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May 14

Competition Increasing and Improving in Tablet ...

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Apple is used to setting the bar and then trying to out-pace the competition when it comes to advancements in the field of mobile technology. The iPhone set the bar sky high when it was first released in 2007 and the each time a new model comes to the market the release is met with great anticipation. As the iPhone dominates the smartphone market, the iPad has dominated the tablet market.

 

While the iPhone ushered in a new generation of smartphones, building upon previous Palm and Blackberry devices in existence, the iPad created the tablet market from nothing and developed a brand new niche in the mobile industry. Early on the iPad was the only true tablet available. Numerous competitors developed competing models, but none were worthy of the attention the iPad received. The times are changing and the competition might finally be bringing some worthy competitors to the tablet market.

 

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May 09

Where Can I Buy the BlackBerryTablet?

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We’ve got the latest release date & price details for shoppers in North America and the UK. If you reckon this Wi-Fi only tablet is the device for you, read this article to find out where you can get the best price!

A Competitor to iPad 2 and Android Honeycomb

Although much of the tablet-buying public is getting excited about iPad 2 and Android Honeycomb tablets, there is a third party to consider, an enemy at the gate entering the tablet market for the first time but with an impressive pedigree in producing attractive mobile devices.

The Playbook is due for release around the world during 2011, bringing a whole new element to the tablet battle. Offering high-end hardware, impressive build quality and compatibility with various Android apps, the Playbook has the potential to deal a bit of damage to Apple and Google, thanks to RIM’s existing user base, many of whom are corporate customers.

US Release Information

In the USA and Canada, the Playbook has been available for some weeks, with all models released there on April 19th, 2011. There are three models of Playbook, all 3G and Wi-Fi capable, and it seems that at least one of these has experienced some problems.

RIM released the Playbook in 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB models, but announced in May that around 1000 16 GB devices will be recalled due software issues.

The Blackberry tablet can be purchased in the USA at various price points commensurate with the device spec. The 16 GB tablet is $499, the 32 GB is $599 and the 64 GB device is $699 when purchased direct from RIM, and at present the device is not available via any carriers, although Sprint and Verizon have both announced that they will be selling at least one model.

UK Release Information

Things are slightly different in the UK, where the BlackBerry Playbook release date is June 16th, 2011, and the price again depends on the model.

Two key electronic retailers (carphonewarehouse.com and bestbuy.co.uk) are offering the Wi-Fi only tablet for pre-order, with a starting price of £399 for the 16 GB model, £479 for the 32 GB tablet and £559 for the 64 GB device.

For a Wi-Fi only device (RIM expects existing BlackBerry phone owners to be the prime buyers of this device, hence the lack of 3G) this price range seems expensive, although the devices features a high definition display, HDMI out and front and back facing cameras.

Can I Buy the BlackBerry Tablet Overseas?

RIM is intending the Playbook to be a competitor in the tablet market, and as such is making it available all over the world. In addition to the USA, Canada and the UK, the Playbook will be available in Europe, the Middle East, India, Japan and Australia.

However as yet prices and retailers are still to be announced, as are the models that will be available in these territories, so until such information is available your best course of action is to visit the BlackBerry Playbook website and sign up for updates for news relevant to your area.

Don’t be surprised to see the Playbook take a backseat to the iPad 2 and Honeycomb tablets, however, as these are considered the more popular items at present. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, remember to ask the sales assistant!

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Mar 25

Research and Markets: Computex 2012 Observation ...

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DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (researchandmarkets_2012_obse) has announced the addition of the “Computex 2012 Observation Highlights: Tablet PC” report to their offering.

Microsoft’s next generation OS Windows 8 is regarded as the growth momentum for branded vendors. The tablet industry has seen substantial growth for two years. Even though Intel has been aggressively promoting its Ultrabook products aiming to secure its share in the notebook PC market in 2012, besides notebook PCs, most of the vendors still have to deploy tablet related products in order to face possible changes in market structure. The report profiles tablet products and related application services launched by vendors at Computex 2012 and provides insight into the subsequent implications of those products and services on future development of the tablet industry.

