BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet 16GB/32GB/64GB review and specifications

RIM BlackBerry has launched its latest tablet 'BlackBerry Playbook Tablet' (32GB), tablet latest Blackberry 2011 which has a dual-camera with HD video recording capabilities, ultra portable, and runs on the latest BlackBerry Tablet OS.

Specifications Blackberry Playbook tablets including screen 7-inch capacitive LCD touchscreen with 1024 x 600, 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 802.11 Wi-Fi, 3G network, GPS, Bluetooth, micro USB port, dual cameras (HD quality 5MP camera behind and 3MP camera on the front), 3.5mm headset jack, 1080p HD video playback with HDMI-out port, Microphone, and data storage kapastitas 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.


RIM BlackBerry Playbook Features :

* + 32 GB internal memory
* + 7.0? LCD display with capacitive touchscreen
* + Virtual QWERTY keyboard
* + 1024 x 600 px resolution
* + 5MP & 3MP forward-facing camera
* + 1080p HD video capture
* + MicroHDMI & microUSB connectors

RIM BlackBerry Playbook Specs :

* WSVGA, capacitive touchscreen with full multi-touch and gesture support
* Operating system: BlackBerry Tablet OS (QNX technology) with support for symmetric multiprocessing
* Processor: 1 GHz dual-core processor (Cortex A9 Processor), w/ GPU
* Display: 1280 x 800 pixels, 10.1 inches
* Sensors: Proximity and Accelerometer sensor, Ambient light sensors, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
* Supported formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, MPEG, DivX, WMV
* Networking: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
* Memory: 1GB DDR2 RAM, micro-SD card slot for up to 64GB memory
* Camera: 5 megapixels on rear / 3-megapixel on front
* 2 Megapixels video chat camera
* Adobe Flash Player 10.1
* HSPA+ connectivity for 21Mbps download speeds
* Color: Black
* Dimensions: 130mm x 193mm x 10mm
* Weight: 400 g

Device :
Brand: BlackBerry
Model Number: PlayBook
Product Type: Accessory
Manufacturer URL: http://ca.blackberry.com/playbook-tablet/article source

ViewSonic ViewPad 7 Review 2010

With the exception of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, most Andoid tablets we've tested have been marred by poor design, a lack of apps, lackluster performance, or all of the above. The Viewsonic ViewPad 7 ($459 starting in mid-December) is a cut above those also-rans. This device not only looks attractive, it has full access to the Android Market, lasts more than 7 hours on a charge, and can even be used to make calls--when you plug in a SIM card. However, compared to Samsung's slate, you'll have to make some sacrifices. Is the ViewPad 7 worth it or should you just spring for the Tab or iPad?

Editor's note: We've updated this review as of November 23, to reflect further 3G testing and additional information Viewsonic made available about video chat capabilities and Swype.

Design

While many tablets have been likened to oversized iPhones, the ViewPad 7 probably comes the closest to imitating Apple's design. But is that a good thing? Like the iPhone 4, both the front and back of the ViewPad 7 are glossy black, and the edges are bordered in a silvery plastic. While the overall look is somewhat sleek, it picks up and shows fingerprints fairly easily.

Overall, the 7.1 x 4.3 x 0.45-inch ViewPad 7 is about the same size and weight (13.2 ounces) as the Samsung Galaxy Tabs, but where the Tabs have a slightly rounded underside, the ViewPad 7's is flat, making the edges somewhat sharp, a la the iPhone 4. Still, it's comfortable to hold.

To the right of the display (in landscape mode) are the Android icons: Back, Search, Home, and Settings. Home is not the standard icon, which confused us initially. On the two short sides are small speaker grilles; next to one of them is the power button. The top of the ViewPad 7 has volume controls, as well as a plastic cover that protects the miniSD card and the SIM card slots. The bottom has a combo mic/headphone jack and a miniUSB port.

Full review visit [http://www.laptopmag.com]

NEC Lifetouch, 7 inches with Android

During his IExpo (NEC an event held every year at this time), NEC has unveiled a tablet known as NEC Lifetouch touchscreen based Google Android operating system.

