Samsung Galaxy tab 7.7 tablet and Galaxy Note announced at IFA

Samsung has announced an update to its existing 7-inch Galaxy tab as well as an entirely new device called the Galaxy Note at IFA last week.

The galaxy Tab 7.7 comes with 7.7-inch SuperAMOLED display with a resolution of  1280 x 800 pixels. The tablet run Android 3.2 on a dual core 1.4Ghz processor, 1GB RAM and will come in 16/32/64GB storage (expandable via MicroSD slot). The device is just 8mm thin and weighs around 335g. It has a 3.2MP camera on the back and a front 2MP camera. The specs are almost exactly the same as we reported earlier

The galaxy Note on the other hand has a 5-inch super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and comes with an S-pen – a stylus, for input. Hardware specifications are the same as Galaxy Tab 7.7, though the Note  runs Android 2.3 and sports a 8MP camera on the rear that records videos in 1080p resolution. It also comes with a barometer, optional NFC support, TV-out, can be used as phone and will be the first device to come preloaded with Samsung’s own chat client called Samsung ChatON.

Both devices are expected to be available in the beginning of next year.

 

Samsung Galaxy S II announced in India, will hit shelves by June 9

The much awaited Samsung Galaxy S II has finally got a launch date in India. According to Samsung India, the phone will be on sale starting June 9. However, thanks to a special deal with Vodafone India, their customers will be able to get their hands on the Galaxy S II from June 3.

Now for the big question and that is what will be the cost of this monster of a device. The Galaxy S II will set you back by Rs. 32,890 (US$723), which shouldn't come as a big surprise considering the spec sheet of this phone.

Vodafone customers will be able to pre-book the device from tomorrow by paying Rs. 1,000.

You can read our full review of the Galaxy S II here.

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Nokia Oro announced: Symbian Anna inside and gold outside

Today Nokia unveiled their new premium handset dubbed the Nokia Oro. The Symbian smartphone will offer a selection of exquisite materials for its exterior, including 18-carat gold plating, sapphire crystal and leather.

That's the second public appearance of the Nokia Oro, after it leaked a few weeks ago. The smartphone sports the latest Anna update of the Symbian operating system and a good set of connectivity options ? microUSB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G with HSDPA. There?s also a sweet 3.5? ClearBlack AMOLED screen with nHD resolution on board.

Nokia Oro

Designwise the Nokia Oro is an exact copy of the C7 mass-market model, but Nokia has made sure that it won?t get mistaken for its mortal cousin. The company says that the build quality has been improved and the materials used are just screaming expensive.

The 18-carat gold plating used for the frame around the front panel, the keys and the part around the camera lens have been made scratch-resistant so it won?t lose its appeal over time. The leather used for the rest of the back panel comes from premium Scottish stock and the home button is covered by real sapphire crystal, which is said to be 8 times tougher than glass.

If you fancy snatching a full-featured smartphone with looks that will clearly state your high social status, you will be able to get the Nokia Oro in Q3 of this year. Europe, China and the Middle East will be the first to get the handset, which will cost in excess of ?800 before taxes and subsides.

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