OliPad Tablet PC from Olivetti typewriter manufacturer

Olivetti, known as a typewriter manufacturer, recently released OliPad 100, a tablet PC that comes with its first Android 2.2 Froyo.

In addition to the manufacturer's claimed as the Italian's first tablet PC, OliPad 100 also offer special features, it at least look at the processor, where OliPad said to have put the dual-core chips made ​​by NVIDIA, the Tegra 2.

Several other features were also become the main capital of this tablet on the market, such as 10 inch screen with 1024 x 600 pixels, 1.3 megapixel camera, as well as USB and HDMI ports. Not only that, OliPad 100 also presents some connectivity features, like 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

OliPad 100, as quoted by Engadget, already sold to the market with a tag of around 399 euros

Here are the full specifications of OliPad 100 taken from www.olivetti.com:
Screen
- Size 10 inches, ultraslim
- Technology TFT-LCD
- Resolution 1.024 x 600 pixel
- Touch Panel capacitive, multi-point
- Tasti touch (Home/Menu/Back/Search)
Memory
- RAM 1 GB DDR2
- Flash SLC 512 MB
- Mass storage 16 GB iNand, expandable up to 64 GB (via SD card)
System
- Processor NVIDIA® Tegra 2 Dual Core Arm Cortex A9
- Frequency 1 GHz
- Operating System Android Froyo 2.2
- Network connectivity Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G
Interfaces I/O
- USB 1 x Host 2.0 and 1 x Mini-USB
- Headphones port 1
- Port replicator for optional docking station
- Slots for Micro SD and SIM cards
Various
- Webcam 1,3 Mpixel
- Audio 2 x 1W speakers, microphone
- Sensors G-sensor, light sensor
- Battery Ly-Polymer 3650mAh / 7.4V
- AC adapter 12 V - 2A
- Dimensions (WxDxH), weight 267 x 173 x 13,9 mm
- 780 g

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Google Nexus S present in the CDMA version

Google Nexus S, as a successor Google Nexus One rumored to be released in a version of CDMA. This rumor came from the face of websites Sprint Nextel, the giant CDMA operator from the United States, changed. And, the rumor that continues to grow wide. Google still has not responded.

On the web page was posted a notice that Google Nexus S, manufactured by Samsung, will soon be available in the near future.

No further details related to the availability of Google Nexus S in CDMA version. It's all at once strengthen another rumor that says that Google is opening up to Verizon Wireless and not only is working with Sprint Nextel exclusively. The cooperation with Samsung also open up opportunities to sell Google's CDMA smartphone in China.

If Google only change the GSM network to CDMA, it could be Google's specifications and features of Google Nexus S remain the same. If true, then about Google CDMA smartphone specifications are as follows:

Dimensions and weight
12.4 x 6.3 x 1 cm
129gram

Display
Super Screen AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Size 4 inches, 480 x 800 pixels
- Oleophobic surface
- Contour Display with curved glass screen
- Multi-touch input method
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate UI
- Touch-sensitive controls
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
- Three-axis gyro sensor

Memory
512MB (RAM)
16GB (internal storage)

Connectivity
3G HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA
Bluetooth v2.1
microUSB v2.0

Camera
5 MP, 2560 x 1920 pixels, auto focus, LED flash
Video There, WVGA @ 30fps

OS and CPU
Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread)
ARM Cortex A8 CPU 1GHz processor


Features 
GPS, A-GPS
Java (via a third party)
- Social networking integration
- Digital compass
- MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC + / AC3/FLAC player
- Organizer
- Image / video editor
- Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration
- Flash Player v10.1
- Voice memo / dial / commands
- Predictive text input
- Near Field Communications


Battery
Li-ion Battery 1500 mAh
Up to 428 hours (standby)
Up to 6 hours 40 minutes (talk time)

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Samsung Galaxy Pro, Touchscreen meets QWERTY

Samsung has successfully carry the phones with the Android system, has been much outputs Samsung mobile phones using the Android operating system, call it a series of Samsung Galaxy, in premium class such as Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy S2 or in class low end like Samsung Galaxy Mini and many more Samsung Galaxy series.

