http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3_id7834The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 adopts the “Samsung look” - all plastic with a single physical home key encircled by a menu and back button (on-screen buttons are gone), and the rear camera is positioned centrally. But look at the spec sheet, and you won’t notice an inch of a difference. The Galaxy Tab 3 has a 7-inch 1024 x 600 pixel display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 8GB or 16GB of internal storage. It’s also got a 3-megapixel rear and 1.3-megapixel front cameras. Yes, that is exactly the same configuration last year’s Galaxy Tab 2 had. After carefully comparing the spec sheets, we did notice a single difference- the Galaxy Tab 3 is lighter with a weight of 0.66 pounds (302 g) compared to the 0.75lb (344 g) on the second-gen tablet. It’s also got narrower bezel, saving you a total of 0.44 inches (1.13cm) on the Y axis.]]>PhonesMon, 29 Apr 2013 02:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3_id7834/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-V98_id7753The ZTE V98 is a Wndows 8 tablet, meaning there is an x86 Intel processor inside, and in this case it is the Atom Z2760, coupled with 2 GB of RAM. The Windows 8 tablet has a microSD slot, a 10" 1366 x 768 pixels screen, an 8 MP camera on the back and a 2 MP front shooter, but the next selling point with the V98 is actually its large 7000 mAh battery.]]>PhonesTue, 26 Feb 2013 05:22:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-V98_id7753/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-Fonepad_id7751Asus Fonepad is an affordable 7" Android Jelly Bean tablet with 3G voice and mobile data that place a smartphone in it. The kinky thing about the slate is that it is not powered by an ARM processor, but the new Intel Atom Z2420 with full Android compatibility and good balance of performance and energy efficiency, that allows up to nine hours of battery life during hardware-accelerated 1080p Full HD video decoding. It has a front 1.2-megapixel camera for easy video chat and ASUS SonicMaster audio technology with MaxxAudio 3 processing by Waves ensures clear, well-rounded sound quality. The 7" screen features 1280 x 800 HD resolution for crisp, and its IPS technology ensures nice colors with 178-degree wide viewing angles, and sufficient outdoor brightness.]]>PhonesMon, 25 Feb 2013 06:30:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-Fonepad_id7751/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/HP-Slate-7_id7742HP Slate 7 is a tablet which runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and as fitting for HP sports Beats Audio. The specs include a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor, 1024x600 pixels 7" screen, 3 MP camera on the back, 8 GB of internal storage and a microSD slot for its expansion. If you are scoffing are the hardware, the price will make you grin with delight, as that's been HP's goal all along - to make a very affordable slate, cheaper than even the Nexus 7.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 10:54:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/HP-Slate-7_id7742/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-S6000_id7740Lenovo S6000 is an Android running tablet with 10.1 IPS display and 1.2GHz quad-core processor.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-S6000_id7740/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A3000_id7739The Lenovo A3000 is an affordable tablet with a 7-inch 1,024x600-pixel IPS screen and 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek processor. The IPS screen is a definite advantage the A3000 has over its more affordable A1000 sibling - the screen has wider viewing angles making for a much more pleasant viewing. The device is a bit thicker than your usual tablet at 11mm (0.43 inches), but nothing too thick. The Lenovo A3000 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as all other newly announced Lenovo tablets. It features expandable storage supporting microSD cards of up to 64GB.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 09:55:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A3000_id7739/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A1000_id7738The 7" Lenovo A1000 is an entry level warrior, powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core MTK processor, chewing through the Jelly Bean interface with sufficient decency. It is a fairly thick slab with quite the bezel surrounding the 7" 1024x600 pixels display, which is not IPS, hence with weak viewing angles. The A1000 has a microSD slot in addition to the 16 GB of internal storage, and two front speakers with surround sound technology.]]>PhonesSun, 24 Feb 2013 09:55:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A1000_id7738/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id7677The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is an 8-inch Android tablet by Samsung with S Pen functionality. It features a 1,280 x 800-pixel TFT screen, powered by a quad-core 1.6GHz processor, all running on Android 4.1.2. Its most notable features are the extremely thin body, expandable storage and light weight. It comes in a 3G or Wi-Fi version.]]