ZTE releases the Light Tab 2 (model V9A) tablet in the UK. The new tablet runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS on a Qualcomm SnapDragon MSM8255 1.4GHz processor and 512MB of RAM. It supports quad-band GSM/EDGE and dual-band HSPA 3G mobile networks, in addition to WiFi and Bluetooth 2.1. GPS is also included for navigation on a large screen.

The Light Tab 2 comes with a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, 3.2 Megapixel rear facing camera, 0.3 Megapixel front-facing camera for video chat. It has 4GB internal memory for installing apps and storing music, video and documents, and there is a microSD/SDHC card slot for expansion. Other features include micro USB port, G-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor and a 3400mAh battery.

To be shipped in late February, the ZTE Light Tab 2 is available for order for GBP195.83.

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Brookstone launches the iConvert Scanner, a device that transforms your iPad or iPad 2 into a portable scanner.The iConvert scans hard copies to JPEG files which are automatically stored in the picture folder, giving you instant e-copies of your documents.

The iConvert scans documents in high resolution 300dpi for clear JPEG images. After docking the iPad/iPad 2 into the iConvert, the free downloadable app will provide step-by-step prompts from “scan” (with real-time preview) to “save” or “delete”. The scanner’s front feeder adjusts from 2 inches to 8½ inches wide to fit many size photos and important documents.

You can get the iConvert for $149.99.

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ViewSonic unveiled at the CES 2012 its ViewPad e70 tablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Powered by a single-core 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM, the slim e70 has 4GB onboard storage. It comes with a 7-inch 800×480 capacitive touchscreen and provides microHDMI output.

The 7-inch ICS tablet has a front-facing camera and support WiFi connectivity. It has microSD/SDHC card slot. The ViewPad e70 will be available in late Q1 for $169.99.

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AT&T will released on 22 January the Pantech Element, an affordable Android tablet running Android 3.2 Honeycomb. The Element is Pantech’s first LTE-connected Android tablet. It features a 8-inch XGA touchscreen and is waterproof with IP57 certification.

The Pantech Element is powered by a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor. It sports 5 Megapixel rear facing camera, a 2 Megapixel front camera, 16GB internal memory and microSD/SDHC card slot for expansion. Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity are included.

AT&T will release the phone on 22 January for $299.99 with a two-year contract.

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SolarFocus is introducing at the CES 2012 the SolarKindle, the world’s first solar-powered Kindle cover. The solar gadget has a unique eco-friendly design with a flexible, lightweight high performance solar panel built right into the cover. Its dual-charging reserve battery can be charged via not only via solar panel but also USB, and allows up to three-months of unplugged Kindle use under normal sunlight environment. According to the company, one hour under direct sunlight can provide up to 3 days reading time.

The SolarKindle is not just a cover. It comes with built-in LED reading lamp for you to read comfortably even in low-light environment. The SolarFocus SolarKindle Lighted cover will be released on 15 January for $79.99.

Features:

• Solar powered e-reader cover with flexible, lightweight solar panel built into the cover
• Dual-charging (USB/solar) reserve battery greatly extends reading time
• 3-month guarantee for unplugged Kindle use under normal sunlight environment
• LED reading lamp turns on with one touch release
• Integrated reserve battery runs the LED lamp for up to 50 hours continuously without using the Kindle’s main battery
• Integrated reserve battery can also transfer energy to the Kindle’s main battery to extend reading time
• Integrated solar panel collects and converts solar energy “on the go” — one hour under direct sunlight can provide up to 3 days reading time
• Premium leather cover

[SolarFocus]

Verizon Motorola DROID XYBOARD 8.2

The DROID XYBOARD 8.2 and 10.1 are powered by dual-core 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. They have a 8.2-inch and 10.1-inch IPS-enhanced  LCD touchscreen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, respectively. The tablets come with a 5 Megapixel main camera with LED flash and auto focus, a 1.3 Megapixel front-facing camera for video chat, up to 64GB storage capacity, GPS/AGPS support, as well as Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity. There is Mobile Hotspot functionality for sharing LTE 4G connection to up to eight WiFi devices.

The XYBOARD 8.2 provides 2.1 virtual surround sound while the XYBOARD 10.1 offers 3D virtual surround sound. The later also comes with Motorola Stylus. Other features include InfraRed, HDMI output, microUSB connector and USB 2.0. They are business-ready with enterprise-grade security and Active Sync for work email, contacts and calendar, and come pre-loaded with Citrix GoToMeeting.

As for pricing, the he DROID XYBOARD 10.1 will be available in three models: 16 GB for $529.99, 32 GB for $629.99 and 64 GB for $729.99, and the XYBOARD 8.2 in two models: 16 GB for $429.99 and 32 GB for $529.99, all with a new two-year customer agreement.

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Toshiba announced in Japan a new tablet PC running Windows 7, the Dynabook WT301/D. The 10.1-inch device is powered by next-gen Intel Atom processor with 2GB of RAM and 64GB SSD for storage. The tablet has a 10.1-inch 1366×768 touchscreen with LED-backlit.

The Dynabook WT301/D comes with a 3 Megapixel main camera and a 1.3 Megapixel front camera and supports Bluetooth 3.0 and WiFi connectivity. The Windows 7 tablet offers a USB port and a micro HDMI output. It runs Windows 7 Professional edition.
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JBL releases the OnBeat Extreme (model JBLONBEATXTAM), a high-performance loudspeaker dock for iOS devices with Bluetooth. Featuring a rotating connector, the speaker system docks not only iPad but also iPhone and iPod, in portrait or landscape orientation for best viewing. Other than the dock, the OnBeat Extreme supports Bluetooth connectivity for wireless music playback. Using built-in microphone, users can even make or receiver calls on any paired Bluetooth mobile phones. It also charges docked iOS devices.

The OnBeat Extreme features JBL Ridge tweeters and Atlas woofers offer computer-optimized DSP equalization, and it delivers 30 watts of amplification to each of its four transducers for crystal-clear high-output sound. The docking station even provides composite output for showing video content on TV, and comes with a RF remote control that navigates from up to 30 feet in any direction.

JBL’s OnBeat Extreme comes with the company’s stylish Dynamic Weave design, and is compact enough to fit virtually anywhere. It is available for $499 at Amazon.com.

 

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