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LG Optimus Pad – Dual Core, Android 3.0, 3D and Ready


In an almost endless stream of new gadgets, a new tablet didn’t go unnoticed despite the fierce competition – the LG Optimus Pad Tablet. Introduced during the 2011 Mobile World Congress (MWC), LG Optimus Pad Tablet turned more than a few heads, earned its fair share of nods, and got the respect of many with its impressive specifications. It features an Android 3.0 platform, 1 GHz Dual Core NVDIA Tegra 2 processor, 8.9-inch capacitive touch screen and two HD-video capable 5MP cameras at the back.

The latest Android 3.0 Honeycomb mobile operating system is optimized for tablets; this allows the LG Optimus Pad to support larger display resolution and apps made specifically for tablets like Google eBooks, Google Map 5, and Google Talk. Android 3.0 also gives the Optimus Pad an easier to use and a more familiar desktop comparable interface. The 1GHz Dual Core CPU delivers multi-tasking capabilities and rich multimedia experience. Add the 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity to the already powerful processor, and users are in lag-free browsing treat.

The 8.9-inch screen is small enough to be held in one hand yet large enough for comfortable viewing. Its convenient size allows it to be carried in a small bag or attaché case. The screen has a 15:9 aspect ratio and 1280 x 768 WXGA resolution for truly cinematic and vivid high-definition display.
One of LG Optimus Pad’s more exciting features is its 3D camera that can capture and be viewed on 3D TV’s thru HDMI or online thru YouTube 3D. Other things to look out for will be the integrated video conferencing feature and the large library of high-quality games through the Tegra Zone app. LG Optimus Pad is expected to hit the tablet market this March.

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Blackberry Playbook Tablet PC – Just About Ripe for the Picking


You don’t need an Instant Replay to see that the new Blackberry Playbook tablet is one of the upcoming gadget must-haves to get your geeky game on! (Series of pun intended.) No Blackberry product has ever come as far as this: native support for Adobe Flash for internet browsing, multitasking – browse a website in one window and watch in another, 1 GHz dual-core processor to keep up with your demands, integrated BlackBerry security, efficiency and manageability apps, real-time video calls and conferencing and astounding gaming experience. Blackberry might just set the new standard for what a tablet PC should be. Playbook is the first ultra-portable, super convenient, multiprocessing, multitasking, online and enterprise ready professional-grade tablet from Blackberry loaded with an exclusive highly secure and efficient OS plus other essential apps. The POSIX OS supports SMP, Open GL, BlackBerry 6, WebKit, Adobe Flash, Java and Adobe Mobile AIR.

The key features of the Blackberry Playbook are:
• Support for Full Adobe® Flash® 10.1
• Built-in support for HTML 5
• Astounding text, graphics and video rendering
• User-friendly QNX technology
• On-screen keyboard
• True multi-tasking capability
• Crystal clear HD display
• Rich stereo sound
• 3 MP High Definition front mounted camera
• 5 MP High Definition rear camera
• Support for popular multimedia codecs
• 1080p HD video; H.264, MPEG4, WMV HDMI video output

Blackberry Playbook connects seamlessly with other Blackberry smartphones thru secure Bluetooth connection for full access to additional features like 3G access, Push technology, Email, calendar, BBM, tasks, documents and more.

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OlivePad-VT100: Another India’s First from Olive Telecom

Apples may not grow on India but Olive sure does; from the same land that brought you the Bengal tiger comes the new Olive Telecom OlivePad VT100, India’s first ever 3.5G tablet. With more than 1.1 billion in populace, Olive Telecom’s OlivePad is right home where the market and the money is. Like its siblings, the OliveFrvrOn (India’s 1st Hybrid Phone), OliveZipbook (India’s 1st 3G embedded Netbook), OliveWiz (India’s 1st Triple SIM Qwerty device), OliveGenie (India’s 1st 3G Music Modem) and OLiveNexus (India’s 1st Pocket Router); the OlivePad – VT100 will be delivering another industry’s first that is loaded with distinctive features including an Android Operating System and wide array of connective options namely 3.5G HSUPA, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

With an integrated 3 Megapixel camera and a front camera, the Olive Pad can be used as a touch notebook allowing browsing, Multimedia, Instant Messaging and quick portal to different social networking sites. It can also be utilized as GPS for maps with turn by turn instructions, a handheld gaming console, an e- book reader, portable television and most importantly as a Smart Phone capable of voice and Video Calling.

