Showing posts with label tablets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tablets. Show all posts
Sunday, June 9, 2013
At the End
of Indecision, Your Next Tablet or Smartphone Sidekick Awaits
With all the smartphones and tablets available today, it’s difficult to choose which one is best for you. You look at one and it seems great. Then you look at another one and it seems better. After letting the different specifications stew in your head, you finally decide the first one you looked at is the best, even though you thought differently hours ago under the store’s buzzing fluorescent lights.
And then you wonder … Why am I leaving out that third device I looked at? Actually, now that I think of it, I liked that one too!
It’s a neverending cycle that goes on and on. To make a solid choice, you need counsel. When deciding between the hottest devices on the smartphone-table market – the Galaxy S4, iPhone 5 and iPad Mini – there’s a definite choice that’s right for you. We’re going to help you find out which one it is, starting with the two hottest smartphones available.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Smartphone: Advanced
Functionality and BIG Screen
Main Features:
- 13 Mega pixel camera: With panoramic picture-taking abilities, quick auto-focus, Dual Shot, and a host of other options that ensure you always get the best picture, this smartphone camera is simply amazing. There’s also a convenient “face-time” camera on the front of the phone for self-portraits and applications like Skype.
- Jelly Bean Operating System: This operating system has many more capabilities than the iPhone 5. The Jelly Bean OS makes it easy for you to customize and personalize your phone to your specifications.
Compared to the iPhone, you have complete control over which widgets and icons appear on the different screens of your phone. With this OS, you can have weather, sports updates and important news available to you without opening any apps at all. You can place what you want where you want, anywhere on the home and secondary screens.
Display: 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display
Reparability: Compared to the Galaxy S3, the Galaxy S4 has a stronger shell and source of protection against accidental drops and misplacements. Through drop tests, it’s been shown that the iPhone is stronger, but this causes no need for worry. There are affordable and reliable places for Samsung Galaxy S4 repair like XpressFix.
Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a smartphone with a larger screen that encourages customization, the Galaxy S4 is for you.
Reparability: Compared to the Galaxy S3, the Galaxy S4 has a stronger shell and source of protection against accidental drops and misplacements. Through drop tests, it’s been shown that the iPhone is stronger, but this causes no need for worry. There are affordable and reliable places for Samsung Galaxy S4 repair like XpressFix.
Bottom Line: If you’re looking for a smartphone with a larger screen that encourages customization, the Galaxy S4 is for you.
Apple iPhone 5 Smartphone: Easy to Use,
Ultraportable and Attractive
Main Features:
- Slim Design: Compared to the iPhone 4s, the iPhone 5 is 18% thinner, 20% lighter and has 12% less volume. Basically, it’s more compact, but has new and improved features that outweigh those of the iPhone 4s. Holding true to Job’s minimalistic philosophy, you get more with less.
- iSight Camera: Like the Galaxy S4, the iPhone 5 has panoramic capabilities and a range of options for optimal picture and video capturing. However, what it has that the S4 doesn’t is a supreme “face-time” camera. It allows for crystal clear video chat sessions with friends and family and has the ability to capture 720p HD video.
Display: 4-inch Retina display
Reparability: Since the durability of the iPhone 5 is proven, the need for repair is lessened. But when it hits the ground hard, don’t worry. Quick, foolproof iPhone 5 repair is available through XpressFix.
Bottom Line: If you’re looking for your first smartphone or like the iPhone 4s and want a small upgrade, go with the iPhone 5.
Reparability: Since the durability of the iPhone 5 is proven, the need for repair is lessened. But when it hits the ground hard, don’t worry. Quick, foolproof iPhone 5 repair is available through XpressFix.
Bottom Line: If you’re looking for your first smartphone or like the iPhone 4s and want a small upgrade, go with the iPhone 5.
Apple iPad Mini Tablet: The Perfect Complement to Your Smartphone and Computer
Main Features:
- New Design: Compared to the standard iPad, the Mini is 23% thinner and 53% lighter. It has the same great features as the standard iPad, but sports a slimmer, sleeker package. This is one of the only tablets that can claim it’s literally pencil thin. Put a pencil next to it and test it for yourself!
- 300,000 Apps: There’s no denying that Apple is king of apps. Whenever a company comes out with a new smartphone or tablet application, Apple is first on the list. Since apps are the building blocks of modern devices, it’s important to have a wide variety at your fingertips. With the iPad Mini, you have access to the newest apps and conveniences they offer.
