Samsung ATIV Smart PC and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 hit AT&T on November 9th

AT&T today announced that the Samsung ATIV smart PC, a new Windows 8 tablet and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, a 4G LTE Android tablet will be available at AT&T retail stores beginning November 9th. The Samsung ATIV smart PC will be priced at $799.99 and the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available for $499.99.

Samsung ATIV smart PC has an 11.6-inch HD PLS display, 64GB of internal storage memory and a microSD card slot to support up to an additional 32GB of memory and the Intel Atom dual-core processor, up to 1.5 GHz. ATIV smart PC comes installed with Windows 8 (which can be upgraded to Windows 8 Pro). It is also backward compatible and supports all existing software and applications that run on older windows OS such as Windows 7, Vista, and XP.

Samsung Mobile and AT&T are offering the following accessories3 to get the most out of the ATIV smart PC:

• Stand Dock – Dock the ATIV smart PC in the Stand Dock to turn any environment into a personal office. In addition to providing a charge when docked, the Stand Dock is equipped with a built-in USB port and Ethernet (RJ45) port to connect the ATIV smart PC to LAN and various USB peripherals.
• VGA Adapter – Expand your workstation and give presentations with ease with the VGA Adapter (micro HDMI to VGA connectivity). Use the VGA Adapter to connect the ATIV smart PC to external displays, monitors and projectors for second-screen viewing and enhanced productivity.
• Additional accessories will also be available.

Beginning in late November online at www.wireless.att.com, the ATIV smart PC Stand Dock will be available for $49.00 and the VGA adapter will be available for $40.00.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a 4G LTE Android 4.0 tablet offers a 10.1-inch display and premium entertainment options including Media Hub, Smart Remote and AllShare Play. Features like on-device encryption and VPN access ensure the tablet is secure for business use, while the 7000 mAh battery allows for all-day connectivity.

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Panasonic Intros Toughbook C2 Convertible Tablet PC Built for Windows 8 Pro

Panasonic today announced the Toughbook C2 - a semi-rugged convertible tablet PC and company's first Toughbook model optimized for the new Microsoft Windows 8 Pro operating system which went on sale today. The 12.5-inch  Toughbook C2 for healthcare professionals features 500 nit, daylight-readable HD display with an anti-reflective/anti-glare treatments, an Intel Core i5-3427U vPro CPU, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth and optional 4G LTE or 3G Gobi mobile broadband, two USB 3.0 ports and 11 hours of battery life.

Panasonic Toughbook C2 Key Features:-

• Microsoft Windows 8 Pro 64-bit operating system with Microsoft Windows 7 professional option available
• Intel Core i5-3427U vProTM (3MB cache, up to 2.8 GHz) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• 5-point capacitive multi-touch 12.5-inch, 500 nit, daylight-readable HD display with an anti-reflective/anti-glare treatments, and IPS technology to enable a wide viewing angle
• Digitizer for effortless note-taking and signature capture with an electronic pen
• Enhanced triple hinge design that provides durable support when rotating the screen to tablet mode
• Leading battery life: Delivers approx. 11 hours of continuous use depending on usage conditions (approx. 15 hours with optional long life battery)
• Bridge battery allows the main battery to be swapped without powering down the device
• Approx. 3.99 lb. magnesium alloy design
• High-definition 720p webcam with built-in microphone and optional 3MP rear facing camera
• Redesigned ergonomic Y-shaped hand strap for easy carrying in both landscape and portrait modes
• Embedded wireless technologies including Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth and optional 4G LTE or 3G Gobi mobile broadband
• Flexible configuration options including the optional inclusion of a serial port, VGA (HDMI port comes standard) or modem port, as well as optional near field communications (NFC) or SmartCard reader for user authentication
• Ambient light, magnetic, acceleration and gyro sensors to enable new Windows 8 functionalities
• USB 3.0 ports: Includes two backward-compatible USB 3.0 ports that allow file transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 ports

The Panasonic Toughbook C2 is available this December from authorized Panasonic resellers starting at $2949 with 3 year standard warranty.

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Lenovo unveils Ideatab S2110A, A2107A and A2109A

Lenovo today announced the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich powered Ideatab S2110A, A2107A, and A2109A.

