iBall Slide 7334i Tablet Review

iBall Slide 7334i is 3G enabled tablet and is priced at Rs. 10,499

The iBall slide 7334i is a performance tablet from iBall, the device is packed in with a dual-core Cortex A9 1GHz processor along with 1GB of DDR3 RAM. The tablet comes with 16 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded  using additional microSD card for upto 32 GB.

The tablet comes with a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The tablet support dual SIM features with 3G support in both SIMs. The  tablet can be used to make voice calls with both SIM. The iBall slide 7334i comes with  2.0 MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 0.3 MP front camera  The tablet also supports Wireless FM and GPS .

The tablet comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and  packs a 3,000 mAh battery. 

 This tablet is pretty smooth to use and  seems to give a great performance. I just bought one recently and i am pretty happy about how this tablet performs to  my needs.  The 7-inch Screen  have good quality  and also is very good at touch response .  

 The tablets has 16 GB of internal memory  and 1GB of RAM out of which 975MB of RAM is usable. The  tablet comes with preloaded apps  and also apps can be moved to the SD card which is a plus point that adds to the tablet. Unlike other tablets in the market the iBall slide 7334i comes with inbuilt Radio FM with inbuilt antenna. With this   tablet you are able to play 1080p video with easy.

The tablet comes with dual speakers which give a good  sound  and it works fines.  The tablet UI is quite different from phone and is very impressive for a tablet.  The tablet comes with built in flash which lets you watch streaming flash video with web browser. The Music player is simple and can play several audio formats and it also have sound effects. The audio from the bundled earphone are also pretty good. 

The tablet comes with various connectivity features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and a MicroUSB port. The tablet also comes with USB OTG Cable which allows you to connect pendrives etc to the tablet. The tablet have 3,000mAh battery which gives you a battery backup up to 1 day.

This is a good tablet which give you great features to the price you pay and seems to be a better option than other tablet at the same price range. 

 The tablet is also available in online stores at rate of Rs 9200- 10,499

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Display : 7-inch display with 1024 x 600 pixel
• Processor :  Dual-core Cortex A9 1 GHz processor
• Storage :  1 GB DDR3 RAM , 16 GB internal + 32 GB  Memory card slot
• Camera : 2-MP Rear Camera with LED Flash and VGA front camera
• Connectivity :  3G(Dual- SIM), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, MicroUSB
• Operating System : Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
• Battery : 3000 mAh Battery
• Other:  FM Radio, preloaded Apps, USB OTG, Dual Speakers 

iOS 7 FOR iPAD MINI OUT

Apple has recently launched iOS 7 Beta 2 for the developers who're testing the new operating system. The update came exactly two weeks after the launch of the first beta of the operating system. It was also showcased during the keynote at Apple's WWDC event on the same day.

The iOS Beta 2 for developers which is the first version of iOS 7 that works on the iPad Mini and iPad. Apple has yet to give an official launch date for iOS 7 , but it is in line with expectations that will be , together with the new available late September iPhone 5S and possibly the iPad Mini 2.

The update which is available over the air, mentions that it contains bug fixes and improvements. However , the most major feature of the second beta is that it also includes support for iPad and iPad mini, which were left out when Apple released the first beta version.

The update reportedly brings back the Voice Memos app that lets users record voice notes, which was missing in the first beta. The update also brings some minor changes including tweaked music palyback controls in lock screen, a new Clock app icon in the Control Center, revamped notification app and Newsstand interface.It also bring new male and female Siri voices which were announced during WWDC Keynote.

Apple will release several beta versions of iOS 7 before it seeds the final release in September/October.

Now let's watch a video that shows some of new feature of Apple iOS 7 running on Ipad Mini :

UBUNTU TABLETS

After announcing the Ubuntu OS for smartphone , Canonical has now extended the operating system to tablets as well . The Touch Developers Preview for this operating system will be available  from  February 21 on Ubuntu's developer site and  it wiil run on Google's Nexus 10 tablets.

