Jumat, 29 Juni 2012

Will Google Nexus 7 take on iPad successfully?



Taking a lesson from Amazon, Google recently launched its own affordable tablet called Google Nexus 7, which will try to snatch market share from existing rivals like Kindle Fire and the iPad the dominant players in the tablet market. Well, this is the idea after all. But will the Nexus 7 be able to do it? Give two heavyweights in the tablet market a run for their money? If we look at the specs of the Nexus 7, we will see that it does have the potential of doing it. Let us start by taking a look at the various features that comes with the newly unveiled Google Nexus 7.

The big pluses

The Galaxy Nexus 7 tablet is quite affordable at $199.99 for an 8GB device and $249.99 for the 16GB version. It will be the first mobile device to debut with Jelly Bean Android 4.1 the newest version of Googles mobile operating system and the combination of this price and OS makes it quite a worthy contender.

Key Features

The Nexus 7 tablet is the product of a partnership between Google and Taiwan-based Asustek Computer Inc. The Nexus 7 features a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera, a Tegra 3 processor from NVIDIA Corp., and a 12-core GPU.

The list of the new devices other striking features includes an accelerometer, an electronic gyro, support for near field communication technology, dual-band 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It will come equipped with several apps from Google Play that will allow owners of the device to download television shows, movies and digital books seamlessly.

On the downside:

However, its comparatively smaller, 7-inch 1280-by-800 resolution display, lack of mobile connectivity along with Apple iPads huge popularity can make it suffer hard times. It may be noted here that no 7-inch tablet has so far been able to become a great success. The small screen of the Amazon Kindle Fire is believed to be a reason behind its falling popularity. Moreover, lack of 3G and 4G LTE
could affect the Nexus 7 sales because consumers always prefer mobile devices that allow them to connect to the Web anytime, anywhere.

Against heavy odds

As per research firm DisplaySearch, worldwide tablet market will reach $78.7 billion by the end of 2012, significantly up from $44.9 billion by at the end of 2011. The fast-growing, money-spinning global tablet market has eluded almost all of the major manufacturers, but no single tablet has thus far succeeded in snatching a considerable share the large pie of worldwide tablet cake that is currently in the hands of Apples iPad.

Conclusion

The Google Nexus 7 will be available in July. The sole aim of any tablet launch today (other than the iPad for obvious reasons) is to take on the iPad and dislodge it from its pole position in the tablet market. Here I come back to the same question that I had posed earlier. Will the Nexus 7 be able to do what no other device has been able to do so far? The fight for the Nexus 7 is even harder since it also has the highly successful Amazon Kindle Fire to compete with.


The Nexus 7 does have some pretty good thing going about it, although feature wise it does not have anything spectacular. The pricing and the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS will certainly give this Google tab the right kind of a head start. But the rest will depend on Googles marketing prowess and performance of the tab. If the fate of the Nexus smartphone is anything to go by then Google has its task cut out as far as the Nexus 7 tab is concerned. No matter who wins this ensuing competition, as consumers, we are certainly up for some exciting times ahead in this market segment. May the best tablet win.


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Kamis, 28 Juni 2012

Asus Transformer Pad Infinity tablet due in July



Asus
has made the announcement about its first Android tablet which will have specifications like 10-inch screen with 19201200 pixel resolution. The device is scheduled to come to the market in mid-July. The customers will be able to get the device for $499. The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity will have 32 GB storage. A model with 64GB will be available for $599. Some features which make the Transformer Pad Infinity different from the other Android tablets are-

In case the user is not willing to go for faster CPU or the extra screen resolution, Asus is ready to drop the starting price of the Transformer Prime soon. With a starting price of $499 and a HD display, the new Transformer Pad Infinity from Asus is all set to hit the market and will come as a tough challenge for Apple iPad which has 20481526 pixel resolution and 9.7 inch screen.


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Instagram Updates its App for iOS, Android



Instagram
has come out with its updates for Android and iPhone proving that it was not resting evenafter the Instagram-Facebook deal did not materialize. This new update has some features added in it and fixing of few bugs has been done on the Android side.

On the iPhone, Instagram 2.5 has a new profile tab which has got a very good visual appeal. The users can now optimize the speed, have improved searches and commenting and can share the Facebook optionally. In the previous one, t he users could share the photos to Facebook but that could be done when the photo was already taken.

One of the new features of the Instagram iPhone app is the Explore Tab which makes the work of the users very easy. Now the users could find new people to follow and search out hashtags very easily.

This is just the starting of a bigger content-discovery push for Instagram. The Instagram on Android has the improved search, bug fixing done for tilt shift filter. One of the interesting things on the Android is the change log which is responsible for bug fixing and the Instagram on iOS will take care of new features and improvements.


