Playbook Can Be a Laptop with Mini Keyboard

TORONTO - Not to be left behind by its rivals, the Playbook trying to bounce back. Less than a month after launching Playbook 2.0 operating system, RIM tablet again offer an exciting addition the Mini Keyboard.

It's not just a keyboard, but can be a primary device, mainly because of the possibility that the Research In Motion (RIM) to know some users using the keyboard. So with the Mini Keyboard, users can convert into a tablet laptop.

So to say it's actually a big selling points of presence Mini Keyboard. Additionally Mini Keyboard also comes with an additional battery, which gives 30 days extra power.

Mini Keyboard is a very useful enhancements, but not only that. Reporting from Mobile Choice, Wednesday (14/03/2012), RIM also provides built-in Citrix, Citrix if the user has an account, then you can access remotely your desktop computer from the Playbook.

The presence of this new update looks, RIM is trying to make the Playbook into a business tool in the same way as BlackBerry phones.

The presence of various additions on the Playbook seems to be good news. As is known, is currently selling the Playbook is not as bright as his rival, the iPad, but at least it did not apply at all stores that sell these tablets. At Best Buy Canada and Future Shop, tablet RIM's record sales of iPad.

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Samsung Claims Galaxy Note 10.1 Better Than The new iPad

 

SEOUL - Recently Apple held a party, directly attacked by comparing Samsung products with Apple's latest tablet. South Korean firms compared the Galaxy Note 10.1 with 'The new iPad'.

Samsung has published a chart, which shows how the Galaxy Note 10.1 against third-generation Apple tablet. On the chart are listed the specifications and detailed features that just shows why Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is better than 'The New iPad'.

Samsung issued a graph can be said to be incomplete, as it does not include image processing power and capabilities. As it is known as the new tablet, no doubt 'The new iPad' would soon prove his worth.

The main point, but can be said to mock Apple seems also to draw attention to the ability of sophisticated image on the Galaxy Note 10.1 as notes and editing features. One of the graphs of the Samsung shows take Galaxy Note 10.1 to see the two applications at the same time, while 'The new iPad' can not be.

As we know surprisingly announced the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Note the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in 2012. Note Galaxy 10.1 is running the Android operating system other than Ice Cream or 4.0, the device is equipped with a 1.4 Ghz single core processors, and two in front of the camera is 2 megapixel and 3 megapixel behind.

While Apple has just launched a new tablet to carry the name 'The new iPad", offers the upgrade specifications from the previous tablet. Some new innards of them, a faster processor with quad-core A5X graphics, sharper picture quality of HDTV with the retina display 2048 x 1536 pixels, and a 5MP camera.

Any device at its best, it all comes back to the buyer that the products which they would choose.

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Complete price list New iPad WiFi & 4G

SAN FRANCISCO - After formally introducing the new iPad without a name, Apple immediately announced pricing and pre order for the iPad version of WiFi and 4G.

Launched by Apple Insider, Thursday (03.08.2012), Apple's CEO Tim Cook expressed  App Store will serve pre order the new iPad. Inevitably, after the announcement was Apple's site immediately collapsed.

On the front page of the page, display the Apple site seems offline with just saying "Oops Error Message". So that some visitors were difficult to access, and some new attempts succeed.

The new iPad without a name will be present two versions, only WiFi and 4G Wifi +. As usual, there will be three different memory sizes, consisting of 16GB, 32GB, 64GB. And following a complete list of prices 'New iPad' this.

iPad WiFi: USD499 (16GB), USD599 (32GB) and USD699 (64GB).
iPad WiFi +4 G: USD629 (16GB), USD729 (32GB) and USD829 (64GB).

Special 4G, users can still use the 3G network when in a country that does not yet support the most advanced networks.

This new tablet offers the upgrade specifications from the previous tablet. Some new innards of them, a faster processor with the new quad-core A5X, sharper picture quality of HDTV with the retina display 2048 x 1536 pixels, and a 5MP camera with auto-exposure and auto-focus

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Playbook Exceeds Sales iPad at Best Buy

OTTAWA - Sales Playbook is not as bright as the iPad, but at least it did not apply at all stores that sell these tablets. At Best Buy Canada and Future Shop, a tablet made ​​by Research In Motion (RIM) is a record-breaking sales of iPad.

