New Surface Tablet Unveiled By Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation is back with a new Surface a year after its flubbed introduction of the Surface tablet line. The US tech giant is attempting to correct the mistakes that it made in the first shot and gain a stronghold in the tablet computers market, which is currently being dominated by the iPad of Apple Inc. and other tablets that are based on the Google Android Operating system. The company had invited the media for a launch of its new Surface in New York on September 23rd. The software giant unveiled two new models of this line; the Surface 2 and the Surface Pro. The company has also launched an expanded portfolio of its usual Surface accessories.

Details of the device hadn’t been known in the market, but it had been expected by analysts that the company would introduce a more powerful tablet. However, the speculation about the price doesn’t seem to be true as Microsoft has shown some sensibility there. Significant updates have been made to both of these two tablets, which include improved battery life and processing power. Adjustments have also been made to Windows RT 8.1 and Windows Pro 8.1 and this has made the two devices even more powerful and customizable.

Microsoft announced that the Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 will be available in approximately 22 initial markets that include Italy, Finland, Denmark, the Luxemborg, Belgium, Canada, Norway, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Portugal, Austria, Sweden, Australia, China and the US. It will also be available on online stores of the company. A release date of October 22nd has been announced for the tablets in the aforementioned countries, except for China where it will be available in early November. Microsoft stated that in the coming months, it would announce additional markets as well. Pre-orders for the devices will begin from September 24th on Best Buy, Microsoft stores and other selective retailers.

The company had barely made a dent in the competitive and sizzling tablet market when it had introduced the first-generation of the Surface tablet last year in October. The purpose behind this move was to shift the focus to device and services in order to compete in a better way with its rivals such as Google and Apple. Sales figures weren’t reported by the company, but revenue of just $853 million had been earned in the year that ended in June. Because of weak sales of its tablets, the company had been forced to make a write-down of about $900 million.

However, it is expected that the new release of the Surface tablets will be much better than the last one. Previously, Microsoft’s pricing strategy had also proved to be a turnoff for customers, but the company has seemingly made adjustments. The Surface 2, which will be an ideal device for personal use, equipped with all entertainment and gaming capabilities will be available for $449. In contrast, the Surface Pro 2 is a laptop replacement that brings considerable improvement in areas and is priced at $899.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 T311 Review

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 T311 is one notch higher than its close cousin, the T211, or the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. When the specifications include an 8-inch screen, WI-FI, 3G and Voice Calling; this thing is a steal. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 T311 is a delight because of its sheer credentials, which make this the owner’s pride and the lookers’ envy. Its other primary features include 5 MP camera with LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus; face detection, HD video recording, and 1.9MP front facing camera. Well, there is more, believe it or not.

The Anatomy of the Phone

This phone comes with a touch screen that has 1280x768 pixel resolution, making the images life like. Given that the phone is an Android phone, it has Android version 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, and 1.5GB RAM along with an internal memory which can be expanded to 64GB. Weighing only 320 Grams, this phone has an amazing battery life too, that of 24 hours on WCDMA. When you buy it, there is a lot of other surprises waiting for you in the box, like, the battery, power plug, warranty card, charger, USB cable, and user manual. So do not fret if you feel that you are reading Greek, with the help of the user manual, it is going to be a cake walk for you.

The Balance Sheet

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 T311 price in India is approximately Rs. 25000. Given the specifications listed above, this price seems to do justice both to the product and the buyer. If you still think that the price of the phone is a little steep, think again. It’s close cousin the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 T211, though priced at a much modest 17 k, may seem to be a little easy on the pocket, but the promise that the Galaxy Tab 3 holds, and clearly outshines it. It is unprecedentedly sleek given its dimensions, which are 21x0.7x12.4cm, and a wide variety of applications ensures that you are never bored.

A Multi-Tasker of Sorts

When it comes to Samsung Tablets, you can trust your instincts and go this phone as it combines not only best in class technology but also affordability. Who said that good things come at a price? Not always. All Samsung Tablets, especially this one, are crafted to meet your daily requirements, because today we know, nobody uses a phone only to make and receive calls. A wide arena can open in front of you are in touch with the world. The dual core processor of this phone not only makes it faster but also suitable for other functions, now that everyone believes in multi-tasking, it’s high time that our phones started multi-tasking too.

The Toys We Love

Features such as dual view, Pop up video and Group play make it easier for you to view two screens, get small tasks done while watching  a movie, and invite friends or make groups, where the contents can be easily created and shared by the members. Samsung has also come up with tablet PCs like the ATIV Smart PC which weighs nearly, but not as much as two pounds, and comes with 11.6 inch screen, which can be easily manoeuvred into the desktop, given your needs. What else is unique is the S Pen that gives you the freedom to write or scribble messages and notes in your handwriting, setting a personal tone.

