So far, Lenovo has always discreet that they're developing your Android tablets. But finally the recent Lenovo officially announced they will begin selling its first android kepasaran tablets. No half-hearted, Lenovo Android 2 tablets at once issued a different segmentation, namely Tablet ThinkPad and IdeaPad K1 (previously known named LePad). Although different segments, but still complete the second Lenovo tablet with Tegra processor dual-core processor, 10.1-inch screen size, and 1GB of RAM.
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet
ThinkPad Tablet comes with a rectangular design and impressed Vintage. ThinkPad Tablet is equipped with a screen measuring 10.1-inch IPS 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, NVIDIA Tegra processors Dual Core 1GHz, RAM 1 GHz, and 3G connectivity (optional). Although not as thin and as light as iPad 2, but the tablet is Lenovo's got its own advantages in the areas of connectivity that is in support of a mini-HDMI port, a USB 2.0 port, and a microUSB port.
In addition to selling tablet, Lenovo has also issued a selection of accessories for the ThinkPad Tablet such as capacitive stylus ($ 30) and a keyboard dock ($ 99). ThinkPad Tablet models are available in two versions namely 16 GB version ($ 499) and 32 GB version ($ 529).
Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1
Unlike the ThinkPad Tablet that comes with Vintage designs, which was found to K1 IdeaPad named Lenovo LePad comes with a slightly curved design that looks fresh and more suitable for young children. Its specification looks similar to his brother that is a screen measuring 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 pixel resolution (not screen IPS), Tegra 2 processor, 1 GB of RAM, as well as mini-HDMI connectivity and a microSD slot.
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Surprisingly enough, especially a laptop computer arena in the coming new competitors, namely LG. But not entirely new since the South Korean electronics manufacturer is already engaged but never absent during the last 2 years.
Why LG plans to come back again, as market conditions are still tantalizing is the answer. LG is currently already active in the television industry, monitors, computers, mobile devices, to tablets, may lose one segment of the laptop makes the LG was less fully perform its role as a top electronics manufacturing.
Laptops from LG seems to be present again at the end of this year's holiday season, or perhaps as early as August. Information on the laptop with the specifications of what will be released the LG is still a mystery until now, at least now I am a laptop user can simply say, welcome back, LG.
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RIM's current state seems to have started to disturb the peace of the shareholders. Especially after RIM's stock price declined by 20% to below $ 28, the lowest in five years. Overall since February, RIM shares have tumbled by 60% makes it to lose billions of dollars of market value.
Due to these circumstances, some shareholders begin to sell RIM shares to reduce the losses further. According to Bloomberg, Jarisloswky Fraser is one of RIM's largest shareholders had taken off his half-RIM shares. While the other shareholders to give 6 months for RIM to fix this situation before they followed step Fraser.
A total of 14 analysts began cutting its target price of RIM's original estimate. Brian Modoff of Deutsche Bank cut the rim of the original $ 45 to just $ 28. JP Morgan cut the value of RIM from 'neutral' to 'overweight'. Generally they regretted later than RIM in updating the product portfolio to compete with Apple iPhone and Android based phones. Playbook 4G is expected to release this summer seemed to be delayed until the autumn. RIM now begin to compare the situation with Nortel Networks, one of the giants of Canadian ex went bankrupt to sell the entire company's assets. RIM accompany today is Nokia still have not been able to increase its sales as its heyday before.
Brian Modoff of Deutsche Bank also questioned why RIM was led by two people. He suggested RIM should be led by one person so I can focus more on promoting the company. Although RIM is in the hands of two men could record growth and expand their business. Seen from an increasing number of employees 3,000 people from 14,000 years ago to 17,000.
However, RIM is still able to print recorded sizable gains. At the beginning of the quarter yesterday Playbook 500,000 units have been sold, and probably will multiply if it is go to Indonesia because of the name of the Blackberry is still a guarantee of success in the homeland. RIM's global revenues also increased by 67% although for some people these values are still not enough for RIM.
What is the actual decline in value of RIM's stock today? In the United States stock market, RIM shares fell $ 7.58 to $ 27.75, while in Canada RIM's stock fell $ 7.13 to $ 27.24.
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An Android phones with unique design from LG seen in London, England recently. Some photos of him has also been successfully immortalized by Pocket Lint, gadget sites outside. This gadget appears at an event to the operator Orange and Kineto Wireless, so it's almost sure this phone will be visited countries in Europe and possibly America through operator T-Mobile.
