The Galaxy Tab from Samsung is here. A 7 inch tablet running Android 2.2 with Touchwiz 3.0 over it.  front facing camera for video calling and 16Gb/32Gb of internal memory to start ( Expandable with microsd). Here are the specs and press release

Galaxy Tab site

Hardware Specs

• Android 2.2 running TouchWiz 3.0
• 7-inch TFT LCD with 1024 x 600 resolution (WSVGA)
• Weighs 380 grams
• 1GHz Cortex A8 processor
• 16GB or 32GB internal storage
• microSD expansion for up to 32GB additional storage
• Front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and rear 3 megapixel camera with flash
• 4,000mAh battery
• 3G data / voice (there’s a speakerphone and Bluetooth for phone calls, but no earpiece)
• 5GHz dual-band 802.11n WiFi
• Standard back color is white, carriers might offer different colors
• Full HD video playback
• There’s a 30-pin dock connector on the bottom that allows for HDMI, USB, and docking accessories (a car dock at least is planned)

View Full Album

PRESS RELEASE

Samsung GALAXY Tab Opens a New Chapter in Mobile Industry
A New Smart Media Device, surpasses mobile boundaries, allowing you to enjoy more possibilities on the go

London, UK, September 2, 2010 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in mobile technology, today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Tab (GT-P1000). Powered by the Android Operating System 2.2, the GALAXY Tab is the first of the company’s tablet devices, representing a new category of mobile products for Samsung.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab brings together all of Samsung’s leading innovations to provide users with more capabilities while on the move. Consumers are able to experience PC-like web-browsing and enjoy all forms of multimedia content on the perfectly sized 7-inch display, wherever they go. Moreover, users can continuously communicate via e-mail, voice and video call, SMS/MMS or social network with the optimised user interface.
"Samsung recognises the tremendous growth potential in this newly created market and we believe that the Samsung GALAXY Tab brings a unique and open proposition to market. There is a new and emerging consumer demand that Samsung can satisfy since mobile is in our DNA. This demand continues to grow and develop as users tap its limitless potential," said Simon Stanford, Head of Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland. "The Samsung GALAXY Tab has been designed to enable consumers to maximise their online experience wherever that may be. The Samsung GALAXY Tab is pushing the market in new directions and Samsung believes this is only the beginning of its innovations as pioneers in smart media devices."

A new concept of mobility for media
As a new category of device, the Samsung GALAXY Tab brings a wealth of mobile experiences. Its striking 7-inch TFT-LCD display delivers exciting mobile experience for watching films, viewing pictures, e-reading or sharing documents. In design, its light (380g) build provides perfect portability, with its svelte dimensions making it easy to grip and use. Supporting the latest Adobe Flash Player 10.1, the Samsung GALAXY Tab fully supports swift, seamless viewing of every single page of the web.

The ‘Readers Hub,’ Samsung’s unique e-reading application, provides easy access to a vast digital library – from classical literature to the latest bestsellers and reference materials. At the same time, Samsung unveils ‘Media Hub,’ a gateway to a world of films and videos, and ‘Music Hub,’ an application giving access to a wide range of music tunes.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab has made rich communication truly mobile; it presents a level of converged technology that moves beyond mobile or PC to an entirely new category. Users have new powers to consume, create and communicate from wherever they are.

Powerful, always-on communication
With 3G HSUPA connectivity, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth® 3.0, the Samsung GALAXY Tab enhances users’ mobile communication on a whole new level. Video conferencing and push email on the large 7-inch display make communication more smooth and efficient. For voice telephony, the Samsung GALAXY Tab turns out to be a perfect speakerphone on the desk, or a mobile phone on the move via Bluetooth® headset.

Powered by a Cortex A8 1.0GHz application processor, the Samsung GALAXY Tab is designed to deliver high performance whenever and wherever you are. At the same time, HD video content is supported by a wide range of multimedia formats (DivX, XviD, MPEG4, H.263, H.264 and more) which maximises the joy of entertainment.