OlivePad VT100’s 7-inch display proudly possesses an 800 x 480 resolution on a capacitive touchpanel, and to top it all an SD card slot, 512MB of internal memory, an additional 512MB RAM, a 3.5mm audio jack, Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, mini USB socket and a 3,240mAh battery. This hot new gadget should be available in India at all Croma stores starting August.

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Camangi WebStation Review: Powered By Android

The CrunchPad is dead. The Apple tablet is probably just a fantasy. Are all the coolest slates going to evaporate into vaporware? Let’s hope not, because there’s another to get excited about: the Webstation Android tablet. Yes, while everybody is waiting for baited breath of the unconfirmed Apple Tablet and thinking whether the Crunchpad may or may not have stumbled, a company called Camangi has already gone ahead and created the WebStation. 500x_blackwhiteProduct Summary:

As the name suggests, the “WebStation” is designed to surf the web. With built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) and 3G USB dongle support (including 3G above), you will be able to stay connected to the Internet and enjoy a smooth and fast web browsing experience. With 3G connection, you can enjoy connecting to the Internet wherever you go, whether you find a Wi-Fi hotpot or not. Unlike most electronic devices, there are no overly complicate functions or navigation process.

Since the OS is Android 1.5, there’s also the App Market for downloading new software, but you’ll get a browser, email client and media player as standard. At only 13.75 ounces, Camangi WebStation is less than 1/3 of Netbook’s average weight. And at only 1/2 inch thin, you’ll find Camangi WebStation perfect in your hands. It has a 7-inch 16m color LCD resistive touch screen running at 800 x 480, and a 4,000mAh battery good for up to 4 days standby (with GPS and WiFi shut off) or 4-5hrs active use.

The Good:

It’s got what you’d expect in it. Web, email, ebook, digital picture frame, etc. It’s even got its own market.

The Bad:

The screen being resistive instead of capacitive, and application memory being limited to 256 megabytes.

Bottom line:

If you’re looking for a portable device that can perform your modern day demands on the go, Camangi WebStation is just the right gadget for you.

Tech Specs:

• CPU: Marvell PXA303 624MHz
• System memory: 128MB Mobile DDR
• Flash memory: 265MB NAND (system)
• Built-in speaker (80hm 2x 1W)
• 3.5mm stereo headphone jack
• AC Adaptor, 4mm DC in
• Built-in omni-directional microphone
• Micro SD card slot, supports 1G-16G
• Type A & mini-B USB port
• Audio playback: 3GP, MP3, MP4, OGG, MID, WAV
• Video playback: 3GP, MP4
• Photo viewer: JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP
• eBook viewer: EPUB, TXT

Price: $399.

ICD Vega

vegaSince Google’s very own operating system has launched to take on the phone market, it is also now evolving into computers much like how Windows Mobile with Windows operating system and Mac OS and iPhone’s operating system. This Android OS is named Eclair, following the patisserie codes that is put on Androids like Cupcake and so on.

The ICD Vega is a large screen, low cost, in home device that has connectivity at its best. The Vega has a 15.6″ resistive touchscreen display with 1366×768 resolution. The screen occupies the whole front along with the 1.3 megapixel camera and the home button much like a tablet computer.  Connectivity is also a huge asset of this computer since it can do chat, e-mail, sms, mms, and social networking through the internet connectivity via WiFi and its 2G/3G cellular option. It is really lightweight at approximately 1.3kg which can run on batteries for 4 hours on just 2 hours of charging. It has a 512MB ram and 512MB flash memory which can be expanded to 32GB via a microSD card. The processor is powered by NVIDIA Tegra with combined graphics media accelerator. This device too can “feel” its surrounding with the accelerometer and ambient light sensor built-in.

The Vega isn’t meant to be your all in one office or home workhorse. Instead, it is meant to be used to take the lighter side of life – like viewing pictures and videos, chatting, e-mail and keeping friends connected.