Just look at its shape, this phone apparently has a sliding QWERTY keyboard in the middle there is another small screen that can accommodate 8 application shortcut. Even so there is still no detailed information about the hardware that can be delivered further. Phones that his name is still kept secret is touted as the LG Flip II but there has been no official confirmation about it.
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Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop once again come forward to defend Nokia's decision to use Windows 7 Phone as their primary platform rather than choosing Android. In penampilannnya Uplinq Conference today at Qualcomm in San Diego, Elop stated: Our strategic premise at Nokia is the opportunity for third-competitive ecosystem to emerge, and that was the basis on which we will go forward. "
Although Nokia boss admits that when making Android phones, a vendor "will be joined by an ecosystem where the chances of winning bigger" differentiate existing brands is a big concern. There are so many companies have piled up there, all doing things that are interesting and innovative that would be difficult to survive in between them. "
With the help of Microsoft and Windows 7 Phone, Nokia and Elop has a chance to make something for themselves, rather than follow the Android.
Smartphone industry have been compressed from 5 major operating systems (Windows Mobile, IOS, Android, Palm, and Symbian) into 2 most dominant operating system, IOS and Android. Nokia has been throwing Symbian, new WebOS from HP is not yet entrenched, and Android already filled with top vendors are fighting over a small piece of cake, so Windows 7 Phone is Nokia answer to make something meaningful in the mobile world.
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IOS 5 has been confirmed by Apple will be announced on 6 June, when Apple's annual event was held a special developer. Steve Jobs will introduce the latest IOS, as well iCloud (Apple's latest Internet cloud services), and Mac OS X Lion.
Unfortunately it seems there will be no new model iPhone that was announced at the event. Yet according to recent rumors, the new iPhone 4S will be released in July or August, while 5 new iPhone will be present next year. 4S iPhone will integrate support two GSM-CDMA sim card and add 3-4 antenna in it for no more signal problems such as when the first launch of the iPhone 4.
Not only that, the micro-SIM that has now been used in the iPhone 4 may be further reduced again for the next generation iPhone, this certainly is quite inconvenient because the user must have a special SIM card that Apple could be provided only through cooperation operators.
Japanese site, Macotakara also indicate an increase in terms of a 8MP camera and processor dual core ARM Cortex A9. Both in terms of the model seems to be no change, but it could have been there will be versions of the iPhone 4 8GB as well as on the iPhone 3G 8GB.
Whatever happens, WWDC event will be held less than a week away, expect only the iPhone 4S was announced there.
Samsung Galaxy S II which was launched earlier this month in Britain, has held first place as the biggest-selling smartphone. Samsung Galaxy II position is to outperform the S 4 and HTC iPhone Sensation who is in second place and third. This data was obtained from USwitch that make statistics based on popularity and the number of smartphone sales.
His best-selling Samsung Galaxy S II is meant to repeat the incident in South Korea some time ago. Yet the iPhone 4 deserves thumbs up for being able to stay in second place although it has been sold since the year 2010. Meanwhile, HTC Sensation that has similar specifications to the Galaxy S II, was able to compete and are in third place despite the newly launched for about 10 days.
HTC also listed themselves as one of the most popular Android providers being able to put Desire and Desire S in position 4 and 5 large.
Samsung hopes to sell more than 10 million units by 2011 Galaxy S II this. This target will likely be achieved if one look at the popularity of dual-core Android smartphone this.
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Although Samsung Galaxy Tabs 8.9 will not slide until next summer, but the information about the selling price of the tablet's Android is starting to emerge. Having previously known to be sold for $ 469 in the United States, competitors iPad tablet 2 also appears on a German site and have started to be booked with a price of € 606.50 (or $ 853), almost double the price information in the United States.
Detailed specifications of these tablets have not been revealed in addition referred to as the black 16GB version. Although it had previously been known that the Galaxy Tabs 8.9 will use the NVIDIA Tegra 2 1GHz processor dual-core processor, 1280 x 800 pixels screen, 3MP camera, and the Android OS 3.0 plus wifi and Bluetooth.
Not yet known reason why the price of the tablet is definitely more expensive in Europe. Is Samsung sells Galaxy Tab 8.9 in different versions in the United States and in Europe?
