0 Nokia Lumia 2520 Windows RT 8.1 tablet Spec

The 10.1 tablet, running on Windows RT is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 – MSM8974 chipset which provides the LTE functionality as well as blazing fast Quad Core performance for the Lumia 2520.

Talking of portability, the device comes in at 8.9mm of thickness and weighs 615g. As you can see from the photo above, the dimensions have been achieved thanks to Nokia’s unibody design and with it comes the polycarbonate colours. The white and Red are glossy while the Cyan and Black are matte finish. The 10.1 inch screen is being touted as one of the best 1080p panels on a 10.1 inch tablet, with brightness of 650 nits and reflectance at under 6%. Really impressive figures for the screen there. There are a lot more features on the Lumia 2520, but lets go through the full specs now -

Specifications

Operating System: Windows RT 8.1
Networks: GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz; WCDMA: 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100MHz; LTE: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 17, 20
Speed: LTE: 150 Mbps DL / 50 Mbps UL
Memory: 2GB RAM, 32 GB internal memory, micro SD card support up to 32GB
Display: 10.1” 1080p full HD (1920×1080) AHIPS Capacitive Multi-Touch Display, Gorilla Glass 2
Processor: 2.2GHz Quad Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 – MSM8974
Primary camera: 6.7MP Auto Focus ZEISS optics with f1.9 aperture; FFC: 2MP HD wide-angle
Size & weight: 267 x 168 x 8.9* mm (*volumetric); 615g
Connectivity: NFC, A-GPS+GLONASS, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n, microUSB 3.0, BT 4.0 LE, 3.5mm audio connector
Battery: 8000 mAh
Audio: Stereo front facing speakers

0 Amazon Kindle fire HD 7 And 8.9 Launces in India, Starts selling June 27

Amazon announced the range of Kindle Fire HD tablets going for sale in India. Both the 8.9-inch version and the 7-inch version of the tablet will be available through the company’s India website.

The Kindle Fire HD has a 7-inch (1280×720 pixels) display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz TI OMAP4460 Dual Core CPU. The Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ has a 8.9-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) display with 254 ppi. Both these tablets have Dolby audio with dual stereo speakers for immersive, virtual surround sound and Dual-band WiFi with dual-antennas / MIMO for 40% faster throughput than other tablets. These run on a forked version of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7″ specifications

• 7-inch (1280×720 pixels) display LCD
• 1.2 GHz TI OMAP4460 Dual Core CPU with 307 MHz PowerVR SGX540 GPU
• 10.3mm thick and weighs 395g
• Dolby Audio with Stereo speakers
• Dual-band WiFi 802.11 b/g/n with dual-antennas / MIMO which is 40% faster
• Bluetooth  with A2DP
• micro USB and micro HDMI out
• 16GB / 32GB internal memory, No micro SD slot
• Up to 11 hours of battery life

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9″ specifications

• 8.9-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) display with 254 ppi, polarizing filter and anti-glare technology
• 1.5 GHz dual-core OMAP4470 CPU with 299 MHz PowerVR SGX544 GPU
• 8.8 mm thick and weighs 567 grams
• Dual-band WiFi 802.11 b/g/n with dual-antennas / MIMO which is 40% faster
• 3.5 mm stereo jack, micro USB, Micro-HDMI
• Bluetooth with A2DP
• Integrated stereo speakers with exclusive Dolby audio engine
• 16GB / 32GB , No micro SD slot
• Up to 10 hours of battery life

It is noteworthy here, that these tablets run on a modified version of Android 4.0.3 and features Amazon’s own Appstore instead of Google’s PlayStore. That shouldn’t be a big concern though, given that Amazon has a huge collection of apps on its Appstore.

The tablets will begin selling June 27.  The tablets can be ordered at amazon.in

0 Celkon CT888 Tablet with 7-inch display, 3G and Voice calling available for Rs. 7999

Celkon CT888, the company’s new tablet is now available from online retailer Snapdeal. Celkon launched the CT910 tablet with 3G voice calling support recently, but this has a high-resolution 7-inch display and a better processor. The Celkon CT888 has a  7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz  processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera and has a VGA front-facing camera. This is cheaper than the Byond Mi-book Mi7 which has a similar display and 3G support, but the Byond tablet has a dual-core processor.

Celkon CT888 Specifications

• 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive 5-point multi-touch display
• Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
• 9.9 mm thick and weighs 200 grams
• 1.2 GHz processor
• 2MP rear camera, 0.3MP VGA front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 3G (via SIM card slot), WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS
• 512MB DDR2 RAM, 4GB internal memory , 32GB expandable memory with microSD
• 3500 mAh battery

The Celkon CT888 tablet is priced at Rs. 7,999.

