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Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa announced, Quad-core ARM Cortex-A15 and ARM Cortex-A7 big.LITTLE with Six-core ARM Mali-T628 GPU

Posted by Charbax – July 23, 2013
Category: Opinions, Samsung, Android

Samsung is ready with their upgraded ARM big.LITTLE ARM Cortex-A15/A7 processor, now peaking at perhaps 1.8Ghz in A15 and 1.3Ghz in A7, perhaps peaking at 14.9Gbit/s in memory bandwidth with the ARM Mali-T628 MP6 GPU.

Samsung may use this in their next high-end products, here’s what we can hope Samsung ships it in:

1. New Samsung ARM Chromebooks, faster performance, longer battery life, better screens and priced still below $250 but some higher-end luxury Chromebook Pixel quality $400-$500 ARM Chromebooks from Samsung I think are probably also welcome. Samsung should push for major sales of $99-$149 ARM big.LITTLE Chromeboxes, to take over most of the Desktop PC market. Make it in a beautiful compact near HDMI Stick sized Chromebox, amaze everyone. Performance good enough for 95% of desktop and laptop computing needs and Chrome OS is perfect for it?

2. Galaxy S4 Plus Ultra? The diversity in S4 on Octa for “rest of world” and S4 on Qualcomm S600 for Europe/USA has been kind of confusing. How does a newer Samsung S4 perform with this chip?

3. New Galaxy Note 3?

4. New Galaxy Tabs?

5. Could Samsung possibly supply all other hardware makers with this new Octa also? I think all Laptop/Desktop makers are desperate to get a good big.LITTLE in their Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, I think competitors want big.LITTLE in phonesl, does Samsung want to supply Asus, Acer, Lenovo, Dell, HP, Gigabyte, Quanta, Foxconn, Google Motorola, HTC, Sony, does Samsung want to supply all those companies or should they be left to use Qualcomm, Nvidia and other for their near-term ARM Cortex-A15 demand? I guess this question may have to do with Samsung’s production capacity and their corporate strategy to keep their supply for their own brand with maximized corporate exclusivity in maximizing profit margins.

I look forward to learn more about how Samsung is using the Mali-T628 GPU for this SoC, which are the possibilities for GPGPU, GPU Computing, what are the new Open GL 3.0 possibilities in Android? How can it speed up Chrome OS? What can Ubuntu do with it? What’s Samsung’s yield? When are we seeing more of their big.LITTLE? How big is it going to be?

Read more at http://www.anandtech.com/show/7164/samsung-exynos-5-octa-5420-switches-back-to-arm-gpu

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$1350 Blade 13 World’s Thinnest (0.99cm) Lightest (875gr) x86 Laptop by Inhon Communication Ltd. Co.

Posted by m@ddy – July 23, 2013
Category: Laptops, Exclusive videos, Intel, Computex, Windows

1. The world’s thinnest laptop is here claimed by Taiwanese manufacturing company. thinnet by .99m and lighetest by 875gm.Blade 13 Carbon beats the NEC by 5g and 2mm while still packing specs comparable to any current Ultrabook. Runs on Windows 8,Options include Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5-3337U or i7-3537U processor, 4GB RAM, a 13.3-inch 1080p HD display, a 128GB or 256GB solid-state drive, three USB ports (two are USB 3.0s), a Mini DisplayPort, a full-sized SD Card reader, and even NFC so you can easily connect to peripherals like headphones wirelessly.Evaloution of CARBON FIBER MATERIAL is the reason behind this innovative product yet to be launched in next month.the company has aroud 50 employees in thier factor has sale  record of 2000 units per year till now.

2. Inhone Blade 13 thinnest laptop with chasis made by Plastic,slightly bigger in size. Priced at $1000.

3. Carbon Book 11″ model also available. The company is collaberation with Gigabyte Corp.Inhone designs for Gigayte sells the products.

