TransPhone Gets The Pro Treatment, Looks To Give ASUS PadFone A Run For Its Money

Moveover ASUS PadFone 2, it appears that you have a new competitor in the smartphone/tablet hybrid market. A device called the TransPhone has recently been announced and brings a modest smartphone and tablet dock into an affordable package. The new TransPhone is a “Pro” model that features a 3.5-inch 960 x 540 display, a dual-core 1GHz MediaTek dual-core processor and Android 4.0 among the noteworthy features— while the tablet dock features a display of 1024 x 600 7-inch display. Not the prettiest or glamourous  features, but hey— at least the device comes with a not too shabby $240 price tag when you pre-order.

Archos’ Arnova FamilyPad tablet hits Europe in December

Do you ever find yourself messing around on your 10-inch tablet and thinking to yourself that it just isn’t cutting it? Well Archos may have an answer for that issue. Enter their Anova FamilyPad. This massive slab will rock a 13.3-inch display, certainly large enough to be enjoyed by you and others at the same time – hence the ‘family’ tag.

The Android 4.0 device will go on sale in Europe in December for £275 in the UK, and 299 Euros in France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. Other vitals on this device include a 1280 x 800 display, a 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of storage. It’ll also include a microSD slot for storage expansion as well as HDMI output. Availability in the U.S. will follow shortly for $349. What are your thoughts? Will this device find room in your living room amongst the crowded tablet market?

source:  Liliputing

WikiPad faces delay as team tries to refine the experience

Originally set to make its debut this morning, the WikiPad gaming tablet has officially been put on hiatus in order to ensure the “first product is the best tablet and entertainment experience at launch.” The tablet, originally available for pre-order since September, is a 10-inch tablet running Android that intends to change the scope of mobile gaming.

The company has said that customers who pre-ordered the device up until today, October 21st, will receive “refined and upgraded bundles” when the device is eventually released. The delay is attributed to the company choosing to take advantage of a “last minute opportunity”which will allow them to “perfect the WikiPad bundle.” Of course there’s no word on when the device will hit stores, so stay tuned for the latest updates. Moreover, you can read the official statement after the break.

Low-end ARCHOS 80 Cobalt 8-inch tablet announced

Today ARCHOS announced their new ARCHOS 80 Cobalt tablet. The 8-inch device is destined to be a lower-end tablet device, though it does contain a couple features that may be of interest to buyers. The basic specs include:

• 1.6GHz dual core processor with a quad core GPU
• 1GB of RAM
• 8GB of internal memory
• microSD slot capable of supporting up to 64GB
• front-facing 0.3 MP camera
• rear-facing 2.0 MP camera
• 1024×768 8-inch screen
• Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

ASUS Announces The PadFone 2, Keeps The Phone/Tablet Party Rolling Along

After countless leaks and much speculation, the next great
phablet phone/tablet hybrid is here. ASUS has formally announced the PadFone 2 and it will come jam-packed with lots of sweet features. Packed inside, the PadFone will have a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor matched with 2GB of RAM, a stunning 4.7-inch Super IPS display for the smartphone (10.1-inches for the tablet add-on), a beefy 2,140mAh battery and of course, Ice Cream Sandwich. Oh and least we forget the device will have up to 64GB of on-board storage.

Naturally, the successor has to look even more appealing visually than the original, and the PadFone 2 does just that. For starters, the smartphone itself will weigh just 135 grams and come in at 9mm thickness. In addition, despite the larger display and hefty internals, the combination of the tablet and station comes in at just 649 grams in total weight. In fact– what’s even more stunning is the fact the the PadFone 2 and PadFone 2 Station can actually combine together and still weigh less than most tablets available in the market today.

For those of you abroad, the PadFone 2 will be launched before the end of 2012 in Europe and Asia. While the PadFone 2 won’t be available in the States (for now), fear not— because availability in other countries will be announced at a later date. Hit the break for the full presser.

Ematic Announces Kid-Friendly FunTab 7-Inch Tablet

All of you Android parents out there will need to get ready to open up your wallets as there’s yet another Android tablet available for children. Just in time before the start of the holiday season, Ematic has released its 7-inch FunTab Ice Cream Sandwich tablet. While it’s no screamer like some powerhouse tablets, it should more than suffice for the kiddies as it will have a snappy 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage and both front/rear cameras. The unique thing about the Ematic tablet is the fact that it will have a customized kid-friendly skin and features including the ability for parents to record themselves reading books that the child can watch.

Oh and in case you are wondering, all of this costs only a mere $149.99, which is not too shabby at all. Hit the source link for additional details.

source: Ematic

Lightest Android tablet ever launched by NTT DoCoMo

If having a super-light tablet is important to you, and if you happen to live in Japan, then you’re in luck. Today, NTT DoCoMo launched its NEC Medias Tab UL N08-D tablet in Japan. This featherweight tablet weighs in at a paltry 249 g. Compare that to the Kindle Fire HD and Nexus 7 coming in at 400 g and 345 g respectively and you can see just how light this 7″ tablet really is. That’s not just a couple of grams of difference, my friends. The tablet achieves this feat by utilizing the same carbon fiber material that’s used in modern aircraft.

The 7″ tablet  features a 1280 x 800 LCD display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and will sport an 8MP rear camera coupled with a 2MP front-shooter. It’ll also feature some nice software features as well. The tablet will allow for web browsing that will let you view two tabs at the same time. It’ll also feature what they call “HD haptics” vibration feedback element that’s applied to every on-screen element.