Qwerty phone market seems more and more potential. Samsung Galaxy was finally released its first smart phone qwerty-named Samsung Galaxy Pro. Galaxy qwerty smart phone model is going to try out the market began in March in the UK, followed by European markets, the Middle East countries, Southeast Asia, and India.

The Samsung Galaxy Pro has a  2.8" 320 x 240 pixel touchscreen display. This is an Android 2.2 device, On the back is a 3 megapixel camera, and inside the Samsung Galaxy Pro supports 3.5G data and WiFi. As you would expect the Galaxy Pro also has GPS and all the other usual features you would expect of an Android smartphone.

The 800 MHz processor may not sound particularly fast in an age of 1 GHz dual-core devices, but it will certainly be quick enough for anything you might want to run on a device with such a small screen.

The fairly large 1350 mAh battery is quoted as giving up to 11 hours talktime and 25 days standby time, although Android users rarely get anything like that. However the screen and processor are unlikely to draw much power, so you should be able to last at least a whole day on a single charge.

Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Pro: 
- OS Android 2.2 Froyo
- GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 900/2100MHz
- Data GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA
- Dimention: Size 66.7 x 108.6 x 10.65mm (2.6 x 4.3 x 0.4in)
- Weight 103.4g (3.6oz)
- Battery 1350mAh
- Battery Life 25.8 days standby time
  11 hours talk time
- Main Display 2.8-inch, 320 x 240 pixel
- Camera 3.0 megapixel with autofocus
- Video QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) recording, WVGA (800 x 480 pixel) playback
- Messaging MMS/SMS
- Email IMAP/POP/Exchange/Gmail
- Bluetooth 2.1 (stereo)
- Processor 800MHz
- Memory 512MB RAM, 2GB microSD card


     

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Nokia X1-00, The Cheap mobile phone with a long life batteries

Nokia did not forget the lower-class mobile phone market, the Finnish manufacturer released a mobile phone Nokia X1-00, a cheap music phone with a battery that is claimed to be very durable.

Nokia X1-00 deliberately designed for users who want music on his mobile features, but reasonably priced. The phone is priced around USD 50 only

Nokia X1-00 equipped with a variety of music features such as MP3 Player, 3.5 mm audio jack and the loudspeaker. Storage songs backed by a microSD slot up to 16GB. FM radio has also been added.

Unfortunately, the user certainly can not download music directly from the Internet. Because, Nokia X1-00 does not include a web browser or other internet connectivity options. So it seems the computer assistance is necessary to add more songs. Minus value, there are no facilities in this phone camera. So, features music seems to be the only major mainstay for entertainment.

Another feature is the battery so wares that can be claimed up to 61 days standby. To play music, Nokia X1-00 can survive a maximum of up to 38 hours. Nokia will throw this phone into several areas starting from April 2011.


Nokia X1-00 Specifications:
- 2G Network:(GSM 900 / 1800), (GSM 850 / 1900)
- Dimensions: 112.2 x 47.3 x 16 mm
- Weight: 91.1 g
- Display: TFT, 56K colors (128 x 160 pixels)
- Dedicated music key
- Alert types: Vibration, Polyphonic(64), MP3 ringtones
- Loudspeaker
- 3.5mm jack
- Phonebook Memory: 500 entries
- Call records
- Support up to 16GB micro SD card
- Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
- USB v2.0 microUSB
- Stereo FM radio
- Audio: MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player, MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC player
- Sudoku, Snake Xenia, Brach Rally, Forbidden Treasure, Vacation Solitaire games
- Other Features: SMS, MMS, Email, Flashlight, Organizer, Voice memo, Predictive text input
- Available Colors: Orange, Ocean blue, dark gray
- Battery BL-5J - 1320 mAh Li-Ion
   + Stand-by Time: Up to 1440 h
   + Talk time: Up to 13 h
   + Music play: Up to 38 h

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Samsung Corby II GT-S3850, Tthe series continued success of the Corby

Whereas in the past Samsung has successfully released the series of Corby, which comes in two variants with tauchscreen and Corby TXT. Now Samsung continue upon the success Samsung Corby by presenting a newer version. Samsung Corby II GT-S3850, that's the new name is pinned to the colorful cell phone. Surely there are some features in it renewal.

