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Android Innovation, Fragmentation and Demise @ Mobility Digest

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Over at Mobility Digest I posted and article entitled ‘Android Innovation, Fragmentation and Demise’. Which I guess you could call a rant or not…

Here’s a quote: “I just posted about the news of the Galaxy Tab 7 coming to Verizon and in there I ranted a bit, thinking about it more I want to rant some more, or extend my thoughts on all of that. When it comes to Android tablets there’s no doubt we’ve got tons of choices, but the ones from big name companies are very expensive. You can get a similar specd no name tablet for a fraction of the cost of a big name brand but then you run across compatibility issues that really aren’t there but they just appear to be there. The Kocaso 7” Android tablet I recently reviewed here is an example of that, the specs are fairly decent and the tablet itself is nicely made but yet I’ve run across more and more things on Google Play that aren’t compatible with it. They just appear to be incompatible though, I can go over to the Amazon marketplace and get the same thing and it works fine. Who knows why this is exactly?! “

and here’s the link: http://mobilitydigest.com/android-innovation-fragmentation-and-demise/

Articles/Editorials

Are Cheap Android Tablets Worth it?

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Just posted a new article over on DragonSteelMods:

 

Link: http://www.dragonsteelmods.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17488&Itemid=1

Quote: “Are cheap or inexpensive Android tablets really worth it? I think so and you could call this an article or you could say it’s a rant, but with the latest announcements of these tablets that cost hundreds of dollars it got me thinking a bit. I’ve got inexpensive tablets and I like them very much, I don’t see anything wrong with them as long as you’re informed and buy a decent inexpensive tablet. Just like anything its buyer beware especially when you’ve got many manufacturers making the same thing and competing for your hard earned money.”

Product Previews/Reviews

Griffin Beacon for Android Review

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Link: http://blog.testfreaks.com/review/review-of-griffin-beacon-for-android/

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" I have too many remotes, I’ve got seven of them for my home theater system, that’s just too many and it can get confusing at times. I need a universal remote, but I’ve yet to find one that works with everything I own. Today for review I have a product from Griffin called the Beacon and it’s basically a universal remote, but it works with Android devices. Yes you can control your TV, Cable or Blu-ray player with your phone or tablet. It sounds like a great idea in theory, but is it a great product? I have to say I’m leaning towards yes, but it’s not quite perfect yet… "

Giveaways

Idolian Announces IdolPad Give Away in Facebook “Like” Contest

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How about a free Android tablet??

 

Idolian.com is pleased to announce IdolPad give away contest for Facebook fans. Idolian is a tablet PC manufacturer and distributor with its offices in Newport Beach, CA, Arkansas and South Korea. Idolian’s vision is to produce reliable Tablet PC, priced between $100-$299 that any individual or small business can afford.

Idolian.com is giving away a free IdolPad as part of their marketing efforts to launch their newest 7 inch Tablet PC. Idolian.com has hopped on social media bandwagon with Facebook as its starting point. Along with its best seller IdolPad priced at $99.99, Idolian offers many new tablet PCs on its website.

The first contest has launched February 5th, 2011 and is simple and easy to get in on. Facebook users are simply asked to become a Fan of their Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/idoliantab by pressing “LIKE”. One of the 500 fans who “LIKE” Idolian’s Facebook page will automatically be entered to win the new IdolPad. The contest is only open to fans 18 years or older. Idolian.com is planning on giving away up to 10 more Idolpad for every 100 additional fans after 500 fans contest is done. Facebook fans will get exclusive offers and updates for sales events, product upgrades and new product launch and more.

“We’re just happy to get our name out there. A lot of what you buy on the internet is heavily dependent on our customer’s reviews. Everyone I’ve met who has had a chance to use an IPad or Galaxy tab has always wanted their own tablet, we’re trying to making it affordable to own.” said Arthur Lopez, Director of Operations for Idolian.com.    “We’re all excited about this Facebook contest, I hope it would be the first of many. “

IdolPad is one of the best selling 7" Touch Screen Tablet PCs in the market. With the price tag of less than $100, IdolPad comes with 7" Multi-Touch Resistive Screen, Fast 1Ghz Cortex 9, 512 MB and 4GB Flash Drive. IdolPad is the best tablet PC that customers can buy to get true Tablet PC experiences at less than quarter of the price of the Apple IPad. Many consumers are impressed with its superior quality and its low price. IdolPad is best selling Tablet PC for Idoilan.com.

