Android Tablets Vs. iPad

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Dec 172011
 

Android Tablets vs. iPad – this may well become the big tech debate of 2011. I will break down the differences for you and tell you what side I am on! There are several key differences between the two devices -

Operating System

Obviously, one of the largest differences between the two systems is the operating system. Android tablets are running on some version of the Android OS from Google, while Apple’s iPad is running on Apple’s iOS. Both are the same basic OS that runs on the companies’ respective smart phones.

To me, this is just a matter of preference. These days, many developers prefer Android over iOS, as it is much easier to get a new app into Android’s app market. However, every Android tablet (and phone) may run on a different version of the software, which can make it a bit unsettling for users, as some apps may work only on a newer version of Android, which every tablet may not get.

The companies that develop the tablets decide when to push an update of the Android software to each type of device, so one type might get an update, while others may wait for months, or never get an update at all.

As far as I am concerned, there is no clear winner in this arena. If you get a chance, try each one and see which operating system you like best. Personally, I am a bigger fan of Android.

Screen Size

Having a big screen can be a plus or a minus depending on what you plan to use it for, and especially on how you plan to carry a tablet around. For example, I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab, considered one of the best Android tablets currently on the market, and a big selling point for me ws the screen was actually much smaller than the iPad.

The iPad screen is over 10 inches, making almost as big as some small laptops. That can be great if you plan to carry it in a backpack all the time and want to watch videos on it, but it does make it harder to carry around. For me, the Galaxy Tab made more sense because I don’t carry a backpack and like to bring it to meetings. Continue reading »

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LCD TVs and LED TVs: Are They Really Different?

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Dec 172011
 

Nowadays, you can see a lot of people spending hours and hours together shopping for a perfect television which would occupy the center-stage of their respective living rooms. With the ubiquitous presence of ever-confusing marketers of the television-manufacturing companies, the decision is becoming all the more difficult. So, let us understand the technologies before you splurge your hard-earned money on them.

Earlier, you used to find televisions with only one kind of technology. They were called ‘CRT TVs’ (Cathode Ray Tube). With the help of electron guns, coils and a fluorescent screen, the CRT TV was able to produce a viewable image. Now, there were problems with this technology:

1. A number of components were used to manufacture the television which made the processes of production, repair and maintenance difficult

2. The individual components were also bulky which made the television quite heavy

3. Some of these televisions had a problem of ‘Image burn-in’ (Permanent discoloration of areas on electronic display) and a problem of ‘Image Loss’ at the boundaries of the display

4. These televisions produced noticeable flicker at low refresh rates

5. They consumed high power and generated a lot of heat

To overcome the drawbacks of this technology, manufacturers started producing LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) televisions. An LCD is a flat-panel display that makes use of light modulating properties of liquid crystals. Now, these liquid crystals do not emit light by themselves, so a backlighting source is required in cases where there is higher power consumption. To understand this, you need to take note that there are two kinds of LCDs: ‘Passive Matrix LCDs’ and ‘Active Matrix LCDs’. In ‘Passive Matrix LCDs’ like ‘Alarm Clocks’ and ‘Calculators’ where the power consumption is less, a backlighting source is usually not required. Contrast this with ‘Active Matrix LCDs’, where some sort of backlighting mechanism is required. Now, this backlighting has been traditionally achieved with a ‘Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp’ (CCFL) in an LCD Television. So, the ‘CCFL backlit LCD’ television overcomes the problems of CRT in the following fashion Continue reading »

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Five Most Awaited Mobile Phones of 2012

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Dec 172011
 

With every new release, the smartphone market is offering something new to the consumers. Ever since Apple’s first iPhone was released 4 years ago, mobile phones have gone better and smarter, literally putting the world at consumers’ finger tips. From being a device used for talking, mobile phones have taken many different roles for different people. 2011 was an exciting year for mobile phone market which saw the release of iPhone 4s. However, it was a sad year as well for the tech world with the death of Steve Jobs. However, as is rightly said, “the show must go on”, so must the world of mobile phones. Here is a list of 5 most awaited phones of 2012 that are expected to hit the market at different times next year.

iPhone 5

People, especially iPhone fans were slightly disappointed when iPhone 4s was launched in the latter part of this year instead of iPhone 5. The fact that iPhone 4s was still a hit among people around the world is another story. However, come next year and indications are that Apple with launch iPhone 5. iPhone 5 is rumored to be Steve Jobs’ last project. iPhone 4s saw the introduction of Siri in Beta mode. iPhone 5 could well see the introduction of the intelligent voice assistant in its full avatar. And if it was indeed Steve Jobs’ last project, you could well be prepared for a surprise or two. Maybe a better display screen, which is rumored to be used for iPad 3?

Amazon Blaze

Amazon is one company which has come a long way in a very short span of time. It started off with books, moved onto the eBook reader, thus revolutionizing the reading world. It then moved onto applications and now, news is that Amazon will be launching a mobile phone next year under the name Blaze. According to information, the phone will be Android based with 1.2 GHz processor, front and back camera, NFC and even a solar panel on the back of the phone. Let’s wait and watch! Continue reading »

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