With a screen width of 3.14 inch, Samsung Corby II supports GSM / EDGE networks. Although not 3G, there are already connection options via Wi Fi b / g / n for internet connection.

On the camera there is no change, still with a resolution of 2 megapixels. But the affairs of social networking might be any better with the support of Social Hub, which integrates the SNS (Social Network Services) to the phonebook, calendar and inbox.

Other features such as Microsoft Exchange support, stereo FM with RDS, Bluetooth 3.0, 3.5 mm audio port and support a microSD slot. While the display style of the Samsung TouchWiz user interface claimed more interesting.

The design itself is quite different although both rely on flashy colors, perhaps to try to lure young people. The plan, Samsung Corby II will be released late March in Germany, then go to other areas. Currently no information on what the price Samsung Corby II.

Specifications of the Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850):
- Network: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- Dimensions: 109.9 x 60.6 x 11.7 mm (4.33 x 2.39 x 0.46 in)
- Weighs: 102g (3.6oz).
- 3.14-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen
- 2 Megapixel camera
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Memory expandable up to 16 GB
- Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP
- FM Radio
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- Accelerometer sensor
- MP3, MP4, WMA, H.263, H.264 and a few more
- 1,000mAh battery
  + 9.5 hours of talk time
  + 25.8 days of standby

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Magic W3, Tablet PC with Windows 7 OS

The development of the Tablet PC is now faster, since the emergence of the iPad, many vendors competing to issue a tablet, especially after iPad 2 official realease. AdvanceTC based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, released tablet itself. With the size screen of 4.8 inches, this device is well-deserved entry into the tablet PC. Surprisingly, this manufacturer not to use Android for its operating system, but using Windows 7. Advance seems to be agreed dubbed as a microcomputer equipped with a telephony function using GSM network.

The price is set at 1350 dollars. When compared with other tablet product, clearly spelled out very expensive, let's see if this expensive price equal to its features?

Magic W3, so the device is called, using the OS Windows 7 Home Premium. Using the Intel Atom processor Z530 series that have a computing speed of 1.6 GHz. System Memory 1GB DDR2 RAM is supplied by the capacity to 32 GB of disk space plus a microSD external memory space.

For the needs of the wireless connection, bluetooth supported by older versions (2.0), 3.5 G network, and of course the wi-fi. An embedded GPS transceiver for connection map. The device dimensions 141 x 81.5 x 22 mm and weighs 260 grams offers a 1.3 MP resolution camera. This camera is really more intended for the purposes of video conferencing.

One specialty is the introduction of its own UI theme Magic Telephony Touch and the ability of the HDMI (high definition multimedia interface) because it is able to produce a video recording of himself with a resolution of 720p.

To operate this device, a large-capacity battery was used (3200 mAh). Advance will release Magic W3  this June.

Specifications of Magic W3 Windows Tablet Smartphone:
- Dimensions: 141 x 81.5 x 22 mm
- Weight: 260 g
- Processor: Intel Atom Z530 1.6 GHz
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium
- Network: GSM Quad Band, 3.5G HSPA
- Display: a 4.8-inch touchscreen display with 800 x 480 pixels resolution
- RAM: 1GB DDR2
- Capacity: up to 32 GB SSD
- Camera: 1.3 MP Camera for Video Conferencing
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR, GPS Transceiver
- Port: mini HDMI, mini USB, MicroSD, USB port, 3.5mm audio jack, Charging & Docking I/O
- Features : Accelerometer, Vibrate Alert, voice capability
- Battery: 3200 mAh 3.7V

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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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