Matsunichi, a brand based in Hong Kong, is launching in the US market a new 9.7-inchtablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Known as MarquisPad MP977, the device is powered by a Texas Instruments dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. Its 2GB internal memory is probably not enough for you to install games and apps, so there is a microSD card slot with support for up to 32GB cards. A 2GB microSD is included. The MP977 sports a 9.7-inch 1024×768 LED-backlit multi-touch display and a VGA front-facing camera that makes video chat possible. It supports Bluetooth 2.1 and WiFi 802.11b/g, and comes with built-in speakers and microphone. Instead of micro USB used on most Android devices, the MarquisPad uses a 30-pin connector port for charging and connection. It comes with a 4000mA/Hrs battery. The Matsunichi MarquisPad MP977 comes in black, silver and bronze. It is affordable at $249. Matsunichi will also release later this year the MarquisPad MP979 with similar features, which sports 1.5Ghz dual-core processor and 8GB internal memory; and the MarquisPad MP1010 with 10.1-inch screen, 1.5GHz CPU and 10GB storage. [Matsunichi] Posted via email fromReadersINFO You like your iPad and enjoy using it for games and web, but you just want to get a better speaker for it. Here comes a not-so-affordable option. Bang & Olufsen’s all-new BeoPlay A3iPad speaker system. Created by Danish designer Steffen Schmelling, the speaker has a unique design. Unlike most iPad speakers that makes your iPad stand, the A3 is a basically a wedge that allows you to pop in your iPad to enjoy music. The BeoPlay A3 is equipped with a 2.1 stereo system with three 1/2-inch tweeter and a 2-inch woofer, and a Class D amplifier. It includes the Adaptive Stereo Orientation technology that will sense the orientation of the speaker and chooses which of four speakers to activate for best sound output. With its unique design, you can lat it on a table for typing and stand it horizontally for enjoying video. Using iPad compatible alarm clock app, you can also turn the A3 into your alarm clock that will wake you up with your favorite music. The A3 is made from protective PC ABS plastic with aluminum frame and comes in black finish. It works with iPad and iPad 2. The battery allows up to 5 hours of playing time. When connected to wall power outlet, it charges not only itself but also your iPad. Posted via email fromReadersINFO 
eMatic launches its new eGlide XL Pro 2, a 10-inch tablet running the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Powered by a 1GHz processor and a 4GHz GPU, the tablet is capable of 1080p Full HD video playback. It has 1GB of RAM and 4GB internal storage as well as a microSD card slot for up to 32GB memory card. The 10-inch eGlide XL Pro 2 comes with a front-facing camera for video chat and supports WiFi connectivity. It comes pre-loaded with the Ematic Digital Assistant & Navigator, a virtual assistant app that uses voice-to-text technology to find out answers to every day questions such as restaurant locations, movie times. Like the Siri, you can also use it to dictate an email, a message or a tweet. The tablet offers HDMI port for bring images to a big screen. It is equipped with built-in three-axis gyroscope and an accelerometer for advanced motion sensing such as full 3D rotation. The eMatic eGlide XL Pro 2 is availablefor $219.99.
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Logitech introduces the new Solar Keyboard Folio, a slim book-style keyboard case for thenew iPad third generation as well as the iPad 2. The keyboard case protects the front and back of your iPad and comes with a built-in Bluetooth keyboard that is powered by light, any light whether indoors or outdoors. The case has dye-sensitized solar cells for charging the internal rechargeable NiMh battery. According to Logitech, the battery of the keyboard lasts for up to 2 years when fully charged. The Solar Keyboard Folio provides two stand positions – one for using the full keyboard for typing and the other for using the first keyboard row as one-touch media playback and volume controls. The Instant On/Off function automatically wakes your iPad when you open the folio and sends it to sleep when you close it. The keyboard uses Bluetooth 3.0 to connect with iPad. The Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad is priced at $129.99. 
