Tegra Note 7 Gets Connected; World’s Speediest 7-Inch Android Tablet Now With LTE

Our Tegra NOTE 7 is getting a new family member – one that comes with great connections.

We’re adding our i500 LTE modem – and its 4G LTE cellular connection – to the world’s fastest 7-inch Android tablet.

We’re also expanding the Tegra NOTE 7’s availability, bringing it over the next few months to Western Europe, Brazil, and Ukraine.

The Tegra NOTE 7 serves up a bundle of cutting-edge mobile technologies – including one of the world’s fastest processors, Tegra 4, a superb stylus, exceptional audio, Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), and, of course, great NVIDIA gaming. And that’s at a starting price of just $199.

Now, we’re added lightning-fast mobile data to the mix. Tegra NOTE 7 is available with LTE and HSPA+ mobile connectivity, and it can operate on popular carriers across the world.

With cellular connectivity, consumers can now get access to the web, check out maps and play videos anywhere they go by purchasing a minimum data plan from many carriers.

The Tegra NOTE 7 LTE’s worldwide connectivity is provided by our cellular LTE modem chipset, the fifth-gen NVIDIA i500 processor. i500 leverages a unique software-defined radio technology – meaning it can deliver new capabilities via software without requiring an entirely new chipset. Another big plus is higher efficiency – it’s only 40 percent the size of conventional modems but has 4x the processing capability of its predecessor.

The entire Tegra NOTE 7 family also received an over-the-air update that upgraded the operating system to Android 4.4.2 (Kit Kat), which includes support for Gamepad Mapper. Introduced first for our SHIELD portable gaming and entertainment device, Gamepad Mapper turns touch-based Android games into ones that can be enjoyed with the physical controls of a Bluetooth controller.

Look for the Tegra NOTE 7 LTE starting at $299 from partners worldwide* starting in the second quarter.


 
The Tegra NOTE 7 family will be available in the following regions: 

Country	Partner
North America	EVGA
UK	Dixons
Western Europe	EVGA, Gigabyte
Ukraine	Gazer
Japan	Zotac
Korea	Gigabyte, Zotac
India	XOLO
Brazil	Gradiente
China	Gigabyte, Homecare

 
Here’s a recap of the Tegra NOTE 7 family’s key specs: 

Processor	Tegra 4 processor with quad-core Cortex-A15 CPU and 72-core GeForce GPU
Display	7-inch HD IPS LCD display (1280 x 800)
Camera	Rear 5 MP and front VGA webcam
Storage	16 GB storage with micro SD expandable up to an additional 32 GB
Audio	Front facing “HD Audio” stereo speakers with a unique bass-reflex port
Stylus	Chisel and Brush tips for natural writing and broad strokes
Peripherals	Micro HDMI connector to drive big screen videos and gaming
OS	100% Android -- Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Software Updates	Over The Air software updates directly from NVIDIA
Battery Life	10 hours HD video playback
Network	LTE-US: LTE: 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,17,7) HSPA+: 850/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,5) EDGE LTE-EU: LTE: 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20) HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,5,8) EDGE 3G: HSPA+: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 (Bands 1,2,5,8) EDGE +Voice

* 3G connectivity offered in regions with no LTE.

http://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2014/02/21/tegra-note-connected

ASUS FonePad : Sleek and Stylish

Coming in a sleek and stylish metallic Titanium Gray design, the phone + tablet fusion has never been this stylish. The ASUS Fonepad responds to your demanding lifestyle and incredible personality so no matter who you are or what you do, the ASUS Fonepad is surely your best accessory that’s both functional and beautiful.

The ASUS Fonepad comes with an array of applications that enhances the experience you have with a 7-inch tablet. It features an application called BuddyBuzz which is the perfect app that brings together all your social networking feeds for easier and more fun connections. ASUS Story is also one of the best offerings of the ASUS Fonepad where you can collect photos from your recent trips or hangouts into an album so photo browsing has just become more fun. The SuperNote Lite also takes note taking to the next level because you can scribble or draw or maybe even add photos and share them with your friends or keep them for future use. Note taking is just as easy as touching the screen!

Thanks to its full 3G telephony support, Fonepad™ can also be used for voice calls using the built-in noise-cancelling digital microphone or an optional Bluetooth headset. Built-in 3G with HSPA+ mobile data means ASUS Fonepad™ is an always-connected mobile device for seamless web browsing, fast downloads from Google Play Store, and smooth streaming of audio and video. With just one mobile data plan to pay for, running costs are also much lower than those of a separate smartphone and 3G tablet.

