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Jul 29

Apple sneakily debuts 32nm A5 in new iPad 2, Apple ...

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With an illusory flourish that only Apple could pull off — “Focus your attention on this shiny iPad 3!” — the magicians of Cupertino have quietly started shipping iOS devices with 32nm A5 SoCs. So far, the new $399 iPad 2 (iPad 2,4 in Apple nomenclature) and third-generation Apple TV have been confirmed to use the new chip, but it’s also possible that there’s a new generation of the iPhone 4S with a 32nm A5 at the helm.

The original A5 SoC (system-on-a-chip), found in the first iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, was built on Samsung’s 45nm process. The A5X SoC in the iPad 3, which has four GPU cores instead of two, is also 45nm. by moving to Samsung’s 32nm High-K Metal Gate (HKMG) process, the new A5 processor (S5L8942, pictured above) is 40% smaller than its predecessor (pictured below), uses around 30% less power, and is significantly cheaper for Samsung to produce — thus, no doubt, allowing Apple to retain its fat profit margins on the cut-price iPad 2.

As far as we can tell, this is the first mass-produced part to roll off Samsung’s 32nm HKMG process. Samsung has announced four of its own 32nm parts — the Exynos 4212, 4412, 5250, and 5450, with the 4212 was slated to power the Galaxy Nexus — but so far, nothing has emerged (the Galaxy Nexus was powered by TI’s OMAP4). It’s possible that the 32nm process wasn’t ready in time for the Exynos 4212, or it might just be a case of Apple having a huge amount of clout — it must be one of Samsung’s largest customers, after all.

With the low-level stuff out of the way, what does the 32nm A5 actually mean for users? Well, for a start, the new iPad 2 probably has significantly more battery life than the original iPad 2 — either that, or Apple has also combined the new SoC with smaller, cheaper batteries (definitely a possibility, to reach that $399 price point). Performance will be the same. Incidentally, if you recently bought an iPad 2 and it came with iOS 5.1 installed, you have the new 32nm part; if it came with iOS 5.0.1, you’re all out of luck.

More importantly, though, the 32nm A5 is a very strong indicator that the iPhone 5 — which should be released this year — will also have a 32nm SoC. As for whether this will be a 32nm A5X, or something entirely new (a quad-core A6?), we don’t know. It’s also likely that the iPad 3 will undergo a 32nm revision, too, reducing its power consumption and thus the need for the huge (and heavy) batteries that currently encumber it.

The shift to 32nm will further cement Apple’s dominance in the smartphone and tablet arena. in terms of power consumption — the most important metric when it comes to mobile — only devices powered by the 28nm Snapdragon S4 have a hope of competing. The 45nm Tegra 3 is growing longer in the tooth every day.

[Image credit: Chipworks]

Apple sneakily debuts 32nm A5 in new iPad 2, Apple TV

Jun 05

Leaked Dell Windows 8 Tablet Specs Seem Weak

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Some details are beginning to emerge of what we can expect from the first generation of Intel-based Windows 8 tablets. If the leaked specs of the Dell Windows 8 tablet are any indication, though, the devices may be severely underwhelming.

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According to information shared by Neowin, the upcoming Dell tablet will sport a dual-core Intel Cloverleaf processor, 2GB of RAM, and 128GB of SSD storage. the RAM and storage capacity are larger than most of the tablets currently available, but this is an Intel x86 device, not an ARM-based tablet, so it’s not as impressive as it sounds.

I’m not confident that a dual-core processor and 2GB of RAM are sufficient for Windows 8.Forget for a minute that it’s a tablet. consider the hardware in your current Windows desktop or laptop. Most systems have quad-core processors and at least 4GB of RAM–and that’s just enough to run smoothly. many high-end desktops have processors with six or more cores, and 12GB or even 16GB of RAM.

To be fair, many entry-level laptops have specs similar to the Dell Windows 8 tablet–dual-core processors and 2GB of RAM–but they also cost only $300 or so. When someone buys a bargain laptop with hardware that just meets the minimum requirements to run Windows, they expect that performance will suffer.