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Rabu, 27 Juni 2012

iBerry provides a glimpse of its upcoming affordable Auxus AX03G tablet



iBerry
recently took wraps off the Auxus AX03G tablet to allow consumers to see what the companys upcoming tablet PC will look like.

The Auxus AX03G, which has been built up on the success of the Auxus AX02 tablet, will come equipped with a 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU, a Dual Mali-400 OpenGL 2.0 GPU plus an out-and-out Full HD Video processing VPU.

It features a 7-inch capacitive multi-touch display with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels, and two cameras a 2-meapixel camera at the rear and a 0.3-megapixel camera on the front.

For connectivity, it offers an inbuilt SIM slot, GSM (2G or 3G) 900/1800/2100MHz with Phone Function, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.

The list of the upcoming Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich-based tablets specs also includes 1GB of RAM, an internal 8GB NAND Flash, an external 16GB microSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, mini USB port, built-in microphone, stereo speakers, and a Li-poly 4000mAh battery.

The manufacturer boasted, We are sure this product would create a big market impact in the budget Tablet category & we are proud to be part of the process of setting a new benchmark in the tablet market.

The launch and its following delivery of the Auxus AX03G tablet are scheduled for the 1st week of July. The tablet will be very affordable with a price tag of price just around Rs.7990.


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Gizmodo leaks Google Nexus 7-inch Tab on the net?



Gizmodo has claimed that its tech enthusiasts have viewed a leaked training document for Googles upcoming I/O developer conference.

According to Gizmodos claims, the document revealed Googles much-rumored Nexus 7 Tablet with Android 4.1 Jellybean operating system.

The leaked document revealed that the hardware of Google 7-inch Nexus tablet will be manufactured computer giant Asus. The list of hardware specifications will include a 1.3 GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor, GeForce 12-core GPU, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB or 16GB storage capacity.

About the display of the potential tablet, the report stated, The screen is an IPS display with a 178-degree viewing angle, running a resolution of 1280 by 800.

It will have also come equipped with a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera, and big battery that will give you nine hours worth of operation.

In addition, the Nexus 7 Tablet will feature near field communication (NFC) chip, run Google Wallet and Android Beam.

The 8GB model has reportedly been priced at US$199, while the 16GB model will set you back US$249.


Via: Gizmodo leaks Google Nexus 7-inch Tab on the net?

Minggu, 24 Juni 2012

Fuhu launches a 7-inch Nabi 2 Android tablet only for kids



You must feel very irritated when your child borrows your iPad from you, especially if you were doing something really interesting with it. You cant even refuse them because they are kids and they really need a past time. However, all these days of misery are coming to an end. The Los Angeles based company, Fuhu, has just announced a 7-inch nabi 2 Android tablet exclusively for kids. Fuhu isnt really a novice in this art; they have already launched an original nabi slate last year.

The features of the original one and this new one arent the same. This one has a much better display of 1024600 resolutions along with an Android 4.0 ICS platform. It is also equipped with a quad-core Tegra 3 processor and storage of 8 GB. Both of these have a number of parental controls and also a soft casing made up of rubber to protect it when it is dropped. This tablet offers you much more things. There are TV shows, songs and at least 500 child games and applications. There is a corner for education which teaches your child mathematics, social studies, English and science. It also gives homework to the students and that keeps the parents happy.


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Sabtu, 23 Juni 2012

LG puts tablet production on backburner means there will be one less iPad competitor



South Korean consumer electronics maker LG has announced its decision to turn its entire focus to smartphones, and to put the development of all new tablet computers on the back burner.

In March, the South Korean manufacturer launched its first tablet computer called the Optimus Pad. The first LG tablet, which as marketed as the G-Slate by T-Mobile USA. The manufacturer, then, announced the Optimus Pad LTE, but it has yet to be shipped. None of the two tablets could capture the desired consumer interest.

Confirming the Seoul-based manufacturers latest move, spokesperson Ken Hong said, Weve decided to put all new tablet development on the back burner for the time being in order to focus on smartphones.

Samsung has decided to place all new tablet development on the back burner as Redmond-based software giant Microsoft has announced its entry into the tablet market, with a tablet of its own the Surface.

The Microsoft Surface will be available in two versions the Surface RT and the Surface Pro. It will have x86 or ARM chip, and feature a 10.6-inch screen, magnesium case, built-in kick stand and ultra-thin attachable keyboard cover.

The lucrative tablet market is attracting more and more manufactures. Almost all major manufacturers, including HP and RIM, have tried their luck in the tablet market, but most of them succumbed to Apples widely popular tablet the iPad. The tablet maker is expected to reach a whopping $78.7 billion this year.


