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Sony MT25i shows between the benchmark AnTuTu: 1GHz CPU and Android 2.3.4

Sony MT25i – In recent months, several benchmarks have revealed the existence of Sony MT27i called ‘Pepper’ but, in addition to an image stolen has not been heard of dual-core device. To follow this new model now comes Sony MT25i appeared in recent days on the benchmark AnTuTu.

This is presumably a smartphone belonging to a category lower than the same Pepper, with single-core 1GHz CPU and 341Mb of RAM. The SoC should be the same Qualcomm MSM8255 S2 used in many devices in the XPERIA line (Play, Arc, Neo, Pro, Mini, Ray) with 3.7-inch display and operating system still stuck to Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread.

A product which is definitely something we will know more in the coming weeks, certainly with this Sony MT25i specifications is going to be inserted in the middle-lower line Sony with a price that could be particularly interesting.

What is the portable Jinxing JXD S7100 with Android?

Jinxing JXD S7100 – The concept of handheld noname Chinese Android is not new. However one of the consoles would be available (slightly) above the others. This is the Jinxing JXD S7100 that runs on Android, we had talked about.

Netbooknews.it took over and tested the Jinxing JXD S7100. The conclusion does not want to jump on this console cheap enough, however, this confirms the idea that there is a market for its consoles Android. Read on »

Toshiba BookPlace DB50 – the Japanese reading light under Android

Toshiba BookPlace DB50 – The success of the Amazon Kindle Fire and B & N Nook Color gave ideas to the Japanese Toshiba. A reading light at competitive price on Android, with a home interface named BookPlace. Toshiba has a nice amount to sell at a price of 215 euros aggressive enough, and interesting features.

The Toshiba BookPlace DB50 runs on Android 2.3, it has a touch screen 7-inch LCD with no particular technology (1024 x 600 pixels), 8 GB of ROM, 8 hours everything is powered by the Freescale i.MX535 processor running at 1 GHz and 1 GB of RAM.

In South Korea, Kyobo is a tablet running Android has the distinction of having a Qualcomm Mirasol display technology. Screen technology is surely one of the most important features for a tablet dedicated to reading. Toshiba BookPlace DB50

Casio present the indestructible smartphone G-Shock

By Casio comes a new rugged smartphone that is decidedly unique, designed to withstand extreme events and for those who do not like to worry about damage easy: it is part of the G-Shock that only last year made ​​his debut in the world Android with G’zOne.

The information in hardware are still almost zero, all we know is that the new G-Shock is designed to withstand shocks of all kinds, pressures up to 1 ton and 1 bar in water. The thick frame protects well for the display and incorporates the main physical buttons as well as the microUSB slot and SIM card.

A product out of the ordinary that the metal case back has also added the numbers to call in case of emergencies such as fire, water problems and even disasters. The operating system and Android 2.3 Gingerbread but for more specific information about price and availability await other communications.

A Nth portable controller for Android called SteelSeries ION

SteelSeries ION – Android has become a serious competitor in the video game industry, the power devices is sufficient, the toy library is beginning to be quite comprehensive and I do not even speak of the contribution from the world of emulation. The controller is built into SteelSeries ION era of time, overlay microUSB, Bluetooth connection, programmable buttons and an exit in the third quarter of 2012.

An interesting solution to improve the gaming experience, information of this SteelSeries ION on their official website.

Sony unveils the SmartWatch, the sequel to the

SmartWatch - Yesterday we learned that Sony has a sequel to the enhancement, live view at once. The unit had been caught on the image during CES and a bar where, strangely, still the trademark “Sony Ericsson”.

The manufacturer has now given the device a public presentation. The sequel to the LiveView has been named the Sony SmartWatch and said “come soon”.

We jump straight to the SmartWatch specifications:

-          Platform: Android (more than that is not specified)

-          36mm x 36mm x 8mm

-          Weighs 15.5 grams (bracelet weighs 26g)

-          Bluetooth 3.0

-          10 meters

-          OLED screen with multi touch

-          Charged with USB cable

Sony SmartWatch will have a week of battery life based on minimal use of the device. In normal use the battery is said to last for 3-4 days and play it with the full battery life is approximately one day.

