Category: Tradeshows

$77 6.98″ MT8382, $135 7″ FHD MSM8926 4G by Transtar

Posted by – October 23, 2014

Transtar shows some of their latest tablets based on MT8382 for 3G and Qualcomm MSM8926 for LTE. They also do Intel x86.

You can contact Transtar here:
Shenzhen Transtar Technology Co Ltd
Tina Lau, Overseas Sales Manager
sales-002@transtartech.cn
Mobile: +86 13421842748
Phone: +86 755 86338295 ext.8013
Skype: tinaliu1003
http://www.transtartech.cn

$25.5 RK2926, $33 MT8127, $25 4.3″ A23 from Holawin


Holawin shows some of their cheapest tablets on sale, with the Rockchip RK2926 single-core ARM Cortex-A9 with Mali400 and 1080p video playback selling at only $25.5 for 10K orders, and the MediaTek MT8127 quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 3G tablet with Mali450 selling at $33 for 1K order. Holawin also shows a special car charger, smartwatches and fitness bands. Holawin can produce 90 thousand tablets per month in their factory.

You can contact Holawin here:
Holawin Technology (HK) Limited
Shenzhen Holawin Technology Co,.Ltd
Lynn Cui, Sales Director
Mobile: +86 13632728865
Phone: +86 755 23948062 Ext: 802
lynn@holawin.com
Skype: twozero623
QQ: 2850613853
http://www.holawin.com

Bookmate social reading platform connects publishers with readers

Posted by – October 22, 2014

Bookmate is a subscription service covering mobile, tablet and web, iOS and Android. Bookmate tries to create a unique concept of social reading. Bookmate connects publishers and authors with new markets. Unlike services like Amazon, Google Books or iBooks, Bookmate is an open platform that connects publishers and readers directly. So publishers get access to user behavior analytics and have promotion tools for direct marketing. It means they own their relationship with their readers. At the moment the market of Bookmate is concentrated in Russia and Turkey but they are looking forward to extend to more markets this year.

BlueID encryption system provides secure communication solutions

Posted by – October 22, 2014

BlueID software technology makes it possible to use a smartphone app as a digital key for a physical object that needs to be secured. The basic function of BlueID is to identify the user on the basis of their mobile device and to provide secure communication between the system components. You can open and start cars, open parking barriers and roller doors, enter doors, open gates and turnstiles via their smartphone app. The BlueID uses a very strong encryption which secures these operations. All these operations can be proccessed throught 2G/3G/4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Smart and NFC communications. The company was founded in 2006 in Munich, Germany.

Fuffr motion tracking case

Posted by – October 22, 2014

Fuffr is a company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Fuffr is a smart iPhone 5s case that can offer users an interesting additional feature like motion tracking other than protecting the phone. Fuffr has its own sensors that help it track all sorts of movements made on a surface on the sides of the phone, and sends information back to the phone by Bluetooth. The technology can be used to improve games and other apps, allowing users to control their devices without touching the screen.

Cybercom automotive multimedia innovative concepts

Posted by – October 22, 2014

Cybercom is a consulting company that makes products for their customers on all sorts of software development. Cybercom Poland is based in Warsaw, Poland. They have made a bluetooth car key which is in the market already. Cybercom works on Connectivity Management, Digital Solutions, Secure Connectivity and Mobile Software Development. Cybercom is trying to revolutionize the multimedia in the automotive industry by showing some of their innovative concepts.

Sony accessories for tablets and phones

Posted by – October 22, 2014
Category: Exclusive videos, MWC

Sony showing their tablet and smartphone accessories. The accessories include a Bluetooth Keyboard for tablets. This keyboard uses Bluetooth 3.0 and has QWERTY physical keyboard keys. It can be used as a case or cover too. The Bluetooth Keyboard is compatible with any device with support for Bluetooth profile Human Interface Device Profile (HID). It has a built-in battery with up to 3 months of battery life and charges by Micro-USB. This will be available soon and will cost at around €100. Another accessory shown here is a Bluetooth Remote Controller that has voice calling functions. This controller works only with Sony devices. A wireless magnetic charger with built-in speakers and microphone and also with voice calling function will be also available soon.

Sony M2, the mid-end phone from Sony

Posted by – October 22, 2014

Sony’s second generation of mid-end smartphones is the M series which has two models, the M1 and the new M2. Sony M2 features a 4.8inch 540×960 resolution display, 1Gb of RAM and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 quad-core CPU. The camera is 8MP and this phone comes with 8Gb of storage. Its design is “Omni-Balance”, according to Sony, which is focused on creating balance and symmetry in all directions. It comes in black, white and purple colors. This phone has been in market since April.

