say more? |
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It can’t compete with LG’s option on the Blu-ray player front, but Samsung’s HW-H600 is pretty much the sleekest soundbar ever. |
ClearView Clio
ClearView got literal with the Clio, creating a speaker that’s completely see-through. Its near-invisible design is classy, and the speaker’s tech allows sound waves to disperse evenly across a room. |
BEST VIDEO PRODUCT
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It’s a smart TV app meant to replace your set-top box; provided you buy select LG smart TVs, you’ll be able to watch live TV and DVR content without any extra hardware. |
Sharp Aquos Quattron +
Sharp’s new Aquos Quattron+ line includes sets from 60 to 80 inches, all of which include Active 3D tech and the company’s new Revelation technology for higher picture quality. The biggest draw: It starts at $3,000, much lower than the company’s 4K products. |
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LG’s 77-inch OLED beauty morphs between flat-screen and curved modes with the press of a button. We don’t want to even guess the price, but a future filled with flexible living-room sets is certainly enticing. |
This 78-inch curved TV packs an impressive feature set: it’s UHD, outfitted with a quad-core core processor to support the hi-def visuals and it supports gesture controls for switching channels and adjusting volume. |
BEST SOFTWARE
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LG’s ported webOS to the big screen, and what a good idea that was. The UI puts content front and center, with discovery options and Hulu and Roku integration on board. |
Game-streaming services have disappointed in the past, but PlayStation Now looks to be a step in a new direction. Playing The Last of Us on the Vita ran without a hitch, and we can’t wait to try Now out on mobile devices. |
BEST EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
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Oculus Rift ‘Crystal Cove’ prototype
How’s this for emerging technology? Take an OLED headset, add an external camera and improved depth perception, and you have the most immersive gaming experience to date. Playing EVE Valkyrie, we could lean forward to read text on cockpit controls. VR gaming is suddenly a full-body experience. |
Wearables are here to stay, and Intel has the guts to power them. Edison is a mini-computer with built-in WiFi and its own app store. The company even has a small collection of “Nursery 2.0″ devices on hand at CES to demonstrate the possibilities. |
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Here’s another take on next-gen headsets: gear that projects images directly onto your retina. It’s less for gamers and more for movie-watching — it even has a fancy pair of headphones built in. |
BEST MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
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Samsung’s largest Android-powered tablet to date sports productivity features to make the best of the 12.2-inch screen, including a four-window view and remote PC access. We’re also fans of the new Magazine UX, which divides your screen into three customizable panels. |
It’s Lenovo’s second 8-inch Windows tablet, and it’s definitely a winner, thanks to a brilliant display, a well-made aluminum body and a capable quad-core processor. |
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Unlike most “mini” phones, the Xperia Z1 Compact isn’t a watered-down version of a flagship handset. Like the original Z1, it offers a 20.7-megapixel camera and waterproofing. We hope other phone makers follow suit and stop killing the high-end specs on iterative products. |
BEST GAMING PRODUCT
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2014 is the year when Steam Machines go viral, at least for PC makers like Gigabyte and Origin PC. It’s a sure sign the gaming machines will take off this year. |
It’s a contender in software, but it’s obviously set to revolutionize gaming as well. PlayStation Now eliminates the need for a dedicated gaming console, bringing the titles you want to almost any device you have. |
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Oculus Rift ‘Crystal Cove’ prototype
The Oculus Rift is a completely new gaming experience, with a bevy of sensors on board to bring you into the world of the title you’re playing. It’s something you really have to try to understand — and we can’t wait until it hits the market. |
Project Christine even looks like the future; the modular-computing prototype consists of pods that can be used in several setups depending on your gaming needs. It’s customization 3.0. |
BEST OFFBEAT PRODUCT
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Creepy? Yes. Useful? Yes. The Mother looks like a cross between a Russian doll and a demonic bowling pin, but it’s meant to make your life easier with associated sensors that monitor your home, your child or your pet, for example. |
It can’t fly, but it can jump more than two feet in the air, and that’s an awesome party trick if you ask us. The Sumo is controlled by your smartphone or tablet, though it currently only supports Apple devices. |
