The Samsung Galaxy S II – successor of the popular Galaxy S and brand new flagship device from Samsung. After a long period of monopoly from Nokia, its time to look out for many other brands who are very well doing in the market. Samsung is one of the main competator of Nokia which is giving tough competetion.Samsung sure raised some eyebrows when they announced the SGS II, sporting some impressive features like a Dual Core ARMv7 1,2GHz processor, a super AMOLED plus display, Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread and lots and lots more. Yes I was impressed too, and with the HTC Sensation being a good device, but not completely what i wanted, I thought it was time to have a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S II. There is a lot of demand for trial devices at Vodafone Austria (one could say now it is cause Samsung sent out a ridiculously low amount of devices), so my test period has shortened to just a week, so don’t expect an in-depth review, but rather some day-to-day impressions from the week i have spent with it. Will i miss it?

Hardware:

The Samsung Galaxy S II – successor of the popular Galaxy S and brand new flagship device from Samsung. After a long period of monopoly from Nokia, its time to look out for many other brands who are very well doing in the market. Samsung is one of the main competator of Nokia which is giving tough competetion.Samsung sure raised some eyebrows when they announced the SGS II, sporting some impressive features like a Dual Core ARMv7 1,2GHz processor, a super AMOLED plus display, Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread and lots and lots more. Yes I was impressed too, and with the HTC Sensation being a good device, but not completely what i wanted, I thought it was time to have a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S II. There is a lot of demand for trial devices at Vodafone Austria (one could say now it is cause Samsung sent out a ridiculously low amount of devices), so my test period has shortened to just a week, so don’t expect an in-depth review, but rather some day-to-day impressions from the week i have spent with it. Will i miss it?

Hardware:

Earlier claims that Apple iPhone 4.0 firmware will not have multitasking are not true claim many sources close to Apple. In fact Apple is said to have developed a "full-on solution" to multitasking, although no details have been leaked on how problems like battery life, memory use and processor consumption will be handled, reports ipodnn.

It is nevertheless claimed by AppleInsider contacts that the task manager will be based on interface technology in Mac OS X, which could potentially refer to the basic Command-Tab switcher, or something like Expose. Apple has been extremely concerned about preserving speed and battery life, however, and currently limits multitasking to first-party apps such as the phone dialer and the iPod. Users cannot, for example, stream Internet radio and play a game at the same time, or even start a radio app and then return to a first-party app.

Apple might also increase the amount of available RAM on the iPhone to ensure rapid switching times.

Earlier claims that Apple iPhone 4.0 firmware will not have multitasking are not true claim many sources close to Apple. In fact Apple is said to have developed a "full-on solution" to multitasking, although no details have been leaked on how problems like battery life, memory use and processor consumption will be handled, reports ipodnn.

It is nevertheless claimed by AppleInsider contacts that the task manager will be based on interface technology in Mac OS X, which could potentially refer to the basic Command-Tab switcher, or something like Expose. Apple has been extremely concerned about preserving speed and battery life, however, and currently limits multitasking to first-party apps such as the phone dialer and the iPod. Users cannot, for example, stream Internet radio and play a game at the same time, or even start a radio app and then return to a first-party app.

Apple might also increase the amount of available RAM on the iPhone to ensure rapid switching times.

"Every one loves to have the Gadgets which helps & entertain in our daily life. Infact in the present time no one can even think a life without a gadgets. I am one of those who love to have all the latest gadgets. The reason why I started this blog to make all of you aware of the new gadgets introduced in the market. I hope you may be benefitted with this blog and will continue visiting this blog frequently". – Abhisek Vibhuti

Logitech Squeezebox Boom

 

College students love music, so the Squeezebox is perfect. The Wi-Fi radio speakers can stream premium music content from online music services, along with internet radio stations. Some of the services offered are Sirius, Rhapsody, Slacker, Pandora, and Last.fm. But that’s not all, it also streams music straight from a PC or Mac on a Wi-Fi network. For $5 more, you can add an extension cable to add an iPod, PC or another source. It’s available on the Logitech website and will run you $300.

iPhone 3GS

 

The iPhone is still the hottest phone in the market and everyone wants to get their hands on the one of these devices. The iPhone 3GS takes it to another level by offering video recording and editing capability. While many may not like AT&T, its the only carrier if you want the iPhone. The 3GS could end up being your go to device for everything.