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In addition to theCruz Tablet T103, Velocity Micro also brings the Cruz Tablet T301 7-inch Android tablet device. Instead of the 16:9 800×480 touchscreen found on the T103, the T301 model comes with a 4:3 800×600 capacitive touchscreen display. The Cruz Tablet T301 has 256MB RAM and 4GB internal storage and supports SD memory card. It runs Android 2.0 and supports WiFi 802.11n connectivity. You can get the T301 Android tablet at Amazon for $249.99.  [velocitymicro]
Posted via email fromReadersINFO Sony introduces in Europe two new compact all-in-one HiFi systems with built-in dock for iPhone, iPod and iPad. Both systems have sleek, minimalist design yet stylish design. With built-in dock, users can play music from their iOS devices easily. They are equipped with Magnetic Fluid speakers to deliver crystal-clear, distortion-free sound.
As an all-in-one HiFi, the CMT-V75BTiP and CMT-V50iP each has a built-in CD player. The former also features Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from Bluetooth-enabled devices; and DAB/DAB+ radio giving you access to digital radio station. The CMT-V50iP, on the other hand, has USB port for you to play music from USB storage devices or MP3 player and mobile phones using a USB cable. No words yet on availability and pricing. The CMT-V75BTiP will also come in red. 
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Sony’s RDP-XA700iP is an iPad-compatible speaker dock with support for AirPlay wireless streaming technology. The dock features Sony’s DMC technology, which is a combination of dual passive radiators, magnetic fluid speakers and a Clear Phase digital signal processor; and a built-in subwoofer. According to Sony, “magnetic fluid technology can deliver higher sound pressure levels and clearer vocals while the unique Clear Phase circuitry reduces distortion and increases sound presence for a crisp and clean listening experience. The speaker delivers 15 W + 15 W + 30 W output and includes S-MASTER Digital Amplification to deliver enhanced performance. With AirPlay support, users can stream music wirelessly from iPad, iPhone, iPod touch as well as computers running iTunes. It is equipped with flexible dock connector that is compatible with iPod, iPhone as well as iPad for charging and music/video playback. The Sony RDP-XA700iP speaker dock is priced at $399 (buy from Amazon.com). 
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Following the iPad 2 Keyboard Case, Logitech brings the all-new Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the new 3rd generation iPad. The solution includes a stylish, slim aluminum cover to protect your iPad nad built-in Bluetooth keyboard for quick and easy text input. The Ultrathin Keyboard Cover attaches quickly and securely to your iPad with a magnetic clip, and just like Apple’s own Smart Cover, the iPad automatically wakes up when you open the cover, and switches to standby when you close it. The keyboard has shortcut buttons for commands often used such as copy, paste and undo…etc. It has 6 month of battery life on a full charge. Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard Cover works not only with iPad 3rd gen, but also iPad 2. On the other hand, Logitech has confirmed that theKeyboard Case for iPad 2 and theTablet Keyboard for iPad are compatible with iPad 2 and iPad 3rd gen. The Ultrathin Keyboard Cover will be released in April for $99.99.  
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Alesis introduces the new iO Mix, a 4-channel mixer / recorder for iPad. Simply slot in your iPad, it becomes a powerful portable studio with ability to record multiple mics or instruments directly into GarageBand or any other compatible Core Audio app. It has four combo XLR-1/4″ input channels, meaning you can connect virtually connect any recording gear to iPad, from microphone to speakers, to instrument and headphones. One of the channels is switchable to guitar-direct for guitar recording without an amp. It also features switchable 48V phantom power for use with studio condenser microphones The iO Mix also has two balanced, stereo 1/4″ TRS outputs and 1/4″ TRS stereo headphone output with individual volume control. There is also composite video output. Each input channels has trim, channel gain, pan, and low & high EQ controls, and Push-button High Pass Filters are also available on each channel to eliminate low-frequency interference in live mixing and recording situations. Pricing and availability have not been announced. 