4. Touch screen laptops & Tablet PCsalso available from Inhone.

Specification:
-Blade 13 Carbon
-Intel Core i5-3337U
-1800 M     Intel HD 4000
-Windows 8 OS
-13.3″ 1920 X 1080
-LED-Backlit LCD
-No Touchscreen
-4096 MB
-128 GB
-870gm / 30.7 oz.
-316/11/218 mm
-12.4/0.4/8.6

Physical Interfaces
-DC-in
-Displayport (Mini)
-Ethernet 10/100/1000
-Line-out / Headphone (3.5mm)
-SDHC Card Slot
-USB2.0
-USB3.0 (x2)
-Wireless Interfaces
-802.11 b/g/n
-BT 4.0
-No Wireless WAN (e.g. 3G cellular)

Additional Specs and Accessories.
-AC Adaptor
-IPS / Wide-View Display
-Microphone
-Multitouch Touchpad
-Near-Field Comms (NFC)
-Stereo speakers
-WebCam 1.3Mp

Reference Links:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/04/inhon-blade-13-carbon-is-one-light-noteboo
http://ttp://www.electronista.com/articles/13/04/19/taiwanese.pc.maker.inhon.claims.title.of.thinnest.lightest.notebook/
http://ultrabooknews.com/database/Inhon/Blade%2013%20Carbon
http://ultrabooknews.com/database/Inhon/Blade%2013%20Carbon
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/worlds-thinnest-lightest-laptop-debuts-in-taiwan-inhon-blade-13-carbon/
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/worlds-thinnest-lightest-laptop-debuts-in-taiwan-inhon-blade-13-carbon/
http:/http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/19/inhon-blade-13-carbon/

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HDMI input/output Android set-top-box Geniatech ATV1610

Posted by m@ddy – July 21, 2013
Category: Set-top-boxes, Exclusive videos, Members Content, AmLogic, Computex, Geniatech, Android

This is the first non-GoogleTV ARM Powered Android set-top-box with HDMI input/throughput that I have yet seen. This couls allow for many of the Google TV features here on this AmLogic based Android set-top-box. Thomas from Geniatech is showing the new Geniatech ATV1610 Android TV set-top-box on the dual-core AmLogic AML8726-MX ARM Cortex-A9 processor and the 1G DD3 RAM you are able to multitask throughout the Android Box with Mali-400 3D processing. The android TV box also includes a built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n module and together with the 3G USB Dongle support this makes it possible to have internet everywhere. You can download all the android apps that are available on Google play or customize the android box to any specific wants or needs. It is time to make your TV smart again!

specifications:
-AmLogic AML8726-MX dual-core ARM Cortex™-A9*4 CPU
-2.4G Wireless QWERTY Remote Control
-Build in 802.11b/g/n dual-band (long strong range) Wi-Fi Module
-Support SATA HDD Mass Storage
-Support 3G USB Dongle
-Support USB Webcam for Video Call
-Support USB Webcam for Video Call
-High Capability 1G DDR3 RAM
-Embedded Open GL 3D GPU

Smart Features:
HDMI input support
Dual Band module built-in
ARM CORTEX A9 x 2, frequency is 1.5GHz,RAM is 1G,built in 2G-32G flash memory
Powered by Android 4.1
Built-in Google Chrome Browser and support virtual private network access
Built in 802.11b/g/n WIFI module, wireless Internet access
USB interface, support mobile HDD, support mouse and keyboard operation
RJ45 10/100M Ethernet interface
Support 1080P video playback
HDMI video output, connect to HDTV for HD video playback
Support weather, calendar, and desktop clock gadgets
Support USB mouse and keyboard operation
Support 2.4G wireless motion (also called air or sky) remote control
Support Flash Player 10.2 for hardware decoding, Flash 11.1 for software decoding ,play back online video
Support music player, picture player and more family entertainment
Support SD card, 3 USB ports and Google Chrome browser
AppInstaller for application installation from USB/SD card