The ASUS Fonepad is available in 8GB and 32GB capacities at Php 11,995 and Php 14,995, respectively.


Full specifications available at http://ph.asus.com/

Torque Droidz Drive Tablet Review

I got a hold of a Torque Droidz Drive a few weeks ago and I've been tinkering with it ever since. Tried its features, especially the camera since I live in a world of selfies, instagrams and tweets. It's fun to see a chronological documentation of what you're doing (eating, watching, - practically everything) and accompanied by photos. It's fun looking back and reading about your past whereabouts and I can't stop myself from getting amazed by how creative my shots were.

The quality of the photos from the 2 mp camera still does not replace that of a real camera but the advantage of using tablets is you get to upload it real quick at the chance of a free wi-fi Internet connection. Unless you're using one of those cameras with an Android OS, but that's a different review.


The Torque Droidz Drive is one of the most affordable 7 inch phablet (phone and tablet) available in the Metro. The specifications are fair enough but considering the very low prize of Php 3,999, then that's a great deal you should not let pass.

Galapad from Galaxy Microsystems : Gamers Will Surely Enjoy

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The explosion of mobile devices has gone exponential. Whether powered by Apple iOS, Android,Blacberry, Windows, or any of the other mobile OS, it is with no doubt that everyone has gone mobile and online.


Imagine a world were everyone is always connected and informed. Now that is something great to look forward to - unless somebody uses it for an evil scheme - Nah! but maybe - along with the development comes coders, programmers or developers with the skills to dramatically change the world through apps and the codes running them.

Right now the "in" thing to keep connected and look "cool" at the same time are the tablet PCs, and what makes them fascinating is that they keep becoming as powerful as the PC.

Arc Mobile Prime, Nitro and Tab Products

 

Arc Mobile Prime 350 Single core and mid range of Android products due to its high performance Mali 300 GPU Single Processor Android Gingerbread 2.3.5 . It has a dual SIM capabliity , and  has a 3.5” HVGA screen, A Dual Camera 1.3 mpixel back and 0.3 Front. , 256 MB RAM ./ 512 ROM, with 4gb Transcend MicroSD included, 2000 mAH Li-ion battery , and has a Mobile Analog TV . The price will be not more than Php 3,000.00  

Arc Mobile Nitro 400D  will set the standards of a Dual SIMM capable, 1Ghz Dual Core A9 VR SGX531 GPU. capable of 2g, 3g connection. It has a 4.0 WVGA Screen that can display a standard and good picture size. It has a Dual camera that  brings till 5.0Mega Pixel at the back and 0.3 Front , It has a 512Mb RAM and 4GB  ROM. t works on Android Jellybean 4.1.2. The price is not more than Php 4,000.00.

Arc Mobile Nitro 450QD will be one of their top of the line Dual SIM, 2G & 3G connectivity, It has a 1.2 Ghz Quad Core A7 provcessor Power VR SGX544MP GPU, has a 4.5” QHD screen. It has a Dual Camera of 5.0 Back and ).3 Front. A 512MB RAM & Jelly Bean 2.2.14GB ROM. Has a high battery capacity and of course Android Jelly Bean 4.2.1. The price is not more than  Php 6,500.00.

Arc Moblile Tab 700  has a Dual SIM 2G connectivity , has a 1 Ghz Single Core A9 proceessor PowerVR SGX531 GPU. It has a 7.0” WVGA Screen, A Dual Camera 2.0 Mpixel Back and .03 Front. It has a 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM, 3000 ma Li-ion battery. It has An Android Ice Cream Sandwich  4.0.4 and a Mobile Analog TV as well.  Not more than  Php 4,000.00.


Arc Mobile phones and tablets are available at the following distributors and retailers nationwide: Memo Xpress, Technomobile, BSD International, Sandztel, SDL, CyberWidget, Mobilizer, IntoGadgets, MMR Dynamic, MediaBox, M2 Mobile, Eazy Text, 5th Avenue, Inbox Mobile, GSN Wireless, Telefonetics, and at Lazada Philippines.

AOC Launches New Breeze Tablets For Mobile Computing

AOC, the worldwide leader in display manufacturing, just introduced to the media the availability of 7 and 8 inches tablets carrying the name Breeze. The product launch was held at the Holiday Inn hotel in Makati last June 25, 2013.

Breeze tablets make mobile computing truly a breeze because they are said to be fast, flexible and powered by the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system. There are currently two incarnations of the Breeze model : MW0731+ and Breeze MW0831.

