Courtesy of intheboombox.com and Gary Kaye with Erick Royer, Christine Eads, Amy Eller, Susan Davis and directed by Richard M. Sherwin

Google Gives Voice to Nutrition

Google is unveiling some convenient new features for Google Now and its voice enabled  search.  Those of us who are increasingly conscious about what we eat will find Google’s new nutrition panels useful and convenient.   Now, your iOS or Android smartphone will be able to tell you calories, carbs, or protein that’s in more than a thousand foods before you buy or consume them. If you’re cooking, this could offer you ways of substituting a lower calorie food for a higher calorie food while you’re making your recipe.  This is a distinct improvement over getting a list of websites that you’d have to dig into to get the same information. If you’re interested in looking under the hood, the system relies on Google’s Knowledge Graph engine.  Make sure you’ve got the latest version of Google Now  from either the Google Play Store or from Apple’s App Store.

Thought For Food – Fooducate Helps You Eat Healthy

The old Chinese proverb says “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”.  Trying to lose weight and improve your eating habits is much the same. Let’s not kid ourselves.  It’s a lot easier to just grab something off a supermarket shelf that looks good without going to the trouble of finding out whether it’s actually good for you.  Well, there are lots of apps for that.  One that we found that may be among the most comprehensive in its class is Fooducate.  While there are tons of things you can track with this app, one of my favorites is the ability to scan the barcode of most supermarket items and find out not only what’s in it, but what it will do for you and against you.  So for example, I found that a single serving can of Campbell’s Soup-At-Hand Tomato Soup gets a rating of D+, largely because its loaded with 63% of my daily salt intake and 20% of my daily sugars, and a bunch of other stuff I could literally live without.  But it also tells me this is a good food to help manage my cholesterol.

The app not only allows you to scan products, but will also allow you to enter products on your own, as well as to compare.  The app is available for both iOS and Android.  And it’s free

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Sony MDR X05 Headphones – For those times when your family wants to listen to music in his or her own world, these Sony headphones come with foam earpieces that keep the noise out, yet have what Sony terms a “crushing bass” response.  The MDR phones also have controls right on the cable so they can operate with Apple iOS devices, and can answer calls on an iPhone.  Price $180.

Kinivo Portable Mini Speaker – This small speaker is a great way to listen to music on an MP3 player when your family doesn’t want to be constrained by headphones.  The pocket sized speaker actually pops up to create a bigger sound.  It attachés to any standard 3.5mm headphone jack, and uses a rechargeable battery that can be charged through a supplied USB cord.  It comes in several colors, and best of all, it’s only $19.

Nokia Lumia 928 Windows Smartphone – If your family is looking for a first smartphone, the Windows Phone operating system is growing in popularity, and its big, bright, graphical panels are well suited to keep your family socially connected to all of his or her favorite people and things.  Nokia claims the Lumia 928 has the best low light camera on the market, a good thing for pictures at parties or events where a flash won’t do.  The phone Is available only at Verizon, starting at $50 along with a two year contract.

Casio G-Shock Watch – GA200SPR – For many young people, the ever present clock on their cell phones has eliminated the need for a watch.  But this watch has enough stuff going on that it’s worth showing off.  The GA200SPR features a combination of analog and digital displays, and a ton of functions, including a choice of world time zones, lap timers, a countdown function, an automatic calendar, four different alarms, and a backlight.  Your family can spend a useful summer learning all the functions.  Price $190.

Lenovo IdeaPad Y500 Laptop Computer – Your college bound family is absolutely going to need a resilient laptop to get through the next four years.  This is a powerhouse computer, which also gets top familyes as a gaming machine for those moments when your family isn’t working on assignments.  It has 1TB of memory, and comes with a recordable DVD drive.  This 15.6” machine has a full HD display, and can function comfortably as a desktop replacement in the dorm room.  Price starts at $849.

Microsoft Office 365 – University Version – Your family is going to be creating plenty of documents when he or she heads to college.  And Microsoft Office is still the most popular document suite out there.  Office 365 offers cloud access to all of their documents from virtually any device, now including iPhone.  Microsoft’s special college student only version has almost all the functionality of its big brother, but starts at $80.

