Apple iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G 64GB

Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G:

Wi-Fi may be plentiful these days, but it’s far from ubiquitous. A device like the iPad is just begging for always-on Internet access, whether it be for checking mail, surfing the Web, or even keeping up with your latest game of Words with Friends HD. Apple’s iPad Wi-Fi + 3G delivers on that promise, though the 3G experience may occasionally have you searching about for a Wi-Fi access point tout de suite.

For the privilege of those few features, however, you will be paying a bit extra: the 3G models command a $130 premium over their Wi-Fi-only siblings, making the price tags $629 for the 16GB version, $729 for 32GB, and $829 for 64GB. And keep in mind that the higher price covers only the 3G hardware inside the iPad. In order to actually use the 3G service, you’ll need to pay for one of the two monthly plans that Apple and AT&T have teamed up to offer: a $15-per-month plan that allows you 250MB of data transfer or a $30-per-month plan that allows you unlimited data. And unlike the iPhone service agreement, which requires a two-year commitment with AT&T, you can cancel your 3G plan for the iPad at any time.

The Performance:

Of course, such performance varies widely depending on the quality of the AT&T network in your location. And given that poor performance on AT&T’s 3G network has been one of the major complaints with the iPhone, don’t expect magically better performance on the iPad. The apartment to which I recently moved resides in a spotty coverage zone for AT&T’s network, and I’ve experienced frequent signal drops, poor coverage, and slow service on both my iPhone 3GS and my 3G-enabled iPad. I also have one of Apple’s recent 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Stations, which helps me get the most out of my Wi-Fi network.If you live, work, or otherwise spend a lot of time in a place with solid 3G coverage, you should find the iPad’s 3G performance to be perfectly serviceable for most common tasks, like reading e-mail, surfing the Web, checking RSS feeds, and keeping up with social-networking sites like Facebook or Twitter.But when you start to get into more intensive tasks, the cracks in the 3G network begin to show. While I was able to stream video, audio, view maps, and so on over the 3G connection, the performance was sometimes subpar. Streaming via Netflix’s iPad app, for example, yielded video that was mostly watchable, though it did suffer from frequent pauses in playback as the video re-buffered.The quality of the video delivered over the 3G network is also noticeably lower than what you get via Wi-Fi. Netflix, for example, down-samples the video, though it’s passable. I also tried the AirVideo video-streaming app, which allows you to pick and choose from a variety of data rates, but I still had trouble with pauses in playback.I had even worse luck with the recent ABC Player update, which allows for streaming video over the 3G connection. Performance varied hugely depending on location, with streaming basically impossible to use at my home. However, I did find that other locations yielded better results, and in one particular incident, I actually had to flip the iPad’s cellular data connection off and then on again to yield better speeds.Most perplexingly, I found that YouTube videos streamed over 3G were practically unwatchable, due to their low quality—you appear to get the same videos that the iPhone gets over the 3G connection, which look terribly pixelated on the iPad’s higher resolution screen.In general, pretty much any bandwidth-intensive task from video streaming to rendering graphics-heavy Web pages takes longer to complete via the 3G connection, but when you’re out and about with nothing to compare it to, it's not much of a bother.

HP Slate 500 Tablet - Black

The HP Slate 500 is a new tablet PC that runs Windows. It will undoubtedly be compared to Apple’s iPad, the most successful tablet to date, but there are very big differences in both design and application that differentiate the two.While the iPad is generally aimed at consumers for home and travel use, HP is targeting mainly business users with the Slate 500. This could certainly be a good thing, as Apple has recently admitted that the iPad is becoming more and more popular with business users.The Slate is also more of a traditional computer, with an SD card slot and USB port on its body, and two additional USB ports and an HDMI port in the dock once connected. This extra connectivity allows it to interact with more accessories and other devices than the iPad, which is more of a self-contained unit. It runs on a 1.86GHz Intel Atom Z540 processor and contains 2 GB of RAM. Its 64 GB SSD hard drive provides adequate space for most uses.The Slate 500 runs Windows rather than a specialized operating system. This is likely to be both a major benefit and a major downside. On the one hand, using Windows allows a greater level of compatibility and access to a wide world of software, but without a specifically-designed interface for touch-screen interaction. Although Windows has some limited support for touch interfaces, buyers expecting the kind of integrated interface of the iPad will likely be disappointed. We may see versions of the Slate 500 in the future with an improved interface, but for now, the Windows version is the only choice.Despite its comparisons to the iPad, the HP Slate 500 could become very popular with business users, and more competition in the tablet market will encourage all manufacturers to improve their products. It remains to be seen whether business users will embrace the Slate.

Superpad 10.2 tablet pc google android 2.1

Superpad 10.2 Tablet PC

review:

The Superpad 10.2 Tablet PC, touch screen Google Android 2.1 arrives with in-built web camera that allows you to do video chat flawlessly.Wifi connectivity to enable you getting entertainment, emailing, and online tasks.Various cable ports as well as 2 micro SD slots that can store up to 32 GB is included, and 16GB for each slot is offered, sold individually.The Superpad 10.2 tablet pc google android 2.1 is packed with multi-touch functions to watch your fav movies, playing your addicted games, as well as surfing around on the internet.

