Motion Computing J3400 Tablet Gets Airborne, Tested (Video)
Mar 9, 2010 Tablet related
We’ve seen handsets tested for resistance in crazy conditions, gadgets getting smashed and blended anywhere on the globe, but how about a tablet review in the cockpit of an airplane? This original video was done by a bunch of Aussie tablet fans, taking the Motion Computing J3400 tablet for a test flight in a small airplane, as shown in the vid below:
The pilot wants a replacement for his HP TC1100 and it seems that he found it, because he really likes the J3400. Its outdoorsy display is great, specially for pilots, having to face shade when flying or luminosity issues.
Motion Computing’s product is available with Windows 7 Professional or Vista Business, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, WiFi, mobile broadband, Bluetooth 2.1, safe computing features, a 12.1 inch widescreen with active digitizer and more. Extra info is available here.
[via gottabemobile]
Tags: Motion Computing J3400, Motion Computing J3400 video test, Motion Computing tablet, tablet for airplane pilots, Windows 7 tablet
iPad Clone Runs Windows 7, Available for Purchase Now
Mar 9, 2010 Tablet related
Chinese gadget website Shop Kami is offering a pretty nice piece of gear these days, a multitouch 3G tablet running Windows 7. What’s interesting is that the device is an Apple iPad clone, dubbed the Ezy Tablet and packing a 10.4 inch touch display. On board you’ll also find a 1.6 GHz Atom CPU, 2GB RAM (upgradable to 4) and a 250GB HDD.
Ezy comes with 3 USB ports, a built-in webcam, both advantages when compared to the iPad, that doesn’t sport such feats. The specs made this clone a pretty good tablet, comparable to any netbook on the market. For $680 a piece, this 3G device is worth at least a chance, but we should also mention that the price doesn’t include Windows 7.
Getting the tablet with the OS on board makes its price $860 and if you’re into the retail biz, you can buy 25 or more of them, making the Ezy reach a $52 price tag per unit.
[via Dvice]
Tags: cloned tablet, Ezy Tablet specifications, iPad clone, multitouch tablet, Windows 7 tablet
Hanvon BC10C and BA10E Multitouch Tablets Shown at CeBIT 2010 (Video)
Mar 4, 2010 Tablet related
Tablets are definitely becoming hotter than phones lately, since most of the trade shows have included tons of products pertaining to this segment. CeBIT 2010 is no exception, with products like Hanvon BC10C and BA10E getting showcased these days in Germany. Both are multitouch tablets and run Windows 7.
Hanvon BC10C packs a 1.3GHz Celeron CPU, while the BA10E uses a 1.6GHz Atom Z Series processor. The first is the slightly smaller unit, packing programmable buttons around the edges, a HDMI connector, an optical mouse integrated into the bottom bezel and a 250GB HDD.
Hanvon BA10E features both a capacitive multitouch display and an active digitizer option, for handwritting recognition. Programmable buttons are also to be found around edges, while the specs list of the tablet includes USB and HDMI connectivity, a 120GB HDD and a front and back camera.
BA10E will retail for about 500-600 EUR, while BC10C will cost 600-700 EUR. No info on release dates.
[via slashgear]
Tags: CeBIT 2010, Hanvon BA10E, Hanvon BC10C, multitouch tablet, Windows 7 tablet
Intel Classmate Convertible Netbook, Another OLPC?
Mar 4, 2010 Tablet related
People looking for an OLPC XO laptop alternative will find the new Intel Classmate PC decent for their educational needs. The convertible netbook has recently been shown off and we learn that this new design is based around low power consumption, an Intel Atom processor, WiFi and optional 3G, GPS and WiMAX connectivity.
The 10.1 inch netbook is supposed to reach the hands of students all across the globe and its display supports a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution. Classmate’s keyboard is water and germ resistant, as well as the screen and touhpad, whole the chassis is shock and scratch resistant. The display section is able to swivel 180 degrees, turning the laptop into a tablet.
As far as the battery life is concerned, you get 8.5 hours of run time with the optional 6 cell unit.
[via slashgear]
Tags: convertible netbook, Intel Atom convertible netbook tablet, Intel Classmate, netbook for school, water resistant keyboard
eviGroup Unveils 10 inch Multitouch Tablet Dubbed Paddle
Mar 1, 2010 Tablet related
eviGroup is a French tablet and MID maker, that recently announced a brand new 10 inch multitouch slate, known as Paddle. The device uses a custom UI named Scale, that separates the apps, media and others functions via tabs and a barrel-like scrolling interface. As you can see in the following images, this is an iPhone-style slate, based on the Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor and using 160GB/250GB or 320GB hard drives.
You can also go with SSD storage (16GB or 32GB), plus there’s a webcam and microphone on board. Connectivity options include WiFi and 3G, while the rest of the specs include an external antenna connection, digital television support, Windows 7 or XP Home Edition, plus an SDK for developers.