Display:
7.9-inch LED-backlit display
Reparability: Given its size, the iPad is a little more susceptible to harm than smartphones. To prevent screen cracks and other damage, invest in a strong case. And when your case isn’t enough, don’t worry – you won’t have to buy a new iPad. XpressFix offers affordable iPad Mini repair and quick turnaround times.
Bottom Line: If you already have a smartphone you love, get the iPad Mini. If you don’t, go with one of the smartphones mentioned above.
Reparability: Given its size, the iPad is a little more susceptible to harm than smartphones. To prevent screen cracks and other damage, invest in a strong case. And when your case isn’t enough, don’t worry – you won’t have to buy a new iPad. XpressFix offers affordable iPad Mini repair and quick turnaround times.
Bottom Line: If you already have a smartphone you love, get the iPad Mini. If you don’t, go with one of the smartphones mentioned above.
XpressFix specializes in cell phone repair Orlando services, tablet, and computer repair.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
Apple has announced the sales figured of its newest iPad models which launched last Friday, Apple managed to sell a total of 3 million iPads in three days, and this figure includes the new iPad Mini and the fourth generation iPad.
According to Apple this is double their previous milestone for WiFi only models of the iPad being sold in the first weekend after they are launched, although they did not give specifics on how many of each model was sold.
“Customers around the world love the new iPad mini and fourth generation iPad,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We set a new launch weekend record and practically sold out of iPad minis. We’re working hard to build more quickly to meet the incredible demand.”
Source: Apple
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
The new Amazon Kindle Paper white, Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD are now available to purchase from the Amazon website.
The new Amazon Kindle devices are priced accordingly : Kindle Fire 8GB for £129/€159, Kindle Fire HD 16GB or 32GB editions cost £159/€199 and £199/€249, respectively.
“From today, LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company and Europe’s leading film subscription service, will offer thousands of movies and TV shows available for streaming on the all-new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Karate Kid and Gnomeo and Juliet.”
As well as the arrival of the new range of Kindle devices, Amazon has also announced , that their LoveFilm movie streaming service it also offering a free months worth of access to anyone who purchases devices from the new range of Kindle tablets. For more information and full specifications jump over to the Amazon website.
Source: Amazon
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The iPad 2 is not old
enough to be regarded as just a good tablet. However, when it was launched, it
was the best in the tablet market since at that time it had the latest
technology. However, the sites that help in the provision of information on the
technology fix for iPad gave it a rating of around 4-5 out of 10. Still, those
of you who have the iPad 2 can go for this post as I am going to explain how
you can tear the device down and remove any technical problems. This will only
take up some time. If you are not confident enough if you would be able to do
it, or put it back together as is, and it will function again, do not go for it.
1. You can only use the Phillip screws for the tear
down. Do not try any other screws.
2. The touch screen cum tablet cum phone has a secure
battery, which is said to be removable.
3. The model number can be seen on the back plate over
the motherboard as A1395. It can be compared to the model number A1219 for the
originally drawn iPad in the market at the first time when the Apple Company
launched the first version of the iPad.
4. The tear down can show you that this one has the 412
MB RAM.
5. The iPad has a good symmetry and stable design.
6. It requires a heat gun so that you can remove the
panel from the front side.
7. Apple has used a good glue material to stick it on
instead to sue any welding or clips to hold the front panel with the body.
8. The battery is now removable once you remove the
front panel. It is 3.8 volts, Li-Ion Polymer, with 25 watt-hours battery.
9. The original iPad had lesser battery time, but this
one has up to 10 hours at a max.
10. The processor in the iPad 2 is 1GHz A5. It is
a make from Toshiba NAND flash.
11. Apple has used the technology of Broadcam for touch
controlling. It is also used for the functionality of Wi-Fi-/FM tuner for radio
and the Bluetooth.
12. The gyroscope of the device is labeled as AGD8 2103.
13. The LCD is 2.4 mm in thickness, and the glass panel for
the LCD is 62 mm in thickness. The original iPad had the LCD thickness of 3.2
mm with 0.85 glass panel thickness.
So now, you know how to
tear it down so that if you need to replace the glass panel, the battery or the
LCD, you can easily do it. With the information reversed, you can put back the
iPad 2 as well, and you can get help in this matter from an expert too. However
it is better that if you want to prevent this process, then keep the iPad 2
safe in the many iPad 2 cases and covers so that this does not happen
and nothing genuine has to be replaced.
