Google unveils Nexus 7 tab with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Google Nexus 7 tablet 

       Google made its long-awaited debut into the tablet wars on Wednesday, unveiling the Nexus 7 to compete with Apple’s dominant iPad as well as the recently announced Microsoft Surface.

The Nexus 7, developed in conjunction with Asus, features a 7-inch (17.8-centimetre) screen, making it smaller but more portable and lighter than its main competitors, which both feature screens of about 10 inches (25 centimetres). That places it in direct competition with Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet, which is by far the most successful running on Google’s Android operating system.

         The Nexus 7 goes on sale for $199 effective immediately on Google’s online store Google Play, with delivery starting in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia in mid-July, Google said. That makes it far more affordable than Apple’s cheapest iPad, the older model iPad 2, which sells for $399.

          The Nexus 7 weighs just 340 grams, features an Nvidia Tegra quad core processor and a battery allowing for up to nine hours of video play on its 1280x800 pixel screen, or 300 hours of standby(there is no 3G / 4G option).There's also a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera and all the sensors you'd expect from a modern slate, including NFC.It ships with Google’s popular Chrome browser as the default programme for surfing the web. It also features Google Now, a refinement of Google’s search service that provides personal information gleaned from your Google history, rather than mere internet links.
       

Google's Cheryl Pon demonstrates the new Google Nexus 7 tablet at the Google I/O conference in San Francisco

Android upgraded

Google unveiled the device at its developers conference in San Francisco, where the company gave details of its latest version of Android, nicknamed Jelly Bean, which improves major components such as touch, search, notifications and Google Maps.

Also revealed at the conference was the Google Q, a home entertainment hub that streams movies, music and other content, designed to compete with Apple TV and other entertainment hubs.

Google said some 1 million Android devices are newly activated around the world every day, with 400 million Android devices now in use.

In another mark of the rocketing popularity of Google’s mobile operating system, Google said that its online store now boasts more than 600,000 apps, with 1.5 billion apps downloaded by users every day.

Google glasses

Google co-founder Sergey Brin announced that the company’s network-enabled computerized eyeglasses would be made available for pre-order to the 5,000 developers attending Google’s I/O developer conference in San Francisco. The price: 1,500 dollars.

Mr. Brin showcased the glasses in one of the most unusual tech demos ever held. It involved teams of skydivers, cyclists and rapellers combining to bring Brin a set of the high tech specs, while using the devices to beam live video of the event over Google Hangouts, the company’s social networking video conferencing tool. 

             The glasses, which are actually wearable mini-computers in the shape of eyeglasses, use a tiny projector fixed just above the user’s eye-level to beam information directly into the user’s field of vision. The futuristic device can be controlled via voice commands or tiny buttons embedded in the frame. 

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WishTel 7-inch android tablet launched in india for Rs.4,000 |feature spec and reviews

Telecom Lead India: WishTel is in talks with mobile service providers in India to bundle its tablets, according to Milind Shah, CEO of WishTel.

The competition in the newly formed and decently accelerating low-cost market segment for tablet computers is set to deepen, as manufactures are introducing their sector-specific tablets offerings.

The education sector of India is offering much needed potential to the device manufacturers. WishTel is among those manufacturer that has introduced their low-cost tablet duo with their price tags falling between Rs 4,000 and Rs 5,500. Named after goddess Sarawati, these tablets are launched especially catering to the education sector.

The company said that through these tablets students can access up to 3 million books, available on their library platform. The company is also offering free of cost text books to the students.

The company also added that these tablets have been designed under the guidance of IIT Rajasthan.

These tablets have been touted to compete with the Aakash tablet and others in the space, which also include newcomers, like Zync tablet and the i-Tab by Intex Technologies.

The tablets run on Android 2.2 platform, which is upgradable Android 2.3, however, the company also offers their Linux OS based tablets for the same price.

WishTel's Ira Thing, which offers users a capacitive touchscreen on a 7-inch display comes with the price tag of Rs 5,500, while a resistive touchscreen-armed Ira tablet will cost the user Rs.4,000. The tablets also offer 3G connectivity through USB dongles.

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Intex launches its first Android tablet, the i-Tab in india, with an 8-inch Display for Rs 11,900 ,features reviews and specs.

Marking the company’s entry into the tablet sector, the Intex iTab was recently announced for prospective users in India. Based on the Android OS, the device is expected to fulfill basic computer or PC related tasks for those often caught working on the fly.

