Samsung's Windows 8 ultrabook, tablet hybrids

Samsung has taken the wraps off a collection of Windows devices, including a Windows 8 ultrabook with a touch screen.

As part of its "Smart PC" strategy, the Korean electronics giant tonight unveiled its 13-inch Series 5 Ultra Touch Windows 8 ultrabook, which starts at $809.99 for a Core i3 and features a 1366x768 display, 4GB of RAM, and 500GB hard drive with 24 gigs of ExpressCache (high-speed SSD storage). An extra $50 gets buyers a Core i5 processor. However, at 3.83 pounds, it isn't likely to win the weight conscious.

Samsung also unveiled a pair of Windows 8 tablets with 11.6-inch displays -- the rebranded Ativ Smart PC 500T, which will retail for $749.99 with keyboard and $649.99 without keyboard, and the 700T, which will sell for $1,199.99. The 500T sports an Atom Z2760, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of internal storage, while the 700T features a Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
Retail availability was not revealed, but the devices will presumably be available when Windows 8 is released on October 26.

Sony Xperia Tablet S - Revealed

Get your hands on an all access pass to endless entertainment. Xperia^™ Tablet is the ultimate universal remote, offering one-touch power-up and complete control of your TV, cable box and more. There's even a free app that automatically creates a visually appealing TV guide populated by your personal preferences and topics trending on social media sites. And with Xperia Tablet by your side, you can curl up with a page-turning eBook, fire up your favorite action flick or put on one of your favorite playlists wherever you'd like.

Master of the living room.

Forget hunting down remotes – you're now the master of your entertainment universe. Turn on every compatible component in your living room at once with the simple touch of a button. Make life easier with Remote Macros – available exclusively on Xperia Tablet – by creating personalized shortcuts like "Watch TV" or "Play Music" to maximize control of your HDTV, cable box, surround sound system, Blu-ray^™ player, and more. Xperia Tablet even works with lots of non-Sony devices. How's that for convenience? 

Personalized TV guide.

Available exclusively on Xperia Tablet, the Watch Now app means there's always something on. Tap through a customized TV guide automatically populated with your favorite programs and shows trending on social media sites. See something you want to watch? Simply touch it on your Xperia Table and throw it towards the TV. The channel will automatically change to exactly what you want via the built-in universal remote. Watch Now is the quick, fun way to discover what's on and it's completely free to download from Google Play^™. 

Keep an eye on the kids.

Keep tabs on what your kids are watching even when you're not around. Sony's exclusive Guest Mode feature on Xperia Tablet makes it easy to set up parental controls, ensuring they only have access to family friendly entertainment options while helping you manage their digital lives. An effortless user switching option allows personalized configurations for different users, displaying different wallpapers, apps and widgets depending on who's logged in. Plus, as the device "owner", you have the power to select and manage which apps and widgets are accessible by other users. 

The water's fine.

No need to dry your hands before seeing what's next in the recipe. Xperia Tablet's splash-proof enclosure protects it from wet hands and the inevitable kitchen splash or two⁵. So scroll away. A few drops of water can't throw off your cooking game when you're armed with the perfect culinary companion. 

Infinite entertainment.

Whether you're looking for the latest Hollywood blockbuster, your favorite sitcom, games on the go, or even that hilarious cat video everyone's been talking about – the new Xperia^™ Tablet offers seamless access to it all. Find exactly what you're in the mood for on Sony Entertainment Network, YouTube^™, Hulu Plus^™, Netflix^®, Google Play^™ and more. 

Up to $45 of movies.

Liven up your digital movie collection with up to $45 of feature films on Google Play. Pick up to 3 movies from 15 pre-selected hits then watch as many times as you'd like, on your tablet, TV, phone or any other device with access Google Play

Inventive accessories.

Wish your tablet's case had a built-in keyboard so you'd have one less thing to keep up with? Done. How about a sleek-looking stand that lets you to alternate between landscape and portrait mode, all while keeping your Tablet charged and ready to go? Not a problem. Pick from a host of optional accessories perfect for your Xperia Tablet including an ingenious cover with built-in keyboard, vibrantly colored fashion-forward cases, a stylish charging stand and more. 

Product Specifications

Display

    Display Technology : TFT Color LCD
    Resolution : 1280 x 800
    Screen Size : 9.4" (23.8 cm)

Power

    Battery Life (Approx) :
    Playing video - 12 hours6;
    Browsing web with Wi-Fi - 10 hours
    Battery Type : Lithium ion (internal)

Storage

    Total Storage Capacity : 16 GB1

Camera

    Camera Resolution :
    Front - 1 Megapixels
    Rear - 8 Megapixels

Inputs and Outputs

    Expansion Slot : SD memory card slot
    Headphone Output : 1
    Multi Port : 1

Processor

    Processor Type : NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 Mobile Processor | with 4-PLUS -1™ Quad Core ARM® Cortex™-A9 CPU 1.4 GHz* *Maximum 1.4 GHz (1 Core Operation), Maximum 1.3GHz (Multi-Core Operation)