Equip with a 7-inch LCD screen, NEC Lifetouch is a tablet with cloud services, targeted primarily to professionals. The Japanese company wanted to bet on online services accessible through a simple browser, rather than fill the number system software. The decision may be shared to some extent, since there are currently very few applications optimized for Android tablet.

However, the size of the display (7 inches) would enable NEC gain access to Android Market. We do not know if in the future, the Japanese company provides an update to Android Froyo from Andorid 2.1 version installed by default in Lifetouch. The tablet should be provided with a 3G module, a feature necessary for a 7-inch device aimed at cloud computing. As for the rest of the budget, Lifetouch will integrate a WiFi module, Bluetooth, GPS, two USB ports, a SD card reader and a 0.3 megapixel camera.

NEC Lifetouch will have a solution for System-on-Chip (SoC) ARM Cortex. NEC will launch its Tablet in Japan starting this month, but not to the general public. The Japanese company wants to enter partnerships with other companies that could distribute his tablet with their brand. The price was not disclosed the intention of exporting it to Europe.

MSI to Unveil WinPad Tablets at CES 2010

MSI is said to be planning to show off its upcoming tablets called WinPads, which were first spotted last August during Computex, in time for CES. This time, however, the company is bent on releasing the two devices.

One of the tablets has a 10.1-inch screen and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium edition. It is said to be one of the first Intel Oak Trail-powered devices in the market. The tablet is measured less than an inch thick and will have a multitouch display with 1024 x 600 resolution, mini-HDMI, mini-USB, SD card slot, and an accelerometer.

Meanwhile, the other tablet will be Android-based, with a dual-core Tegra 2 processor. It also has a 10.1-inch multitouch display with 1280 x 800 resolution, as well as features similar to the Windows-powered tablet. The main physical differences, however, are its thinner built and a drop-proof design. The version of Android would depend on Google, according to MSI reps. If Android 3.0, known as Honeycomb, is available by February to March 2011, the tablet would run with that. If that would not happen, the tablet will run on Gingerbread (Android 2.3) on its release.

Source: Engadget [http://www.gadget.com]

Eximus, new 7-Inch Android Tablet from China

Miss new Android tablet from China lately ? Then its your lucky day. Chinavasion has just release the Eximus, a 7-inch Android tablet with 800 x 480 pixel resistive touchscreen display. Eximus runs Android 2.1 OS and powered by a 720MHz processor, 256MB RAM and 1GB onboard storage while for storage expansion there are a microSD card slot which capable to handle up to 32GB card. Other features including WiFi, a USB 2.0 port, 2W speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack. Eximus tablet is retailed with a $126.54 price tag.
[Techfresh]

Dell Streak 7 Tablet Spotted at FCC, in TV Commercial

Dell�s upcoming 7-inch Android tablet, the Dell Streak 7, has been listed on the FCC web site and showed off in a leaked in-production TV commercial.

The Streak 7, also known as the �Looking Glass�, has a built-in 3G UMTS modem supporting AT&T and/or T-Mobile networks in the US, Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and an SD card slot.

According to the leaked commercial, it includes the custom Dell Stage user interface already used in the 5-inch Streak, access to Android marketplace, Blio e-book reader, Gorilla Glass touchscreen, and GPS.

Other specifications, pricing and availability are still unknown. However, the tablet is expected to feature Nvidia�s Tegra 2 mobile platform and to be officially announced at the upcoming 2011 CES Show, January 6-9.

Sources: Via [http://liliputing.com]

Samsung Gloria Tablet feature, with slide keyboard and Windows 7

Samsung Gloria could be the future of the Korean tablet. The design could incorporate a physical slide keyboard and the Windows 7 operating system. The availability is scheduled for April 2011.

