Comparison of iPad 2, Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Finally iPad 2 that awaited realease, how the comparison between iPad 2 with some of its main rivals, in which case Android tablet of Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? If judging from the design side, this tablet looks a little more slender than its competitors it. But in terms of hardware, probably some features on the iPad 2 little behind.

However, with base price of USD 499, iPad 2 potentially attract buyers because of its rivals has not been able to reach this low price. Equipped with the latest IOS, abundance and certainty of application sales schedule began March 11, iPad 2 large potential to overtake the competition.

iPad 2 is the thinnest tablet with a thickness of 0.34 inch, while the Motorla Xoom in 0.5 inch and 0.43 inch on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. But the matter of weight, is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 champion who was just 1.32 pounds. iPad 2 does not lose much, weighs 1.33 pounds for the version of Wi Fi.
Turning to the matter of the screen, iPad 2 has the same resolution with the first generation, at 1024x768 pixels. While the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom shared a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. From this side, iPad 2 slightly less than rival Android.

iPad 2 has the largest built-in storage in the 64GB version. But unfortunately he did not have a slot for additional storage, just like Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. In this aspect, which has only Motorola Xoom storage option via microSD.

In terms of processor, iPad 2 and the two rivals were already equipped with dual core processors. About the performance all three seem to go through more in-depth testing. Unfortunately, Apple has not mentioned the RAM is taken iPad 2. In comparison, RAM owned Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 reach 1GB.

From the side of the camera, Apple joined the front and rear camera sink. However, with only VGA resolution front and rear camera which has not been referred to the resolution, like Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 superior on that. Specifically Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the front camera alone is powerful  with 8 megapixels.

In terms of speakers, iPad 2 has an audio device is greater than the first version. This is not an advantage because both the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 had already adopted stereo speakers. What kind of comparison table between iPad 2, Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1? Consider the following as quoted from PCWorld.

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Specifications of iPad 2

Finally answered protracted emergence of iPad 2. The iPad 2 has been officially introduced by Apple. Various significant change pinned on the iPad 2, such as the A5 dual core processor and a design that is really new. Just look, third more slender body than the first version, with a thickness of only 8.8 mm. This size is even thinner than the iPhone 4.

Then, like the leaked photos that recently circulated, iPad 2 is available in two colors, black and white. Then, what like this iPad 2 specification? Here are the full leaked as reported by Apple Insider:

Model:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi + 3G

Size and Weight:
- Height: 9.50 inches (241.2 mm)
- Width: 7.31 inch (185.7 mm)
- Thickness: 0.34 inch (8.8 mm)
- Weight: 1.33 pounds (601 g) Wi-Fi, 1:34 pounds (607 g) 3G

Storage
- 16GB
- 32GB
- 64GB

Wireless and Cellular
- Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
   Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology
- Wi-Fi + 3G model: UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
   GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- Wi-Fi + 3G model for Verizon: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)

Screen
- 9.7 inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
- 1024-by-768-pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi)
- Fingerprint-resistant coating oleophobic
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Chip
- 1GHz dual-core Apple A5-Designed custom, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip

Cameras, Photos, and Video Recording
- Rear camera (resolution not specified):
  Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio, still camera with 5x digital zoom
- Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio, VGA-quality still camera
- Photo and video over Wi-Fi geotagging

Battery
- Wi-Fi:
  + Built-in 25-watt-hour lithium-polymer rechargeable battery
  + Up to 10 hours of web access in Wi-Fi, see the video, or hear music
  + Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
- 3G:
  + Built-in 25-watt-hour lithium-polymer rechargeable battery
  + Up to 10 hours of web access in Wi-Fi, see the video, or hear music
  + Up to 9 hours of web access using 3G data network
  + Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system

Input / Output
- 30-pin dock connector port
- 3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
- Built-in speakers
- Microphone
- Micro-SIM card tray (Wi-Fi + 3G model)

Sensors
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor

Location
- Wi-Fi
- Digital compass
- Assisted GPS (3G only)
- Cellular (3G only)

Audio Playback

• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000 Hz
• Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4 , Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX +), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
• User-configurable maximum volume limit
• Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)

TV & Video

• Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p Digital AV Adapter with Apple or the Apple VGA Adapter (cables sold separately)
• Video-out support at 576p and 480p with the Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with the Apple Composite AV Cable
• Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, the Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in. M4v,. Mp4, and. Mov file formats; MPEG -4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in. m4v,. mp4, and. mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in. avi file format

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Motorola Atrix 4G, such as future PC

The amount outstanding smartphone more and more and diverse. Latest models supported with sophisticated features and capabilities. But, if they really can replace your computer work in the future? It seems that Motorola's new optimistic if it will happen.

