ViewSonic Introduces a Tablet ViewPad & Smartphones

We already know the ViewSonic brand right? Which we know from the Monitor product. But today, ViewSonic also penetrated into the tablet and smartphone market.

ViewSonic monitors manufacturers launched their line of tablets and smartphones in Indonesia. Either because they follow current trends or indeed want to really be working on the tablet market share and smarthphone, ViewSonic also enliven the Android OS.

Located at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, ViewSonic is introducing his new product line. They are tablets ViewPad 7, ViewPad 10, ViewPad 4, and Viewsonic V350 smartphones.



1. ViewPad 7
7 inch tablet uses Android OS 2.2, with 600 Mhz processor. The tablet could also be used as a smartphone with 3.5 connection G. Other features are dual VGA and 3 MP camera, gps, dual stereo speakers, document to go, and a battery that claimed up to 10 hours.

ViewPad 7 Specs:
- Dimension 179.3 x 110 x 11.4mm, 377g
- Google Android 2.2
- 32bit Qualcomm MSM7227
- 600MHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, 512MB ROM
- 7" 800x480 color transflective TFT LCD
- 3.5mm audio jack,
- GSM 850/900, GSM 1800/1900
- UMTS 900/1900, UMTS 2100
- CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
- microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash
- mini-USB port, Bluetooth, WLAN, GPS, A-GPS
- Geotagging, accelerometer
- 3.1MP camera & VGA camera
- 3240mAh battery

2. ViewPad 10
10 inch tablet has two versions: ViewPad 10 and ViewPad 10s. Well, the 10s version of the users are given the option to choose Windows 7 or Android. ViewPad 10s is a tablet dual OS.

ViewPad 10 Specs:
- Dimention: 275.5 x 178.5 x 14.5mm, 730g
- Google Android 2.2
- 32bit NVIDIA Tegra 2 250
- 1000MHz CPU
- 512MiB RAM, 512 + 15258MB ROM
- 10.1" 1024x600 color transflective TFT LCD
- Video out, 3.5mm audio jack,
- microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash,
- USB A port, Bluetooth, WLAN,
- Accelerometer
- 1.3MP cam.
- 3300mAh built-in battery

3. ViewPad 4
Hybrid tablets and smartphones are capable of recording video up to 720p HD resolution. In addition, he provided a 5 MP camera, GPS, and has a resolution of 1024x600 LED screen.

ViewPad 4 Specs:
4.1 inch touchscreen color transflective TFT display
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
512 MB of RAM
5 megapixel camera
HD Video recording at 720p
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
GPS with A-GPS


4. ViewSonic V350
V350 is a phone with 3.5 inch screen is equipped with dual SIM. This phone comes with Android OS 2.2 Froyo. Other features include a capacitive touch screen, 5 MP camera, micro SD, and GPS.

Viewsonic V350 Specs:
- 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen with 320x480 pixel resolution
- Dimention 60.9 x 114 x 12.45mm, 125g
- Android 2.2 OS(froyo)
- 5 Mega Pixel with auto focus, geotagging , accelerometer
- Dual SIM Capability with preloaded applications
- 150MB Internal ROM,256MB RAM
- MicroSD card slot expandable up to 8GB or 16GB
- Wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 w/A2DP, micro USB v2.0 port connectivity

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BlackBerry Orlando, combines a QWERTY keypad with a Touch Screen

One more smartphones created by RIM in 2011, it began to manifest themselves in cyberspace. Following the BlackBerry Bold Touch / Montana that has already appeared, is now the BlackBerry Orlando again greeted by a display of the image.

Judging from the form factor that brings the BlackBerry Orlando similar to the BlackBerry smartphone is now also being prepared by RIM, the BlackBerry Apollo and Sedona.

Only, the BlackBerry Orlando, in addition comes with a QWERTY keypad will also have a touch screen. The result can be considered if the BlackBerry Orlando as Bold Touch Mini which will be a higher end version of the BlackBerry Apollo and Sedona.