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Most of us can agree that on-screen keyboards will never be as good as the real thing. Dock your phone into the TrewGrip’s curved, grippable body, and you have a set of hardware keys in the familiar QWERTY layout. |
BEST KID-FRIENDLY PRODUCT
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Fuhu partnered with DreamWorks to make an Android tablet with original art-focused apps. The included stylus works with built-in software to teach kids how to draw Kung Fu Panda and other familiar characters. |
The Kolibree toothbrush lets your little ones know how well they’re cleaning those pearly whites. You’ll even get stats like stroke count — and an evaluation of how well teeth have been cleaned — on your smartphone. |
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Intel had us at “smart baby onesie.” Intriguing idea aside, the practicality is undeniable. Parents can monitor their babies’ body position, activity level and temperature via a smartphone app. |
BEST MAKER-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY
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It’s the chance to print yourself and the ones you love in edible, sugary form. Enough said! |
The latest version of MakerBot’s desktop 3D printer is faster than ever before, and a new “Smart Extruder” alerts you when you need more material. |
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The iSense is a 3D scanner that clips onto your iPad — a welcome product for DIY types who couldn’t use the Windows-only Sense. |
BEST PC
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This modular setup may be a look at the future of gaming, but it’s also a beautiful piece of hardware that could find a place in next-gen customizable computing. |
Samsung updated its already-excellent ATIV Book 9 to include lossless audio and a higher-res screen. For those reasons alone, this Ultrabook is at the top of our list. |
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Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1 (2014)
With an “adaptive” keyboard that includes context-specific controls and up to a 2,560 x 1,400 display, Lenovo’s business Ultrabook is looking better than ever. |
LG brings ChromeOS to the desktop in a sleek, but simple 21.5-inch package. We imagine it finding a comfy place on your kitchen counter, for following along with recipes or streaming some Netflix while you cook. |
Filed under: Announcements, Samsung, Sony, LG, Intel, Lenovo
Samsung is throwing in some goodies with a purchase of the new NotePRO or TabPRO tablets
Two days ago, Samsung announced their new line of Galaxy TabPRO and NotePRO tablets at CES. It seems as though they’re trying to make the launch a big one by offering some free services from 11 popular companies.
There are quite a few exciting ones like a one year free subscription to Evernote premium and a free 50 GB of Dropbox storage for 2 years. It’s pretty normal to see multiple services providing incentive to purchase a new product, but usually never to this standard. The promotion will be limited to the original launch of the products, though we don’t know how long the deal will go on.
Is this enough incentive for you to go out and buy one? This offer is definitely something to consider when making your next tablets purchase.
Via: Android Central
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Samsung and Trek team up to take cycling into the next generation
We’ve noted some products at CES that were a bit out of the norm, but Samsung and Trek, an American bicycle manufacturer, have two prototypes on display this week that could be very useful to cyclists, integrating smartphones with bikes.
The two concept bikes demonstrate the possibilities such as being able to charge a smartphone, a Galaxy Note 3 specifically, while pedaling and through the Galaxy Note 3 mounted to the handlebar or from a Galaxy Gear on the cyclists wrist connected wirelessly to the bike frame-integrated sensor, the cyclist can track statistics such as speed, cadence and distance.
Samsung notes that being able to charge your smartphone just by peddling (not an entirely new concept though) enables you to enjoy long bike rides without worrying about your smartphone battery running low. That’s especially useful if you’re using GPS, maps and other apps.
Hopefully it won’t take too long for these concepts to become reality for consumers.
Phandroid got a look at this concept as you can see from their photo above.
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Samsung’s 98-inch 8K TV lets us go to the mall without leaving CES
Despite announcing plans to flood the market with a number of new HD and Ultra HD TVs, Samsung still found room in its CES booth for the first 8K TV we’ve seen from the manufacturer. Labeled as QUHD or Quad Ultra HD, it’s also only the second flatscreen with 7,680 x 4,320 pixels that we’ve seen, period. Still, our eyes may be getting jaded as a result of all the super high-res displays we’ve seen lately because this one didn’t have the shock value Sharp’s 8K Super Hi-Vision screen garnered with its debut a couple of years ago.
