Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 is a powerful, entertainment device ideal for home or on the go. Weighing just 1 pound, it features a vibrant 7-inch touchscreen display with 3D-like graphics, speedy 1 GHz processor, and the Android 2.2 operating system - all in a sleek and compact form factor.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 offers full support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1 for accessing Flash-enabled websites, watching video and playing games, and with built-in support for ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi, the Galaxy Tab's portable screen is ideal for watching the latest movies and entertainment.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Features :

• Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 has a small form and it's amazing
• 7-inch multi-touch interface (1024 x 600-pixel resolution)
• Powered by the Android operating system
• Swype input system allows you to input text faster and easier by gliding your finger around the keyboard, moving from letter to letter in one continuous motion
• Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n)
• 3-megapixel rear-facing camera and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
• Integrated GPS for navigation and location-based services
• Multi-format media player
• Memory expansion via microSD card slot
• Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Specifications :

CPU	1GHz A8 Cortex Processor
Memory	16GB Internal Memory; Up to 32GB Expandable Memory (microSD)
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n; USB 2.0; Bluetooth 2.1 Connectivity
Audio	MP3, OGG, AAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, FLAC, WAV, MID, AC3, RTTTL/RTX, OTA, i-Melody, SP-MIDI
Display	7.0" WSVGA Display; 600 x 1024 Pixel Display Resolution; 3.54" x 6.05" Display Size; 16M TFT Display Technology
Video	Codec: Mpeg4, H.264, H.263, Divx/XviD Format: 3gp(mp4), wmv(asf), avi(divx), mkv, flv
Battery	Li-Polymer, 4000mAh

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Review

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Pros :

• Portable size - you can hold with one hand, and it goes into your pocket
• Wifi-only version has GPS (unlike iPad). I installed MapDroyd(lets you download maps) for off-line navigation
• You can watch HD video in original format (divx, xvid, mkv, etc) without conversion.
• Full support of Flash (so far, no issues accessing flash sites that I usually visit)
• Comes with ThinkFree office (you can read .doc .pdf, and etc)
• SD card slot (for up to 32GB)
• You have choice of 3 app stores (Google Market, Amazon app store, Samsung app store) Samsung app for u.s. version has only few apps now, but hope it grows bigger
• You can connect to any pc to transfer the files (movies, musics, docs, etc) unlike iPad which requires iTunes.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Cons :

• Reader's Hub is missing somehow.
• Proprietary connector instead of mini or micro USB
• Most of the apps I installed work fine with the resolution, but a few apps are displayed smaller in the center (for example: Engadget app)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 - Feminine Tablet PC

Samsung Electronics released a new tablet PC, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 that more dedicated to active women with high mobility.

Galaxy Tab 8.9 is designed with a lightweight slim shape. Weighs only 453 grams, with a thickness of 8.6 mm. With the white color on the back casing, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 looks more feminine.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Features

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is equipped with Android Honeycomb 3.1 operating system, and 1 GHz Dual Core Tegra 2 processor. Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with many exciting features. Among them is the full HD video formats, including playback and recording, HD Recording cameras. Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes with 2 cameras, 3 MP as main camera, and 2 MP camera on the front.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 also comes with Life Panel feature that allows users to modify the screen as they pleased, as well as Adobe Flash Player features that make browsing more exciting.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Specifications

Carrier	Wi-Fi- Only
Form Factor	Touchscreen Tablet
Color	Metallic Gray
Operating System	Android 3.1, Honeycomb
Camera	Front Camera: 2.0 Megapixel, Rear Camera: 3.0 Megapixel Auto Focus with Flash
Dimensions (W x H x D)	230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6mm
Weight	447g
Memory	16GB Internal Memory
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n USB 2.0 H/S Bluetooth 3.0
Display	8.9” WXGA (1280x800) TFT (PLS)
User Interface	Widgets, Smart Unlock, Accelerometer, Bilingual: Spanish/English
Audio	MP3, M4A, MP4, 3GP, 3GA, WMA, OGG, ACC, FLAC
Video	1080p playback, 3GP, MP4, AVI, WMV, FLV, MKV (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-1, XviD)
Fun and Entertainment	Full HTML Web Browser, Books, Browser, Email, Gallery, Gmail™, Google Maps™, Android Market, Google Search™, Google Talk™, Voice Search, Latitude, Music Hub, Navigation, Places, Pulse, Polaris Office, Samsung Apps, YouTube, Music Player, Media Hub, Social Hub
Business and Office	Word File: doc, docx, xml, txt, rtf, dot, dotx Excel File: xls, xlsx, csv, xlt, xltx PowerPoint: ppt, pptx, pot, potx, pps, ppsx PDF: pdf

