Apple iPad annouced

Apple announced The iPad a tablet computer on January 27, 2010. Sized 0.5-inches thick, weighs 1.5 pounds, and features a 9.7-inch capacitive multitouch display. It is powered by a proprietary 1GHz processor, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and is available in 16, 32, or 64GB flash storage capacities. Additional specs include an accelerometer, compass, speaker, mic, 30-pin Apple dock connector, and 10-hour built-in battery for surfing the web on wi-fi.

Standard apps that come pre-loaded on the device include a mobile Safari web browser, an e-book reader app called iBooks, a calendar app, two-pane email app, contacts, notes, Google Maps, media player, photo viewer, iTunes store, and App Store to download third-party applications and games. Existing iPhone applications are centered on-screen at their original 480x320 resolution, or can be run in a magnified mode where the app is enlarged to fit the entire screen.

Apple has also providing the host of accessories for iPad, which include iPad keyboard dock, which also helps in charging, iPad case, iPad dock, camera connection kit, and USB cable.

Apple will offer models with built-in unlocked 3G data capabilities. US customers can purchase an AT&T 250MB data plan for $14.99 per month or an unlimited data plan for $29.99 per month.

Wi-Fi only iPad models will be available by the beginning of April 2010:
$499 - 16GB
$599 - 32GB
$699 - 64GB

Wi-Fi + 3G iPad models will be available by the beginning of May 2010:
$629 - 16GB
$729 - 32GB
$829 - 64GB

Samsung Shark S5550

Another entry level phone from Samsung. The Shark S5550 comes with a 2.2-inch AMOLED screen and sports an impressive 5 mega pixel auto-focus camera. It supports dual band 3G with 3.6 MBPS and, along with that, also has support for quad-band GSM for worldwide roaming. It also has the same spec sheet in connectivity with Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0 and an expandable memory through a MicroSD card as with other siblings. It also has 110 MB worth of inbuilt memory.

Samsung Shark S3550

Samsung Shark S3550 is a compact slider phone. It has a 2-inch QVGA display and quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity options. It also has a decent 2-megapixel fixed focused camera. Other highlights of this low budget phone are – MicroSD expansion, USB 2.0 support and Bluetooth 2.1.

Samsung Shark S5350

After sweeping the low end touch screen phone market with Corby series, Samsung has announced the entry level market with Shark Series.

The Samsung Shark S5350 is a bar phone. It has a 2.2-inch QVGA screen with a color support of up to 262K colors. It is 3G enabled with 3.6MBPS HSDPA. It also supports quad band GSM and sports a 3.2 MP camera. Its defining feature is that it is has thin 11.9 mm figure. It also scores in the local connectivity department with Bluetooth and USB support and also features expansion through a MicroSD slot.

LG X120 NetBook

This is the sole netbook displayed by LG at CES 2010, will be available for US market shortly.

Specifications
• Technology: GSM/GPRS/EDGE:
850/900/1800/1900MHz (Tri-Band);
UMTS/HSDPA: 850/1900/2100MHz
• Size: 10.39” x 7.02” x 0.98” to 1.48”
• Weight: 2.79 lbs.
• Display: 10.1” Glare LED LCD, WSVGA, 1024 x 600

Highlights
• MS Windows® XP HE
• 1.6GHz Intel® ATOM™ N270 Processor
• System Memory: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
• Storage Memory: 160GB Serial ATA HDD
• Bluetooth® Capable
• Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g

LG GW620 Android

LG displayed another Android based smartphone in CES 2010.

