Android tablet pc is popular not only for cheap price but also a variety of choices. When you walk into a store or browse an electronic online store to buy a tablet, your thoughts may be in a mess facing so many models. In this post, I’d like to introduce the basic but significant elements of Android tablet pc to help you out.
SOC (System on a Chip)
Nowadays most of the Android tablet pc manufacturers are from small factories, Shenzhen, China. Before a tablet comes out, several steps need to be processed, during which the design of SOC is the key to decide the quality of a tablet. Here are some common SOC in the market.
1. VIA8650 is designed by VIA Technologies, Inc, who provides a stable and mature turekey solution. It has the hardware and software both debugged. Manufacturers can directly produce tablets based on the design without any change. Its highlight is its super cheap price, and so is the tablet produced.
EKEN M009S and Gpad M009B both VIA8650.
2. AML8726 (Amlogic 8726) is one of the quite mature SOCs that can support Android 2.3 in China. It has Cortex A9, 65nm LP and 800MHz CPU Clock Speed. Mali400 GPU (Graphic Process Unit) is applied on it so large 3D games can run on it smoothly. Another advantage is that it supports HTML5, which can play online videos. Apple products only support HTML5 instead of FLASH, so AML8726 gives you iPad experience.
Z280-R10 and Q7 both AML8726
3. RK2918 (RockChip 2918)
RK2918 has updated to SDK 2.0 (Software Development Kit), which can copy the interface of Android 3.0. Cortex A8, 1GHz CPU contributes to better and stable performance on graphic processing than A9. There is no problem to play 1080P videos on it.
Wopad i7
Below are the results of RK2918′s performance in two tests: Neocore test and Nbench, higher is better.
Other good SOCs: Samsung PV210 that has good performance and support many games but TF card ROM decreases its life and stability; Renesas EV2 uses Dual-core A9 which consumes less power but large games don’t run well on it.
RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read-Only Memory)
RAM is a form of computer data storage, which can be both read and written, the larger the faster. The smallest one is only 256MB, like VIA8650. Common Android tablet pcs have 512MB RAM, and at least DDR (Double Data Rate), usually DDR2 and DDR3.
ROM usually reaches 2GB, 4GB, 8GB or higher. Another element is the Extend Card. Maybe the ROM of a tablet is only 2GB, but it supports TF card that can extend to 32GB. It’s also great, is it?
Touch Screen
Next comes to the touch screens. Normally VIA8650 uses the resistive screen. But the resistive screen gives uncomfortable touch feelings. As a result, more and more tablets now use the capacitive screen instead of resistive screen, although the former is much more expensive than the latter. Besides, it comes to TFT screen. There are diverse sizes, 7 inch, 8 inch, 9.7 inch and 10.1 inch. You can choose the corresponding according to your purpose. More advanced screen is IPS screen which can give better experiences.
All the basic elements above can be read on the package of an Android tablet pc or in the description page of an online product. Keep all of them in mind when you choose your android tablet pc. It’s our pleasure to give you detailed guidance to wise shopping, especially electronic gadgets, like tablets and android cell phones. To be continued.
You can find the above-mentioned tablets from the following site. You can refer to it.
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Related
Linux undoubtedly has its place on mobile devices under the sun. Now that I’m planning a new roundup of all “let’s remote control your desktop PC from your Pocket PC” solutions, I’ve also thoroughly tested the well-known Linux-based rdesktop on my Sharp Zaurus C-760 (running under pdaXrom, the native (!) X-Window environment for Sharp Zaurii; its non-pdaXrom-based versions are qtrdesktop (Cacko and the original Sharp ROM) and Opie-rdesktop for OZ/OPIE; also see this for more info) and found it immensely better and more feature-rich than most other (even commercial – see for example Mocha’s Remote Desktop client) Pocket PC- or Palm OS-based remote desktop solutions. And the list doesn’t end in here: you can run for example Kismet on most Linux-based, Wi-Fi enabled devices (like the Zaurii with a Wi-Fi card).
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Now, all major “gadget” manufacturers have announced Linux-based mobile devices. They are as follows (I really recommend checking out the links!):
Nokia 330 (successor to the well-known Nokia 770 Internet Tablet). It’s rumored to have built-in GPS, 3.5”, high-resolution screen, DivX / MP3 video playback capabilities and a lot more. If the Web browser will be at least as good as Nokia OSS (which, I have to admit, isn’t very bad, albeit it does have its share of problems) or will be a direct port of Firefox, then, this gadget will be really cool and much more appealing than the Nokia 770. (Particularly if the screen will be much better / brighter than that of the 770 and the price won’t be much higher either.)
Sony MyLo: this seems to be another REALLY cool device: video (!!!) phoning with the built-in Skype client, probably games, Wi-Fi, built-in Opera (the Linux version of Opera is, currently, far superior to the current, 8.6 version, Pocket PC-based Opera Mobile).
Archos 604: another promising, Linux-based, Wi-Fi enabled device with a 30Gbyte hard disk with TV out and a 4.3-inch 480x272 screen. Unlike earlier, “dumb” Archos devices, it’ll greatly support Internet connectivity and contains the Linux version of Opera.