List of Topics

- Windows 8 becomes the focus area for vendors at Computex 2012, Microsoft aims to expand the company’s footprint into the consumer market, detachable industrial design is adopted by most of the tablet vendors, while the vendors still attempt to differentiate their products through new technology adoption and application service launch

- Price tags of Android-based tablets are projected to fall and increasing Chinese vendors have forayed into the tablet market, but there is still room for improvements for tablets released by Chinese vendors. Chinese processor suppliers have experienced growth in the tablet market; nevertheless, the release of Windows RT is projected to pose impacts on these suppliers

- Touching on the vertical application market, system integration capability is key to vendors planning to introduce tablets for education. Chinese vendors develop tablets with e-menu and POS features

- Product differences between tablets and notebook PCs are diminishing, competition among tablets and traditional notebook PCs adopting different operating systems intensify. Windows 8 tablet is projected to focus on enterprise application features, and as Microsoft turns aggressive towards the tablet market, Windows RT will play an important role in future development of the company

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Jan 05

Who is Praying for a Microsoft Surface Tablet? ...

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This week will see the release of the Microsoft Surface tablet and Windows 8 operating software that supports touch screen. To me, it’s the technology equivalent to an 80′s hair band releasing a new album. Does anyone really care at this point? Evidently, yes. Early reviews have been  glowing and the company reports sold out pre-orders in the first day.

Regardless, it will surely be a tough road ahead for Microsoft fighting to gain a foothold in this new tablet market. Its Internet Explorer by most accounts continues to lose market share in the web browser arena to Chrome and Firefox, and it’s playing catch up to Android and iOS on cell phone operating software. Microsoft Office still dominates business offices but Google Docs is free.

Here’s a phrase I thought I’d never say: I feel a little sorry for Microsoft. You see, Apple is expected to release its new iPad mini this week. Apple is the technology media darling and can do no wrong even when its products seem flawed or over-hyped. The iPad mini and other new Apple products will undoubtedly steal Microsoft’s thunder. And I haven’t even mentioned the Android tablet market. How do you pity for the world’s largest software company? I’m not a dictator sympathizer but I am human and it’s at the very least odd watching as a leader falls be it by guillotine, firing squad, or tablet.

Millions swear by them but I’ve decided to pass on the tablet. First, I’m too rough on my equipment and so the iPad or any tablet would not last with me. Second, it’s an awkward size in my book. I caught flack from women friends after my article on the iPhone 5 being too light, too thin, too small, with no customization. Most say they love theirs. But none have man hands or a head the size of The Great Pumpkin.

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Aug 23

Google Nexus 7 Vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0): ...

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With the arrival of Google Nexus 7, the 7-inch tablet market has become very enticing. the Asus-built Nexus 7 stands out among the entire small tablets mainly with a quad core CPU and the most recent Android update namely Jelly Bean. these factors have given a boost to Google tablet’s chances not just to become a success but also pose threat to entrenched market leaders like Apple tablets, iPad. in days after its official launch, the tablet was sold out by all major retailers. Even Google Play, Google’s official online store, has run out of the 16GB version of Nexus 7.On the other hand, Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is one major rival for Nexus 7. in fact the tab is the second version of the first complete tablet we got after iPad original in 2010. Samsung has recently upgraded it with many new features. here we compare Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) with Nexus 7.

Display screenGalaxy Tab 2 (7.0) comes with a 7-inch WSVGA display that packs a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. meanwhile, Nexus 7 shows off a 7-inch IPS display with an improved resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Simply, Nexus 7 wins over its Samsung competitor in this category. It has a better, clearer and sharper display so that users can watch variety of content with more precision.