Will users be willing to pay a premium to get that same mediocre system in tablet form? While there is no pricing yet announced for these Windows 8 tablets, it seems relatively safe to assume they’ll cost more than $300. In fact, I won’t be surprised if they come in somewhere between $700 and $1000.

Windows 8 RT tablets will probably have hardware specs and capabilities closer to existing tablets like the Apple iPad. unfortunately, Windows 8 RT can’t run traditional Windows software, and won’t be able to connect to a Windows network domain, so it doesn’t offer a very compelling proposition. Unless Windows 8 RT tablets are significantly cheaper than the iPad or Android counterparts, it may be tough for the devices to gain traction.

There are still more questions than answers, and we’ll have to wait and see when the Windows 8 tablets hit the shelves. But, based on current and previous versions of the Windows operating system I am less than enthusiastic about the prospect of running Windows in 2GB of RAM on a dual-core processor.

A lot will depend on Microsoft, and even more will depend on the hardware vendors package the OS in. Even with a solid OS and tablet hardware, the cost of Windows 8 tablets could be a fatal flaw as well.

Leaked Dell Windows 8 Tablet Specs Seem Weak

May 07

AnandTech – Apple’s iPad 2,4 also ...

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Through Chipworks, we recently learned that Apple's revised A5 SoC (S5L8942) is built on a 32nm Samsung HKMG process. While its presence in the Apple TV (3rd generation) which we've reviewed and inspected is an absolute certainty, up until recently it hasn't been as common knowledge that the iPad 2,4 ($399 cost reduced Wi-Fi model) also contains the same S5L8942 SoC but with both A9 cores enabled, as opposed to the single core A9 configuration of the Apple TV 3.

To quell any possible naysayers, I grabbed the "iPad2,4_5.1_9B176_Restore" image a while ago, opened it up, and inspected the kernelcache for references to S5L8942, which there are. Note that the iPad2,4 is k93aap, there are numerous other references to S5L8942 elsewhere, including the buildmanifest plist, eg "Firmware/all_flash/all_flash.k93aap.production/glyphcharging.s5l8942x.img3." There's no question about S5L8942 (A5R2) being inside iPad2,4.

The end result is that if you're an iPad2,4 owner, you've got Samsung 32nm HKMG silicon inside. There's no doubt about iPad2,4 being out and in the wild either, as a number of geekbench 2 runs have popped up since release on their online result browser, which I've been watching like a hawk. As an aside, performance between the S5L8942 (A5R2) and S5L8940 (A5) is virtually unchanged between the iPad2,4 and iPad2,1 if you compare runs on the result browser.

The interesting other question is whether iPad2,4 owners have improved battery life compared to those with iPad2,1 (WiFi), though admittedly that's not going to be a common upgrade path for existing iPad 2 owners to check out. I no longer own an iPad 2 but am going to set out to measure and compare to see just how much of a difference there is, which in turn might say something interesting about Samsung's 32nm HKMG process.

Overall, Apple porting the existing A5 design to Samsung's 32nm HKMG process makes a lot of sense to both test the waters and figure out any design issues, as well as not jeopardize production for the high end. at this point seeing another future Apple product using Samsung 32nm HKMG would not be very surprising.

32nm A5 in iPad 2,4 (Source: Chipworks)

Update: Chipworks has also updated and confirmed with a teardown of an iPad2,4 that the expected 32nm A5 S5L8942 is indeed inside. 

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Mar 10

Sony Tablet P Review – SlashGear

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In a tablet market that’s flooded with similar offerings comes Sony and their Tablet P. with a unique clamshell design they can call their own that we’ve never seen from an Android this is truly a one-of-a-kind tablet. is it worth the money or just an interesting wannabe Nintendo DS? We first heard about it back last year but now that it’s available from AT&T lets dive into the full SlashGear review and see what we think.

To jump right in I’ll start by saying the Sony Tablet P is available today, right now from AT&T for $399 and a 2-year contract, or for $549 contract free. with dual screens, cores, and cameras it makes for one interesting device to say the least. is the Tablet P practical though? That is the question. Check out our hands-on first, then enjoy the rest of the review.