Author’s
Biography:
Talking about gadgets
and fixing them is what Najeen Zahoor is best at. She has written many articles
on the topics related to the gadgets from Apple, and how to fix them up, if
there is any issue. You can also read her posts for finding good accessories
like the iPad 2 cases,
iPhone covers for the new 5th generation series etc. Keep a track on
all her posts so you can get help without any burden or ambiguity.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 0
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Using tablet computers has many advantages if you are using them at home and personally as they have such an intuitive interface and pleasant design that means you don't need to load anything up or squint at a dark screen.
At the same time tablet computers also don't have half the problems that a PC does meaning you can save yourself a lot of hassle if you aren't a tech whiz yourself. And this would conceivably be a huge boon in the work place – meaning you can reduce your IT support bill and meaning that you can spend less time with no one being able to work because the computer says no...
But does a tablet computer lend itself to a workplace environment? Or are there any good reasons not to use them and to stick with a PC? Here we will look at the pros and cons of each answer.
At the same time tablet computers also don't have half the problems that a PC does meaning you can save yourself a lot of hassle if you aren't a tech whiz yourself. And this would conceivably be a huge boon in the work place – meaning you can reduce your IT support bill and meaning that you can spend less time with no one being able to work because the computer says no...
But does a tablet computer lend itself to a workplace environment? Or are there any good reasons not to use them and to stick with a PC? Here we will look at the pros and cons of each answer.
Pros
On the plus side, using a tablet computer as we have already seen means that there's a lot less to go wrong and means that you will find that all your members of staff are easily able to pick it up and get stuck in without any real obstacles preventing them from doing what they need to.
At the same time this ease of use and understanding also applies to when you want others to use your tablets such as clients. Often you will want to show a client an example of a design, or an expenses sheet, or a website, or something else that relates to your dealing with them and in any of these situations being able to pass them a tablet which they can easily hold in one hand and understand is far preferable to a laptop.
Then there's the matter of cost, and actually a tablet is much cheaper in many cases than an equivalent PC – and there are plenty of Android tablets on the market for only a couple of hundred dollars. They're easier to transport too and get less hot, so they're ideal for working on the train.
Cons
There are also numerous downsides to using tablets in your workplace though which also need to be taken into consideration (there's a pun there actually), such as the fact that they aren't as useful for advanced productivity – word processing for instance is hard work using the touch screen keyboard which takes up half of what you're looking at and has little haptic feedback.
You can get around this shortcoming of course by using a physical Bluetooth keyboard, but even then it's still fiddly doing things like spread sheets when your big fingers keep selecting multiple cells. There's also the slight problem that a tablet is unlikely to have very good compatibility and you will find that there are all kinds of software packages that just don't exist on there. There is not really any very good Word Processing software on a tablet for instance with things like Documents to Go lacking a spell check and Quick Office Pro lacking a word count. Then there's the difficulty with writing from a source such as the web without having to continually flick between things. Panel Writer is possibly the best option (which addresses this issue), but this lacks support for tables and for images etc. so still falls short of the mark.
In short then tablets don't quite hit the mark as full PC/laptop replacements, but are very useful for taking on the road and for interacting with clients. As such the best scenario is really to have both where possible. But if that's not an option? Then practically it still has to be a laptop that you choose or a desktop PC.
Author Bio:
Matt M is a technology blogger who loves to write various articles on topics like outsourcing your IT support, latest gadget reviews and trends in IT world.
Matt M is a technology blogger who loves to write various articles on topics like outsourcing your IT support, latest gadget reviews and trends in IT world.
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Fancy transforming your brand new Apple MacBook Pro laptop into the “the world’s most powerful and largest-screen tablet computer.” running Mountain Lion OS X? If you do then Modbook can help you with the conversion process, which uses the Apple laptop for and transforms it into a tablet.
Which can be equipped with a number of different configuration options such as a 2.5GHz dual core Intel Core i5 processor or 2.9 GHz dual core Intel Core i7 processor, supported by up to 16GB of RAM.
Storage can be provided by Modbook as a 2.5–inch SATA drive up to 1TB HDD or up to 960GB SSD, together with an 8X SuperDrive DVD burner. Graphics are handled by Intel HD Graphics 4000 chipset, and connectivity is supplied via 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. However you will lose the MacBook Pro’s FaceTime camera during the conversion process.