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Rumors about the iPhone the next generation more and more popping up with the approach of WWDC. This time Dgitiimes announces that a new generation of Apple's smartphone, whether it's iPhone 4S or iPhone 5, will use the curved screen. This information is inferred from the news delivered Digitimes sources as saying that Apple has purchased 200-300 glass cutting machines, the company provided to assemblers.
Apple bought this device because the builders objected to providing these tools, however, remember the price is expensive. With these devices Apple is currently accelerating the manufacture of curved glass that is needed for the next generation iPhone. This tool is still saved and will be assembled when the production of curved glass reaches the desired level.
If the rumors are true then the iPhone 4S or iPhone 5 will be a second device which uses Apple's curved screen after the iPod Nano. While the smartphone world other devices that had been taking screen curvature is the HTC and Samsung Nexus S. Satisfaction
Is this news true? Let's wait for WWDC to be rolling soon.
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Sharp has just released a most fascinating Android device ever in the current Aquos 007SH Phone Hybrid. This clamshell smartphone brings an array of advanced features with clamshell form other than a traditional clamshell design.
Specifications of this smartphone is very full and seductive, namely:
- Android 2.3
- 3D touch screen measures 3.4 inches, resolution 854 × 480 pixels autostereoskopis (no need for special glasses)
- Secondary 0.7 inch OLED screen
- 16MP CCD camera that can record HD video in 1280 x 720 pixels
- Bodi waterproof
- IEEE 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR
- GPS
- Digital TV Tuner
- Digital wallet (Felica / RFID)
- Infrared port
- Micro Interface HDMI
- Connection to the Blu-ray recorder
- Slot microSD / SDHC (2GB included)
- W-CDMA network, GSM (can be used throughout the world)
- Dimensions: 113 x 51.8 x 19.3 mm
- Weight: 140g
Sharp Aquos 007SH Phone Hybrid uses an unusual clamshell form because it can be bent backwards. Thus, this smartphone will be folded with the main screen on the outside and out.
Products of this gadget will be available through Softbank shops in Japan starting in June. Unfortunately, like other Sharp mobile phone products, this smartphone can not seem to be sold outside Japan.
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The days of glory of Windows Mobile 6.x is likely to end soon after Microsoft said it will discontinue support for OS smartphone since 15 July. Microsoft also will not accept anymore registration of new applications for devices based on Windows Mobile 6.x since that date. WinMo users can still buy the existing applications so developers can still earn revenue from applications that are already available.
Top of this plan, the developers expressed a bit disappointed and mostly feel dianaktirikan by Microsoft. Developers felt Microsoft did not make a serious effort to fix a bug in the Windows Mobile marketplace in recent months that could affect revenue from application developers of Windows Mobile are sold over the years.
Although the current Windows Mobile-based devices are still widely used, while Windows 7 Phone is still undeveloped, but apparently Microsoft has decided it was time for change. Whether this decision will be able to boost the growth of Windows Phone 7 or more and make the IOS and Android victorious? We'll wait.
RIM has released on 19 April 2011 Playbook ago and within a month's Playbook has sold 250,000 units. The amount is equal to the sale of Motorola Xoom for 2 months since its launch on 24 February last. Yes, Motorola CEO Sanjay Cha on April 28, then claims to have sold 250,000 units Xoom. This means RIM is doing their work 2x better than Motorola in selling their first tablet.
RIM releases Playbook with 3 different models according to the size of its memory, 16GB, 32Gb and 64GB. Of the three models, the 64GB version is the most widely sold 84% of the model is already sold, followed by the 32GB version with 71%, and 14% of the 16GB model has been sold. 16GB model is a version of the least likely because it has sold at least as well as the memory is a problem in the software that makes RIM had to pull back 1,000 units Playbook 16GB some time ago.
Despite having a less good early reviews, it seems not discourage prospective buyers to choose Playbook tablet than other tablets. Unfortunately it did not happen to Xoom that seems difficult to attract potential buyers. This is according to analysts because the Motorola too soon release a tablet based Honeycomb when the OS is still unstable and a lot of bugs. Not to mention the sudden crash problems that still exist in the Honeycomb. Still, Google has released an update 3.1 for increased performance and capabilities Honeycomb that hopefully can make the OS more stable.
