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Acer has officially announced two new tablets: the Iconia A1-830 and the Iconia B1-720. Both tablets would debut in the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this January 7.

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The Acer Iconia A1-830 sports a 7.9-inch LED-backlit IPS display with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, similar to the original iPad mini. It is powered by a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2560 processor with 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal storage expandable via a microSD card, and comes with the Hyper-Threading technology. It also packs a 5-MP rear camera and a 2-MP front camera for video calls. Connectivity-wise, it will have Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 3G but lacks LTE support. As usual, the slate comes with a wide range of connectivity options, but there is no LTE support. It will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box with a battery capacity that will last for 7.5 hours.

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Meanwhile, the Acer Iconia B1-720 is the more affordable one. It packs a 7-inch display, a dual-core processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal memory expandable via a microSD card, and has a battery life of up to 5 hours. Both the Acer Iconia A1-830 and the Iconia B1-720 will be available by the end of February with a price tag of €169 (about $230) and €129 (about $176), respectively.

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The iPad mini with Retina display was long overdue... Finally, Apple has granted our wish and it's here. Now, let's see how the new iPad mini stacks up with the Google Nexus 7.

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The Google Nexus 7 is one of the iPad mini's staunchest rivals. With a powerful chipset, the latest Android software, and a very affordable price tag, it's very hard to resist. The iPad mini with Retina display, on the other hand, offers a slightly higher pixel density and a better equipped App Store. Check out the comparative video below:

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It's been a while since LG last unveiled an Android tablet. But now, we meet the LG G Pad 8.3. It is touted as the first 8-inch or so tablet with a Full HD display (1,920 × 1,200 to be more specific). It packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 chipset with a quad-core CPU clocked at 1.7GHz and Adreno 320 GPU, 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. It has two cameras: a 5-MP primary shooter and a 1.3-MP video call camera. The LG G Pad 8.3 will be powered by a 4,600 mAh battery and will run on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

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The LG G Pad 8.3 measures at 216.8 mm x 126.5 mm x 8.3 mm and weighs 338 grams. At the moment, connectivity is limited to Wi-Fi. It is slated to compete with the Google Nexus 7, the iPad mini, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. It will go on sale in North America, Europe and Asia as well as other regions starting in the fourth quarter of 2013. There's no word on pricing just yet.

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Gameloft released the trailer for its upcoming Asphalt 8: Airborne title. Asphalt 8 is a sequel to the highly popular racing franchise of the same name. The 8th installment of the game promises to live up to the name with jaw-dropping, console-grade graphics and adrenaline boosting gameplay. The game had actually been featured at a recent Google event to show the capabilities of the new Nexus 7 in terms of graphics performance.

The new Asphalt 8 franchise is called "Airborne" because of platforms, rocks, and other constructions in tracks that you can jump on to lift your car in the air. If you've seen the trailer above, stunts in the air look definitely amazing. The game will pack 180 events that can be played with any of the 47 cars in several new game modes. It also supports simultaneous online multi-player and racing with friends in asynchronous challenges-- all of that is tracked in leaderboards. It will be optimized to run on the new Nexus 7 with its amazing 1,920 x 1,200 display.

There's no word yet on the official release date but Gameloft said it is coming very soon.

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The 2nd-Generation Nexus 7 is now officially out. As previously rumored, it will come with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box. And yes, ASUS will still be the manufacturer of the said device. The new Nexus 7 will come with the black shell and same 7-inch display of its predecessor, but the new tablet is slightly bigger and thinner than its predecessor. There are also a lot of incremental upgrades to the tablet. There’s now a 5-MP camera at the back of the tablet that’s paired up with a 1.2-MP front-facing shooter. As for the display resolution, it has been bumped up to 1,920 × 1,200 with a pixel density of 323 ppi.

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On the inside, the new Nexus 7 is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with 2GB RAM and Adreno 320 graphics. The tablet also packs 802.11a/b/g/n wireless, NFC, and Bluetooth 4.0. The tablet also now comes with wireless charging, making it the next device from Google support such a feature after the Nexus 4. However, only the 32GB version will come with such privilege. Still, no microSD card slot for both variants. And yes, it is the first tablet to run on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

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The refreshed Nexus 7 still comes with a microUSB for charging, but there’s also SlimPort support for outputting video at 1080p Full HD quality. You can now pre-order the said tablet but you won't get it until July 30, 2013. Prices start at $229 for the 16GB version and the 32GB version will cost $269. Watch the promo video below:

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The launch of Google Nexus 7's successor is imminent. Its pictures and even a hands-on video have already leaked. The new budget tablet from Google, which will once again offer a pure Android experience, will sport a 7-inch (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) display and will feature a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 5-MP rear camera and a 1.2-MP front-facing camera. It will run on Android Jelly Bean 4.3, which will be the latest version of the OS at the time of its release.

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The 2nd-Gen Nexus 7 will have slim port support for outputting 1080p Full HD video to the television and will also support wireless charging. The pricing are as follows: $229 for the 16GB version and $269 for the 32GB variant. Google is expected to officially announce its latest Nexus 7 tablet at its upcoming event on July 24 in San Francisco. Below are the purported photo and video of the new Nexus 7.

