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Other than smartphones, Huawei also revealed at the MWC 2012 the MediaPad 10 FHD, the world’s first 10-inch quad-core tablet. The new tablet is boosted by a Huawei K3 1.5GHz quad-core processor with embedded GPU, offering fast processing power, 3D graphics and the capability to drive its 10-inch 1920×1080 Full HD IPS LCD touchscreen. Huawei is planning to release the MediaPad 10 FHD in Q2. [Huawei] |
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD Tablet
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
Samsung announced its tablet line-up for 2012, the Galaxy Tab 2 series that comes in 7-inch and 10.1-inch versions. In fact, the company has announced the 7-inch model two week before. Except for the screen size and dimension, the 7.0 and 10.1 are just the same. Both of them are powered by 1Ghz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, and will be shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 comes with a 7-inch 1024×600 PLS touchscreen, while the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a 10.1-inch 1280×800 touchscreen. They sport a 3 Megapixel main camera and a VGA front camera for video chat; and come with Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity and support for GPS/AGPS and Glonass location technology. Both 7-inch and 10.1-inch models are available wit 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities. There are 3G+WiFi version and WiFi-only version available for consumers to choose from, with the former works on quad-band GSM/EDGE and quad-band HSPA networks.
The Galaxy Tab 2 devices are pre-loaded with Samsung Apps, TouchWiz Ui, ChatON messenger, and Samsung Hub. The Tab 2 7.0 measures 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm and comes with 4,000mAh battery, and the Tab 2 10.1 measures 256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm and has a 7,000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Specs:
Network | HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 |
|---|---|
Processor | 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor |
Display | 7” WSVGA(1024×600) PLS TFT |
| OS | Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich) |
Camera |
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Camera Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call |
Video |
Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8 Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM Playback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps |
Audio | Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack |
Value-added Features | Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel |
Samsung Apps | |
| Samsung Hub＊ - Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung Hub Widget＊ - Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung S Suggest＊ (App recommendation service) | |
| Samsung ChatON mobile communication service | |
Samsung AllShare Play＊ | |
| Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air | |
| GoogleTM Mobile Services - Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™, Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google ＋ | |
| Polaris document editor | |
| A-GPS, Glonass | |
Connectivity | Bluetooth technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 Host Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light Proximity(＊ Available on 3G version only) |
Memory | 8/16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM) microSD (up to 32GB) |
Dimension | 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm, 345g |
Battery | Standard battery, Li-ion 4,000mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Android Tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
Samsung announced its tablet line-up for 2012, the Galaxy Tab 2 series that comes in 7-inch and 10.1-inch versions. In fact, the company has announced the 7-inch model two week before. Except for the screen size and dimension, the 7.0 and 10.1 are just the same. Both of them are powered by 1Ghz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, and will be shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 comes with a 7-inch 1024×600 PLS touchscreen, while the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a 10.1-inch 1280×800 touchscreen. They sport a 3 Megapixel main camera and a VGA front camera for video chat; and come with Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity and support for GPS/AGPS and Glonass location technology. Both 7-inch and 10.1-inch models are available wit 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities. There are 3G+WiFi version and WiFi-only version available for consumers to choose from, with the former works on quad-band GSM/EDGE and quad-band HSPA networks.
The Galaxy Tab 2 devices are pre-loaded with Samsung Apps, TouchWiz Ui, ChatON messenger, and Samsung Hub. The Tab 2 7.0 measures 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm and comes with 4,000mAh battery, and the Tab 2 10.1 measures 256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm and has a 7,000mAh battery.
Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 10.1 Specs:
Network | HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 |
|---|---|
Processor | 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor |
Display | 10.1” WXGA(1280×800) PLS TFT |
| OS | Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich) |
Camera |
Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Camera Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call |
Video |
Codec: MPEG4, H.264. H.263, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8 Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM |
Audio | Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack |
Value-added Features | Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel |
Samsung Apps | |
| Samsung Hub - Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung Hub Widget＊ - Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung S Suggest＊ (App recommendation service) | |
| Samsung ChatON mobile communication servicea | |
Samsung AllShare Play | |
| Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air | |
| GoogleTM Mobile Services - Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™, Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google ＋ | |
| Polaris document editor | |
| A-GPS, Glonass | |
Connectivity | Bluetooth technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 Host Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light |
Memory | 16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM) microSD (up to 32GB) |
Dimension | 256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm , 588g |
Battery | Standard battery, Li-ion 7,000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet
Samsung announced the new Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, which is basically a Note-ized version of the Galaxy Tab 2.0 10.1. To be a Note, the tablet comes with S Pen stylus and the S Note tool that lets combine notes or sketches together with web content, images and other digital media into your own personalized storyboards. The tablet comes with various ready-to-use templates such as meeting minutes, recipe, cards, diary, magazine and more, and is able to digitize hand-drawn geometric shapes using the Shape Match function, which helps users to create more organized idea sketches and storyboards.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM. Like the Tab 2.0 10.1, the Note 10.1 has a 10.1-inch PLS 1280×800 touchscreen and a 3 Megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and Full HD video recording. It gets a 2 Megapixel front camera for video chat, instead of VGA camera on the Tab 2.0. The tablet runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with TouchWiz UI. In addition to Samsung Apps, Hubs, and S Pen Experience apps, the Note also comes pre-loaded with Adobe Photoshop Touch and Adobe Ideas.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10.1 comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models. It supports Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity and has a microSD/SDHC card slot. There are 3G+WiFi and WiFi-only version models. The 3G version supports GPS/AGPS and quad-band GSM/EDGE and quad-band 21Mbps HSPA networks.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
Samsung reveals the latest member of its Galaxy Tab line, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N 7-inch tablet. Powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, the new 7.0 Plus N model runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system with Samsung’s TouchWiz. The new tablet is available in 3G+WiFi model and WiFi-only version.
Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N comes with a 7-inch 1024×600 PLS touchscreen display, a 3.2 Megapixel rear auto focus camera with 720p HD video recording, a 2 Megapixel front-facing camera and 16GB of internal storage capacity. It supports Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n and the 3G model will support quad-band GSM/EDGE and dual-band UMTS/HSDPA+ up to 21Mbps.
The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N will be available in pure white and metallic gray. 3G version costs Euro 569 and the WiFi only model ask as for Euro 499.
[SlashGear] http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SGH-I987ZKAATT
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Tablet
Samsung introduces its latest addition to its tablet line, the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) that serves as the successor to the original 7-inch Galaxy Tab model. Powered by a 1GHz dual core processor with 1GB of RAM, the Galaxy Tab 2 is the company’s first Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0-powered tablet. It comes with a 1024×600 PLS touchscreen, a 3 Megapixel main camera, and a VGA front-facing camera for video chat.
Samsung’s new tablet supporting Full HD video recording at 30fps. It comes with 8GB, 16GB or 32GB of onboard memory and supports microSD/SDHC up to 32GB. The Galaxy Tab 2 is available in WiFi-only model and WiFi+3G model. It supports Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 802.11b/g/n with support for WiFi Direct and the 3G version adds A-GPS and Glonass. The 3G model supports HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 mobile network.
The ICS tablet will be pre-loaded with a bunch of Samsung apps and tools including TouchWiz UI, Samsung Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub, Samsung ChatON. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will be available in global market from March, starting from UK.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Specs:
Network | HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 |
|---|---|
Processor | 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor |
Display | 7” WSVGA(1024×600) PLS TFT |
OS | Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich) |
Camera | Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Fixed Focus Camera Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call |
Video | Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, VP8 Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM Playback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps |
Audio | Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, VorbisMusic Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack |
Value-added Features | Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel UX |
| Samsung Apps | |
| Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air | |
Samsung Hub＊ - Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
Samsung Hub Widget＊ - Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | |
| Samsung S Suggest＊ (App recommendation service) | |
Samsung ChatON mobile communication service | |
| AllShare Play＊ | |
| GoogleTM Mobile Services- Android Market™, Gmail™, Google Earth™, YouTube™, Google Maps™, Syncing with Google Calendar™ | |
| Polaris | |
| A-GPS, Glonass (＊ Available on 3G version only) | |
Connectivity | Bluetooth® technology v 3.0USB 2.0 HostWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
Sensor | Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light Proximity(＊ Available on 3G version only) |
Memory | 8/16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM) |
Dimension | 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm, 344g |
Battery | Standard battery, Li-ion 4,000mAh |
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
E-readers manage to survive?