Equipped with an 8-inch capacitive two-point touchscreen, the slate operates on the Gingerbread platform. It has been embedded with a 1GHz A8 Cortex processor as well as 512MB of DDR3 RAM.The Intex i-Tab has an inbuilt memory of 8GB which is expandable up to 32GB and its 5000 mAh battery gives it a back up of 5-6 hours. It comes pre-loaded with various Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point viewer and a few gaming applications like Angry Birds, Solitaire, Talking Tom etc. Other tech specs include a USB port, 3.5mm audio jack, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and inbuilt GPS. Intex will expand its tablet portfolio in the coming with 7-inch and 10-inch models.

“Intex iTab is a unique 8-inch multifunctional tablet which will cater to a wide spectrum of customers. While it will be a one-stop shop for young urban professionals on move, it will also fulfill ever evolving professional and personal needs of youths in mid tier cities. The tablet would also come in handy for college going youth, housewives and children who are looking for an ideal entertainment gadget. Intex is looking at expanding its tablet portfolio in the coming months with introduction of newer models with in-built 3G as well as other form factors such as the 7-inch and 10-inch model,” commented Sanjay Kumar, GM, Mobile Business, Intex Technologies, India.

Drawing its juice from a 5000mAh battery, the device is said to survive a work time duration of approximately five to six hours. As an introductory offer, the tab will ship with freebies as well. The package is set to include a LAN adapter, an Intex 3G data card, a pair of Reebok sunglasses and a leather cover.

The Intex iTab price in India is revealed to be Rs. 11,900. It can be picked up through several Intex stores across the country or at select retail outlets.

 

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7inch ATabin android based tablet launching in 2nd week of March @Rs 5,000 in India

Students in India will have more options to choose from as far as low-cost tablets go with a global education company launching an android tablet costing Rs 5,000. International education company AcrossWorld along with Delhi-based Go-Tech would launch a tablet, called ATabin, in the second week of March.

      The seven-inch android touchscreen tablet will have a three-year free access to education technology platform 'EducationBridge' which allows academic institutions, teachers and students to use a variety of content and educational resources through a software called open source.
The tablet, however, is not that cheap as Aakash, which the government had launched in 2011. Aakash is the world's lowest priced tablet at $35 (about Rs 1,700).
Announcing the launch, president and chief executive of AcrossWorld, Stephan Thieringer said the tablet will make a variety of resources available to Indian students.
"With the availability of ATab, Indian schools will be able to discover and leverage world-class educational content at their fingertips. It is very timely and appropriate that India schools and colleges alike seriously explore advanced technology solutions that provide instant access to the world's best educational resources , especially now within an affordable budget," said Thieringer.
According to company officials, about a dozen schools and colleges from various Indian cities such as Delhi, Kanpur, Allahabad, Rourkela and Gaujarala have indicated keen interest in the tablet. 

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BSNL low cost android tablets only for Rs 3250 Penta TPAD IS701R | Penta TPAD WS704C |Penta TPAD WS804C

BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited) on collaboration with Noida-based company Pantel Technologies, has launched three tablets which  includes one 7-inch screen tablet with resistive screen and it runs on Android 2.3 operating system, while the second comes with 7-inch screen and the third tablet comes with an 8-inch screen, both of which are capacitive but with a higher price.

These tablets are designed keeping in mind the students need, the tablet come with a promotional offer of 3 month free data download. BSNL is also giving 2G SIM along with all the tablets.

Developed by the Noida based company – Pantel technologies. The tablet will be sold at data plans from BSNL at reduced cost. The cost of these tablet will be Rs 3250, Rs 10,999 and Rs 13,500.
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• Penta TPAD IS701R  Worth Rs 3250       
• Penta TPAD WS704C Worth Rs 10,999   
• Penta TPAD WS804C Worth Rs 13,500   

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HP to launch Windows 8 tablet in 2012

Hewlett-Packard Co Chief Executive Officer Meg Whitman said the company will release a tablet computer based on Microsoft Corp's new version of its Windows software before the end of the year.

Speaking at a Wall Street Journal conference in Menlo Park, California, Whitman said the initial tablet will be based on Intel Corp's technology. It's "not clear" when Windows 8, the update to Microsoft's operating system, will be released for devices running chips based on ARM Holdings Plc technology, she said. Microsoft hasn't given an official release date for Windows 8.

Whitman also said Hewlett-Packard is investing in developing talented executives, focusing on organic growth, and getting back to "The HP Way," company's original principles.

The next CEO is likely to come from within Hewlett-Packard, Whitman said.

