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Posted/Authenticated May 28, 2009
Google will likely introduce a competitor for the iPad soon. Along with other industry giants like HP, Nokia, and Microsoft, Google is poised to enter the field in this cutting edge market blown wide open by the success of the iPad.
According to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam an Android-based tablet will be forthcoming in partnership with Google and running Google’s Android operating system. This device is Google’s answer to the iPad.
The emerging industry segment of tablets and notebooks will certainly be interesting in the near future. It was Google’s chief executive himself who initially leaked the news at a party among friends. Eric E. Schmidt let on that the new device will run the Android operating system exclusively.
Though the sources wanted to remain unnamed because they didn’t have authorization to talk about the new product, they confirmed to the New York Times that Google had been secretly working with some publishers to secure a consistent and impressive delivery of major content in terms of magazines and books for the tablet.
Some of the major companies that will be competing in this industry segment in the near future had been delaying their products to see what the iPad offered and how it was received. We are nearing a time now when these companies will answer the challenge, and the iPad certainly did throw down the gauntlet.
The Android operating system developed by Google had been gaining ground in the fast-growing smartphone market where it competes with the iPhone.
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Tablet Android News - Cius is the new Cisco Tablet Running Android
Company Announces New Cius at Cisco Live Event in Las Vegas on June 29, 2010
Posted/Authenticated: June 29, 2010
The new Android based tablet called Cius being introduced soon by Cisco will offer front facing video support at 720p as well as a rear camera and the full array of Android features such as internet browsing, instant messaging, and mail.
Cisco has also provided API and SDK that will allow Android app developers to access the system so that external applications can utilize the infrastructure components.
The new Cius is a very light and compact device with a 5-megapixel camera on the back which can stream VGA quality video as well as still snapshots. On the front the video will do 720p at 300fps. The device has a seven inch widescreen touch display and is said to be able to last eight hours on the battery in typical conditions.
The Atom-based Cius is run by a 1.6 ghz processor with 32 gigabytes of onboard Flash. A dock, or HD Soundstation, for the Cius supports Bluetooth 3.0 as well as USB 2.0 and an external monitor as well as 10/100/1000 ethernet and high definition audio that comes through integrated HD speakers.
A lot of questions remain about the device including what infrastructure will be required to fully utilize the Cius, as well as what type of touch screen will be offered. We'll wait and wait and see what type of tablet android device this will be.
Android 3.0 May be the Platform on the New Google/Verizon Android Tablet
Almost Official - The Near Future of Tablet Android Devices
Posted/Authenticated July 2, 2010
About the middle of October the new Android operating system called Android 3.0, or possibly Gingerbread, will be released. This new operating system will provide users with 1280x760 resolution on displays that are larger than four inches, thus it can be used on the new numerous tablets that will run Android, many of which should be released in the next year.
Of course this immediately leads to speculation that Android 3.0 will be the platform on the new Verizon Google Tablet that the two companies are partnering on producing together. The new platform, according to Google will be released in the fourth quarter of 2010, and most expect it to come out in about mid-October with handsets available in November and December just in time to energize holiday sales.
Tablet Android Continued - Details on Android 3.0
The new user interface of Android 3.0 focus first on the increased animation capabilities. The hardware requirements of the new Gingerbread operating system include a 1 GHZ CPU as well as 512 MB of RAM and you will need a display of at least 3.5 inches. The highlight of Android 3.0 is the resolution - 1280x 760 - if the device has a 4 inch display or bigger, which is great news for Android tablets. In fact, Android based tablets will be coming on to the market fast and furious in the next year so much speculation centers around the fact that the Gingerbread OS will be the major player in providing an optimal platform for these devices.
Up and Coming In the Tablet Android Market - New Device Show Lots of Promise, Android Tablets To Answer iPad Popularity
Sure the iPad swept the country’s hearts and minds and it was like Camelot all over again, but now that reality has set in we realize there are just too many features missing to make it worthwhile, particularly when the market is about to be inundated with versatile, cutting-edge internet tablets with options far beyond the iPad, and likely at a lower cost.
Of course some of these new android tablets are imminent while other are on the near tablet android horizon. Some are still even in the rumor stage, while others are being flashed through the air quickly for the bloggers at trade shows (the not quite ready models) or displayed proudly with much talk of full scale delivery and what it can do! Here is an overview of some great tablet android device that show promise to change the tablet environment.
COMPAL TABLET - This seven inch tablet android runs 2.0 and employs a cutting edge Tegra 2 processor (as announced NVIDIA at the Consumer Electronics Show. Benefits should include 1080p video playback while saving battery life. Other companies may also be producing tablets with the Tegra 2.
DELL STREAK - One of several slates (android tablets) planned or being delivered by Dell, the Streak has a five inch display, which is multi-touch WVGA (800x480), making it good for browsing as well as video watching. The 1GHz Snapdrogon ARM-based mobile processor powers it, and features include a 5 megapixel autofocus camera complete with dual LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. The battery can be removed and replaced, and there is also a 3.5 mm headphone jack as well as integrated 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, and GPRS / UMTS / EDGE class 12 GSM radio. The Micro SD slot is accessible to the user and expandable up to 32 GB (lots of storage for movies, etc.). Offering multi-touch on the Android operating system, the Dell Streak has access to a vast Android app market. It also features Google Voice support and integrated Google Maps that include voice-activated search, satellite and street views, and turn-by-turn navigation.
NOTION INK ADAM - This ten-inch display Android tablet is also powered with a Tegra 2 processor chip. A product of Notion Ink, a startup in India, the Notion Ink Adam employs Pixel Qi screen technology that provides a multitouch LCD display in full color and also features a reflective, low power mode that is easily viewable even in the light of the sun.