However, we all know that a mini computer that can never replace the computer. But, what if a phone can have performance or data access level with a laptop? Are you really still need a computer? let's see Motorola Atrix 4G.

Smart phone that looks this concise look so impressive. This time, Motorola was not kidding. Motorola Atrix 4G use with NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core equipped with all amenities. In the near future he will operate on a 4G network.

What are the advantages? To make it different from the existing ranks of Android smartphone, Motorola provides a capacitive touch screen TFT 16 million colors by 4 inches with a resolution of 540 x 960, more sharply than the iPhone 4 and the BlackBerry Storm 3. And, he has supported the HD (high definition).

In addition, he has a camera capable of hi-res 5MP aufotocus its features and flash LED. And, most interesting is the dock as a backrest that will appear along with his cell phone.

If attached to the dock, he will look like a laptop. When installed, Motorola Atrix 4G will be changed to 'computer mode' and run the PC operating system interface, complete with Firefox, Adobe Flash, and so forth. In fact, users can also download PC applications such as in the real PC.

If you need a wider screen, you can even connect it to TV or other large sailing media to run a computer process. Everything can be done with Motorola Atrix 4G.

Motorola Atrix 4G will be launched via AT & T in the first quarter of this year. The price is still not announced. There is no official information relating Motorola marketing outside the U.S., including Asia Pacific

The following specifications Motorola Atrix 4G:
Dimensions and weight
11.7 x 6.3 x 1 cm
136 grams

Screen
Capacitive touchscreen TFT display, 16 million colors
Screen Size 4 inches, 540 x 960 pixels
- Biometric fingerprint reader
- Gorilla Glass display
- Touch sensitive controls
- MOTOBLUR UI with Widgets Live
- Multi-touch input method
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate UI
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off

Memory
1GB Memory (RAM)
16GB (internal storage)
microSD up to 32GB (external)

Connectivity
3G HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA
Bluetooth v2.1
microUSB v2.0

Camera
5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, auto focus flash LED
Video There, 720p @ 30fps
VGA (front camera)

Operating System and CPU
OS Android OS 2.2 (Froyo)
NVIDIA Tegra CPU 1GHz 2 AP20H Dual Core processor

Other
Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
HTML Browser
There's GPS, A-GPS
Features Java MIDP 2.0
- Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic
- HDMI port
- Digital compass
- MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC + player
- 1080p @ 30 fps playback MP4/H.263/H.264.WMV/Xvid/DivX
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk
- Facebook, Twitter, MySpace integration
- Photo viewer / editor
- Organizer
- Document editor
- Adobe Flash 10.1 player
- Voice memo / dial / commands
- Predictive text input

Battery
Li-ion Battery 1930 mAh
Up to 250 hours (standby)
Up to 9 hrs (talk time)

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Umeox Apollo, The first Android phone with solar power

Umeox Mobile, mobile phone manufacturers in China, recently announced that it has released a solar-powered smartphone. Umeox this claim is the world's first Android with sun power.

Mobile is named Umeox Apollo and was introduced first at Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona that utilize solar energy sources developed by Intivation, Amsterdam-based company that provides solutions to alternative energy sources for mobile phones.

Umeox Apollo using Android 2.2 Froyo, supported features a touch screen, 1GB flash memory, 512 MB RAM and 3-megapixel camera

These features are fairly common. The main selling point is that it is solar-powered. It’s not enough to stop charging the phone entirely, but daily usage requires about 2.5 hours of shine, and the 100 percent charging requires 17 hours.

For now, the new Umeox Apollo will be distributed in their own country. Furthermore, only then will spread to other countries, one of which the United States. About the price, quite affordable. Umeox will sell for $ 100

Specs of Umeox Apollo:

- DіѕрƖау: 3.2 “wіth resolution 320 x 480 pixels
- 1GB οf internal storage expandable via microSD slot
- FM Radio
- Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
- 3.1 megapixel camera
- 3.5mm audio jack

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IMO Tab X7, Tablet PC local made by IMO

Tablet pc market is increasingly stretched, many mobile phone vendors have issued a tablet PC. It can not be denied since the emergence of the iPad was followed the next Samsung Galaxy Tab and Motorola XOOM, has encouraged local vendors to release Tablets

Already there are some local vendors who had already issued a tablet, such as CSL with Handroid Pad CSL MI700 or Huawei with Huawei Smakit S7. Now IMO issued a tablet, by issuing IMO Tab X7, which is the pioneer of the early generation of IMO tablets.

