Is Samsung filling out Galaxy Note line with a 7 inch model?

Samsung has always taken a shotgun approach to Android phones and tablets. The company offers phones, portable media players, and tablets in a range of sizes — sometimes with devices that are barely distinguishable from one another (Do we really need tablets with 7, 7.7, 8.9, and 10.1 inch screens?)

But so far the company has only offered two versions of the Galaxy Note at a time: A large phone-sized model with a 5+ inch screen and a 10.1 inch model. Now it looks like the company could be preparing a 7 inch model as well… or at least some sort of new model.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

The Samsung Galaxy Note is distinguished by the "S Pen" stylus that comes with it. Both the phone and tablet models include these pressure-sensitive pens which you can use to write or draw on the screen, as well as apps for drawing, taking notes, and doing more.

Each Galaxy Note released to date has had a model number of GT-Nxxx, so when a GT-N5100 device popped up at the DLNA testing site last month, the folks at SamMobile took notice.

Now SamMobile has spotted some more info about the device — this time at the GLBenchmark site.

While there's no mention of screen size, the benchmark info shows a device running Android 4.1.2 with a 1.6 GHz processor (likely a Samsung Exynos 4412) and a 1280 x 800 pixel display.

Since 7 inch tablets are all the rage these days… and since Samsung doesn't currently have a 7 inch Note, it seems like an obvious hole in the lineup for the company to fill.

On the other hand, for all we know this could be a model with a 4 inch or 13 inch screen.

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Acer Iconia B1 tablet to sell for around $99... in developing markets

Acer's new 7 inch tablet is expected to launch early next year — and according to the Wall Street Journal, it will sell for around $99. At that price it will be competitive with low-cost tablets from white box Chinese device makers… but like those tablets, Acer plans to sell its $99 tablet primarily in emerging markets including China.

In other words, while the Acer Iconia B1 passed through the FCC website recently, it's not clear that Acer has any plans to sell this budget tablet in the US.

The Acer Iconia B1 is expected to have a 1.2 GHz processor (possibly manufactured by MediaTek), PowerVR SGX 531 graphics, and a 7 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display.

While those specs are pretty underwhelming by 2012/2013 standards, they should be enough to offer a decent tablet experience. It wasn't that long ago that most 7 inch tablets had slower processors and similar (or lower) screen resolutions.

The WSJ reports that Acer also plans to launch a lower-cost Windows 8 tablet next year. The company's current offerings start at $499.

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Archos FamilyPad 2 big-screen tablet already in the works?

The Archos FamilyPad tablet with a 13 inch display has only been available since November — and only in Europe. But it looks like Archos may already be working on a second-generation FamilyPad tablet.

Test scores for a tablet called the Archos FamilyPad 2 showed up at the GLBenchmark website recently.

Source: GLBenchmark

According to the benchmarking site, the tablet features a 1.6 GHz processor, as 12800 x 800 pixel display, and runs Google Android 4.1.1. And if the new tablet is anything like the original FamilyPad, it will probably have a large 13.3 inch screen.

Archos is positioning its FamilyPad tablets as large devices that you can use around the home for watching videos, playing multiplayer games, or performing other activities where more than one person might want to see or use the tablet at the same time.

The original FamilyPad also comes with a stand which you can use to prop it up while reading recipes int the kitchen or watching videos in the living room. Since that table weighs 2.9 pounds, the stand sounds like a pretty good idea.

It's not yet clear how heavy the new model will be, but the folks at ArcTablet did some digging and think they've found some more specs, suggesting the tablet will have a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, 802.11n WiFi, front and rear cameras, HDMI output, and a 10500mAh battery.

If that's true, then the biggest changes over the original FamilyPad will be the addition of a faster processor and update from Android 4.0 to Android 4.1.

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Ramos W32 tablet features Intel Medfield CPU, Android 4.0 software

Chinese tablet maker Ramos is preparing to launch one of the first Android tablets featuring an Intel Atom Z2460 Medfield processor. That's a 1.6 GHz x86 processor with PowerVR SGX540 graphics, which so far we've only seen in smartphones, not tablets.