Canonocal had been teasing the launch of this operating system on its website. As per the company's claim, Ubuntu for tablets will be able to support screen size ranging from 6-inch to 20 inches and screen resolution varying from 100 to 450 ppi.

Ont the face of it, Ubuntu Os for tablets look very similar to Windows RT. This Operating system also features what the  company dubs as "side stage" . the feature allows user to use any top apps on screen simeltaneously.

"Multi-tasking productivity meets elegance and rigorous security in our tablet experience " said Mark shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu and canonical "our family of interfaces now scales acroos all screens , so your phone can provide tablet, PC and TV experience when you dock it . That's unique to Ubuntu and it's the future of personal computing".

Canonical has already announced that will also be present  at the forthcoming Mobile World Congress(MWC) in Barcelona and will be showing myriad of devices running the Ubuntu Os.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 2 311

Samsung's 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 311 is now available in the country and is listed on the company's official e-store for Rs 13,900. The tablet is also being on ebay india for Rs 13,8999.

The Galaxy Tab 2 311 (P3110) boasts similar specs in comparison to its 3G sibilling , the Galaxy Tab 2 310 , expect that this one is missing 3G support.

Measuring 193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm and weighing 341g , the tablet sports a 7-inch PLS TFT LCD display with a 1024 x 600 (WSVGA) resolution. The tablet comes pre-installed with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and features a 3-MP rear and VGA cameras.

On the inside , the tablet is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM and has 16GB of internal storage with external expansion support upto 32GB via microSD. It comes with a 4,000mAh battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and USB 2.0

The Galaxy Tab 2 311 comes with a host of Pre-loaded educational contest as well and users can download additional content  from the company's My educational service.

The Galaxy Tab 2 310 was the first Ice Cream Sandwich tablet from Korean manufaturer and comes with features like 1GHz  dual-core processor , 3MP rear Camera , VGA front camera and 1GB of RAM.

The next Generation Galaxy tablets will include the 8-inch, 10.1-inch and Galaxy Tab 3 Plus versions that will be launched in separate Wi-Fi and LTE variants as well . The Galaxy Note 8.0 is confirmed to make an appearance at the Mobile World Congress later  this month.



SPECIFICATIONS

• Dispaly : 7-inch PLS TFT LCD WSVGA dispaly (1024 x 600)
• Processor : 1GHz dual-core processor
• Memory :1GB RAM , 16GB internal (expandable up to 32GB)
• Camera : 3-MP rear camera, VGA front camera
• Connectivity : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and USB 2.0
• Battery : 4,000mAh Battery
• Operating System :  Android 4.1

TABLET SALES TO REACH 145 MILLION IN 2013

Global tablet computer sales are expected to hit 145 million this year , a research firm said wenesday in the latest upgrade of the sizziling segment.

ABI Research said it raised its forecast due to a " combination of new market entrants , more affordable choises for consumers and increased adoption by bussiness audiences" .

" The rate of innovation is slowing down as tablet vendours augment their product portfolios to meet the needs of market audiences ",says ABI's Jeff Orr.

"The late 2012 launches of Apple's ipad mini and a variety of slates on intel architecture and new Windows operating system will only begin to show progress this year".

ABI said North America will account for just over 50 percent of worldwide sales. Bussiness sales are expected to account for 19 percent of the total, as coporate customers look to newer models aimed at their Users.

Sales data from 2012 are still being compiled , but some forecasts indicate the total number of tablets sold would be around 126 million.

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8 LEAK

There seems to plenty of leaks around the devices that we might see at the Mobile Congress (MWC) 2013 . The latest to join the league is Samsung Galaxy Note 8.

According to SamMobile, this new tablet will sport 8-inch 1280 x 800 TFT (Super clear LCD) display. It is expected to come in twoversions -Samsung GT-N5100, which will be a 3G+Wi-Fi version and the GT-N5110, which will be a Wi-Fi only version. The website also claims the dimensions of the tablet will be 211.3 x 136.3 x 7.95 mm and will weight around 330g.

