Tablets

Blackboard offers you a new way to write

Posted by Jack on in blackboard, Boogie Board, Electronic Gadgets, liquid crystal paper, Tablets

blackboardNo, this is no ordinary blackboard that the older generation grew up with, where the use of chalk and a duster educated millions of children during their formative years. This is the blackboard of the 21st century, where technology has been fused to an ancient idea in order to deliver the best of both worlds. The folks behind the Boogie Board has come up with the definitive Blackboard, where it has been described as an electronic writing tool that features Liquid Crystal Paper, enabling one to write, edit and erase as though one was using pencil on paper.

Arriving in time for the holiday season later this year, the Blackboard has been touted to be the next evolution when it comes to writing. This revolutionary new electronic writing tool is the first of its kind that boasts of Liquid Crystal Paper, opening up new avenues for one to plan, write and design using one’s hand. In fact, it is so comfortable to use with your hand, it might not even feel new at all despite all of the high end technology infused within.

The Blackboard will write and erase electronically without requiring the use of ink or paper. Not only that, there are also new innovations which have been thrown into the mix, not the least of it being the proprietary Liquid Crystal Paper feature set that results in the most comfortable and natural paper-like writing experience to date. There is no lag or delay to worry about, and neither do you need to turn it on or plug in, which means no charging is required. The button cell battery has been touted to last for a good 5 years before a replacement is required, now how about that? If you want to get your hands on a 8.5″ x 11″ Letter-sized, semi-transparent writing surface, then the $44.99 Blackboard is right up your alley.

Press Release
[ Blackboard offers you a new way to write copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Gamber-Johnson reveals trio of Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 docking stations

Posted by Jack on in docking station, Electronic Gadgets, gamber-johnson, samsung galaxy tab active2, samsung galaxy tab active2 docking station, Tablets

gamber-johnsonWhen it comes to tablets, the general trend of this particular device has been on a downward spiral for quite some time already, but there is still a decent enough sized market to keep new models rolling out from time to time. It is useful for such tablets to feature a dock, since there are times when you simply want to stop working and relax, and watching a movie on a tablet is far more enjoyable than on a (relatively) tiny smartphone display. A docking station would then come in handy, and for Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 owners, Gamber-Johnson has come up with not one or two, but a trio of docking stations that have been specially designed in order to safely and securely mount the all new tablet.

These docking stations will also play nice with the other Gamber-Johnson range of mounting equipment, and are well known to specifically work in vehicles like police cars, ambulances, OTR trucks, utility trucks, and forklifts. The new collection of products will continue to underline support by the company for its Android initiative, ensuring affordable accessory solutions when it comes to rugged Android tablets. Niche market segments like transportation and logistics that tend to require more rugged devices compared to traditional commercial products will definitely benefit from this.

Three different versions are available for this docking system version: a lightweight and low-cost cradle, a fully loaded docking station with a USB port to power your keyboard or mouse, and a kit version that will also be able to replace your tablet’s battery. The Gamber-Johnson cradle version helps to keep things nice and simple, tipping the scales at a mere 0.46 lbs, it will let you access all the features while keeping the Tab Active2 safe.

While no pricing has been announced, all three will be available soon, having passed Gamber-Johnson’s extensive rugged environment standard, undergoing cycle testing for 30,000 times before being released to ensure the utmost level of quality.

Press Release
[ Gamber-Johnson reveals trio of Samsung Galaxy Tab Active2 docking stations copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

LeapFrog offers the LeapPad Ultimate tablet for kids

Posted by Jack on in Childrens Gadgets, leapfrog, leapfrog leappad ultimate, leappad ultimate, leappad ultimate tablet, Tablets

leappad-ultimateWhen it comes to kids, you know that they can be boisterous. Very boisterous in fact, and through their hyperactivity and running around, they are bound to cause something to break. This means handing over a brand new smartphone is not the best of ideas, since a random drop is most probably going to result in two things breaking: the smartphone’s screen and your heart, which is why LeapFrog is able to identify with parents who want a solution by rolling out what is deemed to be the “perfect” first tablet for kids — the LeapPad Ultimate.

LeapFrog is no stranger when it comes to hardware for the little ones, having racked up an admirable amount of experience in this aspect over the years. The LeapPad Ultimate is supposed to be the culmination of their years of wisdom and experience, boasting of a perfect kid-safe design. To sweeten the deal, LeapFrog has thrown in over $100 worth of preloaded learning content that will feature core skills in mathematics, reading and science. Not only that, other aspects such as music, puzzles, logic and creativity intend to assist children in their preparation for preschool and after that, life in school.

