HP trying to get into the Smartphone world again by their BRAVE

HP's first Android smartphone is reportedly codenamed as Brave and will house a quad-core 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 mobile chipset. However HP spokesperson calls it a hoax. HP is reportedly working on a Android operating system based smartphone. PhoneArena has claimed to have got the image renders and AnTuTu Benchmark listing of the HP smartphone. As per the leaked images of the AnTuTu Benchmark, HP's first Android smartphone is dubbed as HP Brave 675A. It will feature 4.5-inch touchscreen display with 1600x900 resolution. The phone packs quad-core 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 mobile processor with 2 GB RAM. The smartphone is said to feature a 14.5 megapixel camera at the back and 5 megapixel camera in the front. Meanwhile, a spokesperson of HP dismissed the report, saying, "This is not an HP phone. The photo is a fabrication and is not a photo of anything HP has in the works. Someone is making stuff up." The image renders appear like someone has taken the Apple iPhone chassis image and stamped the HP logo at the back and Android user interface in the front. The leaked images and specifications details may not be of the actual HP Android phone but then it certainly draws the attention to the company for a bit. Believed to feature a 2.0 GHz Snapdragon 800 chip along with a unique 14.5MP camera sensor, the HP Brave could certainly be a smartphone to watch out for. Other specs include Android 4.2, a resolution of 1600×900 and 2GB of RAM.. We’re guessing HP will launch this smartphone during the IFA event in September where other prominent devices could be announced. We will certainly get to hear a lot about this smartphone in the coming days. While there’s no guarantee HP will actually launch such a device, gathering data from AnTuTu in the past has been a solid source for upcoming devices. Based on the data, the HP Brave could be a nice comeback for the company, which has floundered in the mobile space with a failure in webOS and a budget Android tablet to date.: Sony, LG and HTC are all expected to use Qualcomm’s best silicon in upcoming phones. That’s lower than the 1920 x 1080 screens on current flagships, but provides a similar pixel density at 408 pixels per inch. That means the screen would be just as clear as peer devices even though the screen is smaller. And that may be a good thing: It’s nearly impossible to find a top performing Android phone these days that doesn’t have a screen under 4.7-inches. 

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HP launches SlateBook x2 in India with a tag of 39990

Aiming to strengthen its place in the rapidly expanding PC and mobility devices space, computer maker Hewlett-Packard today launched a series of touch-enabled notebook, two-in-ones and all-in-one PC for the Indian market. The products launched today by the US-headquartered firm offer affordable touch technology, multi operating system (OS) options among others targeting consumers who are looking for products that offer them a seamless integration in the office, home as well as on the move. The products launched for the consumer market include notebooks, two-in-one devices, ultrabook and all-in-one PCs. “People today demand extreme mobility and performance in their computing devices, to access and create content effortlessly anytime and anywhere,” HP India Consumer Product Category PPS Director Ketan Patel said here. These new products bring novel touch experiences to help people connect, share and create in ways they never imagined, he added.

The two-in-one devices, HP SlateBook x2 and the HP Split x2, offer full functionality of a notebook with a removable screen that acts as a tablet. While Slatebook x2 sports the Android Jelly Bean operating system priced at Rs 39,990, Split x2 runs of Windows 8 and is priced at Rs 64,990. Both the devices have touch-enabled features.

In the all-in-one PC segment, the firm launched HP Envy Rove 20, which is its first mobile all-in-one PC. Priced at Rs 69,990, Envy Rove 20 has a 10-point touch enabled 20-inch diagonal IPS widescreen, LED backlit display that enables wide viewing angles. It is powered by the 4th generation Intel Core processors and Intel HD graphics.

The HP Pavilion 11 TouchSmart notebook enables consumers to transform their work, play and online worlds with the power of touch, all in a powerful notebook that is thin and light enough to take almost anywhere. Sporting a 11.6-inch diagonal capacitive touchscreen with 10 point-finger gesture support that maximises the Windows 8 experience, the Pavilion 11 TouchSmart notebook is priced competitively at Rs 31,990.

The HP Envy TouchSmart 14 ultrabook is designed for the ultimate in gaming. It is powered by NVIDIA discrete graphics and 2GB of video memory. The ultrabook is priced at Rs 64,990.

The HP Slate 21 All-in-One PC offers seamless integration of technology into busy lives by leveraging on an array of operating systems. It has multi-user support with Android OS Jelly Bean. The PC sports Tegra 4 quad-core NVIDIA processor, as well as an intuitive optical touchscreen with true pinch and zoom functionality. HP Slate 21 all-in-one is priced at Rs 24,990.

The products launched today are slated to hit the market from this month-end onwards.

HP aims to re-enter the smartworld !