Tablets that are considered a joke by many people, reported by Gizmos Gadgets, Monday (03/05/2012), has managed to sell more of the tablet market leader in the last week. Although it has been revealed to have good sales, but the exact number has not been released to the public.

It remains unclear which factors trigger a spike in sales, but the release of Playbook OS 2.0 at the end of last month likely to be one reason. Looks like an update on the Playbook to make the user decides to give a second chance, because now it's tablet software is equipped with the original email and calendar applications.

This latest achievement, it may make it a Canadian vendor must remain in the game market is increasingly crowded tablet, because it is known today as the Playbook does not sell well in the presence of IOS and Android as the strongest rival.

After too many missed opportunities with the Playbook, RIM then decided to cut the tablet into a USD199 price.

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Apple Confirm the launch of iPad 3

CALIFORNIA - iPad 3 launch on March 7 this year seem more obvious. More recently, Apple has distributed invitations to attend events related to the iPad, in San Francisco.

Proclaimed CIO Today, Wednesday (02/29/2012), on March 7 that is expected to be the launch of the iPad 3, Apple held an event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, in San Francisco.

Invitation featured a picture of a finger touches the calendar dated March 7, on the surface of the touch screen iPad. The writing says, "We've got something you see and touch."

Some observers argue that the iPad touch screen in the picture on the invitation to have a higher resolution than existing models of iPad..

Previous news stated that a leaked document revealed iPad 3 is ready to leave the factory Foxconn, place of manufacture in China, to the United States (U.S.).

This claim is derived from Apple Pro blog also get information about the document delivery Apple's latest tablet. Expressions iPad 3 will arrive in the United States no later than next March 9, two days after the date of the launch, which reportedly on March 7.

Regarding specs, recent rumors mentioned that iPad 3 will provide a far more majestic appearance with Retina Display, A5X processor or faster A6 and support LTE and a camera that has a larger sensor.

Previously also has many new iPad photos are outstanding and have not been able to confirm Apple. The photos, according to Mashable looks similar to the ipad 2. But Apple Daily reported that the iPad 3 will have a quad-core processor has the capability A6 and Long Term Evolution (LTE).

So with the additional features later on this tablet, it looks like fans of Apple products have to be willing to spend more. Speculation says, the basic price for the iPad 3 would eventually be USD579 instead of USD499  the user who is currently paid for the iPad 2 16 GB (WiFi).

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Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, Tablets with ARM Cortex Processors

BARCELONA - In the event Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012 Asus showcased tablet Transformer Pad Infinity that uses ARM Cortex A15 processor (Snapdragon MSM8960 S4).

In addition, the tablet also has a screen size of 10.1 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels. As reported by Softpedia, Tuesday (28/02/2012).

Asus confirms a high selling price on the tablet is located of magnitude resolution and also use Super IPS panel + 2 Gorilla Glass.

In addition, the presence of the Gorilla Glass, the display screen will not be damaged or broken due to user carelessness.

The tablets have 1GB of memory RAM (Random Access Memory), two 8MP camera and 2MP in the back, and available for data storage capacity of 16, 32 and 63GB.

In addition, the tablet running on Android 4.0 operating system. To date, not known where or how the price tag that will be offered.

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Getting more to the Galaxy Note 10.1

BARCELONA - In a surprise Samsung announces Galaxy Note the presence of 10.1, whereas previously the widely heard even introduce Galaxy Tab 2 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in 2012. So how did the ability of this new Note Galaxy?

The first impression when testing the Galaxy Note 10.1 is, of course, a thin, sturdy and powerful. Just like his brother, Galaxy Note 10.1 is presented with a pen stylus for Wacom support interface, which is perfect for activities like drawing on the tablet.

