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This friday HP rolled out its new tablet called TouchPad in US market after it went on sale in Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon.com, to name a few. HP expects to take TouchPad beyond America in the later part of this year. TouchPad measures 9.45″ wide by 7.48″ high by 0.54″ deep and it weighs approximately 740 grams. It also supports Adobe’s Flash video format and runs the webOS operating system. HP becomes the newest kid of on the block to offer a tablet besides Samsung Galaxy Tab, the BlackBerry PlayBook, the Motorola Xoom and many other tablets running on Google Android OS.Read More…

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Huawei recently unveiled a new 7-inch tablet “MediaPad,” the first tablet in the world to run this version of Android 3.2, which is tailor made for devices that sport smaller designs. Huawei’s MediaPad packs a 217-pixel per inch IPS capacitive touch panel. The tablet is powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor and is equipped with 8GB of memory. The memory can be upgraded further via a micro-SD card slot. HSPA+ 14.4Mbps and high-speed WiFi 802.11n for internet connectivity.Read More…

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NVIDIA unveils world’s fastest GPU for notebook, GeForce GTX 580M, which sets new benchmarks in the world of gaming and computing. Currently, available only in the Alienware M18x, and is expected to be available soon in the Alienware M17x notebook along with NVIDIA Optimus technology. “The best game support. The best gaming features. The best gaming performance available anywhere. That’s the essence of the GeForce GTX 580M,” said Rene Haas, General Manager of notebook products at NVIDIA.Read More…

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Lenovo to accelerate its growth in the region with the launch of its new brand campaign ‘For Those Who Do’. The new campaign comes as Lenovo expands its regional team in UAE and adds new points of presence with offices in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. “The Middle East and Africa markets are strategic to Lenovo and we are committed to investing in building the very significant opportunities we believe exist in these markets. Lenovo is focused on growth, on investing for growth and helping our partners drive for growth.” said Jack Lee, Vice President and General Manager Middle East and Africa, Lenovo.
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Motorola announced the availability of the Xoom Wi-Fi tablet in Lebanon from Class retail outlets across the country, and distribution exclusively by Class to Virgin Megastores. The first device to run on Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi features a dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM, front-facing and rear-facing cameras, true multi-tasking functionality, and the latest Google Mobile services on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display. “Motorola XOOM is an innovative tablet designed to deliver fast performance, rich and clear HD video content and a unique Honeycomb user experience – being the first tablet to run Android 3.0,” says Raed Hafez, General Manager for Motorola Mobility, Middle East & Africa.Read More…

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HTC announced the availability of HTC Flyer Tablet across all leading retail stores in the UAE. The HTC Flyer equipped with HTC Scribe technology which comes with a 32 GB internal storage, two cameras and two speakers. It features an upload speed of up to 5.76 Mbps and download speed of up to 14.4 Mbps. It has a high‐speed HSPA+ wireless capabilities and it supports countless video formats. It features Adobe Flash support, multi‐window browsing with pinch to zoom, and a clever quick look‐up that lets you tap into Wikipedia, Youtube and other web resources.
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Logitech has unveiled the Logitech Touch Lapdesk N600, featuring a large touchpad that makes it easier than ever to point, scroll and swipe your way through the Web. “We’ve seen people using everything from pillows to pets to shield their laps from the heat their laptops generate, ” says Yousif Atwan, Logitech regional director Middle East and Africa. “Our lapdesks are much more effective and, with the addition of a multi-touch touchpad, you’ll get the added capability to more easily move through your favorite content without attaching additional peripherals.”
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Samsung Electronics, a global provider of digital media and digital convergence technologies has unveiled the RF712 3D notebook. The notebook features a large 17.3″ screen and Full HD SuperBright Plus Display, which delivers 400nit brightness and is up to 80% brighter than a normal notebook. So it overcomes the darkness and narrow feeling of normal 3D notebooks. The high performance graphics processing of a 2GB AMD Radeon HD6650M card and the powerful sound of its Enhanced Acoustic Chamber System with SRS 3D Sound also mean that even the most demanding multimedia applications will run flawlessly on the RF712.
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Research In Motion (RIM) has showcased the new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet in various mall locations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims at familiarising clients in KSA throughout the months of June and July. The BlackBerry PlayBook is a professional-grade tablet, delivering consumer-friendly experiences that redefine the possibilities of mobile computing. This ultra-portable tablet features a vivid 7-inch high-resolution display that is highly-responsive with a fluid touch screen experience.Read More…

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ASUS launched the much anticipated ASUS Eee Pad Transformer in the UAE. Starting at AED 1,899, the Android Honeycomb tablet is available at all Carrefour stores in the country and across all major electronic retailers. The Transformer sets itself apart from other tablets in the market by featuring an optional docking station. This provides access to a full Qwerty keyboard along with unique Android function keys, turning the tablet into a full-fledged notebook. The expandable keyboard docking station also extends the Transformer’s 9.5 hours of battery life up to 16 hours, so users can use it all day for work and play.
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Asus has launched the latest in its Eee PC series of netbooks, the 1015B, loaded with thin and light AMD Brazos platform with APU that combines high performance with low power consumption. The latest AMD Brazos C50 processor provides users an unprecedented experience of the all new APU that combines a high performance CPU and discrete GPU giving users the best in multimedia enjoyment. With the ASUS exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology, power consumption can be saved up to 15%, providing up to 8.5 hours of battery life. Users can enjoy all day computing without worrying about the need to recharge in a few hours.Read More…

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Packard Bell unveiled all new colourful, elegant, trendy EasyNote S series of notebooks in three different screen sizes. EasyNote NS is a 14″ widescreen compact, portable notebook for maximum fun. While, 15.6″ EasyNote TS is a stylish computing notebook, whereas, 17.3″ Packard Bell EasyNote LS is the ideal alternative to a home desktop computer with highend multimedia experience. Packard Bell also launched brand new ixtreme desktop that provides unprecedented flexibility and extended usability for the best digital experience. Its eye-catching soft curves and glossy black finish combine with white illuminated logo for a true sense of style. Its storage capacity grants unlimited room for movies, pictures and music.

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