ECBC Hercules Laptop Backpack – Your son or daughter is going to need something in which to carry that new laptop computer, along with all the other important things in his or her life.  It has a TSA compliant compartment that will fit up to a 17” laptop computer, and its set up so you don’t have to take the computer out to go through airport security.  It has a huge number of compartments to easily organize everything that needs to fit in.  It has water resistant zippers, and a front clip so it won’t slip off his or her shoulders.  Price $140.

 Norton One from Symantec – Security Suite – Now that you’ve protected the outside of that new laptop, you might consider protecting what’s inside.  Kids don’t always pay attention to where their fingers might roam, leading them to some unsafe websites.  Norton one will protect as many as five devices from desktops, laptops, to tablets and smartphones.  Norton One also includes 24/7/365 priority support.  A one year subscription is $112.50.

Sony Cyber-Shot TX30 Digital Camera – This rugged camera is designed to take a licking and keep on clicking, making it ideal for the rough and tumble environment likely to face any member of your family.  It is certified waterproof (down to 33 feet), dustproof, shockproof and freeze proof.  The TX-30 has a 5X zoom and an 18.2 megapixel sensor.  It has a 3” diagonal OLED touchscreen.  It will take full 1080 HD video and comes with optical steady shot technology.  Price $330.

JBL Charge Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System – If your family wants to take tunes on the road, this is a solid portable solution that offers a big sound at less than a huge price.  The Charge comes with a huge 6000 mAh battery that provides as much as 12 hours of playback time.  It also has a port so it can be used to charge up your smartphone or other device.  The Charge is available in several colors.  It comes in its own carrying case and can play either horizontally or vertically.  Price $150.

Sony Action Cam with WiFi  – If your family enjoys being in the action and recording it all at the same time, an action cam is the way to go.  Sony’s Wi-Fi version fits in the palm of his hand.  Your family can use a smartphone or a tablet to see all the action or to set up the shot.  The camera ships with a rugged waterproof case and  offers a variety of mounting options including helmet, handlebars, surfboard and more.  It uses Carl Zeiss optics and has optical steady shot so there will never be a shaky moment.  Price for the whole package, $240.

Apple iPad Mini –  We know there are a lot of tablet computers out there, in 7 inch and 10 inch sizes.  But we also know this is the one the kid really wants.  The iPad mini has a 7.9” diagonal screen, and while it does not have the Retina screen of its big brother, there’s nothing shabby about this HD screen.  It comes in a variety of storage sizes, beginning at 16GB for $329 and going up to 64GB for $529.

 Powerocks MagicStick -As long as electronic devices suck up more power than they can store, especially smartphones, there will be a need for backup battery power.  the MagicStick collection from Powerrocks offers a stylish and compact way of providing two full charges for you smartphone.  It comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns.  Price $50.

Duracell Powermat has introduced its new wireless charging system for the iPhone 5. The Duracell Powermat PowerSnap Kit used the opportunity of Apple’s new Lightning connector to go back to the drawing board to completely redesign the 24/7 power system it had created for the iPhone 4.  The new system consists of two separate components which can be used together or apart.  Part one is the Access Case that enables you to wirelessly charge the iPhone 5 on a Powermat charging mat (sold separately).  This is a thin case that adds little bulk to your slim iPhone 5.  The second component is a backup battery that snaps onto the Access Case.  Duracell Powermat claims it will deliver double the battery life of the iPhone 5.  The advantage to the system is that you only need to put on the extra battery when you want it, you don’t have to carry around that bulk all the time. –

Musical Accompaniment – NYNE’s Big Bike Speaker

The NYNE NB-200 is a portable Bluetooth speaker with a difference.  It is ideal for taking along on a bike ride.  While not as compact as some other portable bike capable speakers we’ve seen, like those from CyFi and FoxL V2 ,this offers a big booming sound.  It has the Bluetooth capabilities you’d expect including full functionality as a speakerphone.  The company claims five hours of battery life on a charge, and we used it for more than four hours without a problem.  One of the nice features of the NYNE NB-200 is the mounting system for bike handlebars.  It uses two molded rubber clips that allow the unit to firmly snap in.  It’s secure, and dampens any vibration.  Sound quality is excellent.  But this unit is substantial, and makes a statement just by being on your bike.  Of course, you can also use it in any other way you’d use a portable Blueto0th wireless speaker.  The pricing on the NYNE is also attractive.  We’ve seen it on sale for about $100, that’s about two-thirds the price of the CyFi, and about half the price of the FoxL v2.

