The S1 sports a curved top much like the Notion Ink Adam and features dual cameras, powered by a Tegra 2 SoC and customized “Quick and Smooth” touch panel UI with “Swift” web browser. Aside from featuring Qriocity connectivity, the S1 will also serve as a giant remote for your Sony gadgets via the integrated infrared.

The clamshell, dual-screen S2 features 2 5.5-inch 1,024 x 480 pixel displays, Tegra 2 SoC, and single, front-facing camera. Sony takes advantage of the dual screens with a custom book-style UI layout for its e-reader app, email (keyboard on one display with your messages on the other), and ebook application.

Both the S1 and S2 are PlayStation Certified (meaning they’ll be able to play content from Sony’s PSN version for Android AKA the PlayStation Suite), support DLNA, and are WiFi and 3G/4G according to Sony. No word if a Wifi-only configuration is available as of press-time, or of prices or release dates.

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Both new models are NVIDIA Tegra 2 based running Android 3.0 Honeycomb and are equipped with WXGA (1280X800) display, 3.0megapixel front and 2.0megapixel back camera, LED Flash, capability to play full 1080p HD videos, Bluetooth v3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 (a/b/g/n), Gyro, Accelerometer, and digital compass and a memory card slot.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Ipad 2

Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 Pricing and Availability

Both Galaxy Tab models will be available in HSPA+ and Wi-Fi only models.

• Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi-only 16GB: $499, available June 8th
• Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi-only 32GB: $599, available June 8th
• Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi-only 16GB: $469, available “early summer”
• Galaxy Tab 8.9 WiFi-only 32GB: $569, available “early summer”

source AnandTech

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The Samsung Galaxy Player is equipped with A 1GHz Cortex A8 processor, dual cameras, a 3.2 megapixels back-facing camera and front-facing VGA webcam, VoIP support and video calls via Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n.  The Galaxy Player supports as DivX, Xvid, WMV, MPEG4, and H.264, while audio format include MP3, WMA, AAC, Ogg, and FLAC.  No AMOLED but Samsung has equipped the Galaxy Player SuperClear LCD and will be available in 4″ and 5″ variants.

Samsung Galaxy Player features:

• 4-inch SuperClear LCD screen for Galaxy Player 4 and 5-inch WVGA TFT LCD screen for Galaxy Player 5
• 8 GB of internal storage, 32 GB MicroSD supported
• Cortex A8 1GHz processor
• VGA front-facing camera, 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus
• SoundAlive Sound Engine and stereo Virtual 5.1 surround sound speaker
• Skype pre-loaded for Wi-Fi audio calls
• Supports Adobe Flash 10.1
• Qik VoIP calls and videochat available on Wi-Fi
• Samsung AllShare DLNA supported
• Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, Accelerometer, and WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
• Android Market and Google Mobile apps available
• Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradeable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Samsung says the Galaxy Player has Android 2.2 Froyo installed by default and can be upgraded to Android 2.3,

Samsung Galaxy Player will be available in 4″ and 5″ variants as well as 8GB and 16GB versions (for each screen-size variant).  No clear price or launch date is available.

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The HP TouchPad is equipped with a powerful 1.2 GHz Qualcomm processor, 9.7″ capacitive multi-touch display, and HP’s exclusive touch-to-share feature, based on webOS 3.0 platform and will be available in 16GB or 32GB of internal built-in storage capacity.  Other accessories include a front-facing 1.3 megapixel webcam, support for video calling, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, A-GPS (3G model only) and a set of stereo speakers.

HP also promises seamless, wireless connectivity with the TouchPad, Pre 2 and your HP printer (the wireless one of course).

Main features of HP Touchpad:

• 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 processor
• Large, vibrant 9.7-inch XGA (1,024 x 768 pixels) multi-touch screen
• Virtual full QWERTY keyboard with 4 variants of size – S, M, L and XL
• HP’s new touch-to-share function for easy sharing web URLs with webOS phones
• HP Synergy for easy access to your Facebook, Google, Microsoft Exchange, LinkedIn and Yahoo! accounts
• Built-in A-GPS, 1.3 MP front-facing webcam, Bluetooth 2.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n with WPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.1X authentication
• Pre-loaded with Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite for optimal productivity
• Beats Audio promises the superior audio quality
• Support Adobe Flash Player 10.1 beta
• Robust messaging support
• 2 variants of internal memory capacity – 16GB and 32GB
• Compatible with optional HP Touchstone

“Today we’re embarking on a new era of webOS with the goal of linking a wide family of HP products through the best mobile experience available,” commented Jon Rubinstein, senior vice president and general manager for Palm Global Business Unit at HP. “The flexibility of the webOS platform makes it ideal for creating a range of innovative devices that work together to keep you better connected to your world.”

