Lenovo launch two new budget tablets

Lenovo has added a couple of new Android tablets to their line-up. Both are 7-inch tabs called the IdeaTab A1000 and A3000 respectively. Here's a breakdown of specs:

The $200 Lenovo IdeaTab A1000:

• 7-inch IdeaTab A1000 has a resolution of 1024 x 600
• MediaTek 8317 dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU at 1.20GHz
• 1GB of RAM memory
• 8 hours of web browsing over a WiFi connection
• Battery 3500mAh unit
• 16GB, expandable with up to 32GB via microSD
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 0.3 megapixel front camera for video chat and Dolby audio
• White or black

Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 - Cost of which $229

• Same 7-inch Display as the A1000
• MediaTek 6575 single core Cortex-A9 CPU running at 1.2GHz
• 1GB of RAM memory
• 16GB, microSD slot supports cards of up to 64GB
• 3500mAh battery
• Rear 5 megapixel camera is present on board, along with the 0.3 megapixel front shooter
• Only available in black

Lenovo are really churning out the devices this year and the price points are most agreeable. Combined with some decent budget specs these will provide a nice alternative to the Nexus 7.

Posted by: Gareth

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Are you with O2 and like pizza? Get free Wi-Fi while you dine

O2 have signed a deal with Pizza Hut here in the UK bringing free Wi-Fi to customers. The roll out has already begun with 100 restaurants now supporting the free deal and the rest are expected to be complete in early 2013.

O2's Wi-Fi  hotspots are already in over 6,000 locations nationwide. These include McDonald's, Costa, TONI&GUY, Debenhams, Fuller's pubs, House of Fraser, All Bar One and Harvester. Users can also download O2 Wi-Fi's free iPhone and Android app to sign in.

O2 W-Fi managing director Gavin Franks said: "We are extremely proud to add Pizza Hut to the O2 Wi-Fi network. Pizza Hut was one of the first hotspots to be switched on outside our O2 Retail estate and we are particularly pleased to have won this business. This is another leading, respected high street brand that joins our growing portfolio. Pizza Hut is an acknowledged family environment and so particularly valued our content protection, which has been employed since we launched."

Pizza Hut UK head of marketing Clark Wilson said; "The benefits of the service are extensive - it's quick and easy to use, and most importantly families can be confident that O2 Wi-Fi really is for all, as the service prevents access to sites with adult content. We want our guests to have fantastic, memorable experiences in our restaurants, and introducing a high quality, free Wi-Fi service not only widens what we currently offer, but creates the bases for further interactive experiences in the future."

Sounds a pretty good deal if you ask me.

Source: mobilenewscpw

 

Posted by: James

PostTags: tracyandmatt.co.uk,O2,Pizza Hut,WiFi

Original post from Tracy and Matt's Blog.

Pick up an iPad from Expansys from as little as £15.47 per month!

Want an iPad but can't afford the upfront cost? Expansys have the answer with their finance deals and the prices start at just £15.47/month.

They have the whole iPad range to offer - from the iPad 2 through to the newer retina models. With Christmas around the corner this could well be the perfect time to buy for a loved one or even treat yourself.

You can check out all the deals available here.

 

Posted by: James

PostTags: tracyandmatt.co.uk,Expansys,iPad,deals,finance

Original post from Tracy and Matt's Blog.

Hands on with the Sony VAIO Duo 11

I'm a Mac user and very happy to be one. However I had the chance to use Sony's new VAIO Duo 11 yesterday running Windows 8 and I was actually pretty impressed. Costing about a thousand pounds I couldn't justify spending the money myself but for business users this thing may well rock.

The VAIO  Duo 11 is half tablet - half laptop. With a 11.6 inch HD screen and full QWERTY keyboard it really is a beauty. But slide the keyboard away and you have a nice big tablet which will certainly appeal to some. Weighing in at 1.3KG it isn't the lightest  tablet but combined with the keyboard it is a nice portable solution. With ports galore - D-SUB and HDMI outputs, twin USB 3 ports, Ethernet and an SD card reader the Duo 11 may well be your new best business buddy.

You can check out the video below we would love to hear your thoughts in the forum. Would you buy this or a nice MacBook?

from Tracy and Matt's Blog.

new Cobra 8000 GPS navigation for truck drivers

Cobra has a brand new GPS navigation system for truckers. It is called 8000 PRO HD, 7″ GPS Navigation for Professional Drivers with Lifetime Maps and Live Traffic. As you may already guessed this GPS navigation system has a 7″ high definition screen.

With the 8000 PRO HD a truck driver can enter truck’s height, weight, length, width, and be safely and legally routed to their destination on time. Some other features of the Cobra 8000 Pro HD include free live traffic updates, free map updates, junction view to assist at big highway intersections, mileage log capability for IFTA reporting, on-duty off-duty time tracking and the AURA Speed & Red Light Camera Database that warns for speed & red light cameras, caution areas, and known speed traps.

Brought to you by your GPS navigation site NaviGadget.

Spirent Launches Entry-Level Multi-GNSS Simulator

Spirent Communications today announced the launch of its new GSS6300M Multi-GNSS simulator designed for integration, verification, and production testing where a quick and accurate functional test is needed. The platform supports simulation of signals from individual or combined GPS/SBAS, GLONASS, and Galileo constellations, with eight satellites per constellation.

Russia to Increase Number of Space Service Centers to 25

The number of Russian centers providing services based on data received via GLONASS satellites will reach 25, Deputy Prime Minister Vladislav Surkov said Tuesday, according to a RIA Novosti report. The space service centers are engaged in satellite monitoring of traffic safety, road planning and cargo transportation on federal highways as well as natural dangers such as landslides, avalanches, and mud flows.