Microstar IP Cameras for $55


Microstar showing their latest products. They make IP Cameras for surveillance. There are many different models and colors. Some models come with LED lights for low-light situations and some with night-vision sensors. The cameras come bundled with an app for Android and iOS in order to control the camera via the phone. A basic model costs around $55 for MOQ 2K. Microstar sells around 30K units per month worldwide.

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Hisense Announcing New ULED Display Technology, 4K TVs, Curved TVs and more


Hisense is a company based in Qingdao China that makes home-used appliances like TVs, refrigerators and other. Here at Shenzhen Electronics Fair they are showing their latest Smart TVs. They are launching their new display technology called ULED. Hisense use their scene engine technology, the chinese company suggest to have the same picture quality/performance like an OLED TV device. They call it ULED and its basically a LCD-LED backlight display with some improvements to match the OLED display technology. Hisense’s TVs have their own software and hardware built-in to make the TV smart. The software is some kind of customized operating system similar to android or built over Linux that offers many potentials for home entertainment. Their TVs come in different diagonal sizes and different colors. Some have touchscreen or hand gestures control options and soon a curved TV will be available from Hisense.

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Veger 24.000mAh slim power bank for $58 and more

Posted by – October 22, 2014

Veger showing their latest products. Veger is specialized in making power banks. They have a lot of different models. An interesting power bank that has a lot of capacity is one with 24.000mAh and costs around $58. Other models come in variety of capacities and colors including metallic gold, silver and black colors. Veger sells around 80K devices per month. You can watch my previous video: The Veger Power Bank Design Headquarters Tour

You can contact Veger here:
Address: 615-616, Building D1, Hua Bao An District, ShenZhen, China
Mob: 188 237 99786
e-mail: niki@vegerpower.com
Website: www.vegerpower.com
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Pipo P1+ RK3288 thinner/lighter, 3D Tablet, 11.6″ Tablet, LTE, Phablets and more


Pipo shows their latest RK3288 tablets including the new Pipo P1+ with thinner lighter Retina iPad Air display and more compact form factor with 9,800mAh battery and MHL for 4K output and UltraStick for optional 3G/4G support. Pipo also shows their new 11.6″ FHD Tablet. Pipo also shows their new glasses free 3D Tablet with a quite amazing system that follows your eyes using the front facing camera to adjust the glasses free 3D effect to however far one person is looking at it when it’s displaying 3D content. They also have 4G LTE on 10.1″ MediaTek MT6592+MT6290 dual chip LTE. Pipo also shows some Marvell PXA1L88 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 LTE Phablets at 7″ and 6″ size. Then Pipo does Intel 7″, 8″, 8.9″ and 10.1″ running Windows 8.

Pipo website

Guoguo $7 Power Banks with mirrors, special shapes

Posted by – October 21, 2014

Guoguo makes all kinds of power banks, here showing PET mirror with 5000mAh power bank for $10 (bulk), they have 335 injection machines and PC molding machines, enabling them to change designs, donut shapes with 5200mAh at $7 (bulk), their minimum order quantity is 500 pieces, they can make power banks with capacities up to 15600mAh and more. They sell about 200 thousand power banks per month.

You can contact Guoguo here:
Shenzhen Guoguo Creative Technology Co.,Ltd.
Lucia Zhou
luciazhou@guoguosz.com
Mobile: +86 13924668385
Phone: +86 755 84655399
http://guoguosz.com

4K and Wearables Industry overview by Paul Gray of DisplaySearch

Posted by – October 21, 2014

Paul Gray is director of European research for NPD DisplaySearch. In addition to TVs, he also covers wearable devices, digital broadcast, and semiconductor technology. He is heavily involved in analysis and forecasting of wearable devices, connected TV, and 4K Ultra HD. Gray has more than 20 years of experience in market intelligence, marketing, and product management. His work includes forecasting, product strategy, investment, and R&D decisions. He is also involved in consulting and conferences, and he has been cited as an expert in Nikkei, Los Angeles Times, Le Monde, Financial Times, Korea Herald, and other publications.
Before joining NPD DisplaySearch, Paul worked at NXP Semiconductors as a market intelligence manager and also as a semiconductor product manager. Before NXP, he held positions of increasing responsibility at Philips Display Components (later LG.Philips Displays), including director and international account manager in both Asia and Europe. Paul began his career as a production shift leader in a CRT factory.

