Samsung announces NX3000 mirrorless camera

The NX3000 is Samsung's latest addition to its NX mirrorless camera line. Along with the 3" flip-up display for self-portraits, it has a 20MP APS-C CMOS sensor and can shoot at 5fps. The NX3000 also comes with Wi-Fi and NFC 'Tag & Go' connectivity options. The NX3000 will ship with Samsung’s new compact 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom ED OIS lens.

Samsung NX3000 Key Specification :

• 20 megapixels
• APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS sensor
• ISO 100 - 25600
• 35 Number of focus points
• 3″ tilting LCD screen with 460,800 screen dots
• 5 fps Continuous drive
• 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 video recording
• Built-In Wireless and NFC
• B740 lithium-ion battery
• 117 x 66 x 39 mm

The camera will be available in black, white or brown and sell for $529 with the 16-50mm OIS power zoom lens and SEF-8 flash. A second kit with 20-50mm lens and SEF-8 flash will sell for $479. International pricing has not been announced.

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Samsung announces the Galaxy K zoom camera phone

As a successor of Samsung Galaxy S4 zoom, Samsung today officially unveiled Galaxy K zoom. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy K zoom combines a regular smartphone with the hardware of a point and shoot camera.

Samsung Galaxy K zoom Key Specification :

• 4.8-inch with 1280x720 resolution Super AMOLED display
• Exynos 5 Hexa SoC with six CPU cores comprising of four 1.3GHz ARM Cortex A7 and two 1.7GHz ARM Cortex A15
• Mali-T624 GPU
• 2GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 20.7 megapixel back camera 1/2.3 BSI CMOS sensor
• 24-240mm F3.1-6.3 with optical image stabilization (OIS)
• 2MP front camera
• LTE
• 2,430mAh battery
• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 200 g
• 137.5 X 70.8 X 16.6 mm

The Galaxy K zoom will be available in black, white and blue. Price still unknown.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 goes official

Samsung Galaxy S5 unpacked 2014 just LIVE at the moment and they are playing a bunch of orchestra now. While that happening, few sites already have life update on hands on and the spec as well. As rumors suggested, this is what Samsung Galaxy S5 gonna be. Despite its familiar design, the GS5 has a few new useful hardware features, including a fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor, and a toned-down TouchWiz UI.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Key Specification :

• 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 2.5GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU
• 2GB RAM
• 16/32 GB internal memory with microSD
• 16 MP back facing camera
• 2.1 MP front facing camera
• Rated IP67
• 2800 mAh
• 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm,
• 145 g
• Android 4.4

Samsung integrated the new fingerprint scanner too on Galaxy S5. It works by swiping your finger down over the home button, has a few handy use cases. In addition to the obligatory phone unlock option, it also lets you fingerprint-protect a private data locker on your phone, in case you have confidential information you don't want getting out there. Samsung also announced a partnership with PayPal which allows you to make online payments using the fingerprint method.

The other major new hardware feature is the heart rate sensor, which is built into the same rear module as the LED flash. It works in conjunction with S-Health 3.0, which acts as a personal life coach of sorts. To monitor your pulse, hold your finger up to the sensor and leave it there while the phone does the rest of the work. As you continue to do this more often, S-Health remembers your history and even goes through the effort of graphing it and offering up other relevant information. It also acts as a pedometer and food monitor. Samsung plans to offer an open SDK for developers to incorporate the tech into their own apps.

Samsung also introducing a selective focus feature that's much like Nokia's Refocus Lens, in which you can change the depth of field on an image after it's taken. Additionally, it also has "Shot & More," which is essentially your standard suite of best photo, eraser and drama; the GS4 had the ability to do these modes, but the difficulty was in the fact that you had to know exactly which mode you wanted to use before taking the shot, whereas now you'll be able to sort those details out after the shot is taken so you're not wasting extra time.

Samsung Galaxy S5 will available at 150 country on 11th April 2014.

