Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear event

I happened to be in the Yongsan subway station today and stumbled onto a Samsung event showcasing the Note 3 and Gear watch.  I wish I was able to take more pics but I left the house with only 40% battery on my Nokia 925 and by the time I got back (6 hours later) and saw that they opened the gates, the phone was dead.

Anyway, here are my impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear watch.

Microsoft announced the Surface Pro 2 and Surface 2

Microsoft held their Surface announcement today and here are some of the key points to take away from the event.

Introducing the Surface 2 series

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Introducing Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 and new accessories

September 23, 2013

Take a virtual tour of Microsoft’s new Surface 2 family, heading to retail stores Oct. 22.

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Surface 2

September 23, 2013

Surface 2 now features a silver magnesium body and is available in 32GB and 64GB configurations. Starting at US$499, Surface is powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, making apps run faster and smoother and increasing battery life to up to 10 hours.

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Surface Pro 2

September 23, 2013

Starting at US$899 and weighing in at just two pounds, Surface Pro 2 is available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB (where available) versions, with either 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM. A 4th-generation Intel Core i5 processor provides incredibly fast performance and up to 75 percent longer battery life, so you can do more on a single charge.

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New, two-way kickstand design

September 23, 2013

Both Surface 2 models feature a sturdy new kickstand design with two positions, making Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 more comfortable to use on your lap or at a desk.

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Type Cover 2

September 23, 2013

With Type Cover 2, the next-generation click-in keyboard for Surface, classic is now colorful with options of magenta, cyan, purple and black. The keyboard is backlit so you can work and play in any lighting condition with the same super-thin, lightweight design of the original Type Cover.

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Touch Cover 2

September 23, 2013

The cover you can type on just got better. With backlit keys, you can work and play in even more places — day or night.

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Power Cover

September 23, 2013

The new click-in Power Cover gives you the speed and comfort of a classic keyboard plus an extra boost of battery power. Power Cover features a QWERTY mechanical keyboard, a full row of Function keys (F1–F12), Windows shortcut keys, media controls, and a touchpad.

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Docking Station for Surface Pro

September 23, 2013

The Docking Station for Surface Pro delivers the power you need so you’re ready to go at a moment’s notice. Charge your Surface Pro and a cell phone, and run your external hard drive while making a Skype call on your USB headset, and you’ll still have plenty of power to work on your Surface Pro.

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Wireless Adapter for Typing Covers

September 23, 2013

Designed to connect any Surface Cover to your Surface using Bluetooth wireless technology, the new Wireless Adapter for Typing Covers connects to the hinge of your cover and lets you control your Surface from across the room. Just attach the Wireless Adapter to the cover port, and you can work on Surface from a distance. Plug your Surface into a big display, or just lean back in your chair and work in style.

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Arc Touch Mouse Surface Edition

September 23, 2013

Inspired by Surface, this special edition Arc Touch Mouse is perfect for life on the go. It’s comfortable, elegant and eye-catching, with a sleek design that allows for quick use and storage. Simply curve it to power on and flatten it to power off, and slip it into your pocket or bag as easily as a cell phone.

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Car Charger

September 23, 2013

Stuck in traffic between meetings? Power up and drive at the same time. Using Car Charger, charge up your Surface and another USB device while you’re on the go.

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Xbox Music hits the web

Microsoft has recently announced that their music streaming service called Xbox Music has hit the web and is available on all mobile platforms to include Android and iOS. I will review the music.xbox.com online streaming service that is available through the web in this blog post.

Battery life: The tale of two phones

My Korea farewell gave me an opportunity to compare my Samsung Galaxy S3, running Android 4.1.2  that I’ve been using for the last year and my new Nokia Lumia 925 running Windows Phone 8 with the Amber GDR2 update.

Apple announced the iPhone 5S & 5C

Today, Apple held their yearly event to announce the latest iPhone devices where they announced the 5S and 5C.

iPhone 5S

Microsoft buys Nokia for 7.2 billion

Source: WPCentral