Posts tagged tablet
New Pictures from the 7 inch Samsung Galaxy-Tab/Pad
Aug 26th
Personally, I have yet to be tired of hearing about news regarding Samsung’s Galaxy Tab. Unfortunately, our latest offering isn’t big news like the teaser site going live, however, we have a bunch of new pictures courtesy of oled-display.net. There’s a picture that reconfirms the Galaxy Tab will come with Android 2.2 Froyo, as well as a few that show off the large display and full web browser. I am hugely excited to hear more details about this new device and any new pictures that surface immediately have my attention.
What do you guys think? IPad Killer, gimmick, oversized Galaxy S? Who’s looking forward to a release?
New Pictures from the 7 inch Samsung Galaxy-Tab/Pad originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
Viewsonic Rumored to Launch 7 Inch Froyo Tablet
Aug 6th
Viewsonic, a company which is better known for its monitors, projectors, and computer accessories is rumored to be launching a 7 inch tablet running Android 2.2 (Froyo) this Fall. Mmmm! Tasty!
The device is supposedly set to include GSM voice calls, and either a 3MP or 5MP camera on the back. We can also assume it will have all the standards including WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS.
It’s expected to land in the UK within eight weeks for between £300-400 then roll out across Europe, if this rumor is indeed true. However, at this point we must remember that this is just a rumor and may or may not be true. Stay tuned as more develops! We will let you know as soon as we know more!
Anyone have any interest in picking one of these up?
Source: Stuff.TV
NOTE: Viewsonic Rumored to Launch 7 Inch Froyo Tablet originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
Details for Next Generation of Archos Devices Start Leaking
Aug 4th
The details surrounding the next batch of Android-powered Archos devices have started arriving online. Dubbed Generation 8 (Gen8), they will come with various screen sizes, ranging from 2.8-inches to 10-inches. Depending on the size of the device, screen density is said to be anywhere from QVGA (240 x 320) up to WSVGA (1024×600). The first unit to break cover, the Archos 32 8GB , has been spotted on a US retailer website.
According to JR.com, this entry point unit comes with a 3.2-inch screen leading us (and others) to believe a smaller and less expensive model exists. That’s a pretty impressive price point when you consider this version is only $149.99. Features are said to include Android 2.1, WiFi (802.11n), Bluetooth, a camera, microphone, and 800 MHz Arm Cortex A8 processor. Other nuts and bolt specs tell us this will be a very compact and super-light device with its 4.13 x 2.16 x 0.35 in. dimensions and 2.54 oz weight.
NOTE: Details for Next Generation of Archos Devices Start Leaking originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
Samsung introducing Android Tablet in Q3
Jul 31st
Rumored Tablet next to a Galaxy S Phone
Speaking with Reuters, Samsung confirmed that they plan to release an Android based Tablet PC in Q3 this year. This places Samsung firmly in competition with LG, Acer, Dell, Toshiba and others that have announced Android based tablets. Samsung is the number 2 handset manufacturer worldwide second only to Nokia (who is struggling to gain a foothold in the smartphone market in the US). Though not many details are known regading the Samsung tablet device it is said to have a 7″ Super AMOLED screen according to Samsung. The device is also rumored to sport a 1.2Ghz CPU in the Hummingbird family (the same family used in Samsung’s Galaxy S phone series), Carry 16GB on internal storage with a microSDHC slot for external storage, A 4000 mHa battery and run Android 2.2.
NOTE: Samsung introducing Android Tablet in Q3 originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
Kmart Seeing High Demand for Augen Tablet, Also Selling Android Netbooks (UPDATED)
Jul 27th
Folks running to their local Kmart to pick up the $150 Android 2.1-powered tablet are going to come away just a little bit disappointed. We received two reports today from readers who went to their respective Kmarts to purchase the 7-inch Augen tablet only to find they were not in stock. I too found myself getting a raincheck today for one at my store as the retailer couldn’t find any in stock within 20 miles. According to one of our tipsters, his Kmart electronics department hasn’t fielded so many questions since Jock Jams: Greatest Hits of the 90s came out.
Interestingly enough, our readers and I noticed a space on the shelf dedicated to an Android netbook from Augen. In some cases, the netbook was in stock.Dubbed the Genbook74, the $99 netbook features a 7-inch screen, 400MHz processor, 2GB flash memory, 128MB RAM, WiFi, and expandable memory . Thanks to our kindly follower Emperor Lrrr and his trusty Droid X, we have a few pictures of the device. Like the Augen78 Tablet, it’s awfully difficult to resist the low price point. Even with its Android 1.6, the GenBook would make for a nice companion device for emails, texting, and tweeting. Thanks to David Muzzarelli for the additional pictures!
Update: Luke at The Android Blog actually found an Augen tablet in stock at his local Kmart, and got some hands on video:
Click here to view the embedded video.
He was unimpressed, and did not end up buying one.
NOTE: Kmart Seeing High Demand for Augen Tablet, Also Selling Android Netbooks (UPDATED) originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
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Interpad Tablet Features 10-inch Screen, Android 2.2, and Tegra 2 Chip
Jul 27th
At this point it seems like there are more rumors about Android tablets than phones. However, with dozens in the pipeline, none of them appear to be on the level of that forbidden fruit that is the iPad. An unknown German manufacturer has stepped up with their own plans, aiming for the title of most-lusted-after Android tablet.
Featuring a 1GHz Tegra 2 chip, 1GB of DDR2 RAM and 16GB flash storage, and Android 2.2, the E-Noa Interpad (translated) is the newest rumored (translated) slate on the block. Expected to arrive in December with a €399 (about $518 US) price tag, the Interpad also boasts a 10-inch capacitive multitouch screen, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0, HDMI out, and a beefy 3900mAh battery. It’s also rumored that an alternate version will be available with Android 2.2,GPS, 3G, and a camera for about €500 ($649 US).
We’ll definitely be watching the news around this one closely. If this turns out to be a legit deal, you might find a few of us AndroidGuys opening up our wallets later this year!
Via: Engadget
NOTE: Interpad Tablet Features 10-inch Screen, Android 2.2, and Tegra 2 Chip originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
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Official Dell Streak Details Emerge on Eve of Release, No T-Mobile Support
Jul 27th
Dell has taken to their company blog to shed light on their forthcoming Streak tablet/phone. Among the details shared is the fact that there are no plans to support T-Mobile’s network. Tough stuff for those of you holding out hope that we’d see a variant certified for their network. On a positive note, it has been confirmed that Android 2.2 “Froyo” will be coming later this year in an over-the-air (OTA) update. As of right now, the only color option is Carbon Black, but a New Cherry Red will be the next color offered. You may recall seeing CEO Michael Dell playing with a red variant early this year.
It’s worth pointing out that the dell streak is receiving tremendous amounts of buzz. According to spokesman Lionel Menchaca, this is the most successful pre-sale the company has ever offered, far bigger than anything he’s seen in his 16 years at Dell.
Here’s a clip with developer Kevin Andrew demonstrating the device running Android 2.1 “Eclair”. Maybe it’s me, but I think Kevin’s wording hints at a different device headed for T-Mobile.
“…This particular unit is not certified or compatible with the T-Mobile 3G network…”
Thanks for the glimmer of hope, Kevin!
NOTE: Official Dell Streak Details Emerge on Eve of Release, No T-Mobile Support originally appeared on AndroidGuys.
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