Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy S Wii Players 4.0 and 5.0.   These are portable media players that included everything but a cellular connection. and will be first available internationally and unfortunately no US release date just yet.  Check out the list of key features below and product specs.

From Samsung:

Stunning Performance, Powerful Features

Key Features of the GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 include:

• Display: The clear display makes web surfing and multimedia viewing a joy. Keep your lifestyle mobile – enjoy movies, your favorite TV shows, photos and web-browsing anywhere.Samsung’s latest mDNIe image engine technology ensures that video and images look stunning.
• Android™ 2.2 “Froyo”: The GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 feature the Froyo operating system, with a possibility to upgrade to 2.3 Gingerbread.
• Application Customization: With access to over 150,000 apps available on Android Market™, the Samsung GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 are fully customizable smart devices. Integrated GPS support further expands the capabilities of the device, letting you benefit from Google’s map services and directory applications.
• Google Mobile Services: Enjoy premium Google™ services such as Gmail™, Google Talk™ and YouTube™. Utilize voice recognition technology to search with Google faster than ever on the Internet. Stay plugged into the world with premier Google applications.
• Samsung Social Hub: Your entire social life in your hand. Simultaneously post messages and pictures on Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter using Samsung’s Social Hub. The integrated address book provides the ultimate command & control station for the most popular SNS services. Synchronize your personal calendar with friends, family, and the latest events.
• VoIP Voice & Video Calls: The GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 utilize cost-effective video and voice communications services. The Qik application allows video chat which can be shared over social network services.
• HD Video & Images: A camera lets you shoot and share your life, capturing high-quality video or still images. The Samsung GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 support DivX HD, allowing high-definition video playback; Support for various codec standards including MPEG4, H264, DivX, XviD, WMV codecs ensures you can enjoy huge catalogues of content from all over the web.
• Audio excellence: The Samsung GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 “Smart Player” put entertainment at its core, designed to deliver the best possible audio and video experience. Samsung SoundAlive™ technology provides unrivalled sound quality, with deeper bass and greater tone articulation.
• Enhanced Memory Capability: Packed with generous 8/16 GB memory, plus mircoSD slot and powered by a powerful 1GHz for an industry leading performance, the GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0

Tech Specs:

Press Release:

Samsung Launches GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0:

Smart Mobile Entertainment

Two different sizes combine greater entertainment opportunities with smartphone-like innovation and app experiences

SEOUL, May 2, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading provider of Smart Mobile Devices, today launched GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and a fresh addition to its smart player portfolio, the GALAXY S WiFi 5.0.

Each featuring 4” and 5” screen-sizes and delivering the powerful application experiences as the original GALAXY S, the two versions give users an unrivalled entertainment experience through a clear display, a swift 1GHz processor and the Android™ 2.2 “Froyo” platform. The GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 will be first available in Russia and will be gradually rolled out in other countries. The GALAXY S WiFi 5.0 will be first available in Switzerland.

“With the GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 we’re delivering a rich, immersive experience for multimedia enthusiasts.” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “A large, high-quality screen, a world of fun and useful applications and great communications services make this a powerhouse device at an affordable price.

The GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 will deliver all the rich smartphone experiences of the GALAXY S smartphone. With video communications via VoIP services and rich video and music entertainment with multi-codec support, the Samsung GALAXY S WiFi 4.0 and 5.0 will keep you constantly entertained.

Samsung will be bringing their android based PMPs to the US this spring with the Galaxy Player 4 and 5.

We saw what these players looked like at CES 2011 with the YP-GB1 and it looks like the Galaxy Player 4 and 5 are American named version of the same player. They will come with Android 2.2 upgradable to Android 2.3 and full Android Market access Check the stats below.

The Galaxy Player 4 & 5 look similar to the YP-GB1 view below.

The other half of the Galaxy Player lineup the YP-GB50 is the smaller of the two Galaxy Players. Coming with similar specs such as a 3.2 megapixel camera GPS , Wi-fi, Bluetooth and access to the android market all in a smaller package. No word yet on US availability or pricing.

Check out the Samsung Galaxy Player the YP-GB1 which is a Android based PMP with a 1 GHz Samsung hummingbird processor, 3.3 megapixel camera, VGA front facing camera, wi-fi, GPS, Bluetooth and running on Android 2.2 with Touch Wiz.  It will come in 16 GB and 32 GB capacities. No word on availability yet.

For beach goers, swimmers and water sports lovers Dry Case want to help you take your favorite portable electronics with you in the water and keep it dry with the Dry Case. Here is our review.