Amazon Kindle DX

 

Carrying around those heavy textbooks no longer applies with the Amazon DX. It’s only 19 ounces and can hold hundred of textbooks for all your classes. You can download books under 60 seconds but most college kids are also pretty savvy internet users, so look online, you’ll also get access to textbooks from such educational publishers as Cengage Learning, Pearson and Wiley. The 9.7-inch screen wireless reading device costs $489. If you can find textbooks online, then the cost of the device might not be so bad, considering textbooks can be very expensive.

Playstation 3 Slim

 

Sony came out last week and made their gaming console very appealing by making it slimmer, lighter and faster. Most college students will already be in school when Sony releases the gaming console, but it’ll be out during the first week of September, so it’s not too far away. Plus with the slimmer design, it’ll be easier to carry around.

iPod Touch 3rd Generation/Microsoft Zune HD

 

Apple is planning to release their 3rd generation iPod Touch music player. It’s rumored to be updated with a camera. The iPod Touch is one of the best selling music players out in the market, so why not get the updated version.

If you’re not an Apple person, then Microsoft is releasing the Zune HD. It’ll offer a touchscreen with a Tegra processor, and updated OS. Plus it looks good enough to compete against Apple’s Touch.

The Zune HD will start out at $220 for the 16GB version, while the Apple iPod Touch will probably be in the $250 range for 16GB version.

Macbook Pro

 

Apple has lowered the price for their Macbook Pro line and also included the 13-inch in their Pro family. The 13-inch starts out at $1,199, while the 15-inch will run you around $1,699, and then the high end 17-inch, starts out at $2,499. All of the Macbook Pros are available with a student discount on Apple’s Education Store.

Brita Ultramax Filter

 

If you’ve ever lived in a dorm room, then you know you never want to drink the water on campus. Most kids end up getting bottled water but that adds up and not really green. To solve that problem, get a Brita filter, better yet, get a Brita Ultramax water dispenser. It’ll give you 18 8 ounce glasses of water and has a electronic gauge that’ll tell you when it’s time to change the filter. The water dispenser will cost you $42. Split it with your roommate and you’re looking at $21 for a convenient and healthy water solution.

Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ Projector Camera

 

Teens love taking pics of themselves and their friends and what better way to share them right away instead of waiting for them to be uploaded on Facebook, than on your dorm room wall. The Nikon projector camera solves that problem. It can make a 40-inch picture from six feet away, showing your friends all the stupid things you were doing while getting hammered last night. It’s a fun and an expensive camera. But you pay more for the latest features and a projector on a camera is something. The cost of the Nikon projector camera is $429 and will be available soon, in September.

Nintendo DSi

Nintendo’s most popular handheld gaming console will definitely make the breaks between classes a little more fun. No one really studies in between classes right? So, why not pull out your DSi and continue your saved game until it’s time to head into Econ 101. The handheld console will run you around $169.99 and is available now.

Shure Professional Headphones

 

I’m a big fan of headphones and when Shure, known for their ear phones, released three professional headsets, I wanted one. They’re available in 3 different models. Prices for the professional headsets ranges from $59.99 for the entry level headset, $99 for the mid level headsets and $199.99 for the higher end model. They’re definitely worth grabbing if you’re going to cram for exams and papers. Might as well listen to your music comfortably.

