Ematic eGlide Steal, 7-inch Capacitive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Powered Tablet Review

Ematic thinks $120 is way too much to pay for an ICS tablet, unveils the $119.95 eGlide Steal and it comes with a 7-inch Capacitive touchscreen although they don’t (uh oh) mention the resolution. It has a 1 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM which should be enough for most games, then 4GB of internal storage and you get a micro-SD slot too for as much storage as you’d like to add. Being a 7-inch Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich tablet with a capacitive touchscreen all for only $119 and generally you can have a high quality tablet and you can have it running the world’s most advanced software from Google, but you can’t also have it for less than $200. It also has an integrated three-axis gyroscope along with an accelerometer for motion sensing, connectivity is via Wi-Fi and device supports the playback of up to 1080p HD video on external displays and this device will be available at retailers throughout the United States this week.

Ematic, a leader in value tablets is excited to shake up the market with its latest creation, the 7-inch eGlide Steal. As the name suggests, this tablet is loaded with incredible features and specifications including an Ice Cream Sandwich OS and a 1GHz processor for an extremely low price- an absolute steal! "We're very pleased to include the eGlide Steal in our growing collection of Android 4.0 tablets," says Roy Rayn, President of Ematic. "We wanted to design a product that provides valuable services for an optimal tablet experience without forcing the consumer to spend hundreds of dollars." With Ice Cream Sandwich, users will have a faster and smoother web browsing experience, and a more intuitive interface. The Android-based system also offers access to thousands of useful and entertaining apps to keep the user up-to-date on the important information of the day, their social networks, and more. More than 2.5 million eBooks are available through the eGlide Steal's Kobo eReading application. Slim and lightweight, the eGlide Steal is the ideal tablet to slide into a travel bag or briefcase. It comes with a 1GHz processor with a dedicated GPU, and 1GB RAM for an improved web experience and more efficient multi-tasking. The eGlide Steal is the perfect place to store all important documents, images, and more. It has 4GB of internal storage, 5GB of additional cloud storage, and a MicroSD slot.

With the eGlide Steal, users will experience and benefit from the following additional features:

• Built-in 3-axis gyroscope coupled with an accelerometer for advanced motion sensing
• Built-in Wi-Fi for Internet connectivity anywhere there is a hotspot
• HD video player which supports up to 1080p HD videos
• Use the HDMI connection to watch videos on a HDTV
• Front facing camera
• Built-in voice record to take notes, lectures or reminders
• Preloaded with "EDAN"- Ematic's Digital Assistant & Navigator with voice-to-text technology to search for movie times, nearby restaurants, and more

The eGlide Steal is available at walmart.com, jr.com, and D&H Distributing for only $119.95.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich To HTC Vivid For AT&T Users Review

AT&T announced on Thursday that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has begun to roll out to the HTC Vivid, which includes Sense 3.6 and it brings the company’s Beats Audio technology to the 4G LTE handset as well. The Ice Cream Sandwich update will deliver advanced voice and text input to the device, along with Face Unlock, UI improvements and improved email and HTC Vivid is equipped with a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, microSDHC support to add an additional 32GB of storage and a 1,620 mAh battery. AT&T also announced plans to bring Android 4.0 to ten additional devices in the coming months and the update for the HTC Vivid is currently available to download via Wi-Fi.



AT&T announced the availability of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for HTC Vivid customers. After installing the software update, customers can now enjoy the optimized audio experience of Beats by Dr. Dre Audio and new and improved HTC Sense experience. Information about these features and more can be found at http://www.att.com/vividupdate. HTC Vivid will be the first U.S. smartphone to receive Ice Cream Sandwich as an update and the first to be issued by a wireless carrier. Focused on bringing the power of Android to the surface, Android 4.0 makes common actions more visible and lets you navigate with simple, intuitive gestures. Refined animations and feedback throughout the system make interactions engaging and interesting. An entirely new typeface optimized for high-resolution screens improves readability and brings a polished, modern feel to the user interface. Beginning today, customers can download the update via Wi-Fi by visiting http://www.att.com/vividupdate. If Wi-Fi is not available, you can download the software upgrade to a PC and install it via sideload. On March 23, HTC Vivid customers who have not downloaded the upgrade will begin receiving an SMS notification of upgrade availability. It will be followed by several other AT&T devices in the coming months:

• LG Nitro
• Motorola ATRIX 2
• Motorola ATRIX 4G
• Pantech Burst
• Pantech Element
• Samsung Captivate Glide
• Samsung Galaxy Note
• Samsung Galaxy S II
• Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

• Beats By Dr. Dre Audio: Enhance your music and video experience with Beats By Dr. Dre Audio. Whenever a media file is played using the media players or most third party applications, customers will experience richer, more authentic sound. AT&T recently debuted the Beats by Dr. Dre Beatbox Portable high performance wireless audio system. The superior portable system and Beats accessories are available at AT&T company-owned stores or online.
• Face Unlock: Android 4.0 introduces a completely new approach to securing a device, making each person's device even more personal, Face Unlock is a new screen-lock option that lets you unlock your device using facial recognition. It takes advantage of the device’s front-facing camera and state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to register a face during setup and then to recognize it again when unlocking the device. Just hold your device in front of your face to unlock, or use a backup PIN or pattern.

Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Smartphone Review

Verizon announced that it will launch the Galaxy Nexus today, December 15th and the device will sold for an unexpectedly-steep $299 alongside a new two-year contract. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the first device running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, making its launch a fairly significant one for the short-term future of the OS and the Galaxy Nexus features a 4.65-inch 720p HD display, 1.2GHz processor, 32 GB of storage and a 1,850 mAh battery.

Verizon Wireless, Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) and Google announced Galaxy Nexus is available starting today in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers can browse the Web, stream music and more at blazing speeds using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Galaxy Nexus customers can enjoy access to the 4G LTE network in 190 markets covering over 200 million people across the United States, and fly through the Web with fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within the 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage area. Galaxy Nexus runs Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, which brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. Galaxy Nexus offers customers a redesigned user experience with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Near Field Communications (NFC) sharing with Android Beam and a full Web-browsing experience. The lock screen, home screen, phone app and everything in between have been rethought and redesigned to make Android simple, beautiful and useful. Galaxy Nexus also features an ultra-thin 9.47mm design with a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED Contour Display to watch movies, view pictures and play games that come to life in 720p (1280 x 720) resolution.

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) features:

• Redesigned user interface: software navigation buttons, a first for Android smartphones, and a dedicated recent apps button to make multi-tasking easy
• Face Unlock: use state-of-the-art facial recognition to unlock Galaxy Nexus
• Android Beam: quickly share Web pages, apps, contacts and YouTube videos with friends by simply tapping two compatible phones together
• Redesigned Camera: introduces panorama mode, 1080p video capture, zero-shutter lag for instant photo capturing, and effects such as silly faces and background replacement
• People Application: browse friends, family and coworkers, see their photos in high-resolution and check their latest status updates from Google+ and other social networks
• Cloud Services: keep email, contacts, photos, music, browser bookmarks and other data synced to the cloud, available across multiple devices so customers never lose important data
• Google Music: upload up to 20,000 songs to the cloud, discover and buy new music from Android Market, and stream it instantly on Galaxy Nexus and from the Web for free
• Google+: Create a Google+ account right from the phone and check status updates, manage circles, quickly share updates and photos, video chat with up to ten friends with Mobile Hangouts, and chat with groups of friends with Google+ Messenger
• Support for Google Mobile Services: Gmail, Google Maps with 3D maps and free turn-by-turn navigation, Google Earth, Movie Studio, YouTube, syncing with Google Calendar, a redesigned Google+ app and access to more than 300,000 apps, millions of eBooks, thousands of movies to rent, and millions of songs available to download from Android Market

Additional features:

• Dual-core 1.2 GHz application processor and HTML5 Web browser: optimized dual-core processing with Android 4.0 combined with lightning fast 4G LTE connectivity for fast downloading of graphics, applications processing and Web browsing
• Mobile Hotspot capability: share 4G LTE or 3G connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with zero-shutter lag for instant photo capturing, autofocus and LED flash with full 1080p recording
• Front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat
• • Textured soft-touch back cover: enhances the ergonomic feel and makes the phone slip-resistant
• Bluetooth 3.0 technology: support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, human interface device (HID) and object push for vCard and vCalendar
• 1 GB RAM and 32 GB on-board memory (actual formatted capacity will be less)

Pricing and data packages:

• Galaxy Nexus is available now in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
• Customers that purchase a Galaxy Nexus by Samsung will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.