Hardware & Usage

The Dry Case is made up of a thick plastic pouch with a audio jack on the inside of it to plug in your iPod, Zune HD, MP3 player or even your phone.  There is slot on the outside to put the armband sleeve through and on the top is a hard plastic closing clamp that locks into place with a twist of two locks on each side and it locks tight and secure.

Before you get read to go in the water you will need to suck out all the air that is left in the case to create the vacuum seal using the included pump to get the air out and make the tight seal. After that its ready to take a dip in the water.

In our testing in the bowl of water we used an iPod Touch for testing and it was fine in the water but  we were unable to use the touch screen cause of the protection but the buttons still functioned.  When we took it out of water and out of the Dry Case the iPod worked find and was dry as a bone.

Overall

The Dry Case works as advertised  and keeps your non water proof electronics protected. Hopefully in the future they can find casing that will work with a touch screen device in the water. Good quality product and would recommend.

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Here are a couple of videos showing off the Samsung Galaxy player which will be unveiled at CES 2011. From what we can see it has a version of touch wiz that is customized for media playback.  The video language is in all Korean but we get an idea of what the player will look like if it gets to the US. I can only hope they find a better name that YP-G50.

Hands-on

Promotional video by Samsung

Samsung Hub is reporting that Samsung has confirmed that they will be showing a new android based Galaxy player at CES 2011.  It will follow in the same lines in specs as the highly popular Galaxy S phones minute the cellular connectivity.

Specs for the Galaxy Player YP-GB1

• Android 2.2
• 1 Ghz Processor
• 4 inch Super Clear LCD touch screen with 800 x 480 resolution
• T- DMB
• SoundAlive Audio enhancing technology
• W-Fi
• Bluetooth 3.0
• 3.2 MP Camera and a front facing VGA camera
• GPS
• HD Video playback
• microSD card slot
• Android market access with Samsung Apps access as well
• 1200 mAh removable battery
• 8GB, 16GB and 32GB versions

Samsung may also show other Android PMP such as the YP-G50 and YP-GB70. Hopefully we’ll get to see some of these devices released in America.

Source Samsung Hub

Energizer gives us a look at their new Inductive charging pad for wireless charging of your mobile devices.

ENERGIZER(R) Introduces New Inductive Charger to Meet Consumer Demand for Wireless Power

Leads the Way with One of the First Universal Qi Technology Products to Market

ST. LOUIS, Sep 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) –

As consumers rely more heavily than ever on devices such as smartphones and cell phones for everything from texting and talking, to working and shopping, their demand for more power and more convenient charging options has skyrocketed. Energizer, a leader in innovative power solutions that make consumers’ lives easier, recognized this growing need and responded with the introduction of their first inductive charger built with Qi technology, the new universal charging standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).

Widely anticipated and considered to be one of the most compelling new developments in charging technology, Qi (pronounced chee) will bring consumers the freedom to charge their smartphones, MP3 players, cameras – any device 5 Watts or less – on a single charging station, regardless of manufacturer.

"We believe that a universal standard is the future of charging, and by leading the way with one of the first Qi products – theEnergizer_(R) Inductive Charger – we are meeting a clear need for a product that makes charging devices easier by eliminating cords and clutter," said Jim Olsen, Vice President of Marketing for EnergizerNorth America. "This next generation charger is a natural extension of an innovative product portfolio that brings more freedom for people to live and to work using power that’s reliable and convenient."

According to market research firm iSuppli, Corp., shipments of electronic products with wireless charging capability are anticipated to increase from 3.6 million units in 2010, to 234.9 million units in 2014. An open, standardized system will create a healthier competitive environment and prompt manufacturers to join forces.* The WPC had this very goal of global compatibility in mind when they formed an international group of more than 55 companies to develop this universal standard.

"The WPC and dedicated members like Energizer have been hard at work developing and testing this universal standard, and we are honored to have a brand with the global reach of Energizer as one of the first to market with a Qi inductive charger," said Menno Treffers, Chairman of the Wireless Power Consortium. "They are helping to establish and educate about Qi and drive adoption, benefiting consumers and the industry as a whole."

Designed in cooperation with WPC co-founder ConvenientPower, the first generation of the Energizer_(R) Inductive Charger is designed to conveniently charge up to three devices at one time. It features two large inductive charging zones that don’t require locking the device into a precise position, so consumers can simply set down their phone and be sure that it will be charged and ready to go. It also has a USB port so it’s easy to charge an additional device such as a phone, headset, mp3 player, camera or GPS. Two LED charge lights indicate that the device is charging.

