Karbonn Smart Tab

Karbonn Smart Tab 1: An Android ICS tablet for Rs 7,000

Karbonn Smart Tab 1 is yet another innovation in the tablet world with impressive specifications, but with an affordable price tag. This Ice Cream Sandwich model is out with a lot of advanced specs and new generation features to impress the world of youth. This includes notable multimedia features, connectivity options and also a stylish design.

The 2MP camera powers the multimedia section of Karbonn Smart Tab 1 with self photo shooting options of average quality. It enables video chatting, as well. The full HD video playbackoptions of 1080p enrich the multimedia section. The 17.8cm capacitive multi touch screen with up to 5 points offer smooth and efficient display. The processor with 1.2GHz clock speed offers good operating performance similar to that of Mercury mTab Neo2. The Android ICS enables easy functioning of the tablet with innovative inbuilt features and also options for easy accessibility to Android store apps.

The 3D G sensor option with this tablet offer good assistance to game lovers with interesting fun options. Sufficient storage space with this tablet is offered with the aid of microSD card offering 32GB memory extension. The 3G support option to this tablet is enabled via USB dongle. The wireless connectivity options to Karbonn Smart Tab 1 are offered with Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n options. Like the normal trend of Karbonn mobiles, this tablet also comes with dual SIMcapability and you can make calls with this tablet.

The HDMI Support enables connectivity of the tablet to TV for viewing movies and pictures in big screens. The standard 3700 mAh battery offers immense power to the tablet for long time usage. The internet usage time with the tablet can go up to 7 hours. The battery can support about 8 hours of video play back time and a music play time of around 25 hours.

Though Karbonn Smart Tab 1 has such an impressive feature list, it is offered at a justifiable price tag of within Rs. 7,000/-. This tablet is said to be meant for young students, first time customers as well as for professionals. The tablet is available in cool design with Silver grey back and black sides.

Android ICS 4.0.3 update for Sony S & P Tablets

Sony is in the pursuit of enriching all its popular gadgets with the latest ICS version. As a part of this strategy, there were indications from the beginning of this year itself on the possibility of Sony Tablets S & P getting an ICS update.

Sony S tablet tasted ICS update by April, but update of tablet P was delayed. Now it is confirmed that tablet P also receives ICS update but only in selected markets. Sony tablets S and P will now have official update version of Android ICS 4.0.3 now.

There are obviously features, improvements and bug fixes which will come along with this ICS update. The ICS 4.0.3 build will bring a new UI to S and P tablets offering various user friendly features. Using ‘drop and drag’ gestures, users can now create folders.

The unused applications can be easily swiped off from the display screen to improve memory utilization and processing efficiency. Web browsing experience will also improve as it will now allow you to toggle between mobile and desktop, and even pages can be set for viewing offline.

The new features with these Sony Tablets S & P include accessing and storing data from an SD card. With the “Small Apps” update, frequently used applications are placed on the top screen for easy access. With “always on top launcher” icon, Calculator apps, Remote Control etc are placed within instant reach.

There are options to quickly bring a website, change TV channels, or calculations while leavingthe tablet behind for other purposes. Likewise the system performance is improved with enhanced multitasking capabilities. With improved image editing features, you have better camera specs, as well. The photos can be viewed with a new choice of slide show option.

Sony tablet P owners have already started receiving the update alerts and they can easily install it OTA. Apart from the rich taste of ICS update which is made available free of cost, tablet P and S users are now eligible to receive a free copy of the game Super Stardust too from the PlayStation Store, as well. Sony has definitely come a long way in integrating its offerings and services to make the life better for consumers.