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Acer Iconia Tab A700 starts shipping: Black already out of order



Acer has come out with its new tablet Iconia A700. It has 10-inch display with a resolution of 1920 X 1200 pixel, which means 222 pixels in each inch. With this kind of a resolution, this new tablet from Acer tries to come nearer to iPads Retina Display which has 264 pixels per inches. According to the announcement made by the company, the images, applications and the interface of the Android will be much sharper with 222 PPI resolutions. The Acer Iconia Tab A700 is available in black color and it will be available at $450 USD.

Acer is currently in the process of shipping Iconia Tab A700 Tablets. Reports are pointing that the back version is already out of stock.

The Acer Iconia Tab A700 has an Nvidia Tegra 3 Super 4-Plus-1 quad-core mobile processor running at 1.3 GHz. The four performance cores of this processor can be automatically enabled and disabled as per the workload and there is a fifth companion core which is responsible for the low-power tasks e.g. playing music or videos and keeping the system stand by.

The A700 has been given with an ultra-low-power, high performance 12-core Nvidia GeForce GPU, a 5 Mega Pixel rear camera which has auto focus feature that can capture video at 100 p, a 1 Mega Pixel HD front camera that can capture a video at 720 p, and an array of mobile sensors.


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Toshiba Android Tablet Trio Reaches Australian Market



Toshiba
has rolled out three novel tabs in the Australian market, all carrying the newest edition Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and in varying sizes ranging from 7.7 to a hefty 13.3.

Japanese consumer electronics maker has over the last year or so introduced quite a few Android tabs locally, comprising a model that it named as the globes thinnest and lightest tab during Jan 2012, and its AT100 model during June last year.

But, none are said to have made a major impact on the local tab market that stays tremendously reigned by Apples iPad.

The first of the three novel models is the AT270, a 7.7 tablet that is 7.8mm thick.

The AT270 has a weight of 350 grams.

Catered by a NVIDIA Tegra quad-core CPU, the new tab will be available with 1 gigabyte of random access memory, 16 gigabyte of storage space, a screen resolution of 1280800, 8 hours of battery life and a 5 MP back and 2 MP front camera.

The company said, The super slim 7.7 pocket-sized AT270 brings games, movies and photos to life in the palm of your hand, providing a vivid viewing experience on the go.

The AT270 contains a price label of $539.

The second model hits the Australian market is, the AT300, which weighs 600g, and utilizes what Toshiba has labeled its Adaptive Display expertise that automatically lines up brightness to go well with changing lighting situations during the day or night, resulting in enhanced picture quality.

The key features include a 10.1 screen, the same NVIDIA CPU, 1GB of memory, 16GB of storage space, a 1280800 resolution 5 MP back and 2MP front camera, micro-SD card slot and a micro-USB port.

It will be available at a price of $539.

The largest of the three, the AT330, will be obtainable at a cost of $699, and features a 13.3 touchscreen running at a resolution of 1600900. Other traits are quad core CPU, 1GB of memory and 16GB of storage, but it weighs quite a bit more, at 998 grams, and is quite a bit larger physical, at 343.77mm x 211.23mm x 9.81mm.


Via: Toshiba Android Tablet Trio Reaches Australian Market

Rabu, 20 Juni 2012

Hovernote for Android tablets lets users to take quick notes



Googles mobile operating system offers great experience when it comes to multitasking. Background apps suspend where you left them. In other words, you can go back where you left an app, and see the previous app you were making use of.

But, note-taking for research becomes really tricky when as you have always to go back and forth to get to the desired app. Moreover, you can only look at one app at a time.

Hovernote provides solution for this issue. Hovernote is a floating notepad app that you can add to your Android tablet display. It allows you to write temporary notes while making use of any other app on you tablet.

You can get to a Website and can take your notes and read the Website content simultaneously.

When you are finished taking notes, you can save and share them using any of the numerous services, such as Googles Drive, Gmail and Dropbox. When you are ready to shut the app, just make a single tap on the menu button located in the bottom left-hand side and then the X.

Despite being optimal for Android OS-based tablet PCs, you can use Hovernote app on any device running Android software.


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Rebtel Announces App for Android Tabs to Give Skype Some Competition



Rebtel
, the globes largest mobile VoIP firm after Skype, has brought out Rebtel 2.0 application program for Android tabs.

The new application program is offered free of charge beginning today on Google Play, and the application users can make a call to the other Rebtel Android app users without paying any cost over WiFi or 3G.

Rebtel already has pocketed an exciting app for Android, iPhone, personal computer as well as iPad.

Though it says to be second biggest VoIP firm, it has small or no attendance in the Indian market.

New traits of the Android tab application consist of optimized high-resolution graphics, which will assist users make the most of the superior tablet screen.