Another reason could be the demo content, as Samsung opted for a Robin Sparkles-ish mall scene that was impressive in its sharpness and realism, but didn’t exactly draw us in as viewers and the crowded booth gave little room to take it all in. The demo video even magnified specific sections at time to emphasize the 8K res, but we’d prefer a reel with more action. Check after the break for a few more close up pictures and let us know if you can see the 8K difference.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Samsung
A chip off the 3D printing block: Samsung partners with 3D Systems for custom Note 3 cases (video)
It figures that Samsung would want to take its “Create” tagline for the Note series and press on into 3D printing because: You. Customization. The endless possibilities. And all that other jargon-y industry buzz buzz buzz. Well, now that the Korean electronics giant’s taking a stab at the make-it-yourself wheel, it’s partnered with 3D Systems to show off an app that makes custom inserts for specially-designed Galaxy Note 3 cases. The catch here being that it’s not a soon-to-be released commercial product. This is all just concept for now and you have to be at CES 2014 in Las Vegas to test it out.
Instead of whipping up entire cases, the 3D Systems app allows users visiting Samsung’s booth to create custom-designed coins (small plastic inserts that slot into the base of a Note 3 case) using its new entry-level Cube 3 3D printer. Coin creation is fairly straightforward with options to add a range of pre-set icons, text or free hand drawing. There are also three template users can choose from: a plain-faced Simple Coin, an Olive Wreath or Poker Chip. But 3D Systems told us that it intends to swap out these three templates throughout the week, so what you’ll see will depend on the day you visit.
Once you’ve settled on a final design, the coin printing process takes about 20 minutes to complete, but not everyone who passes through the booth will see their designs come to life. 3D Systems plans to sort through all submitted designs and populate a wall in Samsung’s booth with the best of the bunch — a money shot we’ll have for you later this week. So, there’s your taste of the future folks: Big-ass phones, styluses, 3D printers and your unbridled creativity (actual sense of taste optional).
Filed under: Cellphones, HD, Mobile, Samsung, Sony
New leak suggests Samsung working on a revamped Touchwiz
Samsung’s custom smartphone UI (or Touchwiz) isn’t usually the Android skin you think of when it comes to the word “beautiful”. With the OEM’s Android skin going almost unchanged for a few years, we’ll welcome a change with open arms.
Thanks to popular leaker @evleaks, we can assume that Samsung is looking to refresh Touchwiz a bit. The leaked image shows a more artsy, almost hand-drawn look for the skin. Could this have anything to do with the Magazine UX debuted on the Galaxy TabPRO and NotePRO tablets? We’d like to think it could possibly be inspired by it. If the rumor holds, we could expect this for Samsung’s flagship devices going forward.
We’re sure hoping that some of these changes stick. Who knows, this might be the new look of the Galaxy S5!
Source: evleaks
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Samsung announces a batch of sharing-focused SMART cameras, including a dual-grip beast with 60x zoom
They don’t run Android, and we’re not sure if they even run Tizen OS, but a lineup of new smart cameras at CES represents Sammy’s best efforts to elevate point-and-shoots to a higher state of technological being. (Hopefully before the entire genre of the “cheap camera” is wiped out by smartphones.) We’re still lacking exact pricing and availability, alas, but the model numbers and specs hint at the essential hierarchy, starting with the huge WB2200F bridge camera with 60x zoom and going all the way down to the tiny WB35F with a 12x zoom. All the cameras come with WiFi and NFC for quick pairing to a smartphone or tablet; all deliver 16MP images as a bare minimum; and we’ll take a moment to cover each one in a little more detail after the break.
WB2200F
This bridge camera sits at the head of the table, with a Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) sensor for improved low-light performance (at least compared to the regular CCD sensors lower down the lineup), 60x zoom with optical stabilization for ridiculously detailed shots of squirrels and usefully wide 20mm focal length at the other end of the zoom range. Aside from NFC and WiFi, other connectivity options come in the form of a full-sized SD slot and HDMI output. In addition to the big 75mm LCD, a dual-grip design stands out as being unusual for this category of camera, and it makes room for a bigger battery that Samsung promises will allow users to “indulge their passion [for photography] for longer periods of time than ever before.”
