Tablet manufacturers are trying to attract users to its products differently. Someone a long battery life or screen with high resolution, someone – 8-core processors and a slim body. Tablet Grippity, who is currently on the site debuted Kickstarter , according to the developer, is the world’s first transparent tablet.

Diagonal translucent screen is 7 inches, and resolution – 800×480 pixels. Another special feature is a two-way system of sensory input. In other words, top and front side of the tablet features a touch panel.

In describing the characteristics of the tablet Set processor Cortex-A8, 4GB of internal flash memory card slot for SD, wireless modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as an infrared transmitter to control home appliances. Role assigned to the OS Android 4.2, which will later be upgraded to version 4.4.

According to the developer, top and front panels for touch input provide users with a completely different experience with different applications and services.

In order to start mass production of the tablet Grippity, developers need $ 200 thousand if they will be able to collect the planned amount, the supply of tablets Grippity begin in autumn 2014.

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ASUS CES 2014 before decided in the specific form stir interest in the announcement of a new hybrid device, which will be held at the upcoming exhibition.

Hero movie became a symbol of New York City and the United States – the Statue of Liberty, which brandishes a hybrid mobile device, iridescent two colors: green and blue.

You would think that the ASUS show at CES 2014 a new generation of hybrid device Transformer Book Trio , which advertises and the Statue of Liberty, and green and blue, gradually changing each other, are a combination of OS Windows (most likely, Windows 8.1, as from Windows RT it long refused ) and Android in both laptop and tablet mode. Recall that the current model Transformer Book Trio provides an opportunity to “dual-boot” mode only laptop.

It is also possible to suggest that the basis for a new generation of hybrid device 3-in-1 ASUS Transformer Book Trio lie processor Intel Atom ( Silvermont ).

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Indian company Notion Ink has officially announced the availability of a new tablet computer – Adam II, the first information of which appeared in the summer of this year.

The main feature of tablet Notion Ink Adam II is the presence of a second sub screen is placed on the left side face of the body. The main purpose of the auxiliary monochrome screen (STN) with a resolution of 100h5 points is the output of various notifications.

The main screen of the tablet is based on a matrix of IPS. Screen size is 10.1 inches, and resolution – 1280×800 pixels. Protects screen from scratches glass Asahi. At the heart of the unit is 2-core Cortex-A9, runs at 1.5 GHz, which is at the disposal of 1 GB of RAM. Amount of internal flash memory of 8 GB. We should also note the presence of the memory card slot type microSD.

The equipment of tablet Notion Ink Adam II also includes two cameras (front and rear) resolution 3.15 megapixels each, wireless modules Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth (4.0), audio jack, ports Mini-HDMI 1.4 b and micro-USB 2.0 (OTG) and battery capacity of 6000 mAh. Available as an option module 3G. Powered device running Android 4.2.2, and its cost in India, depending on the availability of module 3G, is 16,499 ($ ​​270) or 18,999 ($ ​​310) Rs.

It will be recalled that the previous model Adam was one of the first tablet based on NVIDIA Tegra 2 platform and different screen with support for Pixel Qi, which is not allowed to decrease the image quality under direct sunlight.

At the same time the idea of ​​the two displays, one of which is intended for viewing notifications or use as an e-book can not be called new. Suffice it to recall the Russian YotaPhone smartphone , which was announced in early December.

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German Company Gigaset, which made a name for cordless phones, decided to enter the tablet market with two models at once, which are executed in aluminum casings.

The range of manufacturer plates were named QV830 and QV1030. The first model is equipped with an 8-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1024×768 pixels. Its foundation is a 4-core CPU MediaTek MT8125, clocked at 1.2 GHz. The RAM is 1 GB, and the amount of internal flash memory – 8 GB. There slot Micro SD (support SDHC cards up to 32 GB). The equipment also includes the entry-level modules, wireless Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth (4.0 LE), rear and front facing camera resolution of 5 megapixels and 1.2 megapixels, accelerometer, compass and battery capacity of 3260 mAh.