While a front-facing camera allows for face-to-face video telephony over 3G, a rear-facing camera captures still images and video that you can edit, upload and share, all without any hassle. As online content and creativity explodes, the Samsung GALAXY Tab is the best portable solution for every lifestyle that needs a constant connection.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab will be launched in the UK in the coming months.
Note to Editors:

1) For multimedia content of the Samsung GALAXY Tab, please access the Samsung GALAXY Tab Social Media News Room (www.galaxytab.samsungmobile.com/press)

2) Applications of the Samsung GALAXY Tab

The Samsung GALAXY Tab is packed with services to complement and enhance your life in different ways. Access to Android Marketplace lets users download apps and personalise their device infinitely. In addition, there are pre-loaded applications uniquely designed and optimised for Samsung smart phones and smart media devices.

· Readers Hub – Samsung Readers Hub consolidates e-reading applications such as eBooks, magazines, and newspapers. Users can enjoy ‘reading’ with unified and intuitive user experience, powered by global eReading service leaders, Kobo, PressDisplay and Zinio. More than 2 million books including today’s best sellers, over 2,500 titles of magazines in 20 languages and more than 1,600 newspapers in 47 languages are available at launch and will grow the library gradually.

· Google Mobile Services – Services like Google Maps™ Navigation (Beta) and Google Goggles are available on Google’s Android platform. With useful location-based services like Google Maps, consumers can search in Standard English instead of entering an exact address. A search-by-voice function is just as intuitive, meaning searches can also be completed easily on the go. Google Goggles is a powerful, visual search tool that uses the Samsung GALAXY Tab’s camera to uncover information – an image of a landmark or artwork is automatically used to perform a search, delivering relevant content like a description or history. In addition, with a camera, users can enjoy various augmented reality services which are downloadable in the application market.

· More applications will be available from Samsung Apps.

Calling this weird is a complete understatement

Over the weekend, a golfer’s routine swing in the rough at the Shady Canyon Golf Course in Irvine, Calif., struck a rock. Not so different from the way you play, right? Only this time, the impact caused a spark, and the spark set off a blaze that eventually covered 25 acres, according to the Steven Buck, General Manager of Shady Canyon Golf Course, and required the efforts of 150 Orange County firefighters, writes the Associated Press.

Wow. And I felt bad the time I shanked a ball through the window of a house too close to the fairway. That was nothing compared to this!

The golfer’s name is being withheld, which is probably for the best, and no charges are going to be filed. Fortunately, it all could have been much worse. As it was, the blaze required both helicopters and on-the-ground crews.

The conditions were ripe for a blaze, with dry brush from a recent heat wave just waiting for the right spark. Like, say, one caused by metal on rock.

Here is the new Xbox 360 controller from Microsoft with a twist capable D-pad that adds a major improvement to the original D-pad experience of the Xbox 360 controller. It will be available on Nov 9th for $64.99, combined with the play and charge kit

Enjoy them.

Cell phone Sex anyone?!

OK, I know a few of us may have tried it or thought about trying it on your home computer. Well now you can try from the comfort of anywhere via your mobile phone. Kinky! This Gizmodo article tells you how to best accomplish the deed the most enjoyable way. FYI, Iphone 4 and face time needed. But these can also be used for future video phone devices. For those of you who try it out share how well it went, and I know it will go well…. Well go get your freak on people.

What we know: Android 2.2 running on a 7-inch display, video calling, Swype, HD movie playback, “Flash support,” GPS navigation, an e-reader, and plenty more. ANd we will find out more in 9 days

“Finally”

Tiger and Elin were both present at Bay County Circuit Court in Panama City, Florida earlier today for the execution of their divorce agreement … this according to court officials.
The divorce docs do not reveal details about the split — and the terms of the settlement were not disclosed.  But as TMZ first reported, Elin is set to receive $100 million from Tiger.