ProcessorWell, Google Nexus 7 has a clear edge over Galaxy Tab and all other 7-inch tablets when it comes to processor speed. It is because the machine touts a high performance 1.3GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor, plus 1GB of RAM. With a quad core processor, Nexus 7 is now one of the most powerful tablets we have in store. It is when Samsung’s second generation Galaxy Tab 7 features only a moderate 1GHz dual core processor. the device, however, sports 1GB of RAM. Even though, it falls short to Nexus 7 as far as the performance is concerned.

StorageWhen it comes to storage, Nexus 7 fails before Galaxy Tab 7. Indeed, Nexus 7 comes up in two memory variants; 8GB and 16GB. But, it lacks a microSD slot for memory expansion. Google planned that users could rely on cloud storage for further storage. But, Tab 7, which also comes in 8GB and 16GB versions, mounts microSD slot for expanding memory.

Operating SystemGalaxy Tab 2 (7.2) ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Google Nexus 7 comes with the most recent Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, on the other hand. well, Nexus 7 is the first device to get the latest Android version, which Google announced at its I/O conference. Jelly Bean, according to many analysts, is highly fit for a tablet. It has lots of fantastic features for a huge variety of functions.

Price and availabilityThe 8GB version of Nexus 7 is available for $199. the 16GB premium variant is up for grabs for $249. Google has launched 8GB version to beat Amazon Kindle fire, which is also priced at $199. Surprisingly, more demand is noted for the 16GB version as the brand doesn’t have a microSD slot for memory expansion. Along with the tablet, you will get a bonus of $25 credit to spend in Google Play store. in addition, you will get a bundle of free premium content that contains movies like Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Nexus 7 is currently available in a few markets only. You can get it from the U.S., UK, Canada and Australia. other major markets will soon get this magical Android tablet from the Google and Asus tie-up. meanwhile, Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is available in most markets.

Final wordsQuite simply, Nexus 7 is the best 7-inch Android tablet ever. It has a quad core processor, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a sharper display and many other superb features. Compared with Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0), Nexus 7 certainly has dominance. of course, it is clearly visible in the huge sales the Google tablet is attracting.

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Aug 15

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 packs 3G, 4G connectivity ...

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Microsoft may have stirred up the tablet market with its home brewed slates, but that hasn’t stopped devices like the Windows 8-powered Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 from entering the battlefield. Designed for professionals, it packs in various corporate-oriented features such as a fingerprint reader and IT manageability technologies.

The processor powering up this slab is one of the upcoming Intel Atom CPUs. A 10.1-inch HD touchscreen delivers visuals along with front and rear-facing cameras. There’s also an HDMI port for external display connectivity as well as noise canceling microphones for voice communication. The tablet is designed with a 9.8mm thin profile and weighs less than 600 grams; that’s 1.3 pounds.

“Customers want a versatile device that fits their lifestyle and the many ways they use technology,” states Dilip Bhatia, vice president and general manager, ThinkPad Business Unit. “Our new ThinkPad Tablet 2 marries incredible hardware and software to give consumers a great device for office, home or travel while also offering companies and IT managers the oversight they need to help secure and manage their company’s networks and data.”

To enhance productivity, users will be able to connect the tablet to an optional keyboard dock for a PC-like experience. Additionally, a digitizer pen is also among the peripheral choices for more precise input through the multi-touch panel. Lenovo has thrown in a full-size USB port for hooking up the slate to external devices like monitors and printers, while 3G and 4G wireless modules get users online when Wi-Fi connectivity isn’t available.

While the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 price details haven’t been officially announced, its release date is expected to fall sometime during October, once the Windows 8 platform hits availability status.

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Aug 09

AMD to detail upcoming Jaguar low-power processor ...

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Advanced Micro Devices will detail its upcoming low-power CPU for tablets code-named Jaguar at the Hot Chips show in August, and share the stage with IBM, Oracle and Fujitsu, which will provide further insight into next-generation server processors.