Source: Snapdeal

0 iBall Slide 6309i with 7-inch display, Android Jelly Bean launched for Rs. 5199

iBall has launched Slide 6309i, a new tablet in the Slide series. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2MP rear camera and a VGA front-facing camera. iBall launched the Edu-Slide i1017 with a 10.1-inch HD IPS display last month. The HCL ME Y3 has similar features, but both these tablets run on Android 4.0 and come with 3G support and voice calling features.

iBall Slide 6309i Specifications

•  7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touchscreen display
• 1.2 GHz cortex A9 processor
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
• 11 mm thick and weighs 310 grams
• 2MP rear camera, 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB internal memory (2GB user memory), expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
• 3G (via USB Dongle), WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth, HDMI out
• 3000 mAh battery

The iBall Slide 6309i is priced at Rs. 5,199.

0 Micromax Funbook Talk P360 with 7-inch display, Voice calling available online for Rs. 7049

Micromax launched the Funbook Talk (P350), a 7-inch tablet with voice calling support last year. Now, the successor, Funbook Talk P360 is now available from online retailer Saholic. Even though this has a similar display and a processor, the new Funbook P360 has a 2-megapixel rear camera, 1GB RAM and a 3000 mAh battery.

Micromax Funbook Talk P360 specifications

• 7-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
• 1 GHz processor
• 2MP rear camera, 0.3MP front-facing camera
• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory (2GB user memory) that is expandable up to 32GB with microSD
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 2G (via SIM card slot), 3G (via dongle),WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI
• 3000 mAh battery with up to 4 hours of browsing time and up to 224 hours standby

The Micromax Funbook Talk P360 is now available from Saholic for Rs. 7049. Flipkart has also listed it at a slightly higher price, but it is currently out of stock.

0 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 Get Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update in India

However, the update is aimed at Galaxy Tab 2 310, which is internationally known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0. 

 According to fonearena, an Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update is now available for download for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 owners in India.

The update is pushed OTA (over the air), if didn't get update over-the-air since it would be rolled out in batches  then users can also download and install it via Samsung Kies desktop software.

The good news is that Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean brings new features to Galaxy Tab 2 310, such as Group Play, Smart Stay and All Share Play. Unfortunately, the multi-window feature has yet to be added.

0 Sony Xperia Z tablet revealed its Price

Sony's slimmest, lightest tablet in the world, Xperia Z is set to hit retail stores in May .  The official pricing of the high-end slate has been under wraps, but with the pricing for UK and other key European countries out, it is not hard to ballpark the pricing for India.

 The Sony Xperia Z tablet will be available in two variants, with the price of 16GB Wi-Fi (SGP311) model expected to be Rs 35,000 approximately and the 32GB version (SGP312) slightly higher at Rs 37,000. Both the models will come in black, although only the 32GB version will be available in white.

The powerful tablet boasts of 1.5 GHz quad-core APQ 8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, Android's4.1.2 operating system and 6000 mAh battery life.What's amazing is that this heavy-duty 10.1-inch tablet, weighs under 500 grams and is just 6.9mmthick.

 The slate also boasts of  water and dust proof properties like its high-end sibling, Xperia Z smartphone . It also flaunts a primary 8.1-megapixel snapper and a  2.2-megapixel secondary camera along with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. On the connectivity front we have NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

 While Sony has had not so successful run in the tablet category, its latest offering may just mark its return to the Android tablet market.

 Stay tuned for more.

0 Lava Etab Connect, 3G calling tablet launched

Etab Connect is the first SIM based 3G calling tab which comes with 1 GHz single core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, 7 inch display and Android 4.0 OS.

 Lava, which has announced to launch one device each every Friday, has today launched a 3G calling tablet called Lava Etab Connect. It is priced below Rs 10,000 mark.

 Spokesperson of Lava Mobile said to The Mobile Indian,"This tablet is the first of the series of SIM based tablets from Lava which will run on Google Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system."

 According to an official communication from Lava, received by The Mobile Indian, the Etab Connect is powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and will have a W VGA (800x480 pixels) resolution based 7 inch screen, 512 MB RAM and an internal memory of 4 GB. Besides, the tablet has a 2 megapixel camera at the back and a VGA camera in the front.

 The Lava Etab Connect is powered by 3000 mAh battery which is small for a tablet and we do not expect more than 3-4 hours of browsing on the tablet on a single charge.