>PhonesSat, 23 Feb 2013 20:00:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0_id7677/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Smart-10_id7717The Asus MeMO Pad Smart 10 is an Android 4.1-based tablet. It offers a 10.1'' IPS display with 1280 x 800 px resolution, NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 1 gig of RAM, 4 GB memory and a microSD card slot.]]>PhonesTue, 12 Feb 2013 02:24:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Smart-10_id7717/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z_id7684The big news about Sony's Xperia Z Android tablet is not that it sports a 1920x1200 pixels display and quad-core processor - after all, we had the iPad 3/4 and Nexus 10 before it - but that the Full HD resolution screen is crammed into an extremely thin 6.9mm waterproof chassis, with stellar design to boot. It is also the first Xperia slate to feature the signature power button design as a new design hallmark of Sony's Xperia line.]]>PhonesThu, 24 Jan 2013 06:11:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z_id7684/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-MeMO-Pad_id7665The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V is an Android tablet for the emerging prices that runs Android 4.1 OS. It is powered by a 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. The onboard storage on the cheaper model is 8GB, but there is a 16GB variant as well.]]>PhonesSun, 13 Jan 2013 10:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-MeMO-Pad_id7665/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-101-Titanium_id7662The ARCHOS 101 Titanium offers a 10.1'' High Definition IPS display, Dual core CPU at 1.6 GHz with Quad core GPU, with 1080p video decoding, Sleek aluminum design and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with the 700,000 applications on Google Play and the Archos Media Center applications.]]>PhonesFri, 11 Jan 2013 06:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-101-Titanium_id7662/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-97-Titanium-HD_id7661The ARCHOS 97 Titanium HD offers a 9.7'' High Definition IPS display with 2048 x 1536 px resolution, Dual core CPU at 1.6 GHz with Quad core GPU, with 1080p video decoding, Sleek aluminum design and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with the 700,000 applications on Google Play and the Archos Media Center applications.]]>PhonesFri, 11 Jan 2013 06:59:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-97-Titanium-HD_id7661/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-Lynx-K3011_id7667Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx is a Windows 8 hybrid that’s one part all tablet, and with the aid of an optional keyboard dock, it’s transformed into one practical ultrabook. Above all, the biggest thing to stand out to us with the Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx is its super lightweight feel in the hand. Sure, it’s boasting a textured plastic body that lacks the lustful desire of an all-metal body, but regardless of that, we’re blown away by its feather-like feel in the hand – especially considering it’s packing an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 IPS display. In fact, this is significantly lighter than Microsoft’s very own flagship tablet in the Surface RT. With the optional keyboard dock, you get the functionality of a laptop in your hands, which then turns it into a superb productivity machine on the go. Even better, the keyboard dock is packing along a battery of its own – thus, giving the IdeaTab Lynx a total battery life of 16 hours on a full charge. Combine that with its dual-core 1.8GHz Intel Atom processor coupled with 2GB of RAM, it’s sure to handle most of anything that you throw at it.]]>PhonesThu, 10 Jan 2013 16:36:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-Lynx-K3011_id7667/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Tablet-2_id7666Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, which is none other than a slate running the full Windows 8 experience – as opposed to the watered down Windows RT experience. For a tablet, we have to admit, we’re digging the slim size it’s packing along for the ride – while also admiring the subtle ThinkPad design DNA it’s boasting too. Digging the size and balanced weight of this one, you can turn it into a distinctive ThinkPad laptop by attaching the optional keyboard dock to it. Strengthening its overall usability, it even manages to carry along a very useful digitizer stylus that presents users with a way to quickly jot down notes or draw – similar to what we’ve been seeing with Sammy’s Note stuff. Smack dab right there in front of us, its 10.1-inch HD 1366 x 768 IPS screen with 10-finger multi-touch support looks pretty superb when pitted up against other things. On top of that, if you’re worried about battery life with this skinny looking fellow, it’s mentioned to put out roughly 10 hours out of juice. However, if you pick up the optional keyboard dock, it’ll increase the total by a little bit more. Being Windows 8 and all with its fancy schmancy start screen, it naturally moves swimmingly with its performance – and that’s know it’s packing a 1.5GHz Intel Atom processor with 2GB of RAM inside of its streamlined body.]]