The big difference here is that the screen is 10.1 Notepad has settled down quite a sensitive level, so the picture of the variation can be found if you draw. It also noted that Samsung has been updated to recognize the degree of pen technology even more pressure than the previous Galaxy Notepad.

Quoted by Mashable, Monday (2/27/2012), in addition to the operating system using the Android Ice Cream or 4.0, the device is equipped with a 1.4 Ghz single core processor. Additional features are also paired the two cameras at the front and rear, front mounted 3-megapixel camera and in front of 2 megapixels, which serves also as a web camera.

The software is also embedded in the Galaxy congenital Note 10.1, one of which is software to help in photography and design, namely Adobe Photoshop Touch and Samsung S-Pen.

With S-Note application, users can mark up documents and images pulled from the start. Samsung warns us that even though the hardware is final, not the software must be pre-installed. Depending on the policies of each country.

Another feature is the micro-SD, HD video support and be pampered with a Wacom digital pen. In addition, Galaxy Note 10.1 also supports HSPA + network connectivity and WiFi. It may be also present WiFi version only.

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HP Tablet Windows 8 Launched This Year

CALIFORNIA - HP may have dumped the WebOS platform along with the hardware accordingly. But now in the leadership of Meg Whitman, HP is ready to try a new tablet.

Though recent rumors suggest that the WebOS HP TouchPad can be revived in 2013, the focus now is on Windows 8.

Slashgear preached on Sunday (2/26/2012), Whitman confirmed that HP is planning to release Windows 8 tablets before the end of this year.

Whitman said that the new tablet from HP Windows 8 will be based on Intel technology. The decision to go Intel, not ARM, ARM schedules relating to the edition of Windows 8 is still not confirmed.

About what the price of the HP tablet will compete with other competitors such as iPad, Whitman insisted that he was not worried. He does not believe that the tablet will compete, and said that he used the iPad to read books and watch TV, but not to use it to complete any work.

This suggests that the hard work of HP for Windows 8 tablets can be more oriented to the company, although the survey shows that companies adopting the iPad was running fine.

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Estimates of the Google Tablet

CALIFORNIA - Google is getting serious to explore in making its own made tablet. There are some estimates on the specifications of this tablet, but its presence is most likely to carry the size of 7 inches.

According to analyst Richard Shim of DisplaySearch, Google tablet has a resolution of 1280x800. There will likely be produced in April, and ordered for the initial phase of 1.5 million to 2 million units. The operating system used will definitely use the latest Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, or 4.0.

Launched by Cnet, Friday (24/02/2012), tablets, Google is rumored to rival the Amazon Kindle Fire, which grabs the attention unexpectedly successful massive market. So there is a shadow price range of this device will be approximately USD199.

"But it's still possible. I do not know how to plan the marketing of Google. Making a premium or a competitor's tablet Kindle Fire," Shim said.

Unlike previously, there has been no news on Google tablet is going to take what the vendor. As its smartphone device, Google's embrace Samsung to develop the Google Nexus.

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Arnova 8b G2, The Cheap Android Tablet

PARIS - Archos recently announced it will release a tablet PC made, Arnova 8b G2. The tablet has a screen size of 8 inches and supports Gingerbread Android 2.3 operating system.

As reported technologytell, Sunday (2/19/2012), Archos seems quietly launched a new tablet, by preaching about the specifications and operating system (OS) that supports the device.

Specifications owned Arnova 8b G2 reveals that, the tablet will have 8-inch screen size (800x600 pixels) with feature multi-touch capacitive display, with a body size of 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches and weighs 1.1 pounds.

The tablet will be embedded kitchen implanted single-core processor 1GHz ARM Cortex A8, 512M of RAM memory, data storage capacity of 4GB or 8GB (internal storage).

In terms of connectivity, Arnova 8b G2 has a USB host cable and the Archos 3G USB stick, supports microSD card slot, and Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g. The tablet also features a front camera, microphone, g-sensor, speakers and battery life up to 25 hours.

Sources said the tablets will also be able to update to Android OS Ice Cream Sandwich. Not yet known when the release date and price certainty, speculation says Arnova 8b G2 will release the next few months and is priced at USD149.

