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Samsung's new GALAXY Note II smartphone

Samsung has announced its new GALAXY Note II smartphone at IFA in Berlin. The device boasts a 1.6GHz Quad-Core processor and HSPA Plus or 4G LTE connectivity, and the latest Android 4.1, Jelly Bean operating system with the upgraded Google Now service onboard. The GALAXY Note II will be available in 16 GB, 32 GB, and 64 GB models with an expandable micro SD memory slot as well.  The smartphone is also equopped with a 3,100mAh battery, an 8 megapixel rear-facing and 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera with HD video recording.

The Samsung GALAXY Note II will be available in Marble White or Titanium Gray this October in major European, Asian, and Middle East markets.

Jabra Solemate portable wireless speaker

Priced at $199, the new Jabra Solemate portable wireless speaker is about the size and weight of a water bottle, and comes with a thick carrying strap for music on-the-go.  The durable speaker has a rubber'sole' which stores a 3.5 mm audio cable and a sound bag which gives it an extra layer of protection in sand, moisture and sunny outdoor conditions. The Jabra Solemate comes in black or white, and bumps bass from an integrated subwoofer and highs from dual tweeters. You coan connect your audio device via Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio cable or USB cable.

Archos announces Gen10 XS series Archos 101 XS Android Tablets

The new Archos Gen10 XStablet line includes the Archos 101 XS 10.1-inch tablet which weighs 21 ounces and measures 0.31 of an inch thin (15 percent thinner than the new iPad3), and will be available this November for $399. This model features an OMAP 4470 CPU with PowerVR SGX544 GPU, a 10.1-inch screen with 1280 x 800 resolution, 16GB Flash Memory, Micro USB, MicroSD (SDXC up to 64 GB), Mini HDMI, WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.0. The Archos 101 XS tablet is also packaged with an innovative Coverboard magnetic keyboard which will offer protection, a kickstand, docking and easy typing. The tablet will be upgradable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in Q4 2012.

LeapFrog's new LeapPad2 device for kids

LeapFrog announced the new LeapPad2 learning tablet device which is available in green, pink and as a special Disney Princess bundle at retail and online. LeapPad 2 features new front and back cameras and video recorders and an exclusive Cartoon Director creativity download which lets kids create, direct and narrate their own animated movies. LaepFrog2 also has a faster LF 2000 processor, double the on-board memory and longer battery life than the LeapFrog1.  

 LeapPad2 is priced at $99.99 and recommended for children 3 to 9 years.  The LeapPad2 Disney Princess Bundle costs $129.99, while downloads are priced at $5.00 and up and game cartridges at $24.99. New accessories for LeapPad2 include a video display case for $19.99, a fashion handbag for $19.99, a car adapter for $14.99, gel skins for $9.99, and an optional recharger pack, available for $39.99.