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Samsung Bend Tablets: Look at its Best

December 22, 2014 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

Technology trends which is expected in upcoming tablets can shock you. Most of the tablet manufacturing firm are working on flexible display technology. These screens can be bent to be used as keyboard or stand.

Innovative Trend:-
Samsung is all set to work on a project which can bend the screen of tablet to keyboard or stand. LG is also working on rollable display. The main motto behind it, ability to transform lower part of the flexible screen and use it in four different modes.

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Four different mode:-
First mode is to adjust display standing straight up and body half bend, which is genuine mode for presentation and multitasking. The bended portion can be used as keyboard.
Another mode is to bend the screen opposite to the direction of our body and vice-versa to use it as tablet stand. In this mode you can watch videos without holding the tablet in your hand.

Last mode is tilt mode as in Lenovo Yoga tablets.

When talking of usability, first mode can entertain us by using the bend part as a virtual keyboard. Another mode can be used in sleeping and standing position. While, tilt mode can help us in using tablets in any position either on the desk, office or market.

Samsung has lose its ground in the past, but in order to maintain its market, Samsung is trying hard to come out with innovative technology.

Samsung, Microsoft & Sony: Rumor of 13-inch Tablet at Year End

November 5, 2014 by Ankur Pratap Leave a Comment

Samsung, Microsoft & Sony have been rumor to be engaged in manufacturing of 13-inch Tablet which is to be released by year end. The tablet market soon can go through several changes, due to success and adoption of large screen tablets worldwide.

Increased adoption rate of Tablet can force Smartphone manufacturer to give up their Smartphone slate in favor of Large screen Tablets. It has been rumored that Apple will discontinue iPad Mini series in order to use its effort in 12-inch iPad Pro, and according to the source, it has been revealed that Samsung and Microsoft are working on the manufacturing of large screen tablets which is to be released till the end of this year.

According to the reports from South Korea, it has been rumored that Samsung is engaged in manufacturing of 13-inch tablet and will hit the shelves at the end of this year. Despite of Super AmoLED, it would be using LCD display for its 13-inch slate.

It has been added, Microsoft is also been engaged in manufacturing of Surface Pro 4 with 13 or 14-inch slate which will be launched at the end of this year. It had been stepped with the success of its 12-inch Surface pro 3. The company has reported 127 percent of increased revenue from its Surface Pro 3 business as compared to last year.

It has been rumored that, Sony is also working on the manufacturing of 12-inch Tablet which will be launched at the end of this year.

With the Christmas coming in next month, All tablet manufacturing firms are coming with an option for the users to switch to their Tablets.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook with 10.1-inch Display

October 30, 2014 by Tablet Guru Leave a Comment

Samsung along with Barnes & Noble has introduce a bigger display of 10.1-inch in its Tablet group named Galaxy Tab 4 Nook. Before it, they had announced its first version. Barnes & Noble is big giant in online book store.

In July, Samsung and Barnes & Noble had team up as a result of which first co-branded Galaxy Tab 4 Nook was launched in August with a screen size of 7-inch with a price tag of $179.

As a result of its competitors that include Apple’s iPad and Amazon.com Kindle Fire which comes in different variants in comparison to their sizes. Now, keeping in mind of their competitors action Samsung is also engaged in manufacturing of different variants of sizes with 10.1-inch diagonal screen ahead of all important holiday season with a price tag of $299.99.

The Nook is offering access to Nook app. Store and Google Play store for Android application. Now with Galaxy Tab 4 Nook you have free access to contents from Nook Store which also include books, TV shows, top magazines and apps which cost more than $200.

Both the variants of Nook are available at Barnes & Noble retail store and Nook.com.

With the launch of Galaxy Tab 4 Nook 7.0, Nook got a camera for the first time. The primary camera with 3 MP and also front facing camera of 1.3 MP. These are the offering which can let you think before buying Tablet for e-book reading.

This has better offering from the latter as through Nook 10.1 you have access to Nook app store and Google Play store for Android application.

Samsung has partnered Barnes & Noble to provide competitive edge to the segment of e-book reading. In order to gain access to Market share from Amazon Kindle Fire and Apple iPad.

Through, it is wise to expand the Business under e-book reading segment. Because there are less option for the users to choose. In turn, gaining opportunity become wide.