My video with Paul Gray from a couple of years ago

GPD Gamepad and Game Box designs

Posted by – October 20, 2014

GPD shows their design of a Gamepad with the Rockchip RK3288 inside, samples are ready, mass production starting now. The price can be about $90 (bulk) with the 1024×600 display. GPD has been making Android Gamepads, 4″ and 7″ for portable Gamepads, they also develop the Android Set-top-box for gaming as a games console. GPD develops the key mapping Android software layer. The future of gaming on Android is going to be huge.

You can contact GPD here (please only contact if you’re a serious distributor):
GPD (HK) Company Limited
Shenzhen GPD technology Co.,LTD
Kelvin Zhang, Sales Director
kelvin@gpd.hk
Mobile: +86 18603037717
Phone: +86 755 26012425-619
Phone: +86 755 26012425-628
Skype: kelvinzhang555
http://www.gpd.hk

MT6572 Android Smartwatch from Zgpax

Posted by – October 20, 2014

ZGPax’s latest Smartwatch runs MT6572 with a 5Mp camera, the price is about $80 (bulk) to $150 for people enquiring for single samples (you can contact them below). The basic non-Android Smartwatch is about half the price. ZGpax has a round color display Android Smartwatch coming out next week. ZGpax says they will be getting Android Wear UI on some of their Android capable Smartwatches, with and without sim card. Here’s my video filmed with ZGpax last year and at their headquarters a few months ago.

You can contact Zgpax here (please only for serious buyers/distributors):
Shenzhen PGD Digital Technology Co Ltd
Anlong International Group (HK) Co Ltd
Andy Loi, Sales Director
Mobile: +86 15013588272
Tel: +86 755 33126046
sales@andalong.com
root@andalong.com
Skype: pgd818
http://andalong.com
http://zgpax.com
http://china-msd.com

Aikun Solely tab S Magnetic Charger feedback at the Hong Kong Fair, signing up distributors

Posted by – October 20, 2014

Aikun launched their new tablet concept Solely tab S at the China Sourcing Fair, they signed up 12 new distributors for Poland, Russia, “Central Europe“, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Dubai, Tunisia, Korea, Thailand and Singapore. Anyone interested in partnering with Aikun to distribute the Solely tab S series with Magnetic Charger under the Aikun brand in other countries can contact Aikun below.

You can contact Aikun here (please only contact if you’re a serious distributor):
celia@aikun-china.com
master@atek-china.com
rob@aikun-china.com
Contact information: http://www.aikun.co/html/about/contactus/
Tel.: (+86) 6110 2468 – 6110 2858
HK Mobile: +852 9265 0262
China Mobile: +86 138 0880 4957
Tel.: +86 6110 2468 – 6110 2858
Skype: ralicea12
Factory Address:
A2 building, Lianhe Industrial Park, Fengtang Road,
Fuyong, Baoan, Shenzhen, China
http://www.aikun.co

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64bit MT6732 5.5″ and 5″ qHD at Bluboo

Posted by – October 19, 2014

Bluboo sells 50K Smartphones per month. They do 5″ MT6582M with 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM for $68 (bulk) with 5Mp. They have a 4.5″ FWVGA on MT6582 with MT6290 for LTE at $85 (bulk). They also have a 6.9mm MT6592 Octa Core at $99 (bulk) for 1280×720 with 16GB Flash and 8Mp camera.

You can contact Bluboo here (please only contact them if you’re a serious potential distributor):
Bluboo
Shenzhen Huhua Exploit Technology Co, Ltd.
Hualing Electronic Science&Technology(HK)INT’LIMITED
Rachel
Mobile: +86 18825298012
Phone: +86 755 83464737-8005
Rachel@bluboo.com.cn
Skype: rachelchan33
Wechat: itsyou840964065
QQ: 2355428114
http://bluboo.com.cn

Demonstrations in Hong Kong

Posted by – October 19, 2014

The only demonstration I’ve seen thus far in the last 8 days I’ve spent here in Hong Kong.

64bit MT8732 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 Smartphone by Effire


Effire shows their first prototype of the 64bit MediaTek MT8732 Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53. Effire also shows mockups for the upcoming MediaTek MT8735 “cost-down” version of this 64bit processor which MediaTek is preparing also for release by the beginning of next year.

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