Platform Microsoft's Windows 7 Phone now has begun to rise and receive serious attention from developers and manufacturers. Most manufacturers are still awaiting the release of the update Mango or Windows Phone 7.5 that provides many new features and capabilities. As for developers, Phone Windows Marketplace is now seen as a new place that is still sexy to sell their applications.
At least there will be six new popular game that will be present for Windows 7 Phone in the near future. Hydro Thunder Go will release May 25, followed by Doodle Jump on June 1, geoDefense June 8, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 on June 15, and Plants vs. Zombies June 22, 2011. Angry Birds last game is suitable estimates will be released Rovio no earlier than June 29, 2011.
To progress this platform, well we'll wait what will be announced at Microsoft's event for the media in New York next week.
The latest update to Flash Player Android already available is version 10.3 this upgrade done to overcome the problems that exist in previous versions release includes security updates and some optimization. Adobe Flash Player 3.10 supports Android-based devices 2.2, 2.3, and 3.0.1.
These include updates to patch the various problems and improve the performance of these applications include optimizing based OMAP4 (Cortex 9), fix the problem on the Samsung Galaxy S is not displayed when playing 720p video and below it, to fix the crash problems that exist in EVO and HTC devices Motorola smartphones.
To upgrade, user can visit the Android Market or from the Adobe website.
Not the first time we see a BlackBerry phone apparition latest full touch screen that originally referred to as the Storm 3. Now the phone is known berkodenama Touch BlackBerry 9860 is re-emerging Monza appearance with a more detail / closeup.
The picture shows that these phones have the new button arrangements, while the second photo shows the BlackBerry OS build new 7 which shows the version 7.0.0.74. New button is also visible that normally colorless green and red on the send and end buttons (just like the BlackBerry Bold Touch).
It's just that this phone is not yet officially announced by RIM, but the view is increasingly clear bocorannya likely will not be long. Is BlackBerry Touch Monza become one of your coveted mobile phone in this year? BlackBerry user base it should not be underestimated in Indonesia, we'll see progress.
- Multitasking and Task Substitution updated: Android is not easy to see what application is running and switch to another application. With Honeycomb, the user can switch applications easily as a desktop OS such as Windows and Mac OS X. Way taps new bar icon in the system, then the user will be presented with thumbnails of all applications currently running and able to access other applications.
- The ability of a better widget: widget that Honeycomb has supported more extended, allowing better interaction between data and users. For example, the Gmail gadget allows users to scroll through the inbox without having to run applications directly.
- Improved Copy-Paste: Copy-Paste Function has been run on the Android version today, but it has become difficult to use especially when you want to specify the text you want copied. Copy-Paste feature in OS Honeycomb is made easier, with an arrow that is easily seen, bigger, and easier to use for determining the text. Users also are given a choice what you want done to the text that has been selected, such as copy, paste, sharing, etc. by selecting it from the Action Bar.
- Chrome better: There are important things that are less than the Chrome browser on Android at this time, the Tab. No wonder considering the Android OS was only intended for mobile phones that have limited screen for the tab. Unlike the Honeycomb designed for tablets, the screen size becomes larger, so Chrome on Android OS Honeycomb get Tab. Still not enough, there are longer synchronize your bookmarks with Google Chrome on the PC and the incognito mode for private browsing.
- Better notification: Notification also get a change, this time all the notification gets sent right-bottom of the screen. Notification will also include content and more information. It remains unclear whether these features will still function when Honeycomb embedded in the smart phone.
- Improved drag-and-drop and multi-touch: There will be additional gestures and the ability to drag-and-drop. Google has demonstrated new Gmail application using it, for example, can move mail between the labels by drag-and-drop.
Android OS 3.0 devices Honeycomb tablets will soon be present in the first quarter of 2011, some of which certainly will use it is the tablet Xoom Motorola, LG G-Slate, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, and ASUS Eee Pad. Sukakah you with the advantages offered by Android Honeycomb above? Or anyone wants to add, please give comments below.
Samsung some time ago has been released Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL with Super Clear LCD screen. In addition to differ from screen Galaxy S is wearing Super AMOLED, this handset also has a part in a different.
Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL using Android 2.2 Froyo with very similar content i9000 Galaxy S except on the processor and memory. SL Galaxy using TI OMAP 3630 processor 1GHz, not Hummingbird and with only 16GB of internal memory without the 8GB version. RAM is used is also larger than 138MB Galaxy S.
