High 5 New Devices of the Week

Feb. 19, 2012 — — intro: In the know-how world, it was a really busy week of app security issues and iPad 3 rumors, however do not assume for a second that there weren’t a bunch of latest shiny devices arriving concurrently.

If you are inquisitive about a retro, Nintendo-like controller in your iPhone or iPad, a Barbie with a built-in digicam, or a cellphone that is probably larger than your face, you will wish to begin clicking via to see ABC News’ high gadget picks of the week.

quicklist: 1title: Samsung Galaxy Note (AT&T)textual content: We’d wish to name the Galaxy Note a phoneblet (a portmanteau of cellphone and pill), however AT&T would moderately you simply name Samsung’s new Android machine a cellphone. While its mammoth 5.3-inch display is its declare to fame, it is received one other standout characteristic: its pop-out stylus, or S-Pen (as Samsung would like you name it), for writing and doodling on the display. Other key options embrace a good looking HD Super AMOLED show and an 8-megapixel digicam. Stay tuned for our full evaluation. ($299.99; AT&T) media: 15730879

quicklist: 2title: Sony PlayStation Vita textual content: Sure, smartphones may need dug into the hand-held gaming market, however the Vita may simply be the machine to assist it regain momentum. It has joysticks, buttons, a six-axis motion-sensing system, a rear touchpad, quad-core processor and a big, 5-inch contact display. Basically, what that each one means is that this factor is a gaming powerhouse that may completely knock out your cellphone with regards to taking part in video games with heavy graphics. Speaking of video games, you may obtain hundreds within the PlayStation Store over Wi-Fi or AT&T 3G. The Vita hit Japan late final yr, however it lands in America subsequent Wednesday. ($249.99, Sony) media: 15731125

quicklist: 3title: Canon PowerShot G1 Xtext: There are cameras, after which there are cameras. The Canon PowerShot G1 X is not a better finish DSLR, however it has a whole lot of skilled options constructed right into a smaller package deal. Aimed at “advanced amateurs,” the 14.3-megapixel G1 X has a top quality CMOS sensor and may file full HD video. It’s additionally constructed to final with a much bigger construct and firm-grip again. It additionally has each a big LCD and optical viewfinder. It’s one imply piece of digicam equipment and, even higher, it has been getting very good reviews. The $799 worth is a bit exhausting to swallow although. ($799, Canon) media: 15731191

quicklist: 4title: iCADE 8-Bitty textual content: Sometimes, you simply wish to return, again to the times of Atari and the primary Nintendo. The iCADE 8-Bitty does simply that for these nostalgic iPhone, iPad and Android homeowners. The wi-fi sport controller has a basic D-Pad and button structure paying homage to retro, 8-bit sport consoles. The battery-powered machine connects together with your machine wirelessly and allows you to play any of the iCADE’s rising record of video games, together with the Atari Classics assortment, Pac Man, Super Mega Worm and extra. The draw back? It will not be out there till later this yr. ($24.99, ThinkGeek)media: 15731062

quicklist: 5title: Barbie Photo Fashiontext: We think about it was pretty painful after they gutted Barbie’s organs and put in a digital digicam, however we additionally think about it was nicely value it for the images it is possible for you to to take. Yes, there’s a digicam constructed into the doll, after which the photographs seem on her shirt. Barbie can then be plugged into a pc so the pictures will be transferred to the pc and shared. It holds greater than 100 pictures and has an inner rechargeable battery. Sadly, you must wait till August to start out taking footage with Barbie. ($49.99, Barbie)media: 15730961