Elin’s lawyers released the following statement on behalf of the couple: “We are sad that our marriage is over and we wish each other the very best for the future.”
The statement continues, “While we are no longer married, we are the parents of two wonderful children and their happiness has been, and will always be, of paramount importance to both of us.”
“Once we came to the decision that our marriage was at an end, the primary focus of our amicable discussions has been to ensure their future well-being. The weeks and months ahead will not be easy for them as we adjust to a new family situation, which is why our privacy must be a principal concern.”

Via TMZ

The Samsung Epic 4G is Sprint’s Variant of the Samsung Galaxy is due out on the 31st of Aug. Packed with a lovely 4′ Super AMOLED screen, full slide out QWERTY keyboard, 5MP camera with flash( 720p video recording), 16GB microSD included with the device.

HARDWARE

The Epic 4G like the on the Samsung Vibrant devices is a well built device, with smooth rounded edges. The first thing of not is how light the device feels; even when packed with a full slide out QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard is comfortable and easy to use, with well flushed out keys and logical key placements.The overall hardware feel is solid and continuous in every way. I also love the emoticon button available on the QWERTY keyboard

****Video Review****

Camera & Pictures

Within the full review are two 30 sec clips shot with the 5MP camera. The addition of a flash does help greatly with night time recording. The camera setup and features are similar to the vibrant and below we have some pictures taken from the camera.

Daytime

Night time

Battery Life Test:

Battery lasted a full day on a single charge to about 20% on modarate use. Clocked form 8am to 11.30pm

Battery lasted half a day on single charge to about 10% on heavy use. Clocked from 8am to 5pm ( full work day)

Battery life is good. But if you are a heavy Android user you will most likely have to charger the device one extra time

GPS works with an issues

Conclusion

The Epic 4G does live up to its name “Epic”.  Providing a full QWERTY keyboard experience while maintain would we have come to expect from Samsung’s Galaxy “S”: line of Android phones. There are few things I will fault on device, such as the lack of internal memory which is present in the Vibrant ( though you do not notice any slow down or difference). Also the device heats up slightly on heavy activity for short periods of time but cools of quickly.

The Epic 4G truly is a wonderful device from Samsung and does fully compliment Sprints current Android offerings. If you are looking for an Android phone with a full QWERTY keyboard that packs a punch, easy to use and is plain sexy; then you have to go with the Epic 4G

SPECS

This is a quick unboxing of the Samsung Epic 4G. A full slide out QWERTY keyboard Galaxy S phone. Equipped with Sprints’ Wimax 4G. The device will be available on August 31th through Sprint and we will have our full review ready in 3days time August 23th. So enjoy this short unboxing video

****Unboxing Video****

The LG BD590 is a top of the line Blu-Ray place by LG in the US market. What is distinctively different about the BD590 that makes it stand out it its plethora of features. Ranging from, Media Library with 250GB internal storage, Integrated Wi-Fi Connectivity, NetCast™ Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready), Home Link ( DLNA feature set), Blu-ray and DVD Disc Playback, Express Reaction Startup, USB 2.0 Media Host & SimpLink.

Packed with a full assortment of connectors ( HDMI, Component and USB 2.0) and list of feature set, we had to take the BD590 through its paces and see what LG had crafted with this player in our full video review .

****Video Review****

Conclusion

The LG BD590 is a full feature set player. What is most impressive about the player is its ease of use. The controls were simple, navigation menus made sense. It was easy to find and use the different features available on the device.

The 250Gb of internal storage is also a big plus. allowing the use to have movies, videos, music & pictures stored directly on the device and with DLNA feature through Homelink. Media can be shared across the network around the home with a click of a button

On the downside, thought the LG BD590 support an assortment of media format. Surprisingly it does not support WMV, which is disappointing. There are also no way of adding new apps for the Netcast system without it been done via a update from LG.

In all the LG BD590 is a very simple and slick devices that focuses heavily on consumer use, and rightfully so.