Operating System
OS	Android Kitkat
Version	4.4
Calling Feature
SIM slots	No
Network(s)	No
SIM Calling	No
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.2 GHz
Type	Quad Core
MEMORY
Internal Memory	8 GB
Expandable Upto	64 GB
Memory Card Type	microSD
DISPLAY FEATURES
Screen Size	10.1 inch
Display Type	LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1280 * 800 pixels
CAMERA CONFIG
Primary ( Rear)	3 MP
Secondary ( Front)	1.3 MP
Video Capture	Yes
BATTERY
Maximum Battery Life (hrs)	10 hrs
CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
3G	No
2G/EDGE	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Btversion	4.0
MEDIA FILES SUPPORTED
AudioFiles	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGC, WAV
Video Files	AVI, MPEG-4, WMV
Dongle supported	NA
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Pendrive (upto)	NA
Hard Drive (upto)	NA
SOUND
Loud Speaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Charger, Earphone Connector, OTG cable, USB cable and User Manual
What Else?
These–>	Free access to Nook app. Store and Google Play store for Android application
Official Page	www.barnesandnoble.com
Best Buy
Price		$299.99

Top 10 tablets showcased at CES 2014

January 24, 2014 by Tablet Guru Leave a Comment

CES 2014 has clearly set the road for what to expect out of mobile technology in 2014 not forgetting the Mobile World Congress (MWC) due in February. CES 2014 certainly gave us a glimpse of upcoming devices in this year. 2014 is an important year for the tablet market given the crucial phase of tablet evolution challenging the laptop market. We give you the top 10 tablets showcased at CES 2014.

1. Samsung Galaxy Note Pro (12.2)

It may seem to be a temptation, but we do place the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro (12.2) at the top with reinforced confidence. Powered by a 2.2 GHz processor , flaunting a massive 12.2 inch(2560 x 1600) screen the ability of the Pro to run 4 apps simultaneously on the huge screen is truly impressive. It comes with a built in S pen for taking notes and drawing (the S pen is yet to prove its potential). The 12.2 inch screen might have added utility but certainly compromises portability. The impressive specs are also backed up by a range of powerful utility apps like remote PC access from Samsung. Samsung has also introduced the new Galaxy TabPRO range including 12.2, 10.1 and 8.4 inch models.

2. Asus Transformer Duet TD 300:

Asus, a modest name in the tablet market has certainly hit the mark with this wonderful device. The Transformer Duet TD 300 is a quad-mode convertible laptop/tablet running dual OS viz. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Windows 8.1. It can switch between the two within four seconds. It has a 13-inch screen and is powered by a charitable Intel ‘Haswell’ Core i7 processor. So it is potentially 2 laptops and 2 tablets packed into a single device…that’s impressive.

3. Lenovo ThinkPad 8

Lenovo known for its decent hardware has introduced the ThinkPad 8, a credible addition to its Thinkpad series. Targeted at the enterprise consumer, the sleek aluminium ThinkPad 8 comes with a sharp 8.3-inch, 1920 x 1200-pixel screen running Windows 8.1. On the flip side is a high-res 8-MP camera with an optional Quick Shot cover that opens the camera app as you uncover the lens. Under the hood is Intel’s speediest Bay Trail CPU. A no nonsense businessman is what you’ll look holding the Lenovo ThinkPad 8.

4. Panasonic Toughpad 4K Tablet

The Toughpad 4K is bound to raise eyebrows given its whopping 20-inch display and a jaw-dropping 3840 x 2560-pixel resolution. Specifically designed for artists and designers, this sturdy slate is built tough, with a mag alloy case and glass-fiber bezel and back. It can even survive drops from 2.5 feet. This pen-enabled $5,999 slate is packed with a 2.1-GHz Intel Core i7-3687 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and Nvidia Quadro K1000M graphics, and a 256GB SSD and weighs 5.6-pound. It’s a portable, reusable canvas.

5. Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1:

Consecutively placed is another Panasonic Toughpad the FZ-M1. The rugged tablet is targeted at the enterprise segment. Running Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit), the tablet has a 7-inch touchscreen encompassing 1200×800 pixels with glove touch technology and comes with an optional stylus support. It is Powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 vPro processor and an Intel Celeron chipset, it has a 4 GB RAM, and can be extended up to 8 GB. Certainly for the military types.

