The China-based company Aigo has announced that it will be launching new budget-friendly tablet PCs. The least expensive model costs only around $160 or 999 RMB which will be available this month. This model is called the Aigo M80.

The Aigo M80 runs on a 1.2GHz Cortex A9 central processing unit, which offers a 40% improvement in performance and 20% less power consumption than the A8. It also has 1 GB of DDR3 RAM and 8 GB solid state disk drive. The operating system is Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The touch screen spans 8 inches and has a multi-touch display. Its display resolution is 1280 x 768 pixels. 1080p HD video playback is supported by this screen. The connectivity options are Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and 3G.

It also comes with a 0.3 front-facing camera for video conferencing or picture taking. There is no rear-facing camera for this model.

The device is packed with a 4,700 mAh battery and has support for various languages. Among its other features are amMini-USB slot, USB-OTG, Ambient light sensor support for Flash11.1, and G-Sensor.

The Aigo M80 also sports a very slim design. In fact, at 0.268 inch, it is thinner than the 0.34 inch iPad 2.

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As the launch of the new iPad 3 is coming shortly, so do the rumors increase about its specifications. The new iPad 3 is expected to have LCD screen measuring 9.7 inches with a pixel display resolution of 2048 x 1536. This resolution is higher than the 1024 x 768 of the iPad 2, and therefore offers sharper images.

For some time, it had been speculated that the screen panels would be created by Sharp using their new IGZO (Indium Gallium Zinc Oxide) technology. IGZO offers a high resolution of up to 330 dots per inch without the need for LED backlight. Some, however, have already discounted the possibility claiming that the next-generation iPad will sport LGD or LG Display.

In any case, Sharp is manufacturing large quantities of the IGZO displays at the moment and none of these are available commercially. This fuels the possibility that Apple is still interested in using the product for the iPad 3.

IGZO displays are preferable over the traditional screens made of amorphous silicon because IGZO has a higher electron mobility. This enables more light to penetrate the back of the display, reducing the need for LED backlights, and thus, the production cost.

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With tablets being produced for every imaginable purpose and niche, the high-end computer manufacturer Alienware has been discussing the production of a gaming tablet.

A gaming tablet is a special kind of portable PC that has been equipped with internals of powerful specifications like a fast CPU and a good graphics card to cater the needs of mobile gamers.

An example of this is the Razer’s Project Fiona, which is a concept tablet with a 10.1-inch multi-touch screen, core i7 Ivy Bridge processor, multi-touch functionality and accelerometer, THX audio, Windows 8 or even Windows 9 with Android as an overlay and integrated controllers at the sides.

However, many, including Alienware are skeptical about gaming tablets because of several inherent difficulties in using a slate to provide a good gaming experience.

Relatively simple games like Angry Birds pose little complexity, because they only demand a touchscreen interface. But the tablet interface seems unsuitable for more complicated games, especially those based from PC games because of the troubled control keys. For these games, the accurate controls given by a keyboard and a mouse are still ideal.

Still, gaming tablets cannot be completely disregarded. For one, games created precisely for a tablet PC could be made fitting for gaming slate controls. Moreover, new technologies could be developed such as eye-tracking input along with better CPUs and graphics cards.

Less bulky alternatives to the controllers of Project Fiona could also be created. Nonetheless, for now, Alienware is not rushing to create this kind of gaming tablet.

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Research in Motion previewed some upcoming features of the Blackberry Playbook 2.0 at the BlackBerry DevCon Europe event in Amsterdam.

One of the features demoed is Runtime for Android, which allows repackaged Android 2.3.3 platform apps to be run on the Blackberry tablet. These Android files have to be first converted to the BAR format, then checked for compatibility by developers.

Runtime for Android expands the possibilities for Blackberry users by giving them access to the long list of third-party apps that were once only for Android users.

Several new updates for Blackberry Bridge 2.0 were also shown during the event. Blackberry Bridge facilitates the communication between Blackberry devices, such as a Blackberry smartphone and the Playbook. For instance, a new functionality called Open on allows the user to open a file from the Blackberry to the Playbook by means of a single click.

Another novelty is a remote control functionality that allows users to access the Playbook via the Blackberry. Users can now, for example, use the Blackberry smartphone keyboard to key in text on the tablet. It is also possible to preview or share apps on the Playbook using the screen of the smartphone. Other updates include enhanced contacts and calendar views.

These updates will be available this February.

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A new Toshiba Ultrabook called the Satellite U840 with a 14-inch display is now available.

The second Ultrabook produced by the Japanese company, the Satellite features an Intel ULV Core i5-2467M CPU with 1.60GHz to 2.30GHz, 1333MHz FSB, and 3MB L2 Cache. Its chipset is Intel HM65 Express. The laptop comes with a Hybrid 320GB (5400rpm) + 16GB Solid State Drive partnered with 8 GB of DDR3 (4GB + 4GB) RAM at 1333Mhz.

The operating system is Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) with Service Pack 1. This device also comes equipped with software such as Microsoft Office Starter, Eco Utility, Toshiba Face Recognition, and Norton Internet Security Trial Version, among others.

Its 16:9 screen is a 14-inch Widescreen HD LED-backlit display. It has a display resolution of 1366x768p and carries support for 720p video viewing.

