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Digital Waves Bangalore introduces TabPlus Rio Android Tablet at Rs.11,990

Digital Waves Bangalore introduces TabPlus Rio Android Tablet at Rs.11,990

The Indian Tablet market gets yet another Android based device added to its portfolio with Bangalore based IT Company Digital Waves introducing TabPlus Rio. The 7-inch tablet is accompanied with Gingerbread flavor of Android and a 4 side G-Sensor to provide an unparalleled gaming experience. The product is priced at Rs.11,990 ($240).

TabPlus Rio Tablet Full Specifications:

  • ARM Cortex A9 1GHz Processor with Embedded Mali 400 GPU
  • Android Gingerbread 2.3
  • 512MB RAM
  • 4GB internal storage and Micro SD card support up to 32GB
  • 4 Side G-Sensor
  • 7-inch Capacitive Five point touch LCD display (800 x 480 pixels)
  • No Rear Camera
  • 0.3 Megapixel Front Camera
  • Supports HDMI, Micro-USB, USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
  • External 3G Dongle support via USB on select models
  • 3000 mAh Battery

For complete details you may also check the Digital Waves product page.

Sony Ericsson launches the Xperia ion and Xperia S Smartphones at CES 2012

The CES 2012 has been a handful of announcements with each mobile brand launching its set of devices to be launched. Sony Ericsson was not far in the league as it also introduced a host of gadgets and two new Xperia Smartphones to its portfolio. The smartphones are named the Xperia S and Xperia ion. The devices have brilliant and dynamic specs making devices of the future difficult to predict while making use of Google’s Android OS.

The Xperia ion would be first smartphone with LTE support by Sony. The phone would be exclusively available to the US mobile carrier AT&T.

Xperia ion

Xperia ion Smartphone Quick Specs:

  • 4.6 inch HD display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
  • 16GB internal flash storage
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 12 MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R technology and full HD support up to 1080p (Fastest image capture time of 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode)
  • 1.3 MP front camera (has HD support up to 720p)
  • HD Sharing via DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA sync.
  • PlayStation™ Certified (A new entertainment and gaming experience on its way with access to Sony Entertainment Network)

The Xperia S is yet another powerful handset with even bolder specifications those are quite similar to the Xperia ion. The smartphone would be a global release and is expected to be available by the first quarter of this year.  The device is one of the first smartphones that belong to the Xperia NXT Series featuring a new dimension towards product design and UI termed as “Iconic Identity” by Sony.

Xperia S

Xperia S Smartphone Quick Specs:

  • 4.3 inch HD display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine (1280 x 720 pixels)
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
  • 32GB internal flash storage
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread (Upgradable to Android ICS 4.0 by Q2 2012)
  • 12 MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R technology and full HD support up to 1080p (Fastest image capture time of 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode)
  • 1.3 MP front camera (has HD support up to 720p)
  • NFC (Near Field Communications) access throughout apps, services and Xperia SmartTags.
  • HD Sharing via DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA sync.
  • PlayStation™ Certified (A new entertainment and gaming experience on its way with access to Sony Entertainment Network)

Lenovo S2 Android Smartphone unveiled at CES 2012

Lenovo S2 Android Smartphone unveiled at CES 2012

The CES 2012 has been fun filled and brainstorming with loads of new stuff being introduced among various verticals. The IT giant Lenovo revealed its Android based smartphone the Lenovo S2 at CES 2012. The device has brilliant specs and operates on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The device flaunts a secure kernel providing protection for users personal information while efficiently managing SMS and Network control on the go. It also features cloud storage that allows data sharing including your favorite videos, pictures, movies and files across varied platforms with dedicated cloud services provided by Lenovo.

“Lenovo is breaking down the barriers of device differentiation and weaving together hardware, software, and cloud services that are connected, experiential, and dynamic. We understand our users need more than just the traditional keyboard and screen for a truly satisfying digital experience. Our Personal Cloud vision integrates all devices, from tablets to TVs, for a comprehensive mobile Internet experience anytime, anywhere.”  – Liu Jun, Senior Vice President and President (Mobile Internet and Digital Home Business Group)

Complete Phone Specifications:

  • 1.4 GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 Dual Core Processor
  • 3.8 inch TFT Display (800 x 480 pixels)
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Lenovo Magic 3.0 UI
  • 8GB storage with 512MB RAM and 16GB storage with 1GB RAM.
  • 8MP rear camera and  a VGA front camera for video calling.
  • WCDMA, HSPDA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Connectivity
  • HDMI, Micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, and MHL outputs.
  • 1500 mAh Battery

The Lenovo S2 is available in China at a tentative price of 400$(US) and would be available worldwide very soon.