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Acer Iconia Tab A200 Tegra 2 Ice Cream Sandwich Tablet Review

Acer's Iconia Tab A200 has finally received official announcement obtained by Netbook News and the tablet is powered by NVIDIA's 1GHz Tegra 2 processor, the company's latest Android slate comes with 1GB of RAM and boasts a generous 10.1-inch display with 1280 x 800 resolution. The ICONIA TAB A200 has a built in UI layer called the Acer Ring, which is meant to improve multitasking by creating easy-access apps from any screen and it also features Screenshot, which quickly captures web images, articles, Google Maps and even smiling faces from video calls. Screenshot can be used in any app on any screen and if you wanted you could take some shots of Acer’s Clear.fi in action. Acer says it began shipping Honeycomb-laced models to select countries in November, but promises that an Ice Cream Sandwich version will be available worldwide in January and it will be available in your choice of Titanium Gray or Metallic Red.

Acer Inc. announces the release of the ICONIA TAB A200, the company's latest tablet. Ideal for sharing good times via gaming, e-books, movies, music, photography, social networking and more, this tablet is an amazing hub of activity for people of all ages, and it comes at a very affordable price. Shipments in select countries include the Android 3.2 OS (code named Honeycomb) beginning in November. Shipments with Android 4.0 (code named Ice Cream Sandwich or ICS) will start in January 2012 worldwide. A free ICS upgrade to current ICONIA TAB A200 users will also be made available at that time. Priced right and looking sleek from all angles, the ICONIA TAB A200 stands out in Titanium Gray or Metallic Red. The rear side is soft to the touch and features an eye-catching pattern. Made especially for multimedia enjoyment, this tablet packs hardware and apps for loads of fun. Visuals are fantastic on the generous 10.1-inch multitouch screen, and even thrilling games run smoothly thanks to the NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual Core 1 GHz processor and gyrometer. The ICONIA TAB A200 improves multitasking with the Acer Ring interface for setting easy-access apps from any screen. It also features Screenshot, which quickly captures web images, articles, Google Maps and even smiling faces from video calls. Screenshot can be used in any app on any screen for maximum convenience. Adapted perfectly for mobility, this tablet has a full-size USB port for hooking up other devices and a MicroSD slot for passing data. A 2 MP web camera enables face-to-face chats for keeping friends and family close at hand wherever you are. Whether on the road or at home, sharing multimedia is easy; you can read an e-book or watch a streaming movie, anytime. For enhanced social networking the ICONIA TAB A200 includes Acer SocialJogger, which consolidates Facebook, Twitter

and more.

Acer ICONIA TAB A200 Specifications

Size	Dimensions	260 x 175 x 12.4 mm
	Weight	720 g
Battery	Standby time Video playback	400 hours 8 hours
	Capacity	Li-Po 3260 mAh, 24.1 W
OS	Version	Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) starting in November in select countries
		Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) starting in January 2012 worldwide
Processing	CPU	NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 Dual Core A9, 1 GHz
	ROM / RAM	8 GB or 16 GB eMMC / 1 GB
Imaging	Front Camera	2 MP
Screen	Display	10.1″ WXGA 1280 x 800
	Touch technology	Capacitive multitouch
Connectivity	Wi-Fi®	802.11b/g/n
	Bluetooth®	Class 2.1 with EDR
	GPS	Yes
	MicroSD slot	Yes
	USB	USB: HostMicro USB: Client
	Audio output	3.5 mm standard audio jack
Detection	Sensors	G-sensor Gyrometer
UI	Version	Acer Ring
Entertainment	Multimedia	Gallery, Soundhound, Google Movie Studio, TegraZone
	Movie	Netflix (US, CA)
	Music	Google Music, AUPEO!
	Reading	LumiRead (Global, excluding US), Zinio, Kindle (US)
	DLNA sharing	Acer clear.fi
Social networking	Social network	Facebook (web link), Acer SocialJogger
Productivity	Push mail	EAS – Exchange ActiveSync (Android default)
	Office	Documents to Go
	Cloud Note	Evernote
	System Protection	McAfee VirusScan Mobile

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