Rebtel also claims to offer up calling facility to cellular phone or landline numbers at around 98% cheaper rates than mobile operators.

The users can simply browse via native tablet address book, pick any contact along with a number and get talking.

Rebtel said that its call rates are around 60% lower than existing Skype outgoing rates.

Rebtel even permits low cost SMS to over 196 nations with an average cost savings of around 60% as compared to your regular carrier.

Andreas Bernstrom, chief executive officer of Rebtel said, We expect the market for Android tablets to see significant increases in the next five years, and our latest product will immediately benefit millions of users who are looking to offset costly international calling rates associated with their traditional service providers.


Via: Rebtel Announces App for Android Tabs to Give Skype Some Competition

Sabtu, 16 Juni 2012

First Android tablet from Doro is Ready to be Launched



As per the reports, Doro is ready with its first Android tablet which it would launch this year in the market. The target for this new product from Doro will be the elderly consumers so that they can easily use the new and modern devices. The device will run the companys Android skin, Doro Experience.

There will be a very simple user interface with some special applications. The users could access the contents shared by the other users so an elderly person can look at he photos sent by their children or grandchildren. As stated by the MD of Doro in UK, Chris Millington, this device will serve those who need a little bit of help while handling such modern devices.

This software need to be tested on the other Android tablets like Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9. This software will be given in the first Android smartphone of Doro, the PhoneEasy 740 which will have the launch in September or October this year.

The company is going to set its focus on the short term production of new Android devices. The company is awaiting the release of Windows 8 so that it could access its compatibility on mobile. The company is all set to cater to the needs of the elderly customers.


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Two smartphone and Luxury Android tablet unveiled by Lamborghini



From the luxury car makers Lamborghini, two new unique products have been launched an Android smart phone and tablet. The Android smartphone, TL700, will have a 3.7 inch, 800 x 480 pixel display with a sapphire glass which has an additional anti-reflective coating and also has a metal case. It runs Android 2.3. It has a full set of wireless modules, 2 cameras with 0.3 and 5 megapixels, an internal memory of 4 GB and a battery of 1400 mAh. All these specifications are reported by the Russian site Mail.ru. This exclusive gadget can be bough by paying 90,000 rubles.

Another product from Lamborghini is the Lamborghini L2899 tablet. As per the reports, this tablet comes with a Qualcomm processor of 1.2 GHz frequency, 512 MB RAM and internal memory of 4 GB. It has 2 camera and 7500 mAh battery. It has a display of 9.7 inch LED backlit which has the resolution of 1024x 768 pixels. The tablet can run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and will be followed by an upgrade to 4.0. This will cost around 75,000 rubles.

The next in line is the TL688 Spyder smartphone. This will have a 2 display having the resolution of 240320 pixels. It has a 3-megapixel camera, 4GB internal memory, a front camera and support for GRPS.EDGE.


Via: Two smartphone and Luxury Android tablet unveiled by Lamborghini

Kamis, 14 Juni 2012

Apples iOS 6 vs. Android ICS: iOS 6 has the Edge



Apple
has recently unveiled the upcoming version of its mobile operating system, the iOS 6, which boasts of its as many as 200 new features.

It is but natural for tech enthusiasts to make a comparison between the iOS 6 and its biggest rival Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
When it comes to apps, Apple clearly wins. Apple offers a whopping 650,000 apps, of which 225,000 are available for the Apple iPad. On the other hand, Android offers 450,000 apps, but tablet specific Android apps just pale in comparison with Apples offering.

Moreover, Apple has given due importance to privacy. The iOS 6s new do not disturb feature provides a great help to those who use iOS-based smartphone or tablet for some serious work. Privacy feature allows users to remain abreast with what apps are tapping into their location, photos, calendars, contacts and reminders.

Apple also ditched Google Maps as a default maps service in iOS 6 in favor of its own maps service. The Cupertino firms new Maps app comes with voice navigation feature, real-time traffic data, and is capable of providing alternative routes with any change in traffic conditions. Moreover, Siri the unique personal voice assistant feature of iPhone 4S will now be available for the iPad too, thanks to iOS 6.

Android Ice Cream Sandwich has its own goodies, but iOS 6s new features outshine most of them.


Via: Apples iOS 6 vs. Android ICS: iOS 6 has the Edge

Rabu, 13 Juni 2012

Kids friendly Android Tab from Gajah



Gajah
, the Singapore based company is popular for giving the electronics world some of the interesting tablets. The latest of their product is the touch screen eBook reader. It has 6 e-link display and a 9.7 inches tablet which can operate on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform. There are rumors that the company will be coming out with the kids-friendly tablet.