AMD’s Jaguar CPU will be in tablets that will become available next year, and will be integrated in a chip alongside a powerful graphics processor. AMD is expected to use the Jaguar architecture in a dual-core tablet chip code-named Tamesh next year, and also in low-power laptops such as netbooks.

Jaguar was introduced earlier this year after a new management team discarded the old road map and reconfigured the company’s product line. AMD did not share details about the processor core at the time, but Jaguar will succeed the Bobcat processor, which will be used in an upcoming tablet chip code-named Hondo, expected to be launched later this year alongside Microsoft’s Windows 8 OS.

AMD has virtually no presence in the fast-growing tablet market, and currently sells most of its chips into the declining PC and graphics markets. AMD currently offers the Z-series chips for tablets, which have performed poorly in the market, and the Jaguar chip could provide a spark to AMD’s tablet ambitions.

AMD’s tablet rivals include ARM, which dominates the market and whose processor designs are used in Apple’s iPad, Google’s Galaxy Nexus 7 and Amazon’s Kindle Fire. AMD will also compete with Intel, which is expected to release a low-power Atom processor code-named Clover Trail later this year. Intel says 20 tablet designs are in the works based on Clover Trail.

An AMD spokesman declined to comment on the Jaguar processor, but analysts said tablets will be faster and more power-efficient with the new architecture.

The improvements in Jaguar may not be revolutionary, but AMD has a record of lowering power consumption while scaling up performance, said Jim McGregor, principal analyst at Tirias Research.

“AMD continues to evolve everything without trying to reinvent the wheel,” McGregor said.

The lower power consumption on chips with the Jaguar CPU will primarily come from the 28-nanometer manufacturing process, said David Kanter, an analyst for Real World Technologies.

The current chips based on the Bobcat architecture are considered power-hungry for mobile devices, and are designed more for low-power laptops like netbooks. AMD’s upcoming Hondo tablet chip — which is based on Bobcat — will be made using the 40-nm process. The advanced 28-nm manufacturing process will help miniaturize circuitry, thus making the Jaguar-based chip more power-efficient. Chips with ARM processors are made using the 40-nm process and are moving to the 28-nm process. Intel’s upcoming Clover Trail chip will be made using the 32-nm process.

Chips based on the Jaguar design will also be more power-efficient with higher levels of CPU and GPU integration, Kanter said.

But AMD’s biggest asset is the graphics processor, which will give it an edge over its rivals, analysts said. That would be useful for productivity tablets, where users need high levels of graphics performance.

AMD last month said it would integrate ARM processors to bulk up security features on its chips, though it is unclear whether chips based on Jaguar would have ARM processors.

AMD at Hot Chips will also be providing more details on its Steamroller CPU core, which will be used in mainstream laptops starting next year. The presentation will be made by Mark Papermaster, a former Apple executive who was appointed AMD’s chief technology officer in October last year.

Outside of tablet chips, IBM, Oracle and Fujitsu will be shedding light on their upcoming server chips at the Hot Chips conference. IBM will be sharing information on the Power 7+ chip, which has already been delayed. IBM is scheduled to release the Power 8 chip in the near future.

Fujitsu will be providing more details on the 16-core SPARC64 X chip, which is the successor to the SPARC64 VIIIFX chip used in Japan’s K Computer, which was rated the world’s fastest supercomputer in November last year.

Oracle will share more information on its Sun SPARC T5 processor, which will be made using the 28-nm process. The chip succeeds the current SPARC T4, which is made using the 40-nm process. The T5 is an incremental advancement of the T4 processor based on the new manufacturing process, Kanter said.

Hot Chips will be held in Cupertino, California, from Aug. 27 to 29.