Samsung unveils Pro lines of Galaxy Note and Tab tablets

Hold your house, Samsung is not ready to announce Galaxy S5 yet. Today in CES 2014, Samsung unveiled a total of four new tablets from two new lines, the Pro versions of the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab tablets. Their sizes range from 8.4" to 12.2", breaking past the current barrier of 10.1" tablets. All four tablets feature flagship specs that are very similar between themselves and the high-end Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition) tablet. Note that these tablets have Wi-Fi only versions along with a 3G/4G version (depending on the chipset). Also, all of them feature Samsung's new faux leather backs.

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Key Specification :

• 12.2" Super Clear LCD with WQXGA resolution (2,560 x 1,600 pixels)
• 2.3 GHz Quad-core Krait 400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (LTE)
• Adreno 330

or

• 1.9 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A15 & 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (3G)
• Mali-T628 MP6

• 3GB RAM
• 32/64 GB internal memory wity microSD slot
• 8MP back facing camera with 1080p @ 60fps video capture (30fps for Exynos)
• 9,500mAh
• Android 4.4 (KitKat)
• 295.6 x 204 x 8 mm
• 753 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 Key Specification :

• 12.2" Super Clear LCD with WQXGA resolution (2,560 x 1,600 pixels)
• 2.3 GHz Quad-core Krait 400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (LTE)
• Adreno 330

or

• 1.9 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A15 & 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (3G)
• Mali-T628 MP6

• 3GB RAM
• 32/64 GB internal memory wity microSD slot
• 8MP back facing camera with 1080p @ 60fps video capture (30fps for Exynos)
• 9,500mAh
• Android 4.4 (KitKat)
• 295.6 x 204 x 8 mm
• 740 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 Key Specification :

• 10.1" Super Clear LCD with 2,560 x 1,600 resolution
• 2.3 GHz Quad-core Krait 400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (LTE)
• Adreno 330

or

• 1.9 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A15 & 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (3G)
• Mali-T628 MP6

• 2GB RAM
• 16/32 GB internal memory wity microSD slot
• 8MP back facing camera with 1080p @ 60fps video capture (30fps for Exynos)
• 8,220mAh
• Android 4.4 (KitKat)
• 243.1 x 171.4 x 7.3 mm
• 477 g

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 Key Specification :

• 8.4" Super Clear LCD with 2,560 x 1,600 resolution
• 2.3 GHz Quad-core Krait 400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
• Adreno 330
• 2GB RAM
• 16/32 GB internal memory wity microSD slot
• 8MP back facing camera with 1080p @ 60fps video capture (30fps for Exynos)
• 4,800mAh
• Android 4.4 (KitKat)
• 219 x 128.5 x 7.2 mm
• 336 g

The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro and Galaxy Tab Pro tablets will be available globally in the first three months of this year, but the company wasn’t any more specific. There's no mention of price either.

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Samsung NX30 adds tilting EVF, improved display, more Wi-Fi features and added two 16-50mm lens

Samsung's just announced the flagship mirrorless camera, in the name of the NX30. It has the same 20 megapixel sensor and Hybrid AF system from the NX300, but has a more traditional SLR-style design. What stands out the most is the camera's XGA electronic viewfinder, which can be pulled away from the camera and tilted upward by 80 degrees. The 3-inch, 1.04 million dot AMOLED display is 70% brighter than the one on the NX20, and is fully articulated.

Samsung NX30 Key Specification :

• 20 megapixels
• APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) Sensor
• DRIMeIV Image processing
• ISO 100 - 25600
• 247 focus points
• 3″ Fully articulated 1,036,000 resolution screen
• Electronic Viewfinder
• 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 video recording
• Built-In wireless
• NFC
• BP1410 lithium-ion battery
• 127 x 96 x 58 mm
• 375 g

Pricing and availability have yet to be announced.

Samsung added two new lenses to its NX mirrorless camera line, one for pros, and another designed to serve as a smaller alternative to the kit lens. Both lenses range from 16-50mm, but the first is a premium design with the 'S' designation, whose bulkier design accommodates an F2.0-F2.8 aperture and optical image stabilization. The second lens is a retractable F3.5-5.6 power zoom with OIS, which the company says offers improved performance over the 18-55mm kit lens.

Samsung says the 16-50mm F2.0-2.8 S ED OIS lens offers greater 'precision, high quality materials and value control'. It has a metal body, includes weather and dust sealing, and uses what Samsung calls an 'ultra precise stepper motor'.