The age of the Samsung Galaxy Tab is already over? Not really, the number of 7-inch tablets or diagonal not go down below, at least in the short, thanks to their capabilities, Android operating system and the possibility of cross media functions to the mobile phone. A new 10-inch tablet, Samsung Gloria, could make his debut in the coming months on the European market. The new range, as opposed to the Galaxy Tab, will not be based on Google operating system but on Microsoft Windows 7.

With 10-inch display, Samsung Gloria may use a slide keyboard (slide), just like the one integrated in smartphones or cell phones evolved. The keyboard wills not only ensure a more ergonomic typing, reducing the margin of error in writing, but will also be necessary since the touch screen of the tablet is not optimized for the Windows 7 operating system. The device wills also be provided a kit software made in Samsung.

The design is very original: in fact, similar devices can be identified both in the fleet of Samsung but also in many other companies. The only real news is that this type of design, for the first time, opens a 10-inch tablet with advanced features. The availability of Samsung Gloria is waiting at March to April 2011.

BlackBerry PlayBook 4G Tablet Specs Price

BlackBerry exhibits its new PlayBook 4G Tablet in CES 2011 Las Vegas.The new PlayBook 4G tablet is RIM�s first tablet, and it is armed with high-end hardware Specs like dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 7-inch 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen display , 5 megapixel camera on the back which can capture the 1080P HD Videos, 3 megapixel camera on the front for video conferencing, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless connectivity ,3G via tethering to a BlackBerry smartphone, and HDMI-out for direct connection to HD home TV and sports.

It also runs a brand new operating system by QNX which specializes in high-fidelity graphics, low power consumption, multitasking, and stability.The BlackBerry PlayBook 4G Tablet will offer an uncompromised, high-fidelity web experience with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR and HTML-5 enabling customers to enjoy all of the sites, games, media and richness of the full Internet, delivered at 4G speeds and it also comes with longer battery life upto 8 hours. It will available at the first quarter of 2011 with Price tag of 400 to 500$.

The Specs of BlackBerry PlayBook 4G Tablet

* 7� LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive multi touch screen
* BlackBerry Tablet OS
* 1 GHz dual-core Cortex A9 CPU
* 1 GB RAM
* Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD video recording
* HDMI video output
* Wi-Fi � 802.11 a/b/g/n
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
* Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts, volume up/down/mute
* Adobe Flash Player 10.1 and Adobe Mobile AIR support
* 5.1�x7.6�x0.4� (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
* Weight 0.9 lb or 400g
* Estimated 8 hours battery life

Apple iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB

Wi-Fi may be plentiful these days, but it�s far from ubiquitous. A device like the iPad is just begging for always-on Internet access, whether it be for checking mail, surfing the Web, or even keeping up with your latest game of Words with Friends HD. Apple�s iPad Wi-Fi + 3G delivers on that promise, though the 3G experience may occasionally have you searching about for a Wi-Fi access point tout de suite.

Outwardly, the 3G-enabled iPad is almost identical to its Wi-Fi-only counterpart.

Everything my colleague Jason Snell said in his original iPad review holds true with this device, as the differences between the two models are few. Outwardly, the 3G-enabled iPad is almost identical to the Wi-Fi model, and the two share almost all of the same features, with the exception of those related to 3G networking and GPS.

For the privilege of those few features, however, you will be paying a bit extra: the 3G models command a $130 premium over their Wi-Fi-only siblings, making the price tags $629 for the 16GB version, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB. And keep in mind that the higher price covers only the 3G hardware inside the iPad. In order to actually use the 3G service, you�ll need to pay for one of the two monthly plans that Apple and AT&T have teamed up to offer: a $15-per-month plan that allows you 250MB of data transfer or a $30-per-month plan that allows you unlimited data. And unlike the iPhone service agreement, which requires a two-year commitment with AT&T, you can cancel your 3G plan for the iPad at any time.
The performance

If you�ve spent any time with an iPhone 3GS, then you�ll be pretty familiar with the iPad�s 3G performance, as under-the-hood investigations show that the two use the same hardware.

Speed Tests for 3G (left) and Wi-Fi (right) show a big advantage for Wi-Fi.