Specifications:

• Technology: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
MHz; UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz;
HSDPA 7.2Mbps data; HSUPA 2Mbps data
• Size: 4.29” x 2.15” x 0.63”
• Weight: 4.90 oz.
• Display: 262K Color TFT, 3.0” HVGA
• Form: Landscape Slider
Highlights
• Android™ with Google™ Mobile Service
• Social Networking Manager
• Auto Face-Tagging & Face to Action
• 5-Line QWERTY Keyboard
• Instant Messenger & Threaded SM
• Real-Time Push E-mail

LG Bliss

LG Bliss unveiled in CES 2010. The LG Bliss has a 1,000-entry phone book with five phone numbers, two e-mail addresses, a memo, and a Web site URL. You can organize your contacts into caller groups, add a photo to a contact, plus one of 25 ringtones or one of eight message alert tones. Other basic features include a vibrate mode, a speakerphone, text and multimedia messaging, voice command, an alarm clock, a calendar, an organizer, a world clock, a notepad, a calculator, a tip calculator, a unit converter, and a stopwatch. There's also a drawing panel application that lets you sketch down doodles and send them to friends if you wish.

• Technology: 1.9 GHz CDMA PCS;
800 MHz CDMA (Digital Dual-Band);
High-Speed EVDO
• Size: 4.23” x 2.28” x 0.47”
• Weight: 3.42 oz.
• Display: 262K Color TFT, 240 x 400, 3.0”
• Form: Bar
Highlights
• Next Generation User Interface
• Large, Responsive Touch Screen
• Music Player with Background
Music Mode
• 2.0 Megapixel Camera & Camcorder
• Bluetooth® Stereo Capable
• microSD™ Memory Port with
16GB Suppor

Nikon S1000pj

Nikon's S1000pj is the world's first digital camera with a built-in projector, allowing the user to project images and videos as large as 40-inch for a new photo-sharing experience. The COOLPIX S1000pj can be used to capture photos on a family vacation, and then serve double-duty as a personal theater in the evening as everyone enjoys viewing the highlights of the day projected on a wall or a ceiling.

The product has won the Best Innovation Award at 2010 Consumer Electronic Show (CES 2010).

Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj Other Features

• 2.7-in. high-resolution LCD monitor with anti-reflection coated cover
• 16 handy scene modes for optimized shooting in various settings
• D-Lighting
• Active Zoom
• Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures functions
• Four movie modes with sound
• Time zone function for easy setting of multiple locations
• Approx. 36 MB of internal memory
• Hi-Speed USB connectivity

Skype calls from televisions

Soon you can make Skype calls from your HD ready televisions. Skype has made a deal with LG and Panasonic that will allow users to call other Skype users or phones via their televisions.

Skype software will be embedded into Panasonic’s line of 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled HDTVs and LG’s 26 new LCD and plasma HDTVs with NetCast Entertainment Access™. Both lines are expected to be available in mid-2010. Both LG and Panasonic will offer specially-designed HD webcams that are optimized for Skype video calls as separate accessories that can be plugged into the televisions. These webcams support 720p HD and include special microphones and optics that can pick up sound and video from a couch-distance.

Skype on HDTV will support Skype-to-Skype free video calling, lower call rates to landlines and mobiles, voice conference calls, accept incoming calls via a user’s onlineSkype number and more.

With Skype embedded into Internet-connected HDTVs, the company is creating a new experience that will allow people to communicate from the comfort of their living rooms.

The new HDTVs will deliver familiar Skype features including:

• Free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls
• Calls to landline or mobile phones at Skype’s low rates
• The option to receive inbound calls via a user’s online Skype number
• Skype voicemail, if it is set up
• Being invited to participate in voice conference calls with up to 24 other parties
• Support for up to 720p HD video calls, depending on the availability of high-speed broadband and a HD webcam

press release

Google Nexus one

Beginning of the year 2010 will see the launch of the much awaited and discussed smart phone from Google.

The Google phone called as Nexus One, will be unveiled on Jan 5 of 2010, with the latest Android operating system version 2.1. It will feature a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, a 3.7-inch, 480 x 800 display, has 512MB of ROM, 512MB of RAM, and a 4GB microSD card (expandable to 32GB) , 5-megapixel camera and Wi-Fi connectivity. It also includes light sensor, proximity sensor, and accelerometer.

Android operating system is already being used in many other existing smart phones by vendors like Motorola, Samsung and HTC.