At just 8.69mm and only 580g, Ideatab S2110A is a 10-inch premium entertainment tablet with an optional detachable keyboard dock to provide a true PC+ experience that moves easily between the tablet and PC worlds. The tablet’s IPS (In-Plane Switching) screen with 178-degree viewing angle and unique 10-point multi-touch display is ideal for two-player gaming, and a Micro-HDMI port enables full HD viewing of 1080p on an HDTV. When attached to the keyboard dock, the S2110A delivers double battery life for up to 20 hours of activity, as well as an SD card reader and USB ports to connect a thumb drive, external hard drive or mouse. The S2110A is also equipped with a 5MP, auto-focusing rear-facing camera and an LED flash, in addition to a 1.3Mp front-facing camera, 1GB memory, WiFi connectivity, and a textured back cover that provides a more comfortable grip.

At7-inches—the same size as a standard book page—the A2107A display is designed for on-the-go reading, Web browsing and email. The A2107A also provides hassle-free entertainment with two speakers, a micro-SD card, Bluetooth 4.0, a built-in FM radio, 720p HD resolution, and up to ten hours of active use. This 3G model gives users anytime, anywhere information access and fast A-GPS capability.

With a powerful quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU and graphics card, the A2109A is an optimized entertainment tablet that features a 9-inch, four-point capacitive display with 1280x800 resolution, 1080p output via the tablet’s Micro-HDMI port, and two speakers with SRS TruMedia audio enhancement. At just 570g with a sleek metal shell backing, the A2109A also includes 1.3 megapixel front and 3 megapixel rear-facing cameras, dual microphones, GPS, a Micro USB port, and up to 16GB of storage with MicroSD card support up to 32GB.

No word on pricing and availability of Lenovo Ideatab A2109A, S2110A, A2107A.

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Samsung intros ATIV Tab, ATIV Smart PC, Smart PC Pro and ATIV S based on Windows 8

Samsung announced its brand-new ATIV devices based on the Windows 8 for Smart PCs, tablets and Windows Phone 8 for smartphones - ATIV Smart PC, ATIV Smart PC Pro, ATIV Tab, and ATIV S

Samsung ATIV Smart PC & Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro

The 11.6-inch Samsung ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro provide computing power with Windows 8 functionality as well as full Windows 7 compatibility. Each device features a detachable keyboard-docking system that allows users to easily switch between a clamshell notebook PC and a tablet PC form factor. These devices allow for great mobility with maximum productivity.

In addition to commonly-provided input methods, the ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro are equipped with the renowned S Pen, delivering real writing and drawing experiences for maximum productivity, both on the desk and on-the-go. Just like using a pen or pencil, the Wacom digitizer pen is capable of meeting the demands of professional designers with its 1024-level pressure sensitivity. The pre-loaded S Note application accompanies the S Pen to make writing and drawing as simple and intuitive as possible.

While the S Camera fully exploits the performance of the integrated front and rear cameras, the S Player ensures seamless playback of images and videos in any format. This content is presented with Samsung’s SuperBright 11.6-inch Full HD LCD display, producing the most vivid colors and sharpness with 400nit brightness.

Beautifully stylish and ultra-portable, the ATIV Smart PC and ATIV Smart PC Pro are only 9.9mm and 11.9mm thick, respectively; and there are no compromises on performance. The ATIV Smart PC Pro’s powerful Intel Core i5 processor can handle particularly demanding professional use and multimedia consumption; while the ATIV Smart PC’s next generation Intel Atom processor is a solid match for everyday productivity tasks.

Despite their compact and portable form factor, the two devices feature USB 2.0(Smart PC), USB 3.0(Smart PC Pro), mHDMI, miniSD and two extra USB 2.0 ports on the keyboard. To get the experience going, the ATIV Smart PC has a battery life of up to 13.5 hours, whereas its stronger sister device, the ATIV Smart PC Pro, runs up to eight hours.