>PhonesThu, 10 Jan 2013 16:36:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Tablet-2_id7666/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-10.1-LTE_id7639Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 LTE is the LTE enabled brother of the last years model.]]>PhonesMon, 07 Jan 2013 16:53:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-10.1-LTE_id7639/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A2107_id7611The Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 is an Android 4.0-based tablet. It comes with features like 7'' 1024 x 600 px display, 1.0GHz Cortex A9 processor, up to 16GB storage, up to 1GB RAM, A-GPS and 3G.]]>PhonesWed, 02 Jan 2013 05:02:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A2107_id7611/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-10_id7551Google Nexus 10 is a beast of a device, with the main feature: a 2650x1600 display clocking in at 299 pixels per inch. As for the rest of the specs, the Nexus 10 will be packing Samsung's new 1.7GHz Cortex A15-based Exynos 5 chip, and quad-core Mali-T604 GPU, 2GB of RAM, NFC, a 5MP rear camera, and 1.9MP front camera. The tablet will also be running Android 4.2, just like the LG Nexus 4. One downside for some users is that the Nexus 10 will not have an SD card slot, so the storage is what it is.]]>PhonesMon, 29 Oct 2012 11:18:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-10_id7551/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Dell-XPS-10_id7553Dell XPS 10 is a Windows 8 RT running tablet with 10.1-inch HD Display (1366 x 768), Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5 GHz dual-core SoC, 32 GB or 64 GB of storage, 5MP rear camera and 2MP one on the front.]]>PhonesThu, 25 Oct 2012 14:03:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Dell-XPS-10_id7553/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Dell-Latitude-10_id7554Dell Latitude 10 is a 10.1" Windows 8 tablet which according to the company is built to fit into existing IT environments, offering security and manageability features that IT admins are used to having on typical client machines they deploy inside the network. That means the Latitude 10 easily plugs into existing management consoles, and also offers optional support for security features like Dell Data Protection and Encryption. This tablet also supports an active stylus for customers in business environments that need it. The Latitude 10 also supports a swappable battery. With the optional productivity dock, the Latitude 10 offers up to 18 hours of battery life.]]>PhonesThu, 25 Oct 2012 07:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Dell-Latitude-10_id7554/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-VivoTab-Smart_id7552The VivoTab Smart is an affordable Win 8 tablet with Intel Atom chip. The VivoTab Smart and VivoTab RT are about the same size, shape, and weight. Even the $499 starting prices are the same. Asus will offer an optional sleeve which attaches to the tablet via magnets. The sleeve doubles as a kickstand, and there’s an optional Bluetooth keyboard. Unfortunately it won’t work with the its larger sibling's VivoTab keyboard docks, and doesn't sport a stylus.]]>PhonesWed, 24 Oct 2012 03:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Asus-VivoTab-Smart_id7552/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-mini_id7523The iPad mini is a thinner, lighter, cheaper variant of the iPad as we know it, with a smaller screen and form factor that makes it even more portable than its larger sibling. Thanks to its 4:3 aspect ratio, the iPad mini is actually superior to 7-inch tablets with a wide ratio. That is due to the more surface area available on the device's screen, which results in a richer web browsing experience.]]>PhonesTue, 23 Oct 2012 14:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-mini_id7523/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-4_id7547The fourth-generation iPad keeps the amazing screen resolution and general look and feel of its predecessor, but bumps up the specs with double the processing power and double the graphics power. The camera is also improved. The new tablet adds a Lightning connector instead of the (not so) good old 30-pin connector. It also has faster Wi-Fi connectivity and expanded LTE.]]>PhonesTue, 23 Oct 2012 14:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPad-4_id7547/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1_id7535The Sprint flavor of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is the same Android tablet featuring a 10.1 inch screen with several Samsung apps pre-loaded such as Media Hub and Smart Remote. There is also a 7000mAh battery inside to power the tablet.]]