Can't decide between a tablet and a laptop? Then check out the Samsung Series 5 Hybrid PC, an 11-inch alliance of tablet and laptop powered by Windows 8.
The Series 5 Hybrid PC -- snappy title, guys -- is a laptop that splits in half, the screen becoming a separate tablet. It's similar to the popular Asus Transformer Prime, which combines the portability and quick access of a tablet with the comfort of a laptop for more intensive tasks.
It's an X86 PC, so it runs full-fat Windows 8 instead of Windows RT, the version designed to run on tablets. It's also set to be compatible with a stylus like the S Pen with which you doodle on the Samsung Galaxy Note.
Full specs haven't been revealed yet, but Samsung has confirmed that it packs an 8-megapixel camera, with a 2-megapixel snapper for video calling. Samsung also reckons the Hybrid PC should last for around 10 hours of battery life. One of the cleverest features of the Prime is that the dock charges the tablet, effectively acting as a spare battery.
No release dates or prices have been announced, but we imagine Samsung will be quick off the blocks when Windows 8 is released towards the end of this year.
Asus has been busy too, revealing the Asus Transformer AiO which runs Android and Windows 8. The Asus Taichi is another laptop and tablet mash-up with a screen on the lid, of all places.
These crazy new directions in laptop design are among the new devices unveiled this week at trade show Computex in Taiwan. Keep it CNET for the pick of the coolest gadgets making their first appearance.
Is Samsung and Windows 8 a match made in heaven? Or should Samsung stick with Android? Tell me your thoughts in the comments or on our Facebook page.
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Samsung Galaxy S3: First Batch of Blue Version Galaxy S3 Arrives? - ibtimes.co.uk
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According a report by Android Authority, the Pebble Blue version of the Galaxy S3 may be replaced with a new colour type dubbed as Metallic Blue, although there is no official confirmation on this matter.
Webhallen, a Swedish online store, posted a message on its site stating that the Samsung GT-i9300 Galaxy S3-Metallic Blue version was available for sale but the images used were of the Pebble Blue model.
An IBTimes UK report last month stated the Pebble Blue version of the Galaxy S3 would be delayed by three more weeks due.
"In order to meet the highest internal quality standards and to provide the best quality Galaxy S3 to customers, a short supply of pebble blue version is expected in some regions in the next two to three weeks," a spokeswoman for Samsung earlier said.
Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Motorola Milestone 3 XT860: Will XT860 Take Down Samsung’s Best? - ibtimes.co.uk
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Dimensions and Weight: Motorola Milestone 3 XT860 sets the standard for QWERTY smartphones with a relatively slim form-factor. It measures 123.3 x 64.1 x 12.9 mm and weighs 184g.
Samsung's Galaxy S3, on the other hand, is sleeker with dimensions of 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm and also much lighter at 133g.
Display: The Galaxy S3 flaunts a monstrous 4.8in Super AMOLED display with a capacitive touchscreen running at 720p (720 x 1280 pixels) resolution and a pixel density of 306 pixels per inch (ppi). The S3 also adds second-generation damage resistant Corning Gorilla Glass protection for its display.
In comparison, the XT860 features a 4in TFT capacitive touchscreen display that is protected with damage resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. The display supports a native resolution of 540 x 960 pixels at 275ppi.
Processor: The S3 boasts a powerful quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 processor based on the Exynos 4 quad chipset and a Mali-400MP GPU for graphics applications, which is suitable for high-performance computing like gaming and multi-tasking. The XT860 features a dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9 processor coupled with PowerVR SGX540 GPU. The processor is based on the TIOMAP 4430 chipset with well-balanced power-saving features.
Memory and Storage: The Galaxy S3 ports 1GB of RAM and also supports three versions of internal storage - 16/32/64 GB. The Milestone XT860, on the other hand, has only 512MB of RAM with a single 16GB internal storage model. The S3 offers microSD expansion support up to 64GB while the XT860 supports only up to 32GB microSD cards. There is no bundled memory card shipped with either smartphone.
Operating System: The XT860 comes pre-installed with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) onboard. In comparison, the Galaxy S3 ships with Android 4.0.4 (the latest version of Ice Cream Sandwich) factory-installed.
Camera: Both the S3 and the XT860 flaunt powerful eight megapixel rear cameras with a plethora of common features such as auto-focus, LED flash, face detection, geo-tagging and touch focus. Besides, the two smartphones also support 1080p video recording capability at 30fps (frames per second). The S3 features a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera for video calls, while the Motorola phone ships with a secondary VGA camera. The S3 camera also supports special functions such as simultaneous HD video and image recording besides image stabilisation.
Connectivity: The Galaxy S3 offers Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, EDR and NFC (Near Field Communication). Its 4G connectivity speeds are HSDPA, 21Mbps and HSUPA, 5.76Mbps. The Milestone 3 XT860 also adds similar connectivity options like Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, EDR. The only exception is the lack of NFC. It offers download speeds of 14.4Mbps on HSDPA and upload speeds of 5.76Mbps on HSUPA network bands.