Other rumoured spec for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 include 4600mAh battery, 2GB of RAM, option of 16 or 32GB as internal storage, 5-mgapixel rear caamera and 1.3 MP front camera. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is likely to run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Other connectivity options may include Bluetooth version 4.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi and A-GPS.

Just like other members of Note series , Samsung Galaxy Note 8 too will support S-pen .Thoug there is no information available on cost but gizmag.com feels that given tablet's mid-range componets may be priced as much as ipad mini or lesser.

VIDEOCON VT10 TABLET

VIDEOCON VT10 TABLET

Tablets seem tobe the flavour  of the seson for indian makers. The latest to join the foray is Videocon, with its 10-inch offering VT10 . this tablet is already available through online deal site for Rs 11,200.

Videocon VT10 sports a  10-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixel . It runs on Android 4.1 (jelly Bean) and is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor  along with 1GB of RAM . The Tablet Houses 2-Megapixel Front as well as rear camera.

In terms of Battery , this tablet comes with Li-Polymer-6800mAh battery , which the company claims that will give  a browsing time of up to 4 hours . Also in terms of memory , This tablet comes with 8Gb of internal memory , which can be expanded to up to 32GB.

Videocon VT10 will compete with the likes of Micromax Funbook Pro, Zync Z1000 Tablet and Karbon Smart Tab 10. micromax Funbook Pro comes wit a 1.2 Ghz processor , runs on Android 4.0  but company is promising update soon . It comes with 1.5 Ghz processor , 1GB RAM and is avialable  at street price of Rs 10,990/-. karbon Samrt TAb 10 on the other hand , is  a9.7 -inch tablet , which running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is priced at Rs 10,490.

Videoconm has recently entered in smartphone market with two new smartphone s A20 and A30  priced at Rs 4,999 and Rs 7,299.

BSNL PENTA T-PAD WS702C 3D TABLET

Patel Technologies, which had earlier launched budget tablets in parternership with state-run BSNL has now launched a 3D-enabled tablet. Penta T-pad ws702c which is priced at Rs 7,499 and offers 2G voice support and 3G  data though dongle. Wi-Fi support is , of course included as well.

The 3D tablet has a 7-inch capacitive multitouch screen with aresolution of 1024 x 600 . Penta T-pad comes with 8GB internal storage , 1GB DDR3 RAM, 1.2 GHz Cortex A8 Processor and runs on Android Ice Cream Sandwich. There is 2 MP rear camera and VGA front camera on board. The company claims a 6 hours battery backup for this tablet.

Commenting on the launch, vijender Singh, Managing Director,Pantel Technologies Private Limited said, " I am elated to launch Penta T-pad ws702c which is avery unique offering that is on technology and low cost . The Penta T-pad ws702c is india's Tablet PC that comes with inbuilt 3D Accleration Graphics Capablity. I am sure that we will keep delighting our customers always with such path- breaking offerings" 

Penta T-pad WS702C will be competing with swipe Tab X745, which was launched recently .The only major difference between these two tablets is that Penta T-pad WS702C has a 1GB RAM while Swipe has 512 MB . However sipe tab is cheaper option Rs 5,999.

SPECIFICATIONS

• DISPALY: 7-inch Capacitive Multi TouchScreen.
• PROCESSOR: 1.2GHz Cortex A8 Processor.
• STORAGE: 1GB DDR3, 8GB memory
• OPERATINGSYSTEM: Android Ice Cream Sandwich.
• CAMERA: 2 MP Rear Camera & VGA Front Camera.

SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 800

The stylus is back in business and we should give Samsung for this which released its first S-Pen sporting device , the Galaxy note last year . The so - called yablet turned out to be adecent sucess for the company. The Korean manufacturer has forward to reveal the sucessor and  a bigger version of its Galaxy Note in form of Note 2 and Note 800 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy note is yet  to reach india , but tne note 800 has already launched in the country. Packing a quad - core processor and ice cream Sandwich, the tablet looks enticing on paper but do the specs translate into real perfomance ? we shall find out soon.
Samsung has played safe and kept the looks of the note 800 similar to its other tablets . Blame its own design patent troubles with Apple , or just lazieness, there is nothing extraordinary about Samsung Galaxy Note 800's looks . That said it isnt bad either . the Note 800 is decent looking Android tablet ,all plastic build make it looks cheap. You can even feel the plastic in your hands .
At just 0.35 inch thickness , samsung Galaxy note 800 is slim and feels light in hand , so at least wont have trouble holding it for long durations. The front of the tablet is largely taken by 10.1-inch display which is surrounded by  a huge bezel and dark silver border framing sterio speakers.

The 10.1 -inch display on the note 800 comes with 1280 x 800 resolution , which is slowly becoming obsolete for 10- inch or bigger tablets and the full -HD is the latest trend . Apart from that the veiwing angles are decent and display is suficcently  bright. The color reproduction is also good
We are'nt the ones who click photographs with our 10-inch tablets and Galaxy Note 800 dosen't offer anything that'll change that. Samsung has included a 5MP rear camera with LED flash on the tablet. which in no way is spectcular. The tablet also comes with 1.9MP front camera for video chating.
The note 800 includes a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM, which makes it one of the most powerful devices in the market . And run on Android 4.0 Operating System


Samsung has also included S-pen and the supported app ecosystem . Since the original Note , Samsung has improved quite a few elements in the styles and it is more fluid  The S-pen now support upto 1024 degree of pressure  it is quite useful .  The tablet may cost you around Rs 39,990/-.

BSNL Tablet Wish Tel Ira Icon

              BSNL has launched a new tablet called Wish Tel Ira Icon, which comes with a 7-inch TFT LCD capacitive multi touchscreen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution. BSNL has also announced that buyers of the tablet will get 2GB of data for 60 days for free, by either opting for 2G or 3G connection. The wish Tel Ira runs under the Android 4.0 aka ice Cream Sandwich Operating System, and is powered by a 1.2 GHz processor . It has 1GB of RAM that would be enough to run most of the applications and games found on Google Play Store.

The tablet has built-in 3G SIM slot and also support WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. It comes with built in Sterio Speakers and a microphone and support SIM calling. The tablet is priced at Rs 10,000 which is considered cheaper compared to Reliance's 3G Tab V9A which retails at Rs 13,999. BSNL also sells three more tablets from Pantel. Tablet also consist por like USB, SD card, and HDMI. It has  a 3.0 MP front camera while a 2 MP camera on backside. It comes with 4GB internal memory which is expandable upto 32GB. The Tablet is powered by 4000 mAh battery claimed browsing time 4-5 hours.

Apple to unveil Ipad Mini on october 23

 Another week , Another launch date for ipad mini. Accordin to AllThingsSD, Apple is likely to unveil the ipad mini at special event to be held on october 23. Earlier this month  a report  in Fortune had indicated that Apple will launch the ipad mini at an event to be held on october 17, invitation for which will be sent by october 10. The date came and went and as you're awre no one recived any invitations. This led to speculation by some if the launch has been delayed due to supply constrains AllthingsD goes to note that October 23  apple is going to launch the ipad mini.