WB1100F
On the face of it, this camera delivers much the same feature set as the WB2200F, but with a smaller 35x zoom that brings the weight down to 462 grams (as measured, conveniently, without the battery), instead of 608 grams. But there are other sacrifices to be made: the sensor is a non-BSI CCD, plus there’s only 720p video recording (instead of 1080p) and no HDMI output.
WB350F
This looks to be an updated (and hopefully cheaper) hybrid of last year’s Galaxy Camera and WB850F, without Android, but with the same 21x zoom, 16MP BSI sensor and max ISO of 3200 — all of which suggests that picture quality should actually be pretty decent. We’ve got the same-sized LCD as the WB220F, but now with touch sensitivity. We also have the same connectivity features, but here housed in a camera that weighs 216 grams, which suggests this could be the most mainstream offering of the lot.
WB35F and WB50F
This is the smallest of the bunch, at 144 grams and just 10 centimeters wide. Aside from the difference in form factor, with just a 12x zoom lens here, most features and specs are similar to the WB1100F. Also the SD slot is replaced by microSD, which may actually be more convenient for sharing to other mobile devices. Finally, the WB50F is billed as a “child-friendly” alternative to the WB35F, with a slightly more rugged build that slightly adds to the weight.
CES 2014, Day 1: You won’t believe what happens next
The sun may be setting on the Las Vegas Convention Center, but that doesn’t mean Engadget’s gone dark. CES 2014′s first day was loaded with new TV announcements, celebrity walk-offs, convertible devices and so, so much more. It’s almost too much to handle, but don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. We’re going to filter out the buzz at the end of each day and leave you with five things you won’t want to go to bed without reading. This is CES, day one.
Curved, on demand
Can’t decide between a flat-panel TV and one of those new curved models? Now you won’t have to: Samsung and LG are both showcasing HDTVs that bend to your will, gently curving from a traditionally flat view to a more rounded one. It’s not the television revolution we expected, but maybe we should have, considering the noise both firms have been making with their flexible smartphones. If television hasn’t blown your mind since the invention of color, check out either or both: You’ll never look at your flatscreen the same way again.
Steam-powered
If you thought Sony’s and Microsoft’s latest hardware were the most powerful gaming machines on the market, think again. Valve’s Steam Machine initiative hit CES 2014 in full force today, introducing more than a dozen new gaming machines from some of the industry’s top PC builders. Unlike the traditional console gaming camp, not all of these devices are trying to one-up the others: Some are lower-powered consoles with meager, but respectable internals, while others are veritable PC gaming powerhouses. With only a scant few Steam Machines actually in the wild, it’s still a bit early to predict if Valve’s play for the living room pays off — but if Monday’s showing is any indication, there’s plenty of enthusiasm.
Intel’s push for wearables
What would CES be without an opening keynote? Bereft of Intel CEO Brian Krzanich’s ambitions for wearables, that’s what. Krzanich took the stage to wax enthusiastic about a future of connected devices, tiny computers and conflict-free microprocessors. The speech wasn’t wishful thinking, either: Intel revealed a homegrown smartwatch prototype during the keynote alongside a smart earpiece it calls Jarvis, and used the event to launch a “Make it Wearable” contest with $1.3 million in prizes.
Triple-Digit Television
It’ll never fit in your living room, but it’s still a sight to behold: Samsung’s 105-inch curved 4K television set. Sammy actually announced this beast late last month, but we couldn’t help taking a look in person. The behemoth is not only one of the largest TVs we’ve ever laid eyes on, but Samsung also claims its the “most curved.” Of course, practicality is a question, and not just because of the unit’s size: This set maintains a 21:9 aspect ratio, making it too wide for most of today’s TV content. Still, it’s just about right for viewing panoramic vistas from the comfort of your freakishly large (and entirely fictional) den.