By using Android Froyo, IMO Tab X7 was performed with 7-inch screen, pliers did not differ with some of the product tablets that have been circulating. With capacitive touch screen technology wide VGA (WVGA) with a density of 800 x 400 pixels.

Weighing approximately 377 grams, the IMO Tab X7 was light and easy to carry, equipped with connectivity such as WiFi, Bluetooth, and GSM mobile networks, making it easy to use to surf the Internet.

IMO Tab X7 is equipped with two cameras, one VGA-quality front and one on the rear with 3 Megapixel quality, making it easy to capture the object.

By using the processor ARM 11 600 MHz CPU, Qualcomm MSM7227, IMO Tab X7 sold approximately Rp. 3.9 million, which will be present at the end of March 2011, will be an alternative choice of many tablets that have appeared previously

Specification of IMO Tab X7:
Chipset : Qualcomm MSM7227
Platform : Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Network : GSM Bands: 8500/900/1800/1900; WCDMA 3G/HSPA Bands: 900/1900/2100
Size : 179.3 mm (H) x 110 mm (W) x 11,4 mm (T)
LCD : 7 Inch, TFT, 256 K, WVGA; 800 x 400, capasitive multitouch
Camera : 3 MP, camera sekunder VGA
Memory: DDR SDRAM 512 MB RAM. Ekternal: Micro SD card support up to 32 GB
Connectivity : WIFI 802.1 b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.1+ EDR
GPS: GPS/AGPS
Other features: Ambient Light Sensor, G-Sensor, Calculator, Calender, Google Talk Browser, Digital compass, Gmail, Alarm, Google Map
Battery : 3240 mAH Li-Polimer

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iPad 2 Review (Video)

Indeed, the presence of two highly anticipated iPad by the enthusiast of Apple products, especially for the iPad, given the tremendous success iPad cause a lot of people waiting just how much the increase of the iPad 2.

Rumored iPad 2 will have a wider screen than previous iPad, we see how broad the addition of these 2 screen iPad



Here's another rumor circulating about Apple iPad 2:

• Changes in design, following the iPhone 4 so her back into a flat. In addition there is little change in size.
• The existence Camera, iPad 2, or whatever his name later, reportedly will have a camera. Not just one, but two cameras that can be used to FaceTime (video calls)
• Networking, rumored iPad 2 that will support GSM and CDMA networks (either separately or together). Issues like these similar occurrence of the same issue when the iPhone.
• The processor, when the first present, the processor A4 iPad enough to attract attention. That said, the iPad 2 will be more remarkable by using dual-core processor.

Has emerged a video review of the iPad 2 (even though its not yet release iPad 2) a pity to miss because the video is quite unique, funny and very creative.
please watch the video below:

        

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EG Touch, New competitor Android Tablet

EG Memory, a leading brand IT products from Hong Kong, launched for the Indonesian market, its first tablet PC, the EG Touch.

Confessing is different from most other tablet PCs that have been launched first in Indonesia, EG Touch offers a tablet that are reliable, but still easily be enabled by users.

EG Touch using Android OS 2.1 (Eclair), which can be upgraded, supported by Rockchip 2818 1GHz processor with 256MB of RAM that allows the user to control the files, directories, device nodes and symbolic links within a file system practically. Users also can use the mouse on the tablet EG Touch.

Different than Handroid Pad CSL MI700 taking 512 MB of memory capacity, storage capacity of EG Touch greater the amount of 8 GB and Micro SD support up to 32 GB enables users to enter a lot of files without fear of running out of memory storage. 7 inch wide screen on the tablet using capacitive TFT Touch EG, which ensures the device is extremely responsive.

Dimension of EG Touch is 19 x 115 x 14.5mm with weighs 0.43 kg it also features a built-in WIFI and WIFE 80.11 for browsing the Internet. In addition, EG Touch has APKInstaller a useful application for ease installing applications on the Android (with APK files). EG Touch tablet package also includes 3G connectivity and HSDPA cellular data modem.

EG Touch also has various means of entertainment, which is a row of games and applications Features Mobile TV, video / audio quality player.
Users can also record sound and play it back through the Voice Recording feature that comes built-in MIC Recorder.

The price offered from EG Touch is almost equal to the price of Handroid Pad CSL MI700 is sold at Rp 3.2 million.

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