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I have quite a few cameras. That being said I usually don’t have one with me when those magical moments happens, but since the advent of the Smartphone (and their enhanced picture capabilities) I very rarely miss a shot anymore. Of course now, all the pics and videos are on my phone which leads to that annoying “hand around the phone before the pic disappears” ritual that takes place at 1000′s of tables every day.

Well check out Plair… a new device designed to end those awkward hot potato type shenanigans with a nifty paddle shaped dongle that can instantly offer you content streaming from your computer or mobile device straight to your TV screen. No box, no wires and no need for a Smart TV!  To connect Plair to your TV you just need to be sure it has an HDMI port, then once you plug it in and connect it to your wireless network you can beam your videos and pics right to the big screen, even while youre surfing the net.

Sure, if you’re an Apple family you already had AirPlay, but Plair works with PC, Mac and iOS or Android devices and it seems pretty plug and play, and the way it streams directly it doesn’t seem to harbor a bunch of buffering issues and it won’t tie up your device for the duration of the stream which frees you up to chat with friends while watching Downton Abbey or the video of your daughters 3rd grade dance recital.

So if you don’t grab a lot of content via iTunes, and if you’re willing to wait and see if Hulu or Netflix eventually climb on board then you really should check out Plair, or order one now, on a first come first serve basis from plair.com for only 99 bucks!

 
[ Plair – Beaming to a TV near You copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Samsung has an entire slew of consumer electronics devices, and these range from home appliances to entertainment devices, and one other segment that they are particularly big in would be the smartphone and notebook industries. The thing is, the ATIV name has traditionally been attached to Windows-powered devices, where the Samsung ATIV S was their maiden attempt at a smartphone which runs on the Windows Phone 8 operating system. Well, just like how the Galaxy name offers a slew of smartphones and tablets that run on the Android platform, Samsung has decided to give the ATIV name more leeway, where it will now include all of its Windows based PCs. With that in mind, one ought to take note that there are two new notebooks released under the ATIV banner, namely the Samsung ATIV Book 5 and the Samsung ATIV Book 6.

The Samsung ATIV Book 5 was specially designed for speed and mobility, where it represents the next generation of Samsung Ultrabooks. It will come with 24GB of ExpressCache to deliver rapid boot up and load times, allowing them to access their favorite apps and programs on the vibrant 14” touchscreen in a jiffy. It tips the scales at a mere 4.19 pounds and measures under an inch thin, letting you bring the Samsung ATIV Book 5 wherever you want to be productive without missing a beat.

As for the higher powered Samsung ATIV Book 6, this will be the notebook that Samsung hopes will be able to deliver the ultimate computing experience without having to sacrifice mobility. It will be an elegant touch-enabled laptop that comes packed with a top-of-the-line Intel Core™i7 processor, accompanied by a 15.6-inch full HD touchscreen, has Samsung’s exclusive RAMAccelerator technology to enable the ATIV Book 6’s 8GB RAM to function up to 1.5 times harder compared to traditional memory.

Regardless of which model you choose, they will come preinstalled with SideSync technology, which will enable users to seamlessly switch from working on their PC to their Android-based Samsung smartphone. This is done in a simple manner, all one needs to do is hook up the two two devices via a USB cable, and you’re good to go, responding to a SMS on a smartphone using your PC keyboard, now how about that? The Samsung ATIV Book 5 and ATIV Book 6 models will retail for $899.99 and $1199.99, respectively.
[ Samsung announces ATIV Book 5 and ATIV Book 6 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

When it comes to slim notebooks as well as Ultrabooks, there are quite a number of candidates to choose from, so to speak, although Toshiba did not really manage to spend plenty of time on the radars of ordinary folk, perhaps due to the marketing efforts of other companies such as Samsung, Apple and Dell. Well, this time around, Toshiba does look as though they have a winner on their hands which will be the Toshiba KIRAbook, an Ultrabook that would come under the umbrella of the premium KIRA brand.

The Toshiba KIRAbook holds the distinction of being the company’s first Ultrabook that has an ultra-high resolution PixelPure display, in addition to coming in a striking new lightweight and compact design that has been precision engineered with AZ91 pressed magnesium alloy. The Toshiba KIRAbook can be said to embody the elegant nature of the new brand, thanks to a striking industrial design, premium build materials and an exceptional overall experience – and you will also have peace of mind after purchase since it comes with a two-year warranty in addition to complimentary Platinum service and support.