Of great interest is the model QV1030. The “heart” is a novelty core Tegra 4 (T40S) with a frequency of 1.8 GHz, in possession of the 2 GB of RAM. IPS screen resolution is 2560×1600 pixels. At 10.1 inches diagonal dot density reaches 299 PPI. Amount of internal flash memory is twice more than the younger model, and is 16 GB. The tablet is equipped with a Gigaset QV1030 main camera resolution of 8 megapixels with dual LED lighting, autofocus and video recording Full HD.

The older model also boasts the presence of stereo speakers, dual-band module Wi-Fi 802.11n (2,4 and 5 GHz) to support MIMO technology and battery capacity of 9000 mAh.

Both models are running Android 4.2.2 OS and will go on sale in the domestic market in early December, the cost of plates and Gigaset QV830 QV1030 is € 199 and € 369 respectively.

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Experts from iFixit have access to the new tablet Apple iPad Mini with Retina display and the verdict on its maintainability.

Having looked at the individual components of the device, the experts assigned tablet Apple iPad Mini with Retina display maintainability rating 2 out of 10. Note the maximum score of 10 corresponds to the most easily repairable devices. Thus, this model is almost not suitable for repair. In general, the experts noted the following positive features:

• LCD panel and glass are combined and can not be replaced separately;
• The battery is not connected to the motherboard or other components.

The disadvantages of assembling the tablet Apple iPad Mini with Retina display iFixit attributed to the following:

• Tiny screws can be easy to lose;
• For fixing many of the components (front window, batteries, front camera, rear camera, cables) uses a large amount of glue, making it very hard repair;
• Lightning connector is soldered to the motherboard;
• For fixing the internal components used hidden screws.

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IconBIT company offers a wide range of tablets, which have devices with different aspect ratios and sizes of diagonal screens and resolutions, processors and graphics subsystems. The hero of this review – a balanced and stylish NetTAB Skat RX.

Options

iconBIT NetTAB Skat RX for sale in a well-decorated cardboard box, the size of which is only slightly larger than the plate (except for the thickness, of course). The package includes everything you need to get started: a brief user manual, charger, cables, and a pair of headphones.

The manufacturer does not offer accessories for this model, but with today’s abundance of cases and protective films find something to your taste is not difficult.

Design

Yes, the look iconBIT NetTAB Skat RX over something very similar. But Skat RX dimensions 202 x 136 x 8,6 mm, and in fact, what you’re thinking – 200 x 135 x 7.2 mm. Well, the hardware buttons on the bottom center of the panel is not. And iconBIT slightly heavier (335 g vs 308 g). Available in two color options Front panel – black and white. 

Display at Skat RX with an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 7.85 inches on the diagonal. For the film fits loosely, but to read and Web-surfing – perfect. Around the screen to measure the widest border: comfortable to hold the tablet with one or two hands and fingers do not get on the sensitive area.

Above the screen there are two “eye” – the camera and light sensor.

The housing is made of a metal alloy. Its rounded edges that still visually reduces the already small thickness. Go to the top of the faces milled edging. The build quality and materials are not satisfactory. 

On the rear panel, only the main camera lens, it is in the corner, so cut off his fingers in both portrait and landscape orientation, you can only specifically.

All connections and controls focused on the upper face on the lower – only indoor decorative mesh speaker (two or, at least, the holes – steam).

Memory card slot Micro SD (Compatible models with capacity up to 32 GB) is on the left, followed by a 3.5-mm headphone jack socket for connecting the charger.

Connectors Micro-USB and Micro-HDMI in the center. Installation of three standard cables is not difficult, but if you purchase should pay attention to the dimensions of the fork – too “good” (large) can interfere with other cables.

Located on the right to control the volume rocker and the power button.

Functionality

To begin with, as can be seen from the outside. Charging iconBIT NetTAB Skat RX only through a separate power connector. First, the inability to connect the tablet to your home or car charger through the usual Micro-USB connector seems to be a rash decision.

However, the common argument is that it is not all that bad. First, the playback of media content from external drives. Second, work with USB-3G-modem. All this is easier to do when you have a separate power connector. Although he and specific, but not unique, and complete standard charger provides 5 volts and a couple of amps. To provide themselves with electricity on the road enough to find a USB-adapter.