DELL LATITUDE 10 WINOWS TABLET

                                                                   Dell comes with its fist windows 8 tablet Latitude 10. It's 10-inch tablet with HD capasitive multi-touch screen with 1366 x 768 resolution. The device is powered by intel clover Trail Atom Dual Core processor with 2GB RAM and graphic chipset from intel. This Dell tablet measures 10 x 7 x 0.4 inches. Dell's latitude 10 spec sheet displays  128GB SSD and 8 megapixel camera and 2 megapixel front camera.It also consist of finger print reader,wi-fi,bluetooth,intergrated speakers, a micro  USB charging port and a sterio head phone/microphone combo jack.The cost of the tablet is not revealed yet so we will have to wait.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Processor: intel clover trail Atom Dual Core
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8
• Display: 10.1 HD(1366 x 766) capasitive, multi touch
• Graphic: intel integrated graphic
• Memory: 2GB LP DDR2 800MHz
• Storage: up to 128GB SSD
• Power supplies: 30W adapter,via optional docking station,micro USB port, or Auto/air DC adapter
• Network: WLAN + Bluetooth and Mobile Broadband
• Battery: 2 Cell /4 Cell 30/60 WHr, swapable battery
• Optical Drive: N/A
• Multimedia: speakers,microphones/Headphones combo jack,dual camera

HCL ME TAB U1

                                                             HCL has lauched a new budget tablet with android 4.0 with classy glossy plastic finish giving it a stylish cool look with finger print magnet.Clearly this tablet is verry low priced,high quality and perfomance oriented tablet from HCL.the 7 inch display respond well to the touch and has better picture quality and stunning visual angles then other models of capsules in market.The full size USB port for direct plugging in the flash drive is added features as it allows for easy acess to multimedia and documents and other files without the need to copy them on tablets internal memory.This may cost you Rs:7999/-.

SPECIFICATIONS

•  1GHz processor
• 512MB RAM
• 4GB Storage
• Android 4.0
• Battery- 3600 MAH- works for about 5 hours

AaKASH2 /UBISLATE 7

Aakash 2 for students

Pranab MukHerjee, the newly sworn President of india launched the predecessor of Akash (india's offical low budget tablet) the Aakash 2. The new tablet has been manufatured by UK based Company Datawind, the same company that was invloved in making of the first Akash tablet.

According to PTI reports , Aakash 2 tablet  will hold a price of Rs 1,130 for students and it will be made available to students of engineering colleges and universities accross the nation. 

Commersial version of Aakash 2

Already informed in past repots , the new Aakash 2 tablet has been develouped under the aegis of IIT Bombay with the active Support of Centre for Develoupment of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). IIT Bombay has developed unique and compelling applications for engineering students on the Aakash2 platform, which include 3D-modelling, C++ programming, remote and collaborative training applications, robotic control, and live assessment tools ."The price is Rs 2,263 at which the government purchases the device from us. The government subsidises it by 50 per cent and it will be distributed to students at Rs 1,130 " Said Datawind CEO suneet Tuli.

Mr. Tuli said that the government was also trying to encourage the state governments to chip in by subsidising it further so that the device could eventually be available to students free of cost . Reportedly , the  commersial Version of Aakas2  unit is branded as Ubislate 7Ci and is available for purchase on Datawind's website at Rs 3,500/-

Well  as expected datawind didn't dissapointed the customers  it has overcome the limtations of its parent AKASH1 .well if we check out their website  we would be disspointed as pre booking for jan  &  feb is over and you would have to wait a bit longer .well the comercial version ubislate 7  laks 3G modem its a draw back but till the newly added android 4.0.3 Icream sandwich and access to android market are new features  also a 1GHz ARM cortex A8 processors and 512MB RAM and 4GB internal memmory.

President Pranab Mukherjee launches Aakash 2

As repoted , india will also showcase its low-cost Aakash tablet at the United Nations highlighting the country's innovation involved in the "most competitively priced " tablet computer. According to the PTI report , india's permanent Representative to UN Hardeep Singh Puri said presentation on the tablet will be held on November 28 at world body's headquarters.

