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- Kanex Sydnee review
- Samsung SCH-I425 ‘Godiva’ leaks, bound for Verizon
- What is an IP rating anyways?
- Kyocera E6710 Torque passes through FCC en route to Sprint
- Asus intros $150 7-inch MeMO Pad
- Huawei Ascend P2 specifications reportedly spill online
- Samsung Galaxy S III surpasses 40 million in global sales
- AT&T now offering Lenovo IdeaTab A2107
| Posted: 14 Jan 2013 12:07 PM PST Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your devices outnumber your available chargers and/or outlets? I know I sure do. Last week with CES, that problem was magnified as I shared a hotel room with three other bloggers. As we got closer to bedtime on the first evening, you could feel each of us eyeballing the outlets and trying to figure out how we would charge our phones, camera, tablets, and laptops. It was not an easy situation to overcome and we ended up unplugging the television, lamps, and alarm clock. The second night, I didn't have a problem at all. What was the difference? It's called the Kanex Sydnee and it's a blogger's lifesaver.
It might not be the most portable of devices, but it's already become a fixture on the office desk. Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! In a nutshell, the Sydnee turns one plug into four USB ports, each capable of 2.1A output. In other words, all four are able to power tablets with quick charging. You'll see from the images and embedded video that the Sydnee offers a great design that looks good on the office desk, nightstand, or kitchen counter. The front lip allows for a tablet to rest in either landscape or portrait mode and there's plenty of room on the backside for wrapping cords. It might not be the most portable of devices, but it's already become a fixture on the office desk. It's worth pointing out that the Sydnee comes with 3-USB cables which lets you instantly charge any iOS devices. Seeing as how I don't own anything on that front, I simply swapped in my own USB cables with microUSB plugs. Presto! Keeping that in mind, the Sydnee works great in cases where co-workers or spouses might want to charge a phone and/or tablet overnight. What We Liked
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| Samsung SCH-I425 ‘Godiva’ leaks, bound for Verizon Posted: 14 Jan 2013 11:02 AM PST
It’s possible that this could ultimately be the latest member of the Stratosphere family, especially given the timing. Should that prove to be the case, the ‘Godiva’ may pack a physical QWERTY keyboard.
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| Posted: 14 Jan 2013 10:25 AM PST
If you’ve followed the Android space for any length of time then chances are good that you’ve encountered a rugged smartphone or tablet along the way. Surely, you’ve seen a waterproof or dustproof handset and/or an IP rating. But what the heck is an IP rating and how do you tell them apart? As one of our readers (Clint Henderson) tells us, it’s not all that difficult to figure out. First off, IP stands for Ingress Protection and is designed to help rate suitability of enclosures against elements such as rain or dust. The first digit of the IP rating has to deal with protection against solids and ranges from 1-6 with the higher numbers protecting better. The second digit refers to protection against liquids and ranges from 1-8 with the higher numbers protecting against immersion. We’ve embedded a chart below which spells things out quite nicely and think you’d be better for checking it out.
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| Kyocera E6710 Torque passes through FCC en route to Sprint Posted: 14 Jan 2013 09:53 AM PST
Kyocera models are typically less expensive devices for consumers so we expect that this will be the same for the Torque. Will you line up around the block for a rugged 4G LTE smartphone from Sprint? Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! |
| Asus intros $150 7-inch MeMO Pad Posted: 14 Jan 2013 08:48 AM PST
ASUS yesterday announced a budget-friendly 7-inch Android tablet, the $150 MeMO Pad. Looking remarkably similar to the Nexus 7 on the surface, the difference is found under the hood. Perhaps most notably, the 7-inch 1024×600 resolution is where users will “see” where the two are different. Powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the MeMO Pad employs a VIA WM8950 1GHz processor, Mali-400 GPU, 1GB RAM, and either 8GB or 16GB internal storage (with microSD expansion). Look for this tablet in Sugar White, Cherry Pink, or Titanium Gray when it surfaces later this month.
ASUS Launches the MeMO Pad™ Fremont, CA (January 13, 2013) — ASUS is excited to introduce the MeMO Pad™, a stylish and capable 7-inch Android tablet designed for mobile consumers looking for a high-quality yet remarkably affordable tablet. With a starting MSRP of $149 (US), the ASUS MeMO Pad™ features Android™ 4.1 and offers full support for Google Play so you can choose from over 750,000 apps and games, browse the world’s largest eBookstore, search millions of songs, watch thousands of the latest and greatest movies and TV shows, and even flip through your favorite magazines*. Available in three colors – Sugar White, Titanium Gray and Cherry Pink — MeMO Pad™ sports an elegant, non-slip diamond-patterned finish in a thin and lightweight design. Created for both work and playASUS MeMO Pad™ runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is powered by a 1GHz VIA WM8950 CPU and a Mali-400 GPU for a smooth and fluid entertainment experience. It features a 10-point multi-touch LED-backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution, 140-degree wide viewing angles, and its 350-nit brightness means images remain clear, even outdoors. MeMO Pad™ also features ASUS SonicMaster audio and MaxxAudio for high-quality sound. AVAILABILITY & PRICING SPECIFICATIONS *
*Specifications may vary without prior notice. Options, pricing and availability dependent upon region. Google Play services vary from country to country. Please confirm exact services for each specific region. Check usa.asus.com for further details. Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! |
| Huawei Ascend P2 specifications reportedly spill online Posted: 14 Jan 2013 07:16 AM PST The hardware details for the yet-announced Huawei Ascend P2 have leaked online ahead of an expected Mobile World Congress announcement. The alleged details for the handset peg the device as being quite a powerful mid-range experience, so we’re hoping to see this come stateside in the coming months.
Rumored specifications include a Hisilicon K3V2 quad-core 1.8GHz processor, 2GB RAM, a 5-inch 1280X720 IPS display, and a 13-megapixel camera. Powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the Ascend P2 is rounded out with 8GB internal storage, a 3000 mAh battery, and the typical range of Android connectivity options. Via: PhoneArena Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! |
| Samsung Galaxy S III surpasses 40 million in global sales Posted: 14 Jan 2013 06:52 AM PST
Looking ahead, we can imagine the Galaxy S 4 will be quite well received when it debuts later this spring. What’s more, the Galaxy Note family is gaining in popularity as well, having adapted the “one form factor across all major carriers” strategy that the Galaxy S III employed. Samsung (Flickr) via Engadget Be sure to follow AndroidGuys on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! |
| AT&T now offering Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 Posted: 14 Jan 2013 06:23 AM PST
For a limited time, customers can receive $100 off the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 when purchasing online and signing a two-year plan. This means you’re looking at $99 for the Android 4.0 tablet, a deal to be sure. Just remember you’re agreeing to a contract for that price.
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