In addition, the BlackBerry Orlando also said to enter into a variant of the Curve with the addition of a touch screen on the sector. And interestingly, the BlackBerry Orlando was not mentioned in the roadmap BlackBerry that leaked some time ago.

Unfortunately, details on the specifications and time of release of this smartphone is not yet known.

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Google Music, a new rival Apple iTunes

Google's increasingly aggressive, after a successful open source projects Android, Google has expanded services like Apple iTunes, Google recently began testing Google Music.

According to some sources, the workers at Google's start trying toughness of this music service for launch later when there is no problem.

Google Music is estimated to have started to be made in 2010. But Google refused to comment on this.

But the news from people in the music industry confirmed that Google was in talks about making music store that can be downloaded.

Following an apparent leak at the XDA Developers forum, google music are believed to be in the final software testing phases of Their iTunes rival, the which is expected not only to offer digital downloads and streaming tracks, but Also cloud storage for your entire library of digital tunes , putting all of your stored music into the cloud, ready to be accessed at any time.


Google Music service allows users to listen to music through the laptops, PCs, smart phones, and tablets, and this service is expected to be optimal in Android OS

Apparently Google Music provides more features than Apple's iTunes music, which currently controls more than 70 percent of digital music sales in the United States.

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K-Touch W700, Android Dual Core phone from K-Touch

Android Smarthphone domination not only in big vendors such as Motorola, Samsung or Sony Ericsson. One of the mobile phone manufacturers from China, K-Touch, the Android smart phone is also out for the premium class. The design itself looks quite classy and does not emulate handset from global brands. The specifications are very good.

K-Touch W700, thus its name, is actually not the first Android mobile released K-Touch because of the previous K-Touch has also been issued a K-Touch W606 with OS Android.
K-Touch W700, looks promising if you view the processor is Nvidia's Tegra 2 dual core processors. Though the processor is still rarely used by large vendors though.

Other specifications K-Touch W700 are also quite good with a capacitive screen WVGA 3.8-inch, rear 5-megapixel camera, 512MB of RAM and 8 GB internal memory. Wearing Android OS 2.2 Froyo.

But unlike most China made ​​mobile phone manufacturers are usually cheap, K-Touch W700 tag is quite expensive unlike K-Touch W606 sold pretty cheap. K-Touch W700 will be sold in China with China Unicom operator, with a price of U.S. $ 540.

K-Touch W700 Specifications:
- Powered by Android 2.2 Froyo operating system
- Powered by a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor
- 512MB RAM memory
- Preloaded with Sina Weibo, QQ, Kaixin & Youku
- 3.8 inch capacitive touchscreen LCD display
- 480 × 800 pixels display screen resolution
- Bluetooth connectivity
- WiFi LAN
- Digital compass
- Preloaded games
- Accelerometer sensor
- Ambient light sensor
- 8GB built-in memory
- Micro SD memory card slot
- Polyphonic & mp3 ring tones
- 5.0 megapixel rear camera with video recording support, digital zoom
- 0.3 megapixel front camera with video recording support & digital zoom
- Able to record 720p resolution video
- GPS navigation with A-GPS support
- Built-in FM tuner

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Unique speakers for iPhone

Want clear sound speakers on the iPhone? but do not need to use additional power. Perhaps the following speakers can be an alternative choice forlistening to music from your iPhone. Apart from these stylish speakers are also available for iPhone. With passive amplifier technology, will enhance the audio output at the iPhone about 10 decibels.



 

1. Bone Collection Horn Stand($ 24.95)
The color green is strikingly like Shrek, this speaker provides audio output of 13 decibels. Can be used in landscape and portrait positions. Bone Horn Stand Amplifier offers an impressive sound boost considering its diminutive size. This passive iPhone amplifier



 





2. Phonofone III($ 195)
The Phonofone III is an elegantly designed passive amplifier crafted from ceramic and designed explicitly for the iPhone. This clever device amplifies the volume emited from an iPhone internal speaker roughly 4x (approx. 60 decibels)









3. Griffin AirCurve Play ($ 19.99)
Speaker Griffin looks stylish with a transparent design, which is able to increase the volume of your iPhone 4 for up to 10db without the need of power. Basically, the device is acoustically-shaped and it allows the iPhone 4 to sit in it neatly as shown in the picture


4. Koostik ($ 85)
Using the same concept that gives acoustic guitars their oomph, Koostik is hand-made by a wood worker named Jim. The unique wooden amplifier uses no electricity at all. just the rich reverberations of natural wood.

