Sprint is ready to release the ZTE Optik 3G tablet on February 5, 2012. Powered by the Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS, the gadget features a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen display with WXGA 1280×800 resolution, dual cameras, a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 1GB of RAM, a 16GB of storage space, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and a 4000mAh Lithium-ion battery. The ZTE Optik 3G tablet retails for $99.99 with a two-year service agreement, or $349.99 without a service agreement. [Press Release]
Sprint has recently released the Express Mobile Hotspot in the US market. The device supports for Sprint’s 3G CDMA network and its 4G WiMAX network and provides connectivity for up to five devices simultaneously. The Sprint Express Mobile Hotspot features a microSD card slot for document sharing, a micro-USB and an external display that shows signal strength, battery life, and other connection data. Its 2,200mAh removable rechargeable battery offers 7 hours of operation time. Sprint sells the Express Mobile Hotspot for $29.99 with a new two-year data plan contract and a $50 mail-in rebate, or $249.99 sans contract. [Softpedia]
Sprint has decided to release the Merlin CC208 3G/4G 2-in-1 card by Novatel Wireless. The device allows customers to take advantage of Sprint’s 4G network to accelerate productivity on the go. With the locking 2-in-1 adapter, users can swap between PC Card and ExpressCard slots quickly and easily, freeing up USB ports for other devices. It’s ideal for the frequent business traveler browsing the Internet, checking email and uploading and downloading presentations. With turbo-charged 4G speeds, users can connect to their corporate server quickly, hold video-conferences without buffering, and download files in just seconds. [Sprint]
Sprint has finally released the highly anticipated HTC Evo View 4G tablet. The gadget comes jam packed with a 4G WiMAX modem, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a 7-inch (1024 x 600) display and the Google Google Android 2.3 operating system with HTC Sense software. You can buy this Android tablet for $399.99 with a 2-year data contract. Each purchase comes equipped with a free digital pen. [Liliputing]
Sprint has officially announced that they will be launching the WiFi-only version of Motorola Xoom on their network on May 8th. The device will be sold for $599.99. Just to remind you, this Android Honeycomb tablet offers a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 touchscreen display, a 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, a 2.0-megapixel front-facing camera, a 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual LED flash, a 1GB DDR2 RAM, a 32GB of storage space, 3G (optional), WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, 720p HD video recording capabilities, 1080p Full HD video playback support and runs on Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS. [Sprint]
Sprint in collaboration with HTC have just showcased their first 3G/4G Android tablet at this year’s CTIA Wireless. Called the EVO View 4G, the device sports a 7-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen display, a 1.5GHz single-core Qualcomm processor, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, a 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, a 1GB RAM, a 32GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, GPS, a digital compass, a G-sensor, 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a micro USB port, a 4000 mAh battery and supports for Sprint’s WiMAX network. The EVO View 4G will go on sale in Summer for unannounced price yet. [Sprint]
Sprint has issued a maintenance firmware update for its Galaxy Tab variant. The small EA24 update fixes some Exchange email issues, QIK software update to 0.04.77 and new drivers for LCD supplier. You can visit Sprint’s website to get more details. [SamsungHub]
Sprint has confirmed the availability of the BlackBerry 4G PlayBook on their network. This tablet supports Sprint’s speedy 4G network. The BlackBerry 4G PlayBook features a new BlackBerry Tablet OS, a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR and HTML5 support. The ultra portable, ultra thin tablet enables customers to enjoy all of the sites, games, media and richness of the full Internet, delivered at 4G speeds. Sprint will release the BlackBerry 4G PlayBook in the Summer 2011. [Sprint]
Sprint will launch the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet for just $399 with a 2-year contract. You can also buy this gadget free of contract for $599 each. The Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab is set to launch right around November 14th, 2010. Stay tuned for more updates. [BoyGenius]
Sprint today released the U1901 WiMAX USB modem, which supports the Sprint 4G network. The dongle is a small, simplistic device that works with Windows 7, Vista, XP and OS X (10.5 and 10.6), and when you’re in a 4G zone it can provide throughput of up to 10x faster than Sprint 3G. This WiMAX modem is perfect for companies wanting to deliver high-bandwidth solutions to workers on-the-go or for remote offices looking to provide basic DSL-like speeds to workers in the metro area. The Sprint U1901 WiMAX USB modem can be purchased now for $49.99 on a 2-year data contract. [Press Release]
