Tablets: Google Attack with Android 3.0

Android 3.0 is a new version of the Android platform that is specifically optimized for devices with larger screen sizes, particularly tablets. It introduces a brand new, truly virtual and “holographic” UI design, as well as an elegant, content-focused interaction model.

Among the quantity of tablets equipped with Android 3.0 that will come out by this summer, some models are distinguished.

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 & 8.9
main particularity of these two models, their thickness does not exceed 8.6mm, despite the presence of two cameras (2 megapixel on the front and 3 megapixel on the back). Can download at great speed in 3G + (21 Mbps/s), they are provided with applications to access online stores of games, music, books and magazines.

2. Asus EEE Pad Transformer
this clever tablet equipped with a 10.1-inch screen shows a simplified interface and fits into a docking station (option) with keyboard, which transforms it into a laptop. Decked out for video with 2 cameras (1.2 megapixels on the front and 5 megapixel on the back), it may transfer the display of videos in HD 1080p on a big screen using its HDMI output.

3. Motorola Xoom
presented as the IPAD killer, this tablet contains the principles of its model, 10.1 inch screen, two cameras (2 megapixel on the front and 5 megapixel in the back) for a videophone and recording movies in HD, and wireless connectivity 3G, autonomy around 10 hours. Bonus: SD card reader and HDMI output

4. LG Optimus Pad
a tablet with a panoramic 8.9 inch screen and two cameras (5 megapixels) on the back for taking photos and filming in 3D. The result can then be transfermed by the HDMI output on a 3D television or … look on the screen of the tablet using good old green and red glasses.

Texts courtesy of Le Figaro