23
Jun
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Archos Announces 80 G9 and 101 G9: 250GB Of Storage And 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor In A Honeycomb Shell

Posted by in 101 G9, 80 G9, News

When it comes to Android tablets, we've become accustomed to seeing near-identical specs for each one: 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16/32GB of storage. While those specs are still pretty awesome, Archos is looking to change the game completely with its newly announced 80 G9 and 101 G9 tablets. If you haven't already guessed, the biggest difference between the two tabs is the screen size, with the former offering 8 inches at 1024x768, and the latter with the more common 10.1-inch 1280x800 display.

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That's about the only typical spec you'll find on this dynamic duo, though, as they're packing some real horsepower under the hood.

16
Jun
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Editorial: Android Tablets - Is It Just A Summer Fling, Or Are Manufacturers Here To Stay?

Posted by in Android OS, Editorials, Honeycomb 3.0/3.1/3.2, Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0, Tablets

I've been thinking about writing this editorial for some time now. And today, with the announcement of Panasonic's upcoming Toughbook Android tablet, I finally decided to go for it. The point this article is trying to make may not be abundantly clear in the title, so let me see if I can get it across as a question: Is it just me, or are there a suspiciously large number of companies in or planning to enter the Android tablet market?

It sounds like a silly question to ask. And to a degree, it's not exactly a hugely relevant question, either. Who really cares how many companies are trying to get into the tablet market?

07
Jun
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Evolve III Maestro C And Maestro S: Triple-Boot Tablets For Every Type Of On-The-Go Computing

Posted by in Maestro C, Maestro S, News

In a world where we carry multiple devices to handle multiple tasks, Aussie manufacturer Evolve III is looking to change the game with its Maestro S and Maestro C tablets. We've all seen dual-boot Windows/Android tablets before, but Evolve III takes it one step further with this dynamic duo and adds Meego to the mix. That's right - a triple-boot setup utilizing Windows 7, Android, and Meego.

In terms of under-the-hood specs, both of these 10.1 inch tablets basically echo one another:

  • 1.5GHz Intel Atom "Oak Trail" processor
  • 2GB DDR2 RAM
  • 32GB SSD (optional 64GB)
  • 2 Full size USB Ports
  • microSD card slot
  • HDMI port
  • 1.3MP front facing camera
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Optional 3G and GPS
  • Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Android
  • Meego

The one downside to both tablets is the screen resolution, as they both run at 1024x600, which is rather small by today's standards.

03
Jun
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OnLive Demoed On HTC Flyer With New Universal Wireless Controller

Posted by in Android OS, Flyer, Games, News

On paper, the OnLive game system seems like a revolution in gaming: instead of using your own console or hardware to play games, OnLive's servers sync and render gamplay on their own servers and stream it back to you in 720p. This would theoretically allow you to play any game you wanted at high settings, regardless of your available hardware.

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Picture courtesy of Engadget

OnLive's taken the chance to expand from an initial PC experience to include their own microconsole; however, it looks like they're expanding to the Android tablet market, as well. The company is expected to showcase their new universal controller at the upcoming E3 conference, but Engadget has a video demo of it in action with an HTC Flyer tablet.

05
May
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[Updated] HTC Flyer Digital Pen Shows Up On The Web, And It Will Set You Back $80.00

Posted by in Flyer, News
Last Updated: July 4th, 2011

One of the more interesting features of the HTC Flyer is its use of a digital pen, but up until now there has been little talk of its availability. The Digital Pen allows you to write on basically anything you see on the Flyer, including web pages or input boxes, using HTC Scribe technology. I think that there was speculation that the Flyer would come with the digital pen, but that doesn't appear to be the case. The pen has popped up on BestBuyBusiness.com for the not-so-low price of $80, which, given the $500 price tag of the tablet itself, brings the entire package up to almost $600.

30
Apr

[Weekend Poll] What's Your Next (Or Most Recent) Tablet Purchase, If Any?

Posted by in Devices By Manufacturer, Polls
Last Updated: September 3rd, 2011

This is the newest in our Weekend Poll series. For last week's, see Thinness Vs. Battery Life: FIGHT!

This week we'll be focusing on something a bit less technical than the polls of the past few weeks. The question: if you're planning to purchase a tablet in the near future, what device are you leaning towards right now? (We think) we've covered all the major players below, but if you're going for a decidedly less well-known tablet, feel free to select "Other" and drop us a line in the comments below!

If you've recently purchased a tablet, you're free to chime in with whatever you went with, as well!

25
Apr
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Sony Unveils Its Own Pair Of Honeycomb Tablets - The S1 And S2

Posted by in Honeycomb 3.0/3.1/3.2, News, S1, S2, Sony
Last Updated: June 30th, 2011

The tablet news just keeps on coming. In the past few days, we've already caught wind of two Honeycomb tablets from Lenovo, and now Sony is officially revealing the S1 and S2 tablets. The event is being live blogged by the Wall Street Journal here, but thanks to an official press release we have plenty of details on both the tablets. First up, the S1:

  • 9.4" display
  • Android 3.0 Honeycomb
  • "Off-center of gravity design" (check out this mockup for an idea of what this means)
  • NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor
  • Front and rear cameras
  • Wi-Fi and 3G/4G connectivity

And the S2:

  • Two 5.5" 1024 x 480 screens
  • Android 3.0 Honeycomb
  • NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor
  • Front and rear cameras
  • Wi-Fi and 3G/4G connectivity

Both tablets will also be joining the Xperia Play as PlayStation Certified devices, as they will be able to play PS1 games using on-screen controls.

21
Apr
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[New Game] Great Battles Medieval: It's Like A Total War RTS For Your Tegra Device

Posted by in Games, News, Tablets

We've talked a lot about games designed specifically for Tegra2 tablets lately - but none quite like HISTORY Great Battles Medieval by Slitherine. In this strategy-action-RPG sponsored by the History Channel, you are the General of the English or French forces during the Hundred Years War, controlling up to 20 squads under your command. You can completely customize your army, selecting their armor, fighting styles, weapons - the whole shebang. The more you fight, the more you level up, and the better your skillset becomes. Have a look at this teaser video to get a taste of what this game is all about:

The English campaign is set up for novice users to get a better understanding of gameplay, while the French campaign is much, much more difficult.

20
Apr
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Intel Is Bringing Honeycomb To x86, Expect Tablets Out This Year

Posted by in Honeycomb 3.0/3.1/3.2, Tablets

There have been rumors for sometime now that chipset manufacturer Intel has been looking to get into the Android tablet market, and it turns out those rumors are indeed true. Intel President and CEO Paul Otellini stated that they have received the Honeycomb source code from Google and are actively working on porting it now, with hopes of making several Honeycomb-based tablets available this year.

The current lineup of top-notch Android tablets is fairly cookie-cutter in spec, so it's nice to see that a new platform is coming along to mix things up.

This doesn't just bring good news for tablets, either - Intel is planning to support phones as well.

13
Apr
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Wyse PocketCloud Updated, Now With Tablet Support

Posted by in Applications, News

If you have a Honeycomb tablet, there's a good chance that you're starting to leave your laptop behind more and more often. But what happens if you get away from the desk only to realize that there is a file that you need? You turn to PocketCloud from Wyse Technologies, of course.

As you may have guessed, as of today PocketCloud has been updated to include support for Honeycomb tablets. The interface has gone through an overall revamp to give it more of a Honeycomb feel, which takes advantage of the larger screen and streamlines navigation. Also included in this release is the final version of Auto Discovery, which works seamlessly with the PocketCloud desktop software to make remote access to your computer super easy.

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