NZ Tech Podcast 129: Google I/O, NZ Hi-Tech Awards, Smart Bulbs
This week Paul Spain is joined by Sim Ahmed to discuss the NZ Hi-Tech Awards, Google I/O, Wi-Fi smart bulbs from Limitless LED, Philips and Lifx. We also delve into the latest in smartphones, tablets and laptops.
This episode hosted by Paul Spain (@paulspain) and guest Sim Ahmed @simantics.
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Sneak Peak: Samsung Windows 8 / RT hardware
This is our second NZ Tech Podcast ‘Sneak Peek’ video. This time Paul Spain takes a first-hand look at the upcoming Windows 8 (and Windows RT) products from Samsung:
- Samsung Ativ Tab (Tablet – Windows RT)
- Samsung Ativ Smart PC (Tablet/Hybrid – Windows 8)
- Samsung All-in-One Series 7 (Touch screen PC – Windows 8)
Paul Spain show’s off upcoming Tablet and All-in-One touchscreen computers from Samsung
Samsung Ativ Tab
2GB RAM, Dual Core 1.5ghz ARM processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, 1.9 megapixel front camera, 10.1-inch screen (1,366 x 768 pixels), A-GPS/Glonass, Wi-FI a/b/g/n (2.4, 5GHz), Bluetooth, NFC, Full size USB port, Micro HDMI, On device encryption, Windows RT.
Samsung Ativ Smart PC
2GB RAM, Intel Dual Core 1.5ghz Atom SoC processor (Clover Trail), 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, 11.6-inch HD screen (1,366 x 768 pixels), HDMI and a keyboard dock with a 2nd battery, Wi-FI a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4, Full size USB port, Mini HDMI, Windows 8.
Samsung All-in-One Series 7
4GB RAM, Intel Dual Core i5 processor, front camera, 23” display (1920 x 1080 pixels), HDMI in/out, wireless keyboard and mouse, Windows 8.
Samsung Ativ Smart PC (not shown)
4GB RAM, Intel Dual Core i3/i5 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, 11.6-inch full HD screen (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), USB 2 and USB 3, HDMI and a keyboard dock with a 2nd battery, Windows 8.
Sneak Peek: HP Envy X2
I am pleased to share our first NZ Tech Podcast ‘Sneak Peek’ video. On this occasion we discuss the upcoming HP Envy X2 tablet/hybrid which runs Windows 8 and is due to launch in the coming weeks.
The Envy X2 features 2GB RAM, Intel Dual Core 1.8ghz Atom SoC processor (Clover Trail), 8 megapixel rear camera, 2 megapixel front camera, 11.6-inch screen (1,366 x 768 pixels), HDMI and a keyboard dock with a 2nd battery.
Episode 91: HP and Windows 8, Wheedle, iPad Mini
Hewlett Packard is in the spotlight this week as we discuss their direction around Windows 8 and get an early preview of their Envy X2 hybrid tablet.
Other topics include Blackberry 10, the rumoured iPad Mini, Apple Maps and CEO Tim Cook’s apology, Telecom mobile speedup, app news from ASB and a messy launch for would-be Trademe competitor Wheedle.
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Episode 83: Hands on with unreleased tablets
This week we discuss Windows 8 and Paul shares early hands on experiences with upcoming tablets from Lenovo and Acer. Also upcoming tech events, Surface pricing rumours, Rakon’s big deal, Mars lander descent imagery, and new networking and audio tech.
You can follow our host and guests via Twitter, Facebook or Google+. This week we featured Paul Spain (@paulspain), Ben Gracewood (@nzben) along with Ryan Parker (@ryan_parker_au).
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