>PhonesTue, 09 Oct 2012 02:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1_id7535/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Acer-Iconia-W700_id7529The Acer Iconia W700 comes with an 11.6 inch screen, is a Windows 8 Pro model which means it is powered by an Intel processor, in this case, an Ivy Bridge 1.8GHz Core i3 processor. The 11.6 inch display has a 1080p resolution, and the tablet has 4GB of RAM and a 64GB SSD. The camera on back is 5MP while the front-facing shooter is 1MP. A dock comes with the tablet that allows you to view it in widescreen mode at 70 degrees or 20 degrees. While the dock uses the tablet's USB 3.0 port, it comes with three of them and also recharges the tablet. The Acer Iconia W700 weighs in at 2.3 pounds.]]>PhonesThu, 04 Oct 2012 15:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Acer-Iconia-W700_id7529/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1-AT-T_id7517Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is an Android tablet featuring a 10.1 inch screen with several Samsung apps pre-loaded such as Media Hub and Smart Remote. There is also a 7000mAh battery inside to power the tablet.]]>PhonesFri, 28 Sep 2012 04:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-2-10.1-AT-T_id7517/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Barnes---Noble-NOOK-HD_id7512Barnes & Noble Nook HD+ is the other member of the manufacturer's tablet family, a 9-inch tablet with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Again, it's the lightest in its class weighing merely 1.13 pounds (515 grams). It is powered by a dual-core TI OMAP 4470 processor clocked at 1.5GHz and has 1GB of RAM.]]>PhonesWed, 26 Sep 2012 06:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Barnes---Noble-NOOK-HD_id7512/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Barnes---Noble-NOOK-HD_id7511The Nook HD is the “lightest 7-inch tablet on the market,” and B&N didn’t hesitate to point out why it’s better than the Kindle Fire and the Google Nexus 7. First, getting the weight to merely 11.1 ounces (315 grams) is definitely something you’d appreciate when you have to hold the tablet for longer. In comparison, the Nexus 7 is 12 ounces and the Fire HD is 13.9 ounces.]]>PhonesWed, 26 Sep 2012 06:08:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Barnes---Noble-NOOK-HD_id7511/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPod-touch-5th-generation_id7545The 2012 iPod touch is probably the biggest redefinition the series has seen since its launch. For the first time, the iPod touch arrives with a bigger, 4-inch display, a 5-megapixel iSight camera shooting 1080p video, and a selection of vibrant colors. The iPod touch has a brilliant new design putting it in a category where it’s thinner and lighter than the iPhone, and with a unique lace it almost looks like this device is now not just a music player, but also a camera replacement.]]>PhonesWed, 12 Sep 2012 13:15:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPod-touch-5th-generation_id7545/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-HD-8.9-4G-LTE_id7491The new Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch with LTE is a tablet that is in the same league with most high-end devices and it packs a high-res 1920 x 1200-pixel screen. What differentiates it is the LTE deal - you get 250MB of data per month and pay a one-time yearly (not monthly) fee of only $50.]]>PhonesThu, 06 Sep 2012 13:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-HD-8.9-4G-LTE_id7491/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-HD_id7490The new Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7-inch is a tablet with an impressive resolution of 1200 x 800 pixels and an IPS LCD screen. It packs a 1.2GHz processor that Amazon brags outperforms the Tegra 3. The price is set at the low $199.]]>PhonesThu, 06 Sep 2012 13:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-HD_id7490/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-2_id7489The new 2012 Amazon Kindle Fire retains the 7-inch screen of the original, but with a price slashed by $40 and still a better processor, 1GB, or twice as much RAM memory, and overall a 40% faster performance. The new Fire tablet will also come with a larger battery that lasts longer.]]>PhonesThu, 06 Sep 2012 13:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-2_id7489/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-HD-8.9_id7488The new Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch is Amazon's first large-screen tablet with an unmatched resolution for its price - 1920 x 1200 pixels at $299. It runs on the TI OMAP 4470 chip.]]>PhonesThu, 06 Sep 2012 13:14:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-HD-8.9_id7488/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-Ideatab-S2107A_id7470The Lenovo the Ideatab S2107A is a 7” tablet with 720p resolution. It does come with a microSD card slot. It also has a build in FM radio tuner.]]>PhonesFri, 31 Aug 2012 06:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-Ideatab-S2107A_id7470/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC_id7466The Samsung ATIV Smart PC is an Intel Atom-based Windows 8 tablet with an 11.6-inch display and coming with a keyboard base. It comes with a battery life of the impressive 13.5 hours and Samsung’s S Pen built in.]]