Bill from http://1pad.cn presents an example of the approx $100 iPhone4-clones being sold in China. They run on the Qualcomm MSM7227 processor platform, providing unlocked WCDMA 3G support. China also has more and more original devices such as the ZTE Blade being sold even less money unlocked with perfectly good capacitive screen and a smooth Android experience.
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Shenzhen Sharing Technology shows phones and tablets at the HKTDC Electronics Fair
Posted by – April 23, 2012
They are showing some 3.5″, 5″ MediaTek MT6573 phones and tablets.
Pixel Qi announces 2048×1536 better-than-iPad3 screen, with 100x lower power consumption
Pixel Qi is finalizing the deals with partners about sizes and quantities to produce their next generation ultra high pixel density Pixel Qi screens, with a new very low power mode that runs at a full 100X power reduction from the peak power consumed by the iPad3 screen. Pixel Qi claims to have a new architecture that matches the resolution of the ipad3 screen, and its full image quality including matching or exceeding contrast, color saturation, the viewing angle and so forth with massive power savings. Here is Pixel Qi’s power consumption versus the iPad2 and iPad3:
My opinion and suggestion for Google:
I’d like to see Google invest heavily in Pixel Qi for a 7″ 1024×600 screen to be mass produced for the rumored upcoming Nexus Tablet, providing it 20 hours battery life on an ultra slim form factor, with a very small bezel if they can make it have a plastics based screen, suitable for reading Google Books, suitable for outdoor use. Google should invest the money needed in bringing Pixel Qi to the mass consumer market. And then also Google can help bring the 2048×1536 9.7″ Pixel Qi screen to the mass Android tablet market.
The success of the iPhone and iPad is due to ARM Technology, but also to the investments Apple has made in using new screen technologies, Apple basically financed exclusivity for the 3.5″ capacitive screen when launching the iPhone and they bought an exclusive on the 9.7″ IPS screen for the iPad. Now also Apple invested the $2+ Billion getting an exclusive on the 9.7″ Retina screen. Google should do the same, not only invest heavily to optimize Android on all the ARM Processors, Google should also invest the money needed in new screen technologies such as Pixel Qi LCD and use that for their “Google Hardware” Nexus devices but then also instantly allow access to the new screen technologies to every other Android hardware maker.
Source: pixelqi.com/blog1
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AmLogic AML8726-MX dual-core announced
Here is the press release:
AML8726-MX Family Combines 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore™ processor and Multi-Core MaliTM-400 MP GPU to Provide Industry-Leading Performance, Low Power and Reduced System Cost.
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-April.09, 2012-Amlogic, a leading fabless semiconductor company providing solutions for advanced consumer products, today announced the availability of its newest high-performance system on chip (SoC) family, the AML8726-MX. These new SoCs are powered by a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore processor, a multi-core ARM Mali-400 MP GPU, Amlogic’s industry proven HD video engine, and advanced security technology. The AML8726-MX family supports a wide variety of open-source environments and provides processing power for state-of-the-art gaming, Over The Top (OTT) video playback, new app stores that are increasingly providing content and applications, and can be used at the heart of any connected display device.
Amlogic has been a leading supplier to the advanced application processor market for many years; the AML8726-MX reconfirms the company’s position. This new family of dual-core products includes advanced technology, such as ARM TrustZone® security technology and NEON™ SIMD technology to provide enhanced security, gaming, image and audio processing. During their development, a close cooperation with its partners allowed Amlogic’s engineers to design a hardened Cortex-A9 processor-based SoC operating at speeds above 1.5GHz while using a 40nm low power process. The AML8726-MX family provides Amlogic’s customers with one of the industry’s most cost effective yet highest performance solutions.
“We are pleased to introduce our 3rd generation Cortex-A9 processor-based devices and deliver a solution to the dual-core segment that would require many of our competitors to use a tri-core design.” said John Zhong, CEO of Amlogic. “Our new AML8726-MX family of processors sets the standard that others have to follow; yet again Amlogic has established itself as a market leader not only from an integration and power perspective, but also raw CPU and graphics performance. We are confident that the AML8726-MX family will maintain our leading supplier position to the connected display segment.”
“Amlogic has already established a reputation as an innovative supplier of ARM technology-based solutions,” said Mike Inglis, chief commercial officer, ARM. “The combination of the energy-efficient ARM Cortex-A9 processors and Mali-400 GPUs alongside Amlogic’s own IP and system design expertise has resulted in a SoC that enables a rich media experience. This is particularly suitable for Over The Top (OTT) delivery, 3D Gaming and other Internet applications, all of which are key to the future growth of the tablet, set-top-box and smart-TV markets.”
Amlogic’s new AML8726-MX chips are available now for sampling and AndroidTM 4.0.3 ICS OS-based reference development platforms will be available in late April 2012.