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Kindle Fire 2 Predicted Will Roll May 2012

CALIFORNIA - Earlier Amazon Kindle is said to be launching new premises Fire 9-inch screen, this time turn the time launch which began to be heard. A report from the Chine Times said the Fire Kindle 2 will begin shipping in May.

Launched Electrigpig, Saturday (02/18/2012), China Times which has been talking to sources, even the mention of these tablets are now close to the production process and will assembled by Foxconn, not Quanta as previously rumored.

At Foxconn, Amazon will remain in control of what will be incorporated into the tablet that later. It means that could have used the parts are cheaper or at least used more cleverly.

Then later the results of this tablet could have been present circuitry cheaper prices, or a tablet which is superior, but still the same price as its predecessor.

Amazon currently is losing money on every sale in cash its Kindle Fire, but it's all aimed at a much more profitable than selling ebook, film and music over the tablets. Then the business will remain the same if the Kindle 2 and Kindle Fire a larger size to get the opportunity to launch a tablet which is considered its competitors, the iPad 3.

Even so, Amazon now, according to iSuppli report is currently the number two brand tablet in the world, under the leadership of Apple. So the battle between this tablet would be more interesting, especially amid the warmth of conversation about the iPad 3, iPad Mini and Kindle Fire were even larger.

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Amazon Brand Tablet No. 2 in the World !!!

CALIFORNIA - The online market still looks 'silent' although the Kindle Fire has shown how well it looks when it launched late last year. It was seen as recently, an analyst predicts six million Kindle Fire were sold in Q4 last.

Reported by Mobile-ent, Friday (17/2/2012), iSuppli's turn this time 'throwing' new number, say that Amazon has shipped 3.9 million devices in the fourth quarter of 2011 and controlled 14 percent market share. This figure does not seem bad, consider this new device launched in November last year.

Shipment even though arguably not too big, at least not too far from initial expectations as much as five million units. So with this result Amazon became the number two brand in the world.

While Apple, predictably still dominates with 15.4 million iPad shipments in the same quarter, and 57 percent market share. Although the tablet remains the number one brand, but unfortunately it's market share compared to third quarter declined by 64 percent.

So Apple and Amazon lead the world brand tablet, Samsung must be willing awarded third place with shipments of 2.1 million tablets in the fourth quarter of 2011 and eight percent market share. Meanwhile, Barnes & Nobles finished fourth with a seven percent market share.

The battle between this tablet would be more interesting, especially with the presence of a variety of news about the new tablets this year, particularly amid the warmth of conversation about the iPad 3, iPad Mini and Kindle Fire were even larger.

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Samsung Officially Announces Galaxy Tab 2

SEOUL - A few weeks before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) later this month, Samsung has announced the arrival of the Galaxy Tab 2, a continuation of the popular Android tablet product.
As reported by The Next Web, Wednesday (15/02/2012), the latest version of the Galaxy Tab 7-inch adopting the Android operating system 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and equipped kitchen runway processor speed 1GHz dual-brained.

Galaxy Tab 2 will be available in two versions, WiFi and WiFi +3 G. The 3G version offers a connection speed of 21Mbps HSPA + with. While the screen will be using 1024x600 WSVGA TFT PLS.

As expected, Samsung also includes Samsung Apps in it, such as Music Hub, Readers Hub, and Hub Games. In addition there is a new Video Hub that offers more than 1,000 movie titles to be purchased or rented, complete with reviews, trailers, and recommendations.

New in the Galaxy Tab 2 is AllShare Play, a content sharing service that allows the tablet to play or perform live-streaming multimedia content from the PC, the other intelligent devices made ​​by Samsung, as well as cloud-based storage services from third parties.

Tablet Samsung's latest creations will be available next month, although it remains unclear which region will get it the first time.

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Amazon Kindle Fire 9 Inches Ready to Compete with iPad 3

WASHINGTON - Competition tablet gadget on the market seem to be getting crowded in this 2012 year. Amazon Kindle is rumored to be launching its new tablet fire with a 9-inch screen sizes. Attendance Fire this new Kindle to smooth the competition with iPad.

