The top 9 tablets you can buy right now
The tablet market hasn’t seen the turnover that smartphones have enjoyed, but there’s still a steady stream of new and improved slates coming out. However, this time around we’ve only seen fit to add a couple of new devices to our buyer’s guide tablet listing — for the time being, at least. If you’re still in the market for one, or looking to trade up, we’ve still got you covered. You can peruse the entire list in our official guide or head on down to the gallery below for a quick tour of the best options on the market.
Filed under: Tablets, Apple, Samsung, Sony, Microsoft, ASUS, Acer
The ASUS ZenWatch will be launched on November 9th for $199
The Android Wear space has heated up mightily over the last few months. The main offenders that have been kicking up a fuss have been the round-faced Motorola Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R, however the latest square-faced smartwatch is about to hit the scene, and boy does it look like a good one. The ASUS ZenWatch was officially announced at IFA 2014 earlier this year, and despite the fact we knew its pricing ($199 USD), we’ve yet to hear word of when it would be arriving for us to get our dirty mitts on – until today. November 9th (that’s two days away!) is the date that the ZenWatch is going to become available and will start to be sold (in the US at least) in Best Buys with it going up on Google Play at a later date.
At $199, the ZenWatch is a particularly interesting specimen. Hardware-wise, it doesn’t look all that different from the Moto 360 and the LG G Watch R, housing a Snapdragon 400 1.2GHz processor, 512MB RAM and 4GB storage, which makes it almost a steal at $50 cheaper than the two round-faced smartwatches. Couple that with a few software additions like tap features that add additional functionality and a selection of 100 watch faces to choose from. While we’ll reserve full judgement until some reviews start coming out, we’re quietly confident that the ZenWatch is the more budget Android Wear option that we’ve been waiting for.
What do you think about the ASUS ZenWatch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: The Verge
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ASUS’ ZenWatch comes to the US on November 9th for $199
If you’ve been jonesing for a square Android Wear smartwatch that’s slightly more stylish than what’s currently on offer, your wait is just about over. ASUS has announced that the ZenWatch will reach the US on November 9th, when it’ll sell through Best Buy for $199; it’ll also be available through Google Play at a later date. That’s a pretty alluring price for wristwear that’s not only fairly sleek looking, but goes above and beyond Android Wear’s usual features, such as double-tapping the screen to launch a pre-assigned task. While a lot of what’s under the hood will be familiar if you’ve tried earlier Google-powered wearables, ASUS’ stand-out design could make it worth a closer look.
Source: TechCrunch
ASUS Zenwatch to launch in the United States this Sunday, November 9
ASUS has announced that its first ever Android Wear device, the Zenwatch, will launch in the United States this Sunday, November 9. The unit will initially be available to purchase exclusively at Best Buy for $199. However, it is expected to make its way onto the Play Store in the not-too-distant future.
In terms of design, the Zenwatch sports an aluminium unibody and is essentially a more elegant version of LG’s G Watch, ASUS’ offering comes with a ‘real’ leather strap, which can be purchased in a variety of different colors.
In addition to being one of the most unique, the Asus Zenwatch is also one of the most powerful Android Wear devices on the market to date, packing a 1.63-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 320×320 pixels, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage.
If you’re planning on grabbing a Zenwatch be sure to let us know in the comments section below.
Source: TechCrunch
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Asus ZenWatch on sale November 9, report says
The first Android Wear smartwatch from Asus is slated to go on sales in the United States on Sunday, November 9, says TechCrunch. Reportedly, the wearable will carry a $199 price tag, however it’s not clear how or where it will be sold. We might assume the major online retailers and possibly a carrier or two…. Read more »
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ASUS MeMO Pad 10 officially released
ASUS has officially launched a new 10-inch tablet device carrying a $199 price tag. The ASUS MeMO Pad 10 is on the lower end of the spectrum when it comes to hardware. The device has a 10.1-inch display running at 1280 x 800 resolution, yielding 149ppi. Powering that display is a Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor with a 1.5GHz gpu and 1GB of RAM.
The MeMO Pad 10 will come equipped with 8GB of internal memory, but this can be expanded via a microSD slot. One bright spot in the otherwise modest specs are the speakers. ASUS decided to put in dual stereo speakers. The cameras include a 5MP rear-facing unit and a 0.3MP front-facing camera. The battery is expected to provide 9.5 hours of use. ASUS is shipping the MeMO Pad 10 with Android 4.4 KitKat loaded on the device. On top of that is the company’s ZenUI interface.
When the MeMO Pad 10 shows up in retail outlets it will be available in either black or white.
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Google’s Nexus Player gets FCC approval, right on cue
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a couple of days after Google stopped pre-orders of the Nexus Player while it waited for the FCC’s all-clear, its Android TV puck has received approval. There aren’t any surprises in the regulatory filing, but it should let you both pre-order the WiFi media hub soon and (hopefully) get it around that originally promised November 3rd release date. If you were worried that you’d have to make do with a Chromecast for a little while longer, you can relax.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, ASUS, Google
Source: FCC
Nexus player specs
With Android 5.0 Lollipop, Google released alongside it the Nexus player.