Highlights of the AML 8726-MX family include:◆A dual-core Cortex-A9 processor achieving over 7500 DMIPS of performance
◆Direct to panel connection with advanced scaling, de-interlacing and picture quality enhancement
◆Industry leading power management technology to extend battery life in mobile applications
◆The ability to run Android 4.0 (ICS), Linux 3.X, OpenGL ES 2.0
Connectivity options provided by the AML8726-MX include 10/100/1000 Ethernet, two USB interfaces, 3-in-1 Card Reader, Analog and digital video outputs, LVDS and TCON with backlight control, digital video and camera interfaces, software driver support for popular external WiFi chipsets.
Pipo shows 10.1″ and 9.7″ RK3066 Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 tablets at the HKTDC Electronics Fair
Posted by – April 23, 2012
Pipo is showing some of their newest Rockchip RK3066 Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 based devices, that are coming to increase the performance of the low-cost tablets coming out of China.
Begin shows Phones and Tablets at the Canton Fair
Posted by – April 23, 2012
Showing some MT6573 based phones.
Sowill Technology Park shows Freescale and AmLogic tablet designs
Posted by – April 23, 2012
Out of the Shenzhen University, they are showing some tablet designs based on the Freescale and AmLogic processors.
4upad.com shows Boxchip A10 7″, 8″, 9.7″ tablets at the HKTDC Electronics Fair
Posted by – April 23, 2012
They are showing a range of their latest 7″ $66, 9.7″ $138 and other tablets mostly based on the Boxchip A10 processor.
iPega 2.4Ghz wireless speaker system and charger for Android, iPhone and the PS Vita
Posted by – April 23, 2012
Pega HK Limited shows their new wireless speaker system that works with MHL Android devices, iPhones and the PS Vita.
Zealio Electronics Co Ltd shows iPhone and iPad power adapter
Posted by – April 23, 2012
They claim their USB power adapter provides enough power to charge the iPhone and the iPad at the same time. Outputting 3.5A on one USB and 2A on the other. I wonder if it’s a mess all the different power charging of USB cables, that some USB power sources output more power than others, that some USB cables transport more power than others, and that new USB charging devices such as the new iPad having such huge batteries that take over 10 hours to fully recharge over a normal USB cable, but which may or may not charge faster when using a more powerful USB power source and USB cable.
Nordic Enterprises onanoff iPhone/iPad accessories at the HKTDC Electronics Fair
Posted by – April 23, 2012
Here are some interesting iPhone and iPad accessories show by http://www.onanoff.com including a leather case with a built-in speaker and stand.
Check back in the days to come
Posted by – April 21, 2012
Category: Opinions
I have many more videos from Hong Kong and the Chinese fairs to be posted here on http://ARMdevices.net in the days to come. I also am going to be announcing and launching some big new features of http://ARMdevices.net here soon. Check back!
$140 5.2″ MT6575 Android phone by Daza Electronics at the HKTDC Electronics Fair
Posted by – April 21, 2012
This is the new 5.2″ MT6575 Android smartphone design, it can soon support Android 4.0. It costs $140 when bought in bulk.
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Kinstone 7″ Boxchip ICS Laptop at the HKTDC Electronics Fair
Posted by – April 21, 2012
512MB to 1GB RAM, for $73 in bulk, shown here at the HKTDC Electronics Fair. $11 more for capacitive.
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$100 10.1″ Boxchip A10 Laptop/Tablet convertible by Kinstone
Posted by – April 21, 2012
This $100 ARM Cortex-A8 Laptop may be fast enough for a full Android/Chrome OS Laptop.
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Marvel Digital Limited shows glasses-free 3D displays and a multi-function remote
Posted by – April 21, 2012
Marvel Digital Limited shows their latest glasses-free 3D diasplays to use for advertising, for Android tablets, in the home and they also have a new 4-in-one remote controller.
Yinlips shows 7″, 5″ and 4.3″ Android game players
Posted by – April 21, 2012
Yinlips is showing their new portable Android game consoles using the Boxchip A10 which has the Mali-400 GPU which seems to playback all console game emulators smoothly up to N64, maybe even newer. They are showing 4.3″ resistive, 5″ resistive and capacitive and 7″ capacitive portable game players.
Meotec shows new 9.7″ Tablet design using RK2918
Posted by – April 21, 2012
Meotec uses a lot of aluminium etc in their new 9.7″ private design.
Action shows tablets at the Canton Fair
Posted by – April 21, 2012
They are showing an original 9.7″ Tablet casing design.
Gadmei Tablets at the Canton Fair
Posted by – April 21, 2012
Gadmei shows interesting 8″ 1280×800 and 1280×768 tablets powered by the AmLogic single-core ARM Cortex-A9 platform.
