Category: Tablets

NVIDIA Tegra Note unveiled with 7-inch HD display and Tegra 4 CPU, Xolo announced as a partner

NVIDIA Tegra Note

NVIDIA has announced the Tegra Note, the company’s latest tablet that is designed by NVIDIA. It is manufactured by a contract partner and would be sold thorough several partners across the world including India. The Tegra Note has a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display with support for NVIDIA DirectStylus technology that bring stylus support to low-cost tablets. It is powered by a 1.8GHz quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 4 CPU and runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with OTA updates directly from NVIDIA. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “NVIDIA Tegra Note unveiled with 7-inch HD display and Tegra 4 CPU, Xolo announced as a partner”

Micromax Canvas Tab P650 with 8-inch display, 3G voice calling launched for Rs. 16500

Micromax Canvas Tab

Micromax has launched the Canvas Tab P650, the company’s first tablet in the Canvas series. It has a 8-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) multi-touch display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has 3G support via a SIM card slot and has voice calling capabilities.

It comes pre-loaded with Opera mini browser,  Spuul to watch free movies online, Music Hub to get access to songs online and M! Live  to download HD/premium games. The M! Security app lets you Back-Up the phone Tracke the tab remotely and Anti-Virus features. It also comes with Look away to pause, Video pinning, pop-up browser and OTA update support similar to the latest Canvas smartphones. This tab would compete with the recently launched Xolo Tab.

Micromax Canvas Tab P650 specifications

  • 8-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) multi-touch display
  • 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8389 processor
  • Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean)
  • 5MP auto focus rear camera
  • 2MP front-facing camera
  • 1080p Full HD video playback
  • 1GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory (11.07GB for intenal SD and 1.73GB for apps), expandable up to 32 GB
  • 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS / aGPS
  • 3.5 mm audio jack
  • 4800 mAh battery with up to 5 hours of usage, up to 10 hours of talk time and up to 400 hours standby

The Micromax Canvas Tab P650 comes in white and blue colors and is priced at Rs. 16,500. It would be available from retail stores across India starting from today.

Google Nexus 7 2013 LTE Version Unboxing

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I was in Berlin, Germany for IFA 2013 last week and managed to pick an LTE version of the Nexus 7 2013 which is currently on sale only in a few countries including Germany and UK. We had already unboxed the WiFi only version previous on FoneArena and like always we are always excited about any device with a SIM card slot and here we have the unboxing of the Nexus 7 2013 LTE version.

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Tablets to outship PCs for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2013 – IDC

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Tablets had been somewhat of a conundrum before Apple came up with the iPad. Only then, it made sense for people to approve and acknowledge a different kind of a computer that swiftly replaced the netbooks of our era. But was it ever enough to replace or outsell the traditional PC and Laptops? Well, according to IDC, the company that constantly releases numbers on the Smartphone market, the last quarter of this year will mark the first time ever that the tablets will outship Traditional PCs, including Desktops as well as Laptops. The above chart shows just that.

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Intel introduces Atom Z3000 Series SoC for Tablets and Hybrids

Intel Atom Z3000 Bay Trail-T

Intel has announced the Atom Z3000 Series SoC at the IDF 2013. This was previously called Bay Trail-T and was first announced in May, which is based on 22nm Silvermont Microarchitecture. This supports Android and full Windows 8 operating systems on mobile devices including tablets. The 22nm tri-gate transistors offers high performance and improves the efficiency and power sharing across the CPU and GPU, including graphics, camera and display processes. Continue reading “Intel introduces Atom Z3000 Series SoC for Tablets and Hybrids”

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Edition Hands On

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Samsung had launched the Galaxy Tab 3 in July and they recently announced a Kids Edition of the Tab 3. Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Edition comes with a 7inch display and in a colorful packaging. Check out our quick hands-on video of the Galaxy Tab 3 Kids Edition.

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Asus MeMO Pad 8 Hands-on

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Among the many Android tablets that Asus introduced at the IFA 2013 in Berlin, the MeMo Pad 8 was one. The Asus MemoPad 8 seems to be budget tablet, powered by a quad-core processor. Do check out our hands-on video below.