 





5. Tembo Trunks ($ 39)
Amplifier Tembo Trunks can be used in the iPhone earphones slot. Tembo Trunks are 100% Waterproof, Shockproof, and Dustproof. With no moving parts or electronic components to fail on you, Tembo Trunks will keep working whenever and wherever you’re sharing your tunes

 

6. Arkcanary II($ 13)
Looks simple and attractive with a similar gramophone design. This megaphone-style speaker amplifies the existing iPhone 4 speaker by allowing users to simply slide their device into the cradle. The speaker also acts as a kickstand, allowing your iPhone to sit up and be seen.

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Samsung Galaxy Neo , New family of Samsung Galaxy

Samsung adds Android phone Galaxy series not long ago in his native Korea. After 4 phone Galaxy lower-middle class (Ace, Fit, Gio, Mini). This time Samsung launches Galaxy Neo SHW-M220L which will be marketed in South Korea only for now.

At first glance Samsung Galaxy Neo identical exterior like Samsung Galaxy Ace but new differences visible at the back cover is white and contoured the same as Samsung Galaxy Tab. Samsung Galaxy Neo has been equipped with a 3.5-inch screen (800x480), 800 MHz processor, 512MB RAM, and running the Android 2.2 Froyo. This phone also has support WiFi b/g/n, 3.5mm audio jack, and battery 1500 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy Neo also has improved features such as support for T-DMB, Bluetooth 3.0, unfortunately the camera actually has decreased to only 3MP and no autofocus. Looking at the specifications Samsung Galaxy Neo could have been positioned between the Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy Ace.

No information about prices and possible release of the Neo Galaxy phones in the global market.

Samsung Galaxy Neo Features & Specifications:
- Dimensions: 115.9 x 56, 9 × 12, 14 mm
- Weight: 121.8 gr
- Display: 3.5 inch TFT, WVGA resolution
- Camera: 3 MP
- Platform: Android 2.2 (Froyo)
- Processor: 800 MHz
- RAM: 512 MB
- Internal Memory 4 GB
- microSD card slot
- T-DMB TV tuner
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v3.0, USB, Wi-Fi b/g/n
- 3.5 mm headset jack
- Battery: 1500 mAh
   - Standby time: up to 310 hours
   - Talk time: 390 minutes (voice) / 190 min (video)

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This Playstation One Games for the Xperia Play already sold on Android Market

Sony Ericsson has added to the Xperia series specifically for gamers, Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, where Xperia Play will be very similar to the PSP Go both in terms of design and form. And to support the success of the Xperia Play, Sony promised to bring the games hits on the Playstation One to the Android Market, and it has become a reality.

Along with the presence Xperia Play due to start this second quarter, the Sony presents best-selling game ever in the PS One, to the Android Market. The goal specifically for PS Phone connoisseurs can enjoy games on their handheld devices.

Some of the Playstation One game that was brought into the Android Market are:
- Syphon Filter
- Destruction Derby
- MediEvil
- Jumping Fish
- Cool Boarders 2

This game will be priced at $ 6.38, while the user specifically Xperia Play will get the game pre-installed the original Crash Bandicoot. Sony believe that there will be some more games that will be sold in the Android Market.

Sony Ericsson has teamed up more than 20 game developers, including Gameloft, Electronics Arts and Sony Computer Entertainment, in order to provide a variety of interesting games that can be enjoyed on the Xperia Play.

Some games can be found on the Xperia Play include Need for Speed, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, Gun Bros, Galaxy on Fire 2 and Assassins Creed Altair's Chronicles HD.

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