Reference Link:
http://www.geniatech.com/pa/atv1610.asp

OMAP4470 Glasses-free 3D 10.1″ tablet by Hampoo

Posted by m@ddy – July 19, 2013
Category: Tablets, Displays, Software, Exclusive videos, Members Content, Texas Instruments, Computex, Android

1. Glass-free 3D Tab from Hampoo science & Technology Co. Ltd
First of its kind in the world,Glass free 10.1ich 3D  Tablet which converts 2D photo/videos and 2D games to 3D visual experience. Snehesh Sinha a Lead Key Account Generator from Hampoo is describing Glass Free 3D 10.1 inch TAB in Tablet Trade Show.

Features:
– Plays all 3D &3D Video & Games/Photo
– Converts 2D Videos n Games into 3D
– Naked eye 3D experience
– Handy control in the application on the lhs of screen to amplify the
2D Videos  to 3D
– Far and behind option to reach back side of the screen to when
viewing 3D Videos/

Technical Specifications:
– Android OS
– 10.1”, 1920 X 1200 IPS Screen
– Wi-Fi/3G Support for smart 3G Video games
– 2D TO 3D Special Software Engine
– 50+ Games support
– 3D Photo & Video player
– GPU- SGX544 With 3D accelerator

2. OMAP4430 cortex A-9 TABS FOR Vertical Applications from Hampoo

Here is another Tab for vertical application from Hampoo.
A handy tool for Medical, Restaurants , Logistics,& Custom Apps
– Bar code scanner
– RFID sensor

Specifications:
– 1D & 2D Barcode scanner
– Wi-Fi roaming switch over time < 1 sec
– TI OMAP 4430, Cortex A-9 Duel core 1.9Ghz
– Front 2MP camera, Rear 5 MP
– 1G LPDDR2 RAM/ 16 G ROM
– Blue Tooth 4.0/ AGPS
– Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n
– NFC

This product is already in use in one of the major Restaurant chain group in US.

Reference Link:
http://www.hampoo.com/en
https://www.computextaipei.com.tw/en_US/product/info.html?id=EFE0076A286722DF22EC395E2D67AB04
http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/06/07/552728/10035647/en/DDD-licenses-TriDef-3D-to-Hampoo-for-glasses-free-3D-tablets.html
http://www.3dfocus.co.uk/3d-news-2/worlds-first-10-1-glasses-free-3d-tablet-for-2013/13368

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Rockchip launches multi-window Android user interface

Posted by Charbax – July 19, 2013
Category: Tablets, Rockchip, Android

Rockchip is launching their customized multi-window UI option for Rockchip devices based on Android 4.2.2. This custom UI option is provided for free for all makers of Rockchip based Android 4.2.2 devices. And this is just their first release of this special multi-window UI, if there is a lot of demand for it they will improve it and optimize it further. Rockchip uses graphics and hardware acceleration to optimize this multi-window UI.

What do you think about this custom UI? How does it compare with some previous Android custom UIs for multi-windowing by Samsung, LG and others? Do you think Google is going to release something like this in Android 4.3 or Android 5? I think there is a need to improve productivity and to improve the ways to use multi-tasking on Android, and some types of multi-windowing like this custom UI may be useful, but I think it may be important for these advanced UI features to not add bloat nor slow down the Android UI and they should I think only appear as an option for advanced users and for advanced usage. As ARM Processors performance increases, and number of cores increase, being able to do these types of simultaneous multi-tasking user interfaces may be the best or only way to really use the performance that is available with these new ARM processors on Android.