Agam Shah covers PCs, tablets, servers, chips and semiconductors for IDG News Service. Follow Agam on Twitter at @agamsh. Agam’s e-mail address is agam_shah@idg.com

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Aug 08

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 vs Apple iPad 3

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Ever since the first iPad came out in 2010, tech companies around the world have tried to match its success, in about the same manner that many tech companies have tried to match the success of the iPhone ever since the first version came out in 2007. but, unlike the iPhone situation, and despite the abundance of Android tablets that have hit the shelves since 2010, Apple has managed to stay ahead of everyone else in the tablet market. but, as was the case with the iPhone, Apple is now starting to feel the heat from Android manufacturers.

With that being said, I find it very curious that Samsung was not able, up until now, to manufacture a proper competitor to the iPad. Basically, no Galaxy Tab model was able to match the experience offered by the iPad, despite the fact that some models are priced almost equally with the Apple tablet. Samsung is not only the biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world by number of smartphones sold, but their Galaxy S line is also constantly beating the iPhone when it comes to hardware. in addition, they also manufacture both the CPU and the Retina display that Apple brags about when marketing the iPad. from where I’m standing, Samsung has all the resources needed to make a tablet that’s better than the iPad.

And then we get to yesterday’s Samsung announcement, one that confirms the previously rumored specs for the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet. Could this be the moment that Android fans have been waiting for? Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 a decent competitor to the iPad? Are there any areas where the Note 10.1 is better than the iPad? Let’s find out, shall we? As always, we’ll break down our Galaxy Note 10.1 vs Apple iPad fight into five equally important rounds: Display, Internal Hardware, OS & Features, Design & Extras and Pricing and Availability.

As I’ve mentioned above, Samsung is the company that manufacturers the best display currently available on the market, namely the Retina display of the new Apple iPad (third generation). At 9.7 inches in diagonal, the iPad three’s IPS LCD display uses an impressive 1536 x 2048 pixel resolution to bring up the Pixel Per Inch (PPI) density to 264. under these circumstances, you would expect that the Galaxy Note 10.1 offers at least a 200 PPI ratio, right? wrong, as the biggest downside to buying a Galaxy Note 10.1 is the poor resolution of its 10.1 inch display.

The Samsung Galaxy Note tablet uses a 800 x 1280 pixel resolution (actually, the same resolution used by the Galaxy Note’s 5.3 inch display), bringing down the PPI ratio to just 149, equal to that of the ASUS Transformer Prime (released back in October 2011). By comparison, the Google Nexus 7 has a PPI ratio of 216, while the ASUS Transformer Prime Infinity has a PPI ratio of 224. The original iPad showcased a PPI ratio of 132. If you’re looking for a tablet with a crisp display, the Galaxy Note 10.1 just isn’t it.

Personally, I wouldn’t recommend any device featuring a PPI ratio under 200 PPI, and this principle is not limited to top-end smartphone and tablet offerings, but all the way down to cheap smartphones (can catch a list of the best cheap Android smartphones of 2012 here).

If you ask me, this is a very weird situation, seeing as Samsung is the ultimate leader in the mobile display market. The South Korean giant basically owns the entire SAMOLED market, and it also manufactures the best LCD display on the market (the Retina display). we talked about the reasons why Samsung will not equip its tablets with “Retina displays” here, but I’m sure a lot of us expected a better quality display for their top-end tablet. Are there any conspiracy theorists amongst you guys that can imagine some sort of an agreement between Samsung and Apple?

The picture below shows the iPad 2 display on the left and the iPad 3 display on the right. Notice how sharp the icon is? That’s why the new iPad wins this round by a couple of lengths!

Clear Winner: Apple third generation iPad

The new Apple iPad is built on the Apple A5X chipset, one that packs a 1GHz dual-core Cortex A9 processor and a quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 uses the same Exynos 4212 quad SoC as the Galaxy S3, one consisting out of a 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex A9 processor and a Mali-400MP GPU. While the Exynos 4212 has a better performing processor than the A5X, the latter has a better GPU.