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Asus MeMO Pad 8 vs Apple iPad mini Hands On

Asus MeMO Pad 8 vs Apple iPad Mini

Asus announced the MeMO Pad 8 (ME180A) at the IFA 2013 in Berlin last week. Apple launched the iPad mini, the company’s first 7.9 inch display last year. Since these two tablets are almost similar in the size, we managed do a hands on comparison at the IFA. The Asus MeMO Pad 8 has a 8-inch HD LED Backlit IPS multi-touch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixel at 188 ppi pixel density. The iPad mini has a 7.9-inch LED Backlit IPS multi-touch display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixel at 162 ppi pixel density. The Memo Pad 8 uses a quad-core quad-core MediaTek MT8125 Cortex A7 chip clocked at 1.6 GHz with PowerVR SGX5 series GPU and runs on Android 4.2.2, while the iPad mini comes with a dual-core Cortex A7 chip with PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU and runs on iOS 6.

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Domo Slate X14 with 7-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 4990

Domo Slate X14

 

Domo, popular for its PC peripherals, tablets and accessories has launched the DOMO Slate X14. It has a 7 inch display, powered by a 1 GHz Corex A8 processor with Mali 400 GPU and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes with 512MB RAM, packs a 3000 mAh battery and is aimed at students. Continue reading “Domo Slate X14 with 7-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 4990”

Xolo Tab with 8-inch display, 3G voice calling launched for Rs. 13499

XOLO TAB

Xolo has launched the Xolo Tab, the company’s first tablet. It went on sale online recently and packs  a 8-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) multi-touch display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) processor with Adreno 203 GPU and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has 3G support via a SIM card slot and has voice calling capabilities. Continue reading “Xolo Tab with 8-inch display, 3G voice calling launched for Rs. 13499”

Xolo Tab with 8-inch display, quad-core processor and 3G voice calling now available for Rs. 13499

Xolo Tab

Xolo is all set to launch the company’s first tablet, the Xolo Tab. The tablet is now available on a online retail site Ezyby and has also appeared on the official website. It has a 8-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) multi-touch display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) processor with Adreno 203 GPU and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has 3G support via a SIM card slot and has voice calling capabilities. Continue reading “Xolo Tab with 8-inch display, quad-core processor and 3G voice calling now available for Rs. 13499”

Lenovo S5000 with 7-inch HD display, quad-core processor and Android 4.2 announced

Lenovo S5000

Lenovo has announced the S5000, a new tablet in the S series. It has a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) wide-viewing angle display, powered by a 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Media Tek 8389 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. It is just 7.9mm thick and weighs 246 grams.  It has rear speakers and packs a 3450 mAh battery that offers up to 8 hours of  continuous WiFi browsing. It comes with 3G SIM support and voice calling and also available in WiFi-only variant. Continue reading “Lenovo S5000 with 7-inch HD display, quad-core processor and Android 4.2 announced”

Asus MeMO Pad 10 with 10.1-inch HD display, 1.6 GHz quad-core processor announced

Asus MeMO Pad 10

Asus has announced the MeMo Pad 10 (ME102A) at the IFA 2013 in Berlin. It has a 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) LED-backlit HD IPS display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual speakers with ASUS SonicMaster audio technology for enhanced audio output. Continue reading “Asus MeMO Pad 10 with 10.1-inch HD display, 1.6 GHz quad-core processor announced”

Asus MeMO Pad 8 with 8-inch HD display, 1.6 GHz quad-core processor announced

Asus MeMO Pad 8

Asus has announced the MeMo Pad 8 (ME180A) at the IFA 2013 in Berlin. It has a 8-inch (1280 x 800) LED-backlit HD IPS display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with 720p HD video recording and a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual speakers with ASUS SonicMaster audio technology for enhanced audio output.  Continue reading “Asus MeMO Pad 8 with 8-inch HD display, 1.6 GHz quad-core processor announced”

Asus Fonepad 7 with 7-inch HD display, 3G voice calling, 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor announced

Asus Fonepad 7

Asus has announced the Fonepad 7, successor of the Fonepad at the IFA 2013 in Berlin. It comes with a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display with new smudge-resistant coating to prevent fingerprints, runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and is powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor with Hyper-Threading technology. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with 1080p full HD video recording and a 1.2 MP front-facing camera. It has metallic finish and comes with 3G HSPA+ 3G with up to 42Mbit/s download speeds with voice calling features. Continue reading “Asus Fonepad 7 with 7-inch HD display, 3G voice calling, 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Atom processor announced”