Now that the point has been made, it is sure baffling for you to make up your mind about what to buy. If you are a music lover, more good news is waiting for you. This device is equipped with the trademark, Samsung Sound Alive, which ensures that you get a Dolby sound effect when watching your favorite movie or listening to your favorite songs. The sounds are crystal clear, crisp and consistent. At the end of the day, it is all about accountability, and when you decide on buying a Samsung product, you can be assured of that. Your allegiance is must matter, and take heart for it does matter.

About Author

Piya Gogia takes interest in latest gadget updates and loves to explore gizmos. Being an instinctive gadget nerd, she has already reviewed Tablet Price, Apple tablet, Karbonn Tablet and many other popular devices. The more she discovers, the more she writes.

The Prices of Surface Pro Tablet Cut by $100 by Microsoft

 

The prices of Surface Pro tablet has been reduced by $100 this weekend, a few days after Microsoft revealed that more money has been spent by the company on the marketing of in-house tablet than the revenue it has generated. The discounts, which were first revealed by The Verge, cut the cost of 128GB and 64GB tablets of Microsoft to $899 and $799 respectively. These discounts have been announced 3 weeks after Microsoft reduced the price of the Surface RT tablets by 30%.

Surface RT tablets sales, which debuted during last October, have been observed as expected. On Tuesday, the technology giant revealed that it has generated the revenue of $853 million from the Surface tablets since they debuted during last fall. However, this figure is less than $900 million, which Microsoft paid for the inventory adjustments of Surface RT. Also, it is less than $898 million that Microsoft had to pay for the advertising of Surface and Windows 8.

Although Microsoft unveiled the revenue it made from Surface tablets, the company did not reveal the number of units it sold. Also, Microsoft did not specify the individual income either from its Surface Pro or the Surface RT tablets. Bloomberg, in March, published a reported that Microsoft probably sold about 1.5 million tablets to date. As per Bloomberg, though one million of these sales had been for RT version, the number was around half of Microsoft’s initial expectation.

Samsung to Launch Galaxy Tab 3 Line on July 7th

Samsung is going to launch its latest Galaxy Tab 3 line tablets in upcoming weeks, as per TechCrunch. The new devices will arrive in 3 different sizes 7.0, 8.0, and 10.1 inches varying in prices, The launch date is July 7th.

Features known so fare are a dual-core Intel processor with Z2560 1.6GHz, 1280x800 display, 1GB of RAM, along with a 6800mAh battery. Screen of Galaxy Tab 3 8.0's uses the same exact resolution as screen of 10.1” model, but comes with the dual-core Exynos 1.5GHz processor of Samsung, and 1.50 GB of RAM. Both the tablets have 16.0 GB of built-in storage and support of microSD card, a pair of cameras, and also they come with Android Jelly Bean (4.2) with TouchWiz.

Price of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 is going to be $399, and 8.0-inch tablet will cost $299. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 utilizes a 1024 x 600 screen display, and it is equipped with a Marvell dual-core 1.20 GHz processor, 1.0 GB RAM, 8.0 rGB of internal storage plus an option to use microSD card. It is run on Android Jelly Bean4.1. The 7.0 tab will be priced at $199 at its launch.

All these Galaxy Tab 3.0 tablets, which will be Wi-Fi only and in brown and white, could be pre-ordered at various stores from tomorrow.

Appealing Aquarium Tables

Many people use aquariums in their homes as a decorative item that can enhance the beauty of any space. Aquariums have the unique ability of adding a splash of color and liveliness to a living room. While there are separate aquariums available, there are also Aquarium Tables that serve the purpose of an aquarium as well as a table. As opposed to placing an aquarium on top of a table, these kinds of tables use the idea of using the aquarium as a table. This becomes possible through the tabletop on the aquarium, so that this top serves the purpose of a table.

From the aspect of decoration and design, the best thing about Aquarium Tables is that they are extremely appealing visually because of all the color and movement in the aquarium, which can be seen clearly through the glass tabletop. The glass tabletop is removable, which means you can easily add to your collection of fishes anytime you want. Also, this allows for cleaning of the aquarium. These tables come in various sizes, hence allowing you varieties in sizes of the aquarium as well. From sizes as small as a coffee table to as big as a boardroom table, you can find them in all sizes.

Aquarium Tables hold great appeals for the onlookers. These tables possess the ability to add sophistication and elegance to any room. This is the reason they are so commonly used in a variety of places from living rooms and drawing rooms to hotel lobbies and hotel rooms, restaurants and reception areas. With respect to the size of the table, the capacity of the aquarium for water and fishes varies. While aquariums, on their own, used to be popular for home decoration, now they come in the form of Aquarium Tables so that they fulfill a functional as well as decorative purpose.

These tables hold immense aesthetic appeal and you can use any theme for the aquarium and can have any kind of fish in it. If you want to take the level of elegance and class up a notch, you can coordinate the fishes and colors inside the aquarium to go with the rest of the décor’s theme. In case your table needs an electricity connection, you can easily get power cords fitted and use a rug to cover them. With these tables, you get a lot of freedom for customization of the aquarium.