Category: Tablets

ASUS Fonepad vs Apple iPad mini

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We just finished reviewing the ASUS Fonepad and witnessed a launch of its beefed up variant too, but that won’t stop us from comparing the new calling tablet from ASUS with the similarly priced small tablets that we have in our labs. Like we compared it with the Samsung Galaxy Note 510 and the Galaxy Tab 2 310, we are now comparing it to the Apple iPad mini, which is probably the best small tablet money can buy right now. So, how does the ASUS Fonepad compare to the smaller iPad? We took them both in front of the camera to find out –

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fIuZoCpels

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iBall Slide Q9703 with 9.7-inch Retina display, quad-core processor, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 15999

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iBall has launched the Slide Q9703, the company’s latest tablet in the Slide Performance series. It has a 9.7-inch (2048 x 1536 pixels) HD IPS 10 multi-touch retina display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor with PowerVR SGX544 MP2 GPU and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel auto focus camera on the back and a  2-megapixel front facing camera. We reviewed the Zync Quad 9.7 that comes with similar features, but the Zync tablet is cheaper. This also includes 4K video player that lets you play videos at 4K resolution (4,096 × 2,304 pixels) on the tablet.
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Samsung working on Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with Intel Atom Clover Trail+ processor?

Alleged specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 (GT-5200 (WiFi) GT-5210 (3G)) has surfaced on the GFXBench (previously GLBenchmark). According to these specifications, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 would come with a 10.1-inch WXGA (1280×800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Clover Trail+ CPU and PowerVR SGX 544 MP2 GPU. It would run on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. No details about the RAM or the battery yet. Continue reading “Samsung working on Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 with Intel Atom Clover Trail+ processor?”

HP SlateBook x2 with 10.1-inch Full HD display, Tegra 4 and Keyboard dock announced

HP SlateBook x2

HP has announced the SlateBook x2 the company’s new tablet with support for a keyboard dock similar to the Asus Transformer series. The SlateBook X2 has a 10.1-inch (1920 by 1200 pixels) IPS display, powered by a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a full-sized detachable keyboard dock with a touch pad. The Keyboard has a full HDMI port, USB 2.0, an SD slot, and an audio port. It also has a battery that would let you charge the battery inside the tablet.qua Continue reading “HP SlateBook x2 with 10.1-inch Full HD display, Tegra 4 and Keyboard dock announced”

ASUS Fonepad updated with better specs – Intel Z2460 and 32 GB internal storage

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The ASUS Fonepad has been in our labs for quite some time, and in our review, you might have noticed that we were disappointed with the Fonepad’s performance. It even suffered in our gaming performance tests. But if you are still waiting on buying one, then good news awaits you. ASUS has just announced and launched a new Fonepad with better specs. The “Lexington” Intel Z2420 chipset has been swapped with the better performing Intel Z2460, and the 16GB internal storage, which gave us only 11GB of usable memory has been doubled to 32GB. All the other specs remain intact though, with the display still highly reflective, we guess. But still, a good thing that ASUS heard customer feedback and swiftly fixed it. However, there is a price to pay for the new version of Fonepad. It will be 60$ higher than before, a good 3,300 INR higher in our case.

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ASUS Fonepad gaming performance review

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The ASUS Fonepad, the first calling tablet with a Nexus 7-like design left quite an impression on us, and you would know if you had read our review. But a lot of people were asking us how the performance of the tablet was, in terms of gaming, because, it being powered by the Intel Z2420 chip, only has the PowerVR SGX540 GPU which is pretty ancient in current terms. So, here you go, a gaming performance review of the ASUS Fonepad in video –

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YdaCFBkFl0

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Asus Transformer AiO running Windows 8 and Android Jelly Bean launching in India on 22nd May

Asus Transformer AiO launch Invite

Asus Transformer AiO Hybrid tablet is finally coming to India. Asus has just sent over a press invite for the Transformer AiO launch event on 22nd May 2013 in India. The Transformer AiO all-in-one PC with a detachable tablet was unveiled earlier this year. It is actually a desktop PC with Windows 8, powered by a 3rd generation Intel Core processor with NVIDIA GT 730M graphics. It seamlessly switches into a self-contained tablet running Android 4.1 with an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor at the touch of a button. It has a 18.4-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)  LED-backlit IPS multi-touch display with 178-degree wide viewing angles.  Continue reading “Asus Transformer AiO running Windows 8 and Android Jelly Bean launching in India on 22nd May”