The Rockchip device maker CHUWI already has released a device with this new multi-window UI pre-installed and activated by default, here is their press release:

CHUWI V88V88S update to Android window operate system

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Rockchip shows sub-$10 Miracast/DLNA HDMI Dongle for all Android devices

Posted by Charbax – July 18, 2013
Category: HDMI Sticks, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Computex, Android

Rockchip shows the worlds cheapest Miracast and DLNA HDMI Dongle, Rockchip programmed Linux on their most basic ARM Processor to support quick and easy Miracast and DLNA for any Android WiFi device that can support that, making a WiFi Direct connection to any smartphone, tablet and making it easy to stream all screen content onto the HDTV. Miracast is a default feature for any Android 4.2 device. No configuration, no password prompting, you just connect to the HDMI Dongle directly to start transmitting the screen content to the HDTV.

Rockchip shows H.265 and WebM VP9 video decoding on RK3188

Posted by Charbax – July 18, 2013
Category: Tablets, Set-top-boxes, HDMI Sticks, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Computex, Android

Rockchip shows the world’s first H.265 and VP9 advanced video playback on their Rockchip RK3188 processor. Right now Rockchip is doing this software based decoding, with potential support for hardware based decoding coming later. This shows how the Rockchip RK3188 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 is fast enough to do such advanced software based video decoding. In the future, even Rockchip’s single-core and dual-core will support H.265 and VP9 codec, the goal is to have 1080p software based playback on RK3188 and 720p support on the Rockchip’s dual and single-core. The H.265 and VP9 support is added with a patch with no need to do a full firmware flash upgrade. The new H.265 HEVC and the WebM VP9 codecs can potentially save something like half the bitrate and file size at the same video quality.

$45 Dual-SIM 7″ MediaTek MT6515 Tablet with hot-swappable batteries

Posted by Charbax – July 17, 2013
Category: Tablets, Smartphones, Exclusive videos, MediaTek, Computex, Android

Check out this 7″ dual-sim-GPRS MT6515 dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 based tablet with hot-swappable batteries that I found on the market in Shenzhen. I think you can get IPS for $10 more and 3G-capable dual-sim MT6577 for $10-$20 more. I like the hot-swappable batteries.

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Shenzhen Tena RK3188 HDMI Stick and Set-top-boxes

Posted by Charbax – July 17, 2013
Category: Set-top-boxes, HDMI Sticks, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Android

Shenzhen Tena is a close and early partner with Rockchip designing and implementing Rockchip RK3188 based HDMI Sticks and Set-top-boxes, they have 14 production lines currently outputting 30K HDMI Sticks and Set-top-boxes per month but with a capacity that is much higher as soon as software is fully optimized and as soon as demand is maximized.

Shenzhen Tena at the Shenzhen Electronics Fair

Vido Yuandao RK3188 Tablet Factory Tour

Posted by Charbax – July 17, 2013
Category: Tablets, Factory Tours, PCB Design House, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Android

Vido Yuandao Window88 shows around their Shenzhen factory where they are currently manufacturing Rockchip RK3188 based tablets and a lot of other tablets. Here you get a tour around their R&D department, the production lines, packaging, testing and more. One of the tablets that Vido outputs is the Vido Mini One on 7.85″ RK3188 of which you can see my video of here and see a tour at Vido’s booth with more Vido videos to come on http://ARMdevices.net

This is how it looks when I film this type of video at the Vido factory using my Steadicam Merlin 2 on vest:

Charbax video-blogging at Vido factory

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Shuangshuang 9.7″ IPS quad-core for $150, 7″ for $75 and more

Posted by Charbax – June 8, 2013
Category: Tablets, Exclusive videos, Allwinner, HKTDC Electronics Fair, Android

Here are all the latest tablets from Juangsu Shuangshuang, including also a $35 Android based TV remote control using IR blaster.