Like the original, smart watch to provide status updates from Facebook and Twitter and the unit can display text messages, incoming calls and calendar reminders. It is possible to extend functionality by downloading compatible apps from the Market.

Sony or Sony Ericsson (names will coexist for a period) mentions nothing about which mobile SmartWatch works with more than Xperia S and Xperia arc S. However, we expect that most mobile devices running a sufficiently fresh Android version will be supported. SmartWatch

CES 2012: Lenovo K91, a 55-inch TV under Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Lenovo K91 – Attention here is not talking about a Google TV but the TV first Android 4.0 aka Ice Cream Sandwich.

Indeed, the Lenovo K91 is a 55-inch TV features a dual-core processor 8060 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It Lenovo K91 can be controlled by voice through a voice recognition system naturally, but it also allows visual interaction and face recognition using the embedded 5 Megapixel webcam. Otherwise, you can still use the remote that comes with a touchpad, a navigation pad, and a motion sensor.

The interface called “Sandwich” by Lenovo unifies personalized experience with TV and VoD dedicated applications.

Otherwise, the Lenovo K91 embeds the 802.11n Wi-Fi, 8 GB of internal memory and 2GB SD card over, and access to Android Market and the Lenovo Store.

There is unfortunately not a release date or price for the Lenovo K91, note that more availability in Europe is very unlikely…

Sensics Company provides virtual reality helmet on Android, SmartGoggles

SmartGoggles – The American Sensics has a virtual reality helmet developed that runs on Android. The SmartGoggles can display 3D and can be used for movies, games and apps augmented reality.

Sensics has a promotional video of the SmartGoggles – known as the helmet – released. This shows that it is a virtual reality helmet (VR helmet) which is somewhat reminiscent of the HMZ-T1 of Sony: the dishes out of the helmet wearer a vision to fill the screen, while a set of built-in headphones for noise concerns.

Unlike Sony 3D VR helmets for the PS3, uses no SmartGoggles goggles to format images to dish – with two separate screens for each eye – but a wide screen. The device does not use any active or passive technology to the user 3D images to dish, but autostereoscopy, like the Nintendo 3DS.

The interface on the screen is provided by Google’s mobile operating system Android. The glasses also have its own processor and memory on board. This can be Android games (3D) films and to work with augmentedreality applications.

Outside the promo video for Sensics has not disclosed much information about the Smart goggles. Well let the company know that the SmartGoggles will present at the Consumer Electronics Show in January held in Las Vegas.

Winmate makes rugged PDA with Windows and Android called Winmate S430T

The Taiwanese company Winmate has a robust PDA announces that both Windows and Android running called Winmate S430T. The Winmate S430T is designed for companies that work under harsh conditions, like in construction.

The Winmate S430T is a good deal more robust and thicker than the average smartphone. This is because of the extra sturdy body that the Winmate S430T is dust-and waterproof, but also by the ten hardware buttons below the 4.3-inch screen can be found.

This 4.3-inch screen is a capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels; in the unit on a 720MHz processor, 512MB of RAM and storage, and a 5-megapixel camera.

Users can choose between booting Android 2.3, Windows CE 6.0 and Windows Mobile 6.5. Although the device is not intended for voice calls, you can have an optional 3G modem, choose Internet model; when and for what price the Winmate S430T canary yellow machine on the market, is still unknown.

DragonBot, a small robot comes with Android as the eyes and brain

DragonBot - MIT Media Lab, in collaboration with researchers at Harvard and Northeastern has developed a sweet little robot that looks like a toy but is more advanced than that. The robot is called DragonBot and include intended to help preschool children to learn language​​s.

An Android phone switched on in the heads of DragonBot and it acts as the robot’s brain and eyes. By phone’s microphone and front camera can record robot surroundings. The actual screen used to display animations of the robot’s eyes and mouth with unique expressions.

Android mobiles may DragonBot to move and get around and do also make it smarter. DragonBot learn the fact of their surroundings and upload lessons to the cloud. The information is then used as a collective virtual memory bank that all dragon bots have access to. The robots are then connected and are supposed to learn from each other.

DragonBot is not intended for ordinary consumers and costs a hefty hack – namely $ 1,000.

DragonBot video