Here are some upcoming Android tablets which have come under the spotlight during the MWC 2013 and are gearing up to make their much-anticipated debuts very soon. Those of you, who were waiting for companies to show off their newest creations during the trade expo before picking up one of the already available ones, are definitely in for a treat. And well, the others may just get tempted into buying another one. So take a look at this random compilation to find out what you can expect from the new crop of devices all set to hit store shelves.
1 – Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0:
This intermediary device of the Note series has been in the news for quite some time, but the South Korean manufacturer decided to make it official at the MWC 2013 in Spain. The device featuring an 8-inch WXGA capacitive TFT touchscreen of 1280 x 800p resolution and 189ppi pixel density, is accompanied by an S Pen as well as applications especially optimized for the stylus. Based on the Jelly Bean 4.1 OS, it gains steam from a 1.6GHz quad core chipset and 2GB of RAM and tags a 5MP auto focus snapper and a 1.3MP webcam. Moreover, the device can support a microSD card of up to 64GB capacity and draws power from a 4600mAh battery.
Price: N/A
2 – Sony Xperia Z:
An outdoorsy slate that is capable of withstanding water as well as dust, this Sony Xperia device rocks a powerful quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor that ticks away at 1.5GHz. A scratch-resistant capacitive TFT multi-touch screen of 10.1-inches with Mobile Bravia engine 2 lays claim over the front panel along with a 2.2MP webcam, while the flip side plays host to an 8MP snapper with Exmor R for mobile image sensor.
It ships with Jelly Bean 4.1, but will be upgraded to the latest version very soon. The slab boasts of 2GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB onboard storage expandable up to 64GB.
Price: $499 (16GB), $599 (32GB)
3 – Asus Fonepad:
This contender on our roster is apt for people who are not too keen on carrying both, a smartphone as well as a slate at the same time. The Fonepad from Asus has a dedicated SIM card slot which enables you to make voice calls and even browse the internet using 2G or 3G mobile networks.
The Wi-Fi-enabled 7-incher flaunts an IPS WXGA LED-backlit touchscreen of 1280 x 800p resolution and the Jelly Bean 4.1-enabled device has also been armed with 1.2MP webcam for video calling purposes. Another 3MP shooter sits on the rear side to record videos and click images. This Intel Atom Z2420 processor-powered device will be available in March 2013.
Price: €219
4 – Wikipad:
And now for gaming fanatics who have been waiting for a Google-certified slate that can handle some really demanding games, we have the Wikipad. It is a 7-inch slab complete with high-end specifications such as a quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, a 12-core Nvidia GPU and 1GB of DDR3 RAM.
Enhanced graphics generated by the device are projected through an IPS capacitive widescreen HD touch display of 1280 x 800p resolution. And what’s more, it binges on the Jelly Bean 4.1 platform and draws power from a 4100mAh lithium-polymer battery.
Price: $249
5 – HP Slate 7:
The HP Slate 7 deserves a mention in our roster of Android tablets, more so because it is the company’s first Google-certified consumer device. The slab’s front is adorned with a 7-inch multi-touch display as well as a VGA camera that facilitates video conferencing and the flip side features a 3MP shooter with video recording capability. This Beats Audio-enabled gadget’s ability to multitask can be attributed to a Cortex A9 ARM-based processor ticking at 1.6GHz. And it even lets you print wirelessly with a little assistance from an HP printer and the built-in ePrint application.
Price: $169
6 – Archos Platinum Range:
Archos’ Platinum range of slates went official only recently and the company has attached affordable price tags to each of the contender belonging to the series. It features devices in screen configurations of 8 inches, 9.7 inches and 11.6 inches. All of these gadgets boast of an IPS capacitive multi-touch display and are fueled by a quad core processor running at 1.2GHz. Powered by the Jelly Bean 4.1 OS, they employ an 8-core GPU, 2GB of RAM as well as dual cameras.
Price: $349 (116), $299 (97 HD), $199 (80)
7 – Lenovo A series, S6000:
Lenovo has introduced a trio at the MWC 2013 – two 7-inch A series slates and a 10.1-inch S6000, all of which have been added to this lineup. The S6000 draws power from a quad core 1.2GHz processor and boasts of a touchscreen of 1280 x 800p resolution with a 178-degree viewing angle. The A3000 hides a 1.2GHz 4-core processor under the hood as well, while the A1000 operates with the assistance of a dual core one, ticking at the same speed.
Price: N/A
8 – Asus PadFone Infinity:
Besides the Fonepad, Asus has also launched the PadFone Infinity, a sequel to previously released PadFone devices which offer a combination of a smartphone and a slate. Powered by a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, the 5-inch phone transforms into a 10.1-inch slate as soon as the former is docked into the accompanying station.
It makes the most of the Jelly Bean 4.2 OS and connects to 4G LTE networks as well as hotspots through Wi-Fi. The slab features a front-mounted webcam and integrates a 5000mAh lithium-polymer battery too.
Price: €999
9 – Asus MeMo Pad Smart ME301T:
Asus has launched another device dubbed MeMo Pad Smart ME301T, which will be arriving in the US in March. It has been announced for the UK as well. It relishes Jelly Bean 4.1 and is fitted with a 10.1-inch capacitive display on the front side.
And the responsibility of maintaining smooth multitasking and navigation has been assigned to a quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor. It can cough up usage time of close to 8.5 hours on a single charge.
Price: $299
Conclusion:
So that was a comprehensive list featuring upcoming Android tablets which will grace markets very soon. Have you decided which of these Google-certified beasts you’ll be purchasing? Do get back to us when you have made up your mind.