 Less than Rs 10,000 pricing for this tablet looks attractive as most of the calling tablets priced below this level support only 2G networks and for 3G, people need dongles. Most 3G calling tablets are priced in the range slightly above Rs 10,000 mark.

0 Pantel Launches 7 inch, Dual SIM Android Jelly Bean Tablet at Rs. 6,999

Pantel Technologies has launched T-Pad WS708C, their first Android Tablet with Dual SIM support. It has a 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with voice calling support and 3G connectivity through an external dongle. The HCL ME Y3 tablet that was launched in India earlier this year also has dual SIM support.

Penta T-Pad WS708C Specifications :

• 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
• Dual SIM
• 1 GHz Cortex A9 processor and Mali 400 GPU
• 512 MB DDR3 RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32 GB
• 2MP rear camrea, 0.3 MP (VGA) front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 2G (via SIM card Slots), 3G (via external dongle), 
• WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, USB OTG, HDMI port
• 3000 mAh battery

The Penta T-Pad WS708C is priced at Rs. 6,999. It comes with free accessories including 3D goggles for 3D viewing, data cable and a smart cover.

0 Salora launches 2 Android Jelly Bean tablet for Rs 4,999 & Rs 5,499

Salora Launches 2 tabs with a 7inch display, while the cheaper one gets 800x480 pixel resolution & 512 MB RAM; at a slightly higher price you get 1280x600 pixel resolution & 1 GB RAM.

 Salora, a well-known TV brand from yesteryear, and a new entrant in the Android device market, has launched its first two Android tablets in India,priced at Rs 4,999 and Rs 5,499. Both tablets get 7inch displays and support only WiFi . Both get 4 GB inbuilt memory, a 3200 mAh battery and 0.3 megapixel camera in the front and no rear camera. However, both are different in other aspects and while the cheaper Salora Pro tab runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system the Salora Pro Tab HD is based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Salora Pro Tab has a 1.5 GHz dual core processor coupled with 512 MB RAM and has a 0.3 megapixel front camera, and 3200 mAh battery. The tablet comes with inbuilt memory of 4 GB. The display of this tablet supports WVGA 800 x 480 pixel resolution, priced at Rs 4,999.

Salora Pro Tab HD, on the other hand, supports better resolution of 1280 x 600 pixel and also gets a better 1 GB RAM, but only a 1.2 GHz processor. Given that it has better RAM and Android Jelly Bean performance should be appreciably better and the display resolution is also much higher, priced at Rs 5,499.

 Since the price difference between the two is only Rs 500 we think one should opt for the Salora Pro Tab HD. 

1 HP Jumps in Tablet Croud with Slate 7 Android tablet

HP showcased its Slate 7 Android tablet. Here we take a look at its impressive Specs

 HP Slate 7 has put people in a bind. A very attractive and very rightly priced seven-inch tablet will certainly make people go week in their knees. Everyone would like to pick one for him or her, but for the past experience. Should I talk about it at a time when a very good product has just been launched.

 The earlier experiment of TouchPad tablet wasn’t that memorable. It had disappointed HP’stablet fans so much that many had vowed never to go for any tablet that came from HP furnaces. But I am sure with this inexpensive and well endowed tablet, the experience is going to be great. And anyone who had used TouchPad tablet will certainly desire to check it once to see the difference.

 To be true, so far HP had resisted the lure of Android OS. It is the first HP tab to be running on Android. HP’s first tablet TouchPad came with itsown operating system the webOS. Now the company has turned up with a nice Android tablet PC. The device will feature a 7.0-inch 1024×600 resolution display that makes use of the FFS+ LCD technology. It is up with a powerful 1.6GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory.

In its quest to provide top specs, HP has given the tab a MicroSD card slot. The Slate 7 will further offer a microSD card slot for expanding memory beyond the available 8GB. As for connectivity, it will have options like Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/b and Bluetooth 2.1. The device will mount a 3MP rear camera and VGA front camera. Plus, it will offer stereo speakers and Beats Audio support. It is to run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean preinstalled.

 A review in Engadget is full of praise for the tablet from HP. “A stainless steel frame lends the whole thing some much-needed rigidity, while the matte, soft-touch finish on the back gives the fingers a comfortable resting place” says the review. Others too are equally praiseful for HP and its new tablet.