Split Personality
Being locked into a specific tablet ecosystem can be frustrating, so why not split the difference? That’s the idea behind ASUS’ Transformer Book Duet, a tablet/laptop combination device that can switch between Android 4.2 and Windows 8.1 on the fly. It’s actually ASUS’ second device to ride the fence between operating systems, but the questions it raises are no less interesting for a second iteration: Is dual-booting becoming a standard for mobile devices? The proposition of being able to leap between mobile worlds is certainly appealing enough, though we’re still not sure how we feel about 13-inch tablets.
Filed under: Misc
Samsung continues the announcements with the Galaxy NotePRO and the TabPRO series
Today Samsung announced their Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO series tablets, which are aimed at the professionals of this world.
The NotePRO comes only in one size, 12.2 inches, whereas the TabPRO comes in three sizes, 12.2, 10.1, and 8.4 inches. Samsung states, “The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO present the world’s first 12.2-inch WQXGA Widescreen (16:10) display, offering crystal clear resolution (2560×1600) with more than 4 million pixels, making it an ideal platform for every type of content creation and consumption. “ Both tablets also offer an app called “Remote PC”, which allows you to “seamlessly edit and save files remotely.” The tablets also boast Cisco WebEx Meetings platform pre-loaded, the industry’s leading web conferencing solution that provides users with an easy way to meet with anyone, anywhere. And now for the first time on Android tablets, users can share anything on their screen as well as starting a WebEx meeting from contact list. Samsung e-Meeting provides collaboration capabilities by giving users the ability to share content during a meeting without having to access a central server or network.
To help the professional start out with their new tablet, this is what Samsung is giving you:
For additional value and productivity right out of the box, the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO (12.2) will feature up to approximately $700 worth of the premium pre-paid, long-term subscription offers from best-selling news, social media and cloud storage providers, including: Bitcasa, Bloomberg Businessweek+, Blurb, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Dropbox, Easilydo Pro for Tablet, Evernote, Hancom Office for Android, LinkedIn, LIVESPORT.TV, NY Times, Oxford Advanced Learner’s A-Z, and Sketchbook Pro (content packages may vary by region).
The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO line will come in a few flavors: WiFi Only, WiFi and 3G, or WiFi and LTE. You can choose between the 12.2-inch Galaxy NotePRO that comes with an included S Pen, and the 12.2-inch Galaxy TabPRO, Galaxy TabPRO 10.1-inch and 8.4-inch without the S Pen. And you can expect these tablets in Q1 of 2014.
So, what do you think about the new Galaxy NotePRO and the TabPRO? I kinda like the idea of what they are, what about you? Let us know in the comments!
See below for the full press release.
Las Vegas, NV – January 6, 2014 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO line of tablets, setting a new standard of mobile excellence, equipped with innovative and meaningful technology. Sporting four powerful devices in the lineup – the Galaxy NotePRO (12.2-inch), TabPRO (12.2, 10.1, 8.4-inch), Samsung’s Galaxy tablet portfolio redefines what a tablet can do.
“We created the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO series to kick-off a year in which Samsung truly establishes its leadership in the tablet market,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “This new line offers the best-in-class content consumption and productivity, combining a stunning viewing experience with Samsung’s design legacy. The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO truly demonstrate our commitment to providing our customers with extraordinarily versatile product offerings, tailored to tablet users of every description.”
Providing users with an extraordinary display and a matching feature set, the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO series bring premium style and powerful performance in a single device. Created to satisfy every possible type of user case scenario, the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO combine a crystal-clear, WQXGA display for a world-class viewing experience, powerful productivity tools, and unique features with preloaded and free downloadable content, producing a superior mobile solution.
Introducing Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO (12.2) – the Definitive Tablet Viewing Experience
The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO present the world’s first 12.2-inch WQXGA Widescreen (16:10) display, offering crystal clear resolution (2560×1600) with more than 4 million pixels, making it an ideal platform for every type of content creation and consumption. With a larger viewing area, the defined screen allows users to enjoy stunning Full HD video play and view even more information at a glance. In addition to the industry-leading display, the devices have been designed with a sleek, light, slim frame that is both premium and highly portable.
