Sharp Thinks Big With A Giant 15.6-inch RW-16G1 Tablet

This year, tablets see wide. At CES 2014, Samsung has introduced a tablet Galaxy Tab 12.2 inch Pro and if you believe the rumors, Apple may unveil iPad XXL 12.9 inches for the pros. The first to arrive on the market giant tablets will undoubtedly Sharp. Japanese, has just introduced its RW-16G1, a tablet which rises to 15.6 inches! Such a device is difficult to move and should be destined to an audience of professionals (architects, designers, etc..). His IZGO screen, based on the house of Sharp technology. It allows, remember, to produce very fine screens with a good light despite low backlight.

The RW-16G1 delivers a definition of 3200 × 1800 pixels and, such as Mebius Pad 10.1-inch of manufacturer, it is powered by Windows 8.1 version "Pro". The tablet encloses an Intel Core i5-4200U processor supported by 4GB of RAM and 128 GB SSD for storage. It is equipped with USB ports 3.0, Mini DisplayPort connector and a SD card slot. According to its manufacturer, the battery would have autonomy amounting to nine. For now Sharp has not announced the price of the RW-16G1 which will be marketed starting in March.

HP SLATEBOOK X2 REVIEW

HP Tablet Slatebook X2: so powerful and so poorly designed Reinforced with a high-powered Tegra 4 and a removable keyboard, This HP tablet is a terrible disappointment.

Nvidia Tegra 4 with latest generation processor, one inch high definition screen 10 (1920 x 1200 pixels) and a removable keyboard with a battery, this hybrid tablet Slatebook X2 looks very attractive. But from our first tests, we were struck by the number of defects in this slate.

HP SLATEBOOK X2 REVIEW

With Slatebook X2, HP is trying to restore a shield already lackluster in the field of tablets. But it is a total failure, since this tablet is also poorly designed in material and software. Too bad, because at first glance, this little machine 10 inch format displays beautiful finishes, aesthetically pleasing and good quality materials. In addition, the attachment system between the tablet and the keyboard is shown solid and easy to implement. Only downside: the 10-inch slate weighs 1.25 kg with its keyboard. It is much heavier than a Macbook Air 11-inch (1 kg)! It is also 100 grams more than the Transformer Pad Infinity (TF700T) from Asus ...

At a time when all mobile devices are equipped with a Micro-USB port for charging, Slatebook X2 made ​​the choice to go back! So we end up a few years back, with a proprietary power cable. Handle with care, since this connection inspires a feeling of chilling fragility. 

HP does not even provide a proprietary cable with a original USB standard extremity. It is therefore impossible to transfer a file directly from a computer to the tablet. Unheard of! We must therefore go through a USB key (the keyboard has a standard USB port) or a memory card.

The tablet has a reader Micro-SD card and a second keyboard player with SD classic format. The problem, is that it is impossible to combine the two cards: the tablet will only recognize one when connected to the keyboard! Another disappointment, the picture quality is video taken by the tablet is ... catastrophic.

Nth absurdity, this tablet has a power saving option to manually activate. It consists bridle, or rather stifle, his Tegra processor 4, by decreasing its operating frequency 800 MHz from 1800. Some 3D video games will also be flanged at 30 frames per second. The processor is then less powerful than classic quad Cortex A9, tablet from approximately 28,000 points 18,000 points in Antutu test once bridled processor.

This drastic backtack - whose activation is Manual - is becoming totally useless, because the tablet offers in all cases poor autonomy: 6 h 41 min Video playback time (5 h 29 min without backtack) and 5 h 32 min web browsing (5 h 24 min without backtack). The keyboard can extend the battery life of the tablet about 40%, by poetant around 10 hours (with backtack measurements made of the processor).

