Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 Tablet Spotted with Features and Specs

Big tablet has spotted in AnTuTu benchmark website, the tablet is 12.2-inch of Samsung Galaxy Note model. The performance and specs leak shows Samsung is planning to launch another Galaxy Note tablet.

According to AnTuTu website, the Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 tablet will be powered by a Snapdragon 800 MSM8947 Quad-Core processor clocked at 2.3 GHz with 3 GB of RAM. The model feature a 12.2-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution.

The AnTuTu claims that the Note 12.2 tablet has a 8-MP ( Megapixel ) rear camera and a 2-MP of front facing camera. The big tablet runs on latest Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system and a 32 GB of internal storage capacity, but no word on microSD card.

AnTuTu compared Galaxy Note 12.2 with Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, where Note 12.2 wins in RAM speed, 3D graphics, Android version. The Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 tablet model number is SM-P900. The model usually comes with S-Pen, Wi-Fi and other connectivity options. We don't have official releasing info yet, but we can assume to be annouce in next few weeks.

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SanDisk iNAND Extreme Drive | High Speed Drive for Bay Trail tablets | Review

SanDisk Corporation, a global leader has introduced an enhanced version of iNAND Extreme flash drive, it is optimized to increase storage performance, which is compatible with Intel's Atom Z3000 processors and is also known as 'Bay Trail' for tablets.

SanDisk second-generation of iNAND Extreme drive, to leading mobile device manufaturers for use in Android and Windows tablets for high performance Intel powered Atom Z3000 processors.

Main features iNAND Extreme have :-

1. It supports eMMC 4.51 HS200 standard.
2. Sequential maximum transfer speed: read at 150 MB/s and write at 45 MB/s.
3. Randomly read at 4K and write at 800 IOPS.
4. Storage capacity from 4 GB to 128 GB supported.

"We are pleased to offer the tremendous storage performance of Sandisk's iNAND Extreme for use in tablets incorporating Intel's impressive new Intel Atom platform," said Drew Henry, senior vice president and general manager, mobile and connected solutions, SanDisk. "We have clearly just scratched the surface of the potential for tablets to transform the user experience, and our iNAND Extreme enables developers to introduce the next wave of highly responsive tablets that offer richer entertainment, awe-inspiring graphics, and more productive business applications."

 SanDisk, Strategy analytic expecting more tablet shipment to reach 180 million units by the end of the year.

"Robust consumer demand for more convenient and better mobile computing options has driven rapid growth in the tablet market, with branded tablet shipments up nearly 55 percent worldwide in 2013 campared to last year," said peter King, Director of Tablet and Touchscreen stategies at Strategy Analystics. "Notable advancements at the semiconductor level pave the way for a new generation of tablets thet offer longer battery life, more responsive digital entertainment, and computing experience that is more closely aligned with what was once only possible on a PC."

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Toshiba Excite Pure VS Excite Pro | Android Tablets | Review | Price | Features

Toshiba has unveiled its Android OS based tablets -- Excite Pure and Excite Pro -- Both tablets are powered by NVIDIA's Tegra processors. Chipset used in Excite Pure is Tegra 3 and in Excite Pro is Tegra 4.  Both the tablets are now available for sale.

The Excite Pure is a Toshiba's mid-range Android tablet as its features explained, it have a Tegra 3 Quad-Core processor with a 10.1-inch touch HD+ display at a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It have a 16 GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot ( up to 64 GB ) and 1 GB of RAM. This Excite Pure version running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and has a 1.2 Megapixel HD video calling camera.

Excite Pure additional specs includes bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11n, GPS, 3-axis Accelerometer and gyroscope. Excite Pure have a long lasting in-built battery that gives you 13.5 hours of backup.

Another competitive or upgraded version Excite Pro is a high-end Android tablet powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 4 Quad-Core processor with GeForce GPU. This tablet features a 10.1-inch Full HD IPS LCD display at resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and 300ppi pixel density. It have a 32 GB of Internal storage, a microSD card slot ( up to 64 GB ), 2 GB of RAM, 1.2 MP front calling camera and 8 MP rear camera. It running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

In addition, Toshiba's Excite Pro has Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi with Dual-Band, GPS, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, 3-axis Accelerometer sensors. It have Harman Kardon stereo speakers and a HDMI output slot.

Both the tablets are good according to there specifications and prices. The Excite Pure is priced at $299.99 and Excite Pro is priced at $499.99.

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Lenovo A1000, A3000, S6000 | Android Tablet | Review | Features | Price

Lenovo has been officially launched 3 new mid-range Android OS based tablets, that includes A1000, A3000 and S6000 models. From these tablets A1000 and A3000 have 7-inch display and S6000 have 10.1-inch display. 