Bose Tries to Become Best in BlueTooth

Enjoy your music on the go, everywhere you go. The SoundLink® Mini Bluetooth retro look speaker delivers full, natural sound from an ultra-compact speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. It connects wirelessly to your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth device, so you can listen to your music, videos or games anytime, anywhere. Just grab it and go. Our early tests of this really terrific audio product revealed a slight flaw which is the weightiness. It is about twice the weight of JBL, NYNE, Logitech and other portable Blue Tooth speakers. But maybe just like the slightly chubby weight Bose Wave radio series, it needs that weight to produce that awe inspiring sound.

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Samsung Galaxy Note II – The Best Boomer Phone Yet

What Is it? This is the latest so-called Phablet from Samsung.  The Galaxy Note II starts with a huge 5 ½“ super AMOLED screen.  It comes with the Samsung “S” pen which allows you to take notes, annotate pictures, and more.  And it has pretty decent handwriting recognition to turn your scribbles into text that you can include in emails or documents.  The Note II comes with a suite of features and applications, many of which you may never need to use.  It allows you to share pictures and music, and has the ability to exchange stuff with a touch with likewise equipped Samsung phones.  It has a very fast processor, and because of the processor and the screen size, it’s actually reasonable to watch video on this device.  It also comes with the latest version of the Android operating system, Android 4.1, known as Jellybean.  Despite its size, it will still fit in a shirt pocket, though maybe not so easily in a trouser pocket.

Is It Boomer Friendly?  You betcha this is Boomer Friendly.  Probably the most Boomer friendly phone we’ve seen.  For starters, this is the first Android device I’ve seen that has the option of start pages with BIG icons that are really easy to see.  Because of the amount of screen real estate, you can blow up the fonts to your heart’s content and read everything without reading glasses.  It has “S” voice, a series of voice driven applications that will allow you to dial and surf the web.  And the “S” pen and its attendant applications allow you to take handwritten notes that you can either store as your scribbles, or use handwriting recognition to relatively accurately convert to text.

Frustration Factor?  If all you want are the standard phone functions, like phone, contacts, email, etc. then this is no more or less frustrating than setting up any other Android device.  If you really want to learn your way around “S”note, using the “S” pen, and “S” voice, prepare to spend a little time on the learning curve.  But I think it’s worth it.

Is It Worth the Money? – There is no question that this premium phone comes with a premium pricetag – $300 from all the major carriers with a two year contract.  If you want an unlocked version, prepare to part with anywhere from $620 to $660.  So, yes its expensive.  But this does things that no other phone does – for starters it lets me see the icons and what’s written under them without visual aids.  It has enough real estate so I don’t have to strain to read email or websites, and the “S” pen is actually useful as a memo pad.  So, until the next, next big thing comes along, this may be as good as a phone is going to get for our generation.

Google’s Flagship Phone – the Nexus 4 – Should You Salute?

What is it? While Google is not really in the hardware business, it has created its Nexus line of smartphones and tablets to show off some of the most innovative designs out there.  The Nexus 4, as its name implies is the fourth phone in the series.  This time around, Google has partnered with LG to produce a device that has many of the similarities of LG’s Optimus G (see our article here).  It has an extremely sharp HD display which is one of the best we’ve seen on the market, with 720p resolution (not quite as good as the HTC’s Droid DNA with 1080p, but quite good for a smartphone).  It has the fastest Qualcomm SnapDragon chip, and it comes with Corning’s very scratch resistant Gorilla Glass.  It does not have a removable battery, nor does it have add-on storage in the form of a slot for a micro SD card.  It comes with the latest Android 4.2 operating system, called Jellybean, which means you can make use of the latest Android apps, including Google Now.   Using wi-fi, the Nexus passed my streaming Netflix test without any hesitation.

Is It Boomer Friendly?  The Nexus 4 has a 4.7” diagonal screen, which makes it larger than some, though still not as large as the Samsung Galaxy Note II.  You can zoom in on some pages, but not others.  And when you set the font to “Huge”, it’s not all that huge, more like large normal to my eyes.  Unlike many Android smartphones that have separate capacitive touch buttons, the Nexus 4 uses screen buttons for navigation instead.  I think this makes navigation slightly easier in landscape mode.