Given that the iPad also boasts the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi specification, there�s no contest between the two: Wi-Fi will beat 3G every single time. I ran a few speed tests using the Speed Test iPhone application and, though unscientific, Wi-Fi�s superiority was readily apparent�in one test at my home, Wi-Fi was an astounding 70 times faster at downloads and 30 times faster at uploads. Other tests (such as the one pictured here) showed less of a disparity, but still universally deemed Wi-Fi the winner.

Of course, such performance varies widely depending on the quality of the AT&T network in your location. And given that poor performance on AT&T�s 3G network has been one of the major complaints with the iPhone, don�t expect magically better performance on the iPad. The apartment to which I recently moved resides in a spotty coverage zone for AT&T�s network, and I�ve experienced frequent signal drops, poor coverage, and slow service on both my iPhone 3GS and my 3G-enabled iPad. I also have one of Apple�s recent 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Stations, which helps me get the most out of my Wi-Fi network.

If you live, work, or otherwise spend a lot of time in a place with solid 3G coverage, you should find the iPad�s 3G performance to be perfectly serviceable for most common tasks, like reading e-mail, surfing the Web, checking RSS feeds, and keeping up with social-networking sites like Facebook or Twitter.

But when you start to get into more intensive tasks, the cracks in the 3G network begin to show. While I was able to stream video, audio, view maps, and so on over the 3G connection, the performance was sometimes subpar. Streaming via Netflix�s iPad app, for example, yielded video that was mostly watchable, though it did suffer from frequent pauses in playback as the video re-buffered.

The quality of the video delivered over the 3G network is also noticeably lower than what you get via Wi-Fi. Netflix, for example, down-samples the video, though it�s passable. I also tried the AirVideo video-streaming app, which allows you to pick and choose from a variety of data rates, but I still had trouble with pauses in playback.

I had even worse luck with the recent ABC Player update, which allows for streaming video over the 3G connection. Performance varied hugely depending on location, with streaming basically impossible to use at my home. However, I did find that other locations yielded better results, and in one particular incident, I actually had to flip the iPad�s cellular data connection off and then on again to yield better speeds.

Most perplexingly, I found that YouTube videos streamed over 3G were practically unwatchable, due to their low quality�you appear to get the same videos that the iPhone gets over the 3G connection, which look terribly pixelated on the iPad�s higher resolution screen.

In general, pretty much any bandwidth-intensive task from video streaming to rendering graphics-heavy Web pages takes longer to complete via the 3G connection, but when you�re out and about with nothing to compare it to, it's not much of a bother.

The plan

As I noted in my first look at the 3G iPad, managing your AT&T account on the iPad is simple: you can sign up, monitor your usage, change your plan, and even cancel it all from the iPad�s Settings app. While no contract is required, do remember that the data plans are prepaid, so once you activate a plan, you�ve got it for 30 days. Changing or canceling a plan won�t take effect until the end of the billing cycle.

Of the two plans offered through AT&T, which should you get? Well, the ability to subscribe and cancel at any time is a hugely beneficial one: it means you only have to sign up for 3G service when you need it�say, when you�re traveling, for example.

But if you�re doing anything beyond e-mail and light Web surfing, you�ll probably want to shell out for the unlimited plan. Streaming video, in particular, is hugely intensive: using the Netflix application can easily rack up in excess of 100MB in an hour. One feature-length movie can put you within spitting distance of your bandwidth cap.

There are cases where you might opt for the 250MB plan. As one of my colleagues suggested, perhaps you might want to check your e-mail or get online while you�re staying at a hotel that charges�to put it diplomatically�premium fees for Wi-Fi access. It may very well be worthwhile, in such a case, to shell out the $15 just for the convenience. Plus, even the cheaper plan gives you the added bonus of free access to AT&T�s nationwide network of more than 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots, including one at each of the half dozen Starbucks that are no doubt within walking distance from your location at this very moment.