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Kindle Fire : Amazon Tablet PC

Based on TechCrunch reports, Amazon has sent invitations to the media to attend the talks about the latest Amazon tablets, as well as the possibility of launching the product to market.

Based on the same source, the tablet will be named "Kindle Fire". The name is deliberately used to distinguish the Kindle e-reader products which had already present in the market.

Overview

Kindle Fire will have a size of 7 inches. Quanta as a designer designing the exterior to Kindle Fire that has similarities with the Playbook.

As we know that Quanta is also designing Playbook. Still, Amazon Kindle Fire claims that the software would be better. Amazon to develop Android-based software that integrates with Amazon's App Store.

SlashGear reported that in ecosystem services, Kindle Fire will probably attract more customers and Amazon quite accommodate this need. So it is with some applications that have been developed based android Amazon, here are some exclusive services such as Amazon Priome and Cloud Player for MP3. 

Kindle Fire Features

• Movies, magazines and children's books come alive on a 7" vibrant color touchscreen that delivers 16 million colors in high resolution.
• Enjoy your favorite magazines with glossy, full-color layouts, photographs and illustrations
• Designed from the ground up, Kindle Fire's simple, intuitive interface puts the content you love at your fingertips - spin effortlessly through your recent titles and websites straight from the home screen.
• Over 100,000 movies and TV shows, including thousands of new releases and your favorite TV shows, are available to stream or download, purchase or rent - all just one tap away.
• Kindle Fire features a state-of-the-art dual-core processor for fast, powerful performance.
• Your Favorite Apps and Games. Angry Birds, Plants vs. Zombies, The Weather Channel and more, plus a great paid app for free every day.
• Amazon Silk is a revolutionary, cloud-accelerated browser that uses a "split browser" architecture to leverage the computing speed and power of the Amazon Web Services cloud
• Read bestsellers, children's books, comic books, and cookbooks in vibrant color.
• Forget about memory - Kindle Fire gives you free storage for all your Amazon digital content in the Amazon Cloud.
• Kindle Fire is great for parents and kids. Stir your child's imagination with over 1000 beautifully-illustrated children's books, including favorites like Brown Bear, Curious George, and Circus Ship.

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Kindle Fire Specifications

Display	7" multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.
Size (in inches)	7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm).
Weight	14.6 ounces (413 grams).
System Requirements	None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer.
On-device Storage	8GB internal. That's enough for 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books.
Cloud Storage	Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
Battery Life	Up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as web browsing and downloading content.
Charge Time	Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via included U.S. power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via USB.
Wi-Fi Connectivity	Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use the 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, or 802.1X standard with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.
USB Port	USB 2.0 (micro-B connector)
Audio	3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.
Content Formats Supported	Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8.
Documentation	Quick Start Guide(included in box); Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device)
Warranty and Service	1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately
Included in the Box	Kindle Fire device, U.S. power adapter (supports 100-240V), and Quick Start Guide.

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Estimated Price of Kindle Fire

Although not yet able to compete with the iPad, Kindle Fire will definitely be competing with the Nook Color of Barnes & Noble. It is estimated Boarnes & Noble Nook Color will launch in 2 months. It is interesting to see how the Kindle Fire will compete later. Kindle Fire will sell for US$250.