Samsung ATIV Tab

The new Samsung ATIV Tab is designed with a classy hairline finish, and delivers a full Windows 8-based PC experience with superior tablet mobility. Weighing 570g, featuring a 10.1-inch display, and measuring 8.9mm thick. It instantly boots up without lagging and comes with Office Home and Student 2013 RT, an 8,200 mAh battery. ATIV Tab compatible with a range of Windows-based PC devices and accessories, including printers, keyboards, projectors, external monitors, and other peripherals, through its USB port and uHDMI, with no need to install extra software.

Samsung ATIV S

Samsung ATIV S is a new smartphone for both work and entertainment featuring Windows Phone 8, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, HSPA＋42 connectivity and 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display.

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Dell announces XPS 10, XPS Duo 12 and XPS One 27

Today at the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) conference, Dell unveiled the XPS 10, a 10-inch tablet built to support WindowsRT; the XPS Duo 12 convertible that combines two devices in one, a powerful Ultrabook plus full featured tablet; and XPS One 27 all-in-one PC, which offers a stunning Wide Quad HD display, and will soon be available with touch functionality.

The Dell XPS 10, XPS Duo 12 and XPS One 27 will be available for sale when Windows 8 is available at the end of October. More details on pricing will be announced when available.

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Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700KL, LTE Tablet Available in Germany

Vodafone has revealed the Asus TF700KL LTE, a new LTE-enabled tablet which offers a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels, a 8-megapixel camera running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It has a height of just 9 millimeters and can be used with an optional keyboard dock like a notebook. The Asus tablet is now available at a price of 819.90 Euro (with a data plan from 169.90 Euro) available in all Vodafone stores.

Source:- Notebook Italia

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ARCHOS announces ARCHOS 101 XS tablet

ARCHOS announce the unveiling of its Gen10 XS tablet line. The ARCHOS 101 XS, a 10.1-inch tablet weighing only 21 ounces and measuring only 8mm thick, will be the first of this new line of extra slim Android tablets to debut mid-September 2012 for £299.99 SRP, followed by the release of the ARCHOS 97 XS and ARCHOS 80 XS later in 2012.

Powered by an unskinned version of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, ARCHOS Gen10 tablets deliver a pure Android experience and will be upgradable to Android’s next OS, Android 4.1 or Jelly Bean (in Q4 2012).

Additional features include:

• 1.5 GHz smart multi-core processor and 1GB of RAM
• Google’s suite of mobile applications including Gmail, Google Talk, YouTube and Google+
• Google Maps with Street View and Navigation
• Google Drive with  5GB of free cloud storage
• OMAP 4470 CPU with PowerVR SGX544 GPU
• 10.1-inch screen with 1280 x 800 resolution
• 16GB Flash Memory
• Micro USB, MicroSD (SDXC up to 64 GB), Mini HDMI
• WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0

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Lenovo Announces ThinkPad Tablet 2 for Windows 8

Lenovo today unveiled its first tablet specifically designed for Windows 8, the ThinkPad Tablet 2. This 10.1-inch tablet running Windows 8 includes an Intel atom processor, a 1,366 x 768 IPS display, a 10-hour battery, optional 3G / 4G, micro-HDMI output, 8MP rear and 2MP front camera.

The multi-use tablet boasts differentiators that matter, including an optional digitizer and pen for precision input, 3G wireless with Lenovo Mobile Access pay-as-you-go plans and 4G models, along with security features like a Fingerprint Reader, IT manageability technologies, and corporate-level service and support.

The ThinkPad Tablet 2 will be available when Windows 8 launches in October.

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Archos teases Gen 10 tablet

Archos on its Facebook wall published a teaser press image of Archos Gen 10 (or Archos G10 xs) tablet with a confirmation that launch is just three weeks away.

Source:- Archos (Facebook)

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RIM launches 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet, Available in Canada on August 9th

Research In Motion (RIM) today launched the new 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with built-in support for cellular networks. With support for 4G LTE networks, 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet features a 7-inch LCD display (1024x600), a 1.5GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, pre-loaded with OS 2.0.1 (which is also now available for Wi-Fi PlayBook owners as a maintenance update), a 5MP HD rear camera and 3MP HD camera on front.

Other features includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n,  Micro USB port, micro HDMI port and Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR.