“Modbook Pro has a state-of the-art digitizer from the industry leader in pen tablet technology, Wacom, offering 512 levels of pen pressure sensitivity — more than any other tablet computer on the market. And the Modbook Pro’s pen interface features tough and scratch-resistant ForceGlass, providing an etched, paper-emulating drawing and writing surface… Included with the Modbook Pro is a best-inclass digitizer pen with two programmable side buttons and digital eraser. The pen is securely stowed in the built-in, magnetic catch-equipped pen garage.”
Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always, as they are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
The mobile digital age is here, and it's expected that by the end of 2012, tablet devices will overtake computers. The invention of tablets (ie. Ipad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, etc.), have opened the door for all types of possibilities. Companies are getting more and more creative with their app development, and people continue to use their tablets in many different ways.
Using this technology to its full potential is what you should be doing. If you just bought a tablet so that you could read books or play Angry Birds (which are both legitimate reasons...don't get me wrong), then you're not unlocking that full potential.
Using this technology to its full potential is what you should be doing. If you just bought a tablet so that you could read books or play Angry Birds (which are both legitimate reasons...don't get me wrong), then you're not unlocking that full potential.
The technology is constantly evolving—certain features are getting tweaked, bugs are getting fixed, and application development has turned into a huge industry. We can literally run our businesses from anywhere. Gone are the days of being holed up in an office or lugging our laptop around (although, I still love my laptop).
We now have the ability to take all aspects of our business everywhere we go—in a device that is the size of a medium-sized notepad. Even at the ballpark, while we're catching a game, we can use our tablets to conduct business. We can handle face-to-face meetings or client sessions from a plane 35,000 ft. in the air, or manage our stock portfolio while taking a lunch break in the park.
Could we do this with a laptop? Sure. However, the portability, ease of use and quick response (turns on instantly, as opposed to having to boot up) are a huge advantage of using a tablet. Especially when it comes to running your business, a tablet offers the freedom to do everything from writing emails, blog posts and web code, to managing a customer database, tracking shipments and processing credit card transactions (with either the Square card reader or PayPal's Triangle reader, for example). Applications even exist to capture legal signatures on documents. One company, Vignature, creates image-based electronic signature products. This allows businesses and individuals to handle document signings on-the-spot.
The variety of apps let you turn your tablet into a digital Swiss Army knife. We have only scratched the surface of this trend, and more devices and apps for business purposes will be developed. The time is here to adopt mobile technology and embrace it, or you may be caught playing catch-up later on. And remember, while you're waiting for a client who's late for your meeting, you can always catch up on a good book—on your tablet, of course.
About the Author:
John Ehlenbeck is a contributing writer for N2A Cards, helping to turn your Nook tablet into an Android.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Viacom study says that most people now prefer watching TV on a tablet than computer.
The study polled over 2,500 people nationwide and the results show that people are using tablets over computers and smartphones to watch their favorite shows. That isn’t likely to change anytime soon.
Tablets account for up 15 percent of full-length TV show viewings. This is thought to be largely due to the increase of streaming services and companion apps. I’d like to see a larger sampling of people however. With say, 5,000 people instead of 2,500 people. However, they would probably be too busy on their tablets.
Source Engadget
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Have you ever wondered how large of an environmental footprint the popular iPad makes? Well, Sortable.com has put together an infographic that looks at how green the iPad really is. The inforgraphic after the break includes, the total emissions produced by the iPad, the environmental impact of the iDatacenter, electronic waste and how Apple is trying to decrease it, and more.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Asus have today unveiled the European pricing for their new Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T that will cost €599 which will be arriving in stores June 10th. The price doesn’t include the additional keyboard dock and the TF700T will be Wi-Fi-only and come with 64 GB of built-in storage.
Asus’s new Padfone is priced at a massive €699, but does include the “tabet dock”, now called the Padfone Station, providing you with two devices rather than just one, and will be arriving in stores by the end of May. With a LTE-capable Padfone arriving by September.
Source: Notebook Italia
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 0
Logitech has today announced the arrival of a new ultrathin keyboard case, designed for The New iPad. The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover has been designed for both the iPad 2 and the new iPad 3, and provides you with an ultrathin screen protector and built-in keyboard, transforming the tablet into a notebook style device.
Similar to Apple’s Smart Cover case for its iPads, the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover uses a magnetic clip to secure its self to your iPad. Offering the same features with an instant on/off and automatically waking your iPad when you open the cover.
