Apple iPad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 (iPhone repairl, google android unlock, Dr Mobiles Limited

The tablet wars have just heated up immensely and we might be on the verge of an explosion right now, as Samsung has just revealed its two new weapons – the refreshed Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. We already told you what they are all about and now comes the time for the big question – how do they compare to the new tablet blockbuster – the iPad 2?

A couple of weeks ago, Samsung’s CEO said that he feels the Galaxy Tab 10.1 felt “inadequate” to the newly released iPad 2 and that some changes needed to take place, one of which was the pricing. I can only say bravo to Samsung for making such radical of a changes in such a short period of time. They actually managed to make the new Tabs even thinner than the iPad 2, measuring at just 8.6mm thickness.

And here comes a head-to-head comparison of the two new Samsung slates and the Apple iPad 2 on some of their most important features.

	IPAD 2	GALAXY TAB 10.1	GALAXY TAB 8.9
OS	iOS 4.3	Android 3.0	Android 3.0
Display	9.7-inch  LED-backlit IPS LCD	10.1-inch PLS LCD	8.9-inch PLS LCD
Resolution	1024 x 768	1280 x 800	1280 x 800
Height Width Thickness	241.2mm 185.7mm 8.8mm	256.6mm 172.9mm 8.6mm	230.9mm 157.8mm 8.6mm
Weight	601 grams	595 grams	470 grams
Processor	900Mhz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor	1Ghz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor	1Ghz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor
Storage	16GB / 32GB / 64GB	16GB / 32GB / 64GB	16GB / 32GB / 64GB
microSD card slot	no	yes, up to 32GB	yes, up to 32GB
Front camera	0.3MP VGA	2.0MP	2.0MP
Rear camera	0.7MP Fixed-Focus 720p video	3.0MP Auto-Focus with LED Flash (720p)	3.0MP Auto-Focus with LED Flash (720p)
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n
Network	UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100GSM/EDGE  850, 900, 1800, 1900	HSPA+ 21Mbps850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS850/900/1800/1900	HSPA+ 21Mbps850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS850/900/1800/1900
USB	USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter)	USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter)	USB 2.0 (Host with Adapter)
Bluetooth	2.1 + EDR	2.1 + EDR	3.0
Battery	25Wh (~6750mAh @ 3.7V)	6800mAh	6000mAh
Price  (Wi-Fi only)	$499 (16GB) $599 (32GB) $699 (64GB)	$499 (16GB) $599 (32GB) $??? (64GB)	$469 (16GB) $569 (32GB) $??? (64GB)
Availability	Currently available	June 8	Early summer
Sensors	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Ambient Light Sensor

Of course this table doesn’t tell the whole story – there are other things such as app count (where the iPad 2 is a leader by some distance), build quality, display quality etc. Head to the comment section and tell us what’s your take? Which one of those relatively equally priced bad boys would you give your hard earned cash for?

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Dr Mobiles Limited's Report: Opera Mini 6 and Opera Mobile 11 lanuch (tech, news, report, Auckland)

March 23, 2011--Today, Opera took another step forward to solidifying their place as the mobile web browsing leader with the release of the new versions of their two mobile browsers. Opera Mini 6 and Opera Mobile 11 are immediately available for download on a large number of platforms.

 Opera Mobile 11 utilizes the full power of HTML5, Flash (where supported) and the Opera Presto browser engine, which is used in the desktop version of the Opera 11 browser.

Both the Mini 6 and Mobile 11 now support pinch-to-zoom, improved scrolling, panning and zooming, and a share button, which let's you quickly share any page to Facebook, vKontakte, My Opera, and others.

We took the two new browsers for a spin and we have to say we are pretty satisfied with their performance. We have seen smoother zooming and panning, but it's good enough not to become irritating.

       
Opera Mobile 11 screenshots

The new Opera Mobile 11 is compatible with Windows 7 tablets, too, so if you happen to have one you might consider giving it a try.

   
Opera Mini 6 screenshots

The Opera Mini 6 is available for the Android, Blackberry, Symbian/S60 phones and the J2ME framework. As for the Opera Mobile 11 you can get it for Android, Symbian, MeeGo, Maemo and Windows 7 desktop (don't confuse it with Windows Phone 7). Happy browsing!

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Galaxy Tab 8.9, thinner Galaxy Tab 10.1, http://go.to/drmobiles, (09) 551-5344 Dr Mobiles Limited (Samsung, tech, news, report, update)

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Surprise, surprise! Samsung announced not one, but two tablets during their CTIA event. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 was joined by a reworked version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Both tablets run Android 3.0 Honeycomb with TouchWiz 4.0 user interface.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has a 8.9" screen (no surprise here) of WXGA resolution. It measures 230.9 x 157.8 x 8.6mm(!) and weighs just 470g with a 6000mAh battery. The rest of the featur

es are very much like the ones on its bigger brother.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has been revised - how Samsung managed to do it so quick we can't tell but the Tab 10.1 now measures 256.6 x 172.9 x 8.6 mm. It used to be 10.9mm thick and a bit lighter - now both the Tab 10.1 and Tab 8.9 are thinner and lighter than the iPad 2. You can check how those three compare.

    
The reworked Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is thinner than the iPad

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 uses a PLS display, which should offer even better image quality than IPS displays. The battery on the 10.1 is 6800mAh.

Both tablets feature 1GHz dual-core CPUs. On the software side they run Android Honeycomb wit

h some new TouchWiz 4.0 modifications. Flash Player 10.2 and Quickoffice HD editor come preinstalled.

The Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Tab 10.1 feature 3MP autofocus primary cameras with 720p video recording and 2MP front-facing cameras. Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and Bluetooth handle local wireless connectivity (v2.1 for Tab 8.9 and v3.0 for Tab 10.1).