The 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will come with 32GB of memory storage and will be available from Bell, Rogers and TELUS in Canada on August 9, 2012. Additional variants of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet supporting various high speed cellular networks are expected to be available in the coming months from carriers in the US, Europe, South Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Source:- BlackBerry

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Download and install Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Lenovo IdeaPad K1

Lenovo released a basic non-customized, region-independent Vanilla version of Android 4.03 aka Ice Cream Sandwich for IdeaPad K1 customers who want to get rid of Honeycomb.

This release is generally not recommended for the casual or mainstream user who is unfamiliar with the Android OS and customizing it. The source code, which may be of additional value to the developer community, will be made available shortly. Further OTA updates are not planned for this release.

Download IdeaPad K1 ICS Package

Vanilla ICS image Installation guide (for Windows user)

Source:- Lenovo

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ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity hits the UK on August 31 for £600

ASUS announced that the world's first Full HD Android tablet ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity will be available in the UK from Amazon starting August 31st for £599.99 (64GB model).

ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity Specifications:-

• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS)
• CPU
  • Qualcomm MSM 8260A Snapdragon S4 Krait Dual-core 1.5Ghz CPU(3G )
  • NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad-core T33@ 1.6GHz (WIFI)
• Size/Weight : 263 × 180.8 × 8.5mm, 598g
• Color : Amethyst Gray, Champagne Gold
• Memory / Storage
  • Memory: DDR3L 1GB / Storage: 32/64GB
  • 8GB of ASUS WebStorage for life
• Connectivity : 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v3.0, A2DP
• Display : 10.1" WUXGA Full HD (1920 × 1200) LED Backlit screen with 10-finger multi-touch, Super IPS+ display with 600 nits brightness
• Camera
  • Rear 8MP Auto-focus w/LED Flash, F/2.2 Aperture, 1080p video recording
  • Front 2MP for video conferencing
• Interface : 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Head Phone / Mic-in) / 1 × Micro-D HDMI 1.4a port / 1 × microSD Card Slot / Dual microphone / 1 × Stereo Speaker
• Battery
  • Pad only: 25Wh – 9.5 hours
  • Pad + Dock: 25Wh+ 19.5Wh – 14 hours
• GPS : Supported
• Sensor : G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, E-compass

Source:- ASUS

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Fujitsu unveils STYLISTIC Q702 Hybrid tablet and LIFEBOOK T902 Convertible Tablet PC

Fujitsu today unveiled the 11.6-inch STYLISTIC Q702 business hybrid tablet and 13.3-inch LIFEBOOK T902 convertible tablet PC.

The STYLISTIC Q702 hybrid tablet powered by a 3rd Generation Intel Core i3 or i5 processor with 4GB DDR3 of RAM and 64 or 128 GB mSATA SSD storage. It weighs approximately 1.88 pound, features an 11.6-inch AH-IPS HD, biometric fingerprint sensor, Computrace support, HDD and BIOS password protection, embedded Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Intel Anti-Theft Technology, and optional Intel vPro Technology, USB 2.0 and 3.0, HDMI, SD/SDHC ports on the tablet.

The STYLISTIC Q702 hybrid tablet key features:

• USB 2.0 and 3.0, HDMI, SD/SDHC expansion ports on the tablet
• Accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, and ambient light sensors for fluid computing experience
• Front-facing and rear-facing webcams with complementing dual microphones for video conferencing
• 64 or 128 GB mSATA SSD
• Intel HD Graphics 4000
• Onboard 4GB DDR3
• Available with Windows 7 Professional at launch (Windows 8 ready)
• The Keyboard docking station features a removable 4-cell battery and expansion ports including USB, LAN (RJ-45) and external display support (VGA)
• Optional WWAN/3G LTE mobile broadband support available at a later date (support may vary by region).

The LIFEBOOK T902 convertible tablet PC gets a redesign with an isolation keyboard powered by 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processor features 13.3-inch HD+ anti-glare widescreen display and up to 11hours of battery backup.