HP TouchPad which measures 7.48 x 9.53 x 0.54 inches and weighs 1.6 pounds will be available this summer but the pricing detail has yet to be known.  Multiple models of the webOS TouchPad are said to be incoming with the WiFi only version releasing first (finally, take that Xoom), with 3G and 4G variants to follow shortly after.

source Palm

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Of course, having Opera on your device won’t replace the one on your PC/smartphone/laptop with the support of a mouse/trackpad/touchscreen, but it’s a positive development considering we spend most of our time online. Just think, no more handing over your PC just so your friends/relatives/etc need to check or update their facebook status. Now with that in mind, will it support flash (for farmville-y folks)? No word on that yet but we’ll update as soon as more info is out.

Tech-savvy users frowning at this development will no doubt see the downside immediately as the browser is usually controlled via an interfaces using a pointer (a mouse and/or a touch surface). This is negligent of course if Sony introduces a Wii like interface but it’s highly unlikely. Regardless of the downside, one can see the benefit of having a modern browser built-in instead of slogging throught a prorpietary market app (like Samsung).

Opera Software today announced to deliver its world-class browser on Sony BRAVIA televisions and Blu-ray Disc (TM) players. Opera aims to deliver more “lean-forward”, interactive components to connected home users by offering Opera’s solution to Sony’s state-of-the-art devices.

The Opera Devices Software Developer Kit (SDK) is the cross-platform, standards-based backbone of Opera for connected TVs and Blu-ray Disc players. As a robust, open platform for creating web-standards-based solutions, Opera Devices SDK forms the ideal foundation for developing full web browsers and user interfaces. Opera brings customization and ease of content distribution to global markets by enabling the delivery of web applications, widgets, full web browsing and emerging standards such as HTML5, HbbTV and OIPF.

Previously, consumers were required to have multiple devices to surf the Internet while watching television. As more connected home electronics devices arrive in living rooms, Internet use is changing. The Internet is becoming more closely connected with people’s everyday life, such as the ability to enjoy video on-demand services on television, exchange opinions with friends through social networks about the program they are watching, and buy online directly from their televisions the items seen on TV dramas.

“The Web as we know it is evolving, and we are committed to making it more accessible across diverse devices,” said Christen Krogh, Chief Development Officer, Opera Software. “Our ability to address key hybrid broadcast-broadband initiatives in numerous markets makes us a natural fit with Sony. By delivering both a global viewpoint and the necessary technology, we are able to stay on the cutting edge of the industry.”

source: Opera

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The Adam will be available in multiple configurations, and unlike most tablets which rely on local carriers to get distributed, the Adam will be available straight from Notion Ink to be shipped wherever you are around the world.  Shipping charges will apply though so be forwarned.

Notion Ink Adam Specifications and faetuers

Display

• 10.1″ WSVGA (1024 x 600)
• Optional Pixel Qi display:
  Transmissive, transflective,
  and reflective modes
• Multi-touch
• Matte finish
• Anti glare coating
• Scratch resistant
• Finger print resistant

Camera

• 3.2 MP Auto Focus Swivel
  Camera

Communication

• WLAN – 802.11 b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• WWAN – 3G HSPA

Size+Weight

• Thickness: ~14 mm
• Width: 191 mm
• Length: 269 mm
• Weight: ~1.6 pounds

System on Chip

• NVIDIA Tegra 250
• Dual Core Cortex A-9
• ULP GPU

Memory+Storage

• 1GB DDR2 RAM
• 1GB SLC
• 8+ GB Flash
• Micro-SD Card support

Power & Battery

• Universal Charger
• 3 cell 24.6Whr battery

Audio

• Stereo loudspeakers
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Built in microphone

Input/Output Ports

• USB 2.0 Host x 2
• Mini USB
• HDMI
• Micro SD slot
• SIM Card slot
• DC connector

Sensors

• 3-Axis accelerometer
• Ambient light sensor
• GPS
• Digital Compass

As for the pricing?  Since multiple configurations of the Adam is available, here’s the price break down:

• LCD screen,WiFi — $375
• LCD screen, WiFi, 3G — $425
• Pixel Qi Screen, WiFi –$499
• Pixel Qi Screen, WiFi, 3G — $549

If you’re planning on getting one, I would suggest investing in the Pixel Qi Screen version.