Specs
Display output
HDMI out (1920×1080@60Hz)
Chipset
1.8GHz Quad-core, Intel Atom
Imagination PowerVR Series 6 Graphics 2D/3D Engine
Memory
1GB RAM
8GB Internal storage
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.1
MicroUSB 2.0
Wifi 802.11ac 2×2 (MIMO)
Remote
2AAA batteries
40g
37mm x 140mm x 16mm
Physical specifications
Mass: 235g
120mm x 120mm x 20mm
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Google announces the ASUS Nexus Player, first commercially available Android TV set-top box
Yesterday when the fancy little videos from Google came out with all the Androidify characters I laughed. They were cute, funny and just plain awesome. Two of the videos made sense, the third, where the guy pushes out a speaker and starts a party, got me thinking. It made me wonder if Google had another device up its sleeves that didn’t get daily leak treatment. It did make its rounds in a set of benchmark reports though. Meet the Asus built Nexus Player.
The Nexus Player is the first commercially available Android TV device to launch. It is powered by an Intel Atom quad-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz with imagination PowerVR Series 6 graphics 2d/3d engine. It offers 1GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage. It is powered by a typical DC power supply with HDMI out at 1920 x 1080@60Hz. You can see a hand-held physical remote that resembles the Fire TV remote a little, with fewer buttons and is also voice enabled. That allows you to search and do with just your voice. The physical set-top box disk and remote appear to be the primary purchase option as that is all that is listed in the “in-box” section of the spec outlines. That makes the dual joystick wielding gaming controller an add-on accessory.
If you are concerned with size, the Nexus Player dimensions are just 120 x 120 x 20 mm. Connection wise, beyond power and HDMI, you have Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2×2 (MIMO) and a Micro USB 2.0 port.
In addition to the device operating as a standalone unit with its own apps, Play Store access and other functions, it is also Google Cast Ready. That means you can cast your device content through the Nexus PLayer just as you do with the Chromecast. The Nexus Player falls in-line with the Nexus 9, as in the pre-order date for the device is set for October 17th with a price tag of $99 and is listed to be in store for purchase November 3rd.
Source: Google blog | Nexus Player overview page
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The ASUS PadFone X mini is coming to AT&T on Oct. 24, $199 contract free on GoPhone
ASUS, AT&T, and Intel sent out a presser this morning letting us know that the PadFone X will be available on AT&T GoPhone for $199. That means no contract or commitments.
The PadFone X mini features a 4.5-inch IPS+ 854 x 480 display, a 1.6 GHz 2×2 Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage, microSD slot for up to an additional 64 GB of extra storage, 5 MP rear camera, 1 MP front-facing camera, an Intell XMM 7160 LTE modem, and Android 4.4 KitKat.
When the phone is docked, you get a 7-inch tablet experience utilizing the 7-inch IPS+ 1280 x 800 display. The phone itself has a 2060 mAh battery and the tablet dock sports 2200 mAh.
We have the full presser after the break.
ASUS, AT&T and Intel to Bring PadFone X mini to United States on Oct. 24
PadFone X mini Available Exclusively on the Nation’s Most Reliable 4G LTE Network[1] with No Annual Contract for $199.99
DALLAS and FREMONT, Calif. and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ –
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
- ASUS, AT&T and Intel introduce the ASUS PadFone X mini in the U.S. with no annual contract for $199.99 on GoPhone®.
- The PadFone X mini will be available in select national retailers in October and in all AT&T retail stores that offer GoPhone on Oct. 24.
- Powered by an Intel® Atom™ processor and Intel® XMM 7160™ LTE modem, the 4.5-inch 4G LTE smartphone transforms into a 7-inch tablet-like experience when docked.
ASUS, AT&T and Intel Corporation today announced the availability of the ASUS PadFone X mini, a 4.5-inch 4G LTE[2] smartphone powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor and Intel® XMM™ 7160 LTE modem. The PadFone X mini transforms into a 7-inch 4G LTE tablet-like experience when docked into its companion docking station. It will be available in AT&T retail stores on Oct. 24 and in national retailers by November. Exclusively on the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network, covering more than 300 million Americans, the PadFone X mini will retail for $199.99 on GoPhone®, AT&T’s branded prepaid service.[3] Plans start at only $40 per month for 500 MB of data and 500 minutes of talk time.
“The PadFone X mini is a powerful device with great features from ASUS and Intel – and all on the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president – Device Marketing and Developer Services, AT&T. “Offered at budget-friendly prices, consumers that want a quality device with no annual contract will be thrilled with the performance and value of the PadFone X mini.”