Let us check out the nitty gritty details of its specifications. The KIRAbook will boast a native resolution of 2560 x 1440, delivering 221 pixels per inch, in addition to having a choice of standard and touchscreen display configurations, where the latter will definitely help you maximize your Windows 8 experience. KIRAbook’s touchscreen models will make use of Corning Concore Glass that delivers damage resistance and a smooth, 10-point multi-touch surface. On the productivity side, you will be able to enjoy Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 and Premiere Elements 11 software right out of the box.

Your ears too, will be tantalized thanks to the inclusion of high-quality stereo speakers by Harman Kardon, who are a leader in premium audio, where it is further complemented by audio processing by DTS. A high-capacity Li-Polymer battery should let it last the entire day, while a 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM will keep the 3rd generation Intel Core processor company. Pre-orders for the KIRAbook will begin this May 3, where prices start from $1,599.99 and go all the way to $1,999.99.

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[ Toshiba KIRAbook unleashed copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

G-Technology has just announced the spanking new G-Drive Pro that boasts of Thunderbolt capability, where this could very well be your next purchase candidate when it comes to a compact, desktop external hard drive which will offer hard drive capacity alongside the benefits of SSD-like performance. In addition, it will be able to take full advantage of the speed and power of Thunderbolt. By leveraging on G-Technology’s well-known G-Drive design, the new G-Drive Pro with Thunderbolt is capable of delivering sustained data transfer rates of up to 480MB/s, and as we all know, that would mean it is up to three times faster compared to standard issue 3.5-inch desktop external hard drives.

At this point in time, new high-resolution media formats and related files sizes do require massive amounts of storage space in addition to ever faster data transfer rates so that one can efficiently edit and distribute content throughout the workflow without being inefficient. If one were to take a look at the figures, it would be staggering. Take for example, an uncompressed 2K digital video format, that alone will take up more than one terabyte (1TB) per hour, and will require approximately 305 megabytes per second (MB/s) sustained throughput for smooth editing without experiencing any kind of dropped frames. Such high-resolution video formats, alongside the rising popularity of higher megapixel DSLR cameras which are used to capture professional 2K video, has served up a need for a new high-performance storage solution that will be able to cater to the requirements of today’s digital content creators.

The G-Drive Pro with Thunderbolt will be made available to the masses later this summer via G-Technology and its Premier Channel Partners. The asking price for the 4TB G-Drive with Thunderbolt will cost $849.95, while those who are on a tighter budget or do not have that much need for space can settle for the $699.95 2TB G-Drive Pro with Thunderbolt.

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[ G-Technology announces brand new G-Drive Pro copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Another day, another interesting idea arrives on crowdsourcing website Kickstarter, and we have the MiiPC this time around. No, do not be mistaken that this could very well be some sort of computer that was developed by the folks over at Nintendo, after all, with the word “Mii” in it, some folks could be fooled into thinking that way. The MiiPC was launched by Young Song , the founder of eMachines. Young hopes to be a positive yet disruptive force in the traditional PC market by rolling out the first family computer that is based on the Android platform, although he requires the help of Kickstarter and its backers to get the job done.

The MiiPC has been priced from $89 as part of a Kickstarter early bird discount, and just in case you were wondering what the MiiPC is able to do, it enables parents to give their little ones access to the Internet, all the while ensuring that these very kids of theirs will remain under supervision using a companion mobile app. Safe surfing of the Internet, so to speak, which would definitely result in peace of mind for parents who fret more than the others. You cannot attach a price tag to peace of mind, can you? At least, even if your child learned something undesirable from the Internet when they are not under your watch, you know you have done your best.

The MiiPC will arrive with a HDMI connection, allowing it to be connected to computer monitors as well as the majority of modern TVs out there in the market. Apart from that, a couple of USB ports would optimize the entire experience, delivering a true keyboard and mouse experience. With access to the MiiPC companion mobile app round the clock, you will be able to enjoy complete peace of mind as you monitor your kids’ real-time activities regardless of where you are, as long as you remain connected to the Internet, of course. MiiPC will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean as the operating system of choice.

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[ MiiPC is a spanking new Kickstarter project copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]