Category: Tablets

Lately there has been a complete abssense of any new Windows RT tablets, you know the Windows that runs on ARM processors. According to the benchmark results that showed up on GFXbench, a new Windows tablet with WQHD display packing Snapdragon 805 (SD805) ARM processor. Folks at nokiaviews are saying that it could be the successor to the Nokia branded Lumia 2520 or Surface 2 tablet. This tablet will pack a powerful Snapdragon processor and windows 10. This confirms that even the next generation of windows a k a Windows 10 will support ARM architecture.

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Softbank Commerce and Service Inc has released a 8.9 inch windows tablet. Called the Clide 8.9, it features 1920 x 1200 pixel 8.9 inch display with IPS technology and Intel Atom Z3735F 1.33 GHz processor.

Other specifications include 32GB of flash storage, windows 8.1 operating system and 2 gigabytes of memory.

Port selection includes micro USB 2.0 port, USB 2.0, microSD card reader, Mini HDMI output, IEEE 802.11b / g / n-enabled wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.0 and 2 megapixel back + front camera.

Softbank Clide 8.9 measures 234.4 × 155.7 × 9.4mm (width × depth × height) and weighs 495 grams. There is a silo for storing for the stylus too.

• Softbank’s press release (Japanese)

Infovole has just pushed a significant update for their iPad app Textkraft. The application which is geared for people who love to write on their iPad. The new update brings following enhancements.

Upon fresh install, you will find a brand new toolbar that will be much appreciated by fast writers. It gives you access to all important functions without going through myriad pop ups.

Second major and much awaited change is the addition of new dark and sepia themes. I personally love the dark theme as I type most of my content during night time when my wife is asleep.

Other changes include more font sizes, revised dictionary and a start page that fetches information and news directly from infovole’s site.

• You can find the complete changelog here.
• Download iPad update / app from here.

HP now offers some really amazing tablets with windows operating system on board. First one is of course the HP Stream 7 that retails for 100 dollars and second is the Stream 8 that goes for 150 dollars and up.

For those willing to shell out more should take a quick glance at the HP Pro 408 tablet that has 8 inch display with more RAM, improved camera over HP Stream 8. You also get digital stylus as additional input device with the Pro 408 tablet.

HP Pro Tablet 408 specifications

We have no pictures of it but we were able to find HP Pro 408 tablet specifications sheet on HP’s own website which tells us that it comes with an 8 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel IPS touchscreen display with 10-point multitouch panel, Intel Atom Z3736F Bay Trail processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB or 64GB of eMMC storage, microSDXC card slot (up to 128GB of removable storage), 8MP rear camera with auto-focus + flash, 2MP fixed-focus front camera, 4800mAh battery, 802.11 a / b / g / n WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0, Dual stereo speakers, Micro HDMI output and WiDi wireless display support. As you can judge by its screen shot, it runs Windows 8.1 operating system.

Thanks to its leaked specification sheet, we also know that HP Pro Tablet 408 measures 8.4″ x 5.5″ x 0.35″ and weighs 13 ounces. The FCC’s listing suggests that tablet is made by Foxconn.

Pocketbook released a massive ereader today at an event in Las Vegas, NV. Aimed at architects and AutoDesk CAD lovers, the Pocketbook CAD features a massive 13.3 inch display packing HD+ 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution.

Such pixel density ensures clear text and pictures on its E-ink Mobius display which is also being used in Sony’s digital paper. The PocketBook CAD Reader has a glare-free display that can be read easily in direct sunlight. The dust and waterproof body allows you to use it even under the toughest conditions on the construction site. Powering everything is its 1.2 GHz dual core processor backed by 512 megabytes of memory.

For storage the Pocketbook CAD offers you eight gigabyte of flash storage. This final retail model looks very different from the one that was displayed at the 2013 consumer electronics show. The new design has rubber housing which makes it resistant to scuffs when traveling and working on the field. It is also given polyurethane treatment to prevent accidental slipping.

The Samsung Galaxy A3 is yet to go up for sale online or mortar stores but our good friends at HD blog Italy have already put up a nice hands on review video of it. In the video we get see the phone from all angles and get introduced to the new themes feature that Samsung has introduced with the Galaxy A3 and A5 smartphones.

The A3 phone features couple of pre-loaded themes such as Samsung Basic, Natural and Craft.

From the sides the Galaxy A3 looks very much like the outgoing Apple iPhone 5 and we believe that copying it is not a bad thing for consumers. After all, the iPhone 5 looked more premium than current Gen phones from Apple. See the review video here.

Onkyo is a popular Japanese company and it has launched a new 8 inch Windows 8.1 tablet with an affordable price tag of 25,000 Japanese Yen (~ $200). The tablet is called the Onkyo TW08A and here are its specifications:

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Medion S10346 Lifetab is all set to go on sale at Aldi Nord on November 27 2014 with a price tag of 199 euro. This Android tablet is powered by the Intel Atom Z3735F quad core SoC that does a fine job in driving its full HD display measuring 10.1 inches.

Medion is a subsidiary of Lenovo and once again they have trusted Aldi for selling their tablets. At 199 euro, we think it is an excellent deal. It features IPS panel which is extra ordinary for this price.

Medion S10346 Lifetab specifications

* 10.1-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels
* Intel Atom Z3735F quad-core processor up to 1.83GHz
* 2 GB RAM
* 32 GB internal memory, expandable by microSD card of up to 128 GB
* Android 4.4 KitKat
* 5 megapixel cam back, 2 MP front-Shooter
* Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, WiFi IEEE 802.11 n, infrared
up to 10 hours of battery life
* Stereo speakers on the front page
* microUSB 2.0 with USB host function and miniHDMI
approx 263 x 174 x 8.5 mm
* about 580 grams

The Lifetab S10346 will hit the Aldi Nord on November 27 for 199 euro and it is an absolute cracker deal given its amazing specifications. The tablet will be offered in both black and white colors.

The box includes useful accessories like micro USB cable, micro USB host cable, tablet stand and in-ear headphones.

• Medion Lifetab S7852 specs and review

We are not sure if an update to Android 5.0 will be provided but Medion is giving a whopping three year warranty.

The Allview Mobile WI7 is made by Romanian company and is now officially the cheapest windows 8.1 tablet with 7 inch display. It can be pre ordered directly from the manufacture for 70 euro excluding shipping cost which is 5.99 euro. Delivery of the first lot is set to begin in the coming week.

Of course at 70 euros, you should be ready to make sacrifices with the Allview Mobile WI7. Before we delve into its specifications, we would like to add that you get free Office 365 license for 1 year.

Allview Mobile WI7 specifications

The Allview Mobile WI7 comes with a 7 inch display with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution. It is not known if it is an IPS or TFT panel. However judging by company’s history, we think it is an IPS display. Other specifications include Intel bay trail Z3735G quad core 1.83 GHz processor with 1 gigabytes of memory and 16GB of internal flash storage. Of course you can increase its storage by using a micro SD card slot.

In the end this is a win for the consumer as he is getting a super affordable windows 8.1 tablet with 1 year of office 365 subscription.

• Visit the company’s official site for more details

Odys has launched a WinTab Gen 8 tablet in the European market for 129 euro. It is already up for sale in the German market and at that price tag, we expect it to be a huge hit.

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