PepperPad 3: another video playback-oriented, Linux-based device: thumbwheel, TV-out, general ruggedness, kitchen- and bathtub-readiness (cool – you’ll be able to watch videos in your bathtub without fearing it’ll go wrong!), and a generally ergonomic design.
What does HTC (the major Windows Mobile manufacturer) do in the meantime? It seems they are just resting on their laurels and don’t plan to release anything really cool and multimedia-related. It’s only much smaller companies, for example Gigabyte, that do release really advanced devices. These aren’t, however, available outside the Pacific region. Someone should awake the HTC folks
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NVIDIA TEGRA UI
From one of our many resources hidden deep within the “bush” we bring to you a spreadsheet with some handy info on it… All the specs, names and chipsets of the upcoming HTC releases.
WMPoweruser.com reported earlier on the leaked releases of these, but now we get to see some more names and specs. Its good to see the Thoth and Whitestone… And Seeing all the Windows Mobile 6.1 out there makes me think that they are coming out soon. I am very curious about the Star and SuperStar… And I am VERY intrigued by the NVIDIA AP16 chipset. It is also good to see all the WVGA screens coming out, but I’d like to see more storage/RAM and more speed out there like the Thoth! Stay tuned for some more great phones coming out!
http://www.nvidia.com/object/mobile_games_demos.html More details Nvidia GPU lol
NVIDIA® Tegra™ processors enable exceptionally rich and fluid 3D and advanced multimedia functionality, providing seamless access to a variety of features all through an intuitive user interface.
NVIDIA’s groundbreaking Tegra processors ship with an equally innovative set of software drivers to accelerate full, rich-media applications and compelling user interfaces. Software developers have tremendous flexibility to mix and match the awesome graphics and video power of the Tegra processors through the industry’s first full implementation of OpenKODE—the new, open standard that is inspiring the next generation of handheld experiences on Windows Mobile devices.
In an industry first, NVIDIA designed the Tegra processors to give each of multiple simultaneous applications its own “virtual GPU.” This vital evolution in media-acceleration sophistication has been combined with OpenKODE extensions from NVIDIA that enable user interfaces to take full advantage of graphics and video acceleration while providing sophisticated 3D transitions and navigation between multiple applications. NVIDIA is making a software developer kit with a re-usable collection of source code available to its customers and partners who are looking to significantly accelerate the development of advanced 3D user interfaces using the Tegra processors and OpenKODE.
Tegra APX Series
Tegra APX applications processors bring the power of visual computing to the palm of your hand, powering next-generation Microsoft Windows Mobile, Windows CE, and Android-based smartphones, portable navigation devices (PNDs), and portable media players (PMPs).
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_tegra_600_us.html
Key features:
720p HD video capture and playback
The lowest power for demanding applications like 720p HD video
3D user interface that enhances browsing and content navigation
Premium HD video playback with NVIDIA® PureVideo® technology
Ability to access visually intensive online applications like mapping and gaming
Nvidia Tegra UI
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The THOTH does look appealing, but HTC + Qualcomm is not a good combination. It's coming out with WM 6.5, with WM 7 coming soon, I wonder if they will provide an OS upgrade.
anyone have a photo of htc superstar?
From the time Jobs released ipad, the portable pc tablets have been in furious battle, changes never stop, except the mainstay product ipad series, more other brands are bored with their identified products, like Motorola, Sumsung & Lenovo. According to market diversification, manufactures compete to develop all kinds of special-designed products, thus, tablets' strengths are dotted everywhere from designers' mind.
Here I'm willing to give a comprehensive review on two classical tablets.
EKEN M009
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Main features for EKEN M009:
Added with Schema ARM 11
CPU VIA 8650
CPU Processing Ratio: 600MHz
RAM: 256MB/2GB
Screen Attribute: Electric resistance panel screen.
Reference Price: $75
More details for EKEN M009, please click here.
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFwlJK1caQI&feature=player_embedded
Zenithink C71
Main features for Zenithink C71
Added with Schema CORTEX A9
CPU AML8726
CPU Processing Ratio: 800MHz
RAM: 512MB/4GB
Screen Attribute: Capacitor Panel Screen.
Reference Price: $140
More details for Zenithink C71, please click here.
YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=60RrkuulZ_0
Frankly speaking, compared with the former tablet, the latter is better equipped, possessed with stronger functionalities. By practical operation, we can install and play 3D games on Zenithink C71. Besides, not only can you process multi-tasks with your control panel, but high-definition videos are completely supported for broadcasting. All in all, the most value stuff relies on its interactive design of video communication.
To evaluate the two, the later one counts better performance, better reaction speed, better touch-sensitive, better software compatibility and smoother apps processing.
It's no doubt the user experience counts the most important point among all other specialties.
Shortly, the portable panel tablet has now developing from ARM11 to Cortex A8/A9; customers are more emphasized on the functionalities and user experience.