"Every one loves to have the Gadgets which helps & entertain in our daily life. Infact in the present time no one can even think a life without a gadgets. I am one of those who love to have all the latest gadgets. The reason why I started this blog to make all of you aware of the new gadgets introduced in the market. I hope you may be benefitted with this blog and will continue visiting this blog frequently". – Abhisek Vibhuti

Logitech Squeezebox Boom

 

College students love music, so the Squeezebox is perfect. The Wi-Fi radio speakers can stream premium music content from online music services, along with internet radio stations. Some of the services offered are Sirius, Rhapsody, Slacker, Pandora, and Last.fm. But that’s not all, it also streams music straight from a PC or Mac on a Wi-Fi network. For $5 more, you can add an extension cable to add an iPod, PC or another source. It’s available on the Logitech website and will run you $300.

iPhone 3GS

 

The iPhone is still the hottest phone in the market and everyone wants to get their hands on the one of these devices. The iPhone 3GS takes it to another level by offering video recording and editing capability. While many may not like AT&T, its the only carrier if you want the iPhone. The 3GS could end up being your go to device for everything.

Amazon Kindle DX

 

Carrying around those heavy textbooks no longer applies with the Amazon DX. It’s only 19 ounces and can hold hundred of textbooks for all your classes. You can download books under 60 seconds but most college kids are also pretty savvy internet users, so look online, you’ll also get access to textbooks from such educational publishers as Cengage Learning, Pearson and Wiley. The 9.7-inch screen wireless reading device costs $489. If you can find textbooks online, then the cost of the device might not be so bad, considering textbooks can be very expensive.

Playstation 3 Slim

 

Sony came out last week and made their gaming console very appealing by making it slimmer, lighter and faster. Most college students will already be in school when Sony releases the gaming console, but it’ll be out during the first week of September, so it’s not too far away. Plus with the slimmer design, it’ll be easier to carry around.

iPod Touch 3rd Generation/Microsoft Zune HD

 

Apple is planning to release their 3rd generation iPod Touch music player. It’s rumored to be updated with a camera. The iPod Touch is one of the best selling music players out in the market, so why not get the updated version.

If you’re not an Apple person, then Microsoft is releasing the Zune HD. It’ll offer a touchscreen with a Tegra processor, and updated OS. Plus it looks good enough to compete against Apple’s Touch.

The Zune HD will start out at $220 for the 16GB version, while the Apple iPod Touch will probably be in the $250 range for 16GB version.

Macbook Pro

 

Apple has lowered the price for their Macbook Pro line and also included the 13-inch in their Pro family. The 13-inch starts out at $1,199, while the 15-inch will run you around $1,699, and then the high end 17-inch, starts out at $2,499. All of the Macbook Pros are available with a student discount on Apple’s Education Store.

Brita Ultramax Filter

 

If you’ve ever lived in a dorm room, then you know you never want to drink the water on campus. Most kids end up getting bottled water but that adds up and not really green. To solve that problem, get a Brita filter, better yet, get a Brita Ultramax water dispenser. It’ll give you 18 8 ounce glasses of water and has a electronic gauge that’ll tell you when it’s time to change the filter. The water dispenser will cost you $42. Split it with your roommate and you’re looking at $21 for a convenient and healthy water solution.

Nikon Coolpix S1000PJ Projector Camera

 

Teens love taking pics of themselves and their friends and what better way to share them right away instead of waiting for them to be uploaded on Facebook, than on your dorm room wall. The Nikon projector camera solves that problem. It can make a 40-inch picture from six feet away, showing your friends all the stupid things you were doing while getting hammered last night. It’s a fun and an expensive camera. But you pay more for the latest features and a projector on a camera is something. The cost of the Nikon projector camera is $429 and will be available soon, in September.

Nintendo DSi

Nintendo’s most popular handheld gaming console will definitely make the breaks between classes a little more fun. No one really studies in between classes right? So, why not pull out your DSi and continue your saved game until it’s time to head into Econ 101. The handheld console will run you around $169.99 and is available now.

Shure Professional Headphones

 

I’m a big fan of headphones and when Shure, known for their ear phones, released three professional headsets, I wanted one. They’re available in 3 different models. Prices for the professional headsets ranges from $59.99 for the entry level headset, $99 for the mid level headsets and $199.99 for the higher end model. They’re definitely worth grabbing if you’re going to cram for exams and papers. Might as well listen to your music comfortably.