For the prebooking of the tablet visit Datawind's site:  Datawind

FEATURES

                                    
SPECIFICATIONS

•   Android OS 4.0.3 Ice cream sandwich
• Cortex A8, 1GHz Process with HD Video Co Processor
• 512 MB RAM
• Storage: (Internal) 4GB Flash /  2GB to 32GB (External)Supported
• Peripherals:  USB Ports, and microsD slot,
• Audio Out: 3.5mm jack
• Display and Resolution: 7" Display with 800x480 pixels with multi Touch
• Supported Document Formats: All Version Office Document formats and many more
• High Quality Video Streaming & HD Quality Video Playback
• Input Devices: Resistive Touch Screen
• Connectivity with GPRS & WiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
• Battery: 3000mAh Li-ion  battery, AC adaptor 200.240 volts
• VGA camera (front)

ARCHOS 70 internet tablet

       At home and on the go. The slim and light design of the ARCHOS 70 internet tablet makes it both portable and generous for sharing your best moments with your family and friends. All the functions of a computer: your apps, the Internet, your photos, music and videos, eBooks and 3D games. If you are in the market for a new tablet that will not break the bank, I am quite sure that Archos’ latest release is right up up your alley – after all, you need not pay more than $200 for an Android 3.2 Honeycomb powered tablet, making it the cheapest tablet in its class that runs on that particular version of the operating system. The latest release is known as the Archos 70b Internet tablet, and just in case it looks really familiar to those of you who are tablet fans, that is because this is but an enhanced version of the Archos 70 IT Gen 8 model, boasting an upgraded capacitive touch screen display alongside a beefier processor which has a speed rating of 1.2GHz, making it more than suitable for just about your everyday tablet needs, and more.


What makes the Archos 70b Internet tablet special would be the fact that it runs the latest Android 3.2 Honeycomb operating system that is tablet-centric, delivering Google’s entire suite of mobile applications with Android Market, so that you are able to gain access to more than 300,000 applications including games, books, social media and news.




Slim and lighteright, Honeycomb will deliver faster and smoother transitions between different applications, as well as introduce a more intuitive navigation to and from home screens. Not only that, Archos claims that this particular model will deliver the be able to deliver the best performances where portability is concerned, immediate internet access, multimedia, apps and affordability. As for the display which has been improved that we talked about earlier? You are looking (and touching) at a higher resolution capacitive screen of 1024 x 600 pixels, delivering vibrant colors and crisp clarity, not to mention a doubling of RAM amount to 512MB for a smoother Web experience and more efficient multi-tasking.


Not only that, there is also a built-in 3D graphics accelerator and Wi-Fi connectivity, not to mention pre-loaded with a full pack of connected apps including as a web browser and email application, HDMI output and a microSD memory card slot for expansion purposes just in case the built-in 8GB of internal memory is not enough. Too bad this puppy isn’t available in time for Christmas, as it will arrive only in January for $199 a pop.

Aakash Tablet

The Aakash is a 7” Android 2.2 touch screen tablet that has a HD video co-processor for a high-quality multimedia experience and core graphics accelerator for faster application support.  The Aakash tablet is the only Android device in the market to offer DataWind’s UbiSurfer browser, based on 18 international patents.  The UbiSurfer browser accelerates web pages by factors of 10x to 30x, allowing for a web experience who’s speed is unrivalled.The device includes WiFi connectivity and support for optional 3G modems.  Two full-sized USB ports are integrated into the unit allowing pen-drives, external keyboards, web-cams, dongles and other inexpensive peripherals to be attached.  “Pen drives are a common medium for storing and sharing content in India.  They are even used by people that are not computer savvy, for access to music and videos.  A full sized USB ports allowing regular pen-drives to be plugged-in is also available as an added advantage over other Tablets.  

A key accessory offered with the Aakash tablet by DataWind, is the Leather Keyboard Case.  The leather case not only protects the device, but has an integrated keyboard case allowing fast typing and conversion of the device as a small notebook.

SPECIFICATIONS

                   Aakash tablets are avilable at the indian markets at a rate of  Rs.2999.But another version 

for student is avialable at just Rs.1500 about   $35 .A new and improved version is expeted to be reach the

market after or before feb 2012