>PhonesThu, 30 Aug 2012 02:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC_id7466/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC-Pro_id7465The Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro is a productivity machine with Intel’s Core-i5 chip powering Windows 8 on an 11.6-inch display, which docks into a keyboard base. It gets 8.5 hours of battery life and comes with Samsung’s S Pen slotted inside.]]>PhonesThu, 30 Aug 2012 02:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC-Pro_id7465/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Tab_id7464Samsung ATIV Tab is a 10.1-inch Windows RT-powered tablet that looks pretty generic, with a single physical button with the Windows logo on it. The device runs on a 1.5GHz dual-core processor and sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 1.9-megapixel front shooter. Designwise, the ATIV Tab is a pretty slick device, measuring just 8.9mm thick and with a weight of 570g.]]>PhonesWed, 29 Aug 2012 13:04:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-ATIV-Tab_id7464/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-S_id7461Sony Xperia Tablet S seems to be the spiritual successor of Sony Tablet S. With the Xperia Tablet S, the Japanese have emphasized on what they are so good at – design. The Xperia Tablet S is a very elegant device, with a thin body and a nice, differentiating fold element at the upper end. Sony fit a sizable bright 9.4-inch IPS LCD display with an okay resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The device comes with Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, but Sony has promised it will soon bump it up to Jelly Bean. Powering the device is a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, so we can be sure that performance will be top-notch, as long as Sony doesn't mess something up as far as software goes. The camera of the Xperia Tablet S should be pretty decent, with Sony's great heritage in this area. The Tablet S comes with an 8-megapixel main unit, complemented by a 1-megapixel front-facing one. When it comes to ports you have a full-sized SD port, USB and HDMI. The tablet keeps the IR sensor from the original Tablet S and doubles as a remote control.]]>PhonesWed, 29 Aug 2012 09:32:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-S_id7461/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-GamePad_id7460The Archos GamePad seems to be a fairly slim device with game controls symmetrically positioned on the sides of the 7" display of unknown type and resolution. The tablet looks pretty good, but its gaming-centric design practically destines it to be a dedicated gaming device with additional features. The processor powering the thing will be a 1.6GHz dual-core unit, coupled with a Mali-400 GPU, which should provide enough punch for smooth framerates in those mobile games. Now comes the fun part. Running Android 4 ICS, Archos claims that it has developed a special technology for the GamePad, which will automatically map virtual controls to the physical ones. According to the company, this should allow you to use the hardware keys with over 1000 current titles.]]>PhonesWed, 29 Aug 2012 04:02:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-GamePad_id7460/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A2109_id7474Lenovo IdeaTad A2109 is an Android 4.0 running tablet sporting a quad-core Tegra 3 processor and a 9" 1280x800 display, 16GB of internal memory, 3MP camera and the usual set of connectivity options.]]>PhonesMon, 27 Aug 2012 03:12:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Lenovo-IdeaTab-A2109_id7474/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-101-XS_id7444Archos 101 XS tabletis the first of manufacturer's new XS (extra slim) lineup. Archos has put its focus on design and brings a really slim and well looking device with the 101 XS - at 0.31 inches (7.8mm) it’s actually 15% thinner than the new iPad. The weight is 21 ounces, or 600 grams, also lighter than Apple’s tablet. But it seems that the Android-based Archos 101 XS is taking more on the Asus Transformer series than on the iPad. It comes with a brilliantly designed “magnetic coverboard.” This basically is a very slim and light keyboard that doubles as a cover. With it, the Archos 101 XS is still not too thick at 0.51 inches. Slide it to separate it from the tablet and you can use it as a keyboard dock and stand for the tablet. The rest of the specs match the mid of the road tablet nowadays, but can’t compete with high-end kickers like the iPad and say the Transformer Pad Infinity. You get a 10.1-inch 1280x800-pixel display, a dual-core Cortex-A9 processor clocked at 1.5GHz and with PowerVR SGX544 graphics, and 1GB of RAM.]]>PhonesThu, 23 Aug 2012 02:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-101-XS_id7444/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Fujitsu-STYLISTIC-M532_id7420Fujitsu STYLISTIC M532 is a 10-inch, Tegra 3 powered slate running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Its IPS LCD display has a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels, the auto-focus camera on its back snaps photos in 8 megapixels, and a 2-megapixel front-facing cam has been thrown in for good measure. Overall, the hardware specs aren't anything mindblowing, but they seem fine for a contemporary tablet. But that's not everything the Fujitsu Stylistic M532 offers to make a name for itself. The tablet is built tough as it has been given MIL-STD-810G certification. In other words, the device is resistant to the elements and should be able to withstand more torture than your average slate.]]