At full power, the Tegra 4 processor is actually very fast. Her four Cortex A15 even oversized for current applications available on Android. The on-chip graphics processor (nVidia Wayne) also fared well in all games (2 Riptide is beautiful, GTA Vice City is doing well) but we note that it is at the limit of its capabilities in 3D on the very high resolution of the screen of the tablet (1920 x 1200 pixels). A screen that also provides brightness and contrast ratio means very (325 cd / m², 855:1). This is not even equipped with a light sensor, requiring the utilizing to manually adjust his retro lighting. Moreover, playing, you realize that the casing of the slate very hot when its processor is not bridled.

On the software side, HP opts for Android despoiled of any changes. If most "geeks" prefer this version, it is clear that the appearance of the interface is austere, and that its interface is much lower than that provided by overlays such as HTC, Samsung or LG. In short, not really to charm the average user, especially the entertainment menu and scrolling certain web page is not as smooth as an iPad, Despite the all-powerful Tegra 4 processor (especially when bridled).

Concocted by the HP Slatebook X2 for use in tablet software suite is a file explorer, a video player and audio player. The three applications are far too basic, and offer absolutely nothing more than similar applications already available in Android. It is light years away from the quality of the video players and other software provided by LG, Samsung and HTC on Android.

In short, the HP Slatebook X2  is one of the most poorly designed tablet in the market. A really frustrating observation, knowing that its processor gives it a power never seen this type of mobile machine. Difficult to advise the purchase of such a product, whose price is however not so high ($ 489.99 with 32 GB of internal storage, actually 26.46 GB available).

Archos 97 Titanium HD new Android tablet in the range Elements

In her family of tablets Elements the French Archos adds the tablet Archos 97 Titanium HD, the enticing features.

A new Android tablet has appeared in the range Elements of the manufacturer French Archos. This is the Archos 97 Titanium HD which is positioned at the top of the series by its characteristics. This new tablet has a display 9.7 inch 2048 x 1536 pixels (resolution comparable to the iPad Retina) with IPS panel and a dual core processor ARM Cortex-A9 1.6 GHz quadcore GPU ARM Mali 400 MP4, associated with 1 GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory, expandable microSD slot. This configuration should provide a good flow system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean embedded and multimedia capabilities of the tablet, that allows video decoding H.264 HD, MPEG-4 HD (1080p 30fps) and compatibility with numerous codecs, while being able to access applications and content from Google Play.

The Archos 97 Titanium HD has a 5 megapixel camera with autofocus on the back and a 2 megapixel front camera for video conferencing. Dimensions 240 x 184 x 9 mm 640 g, with a hull aluminum back of the device, it is compatible WiFi and loads the application Archos Media Center to manage the media libraries as audio video, and qu'OfficeSuite Viewer 6 for Office documents. The Archos 97 Titanium HD is not yet commercially available and its price is not known but it will be soon.

Reviews EPSON EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750

A good multifunction printer photo, compact and connected, EPSON Expression Photo XP-750, a multifunctional picture to quality, tactile for simplicity and Wi-Fi to enable printing from a smartphone or tablet. Excellent picture with six independent cartridges, this Epson multifunction displays also a good level of equipment in a compact housing. It proves very pleasant to use from a smartphone or tablet.

General Review On EPSON EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 

Epson wish to seduce amateur photographers with this multifunction printer with six cartridges, expected to surpass print quality labs. The Japanese manufacturer also puts forward the small footprint of the device, indicating that it was 40% smaller than the previous model (Stylus Photo PX730WD). The Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 wants more pleasant to use with a large touch screen and wireless printing capabilities, especially since a smartphone or tablet.

The Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 combines the usual functions of a multifunction - printer A4, scanner and copier - in a compact package, easy enough to fit on a desk or a shelf. Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 incorporates a duplexer automatic dual memory card reader and a PictBridge USB port. The ensemble is completed by a manual bypass for the extra heavy paper (up to 400 g) and a CD-DVD charger for customizing cakes compatible. Attention, it is not intended for intensive office use: the A4 paper tray contains only 100 sheets.

