Archos FamilyPad 2 Android 13.3 InchTablet Launches

Today via Facebook Archos has announced the launch of their new Archos FamilyPad 2 Android tablet which comes fitted with a 13.3 inch screen supporting 10 point multi-touch input, and sports a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

The new Archos FamilyPad 2 comes supplied running Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, and is powered by a Dual-core A9 processor clocked at 1.6GHz, supported by 1GB of RAM and Quad-core GPU Mali 400 MP4 graphics.

The  Archos FamilyPad 2 is fitted with 8GB of storage which can be expanded via the use of microSD cards up to a maximum of 64GB, and features a 2 megapixel front facing camera for video calling, together with a 2 megapixel rear facing for video and photographs. Archos explains:

“The ARCHOS FamilyPad 2 is powered by a fast Dual-core processor combined with a powerful quad-core graphics processor, plenty of processing power that means that Android is smoother, your apps open faster and internet browsing is more fluid than ever.

Because it’s got a mini-HDMI port, you can plug the ARCHOS FamilyPad 2 into your HDTV to experience the complete Android™ interface on your TV. Great for watching videos or sharing that gaming session on the big screen. The ARCHOS FamilyPad 2 also has a microSD card slot to boost storage as well as USB Host to transfer data from a USB flash or hard drive.”

Source: Archos

iFixit releases tablet repairability list, Apple and Microsoft on the bottom

iFixit has been taking their tools to our devices for years. They are the authority on just how repairable a device is and they have released their recent “Tablet Repairability” list.

The Dell XPS 10 scored 9 out of 10 for its color-coded screws and labeled cables, while Apple and Microsoft are at the bottom. Every iPad from the second generation to now scored a 2, and the Surface Pro is the worst with a score of 1.

It turns out that excessive adhesive is behind the low scores, as well as the high probability of part breakage upon disassembly. So now you know which ones you can’t fix yourself. If you are a do it yourself type, you might want to avoid them.

Source Engadget

Barnes & Noble wants to offer more tablets after bad quarter

There have been rumors that Barnes & Noble could be moving away from the Nook hardware, and when you look at the newest quarterly report from B&N, it is easy to see why. But no worries Nook lovers.

The company reported $2.2 billion in revenue, which marked an 8.8% decrease year-on-year. Digital sales were up almost 7%, however overall retail sales were down. The end result is a net loss of $6.1 million. Revenue from the Nook was down 26% compared to Q4 of 2011. Surprisingly though, the company doesn’t want to abandon the Nook. They are standing by it.

“The bigger brands have more resonance in that multi-function tablet market than we do. We obviously have to adjust and change. So when I say we have a commitment, we do, but we also have a commitment to change the model and how we’re approaching it.”

Source Phonearena

Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean Update Released

Asus has announced that the Asus Transformer Pad TF300 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update is being rolled out as an over the air update, the update is being rolled out to the device in the US.

ASUS is excited to announce Android 4.2 is now available in the US region for the ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T. Android 4.2 will be released to Transformer Pad owners via a free over the air update starting today in the United States and will be available in other regions during March. This new version of Android enhances performance and stability, improves the user experience with new features as well as providing multiple user account logins.

Asus have also said that the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update for the Asus Transformer Pad Tf300 will be rolled out to other regions throughout March.

Source Engadget

Charcoal Black Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Leaked

Samsung recently launched their new Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, when the device was announced we were told it would be available in white and now a photo has been leaked of a new charcoal black version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 features an 8 inch WXGA display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and it will come with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, it also features Samsung’s S-Pen stylus.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 comes with dual cameras with a front facing 1.3 megapixel camera for video chat and a rear facing 5 megapixel camera for photos and video, plus 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 2.0.

Other specifications on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 include a 1.9GHz quad core A9 processor and 2GB of RAM, it will be available with a choice of either 16GB or 32GB of built in storage and it also features a microSD card slot which can take up to 64GB cards.

There are no details as yet on when the charcoal black version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will be available, as soon as we get some more information we will let you guys know.

Source Phone Arena

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Lte Verizon Release Date Is Match 7th (Rumor)

It would appear that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE Verizon release date will be the 7th of March, according to some information recently revealed, the tablet will apparently land in Verizon stores this Thursday.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE features a 10.1 inch inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and it is powered by a quad core 1.4GHz Exynos 4412 processor.

Other specifications on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE include dual cameras with a front facing 1.9 megapixel camera for video chat and a rear facing 5 megapixel camera for photos and video.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE will come with either 16GB or 64GB of built in storage, and it comes with 2GB of RAM and a microSD card slot, plus Bluetooth 4.0 and a 7,000 mAh battery.

Source Brief Mobile, Android Central

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE Now Available From US Cellular

We heard back in January that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE would be headed to mobile carrier US cellular, the device is now available on US cellular and retails for $499.99 for the 16GB version of the tablet.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE comes with VoLTE support and features a 10.1 inch inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and it is powered by a quad core 1.4GHz Exynos 4412 processor.

Other specifications on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE include dual cameras with a front facing 1.9 megapixel camera for video chat and a rear facing 5 megapixel camera for photos and video and it comes with 2GB of RAM and a microSD card slot.

You can find out more details about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE over at US Cellular.

Source Into Mobile