Superpad 10.2 advantages:

As mentioned above, shopping device on the internet can save your time and money.If you own superpad 10.2 you are continuesly connected with your friends, family, everyone you want, in all places you go or travel.Entertainment is on the go with you by having this “mobile” tablet which is empowered with wifi to ensure you to be able to access and play games or watch your most favorite movies wherever you go.The superpad 10.2 gives lots of possibility and flexibility, you can carry this device or place it in your pocket as it has transportable dimension, and not heavy at all.

Android Tablet PC 3G GPS Flytouch 3

One of the best features of this fantastic Flytouch 3 android tablet PC is the built-in GPS, it makes it so much easier when combine the use of the Google Map together with the GPS.

he next cool feature is the external 3g WCDMA features. Use the Wiresless USB Modem (WM-588) to connect the Epad to your broadband network.
The most long awaited feature of 10 inch (10.2") Android 2.2 tablets is the one touch Youtube Flash video player and Official Google Android maket place applications Rom upgradeds. The Flytouch 2 has all of this and more!
Is convenient, easy-to-use and the latest in personal computing trends. This is perfect for those who want to work on projects or e-mails while they’re out and about, but don’t want to carry around something as bulky as a laptop.
The tablet comes with 512MB RAM. It has a processor speed of 1GHz, and built-in memory of 4GB. It also comes with a Camera of 3.1 mega pixels.
It runs on the Android 2.2 platform. Support Android Market with your Google account, you can download a huge variety of free or paid software application and games.

Android Tablet Flytouch 3 Features:

    * Reference: Flytouch 3
    * Operating System: Android 2.2
    * CPU Type: Infortm X220 ARM11
    * CPU Frequency: 1Ghz
    * Storage: 4GB Nand Flash
    * Storage Other: Micro SD 32Go max
    * Camera: 3.1 mégapixels
    * Screen Size: 10,2 inches
    * Screen Résolution: 1024x600 pixels
    * Screen Output: HDMI
    * Video HD Support: HD 1080p
    * Internet Connections: WiFi, RJ45
    * Internet WiFi: IEEE 802.11 b/g
    * I/O Ports: HDMI, 2x USB, RJ45, Jack 3,5mm, 2x micro SD,
    * USB: USB 2.0
    * Battery Capacity: 6400mAh
    * Battery Life: 4 hours
    * Language: Multi-Language: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian etc.
    * Accessories: GPS Antenna, USB Cable, AC adaptateur
    * Dimension: 269.9*170.5*14.9mm
    * Weight: 600g
    * Other: external GPS, G-Sensor, Built-in speaker and microphone
    * Warranty: 1 year
    * RAM: 512MB DDR2
     *Screen Type: Resistive Touchscreen

What in package:

1 * Tablet Flytouch 3
1 * Charger
1 * Cable
1 * Manual

Dell Streak 7

The Dell Streak 7 specifications are pretty impressive

The Dell Streak 7 tablet gets a dual-core Nvidia Tegra and 3G mobile broadband together with the usual GPS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

The 800x480 screen is behind a sheet of ultra-tough Gorilla Glass, there are front and back cameras and there's 16GB or 32GB of internal storage with support for SD, MMC and SDHC cards. The front camera is a 1.3MP fixed focus job and the rear one is a 5MP with auto-focus and flash.

There will be two Dell Streak 7 models

Dell's spec sheets [http://www.dell.com/us/p/mobile-streak-7/pd] indicate that there will be 3G and non-3G versions of the Dell Streak 7, noting that "SMS & MMS [are] on 3G models only".

The Dell Streak 7 software is Android 2.2

Software-wise the Dell Streak 7 is already looking a bit dated: where rivals are shipping with Android 2.3, aka Gingerbread, or hanging on for the Android 3.0 Honeycomb release, Dell is sticking with Android 2.2, or Froyo.

If you're thinking, "isn't that the version Google says isn't great for tablets?" you'd be right. It'll be interesting to see whether Dell's own Dell Stage software makes up for the comparatively old Android OS underneath.

The Dell Streak 7 software will be upgradeable

The Dell Streak 7 specifications make it clear that while the installed software will be Android 2.2, the Streak will have "over the air upgrade capability" - so you'll be able to move to a newer version of the OS.

The Dell Streak 7 UK release date should be summer 2011

TMONews has found T-Mobile marketing materials suggesting a 2 February US release date for the Dell Streak 7, but the UK release date hasn't been announced (or leaked) yet. As with most tablets, we'd expect a UK release within a few months of the US version.

The Dell Streak 7 price probably isn't $330

There was much excitement recently when the same TMONews post quoted the Dell Streak 7 price as one payment of $82.50 and three monthly payments of $82.50, or $330 in total. T-Mobile has since contacted the site to say that isn't the price: the figures are the result of "a technical error".