However, while the performance of the CPU is not influenced by the resolution, the video rendering frame rate is, meaning that although the iPad’s GPU is better, the Note 10.1 should be capable of maintaining more than decent frame rates, as the output is of lower resolution. It’s just that the level of detail won’t be there.

The third generation iPad also features 1GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Note 10.1 features 2GB.

Winner: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

I’m going to be completely honest with you and tell you that this is probably the most difficult department to judge. from one side, there are surely a lot more good apps designed for the iPad than for Android tablets, but from the other, the Galaxy Note 10.1 comes with a unique accessory: the S-Pen, which is basically a pressure sensitive stylus, one able to recognize 256 different levels of pressure.

The S Pen is not worth using in apps that do not support it. but in apps that do support the S Pen, that’s where the Galaxy Note 10.1 shines. for instance, editing photos on a tab was never easier than it is with the S Pen optimized Adobe Photoshop Touch app (comes for free on all Galaxy Notes 10.1). taking notes using Samsung’s S Note app, now also able to recognize mathematic formulas, is also something you can’t do on an iPad. in addition, the Galaxy Note 10.1 also uses most of the smart functions that have been introduced by Galaxy S3.

Yet another function that’s unique to the Galaxy Note 10.1 is its “Multiscreen” feature, one that allows users to use different applications side-by-side (for instance, you can watch a web page on half of the screen, and take notes with the S Pen on the other half), although just a few apps are currently supported. Although far from perfect, this is the best rendition of the multitasking principle that I have seen so far on a tablet, so I really hope that other tablet manufacturers learn from Samsung’s example.

Here’s an official video from Samsung showcasing all the unique features of the Galaxy Note 10.1:

As a conclusion, on one side we have the amazing number of high quality apps designed for the iPad, while on the other, we get a bunch of cool features that are unique to the Galaxy Note 10.1. I told you this is a tough one!

Winner: Draw

Despite the fact that the Note 10.1 has a bigger display than the iPad by 0.4 inch, thanks to a very small bezel, the differences in size between the two devices are not as big as you would expect. The Note 10.1 measures 262 x 180 x 8.9 mm, while the iPad measures 241.2 x 185.7 x 9.4 mm, meaning that the Note 10.1 is actually thinner and less wide than the iPad 3. However, due to the fact that the new iPad uses an 11,560 mAh battery, I’m not going to hold its extra 0.5 mm thickness against it, since the Note 10.1 only uses a 7,000 mAh battery. Most of the extra battery goes to the iPad’s display, meaning that we should see similar battery life lengths. The huge battery is also what makes the iPad 3 a bit heavier than the Galaxy Note 10.1: 652 grams vs 597 grams. Both tablets are very slick looking, so neither wins in the design aspect.

Now to the extras, I must say that I applaud the fact that Samsung has decided to place a microSD slot on the Galaxy Note 10.1, something that the iPad does not feature. If you ever need more space, you can just buy a 64GB microSD card and you instantly get more storage than a tablet really needs, anyway.

Connectivity-wise, both tablets are equally prepared, as Samsung has announced that an LTE-compatible version of the Galaxy Note 10.1 will be available later this year, while Wi-Fi only and 3G versions will launch starting this month.

Winner: Draw

At the present, the new iPad is available in roughly all corners of the world, in all its versions (Wi-Fi only, LTE). Pricing has remained consistent since the original iPad, so at least you know what to expect when you set to buy an Apple tablet.

Unfortunately, Samsung has not shared any details regarding the price of the Galaxy Note 10.1, so we’re unable to judge this category at the time being. However, Samsung has announced that their Galaxy Note 10.1 will become available worldwide by the end of this month, so we’ll soon update this section with pricing information for the Galaxy Note 10.1.

So… is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 the iPad killer that Android fans have been expecting? unfortunately not!