If you want to keep an eye on how much bandwidth you�re chewing up, there are two options: one is to use the meters under Settings -> General -> Usage, which tell you how much data has been sent and received over the cellular data connection. This information is tracked by the iPad�s operating system itself, so it should always be up to date. You can also view your bandwidth usage under your AT&T account in Settings -> Cellular Data, but that can sometimes take time to update as it�s tracked by AT&T. In addition, if you�re using the unlimited plan, you won�t see your usage displayed there, just a note that you�re on unlimited bandwidth.

Given the disparity between the prices and amount of bandwidth offered, I think most users will opt for the unlimited plan. If you hit the 250MB cap, AT&T shuts the service off unless you add another $15 chunk of 250MB or switch to the unlimited plan�and if the choice is $30 for 500MB or $30 for unlimited data, that�s not decision that requires a lot of thought.

One downside to 3G connectivity through your iPad is that even if you already have an iPhone, with its attendant $30-per-month unlimited data plan, you�ll need to pay for the iPad�s data plan separately. All of a sudden, you�re racking up $60 every month for 3G data�and if you have more than one 3G-enabled iPad in your family, you�ll have to pay full price for each one since AT&T doesn�t offer any sort of family plan.

The power

The addition of cellular capability to the iPad raises another question: how does the device�s battery life hold up? While Macworld Lab is still conducting more definitive testing, my informal experience suggests that the 3G connection does impact the bottom line for power, though not as badly as you might fear. While relying on the cell phone connection, I saw the battery power dip much lower than it had on any day while using the Wi-Fi model, but not so much so that I was unable to get a full day�s use out of it.

But remember that the addition of 3G support and GPS means that the iPad carries four separate radio chips that can all be active simultaneously: the cellular connection, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. Having all four of these on at once can definitely put a dent in your battery. In fact, a solid day�s worth of mixed usage�from about 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.�dropped me as low as 40 percent of battery life, which is lower than I reached in daily average usage of my Wi-Fi iPad in the previous weeks.

You have the ability to deactivate the cell connection under Settings-> Cellular Data and rely only on Wi-Fi. And that�s a welcome option, especially if you spend a lot of time in a location where the iPad struggles to get a solid signal. I�ve taken to leaving the cellular data connection off unless I�m specifically out of Wi-Fi range, at which point the battery life ought to more or less be equivalent to a Wi-Fi-only iPad.

Macworld�s buying advice

The 3G iPad is every bit as good a device as the Wi-Fi-only model, and it�s only more capable than its fellow model. There are no significant tradeoffs with the 3G version, as long as you�re willing to pay more in exchange for more capability. My colleague Mr. Snell made the case for a 3G version of the iPad well before it shipped, and having one in my hands, I find myself inclined to concur with his conclusions�that 3G connectivity gives this version of the iPad a measure of flexibility missing from the Wi-Fi-only version.

Assuming you�re already sold on the idea of an iPad and merely want to figure out whether to buy the 3G version or the Wi-Fi-only model, the real question you need to ask yourself is: is it worth it to spend an additional $130 to have the option to use 3G service? Look at it as an investment that at some point down the road you�ll be trapped somewhere without Wi-Fi, and you�ll be glad you can still play that triple word score.

Source [pcworld.com]

Apple iPad (16GB)

The good: In an act of aggressive tech convergence, Apple has consolidated your Netbook, e-reader, gaming device, photo frame, and iPod into an elegant, affordable supergadget. Features such as Bluetooth, 802.11n Wi-Fi, movie rentals, 10 hours of battery life, optional 3G wireless, and the most-celebrated App Store on the planet have us pretty worked up.

The bad: The iPad's large size is as much a hindrance as it is an advantage. As a jack-of-all-trades and a master of few, the iPad can't entirely mimic many of the specialized products it seeks to replace. The iPad's lack of front or rear cameras, Flash support, and integrated HD video output already have us pining for next year's model.

The bottom line: The Apple iPad is the first affordable tablet computer worth owning, but it won't (yet) replace your laptop.