Its also equipped with handy function keys and using the keyboard for around 2 hours a day, its internal battery will provide you with enough juice to keep it running for six months. Alexis Richard, director of product marketing at Logitech explains:
“The third-generation iPad and its apps are designed to give you more control and creativity, whether you are editing photos and movies, making music or writing a novel,”-”The new Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover – with its ultra-sleek, smart design and extended keyboard battery life – provides a convenient way for you to make the most of your iPad no matter what activity you are using it for.”
The Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover is now available to purchase for around $100, in the U.S. and Europe.
Source: Engadget
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Apple has announced today that their third generation iPad will arrive in 21 additional countries starting on Friday, April 20th 2012. First to receive the new iPad will be South Korea, Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela on Friday 20th.
Followed shortly afterwards on April 27th by Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.
“CUPERTINO, California―April 16, 2012―Apple® today announced the new iPad®, the third generation of its category defining mobile device, will arrive in South Korea and 11 additional countries on Friday, April 20. The new iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight® camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. The new iPad still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light.In addition to South Korea, the new iPad also will be available beginning on Friday, April 20 in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela. Beginning on Friday, April 27, the new iPad will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.”
Source: Apple
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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Marketplace Shanghai Bureau Chief Rob Schmitz, the second reporter ever to gain access to the factory floor at Apple's Chinese producer Foxconn, has posted a video showing some steps of the iPad's production.
Schmitz was the reporter who revealed that Mike Daisey had falsified many of his stories about Foxconn and the visitors that work there. You can hear his full audio reports on your local public radio station or online at http://www.marketplace.org.
Check out the video below for a first look at Foxconn's assembly line.
Thursday, April 12, 2012 0
Samsung has announced the pricing details of its new Galaxy Tab 2 tablet range, there are two models in the range the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7 inch version and the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 inch version.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7 will go on sale later this month and the tablet will be available to pre-order within the next few days for $250, which sounds pretty good considering the devices specifications.
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will go on sale on the 13th of May and you will be able to pre-order the tablet from the 4th of May, this version will retail for $400.
Source Pocket Now
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Intel has announced a new reference design for the Intel Studybook tablet, which is designed to be a rugged 7 inch tablet, and Intel expects the device to be produced for less than $200.
The Intel Studbook is designed to either run Google’s Android OS or Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS, and it could possibly use Windows 8 in the future, although this has yet to be confirmed by Intel.
The Intel Studybook will feature a 7 inch touchscreen display, and a rugged casing which is made from gas injected plastic, and it can apparently survive a 27 inch drop, and it is designed to be used in the classroom.
It will feature a USB port, a microSD card slot, mic and audio ports, plus optional mini HDMI and SIM card slots, processing will be provided by an Intel Z650 1.2GHz Atom processor and it will come with up to 2GB of RAM and up to 32GB of built in storage.
The 7 inch display will have a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and it will also feature front and rear facing cameras, plus a battery that will give up to 5.5 hours of usage.
Source Gizmodo
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Apple’s new iPad has only been on sale for about three weeks, the company announced that they had sold three million of the new iPad in under four days on the launch weekend.
According to a recent report by Chitika, Apple’s new iPad now makes up 10 percent of all iPad traffic, which is pretty impressive considering that the device has only been on sale for just over three weeks.
After less than one month, April 8th 2012 marks the first 24 hour period in which The new iPad garnered over a 10% share of the overall iPad market. This milestone was supported by heavy use over the weekend, including an all-time high in activity of over 16% on the morning of the 8th. California sits as the top state in the country for use of the product, where over 11% of all iPad users are on The new iPad.
It will be interesting to find out just how many of the new iPad Apple has sold in the first month of the device being on sale, considering that they sold three million in the opening weekend.
Source BGR
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 0
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
We have been hearing rumors that Google is working on their own Google Nexus tablet, and now the guys from Pocket Now have received a render of what is reported to be the Google Nexus tablet.
We are not sure whether this is the real story or not, or whether it is a photoshop of what someone thinks the Nexus tablet will look like but it looks cool.
As the guys from Pocket Now point out this photo looks like a ten inch tablets, and we have been hearing that the Nexus tablet would come with a 7 inch display and other cool features, what do you think about that, is it real?
Source Android Community
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 0
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
As any tablet fan will know, all the attention has been on the new iPad over the last month. So much so, in fact, that some people seem to have forgotten that there are other great tablets available as well. Two of the best are the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the iPad 2.