>PhonesThu, 16 Aug 2012 05:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Fujitsu-STYLISTIC-M532_id7420/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Tab-2-7.0-LTE_id7417This is the LTE flavoured version of the Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) which is a worthy successor to the first brand name Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab. Screenwise we have a 7" 1024x600 pixels LCD display with Samsung's Plane-to-Line-Switching (PLS) technology, which allows for better power efficiency, yet from a brighter panel. It is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. A 3.2MP camera on the back takes care of the photo and video tasks, while a VGA front-facing cam will help you video chat. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 comes with 8GB of internal memory and a microSDXC memory slot for up-to 64GB of additional memory.]]>PhonesWed, 15 Aug 2012 08:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Tab-2-7.0-LTE_id7417/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-97-Carbon_id7390Archos 97 Carbon is a tablet running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and boasting a very affordable price. The 9.7-inch tablet comes with the pixel density of last year’s iPad 2 - 1024x768 pixels. It also packs 1GHz processor, 16GB of internal storage and 1GB of RAM, so it’s definitely far from being underpowered. As a bonus, you get an HDMI-out port to stream content to an HD TV and a full-sized USB port to easily hook up external hard drives and other accessories. Both a rear and front facing camera are included.]]>PhonesTue, 31 Jul 2012 03:06:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/ARCHOS-97-Carbon_id7390/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Huawei-MediaPad-7-Lite_id7377Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite is a 7 inch tablet which offers a 7 inch IPS display, 3G connectivity and Wi-Fi support, 1080p Movie Playing which Huawei calls a theater-like experience, all in a metal unibody shell using a silvery aluminum alloy.]]>PhonesWed, 25 Jul 2012 01:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Huawei-MediaPad-7-Lite_id7377/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-7_id7143The Google Nexus 7, manufactured by Asus, is an Android slate with 7-inch 1280x800 screen and a 1.3GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. The tablet runs Android 4.1 Jellybean.]]>PhonesWed, 27 Jun 2012 12:25:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Google-Nexus-7_id7143/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Microsoft-Surface-Pro_id7190The Microsoft Surface is the first Microsoft-designed tablet computer. The Intel-powered version is thicker and heavier than the ARM one, but comes with the much more powerful Windows 8 Pro, providing the full functionality of a PC. It has a large 10.6", high-resolution touchscreen and powerful hardware characteristics that allow it to compete with both tablets and high-end laptops alike.]]>PhonesMon, 18 Jun 2012 19:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Microsoft-Surface-Pro_id7190/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Microsoft-Surface-RT_id7181The Microsoft Surface is the first Microsoft-designed tablet computer. The ARM-powered version is thinner and lighter and features a processor made by NVIDIA. It comes with Windows RT and a large 10.6" touchscreen. The device is designed to compete mainly with tablets running mobile operating systems like Android and iOS (iPad).]]>PhonesMon, 18 Jun 2012 19:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Microsoft-Surface-RT_id7181/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Acer-ICONIA-TAB-A110_id7141The Acer Iconia Tab A110 is a sequel to the Acer Iconia Tab A100 with a 7 inch display offering resolution of 1024 x 600. The quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor is under the hood and there is 1GB of RAM on board. 8GB of native memory can be expanded by using microSD cards and the tablet offers micro HDMI and micro USB ports. Android 4.0 is running the show.]]>PhonesThu, 07 Jun 2012 05:31:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Acer-ICONIA-TAB-A110_id7141/discussionsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/phones/Acer-Iconia-Tab-A210_id7138The Acer Iconia Tab A210 is powered by a quad-core Tegra 3 processor and Android 4.0. It shares many of the same specs with its predecessor, the Acer Iconia Tab A200. That would include the 10 inch screen with resolution of 1280 x 800, the USB 2.0 port and the microSD slot. It also offers 1 gig of RAM and 8/16GB built-in memory.]]>PhonesThu, 07 Jun 2012 04:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Acer-Iconia-Tab-A210_id7138/discussionsPhone Arena