The LIFEBOOK T902 convertible tablet PC also features:

• Built-in modular bay with quick release latch for easy interchangeability supports second battery, second HDD, Super multi DVD-RW, BD-writer or weight saver
• Complete suite of security features including dedicated Smart Card Slot, biometric fingerprint sensor, Computrace support, HDD and BIOS password protection, security panel, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, and optional Intel vPro Technology
• Optional TCG OPAL compliant SED drives
• Accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, and ambient light sensors for fluid computing experience
• Optional WWAN/3G LTE mobile broadband support available at a later date (support may vary by region)
• Anti-microbial, spill resistant keyboard with trackpad
• DDR3 1600 MHz, up to 16 GB
• Bi-directional display hinge, hard drive shock sensor
• Available with Windows 7 Professional at launch

The STYLISTIC Q702 hybrid tablet is priced starting at $1,099 and the LIFEBOOK T902 convertible tablet PC is priced starting at $1,899. Both systems will be available in Q3 2012 at http://www.shopfujitsu.com/store/.

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9.7-inch ARCHOS 97 Carbon tablet Announced

Archos is all set to launch its "ELEMENTS" series beginning this month with ARCHOS 97 Carbon. The 97 Carbon is a 9.7-inch tablet features 1GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, running Android 4.0  Ice Cream Sandwich, has both front (0.3MP) and back camera (2MP), WiFi and 16GB internal memory expandable via microSD card or flash drive. This tablet will be available starting in July 2012 for £219.99 SRP.

ARCHOS 97 Carbon Key Features:-

• 9.7”  5x Multi‐Touch Screen with IPS technology
• Optimized  for  Google  Play:  Over  600,000  apps  apps  and  games,  the  world's  largest collection of eBooks and thousands of movies.
• A complete media device, the ARCHOS 97 carbon can decode full 1080p HD  video and can send a 1080p HD video to an HDTV via the HDMI‐out port
• Stylish design with  premium aluminum finish and a 11.4mm thickness
• Front and back camera
• Includes 16GB* of internal flash memory, expandable both via the microSD slot (supporting SDHC cards up to 32GB) or via a USB flash drive in its full‐sized USB host port
• Includes  access  to Android apps from Google, including Gmail, Google Talk, Google+, Google Maps, YouTube and 5GB of free cloud storage with Google Drive
• Pre‐loaded  with Office Suite Viewer for reading office documents, a demo of World of Goo –the critically acclaimed puzzle game, as well as News Republic and Brief Me to manage your world news and customized social media feeds

Source:-Archos

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Microsoft announces Surface for Windows RT and Windows 8 Pro

Microsoft officially unveiled Surface: PCs built to be the ultimate stage for Windows and announced two Windows tablets Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8 Pro.

Surface for Windows RT

• OS: Windows RT
• Light: 676 g
• Thin: 9.3 mm
• Clear: 10.6” ClearType HD Display
• Energized: 31.5 W-h
• Connected: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
• Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover
• Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
• Configurable: 32 GB, 64 GB

Surface for Windows 8 Pro

• OS: Windows 8 Pro
• Light: 903 g
• Thin: 13.5 mm
• Clear: 10.6” ClearType Full HD Display
• Energized: 42 W-h
• Connected: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2x2 MIMO antennae
• Productive: Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
• Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
• Configurable: 64 GB, 128 GB

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Lenovo Announces IdeaTab S2109 Tablet

Lenovo announced the IdeaTab S2109 – a slim tablet boast a 9.7-inch IPS HD (1024 x 768) display, TI OMAP 4430 dual core CPU and 1GB of system memory. This tablet runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a 1.3MP front webcam, micro-USB port, microSD card reader and mini HDMI out for 1080p video playback on your TV and up to 10 hours of battery life with 30 days standby time.

The IdeaTab S2109 starts at an affordable $349 and will be available for purchase in early June at select Office Depot retail locations and Lenovo.

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Android 4.0 ICS now available for Sony Tablet S

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update now available for Sony Tablet S. Those who have been waiting for ICS upgrade, just connect your device to WiFi and a system upgrade should prompt you -just click OK to download, and in a few minutes you join the wild world of Android 4.0.

What's New?