Both are the perfect companions for everyone who does not want to miss out on their email, social media, the latest news, entertainment and the most engaging games. For people on the go especially in the Philppines where tablets are the in thing next to laptops for usefulness and smartphones for mobility and portability.

Nexus 7 : Turning It into a Multitasking Muscle-Machine

We can force the Nexus 7 to use its GPU to render 2d graphics. Nasa Developer Options-->Force GPU Render. Improves 2d scores by more than 400% (from 233 to 1000).

So I went back to <click here for link> to follow the directions from <click here for link> claiming to improve UI responsiveness. The change was noticeable especially while browsing with Opera Mobile with other things open.

Then I decided to run quadrant for S and G's.

Ainol Novo 10 Hero : Best Ainol Tablet ... So Far

Ainol Novo10 Hero so far is the best release of Ainol... As in 0 known bugs and issues...

Very recommended... Although there's some sacrifice in specs if we compare it to Ainol Novo7 Flame...

#1 Stripped down Cameras.. 0.3MP Front / 2.0MP Rear without FLASH
#2. No more Light Sensor.
#3. No more build sturdiness. Leather-Case is a MUST.

But overall build quality is very impressive..

Gizmodo Picks Three Asus Tablets

 

Three ASUS tablets namely the Nexus 7, Transformer Pad Infinity and VivoTab RT were picked in Gizmodo's The most important tablets of 2012.

Transformer Pad Infinity :
"Until Google finally got its tablet hands dirty with the Nexus line, t

he Asus Transformer Pad Infinity was the only Android tablet that could hope to keep pace with the iPad. No wonder Google tapped Asus when time came to build the Nexus 7."

Torque Mobile Phones and Tablets Offers the Best of Technology at Impressive Pricing

Torque Mobile Phones and Tablets has just announced the release of several new mobile phone and tablet models during its grand launch held at the Le Pavilion in Manila.


The company which has an all Filipino team of engineers and designers initially made concepts for the phone and tablet design with the help of foreign consultants but are now specialized themselves to become independent of the succeeding concept and design requirements after an extensive working relationship with the said foreign consultants.

Lenovo Premieres the IdeaPad Yoga and ThinkPad Twist Designed for Windows 8

Coming directly from the airport from our trip to Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, I made the right decision on attending the Lenovo launch of its newest Ultrabook, ThinkPad and IdeaPad releases. This was held at the Balcony restaurant in Legazpi Village Makati City.

Attended by mostly tech-oriented writers and bloggers, the event organizers wanted to have the guests wearing a superhero identity, but only one came in a military attire who was even carrying a toy armalite. ....and oh, there was another one wearing an Ironman mask. So eventually the price of 5k worth of Gift Checks went to the only guy who came in a hero attire.

Starmobile Dealers Convention and Star Awards

It's been a very exciting first year for Starmobile, and they have their dear partners, and you, to thank for their success!

A 2012 convention to culminate the pretty awesome year they've had was held last Tuesday, November 27, at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, at 6PM. The invitees were their partner resellers, owners, and friends, and they're anticipating about 200 people to attend. Many also got a preview of yet another Android smartphone and tablet coming up this December.

The Asus Incredible Launch

Tekkie Tekkie Muna (this seems like an ordinary launch, but hey they did say they wanted to focus on the products rather than celebrities and fireworks), the brands are now revealing to the public their new devices after the October 30 launch of Windows 8.

Asus launched its Windows 8 compatible devices today, November 6, 2012, to the media people at the R Space venue in Makati at around noon.

Pipo U1 Tablet

A new Pipo U1 tablet has been launched this week which provides consumers with an alternative solution for a budget tablet running Google’s latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system.

Archos Gamepad Is Almost Here

Archos hits the slate market with their GamePad competing with other Android devices made specifically with the gamers in mind like the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and the upcoming Kickstarter-funded product, Ouya, which is the first Anrdoid gaming console.

Asus Vivo Tab and Asus Vivo Tab RT

The Asus Vivo tablets got its name from the Latin word "to live" and the units were designed for the Windows 8 operating system.

Vivo has a dual-purpose design that combines a high-resolution multi-touch Super IPS+ display with a detachable QWERTY keyboard dock to provide a great Windows 8 experience. ASUS TruVivid technology with Corning Fit Glass gives improved colour clarity and superior scratch resistance, while the keyboard not only transforms Vivo into a convenient clamshell ultraportable, but also provides a secondary battery for prolonged mains-free use.