A personalized Magazine UX, specifically optimized for a large screen, allows users to further tailor their Galaxy tablet experience for their own needs. The UX enables them to organize their favorite content in an easy-to-use dashboard with automatic feed or news updates and then quickly access the most frequently used apps for a more comfortable reading experience. By utilizing a screen size that is more comparable to traditional magazine-sized material, content is easier to view in its original format when reading digital magazines or e-books.
Powerful Partner for Productivity
The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO (12.2) come equipped with a variety of productivity tools to help users to manage both their personal and professional lives.
Multi Window enables users to split the screen up into four different windows and an innovative, Virtual Keyboard provides them with enough space to type comfortably, leveraging haptic feedback to produce a more realistic typing experience.
The Samsung S Pen included with the Galaxy NotePRO delivers a more responsive, productive and overall efficient tablet experience with access to features such as Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write and S Finder. In addition, Pen Window enables users to simply draw a window of any size on the screen, and instantly access unique in-application features such as YouTube or a calculator.
Users can easily access and control their home or office PC directly through their Galaxy NotePRO or TabPRO with Remote PC in order to seamlessly edit and save files remotely.
The Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO also come pre-loaded with Cisco WebEx Meetings platform, the industry’s leading web conferencing solution that provides users with an easy way to meet with anyone, anywhere. And now for the first time on Android tablets, users can share anything on their screen as well as starting a WebEx meeting from contact list. Samsung e-Meeting provides collaboration capabilities by giving users the ability to share content during a meeting without having to access a central server or network.
Ultimate User Content Gift Package*
For additional value and productivity right out of the box, the Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO (12.2) will feature up to approximately $700 worth of the premium pre-paid, long-term subscription offers from best-selling news, social media and cloud storage providers, including: Bitcasa, Bloomberg Businessweek+, Blurb, Cisco WebEx Meetings, Dropbox, Easilydo Pro for Tablet, Evernote, Hancom Office for Android, LinkedIn, LIVESPORT.TV, NY Times, Oxford Advanced Learner’s A-Z, and Sketchbook Pro (content packages may vary by region).
The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO line will come in various connectivity options: WiFi Only, WiFi and 3G, or WiFi and LTE. Users can choose between the 12.2-inch Galaxy NotePRO that comes with an included S Pen, and the 12.2-inch Galaxy TabPRO, Galaxy TabPRO 10.1-inch and 8.4-inch without the S Pen.
Designed to extend productivity even further, the following optional accessories are also available for purchase with the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO: Various Book Covers, USB LAN HUB, Universal BT Keyboard and S Action Mouse (accessories may vary by product model).
The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO tablet line will be offered globally and will be available starting from Q1, 2014.
For more product information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com / m.samsungmobilepress.com
The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO will be on display at the Samsung booth #12004 at CES 2014, January 7th through 10th, 2014.
Galaxy NotePRO (12.2-inch) Product Specifications
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Specifications
Network
LTE : 800/900/1800/2600+850/2100 3G : HSPA+ 21 850/900/1900/2100
Processor
WiFi and 3G: Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz QuadCore + 1.3 GHz Quadcore)
LTE : Snapdragon 800 2.3GHz Quad* The selection of AP will be different by markets
Display
12.2-inch WQXGA (2560 X 1600) Super clear LCD OS
Android 4.4 (KitKat) Camera / Flash
– Main(Rear): 8 Megapixel, Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash,
