Only a few weeks after announcing that Android 3.2 version is being developed to Flyer 7 inch tablet, HTC Hub Page has said Android 4.0 updated version is HTC may be implemented for this product.
Rumors said that the 4.0 update was discovered after a member of the blog was talking to a customer service representative online of HTC on a number of issues related to updates in Android 3.2 Honeycomb its use. Honeycomb has the ability to change the user interface as well as eliminate many customizable and user experience associated with the Flyer. HTC launched the Flyer 7 inch tablet early in 2011 to run on a modified version of Android 2.3 Gingerbread is designed for the ability to optimize the user interface Sense. After Honeycomb updated version to users, many have expressed outrage with the new interface and want to go back to the original version 2.3. However, when asked how to remove Honeycomb, service representative customer support for users of the HTC "hard" wait a while longer will receive Android 4.0 update better . And when asked about the timeframe, this person said that the new version will be deployed in the first quarter. If the rumors of the HTC Hub is correct, then this can be considered one of the fastest updates in the history of an Android product. In addition, recent information is that the tablet form of the HTC Evo View 4G is provided to the Sprint network will receive Android 4.0 update in 1 to 2 months.
We can say this era is the era of the tablet, the iPad second holding position 1. Cheap Kindle Fire recently released by Amazon makes this market no less disturbing. However, 7 inch tablet market today is already quite diverse and have more options, with elements not only the option price. Try the following problems comparison between the Kindle Fire with 7 inch tablet and the Apple iPad 2 to be the right choice.
Operating System
Fire Kindle Android OS 2.2 Froyo and customized to fit a version of its service. HTC Flyer is similar to a customized operating system from Android 2.3 Gingerbread, iPad 2 iOS four (soon to be iOS 5) and 07.07 runs Android 3.0 Galaxy Tab.
Price
$ 199 Kindle Fire in the U.S. and will probably move a bit when sold in foreign markets, such as in the UK could be 309 USD, iPad 2 619 USD retail price for the 16 GB HTC Flyer while the price has dropped to nearly 510 USD. Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 is not yet announced the price Samsung.
Thickness, weight
Amazon Kindle Fire of 11.4 mm thick, much thicker than 8.8 mm size of the iPad 2. HTC Flyer even thicker with the number of 13.2 mm. Tab Galaxy 7.7 is the thinnest tablet with a thickness of only 7.9 mm. Weight, this tablet is the lightest of Samsung weighing 335 g, 414 g weight Kindle Fire, HTC Flyer while iPad 2 421 g Wi-Fi version weighs 601 g.
Resolution
Kindle Fire with 1024x600 pixel resolution similar to the HTC Flyer. The resolution is 1024x768 pixel of iPad 2 (however, iPad 2 sizes larger than 8.9 inch by 7 inch Kindle HTC Flyer and Fire). Samsung's tablet-sized 7.7 inch, 1280x800 pixel resolution. Thus, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 gives the best resolution.
Screen Type
Kindle 2 Fire and iPad use IPS LCD touch screen, HTC Flyer LCD screen using capacitive sensors. Samsung Galaxy Tab is the first Tablet Plus AMOLED screens for good brightness.
Processor
All the tablets were brought to possess comparable dual-core chip uses except single-core Flyer HTC Qualcomm Snapdragon (QS) 1.5 GHz speed .. iPad 2 chip used in the Galaxy Tab A5 7.7 using 1.4 GHz models of the Samsung chip. Additionally, Kindle Fire 1 GHz chip by Texas Instruments OMAP.
Memory and storage
Kindle Fire owns 512 MB RAM capacity similar to the iPad 2. However, it only has 8 GB of internal memory, rather "modest" in the market. 2 similar to the Galaxy Tab iPad 7.7, with 3 model 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB. HTC Flyer has two versions of 16 GB and 32 GB. Tablets of Samsung and HTC have 1 GB of RAM.
Camera and video
Kindle Fire no microphone and camera, a weakness that many analysts say will greatly reduce the appeal of it. The other tablets allow 720p HD video, the camera on the front and back. HTC Camera Flyer for the highest resolution with 5 MP camera.
Connect
Fire Kindle only allows connection via Wi-Fi, no 3G support. Amazon's tablet is the only tablet does not support Bluetooth and GPS. However, there is news that the company is ordered to produce a new tablet model with larger size and may overcome this drawback.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab iPad 2 and 7.7 for the battery for up to 10 hours. Pin the Kindle Fire with durations less than 8 hours. HTC Flyer is also used for the duration of eight hours or more.
