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HP PalmPad, HP Tablet with WebOS Operating System

Hewlett-Packard strikes again. The U.S. company does not have the top spot in PC sales by chance. And while in 2010 was unable to meet the entire sector with their tablet, the HP Slate in 2011 will again try to approach the market with what is already beginning to call their own name: the HP PalmPad. So know the tablet will be like the U.S. company will market, using the operating system WebOS, which is why Palm Inc. absorbed this year leaking at this time.

From the U.S. channel Fox News has confirmed that the company would have finished HP and the HP PalmPad functional prototype. According to plans the company manages in March 2011 could be in stores this device, which previously would see at the fair of the electronics show in Las Vegas in a few days, the CES 2011. At the moment the price is unknown have the HP PalmPad.

The question before the arrival of a new tablet (and over, the powerful HP) can not be otherwise, what will the HP PalmPad equipment to compete with other devices on the market? For starters, the HP PalmPad be a fragmented terminal profiles.

Like the iPad 2 (as is being proposed), HP will offer three models as connectivity, one that only Wi-Fi available, it will complement other sensors CDMA and another that replaces it for WCDMA (designed for networks the U.S. Verizon, and for certain Asian regionesa).

On the other hand, has spoken of the existence of a fourth edition. This would be in September 2011 and put in the hands of users through specific configurations different American universities HP PalmPad implanted into a 8.9-inch screens. Commercial versions of the tablet would have a 9.7-inch panel, similar dimensions to those of the iPad.

In addition, it has been suggested that the HP PalmPad have physical ports for connecting other devices, among which we would see high-speed USB 3.0 and high definition miniHDMI. No lack either the cameras, especially two: a three-megapixel main camera with LED flash, and a 1.3 megapixel front.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Specs and Feature

Samsung Galaxy Tab

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is official, and will hit European stores in mid-September. This is a very interesting device and feature rich. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is equipped with connectivity quadband GSM / GPRS / EDGE and HSUPA (5.76Mbps), HSDPA (7.2Mbps) and adopt the operating system Android 2.2 supports Adobe Flash Player and Froyo 10.1.

Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first tablet in the world certified DivX, so you can then play back DivX HD video. To appreciate the excellent quality of DivX video on the new Samsung tablet does not require any conversion, users can simply upload the video in both HD and standard format, external memory or on expansion cards. The Tab may also be linked to other DivX Certified devices, such as an HD TV, making it a practical device “store and play to enjoy your movies on TV at home. Galaxy Tab can play without problems the films distributed digitally in DivX format from the most famous Hollywood majors.

“The compatibility with the DivX format has become a key feature for any type of device, we are very excited to enter the booming market of tablet with Samsung Galaxy Tab, an excellent product that offers unique user experience” is commentary by Matt Milne, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing, DivX. “Today, users in Asia, Europe and America can enjoy their videos in DivX format on a stunning 7-inch screen.”

“We are very proud to begin with our first tablet at IFA 2010 with an excellent partner as DivX,” said Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy Tab is truly a revolutionary product, we are confident that the ability to watch videos without any problem in DivX format is one of the most appreciated by our members.”

Powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex A8 processor and PowerVR graphics SGX540, the tablet features a 7.0 inch TFT WXGA (1024 x 600 pixels), a 3-megapixel back camera with autofocus and LED flash, a 1.3 megapixel front camera for make video calls.

Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth 3.0, 512 MB RAM, 16 or 32 GB of internal memory and a 4000 mAh battery that provides 7 hours of video playback find space in the Samsung Galaxy Tab measuring 190.09 x 120.45 x 11.98 mm and weighs 380 grams.

iPad in Spain, Where To Buy and Which Model To Choose

The IPAD 3G in Spain was sold out in 90 minutes and already acquired 3.2 million IPAD in the world I dare say that, despite their higher price, will be a star gift these Christmas. I personally think a “whim” that eliminates the inconvenience of laptops (from heat, weight, size …) but overpriced. Major distributors or outlets where we can find are the English Court, FNAC, K-tuin, Mediamarkt and PCcity.

The “tablet” from Apple under two models with Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi and 3G. Within these there are several versions depending on the capacity:

  • Wi-Fi: 16GB would have a price of 488 €, the 32GB would cost € 589 and € 691 64GB
  • Wi-Fi + 3G: 16GB would be priced 589 €, the 32GB would cost € 691 and € 793 64GB

The difference between the two is not only the price but also in the case of 3G must take into account the monthly expenditure on a data plan. For a SIM card and have a data plan have several operators. Most do not require contracts, there were even allow payment rates for days of use, and only pay the days that really does not have Wi-Fi.

For those who still hesitate between buying an IPAD, a netbook, small portable … We enumerate the pros and cons of the Apple iPad :

PROS

  • Good design. It is thin and lightweight, ideal for taking anywhere.
  • Simplicity. It is tactile, intuitive, easy to handle.
  • It is a good tool to enjoy the web, email, photos and video.
  • The IPS screen, high resolution 9.7-inch LED-backlit.
  • There are over a thousand applications created specifically for the IPAD and other almost 200,000 for the iphone that can run.

CONS

  • Do not allow multitasking. No permits, for example, chat while you open a presentation that you just sent.
  • No camera. This means, apart from not taking pictures, video conferencing can not taking advantage of 3G and WiFi connections.
  • Capacity. The much cheaper netbooks come with at least 120GB. The most expensive IPAD’s is only 64GB.
  • No USB port for connecting cameras and other devices.
  • Price. They have a high price when compared to netbooks like the Samsung with 3G, USB, Card Reader, Word, Excel, video chats …
  • It allows you to print documents. In my case I found the real problem when you leave for the return trip and you can not print the electronic ticket to board the plane.
  • This product is designed more to eat than to create.
  • Price: 488 € to 793 €