Battery: The Galaxy S3 is powered by a massive 2100mAh Li-Ion battery that is rated to deliver up to 590 hours of standby time on 2G and up to 790 hours on 3G networks. The battery also delivers an impressive talk time of approximately 22 hours on 2G and 12 hours on 3G networks. The Milestone XT860, in comparison, features a weaker Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery rated to provide up to 240 hours of standby time and about 9 hours of talk time.
Samsung to launch Cloud Gaming for high-end TVs - The Inquirer
SAMSUNG will introduce its Cloud Gaming service through the Gaikai network on its top-of-the-range 7000 series televisions.
Samsung's 7000 series range of TV sets already features applications, however the firm has teamed up with Gaikai, a cloud-rendering game streaming provider, to bypass games consoles entirely. According to the firm, 7000 series owners will be able to play games in under a minute.
Kyung-shik Lee, VP of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics said, "Samsung is excited to deliver this revolutionary gaming experience that takes advantage of all the benefits of cloud-computing, all on the central screen of the home-Samsung Smart TV. With Samsung Cloud Gaming, Samsung's leadership in Smart Content and commitment to providing consumers with an innovative Home Entertainment experience is evident."
Gaikai has grown to become one of the biggest players in the cloud gaming market, and with Samsung putting an application on its TVs, it could be the beginning of the end of dedicated games consoles. While Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo need not worry just yet, the truth is that cloud gaming services can offload the vast majority of compute power needed to play the latest games, with consumers only needing high-bandwidth internet connections, which many need anyway for playing on services such as Xbox Live or the Playstation Network.
Samsung said it will soon be accepting sign-ups for beta testing. The firm said the service initially will be limited to its US customers. ยต
Motorola Solutions, Intrado Alliance Delivers Next Generation Integrated Command and Control Capabilities to Public Safety Today - Marketwatch
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jun 06, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Motorola Solutions, Inc. /quotes/zigman/3019739/quotes/nls/msi MSI +1.67% today announced an expanded alliance with Intrado, a highly respected leader in the development and deployment of emergency 9-1-1 response solutions and services. Committed to delivering Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)-ready solutions to public safety agencies today, the two companies have entered into a corporate supplier agreement that enables Motorola to resell Intrado products and services globally including the Intrado VIPER(R) and Power 911(R) products.
Today, citizens expect to place a call for help either by voice, text or sending images and video. Motorola is helping public safety agencies answer this new kind of call for help by better connecting citizens and public safety agencies via NG9-1-1 technologies. The Intrado alliance represents another important milestone in Motorola's dedication to delivering on the vision of next generation public safety. By offering end-to-end NG9-1-1 ready solutions, public safety agencies can immediately begin to improve call-handling capabilities, streamline their operations and speed response.
KEY FACTS
-- The agreement further enhances Motorola's Next Generation Integrated Command and Control capabilities by bringing together the most advanced NG9-1-1 incident management solutions available today.
-- Motorola's expanded alliance with Intrado leverages the deep command and control domain expertise of both parties and includes joint collaboration on creating integrated, intelligent dispatch workflows for improved call handling and dispatching functions.
-- As Public Safety LTE broadband networks continue to be deployed, Motorola and Intrado are accelerating the intelligent delivery, access and use of real-time multimedia information both in the command center and in the field. Public Safety agencies will have access to new data services, and the flexibility to personalize and control the data to deliver the most relevant information when and where they need it.
SUPPORTING QUOTES
Tim Boyle, vice president, Application Products and Solutions, Motorola Solutions
"NG9-1-1 and the deployment of 4G LTE broadband networks are changing the public safety communications landscape. It is clear that multimedia applications are becoming mission essential and the ability to support them is now a defining requirement for public safety operations. Working even closer with Intrado means we will be able to offer expanded NG9-1-1 multimedia capabilities and integrated workflows. This further solidifies our commitment to deliver advanced next generation public safety solutions that will simplify operations and transform the way agencies connect with citizens and protect the communities they serve."
Joe Hernandez, senior vice president, Emergency Responder Division, Intrado
"We are pleased to have signed Motorola Solutions as a global reseller of our VIPER(R) Call Handling solution. This arrangement is the next important step in an ongoing expanded alliance that is focused on delivering next generation integrated command and control solutions. As two public safety industry leaders, we share a common vision and deep understanding of how Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) will change the way agencies answer the call for help. Through our joint collaboration with Motorola Solutions, we are committed to providing public safety answering points (PSAPs) and first responders with integrated workflow advancements that enable NG9-1-1 call handling within the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) experience. These, along with wireless broadband mobile applications, make loosely integrated systems in which call takers and dispatchers must 'swivel-chair' - between multiple systems, keyboards and mice - a thing of the past."
SUPPORTING RESOURCES
Website: www.motorolasolutions.com/integratedcommand
Twitter: @MotPublicSafety
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "MSI." To learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com . For ongoing news, please visit our media center or subscribe to our news feed.
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SOURCE: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Karen Bartuch Motorola Solutions Office: +1 847-576-4170 Mobile: +1 847-626-4280 Karen.Bartuch@motorolasolutions.com or Industry Analyst Relations Contact: Maya Komadina Motorola Solutions Mobile: +1 847-946-8062 maya.komadina@motorolasolutions.com
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