For ASUS, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Communication, Benson Lin stated, “ASUS is passionate about providing incredible experiences. We are excited to work with AT&T and Intel to bring the ASUS PadFone X mini to the U.S. This unique device offers the compelling combination of a 4.5-inch LTE smartphone and the power and versatility of a 7-inch handheld tablet that allows people the best of both world experiences.”
“The combination of Intel’s processor and cutting-edge LTE solution gives the PadFone X mini a robust, one-two punch for U.S. consumers,” said Hermann Eul, vice president and general manager of Intel’s Mobile Communication Group. “People are demanding more from their devices, and the phone’s unique smartphone and tablet form factor allows consumers to have more capabilities on one data plan, all at an affordable price. Intel, ASUS and AT&T have proven to be a powerful trio to deliver a fast and easy-to-use phone for on-the-go multi-taskers.”
Power, Convenience and Beauty Converge
The PadFone X mini is the first smartphone for the U.S. market powered by an Intel application processor and an Intel LTE solution. The device has an Intel XMM 7160 LTE modem and an Intel Atom processor with Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, which supports four simultaneous application threads for smooth and seamless multitasking and responsive web browsing. Additional features include:
- Automatic charging with up to 28.3 hours of battery life when the phone is docked into the station, and up to 15.8 hours of battery life on a single charge when used in the smartphone mode.[4]
- ASUS exclusive 5-megapixel (5MP) PixelMaster camera for high-quality photos.
- ASUS DynamicDisplay[5] technology that resizes apps for the different display sizes, as well as the ASUS ZenUI, an exclusive user interface for smart devices that includes features such as ASUS ZenUI What’s Next and Do It Later. These new features put users’ next task in front of them or allows them to mark items for follow-up.
- The Side Flip Cover and TriCover, a stylish and practical cover lined with microfiber with a tough polyurethane outer cover for the phone and docking station that helps prevent scratches, scrapes, and dents in two different landscape orientations.
Availability and Pricing
On Oct. 24, customers can purchase an ASUS PadFone X mini from AT&T for $199.99 with GoPhone plans that start at only $40 per month. Customers can also get the PadFone X mini online at www.asus.com or www.att.com or in AT&T retail stores that offer GoPhone. Starting in October, the ASUS PadFone X mini will be available at national retailers.
ABOUT ASUS
ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 13,600 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 4,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2013 was approximately U.S. $14 billion.
ABOUT AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide based on offering roaming in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV service with the AT&T U-verse® brand. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at www.att.com/aboutus or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at www.youtube.com/att.
© 2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
ABOUT INTEL
Intel (INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. As a leader in corporate responsibility and sustainability, Intel also manufactures the world’s first commercially available “conflict-free” microprocessors. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.comand blogs.intel.com, and about Intel’s conflict-free efforts at conflictfree.intel.com.
Intel, Intel Atom, XMM and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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1.6GHz 2×2 Intel Atom Z2560 dual-core processor with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology |
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Operating system |
Android 4.4 (KitKat) with ASUS ZenUI |
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Storage/memory |
1GB RAM; up to 64GB micro SD card supported |
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Connectivity |
4G LTE: B4/B17/B2/B5, Category 3 3G: 850/1900/2100 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 GPS (A-GPS with SUPL 2.0) |
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Data-transfer speed |
LTE Category 3 |
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Display |
Smartphone: 4.5-inch IPS+ panel / 854 x 480 FWVGA Station: 7-inch IPS+ panel / 1280 x 800 WXGA |
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Cameras |
Smartphone: 5MP (rear); 2MP(front) Station: 1MP (front) |
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Battery |
Smartphone: 2060mAh (removable) Station: 2200mAh (non-removable) |
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3.5mm headphone jack; micro USB |
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Black |
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Smartphone: 5.20 (L) x 2.61 Station: 8.02 (L) x 4.70 |
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Smartphone: 5.25 oz Station: 8.81 oz |
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x 0.25-0.50 (H) inchFull specifications are available at www.asus.com/us.
[1]Reliability based on data transfer completion rates on nationwide 4G LTE networks. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
[2]LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
[3]GoPhone devices are restricted to GoPhone service during the first six months after activation, and cannot be used with any other carrier’s service. Commercial resale is prohibited except by AT&T’s authorized agents or retailers. You may not alter any of the hardware or software in GoPhone devices or export them from the US. Activation and use of GoPhone device requires GoPhone service. GoPhone service is subject to the Terms of Service described in the User Guide and Plan Terms described in the rate brochure. You must be in the GoPhone coverage area to place or receive calls. Service may not be accessible at all times due to equipment limitations and certain equipment features may not be functional with GoPhone service.
[4]ASUS measures the talk time/standby time by conductive test with RF equipment (Anritsu 8820 or CMU200 or Agilent 8960). The talking/standby time is derived from “the typical capacity of battery divided from the current measurement.”
[5]Not all applications are DynamicDisplay compatible.
[6]Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.
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