Standard ports like USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 are available on this laptop, as well as Bridge Media Slot and HDMI. There are also ports for Microphone-in and Stereo Headphone.

Connectivity is possible through LAN, Wi-Fi, Integrated Bluetooth, and DLNA. Other features include a webcam, microphone, stereo speakers, and a spill-resistant keyboard with backlighting.

In Australia, the laptop sells for $1499, but it is expected to be less expensive in the US.

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EliteGroup Computer Systems came up with a mini desktop computer as revealed by the FCC website. It seems like its a low-power nettop but will be available with Intel Core i5/i7 Sandy Bridge processors. This machine could be a replacement for a full-sized desktop PC.

ECS is a computer manufacturer based on Taiwan. It is like that the ECS BR95IIX will have a better name and be sold by a different brand if it goes out of Taiwan and in the US.

The computer measures 8.9″ x 7.6″ 1.9″. According to its user manual it is designed to fit in a living room as well as in an office. The nettop would support 640GB of HD space and ports include HDMI, D-Sub, audio jack, card reader, ExpressCard slot and four USB slots.

Gigabit Ethernet and WiFi is also included as well as 2 RAM sockets that can support up to 8GB of DDR3 1333 MHz memory. There is also a fingerprint reader for security.

The price of this machine is not yet known.

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There is debate whether or not the ARM flavor of Windows 8 will support both the the desktop as well as the Metro-style apps. Some have claimed the apps would run but others disagree. Microsoft already hinted that the ARM hardware would offer a desktop mode for non-metro apps. Buried in a post about improving power efficiency, there was a blurry reference about both desktop and Metro-style apps running on the System on Chip (SoC) architectures. It seems that even well-known tech people have read that the desktop apps is working on an ARM-based Windows tablets. It makes sense since all of the SoC coverage has been focused on the new RISC chips inserted in new tablets and smartphones. Win8 and Windows Phone 8 had been rumored to share the same kernel. There is some inconsistency in the storyline though, Intel have its own SoC solutions thanks to Medfield, it simply could be a reference to the x86 chips.

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The first ever eReader with full color e-ink Triton technology is now available at Shop e-Readers. The product is called Ectaco Jetbook Color.

Created mainly for educational purposes, the Ectaco Jetbook Color comes with Full speech recognition and fluent Text To Speech (TTS) to render it interactive. Users may give input on the 9.7-inch touch screen via the stylus that comes with the product, although a new one that relies on fingertip touch input is also in the works.

For units created for students, there is a main screen that doubles as an ID. This screen contains the student’s schedule of classes, which is updated via Wi-FI or 3G. Notes by the student and teacher as well as homework and classwork may also be found on this screen.

Students find in the device a special eReader software, which has a reading list, an interactive SAT preparation course, as well as resources for teachers and school officials.

With the stylus, users are able to add notes and highlight on any text that appears onscreen. Saving and the creation of summary pages are also possible. Each student unit communicates with a teacher’s unit which is able to prohibit the download of content or apps that are irrelevant for the class.

The Ectaco Jetbook Color is available from Shop e-Readers for $499.99.

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Apple is currently facing patent charges in China from a company that claims to have used the name iPad. Proview Technology asserts that it registered the trademark for the iPad name as early as 2000. Apple, however, alleges that it has purchased the trademark from the company.

Proview, which has a claim for patent infringement and damages, wants Apple to stop selling the tablet with the name “iPad” in China. They also wish to be given an apology.

Initially, it appeared that Apple was at fault since when the trademark was bought, Proview seemed to have held on to the rights in China. However, it has come about that Apple was in fact able to buy the full rights from the UK-based IP Application Development.

Nonetheless, the right to use the name in China was problematic because there was no legal representation from Proview Technology, the parent company which held the right for the name. Only the affiliate company, Proview Taiwan, was party to the sale, but this was not known by the IP Application Development.

This month, the case will be heard in Shanghai district court. Another case is also at bar in Beijing, where Proview is claiming 240 million Yuan or $38 million as fine. Last year, Apple already lost a case in China where it claimed patent infringement from Proview Technology.

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Chinavision has launched a new budget-friendly Android tablet called the Alphecca.

The tablet, which is branded as a portal to gaming, browsing, and multimedia entertainment, is equipped with a 7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen with a pixel display resolution of 800 x 480.

At its core is a 1GHz Vimicro VC0882 ARM Cortex-A8 processor coupled with 4 GB of storage capacity and 512 of RAM. Its operating system is Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It comes with several pre-loaded apps such as YouTube, MSN, and the Google Marketplace, allowing users to download third-party applications.

The tablet also carries support for a wide range of file types, giving users the convenience of playing these without the need for file conversion. Among these are MPEG4, MPEG2, FLV, WMV, 3GP, MKV, AVI, MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA, AAC+, and OGG.

The slate also has a microSD card slot with a capacity of up to 32 GB, a mini USB port, a 3.5 mm headphone in, built-in speakers, microphone, DC in, and an HDMI port. There is also a 0.3 MP front-facing camera and a micro SD card reader. Also, it is equipped with a 4500 mAh Battery.

The Chinavision Alphecca Android tablet sells for a discounted price of $129 from the original SRP of $161.25. Discounts are also given for bulk orders.

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