6. Acer Iconia A1-830

Acer announced two new tablets the Iconia A1-830 and the Iconia B1-720 with 7.9-inch and 7-inch screens respectively. Running on Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean, the Iconia A1-830 is powered by the Intel Clover Trail CPU and comes with a 7.9-inch IPS display (768×1024 pixel), and an elegant aluminium back. Priced at just $149 the Iconia offers best value for money.

7. Lenovo MiiX 2

Refining its Yoga range, Lenovo launched MiiX 2 with a different approach to detachable laptops. The MiiX can be used in three modes – laptop, stand and tablet. It runs Windows 8.1 powered by the new 64-bit enabled quad-core Intel Atom processor and integrated Intel HD graphics. It is 0.36 inches thick and weighs 590 gm. It comes with a 5 MP rear camera and a detachable AccuType keyboard. Battery life is eight hours. There’s a choice between 10.1-inch and 11.6-inch models

8. Micromax LapTab

The very Indian, Micromax introduced its dual-boot OS (Android and Windows 8) LapTab powered by the 1.4 GHz Intel Celeron N2805 processor. The LapTab runs both Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and Windows 8. But it needs to reboot to switch between operating systems. Micromax has also introduced a wireless keyboard cum protector sleeve for the tablet. More details are awaited.

9. Fuhu DreamTab

Fuhu and Hollywood studio DreamWorks have collaborated to introduce a tablet for kids named The DreamTab. It comes in 8- and 10-inch sizes and is powered by Intel Atom processor. It can help you teach your children to draw their favorite characters with built-in video tutorials. It can also tell your child when playtime is over and it’s time to learn. It also has a family-friendly social networking app that will protect childrens privacy. Learning and Fun packed together it’s a perfect gift for ur kids birthday.

10. Asus PadFone mini and Asus PadFone X

Asus unveiled two new smartphone-tablet hybrids boasting innovative dockable design- Asus PadFone mini and Asus PadFone X with 4-inch and 5-inch displays respectively. The PadFone mini docks into a 7-inch tablet, while the PadFone X fits in a 9-inch tablet dock. Both devices run on the latest Android 4.4 Kitkat OS. Other specifications are not yet revealed.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 T211 Tablet

August 5, 2013 by Ankur Pratap 6 Comments

In its latest offering World’s one of the biggest cellphone makers and electronics giant Samsung launches its tab3 series with that promises to offer the best features in this price range.With its improved hardware specification Samsung galaxy tab3 T211 delivers users a exquisite and smooth operating experience. This tablet runs on android’s 4.1 version(jelly bean) and it is powered by a 1.2 GHZ dual core processor which takes care of all the processing needs of the user.A 4000 MAH lion cell battery is used which ensures that the device gives a backup of around 8 hours on 2g and around 108 hours in music playback.With this tab Samsung proves its versatility once again and shows the world why it is such an popular brand.!!!!
Let’s see some of its specification in detail:

Platform
OS	Android
Version	4.1(jelly bean)
Upgradable	No
Best Buys
Price 1	Rs 16499 (Buy from Flipkart.com)
Price 2	Rs 16189 (buy from amazon.in)
Price 3	Rs 17100 (Buy from snapdeal.com)
Calling Feature
SIM slots	yes, one
Network(s)	2G GSM 900,1800;3G: UMTS 2100
SIM Calling	yes
PROCESSOR
Speed	1.2 GHz
Brand	–
Type	Dual core
MEMORY
RAM	1 GB
Internal Memory (ROM)	8 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB
Memory Card Type	MicroSD Card
DISPLAY
Screen Size	7 inch
Display Type	TFT LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution	1024×600 pixels
Other	Multi Touch
CAMERA
Primary ( Rear)	3 megapixels
Secondary ( Front)	1.3 megapixels
Video Recording	Yes,HD recording at 720×1020(30 fps)
BATTERY
Type	4000 mAh lithium-Ion
Play Time (hrs)	108 hrs(music playback)
Average Battery Life (hrs)	8 hrs
Standby Time (hrs)	–
INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Version	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
3G	Yes
2G/EDGE	Yes
Pre-Installed Browser	Android
Dongle Support	–
Dongle List	–
OTHER CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Yes
Btversion	v3,
W-Fi Hotspot	yes
HDMI	No
miniHDMI	No
USB2.0	No
miniUSB	No
Other
NAVIGATION
GPS/A-GPS	Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS
Map support	Yes
MULTIMEDIA
AudioFiles	MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, eAAC+, AC-3, WAV, apt-X, AAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, FLAC
Video Files	H.263, H.264, DivX, WMV, MPEG4
Loud Speaker	yes
Audio Jack	3.5 mm Headphone Jack
EXTERNAL SUPPORT
Pendrive (upto)	Yes
Hard Drive (upto)	Yes
ERGONOMICS
Dimensions ( L x B x H)	188 x 111.1 x 9.9 mm
Weight	304 g
IN THE BOX
Items	Tablet, Data Cable, Travel Adapter
What Else?
These–>	HD video support, popup video, multi-screen
Official Page	http://www.samsung.com/