ICD VEGA - This 15.6 inch Android 2.0 device by Innovative Converged Devices features 1366 x 768 resistive touchscreen, powered by a Tegra chipset and integrated WiFi, 3G WWAN and Bluetooth 2.1. Also 512 MB of RAM along with 512 MB of NAND flash. The 1.3 MP webcam is a nice touch along with a dual digital microphone array and accelerometer. The battery should last about four hours and can be recharged by magnetically attaching it to a desktop docking station.
ASUS EEE TABLET - This tablet by ASUS may have a nine inch display and run Android. The four control buttons suggest the look of an Android powered phone.
QUANTA TEGRA 2 - Running the Android operating system, the Tegra 2 by Quanta has WiFi and 3G connection with a battery that lasts up to 140 hours. The Tegra 2 can also show a HD image at up to 1080 p into a larger screen through a HDMI output.
HP SLATE - Running Windows 7 rather than Android, this cutting edge device by Hewlett-Packard will be a tablet to be reckoned with.
Tablet Android Wars Heating Up - Google Tablet Coming Soon
According to reports in April of 2010 by the New York Times, Google’s impending Android Tablet Device will be essentially an e-reader but it will work like a slate-type computer running the Android operating system.
Google will partner with publishers, according to sources, in order to offer a wide variety of magazines and books through the new device.
Some of questioned Google’s choice of Android as an operating system on the new tablet android device since Google has already established its commitment to the newer Chrome operating system on netbook type devices.
Of course the reasons for choosing Android are many, including its design for use on touchscreen devices as well as its ability to deliver the many features users will appreciate (as are available on the competitor iPad by Apple).
Google Services Over Android Tablets
Also advantageous in this android tablet approach by Google is the ability to deliver a wide range of Google services to the tablet android users. Enter the cloud!
While the iPad is still employing a USB cable for much of its data acquisition, while the coming surge in cloud services may bode well for Google’s strategy.
Google is Apple’s only real competitor when it comes to apps, though the Android Marketplace is still clearly second to the App Store.
Google also acquired Gizmo, a Skype rival, and Google Voice should soon provide desktop VoIP. Additionally Google has the Google Reader to offer along with Google books.
Last but not least is the fact that Apple’s software development loop is closed and controlled while anyone can, and is encouraged to, develop software for the Android platform which is an open platform.
Internet Tablets - The Future
Whatever develops when it comes to the coming tablet wars, from iPads to tablet android devices, it is highly likely that the competition from Google and others will only drive the iPad to greater heights, and who emerges on top may be less important than the fact that consumers will have a range of choices that will provide them with ever better features at their fingertips.
Published/Authenticated July 24, 2010
Compal Android Tablet Runs Nvidia Tegra 2 Chip
A 7-inch touch screen is an attractive feature of the new Compal internet tablet that runs the Android operating system and uses the renowned Tegra 2 chips. The tablet also has a HDMI as well as an SD card slot and also a 3.5 mm jack.
As it is sometimes compared to a Acer Liquid Android phone, the Compal tablet has the familiar 4 Android keys and also has a volume key as well as capacitive touch buttons that are located on the side of the device.
Industry insiders predict that the Compal tablet will likely have Flash integration, and they also predict that the Compal tablet will have OpenGL 2.0 and it will likely be powered by an ARM Cortex-A9, also featuring a 12 MP camera. The Compal tablet is expected to have the ability to play 1080p video.
Published/Authenticated July 24, 2009
Motorola CEO Hints About Motorola Tablets
The co-CEO of the Motorola Company, whose name is Sanjay Jha, revealed some of his thoughts about the company’s future involvement with Android internet tablets during an investor’s conference that was held recently.
Jha said that the Motorola Company is very focused on the Android operating system right now, and Motorola is also looking forward to pushing the Android 2.2 update. It is expected that a new Moto Droid will be coming out soon, and it is possible that this new Moto Droid will be called the Shadow as that was a name that had recently been leaked. Also to be getting an update by Motorola is MOTOBLUR. Others have speculated that the Motorola Company might build its own operating system.
Gentouch 78 Tablet Android - $150 at Kmart The Augen company is now offering a 7-inch Android 2.1 tablet that has 2 gigabytes of storage and 256 megabytes of Ram as well as WiFi. The cost is just $150 at Kmart. This new Augen tablet Android device will also be able to access the Market App Store that provides Android applications - this feature has had some initial problems that the company says will be worked out with Google. Tablet Android review continued: The Gentouch Tablet Android uses a touchscreen and is constructed of black plastic with a seven inch screen that is the perfect size for holding in one hand and reading a book or watching a movie. A micro-USB port is provided in the Gentouch 78, and there is also a 2.5 mm headphone jack as well as a microSD card slot. The display screen of the Gentouch tablet android is resistive and has a resolution of 800 x 480. The touchscreen allows you to make selections by simply tapping on the screen, and you can also use a stylus on the top of the android tablet. The Gentouch 78 is certainly not as fast as devices such as the Droid X yet you can watch YouTube videos and browse the internet as you please. While the Gentouch provides 2 GB of onboard memory, it also allows up to 16 GB of support through the microSD slot. Tablet Android Review continued: One of the best features of this ultra-low-cost tablet android is that it comes preloaded with the Google App Market. Also pre-installed is YouTube and Gmail. There are still some kinks in this device in the functionality of some of its features, and hopefully the company will resolve these problems soon. If that is the case then the low price of this device will certainly be attractive to many people who want an internet tablet device at a very low cost. Clearly there is a market as Kmart has been selling them as fast as they can stock them.
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