New Kindle Fire, iPad Mini & Sept 12th Event

It's no secret that I've been a fan of 7" tablets for quite some time. With the introduction of the Kindle Fire 2 & Kindle Fire HD yesterday, I think it is time for Apple to accept the competition and release an iPad Mini. Will this happen on Sept. 12th?



What are your thoughts on this subject? I think that with the Nexus 7, especially, Apple has some serious competition at nearly $300 cheaper. An inexpensive, shrunken iPad would do extremely well. Countless customers at Best Buy come to me saying they want an iPad but they don't want to pay $499 for a larger screen. An ultraportable tablet is just what Apple needs!

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Unboxing: Google Nexus 7 - Android Jelly Bean Tablet

Being almost a month late, I must apologize for the delay in this video. Hopefully you enjoy this short and sweet unboxing of the beautiful 7" Android tablet by Google, the Nexus 7. Even an Apple fanatic can admit Jelly Bean is amazing. Expect many future videos about this device. I simply wanted to get this unboxing out of the way first!



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Nexus 7 Shipping scandal and Amazon Smartphone in the making? Rumors, and more.

 A video in which I cover some rumors, dates and the current ongoing with the dispatches of the 'Nexus 7' tablet. What are your thoughts on the 'pre-orders' and the sales of the tablet? Discuss in the comments below!

Google Nexus 7: The Little Tablet That Could

Google has recently announced their new entry-level tablet, Nexus 7. The Nexus 7 was constructed by Asus but uses Google's Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. The OS doesn't have any overlay on it. So what you are seeing is pure Android Jelly Bean 4.1.

As you can probably tell by the name, the Nexus 7 features a 7" display, with a resolution of 1280x800, (216 PPI). It also features a 1.2 Megapixel front facing camera and on-screen soft buttons to access menu, back, and multi-tasking. The tablet weighs an impressive 340g. It also supports WiFi 802.11 b/g/n as well as support for Bluetooth. Nexus 7 requires Micro USB to charge and sync. There is also NFC found on the Nexus 7, not to mention the obvious Microphone, Accelerometer, GPS, Magnetometer and Gyroscope.

The Nexus 7 comes packed with a quad core Tegra 3 processor for a super fast experience when using the tablet. It also has 1GB of RAM, a 4325 mAh Battery (Up to 8 hours of active use), and capacity sizes ranging from 8GB to 16GB, depending on what model you choose. 

I am sure that you could all agree that the tablet packs some great features, blowing the Kindle Fire and Barnes and Nobles Nook Tablet out of the water. It is a no brainer. 

You can pre-order the Google Nexus 7 from the Google Play Store for a very reasonable £159 for the 8GB model. However, you also have the option to purchase a 16GB Google Nexus 7 for £199. 

So, what do you think of the Google Nexus 7? Do you see yourself purchasing one? Is there anything specific you wanted to see on the Nexus 7? Feel free to share your opinion in the comments section. 

Microsoft Surface : First Impressions

As an 'Apple Fanboy', my expectation when I heard of the 'Microsoft Surface' announcement was very low. Microsoft were bound to try to compete with the iPad, and my instant reaction was that they would fail. This was before I actually looked into the Product. 

Following a detailed look at it, I must say that I am surprised at the product they have come out with.

Quite honestly, I think it is a very good attempt at competing with the iPad.

Aesthetically it is incredibly easy on the eye. Even though it features a built in kickstand and keyboard (Which I will speak about in more detail later on), they have still managed to create an appealing design. As you can see from the image, the back of it is attractive, and they have done a very good job with the incorporation of the stand. This is a very useful thing to have around at all times, and makes it very user friendly. 

The only thing I find unattractive on this product is the different coloured keyboard options. The black version looks fantastic, but for me I think the other colours look quite tacky and, well a bit 'plastic'. They just don't seem to go with the actual tablet, which is a shame. Personally I feel a black outline to the keyboard (on the keys and build) would help it to blend in. A shame, but still not a huge issue with the success of the product.

Microsoft have clearly aimed this at a very wide audience, hoping to tempt as many people away from the iPad as possible. The colour options make it more appealing to many who prefer brighter coloured devices. Although this doesn't include me, I know there are many people (like my mum), who will be drawn in by a bright pink keyboard!

The Operating System is, as expected, the Windows 8 'Metro' design. Having used the Release Preview of Windows 8, you can tell when using a mouse that it is designed for touch use - so I went ahead and attached a Touch Screen monitor so I could test it out. Unexpectedly, it actually runs very smoothly. Considering it is far from ready, I was pleasantly surprised by its usability. This can only be a good thing for the Surface. It may have the capability to draw away even the most loyal iOS users. 

The most important thing, as I mentioned before, was that this competes with the iPad. Microsoft are way behind in the tablet market, and this is a very good start for them. The kickstand and keyboard may just sway it for them for many users. Though a tablet, there are many who will want to use it as, in a way, a more portable laptop. This does that for them, once the kickstand and keyboard is out, it is practically a laptop. If the Operating System can hold its own, Microsoft may be on to a winner.

In conclusion, Microsoft seem to have done a good job. They have certainly created a product capable of  scratching the surface of the tablet market, and I for one look forward to seeing whether it can fulfill its promise. It can only be a good thing for Tech Enthusiasts everywhere that there is a strong competitor to the iPad - it can only push technology further and faster. It will be very exciting to see what Apples next move with the iPad is following this release.

I know most readers of this blog will be fans of Apple, just like me, so apologies if this article doesn't appeal to you. However, I felt the news to be something of importance to all tech enthusiasts, and couldn't help myself!

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