Griffin Announces SeeSaw and No. 2 Pencil Stylus

When it comes to peripherals for your tablet, you will definitely be able to figure out that Griffin Technology is a name that you should take notice of, considering how they have managed to position themselves to be one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, with the recent announcement of the SeeSaw for iPad, as well as No. 2 Pencil Stylus for touchscreens, where these two gadgets are ideal for use in situations such as classrooms, labs or study groups.

Just what is the SeeSaw? Well, this is a lightweight, portable case that comes with a built-in carrying handle. It will be able to transform a user’s iPad into a personal or group tabletop workstation, making it balance in a steady and stable manner, which is more than ideal for viewing, tapping and typing. Not only that, with the SeeSaw, it makes things incredibly easy to hold, carry and use.

As a user, you are able to quickly switch between portrait and landscape orientation, as you retain full accessibility to ports, cameras, speakers and controls. Not only that, the SeeSaw is also made out of nonporous material, which is a snap to remain clean without much effort.

As for Griffin’s No. 2 Pencil Stylus, this particular tablet accessory will help modernize the most iconic writing instrument of all time, which incidentally is the No. 2 pencil. The No.2 Pencil Stylus will be a stylus which will play nice with just about all capacitive touchscreens. Sporting a high-sensitivity rubber tip, it has been designed to mimic a finger without having to leave behind fingerprints or smudges.

It is definitely a faithful reproduction of the classic yellow pencil, Griffin’s No. 2 Pencil Stylus will come with a satisfying shape, length and weight which delivers a special kind of writing feel that cannot be found in shorter, lighter styluses. The SeeSaw will be compatible with iPad generations 2, 3 & 4, where it comes in pool blue or citron for $34.99 a pop, and the No. 2 Pencil Stylus is available for $19.99 if you want one. [Via]

Props Power Case for the iPad

So, you cannot live without your iPad, and bring it with you just about wherever you are. The thing is, the iPad might have fantastic battery life, but sooner or later, it is not going to last, and you will need to make a trip to the nearest power outlet to juice up that well traveled tablet of yours.

Why not take the pro-active role in ensuring that your precious iPad never runs out of juice, or at least, would find no reason to, than with the Props Power Case for the iPad? Do not be fooled by its name, as the Props Power Case for the iPad will play nice with your second generation iPad or newer, and owners of the iPad mini will not miss out on the “fun” too, as they have their own version to look forward to.

The Props Power Case for the iPad from Digital Treasures is one portable powerhouse, where it comes with either a 12,000 mAh or 8,000 mAh battery, giving you the ready option of charging up your favorite tablet regardless of where you are, ensuring that you and your tablet are ready-to-go whenever, wherever. Dead battery issues would definitely be a thing of the past.

Brian Austin, President of Digital Treasures, said, “With this accessory, consumers are carrying 12,000 mAh’s of power in their luggage or briefcase at all times- that’s a lot of power! In effect, it’s a zero-footprint charging powerhouse, and there’s no need to carry around a bulky charging bank.”

As mentioned earlier, it comes in two options – a 12,000 mAh or 8,000 mAh battery. The version that plays nice with the iPad Mini will only come with a built-in 8,000mAh battery for obvious reasons. Digital Treasures have thrown in an LED battery status indicator located on the top of the case, so that with but a single glance, you will be able to obtain a visual update on just how much juice remains on the battery before the battery itself needs a trip to the power adapter.

Each purchase will come with a charging cable and USB adapter cable. The Power Case with Built-in 12,000 mAh battery will cost $99.95 a pop, while those who opt for the 8,000 mAh version will pay $89.95 less. As for the Power Case for the iPad Mini, it will retail for 79.95. Any takers? [Via]

Ematic Genesis Prime Android Tablet Launched

Ematic has launched Genesis Prime, its latest Android tablet. If you’re looking for a budget friendly option, the 7-inch Android tablet may be able to meet your requirements. The Genesis Prime is a Google-certified 7-inch Android tablet that measures 7.56 x 4.92 x 0.39 inches and weights 59 lbs.

t runs on Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean mobile operating system, and comes with a 1.1GHz single-core processor with dedicated GPU, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, 5GB cloud storage, 7-inch capacitive multi-touch screen, and a front-facing VGA camera, moreover, other specs also include WiFi, USB 2.0 port, 3.5mm audio jack and built-in rechargeable battery for up to 4.5 hours of use time.