Built-in rechargeable 4000 mA / h recharged in approximately four hours. Housing with moderately hot.

iconBIT NetTAB Skat RX works as a USB-host that allows you to connect (cable is included, however, is very short, it is better to buy / find in the bins extension) external drives. Or digital cameras and other devices that can store data.

Powered external 2.5-inch hard drive, of course, will not work (you will need Y-cable and an additional source of energy), but charge the smartphone battery Skat RX in a critical situation can be.

Display with capacitive sensor and support for multiple (up to five – speed of response and accuracy within the normal range) of touches made by IPS-technology, its resolution is 1024×768 pixels and pixel density – about 163 of an inch. Highlighting matrix, LED, claims to uniformity not. Viewing angles are great, the degradation of image quality with considerable deviation is observed, but it is minor and certainly not critical.

The measurements showed that the maximum brightness is 312 cd / m ², with a value of 50% – 190 cd / m ², a minimum of 66.5 cd / m ². In bright sunlight, it is barely enough to consider the text, and at night is too bright – and others in the way and my eyes get tired fast. 

However, the screen looks good, juicy and has to stand on the counter of a series of “classmates”.

For communication with the outside world meet modules Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. An internal modem is not provided, but you can use an external one. It is a pity that there is no receiver GPS – whether it is installed, would have made a wonderful car GPS navigator.

The tablet is based on the chip Rockchip RK3188 (28 nm process technology), there are four core ARM Cortex-A9 (ARMv7) at a frequency of 1.6 GHz, the graphics subsystem – ARM Mali-400 MP4, 533 MHz. RAM – 1 GB DDR3, drive – 8 or 16 GB, depending on the model.

The plate was excellent (considering the price) shown in the synthetic benchmarks. In AnTuTu Benchmark result was 18711 points. 3D-rating AnTuTu – 2706 points.

Epic Citadel pleased with the smoothness of a walk and a good result – an average of 46.7 k / s at a resolution 1024h720, noticed the minimum value of 24 or 25, which is also good.

Want to play? iconBIT NetTAB Skat RX – a smart choice. Run this is not casual insistence on to the system as the game Need for speed: Most wanted. The sensor accurately tracks the position of the tablet space, and manage virtual car comfortably. The graphics look at, drop the frame rate is not noticed.

As mentioned earlier, Skat RX is equipped with HDMI-output. When connected to a TV, you can select the parameters of the signal and the degree of scaling. Unfortunately, it’s only HD and the old telestandart 720×576, available in two frequency sweep – 50 and 60 Hz.

Suitable whether Skat RX for viewing the video? If you are willing to put up with big black bars on the screen in widescreen movies, yes. All test clips and video from digital cameras full-time player played great.

Running the supplied headphones are seen as the main possible only if there is no serious claims to the sound. Bass in them is not enough, as the top tight.

Autonomy plate leaves much to be desired. He stands three to four hours of heavy use, in a gentle (read with a little brightness, Web-surfing) – five to six hours.

Cameras

The fact that the photographing or filming video tablet man looks at least strange to have stopped joking. iconBIT, apparently also does not encourage the practice, so the camera at Skat RX «Spartan.”

The front facing camera with 0.3-megapixel (640×480) is designed for video calling. She has a rather large focal length, so at arm’s length is obtained shoulder portrait: dignity or lack of it – it’s a user (not always necessary to show the person that is going on behind your back.)

The rear camera takes pictures. 1600×1200 – not the highest resolution, but the problem is not in numbers, but in quality. Compression algorithms so aggressive that a megapixel picture can hardly be used for photocopying documents. 

This shot was made at an average illuminance (speaking in fototerminah, then at ISO 100 and aperture f / 2,5 exposure would amount to 1/60 sec.), And the text on the verge of readability.

If the original size is smaller, the quality will rise somewhat (only due to the relative size of the text). Overall iconBIT Skat RX allows to photograph the pages of the book in the library or read the synopsis and then imprinted, but you should choose the most illuminated place.

