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CES 2014: Nabi DreamTab Kids Tablet Review: The Best Content Tablet for your Kids

Fuhu’s goals to create a really useful tablet for kids that will make parents happy with a nice low price tag has come to fruition, when the new Fuhu Dream Tab was announced this week at the CES 2014 show in Las Vegas.

In a team effort with DreamWorks Animation, the DreamTab will surely bring hours of fun, education and entertainment to kids with songs, a new animation program, learning tools, special apps from the DreamWorks library and the most popular applications, such as,†Angry Birds as well as Cartoon Network games.

“By teaming with DreamWorks to create a device that will have original content — original content that is automatically and frequently updated — we are not following consumers, we are getting ahead of them,” said Jim Mitchell, Fuhu’s chief executive.

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Another highlighted feature that every parent loves is: nabi Time Controls that let you to set time limits for your kids daily consumed. Instead of letting your kids eyes on the screen for many hours, you can just set 30 mins as a “fun time” window.

Fuhu hopes to be compete with iPad by offering parents a much more affordable tablet for their kids, but also one that does not skimp of usability and features. By teaming with DreamWorks and bringing the countless characteristics that kids love they just might succeed.

Powered by the Android operating system, this tablet features bright colors, which will be very appealing to kids, versus the more mono chrome and black varieties offered to adults. There will be 8″ and 12″ models and these tablets will run on the latest KitKat Android operating system.

First Hand-On Experience at CES 2014

This is the first 8″ inch kids tablet with DreamWorks Premium Content. I think the screen size is superb and very enjoyable for the new generation.

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2014-09-24T04:55:01+00:00 By Ken|Tablet News, Tablet Reviews|1 Comment

CES 2014 Asus PadFone X Phone Tablet Hybrid Review

CES 2014: After the big debut of the new Asus Transformer Book Duet, the world’s first Qaud Core, dual operating system hybrid, Asus has another great product launch, the latest version of their PadFone, the PadFone X.

Historically the PadFone was not sold in the US, so this version will be its debut.

Asus remains true to form in their innovation in combining things together, from hybrid tablet/laptop to their latest hybrid that not only combines, a tablet and a laptop but also brings two operating systems into one device with the Book Duet, PadFone X is no different, as it combines phone and tablet into one device.

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2014-07-18T09:33:20+00:00 By Ken|Tablet News|0 Comments

CES 2014: Asus Transformer Book Duet

Asus announced its latest tablet device today at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, and as usual Asus has stunned the tech world with another unusual design for their latest laptop/tablet hybrid, Asus Transformer Book Duet. What makes the Book Duet very unique is the fact that this hybrid comes with both Windows 8 and an Android operating system. You might be wondering how this works? With a switch of course!

Asus calls it the Instant Switch Button, and it makes switching between Windows 8.1 and Android 4.2.2 OS as easy as flipping a switch.

From The Asus Press Release

By offering both operating systems, ASUS provides users the ability to run supported Android applications and a vast array of native Windows applications. Transformer Book Duet features a powerful Intel Core i7 processor with Intel HD graphics and 4G DDR3L 1600 RAM, giving it performance thatís up to twice as fast as existing tablets powered by ARMÆ processors.

More Feature Highlights On The Transformer Book Duet

ASUS remains true to their commitment to portability with the compact dimensions of the Transformer. The tablet measures 342.7 x 216.3 x 12.9mm and the dock comes in at a mere 342.7 x 216.3 x 12.9. It’s weight comes in at at just over 4 pounds, all of which makes this hybrid very portable.

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2014-01-10T10:01:17+00:00 By Ken|Tablet News|0 Comments

CES 2014: Samsung Announces Galaxy Note Pro & Tab Pro Tablets

The highly anticipated new tablets from Samsung, the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2″ and the Tab Pro that comes in three versions, 12.2″, 10.1″ and 8.4″ were announced today at CES 2104. These are high end devices that will surely continue Samsung’s success in the mobile market.

Samsung’s CES Press Release January 6, 2014 …

ìWe created the Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO series to kick-off a year in which Samsung truly establishes its leadership in the tablet market,î said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. ìThis new line offers the best-in-class content consumption and productivity, combining a stunning viewing experience with Samsungís design legacy. The Samsung Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO truly demonstrate our commitment to providing our customers with extraordinarily versatile product offerings, tailored to tablet users of every description.î

The new lineup from Samsung is sure to provide users with a fantastic display and an impressive set of features. The combination of a premium design, powerful performance and exceptional productivity tools and features promise to make these new tablets the mobile solution of the future.

Samsung Galaxy Pro Series Highlights

Revolutionary Display

Galaxy NotePRO and TabPRO offer the first 12.2″ WQXGA Widescreen (16:10) display. Users will enjoy cystal clear 2560×1600 resolution that utilizes more than 4 million pixels. The larger viewing area will provide the ultimate in full high definition video play.

While the display is the largest available, it does not compromise portability, because the NotePRO and TabPRO are still sleek, lightweight and have a slim frame makes sure it remains highly portable and user friendly.

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2014-09-27T17:25:49+00:00 By Ken|Tablet News|0 Comments

CES 2014 Day 1: New Tablet News: Lenovo, Samsung & More

CES 2014 is in full swing in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lenovo unveiled their exciting new products, the MIIX 2 convertible tablets, which, come in both 10.1″ and 11.6″ screen versions. The main highlight of these latest mobile devices from Lenovo is the magnetized detachable slates that replace the often clumsy flip type keyboards on previous convertible models.

Magnets

Mirroring Apple’s magnetic battery charger, which, was designed to prevent damage to units from accidentally pulling the charger cord out, the Lenovo MIIX 2 comes with a magnetic snap that secures the detachable keyboard to the tablet. The jury is still out until more people get to actually use as to the security of these magnets when moving and picking up the device, but time will tell.

Design

The overall design of the MIIX 2 is attractive, it’s sleek and gleams with a brushed metal body that feels cool to the touch and while it only weighs in at 2 pounds with the keyboard attached and 1.3 without, and the larger screen model coming it at just under 3 pounds, it feels solid and strong in the hands. When compared with similar Windows 8 models, like, the Toshiba Encore, and the Venue 8 Pro, the MIIX is both lighter and thinner.

Display

Both MIIX models come with a full 1280 x 800 HD 10 point touchscreen display.

Operating System

The MIIX 2 tablets are powered by Windows 8.1. Enjoy apps and the all new customizable home page that Windows offers.

Processor

The larger tablet comes loaded with the 4th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, this is quite impressive and has stirred a lot of interest among the techies. The smaller MIIX table is loaded with an Intel Atom quad-core chip.

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2014-02-21T05:45:48+00:00 By Ken|Tablet News|0 Comments