Dimensions I9003 slightly longer and thicker than his brother is 123.7 x 64.2 mm x 10:59 (vs. 9.9mm in Galaxy S) with weight 131g (12g heavier). Heavy weight is a measure of compensation from a larger battery to 1650mAh. This extra power was added to 15 hours talk time on 2G connection (7.5 hours in 3G mode) and standby time to 610 hours (2G) and 550 hours (3G).
Samsung i9000 Galaxy S (left), the Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL (middle) and LG Optimus 2X (right)
Currently, Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL has looked at the page Samsung Middle East and Asia. There has been no official press release that mentions the market which will replace the i9000 I9003.
Keep in mind that I9003 Galaxy SL is not a successor Galaxy S because there is Galaxy S2 which will be announced February 13 later during MWC 2011. Looks like Samsung I9003 SL is a great way to get around the need for AMOLED panels mounted on the Galaxy S2 without the need to stop production of the original Galaxy S simultaneously.
LG Electronics recently said it would release a tablet computer in the United States in March. Tablet-called G-Slate is one of the first tablet models using Honeycomb operating system, the latest of Google's Android OS designed for mobile devices with big screens.
G-Slate has a 8.9-inch screen, smaller than the screen iPad but larger than the screen Galaxy Tab. No pricing information from these tablets, including availability in Indonesia. However, LG says that the G-Slate release date will be announced at the end of this month.
Meanwhile in the United States, LG in collaboration with T-Mobile plans to release a G-Slate 3D in the spring or the second quarter of this year. G-Slate is known to use two Tegra processors 1GHz dual-core processors, 32GB of internal storage media, gyroscope and accelerometer, and two stereoscopic video camera in the back that can record 1080p 3-dimensional video. One of these cameras can act as an ordinary camera with 5MP resolution with flash. Apart from the two cameras there is also a third-resolution 2MP camera located on the front for video chat. To enjoy the 3D video display in this gadget takes 3-D glasses or transferred via the HDMI output to another device.
LG is currently hoping a lot of smartphones and tablets to increase their income to lift his business. In the fourth quarter of 2010 and Motorola reported a loss of up to $ 229 million dollars. Is the LG will be able to compete in this market in 2011 tablet?
Nokia is still chortled not adopt the Android OS is on the rise into the cell phone. But the final statement from the CEO of Nokia raises suspicion that the famous Finnish mobile phone manufacturer that is considering to use Android in the next product.
Stephen Elop has recently been revealed the company's plans, was conducted after receiving financial report 4th quarter 2010, which was quite disappointing. Clearly Stephen Elop said
"As an additional handset to use a good experience, we have to make, use or participate in a competitive ecosystem. Ecosystems that we choose must be comprehensive and include the benefits and services that consumers expect today and the future."
This is considered by many to signal the Nokia is considering the use of the Android OS. Could be that the ecosystem is referred to Google's mobile platform is on the rise it. But other than that Nokia might consider Windows 7 Phone when not referring to the Android.
Indeed, Nokia is also reportedly is busy preparing his new OS collaboration with Intel named MeeGo, but MeeGo not the only option. Questions will surely arise if Nokia was really going to use the Android platform for mobile phones or WP7 next, will diapakankah Symbian OS? Whether to stop its development? Let time answer.
Actually, if Symbian can still be a major attraction Nokia and give positive feedback, it seems Nokia does not have to think about to adopt the Android or not WP7.
Play.com site has opened bookings for LG Optimus 2X the price of 469.99 pounds in the UK, or about 7 million dollars. More information is written on that site that Android handsets with dual-core processors are scheduled for release in Britain on March 18, 2011. In addition it also provides Play.com preorder for Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 Arc, an other Android smartphone. Sony Ericsson's flagship handset is sold at £ 459.99 and will be available later on 1 April 2011.
As the first smartphone with Nvidia Tegra processor 2 dual-core, Optimus 2X LG promises the ability to play full resolution HD video and super-fast performance. The price offered is equivalent to the price of Google's Nexus S, though not known for sure whether this handset will use 2.3 as the handset's Android made by Google it. While staying digadang Xperia Arc as one of Sony Ericsson mobile mainstay with a variety of impressive features.
If both of these handsets to be released in March and April, then they will face fierce competition from other handset is expected to be announced at Mobile World Congress 2011 which lasted 13 to 15 February 2011.
