gadget review: February 2013

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

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WiMe NanoWatch: Smart wristwatch with GSM network support

Posted: 27 Feb 2013 05:54 AM PST

We saw all sorts of smart devices in the past, and if you're looking for smart wristwatch with some additional features, today's device might be perfect for you.

WiMe NanoWatch measures approximately five by three centimeters, and it's 10.2mm thick. This device comes with 1.54-inch resistive touchscreen, and native 240 by 240 pixel resolution. We have to mention that WiMe NanoWatch supports SIM cards as well, and it works only with GSM networks, so you can use WiMe NanoWatch as a smartphone, however, we have to mention that this wristwatch doesn't support WiFi connectivity. As for the battery, this device comes with 300mAh battery. WiMe NanoWatch offers 2GB of internal storage, and there's no microSD card slot available, so you're limited just to 2GB of storage space.

WiMe NanoWatch is an attractive wristwatch, and if you want an advanced and smart wristwatch, this device might be perfect for you. As for the price, this device is priced at $100.

[via Geek]

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Samsung Galaxy XCover 2: Rugged, water-resistant and dust-resistant Android Jelly Bean smartphone

Posted: 27 Feb 2013 03:03 AM PST

Few days ago we've covered Samsung Galaxy S4 rumors, but if you're looking for a rugged Samsung smartphone, today we might have the perfect model for you.

Galaxy XCover 2 is a successor to Galaxy XCover, but unlike the previous model, Galaxy XCover 2 comes with faster processor, bigger display and higher resolution camera. As for the hardware, this device is powered dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. Galaxy XCover 2 uses 4-inch 480×800 WVGA touchscreen and a 5 Megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash. In addition, there's also a VGA front-facing camera for video calls.

This smartphone also comes with GPS and GLONASS positioning technology, as well as Bluetooth 4.0 and WIFi connectivity. As for the storage space, Galaxy XCover 2 comes with 4GB internal memory and it supports microSD/SDHC cards up to 32GB. We also have to notice that this phone is IP67 certified for dust-resistance and water-resistance, and it can stay submerged in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. As for the software, Galaxy XCover 2 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Motion UI.

Galaxy XCover 2 offers decent specs, but so far, there's no information regarding the price.

[via iTechNews]

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

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Vega No. 6 :Latest Android 4.1.2. smartphone from Pantech

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 04:34 AM PST

There are all sorts of smartphones on the market, and speaking of which, we're pleased to inform you that Pantech has released a new smartphone.

If you're not familiar with Pantech, it's the third largest handset manufacturer in South Korea, and speaking of which, Vega No. 6 is the latest smartphone from this company. This smartphone comes with 5.9" screen that uses Full HD resolution, and as for the hardware, Pantech Vega No. 6 comes with quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and 2GB RAM. Additional specs include 13-megapixel camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, Wi-Fi, LTE and NFC. As for storage space, Pantech Vega No. 6 comes with 32GB of internal storage, but there's also a microSD memory card slot for expansion. As for the operating system, this smartphone runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system, with a Pantech's own Flux UX user interface.

Pantech Vega No. 6 is an impressive phone, however, we don't know whether will it be available outside South Korea. As for the price, this phone is priced at $780 after conversion.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Surf the web safely with Kanguru Defender DualTrust USB drive

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 03:09 AM PST

Protecting your computer from online threats is a priority, and speaking of which, if you want to surf the web safely, today we have the perfect device for you.

Kanguru's Defender DualTrust USB drive provides you with encrypted file storage and secure web browsing, so you can make online payments without your personal and sensitive information being exposed. We also have to mention that this hard drive comes with 256-bit AES hardware encryption (FIPS 197), so it will protect your files from unauthorized access. When you connect Kanguru Defender DualTrust USB drive with your computer, it launches a Linux-based secure browsing environment that is separated from your main operating system, therefore making you safe from potential dangers such as viruses, malware or spyware. Each browsing session starts with a new Chrome browser, so you won't leave any traces of your online activity, and all downloaded files will be automatically encrypted. As for the storage space, Kanguru Defender DualTrust USB drive comes with 7GB of free secure storage space.

Kanguru Defender DualTrust USB drive also comes pre-loaded with Bitdefender Antivirus 30-day free trial, and as for the price, this drive is priced at $99.95.

[via iTechNews]

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Monday, February 25, 2013

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Geeky: Star Wars Engagement Rings

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 02:19 AM PST

Star Wars has a cult following, and if you're a Star Wars fan, today we have something geeky for you and your better half.

If you and your significant other are fans of Star Wars, and you want to take your relationship to a new level, you might be interested in Star Wars engagement rings. These rings are made from sterling silver, and the lady's ring comes with the Imperial Cog and Death Star, while the man's ring comes with a Death Star and a Jedi symbol. In addition, both rings come with Han Solo's and Princess Leia's lines from Star Wars movies such as "I love you" and "I know". As you can see, these rings will be perfect for you and your significant other, especially if both of you are into Star Wars.

If you want to have a geeky wedding, and you and your loved one are into Star Wars, Star Wars engagement rings will be perfect, and as for the price, starting price of these rings is $400, but the price can vary, depending on your customizations.

[via Ubergizmo]

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Leaked: Samsung Galaxy S4 hardware specs

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 02:10 AM PST

Recently we covered Samsung Galaxy S4 rumors regarding its hardware specs, and today we have more leaked information regarding the upcoming Galaxy smartphone.

Previous rumors stated that Galaxy S4 will use Exynos 5440 processor clocked at 1.4GHz, a 5-inch Full HD display, Android 4.2 and 2GB of RAM. According to the latest rumors, new Samsung S4 might come with a 5-inch Full HD display, 2GB of RAM and 1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor. As for the operating system, rumor has it that it will run on Android 4.2. Additional specs include 13-megapixel camera, and 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of storage space. As for the color, Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available in both black or white. This unknown source was kind enough to post a picture of Samsung Galaxy S4 booting up, so these rumors might be true.