PandaWill is taking pre-orders for the Ramos W32 for $288 and expects it to ship in early January. A number of AliExpress sellers are also taking orders.

The Ramos W32 features a 10.1 inch, 1280 x 800 pixel IPS display with a 170 degree viewing angle (something that's not always a given on Chinese tablets), 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of storage.

It runs Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich… which is a little behind the times. But the tablet will still be one of the first devices with a Medfield processor to run anything newer than Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

The tablet has a 1.3MP front-facing camera, a 5-point capacitive touchscreen, 802.11n WiFi, a micro USB port, 3.5mm headset jack, and a microSD card slot.

It has a 5400mAh battery which is reportedly good for 6 to 7 hours of battery life.

The Ramos W32 measures 10.2″ 6.5″  x 0.37″ and weighs 1.2 pounds.

I discovered the tablet through CNX-Software this weekend, but apparently Ramos has been showing off the W32 for a few months. A couple of YouTube videos showing the tablet in action popped up in October.

They seem to show a tablet with decent performance — while the Intel x86 processor is the tablet's most unusual feature, odds are most people could pick up the Ramos W32 and use it without realizing it has an Intel chip instead of a mid-level ARM-based processor.

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Acer Brings Out Iconia B1 Tablet for $99

Acer is off the hook in the market with its new 7-inch tablet. Rumor has it that this device is to rock on early next year. Moreover, as accorded by the Wall Street Journal, said device from Acer will be sold for $99. In that range, it will be competitive with low-cost tablets from white box Chinese device makers. But akin to those tablets, Acer plans to sell its $99 tablet primarily in emerging markets including China.

Putting it on other phrase, at the same time as the Acer Iconia B1 conceded through the FCC website freshly, it is not lucid that Acer has any plans to sell this budget tablet in the US.

The Acer Iconia B1h is predicted to have a 1.2 GHz processor. It was rumored to be possibly manufactured by the MediaTek. Also, it has a PowerVR SGX 531 graphics, and a 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display.

Such specifications, as per the standards established by 2012 and brought about through 2013, are quite described as understatement. Nonetheless, they are enough to give one a decent tablet experience. More so that it was not really that long ago that most 7-inch tablets had slower processors and similar or lower screen resolutions break through.

WSJ reported that Acer plans to launch a low power cost Windows 8 tablet next year. Moreover, prices start at $499.

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glbenchmark confirms Samsung GT-N5100 Device

Each passing day, Samsung has been growing to be one of the most acclaimed and applauded manufacturer and producer of tablet. These days, it continues to provide one of the best slates. It is of the great knowledge for analyst and economists in the technological world that when we speak of a tablet which gives you the advancement you need, Samsung has something for you.

As accorded by the glbenchmark, the Samsung GT-N5100 is on the option of being equipped with a Exynos 4412 processor. Said device is of a 1280 x 800 resolution. The Samsung GT-N5100 is of the same resolution display with the current Galaxy Tab 7.7.

N5100 of Samsung is to operate with an Android 4.1.2 which happens to be the latest version that Samsung has as of the moment. As every detail is upgradable, a 4.2 upgrade program will be pictured to be available later.

If glbenchmark results that this device will be the next version of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 will be proven to be a fact, it will be saddening to know that such is not a special on-screen resolution.

Moreover, it is more unfortunate to know that the current Galaxy Tab 7.7 will not be receiving an Android 4.1.2.

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MSI S20 Slider Windows 8 Ultrabook at $1100

Convertibles are the get on nowadays; dual purpose gadgets to keep you on the beat at a heat. With this growing trend of technology, MSI makes it a point to belong, thus, it presents its MSI S20. The MSI S20 is an ultrabook.  It appears to look like chunky table but wait until it slip its slide out the keyboard from under the screen giving now its look as a notebook with a screen locked in place at a roughly 45 degree angle.