Weights & Dimensions

    Dimensions (Approx.) : 9.45” (Width) x 0.35”~0.47” (Height) x 6.87” (Depth)
    Weights (Approx.) : 1.26 lbs

Convenience

    Remote Control Functions : IR remote control function with macro functionality

Memory (RAM)

    Internal Memory (RAM) : 1 GB

Software

    Operating System : Android™ 4.0

Wireless/Networking

    Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth® Standard Version 3.0
    Wi-Fi : IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n

In the Box

    AC Adapter (SGPAC5V4)

Zync Z1000 - Budget tablet at Rs.10990

Zync has launched a new 9.7-inch tablet in the country for Rs. 10,990. Known as the Zync Z1000, the tablet is already available with online retailers like Snapdeal and HomeShop18.

The Zync Z1000 ships with Android 4.0 (upgradeable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean) and features a 9.7-inch capacitive multi-touch IPS display with a 1024x768 pixel resolution. The tablet comes with two cameras on-board; a 2MP rear and a VGA front camera.

On the inside, the tablet is powered by a 1.5GHz single-core Cortex A8 processor with 1GB RAM. Other specs include 8GB internal storage with external expansion upto 32GB via microSD card. Ports and slots on the tablet include a mini HDMI port, two Micro-USB ports, a SIM card slot and a 3.5mm audio jack.

On the connectivity front, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth v2.0, The Z1000 comes with stereo speakers, a built-in microphone, and a 7,000mAh battery. The company is also offering one month free subscription for Bigflix.

The tablet also comes with a host of pre-installed applications including an Office Suite, Ibibo, BigFlix, Hungama and other social networking websites like Facebook. Zync is also offering a free Lycra sleeve pouch with every purchase.

The company's current offerings in the 7-inch Android-based tablet category include: Zync Z999 Plus that was announced in July, Zync Z-990, Zync Z990 Plus, Zync Z909 Plus and Zync Z-930 launched earlier this month.

Zync Z1000 key specs

• Android 4.0 (upgradable to Jelly Bean v4.1)
• 9.7-inch capacitive multi-touch IPS display with a 1024x768 pixel resolution
• 2MP rear camera, VGA front camera
• 1.5GHz single-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB internal storage
• Wi-Fi/3G/Bluetooth 2.0/Mini HDMI/Micro-USB
• 7,000 mAh

AGNEE - First Indian made Tablet from Karbonn

Following the launch of three smartphones last weekend, Karbonn Mobiles today launched Agnee, it’s 3G tablet, completely made in India.

The tablet is powered by Qualcomm Technologies Inc’s SnapDragon processor and has been designed and developed by Karbonn in collaboration with Innominds Technologies – the USP of the tablet being its iCare content platform, which will provide education solutions and a platform for a comprehensive and collaborative platform for students and faculty.

“Karbonn Mobiles is envisioned to introduce innovative technology across the globe. We are pleased to announce Karbonn AGNEE, the first Made in India 3G tablet which will surely take a step forward in making engaged mobility solutions a reality for the Indian consumers,” Pradeep Jain, managing director, Karbonn Mobiles said at the release event.

The first variation of the table to be launched will be the Agnee L model, which is the most basic. The Agnee L will have a 7 inch display with a 4.0 Android OS – which the manufacturers say can be updated as and when Android updates. The table will have two cameras – in the front and at the rear. The front facing camera has a resolution of 1.3 MP front. The tablet will be priced below Rs 10,000.


Anil Katakam, Executive Vice President, Innominds Technologies said, “We have taken Qualcomm’s reference design and built it from scratch. This tablet is a collaboration between Innominds and Karbonn.””

Aside from iCare, the tablet’s content platform, which will support both rich text and HTML, the tablet will also support 22 Indian languages.

“This is not the 3G dongle enabled tablet – it’s 3G is both voice and data enabled tablet. It is going to be customised to the Indian experience in terms of the apps and experience. That’s what’s going to be different. Ours will also be the first tablet to support 22 Indian languages,” added Katakam.

The apps for the tablet will be broadly based on education, entertainment and general interests like newspapers, reading, usage and directory related services. And while some apps will be free of cost, many will have free trial periods which will eventually become paid apps.

Karbonn Mobiles plans to launch the product in the next three to four weeks – hoping to ride on the festive fever by aiming for a pre-Diwali release.
Karbonn Mobiles is one among the may local companies like Micromax that is competing with international brands like Samsung and Apple Inc. In India’s smartphone and tablet space.

According to a CyberMedia Research (CMR) India Quarterly Media Tablets Market Review, as of the second quarter of 2012, close to 90 vendors launched new tablets in the market, with the average price of a tablet having dropped to a little above Rs 13,000 from Rs 26,000 in Q1 of 2012. A majority of vendors in early 2012 launched their products in the Rs 5,000-10,000 price range, making India’s nascent tablet a very competitive one.