The tablet which will soon be released will have the support for a 7 display and will have the design specifications from the previous and the existing models of MD7008. The company displayed the prototype of the same running on Android 4.0 using its own software.

The specifications of the Gajahs kid friendly tablet are a single core 1GHz processor, a 512 MB RAM, and 32 GB internal storage. This kids-friendly tablet is still under development so much about its specifications are not known.

The user interface will be simple yet colorful. The icons will be larger in size so that they could be easily pressed by the children. The instrument will be given in a rugged case and will have a protective rubber for insulating it. There are rumors that the company might not come out with this Android under its own name.


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Splashtop brings Windows 8 Testbed Metro app to iPad and Android



Mobile app company Splashtop got a lot of applauds in April when it announced the Windows 8 Testbed Metro for Apples iPad.

The announcement of the much awaited Windows 8 Testbed Metro for Apples iPad the paved way for owners of the iPad to experience the highs as well as lows of Microsofts Windows 8 Metro.

According to an Engadget report, the launch of the iPad Windows 8 Metro Testbed app might be a bit scratchy for the Cupertino, Californina a based popular gadget makers tablet, but it is a strikingly impressive app as it offers almost all the functionality of Windows 8 Metro including several multi-touch swipe functions.

The app is now available for tablets running Googles Android mobile operating system too.

The app runs at a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and supports Android tabs ranging from 9 inches to 10 inches. Just like its iPad equivalent, the app supports Metros user interface touch gestures that allow consumers and developers alike to experience most of Metro on their devices.

The price of the app remains unchanged at $49.99. However, it is currently available at a 50 percent discount for an unspecified limited time period.


Via: Splashtop brings Windows 8 Testbed Metro app to iPad and Android

Selasa, 12 Juni 2012

Kindle Fire Becomes the First Android Tab to Have HBO GO



The Amazon Kindle Fire is really a prominent one than other android tablets. In a recent survey it has been seen that the Kindle Fire is the first Android tablet to get a hold HBO GO. It is the most compatible device into HBO GO for the latest soft-core porn show True Blood and you can get it available in Amazons online store and it offers HBO subscribers for accessing nearly 1400 episodes.

Along with online accessing of the episodes, the HBO subscribers can acquire the uncut scenes, recaps of episodes and HBO show interviews as well. If you are fan of Game of Thrones, it can be excellent for you.

The Kindle Fire is the one that has HBO GO app and nowadays other android based phones like iPad, Samsung smart TV and others also have the app. HBO announced that the android tablet edition of HBO GO is ready to launch in selected devices. In recent times it has been seen that the people are keen to pay on a monthly basis to get subscription of HBO GO.

The network has not officially announced but on twitter they support their fans. But for this cable or satellite distributors may face problems. The app can escalate the market dominance of tablets for sure.


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The 4 Top Notch Magazine Style RSS Apps for Your Android Tab



Nowadays people do not like the textural presentation of RSS feeds and with the aid of android tablets it has become quite easy to get the same with attractive app design. The RSS readers have been agreed with this development and that can deliver the contents from numerous sources to the subscribers. There are some devices that have reading RSS apps and here are some examples.

Google currents

It is the official reader app from Google and it is inspired from Flipboards design and that has some deficiencies in the form of special features but it is getting better.

Flipboard

It is the one which is not confined for Apples devices. It is designed in such a way so that readers can get the feeling of flipping the
pages of magazines. The latest Android beta version is really user-friendly and you should surely give it a try.

Zite

It is renowned app for iOS but the drawback of it is fragmentation of Android. If you are having Sony android then you may find some problems with Zite but it is still a great magazine style RSS reader for your android even with its faults.

Pulse News

It is first aggregation apps in the Android platform. It is similar to BBCs news app and in each row you may find the news from different source.


Via: The 4 Top Notch Magazine Style RSS Apps for Your Android Tab

Minggu, 10 Juni 2012

Toshiba Excite 7.7 is a Surprise Package



As per reports, Toshiba Excite 7.7s sturdy Nvidia Tegra 3-powered features are its slender and lightweight design, its Android 4.0 ICS OS, and its high-resolution AMOLED display all made it a favorite contestant theoretically. The Toshiba Excite 7.7 (earlier seen at Mobile World Congress as the Toshiba AT270) looks astronomically pricey.

The reports said that it will be priced just 11% more than the next nearby participant, the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, which is $450 together with a two-year contract. The design of the new tab goes with its premium price. Aesthetically, it gives pleasure to the eye, and its in line with the design of the 10.1-inch and 13.0-inch models in the Excite array, featuring a bronze-colored, textured aluminum rear with matching plastic boundaries and definite buttons for the volume rocker, supremacy, and rotation-lock slider.