More Details REVIEW About  EPSON EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750  

Ultimate photo quality bluffing

Designed for photo enthusiasts, the Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 has a high resolution print engine using six independent Claria ink cartridges. The four basic colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) are added pastel shades (light cyan and light magenta) for better rendering. The prints are of comparable or better quality than the online photo lab (color, contrast and precision). In addition, they are obtained fairly quickly since only takes 45 seconds for a color print 10 x 15 cm perfect while the average time is around 56 seconds.

For the printing office, the Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 is the third in our ongoing comparison, just after Canon MG6250 and Epson PX830FWD. It prints black text and white 20 pages in 1 min and 48 s, a composite document of 20 pages in color 2 min 45 s, rates of 11.1 and 7.3 ppm. For info, average flow is 13.9 ppm black and 6.5 ppm color. As always with Epson, draft mode is very efficient ink ... but very rough, pale and ill-defined. Namely, the standard cartridges are quickly exhausted. However, thanks to their low prices (less than $ 10 per unit capacity and standard least $ 16 XL), the cost of using the device remains reasonable office: 3.5 cts black page and 13.9 cents color against 4 and 12 cents on average.

A scanner suitable

copier mode a bit disappointing, The Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 also benefits from a high-definition scanner operating in 48-bit, which allows to obtain more accurate and scans friendly colors. A color A4 page at 600 dpi is scanned in 1 min 13 s (this is rather slow, the average is about 40 s), but with great precision and great respect colors. Strangely, the copy mode is not terrible with the default settings. A4 color copy is obtained in 21 s (the average), but the quality is just correct.

Good features wireless printing

The Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 well equipped for networks with an Ethernet jack and a Wi-Fi module n in addition to the USB 2.0 port. The machine is also very easy driver from a smartpohone or tablet via the free Epson iPrint app. Comprehensive, it can print photos and documents stored on mobile, but also email, web pages and images stored online on sites like Evernote, Dropbox or Google Docs. App can even scan from the MFP to the mobile.

Conclusion Of REVIEW About The  Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750

Excellent picture with six independent cartridges, this Epson EXPRESSION PHOTO XP-750 displays a good level of equipment in a very compact: automatic two-sided printing, CD-DVD, card reader, double module and Wi-Fi network Ethrnet .. The machine is also highly enjoyable to use from a smartphone or tablet. But at almost $ 350, it is not given and is not suitable for intensive office use.

Mpman Unveils Its New Range Of Tablets IPS Screens In Jelly Bean

Mpman has just lifted the veil on its new range of tablets running Android 4.1.1. The quality / price ratio very interesting feature shelves manufacturer. As usual, Mpman cared value for money from its shelves. Prices of those composing the new range, range from $ 99 to $ 199. A narrow price range for a variety of screen sizes: 7, 8, 10.1 and 9.7 inches. Mpman putting forward the IPS screens of type this new range. They guarantee greater responsiveness of the touch screen and viewing angles increased. Note the presence of a model with 8 inch screen very much in vogue at the moment (like size 7 inches)!

It is a RK3066 SoC manufacturer Rockchip nesting in these new tablets. The chip includes a dual-core processor Cortex-A9 clocked at 1.6 GHz and a GPU Mali-400 quad core. They all boarded 1GB DDR3 RAM and Bluetooth 4.0 support. Other asset and not least the tablets run on Android 4.1.1, aka Jeally Bean. All models feature a 0.3 MPixel webcam, a mini HDMI port and a microSD slot (up to 32GB). it will take unfortunately wait until January 2013.

Huawei Deploys A New Mobile R & D Center In Europe

The Chinese manufacturer Huawei and equipment supplier announced the deployment of a new R & D center in Finland for mobile software development on Android and Windows Phone 8.

The Chinese group Huawei, like its competitor ZTE, continues to focus on Europe for its brainpower and pursuing strategic investments (reflects the commitment of Huawei in the long term in Europe.) while Intel is making an R & D mobile in France, Huawei announced an investment of 70 million euros over five years which will allow to do the same in Finland with a structure that begins with 30 employees and the number will increase to 100 employees over the next few years.