"I will not feel like I've done a good job if my successor is not an internal choice," Whitman said.

Hewlett-Packard hired from inside its walls until 1999, when it recruited Carly Fiorina from Lucent Technologies. All three succeeding CEOs, Mark Hurd, Leo Apotheker and Whitman herself, were also outside hires. 



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Samsung Galaxy Tab 680 GT-P6800 launched in india ,Price features specification and reviews | 7.7 inch Android Tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 680 reviews
Samsung has quietly introduced its Galaxy tab 7.7 GT-P6800 in India as Galaxy Tab 680 for Rs 34,900. India based online retailer Flipkart has listed the Galaxy Tab 680 (WiFi+3G) for Rs 33,571. It is the fourth tablet of Samsung to be launched in India with Google's Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system.

    It has already produced 10.1in, 8.9in and 7in sized tablets, along with the 5.3in, part smartphone, part tablet Galaxy Note. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 adds a fifth screen size to the mix, attempting to strike a balance between portability and functionality.

Although 7.7-inch may initially seem like an odd screen size, the ultra slim and light form factor of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 makes it feel logical. The tablet is just 7.9mm thick and weighs only 335g, making it one of the thinnest and lightest devices in its class. As a comparison to other smaller tablets on the market, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is both thinner and lighter than the BlackBerry PlayBook, the Acer Iconia A200, and the Toshiba Tablet AT1S0.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is instantly recognisable thanks to an attractive brushed metal finish on the back and a thin, silver bezel around the edges. Every aspect of the Galaxy Tab 7.7's design screams quality — from the well positioned power and volume keys that provide great tactility, to the gloss silver edging surrounding the headphone jack.

A 5100mAh battery powers the Galaxy Tab 7.7 and it was good for about nine hours of use during our testing. If you don't pick up the Galaxy Tab every five minutes, the battery should last a few days: it didn't really show significant drain unless the screen was constantly on.

Connectivity features include 3G HSPA＋ 21Mbps, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n with WiFi Direct, Bluetooth v3.0,
 USB 2.0 Host and A-GPS. 
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       The Samsung Galaxy Tab 680 runs on Android 3.2 Honeycomb and sports a 7.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus display with 1280x800 pixels resolution, 3MP rear camera, 2MP front camera and 5,100 mAh battery. The device has a 1GB of RAM and is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core processor. It has a 16GB of in-built storage . For connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth.


Samsung Galaxy Tab 680 Features and Specification:

• Dimensions:
• Network: 3G
• Touchscreen Android Tablet
• OS: Android 3.2 OS
• Processor: 1.4GHz dual core processor
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Digital compass
• Display: 7.7-inch Super AMLOED Full Touchscreen display
• 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution
• 3 MP rear Camera
• High Quality video recording
• 2MP front camera for video calls
• Multi Format Music Player
• FM Radio
• Built-in Speakers
• Internal Memory: 16GB Onbaord + 1GB RAM & ROM
• up to 32GB external memory support
• HDMI, Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth, WAP data conectivity
• Apps: Samsung Apps Apps, SNS, Samsung HUB, Social Networking, Google Apps
• Email & Instant messaing
• Battery: 5100 Li-Ion Standard
• Talk time: 5 hours
• Weight: 335g

Samsung Galaxy Tab 680 Price in India

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 680 SmartTablet is Rs. 34900/-


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Ubislate 7+/Aakash 2 features reviews launch date in India

The next version of Aakash ubislate7 tablet, known as Ubislate 7+/Aakash 2, is expected to launch in 1st or 2nd week of April.Pre-booking has already been started.Book it from here.

     With this tablet one gets the facility of both GPRS and Wi-Fi, which helps you stay connected all the time. It is perfect for 24*7 anywhere web access. It also has the functionality of a mobile phone.Now you can make call from this Tab. The processor speed is 700 MHz which makes it three times that of the original tablet. It has a battery of 3200 maH, and lasts for up to 5 hours. It comes with a headphone/mic plus integrated speaker.  
                UbiSlate7+ runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system and having  700 Mhz Cortex A8 processor with Graphics accelerator and HD Video processor ,It has 7-inch resistive touchscreen display with 800 x 480 pixels screen resolution and 256 MB RAM. Ubislate7+ comes with 2 GB internal flash  memory, memory can be extended up to 32GB with micro SD card slot, Wi-Fi ,GPRS connectivity,3.5 mm audio jack and USB 2.0 port.It comes with Accessories like Car Charger, External Antenna, Keyboard Case