Note that the Android tablet doesn’t have a card slot for extra storage.The Genesis Prime Android tablet is priced at $79.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Amazon for more details. [Via]

Earl Solar Powered Android Tablet with E-ink Screen

We have introduced lots of nice Android tablets, but if you need an option for the most extreme of outdoor situations, the Earl solar powered Android tablet with E-ink screen should be able to meet your requirements.The Earl is an innovative, tough, rugged Android tablet that measures 7.2 x 4.75 x 0.6 inches and weights 10.8 oz.

The tablet features a robust casing that provides water/dust/shock/mud-proof protection so the Android tablet allows full submersion in 3 feet of water for 30 mins, and is reliable in temperatures between 0-50 °C, and attitudes up to 40,000 feet. The Earl also features an integrated solar panel that provides up to 20 hours of battery, and the solar panel doubles as a tablet stand for convenient use.

Moreover, the Earl runs on Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean mobile operating system, and comes with i.MX 6 DualLight Cortex A9 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, flexible 6-inch E-ink screen with 1024 x 768 pixels resolutions, glove friendly IR touchscreen, additionally, other specs also include WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS + GLONASS, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, temperature, barometer, humidity, anemometer, microSD card slot, AM/FM/SW/LW radio, and IR blast, apart from that, the built-in rechargeable battery offers over 20 hours of battery life.

At present, the team of Earl solar powered Android tablet is raising fund at their official site. Pledging $249 will let you own the all-weather Android tablet. [Via]

Archos 80 Xenon Tablet Announced

Archos has been in the Android-powered device game for quite some time already, and they have introduced the latest version of the Elements range of tablets, calling it the Archos 80 Xenon. The Archos 80 Xenon is a specially designed 8” tablet that comes with built-in 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity for a truly portable data consuming experience regardless of where you are.

The Archos 80 Xenon is a Google certified tablet which features a powerful quad-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm processor, with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as the operating system of choice, delivering an improved smooth interface in addition to a sharp and clear IPS multi-touch screen display which delivers amazing vivid colors as well as impressive wide viewing angles.

Loïc Poirier, CEO of Archos said, “We designed the ARCHOS 80 xenon to meet the growing need and desire for large screen connectivity while on the go. Taking advantage of the recent arrival of affordable 3G subscriptions, the ARCHOS 80 xenon provides a full connected tablet experience anywhere, anytime.”

Since the Archos 80 Xenon is a Google certified tablet, which means it will be able to enjoy complete access to Google Play – opening up the doorway to 700,000 applications and games. Despite that, it costs a mere $199.99 and yet comes across as an unlocked device, which makes it for a very interesting proposition regardless of how you look at it. The Archos 80 Xenon will be made available from June this year onwards.

Some of the other features and functions of the Archos 80 Xenon include integrated GPS support that will play nice with Google Maps, in addition to Google Maps with Navigation beta. The 8” IPS display is touted to deliver amazing image quality, extra wide viewing angles, excellent screen sharpness and vivid colors.

It will also come pre-loaded with Archos’ very own Media Center applications, which will include metadata scraping, auto-subtitles, wireless media sharing and the best format and codec support around including HD video decoding. Other hardware specifications include 1GB RAM, a microSD memory card slot, and a 2-megapixel shooter at the back. Any takers for this simple tablet that gets the job done? [Via]

Samsung ATIV Q Convertible Tablet Announced

As we had said, Samsung announced multiple new devices just yesterday, including Samsung ATIV Q, a hybrid tablet with both Windows 8 and Android. If you’re curios, let’s go on checking. Samsung ATIV Q is an innovative convertible tablet combines with Android tablet and Windows 8 tablet that measures 327.0 x 217.8 x 13.9mm thin and weights at 1.29kg.