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R701 Rockchip2918 Android 2.3 Tablet PC Capacitive Screen Aluminum Sheel 8GB
Geartaker announces 10% OFF for R701 Android 2.3 tablet pc, a better performance tablet at $139.99. This cost-effective android 2.3 tablet pc can be an awesome Christmas gift or a portable alternative to our heavy laptop.
What unique features does this Rockchip2918 Android 2.3 tablet pc have?
Android 2.3 Operating System
Android 2.3 has sufficient stability and high efficiency. Most of the users, either smart phones or tablets, rate it high in the aspect of speed and energy saving. Android 2.3 has been released for some time so it provides excellent experience and familiar interface for users.
CPU
RK2918 uses the mainstream 1GHz Cortex A8 core chip, ensuring high speed when processing. In addition, it is extraordinary for it to have GC800 GPU, which has better performance than ARM Mali400G. GC800 was designed for games, large triangle throughput, triangle formation rate and pixel fill rate every second. It enables you to play any large 3D games smoothly as you want.
7 inch capacitive screen
Capacitive screen touches more sensitively and the application of 5 points touch technology allows for more than 10 touch gestures. Aluminum shell has an elegant design and firm quality.
1080P HDMI output
If you are Hollywood a movie fan, you can enjoy watching movies on your portable tablet. Is it exciting? Another outstanding feature of this android 2.3 tablet pc is that it has powerful performance in 1080P video decoding, whatever the formats are, AVI, MP4, RMVB, FLV, etc. It also enables you to watch movies on your HD TV as long as you have a HDMI cable.
Storage
512 MB RAM and 8GB ROM are relatively advanced configurations for a tablet. You feel no obstacles in speed or storage. It also supports TF extend card up to 16GB, allowing you to install as many games and apps as you wish.
Watching movies, playing 3D games, surfing the Internet, whatever the needs are, it can accomplish it with high efficiency and performance.
Seems so perfect! Dear all, should I buy this tablet? Any suggestions, i will be full of ears!
No.1 brand is now very well-known for great clones of those latest and outstanding smartphones. I remember it has released No.1 mi4 as Xiaomi mi4 clone, No.1 v phone i6 as iphone 6 clone, No.1 plus as Oneplus one clone. Now i have got No.1 plus smartphone. We must know why they release such kinds of copies, due to the competitive price and the trendy design. Therefore, i will introduce this smartphone in the following aspects in order to let you know it more specifically.
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Highlight 1: 5.5 inch 1280 * 720 HD IPS Screen
Even if No.1 plus is the clone of oneplus one, the design will be similar as Oneplus one. We guess right that it comes with 5.5inch HD IPS screen with 1280*720pixels screen resolution. In view of screen quality, when i turn on the smartphone, and watch the videos, the speed performs fast and swiftly. As is known to all, screen resolution is the key to affect the picture quality. This one has high definition, and it can also record full high definition video, especially watch 3D movies. I am very sastified with screen.
Highlight 2: MTK6582 Quad Core 1.3GHz
For a smartphone, the hardware is very significant, which means the CPU of this smartphone affects most the overall performance. Because of the cheap price, it is powered by MTK6582 Quad core 1.3GHz processor, which runs faster than those dual core smartphones. MTK chipset is the mainstream for the manufacturers, therefore, this time, No.1 still uses MTK chipset to get the customers' attention. My experience is that when i play a mid-range games, it runs awesome.
Highlight 3: 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
When i got this smartphone, i also have guessed the internal storage. Because this smartphone has the price below $130, it can't be ROM 16GB. Although it sports RAM 1GB ROM 8GB, it can be expanded by ROM 32GB by a TF card. There is a gentle tip that don't download many apps, because it will be stuck.
Highlight 4: Android 4.4 kitkat OS
There are different kinds of customers who pursue the latest system. This smartphone has the latest android4.4 kitkat OS. Compared with Android4.2 Jelly bean OS, the overall performance has been greatly improved. It brings more convenience and simplicity compared with those android4.2 jelly bean system.
Highlight 5: 8.0MP Rear Camera + 5.0MP Front Camera (System show 17MP + 8MP)
I have also checked the dual camera that it has 8mp rear camera and 5MP front camera. But the system shows 17MP rear and 8MP front camera. But i take pictures with good quality and much clearity, therefore, i can memorize the beautiful moments with my family by this nice smartphone. It's worthwhile to highly recommend.
Highlight 6: Support 3G, GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth, Multilanguage, Gesture Sensing
This smartphone has some unique features that i like much. For example, it supports gesture sensing, which i can wave my hands to open the pictures and accept the call or refuse the call from the strangers. And it can also support mulit language which let me set it in my mother tongue.
In conclusion, it has attracted my great attention that not only it 's of Oneplus one clone, but also the ultra-competitive price and performance compared with other Chinese smartphone. Therefore, i show it for your reference. And if you want to know more, just leave comments to discuss.
Is this phone reasonably easy to carry in a typical shirt pocket? Also, I will be using this phone to play music, can you advise how good the audio output through headphones is please? Are all phones using the MTK the same quality music? I don't need ultra high quality since most of my listening will be at work probably thru Panasonic clip overs, but I do want clean and clear, not bass heavy, output.
Thank you for the review,
Hal55