Hardware

The hardware is extremely unique to say the least. with two 5.5″ 1024 x 480 screens, the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor at 1 GHz, 1GB of RAM, 2GB of storage (SD card) and dual cameras it has some specs that most tablets can’t even compare to. We also get dual cameras with a 5 megapixel rear and VGA front for video chat. Has Sony reinvented the wheel here, or will this be soon forgotten?

This is an 11″ tablet with the footprint slightly larger than a smartphone. Out of the box it’s slightly fatter than most phones but around the same width being 3.1″ wide and a little over 7.1″ tall. Easily pocket-able makes this one of the most portable tablets we’ve used to date. the design looks and feels nice but in reality is just cheap plastic. I couldn’t help but wish they used a better material for construction as the entire device just seems a little cheaply built if you ask me — almost like a toy. then again this is a crossbreed between a tablet an a gaming device.

The matching 5.5-inch screens are nice and pretty but the large, almost 1-inch wide bezel around the entire thing could have been cut down and made smaller. the front has a nice cut out to help open the clamshell design and a slit is also included with a green LED for notifications.

As far as buttons and ports they are all on the side, bottom portion of the device. We have the volume rocker, micro-USB for sync (not charging) the proprietary charging port, and the power button with a red/green LED for charging. on bottom are some small feet to sit it on a table and the 3.5mm headphone jack. then on the left is a lone grill for the speaker and that is all. the design is actually nice, elegant, and simple but the cheap feeling just leaves me wanting more.

The dual-screens are 5.5″ and use Sony’s Bravia engine and Tru-Black technology and look great — so long as you look straight on. at much of an angle colors go bad and whites turn yellow. for a dual screen device that you won’t always be looking at straight on this was a major bummer.

One of the best parts of the design, and the durability is the extremely strong hinge. You can lay it on any surface and open the top screen to any angle you’d like and the strong hinge will hold it in place, and the tablet wont fall over backwards. Watching the video below you’ll get another great example of the hardware and my last complaint is the sharp corners on the inside. the outer shell is nice, smooth and round. the inside isn’t so lucky and the sharp corners cause extreme discomfort after about 5-10 minutes of use.

Software

The software is Android 3.2 Honeycomb and while it works well, could be better. Android 4.0 ICS should bring along plenty of improvements to this device and is said to be coming soon, but for now we get Honeycomb. obviously with two screens the operating system will need to be thrown together, and that is how it seems. Some aspects work great while others are terrible. Some games are enjoyable on both screens and take full advantage of the real estate while others don’t. even the pro-loaded Crash Bandicoot doesn’t work that great although we do have complete PS2 controls.

As you see above many of the icons have been replaced with generic blue ones from Sony. things like the camera, browser, calender and other stock apps. Why these aren’t the same as Honeycomb icons beats me. the software is basically untouched in regards to Android 3.2 Honeycomb and is everything we know and expect with the Android OS. but does have moments of lag from sliding icons and such onto a different screen.

The bezel is something that for now we can’t get away from, and it kills the experience. You don’t actually miss content but it does ruin the experience and makes things harder to read and do. Now most apps don’t work with both screens although Sony has worked with developers and we have around 40 available in the market that take full advantage. Not a lot but it’s a start. most apps will use the bottom, or the top and occasionally we can use the “fit to screen” option in Honeycomb and that sometimes works, and often causes problems. YouTube fails to work completely and in fact was not pre-installed. So that could be a huge con for many.

I wont talk too much about the dual-screen experience because my extended hands-on video below will show you the performance, and usage situations with both screens. Not to mention a few games, apps, and the fact that YouTube is missing in action.

Benchmarks

As usual we’ve ran a few benchmarks and things are not looking good for Sony. obviously we have two screens and far more pixels than most phones and tablets so the results will be lower, but they seem extra low. This isn’t too big of a concern as gaming was fluid and I didn’t experience any issues from the multiple games I’ve tried.

Quadrant was lower than expected for a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 but at the same time we are pushing nearly 1/3 more pixels of even 1280×800 tablets with two 1024 x 480 screens. AnTuTu however was very very low and the Sony Tablet P barely outscored single core phones from early last year.