This R & D center will focus on developing mobile software for smartphones and tablets, (optimizing the user experience of existing operating systems like Android and Windows Phone 8.) Huawei has big ambitions in mobile devices and now wants to exist as its own brand, having long been the supplier discreet international brands and operators.

The Chinese group logically offensive started by Android, with the first smartphones and tablets, but he showed a strong interest to partner with Microsoft on Windows Phone 8. He has not yet formalized its products but rumors abound. Huawei recalls its investment efforts in Europe, including the UK last September where two billion euros were invested in various resources, R & D subsidies. The group now employs just over 7,000 employees in Europe, 600 in France. These contributions in the European economic landscape is not without some problems of consciousness.

The Wall Street Journal reported the reluctance of the Commission to initiate proceedings against Chinese telecom equipment for dumping, despite strong elements considered, although no formal complaint has been made, fear of triggering voltages reaching consequences for the economy, employment and the position of European companies in China. Huawei is also a gateway to Europe on the west much easier than in the U.S. where it is discarded equipment programs network most sensitive and where each of its initiatives is scrutinized with suspicion.

Terra Pad 1001 9.7 Inch Dual Core Tablet Running Android 4.0 Reviews

Terra Computer manufacturer presents its new touch pad Terra Pad 1001. Featuring 9.8 mm thick and 630 grams on the scale, the touch pad features a dual processor heart ARM Cortex-A9 at 1.5 GHz, Rockchip RK3066 the model, RAM 1 GB DDR3 graphics solution and quad-core Mali 400. It offers a 9.7 inch WSVGA multitouch display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels, A stereo system, a 2 megapixel digital camera, 0.3 Megapixel webcam, a microphone and a flash memory of 16 GB.

Terra Pad 1001 also has links 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Micro HDMI port, mini-jack and Micro-USB 2.0 and a MicroSD card reader. Environment All of this under Android 4.0, codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich, and powered by a battery 8000 mAh for up to 5 hours of surfing the Internet, 6 hours of video playback and 12 days of standby time. If this tablet Terra Pad 1001 interests you, it will cost $ 258 to buy it.

Apple will be unveiling iPad 3 on March 7 2012

He was an open secret, but it's now officially confirmed by Apple. The next version of the iPad will be announced on March 7 2012 in San Francisco, at a conference starting at 10:00. The invitation card that we just received says: «We have something that you really need to see. And touch.» Note that the image shows that the new toy from Apple does indeed have a new panel with high resolution, which would confirm the persistent rumors on the arrival of a screen Retina on the tablet at the apple. 

iPad 3

Pantech Element is an AT&T bound, waterproof tablet with LTE. Will hit the shelves next week.

It looks like another member of AT&T’s quickly growing LTE lineup is about to break its cover. The waterproof Pantech Element tablet is bound to join the 4G party on January 8, and bring a touch of ruggedness to the carrier’s Android lineup.

The Pantech Element will feature a dual-core CPU, clocked at 1.5GHz and 16GB of built-in memory. An 8? display with “Piezo Motor” haptic feedback and yet to be known resolution will be on board as well. Two cameras will help you capture photos and videos – a 5MP snapped, capable of recording full HD videos on the back, and a 2MP front-facing unit with 720p video capturing at the front. Android 3.2 Honeycomb will be the OS out of the box.

The waterproof capabilities of the slate might be a tad exaggerated though. The device’s rating of IP 57 means that it is capable of enduring splashes of liquid, as long as all its ports are closed. This means that using it in your swimming pool or bathtub is probably not a good idea.

The Pantech Element will cost $299.99 on a two-year contract and $449.99 commitment free. We will likely spend time with the device during our live CES coverage next week, so expect some fresh impressions soon. In the meantime, feel free to tell us what do you think of the LTE newcomer in the comments section below.

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