HP had bet big on the smartphone ecosystem when it purchased Palm for USD 1.2 billion in April 2010 but the webOS-based devices failed to take off. Technology giant HP is looking at re-entering the smartphone race and is working on launching a new device, which will offer a "differentiated experience" to consumers. Without giving a timeline, HP Senior Director Consumer PC and Media Tablets Asia Pacific Yam Su Yin told PTI that the company is focusing on all segments including tablet PCs, notebook PCs as well as all-in-ones (AIOs).When asked if a smartphone is in the offing, she said: "The answer is yes but I cannot give a timetable. It would be silly if we say no. HP has to be in the game."With the likes of Apple and Samsung seeing a strong spurt in sales pushed by smartphones, HP also seems to be seen cashing in on the opportunity.According to IDC, smartphone shipments are expected to grow 32.7 percent year-on-year reaching 958.8 million units in 2013, up from 722.5 million units shipped last year.It also expects 2013 to mark the first year when smartphone shipments would surpass those of feature phones, accounting for 52.2 percent of total mobile phone shipments worldwide.Emerging markets are forecast to account for 64.8 percent of all smartphones shipped during 2013, up from 43.1 percent in 2010.Once it re-enters the smartphone segment, HP will have to compete with category leaders like Apple and Samsung, which together have more than 50 percent share of the global smartphone market.Asked if it will be able to make up for the lost time, she said, "Being late you have to create a different set of proposition. There are still things that can be done. Its not late. When HP has a smartphone, it will give a differentiated experience."HP is not alone in placing big bets on smartphones. Over the last few quarters, other computer makers like Lenovo and Dell have also launched smartphones to grab a share of the pie.According to reports, after the failure of the webOS, HP is expected to turn to Android operating system, which has seen huge adoption from end users and availability of devices at multiple price points have also added to the popularity of the Google-promoted platform.Besides, HP also plans to launch over 20 products by September across various categories like notebook PCs, AIOs, printers as well as services for enterprise users.

Dual OS dual power. Dual OS devices rock the market! (Specs of HP slate 21 , Asus Transformer Aio Asus transformer Trio and Samsung Ativ Q)

                                       

 This is the world when the world isnt happy with what they have. A PC , A laptop an ultrabook a mobile a tablet ......... every gadget has something that makes the person wish that h had it ! The marketers, understanding the consumer problem have come up with devices that a brilliant fusion of laptop ultrabook desktop and tablet . And to top it all, It has a dual-OS system theat enables users to have the best of both worlds. I have to agree I am impressed! These masterpieces need a standing ovation. Take a look why....... (provided here are specs and reviews of HP slate 21 , Asus Transformer Aio Asus transformer trio and Samsung Ativ Q)

                             

HP, Hewlett Packed is an american company that provides user with brilliant technology,  is defending itself from other competitors in the PC industry like Lenovo and Asus by launching the Slate 21. The device is a 21-inch all-in-one computer that can double as a gigantic tablet and runs on both Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and Windows 8 platforms.Though more and more AIO tablet hybrids use Windows as the main operating system and are capable of running Android apps in the tablet mode, the Slate 21 from HP does the opposite. Android is its first and foremost platform and the device is loaded with Splashtop 2 HD software allowing users to access the Windows computer remotely and also with Kingsoft office software for work and school.Like most other Android tablets, the Slate 21 is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 4 processor rather than the typical Intel chip in AiOs, as the latter are "slower dual-core CPUs – and they cost more," according to HP’s blog post announcing the new device.With its 21.5-inch IPS full HD display, at 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, more than one user can easily share the screen. Unlike other all-in-ones, the Slate 21 skimps on internal storage to cut costs. In fact, it only offers 8GB of on-board storage, but at least it includes an SD Card slot and comes with three USB 2.0 ports so users can plug in an external hard drive to expand its capacity. It also offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity under the hood.Keeping costs down is a key part of the Slate 21 as the company wants to position the device for the emerging markets like China and Brazil. For this reason, the company has included a physical keyboard supports multiple languages other than English. The Slate 21 is priced at $400 (approx. Rs 24,000). The HP Slate 21 sports a kickstand in the back that will position your tablet at the same angle as your aging all-in-one desktop PC, but it can be repositioned to various other angles that may be more finger or stylus friendly. Judging by the provided images, multiple USB ports in the back can handle your keyboards and mice, though I would imagine Bluetooth hardware will be supported as well. The computer - erm, tablet - will ship with a Nvidia Tegra 4 processor and run Android 4.2.2.The Android interface has no problem scaling to larger screen sizes, but the vast majority of apps look atrocious when stretched too far away from their native mobile dimensions.. It could also be just the ticket for the leagues of people who never quite grasped the complexities of Windows but still want to search the interweb, browse the YouTubes, and send tweets just like everyone else.