The 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens, on the other hand, is designed as a portable option whose motorized zoom allows for smoother zooming while shooting video.

Samsung did not announce pricing and availability, only noting that the lenses will be on display at CES 2014.

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Samsung Galaxy Round goes official

Just few hours ago we saw the leaked images of Samsung new device that features curve screen and now it is official as Galaxy Round!

Samsung Galaxy Round Key Specification :

• 5.7" Super AMOLED with 1080p resolution
• 2.3GHz quad-core processor
• 3GB RAM
• 13MP back facing camera
• 32GB internal storage
• LTE
• 2800mAh
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
• 151 x 79 x 7.9mm

Samsung says that it has also developed new software experiences to take advantage of the curved design such as tilting the phone while it's sitting on a table to check notifications, battery life and the time. Throughout the interface Samsung is working to make the software feel more at home on a curved display, offering tilt-based interfaces for some apps.

Samsung says that this curved design makes the Galaxy Round comfortable to hold, and the company has also included several unique features that take advantage of the concave screen. One such feature is the "Roll Effect," which allows the user to view information like the date, time, missed calls and battery level when the screen is off and the device is tilted from side to side. The curved display is also said to create a smoother-looking transition when flipping between multiple home screens.

The device is exclusive to SK Telecom in Korea at the moment starting October 10th in "Luxury Brown" with pricing set at 1.09 million won (about $1015), with no details on a broader release at this point.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Note 3 and new Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition

If last night IFA Sony announcement wasn't exciting enough for you, here we have Samsung that unveils new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and also the Note 10.1 known as 2014 edition.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Key Specification :

• 5.7" Super AMOLED screen with 1080 x 1920 pixels
• 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor (LTE Model)
• 1.9 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model)
• Adreno 330 (LTE model)
• 3GB RAM
• 32/64GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 13MP back camera with 4k video recording
• 2MP front camera with 1080p video recording
• Color : Black, White, Pink
• 3200 mAh
• Android 4.3
• 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm
• 168 grams

Beside spec improvement, the Galaxy Note 3 also bring new S Pen features known as Air Command. A small pop-up window that's brought up automatically by the S Pen offers quick access to features like Action Memo (which can link memos to actions), a scrapbook, the S Finder search option, and the updated S Note. Well it make's multitasking to be faster and easier. Great features that wouldn't hurt to have. Same goes to the 4K recording.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Key Specification :

• 10.1" Super clear LCD screen with 2560 x 1600 pixels
• 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor (LTE Model)
• 1.9 GHz Quad-core Cortex-A15 & quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (3G model)
• Adreno 330 (LTE model)
• 3GB RAM
• 16/32/64GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 8MP back camera with 1080p video recording
• 2MP front camera with 1080p video recording
• Color : Black, White,
• 8220 mAh
• Android 4.3
• 243.1 x 171.4 x 7.9 mm
• 535 grams

The Note 3 will be available starting September 25 in 140 countries globally, while the Note 10.1 (2014) will go on sale later in Q3.

Samsung announces Android-powered Galaxy NX mirrorless camera

We know this day will come from Samsung. Samsung has announced the Galaxy NX: the world's first mirrorless interchangeable lens camera running the Android operating system.

Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specification :

• 20.3 megapixels
• APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) CMOS Sensor
• DRIMe IV Imaging processor
• ISO 100 - 25600
• Samsung NX lens mount
• Electronic viewfinder with SVGA resolution (800x600px)
• 4.8″ fixed LCD screen
• 1.6GHz quad-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB internal memory with expandable microSD
• 3G, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi
• 4,360mAh battery
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Pricing and availability still unknown but we wouldn't be surprise if it cost more than RM 3,000 and above.