Availability

As its nameplate hints, the Toshiba Excite 7.7 will feature a 7.7 inch AMOLED display, which backs up resolutions of 1280800 pixels. The 0.3 inches thick tab will carry a weight of just 13.4 ounces.

The Excite 7.7 also has 1 gigabyte of random access memory plus 16/32 gigabyte of integrated storage. It boasts an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core CPU, a 5 megapixel camera on the rear panel as well as a 2 megapixel front camera. Besides, Toshiba Excite 7.7 comes with Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box.

The Toshiba Excite 7.7 will be available in the market by this month at the price of $499.99 for the 16 gigabyte model, and $579 for the beefier 32 gigabyte edition.

Additional Features

The Excite 7.7 boasts a MicroSD card slot together with a Micro-USB active port on the key, as well as a handily located headphone jack. It also features a 2-MP front camera and a 5-MP back camera together with flash, in addition to a proprietary docking linker for charging.

The company has not customized Android 4.0 much on this new tab, but Toshiba has pre set up a few useful widget icons on the main screen; these widgets group connected applications together for straightforward access.

The tabs rapid performance, light weight, and wonderful display make it more practicable.

Clicky


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Sabtu, 09 Juni 2012

Pictures Of Googles Forthcoming Nexus Tab Leaked?



We have been discussing and listening about it for some time back, and now it appears that the initial blurrycam pics of Googles forthcoming Nexus tab found out their way to the internet via phonearena.

But, a hefty dose of disbelief is advised.

The effigies exhibit a quite glossy device clad in white plastic, a far cry from preceding Nexus devices that were almost as dull as a funeral.

The tab boasting 7-inch screen powered by Nvidias Tegra 3 SoC is supposed to carry a price label of around $250.

However, the effigies disclose an ear peace speaker along the top, connected by a front-facing camera plus other sensors.

This made a few punters to conclude that it will also have cellular phone functionality.

The tipster offering up the effigies stated that the tab will likely not only come with the quad-core Tegra 3 SoC, but 1 gigabyte of random access memory.

As per reports, Google will not be making use of Android 5.0 Jelly Bean with this release, but Android 4.1 Ice Cream Sandwich in its place.

This makes sense given ICS is still making attempts to get into the Android market releasing Jelly Bean this summer just seemed a bit too shortly.

Clicky


Via: Pictures Of Googles Forthcoming Nexus Tab Leaked?

Google to keep Android Tabs and Chrome OS separate



Google has declared new PCs functioning on its Chrome OS.

The Samsung-made laptop computer and desktop PCs consist of CPUs based on Intels Sandy Bridge expertise, addressing disapproval that the launch models were underpowered.

Chrome-based PCs run all their application programmes via the companys internet browser and store their files on the web.

Google has not announced sales figures for the preceding range, but analysts stated that demand has been too low.

Tech consultants IDC stated that 50,000 Chromebooks had been sent to the US during the first three months of 2012 in a market, which had engrossed approximately 10 million laptops over the same period.

A previous research by Gartner hinted that there would be fewer than 300,000 Chromebooks sold globally in 2012.

Google said that software updates had assisted enhance the computers pace with the intention that they functioned 2.5 to 3.5 times faster than before.

Betterments comprise greater utilization of the machines graphic processing units and tweaks to make sure the system runs Javascript more expeditiously.

A forthcoming software release will also allow the companys Google Drive cloud storage service to work as the computers file system, making it simpler for users to handle their docs.

It will also permit users to correct Google Docs files when offline.

The Chromebook laptop is commercialized for $449/379 while the desktop Chromebox is $329/279.

Clicky


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Zeki The Latest and Smartest Android Tab



Zeki
is the elegant technique to explore the Android Tablet know-how.

Both the 7 TB782B and 10 TB1082B Zeki tabs come packed with loads of characteristics and glossy appearance.

Concentrating on providing the superlative out of box experience and maximum consumer satisfaction each Zeki tab consists of the most recent and supreme Android OS, App Stores, Pre-Installed Applications programs, and finest features all at a reasonable value.

The Zeki tabls efficient multi-touch screen reacts speedily and accurately to even the slightest touch.

Making use of your fingers or a capacitive screen stylus the Zeki tab will make out when you hit, touch or drag anyplace on the screen and react instantly and perfectly.

Both the 7 and 10 Zeki tabs boast the most recent Android 4.0.3 OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, providing the most comfortable and most instinctive navigation thus far.

Everything from electronic mail and group discussion, browsing the web, and tab personalization has been made simpler with this innovative OS.

Get pleasure from the Internet on your Zeki tab from the comfort of your home, or setup at your favorite wi-fi hot-spot and enjoy hours of entertainment.

The high capacitance battery permits you see video recordings, write emails, browse the web, and play music for hours without pause.