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Asus Transformer Tablet

With a slim, lightweight design and a 10.1-inch WSVGA IPS capacitive display made from durable and scratch-resistant glass that is viewable at angles up to 178°, the versatile Eee Pad Transformer is the perfect tablet for anyone who want to enjoy multimedia on the move, but still wish to have easy access to the web, email, and other productivity applications.

A custom user interface provides easy access to the many features of the Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) operating system, while the NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 chipset provides full support for Adobe® Flash® 10.2,1 smooth HD video conferencing and playback, a lightning fast web experience, and incredible mobile gaming performance. Front and rear cameras make for easy video chat and digital photography, which can be played back in video on HDTVs via a mini HDMI output port, making it a true mobile entertainment device.

Features

• 10.1-inch WSVGA IPS capacitive pressure-sensing multi touch display for brilliant HD entertainment and intuitive navigation. 178° viewing angle (1280 x 800)
• Powered by NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 mobile processor for best web experience with up to two times faster browsing, hardware accelerated Flash, and console-quality gaming
• Front (1.2 MP) and rear (5 MP) cameras for face-to-face video chats and on-the-go video and picture capturing
• Mini HDMI port to supersize your entertainment to compatible HDTVs and external displays
• Optional Docking station with QWERTY keyboard adds additional 6.5 hours of battery life, to instantly turn the Transformer into PC mode with up to 16 hours of battery life 2

Specifications

• Operating System: Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) Platform
• Display: 10.1-inch WSVGA IPS capacitive multi touch display built with durable and scratch-resistant glass; 178° viewing angle(1280 x 800)
• Chipset: NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 Mobile Processor
• Memory: 1GB DDR2
• Wireless: 802.11b/g/n
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
• Storage: 32GB eMMC Flash
• Camera: 1.2 megapixel (Front); 5.0 Megapixel (Rear)
• Speakers: SRS Sound
• Card Reader: Micro SD Card Reader
• Input / Output: 1 x Mini HDMI, 2-in-1 audio jack (head phone/mic-in jack), internal mic
• Battery Pack: 24.4 W/h Li-polymer battery (up to 9.5 hours)1
• Dimensions: 10.67" x 6.89" x 0.47" –inches (W x D x H)
• Weight: 1.5lbs
• Color: Espresso

Reviews

I definitely recommend this thing for people who want to use their tablets as an extension or even a replacement to their laptops. Asus has hit a home run with this one, since it costs much less than anybody else and its specs are great. It's hands down the best purchase I've had under 400 bucks.

Only $399. $200 less than the Xoom. $100 less than the iPad 2. $50 less than the Acer Iconia a500. With equal or better hardware/features. You make the decision.

Android 3.0 is great. Very smooth usage. Very open-ended. Customizable to the max. True multitasking; with as many apps running in the background as the CPU can handle. Asus included some exclusive widgets and apps. Games run beautifully with no lag. I am new to Honeycomb, and I am enjoying it a lot.

Asus included a roll of numbers on the android virtual keyboard. That is very handy as i dont have to click an extra button to access the numbers. Most of my passwords have numbers and that saves a lot of time.

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Asus Eee Pad Transformer

Asus formally launched the Eee Pad Transformer as a tablet solution that provides multimedia enjoyment to users. Asus Eee Pad Transformer comes first in Taiwan and will be followed in Britain and the United States.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer is not a regular tablet, and this is a milestone on the Android marketplace that offers many exciting features at a competitive price. Asus Eee Pad Transformer is designed for users with the use of cloud computing. Unique design full size QWERTY keyboard docking station that offers two USB ports, SD card reader and an additional battery that can last up to 16 hours.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer is also equipped with IPS panels are tough and scratch resistant, dual camera, and supports Adobe Flash video playback 10.2. Asus has also developed an intuitive interface, called Waveshare, who have many choices for applications such as MyNet, MyLibrary and MyCloud.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer has to be booked Taiwan market since 25 March, and the user will receive within 2 weeks after booking a pre-order. Asus Eee Pad Transformer will officially present on March 30 in England and then will be present in North America.

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