Samsung has today announced that it has postponed the launch of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in Australia, reports Gizmodo . The launch was to occur next Thursday, August 11th.
After Apple opened a case to ban the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia, Samsung said Monday that it would voluntarily stop the sale of the US version of the tablet, but would be going ahead with the launch of an Australian version. This announcement has put an end, at least temporarily, to the appearance of a Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia at all.
The statement seems to indicate that Samsung hopes to bring the Galaxy Tab to the Australian market eventually, but at this point it’s looking like it will be after the legal proceedings have been decided.
Apple has filed a patent infringement suit against Samsung in Australia, claiming that the Galaxy Tab infringes on 10 of its patents, including the ‘look and feel’ of Apple’s iPad.
It’s time for a Swiss Army knife that’s made for the modern age
Now that kids have traded pocket knives and board games for video games and smartphones, it’s time for the ever-classic Swiss Army knives to evolve into the modern age.
Aside from the 1 terrabyte SSD pocketknife by Victorinox (which makes us drool), the Steady Tool by Gerber is one of the most brilliant combinations I could have ever thought possible. That’s right. I’m talking about a traditional pocketknife with a full-fledged tripod for your smartphone.
As Core 77 notes , this tool really is a sign of the times. It’s a slick way to impress friends and secure a great shot on the fly. And since iPhoneography continues to grow in popularity, this is surely the first of many wonderful, niche gadgets to come.
Logic3’s Ferrari headphones are a sexy bit of speed for your ears
I’ve never been a big fan of “branded” devices. More often than not, they’re overpriced and you’re paying a lot for a name without he quality to back up the price. But there are exceptions. Soul headphones, by Ludacris , were notable ones and the Ferrari branding has been another that seems to insist on quality before its brand gets involved. The Logic3 Scuderia Ferrari R200 noise-cancelling headphones are a prime example.
We’ll call these cans the R200 for short, because Logic3 Scuderia Ferrari R200 is approaching the ridiculous. But picking the name apart will show you the method behind the madness. Logic3 is an accessories company that makes some of the best stuff in the business. Lately, the company’s focus on high-end audio products has led it to a partnership with Ferrari. The R200 is one of a few products within the Scuderia branding ; a line that crosses in-ear headphones and into hardcore desktop audio docks.
We didn’t get much time to play with the R200 while on the floor at CES, but we did get to give them a listen. They’re an active noise canceling pair of headphones, including a supremely-comfortable set of ear cups and a wide, cushioned headband. Honestly, they’re some of the most comfortable on-ear headphones I’ve ever worn, but that’s bearing in mind that I wasn’t able to test them for extended periods.
The only fault that I immediately found with the R200s is that they can’t operate in passive mode. That means that if you’re on a flight and you run out of battery life, you run out of headphones too. TNW’s Matthew Panzarino got the impression that this was the fault of the headphones being prototypes, but neither of us remember specifically if they said that they’d be able to once they’re in production. If not, it’s a high price to pay, but not uncommon among active noise canceling headsets on the market today.
The R200s are available now for pre-order, if you’re the gutsy sort. With a price tag of $249 they’re not the cheapest on the market, but they’re also far from the most expensive. We’ll do a complete review when we can land a pair into our hands for a few days, but for now just know that they’re sexy, they sound great and we’re looking forward to hearing more from the company.
➤ Scuderia Ferrari R200