    
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 looks pretty much the same

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available on 8 June for $499 (16GB version) or $599 (32GB version). The old, thicker version of the Tab 10.1 is still on course to hitting Vodafone stores outside the US so it hasn't been canceled. We are yet to learn more about the availability of the two devices, but we can confirm that the thicker version won't be coming to the US.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 specs also mention a 64GB version, but there's no pricing information for that one yet.

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g Galaxy Tab 8.9 should launch early this summer for $469 (16GB version) or $569 (32GB). You can always get a microSD card to expand the memory, so getting the bigger version isn't necessary.

Those prices are for Wi-Fi only versions of the tablets - there will be versions with mobile Internet too (quad-band GPRS/EDGE and quad-band 3G with 21Mbps HSPA+).

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Dr Mobiles Limited: Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Preview (Google, Android, repair, unlock, review, tech, news, report, 2011)

Sony Ericsson is keen to start 2011 in style with strong additions to the XPERIA lineup to please every taste. The Arc is the one true flagship, the Pro is the business messenger and the Play is the gaming smartphone. What’s in there for the Neo then?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has the appearance of a Vivaz and an Android heart. Is this what the original Vivaz should have been? A conclusion would be premature at this point but consider the advantages. Android instead of the rough-around-the-edges Symbian, bigger and better display, multi-touch support and greater processing power. We guess we shouldn’t be looking at the past though. The XPERIA Neo is stopping in for a quick preview and we want to make the best of the short time we have with it before it’s released.

   
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo

Having met with the Arc already, it feels right to put things into perspective. There are fine differences between the two smartphones and screen size alone won’t be enough to tip the scales. The Neo will have to show some respect but it’s not a simple flagship - patrol boat hierarchy.

The price tags will ultimately make the biggest difference and – the way things look – the Neo will make a lot of sense as the more affordable phone, which offers relevant features like continuous autofocus and video light.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo will be marketed as a cameraphone. An 8 megapixel camera and HD video capture are a strong mix and we’re more than eager to see them in action.

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo at a glance:

• General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100 MHz, 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 5.76Mbps HSUPA
• Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone
• Dimensions: 116 x 57 x 13 mm, 126 g
• Display: 3.7" 16M-color TFT capacitive touchscreen, 854 x 480 pixels, Sony Mobile Bravia engine, multi-touch input, scratch-resistant surface
• CPU: Qualcomm MSM8255 1 GHz Snapdragon platform
• OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Memory: 320MB storage, 380MB RAM, microSD card slot, 8GB card included in the retail box
• Camera: 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash, face detection and touch focus; 720p video recording at 30fps with continuous autofocus
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, microHDMI port
• Misc: Sony Ericsson Timescape UI, built-in accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, secondary VGA video-call camera

The XPERIA Neo is an all-round smartphone and a capable cameraphone. If the actual performance lives up to the expectations, Sony Ericsson might just have a another winner on their hands (after the Vivaz).

    
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Rabito, the Cute Rabbit Case for iPhone 4. Dr Mobiles Limited http://go.to/drmobiles

Coming directly from Korea, Rabito, is a cute little iPhone 4 case that comes with a pair of Bunny Ears and Tail… Sure this may not be the most practical way to protect your iPhone of even to carry it around, but at least this will give your Phone a cute and kinky attitude that some of you where looking for.

The rabito element iPhone is available in Korea at around 34,000 Won and as well as on other online store across the world.

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Toshiba introduces its first 14” USB powered DisplayLink Monitor (Dr Mobiles Limited)

Toshiba has introduced this morning a new external monitor with the PA3923U-1LC3. Announced at around $199.99 USD, this 14” Monitor features DisplayLink technology and can be connected to any kind of PC whether they are running on Linux, Windows 7 or even Mac OS (PC = Personal Computer) via USB.

The PA3923U-1LC3 comes with a 1366×768 resolution, a 400:1 contrast ration, 220cd/m2 brightness, a 16ms response time and sold with an elegant carrying cover making it easier to carry around.

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Samsung introduces Thinner Galaxy Tab 10.1 and new Galaxy Tab 8.9 at CTIA 2011

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We were all waiting for it, and the day has finally come! Introduced e

arlier this morning in the USA, the two new Android 3.0 Tablet from Samsung will finally give the company an edge on Apple supremacy, or at least this is what Samsung hope for anyway.

The first model is the highly expected Galaxy Tab 8.9 and its 8.9” screen that offer a stunning 1280×600 resolution, comes with a Dual Core 1GHz CPU, 1080HD Video, WiFi ABGN, a 3Mpix front and rear camera on just 470g and with a 6000mAh battery. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be sold in the US in two different versions including a 16GB one sold at $469 USD and a 32GB version sold at $569 USD.

The second model is the Galaxy Tab 10.1”, a device now even slimmer (8.6mm) and lighter (595g) than the iPad 2 for example. This new Galaxy Tab 10.1” comes like the 8.9 with a dual Core 1Ghz CPU, a 1280 x 800 resolution, WiFi ABGN, a 2Mpix front Camera capable to shoot 720p videos and a 3Mpix rear camera capable to shoot 1080p videos.
Finally the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be sold at $499 in its 16GB and $599 in its 32GB Version.

ORLANDO, March 22, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., the global leader in Android™ mobile devices, announced two new additions to its family of GALAXY Tabs, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, the world’s thinnest mobile tablets, measuring just 8.6 millimeters.

The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 feature Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation.
“The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are remarkable examples of Samsung’s constant innovation and show our dedication to designing premium tablets that fit the unique needs of consumers around the world”, said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “By combining Samsung’s innovations in design and display with
our exciting new user experience, we’ve created a new class of products that will lead the tablet market.”