And this is all due to the fact that the Note 10.1 has a poor resolution display. sure, it comes with a few cool features, the quad-core processor is powerful, while the S Pen and the S Pen optimized apps are certainly something that will draw many customers, but tablets are really all about the display. and when you fail in the display department, the tablet cannot be deemed as better than the iPad. The Note is a different kind of tablet, and that might help a lot with Samsung’s sale numbers, but from an end-user perspective, in the summer of 2012, I expect all top-end devices to feature a crisp display (meaning that the PPI ratio should rest well above 200).

Feel free to disagree and share your opinions in the comments section below!

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Aug 01

Apple claims Samsung copied iPhone technology

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SAN JOSE, Calif. –  Apple Inc. designer Christopher Stringer spent many of his 17 years at the company developing the company’s iconic iPhone and iPad.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Apple designer wrapped up the first day of testimony in a closely watched patent trial proudly discussing his accomplishments in support of his employer’s lawsuit alleging Samsung Electronics Co. ripped off Apple’s technology to market its own products.

Dressed in a tan suit, the bearded and long-haired Stringer said because of Apple’s desire to create original products, he and his co-workers surmounted numerous engineering problems such as working with the products’ glass faces in producing both products over a number of years. Stringer said he was upset when he saw Samsung’s Galaxy products enter the market.

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Opening statements expected to begin Tuesday in billion-dollar trial pitting Apple vs. Samsung

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Samsung says Apple is itself stealing, calling rounded rectangular designs “industry standards”

“We’ve been ripped off, it’s plain to see,” Stringer said. “It’s offensive.”

In his opening statement moments before, Samsung attorney Charles Verhoeven countered Apple’s allegations by arguing that the South Korean company employs thousands of designers and spends billions of dollars on research and development to create new products.

“Samsung is not some copyist, some Johnny-come-lately doing knockoffs,” he said.

Verhoeven asserted that Apple is like many other companies that use similar technology and designs to satisfy consumer demands for phones and other devices that play music and movies and take photographs.

For example, he said several other companies and inventors have filed patent applications for the rounded, rectangular shape associated with Apple products.

“Everyone is out there with that basic form factor,” Verhoeven said. “There is nothing wrong with looking at what your competitors do and being inspired by them.”

Earlier, an attorney for Apple told the jury that bitter rival Samsung faced two options to compete in the booming cellphone market after Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone to critical acclaim in 2007: Innovate or copy.

Samsung chose to copy, making its smartphones and computer tablets illegal knockoffs of Apple’s popular products, attorney Harold McElhinny claimed.

Samsung “has copied the entire design and user experience” of Apple’s iPhone and iPad, McElhinny told a jury during his opening statement at the patent trial involving the world’s two largest makers of cellphones.

A verdict in Apple’s favor could lead to banishment of Samsung’s Galaxy products from the U.S. market, said Mark A. Lemley, a professor and director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science, and Technology.

A verdict in Samsung’s favor, especially if it prevails on its demands that Apple pay its asking price for certain transmission technology, could lead to higher-priced Apple products.

The witness lists of both sides are long on experts, engineers and designers and short on familiar names. Apple CEO Tim Cook is not scheduled to testify.

The trial resumes Friday with the testimony of Apple senior vice president for marketing Philip Schiller.

Cupertino, California-based Apple Inc. filed its lawsuit against Samsung Electronics Co. last year and is demanding $2.5 billion in damages, an award that would dwarf the largest patent-related verdict to date.

‘We’ve been ripped off, it’s plain to see. It’s offensive.’

- Apple designer Christopher Stringer

The case marks the latest skirmish between the two companies over product designs. A similar trial began last week, and the two companies have been fighting in other courts in the United Kingdom and Germany.

In the patent case, U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh last month ordered Samsung to pull its Galaxy 10.1 computer tablet from the U.S. market pending the outcome of the patent trial. however, she barred Apple attorneys from telling jurors about the ban.

Apple lawyers argue there is almost no difference between Samsung products and its own, and that the South Korean company’s internal documents show it copied Apple’s iconic designs and its interface.