The Energizer_(R) Inductive Charger will be introduced with a Qi Sleeve for the iPhone(R) 3GS/3G and a one-time replacement Qi Door for the BlackBerry_(R) Curve(TM) 8900, so consumers can enjoy the convenience of Qi right away. Soon, consumers can expect to have Qi built right into many of their devices.

"As one of the first to market with a Qi device, we want to make it easy for consumers to experience how easy and convenient it is to charge their devices using this new universal standard," added Olsen. "We focused on accessories for popular smartphones, but anticipate that it will not be long before manufacturers roll-out devices with Qi built right in."

The Energizer_(R) Inductive Charger will be available at retail this October. Suggested retail price is $89. The removable Qi sleeve for the iPhone(R) 3GS/3G and the Qi door for the BlackBerry_(R) Curve(TM) 8900 will be sold separately for $34.99 each.

For more information, visit www.energizer.com/inductive.

About Inductive Charging and Qi

Inductive charging is what happens when two devices–one designed to send power and the other designed to receive it–touch one another and energy is transferred between them. By using an electromagnetic field to transfer energy, charging pads are able to intelligently communicate back and forth with the devices they’re charging.

Before Qi, transmitters and receivers had to be designed to work together, or speak the same "language." Now, Qi is the common language for inductive chargers and devices to talk to one another, so any device with a Qi-enabled accessory or with Qi built directly into it can charge on any Qi inductive charging pad.

About Energizer

Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR], headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of primary batteries, portable battery-powered devices, and portable flashlights and lanterns. Energizer is a global leader in the dynamic business of providing power solutions with a full portfolio of products including Energizer_(R) brand battery productsEnergizer_(R)MAX_(R) premium alkaline; Energizer_(R) Ultimate Lithium; Energizer_(R)Advanced Lithium; Rechargeable batteries and charging systems; and portable flashlights and lanterns.

Energizer continues to fulfill its role as a technology innovator by redefining portable power solutions to meet people’s active lifestyle needs for today and tomorrow with Energizer_(R) Energi To Go_(R) chargers for rechargeable portable devices; charging systems for wireless video game controllers; and specialty batteries for hearing aids, health and fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, toys and watches. Energizer is redefining where energy, technology and freedom meet to bring to market consumer-focused products that power the essential devices that help people stay connected and on the go at work and at play. Visit www.energizer.com, www.facebook.com/energizerbunny or www.facebook.com/energizer.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. "Made for iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards."

BlackBerry and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research in Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.

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SOURCE: Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Blick & Staff CommunicationsBrian Gaffney, 314-727-5700, ext. 106

These days we all have many different devices we are carrying with us and a lot of them need a USB cable or charger and sync and after awhile those numbers of cables can add up and can make a nice tangled mess in a bag.  Well fret no more a Scosche has the solution for you with the FlipSync.  Check out the review with pics and video inside.

The Scosche FlipSync is a USB 2.0 travel cable to charge and sync your USB devices.  The cable comes in a compact keychain size to make it ultra portable and comes with Micro and Mini USB cable connections when are the most common connections for most devices like phones, cameras and MP3 Players.

The FlipSync feels very solid and well build and a very easy to use product. It connects and will charge and sync your device right away. You can even do a bit of a daisy chain of devices as you see in the video but you can’t mix and match between the micro and min USB  connections it has to be one or the other.

Overall the product is a solid must have if you are a gadget junkie who carriers a lot of device around really these days who doesn’t. I would say I wish the cables came out a bit further but other than that this is a great product and a solid buy at $19.99.  There is also a iPhone, iPod, IPad compatible version as well at the exact same price.

Grab a FlipSync it will make your mobile life a lot easier.

FlipSync Micro & Mini USB 2.0 Charge & Sync Keychain Cable

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Mauricio Polack the VP of ComputExperts shows off what they have for top-tier gaming peripherals. from mice to headsets and even thumb grips. Videos and pics after the jump.

CompuExpert  first show use their Mionox high ending gaming mice which includes the top of the line NAOS 5000 which has a balance weight tuning system, S.W.A.T surface scanning to see how the mouse will work on the surface you are using and nice color LED changing and 5040 DPI. All for a retail price of $159.99 and available now.

They also shows their Sharkoon X-Tactic Digital  high end gaming headsets with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and compatible with PC, PS3, Xbox 360 original Xbox, DVD and MP3 players with a retail price of $159.99. they also announce the X-Tactic  SP for PS3 and Xbox 360 for $59.99 and will be shipping Q4 2010.

Another cool item for the sweaty thumb group is the Grip It analog stick covers that gives you that extra grip you need when you have been in a long intense gaming sessions. $4.99 price tag and will be shipping in July.

Compuexpert