The MSI S20 Slider was initially showcased last summer. As of the moment, said device is already off the market for the consumer market to enjoy through pre-orders. It could be purchased from ExcaliberPC at $1099. UltrabookNews reported that the MSI S20 has already been on for shippinh in some European countries at a price range of about €999.

The MSI Ultrabook is featuring an Intel Core i5-3317U processor, an 11.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS display, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid state disk. Additionally, there are 2 USB 3.0 ports, a mini HDMI port, Ethernet jack, and headset jack. MSI includes an SD card reader and a 720p webcam.

A critique to tablets with built-in keyboards is that they go heavier than the usual slate purchased in the market.

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Kupa X15 UltraNote Windows 8 Tablet Starts at $1100

A niche product maker is tagged to Kupa. Currently, no "buy" button is seen on the company's website. Nonetheless, according to Engadget a note to inquire could be sent about purchasing the tablet.

Initially introduced a few months earlier, a 10-inch tablet operated with the latest Windows 8 operating system is very much ready to rock the market. This device is to take on the industry as Kupa X15 Ultranote. Moreover, this item is packed with seriously high end features.

The thrill about this device is that the Kupa X15 is in 4 versions. They all features 10.1-inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel IPS displays, 8GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, front and rear cameras, and support for finger or digital pen input. Moreover, it is also one of the few Windows 8 slate computers with a removable battery. Furthermore, an optional docking station that adds a keyboard, extra battery and additional ports including VGA, Ethernet, and USB ports comes with the package.

For the model with a 64GB solid state disk and Intel Core i5 processor its prices start at $1100. Also, for the higher-end models, they have 128 GB SSDs, up to an Intel Core i7 CPU, and HSPA+ mobile broadband.

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Asus ME172V Tablet Images Leaked

Early in December, some news reported a mysterious benchmark indicating Asus to be working at a sweat on a new budget tablet to be tag along with ME172V as the codename. Nonetheless, as per reviewees notes, said report was never confirmed to be genuine. But through the latest news published by a Russian retailer, said rumor has been backed up with photos of said device.

Product analysts of techno gadgets say nothing to confirm the truth behind said rumors. Nonetheless, they say that said item is of a benchmark covenanting a device which is a little more entrancing. Moreover, it capacitates to match at exact value the specifications listed. This device from Asus is priced at 6,990 rubles (approx. $225). The slate is packed at a 16GB of internal storage, a 7-inch 1024×600 display, 1GB of RAM, and a 1GHz processor with a Mali 400 GPU.

As per reports, possibility that such photographs being just fan-made mock ups is at a high rate. However, it is a wonder for many who would want to fake a budget Asus tablet. For sure, according to some reviewees, something is a little more high-end would be really thrilling making them think that the Asus ME172V is real, and that it is on its way soon.

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Codenamed ASUS P1801-T Seen At The FCC

The FCC website has been the geek to peek on the latest and the coolest on the market enterprise in the technological world. It is pictured to have been the revealing source of nothing but model number hints on newest. This leaves the market industry with the newest lead from Acer, the ASUS P1801-T.

The ASUS P1801-T is a "tablet" which was said to be the final version of the Transformer AiO prototype. This Transformer AiO is the model number which is a possible clue. The ASUS' Eee Slate B121 has a 12.1-inch panel. With these, Asus P1801-T may point to this particular device as having an 18 inches screen.

Moreover, the ASUS' dual-OS prototype all-in-one is the only tablet seen with roughly that many inches, it is presumed that the company is to get a paperwork done before a proper launch at CES 2013. Furthermore, as per latest GLBenchmark report, P1801 of Asus is running Android 4.1 OS. It is packed with Tegra3 graphics, a 1,920 x 1080 graphics and a Cortex-A9 CPU inside.

With the latest news, it has been said that the original PR from Computex 2012 provided that the tablet portion could also "become a wireless display for the AiO PC," which could refer to a fact that the base unit is full-fledged Windows 8 machine with x86 hardware, making it a very enticing idea.

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