Samsung counter-claims that Apple copied its iPhone from Sony. In addition, Samsung alleges Apple is using some of Samsung’s own inventions without payment, such as a computer chip at the heart of the iPhone.

Samsung lawyers also stressed the company has been developing mobile phones since 1991, long before Apple jumped into the market in 2007.

Also at issue at the trial are some of the most basic functions of today’s smartphones and computer tablets, including scrolling with one finger and zooming with a finger tap.

Tuesday morning’s proceedings began with a bit of drama.

First, a juror pleaded with the judge to be released from the trial, saying she suffered a panic attack and spent a sleepless night after belatedly discovering that her employer would not pay her salary while she served. A sympathetic judge granted her request and left the jury with nine members.

Then the judge rebuked John Quinn, one of Samsung’s attorneys, for refusing to stop a line of legal argument the judge said she had ruled on numerous times.

“Mr. Quinn, don’t make me sanction you,” the judge said as the lawyer continued his argument. “Please. Please. Please, take a seat.”

Quinn relented and sat down, but his tenacity underscored the high stakes of the trial that is costing both sides millions of dollars in legal fees and expenses. Battalions of lawyers from prestigious law firms are working overtime to file myriad court documents.

The most senior lawyers on each side charge upward of $500 an hour for their representation.

Legal experts said that most patent disputes are resolved way before trials that can bring unpredictable and ruinous verdicts.

“A patent case of this magnitude has the possibility of impacting phone technology for years to come,” said Manotti Jenkins, a patent attorney with no stake in the trial. “Given the substantial revenue that is generated by smartphone technology, companies are likely to prompt more litigation of this type and continue to use the courts as an attempt to protect and expand market share.”

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Apple’s iPad gobbled up even more of the tablet market last quarter, but the arena is about to get a lot more crowded in the second half of 2012.

according to Strategy Analytics, the iPad accounted for 68.3 percent of global tablet shipments last quarter. That’s up nearly 10 percent from the fourth quarter of 2012, and up 7 percent year-over-year.

in other words, Apple is pulling away from competitors such as Amazon’s Kindle fire and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Tablet. those tablets got off to a strong start last holiday season, but went cold in 2012 according to Yankee Group and other analysts.

Apple’s actual market share is probably even higher than Strategy Analytics lets on. Apple says it sold 17 million iPads to consumers last quarter, which is the same number Strategy Analytics uses in its report. but for all other tablet makers, the firm only counts “shipments,” which includes unsold inventory on store shelves. Strategy Analytics doesn’t tell us how many people have actually bought tablets running Android, Windows or other operating systems.

The outlook may seem bleak for iPad competitors, but there are a couple bright spots ahead. Google just launched its Nexus 7 tablet, and although the company hasn’t released sales figures, the 7-inch tablet is in short supply at retailers.

if the reviews are any indication, the Nexus 7 won’t just be a holiday stocking stuffer, but rather a low-cost tablet that people actually love. Apple is rumored to be planning a small, low-cost tablet to compete with the Nexus 7 and its ilk, but for Android could enjoy a much-needed boost in market share.

Meanwhile, Microsoft is prepping its Windows 8 tablet, the Surface, and other PC makers are preparing their own Windows 8 tablets and hybrids. where larger Android tablets failed, Microsoft hopes to succeed with better developer support and some neat features, such the ability to snap two apps together on the screen. Windows also has a huge user base already, so as long as this major OS overhaul doesn’t scare them away, it could be the first credible challenger to the 9.7-inch iPad.

The mobile device market is full of so many twists and turns that it’s nearly impossible to predict what will happen. (One example: a year ago, Garner thought HP’s WebOS would still have 3 percent market share in 2015. now it’s not even counting.) but one thing is certain as ever: The iPad isn’t going anywhere.

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Apple's iPad gains market share, new threats incoming