Frustration Factor?  The Nexus 4 was easy to get up and running.  Because it doesn’t have a micro SD card, memory could become an issue depending on how much you want to store in the way of programs, music, and photos.  Unlike most phones on the market, the Nexus 4 is unlocked, which means you can buy it direct from Google’s Play Store without having to sign one of those pesky two year contracts.  Unlike many of its competitors though, the Nexus 4 cannot make use of the fastest of the 4G networks, those labeled LTE.  This is not a fatal flaw, but could slow you down when streaming video or playing online games over a cellular network.

Is It Worth the Money?  While the Nexus 4 comes unlocked (not tied to a single carrier), that means that it’s not being subsidized by a carrier, so you’re going to pay more for the freedom of not buying a two year contract.  We’ve seen online prices for the devices ranging from $400 to $610.  The only exception to the rule is T-Mobile, which does offer the Nexus 4 for as little as $150 with a two year contract.  By most measures, this is a really good phone, but screen size, lack of LTE connectivity, lack of true 1080 HD, keep it from being a great phone.  On the other hand, if you like the idea of a slick phone without a restrictive contract, you might want to give the Nexus 4 a close look.

LG Optimus G – Close to Optimal, Close to Nexus

What is it?  The LG Optimus G is the current flagship smartphone from LG Electronics.  It comes with a very bright 4.7” IPS screen.  It features Corning’s Gorilla Glass, which makes it extremely scratch and break resistant.  The Optimus comes in two flavors: AT&T and Sprint.  Unlike many of the phones that have the same innards with different labels, each version of this phone is a little different.  Both screens are the same size, but the overall physical dimensions vary slightly.  The rear facing camera on the Sprint version has 13 megapixels, compared with the 8 megapixels on the AT&T version, and yes, the difference is quite noticeable.  Both use a very fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 processor.  And both utilize the fast 4G LTE network.  The two versions have a slightly different home screen interface.  Both have a quick note feature which allows you to make handwritten notes with your finger.  Not quite as elegant as Samsung’s “S” pen, but it does have its uses.  One of the best new features on the Optimus G is the QSlide.  This is cool.  It allows you to overlay two screens at the same time, and adjust the opacity. So imagine you’re watching a movie, and you want to answer an e-mail, you can continue to watch the movie while overlaying the email screen to get a second layer.

The Optimus G has good battery life, about 10 t o 13 hours of talk time.  In normal use one charge will get you through the day.  That’s a good thing since the battery is sealed.

Is It Boomer Friendly?  The Optimus G has a good sized screen, which does a fine job of streaming video.  It is relatively easy to see in bright sunlight, and has a wide viewing angle.  At 4.7” the screen is larger than that of the iPhone 5, but smaller than a number of other comparable offerings in the marketplace.

Frustration Factor?  The phone was as easy to set up as any Android device. It does have a slot for a micro SD card, so if you had music and apps on another Android device, you can just put in the card. There are some pretty interesting features like the Quick Memo that take a little work to figure out.  While the innovative Q Slide feature is highly touted, I found it anything but intuitive to use.  If you opt for this phone, prepare to face a learning curve to get its full functionality.

Is It Worth The Money?  This is clearly a premium phone.  It stands up well in comparison to both the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S III.  It is available from both Sprint and AT&T for $199 with a two year contract.  It has a lot of functionality, a great picture, and some unique features that make it worth looking at.  Incidentally, it is also nearly identical to the Nexus 4 phone that is made by LG for Google.

Kohler Moxie Showerhead with Bluetooth Speaker – With this showerhead, not only will you be able to sing in the shower, but you’ll be able to have your tunes in there with you.  The Moxie has a speaker that pops out and can be used separately, or recharged.  It will link to your Bluetooth music player within a 32 foot range.  Kohler says one charge is good for up to seven hours of play time, enough to let you enjoy music for even the longest shower.  Price $149.

GolfSense Golf Swing Sensor – If you are  is an avid golfer who is never quite satisfied with how you are hitting them, here’s a device that will help you analyze your swing.  The sensor, which comes in either black or white, attaches to a golf glove.  Using either an iOS or Android App, it will let you track your club head speed, swing path, posture and azimuth, tempo, and swing plane.  It’s available a major golf shops as well as both Verizon Wireless stores and Apple stores.  Price $130.