Having previously heard the news that the iPad 3 will also be present in the middle of this year, Amazon looks quite optimistic with his gadget made​​, considering the comparison of prices is one factor driving the user to buy.

"Production will increase in the Kindle Fire of 2012 with estimated sales of 12 million to 14.9 million units." said Chad Bartley from Pacific Crest, told Techradar, Friday (02/10/2012)

Bartley added that the Fire 9-inch tablet Kindle be priced up to $ 250, which at that price, the user can think of to save on expenses, compared to how they think to spend their money, for the iPad 3 is estimated at USD 399.

The source said, Amazon Kindle Fire will have a variety of new features. Rumors were circulating about the specifications of Kindle fire, reportedly will have a quad-core processor Tegra with the code name 'Hollywood', based on NVIDIA T30 'Kal-El' which can provide improved performance by 500 percent.

However, price and features offered by each vendor would have remained distinct, and the user has a preference to be able to choose according to its budget.

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The Latest Generation of Galaxy Tab Using 11.6 inch screen ??

SEOUL - Samsung is rumored to be preparing the latest generation of Galaxy Tab. According to rumors, the tablet is creating a new record because it uses a screen measuring 11.6 inches.

AndroidAndMe rumors disseminated by citing reliable sources in the manufacturer's express, giant tablets in its class is due to be introduced at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012, but canceled and most likely will be running debut at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February.

Broadly speaking, this tablet Galaxy Tab will be armed with Exynos 5250 chip that runs on the ARM architecture. This processor has a dual core kitchen implanted with the brain's ability dual core. Another feature is the screen that is coated WXQGA which has a resolution of 2560x1600.

In addition Galaxy Tab is ready to be embedded with the Android 4.0 operating system to date. Similarly, reported by The Next Web, Tuesday (01/31/2012).

Previously, the Galaxy Tab family already has of various sizes tablets, ranging in size from 7.7 inches, 8.9 inches and 10.1-inch last. So it is not impossible, when a very large size made ​​by South Korean vendors.

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Optimus Pad LTE, LG's new hope

 

SEOUL - LG seems to try to cure its financial problems through the official announcement tablet Optimus Pad LTE. Although not on Android 4.0, the tablet from LG adopts a variety of amazing technology.

Proclaimed InternationalBusinessTimes, Saturday (21/01/2012), a tablet that was recently officially announced by LG, it has been equipped with True HD IPS screen, which is also adopted by Optimus Tab smart phones. 8.9-inch wide screen has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels.

This new Optimus Pad also has a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera , and 2 megapixel front facing. Besides this tablet also features a SD memory slot, an HDMI output port, and supports LTE. For the problem of survival, pinned LG 6800 mAh battery power to keep the kitchen runway measuring 1.5 GHz Qualcomm processor.

Unfortunately, although the specification is known, LG is still keeping the price and exact date of release of the product.

Given the sales of LG's Android smart phone that looks clearly lagging behind Samsung and HTC, whatever price on these products, LG has great hopes for him.

And early 2011, the quarterly financial statement released by South Korean company revealed a decline in profits. While the smart phone shipments and sales are at low levels, the opposite of the state of the smart phone market that is experiencing rapid growth.

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Motorola Xoom Switch to Android 4.0

NEW YORK - Motorola announced it will release the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for some selected Xoom owners. Update has been deployed on a small number of users.

"Update Ice Cream Sandwich has been deployed on a small number of users in an experiment," said a spokesman for Motorola, as reported by InternationalBusinessTimes, Saturday (14/01/2012).

"We will provide additional details about the confirmation, when the upgrade is already widely available," he added.

Reportedly both versions of WiFi and 4G LTE, will receive the update. Motorola's decision to release Ice Cream Sandwich, the following steps ASUS to update the tablet Prime Transformer into the latest version of Android.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, first introduced in an event of cooperation between Samsung and Google in Hong Kong in October. A month later, Google released the source code operating system.