Gaming

While this is still a full tablet experience with a browser, Android Market (Google Play Store) and many other things gaming is where this will shine. well that and portability. Sadly the gaming aspects didn’t have me sold. it was fun to use, and playing split view with Battleship and Lazer Wars from the market was fun, it isn’t something I’d do often. the Sony Plastation certification and Sony apps are where it shines.

With Music and Video Unlimited, not to mention the Sony store with tons of optimized games that is mostly what this should and would be used for. at the same time many will just opt for the Sony PS Vita. the games you see in the screenshot below will become your best friend with this tablet, and many of them still don’t use both screens well but we do enjoy Playstation-like controls.

Camera

Sony has released some pretty impressive cameras in the past. with the new Xperia line having 8 megapixel cameras that work great we were surprised to see how terrible they were with the Tablet P. the 5 megapixel camera on the back takes decent photos as long as you have enough light. the shutter speed was extremely slow and required more attempts than we’d like. Video is capable of 720p but it wasn’t anything special. Playing video only used part of the top screen and the entire bottom had a terrible and over-sized UI to forward, pause, and play the video. Video playback is a key area this should excel — even with the bezel in the middle — but sadly it does not. either way here is a sample from the mediocre camera with more in the gallery below.

Battery Life

The Tablet P comes with a 3,080 mAh battery under the hood. While that would be great for a smartphone, a tablet with two screens totaling 11″ I feel we need more. many tablets like the recently reviewed Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 has a 5,100 mAh battery and lasts far longer than the Tablet P. We do have enough juice for about a single day of usage on 3G/4G from AT&T or on WiFi. Gaming takes the battery down faster but in general it lasted through a days use.

Wrap-Up

Sony has redesigned most of the core apps to work with the dual-screens. They have a few that launched in the market with full dual-screen support and work great too, but in general the experience is sub-par at best. They did a good job with what they could — like the browser but many apps just wont work right and give you a poorly put together and rough experience. Honeycomb needs to be tossed out and upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as soon as possible, and Sony needs more developers on board to not only support both screens, but at least one’s odd 1024 x 480 5.5-inch size.

I really wanted to love the Tablet P and I’ve enjoyed using it day to day and can really see it having potential for those needing portability. Sadly it has a little bit of a personality disorder and doesn’t know if it wants to be a 5.5″ phone, a tablet, or a gaming console and doesn’t do any of them well. the design is simple until you open it and start using it day to day, and the corners are sharp and hurt your hand after a mere matter of minutes.

If Sony could do this again with more developer support, the latest and greatest specs and OS, and cut down on the bezel this could be a real winner. for now it seems tossed together and a halfway finished experience. if you want an excellent and portable tablet with data access get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, for gaming get the PS Vita, and for a true tablet experience try the Transformer Prime or the iPad.

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Jan 12

Lenovo Unveils Quad-Core IdeaTab K2 Multimedia ...

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IDG News Service — Lenovo on Sunday announced the 10-inch IdeaTab K2 gaming and multimedia tablet, which has a quad-core ARM processor and a premium IPS display similar to the one found on Apple’s iPad.

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The tablet has Nvidia’s quad-core Tegra 3 processor and Google’s Android 4.0 OS, said Nick Reynolds, director at Lenovo. The tablet also packs some new technologies such as DDR3 memory and SRS surround sound, making it one of Lenovo’s fastest and feature-rich tablets to watch video or play high-definition games, Reynolds said.

The price was not immediately available, and it will initially be launched in China “soon”, Reynolds said. he declined to comment on international availability, but the device will be shown at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

“Lenovo continually assesses the international market dynamics and consumer needs and we may consider launching outside of China later in 2012,” Reynolds said.

Tablets with strong brand recognition like Apple’s iPad 2 and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab come with dual-core processors, and the IdeaTab K2 will be one of the few with a quad-core processor. The combined processing power of four cores should allow the K2 to run multimedia and applications faster than its dual-core counterparts.

“It’s a high-performance, premium device,” Reynolds said.

The tablet’s closest competitor will be Asus’ Eee Pad Transformer Prime, which shipped in November and was the first tablet available with a quad-core processor. The Asus tablet was dubbed the fastest tablet on the market and received positive reviews, partly due to long battery life.

