Some thin looking Intel Atom x550 tablets, but they are still heavy, probably expensive, and probably don’t get very long battery runtime.
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Geniatech explains their AmLogic Cortex-A9 Single Core Set-top-box
Posted by – April 12, 2011
Category: Set-top-boxes, Exclusive videos, AmLogic, China Sourcing Fair, Geniatech, Android, Google TV
Shenzhen Geniatech shows a pretty impressive ARM Cortex-A9 AmLogic (Single Core 800Mhz) Set-top-box which they have told me can actually be sold in bulk starting at $70, here I interview their product manager about their status, where they want to bring this product, if he thinks they could be getting Google TV software for this.
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Rayology.com $135 ARM Cortex-A9 Dual-Core 7″ Capacitive Tablet
Posted by – April 12, 2011
This is the first tablet that I have seen that is using the Renesas/NEC 1.2Ghz ARM Cortex-A9 Dual-Core processor platform (Renesas and NEC are collaborating on this ARM Cortex-A9 Dual-Core processor targeted at consumer electronics devices). I wonder how good this $135 Dual-Core Cortex-A9 tablet performs, I’ll try to get a sample to review further for you later during the next few days. Let me know what needs to get tested on this in the comments.
Shenzhen Behind the Scenes 1: Hongda Factory tour
Posted by – April 12, 2011
See how Intel Atom netbooks are being manufactured in a small sized factory in Shenzhen. They also sometimes manufacture Android tablets, it depends what there is demand for, usually they manufacture one thing during each day. What I heard from someone, is that their salary may be around $300 per month working like this 6 days a week. And that the Government some times passes regulation to increase salaries of the workers. It is interesting to consider that relatively small factories can be setup to assemble consumer electronics products, I wonder how those compete with the gigantic Chinese consumer electronics factories.
Also watch my other videos in my series “Shenzhen Behind the Scenes“:
1: Hongda Factory tour
2: utopiacn, Apad Android Tablet maker
3: Richtechie.com, Freescale i.MX51/53 PCB designer
4: Walking around the Shenzhen smartphone market
5: 3Gnet Factory Tour
Shenzhen Behind the Scenes 2: utopiacn, Apad Android Tablet maker
Posted by – April 12, 2011
See how this small Chinese Android tablet maker makes it happen, how they do it, see UtopiaCN’s boss show his new 10″ Freescale i.MX51 powered Android tablet, with tea and cigarettes, meet the creator of the famous Apad Android Tablets line, he says he was the first to introduce the ipad-copies and that everyone else copied his copies. They specialize in making Freescale i.MX51 and later i.MX53 tablets, and they also have some AmLogic PCBs lying around. Find more information about them and order their products at http://utopiacn.com
Also watch my other videos in my series “Shenzhen Behind the Scenes“:
1: Hongda Factory tour
2: utopiacn, Apad Android Tablet maker
3: Richtechie.com, Freescale i.MX51/53 PCB designer
4: Walking around the Shenzhen smartphone market
5: 3Gnet Factory Tour
Shenzhen Behind the Scenes 3: Richtechie.com, Freescale i.MX51/53 PCB designer
Posted by – April 12, 2011
The PCB is the motherboard, it includes the ARM Processor, all the main components of an ARM Powered device. The PCB designer designs that PCB according to plan to fit a certain amount of functionality into a given price point. They take the ARM SoC and puts it on a compact motherboard design, one that fits in Android tablets, Smartphones and more. In this video you can see some of the young engineers working at http://richtechie.com on the current and future Freescale i.MX51 and i.MX53 designs that this PCB makers customers want to release to the market.
Also watch my other videos in my series “Shenzhen Behind the Scenes“:
1: Hongda Factory tour
2: utopiacn, Apad Android Tablet maker
3: Richtechie.com, Freescale i.MX51/53 PCB designer
4: Walking around the Shenzhen smartphone market
5: 3Gnet Factory Tour
Best of Shenzhen: $87 Android 3.5″ capacitive phone, MTK6516 FG8
Posted by – April 11, 2011
Here’s my initial video- and photo-review of this $87 Android smartphone that I found at the Shenzhen electronics market. It’s based on the ARM9 Mediatek MTK6516 processor, with Dual-SIM (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) support, Android Froyo 2.2 installed (seems smooth!), AGPS, 2Megapixel Camera, Bluetooth A2DP, the screen is a great 3.5″ capacitive touch screen, seems super! You read this right, this one now sells on the Shenzhen market for only $87 (565 Chinese Renminbi).
Here are the specs for this Mediatek MTK6516 ARM9 Based so-called FG8 Android phone:
MTK6516 ARM9 460Mhz + 260Mhz DSP (that can do certain video playback and other UI acceleration)
3.5″ Capacitive HVGA 480×320 screen
256MB RAM
Froyo Android 2.2 supported
Dual-SIM Card slots GSM Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz works worldwide on GSM/GPRS/EDGA (no 3G HSDPA data speeds though)
WiFi, FM, Bluetooth A2DP, AGPS, 2Mpix Camera, Microphone, MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB), Mp4 playback support claimed, 3-4 hours talk time and 200 hours standby time claimed (I haven’t tested yet).