8GBs of integrated memory and around 32GBs of expandable memory, using a Micro-SD card, will be offered on both the 7 and 10tablets.

The Zeki also has incorporated a high-quality front-facing camera that permits you to take pics, make videos, or video-chat with friends, family, or fellow workers.

Clicky


Via: Zeki The Latest and Smartest Android Tab

Kamis, 07 Juni 2012

Lenovo IdeaTab S2109: A Review



Lenovo has come out with its latest product in the Android Tablet line, the IdeaTab S2109. The outward body of this tablet itself has attracted the users with its sleek curved appearance. It is only one-third inch thin. For the traveler it is a perfect gadget to be carried along as it is very light and weighs only 1.27 lbs thus it becomes one of the lightest 9.7 inch tablets in the market. For the multimedia use, this tablet has powerful processor and graphics as stated by the director of Innovation Product Operations, Lenovo, Yao Li.

According to Yao Li, the Ice Cream Sandwich OS and the other advanced features of this Android Tablet IdeaTab S2109 will be able to give the users the full liberty to work anywhere, anytime comfortably. The users have wide range of options to choose from. They can go sharing and using their favorite sites on the internet, go through the books online, watch the videos and to listen music online. Contents wise it offers much more than any other media could offer but it is very simple and amiable to use for users of every age and every spheres of life.

The company revealed various advanced features of the Android IdeaTab S2109 tablet. It is stunningly designed and has a very slim appearance. It has features like four SRS sound speakers, Micro HDMI output, a 9.7 inch IPD HD display which offers very bright images to the users, and it runs the new Google Android 4.0 operating system.

The standard of the multitasking gets high with the new Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 dual-core CPU in this tablet and the system memory of 1 GB. The users can get entertained with the bright images displayed while they work with videos, photos or plan for any downloads from the websites.

The users would find this newest tablet from Lenovo user friendly because of its easy to use interface and it allows the users to have customized contents and the users could easily access to the Lenovo App Shop and Android Market to search for a wide range of
popular applications.

This tablet from Lenovo offers battery life up to 10 hours so that the users can enjoy unlimited multimedia when they are moving or they can enjoy watching movies or videos. This tablet is being offered to the users at very affordable price of $349 and they can get them from June12.

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ASUS reveals the Win8/Android Tablet in Computex 2012



With the Computex 2012 already started, the focus is on the smartphones and tablets this time. The ASUS-Taipei is not only going to reveal to the participants about the notebooks and tablets only but it has come up with the ASUS Transformer AiO, which has a dual booting Android and the Windows 8- all together in a single desktop.

It can be docked easily and it has a screen section that is removable and can be used for the use on the desk. It has an 18.4 inch touch screen.

The screen is a LED supported and supports 10- point multi-touch. From the main Windows 8 Operating System, it could switch over to the Android mode. As per the revelation made in the Computex event, it would not be easy to carry this tablet home in a bag and work from tablet.

Basically the screen has a wireless display for the Windows 8 OS so it should be kept within a certain range of the base station. The company has not shared much of the technical details but as per the analysts the users would get the 3rd Gen Core range from Intel, an optical drive and more USB ports.

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Selasa, 05 Juni 2012

ASUS Gives Hint of a Double OS Windows 8 and Android Tab for Computex



ASUS has given a hint that the shortly to be launched tablet at the forthcoming Computex event will have a double boot of Windows 8 and Android!

Android has been a loud triumph in smartphones, but not nearly so in the tab market.

Standalone Android tabs comprising the Galaxy Tab series, Motorola XOOM, and their type have failed in a spectacular manner.

The condition with Windows 8 is even more exciting. Its Metro UI design idea has gained a lot of buffs, but its primary genuine implementation was in the Windows Phone operating system, and it serves to say that it has not set the globe burning either.

ASUS is hedging its bets against the potential rejection of Windows 8 as an operating system for tabs, whereas also protecting itself from being drowned out amongst the never-ending waves of Android tabs, which reach the market every other month.

The company had thought experimenting with double booting OSs with its Padfone phablet earlier 2012, as it had been said to boast a blend of the Gingerbread and Honeycomb flavors of Android.

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Senin, 04 Juni 2012

Lenovo Declares Sub-2lbs Entertainment Tab the IdeaTab S2109



Lenovo, made declaration regarding the forthcoming IdeaTab S2109, an Android 4.0 ICS based tablet boasting amped up multimedia traits on Wednesday.

As per reports by the company, IdeaTab S2109 is also one of the most lightsome 9.7-inch tablets on the market.

It weighs just 1.27 pounds.

The price label is quite lightweight in addition, commencing at $349.