Zero Shutter lag- Sub(Front): 2 MegapixelVideo
– Codec: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43,
VP8, HEVC- 1080p Full HD video @ 60fpsAudio
– Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, FLAC, AMR-NB/WB, Vorbis(OGG), WAV – 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker
S Pen
Optimized
Features
S Pen Experience – S Note(Easy Chart), S Planner
– Air Command: Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write, S Finder, Pen Window
– Direct Pen Input
Content Services / Applications
Samsung Hub – Video, Music
– Books / Games / Learning (Stub)
Samsung Apps / Kies Samsung TouchWiz / Magazine UX Samsung KNOX (stub), Samsung e-Meeting, Side Sync 3.0 (stub) Bloomberg Businessweek+, Dropbox, Evernote, NY Times Remote PC, Sketchbook Pro (stub), WebEx Meetings Free Downloadable apps
Samsung ChatON, Hancom Office for Android, Link, Group Play Bitcasa, Blurb, Easilydo Pro, LIVESPORT.TV, LinkedIn, Oxford Advanced Learner’s A-Z Google Mobile Services
Chrome, Search, Gmail, Google+, Maps, Play Books Play Movies, Play Music, Play Store, Hangouts
Voice Search, YouTube, Google Settings, Play Games, Photos, Drive, Play Newsstand
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BT4.0,
USB3.0GPS
GPS + GLONASS Sensor
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geo-magnetic, RGB Memory
3GB RAM, 32/64GB Internal Memory microSD (Up to 64GB)
Dimension / Weight
295.6 x 204 x 7.95mm 750g (WiFi version), 753g (3G/LTE version)
Battery
9,500mAh IrLED
Yes
Galaxy TabPRO (12.2-inch) Product Specifications
Category
Specifications
Network
LTE : 800/900/1800/2600+850/2100 3G : HSPA+ 21 850/900/1900/2100
Processor
WiFi and 3G: Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz QuadCore + 1.3 GHz Quadcore)
LTE : Snapdragon 800 2.3GHz Quad*The selection of AP will be different by markets
Display
12.2-inch WQXGA (2560 X 1600) Super clear LCD OS
Android 4.4 (KitKat) Camera / Flash
– Main(Rear): 8 Megapixel, Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash,
Zero Shutter lag- Sub(Front): 2 MegapixelVideo
– Codec: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43,
VP8, HEVC- 1080p Full HD video @ 60fpsAudio
– Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, FLAC, AMR-NB/WB, Vorbis(OGG), WAV – 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker
Content Services / Applications
Samsung Hub – Video, Music
– Books / Games / Learning (Stub)
Samsung Apps / Kies Samsung TouchWiz / Magazine UX Samsung KNOX (stub), Samsung e-Meeting, Side Sync 3.0 (stub) Bloomberg Businessweek+, Dropbox, Evernote, NY Times Remote PC, Sketchbook Pro (stub), WebEx Meetings Free Downloadable apps
Samsung ChatON, Hancome Office for Android, Link, Group Play Bitcasa, Blurb, Easilydo Pro, LIVESPORT.TV, LinkedIn, Oxford Advanced Learner’s A-Z Google Mobile Services
Chrome, Search, Gmail, Google+, Maps, Play Books Play Movies, Play Music, Play Store, Hangouts
Voice Search, YouTube, Google Settings, Play Games, Photos, Drive, Play Newsstand
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac MIMO (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BT4.0,
USB3.0GPS
GPS + GLONASS Sensor
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geo-magnetic, RGB Memory
3GB RAM, 32/64GB Internal Memory microSD (Up to 64GB)
Dimension / Weight
295.6 x 204 x 7.95mm 732g (WiFi version), 740g (LTE version)
Battery
9,500mAh IrLED
Yes
Galaxy TabPRO (10.1-inch) Product Specifications
Category
Specifications
Network
LTE : CAT4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
HSPA+ 42.2Mbps 850/900/1900/2100, HSUPA 5.76MbpsProcessor
WiFi: Exynos 5 Octa (1.9 GHz QuadCore + 1.3 GHz Quadcore)
LTE : Snapdragon 800 2.3GHz Quad* The selection of AP will be different by marketsDisplay
10.1-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) Super clear LCD OS
Android 4.4(Kitkat) Camera
– Main(Rear): 8.0 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash
– Sub(Front): 2.0 MegapixelVideo
– Codec: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, WMV7, WMV8, Sorenson Spark, MP43, VP8,
HEVC- 1080p Full HD video @ 60fpsAudio
– MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, FLAC, Vorbis(OGG), WAV
– 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo SpeakerContent Services / Applications
Samsung Hub – Video, Music
