Nextbook has launched the Next5, which is claimed to be the world’s first Android tablet with an integrated APEN digital pen. What makes the APEN digital pen special is that it connects to the tablet wirelessly, allowing users to generate, save and/or transmit real-time notes, write emails, and create drawings using regular paper and normal ink. The tablet comes jam packed with a 7-inch display, the Google Android 2.1 OS, Wi-Fi, SlideME app manager, eBook Store, a 2GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, 25-preloaded books and an MP3/photo viewer and speakers. The Nextbook Next5 Android tablet is currently available for $299. [Nextbook]
Onkyo today announced that they will launch a couple of Windows 7 tablets in Japan next month. The 11.6-inch 1366 x 728 TW317A7PH and the 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 TW117A7PH come equipped with a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 CPU, a 2GB of RAM, WI-Fi, Bluetooth and the Microsoft Windows 7 Business OS. The 11.6-inch model has a 32GB hard disk drive, while the 10.1-inch version comes with a 160GB hard disk drive. No word on pricing at this moment. [Onkyo]
RIM’s brand new tablet ‘BlackBerry PlayBook (32GB Model)’ is now available for purchase in Canada via Wind Mobile (In Store Only). The device is currently being sold for $599. Just to remind you, the BlackBerry PlayBook sports a 7-inch 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen display, a 1GHz Texas Instruments dual-core processor, a 3.0-megapixel front-facing camera, a 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 1GB RAM, a 32GB of internal storage, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a micro USB port, a micro HDMI port and runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS. [Product Page]
Sony has entered the Android tablet market by releasing the S1 and S2 tablets. Both models are touted to deliver the perfect combination of hardware, content and network with seamless usability for a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience. The Sony S1 is optimized for rich media entertainment, while the Sony S2 is ideal for mobile communication and entertainment. Powered by the Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS, both tablets are WiFi and WAN (3G/4G) compatible and enable users to browse the internet, check e-mails and access digital contents such as videos, games and e-books. The Sony S1 comes jam packed with a 9.4-inch display for enjoying the web and rich content on a large screen. The Sony S2 comes equipped with a couple of 5.5-inch displays that can be folded for easy portability. [Press Release]
The new Archos 7c is budget tablet that runs on the Google Android 2.1 Eclair OS with a Cortex A8 processor. The gadget supports 720p HD video playback on its 7-inch (800 x 480) capacitive display, 802.11 b/g WiFi, an 8GB internal storage, a microSD/SDHC slot for storage expansion and a USB port. The new Archos 7c will be launched next week for $219. [Akihabara]
Coby is back with its latest product in the form of the Kyros MID7024. The tablet is powered by a 1GHz Samsung S5PV210 ARM Cortex A8 processor which is aided by a 512MB RAM, the Google Android 2.2 Froyo operating system and a 7-inch resistive touchscreen display with a 800 x 480 screen resolution. Additional specs include Wi-Fi connectivity, a front-facing camera, an HDMI output, a microSD memory card slot and a 4GB of internal flash memory. [Android Tablets]
HCL India has recently launched three new tablets from its ME tablet series. The 7-inch ME AE7, 7-inch ME AM7 and 10-inch ME AP10A are based on Google Android 2.2 Froyo operating system. The HCL ME AE7 comes equipped with a 256MB memory, a 2GB flash storage, a 0.3MP camera, WiFi, and Bluetooth. The HCL ME AM7 is powered 800MHz processor and has a 7-inch multitouch display, a 512MB RAM and an 8GB flash storage. And finally, the HCL ME AP10A supports a multi-touch display with a 1024×600 pixels resolution, a full 1080p HD playback, a 1GB memory, a 16GB flash storage, a 1.3MP webcam, GPS, WiFi, 3G, Bluetooth and an SD card slot for expandable storage (up to 32GB). The 7-inch ME AE7, 7-inch ME AM7 and 10-inch ME AP10A are priced at INR 14,990 ($337), INR 25,790 ($578) and INR 32,990 ($740), respectively. [HCL]
AnyDATA will introduce a couple of new 7-inch Android tablets at CTIA 2011. The entry-level AMD120 is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, while the higher-end AMD810 has a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 3G support and the Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS. Both tablets come jam packed with a 7-inch (1024 x 600) capacitive touchscreen display, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, front and rear cameras, a 512MB of RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor and a gryoscope. No word on pricing or availability at this moment. Stay tuned for more updates. [Netbooknews]
BestBuy has begun taking pre-orders for RIM’s upcoming tablet ‘BlackBerry PlayBook’ via its online store. The device is being sold for $499.99 (16GB model), $599.99 (32GB) and $699.99 (64GB model), respectively. To refresh your memory, the BlackBerry PlayBook packs a 7-inch 1024 x 600 capacitive touchscreen display, a 1GHz Texas Instruments dual-core processor, a 3.0-megapixel front-facing camera, a 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera, a 1GB RAM, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a micro USB port, a micro HDMI port and runs on BlackBerry Tablet OS. [Product Page]
ASUS has announced the availability of the Eee Pad Transformer for the Taiwanese market. For your info, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is one of the first tablets to be equipped with Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS. The gadget comes jam packed with a touchscreen HD display, a 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera, a 5-megapixel camera on the back, a choice of 16GB or 32GB SSD, an nVidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor, an nVidia GeForce graphics chip and an optional full QWERTY keyboard that transforms the tablet into a notebook style PC. The additional keyboard also provides more juice for the device, adding an extra 8 hours of operation time. The new ASUS Eee Pad Transformer retails for around $399 to $699, depending on the final specifications you choose. [Geeky Gadgets]