[Alesis] Posted via email fromReadersINFO WHAT TYPE OF TABLET PC IS BEST FOR YOU? Android: Developed by Google and originally launched as a smartphone OS. Android has since gone through a number of updates and is now found on more devices than any other OS. Growing applications base also rivals those developed for Apple's iPad. Windows: Typically preferred by business users and coupled with an active pen and handwriting recognition capabilities. Windows OS is presently found in slates, as well as convertible and slider tablets. iPad (IOS): Developed by Apple for its iPad, this OS boasts an enormous number of applications, all available through Apple's App Store. This OS, along with the iPad, is expected to dominate the tablet market for the foreseeable future. webOS: Initially developed by Palm and featured on the well-received Pre smartphone, webOS is now HP's tablet operating system of choice, and with Synergy technology, is central to the company's device integration strategy. Blackberry OS: Developed by Research in Motion (RIM) for its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, this OS is based on the stable and secure QNX Nuetrino microkernel architecture that is also found in on-board automobile systems and on the International Space Station. eReaders: Not to be confused with low-powered tablets with LCD screens marketed as "color eReaders," real eReaders have an eInk screen, can go for weeks between charges, and they are ideal for reading in direct sunlight. Popular eReaders include the Kindle and Nook. Posted via email fromReadersINFO 
Acer introduces its new Iconia Tab A510 tablet powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The new 10.1-inch device will come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The A510 sports the Tegra 3 Super 4-PLUS-1 quad-core processor and the 12-core GeForce GPU for enhanced performance. It has 1GB of RAM and 32GB onboard storage capacity. Acer’s A510 features a 10.1-inch 1280×800 HD capacitive touchscreen and offers enhanced sound experience with Dolby Mobile 3. Thanks to the new quad-core CPU, the tablet is capable of Full HD 1080p video playback and there is micro HDMI port for showing the video on HDTV. The new Iconia has a 5 Megapixel auto focus camera and a 1 Megapixel front-facing camera for video chat. It supports Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi and DLNA for wireless media streaming. A microSD/SDHC card slot is available for expansion. The Olympic Games 2012 are coming this summer in London. As Acer is one of the sponsor, the Iconia Tab A510 a special Olympic Games Tablet Edition of the Acer Iconia Tab line. It comes in silver (A510-10s32) and black (A510-10k32) and is available for pre-sale now for $449.99. 
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Toshiba’s AT270 is a not-yet announced tablet powered by NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. Showed at the MWC 2012, the AT270 is a 7.7-incher with a 1280×800 AMOLED touchscreen display. No details have been announced but we can see a camera at the back, a microSD card slot, built-in speaker and a connection at the bottom that looks just like Apple’s 30-pin dock connector. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. More pictures and video after the break: 
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Gigabyte has built a new slate PC running Windows 7 for business and professional users, the S1081. Powered by Intel’s Atom N2800 1.86GHz Cedar Trail processor, the S1081 has 2GB/4GB of RAM and integrated Intel GMA 3600 graphics. It can be equipped with up to 256GB SSD or 500GB 5400RPM hard drive. The S1081 is the follow-up tothe S1080.
The S1081 comes with a 10.1-inch 1024×600 multitouch display. It supports Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet and WiFi 802.11b/g/n as well as optional 3.5G mobile network. Its HDMI and VGA video output allows you to connect to a TV or projector for presentation during business meetings. There are also USB 3.0 port, and 1.3 Megapixel webcam. Gigabyte also brings the D1080 multimedia docking station for the S1081. Other than DVD SuperMulti burner and a range of connection ports, the D1080 packs an audio system with 2 sets of dual channel speakers and 2 sets of 40mm woofer speakers. The docking station provides D-sub, two USB ports, HDMI, Ethernet, headphones jack, mic-in and extended battery connection port.
 
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Toshiba released its Excite 10 LE, the world’s thinnest and lightest 10-inch tablet, in the US. Also known as AT200 andExcite X10, the slim and lightweight tablet measures just 0.3 inches (7.7mm) thin and weighis just 1.18 pounds (535g). The price is $529.99 for 16GB model (AT205-T16) and $599.99 for 32GB model (AT205-T32). You canget one from Amazon.com. It comes loaded with Android 3.2 Honeycomb with future upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The Excite 10 LE is powered by 1.2GHz Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 multicore mobile processor with 1GB of RAM. It sports a 10.1-inch AutoBrite IPS 1280×800 touchscreen display with 10-finger multitouch, Gorilla Glass and LED backlight. The 5 Megapixel main camera with LED flash is capable for 1080p Full HD video recording, and the 2 Megapixel front camera is ideal for video chat. It has micro HDMI port so users can show HD content on a big screen HDTV.