– Books / Games / Learning (Stub)
Samsung Apps / Kies Samsung TouchWiz / Magazine UX Samsung KNOX (stub), Samsung e-Meeting, Side Sync 3.0 (stub) Dropbox, Remote PC, WebEx Meetings Free Downloadable apps
Samsung ChatON, Link, Group Play Bitcasa, Bloomberg Businessweek+, Blurb, Easilydo Pro, Hancom Office for Android, LIVESPORT.TV, LinkedIn, Oxford Advanced Learner’s A-Z, Sketchbook Pro Google Mobile
Services
Chrome, Search, Gmail, Google+, Maps, Play Books Play Movies, Play Music, Play Store, Hangouts
Voice Search, YouTube, Google Settings, Play Games, Photos, Drive, Play Newsstand
Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac CH Bonding, BT v4.0, USB 2.0 GPS
GPS + GLONASS Sensor
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geo-magnetic, Light, Hall Memory
2GB RAM, 16/32 GB Internal Memory, microSD (Up to 64GB) Dimension
243.1 X 171.4 X 7.3mm, 469g (WiFi version), 477g (LTE version) Battery
Standard Battery, Li-ion 8,220mAh IrLED
Yes
Galaxy TabPRO (8.4-inch) Product Specifications
Category
Specifications
Network
LTE : LTE CAT4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600
HSPA+ 42Mbps 850/900/1900/2100, HSUPA 5.76Mbps
3G : HSPA+ 42Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 , HSUPA 5.76MbpsProcessor
Snapdragon 800 2.3 GHz QuadCore
* The selection of AP will be different by marketsDisplay
8.4-inch WQXGA (1600×2560) Super clear LCD OS
Android 4.4(Kitkat) Camera
– Main(Rear): 8.0 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash
– Sub(Front): 2.0 MegapixelVideo
– Codec: H.263, H.264(AVC), MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson Spark, MP43, WMV7,
WMV8, VP8, HEVC- 1080p Full HD video@60fpsAudio
– MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, AMR-NB/WB, FLAC, Vorbis(OGG), WAV
– 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo SpeakerContent Services / Applications
Samsung Hub – Video, Music
– Books / Games / Learning (Stub)
Samsung Apps / Kies Samsung TouchWiz / Magazine UX Samsung KNOX (stub), Samsung e-Meeting, Side Sync 3.0 (stub) Dropbox, Remote PC, WebEx Meetings Free Downloadable apps
Samsung ChatON, Hancom Office for Android Link, Group Play Bitcasa, Bloomberg Businessweek+, Blurb, Easilydo Pro, LIVESPORT.TV, LinkedIn, Oxford Advanced Learner’s A-Z, Sketchbook Pro Google Mobile Services
Chrome, Search, Gmail, Google+, Maps, Play Books Play Movies, Play Music, Play Store, Hangouts
Voice Search, YouTube, Google Settings, Play Games, Photos, Drive, Play Newsstand
Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acCH Bonding, BT v4.0, USB 2.0 GPS
GPS + GLONASS Sensor
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geo-magnetic, Light, Hall Memory
2GB RAM, 16/32 GB Internal Memory, microSD (Up to 64GB) Dimension
128.5 x 219 x 7.2mm, 331g (WiFi version), 336g (3G/LTE version) Battery
Standard Battery, Li-ion 4,800mAh IrLED
Yes
* The services listed above may not be available in all regions and features may vary by region.
Also, service provider may change the name and/or value of its application at any time.
All functionality, features, services, applications, specifications, and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO tablets’ offered connectivity and memory options may be varied by product model or available regions
Samsung estimates that its operating profit dropped to $7.8 billion in Q4
Samsung may have had a record-setting summer, but it wasn’t able to repeat that achievement in the fall. The Korean tech giant estimates that its operating profit dropped to about 8.3 trillion won ($7.8 billion) in the fourth quarter, or lower than both the 8.84 trillion won ($8.3 billion) from one year ago and the 10.16 trillion won ($9.6 billion) from Q3. Samsung didn’t say what triggered the dip, but the forecast isn’t helping concerns that the company’s red-hot growth in smartphones may be cooling down. It’s not exactly crisis time at Samsung — the company generates more operating profit in a quarter than many of its mobile rivals do in total revenue. Still, we suspect that it’s happy to be launching a slew of new gadgets that could make up for the underwhelming earnings.
Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Tablets, HD, Mobile, Samsung
Via: Wall Street Journal
Source: Korea Newswire
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