Here we'll review some of their qualities and (to some extent) compare them. In the world of smartphones, Apple have been engaged in a well-known battle with the Blackberry. When it comes to tablets, though, Apple's major competitor is arguably Samsung. Hopefully this article will also shed some light on why this is the case.
The first thing to point out is that these tablets have quite a lot in common.
The iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 both have extremely good web browsers and email. In addition, there are many excellent apps for both of them, making it possible for the user to get the most out of the internet.
Finally, they cost the same amount as well. The Samsung galaxy tab can be purchased
for $400 and, with the launch of the new iPad, users can find a cheap ipad 2 for sale at that price as well. In many respects, therefore, there's not much too choose between the Samsung and Apple tablet. This makes it especially interesting to consider the differences between them.
First, let's consider the screens. The Galaxy tab 10.1 comes (as you might expect) with a 10.1 inch display, which is slightly bigger than that of the iPad 2, which comes in at around 9.7 inches. Whether this makes one tablet better than the other is a matter for dispute. Some people prefer a slightly larger screen, especially when playing games or watching videos. However, others like their tablet to be compact, in which case a smaller screen can be an advantage.
In terms of resolution, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes out on top, boasting 1280 x 800 specs, as compared with the iPad 2's 1024 x 768. Does this mean that images and colors look better on the Galaxy Tab? Again, not necessarily. Many users fail to notice much of a difference, reporting fine detail and excellent color production on both tablets.
When it comes to the camera, though, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is definitely superior. Its 3.2 megapixels trump the iPad 2's offering and allow users to take sharper, more lifelike photos of anything around them. Amateur photographers will therefore perhaps favor the Samsung tablet. On the other hand, those who rarely (if ever) take photos with their tablet won't mind the fact that iPad 2 falls a little short.
And then there's the battery life. The good news is that users report excellent battery life on both tablets. This is convenient since it means that you can make full use of your tablet throughout the day without worrying about the power running out. That said, the iPad 2 is said to offer a slightly longer battery life (9 to 10 hours as opposed to 7 or 8, according to several reviewers). It's worth noting that figures will vary depending on how you use your tablet. Almost everyone agrees, however, that in terms of battery life, the iPad 2 does shade it.
Finally, let's consider design and comfort. We've already mentioned the fact that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 has a larger screen. It's therefore important to point out that it actually weighs 12% less than the iPad 2. Some people have said that they do feel the difference. So if you're looking for an ultra light tablet, the Samsung Galaxy might be a good choice.
In conclusion, then, the iPad 2 and Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 are both excellent tablets. They give users a fast, enjoyable web surfing experience; they provide long-lasting usage; they boast impressive screens; and they come at more or less the same price. Hopefully the additional points above will allow you to choose between them if you're determined to buy one.
Author: Marco Di Nardi
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 0
Monday, April 2, 2012
Tablet and smartphone users who are looking for a combination of both traditional pen and touchscreen stylus. Might be interested in the new Adonit Jot Flip Stylus which equipped with a stylus at one end and a fine tipped pen at the other.
“Adonit has turned the stylus world on its head, and we’ve done it once again with Jot Flip. On one side, you have the best stylus on the market. On the other, a fine-tipped steel pen used by design professionals. The pen clip makes storage and transportation a cinch, and a twist of the barrel makes refilling ink a breeze. “
The Adonit Jot Flip Stylus has been designed to work with iPads, iPhones, MacBook trackpads, HTC, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, and Blackberry devices and is now available to purchase from Amazon for $39.
Source: Adonit
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A new Android tablet has been unveiled by Toshiba this week which will be launching in the next week or so for around €299. The new Toshiba LT170 is equipped with a 7 inch capacitive multitouch screen sporting a resolution of 1024 x 600.
Inside the Toshiba LT170 is a Freescale i.MX53 1 GHz processor supported by 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal flash memory for file and media storage.
The Toshiba LT170 measures 200.25 x 128.5 x 11.5 mm and weighs just 388g making it the lights 7 inch Android tablet currently available. The LT170 is also fitted with a 7 hour lithium battery, together with front and rear cameras 0.3-megapixel on the front and a 2-megapixel on the rear.
The Toshiba LT170 will be arriving in Italy towards the end of the month, but no details have been released regards worldwide availability.
Source: Slashgear
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 0
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