BlackBerry Playbook

The BlackBerry Playbook could well be the tablet that changes the game. In a word, it's a triumph.

We've been talking about the Playbook for months now, but only now at CES in Las Vegas have we been able to have a proper play with it. And boy is it impressive.

Running a brand new BlackBerry Tablet OS and powered along by a 1GHz Cortex-A9 dual core processor and 1GB of RAM, it's without doubt the most impressive iPad rival we've seen. It's so stonkingly awesome, in fact, that we'd say it's the first tablet that genuinely has a shot at knocking the iPad off its best-in-class pedestal. Yes, it's that good.

At first sight, the Playbook doesn't look particularly special. The bezel is quite wide and makes the 7-inch tablet look a bit bloaty. However, unlike all the other tablet devices out there, the Playbook's bezel packs hidden secrets.

While the touchscreen interface on most tablets extends only to the edge of the screen, the BlackBerry Playbook's touch features extend right across the bezel in all directions to the edge of the device. And this is integral to the navigation of the operating system.
Swiping your finger from the edge of the device, across the bezel and onto the screen will bring up all manner of options and features, depending on which side you choose to swipe from and which app you're using. For instance, in the web browser, a swipe from the top down will pull down the tab menu where you can either switch to another tab or open a new one.
The Playbook packs two cameras – a 3MP front-facing camera and a 5MP rear-facing one. Both produced surprisingly decent images. While we were unable to transfer the pics we took onto another device to have a proper look at them, they looked very good on the Playbook's own screen. Even the front-facing camera was producing some very sharp shots.
The screen itself is super sharp. The 1024 x 600 resolution is comparable to the 9.7-inch iPad, but because of the Playbook's 7-inch display, the increased pixel density makes all the difference. It's sharp and crisp, and HD video looks fabulous.

Talking of video, the Playbook can play Full HD 1080p videos without breaking a sweat. It can also output them via a mini-HDMI connection and, what's more, it can play more than one HD video at once.

Indeed, if you're watching an HD video clip, you can swipe the screen to pull up the media menu and switch to watch another video. If you don't stop or pause the original clip, it'll continue to play in the background. In the video menu you'll be able to see both clips' thumbnails playing side-by-side. Switching between them is quick as you like. There's no lag, there's no brief pause. It's just slick and easy.

We set a couple of HD video clips playing and then opened YouTube in a browser in order to play a Flash video at the same time. We were amazed – it all worked perfectly.

Of course, the battery drain from this kind of intensive processing is likely to be catastrophic. All the samples at the show were plugged into the power so we were unable to test battery performance.

Even if RIM has put the best battery in the world in there, if you buy one you're going to have to be very careful with how you use the multitasking. It's so good that it's exceedingly easy to leave videos and music playing in the background without realising.

Video aside, general multitasking on the Playbook really is fantastic. It makes the multitasking on Android 2.2 look mediocre, and needless to say it makes the 'sort of but not really' faux-multitasking on the iPad and iPhone 4 look utterly last-generation.

The interface is a joy to use and absolutely matches iOS in terms of ease of use. Unfortunately, RIM had disabled the settings menu on all the display samples so we were unable to take a look at that side of things. We'll have to wait for a proper review sample for that.

But in terms of being able to easily find and load apps, manage your music and videos, play games and browse the web, BlackBerry has an absolute gem on its hands.

The Playbook is due to go on sale in the US within the next few months and should be launching in the UK in the spring. We can't wait to take another look at it, and of course we'll bring you our full review as soon as RIM gives us a sample.

Huawei IDEOS X5

Huawei was right on cue here at CES today, announcing the US version of its IDEOS X5 mid-range Android smartphone. This device uses the same formula as the original IDEOS (also known as the Comet for T-Mobile) and aims to provide a decent product at a competitive price. Although we already knew the specs, this was our chance to play with the IDEOS X5 and gather more information. The phone looks elegant and feels solidly built, with a 3.8-inch WVGA capacitive display behind glass in front and 1500mAh battery behind soft-touch plastics in back, all wrapped in an 11.4mm-thin body. Take a look at the gallery below, and hit the break for additional details and our hands-on video.
On the hardware front, the 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 CPU is paired with an Adreno 205 GPU and 512MB of RAM. The radio is tri-band HSPA+ with support for AWS (900 / 1700 / 2100MHz). There's a second microphone in the back of the phone for noise cancellation, as well as SRS for audio enhancement and an FM radio. The 5 megapixel camera, which features autofocus and a single LED flash, also supports 720p HD video recording. There's a microSD card slot in addition to 4GB of built-in storage, as well as a video output capability. Regarding software, the IDEOS X5 runs vanilla Android 2.2 and features Flash 10.1, Swype, and hotspot functionality. While the phone won't break any speed records, it's sufficiently fast, scoring 1470 on the Quadrant test. Huawei didn't disclose any pricing information or carrier partnerships (although T-Mobile seems likely with AWS on board). Availability is slated before mid-2011 with -- sadly -- no plans for Android 2.3 at this point in time.