Android

The tablet comes with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It is gratifying to note the absence of useless applications: available only a browser and a couple of players (audio and video), so Google Play Market. Root-default rights are not available.

Before writing this article the plate was used for about a month. This allows you to make well-founded conclusions about its work.

First, the stability pleased. A hard reset is not required once. All applications are functioning as they should be.

Secondly, the performance. For all the mundane tasks (not to mention the responsiveness of the interface) performance of the system was missing. The plate broke even simultaneous video playback in a small “window” and a tour to Epic Citadel without noticeable slowdown.

Do not like the relatively small battery life (heals purchase an external battery and adapter that given the price of the device itself will not make a dent in the family budget).

Impressions from the use

Do not like the work of Wi-Fi signal is weak (in the home / office environment is treated by changing the position of the router or its replacement or purchase of an extender in public – transfer closer to the transmitting antenna).

Form Factor 8 inches / 4:3 proved to be very convenient. Dimensions and weight iconBIT Skat RX allows you to comfortably use your tablet at home or on the road.

Like:
+ A balanced set of components and an attractive price
+ Appearance and Design
+ Stable operation of the system

Did not like:
– Short battery life
– Search for the adapter to charge from other power supplies

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During the special event, Apple officially introduced the successor announced in last year’s tablet iPad Mini – iPad Mini with Retina display.

As you might guess from the title, the novelty has Retina display 7.9-inch diagonal and a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels. The density reaches 326 pixels per inch. On the outer surface of the screen coated with a special oleophobic coating, which to some extent prevents fingerprints and facilitates their removal.

In the tablet iPad mini with Retina display features a 64-bit processor A7, providing a 4-fold increase in CPU and an 8-fold increase compared to the GPU A5, which was used in the iPad mini. It is remarkable, but the novelty has become a little thicker – 7.5 mm versus 7.2 mm – predecessor. The full dimensions of iPad mini with Retina display 200h134 expressed by the formula, 7×7, 5 mm, the weight of the unit – 331 Modification with LTE modem at 10 g heavier.

In the configuration of the tablet consists of wireless modules Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n with support for dual-band and Bluetooth 4.0, the connector Lightning, two microphones, the back camera iSight (5-megapixel back-illuminated sensor, a lens with an aperture of f / 2.4 (it uses as many as five lenses) and autofocus), a front facing camera FaceTime HD resolution of 1.2 megapixels and video recording 720p, and battery capacity of 23.8 W * h In terms of autonomy Apple promises up to 10 hours of HD video or browse the internet (Wi-Fi).

Prices of iPad mini with Retina display will start at $ 399 ($ ​​70 more expensive than the starting price of its predecessor) – this amount is estimated model with 16 GB of flash memory and support for Wi-Fi. The versions with 32, 64 and 128 GB of non-volatile memory in the U.S. are $ 499, $ 599 and $ 699, respectively. For the LTE module will throw $ 130 on top. iPad mini with Retina display will go on sale in two colors: gray and silver. On the shelves tablet hits in November, but Apple does not specify an exact date.

It also features multi-colored plate covers Smart Cover for $ 39 and covers cost $ 79.

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Apple has introduced a new tablet, called the iPad Air. It should say at once that this is the first iPad the company with its own name. This step is very correct, as buyers have been hard to navigate in the new versions of the device. With all of this in Apple claim that the name Air is selected on purpose. As is the case with the same laptop, the new iPad was thin and lightweight body, so fully deserves the prefix Air.

Like its predecessor, iPad Air is equipped with a 9.7-inch IPS Retina-display with a resolution of 2048×1536 pixels and a density of 264 pixels per inch.

In the heart device is a system-on-chip Apple A7 with 64-bit 2-core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz. In the tablet also introduced new coprocessor M7, is responsible for tracking the position of the device in space. The amount of RAM the company traditionally does not open, but the built-in storage can have a capacity of 16, 32, 64 and even 128 GB.

The main camera in the iPad Air 5-megapixel iSight with an aperture of f/2.4, autofocus and the ability to recognize human faces. It is able to record video with the stabilization in the resolution of 1080p. Additional Camera – 1.2 megapixel FaceTime HD with a resolution of 720p is designed for video calls.