Pricing for the basic version of eviGroup’s Paddle is $952 and we know that it’ll go on sale starting Q2 2010.
[via slashgear]
Tags: eviGroup Paddle, multitouch slate, Paddle tablet price, Paddle tablet specifications, Scale UI
JXD Venus A30, a Tablet Lacking WiFi, but With a Decent Price
Mar 1, 2010 Tablet related
The tablet segment started blooming, once the Apple iPad was showcased in January and among the newcomers are “low end” models like the one pictured below, JXD’s Venus A30. This tablet lacks WiFi and it comes with a 7 inch touchscreen display, support for 768p video playback (available via HDMI out) and much more.
The display on board of this device only supports a 800 x 480 pixel resolution and if you’re wondering about supported video formats to play here they are: RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV, MP4, VOB, MOV, 3GP, MPG, DAT, plus loads of music files (FLAC and APE included).
No pricing was revealed yet, but we expect it to pass the $100 mark only a little bit.
[via pmptoday]
Tags: 7 inch tablet, JXD Venus A30, Venus A30 price, Venus A30 tablet specifications
iLet Mini HAL, the Android Tablet Available for $199.00, Shipping Today
Mar 1, 2010 Tablet related
If you’re looking for something close to the Apple iPad, but not as pricey and well specced, then we’ve got another product for you, the iLet Mini HAL. The device ships today, with a $199 price tag and we know that it runs Android, thanks to a 600 MHz VIA ARM CPU with Freescale MX Integration.
There’s also a 7 inch TFT LCD touchscreen display on board, with a 800 x 480 pixel resolution, plus 128MB DDR2 RAM, 2GB of NAND Flash memory, or 32GB of Flash memory supported or 250GB USB. As far as connectivity is concerned, you get Ethernet 10/100M, WiFi 802.11 b/g, 3G USB (optional).
The iLet Mini HAL uses an SD port, 2 USB ports, a stereo audio out, a microphone in, a high fidelity stereo speaker output and a battery that “lives” for 16 hours in active mode and 72 hours on standby. 10GB of cloud storage will also be provided with this tablet, as well as Android apps.
[via haleron]
Tags: 7 inch slate, Android tablet, iLet Mini HAL, iLet Mini HAL price, iLet Mini HAL specifications
Tegatech TEGA 3G, a Touch Tablet Without an OS
Feb 27, 2010 Tablet related
Tegatech has been providing technologies related to tablets and mobile PCs for nearly a decade and recently they’ve decided to created their own device, the TEGA 3G. This touch tablet comes without an OS and it’s a thin, ergonomic and light device with support for WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth connectivity.
On board you’ll find an Intel Atom N270/280 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB DDR2, a 10.2 inch TFT LCD touch display with a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution and a 160GB SATA HDD. The graphics solution is an Intel 950 integrated chipset and the specs also include 2 USB 2.0 ports, a 3 in 1 card slot, a headphone port, an internal mic and a battery that provides 2.5 hours of functioning.
The device weighs 1Kg, it costs $995.28 and it’s 24.7mm slim.
[via tegatech]
Tags: Tegatech TEGA 3G, Tegatech TEGA 3G price, Tegatech TEGA 3G specifications, touch tablet
Neonode Unveils zForce Pad Multitouch Panel, Available at Low Cost
Feb 27, 2010 Tablet related
Neonode has recently announced a new color touchscreen panel, with multitouch support, the zForce Pad. It ranges from 5 to 13 inches in width and it should be incorporated in computers and mobile internet devices. This is a low cost solution aimed at touch tablet manufacturers and we learn that aside from multitouch, the panel comes with an ambient light sensor.
zForce Pad is supposed to be “ultrathin”, as claimed by its maker, although we have no numbers to support this statement. We should also mention that the panel doesn’t use a touch-sensitive overlay, that usually makes the screen cheaper. Looking forward to checking out some official details.
[via ZDNET]
Tags: multitouch panel, multitouch screen, multitouch tablet display, Neonode, zForce Pad
MIT Working on Sketch-Interpreting Software
Feb 26, 2010 Tablet related
Tablets are the new netbooks it seems and this trend was certainly emphasized by the recent Mobile World Congress and CES editions. Meanwhile, the tablets’ technologies are evolving, with the aid of researchers, like those of MIT, recently working on sketch-interpreting software. Imagine a computer that can recognise any drawing done by you on a screen, or a diagram.
The new system will look pretty good on the iPad, once the tech is finalized and if Apple accepts it in the App Store. A demo of the MIT technology shows a computer recognizing a molecule of Acetaminophen drawn on screen. After the recognition, its name is entered in a search engine and the chemical structure is shown.
This technology will also have the ability to identify circuit diagrams and clean rough sketches, for better understanding. Math and other sciences will become much easier and formulas/diagrams won’t get messed up any more.
[via gottabemobile]
Tags: identifiy drawings, MIT, MIT technology, recognize drawing, sketch interpreting software