With the unique library of content, the LeapPad Ultimate will be able to let the little ones get learning and playing right from the get go. We are talking about more than 1,000 learning apps, eBooks, videos and more, and will also offer access to pre-selected websites that have been approved by learning experts. This would certainly lift up some burden of policing the little ones by the parents when it comes to navigating through the digital minefield of content. Integrated parental controls enables parents to let different kids use the same LeapPad Ultimate, since it can set individual play time limits. The LeapPad Ultimate will target kids aged three to nine years old, with an asking price of $99.99 apiece.

Press Release
[ LeapFrog offers the LeapPad Ultimate tablet for kids copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

AT&T Primetime tablet delivers round-the-clock entertainment

Posted by Jack on in AT&T, at&t primetime, at&t primetime tablet, primetime tablet, Tablets

att-primetimeA tablet is meant to be an alternative communications device to the smartphone, and many of us do happen to own a tablet that is a secondary productivity device. Well, while our smartphones might continue to be our primary portable media player that keeps us entertained on long road trips or across trans-Atlantic flights, this does not mean that we should discount the usefulness of a tablet. AT&T has come up with something interesting in the form of the AT&T Primetime, an exclusive tablet from the mobile carrier that comes loaded with entertainment and productivity features to help you get started right out of the box.

You will be able to pick up the AT&T Primetime for a mere $10 each month for 20 months in the form of an AT&T installment plan, or you can always settle for a $29.99 initial outlay which will be accompanied by a 2-year contract. This exclusive tablet from the mobile carrier will come with a slew of entertainment and productivity features such as TV Mode. TV Mode enables access to your favorite video apps such as DIRECTV in a single quick touch or swipe.

Not only that, AT&T Unlimited Plus or AT&T Unlimited Choice customers do have the option of adding in AT&T Primetime to their unlimited wireless plan as long as they are comfortable with the additional $20 monthly fee. Hardware specifications of the AT&T Primetime include a high-quality HD display, incredible Dolby audio sound via its dual front-facing speakers, a long-lasting 9,070mAh battery of up to 11 hours, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. In fact, getting started is so easy, since there is built-in Google Docs and split screen features that makes it all too easy to perform edits and multi-task at once. Any takers?

Press Release
[ AT&T Primetime tablet delivers round-the-clock entertainment copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Nextbook offers 2-in-1 tablets for students at a very affordable price

Posted by Jack on in ares 11a, flexx 11a, nextbook, nextbook ares 11a, nextbook flexx 11a, PC Gadgets, Tablets

nextbook-efunE FUN knows that it is time to get back to school, and students who are in need of something more substantial than their regular pen and paper equipment will be able to make do with a couple of 2-in-1 tablets that will not break the bank. These 2-in-1 tablets will arrive in 11.6-inch formats, running on both Windows and Android platforms, and will sport an asking price of just $179 apiece, being far more affordable compared to your regular, full-fledged notebook, right?

E FUN’s Nextbook 2-in-1 tablets arrive in both Android and Windows flavors in order to cater to different groups of users, depending on the kind of software that they prefer to run, while fitting in with the student’s needs as well as school requirements.

The Nextbook Android Ares 11A Tablet will sport an 11.6-inch display with an 16:9 aspect ratio and a 1366 x 768 resolution (IPS), running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow while offering access to the Google Play Store. This will open up the door to more than 1.3 million apps for the user, where most of them are free. Not only that, books, movies, music, and videos can also be purchased from the Google Play Store. With 64GB of internal memory and a microSD memory card slot for expandable purposes, a backlit keyboard, a pair of standard USB 2.0 ports, and a 9,000mAh internal rechargeable battery, the Ares 11A tablet is certainly worth checking out.

For those who prefer to rock to Windows, the Nextbook Windows 10 Flexx 11A tablet will sport similar hardware specifications, save for one difference. The microSD memory card slot here can hold only up to 64GB of space, as opposed to the Android-powered Ares 11A tablet. Running on Windows, you gain access to the Windows Store. Shared specifications include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, built-in front and rear facing cameras, among others.

Press Release
[ Nextbook offers 2-in-1 tablets for students at a very affordable price copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]