My Opinion : Samsung has overtake apple in terms of smartphone. But how about camera segment? Samsung is trying to be difference from other competitor now in terms of mirrorless camera. Yes, they are not the first one using android OS powered camera but at least, their's not half baked. Now my main concern will be how's Android system handling the camera performance? Is the auto focus fast enough? Is the battery life good enough for me to use for whole day shooting? Will the camera have sudden OS crash? It is interesting concept but I am not convincing enough if the three question I asked doesnt satisfy me. Of course image quality is another section to argue. Meanwhile, I still prefer stick to a proper camera.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom goes official

Finally another variant from Samsung Galaxy S4 line. Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom is the first hybrid smartphone and camera that offered Xenon flash and 10x optical zoom. Bear in mind it is still a smartphone and difference from Samsung Galaxy Camera.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom Key Specification :

• 4.3" Super AMOLED display with 960x540 of resolution
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• 1.5GB RAM
• 8GB internal memory with expandable microSD
• 16MP back facing camera with 1080p video recording @ 30fps
• 24mm-240mm with f3.1-6.3
• LTE
• 2330mAh
• Android 4.2.2

Pricing and availability still unknown.

My Opinion : The spec is rather similar with Galaxy S4 mini. I am quite curious on the sensor size they use. If it is still 1/3.2, I really felt that no point getting this unless you're really desperate for the optical zooming. If the price is competitive with Galaxy Camera, I'll take Galaxy Camera anytime for bigger camera sensor, more optical zoom and quad core processor. I just lost the telephony function.

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Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 goes official

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Ace 3, the entry level Android smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 Key Specification :

• 4-inch TFT LCD display with WVGA resolution
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 1.2GHz dual-core processor (LTE version)
• 1GB RAM
• 4GB internal memory with expandable microSD
• 8GB internal memory with expandable microSD (LTE version)
• 5MP back facing camera, 720p HD @30fps video
• VGA front facing camera
• LTE (selected regions)
• dual-SIM (selected regions)
• 1,500mAh
• 1,800mAh (LTE version)
• Android 4.2

Price and availability still unknown.

My Opinion : Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 still maintain the spirit of the past generation of Ace devices but follow Galaxy S4 design language. Sadly those fancy features from S4 wasn't port over to Ace 3. In addition the LTE variant has difference spec than 3G version seem confusing. Why can't Samsung just standardize the hardware? Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 gonna rival against Sony Xperia L (which currently price under RM899 - come with bigger screen, better camera, NFC built in and Play Station certificated) so I am interested to know what's the price tag Ace 3 gonna be.

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Samsung officially announces the IP67 Galaxy S4 Active

Another version of Galaxy S4? What if I tell you it is waterproof? So here we are, Samsung officially brought Galaxy S4 Active to the game!

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Key Specification :

• 5.0 inches TFT with 1080 x 1920 pixels of resolution
• 1.9 GHz Quad core Krait 300 Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600
• Adreno 320
• 2GB RAM
• 8MP back facing camera
• 2MP front facing camera
• 16GB with microSD slot
• LTE
• 2600 mAh
• Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

*IP67 certified - dust and water resistant
*Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active will go on sale in the summer in Urban Grey, Dive Blue and Orange Flare color versions. Samsung is remaining vague on exact pricing, but it did say initial markets would be the US and Sweden.

My Opinion : I guess Sony Xperia Z threaten Samsung a bit. The Galaxy S4 Active has higher IP rate than Xperia Z and also features better spec. The spec is similar with the original Galaxy S4 except the lower camera resolution and also TFT screen. It said that Galaxy S4 Active has "Aqua Mode" that will "increase visual quality and clarity for enhanced underwater images and video." So, which S4 variant would you choose? Octa core, LTE or this Active version?

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Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

It is a time for new refresh for the Samsung Galaxy Tab line.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 Key Specification :

• 8.0 inches TFT with 800 x 1280 pixels of resolution
• 1.5 GHz Dual-core Intel Atom Z2560
• PowerVR SGX544
• 1.5GB RAM
• 5MP back facing camera
• 1.3MP front facing camera
• 16/32GB with microSD slot
• LTE
• 4450 mAh
• Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Key Specification :

• 10.1 inches TFT with 1280 x 800 pixels of resolution
• 1.6 GHz Dual-core Intel Atom Z2560
• PowerVR SGX544
• 1GB RAM
• 3.15MP back facing camera
• 1.3MP front facing camera
• 16/32GB with microSD slot
• LTE
• 6,800mAh
• Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

Pricing and availability still unknown.

