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With the success of smaller tablets like Apple’s iPad Mini and the Google Nexus 7, it was only a matter of time before Samsung brought out a new model to take on the competition. Positioned between it’s Galaxy Note 2 “phablet” and the full-sized Galaxy Note 10.1, the new Galaxy Note 8.0 is coming soon to Best Buy stores. Featuring the innovative S Pen, a range of built-in apps including Peel’s “Smart Remote” for TV control and running Android 4.1 (Jellybean), the Galaxy Note 8.0 is bound to heat up the battle in the hot, 8-inch tablet market.

The term laptop used to mean a small portable computer but nowadays laptop really means a class of computers.

Before you decide which “laptop” is right for you, learn some laptop lingo.

Today, a behemoth was reborn. The Samsung Note II is the newest contender in the mobile device world and it is making waves. The Note II is the result of a marriage between a smartphone and a tablet. As of late, Samsung has been developing products that are legitimate contenders to other dominant mobile device manufacturers (cough, cough…Apple). Let’s take a moment to compare the two.

The Note II

I’ll start off with the big boy. The Note II’s sheer size is its defining characteristic. With a 5.5 inch screen, even a person suffering from the most extreme case of sausage fingers will find this phone a little on the large side. Despite this, there are some definite benefits to having a phone this size. Since it gives you all the functionality of a tablet with the portability of a cell phone, you get the best of both worlds.

If you’re looking for something to pull you out of that turkey coma after Thanksgiving dinner this yeawhy not bring out that tablet for some family fun.  Whether an Andriod or Apple user, hundreds of Apps are at your fingertips breathing new life into classic board games, bringing them alive digitally. 

As summer winds down you may be worried about getting your children back into listening and learning mode.  With that in mind, it just might be time to ease their brains back into school mode. Why not pull out the Android tablet and have some fun with my top picks for education apps on Android?

Believe it or not, someone in this wonderful world of ours has decided to deem July as Hot Dog month, more specifically July 23^rd is Hot Dog Day.  I for one am a big fan of summer afternoons spent with a hot dog or two, or three. I’ve decided to support and National Hot Dog Month and Day this year with a list of must have hot dog Apps. 

Many would argue that when camping, you must leave technology behind you. But, I say…why deny yourself of the things that bring you pleasure? I just returned from a weeklong camping trip. And while I disconnected for the most part, you could still catch me soaking up the rays by the lake while I was checking my Samsung Galaxy SIII from time to time. Last summer I tried a weekend away at a campsite with friends without my tablet and smartphone and felt naked the entire time.  One can commune with nature and appreciate its simplicity and beauty with their smartphone in hand – trust me I’ve proven it.

There’s nothing more mouthwatering then the savory smells from your neighbour’s BBQ.  Those smoky aromas wafting over into your yard are usually all it takes for you to dust off your own BBQ and spark up the grill. Sadly for those of us whose grilling skills are not at par, our neighbour’s cuisine seems just that much more delectable.  What we hope to be a delicious dish can easily become a charred, tough piece of meat that ends up smoking out everyone on the block. Humph.

It’s a good time to be an Android user!  If you’re a current Android user, or contemplating the benefits of switching to a mobile device that is supported by Android, take a look at the new Google Play menu option on the Google homepage.

Travelling always has its’ ups and downs, but Best Buy is the one stop shop to ease your stress and help your trip go off without a hitch!

With the launch of Samsungs new line of smartphones the Android Apps are gaining more and more popularity. The Android platform and the Samsung phones have proven to be a device loved and used by all demographics. Some of the most popular Apps being downloaded on the Android system are for toddlers. 

Check out the second part of our Samsung coverage with the unveiling of the 2nd generation Samsung Series 9 Notebook, the Samsung Galaxy Note and a few other cool products on the way. Interaction between devices is going to be big in 2012.

Whether you are staring at a holiday wish list made by a loved one or contemplating a little something special for yourself, there are plenty of reasons to be shopping for a tablet this season.  So now for the hard part: which tablet should you buy?

Having worked in the computer industry for more years than I care to admit, my advice has been sought a time or two.  Being one that always recommends the right tool for the job, my answer always comes in the form of a question.  What will the device be used for? 

What happens when a laptop and a tablet have a few too many drinks and go home together?  Nine months later you have the slate. Ok, that’s not exactly how they’re made, but it gives you a general idea of what a slate looks like

Mobile applications has been around forever, however prior to the release of the iPhone, apps on your wireless device were more like mobile web pages. Today, apps are media rich with multi-sensory capabilities. There is no doubt that they are taking the world by storm. Whether we are playing games, banking online, or keeping up to speed with friends on facebook; many of our daily activities are happening via mobile devices. To demonstrate, just how popular "mobile living" is becoming, let's take a look at some of the stats.