A1000, A3000 TABLET
From both A1000 is the cheapest tablet model running Android OS v4.1, priced at $149.99. Both tablet have 7-inch display with a resolution of 1200 x 600 pixels. A1000 tablet is powered by Mediatek 1.2 GHz Dual-core processor, but A3000 have Mediatek 1.2 GHz Quad-core processor. Both tablet have 16 GB of internal storage with microSD card slot and 1 GB of RAM. The A3000 runs on latest Android 4.2 OS, priced at $179.99.

S6000 TABLET
From the three new Lenovo tablets, S6000 is largest and expensive model. As it have 10.1-inch IPS display and is priced at $279.99. It has a screen resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, powered with Mediatek 1.2 GHz Quad-core Processor, it has 32 GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot. It also running Android 4.2.

You can browse web via. Wi-Fi up to 8 hrs on S6000 model. All Lenovo models are now available on stores.

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Hisense Sero 7 Pro and Sero LT | 7-inch Tablet | Specifications | Features | Price

Sero 7 Pro and Sero LT, new budgeted Android tablets have been announced by Hisense. From both tablets Sero 7 Pro is more powerful, the Sero 7 looks like the Google Nexus 7. According to hardware and specifications both are different, Sero 7 Pro have a 7-inch of IPS display at 720p with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

Sero 7 Pro is powered with Quad Core Tegra 3 T30 1.3 GHz processor. In regards of storage capacity, Sero 7 Pro comes with 8GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot that supports up to 32GB and 1GB of RAM. Sero 7 Pro running latest version Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Operating System. For backup it have 4000mAh battery.

On other hand, Sero LT tablet is a 7-inch LCD display with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution. It is powered with Dual-Core 1.6 GHz processor. Sero LT comes with 4GB of internal storage capacity with a microSD card slot. This tablet running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. It have 3400mAh battery.

Sero 7 Pro and Sero LT looks great, and both tablets have valuable prices at $149 and $99.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 | 7 Inch Tablet | Features | Releasing Next Month

Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. This particular tablet is the 7-inch version, which will launch in a WiFi only flavor at the beginning of May. A 3G-enabled sibling will then follow in July. The new Galaxy Tab 3 tablets in 7in, 8in and 10.1in variants to the UK next month.

The Galaxy Tab brand now seems to be associated with lower end devices. The third generation of this device has a 7in screen but it's a regular LCD with a resolution of 1024x600, the same as the previous model at just 169 PPI, a 1.2GHz dual core processor and a 3 megapixel rear-facing camera..

The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 has a thinner bezel than the previous model and the look has been changed. It predictably falls in line with Samsung's latest devices like the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 8.0 — the familiar glossy plastic finish and rounded corners.

The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 earlier reports suggested the device will run on Intel's Atom chips. It also comes in 3G or 4G, as well as 8GB of 16GB of internal storage depending on the model you choose. There's also a microSD card slot that allows you to expand the memory up to 64GB.

The GALAXY Tab 3 7-inch combined with the latest Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), it allows users to share photos, videos, and life’s special moments through a few quick taps and swipes.

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Amazon Kindle Fire Sales Take Drastic Tumble In Q1 2012

Amazon managed to sell 4.8 million tablets in Q4 2011 thanks in large part to its massive marketing campaign and the holiday shopping season, now the company has announced a drastic fall in Kindle Fire sales, racking up just 750,000 similar sales in Q1 2012.

When comparing overall market sales Amazon slipped from a 16.8 percent market share in Q4 2011 to just a 4 percent market share during the most recently reported quarter. In comparison Apple’s Q4 market share rose from 54.7 percent to 68 percent thanks to the strength of 11.8 million iPad sales.

For Amazon a slip in Amazon Kindle Fire sales is bad news, the company already sells the tablets as a loss-leader, recuperating money through the sale of digital goods found inside the Amazon marketplace. The company also has a lot invested in the tablet market as it continues to shift its attention further away from traditional e-Readers, which will always share a place on Amazon shelves, to the more robust usability of Google Android based devices.

Amazon isn’t the only Android based tablet manufacturer who saw losses, apparently the downward trend in Android based tablets was witnessed by almost all manufacturers following the end of the Q4 selling season. Analysts believe that Apple’s choice to keep the lower priced iPad 2 on the market after the new iPad arrived in March has helped the company attract more buyers, while its efforts to align with educational facilities is greatly improving sales numbers.

Following in Amazon’s declining sales Samsung has reclaimed the number two sales spot int he tablet market while Lenovo and Barne & Noble Nook tablets round out the top five.

In the meantime Amazon is expected to launch a new 10-inch tablet in 2012.

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