HP Slate 7 release date has been set for April 2013 and the 7-inch device will be made 

available at an affordable price of $169

0 Samsung announced Note 8.0 an 8-inch Tab with S-Pen & Calling Facility

The Korean company announced on Sunday in Barcelona that the Galaxy Note 8.0 will have an 8-inch screen, putting it very close in size to the Apple's tablet, which launched in November with a 7.9-inch screen. It's not the first time Samsung has made a tablet that's in the Mini's size range: it's very first iPad competitor had a 7-inch screen, and it still makes a tablet of that size, but without a pen.

 Samsung will start selling the new tablet in the April to June period, at an as yet undetermined price. It made the announcement ahead of Mobile World Congress, the wireless industry's annual trade show, which starts Monday in Barcelona, Spain.

Samsung pushing this as a successor or a device that is a capable variant/off spring of the weird yet super successful Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 . In order to continue down that path, Samsung has chosen to provide a similar experience, but under the Note brand, with obvious advantages of a S-pen and at the same time, the ability to make calls. It is presumed that this device will be capable of running the premium suite apps and the multi screen experiences made popular by the Galaxy Note 2 .

The confirmed specs of the Galaxy Note 8.0 are as below -

*. 8.0-inch (1280 × 800 pixels) TFT Super Clear LCD display

*. 7.95 mm thick, to weigh about 338 grams

*. 4600 mAh battery

*. 2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB internal memory with micro SD slow support

*. 5MP auto focus camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera

*. 1.6 GHz quad-core Cortex A9 processor

*. 3G HSPA＋ 21Mbps, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct,Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS ＋ GLONASS (3G version)

*. Android 4.1.2 Jellybean

           So, this is both a bigger Note as well as a smaller Note 10.1 in terms of specs. The main USP though, is that you can make calls on the device, including phone like functionality thanks to an ear piece on the front. It also fancily takes a jab at the Apple iPad mini with the Galaxy Note 8.0 but the price will decide the final judgement.

  We’ll update you with more details as they arrive, till then stay tuned to our blog and all our social media channels. In the mean time, check out the source link for more images.

Source : Facebook

0 Government plans to reduce price of the Aakash 2 tablet to Rs 1,500 ($28)

The world’s cheapest tablet, the Aakash 2 , just got cheaper! Kapil Sibal, India’s IT and Telecom Minister, announced at a media event in Delhi that the government has asked the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, the partner in the Aakash project, to reduce the price of the Aakash tablet to Rs 1,500 (~$28). Currently, the Indian government is buying the Aakash 2 from manufacturers DataWind at Rs 2,263 (~$43), while offering the same to the Indian student community at a highly-subsidized rate of Rs 1,131(~$22).

 What this low price point will get you is a 7-inch capacitive display with 800 x 480 resolution, single-core ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB internal storage expandable via microSD up to 32GB, a 0.3MP front-facing camera, and a 3,000mAh battery. Obviously not the best specs around, but at that price, and considering the target consumer base, the Aakash tablet is absolutely  amazing!

 With plans to reduce the Rs 2,263 price point evenfurther down to Rs 1,500, it’s logical that the device might get even cheaper for Indian students, expanding its reach even further to the millions of students currently a part of the Indian education system. Of course, while the idea is impressive, execution has been a huge problem so far. The first Aakash tablet announced two years back never made it. The Aakash 2 has been plagued with logistical difficulties as well, and is not even close to reaching the targets that had been set by the government.

 What are your thoughts? While the plans sound good, do you think it will ever come to fruition, at least the extent the government has planned? Are you waiting to pick up an Aakash 2 tablet?

0 Cheapest 10 inch tablet in India launched by Simmtronics

The Android 4.0 based Simmtronics XPad X1010 features 10.1 inch display & 1.2 GHz dual core processor.

Simmtronics, an Indian tablet manufacturer, has launched a new 10.1 inch display based budget tablet for Rs 8,499, which happens to be the cheapest 10 inch tablet currently available in India from a known brand. Named Simmtronics XPad X1010, it is based on Android 4.0 ICS operating system.

It features a 10.1 inch display with 5 point touch and a healthy 1024 x 600 pixel resolution. For a smoother performance, the tablet has a 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8, dual core Mali 400 graphics processor and 1 GB RAM.

XPad X1010 has 8 GB of internal memory and supports up to 32 GB of expandable memory. The tablet also comes with a VGA camera in the front for video chat but doesn't have a rear camera.

Simmtronics has put a 5600 mAh Lithium polymerbattery with claimed 150 hours of back up and sixhours of internet browsing time. For connectivity, the tablet also offers WiFi and HDMi and support 3G via dongle. XPad X1010 weighs 610 grams andis 10.5mm thick which is good.