Kensington Proximo smart phone alarm and ID tag system – If your family is prone to walking away and leaving their smartphone behind, or misplacing  car keys or wallet, the Kensington Proximo system could be a big help.  The Proximo starter kit includes a key fob alarm that notifies you if you’ve stepped too far away from your iPhone 4s or 5.  And it has two additional ID tags you can use to help you locate things like that wallet or keys.  You can buy additional tags to track up to five items.  Right now the system only works on iPhones.  Price $60.

Ogio AquaTech Golf Cart Bag –  This high-tech golf bag is designed for either riding carts, or push carts.  It weighs in at a mere 4.8 pounds.  It is waterproof, made with thermal welded seams and waterproof zippers, and it comes with a rain cover.  It has several sealed and lined pockets to keep accessories and other golf gear tidy and dry.  Price $280.

Sony Home Theatre System Soundbar  HT-CT260  – If Dad spends endless hours in front of his big screen television, here’s a way to upgrade the listening portion of his experience.  It allows him to get great sound without having to put speakers all over the place.  The centerpiece of the system is a soundbar with two very crisp speakers that deliver premium sound quality at an reasonable price.  The system comes with a wireless subwoofer that delivers a thumping bass. You can also use it with any Bluetooth enabled music player.  Price $300.

Sony Alpha NEX-6 Almost the Top of the Heap

While the venerable CE company fights takeover talks, diminishing TV and audio product categories, its digital camera division is blowing away the competition. Here’s a few cameras that are helping Sony’s rise in this arena

What Is It?  The Sony Alpha NEX-6 is the company’s not quite top of the line Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens cameraThe main difference from the NEX-7, besides being $100 cheaper, is the lower number of pixels, 16.1MP on the NEX-6 versus 24.3MP on the NEX-7.  The menu system on the NEX-6 is a little different, and the NEX-6 offers Wi-Fi connectivity, while the NEX-7 does not. The NEX-6 also offers a faster and more accurate auto focusing system than the NEX-7. The Wi-Fi enhancement is a pretty big deal since it allows you to not only share your photos wireless through email or social media, but it also allows you to download third party software that enhances the camera’s feature suite.  The kit lens on the NEX-6 is a very compact 16-50mm lens.  It’s a decent basic lens, but if you’re any kind of photographer, you’ll want to add a couple of Sony’s better grade e-mount lenses.

Shot with Sony SEL 1018 lens in panorama mode

We used two of them. The Sony SEL1018, 10-18mm wide angle zoom lens, which offers the sweeping view of a fisheye without the distortion, will set you back as much as the camera, a substantial $850.  We also shot with the Sony SEL 18200, an incredibly versatile 18-200mm lens that costs $900.  Sony also makes a slightly less bulky version, the

shot with Sony SEL 18200 Lens

SEL18200LE, which has the same range, but costs $50 less. However we found the more expensive lens is sharper, especially at longer distance.  Of course, with a zoom lens with that kind of range, you give up some sharpness at the corners, but you get a lens that’s good for the vast majority of shooting situations.  If you’re hitting the road for some serious sightseeing, I think you can easily travel with just two lenses, the 18-200 and either the 10-18 or another super wide angle or fisheye.  If you want to take video with the NEX-6, it will give you a 1080p HD picture.  And with the NEX-6, Sony altered the position of the video button so it’s tougher to trigger accidentally (which was a problem for the NEX-7).

Is It Boomer Friendly?  The NEX-6 offers a bright tiltable LCD display screen, though I much prefer using the camera’s built-in through the lens OLED electronic viewfinder (EVF) so I don’t have to worry about the LCD getting washed out in the sun.  I would rate the EVF as probably a key mission critical feature that separates the NEX-6 from most comparably priced rivals. Most of the cameras major functions can be accessed from a dial on top, while menus and shooting tips can be found using the buttons and dial on the back of the camera.  I enjoyed the simple shooting tips, especially in choosing scene modes.  But you should be prepared for a learning curve. The camera has more modes and more features than most photographers are likely to use in a lifetime. Lenses are easy to exchange, and the Sony E-mount system makes it easy to use an adapter that will fit your legacy lenses from Nikon, Canon, or others. The slot that holds the SD card next to the battery compartment is pretty snug, and you may have an issue if, like me, you have fat fingers.