Here are some pictures of this awesome product (click thumbnails for the bigger photos on Google Picasaweb):
Let me know in the comments what features you would like me to test in my next videos of this device. If you can find links for realiable-looking online Shenzhen exporters for where to order, post the links to export stores in the comments, so interested people can try to order with worldwide shipping.
Thinkbook RK2818 Capacitive Froyo $100 tablets
Posted by – April 10, 2011
Thinkbook T-718 uses Rockchip 2818 with a 7″ capacitive touch screen, Froyo, for about $100 ordered in bulk. They also make it in 8″ and 10″ sizes, all capacitive.
NewWay Freescale i.MX515 Capacitive $244 Tablet
Posted by – April 10, 2011
szppm is showing this 9.7″ same quality as iPad1 LG touch screen, based on the Freescale i.MX515 it’s sold for $244 at retail price, thus can be gotten from them for a bunch cheaper in bulk.
vdiscovery makes $45 Infotmic ARM11 imapx210 PCB
Posted by – April 10, 2011
Here’s an interesting interview with http://www.vdiscovery.cn where they explain what else is needed to be added to create a tablet with the ARM Powered PCBA that they deliver based on the Infotmic imapx210 ARM11 processor for just $45 or cheaper depending on quantity.
MID Joyplus shows new Wondermedia, Rockchip, Telechips and Samsung Tablets
Posted by – April 10, 2011
Category: Tablets, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Samsung, Telechips, VIA, Shenzhen Electronics Fair, Android
MID Joyplus is showing new Wondermedia WM8652 based 9.7″ tablet, a Rockchip Rk2818 10.1″ design and a 8″ 4:3 capacitive Telechips tablet. They still also have the Samsung Hummingbird 7″ for around $150.
Urbetter makes $73 Samsung PCB for Android Tablets
Posted by – April 10, 2011
Here’s a company who makes the Samsung Hummingbird ARM Cortex-A8 based PCBA for about $73 or cheaper depending on quantity, to put into those nice capacitive 7″ or larger Samsung Hummingbird tablets that are coming out.
MID123.com Hummingbird Gingerbread Tablet
Posted by – April 10, 2011
Samsung Hummingbird based capacitive 7″ tablet runs Gingerbread, more info at http://www.mid123.com
$95 Cortex-A9 Tablet Review, Kinstone KS-UMD070A9
Posted by – April 9, 2011
World’s cheapest ARM Cortex-A9 Tablet thus far (single core), it is to be sold at $95 FOB Shenzhen, meaning for orders of at least 500 pieces. Add taxes, import, licences, profit margins and the retail price in Europe and USA may be around $149/149€.
Here are the specs:
AmLogic 8726-M ARM Cortex-A9 Single Core 800Mhz
ARM Mali-400 graphics
Android 2.2 (2.3, 3.0 updates possible, depends on Google policies)
512MB RAM
4GB Flash
7″ resistive (capacitive available for about $30 extra)
WiFi, Bluetooth, Accelerometer
1800mAh battery
USB 2 host/device connector
HDMI output with 1080p full video codecs support (maximum video bitrate to be tested later.. Do you know of online benchmarks for video playback on this AmLogic, please write in comments)
Flash 10.1, 3G Dongle, GPS (optional, requires extra module)
Find more information or contact the manufacturer at http://www.kinstone.net
Szqhsc.com $65 Telechips Android tablet
Posted by – April 9, 2011
Cheap Android tablets presented by http://www.szqhsc.com at the Shenzhen Electronics Fair.
Synrgic Dreambook Freescale i.MX515 Android tablet
Posted by – April 9, 2011
Here’s a cheap Android tablet presented by Synrgic at the Shenzhen Electronics Fair.
huashiguang.com Telechips 8803 Cortex-A8 tablet
Posted by – April 9, 2011
Here’s the new snappier ARM Cortex-A8 processor from Telechips running Gingerbread software already, bringing in faster processing speed, still keeping the price below $122 for this one.
Moonse AmLogic Cortex-A9 irobot tablet
Posted by – April 9, 2011
www.moonse.com.cn is showing this 7″ AmLogic 800mhz ARM Cortex-A9 based tablet. Showing some of its impressive Mali-400 graphics capabilities on a HDTV, basically it’s like having a PS3 console in your pocket. They are also making 8″ 4:3 and 10.1″ 16:9 versions as well.
Catwalk girls show Tablets and Smartphones in Shenzhen
Posted by – April 8, 2011
Special Show for Tablets and Smartphones indeed. These girls are walking the catwalk on funky music to show the collection of the latest Chinese tablets and smartphones being launched at the Shenzhen Electronics Fair. Fun! Now we just need subtitles. The first to recognize and list all the tablets and smartphones in this catwalk in the comments can win a donut.
Archos at the Shenzhen Electronics Fair
Posted by – April 8, 2011
Category: Tablets, PMPs, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Texas Instruments, Shenzhen Electronics Fair, Archos, Android
Archos Technology (Shenzhen) Co Ltd has a big booth in the middle of the Shenzhen Electronics Fair, there is a lot of interest for Archos and Arnova products in the Chinese market and developing countries. They have of course invited me to their Shenzhen offices tomorrow where I will try to film some awesome behind the scenes videos for you showing how Archos makes things happen here in Shenzhen, I’ll try to film at their factories if possible.