Simmtronics manufactures its tablets in India andhas so far launched two tablets before this one. The first one - Xpad X720 - is a 7 inch tablet with only WiFi connectivity and is available for Rs 3,999. The other one is the 8 inch display bearing Xpad X801 which comes with a free detachable keyboard and costs Rs 8,499.

0 WishTel has launched a 7 inch Android tablet 'Ira Icon' having Hindi user interface

WishTel has launched a seven-inch Android tablet called Ira Icon that has a Hindi user interface. All the icons and options are available in Hindi and it also has a Hindi keyboard.

 The tablet comes with a BSNL SIM card, with an introductory offer of 2 GB free data for two months. The company says users can access and send emails in Hindi, use Facebook in Hindi, watch Hindi movies and TV channels, read Hindi news and books and sign up for education courses in Hindi.

 In a release, WishTel says: "Just 11 per cent of people in India speak English. There are 500 million active tablet users in India. Lack of Indian language keyboards has been one of their major problems. Considering all these facts, WishTel and BSNL have launched this tablet with Hindi interface."

 Ira Icon has a 1024x768 pixel capacitive multi-touch screen that runs on Android 4.0. It has a 1.2GHz processor and 1GB RAM. It supports phone calls, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and comes with built-in stereo speakers and a microphone. The device comes with a full complement of ports, including USB and SD card. It has a 0.3-megapixel front camera and 2-megapixel rear camera. The tabletcomes with a 4,000 mAh battery, 8GB internal storage (expandable using a microSD card).

The price is Rs 7,999 for the base model and will go up to Rs 12,000.

0 HCL launches ME V1 tablet having calling feature along with two more Tablets U2 & Y3 starting at Rs. 5,999

HCL yesterday unveiled a new range of HCL ME tablets—the HCL ME U2, the HCL ME V1 and the HCL ME Y3. 

  HCL ME Y3 is better equipped than the rest in the new range, and is probably the best of the three new tablets. It has a 1GHz Cortex A9 CPU, GPS, FM Radio and a mini HDMI Port. Strangely, the HCL Me Y3 also has dual-SIM support.

 HCL ME V1 is targeted at people who like to make calls with tablets. It is housed in a slim, metal body and has an integrated voice receiver, a call vibrate option and built-in EDGE support. It also has a two cameras, a proximity sensor and 1GB of DDR3 RAM. It also has a robust 3200 mAh Li-Po Battery and supports 11 3G USB dongles.

 HCL ME U2 has the lowest price tag among the three but has inferior specs too. It comes with a 1GHz Cortex A9 CPU, has 1GB of DDR3 RAM, supports Full HD content, and is compatible with 16 external USB dongles. You also get a mini HDMI port.

 As of now the tablets are available in select cities and will be available across the country sometime this month. 

HCL ME U2 costs Rs 5,999 

HCL ME V1 is priced at Rs 7,999  

HCL ME Y3 will leave you short of Rs 11,999.

0 Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 311 available at Rs. 13900 , pre-booking starts

Samsung has started pre-booking for the Galaxy Tab 2 311 (GT-P3110), Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab 2 310 on their eStore. The Galaxy Tab 2 310 was announced back in February 2012, and launched in India in May. It got the Android 4.1.1 update last month, but the Tab 311 would come with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) out of the box.

Other than the lack of 3G and the earpiece for voice calling, rest of the features are similar to the 3G variant including a 7-inch (1024×600) PLS TFT LCD display, 1GHz dual-core processor, 3MP fixed focus rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera.

Other features include, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory and microSD card slot. The connectivity features include, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0 and A-GPS. It has a 4,000 mAh battery.

You can pre-book your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 311 from the official Samsung eStore for Rs. 13,900. It comes in White and Silver colors, and is expected to ship in the first week of February. Samsung promises a surprise gift with the tablet to those who pre-book one online.

0 Archos introduced four new "Titanium" Android-based tablets having great Display and Build Quality at Half the price of iPad

Archos today introduced four new Google Android-based tablets, priced from $119 to $249.

CES-2013, Archos introduced four devices in the "Titanium" tablet line run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and feature high-def. IPS capacitive multi-touch screens with dual-core 1.6GHz CPUs and a quad-core GPU capable of 1080p video decoding.

Despite their name, the tablets aren't made of titanium, but instead sport a "sleek aluminum design."