The first smart devices taste Galaxy Android 4.0 is the Samsung Nexus, who made ​​his debut on 17 November, and obtain the version Verizon Wireless in the United States on 15 December.

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XO 3.0, Tablet Price $ 100 with Solar Power

LAS VEGAS - A non-profit organization One Laptop Per Child (OLPC), along with Marvell, a provider of integrated silicon solutions introduced the XO 3.0 tablet at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012.

ItProPortal proclaimed on Monday (01.09.2012), tablets worth $ 100 will be equipped with the Android operating system or Linux, and can be charged using solar energy or kinetic. These lower-priced smart device running with ARMADA PXA618 Marvell processor SOC, together Avastar WiFi SOC.

"We are proud to introduce the tablet XO 3.0, featuring its design, durability, and performance features that make this tablet as a natural successor to the laptop, which is now distributed to more than 2.4 million children in 42 countries, with 25 languages​​," said Edward McNierney, chief technology officer of One Laptop Per Child.

According InternationalBusinessTimes, alternative energy sources to recharge the gadget will be a trend that began to grow, at CES this year. OLPC XO 3.0 tablet creations that measures 8 inches, in addition equipped with a battery also pinned solar panel that allows users to select the source of energy charging device.

When solar panels are in-charge, the tablet works using power from the battery. Once the panels are finished charging, users can connect to the back of the tablet to charge the device.

While the form of kinetic charger swivel lever (crank), works similarly to the solar panels are connected to the device via a port. According McNierney, these tablets can also operate using kinetic energy from the crank, as the output DC. The method completely eliminates the need for batteries.

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Acer A700 Iconia Tab, Tablet with Quad Core Processor

LAS VEGAS - On the occasion Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012, Acer is going to steal the show with a new tablet from family Iconia Tab. Taiwanese manufacturer is ready to show his new tablet with codenamed A700 Iconia Tab.

It has not been demonstrated clearly the specifics of this Acer Iconia Tab A700. But a glimpse of this exhibition looks, Acer is able to claim that this tablet will be a device with a very fast pace.

How not, the processor in the Acer A700 tablet brain uses quad-core processor, which makes it one of the fastest tablet. For the size, Acer still believe in the giant screen, such as 10.1-inch with full coating technology High Definition (HD) 1080p.

There is no certainty about the final operating system used, although it is probable Android 4.0.1 or Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) will be embedded in the tablet. So that was launched by Know Your Mobile on Monday (01/09/2012).

There has been no complete specification of this device at CES 2012. However, the expected tablet Acer Iconia Tab A700 will come around this March, with a much more complete information.

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Compete with Fire Kindle, Google Make Tablet 7 inches?

CALIFORNIA - This year the much rumored vendors are developing their latest tablet, and the most widely heard is 7.85 inches Apple iPad. But fresh speculation pushed back, the latest Google allegedly is developing a 7-inch tablet.

So we get one more rumors circulating, though yet to be proven certainty of the presence, could certainly add to the splendor of the fight between the tablet this year. Some time ago, a supplier in Asia to give a signal that Apple is developing a 7.85-inch iPad to compete with the Kindle Fire, but after all the news circulating, new speculation suggests that Google will also take part 'drama' of this tablet.

Reported by The Next Web, Thursday (05/01/2012), a report from DigiTimes, citing sources from the upstream supply chain of search giant Google claims that it will introduce its own tablet. The tablets will reportedly have a 7-inch panel and run the operating system Andorid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), and priced at less than USD199.

If the rumors are indeed to be trusted, of course, directly targeting Google's rival to Kindle Fire, and moreover there is no certainty when Apple will 'refresh' iPad series by introducing its new tablet this year.

Executive Chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt some time ago has also been revealed that the company will introduce a tablet in six months, although at that time he did not elaborate further. But so far, Google has taken the role behind the scenes by choosing to build the operating system rather than engage in the handset itself.

Even so, Tavis McCourt of Morgan Keenan recently speculated that Amazon's Kindle peluncurkan Fire may have won one million Apple customers, then with Google's entry will certainly be increasingly heated competition tablets.

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