My Opinion : Finally Samsung is using Intel Atom processor on their tablet. But for some reason Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 has lower RAM and camera resolution compare with Tab 3 8.0. It also worth to mention Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 already has physical home button just like it's Galaxy phone series. It is ugly if I would describe.

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Samsung announce Galaxy S4 Mini

So, the mini version of S4 is here. Well not so mini actually with the 4.3 inch screen...

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Key Specification :

• 4.3” Super AMOLED with qHD resolution
• 1.7 GHz Dual-Core Processor snapdragon 400
• 1.5GB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory with expandable microSD
• 8MP back facing camera
• 1.9MP front camera
• LTE
• 1,900mAh
• Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

The Samsung Galaxy S4 mini will be shown off at the June 20 event. It's probably then when we'll also learn more about its pricing and availability.

My Opinion : A total strip down everything from the original S4. There are still people who prefer smaller size phone but it is still sad to see manufacture refuse to release high spec for small screen phone. Nevertheless, like the elder brother, S4 mini come with all the air gesture function and also camera mode as well which is good enough for user who are not hardcore. Other than that, nothing surprising.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Tab 3 7.0

It is the time for Samsung 3rd generation of 7 inch tablet to get replacement. It comes in Wi-Fi and 3G versions, with the 3G one being fully voice call capable.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Key Specification :

• 7” WSVGA with 600 x 1024 resolution TFT screen
• 1.2HGz dual core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8/16 GB internal memory with built in SD slot
• 3.15 MP back facing camera with 720p@30fps video recording
• 1.3 MP front facing camera
• 4,000mAh
• Android 4.1

Samsung will begin to gradually roll out the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 globally in the beginning of May for the Wi-Fi version and in June for the 3G version.

My Opinion : Hardly see what's the difference with previous Tab 2 7.0 beside some physical changes. The hardware is similar. Worth to upgrade if you're existing Tab 2 7.0? Nop. Unless you're craving for Jelly Bean.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Mega 6.3 and 5.8

When you think Galaxy Note is not big enough for you, Samsung now officially announce Galaxy Mega. Both phablet sit lower than current Galaxy Note II but offer much larger screens.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Key Specification :

• 6.3" LCD with 720p resolution
• 1.7Ghz dual-core Exynos 5250 chipset Cortex-A15 CPU
• 1.5GB of RAM
• 8MP back facing camera
• 1.9MP front camera
• 8GB/16GB internal memory with expenable microSD
• LTE
• NFC
• IR emitter
• 3,200mAh
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Key Specification :

• 6.3" LCD with qHD resolution
• 1.4Ghz dual-core Exynos 5250 chipset Cortex-A15 CPU
• 1.5GB of RAM
• 8MP back facing camera
• 1.9MP front camera
• 8GB/16GB internal memory with expenable microSD
• 2,600mAh
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Both Samsung Galaxy Mega will be available worldwide with the rollout starting from Europe and Russia in May.No info on the price yet.

My Opinion : Mega! That's really big phone on hand. But I don't get it why can't Samsung just release Mega 6.3? Mega 5.8 can be easily replaced by current Galaxy Note II (0.3 inch doesn't make much difference) who features more powerful spec. Not to mention, the design awfully similar with other Galaxy range. Confusing much. Very confusing. Last one, anyone notice the key button (back and menu) are not consistence on both Mega? Mega 6.3 follow the standard android and 5.8 follow Samsung standard.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Win

The Samsung Galaxy Win announced and it's going to be making the mid-ranger available globally.



Samsung Galaxy Win Key Specification :

4.7” TFT screen with WVGA resolution
1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8625Q Snapdragon 200 CPU
Adreno 203
1 GB RAM
5MP back camera
0.3MP front camera
8GB internal memory with expendable microSD
2,000mAh
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

The Galaxy Win will be available in two color variants - Ceramic White and Titan Gray and it will be hitting multiple markets in single-SIM and dual-SIM versions. Pricing and availability are not available yet.

My Opinion : Same design from Samsung. I am getting much confuse looking at it. Other than the quad core processor, the other spec are very low compare with most competitor nowdays. Of course, it can still sell if the price tag are on the right one.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One vs. Sony Xperia Z

The war has come. Year 2013 is a year where most flagship phone went to 1080p display! Here are quick overview of Samsung x HTC x Sony flagship phone comparison.