 The new machines come in a range of sizes — the smallest being the 7-inch Archos 70 Titanium, which is priced at $119, and "offers similar features to competitors such as Amazon, at a better price point,"

 Meanwhile, the slightly larger Archos 80 Titanium, designed to offer a similar user experience to the iPad mini, but with a more affordable price tag: $169.

Those seeking a large-screen tablet might consider the 10.1-inch Archos 101 Titanium, which is priced at $199. The star of the lineup, however, is the $249 Archos 97 Titanium HD, offering a 9.7-inch, 2,048-by-1,536 resolution screen, aiming to be "an alternative to the new iPad for half the price,”

 In addition to the Titanium tablet line, Archos unveiled at this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas two higher-end slates that are part of its Platinum family, according to Engaged . The Platinum 97 and Platinum 80, which look strikingly similar to the iPad and iPad mini, both feature a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and 2-megapixel front and rear-facing cameras.

 The Platinum 97 measures in at 9.7-inches and sports 2,048-by-1,536 display, while the Platinum80 has an 8-inch 1,024-by-768 resolution screen. The devices will be available in March with a price tag of $329 for the Platinum 97 and $199 for the Platinum 80.

Here are the price listings for each model:

*. ARCHOS 70 Titanium: 119€, $119, £99

*. ARCHOS 80 Titanium: 169€, $169, £149

*. ARCHOS 101 Titanium: 199€, $199, £169

*. ARCHOS 97 Titanium HD: 249€, $249 and £199

0 Most Interesting launch of 2013: 27-inch Windows 8 tablet by Lenovo

Lenovo’s IdeaCentre Horizon is a 27-inch tablet — yes, about triple the diagonal display dimension of a conventional iPad — that has a full suite of inputs and all the functionality of a desktop Windows 8 device, including a front-facing camera, microphone and speakers. When you flip it on its back, however, it clicks into a mode Lenovo calls Aura, and the interface and functionality completely changes to become a multimedia and gaming table. (Those who saw the original Microsoft Surface table from 2007 will be familiar with this concept).

The user interface is a circular ring of buttons in the center of the screen, with labeled tabs like Photos, Games, and so-on. Poke Photos and a ring of thumbnail pictures from your library pop out, which you can scroll through using a finger. Tap one and it’ll spring open and enlarge. You can fiddle with it using a pinch-to-zoom gesture, twist it around using two fingers, scroll through other photos in your collection by swiping, or “throw” the image across the display for someone else to play with.

 Same thing with movies, and there are tabs for sharing content of social media and accessing data from other PCs. The key feature for most will be using the tablet like a giant gaming table, for digital Monopoly, or air hockey (for which you use special rubber sensor paddles that slide across the display) or a dozen other options, including some that rely on special e-dice that you roll on the table or suction cup joysticks. Somewhat crucial to the Horizon experience is a sturdy, optional stand that smoothly tilts the screen, is height adjustable and has wheels ($200).

 While we doubt many of these will actually end up making it into homes when released this summer (for around $1,700), we do like that Lenovo is attempting to innovate around the already stale design standards of tablets and think some version of the Horizon could eventually be a big success.

0 CES 2013: Coby's $130 Android Tablet

Coby is showing its first Google-certified, sub-$130 7-inch Android Tablet at CES

Hardware is important when it comes to tablets, but what good is hardware if you don't have any software to run on it? Coby's new 7-inch MID7065 tablet runs Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and costs just $129.99, but the biggest news is that it's also Google-certified, which means it has access to the Google Play app store.

Coby MID7015, which has full access to Google Play, as well as Google apps, including Chrome, Gmail, Google Maps, and YouTube.

From a hardware perspective, the tablet is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 1GBof RAM. It's a Wi-Fi-only tablet, and uses Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR to connect with compatible devices. It comes with 8GB of internal storage, and it's expandable up to an additional 32GB via microSD card. There's a front-facing VGA camera and accelerometer and gyroscope sensors for motion detection.

 The 7-inch screen features just a 1024-by-600-pixel resolution, which gives it somewhat of a budget look, but the build quality of the tablet actually feels quite solid. There's an HDMI port on the bottom of the tablet, which lets you easily connect it to a monitor or HDTV.

 Overall, the Coby MID7065 is a fairly generic Android tablet. What it all comes down to is price. The Kindle Fire HD $199.00 at Amazon and Google Nexus 7 $259.99 at Adorama may offer up better features like sharper displays, more storage, and more processing power. But that sub-$130 price point is sure to sway some buyers Coby's way. And while the MID7065 may not be the best bet for your money, at least you're getting full access to Google's apps this time around.