• Apps
    • App Store
    • Audio Reader
    • Good e-Reader News
  • Contact
  • Media
    • Advertise
    • Podcast
    • Videos
  • News
    • Android
    • Audiobooks
    • Bookselling
    • Business
    • Digital Publishing
    • e-Books
    • e-Paper
    • e-Readers
    • Libraries
  • Reviews
  • Good e-Reader Store
    • My Account
  • April 23, 2018

Good e-Reader

Get the latest news on e-Books, Audiobooks, Digital Publishing, Manga, Anime and Tablets

Motorola Corvair Android Tablet as a TV Remote Control

November 7, 2011 By Sovan Mandal Leave a Comment

Here is a tablet PC from Motorola that promises to make your TV viewing experience that much more enjoyable by ensuring you now have an advanced remote control to let you make the best of your TV. Named Corvair, the tablet also happens to be the smallest to come from Motorola, with just 6 inches of display. Also, it’s still a work in progress, as Motorola has yet to officially announce the Corvair, which right now is being put through its paces with cable companies.

However, there aren’t many specifications available of the tablet as yet, though there are some bits and pieces that has come to the fore. The tablet will come with a 4000 mAh battery, which is more than enough for a tablet featuring 6 inch display. But then, more is always better in the power department. The Corvair will be seen spending more time on the coffee table than plugged on to a wall socket. Surely that’s one big advantage that everyone expects out of a remote control device.

Also, another unique aspect of the Corvair tablet is that it has been designed to communicate with a TV or a set-top box via the conventional IR technology as well as the ZigBee-based, no-line-of-sight RF4CE technology. It’s being presumed the tablet will also have the capability to stream internet content on to the TV via Wi-Fi, though this is mere speculation as of now.

Other aspects of the Crovair that we are curious to know of is the price and availability of the tablet, though with the retail box already final, all of these shouldn’t be too far off. Also, with Android 2.3 as the operating system with a layer of customization on top, it remains to be seen if the Crovair will only be limited to the living room as its makers intend, or it could also allow users to catch up with some reading as well. Surely, there is no dearth of e-book reading apps currently available and it will be interesting to see if the Crovair can play host to any of these.

via theverge

Sovan Mandal (2780 Posts)

Sovan Mandal is the senior tablet and tech corespondent for goodereader.com. He brings a international approach to news that is not just applicable to the North American market, but also Asia, India, Europe and others. Sovy brings his own writing flavor to the website and is interested in Science Fiction, Technology and Writing. Any questions, send an email

Author Info

News Items of Interest

  • MSI WindPad Enjoy 10 Android tablet clears FCCMSI WindPad Enjoy 10 Android tablet clears FCC
  • Motorola might come up with a “Gingerbread” tablet this monthMotorola might come up with a “Gingerbread” tablet this month
  • ViewSonic ViewPad 7e for End October DebutViewSonic ViewPad 7e for End October Debut
  • Microsoft Turns Your Android Device Into Office Remote for AndroidMicrosoft Turns Your Android Device Into Office Remote for Android
  • Gingerbread launch within a few daysGingerbread launch within a few days
  • Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread is finally hereGoogle Android 2.3 Gingerbread is finally here

Filed Under: Tablet PC News

Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on RSS



Good E-Reader
Tweets about goodereader

Copyright © 2018 Good e-Reader - Privacy Policy - Terms of Use - Shipping and Return Policy