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Lenovo LePad and IdeaPad U1 Hybrid – Tablet, Notebook or Both


What better way to start 2011 than getting your hands on a new gadget. Among the most popular are laptops and tablets and if you’re vehemently confused which one to get then you can always settle with the new Lenovo LePad tablet and Ideapad U1 hybrid. The LePad slate is a media rich HD device that runs on an Android OS, and the Ideapad U1 is a keyboard base that offers a full Windows 7 computing functionality. When combined, they feature a one of kind Hybrid Switch dual mode that delivers only the best of mobile computing experience.

The Lenovo LePad is a lightweight and ultra portable 2-lbs slate that measures just half an inch thick. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU with a low voltage design that helps the device run on batteries for up to 8 hours. It’s available in four fun colors and two different textures that share a 10.1-inch HD widescreen. The landscape and portrait modes are ideal for watching videos, surfing the Internet, accessing social networks and reading e-mails at the comfort of your fingertips. It’s also outfitted with a front mounted camera for taking pictures or holding video conferences. It utilizes a 4-pane GUI and a Lenovo exclusive push service that delivers email, news and other digital content in real-time. For browsing, it is 3G-enabled and should natively support Adobe Flash Player 10.1.

To harness the full capability of a laptop, the LePad can slide into the UI to form a unique 2-in-1 device. When used with the U1 base, the LePad instantly transforms into a Windows 7 laptop with a full QWERTY keyboard. The base runs a Windows 7 Home Premium operating system and an Intel CULV processor, the integrated Hybrid Switch feature lets users smoothly transform from one operating system to another.

More Lenovo laptops, netbook and Ideapad can be found here.

Razer Switchblade Concept – The Birth of Another Gaming Predator


Razer once again proved that when it comes to gaming, they always have the cutting edge. Last CES 2011, they just won the Best of CES: People’s Voice Award for their concept Razer Switchblade, a revolutionary portable gaming device designed to allow gamers to play on the go with the precision and control usually reserved only for a desktop gaming system. It primarily features a built-in ultra-sensitive multi-touch screen and the world’s first tactile dynamic keyboard that adapts and changes its layout and configuration depending on the games being played. All this effort is to deliver the full desktop gaming experience into a mobile netbook-sized solution.

To set up a game, the patent pending Razer software will allow gamers to either create custom profiles for their favorite games or download them from Razer’s website already pre-built for popular titles. What’s left for them to do is to customize the template designs with their preferred art and designate their choice keys or macros. Switchblade supports both animated and static keys.

Razer Switchblade is powered by an Intel Atom processor designed for small form factor computing. The processor is based on x86 architecture, giving it the capabilities to run PC games and applications. It also optimized to turn any web browsing, office productivity, and multimedia playback experience smoother and more power efficient. By using the latest generation of Atom processor, Switchblade gains a significant increase in speed of integrated graphics engine and enhanced video performance – marking it as one of the best solutions for gaming on the go. Razer also revealed that it will be running on a Windows 7 platform. This concept gaming gadget merely measures 172mm x 115mm x 25 mm and comes with MINI HDMI, USB 3.0, and Standard Headphone and Mic ports.

Nexus S – When Modern Hardware Meets Great Software

Many geeks are surely drooling over the Nexus S. Why? Because it is the first phone to run Gingerbread, the fastest version of Android yet. Gingerbread is designed based on the most famous Android features like multi-tasking and WiFi hotspot. It comes with a refreshed user interface, an enhanced keyboard, near field communication support, and a whole lot more. To deliver refined look and feel, the unit is outfitted with a slick black notification bar that’s way easy to read, plus a better on-screen keyboard with multi-touch support, making typing speedier and more accurate.

With Gingerbread, Nexus S is allowed to make Internet calls with a SIP account. Through this, the user will experience improved VoIP dialing to other SIP accounts and even to phone numbers. Copying and pasting text has never been this easy. All you need to do is to use the new text selection tool to copy and paste when you are entering text or viewing a webpage.

Do you know what makes Nexus S one of the fastest phones in the market? It’s the unit’s 1GHz Hummingbird processor teamed with 16GB of internal memory. With this processor, the phone’s menus open faster, its tabs are more responsive, and its web pages load speedier with almost no lag time. It is as well equipped with a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit which makes playing mobile games, watching videos, and browsing the web fast, smooth, and fluid.

Nexus S is great for outdoor viewing and near field communication. Its contour display utilizes a thin-profile glass panel that makes it exclusively trim and slim. It also has rear-facing 5 megapixel camera which lets you take stunning videos. What else are you looking for? Get yourself a Nexus S now. You can also check out availability of Google Nexus One at Amazon

Acer Previews New 10.1-inch Windows Tablet


Technology today can be very fascinating but can be downright confusing, say as compared to the 90’s. Then, desktops where expected to run like desktops, laptops where expected to perform like laptops, smartphones were just seen in James Bond movies, and tablets were meant either for headache or religious laws. Now, the only major differences in desktops and laptops are size and portability, smartphones are everywhere and tablets are the next gadget must haves.

To add to the confusion, Acer unveiled a currently unnamed new 10.1-inch Windows 7 tablet amidst the endless waves of Android-based tablets. Don’t get the wrong impression, confusion is good, why? It means new gadgets today can do more what their predecessors are designed to do. Again for example, the upcoming Acer Windows 7-based tablet effectively combines touch screen user-friendly navigation with the tactile and ergonomic feel of a physical keyboard; it comes with a docking device that includes a full sized QWERTY keyboard and a load of connectivity options. This simple yet ingenious innovation provides optimal comfort and convenience for either portable or home use.

Measuring only 15 mm in depth and less than a kilogram in weight, the 10-inch Windows 7 tablet is proudly thin and light. It will feature high resolution display and will be powered by the next-generation AMD mobile processor that’s expected to go head to head with Qualcomm and Intel based tablets. It will also be outfitted with two 1.3 megapixel cameras for front and back allowing users to take pictures, record videos, and join chat channels and videoconferences. On the other hand, the integrated Wi-Fi and 3G ensures user connectivity anywhere and anytime.

You can also check out Dell Inspiron options here.

Dell Inspiron Duo – The New Convertible Tablet

Most geeks nowadays love gadgets with intuitive touch screen. This is especially true when they’re looking for cell phones and tablets. However, there are also times when there’s a need for them to do some typing. Hence, it is wise to get something that’s capable of offering you the best of both worlds. And that’s what Dell Inspiron Duo is. It is a touch-sensitive, flash-capable, convertible tablet with innovative flip design, allowing you to switch from touch to type mode in just a few seconds.

The Dell Inspiron Duo offers almost everything you expect from a tablet. It’s sleek and easy to hold and it is small and portable enough to be carried just about anywhere you want to go. Isn’t it perfect for geeks who love to travel? Contributing to its smart design is Duo’s intuitive touch screen and Stage software which provides you with easy access to your photos, movies, and music. With the tablet’s 10.1-inch HD multitouch display, you can have a great viewing have a great viewing experience.

Moreover, you can turn your Inspiron Duo into digital picture frame, an alarm clock, or even a music player with its optional Audio Station featuring JBL speaker technology. Since it is fully Flash-capable, you can view your multimedia the way it was made. The Inspiron Duo also allows you to multitask with its powerful Intel dual-core Atom processor N550. You can get through your everyday tasks speedily with its Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium and 2 GB of RAM. And, with its 1.3 MP Webcam and microphone, you can share life with your loved ones in real time. Interested? Then purchase the Dell Inspiron Duo at Amazon now.