Windows N5 Android PMP Has a Confusing Name
Aug 30, 2010 Almost a tablet
It’s one thing to implement Android on pretty much every new MID and tablet out there, but it’s something else to include the word “Windows” in the name of an Android device. Of course, this was done to make the device more appealing and this is the Windows N5 Android PMP we’re talking about. Here’s the strange gizmo:
The device uses Rockchip’s RK2816 chipset, specially customized to support Android applications and we also found out that it comes with a 5 inch display, with 800 x 480 support, hi def videos, but it lacks WiFi. Expect the PMP to cost around $104, for the 8GB model.
[via shanzai]
Tags: Android PMP, Windows N5 Android PMP, Windows N5 Android PMP price, Windows N5 Android PMP specifications
SmartQ V3 Android 2.1 Tablet is Detailed
Aug 25, 2010 Almost a tablet
If you’re heard about SmartQ V5, know that this MID/tablet now has a brother, the V3 model. Pictured below, this device is based around an ARM11 CPU (600MHz) with support for 3D graphics and 256MB of DDR2 RAM. A Mini HDMI interface is also among the specs, as well as a dust-proof cover and a headphone jack.
SmartQ V3 uses a 4.3 inch 800 x 480 pixel display, that’s been improved comparing the previous MID edition. Android 2.1 is a nifty thing to find on a Chinese slate these days, specially considering the huge number of devices with Android 1.6 or even 1.5 on them. Froyo available as an update maybe?
[via Engadget]
Tags: SmartQ Android tablet, SmartQ V3, SmartQ V3 picture, SmartQ V3 specifications
HOTT MD500 MID, a Device Created With Huge Public Input
Aug 18, 2010 Almost a tablet
It’s interesting to see how some products come to life after a long research, with the perfect example being HOTT MD500, the MID pictured below. This device is based on Android 1.5 and it also uses a Rockchip RK2808A chipset, HDMI out and a podcast feature.
Format-wise, you get support for RM/RMVB, AVI, FLV, MPG, DAT, VOB, MP4, ASF, WMV, MKV, TS, DIVX, XVID and 720p support even. Too bad we don’t know what the display diagonal of this MID is… 7 inch, 9 inch maybe?
[via middbs]
Tags: Android 1.5 MID, Android MID, Hott MD500, HOTT MD500 MID, Rockchip RK2808A chipset
RAmos W9 Android MID Debuts
Aug 18, 2010 Almost a tablet
RAmos showed the world its first Android MID, the W7 back in September and now the company is back, this time with the W9 model. This is a 7 inch MID, that’s pretty mysterious, unless you can decipher the info from here. We know that the device will be powered by a Rockchip RK2818 chip and as the picture below shows, its back case looks a bit like the one of the iPad.
[via clonedinchina]
Tags: Android MID, Ramos MID, RAmos W9, RAmos W9 7 inch MID
Eston N97, Just Your Average Android MID
Aug 7, 2010 Almost a tablet
Eston N97 is an Android MID that was announced all the way back in November 2009. Only now it shows its head, with a couple of specs that aren’t at all impressive. They include a 624MHz Marvell PXA303 processor, Android 1.5, a 7 inch resistive touch display, 256MB NAND Flash and 128MB RAM.
WiFi is also on board, as well as miniUSB connectivity, a 3.5mm audio jack and a 3.7V 5000mAh battery. The latter provides 4 hours of Internet surfing, but the rest of the features are pretty rubbish, if you ask us.
[via shanzai]
Cricket Debuts Sanyo ZIO by Kyocera, Based on Android and Going for $249.99
Aug 7, 2010 Almost a tablet
Kyocera’s got a mid-range smartphone for you, the Sanyo ZIO, recently announced by Cricket. The carrier will sell the device for $249.99 without a lengthy contract and the release date is scheduled for “some time this Fall”. Sanyo ZIO was showcased back at CTIA 2010 and it comes with a 3.5 inch touch display, a 3.2 megapixel camera and 3.5mm audio jack.
Kyocera’s new handset supports Bluetooth, WiFi, it runs Android (unknown version), sports a trackball, a light sensor, video streaming, A-GPS, a microSD card slot and a digital compass.
[via Phone Arena]
Tags: Kyocera Sanyo ZIO, Kyocera Sanyo ZIO on Cricket, Kyocera Sanyo ZIO price, Kyocera Sanyo ZIO specifications
Sharp LYNX SH-10B Android MID Coming to NTT DoCoMo
Jul 21, 2010 Almost a tablet
Sharp is getting ready to launch a new Android MID in Japan via the NTT DoCoMo local carrier. The device looks very much like ISO1, its predecessor and we learn that the newcomer sports a 5.3 megapixel rear camera and a 4.3 megapixel front facing one. There’s also a 5 inch display on board and a full QWERTY keyboard.
The MID’s maker went with the clamshell design and we now know that the SH-10B comes with WiFi, Bluetooth and support for HSDPA connectivity. The LYNX also packs 3.4MB of inernal storage, plus it’s able to access the Android Market and NTT DoCoMo’s download store.
Expect the device to debut on July 23rd and sadly we have no info if it’ll ever leave Japan.
[via Phandroid]
Tags: Sharp Android MID, Sharp LYNX SH-10B, Sharp LYNX SH-10B launch date, Sharp LYNX SH-10B specifications, Sharp MID on NTT DoCoMo
Cowon V5W, a Portable Media Player with Full HD Video Support
Jul 10, 2010 Almost a tablet
Cowon is a South Korean company that recently released a new media player, dubbed the Cowon V5W, an update to the V5 model. The main difference between the new product and its predecessor is the support for WiFi connectivity.
The device comes with a 4.8 inch touch display, with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution and support for full HD video playback. Cowon V5W can play multimedia content, including music, videos and even games, plus it comes with a built-in web browser. The device will debut next week.
[via mobile review]
Tags: Cowon PMP, Cowon V5W, Cowon V5W PMP, Cowon V5W specifications
Mimio Introduces 10 Inch IMO Mini-Monster USB Connecting Touchscreen
Jun 29, 2010 Almost a tablet
Since we can connect external hard drives and whatnot to our PCs, why not go ahead and connect external displays via USB? We’re talking about the likes of cool Mini USB-connecting screens, like the one pictured below. Mimio Monitors announced a 10.1 inch unit recently, known as the IMO Mini-Monster.
It retails for $259.99 and it supports a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, plus it has a 350 cd/m2 brightness. The screen’s contrast ratio is 400:1 and we learn that the display connects via USB 2.0. The product weighs 1.77 pounds, measures 9.7 x 6.3 x 1 inches and features a dual port USB hub, a stylus with a holding slot and a fold out stand.
[via slashgear]
Tags: external display, Mimio IMO Mini Monster price, Mimio IMO Mini-Monster, USB connected display
TCL Introduces Touchlife 5 Inch MID, Runs Android
Jun 23, 2010 Almost a tablet
TCL has just introduced a brand new MID, the Touchlife model, sporting a 5 inch display and running Android. Under the shell you’ll find a Rockchip 600MHz RK2808 chip and the version of Android you should be expecting is 1.6. Here’s the device:
The MID’s specs show that it’ll support 720p MKV playback (Xvix/px/H.264) and we learn that Touchlife will support Flash, so accessing flash-based content won’t be a problem. No info on price or availability for now.
[via shanzai]
Tags: Android MID, TCL Touchlife, TCL Touchlife specifications