 Features

• Anytime & Anywhere Internet access with Cellular connectivity for only Rs. 98/- per month (in India only)
• Connect via GPRS or WiFi  
• GPRS: Embedded modem eliminates the need for external dongles and allows Internet access everywhere  
• WiFi: Allows fast Youtube videos at hotspots
• Fast web access even on GPRS networks, across the country using DataWind's patented acceleration technology
• Web, Email, Facebook and much much more!   
• High Quallity Video Streaming & HD Quality Video Playback 
• Games, Full Office suite, Educational software, Over 150,000 apps!   
• Expandable memory to 32GB   
• Use any ordinary pen-drive 
• Even plug-in a 3G dongle 
• And it's a Phone to make/receive voice calls

Specifications

• Android OS 2.3
• Cortex A8, 700 Mhz Processor with HD Video Co Processor   
• 256 MB RAM   
• Storage: (Internal) 2GB Flash / (External) 2GB to 32GB Supported   
• Peripherals: 2 Standard USB Ports (Ver. 2.0)  
• Audio Out: 3.5mm jack   
• Display and Resolution: 7" Display with 800x480 pixels   
• Supported Document Formats: All Version Office Document formats and many more   
• High Quality Video Streaming & HD Quality Video Playback   
• Input Devices: Resistive Touch Screen  
• Connectivity with GPRS & WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g   
• Battery: Upto 180 minutes of battery, AC adaptor 200.240 volts  

Ubislate7+ price in India:Rs 2,999/-  INR

Two great news for you

1.Aakash 2 To Go Expensive With Better Features

There was a buzz everywhere that the low cost computing device popularly known as Aakash tablet, the cheapest tablet, is all set to disappoint millions of consumers, who are eagerly waiting to purchase it. However, the good news is that Aakash tablet would be made available with enhanced features and more effective in terms of its functionality.

As per the news report, the water resistant as well as shock resistant Aakash tablet with processor which is four times faster than the older version along with excellent battery life will be priced at USD 100, which is around Rs 4500/-. It is two times higher than the original cost.

Apparently, the public and private sector technology firms had promised the government to supply about a million of Aakash 2 tablets at the older cost, has now refused to do so. The Canadian company Datawind had received the order for supplying one lakh Aakash tablets at USD 50 to the government. The debate on hiking the price started, when the Indian Institute of Technology, Rajasthan clearly specified few test criteria for Aakash tablet. The Indian Telephone Industries and Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited have agreed to meet the requirement of government of a million Aakash tablet but, not at the cost that was decided earlier.

The specifications as per Indian Institute of Technology Rajasthan is that the computing device should be able to function at 20 degrees and up to 50 degrees Celsius, withstanding steep, sudden fall and water resistance. It has also specified a 1.2 GHz microprocessor against 366 MHz for Aakash tablet and 700 RAM megabytes, which is double the original one. The battery as per specifications should be able to run up to 8 hours. Thus, due to these specifications and enhanced features, the price of Aakash 2 tablet has increased. After increasing the price of this low budgeted device, it is no longer the cheapest tablet.

2.Aakash May Soon Be Free For Students

The $60 Aakash tablet, which had become the talk of the town in India, is indeed the most important topic of discussion amongst the people of India today. This education based tablet has become a dream of every student as it is highly useful as far as education is concerned. Students will be highly benefited with the usage of Aakash tablet. Now, students may be further benefited as the world’s cheapest computing tablet, Aakash, which was distributed exclusively for students across the nation at a discounted price may be available for free very soon.

       The HRD minister Kapil Sibal reportedly stated the plan of government on supplying subsidy up to 50 percent to the tablet and the rest of the amount to be covered by the universities in which the students are enrolled. The institutions would take a call on the cost that they would like to recover. As per Kapil Sibal, the Government is keen on providing Aakash tablets to every student as it would be extremely useful for their educational growth and career advancement. The minister also revealed about the manufacturing plans, which would be made indigenous mainly, the components that are required for making Aakash tablets. The minister also said that there was a meeting organized with Bharat Electronics.

The government is all set to make plans in order to manufacture every component of Aakash tablet indigenously or else, it is not feasible to supply it as massively as planned as per the statement made by the HRD minister. The popularity of the Aakash tablet has already risen up to extreme heights it will increase further if at all the tablets become free for students. The HRD minister, in addition to moving the manufacturing process domestically, also wants to provide Aakash tablet to students be for free. This decision of manufacturing the components indigenously may act as a tool to save more money and as a result, the computing device can be offered at a lesser price.

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