Motorola XOOM Going to be the First Honeycomb Device

The first device on Google’s new Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system designed from the ground up for tablets. The Honeycomb user experience improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization and features the latest Google Mobile innovations. Boasting a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, delivering up to 2 GHz of processing power, and 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, Motorola XOOM gives Verizon Wireless customers a new type of mobile computing experience on a stylishly thin device that is 4G LTE upgradeable.

Motorola XOOM redefines the tablet device category by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go. It allows consumers to experience HD content right on the device, supports 1080p HD video and HDMI output to display content on larger HD screens, and plays video and other rich web content seamlessly with Adobe® Flash® Player. Motorola XOOM features a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE, as well as a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera that captures video in 720p HD. It delivers console-like gaming performance on its 1280x800 display, and features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer and adaptive lighting for new types of applications.

The Motorola XOOM device will launch as a 3G/Wi-Fi-enabled device in Q1 2011 with an upgrade to 4G LTE in Q2. Starting in Q2 2011 the Motorola XOOM will be a 4G LTE/Wi-Fi- enabled device.

India to launch Sakshat Tablet today

Mumbai, Jan 10: Here comes India's best contribution to the gadget world. It's nothing other than the world's cheapest tablet, Sakshat. According to sources, the new Indian sensation, Sakshat tablet will be available at just $35 (around Rs 1,500).

The Sakshat tablet will be launched on Monday, Jan 10. It will be available in different screen sizes like 5-inch, 7 and 10. Other features include 2GB of RAM, web-conferencing, PDF reader unzip, WiFi, camera and USB connectivity.

Sakshat tablet has been developed as part of the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology that aims to link 25,000 colleges and 400 universities on the subcontinent in an e-learning program via an existing Sakshat portal.

Sakshat tablet will be launched by HCL technologies. According to a contract with the government of India, HCL will manufacture 100,000 tablets in the first phase. Indian government has assigned Rs 300 million for Sakshat tablet project.

Mumbai, Jan 10: Here comes India's best contribution to the gadget world. It's nothing other than the world's cheapest tablet, Sakshat. According to sources, the new Indian sensation, Sakshat tablet will be available at just $35 (around Rs 1,500).

The Sakshat tablet will be launched on Monday, Jan 10. It will be available in different screen sizes like 5-inch, 7 and 10. Other features include 2GB of RAM, web-conferencing, PDF reader unzip, WiFi, camera and USB connectivity.

Sakshat tablet has been developed as part of the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology that aims to link 25,000 colleges and 400 universities on the subcontinent in an e-learning program via an existing Sakshat portal.

Sakshat tablet will be launched by HCL technologies. According to a contract with the government of India, HCL will manufacture 100,000 tablets in the first phase. Indian government has assigned Rs 300 million for Sakshat tablet project.

Samsung Nexus S Debuting Next Week with Google Android OS 2.3

After weeks of leaks and rumors, the Samsung Nexus S has just been officially announced. This high-end smartphone will be the first with Google's Android OS 2.3 (code-named Gingerbread). It will also have a large, Super AM-OLED display, dual cameras, and much more.

The Nexus S will be the follow-up to the Google Nexus One, and like its predecessor, the upcoming model will be the debut of a new version of Google's operating system (OS 2.3 instead of OS 2.1) and it will be sold unlocked, directly to the public.

This Samsung smartphone will also have much in common with this company's Galaxy S series models, including a tablet shape with a 4-inch, WVGA (800 x 480), Super AM-OLED touchscreen. The latest model, however, will have what's being called a "Contour Display" which curves to fit against the user's face.

The Nexus S will have a front-facing video camera, and Google has built support for multiple cameras into the latest version of its operating system. Android OS 2.3 also has support for VoIP/SIP software, though the rumored Google Talk client is not included.

Google has also tweaked the user interface of its operating system a bit.

Loads of Wireless CapabilitiesThis smartphone is designed to work with T-Mobile's network, and will offer 3G (HSPA) but not this carrier's faster HSPA+ service.

Like virtually all high-end models, it will have Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 and A-GPS.

In addition, support for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology has been added to Android OS 2.3. This allows users to read information off of everyday objects like stickers and posters that are embedded with NFC chips.

More High-End FeaturesThe Nexus S is going to be built around a 1 GHz Samsung processor, and it will have 16 GB of internal storage and 512 MB of RAM.

This smartphone will include 5 megapixel rear-facing camera with support for recording 720 x 480 video at 30 fps.

Also on the specifications list are a 1500 mAh battery, gyroscope, accelerometer, digital compass, as well as a proximity and light sensors.

Coming Next WeekThe Samsung Nexus S is going to to be available online and in-store from Best Buy retailers in the U.S. starting after December 16.

In the U.K., it will be sold at Carphone Warehouse retailers after December 20.

This device is being sold unlocked, which means it will work with any carrier that uses the GSM standard. However, the U.S. version only includes support for T-Mobile's 3G network.

UPDATEPricing for the Nexus S has not yet been announced.

The Nexus S is going to cost $200 with a two-year T-Mobile voice and data plan. It will sell for $530 without a contract.