By DOUG AAMOTH
1. Samsung Galaxy Note
Why it’s cool: At 5.3 inches, it’s either a huge Android phone or a pocketable Android tablet, yet it’s only about as thick as the iPhone. Aside from its size, the Galaxy Note stands out by attempting to resurrect the ill-fated stylus. This one’s much more than a simple plastic stick, though: Its pen strokes are detailed enough for complex sketches.
As Project Runway winner Anya Ayoung-Chee told me, “I love it. If I had this, I really would be able to use it for all of my sketching.
Notable specs: 1280×800-resolution screen; 4G LTE connection; corporate security features.
Availability: “In the coming weeks” from AT&T; pricing hasn’t been disclosed
2. Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook
Why it’s cool: Dell has put together a thoughtful design with the XPS 13. It’s got an aluminum lid and a carbon fiber underbelly, and the 13.3-inch screen’s surrounding bezel is so narrow that the computer travels like an 11-incher. Dell’s promising close to nine hours of battery life, too.
Notable specs: Weighs 2.98 pounds; measures 3/4 of an inch thick.
Availability: Late February, starting at $999
3. Toshiba Excite X10
Why it’s cool: Toshiba’s latest tablet is so thin and so light it plays tricks on the mind, yet this Android slate still includes a bevy of ports for hooking it up to a TV, connecting peripherals and expanding its memory.
Notable specs: Weighs 1.18 pounds; measures 0.3 inches thick.
Availability: February, starting at $529.
4. Intel Smartphone Reference Design
Why it’s cool: Intel’s betting big on smartphones, announcing a multi-year partnership with Motorola and rolling out an Intel-designed Android handset that its partners can toy around with as they work on their own designs. More players in the smartphone market hopefully means more competition, better selection and better prices.
Availability: We’ll see Intel-powered Motorola smartphones in the second half of the year. Expect pricing to be in line with other smartphones.
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