The next gen Nexus 7 will be ready for launch towards July, reports Reuters. The news agency further revealed Google and Asus will be banking on Qualcomm to power the new Nexus 7 device. Sources said chips from both NVIDIA and Qualcomm were put to test, and the latter made the cut reportedly due to its power saving credentials. Other details of the upcoming device include a … [Read more...] about Next Gen Nexus 7 Coming July, Will Sport a Qualcomm Chip
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Nvidia Tegra 4 Chip Launched, Includes 72 GPU Cores
Tablet devices of the future will pack in a lot more oomph thanks to the Tegra 4 chip Nvidia has just come out with. Based on the quad core ARM Cortex A15 processor, the chip features the same 4 + 1 quad core set up of Tegra 3 with the additional low power core to enhance battery life, but it is built on an entirely new architecture. In fact, what makes Tegra 4 special is the … [Read more...] about Nvidia Tegra 4 Chip Launched, Includes 72 GPU Cores
Qualcomm Mirasol Screen Technology – What went Wrong?
Mirasol spent almost four years developing its screen technology, which was an alternative to Pixel QI and Color e-Paper. It was based on IMOD (Interferometric MODulation), with MEMS structures at its core. This MEMS-based innovation is bistable & highly reflective, meaning the display itself can be seen in direct sunlight. It saw many products reach South Korea and Asia, … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Mirasol Screen Technology – What went Wrong?
Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 4G to Debut in Germany
Germany is all set to be the first country in the world to see the debut of the 4G LTE version of Transformer Pad Infinity. However, that is not going to be the only change for the Transformer Pad Infinity, as there are some serious changes brought along in the tablet's interior as well. Gone will be the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core chip that Asus had flaunted as one of the biggest … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Pad Infinity 4G to Debut in Germany
Dell Eager to Launch Windows RT Tablet
Dell is eager to make it to the exclusive group of six companies that Microsoft will permit to build the first round of tablets running the Windows RT operating system. For this, Dell is eyeing the slot vacated by HP as the latter has opted out, citing they are more inclined towards developing tablets based on the Windows 8 version. Microsoft had earlier shortlisted three … [Read more...] about Dell Eager to Launch Windows RT Tablet
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet For Developers Costs $1299
There is a new tablet for the taking. However, there is a twist in the tale -- the Snapdragon S4 tablet from Qualcomm is aimed exclusively at developers. Also, the tablet that features the latest Qualcomm quad core chipset, the APQ8064 will cost a considerable $1299. The spec sheet though is quite impressive perhaps to justify the high price tag. For instance, apart from … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet For Developers Costs $1299
Fuji Xerox e-Paper Showcased
Last week, one of the biggest e-paper conferences, SID, was held in Boston. Fuji Xerox had their line of e-paper technology on display at the event, one that the company claims is far better with its color display qualities. Fuji Xerox revealed this has been achieved by removing the color filter, which has resulted in a more vibrant display. The technology that is used in … [Read more...] about Fuji Xerox e-Paper Showcased
Asus PadFone due to be released in April
We have heard and seen a lot of the Asus Padfone in the last year, starting in Taipei when we were at Computex. The final retail model was shown off today at the MWC event in Barcelona for the tablet and smartphone combo device to finally be revealed. Asus has not only shown off the hardware but a new release date of April. The Padfone tablet itself has been given a makeover … [Read more...] about Asus PadFone due to be released in April
Huawei MediaPad 10 Image Leaked
The Mobile World Congress is still a few days away, though early images of Huawei's MediaPad 10 have already made it online. It is expected to be unveiled on the 26th of Feb, and here is what to expect on that day at the MCW event in Barcelona. The tablet will be slim and thin with stereo speakers clearly visible in one of the images. Also, the choice material for MediaPAd … [Read more...] about Huawei MediaPad 10 Image Leaked
LG back in the tablet game with the improved Optimus Pad LTE
LG's presence in the booming tablet PC segment has been far less impressive, which belies the otherwise formidable reputation the company enjoys in other fields of consumer electronics. Its only tablet so far, the G-Slate never really took off in spite of it being 3D capable, the only tablet to be so even now. However, LG is now back with a new tablet offering which though can … [Read more...] about LG back in the tablet game with the improved Optimus Pad LTE