ASUS Fonepad vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310

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We have been comparing the ASUS Fonepad with various small tablets here at our labs. We recently compared it with the Galaxy Note 8.0 aka Note 510 and found it quite different from the latter. However, in this comparison, we feel that both these devices are currently pegged head-to-head. In terms of target audience as well as similarities and functionalities, both these tablets aim for the budget calling tablet segment. Yes, we are talking about the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310. So, which is going to win you over? Read on to find out, and before all of that, watch our detailed comparison video below –

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME_fmb_P-7s

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Asus Fonepad Review

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Asus launched the  Fonepad in India last month. We brought you the unboxing of the device recently, here we have the complete review of the device. The Fonepad was announced at the MWC 2013, and packs a  1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor. Xolo launched the Xolo X500 powered by the Atom Lexington Z2420 processor earlier this year. The Asus Fonepad is the first tablet to use the chip. This tablet is a direct competitor to the  Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 that we reviewed last year. Will this tablet outperform the Tab 2 ? Read on to find out. Continue reading “Asus Fonepad Review”

ASUS Fonepad vs Samsung Galaxy Note 510

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The ASUS Fonepad and the Samsung Galaxy Note 510(also called the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0) are one of a kind tablets. Both launched at MWC, with similar functionality, but with different markets in mind. Carrying the Note brand, the Galaxy Note 8.0 or the Note 510 as it is called in India, has stylus features and all the Samsung goodness associated with all its Note products, while the Fonepad is ASUS’ first entry into the calling tablet market with it squarely aimed at the Tab 2 310’s price range while offering more performance per rupee ratio. By design and looks, it is clearly a Nexus 7 in another form. Between these two tablets, we are going to see which one is better and which one might suit you the best in case you are in confusion. Before diving into the in-depth text comparison, here is our video of the same –

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zakkZyn-LBg

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Google Nexus 7 32GB WiFi + 3G now available from Snapdeal for Rs. 21999


Google Nexus 7 16GB version went on sale in India from the Google Play Store back in March at a price tag of Rs. 15,999, and the 32GB version went on sale from the Google Play last month at Rs. 18,999. Asus launched the 32GB WiFi and 32GB 3G versions of the tablet in India last  month. The 3G version went on sale only from select retail shops such as Reliance, but it didn’t show up on Google Play. Now online retailer Snapdeal has started selling the Nexus 7 32GB WiFi + 3G version along with the 32 GB WiFi version. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 32GB WiFi + 3G now available from Snapdeal for Rs. 21999”

Acer Iconia A1 tablet with 7.9-inch IPS display, Android 4.2 goes official


Acer has officially announced the Iconia A1-810 tablet that surfaced last month.  It has a 7.9-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) IPS  display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a VGA (0.3MP) front-facing camera. It comes in Wi-Fi-only and 3G + WiFi variants. Acer launched the Iconia B1 with a 7-inch display and a dual-core Mediatek processor in India earlier this year, so we can expect this table to launch in India. Continue reading “Acer Iconia A1 tablet with 7.9-inch IPS display, Android 4.2 goes official”

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 officially launched in India for Rs. 30900

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Note 510, their latest tablet in India. It was first announced as the Galaxy Note 8.0 at MWC 2013, and it was unveiled in India as the Note 510 back in March. Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 510 (GT-N51000) and it went on sale from the official eStore earlier this week. It has a 8.0-inch (1280 × 800 pixels) TFT display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).  It also comes with 3G support and voice calling. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 510 officially launched in India for Rs. 30900”

Zync Quad 10.1 with Full HD display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 14990

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Zync has launched the Quad 10.1, the company’s new Android tablet with a 10.1-inch (1920 x 1200) Full HD display. The company launched 3 new tablets, Dual 7.0, Quad 8.0 and Quad 9.7 tablets running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) back in March. We revieed the Quad 9.7 that has a 9.7-inch display at a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, similar to the iPad’s Retina’s display. The Zync Quad 10.1 is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor and runs on  Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel auto focus camera on the back and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Zync Quad 10.1 with Full HD display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 14990”

Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ get Google Play and Google Services

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Barnes and Noble released the Nook HD and Nook HD+ tablets back in September last year starting at $199 and $269, respectively. The company has announced that these tablets would get Google Play Store app that would let users enjoy over 700,000 Android apps and games, millions of songs and more. In addition these would also include Google services like the Chrome browser, Gmail, YouTube, Google Search and Google Maps. Continue reading “Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ get Google Play and Google Services”