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LG Optimus Pad LTE

It is the technology that needs to meet the demands of user’s especially those with active lifestyle. And LG Electronics is surely on track when it comes to meeting customer requirements. With the massive use of tablets nowadays as a main gadget, LG took a big leap by combining the exclusive LTE technology and True HD IPS display through Optimus Pad LTE. This new tablet is LG’s first LTE-capable tablet that boasts the best-in-class features inside and out.

The Optimus Pad LTE uses Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor for guaranteed superb performance. Users can enjoy high definition multimedia through its 1280 x 720 resolution True HD 8.9-inch IPS display. The 8MP rear camera allows shooting for crisp and clear images and high definition videos plus there is also a 2MP front camera. The Optimus Pad LTE is also packed with notable functionalities like Smart Movie Editor for easy editing of pictures and videos, Web Duet for doing e-mails, messaging, SNS sharing along with search functions, as well as the On-Screen Phone (OSP) feature for guaranteed compatibility of the tablet with LG smartphones. What’s more interesting about the Optimus Pad LTE is that it is the first tablet that can support SD memory card which is expandable up to 32GB. The tablet also supports Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). Users can easily bring the Optimus Pad LTE anywhere since it only weighs 479g and measures 245 x 151.4 x 9.34 mm.

Although no official announcement yet about its availability outside the Korean market, you can check out other LG tablets and related products here.

Make Way Survivor for the New Gammatech R13C Rugged Notebook

Your regular enterprise notebooks and laptops are good if you have a regular desk job, do regular conference room presentations, and have a regular city office with the plenty of cafeterias and coffee shops around. But if your job description involves hazard pay, harnesses, safety helmets, reflective vests, military training, or busting super villains – chances are that you need a mobile computer donned in Hulkbuster Armor. Or something that’s close enough, like the new Gammatech R13C 13.3-inch rugged notebook computer. This ultra-tough durabook can also transform into a tablet PC for added flexibility and functionality. Built like a tank, the R13C meets the military standards for drop, shock, spill, and dust resistance. Its magnesium alloy case and optical drive lock design allows it to survive multiple drops at the height of 3 feet. Its anti-shock mounted disk drives and LCD screen allows it to resist shocks without loss in data integrity. Finally, its spill resistant keyboard and touchpad, dust resistant ports, and resistance to extreme temperatures allow it to perform at full capacity in any weather conditions or environment.

Inside its magnesium alloy armor is a powerful Intel Core i7-620LM vPro processor with 4M Cache clocked at 2.00-2.8 GHz. The Gammatech R13C can also be outfitted with up to 8GB DDR3-1333MHz DRAM and a Quick Removable shock-mounted 2.5-inch SATA HDD with heater or optional Solid State Drive storage. Its 13.3 inches Wide Active Matrix multi-touch screen comes with 1280×800 resolution, 1000 nits brightness for sunlight readability, and a heater.

For maximum mobility and productivity, the Gammatech R13C Durabook offers various connectivity options like Intel WiFi Link, HSDPA/GPRS/GSM/WCDMA WWAN support, GPS, and Bluetooth 2.1. Its 9-cell Li-Ion battery can last up to 6 hours in single charge and takes about 2.5 hours to reach its 80 percent power capacity when charging.

Find more GammaTech Durabook here.

The Exciting New Toshiba Excite

If the tablet market is one giant king of the hill playground with the crown held by none other than the iPad 2 – that is the cold hard truth. But no matter tough a cookie is the iPad 2 is, it won’t be running short of worthy challengers anytime soon – specially that the new Toshiba Excite AT200 10-inch tablet is out to challenge current seat in the throne. The Excite AT200 is the successor of Toshiba Thrive and it is currently the world’s thinnest and lightest tablet at only 7.7 mm at its thickest point and about 558 grams in weight. This ultrathin tablet runs on dual core 1.2 GHz Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 processor and comes with 1 GB of RAM. Its 1280 x 800 pixels LED backlit screen would be graced by Android’s sweet UI and mobile operating system – the new Android Ice Cream Sandwich. Although no official price and specific date for the launching yet, the Toshiba Excite is expected to come in at least 16 or 32 GB versions.

