By now, the specs on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus are already publicly known, but what other magic is hiding within all the wires and circuitry? To find out, we’ve enlisted the help of developer Francois Simond (SuperCurio) to break down as many of the inner components of the Android 4.0-loaded device as possible. And while there isn’t anything particularly earth-shattering revealed here, we at least have a better idea of the kind of wizardry taking place underneath that bedazzling HD display. Read on with us to learn all of the deliciously nerdy details.

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This is a review of a phone that was never actually released to the public on AT&T. Despite the unfortunateness of the prior statement, we felt obligated to run this device through the wringer as a final farewell to Palm, the Pre line and webOS on consumer devices.

Man, what a weird, labyrinthine life this device has had. European carriers didn’t even want the Pre 2, and for whatever reason, those folks were the only ones to even get the Pre 3. Excluding this guy, of course. This guy, as you’ve probably gleaned, is one of only a handful of AT&T Pre 3 handsets to make it out of the factory unscathed, and we couldn’t be happier to be putting it through the paces. Well… we could be happier, but that would require Meg Whitman undoing Leo’s departing shot through the webOS heart.

All that aside, it’s been a strange few days with the final webOS-based phone, and in a sense, the final phone that’ll ever have Palm’s DNA running through its circuitry. Not even two months ago, HP was telling developers to get their Pre 3 app submissions in for approval, and a mere four weeks ago, the same company affirmed that this very phone wouldn’t ever arrive on US shores. You know, despite that whole “being announced for AT&T” thing. Turns out, a few of those units actually did pass the requisite QA tests, and if you’ve got the right connections (or a quick enough trigger finger on eBay), you too can land yourself what’ll undoubtedly go down as one of the most highly sought after pieces of Palm / webOS history. But should you? Find out after the break.

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If we ever manage to capture a live giant squid, researchers at the University of Washington are going to have a field day. Enterprising minds at the institution’s materials science and engineering department have discovered a use for chitosan — an extract made from squid pen or crab shells that could lead us down a cybernetic road to human / machine interfaces. The team incorporated the organic compound into their field-effect transistor prototype, and effectively created the first protonic circuitry “that’s completely analogous to [the way] an electronic current” can be manipulated. Naturally, the silicon-based tech isn’t ready (or safe) for implantation into humans just yet, but could one day be used to control biological functions, sending on / off commands to our bodies. Maybe we won’t have to fear that robot apocalypse, after all. You never know, give scientists ample time to fully flesh this advancement out and Spielberg’s next great cinematic, sci-fi opus could wind up becoming a cyborg rom-com. Stranger things have happened folks.

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Sony XNV-770BT is a GPS unit that has a good navigation capabilities. The GPS programs provide correct area of the road map, as well as traffic details. With the XNV-770BT, you get the quickest route, so your trip is a lot more effective and productive.

There also does not seem to be any voice manage element for Sony XNV-770BT. You can get voice guidance from the device, and acquire turn-by-turn directions as you push, but it does not look as if you can give basic instructions to the technique. This is disappointing due to the fact voice commands help you retain your eyes on the street and let you concentrate on driving.

The XNV-770BT capabilities built-in Bluetooth, so you can synchronize up your cell phone or Bluetooth-enabled media player and play the sound through your car or truck stereo. It has a regular AM/FM tuner, and you can get High Definition radio and Satellite Radio if you have the further adapters and tuners.

The XNV-770BT GPS receiver provides fantastic GPS advice, excellent sound, and hassle-free attributes, all controlled by a large, brilliant 7″ touch display. The GPS arrives with four totally free map updates you can use for the duration of the first year. It is simple to update the nav system, just take the TomTom navigation module out of your car and plug it into your home computer or laptop for software and map updates.

The Sony XNV-770BT also guides you to the proper lane for an upcoming turn, which is a wonderful assist in active interchanges. In addition, TomTom’s unique IQ Route feature calculates travel time primarily based on real traffic speeds.

Sophisticated Sound Engine adds a great set of sound-shaping instruments to the XNV-770BT, starting up with the EQ7 7-band equalizer to tailor the sound of your songs to your taste. You can dial in the best stereo “sweet spot” with the Listening Position feature, while Sony’s DM+ Superior circuitry can make your digital songs sound its finest by restoring the specifics that are lost in compressed MP3, WMA, or AAC files.

This GPS technique is leaps and bounds over and above the regular moveable GPS unit. In addition to the GPS, the Sony XNV-770BT can play DVDs, CDs and MP3s, plus it has built-in Bluetooth abilities. The interface is easy to use and presents you complete handle above what you listen to and view throughout your trip. Sony XNV-770BT Bluetooth Integrated Navigation functions an amazing array of multimedia capabilities that are discovered in quite a few in-dash receivers currently.

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