IdolPad will be available to upgrade to the newest Android 4.0 version by the end of May 2012 using the Firmware updates that will be provided on idolian.com. This upgrade can be performed on all IdolPad that was purchased.

IdolPad is currently available to purchase from idolian.com and all the major online retailers such as Amazon and Sears.com. Thanks to its established retail distributions, Idolian tablet PCs will be widely available at cellular locations throughout the USA and South Korea in the near future.

All of Idolian’s Tablet PCs come with a 1 year limited warranty that is serviced in the USA and offers extended warranties and protection plans for sale only on idolian.com.

About Idolian.com:

Idolian.com is division of Idolian Mobile, Inc, Tablet PC manufacturer and FCC 214 licensed international telecommunication company that terminates calls throughout the world. Idolian Mobile Inc. is headquartered in Newport Beach, California and has two branch offices in Arkansas and Seoul Korea.
Like its slogan “Tablets for Everyone,” Idolian.com’s mission is to become a major brand for Android Tablet market that everyone can afford.

Articles/Editorials

Idolian Launches Android Tablet TORBOTAB C8 Exclusive on Amazon

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Idolian makes some great tablets, I know as I’ve got one and I love it and they just keep coming out with new ones that I want! I’ve got their TouchTab 10 and it’s just amazing, take it with me quite a few places..

 

Idolian.com is pleased to announce the new 7 inch Android tablet PC TorboTab C8 exclusively on Amazon. Idolian is a tablet PC manufacturer and distributor with its offices in Newport Beach, CA, Arkansas and South Korea. Idolian’s vision is to produce reliable Tablet PC, priced between $100-$299 that any individual or small business can afford.

After successful launch of popular $99 IdolPad, Idolian is launching another bargain priced android tablet PC exclusively on Amazon. TorboTab C8 is only about a half of an inch thick and weights only about ahalf of a pound. Casing is very solid and sturdy and it’s performance is amazingly fast running on Android 2.3.

It runs on Cortex A8 Chipset, 1.5 GHz CPU, 512MB, 7” Multi Touch Capacitive Screen, Front Facing Camera, 360 G-Sensor, HDMI output on Android 2.3 OS. Also TorboTab offers WI-FI connectivity and a long lasting battery life (4-5 hours), Android Google Market, Flash Player. Its compact size and light weight is also easy to carry and fast processor makes it easy to operate and it supports Super HD 2160P/3D film.

TorboTab can work as eBook Reader, Game player,MP3 players and as video player. Also it can get turn into mini laptop with the keyboard case.
TorboTab is available to purchase at special promotional price of $179 at exclusively on Amazon until end of March.

"TorboTab is the fastest 7" Capacitive Touch Screen Tablets in the market at this price range. Everyone who got their hands on were really impressed. Some even commented that it performs faster and better than IPad. We are working on Android 4.0 upgrade on TorboTab right now and we expect it to be available in next few weeks." says Debbie Kim, President.

It will be launched on all the major online retailers such as buy.com and Sears.com in the near future. Thanks to its established retail distribution, Idolian tablet PC’s will be widely available at cellular locations throughout the USA and South Korea.

All of Idolian’s Tablet PCs comes with a 1 year limited warranty that is serviced in the USA and offers extended warranties and protection plans for sale only on Idolian.com.

About Idolian.com: Idolian.com is division of Idolian Mobile, Inc, an international telecommunication company that terminates calls throughout the world. Idolian Mobile Inc. is headquartered in Newport Beach, California and has two branch offices in Arkansas and Seoul Korea.

Like its slogan “Tablets for Everyone,” Idolian.com’s mission is to become a major brand for Android Tablet market that everyone can afford.

Articles/Editorials

Le Pan TC 970 Android Tablet Not Getting Update

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So, sadly it’s official the Le Pan TC 970 is NOT getting any Android version past 2.2. ‘

When I first got the tablet I asked about the updated and they told me it would be getting Ice Cream Sandwich in the 4th quarter 2011, which of course we’re in right now. I had forgot about it and just remembered so I sent them off an email and this was the response I got:

 

The original Le Pan won’t be getting any Android OS upgrades but will receive firmware updates when needed. The TC970 does not meet the minimal specifications needed to run the new OS. It is capable of running 2.3 however the entire software of the tablet would have to be rewritten.
We really apologize that the tablet cannot be upgradable to anything past 2.2 at this point.

 

So no Gingerbread or anything new for the TC 970, but at least they’re still going to support it.