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Asus Transformer Book Duet TD300 Hands on

The original Asus Transformer tablet was a very interesting product as it was one of the first multiple usage device that could be used as a tablet as well as a laptop. However, the Transformer series has failed to make a commercial impact so far and Asus is not losing heart yet. At CES 2014, they announced another Transformer device – the Transformer Book Duet tablet/laptop that runs both Android and Windows 8.1. We go hands on with the device and you can check out the video right below.

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Micromax Funbook P365 and Funbook P256 with 7-inch display now available

Micromax Funbook P365

Two new Micromax Funbook tablets, the Micromax Funbook P365 and the Funbook P256 are available online. These tablets have a 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display. The Funbook P365 is powered by a 1.2 GHz Cortex A9 processor with Mali 400 GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). The Funbook P256 is powered by a 1.2 GHz single-core Cortex A8 processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The P365 comes with a 2G SIM slot and voice calling, while the P256 doesn’t have a SIM slot. Both these support 3G via dongle. Continue reading “Micromax Funbook P365 and Funbook P256 with 7-inch display now available”

Asus PadFone Mini Hands on

Among the numerous Android smartphones and tablets that Asus showcased at CES 2014 was its trademark PadFone device. However, unlike the previous iterations of PadFone series, this year, Asus has decided to tone down a little in terms of specifications. The yesteryear PadFone devices had top of the draw specifications, but this year’s Asus PadFone Mini is a more subtle yet affordable PadFone offering. We go hands on with the all new PadFone Mini that was announced during December 2013. You can check out the video right below

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Asus Vivotab Note 8 Hands on

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Asus launched a lot of Android devices at the CES 2014 alongwith a few Windows based devices. Among the few Windows based devices that it announced, the Asus Vivotab Note 8 is one. It is the company’s first 8inch Windows 8.1 tablet. With the Asus Vivotab Note 8, Asus joins the bandwagon of companies that are interested in the 8inch Windows tablet market. We have a first look video of the Asus Vivotab Note 8 right below.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite with 7-inch display, Android 4.2 announced

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Tab 3 Lite, a cheaper version of last year’s Tab 3. This has a 7-inch (1024×600) TFT LCD display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Samsung’s own TouchWiz UI on top. It has a 2-megapixel rear camera. It would come in Wi-Fi only and 3G variants similar to the Tab 3. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite with 7-inch display, Android 4.2 announced”

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite SM-T110 User manual leaks out

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite may not be official yet, but it sure will be among the cheapest tablets from Samsung when it is made official. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite’s user manual has leaked online in the company’s Polish website. Apart from the official leak, a Polish retailer has started taking orders for this cheap tablet – $165 for the WiFi model and $263 for the 3G Model.

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Xolo Play Tegra Note Benchmarks

Xolo Play Tegra Note

Xolo launched the Xolo Play Tegra Note powered by a Tegra 4 chip last month. We already brought you the hands-on and the unboxing of the tablet, here we have the benchmarks of the device. The Tegra Note is powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 4 CPU with 72 Core NVIDIA GeForce GPU and runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display and packs 1GB of RAM. Let’s find out how the Tegra Note performs in range of synthetic benchmark tests.

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LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Photo Gallery

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Google and LG partnered to launch the LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition back in December. We already unboxed the tablet and also brought you the Benchmarks, here we have the photo gallery of the tablet. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with Adreno 320 GPU and packs 2GB of LPDDR2 RAM, similar to the global variant of the LG G Pad 8.3. Continue reading “LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Photo Gallery”

Simmtronics Xpad Turbo 7-inch Dual SIM Tablet with voice calling officially launched for Rs. 7999

Simmtronics Xpad Turbo

Simmtronics Xpad Turbo (X-723), a 7-inch tablet with dual SIM support went on sale online back in December, now the company has officially launched the tablet. It has a 7-inch ( 1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel pixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has 3G data connectivity and voice calling through dual SIM card slots and packs a 2800 mAh battery. Continue reading “Simmtronics Xpad Turbo 7-inch Dual SIM Tablet with voice calling officially launched for Rs. 7999”

Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 Hands On

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1

Samsung announced a lot of products at the CES 2014 and among them is the new Samsung Galaxy TabPRO series which introduced three new models of Android tablets. As per the name, these new tablets are equipped with latest and greatest features and Samsung is giving these tablets the top of the line specifications. We go hands on with the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 and you can check out the video right below. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 10.1 Hands On”

OPlus launches XonPad 7 tablet with 1.2 Ghz Quad Core processor, 7″ display for Rs. 9,990

OPlus has partnered with Snapdeal to launch a new 7 inch tablet called the XonPad7. The tablet is powered by a 1.2Ghz Quad Core Processor built on the 28nm process which should help increase battery longevity a bit. The specifications include 1GB of RAM as well as a 3G capabilities which means that you’ll be able to pop in a SIM card and surf the internet without having to rely on WiFI connectivity. The tablet is capable of voice calling.

You also the standard WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. The XonPad7 has a 5MP rear facing camera and a 2MP front facing shooter. Users get Android 4.2 onboard the tablet. There’s 16GB of storage that can be expanded thanks to the microSD card slot. The battery rated at 3,500 mAh should be good enough for over a day of usage. The display has a resolution of 1280 x 800 which is just about sufficient for a 7 inch panel. Being an IPS display, viewing angles are quite decent. OPlus has partnered with Snapdeal for online distribution. The tablet is priced at Rs. 9,990.

Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 Hands On

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Among the many products that Samsung is announcing and showcasing at the CES 2014, there are a couple of Android tablets belonging to the Galaxy Tab Pro series. As the name suggests, the new series of Tab Pro tablets means that Samsung is bringing the top of the line specifications and features to its tablet series. We go hands on with the Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 which is the smallest and relatively lower specifications wise. You can check out the video right below. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 8.4 Hands On”

Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 Hands On

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Samsung was the first company to introduce a 5inch + device in the form of Samsung Galaxy Note and now, at CES 2014, Samsung are introducing the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 inch tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro is the new series of high end tablets with top of the shelf specifications. We go hands on with the largest among them – Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 and you can check out the video right below. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy TabPRO 12.2 Hands On”

iBall Slide 3G 7271 HD7 tablet with Dual SIM support, voice calling now available for Rs. 8290

iBall Slide 3G 7271 HD7

iBall Slide 3G 7271 HD7, successor of the iBall 3G 7271 is now available from eBay India. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support, voice calling and wireless FM Radio. Continue reading “iBall Slide 3G 7271 HD7 tablet with Dual SIM support, voice calling now available for Rs. 8290”

Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 Hands On

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Samsung introduced the Galaxy NotePRO 12.2, the company’s latest tablet with a huge 12.2-inch screen at CES earlier this week. Since this belongs to the Note category, it comes with a S Pen stylus that docks on the back of the tablet and has a Wacom Digitizer for pressure sensitive input. It has a 12.2-inch (2560×1600 pixels) WQXGA display, powered by a Octa-Core Exynos 5 or a quad-core Snapdragon 800 depending on the 3G and 4G LTE variants and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Samsung’s own Touch Wiz UI on top. We had some hands-on time with the tablet at the CES show floor. Check out the hands on video below. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 Hands On”