E Ink published their January financial results, and the revenue was about $48 million - which is a 63% drop compared to last year (and 11% drop compared to December). Despite this the company is still expected to post revenues of over NT$40 billion in 2012 - a 5% increase over 2011. Some web sites are reporting that this marks the "end of the e-reader" - with tablets clearly winning the race. This is an interesting debate. Most people agree that a dedicated e-paper reader is far better as a reading device (because of the screen quality, sunlight readability, weight, cost and battery life) - but Tablets are obviously much more versatile.
Meanwhile, Pacific Crest analyst Chad Bartley has published his 2012 forecasts for the Kindle. He sees Amazon selling just 24 million e-reader Kindles - his previous estimate was 28.6 million. He also expects Amazon to sell 14.9 million Kindle Fires (up from 12.7 million in his earlier estimates). Interestingly, by the way, E Ink is supplying the display for the Fire as well.
Personally I love my Kindle e-reader - much better than the Kindle Fire. I find reading on an LCD to be quite annoying, and it's also too heavy for me to hold for long periods (it's more than double the weight of the Kindle Touch). I think that most people who actually want to read will prefer the e-reader, and 24 million devices in 2012 is still a very large market for Amazon.
source: UberGizmo, DailyFinance
Monday, February 6, 2012
Fujitsu STYLISTIC M350/CA2 Tablet
Fujitsu releases in Japan its new STYLISTIC M350/CA2 Android tablet for the enterprise market. The 7-inch tablet is powered by a Freescale i.MX 53 Cortex A8 1GHz processor with 512MB of RAM. It has a 7-inch 1024×600 touchscreen and offers mini HDMI output allowing business users to bring their presentations on a bigger screen easily.
The STYLISTIC M350/CA2 comes with the NX! input powered by ATOK to boast high speed and high accuracy in recognizing kanji characters. It supports Bluetooth 2.1 and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity. Its Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS may disappoint you though.
The Fujitsu tablet weighs approximately 420g and has been designed with different character input modes: numeric keypad, QWERTY, and hand-writing recognition if required. Its also equipped with Fujitsu’s unique “NX! Input powered by ATOK” character input technology, especially designed for high speed and high accuracy kanji character recognition.
The Stylistic M350/CA2 tablet will be supplied running Android Gingerbread as its operatingsystem, and has bend assigned to be used in a multitude of different scenarios including: a mobile sales terminal, as a handset for displaying digital catalogs within retail stores, and as an e-book reader in a classrooms.
[Fujitsu]
Friday, February 3, 2012
Sprint ZTE Android Tablet
Sprint is launching the ZTE Optik, a 3G tablet running Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system. The Optik is powered by a Qualcomm SnapDragon 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM and comes with 16GB internal storage. It has a 7-inch 1280×800 touchscreen and dual cameras – 5 Megapixel rear and 2 Megapixel front.
The ZTE Optik has integrated GPS and supports Bluetooth 2.1 and WiFi 802.11b/g connectivity and of course Sprint’s 3G mobile network. It has built-in stereo speakers and a 3.5mm jack. In addition to Google mobile services such as Gmail, Search, Google Maps with Navigation, the 7-inch tablet also comes with Swype keyboard and Sprint Zone, Sprint TV, Sprint Music Plus, Sprint Navigation..etc services. It has a microSD/SDHC card slot for expansion and has a 4,000mAh li-ion battery.
The ZTE Optik is available from Sprint for just $99.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement, or $349.99 without a contract.