• Enhanced lock screen
  • Direct access to Notifications
  • Unlock direct to camera
• New panoramic camera mode
• Enhanced Gallery media viewer
  • Direct SD card access + photo editing tools
• Exclusive “Small Apps’ for multi-tasking
  • Calculator, Browser, Remote Control
  • Move to screen edge for reduced clutter
• New Home Screen actions
  • Drag icons together to create folders
  • Add names to folders
• Enhanced web browser
  • Switch from mobile to desktop web sites
  • Save pages for offline viewing
• Access files directly from SD card
• Native screenshot capture
  • Press "power" and "Volume –"

Source:- Sony Blog

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 up for pre-order at $250, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 gets Price and Release date

Samsung announced the two Galaxy Tab 2 models along with two new Galaxy Players. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 available in both 10.1-inch and 7.0-inch screen sizes, are powerful dual-core tablets running Ice Cream Sandwich will cost $249.99 and $399.99 respectively.

The new Galaxy Player 4.2 joins the just released Galaxy Player 3.6, available in 4.2 inch WVGA screen or 3.6 inch HVGA screen variants running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, will cost $199.99 and $149.99.

The new Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy Players will be available for purchase at a variety of retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct and others.

The Galaxy Player 3.6 is available now exclusively at Best Buy and soon at other retailers and The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is also up for preorder at $249.99, and will be available for purchase on April 22nd.

The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 will both be available for pre-order on May 4th and for purchase on May 13th.

Source:- BestBuy (Galaxy Player 3.6)

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Toshiba intros Excite 7.7, Excite 10 and Excite 13 Android 4.0 Tablets

Toshiba today announced the three Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich tablets - Excite 13, Excite 10 and Excite 7.7  featuring quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, Gorilla Glass protection and a 5-megapixel camera on the back, along with a 2-megapixel front-facing shooter.

The Excite 13 tablet (image on top) has a 13.3-inch diagonal AutoBrite LED Backlit display with 10-finger touch support, 1600x900 resolution and delivers up to 13 hours of battery life. It also includes Micro USB, Micro HDMI ports and a full-size SD card slot. It will be available for purchase on June 10, 2012 for $649.99 (32GB model) and $749.99 for the 64GB model.

The Excite 10 tablet features a bright, high definition 10.1-inch diagonal AutoBriteLED Backlit display with 1280x800 resolution and 10-finger multi-touch support, Measuring just 0.35 inches thin and weighing just 1.32 pounds and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life and seven days of stand-by. It also includes Micro USB, Micro HDMI and a full-size SD card slot. It will be available for purchase on May 6, 2012 for $449.99 (16GB ), $529.99 for the 32GB model and $649.99 for the 64GB model.

The Excite 7.7 has a 7.7-inch AMOLED display, just 0.3 inches thin and weigh only 13.4 ounces. It includes a Micro USB port and a Micro SD card slot and will be available on May 6, 2012 for $449.99 for the 16GB model, $529.99 for the 32GB model and $649.99 for the 64GB model.

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HCL unveils ME U1 and MyEdu Android 4.0 ICS Tablet, starting Rs 7,999

HCL today launched two new Android 4.0 ICS tablets - HCL ME U1 and HCL MyEdu Tab. HCL ME U1 has been introduced with a price of Rs 7,999 ($158) while the HCL MyEdu Tab - K12 version is priced at Rs 11,499 ($226).

The HCL ME U1 tablet is powered by Android OS 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich and packed with 17 local ready to use applications. It sports a 7 inch 800X480px Capacitive Screen, a 1Ghz processor, 512MB RAM, 4 GB internal memory expandable to 32GB. It also features WiFi, a full USB, mini USB and a micro SD card slot and a 3600 mAH battery.

On the other hand MyEduTab aims at personalized learning while helping the students to understand concepts at their own pace. MyEduTab will be available in two versions: MyEduTab - K12 priced at Rs. 11,499, includes the price of the device, content and a memory card while educational applications and NCERT books will be free. MyEduTab - Higher Education (HE) version is priced at Rs. 9, 999 ($197).

MyEduTab features the similar specs as of U1 Tab and both tablets will be available in stores and for educational institutes in Delhi and across the country from April 2012 onwards.

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