SPECS

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Yes

NetCast™ Entertainment Access

Yes

Internet Services

Netflix®, Vudu™, YouTube™, Roxio® CinemaNow, Pandora®, Picasa™, AccuWeather®

Blu-ray Support

Yes

Full HD 1080p resolution

Yes

Upscale Standard DVDs

Yes

USB 2.0 connectivity

Yes

No. of HDMI Ports

1

Express Reaction Startup

Yes

Disc Capacity

1

Disc Playback Capability

Blu-ray™ Disc, BD-R/RE, DVD, DVD±R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW

Video Content Format

DivX®/DivX HD, MPEG4 AVC, HP@L4.1, MPEG2, HP@ML, SMPTE VC1, AP@L3, MPEG2, HP@ML, AVCHD, MKV

Home Link Playable Content Format

DivX®/DivX HD, MPEG2 TS/PS, MPEG1 SS, XVID, MKV, AVI, WMA, MP3, AC3, AAC, JPEG, PNG

SimpLink™ connectivity

Yes

Limited Waranty

1 Year Parts/90 Days Labor

This is not a review of the iPad, as there are many of those out there. But rather a look by Booredatwork. At the apple tablet called the iPad and what it has to offer. Enjoy

View Full Album

The fact that 23 of these spells have been sold out there is truly amazing for just $8,95

Here is the link if you are looking to purchase a booty spell

Enjoy the video

This video is a full preview look at the HULU Plus app on the Apple iPad. We will cover what the app has to offer and look at a few differences from the browser version of the app.

the Mp-501 is packed with a ARM Cortex-A8 processor  weighing 250grams (light), pocket size, with a HDMI output for 1080p video, SD card slot and a USB port for portable HDD. The device will also retail for $49. Not bad at all

Specs

ARM 9 A8 Full HD Engine

Full File Formats Supported

Audio – MP3, WAV/PCM/LPCM, WMA, AAC, FLAC, MKA, AIF/AIFF, OGG, AC3, DTS

Photo – JPEG, GIF, TIF/TIFF, BMP, PNG

Video – AVI (Xvid, AVC, MPEG1/2/4), MPG/MPEG, VOB, MKV (h.264, x.264, AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC-1), TS/TP/M2T (MPEG1/2/4, AVC, VC-1), MP4/MOV (MPEG4, h.264), M2TS, WMV9, Real

Playlist – PLS, M3U, WPL

Subtitle -SRT

Note:
- MPEG2 MP@HL up to 1920x1080p24, 1920x1080i30 or 1280x720p60 resolution.
- MPEG4.2 ASP@L5 up to 1280x720p30 resolution and no support for global motion compensation.
- WMV9/VC-1 MP@HL up to 1280x720p60 or 1920x1080p24 resolution. VC-1 AP@L3 up to 1920x1080i30, 1920x1080p24 or 1280x720p60 resolution.
- H.264 BP@L3 up to 720x480p30 or 720x576p25 resolution.
- H.264 MP@L4.1 and HP@4.1 up to 1920x1080p24, 1920x1080i30, or 1280x720p60 resolution.
- An audio receiver is required for multi-channel surround sound digital output.
- Compressed RGB JPEG formats only and progressive JPEG up to 2048×2048.
- Single layer TIFF files only.
- Uncompressed BMP only.

File Formats Not Supported

Does not support protected premium content such as movies or music from the iTunes® Store, Cinema Now, Movielink®, Amazon Unbox™, and Vongo®

External Drive Formats Supported

FAT32, NTFS, HFS+

Physical Specifications

Capacity

N/A, 2G, 8G, 16G, 32G

Interface

HDMI, Composite,  A/V out, USB 2.0

Physical Dimensions

Metric

Height

15 mm

Length

175 mm

Width

128 mm

Weight

250 g

Environmental Specifications

Temperature (English)

Operating

41° F to 95° F

Non-operating

-40° F to 149° F

Temperature (Metric)

Operating

5° C to 35° C

Non-operating

-40° C to 65° C

Electrical Specifications

Current Requirements

Power Dissipation

DC Input Voltage

5.3V

Current

2A

Via AMEXDigital