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Asus prepares a new Padfone

Next transformer Padfone Mini 4.3 is already quite close to release. Combination of the smartphone and tablet continues to be one of the priorities of Asus today. But really necessary is such a fusion of devices or is it just another funny transitional thing?

Union of the devices is very important. However, is not obvious that it should be done physically. Pairing via wireless technology seems more prudent. Unfortunately, in the new Asus Padfone Mini 4.3 also lacks any loud parts and specifications.

The new model of Padfone has a 4.3-inch display with a low resolution qHD (960x540). Other specifications of the smartphone include quad-core Snapdragon processor 400 with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and a place for the second SIM card. It has 5MP camera, 16 GB of internal memory and a MicroSD slot. Tablet part will have a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1280x800. Both device will get operating system Android 4.3 JellyBean and 1500mAh / 2200mAh batteries respectively.

Padfone Mini 4.3 is clearly targeted at the low-end segment of consumers in Europe and US. Price of the set would be about $400.

Second Nokia tablet - Lumia 2020

Short time after release of the first Nokia tablet Lumia 2520 the Finnish company decided to offer the second tablet of its own production. The new model was named Lumia 2020 and aimed at inexpensive upper segment.

After release of the 10.1-inch Lumia 2520, Nokia is expanding its influence by releasing 8-inch model. Tablets of this size is really very popular today, therefore not surprising that Nokia taking a step in this direction. So, Lumia 2020 has the same quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz and 2 GB of RAM that in 2050. Together with top-notch components the novelty is equipped with operating system Windows 8.1 RT.

About other characteristics speak still early. The company really started to move very quickly. Lumia 2520 had not yet cool how in the nape breathes more inexpensive new model. Many people are not even aware that Nokia is engaged in this at all. Despite this you can be sure that excellent equipment and low price will shout louder than any advertisement.

The official release of new items should be held in early 2014. Lumia 2020 will cost $ 299.

2 of fiery Kindle tablets

Amazon has updated the family of Kindle Fire tablets by release two new Kindle Fire HDX with high-resolution screens. New Kindle Fire screens have a 7 and 8,9 inches. In addition to some of the changes Amazon has made this tablets is faster and more affordable.

Kindle Fire HDX has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 for a 7-inch model (323 pixels per inch) and resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels in 8.9-inch model (339 ppi), which cover the entire space of sRGB. Dynamic contrast adjustment is built in such a way that, depending on the ambient light allows equally well read images in a variety of conditions.

Center of ignition for the new Kindle Fire are single-chip quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 operating at 2.2 GHz under control Android 4.2, which in the Amazon called the Fire OS 3.0 Mojito. Kindle Fire HDX is the first Amazon tablets on this SoC and the first tablets with a clock speed over 2GHz. In comparison with Kindle Fire HD processors HDX models have three times greater performance and twice the amount of RAM that is now 2GB. New Kindle tablets equipped with front-facing camera and the main camera with a matrix of 8 MP.

Battery life of tablet reaches 11 hours, in read mode - 17 hours. An interesting feature is a function of instantaneous communication with technical support Mayday Button. Both models are available in versions Wi-Fi 802.11 or Wi-Fi + 4G LTE. The use of a single-layer touch screen and one-piece body made of magnesium alloy has reduced the weight and thickness. Tablet weight Kindle Fire HDX 8,9 is 374g (34% less than that of a similar tablet Fire HD) and the dimensions are 231x158x7,8 mm.

Kindle Fire HDX 7" and Kindle Fire HDX 8.9" are avalable now

Price of junior model starts at $229 and depends on the amount of flash memory (16/32 or 64 GB) and the availability of a modem 4G LTE. Kindle Fire HDX tablet with a screen size of 8.9 inches cost $379 (Wi-F) and $479 for 4G LTE.