Conclusion
If you want to buy a cheap tablet that still meet the requirements are not too high on design, battery, processor ... Kindle the Fire will be a good choice. However, in the future, Amazon will have to overcome the fundamental weaknesses as a 3G connection to be able to better compete with iPad 2 and other rivals.
After the Fire of the Amazon Kindle release, other tablet makers quickly find the heat of the new equipment, not to mention the impact of the Apple iPad. So what has reduced product prices are really attractive?
BlackBerry PlayBook
Tablet of Research In Motion BlackBerry PlayBook with 7 inch screen was developed based on the QNX operating system. QNX is an operating system represents the future of RIM. PlayBook initially start at 499 USD for 16 GB version at Best Buy but the product was sold for $ 299 USD.
Pros: powerful multitasking capability that allows applications running in the background but not limited swipe navigation capabilities perfect PlayBook by the small screen. The device is also capable of handling much better than Adobe Flash for Android tablet.
Cons: not high-performance work, no email or calendar function is available, applications are not really noticeable. Review: RIM certainly will not give PlayBook, this is probably true because QNX is an important foundation of the company's future. This Tablet is an insight about the potential power of QNX soon as RIM added features email, calendar and support the application on the Android platform.
HTC Flyer
A 7 inch tablet Android, the HTC Flyer running Android 2.3 Gingerbread HTC Sense UI interface. Prices of products starting from 499 USD, but has dropped to 299 USD on Friday 1 / 10. Flyer to work with a digital pen (sold separately for $ 80 USD) that allows users to draw and write notes in nguech surprise a few applications.
Pros: Flyer with rounded edges and the aluminum casing feels comfortable in the user's hands. A set of navigation buttons capacitive rotation from portrait mode to landscape mode depending on the orientation of the hardware. Cons: Running Android 2.3 Gingerbread is not optimized for tablet. And because OS uses the Flyer could not run the application for the tablet at the Android Market. In addition, the processor of 1.5 GHz single core Flyer seem outdated in a world of dual-core.
Review: New Lower Price of Flyer for devices that can compete with Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 inch for those who want to use high-quality tablet. But this is not a great choice for those who need the needs of multimedia entertainment.
HP TouchPad
Tablet is the first and only HP was quick to lower prices from 499 USD to $ 99 in August. Recently, HP was quick to sell a new range of tablet 10 inch price is attractive for its own employees in the company only. The user can buy this product is sold on eBay for $ 239 USD.
Pros: webOS OS support multitasking features of the best on the market today.
Cons: Tablet thicker and heavier than the iPad 2 and Galaxy Tab 10.1. Software webOS not smooth or intuitive as Apple's IOS and nobody has a clear idea about the long-term viability of this operating system. Review: On eBay, a tablet TouchPad is expensive, it is probably best suited for users like to tinker, and if equipment failure may be switching to Android operating system.
Toshiba Thrive
Tablet 10 inch Honeycomb Android 3.2 is quite thick, heavy and ugly, but that's the only Android tablet on the market have USB ports, HDMI and SD card slot in full size. Toshiba launches Thrive with price 400 USD for the 8 GB, but now the price has dropped down to 380 USD at BestBuy.
Advantages: Wear full-size USB port for connectivity, HDMI and SD card slot helps to look like PC equipment than its rivals.
Cons: Design is not impressive, below average battery and software packed with bloatware, adware format. Review: Toshiba will probably be 7 inches off my equipment with 10-inch sibling was known under the name AT200 is probably better to compete with other products.
Acer Iconia Tab A500
There is nothing special about a 10 inch tablet Honeycomb's Android, but Acer's full-size USB port lets you connect a mouse, keyboard, gamepad or an external hard drive. Iconia Tab A500 starts at 450 USD, but this was reduced to 400 USD on BestBuy.
Pros: full-size USB port, aluminum design and decorate the beauty of its own. Cons: Large and heavy, the display is not really impressive. Review: With a price around 300 USD probably Iconia Tab tablet will fit and is the cheapest option for people if you need a tablet able to connect to peripherals.
Rumors said that the 4.0 update was discovered after a member of the blog was talking to a customer service representative online of HTC on a number of issues related to updates in Android 3.2 Honeycomb its use. Honeycomb has the ability to change the user interface as well as eliminate many customizable and user experience associated with the Flyer.