Yao Li, director of Innovation Product Operations, Lenovo said that the IdeaTab S2109 tablet is an amusement mavens dream machine, featuring potent processing as well as graphics for multimedia usage.

The tablets Ice Cream Sandwich OS and amped-up features give consumers something that will keep them conveniently entertained anywhere, anytime in an incredibly slim package, Yao added.

Lenovos novel tablet has a unibody casing with a bronze coating.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is the operating system of preference, supported by a Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 double core SoC.

Extra traits include up to 1 gigabyte of random access memory, a dazzling IPS display, HDMI yield, four SRS surround sound speakers as well as a battery life of around 10 hours.

It also has a microSD card slot, a microUSB port in addition to a 1.3MP front webcam.

Currently, the company doesnt provide an elaborated list of specs as the tablet isnt due to turn up until early June.

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Leaked Fujitsu Roadmap Gives An Idea About Forthcoming Windows, Android Tabs



Fujitsu
had already disclosed proposals to introduce novel tablets functioning Google Android and Windows 8 in 2012.

Now therere some more particulars available regarding the forthcoming devices.

There are around two novel Windows slates and 2 fresh Android tablets on the roadmap:

Android slates consist of

Windows slates comprise

Its expected that the novel Windows tablets that are said to reach markets in late 2012, will boast Windows 8.

Fujitsu has already provided a Windows 7 tablet named the Stylistic Q550, which consists of an Intel Atom Z670 CPU, but it appears that the company has decided to revise the slate with an Atzom Z690 CPU by November.

Convertibles

Fujitsu also possesses a line of convertible tablet-style notebook computers in the process. The Lifebook T732 will boast a 12.1 inch display and will reinstate the existing LifeBook T731 model. The Lifebook T902 is a 13.3 inch replacement for the T901.

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Sabtu, 02 Juni 2012

Ematic Reveals the $199.95 eGlide Steal ICS Tab



Ematic
, a leader in value tablets, is excited to shake up the market with its latest creation, the 7-inch eGlide Steal. As the name suggests, this tablet is loaded with incredible features and specifications including the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a 1GHz processor for an extremely low price- an absolute steal!

Were very pleased to include the eGlide Steal in our growing collection of Android 4.0 tablets, says Roy Rayn, President of Ematic. We wanted to design a product that provides valuable services for an optimal tablet experience without forcing the consumer to spend hundreds of dollars.

With Ice Cream Sandwich, users will have a faster and smoother web browsing experience, and a more intuitive interface. The Android-based system also offers access to thousands of useful and entertaining apps to keep the user up-to-date on the most important information of the day, their social networks, and more. More than 2.5 million eBooks are available through the eGlide Steals Kobo eReading application.

Slim and lightweight, the eGlide Steal is the ideal tablet to slide into a travel bag or a briefcase. It comes with a 1GHz processor with a dedicated GPU, and 1GB RAM for an improved web experience and more efficient multi-tasking. The eGlide Steal is the perfect place to store all important documents, images, and more. It has 4GB of internal storage, 5GB of additional cloud storage, and a MicroSD slot.

With the eGlide Steal, users will experience and benefit from the following additional features:

Built-in 3-axis gyroscope coupled with an accelerometer for advanced motion sensing

Built-in Wi-Fi for Internet connectivity anywhere there is a hotspot

HD video player which supports up to 1080p HD videos

Use the HDMI connection to watch videos on a HDTV

Front facing camera

Built-in voice record to take notes, lectures or reminders

Preloaded with EDAN Ematics Digital Assistant & Navigator with voice-to-text technology to search for movie times, nearby restaurants, and more.

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GameStop Makes Entry in Tablet Biz: Opens Nationwide Retail Stores



GameStop
is making foray in the tablet biz, with over 1,600 stores countrywide now containing an assortment of best Android tablets.

Retail shops will have tablets from tech biggies like Acer, Samsung, Asus, and Toshiba, each crammed with pre-set up software together with free games.

And, a few GameStop shops will have the Asus Transformer Prime plus TF300T, Samsung Galaxy Tab, in addition to Acer Iconia series.

Each tablet will boast a collection of free games, the Kongragate gaming application program, together with an issue of Game Informer Digital.

A local GameStop store, where the salesperson confirmed that the 5 free games comprised are Riptide GP, Sonic CD, Shadowgun, Cordy, and Sleepy Jack.

This is not GameStops initial entry in the tablet market, but its a major novel step.

Late 2011, GameStop ran a trial amassing Android tablets in 200 of its stores that has proven victorious enough for a more national launch.

GameStop stores already hold renovated iPads that are sold as is without any pre-installed apps or games.

GameStop is also making an augmented push for digital markets, rolling out its GameStop Mobile service earlier this year for smartphones.

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