The Excite 10 LE supports Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi 802.11b/g/n and is equipped with Gyroscope, Accelerometer, eCompass and Ambient Light Sensor. There are also stereo speakers with sound enhancements by Toshiba and SRS Labs. MicroSD card slot is available for expansion and micro USB for charging and PC connection. The super slim tablet has built-in 25 watt-hour rechargeable lithium ion battery that provides up to 8 hours of use.
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Archos launches its Archos 80 G9 Turbo ICS tablet. As its name tells, the 8-inch tablet runs Android 4.0 ICe Cream Sandwich. It is powered by a 1.5GHz OMAP multi-core processor. TheICS tablet has a 1024×768 touchscreen, a 720p camera with HD 720p video recording.
The Archos 80 G9 Turbo ICS supports Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, GPS, and WiFi connectivity and comes equipped with g-sensor, e-compass. It offers HDMI output and USB HOST port. There are 8GB and 16GB models that are priced at GBO199.98 and GBP239.99 respectively. [Archos] Posted via email fromReadersINFO 
Finally, Apple officially announced the new iPad that packs a new powerful CPU, a new ultra high resolution display and support for 4G mobile network. While keeping the screen size at 9.7-inch, the new iPad gets a Retina Display with 2048×1536 ultra high resolution IPS multitouch touchscreen with 264ppi pixel density. It is powered by a dual-core Apple A5X SoC with quad-core graphics for enhance processing power and speed. The device will be loaded with the latest iOS 5.1.  The new iPad features a 5 Megapixel iSight camera with auto focus, IR filter, video stabilization, face detection and geotagging. The camera can record Full HD 1080p video at 30fps. The third generation iPad comes in WiFi-only model and WiFi+4G model. The latter supports LTE 700/2100MHz 4G network as well as quad-band UTMS 3G, HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA and quad-band GSM/EDGE networks. There is also a world-ready/Verizon model that adds support for CDMA EVDO Rev.A 3G network. The tablet also sports Bluetooth 4.0 with Bluetooth Smart, digital compass, Accelerometer, gyroscope. The WiFi+4G model includes also GPS/AGPS as well. 
Apple’s new iPad is capable of Full HD recording and Full HD video playback and is able to streaming Full HD video to the new Apple TV 3 gen using AirPlay, and 720p AirPlay Mirroring. It comes with a built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that provides up to 10 hours of web surfing on WiFi. Apple will ship the new iPad on 16 March in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, UK and the US Virgin Islands, and is now accepting pre-orders. The new iPad comes in black and white. At the same time, Apple has lowered the price of 16GBiPad 2 for $399 for WiFi-only model, and $529 for WiFi+3G model. Models and Pricing:
16GB WiFi – $499
32GB WiFi – $599
64GB WiFi – $699 16GB WiFi+4G – $629
32GB WiFi+4G – $729
64GB WiFi+4G – $829 
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Archos announced its new Child Pad, a 7-inch kid-friendly tablet running the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Designed for children, the Child Pad features a kid-friendly user interface with colored icons, home screen folders with direct access to games, entertainment, learning and puzzles; comes with 28 pre-loaded kid apps including Angry Birds, Pig Rush and Flight Frenz. Instead of ordinary Android market, the tablet access to the Kids App Store powered by AppsLib which is filtered down to 14 friendly categories and 10,000 apps including games, entertainment, communication, multimedia, books, comics, sports…etc. The Child Pad is powered by a 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. It sports a 7-inch 1024×600 touchscreen. To ensure a safe tablet environment for kids and peace of mind for parents, the tablet complies with both CIPA and COPPA regulations. Parental control and safe web browsing functions are of course included. The Archos Child Pad will be released in late-March for $129. [Businesswire] Posted via email fromReadersINFO 
Along with the powerfulquad-core PF100 and T98 tablets, ZTE also introduced four dual-core Android tablets – V96, V9S, V68 and V66. Both V68 and V66 support 4G LTE and CDMA mobile networks, while the V96 supports quad-band GSM/EDGE, quad-band UMTS/HSPA+ 42Mbps and 4G LTE networks, and the V9S supports only quad-band GSM/EDGE and dual-band UMTS/HSPA 14Mbps.