Obviously we are comparing this based on hardware spec. User experience and features offer by the company would be individual preference. Seem like this gonna be tough competition and choices for consumers.

Thanks GSMArena for the chart!

Samsung Galaxy S4 goes official

Just finish watch Samsung Galaxy S IV unpacked! So are you ready for the next big thing from them?

Samsung Galaxy S IV Key Specification :

• 4.99" Super AMOLED screen with resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Exynos 5 Octa chipset - four Cortex-A15 cores clocked at 1.6GHz, four Cortex-A7 cores clocked at 1.2GHz (International Version)
• PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU (International Version)
• 1.9Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset with 4 Krait 300 cores (US Version)
• Adreno 320 GPU (US Version)
• 2GB RAM
• 13MP back facing camera
• 2MP front facing camera
• 16GB/32GB/64GB internal memory with micro SD slot
• IR blaster
• LTE
• NFC
• 2600mAh
• Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean

There will be 2 difference processor for difference market (refer to the international and US version). The Samsung Galaxy S 4 will hit shelves in April in two colors - White Frost and Black Mist. Pricing is yet to be confirmed.

Other than spec improvement with design remain the same, well it actually more solid and thinner, with 7.9mm measurement and lighter, 130g, Samsung Galaxy S IV actually come with more software enchantment on it.

• Sound and Shot : captures 9 second clips with sound (similar to the HTC Zoe)
• Drama Shot : captures a burst of photos and combines them into a single image (similar to the HTC Zoe sequence shot)
• Cinema Photo : shoot a video and then select which part to be animated and which static, resulting in a GIF image (similar to Nokia's Cinemagraph)
• You can erase objects from a picture and record video simultaneously from the front and back camera (1080p)
• S Translator : can translate all major languages at launch with further ones coming later on (works with email and ChatON)
• Smart Pause : pauses the video you're watching if it detects that your eyes are away from the screen
• Smart Scroll : can scroll a web page if you tilt the device while looking at it
• S Health : measure steps, calories and even the confort of your surroundings - temperature, humidity, etc. These features require the S Band and Heart Rate monitor accessories

So are those software improvement convince you enough that Samsung Galaxy S IV is the next big thing you should get? Tell us about it ;)

My Opinion : Havent seen how great is Octa chipset yet, not gonna comment on it. In addition, Samsung finally is joining 5" family, almost crossing the Note family line. For my personally, those addition features are not important to me. More interested on S Translator only which I believe there are 3rd party apps can do it. Pretty disappointed at the design since it similar with S3/Note II. As conclusion, I will get HTC One instead :P

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 goes official with S Pen on board

After several leaked, finally the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 goes official.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Key Specification :

• 8" WXGA resolution with 1280 x 800 pixels (189ppi)
• 1.6GHz A9 quad-core CPU Exynos chipset
• 2GB RAM
• 16/32 GB internal memory with microSD slot
• 5MP Back facing camera
• 1.3MP front facing camera
• S Pen
• Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 be available worldwide in Q2 this year in Wi-Fi only, 3G and 4G LTE versions. Telephony support will also be available. Pricing is yet to be revealed.

My Opinion : Nothing surprising from me. It is overscale or probably resize version of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 or Note II. It could be good competitor with iPad Mini. I can't find a reason to get this if I already got Samsung Galaxy Note II with more or less same or even better spec except the screen size.

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 goes official

Samsung just announced the Galaxy Xcover 2, an IP67-certified Android phone.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 Key Specification :

• 4” WVGA TFT screen
• 1GHz dual core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 4GB Internal memory with microSD slot
• 5MP Back facing camera
• VGA front camera
• 1,700mAh battery
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

The estimated shipping date is February 21 with price tag $415 (converted RM1245).

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My Opinion : This could be a good rival with Sony Xperia go who has same IP rating. However the price tag seem almost double of Xperia go. I might as well considered get Sony Xperia Acro S who has better spec than Galaxy Xcover 2. Perhaps, the onlylet down is the IP Rating 57.