Kmart sort of shocked the tech world when it announced an Augen Gentouch 78 tablet for sale a few weeks back, which is not just any tablet but an Android powered one.
The Augen 7 inch tablet made waves across the retail sector (and online with the media) because let’s face it Kmart isn’t your bevy of tech wonderland like an Apple or Best Buy. So this came out of left field and everyone went nuts. The Augen tablet has since announced that Google did not authorize use of its market apps and newer models will indeed NOT carry this software.
Surprised?
You shouldn’t be as Google is looking to tighten market share, not release it. Especially with smaller players like Augen. For now though expect similar smaller low cost tablets to make it to store shelves, but we will all just have to wait and see which OS is the premier operating system these cheaper tablets will carry.
The Augen Gentouch 78 is a sweet tablet that allows for ebook reader capabilities, plenty of storage at 2GB internal memory, a video player built in, easy email and web surfing via WIFI, plus it has support for flash. Keep an eye on this brand!
Posted in Tablet PC News.
Tagged with android os, augen gentouch 78 tablet, cheap, flash support, google, kmart, low cost.
The Archos 5 case from Tuff Luv is unique and eco friendly, making it an ideal choice for smart urban commuters.
The Archos 5 case
is tailor made to fit the small 5 inch tablet and features synthetic leather, a crested dragon design exclusive to Tuff Luv and their patented Wrap-M cable manager to keep ear buds (or other cables) tangle-free.
Site description:
- Elegant case handmade in high grade artificial PU leather
- Stand included
- Lifetime guarantee
- Screen wipe included
- New Wrap-M cable tie included
The black Archos 5 case has several interior pockets to store an ID or credit card, plus a small pen and notepad holder.
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Tagged with archos 5 case, black, synthetic leather, tuff luv, unique.
Ever since Apple introduced the iPad lots of consumers are now up in arms over the differences between a tablet and a netbook. So let’s take a quick look at three key differences between the two portable computing devices.
image via Mashable
1. Keyboard vs. Touchscreen – one of the biggest differences is the fact that tablets do not have a physical keyboard versus netbooks which do. The iPad has a built in touch keyboard which allows for quick creation of emails, office docs and letters. But this can get tiresome if a lengthy piece is needed. On the other hand many complain that on a netbook the smaller keyboard is also quite cramped for anything but short and quick typing. If you need to view the web as opposed to interact with it, then a tablet is your best bet. If on the other hand typing is more of what you will be doing, then a netbook might be the best device for you.
2. Software vs. Hardware – most tablets due to their size and weight will of course carry less software and hardware than their netbook counterparts. To keep them at a low weight and small size, tablet manufacturers keep them fluff-free.
3. Light vs. Heavy – a tablet will more than likely be lighter than a netbook because of the two reasons mentioned above, the absence of a keyboard and less memory and a lighter battery. The iPad for example weighs just over a pound while the Dell Mini 10 netbook weighs just over 2 pounds.
Which type of device is best for you, really comes down to your usage. Tablets are not meant for heavy computing, but are great for viewing and consuming information. Not too mention just a tad more portable. Just a tad!
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Tagged with comparison, ipad vs dell mini 10, key differences, tablet vs netbook.
Android is taking over the world with a series of tablets set to debut in 2010, such as the Dell Streak Mini 5.
The Dell Streak tablet is much smaller than the iPad, with a 5 inch touch screen versus Apple’s 9.7 inch screen. Will consumers like this smaller display for a tablet? Only time will tell. Other notable features of this Android powered tablet include a 5 mega-pixel camera with LED flash, 2GB of memory with an expandable microSD card, plus both bluetooth and WIFI are built-in.
This is a nice looking portable DELL pc and will surely make a dent in the tablet industry. Our prediction? Dell fans will flock to grab one when it comes out in July!
via ZD Net
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Tagged with 5 inch screen, android tablet, dell tablet computer, DELL tablet pc, small, streak mini 5.