Of the sensors in the iPad Air has an accelerometer, gyroscope and light sensor. In addition, Apple has used in his first plate module Wi-Fi a / b / g / n with dual-band MIMO-antenna that allows the device to switch on the fly between channels 2.4 and 5 GHz. Of the other wireless options available Bluetooth 4.0, as well as the communication module LTE in some versions of the tablet.

The built-in battery on the iPad Air 32.4 Wh able to provide autonomy at 10:00 when using the browser on the network Wi-Fi, as well as video playback.

As Apple says that to reduce the size and weight of the iPad Air engineers had to modify almost all the components of the tablet. As a result, the thickness thereof is now only 7.5 mm at a height of 240 mm and a width of 169.5 mm. Weight plate unit depends on LTE, it is without at 469 grams, and with it – 478 grams.

Compared with its predecessor, the frame around the display iPad Air became thinner, and in general the whole design of the device has become more like the iPad mini. Connectors and controls when it has not changed.

Below the display is still on the mechanical key out of the application at the top end – the power button and 3.5mm headphone jack on the right side – a switch to mute and volume buttons, and on the lower end – Lightning connector and external speakers.

Cost of iPad Air in the U.S. starts at $ 499 and varies according to the amount of internal memory and the module LTE.

In the sale of a new tablet hits on November 1.

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The rumors that Nokia is preparing its own tablet under the brand name Lumia started to appear and a half years ago, but only now, an official announcement of the device, which, as suggested earlier, is running Windows RT 8.1.

The basis of the tablet is the Nokia Lumia 2520 SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, a configuration which includes a 4-core processor, running with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz. Diagonal touch screen Full HD, protected from scratches tempered glass Gorilla Glass 2 is 10.1 inches. In the screen based on a matrix IPS, which is characterized by the brightness of 650 nits, uses a proprietary technology ClearBlack.

The main camera tablet uses 6.7-megapixel image sensor 1/3, 4-inch Zeiss lens with autofocus system and a 4x digital zoom. Maximum aperture – f/1.9. Unfortunately, no flash. The rear camera can record video with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels at 30 frames / sec.

The tablet Lumia 2520, as smartphone Lumia 1520 , comes with a preinstalled Storyteller, which by virtue of present made ​​photos and videos in the form of stories.

 New also is equipped with a front 2-megapixel camera with an aperture of f/2.4 and support for recording video format 720p.

In the configuration of the tablet also includes 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal flash memory slot MicroSD, USB 3.0, the wireless modules Bluetooth (4.0), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) and NFC, Micro slot SIM, satellite navigation receiver GPS / GLONASS, a full set of sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity and light) and non-removable battery capacity of 8000 mAh. According to the manufacturer, the battery life of the tablet standby time is up to 25 days. In this case, in order to charge the battery to 50% to a total of 40 minutes.

With dimensions 267h168h8, 9 mm tablet weighs 615, the device is designed to work in networks GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), WCDMA (850, 900, 1800, 1900 and 2100 MHz), and LTE (Bands 3, 7 and 20).

The tablet Nokia Lumia 2520 is available in four colors: black, blue, red and white, and the cost is $ 499. It also offers special tablet accessories. In particular, cover with built-in keypad, multiple USB ports and an additional battery that can extend the battery life of the device at 5:00, cost $ 149.

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Some time ago, the Internet began to emerge rumors that Microsoft is working on a new – more compact – model tablet Surface mini. Now these rumors were partially confirmed.

For example, during a special event in Seattle, dedicated to Surface, a Microsoft spokesman Panos Panay (Panos Panay), said the company intends in the future to produce tablets of different shapes (with different aspect ratios) and sizes (with different screen sizes). However, he does not have any specific characteristics of the devices. We note, in late September, various sources reported that Microsoft plans to bring to market a tablet Surface mini, equipped with a 7.5-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio. In this case, the sources mentioned different versions of image resolution display: 1440×1080 and 1400×1050 pixels.

Panos Panay also announced its intention to issue a modification Surface 2 tablet with support for LTE.It will be available early next year.

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