Clash for the Crown- Samsung Galaxy Note 510 vs. Apple iPad Mini

July 30, 2013 by Tablet Guru Leave a Comment

Samsung is making its position strong and alluring it when it comes to the global Smartphone market share and they have set an aim to provide best tablets to the users as well. Apple on the other hand holds its tiara upright with its flourishing growth and products. Two of the best tablets: – Samsung Galaxy Note 510 and Apple iPad Mini are making their way to sway away customer’s hearts. So when compared side by side and feature by feature, which tablet comes out on top?

Dapper Design
The design of the Samsung Note 510 exhibits white overall body with chrome like plastic on the sides giving it a very delicate and attractive look. On the other hand, the iPad mini is built with classic Apple-premium aluminum body, and is really a better fit in your hands and feels extremely splendid
Talking about the dimensions, the Galaxy Note 510 is 210.8 x 135.9 x 7.95 mm vs. the iPad mini’s dimensions of 200 x 134 x 7.2mm. They both are thin tablets. The Note 510 weighs 338g vs. the iPad mini’s 308g weight. Considering the 30 gram weight difference, they still remain light and handy to carry.
Overall, build quality is obviously better on iPad mini.

Display
The Galaxy Note 510 possesses an 8 inch IPS TFT screen with a 1280×800 resolution. It has 189 ppi of pixel density and sports a wacom digitizer for pen input. The iPad mini on the other hand flaunts a 7.9 inch IPS TFT screen with a resolution of 1024×768 pixels and has 163ppi of pixel density. They are both excellent in colour reproduction and viewing angles grouped with amazingly bright display for reading outdoors.
The Note’s display exhibiting Wacom layer for the pen functionality takes away that extra point and manages to win on this aspect.

Performance
The iPad mini is power driven by Apple A5 1 GHz dual core processor and dual core PowerVR graphics with 512 MB of RAM. Whereas, The Galaxy Note 510 sports a 1.6 GHz quad core Exynos 4412 Mali 400 MP with 2 GB of RAM. The Note 510 is a calling device with an ear piece. The performance is equally good on both ends with blazing fast speeds.

So as for the performance aspect, it rather is a tie.

Camera
The 5-megapixel cameras on the rear of both the iPad and the Note take decent pictures. The Galaxy Note’s features are a little better than the iPad Mini’s but both produce crisp and sharp images. The Note 510 leads ahead due to the camera app, which is far more vigorous than the Mini’s. The long list of remarkable options available for Samsung smartphones has been embarked on this tablet as well, from Exposure to filters to panorama to instant sharing with lacks on iPad’s camera features.
Galaxy Note 510 takes a lead on the camera front.

Battery Life
The Galaxy Note 510 could last almost two days depending on the type of usage if not too heavy. But you could any day opt for system settings and reduce the brightness or kill applications to save some battery from draining. On the other hand, the iPad Mini could hold in much more than this and provide a better battery backup.
Battery life is an essential criterion, and iPad Mini takes its crown on this one.

Verdict
In the end, both are amazing tablets with splendid features. Looking through performance and features with a great camera, Galaxy note 510 takes the bow even it is rated slightly higher than iPad mini. The galaxy note 510 price in India is Rs 30,900.

Get Samsung Galaxy 510 Note from Naaptol at discounted price.