Frustration Factor?  I found the NEX-6 relatively easy to get up and running, and to do the initial setup.  But, unless you’ve worked with Sony’s menu system, you should be prepared to spend a couple of hours learning your way around the menu choices before you hit the road.  After all, once you’ve invested in this gear you don’t want to miss the picture of a lifetime because you didn’t know the right setting to use.

Is It Worth the Money?  Sony lists the NEX-6 with an 16-50mm kit lens for $900.  We’ve been able to find it online for $875.  If you’re willing to get the body without the lens, you’ll find it online for as little as $748.  In comparison, the higher end NEX-7 costs $1000 from Sony without any lens.  And the NEX-5R, which has many of the same specs but lacks the electronic viewfinder, is available with a 18-55mm kit lens for $650 from Sony.  Among other popular mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are those from Samsung, Olympus, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Nikon. With the exception of one Panasonic model that comes in at about $500, the offerings from the rest of the pack with an electronic viewfinder (a key feature of the NEX-6 in my view) are all several hundred dollars more than this Sony.  In short, if you’re looking for a fully featured interchangeable lens camera with an electronic viewfinder, you’re not likely to do much better on the combination of quality, features, functionality, and price than the NEX-6.

Samsung Galaxy Camera – The Android Camera Comes of Age

What is it?   The Samsung Galaxy Camera GC100 is a top of the line point and shoot digital camera with all of the functionality of an Android smartphone, except the phone part.  It comes with WiFi and can also be configured to run on either the Verizon or AT&T cellular network.  The WiFi and 3G/4G capability make it possible to operate with other Samsung devices and services such as AllShare.  It enables you to share photographs with your social networks such as Facebook in real time.  The Android functionality means you can download anything that’s in the Google Play Store including photo related apps.

The list of features is far too long to enumerate here.  But among those that got my attention are voice activation for a number of functions.  This means you can set up the camera on a tripod or other stable surface and command it to shoot video, or simply take a picture by saying “Cheese”. There are all of the expected modes such as aperture and shutter priority, as well as some specialized modes like, “light tracing” for traffic shots, “waterfall”, and something called “freeze action” which creates a multiple stop action image in a single frame.

If you are using the Android functions, a quick touch on the shutter button brings you back to camera mode in an instant so you’ll never lose that fleeting shot.  The camera is 16.3 megapixels and does geo-tagging so you’ll always be able to tell where you were when you took your shot. It has a 21x zoom capability to get those far away shots up close.

Is It Boomer Friendly?  From a boomer perspective, the Galaxy camera is a mixed bag.  The camera functionality is extensive, and if you’ve used other Samsung cameras, this will be easy to master.  If not, prepare to ride a learning curve.  The included printed materials are scanty at best, and what there is has very small print.  You really need to set up the camera’s manual, which you can run as a widget or access online to really learn how to use this device.  The quick reference guide shows many of the specialized photo modes, but not much else.  The quick start guide shows you how to charge the battery, how to insert the  Sim card, but never even mentions that you’ll need a micro SD card to store your pictures, much less diagram where to locate the slot for it.

Frustration Factor?  While it’s really easy to get this set up as an Android smartphone device (phone not included), it’s more challenging to use it as a traditional camera.  Most of the instructions are about how to edit photos and videos right on the camera, and there’s nothing about how use the HDMI port to show pictures on another device, or to transfer them.  It’s long on social network functionality but short on simple instructions.  If you go into the Galaxy Camera with the understanding that it’s going to take a while to really master it, you’ll be fine.  If you think you’ll be able to access all its functionality in the course of ten minutes, you may be frustrated.

Is It Worth The Money? – The camera comes in white or black and we’ve seen it being sold anywhere from $422 up to almost $600.  Nikon’s S800c has many of the same Android functions, also sports 16 megapixels, but retails for slightly under $300.  But the Nikon does not have all the same bells and whistles, and lacks the kind of connectivity that Samsung can advertise across its entire ecosystem.  While many of the major camera makers now have devices with WiFi capability, the Samsung Galaxy Camera is probably the best in class at the moment, and has a pricetag to match