Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 16GB (Rogers)

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

When I first heard about the Samsung Galaxy Note, I found the idea intriguing. Here was a jumbo-sized smartphone with all the benefits of dual-core processors, an eight-megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video recording with the added convenience of a large, vivid screen.

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Lines begin for iPhone 4S

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Tomorrow is iPhone 4S day and already lines are starting to form in Apple Retail Stores everywhere. This year however, the mood is bittersweet. While expectation for the new iPhone remains high, Steve Jobs is very much in people's hearts and minds.

The Eaton Centre Apple Store has taken the appearance of a makeshift shrine. As of 6:30 PM, 14 hours before the Apple Store reopens to sell iPhones, there were around 40 people queued up and many others leaving Post It notes on the store's windows.

Review: LG Optimus 2X on Wind Mobile

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Wind Mobile users finally have a super smartphone with all the top specs on the Android fron to use on the network. The LG Optimus 2X  ($445) is LG's first dual core smartphone. Shipping with an older version of Android (2.2 FroYo) and with a 4-inch screen, dual cameras including an HD capable rear 8 megapixel camera, it is arguably the highest spec Android smartphone available on Wind's network.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 now available in Canada, $499 for 16GB model

Samsung Mobile Canada has announced that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is now available in Canada. The WiFi-enabled tablet boasts a dual core processor and measures-in at just 8.6 millimeters, making it the world’s thinnest mobile tablet. The company also announced that a 4G version of the Samsung Tab 10.1 will also soon be available which supports data speeds of up to 21 Mbps.

Read our review of the 4G version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 here.

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WORD 11 - Toronto's Blogging Festival happens on August 27

CSI Annex opens its doors to WORD11, an all-day, all-night blogging festival featuring over 13 expert speakers from across North America who will discuss topics such as the business of Web publishing, designing your own content management system, and creating a successful online media strategy.

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Apple Expo 2011 Canada happens next week

Apple Expo 2011 will take place on July 12 at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre. There's still time to regaister for this yearly Mac and iOS centric event. Starting at noon to 7PM. Lots of new showcases on Mac products as well as App development, iPads and iPhones. Many learning seminars to attend.

Details 

Registration to Expo: $20

Registration to Conference sessions (includes full access to Expo): $50

For more information or to register: www.appleexpo.ca 

Simply enter the promo code PK679 when you register, for a $10 off your entrance fee.