K2 will display images at a 1200 by 800 pixel resolution, and will have cameras on the front and back. Other features include an HDMI port to connect the tablet to high-definition TVs and a full-size USB port. The tablet will come with 1GB or 2GB of DDR3 memory, and up to 64GB of storage. in the future, the tablet will also have 3G and 4G LTE mobile broadband capabilities.

Lenovo also announced new IdeaTab S2 models with screen sizes of between 5 inches to 10 inches, but most will initially be released only in China.

The standout model is the 10-inch IdeaTab S2-10 tablet, which the company said is among the thinnest and lightest available in the category. The tablet runs on Android 4.0, and will be the only IdeaTab S2 tablet available outside China.

The S2-10 is 8.69 mm thick and weighs 580 grams. The tablet has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8960 dual-core 1.7GHZ CPU and Android 4.0. The display shows images at a 1280 by 800-pixel resolution, and the tablet has a front camera and a 5-megapixel rear camera. a keyboard docking option is available for a laptop feel, and a second attachable battery provides up to 20 hours of battery life. The tablet has two USB ports and storage of up to 64GB.

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Jan 10

Toshiba’s ‘world’s thinnest ...

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Toshiba announced “the world’s thinnest 10-inch tablet,” measuring 0.3 inches (7.7mm) thick and weighing 1.18 pounds (535 grams). Heading for a 1Q U.S. release, the Excite X10 runs the “latest” Android build on a 1.2GHz TI OMAP4430 processor, has 1GB RAM and either 16GB or 32GB of storage, offers a 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 IPS display, and includes five- and two-megapixel cameras.The Excite X10 was pre-announced as the AT200 at the IFA Berlin trade show in September. It was then reintroduced in Japan as the Regza AT200 in October, and apparently shipped there in December. The tablet has now been announced for a U.S. release under the new Excite X10 name. Excite X10 The Excite X10 might lack four cores like the Asus Transformer Prime, but it still fits clearly in the upper echelon of Android tablets. Not only can Toshiba legitimately call the device "the world’s thinnest 10-inch tablet," as it measures 0.3 inches (7.7mm) thick, the tablet also weighs a mere 1.18 pounds (535 grams), according to the company.

These specs appear to be a direct response to the criticism over Toshiba’s earlier Thrive "Honeycomb" tablet. The tubby Thrive measured over 0.6 inches thick and weighed a groan-inducing 1.6 pounds. 

The Excite X10 offers a very similar feature set to the Thrive, but slims down in part by sacrificing the full-sized SD slot, as well as fully-sized HDMI and USB ports, instead settling for the usual micro versions of those connectors. The tablet appears to be almost identical to the AT200 (pictured at right), and is even a bit lighter than the originally listed 1.23 pounds. otherwise, all the original specs still hold.

Refusing to commit to Android 4.0 — or possibly moving up to a future Android 4.1 — Toshiba says only that the table will run the "latest" Android build. Whatever the version, it runs on a 1.2GHz Texas Instruments (TI) OMAP4430 processor, a dual-core Cortex-A9 model accompanied here with 1GB of dual-channel LPDDR2 RAM. Either 16GB or 32GB of storage are available internally in addition to the microSD expansion, which could take it up to 64GB.

The Excite X10′s 10.1-inch display offers IPS and "AutoBrite" technology, 1280 x 800 pixels, and a 16:10 aspect ratio, says Toshiba. The display is further equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass, LED backlighting, anti-smudge protection, and 10-finger capacitive touch support, says the company.

Along with the usual accelerometer and light sensor capabilities, the device includes dual cameras (five megapixels with LED flash at the rear, two megapixel at the front) a gyrometer, an electronic compass, and a GPS receiver, according to the company. Additional features are said to include Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and stereo speakers with Toshiba and SRS Labs audio enhancements.

The Excite X10 is equipped with a 25 Watt-hour rechargeable lithium ion battery, says the company. Toshiba did not list battery life, but previously said the AT200 provides eight hours, even with continual video playback.

Pre-installed apps are said to include Google Mobile Services such as Android Market, YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Music. Selected third-party applications are said to include Netflix.

In September, Toshiba also announced the Thrive 7" Tablet. This seven-inch Android 3.2 tablet features an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor and a 1280 x 800-pixel resolution.