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Features of Motorola XOOM:

• 10.1-inch widescreen HD display with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution
• Dual camera – 5 megapixel rear camera plus 2 megapixel front-facing camera
• Pre-loaded Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction
• 1080p full HD video support plus HDMI output
• Integrated gyroscope, barometer, e-compass and accelerometer
• Mobile Hotspot capability supports up to 5 other Wi-Fi-enabled devices

“Light, powerful and fundamentally different than anything else on the market, Motorola XOOM leverages the very best technology available today to redefine what a tablet experience can be,” commented Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer for Motorola Mobility. “The first device to feature software designed specifically for tablets, Motorola XOOM goes everywhere you do and delivers everything you need.”

Motorola also release a video to introduce the features of the Xoom tablet:

The Motorola XOOM tablet is scheduled to hit Verizon stores a 3G/Wi-Fi-enabled device in this quarter, upgradeable to 4G LTE in Q2 2011.

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Just like their strategy with the netbook market, Asus is pinning hopes on each of these tablets to address a specific market niche.

The first smallest of the bunch is the Eee Pad MeMO. Sporting a 7.1-inch tablet with running Android 3.0, the device is aimed at users who would like to take down notes as it features a stylus to complement the multi-touch capacitive touchscreen. Despite it’s small size, the MeMO is beefy enough to output video in 1080p via a micro HDMI port.

Up next on the list is the Eee Pad Transformer. It sports Android 3.0, and is equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset to accelerate graphics. So why is it called a transformer? In reverse of the tablet/notebook hybrids of today, the Eee Pad Transformer doubles as a notebook (via optional keyboard dock). The Eee Pad Transformer features dual cameras: a 5-megapixel rear-facing unit, and 1.2-megapixel one meant for video chat. A mini HDMI port handles 1080p output.

Up next is the Eee Pad Slider, which is identical to the Transformer save for the fact that it’s keyboard is built-in (and as the name implies, it slides) which props up the display while in use. The Slider features a much more capable IPS screen (better brightness and color), as well as the option of an integrated 3G receiver.

The cream of the crop is the 12.1-inch Eee Slate EP121. Unlike the three tablets before it, the Slate EP121 is based on Windows 7 Home Premium and features better specifications, including a dual-core Core i5 CPU and up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM. The Slate EP121 will be available with either a 32 or 64GB SSD drive, and can be expanded using SD, SDHC or SDXC cards.

The Eee Slate will be the first to arrive to market and will start shipping this month. The Transformer arrives in April, followed by the Slider in May, and the MeMO in June. Prices will start at $999, $399, $499 and $499, respectively, and rise based on configuration upgrades.

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For those interested in Android-based tablets, Acer has the 7″ and 10″ model for you, both sporting dual-core processors at 1GHz or greater, with Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, and ten-point multi-touch support on their 1280×800 screens. Additional features include HDMI outputs (so yes, these will play HD videos), a 5 megapixel rear camera, an “HD” front-facing camera for video calling and an internal Gyroscope for gaming.. or whatever use you find for a gyroscope.

Both Android tablets will ship with Android 3.0 Honeycomb.

Judging from the press-release, it seems the only difference between the 7″ model and 10″ model is the screensize.

As for the Windows 7 Tablet, it will run on the next-generation AMD platform (Brazos?), two 1.3MP cameras (one rear and one front-facing) for video conferencing, chat, etc and Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity. Acer also touts it’s ultra thin design at just only 15 mm and less than 1kg. The Windows 7 tablet sports 10.1” high resolution display with multitouch support.

No word on pricing for all models as of yet but Acer assures us that their respective release dates are set for April 2011 for the Android models and February 2011 for the Windows 7 model.

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The Folio 100 comes with 16GB of internal flash storage expandable via an SD/MMC card reader. There’s also a (single) USB port, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and optional 3G connectivity, a 1.3- webcam, and an accelerometer. Toshiba boasts 7 hours of battery life for the Folio.

The catch? Well while the Folio runs the latest Android build, 2.2, it doesn’t ship with access to the official Android Market, just Toshiba’s very own Market Place. Bummer right? But I guess we can expect the usual suspects to give us what we need via cooked ROMs. The upside though is price. Germans will get the Wi-Fi model for €429 and €529 fort he 3G version. Italy gets these units at €399 and €499 and UK will get the Wi-Fi version for €329. No release date or pricing yet has been announced for the US and the rest of the world.

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