The V96 is the high-end model powered by a Qualcomm MSM8960 1.7GHz dual-core processor that will be shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The other three models all run Android 3.2 Honeycomb on Qualcomm’s dual-core 1.2GHz processor. All of them get 1GB of RAM and 16GB eMMC onboard storage. The V96, V9S and V68 feature a 10.1-inch WXGA touchscreen and the V66 is a smaller tablet with 7-inch touchscreen. ZTE’s dual-coreAndroid tablets all sport 5 Megapixel auto focus camera, 2 Megapixel front camera, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity. The V96 and V9S includes support for GPS/AGPS as well.
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Other than smartphones, Huawei also revealed at theMWC 2012 the MediaPad 10 FHD, the world’s first 10-inch quad-core tablet. The new tablet is boosted by a Huawei K3 1.5GHz quad-core processor with embedded GPU, offering fast processing power, 3D graphics and the capability to drive its 10-inch 1920×1080 Full HD IPS LCD touchscreen.
The MediaPad 10 FHD sports a 8 Megapixel camera with auto focus and LED flash, and a 1.3 Megapixel front camera. The quad-core tablet supports WiFi, Bluetooth as well as HSPA+ 21/42/84Mbps and LTE mobile networks. The new MediaPad has a aluminum-alloy unibody design and measures just 8.8mm thick It will be shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Posted via email fromReadersINFO Samsung announced its tablet line-up for 2012, the Galaxy Tab 2 series that comes in 7-inch and 10.1-inch versions. In fact, the company hasannounced the 7-inch modeltwo week before. Except for the screen size and dimension, the 7.0 and 10.1 are just the same. Both of them are powered by 1Ghz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, and will be shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.  TheGalaxy Tab 2 7.0 comes with a 7-inch 1024×600 PLS touchscreen, while the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has a 10.1-inch 1280×800 touchscreen. They sport a 3 Megapixel main camera and a VGA front camera for video chat; and come with Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity and support for GPS/AGPS and Glonass location technology. Both 7-inch and 10.1-inch models are available wit 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities. There are 3G+WiFi version and WiFi-only version available for consumers to choose from, with the former works on quad-band GSM/EDGE and quad-band HSPA networks. The Galaxy Tab 2 devices are pre-loaded with Samsung Apps, TouchWiz Ui, ChatON messenger, and Samsung Hub. The Tab 2 7.0 measures 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm and comes with 4,000mAh battery, and the Tab 2 10.1 measures 256.6 x 175.3 x 9.7 mm and has a 7,000mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Specs: Network | HSPA＋ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 |
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Processor | 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor |
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Display | 7” WSVGA(1024×600) PLS TFT |
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OS | Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich) |
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Camera | Main(Rear): 3 Megapixel Camera Sub(Front): VGA for Video Call |
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Video | Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8 Format: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MP4, WMV, FLV, MKV, WebM Playback/ Recording: Full HD@30fps, HD@30fps |
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Audio | Codec: MP3, AAC, AC-3, AMR, FLAC, MID, WMA, WAV, OGG Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack |
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Value-added Features | Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel |
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Samsung Apps | | Samsung Hub＊ - Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | Samsung Hub Widget＊ - Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub | Samsung S Suggest＊ (App recommendation service) | Samsung ChatON mobile communication service | Samsung AllShare Play＊ | | Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies air | | GoogleTM Mobile Services - Android Market™, Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Maps™, Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google Search, Google ＋ | | Polaris document editor | A-GPS, Glonass | Connectivity | Bluetooth technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 Host Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
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Sensor | Accelerometer, Digital compass, Light Proximity(＊ Available on 3G version only) |
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Memory | 8/16/32GB User memory ＋ 1GB (RAM) microSD (up to 32GB) |
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Dimension | 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm, 345g |
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Battery | Standard battery, Li-ion 4,000mAh |
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