Anything For You All: Latest Posts on Coolest Gadgets

Kamis, 30 Agustus 2012

Latest Posts on Coolest Gadgets

Samsung Galaxy Camera launched
Samsung ATIV S announced at IFA 2012
Instagram Coasters
Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:30 AM PDT

Does the world really need yet another digital camera? The correct answer would be an unequivocal and resounding, "Yes!". Well, you know that the camera industry is going to continue moving forward with ever higher resolution, not to mention advancements in video recording technology, but how about the operating system of the camera? That has more often than not been overlooked, so Samsung might be on to something here with their maiden attempt at an Android-powered camera, the Samsung Galaxy Camera. Yes sir, we are referring to the mobile operating system from Google that sees actions on smartphones and tablets, now making its way to a camera. How does it fare? Hit the extended post to know more.

The Samsung Galaxy Camera can be said to be a smartphone sans the "phone" bit. After all, it will come with the most recent Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, not to mention carry a slew of connectivity options that would even turn some smartphones green with envy – such as 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi support. I am not quite sure whether mobile carriers will soon put the Samsung Galaxy Camera up for sale on a 2-year contract with a data plan thrown in for good, but time will tell.

The Samsung Galaxy Camera can be said to be the best Android-powered dedicated camera at this point in time, as its only competitor would be the Nikon Coolpix S800c, but that certainly loses out to the Samsung Galaxy Camera in many aspects. For instance, the Samsung Galaxy Camera has the latest Android operating system version as opposed to Android 2.3 Gingerbread on the S800c, while it has a 21x optical touch zoom lens (vs 10x optical zoom on the Nikon) and a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor.

You can choose from three options – a 3G and Wi-Fi version, a 4G LTE and Wi-Fi version or a Wi-Fi-only model. What is your flavor of the day? I suppose that budget also has plenty of say in the final purchase decision.

Press Release

[ Samsung Galaxy Camera launched copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Samsung ATIV S announced at IFA 2012

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Are you looking forward to what Windows Phone 8 can deliver in terms of smartphones? If you have answered in the affirmative, then you will definitely want to take a closer look at the Samsung ATIV S which was first introduced to the world at IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany. From what you can see above, the Samsung ATIV S does seem to shape up to be one slick looking handset, where it will not compromise on its processing power, merging both form and functionality into a single device.

Just how thin is the Samsung ATIV S again? Well, we are looking at a brushed aluminum chassis that measures just 8.7mm, and yet despite that, it is still capable of housing a rather massive 4.8" HD Super AMOLED display which is made from Corning Gorilla Glass 2, nudging it nearer to phablet territory than ever before. Gorilla Glass' claim to fame would be being super tough, so the "sequel" to this material will exhibit a certain degree of toughness without weighing down your smartphone.

Underneath the hood, you will find a rather zippy 1.5GHz dual-core processor, where that will be accompanied by 1GB RAM, an 8-megapixel camera at the back with autofocus capability, a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera, with a choice of either 16GB or 32GB of storage space. I know that some of us are media junkies, which is why Samsung has thrown in a microSD memory card slot for good measure.

To make sure that everything runs just fine and dandy, the Samsung ATIV S will be powered by a rather huge 2300mAh battery which should last you the entire day. No idea on just how much this puppy will cost nor when will it hit the market, but "soon" should be a good time frame to fall upon. After all, Windows Phone 8 has been rumored to be released this coming October 29th.

Press Release

[ Samsung ATIV S announced at IFA 2012 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Instagram Coasters

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:30 AM PDT

When Instagram first came out, no one would have thought that this particular app would be the bomb, so to speak. After all, was it anything groundbreaking? Well, the success of Instagram and a $1 billion buyout by Facebook a short while later, and nobody is laughing. This is serious business, and with the proliferation of smartphones as well as the ability to upload what you are looking at in an instant (with an artistic filter, of course), you can be sure that Instagram's a modern day tech hit. You can choose from 4-pack and 8-pack Instagram coasters which retail for £14.99 and £21.99, respectively.

All you need to do is select your collection of favorite images, and place your order for 4, 8 or a set of 12 coasters. They will subsequently be printed out and sent over to your doorstep, just like that. Made from sturdy and water-resistant material while finished with a gloss varnish, you can be sure that the Instagram Coasters will offer a personal and artistic touch at home, while making for a decent conversation starter just in case the alcohol served fails to make tongues wag.

[ Instagram Coasters copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Do you love all things from the arcade? If you have answered in the affirmative, then you might be interested in this $29.99 Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate the next time you are thinking of a room makeover. This is the ideal way to "power up" your room, so to speak, where your standard issue light switch has been replaced with a joystick. Not only that, when you light up the room and press the red buttons, it will also emit a "pew pew pew" sound, now how about that?

All it takes are a few quick minutes with the screwdriver, where you will be transported back to the heydays of those smoke-filled, dingy looking arcade rooms. Press the joystick down, and your lights will turn on. Push it down, and they will turn off, plunging you into darkness once again. As for the two red buttons, whenever you press them, the right kind of nostalgic sound effects will make entering the room all the more fun. You need not hold an engineering degree to install the Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate, but make sure a couple of AA batteries are adequately juiced to keep it going.

[ Power-Up Arcade Light Switch Plate copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]