Source : Firstpost

WishTel is launching a tablet PC at Rs.10,500 in India

WishTel along with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) is launching a low priced Tablet PC, IRA Icon at just Rs.10500 on October 1. It is powered by built-in 3G SIM of BSNL.

Ira Icon comes bundled with BSNL’s 3G SIM and free 3G data of 2GB for about two months. Moreover, consumers can avail the benefits of special 3G data plans that are exclusively designed for the tablets.

Also, the Triple Play tablet is pre-loaded with many applications including Wish Learning, Wish Studio, Wish TV, Wish News, Wish video calling and many more

Specifications :

•  800 x 480 pixel full angle 7 inch TFT LCD capacitive multi-touch screen
• dimension of 195 x 120 x 12 mm and weighs in at 370 grams.
• Android Ice cream sandwich
• 1.2GHz processor
• 1GB RAM
• 4GB internal memory and Expandable upto 32GB
• 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• 4,000 mAh Li-ion battery delivering about 4 to 5 hours of browsing time.

Perfeo 7500HD - New Tablet PC

Perfeo 7500HD - new Tablet PC for users who value functionality and design.Comfort when reading e-books and surfing the Internet will provide an increase of up to 1024 * 600 resolution capacitive screen responsive 7 inch. For high performance gaming and smooth playback of HD-video meet 1.2GHz processor and a gigabyte of memory, with support for wireless mice, external drives, and HDMI-out the presence of the new tablet will compete even fixed game consoles and media players.

Modern "stuffing» 7500HD packed into the body with a special protective coating, made by technology IML. The tablet comes with an updated operating system Android 4.0.4 and a set of useful services of Yandex. Playback of video in any popular formats, including MKV.

Perfeo 7500HD tablet goes on sale in late September 2012 for a suggested retail price of 4590 rubles.

Key Features tablet Perfeo 7500 HD :

• Color touch screen HD-7 "1024 x 600 16:9 (capacitive technology)
• Accelerometer sensor for gaming and auto screen rotation
• 1.2GHz processor Boxchip A10 (Cortex A8) with 3D accelerator (Mali 400)
• 2M camera and secondary camera for video calling 0.3M
• Android 4.0.4 OS with better support for video calls
• Internal Memory: 1 GB of RAM DDR3 + 8GB NAND. A slot microSD (maks.32GB)
• Built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n. Supports external 3G modems
• Li-Ion battery 3200mAch (up to 5-6 hours of video playback)
• Size 193 * 124 * 11 mm. Weight 323 grams
• Housing with protective cover IML
• Cover color / frame color: gray / dark gray or white / red
• Video formats: MKV, AVI, WMV, RM, RMVB, 3GP, MP4, ASF, VOB, MPG, MOV up to Full HD 1080p (when connected via HDMI - to Super HD/3D 2160P)
• Pre-installed software: services Yandex.Maps, Yahoo Yandex.News, Yandex.Weather, clients of social networks, E-Book reader, video player, audio player, photo gallery
• Supported the installation of new applications and games from Google.Play

Includes charger, USB cable and USB-host. 12 month warranty.

Razer Atlas - An Intel Core I7 Tablet

Bob Freking created a new tablet concept, the Razer Atlas, a 7 inch device with a Core i7 CPU, plus stylus, keyboard, mouse compatibility and phone features. The name Atlas comes from the Greek mythology character, the one who held the world on his back. He chose Razer, because it makes sexy devices, with top notch specs.

The Razer Atlas is a 7 inch Windows devices, with a Win RT version and a Win 8 version. So it can be selected in a Tegra version or core i3 to i7 version and it will have 4 GB of RAM, a 16 megapixel camera and a 7 inch 1080p HD screen. There’s also the option of associating keyboards and mice to it, plus the same S Pen that Samsung has. The price of the RT version is $800, while the maximum for the Windows 8 tablet is $1800, with Core i7 CPU and 4 GB of RAM.

That’s good enough to run games like Crysis or Portal easily, according to the designer Bob Freking. I see this as a desktop replacement and the definite laptop killer. It’s still too big to replace a phone and too little to play Crysis, if you ask me. 10 inches suit Windows 8 better, I think.

Apple's Next iPad will be a Rival Google Nexus 7 in terms of cost and size

The arguably high price tag of the Apple iPad has hardly been a detriment to the tablet’s wild popularity since its release, as Apple continues to enjoy a stranglehold over the tablet market.


Even still, Apple is rumored to have plans to release a smaller, and more wallet-friendly device designed to directly compete with the current 7-inch tablet market, including Google’s new Nexus 7 tablet.

This time around, the forthcoming iPad screen is expected to be standard definition, and between 7 and 8 inches, compared to the high-definition 9.7 inch version that’s currently available. While official specs and a release date have yet to be disclosed, consumers should be able to expect an announcement by early fall, and the new iPad by the end of the year.