                                

Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung ATIV Q at the Samsung Premiere event, which took place on the 20th of June. The Samsung ATIV Q is one of the most interesting tablets unveiled at the event. The reason being that it is a tablet that can run on two different operating systems namely Windows 8 and Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, that too at the same time. So consumers who have always wanted a tablet that runs on Windows and a tablet that runs on Android will no longer have to buy two different tablets. Samsung has come up with an innovative tablet that can run on two operating systems, that too both at the same time. So you don’t even have to reboot the device in order to change from one OS to another. There are hardly any smart devices available in the market that provides a feature like this The Samsung ATIV Q has a crisp clear display followed by a high profile hardware configuration, which makes this tablet really fast and powerful. The tablet has a magnesium body and also comes equipped with a built-in QWERTY keyboard and features the Samsung S Pen as well. The Samsung ATIV Q has a 13.3-inch touchscreen display with a super high display resolution of 3200 by 1800 pixels. The tablet is powered by an Intel Core i5 Haswell processor, Intel HD Graphics 4400 and has 4GB of RAM. It also comes with in-built storage space as high as 128 GB on a solid state drive, and has support for microSD, microSDHC cards.And most importantly, since the tablet runs on a full-fletched version of Window 8, you can run all your legacy Windows software with no problem whatsoever. As of now, Samsung has not yet given out the official pricing information but we do know that the ATIV Q is set for release in August this year. So if the Samsung ATIV Q has got your attention, and you are planning to buy one, then be sure to check out the specs list once again.  128 GB of internal storage. The device has a 720p front-facing camera and a Micro HDMI port with necessary Bluetooth and wifi services and weighs about 1290 grams and has a beast 9 hr battery life.

Earlier this week Asus, the Taiwanese tech who like combining device announced the Transformer Book Trio, which the company boasts as the "world’s first three-in-one mobile device.  the Trio can be used in tablet, notebook, or desktop mode, and the device as a whole contains two Intel processors that are made to handle Android and Windows 8, depending on configuration. When using the tablet portion alone, a 2GHz Intel Atom processor powers an 11.6-inch 1920 x 1080 display to run Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Once the tablet is attached to the PC Station dock, the operating system can be switched to Windows 8 with the push of a button. In this mode, users have access to a full keyboard and the unit becomes powered by an Intel core i7. Battery life in this configuration is said to last up to 15 hours, and 750GB or 1TB of hard drive space is available for use — up from the 64GB SSD found in the tablet. The PC Station dock can also be connected directly to an external monitor for a more desktop-like experience.Pricing and a solid release date for the Asus Transformer Book Trio have yet to be announced Asus didn’t disclose the price of its latest Transformer model, but analysts expect it to be relatively expensive and fear its complicated design may be a challenge to some users .Asus likes to keep things easy. This is why the device can switch from operating system to the other in a snap. The Android OS is launched immediately after the tablet is detached. There is a hot key that allows the user to change from Android notebook to a Windows 8 platform. The dual operating system gives the user access to over 700,000 apps from the Windows Store and Google Play. Asus' Transformer notebook weighs 1.05kg.The ASUS Transformer Book Trio takes an innovative leap into computing. To date, it has unparalleled flexibility mixing social activity, play and work in just the right way. People can either choose to use it as an Android tablet or a Windows 8 laptop or desktop PC.

The ASUS Transformer AiO is undoubtedly one of the most interesting pieces of Android-powered tech that we've seen in the past year or so. As a member of the Transformer family it's made to convert from one device category to another, but unlike the "typical" Transformers that we're used to seeing from ASUS, this one doesn't change from tablet to laptop – it's both a full Windows 8-powered desktop PC and a gigantic Android tablet. The idea in and of itself seems just a bit absurd: an 18.4-inch display that can be undocked to become a tablet? One thing's for sure: this isn't the type of tablet you're going to throw in your backpack and take on-the-go, which is one of the primary uses for tablets. Instead, this monster is going to be used around the house and nothing more.

Given that, the entire concept sounds a bit absurd. Make no mistake, though – this is an extremely well executed piece of hardware, and it made me a believer. I've found myself using the AiO in ways I didn't previously imagine, for both entertainment and productivity purposes. The AiO fits a niche that I feel has its place in the household, especially for families. It's clear that this device was made to be placed in the common areas of the household – the den, great room, or kitchen – somewhere it can benefit everyone. There is so much in this device that i cant just write it down. heres a quick view

Windows

·         Processor: 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 (Third generation)

·         GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 730m 2GB

·         RAM: 8GB

·         Storage: 1TB 7200RPM HDD

·         Ports: 4x USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0 (basically reserved for the wireless keyboard/mouse dongle), SD card reader, headphone, speaker, DVD writer, Kensington Lock

·         OS: Windows 8

Android

·         Processor: Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3

·         RAM: 2GB

·         Storage: 32GB

·         Battery: 7600mAh

·         Ports: miniUSB, microSD, Kensington Lock, headphone jack, charging port (includes separate AC adapter)

·         OS: Android 4.2.1 (4.1.1 out of the box)

Global

·         Display: 18.4-inch IPS panel at 1920x1280 (120 PPI)

·         Camera: 1MP front camera

                          You may be asking yourself how this works. It's actually pretty straightforward: the dock houses all the components that power the Windows 8 half of the system – the Core i5 CPU, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 730m, and the like; the monitor/tablet houses all the Android-based components, including the 32GB storage area, 2GB RAM, and Tegra 3 processor. As soon as the monitor is removed from the dock, it activates Android. It's incredibly seamless, and absolutely brilliant

 What say guys !! Impressed arent you ? any doubts and specs you want to know about , please comment !!