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Hanvon TouchPad BC10C Tablet Gets Reviewed (Video)

Mar 16, 2010 Tablet related


How about a 10 inch multitouch tablet to rival the iPad? This time we’re dealing with the Hanvon TouchPad BC10C tablet, reviewed in the video at the end of the article and pictured below. This device incorporates a 10 inch capacitive multitouch screen, with a 1024 x 600 pixel resolution and a 1.3 GHz Intel processor.

2GB of RAM are also on board, as well as WiFi and Bluetooth support, a webcam, 2 USB ports, an Intel GMA 4500 graphics solution and Mini HDMI output. There’s also a VGA out dongle included, plus a mic and speaker port, 5 + 3 shortcut buttons and internal dual mics (plus speakers.

Hanvon TouchPad BC10C gets more storage space via an SD card slot and the whole thing weighs 980 grams, with a 18.4mm waistline. The tablet runs Windows 7 Home Premium and costs $877, with the product being available in the US and EU starting March 25th.

[via jkkmobile.blogspot.com]

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Multi-Fold Display Patent Filed by Qualcomm

Mar 14, 2010 Tablet related

Here’s a pretty original patent, filed by Qualcomm recently and revealing a multi-fold display that could make ASUS jealous (or interested), since they’re keen on such innovative designs. This device allows its user to fold and unfold it, so it would make a pretty good e-book reader. It can even turn a handset into a tablet and viceversa, or even a TV set, which is pretty cool actually.

Qualcomm’s interesting patent incorporates a “processor configured to execute at least one software application having a graphical user interface, the processor being responsive to the folding configuration sensor to modify the graphical user interface based on the detected configuration.” The interface plays the role of a panorama UI, or a desktop one, an app UI, a web browser interface, a media player UI and much more.

The only problem with this design is that when folded it makes out one bulky phone. We have a feeling that some major player like Samsung or ASUS will use this patent and not Qualcomm, since they usually provide chips and software to phone makers and don’t make full fledged devices.

[via Unwired View]

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Hott MD500 $92 Android Tablet is Pretty Hot!

Mar 12, 2010 Tablet related

Keep the tablets coming, boys! We’re witnessing a real avalanche of these products here, with more than 50 models estimated to surface this year. We’ve got a newcomer on our hands, from the lower priced segment, Hott MD500, a pretty decent with a 4.8 inch display and a $92 price tag. Shown in action below, the device supports a 800 x 480 pixel resolution and OS customization:

Apparently, it can play every codec out there, or co claim its makers. Its iPhone-like design is pretty appealing and you can see that the device is much smaller than an Archos 5 unit, for example. The $92 price doesn’t include Flash memory and applies to distributors for now, but you can get a 4GB microSD card for close to nothing these days, so it’s pretty OK.

Glossy, slick, running Android 1.5, looking hot, cheap… what more do you want?

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Pixel Qi DIY Kits Ready for Launch, Extremely User-Friendly

Mar 12, 2010 Tablet related

Pixel Qi is the revolutionary display technology that’s meant to take over the market in the future, or so hope its promoters. Last we heard, the product was meant for a Q2 launch, as DIY kits that allow the users to replace their own laptop screens. The units are 10 inch modules and they’re very easy to use and replace with other sunlight-friendly Pixel Qi screens.

All of this info comes from Mary Lou Jepsen’s blog and in case you don’t know, she’s the CEO of the company behind this screen technology. Notion Ink Adam incorporated such a display, shown at CES 2010. Its hybrid screen was very responsive and versatile, with the important advantage of having a hugely reduced battery consumption.

[via Engadget]

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FirstView $95 Android/Win CE Tablet Looks Good, Was Featured at CeBIT

Mar 12, 2010 Tablet related

Would you believe that the tablet in the image below goes for a mere $95 and it runs Android? Showcased at CeBIT 2010, the FirstView PC607V tablet uses an appealing skin on top of Windows CE, while companies like Forsa and Huawei chose Android over this platform. There’s also an Android 1.4 version of this MID/tablet, a strange choice of version, specially since as far as we know Android 1.4 doesn’t exist, so it must be Android 1.5.

Rumour has it that PC607V will be getting the Android 2.0/2.1 in the future, although it hasn’t been confirmed yet. It’s also pretty interesting to notice that the device is supposed to have a 10.1 inch resistive touch display, while some sites reports that it comes with a 7 inch screen.

Other specs include a 60GB HDD, WiFi b/g, webcam, built in speakers, 2 USB ports, an SD slot, a HDMI slot, 2 headphone ports and a 4500 mAh battery.

[via Engadget]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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