Filmed at the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) 2013

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Pipo tablet company history

Posted by Charbax – June 8, 2013
Category: Tablets, PMPs, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Pipo, Android

Pipo CEO Ben Lai talks about Pipo’s company history, going back to their flash memory based Mp3 players in 2003, then moving to making Mp4 players, working with Rockchip since 2006, thus talking about Rockchip’s history, making a 1.8″ Mp4 color display PMP in 2006, then moving on in 2007 or 2008 to more advanced Mp4 players (so called by Chinese companies as Mp5 players) (that could play all video codecs without re-encoding the videos), Allwinner is the ARM spin-off of Actions MIPS, then Actions recently move back to ARM also. Everyone makes ARM processors now except Realtek (which is a huge trouble for Realtek). Then Pipo moved forward to make GPS, game players, picture frames, Mp4 boom boxes, separating functions of the ARM Powered devices around 2010, Pipo produced one of the Archos LCD based e-readers, then released initial resistive tablets in 2010, and since 2012 the Pipo brand has been launched with focus on high-end quality differentiation for the Chinese Tablet market.

Vido Mini One, 7.85″ RK3188

Posted by Charbax – June 6, 2013
Category: Tablets, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Android

Vido Yuandao releases their new 7.85″ IPS 1024×768 tablet, the retail price can be about $212. 310 grams, it has a slimmer bezel and a thinner form factor than the iPad Mini.

Gadmei Utoo $150 6″ 1280×720 MT6589 Phablet, 8.1″ 3D AmLogic MX 3D tablet and Set-top-box

Posted by Charbax – June 6, 2013
Category: Tablets, Smartphones, Set-top-boxes, Exclusive videos, MediaTek, Computex, Android

New $150 6″ 1280×720 IPS, MediaTek MT6589 quad-core dual-sim phone.

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E-Bot shows $96 7.85″ A31S, $132 9.7″ Retina RK3188 and A31 and more

Posted by Charbax – June 6, 2013
Category: Tablets, Exclusive videos, Allwinner, Rockchip, MediaTek, Computex, Android

E-Bot shows good value tablets such as their $96 7.85″ A31S, $132 9.7″ Retina RK3188 and A31, $52 A20 1024×600, $76 1280×800 IPS A31S and more, prices are for 1K bulk orders.

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Mele A1000G Allwinner A31 $119 Set-top-box starts shipping

Posted by Charbax – June 6, 2013
Category: Set-top-boxes, Gaming, Exclusive videos, Allwinner, Computex, Android

Mele is finalizing the software optimizations including maximizing the number of Android games to be optimized for game joysticks gameplay, now starting to ship their newest A1000G Allwinner A31 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 based Set-top-box. The performance may be about PS2 grade at the moment, with above PS3 type quality that may be expected once Allwinner releases an ARM Cortex-A15/A7 big.LITTLE platform later in the year. You can order the Mele A1000G A31 box here.

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Pipo M9, 10.1″ 1280×800 IPS RK3188

Posted by Charbax – June 6, 2013
Category: Tablets, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Computex, Pipo, Android

Pipo’s yet most popular RK3188 tablet, this is their 10.1″ 1280×800 IPS RK3188 tablet. They sell more than Rockchip can yet provide of the RK3188 processor, the demand being so huge for this product. This is perhaps one of the first RK3188 devices that was introduced on the market, it’s also perhaps one of the first RK3188 devices with Android 4.2 pre-loaded.

Pipo M8Pro, 9.4″ 1920×1200 RK3188

Posted by Charbax – June 6, 2013
Category: Tablets, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Pipo, Android

Very slim 510gr, 8h battery life with a 6500mAh, running on the RK3188 Quad-core.

Pipo M7Pro, 8.9″ 1920×1200 RK3188

Posted by Charbax – June 6, 2013
Category: Tablets, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Pipo, Android

Here’s Pipo’s new N7Pro high-end 8.9″ Full HD RK3188 tablet. Worldwide availability by the end of June.

Pipo U8, 7.85″ RK3188

Posted by Charbax – June 5, 2013
Category: Tablets, Exclusive videos, Rockchip, Computex, Pipo, Android

Pipo releases this 7.85″ RK3188 tablet, to be released in the middle of June.