The Toshiba Excite AT200 will also come integrated with a front mounted 2MP camera and 5MP rear camera capable of 1080p HD recordings. For expansion, Toshiba has been generous with expansion options. The Excite includes an SD card slot, USB, and HDMI microports. Wireless connectivity is made possible by the built-in Bluetooth 2.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n technology.

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Get More on Sony Tablet P

Consumer electronics giant Sony decided to fold, to be more accurate, go fold – no, not as in quit the industry but rather go forward with their revolutionary folding tablet, the new Sony Tablet P. This quirky new tablet features an easily distinguishable two compact 5-inch screen in a folding clamshell design. It will be running on the latest Andoid Honeycomb (3.2) Operating System and comes with pre-loaded and select Android apps. The Sony Tablet P is the first PlayStation Certified tablet, making it a great alternative to your usual portable gaming console as it comes pre-installed with top PlayStation favorites including Crash Bandicoot and Pinball Heroes. Gamers can further expand their game collections by downloading more exciting PlayStation titles from Sony or the Android Market. This tablet also offers great multimedia and entertainment capabilities thanks to its integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Moreover, it can also stream and download movies, TV shows, and music anytime and anywhere, provide access to more than 2.4 million books and periodicals, and easily share its content to supported network capable home entertainment devices like TV, home theater system, speakers and Sony VAIO products.

The device can be easily slipped and carried around in a pocket as it weighs around 370 grams and merely measures 79 x 180 x 26mm when folded. The exterior comes with front and rear mounted cameras, USB and SD slots, and hinges. When opened, the display is spread across the two 5-inch screens with Sony TruBlack technology. Specially written apps can take advantage of the dual screen and display one task on the first screen and display another task or controls on the other, e.g. a PlayStation One game on the first screen and the controller on the second screen. With regards to the internal hardware, the Sony Tablet P is powered by a dual-core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor, 1 GB RAM, and 4 GB storage.

Check out more on Sony tablet here at GeekieStore.

Clear Winner in Kindle Fire vs. iPad

Kindle Fire hasn’t exactly changed the landscape of digital notepads, nor has it appreciably challenged the iPad in this domain, but for the price tag of $200 it’s hard not to at least consider the device. Looking closer, it’s easy to see where that extra money didn’t go. The technical differences between the Kindle Fire and the Apple iPad are stark: Fire is significantly cheaper, $200 vs. the iPad’s $500-$830 price tag; the Fire offers 8 GB of storage vs. iPad’s 16-64 GB; the Fire has a smaller screen size and weighs less; it runs on Android software (which could impact your home networking capabilities if your other PCs run on iOS); and Apple has 50 times more apps and two cameras, compared to Kindles zero.

But we all knew the iPad is better, it’s just a matter of how much better, and whether the Fire’s many mitigating factors completely undermine its affordability. To be sure, it’s not all bad news for Kindle fanatics. The Fire is a substantial upgrade on the franchise. It’s size makes it more portable than other notepads and the device offers full-color for viewing magazines and comics, as opposed to the monochrome text-only format of the original. Speaking of comics, users will now have cool options like accessing comics from the Comixology app instead of directly from Amazon. Fire also allows Hulu and Netflix streaming, making it a much better option for mobile video streams than previous Kindle products. The problem is, this is about the extent of any advantage over iPad, and none of these factors are truly advantages.

The reality is that, yes, Kindle Fire offers a color screen, but it also drains your battery through a straw. And, yes, you can stream video and store Amazon content for free, but if you want to download movies onto your notepad, you’re not going to get a dozen deep before you pretty much run completely out of storage. The cheapest iPad offers double the storage space, which might not justify spending the extra $300 if you weren’t provided with a memory slot for additional storage cards. Fire doesn’t offer this. Nor does it offer cellular network use or third party books (anything not sold by Amazon).

For these reasons, it’s a bit up in the air as to whether Kindle Fire’s affordability make it a better option. Some might argue it’s worth spending the extra money for a more worthwhile mobile device. You don’t necessarily have to jump straight up to the iPad. Some e-book readers are preferring the Nook tablet, which though it’s lacking in the app department, has twice the memory and storage of the Fire for only $50 more. Do more research to find out what works best for you.