The convertible tablet features both Windows 8 and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating systems in order to focus on entertainment and business, while the slidable keyboard brings you comfortable typing experience.

Moreover, Samsung ATIV Q comes with Intel Haswell Core i5 processor with Intel HD Graphics 4400, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 13.3-inch touchscreen LCD display with 3200 x 1800 pixels resolution, and 720p HD camera, apart from that, other specs also include USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0 port, HDMI, RJ45, and microSD card slot, and the rechargeable battery offers up to 9 hours of use time. Samsung hasn’t unveiled the detailed pricing and release date of ATIV Q convertible tablet until now. If you’re interested, jump to Samsung official site for more details.

Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Android Tablet

We introduced Lenovo’s IdeaTab S6000 tablet two days ago, but if you need a more portable option, Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Android tablet may be more suitable for you. Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 is a 7-inch Android tablet that measures 7.63 x 4.72 x 0.43 inches and weights 0.76 lbs.

The tablet runs on Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean mobile operating system, and comes with MediaTek 8125 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB LP-DDR2 RAM, 17GB eMMC internal storage, 7-inch multi-touch screen IPS display with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution, 0.3-megapixel front-facing webcam, and 5.0-megapixel rear autofocus camera.

Moreover, other specs also include WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, micro USB supporting USB-OTG, microSD card slot and 3500mAh rechargeable battery.Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Android tablet is priced at $183.2 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Lenovo official site for more details. [Via]

Nexus 7 Tablet Announced

There are very few good, original movies these days. Most of what hits the silver screens are prequels as well as sequels of a particular franchise, and the audience continue to lap it up regardless. Well, I guess the same can be said of hardware, especially in the consumer electronics realm – narrowing it down to portable devices like smartphones and tablets. From the Samsung Galaxy S, we have seen it “grow” to end up at the Galaxy S4 at the moment, while the iPhone has ended up as the iPhone 5 till today, with whispers of an iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 on the way. The Asus-manufactured Nexus 7 tablet is no different, and it is all set to embrace a next generation model, simply known as the new Nexus 7.

Just what kind of hardware can you expect this sequel to carry? For starters, this 7” tablet is touted to boast of the highest resolution for a 7” tablet in the world – at 1,920 x 1,200 pixels on its 10-point touch IPS panel at 323ppi pixel density. Apart from that, a quad-core 1.5GHz S4 Pro Qualcomm processor would keep it chugging along nicely without any slowdown, where it is accompanied by an Adreno 320 GPU, 2GB RAM, and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean right out of the box. Should you wish to hook up the new Nexus 7, it can do so via NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11n connectivity, with the option of wireless charging capability thrown into the mix. In front lies a 1.2-megapixel shooter, while at the back there is a 5-megapixel camera.

Going on sale via Google’s online store in the US, expect the new Nexus 7 to hit other markets in due time. For those who were hoping that the next generation Nexus 7 tablets will arrive with the same price tags as before, you will be slightly disappointed. After all, better hardware does command a higher price point, does it not? Good thing Google and Asus have managed to keep overall costs relatively low still, where the 16GB model will retail for $229, which is $30 more expensive than its predecessor, but still a whole lot more affordable than the cheapest iPad mini. As for those who want to pick up the 32GB Nexus 7, you will have to fork out $269 for it. [Via]

Toshiba Excite 7 Android Tablet Announced

Toshiba has announced Excite 7, its latest Android tablet. If you’re looking for a balance option between price and performance, the 7-inch tablet may be able to catch your eyes. Toshiba Excite 7 is a budget friendly and high performance Android tablet that runs on Google Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean mobile operating system.

The Android tablet is powered by Rockchip RK3188 quad-core processor, and comes with 1GB RAM, 8GB eMMC internal storage, 7-inch capacitive 5-finger multi-touchscreen LCD display with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution, 0.3-megapixel front-facing webcam and 3-megapixel rear camera.

Moreover, other specs also include WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, microSD card slot, stereo speakers and 14W-hours rechargeable battery for up to 8 hours of video playback. Toshiba Excite 7 Android tablet is priced at $169.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Toshiba official site for more details.