Stated Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division, "Excite X10 pushes the boundaries of what a thin and light tablet is capable of, delivering elegant styling without sacrificing features or durability."

Availability

The Excite X10 tablet will be available in mid-Q1 2012 for a starting price of $530 for the 16GB model and $600 with 32GB at major U.S. retailers, e-tailers, and ToshibaDirect.com, says the company. more information should eventually appear on Toshiba’s tablet page.

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Nov 09

iPad 2 Rival Alert : Asus Eee Pad Transfomer Prime ...

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What appears to be the first benchmark of the soon-to-be-announced Asus Eee Pad Transfomer Prime has surfaced online courtesy of Tech2 in the form of a screen capture of benchmark app AnTuTu (v2.4.2).

The tablet is the first to come with the Penta Core Nvidia Tegra 3 SoC otherwise known as Kal El, which is apparently clocked at 1.4GHz.

Referring to its forthcoming Transformer Prime tablet Asus declared, “We are setting a benchmark for what tablets should be.”

Not surprisingly, the device tops the benchmark easily, breaking through the 10,000 mark barrier, which makes it more than twice as fast as the Transformer Eee Pad tablet.

That said, given the number of cores and the 40 per cent increase in clock speed that was the least to be expected.

It is rather interesting that Nvidia has chosen Asus rather than Motorola to be its official launch tablet partner for the Tegra 3 (ed: the Tegra 2 was first spotted back in Q4 on the Advent Vega).

The Eee Pad Transformer Prime is expected to be launched in the next few days and is likely to sport the same form factor as the current Eee Pad Transformer which has been one of the more successful non-iPad tablets on the market.

iPad 2 Rival Alert : Asus Eee Pad Transfomer Prime Shows Tegra 3 Superiority

Sep 20

Motorola introduces Electrify, the Photon 4G of US ...

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Motorola Mobility announces via a press release the upcoming new smartphone that will arrive in the US market courtesy of US Cellular. It is worth noting that it is not a super new phone, but actually just a re-branded Motorola Photon 4G of Sprint Wireless.

Meet the new Motorola Electrify, an Android-based smartphone that will arrive in the US smartphone market within the next few weeks, and will gain the title as the most popular Android phone of the wireless carrier.

“the ELECTRIFY is more than a “smart” phone,” reveals Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular, adding that the Motorola Electrify’s multi-tasking capabilities courtesy of the dual-core processor make the device “the perfect personal assistant.”

Under the hood, the Motorola Electrify is powered by the ever-game loving CPU, the Nvidia Tegra 2, that also powers popular Android tablets like the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. the Tegra 2 features two cores running at 1GHz, so it is theoretically faster than other smartphones that have “single-core” processor.

The Motorola Electrify, like its twin Photon 4G, sports 4.3-inch qHD screen or Quarter High Definition, so the images should be crisper compared to other devices that have lower resolution. the Electrify can also shoot HD videos and photos with the 8-megapixel main camera, and can also initiate or receive video calls, or work like your mirror because the device is equipped with a front-facing camera.

The US Cellular Motorola Electrify includes 16GB of on onboard storage, and no words yet from the wireless carrier if they will include an SD card as freebie. the Motorola ELECTRIFY will be available for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate, and bundled with a contract agreement. see a video review of the

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Sep 20

Asus Transformer 2 with Ice Cream Sandwich and ...

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A Taiwanese site reveals some interesting rumors concerning the next tablet Asus, the Transformer 2. the achievements the first Transformer to possess convinced Asus to generate a new generation of Transformers 2 would be the dual core quad core processor with NVIDIA Tegra Kal-El 1 GHz multi-tasking and improved nicknamed. the processorshould be able to distribute force of applications on different cores, making multitasking extremely fluid and functional.

The tablet will be equipped with the Android operating system in its latest version, that Ice Cream Sandwich, created for smartphones that run on both tablet combining functionality and applications. Also according to the rumors, Asus Transformers 2 should be launched between October and November next.

If the tablet keeps the price range of the first, will be keeping an eye could be the most powerful and updated on the market at that time at an affordable price. Expect confirmation from Asus.

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