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UPDATE: Here is another purported picture of the 2nd-Gen Nexus 7. So which is which?

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Google plans to refresh its Nexus 7 tablet in July 2013, according to Reuters. The next iteration of Google's very successful pure Android tablet is said to debut at this year’s Google I/O event. It will still be built by ASUS and will now be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor instead of NVIDIA Tegra 3.

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The new Nexus 7 is said to feature a thinner bezel and a higher screen resolution thus making it more attractive than its predecessor. Google reportedly plans to ship up to 8 million units of the new Nexus 7 in the second half of 2013, which is almost double the sales of the current Nexus 7, which is pegged at 4.5 million units. Competitively priced at $199 for the 16GB model, it is set to compete and grab market share from Apple's iPad mini and Amazon's Kindle Fire. The outgoing model will then retail for $149 from the Play Store.

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The tablet is expected to hit the Play Stores and store shelves in July 2013. So are you excited to get one or will you be waiting for the next iteration of the iPad mini, Kindle Fire, and/or Samsung Galaxy Tab?

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Do you find the budget-friendly tablet Nexus 7 by ASUS still expensive? If so, I have good news for you. ASUS has just announced another tablet on the cheap that will make your mouth salivate.

Introducing the MeMo Pad, a 7-inch Android tablet that is more than capable of doing all your regular computing tasks. Since it runs on Android, it also offers a wide variety of gaming and entertainment applications.

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Priced at just US$149, it surely is a bargain. At that price point, you'll get a 7-inch tablet with 1024 x 600 display, VIA WM8950 SoC with 1GHz Cortex A9 CPU, Mali-400 GPU, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB internal memory with microSD card slot. There's also a 16 GB variant for sale.

The MeMo Pad does not have a rear camera but there is a 1-megapixel, f/2.0 front-facing camera. It is equipped with the same battery used in the Nexus 7.

It will ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box and will begin selling in April this year.

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Aside from Android Authority, the guys from Square Trade also tested the iPad mini and the Google Nexus 7. Not only did they conduct a drop test but also a dunk test. Yes, putting them in the water. Scary, right?

So let's see who wins the drop test?

Well, it seems that from the 3 tablets, the Nexus 7 has sustained the least amount of damage, making it the winner. This result varies from the drop test conducted by Android Authority, which crowns the iPad mini as the winner.

Now we move on to the more interesting part, the dunk test! It's not so uncommon that guys accidentally drop their devices in puddles of water or maybe in swimming pools or perhaps the ocean, or unluckily, the toilet bowl. So let's see which device stands that test of King Neptune.

As you all saw from the video, the iPad mini is clearly the winner. The Nexus 7 stopped working while the recently discontinued iPad 3rd Gen had some hardware issues.

I hope you guys liked it and enjoyed the video. Thanks to Square Trade for this clip.

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Last time, we saw the Apple iPhone 5 competed with the Samsung Galaxy S III for the ultimate drop test. Now, it is time to weigh in their bigger relatives to see who's the sturdiest of them all.

It's the Google Nexus 7 versus the Apple iPad mini. Two great 7-inch-something tablets but only one will win. Are you ready?

Warning: These videos are not for the squeamish. Lol.

Both devices were dropped three times and one of them stopped working already.

Yes, the Apple tablet wins yet again. The touchscreen of the Google Nexus 7 stopped working after the second drop. Congratulations to the iPad mini! Great build quality indeed.

Guys, please don't drop your precious devices, whether it's Android-powered or iOS. Extra care must be practiced all the time.

Note: This is just a random drop test and is not some well-calculated, scientific test. Video courtesy of Android Authority.

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The iPad mini has just been announced by Apple, along with the 4th generation iPad (which makes the 3rd generation iPad obsolete), the new Mac mini, the new iMac, and the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display. So, what exactly is an iPad mini? Is it a smaller iPad? A blown-up iPod touch? A big iPhone minus the phone features? Or is it something else?

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Join me as I give you a rundown of the iPad mini's launch and see if it is something really worth buying. Will it be a real threat to the Google Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire HD? Or will it cannibalize the sales of its bigger sibling (iPad 4th Gen)?

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With a 7.9-inch IPS LCD (display), at 7.2 mm thick, and weighing just 0.68 pounds, the iPad mini is indeed a mini version of the original 9.7-inch iPad. It is also lighter and much thinner than its main rivals, the Google Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire HD. It still retains the shape of the original iPad and looks like it in every way - this time, it is just smaller. The body of the iPad mini is made from a unibody aluminum like that of the iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th Gen). And like the iPhone 5, the iPad mini comes in two color variants: White & Silver and Black & Slate.

iPad mini, Amazon Kindle Fire HD, Google Nexus 7 (Image by GSMArena.com)

The back chassis of the iPad mini looks very much like that of the iPod touch (5th generation), where you can find the Apple logo and the brand name "iPad". There's also a 5-megapixel snapper at the back (albeit without LED flash), which comes as a surprise treat and gives the iPad mini an edge over its competitors. On the front part, you will easily see the Facetime HD camera and the home button. On top of the iPad mini is the power button and the 3.5mm jack for your headset. The volume rocker and sleep/mute button can be found on the right side (instead of left on the original iPad). And underneath, you'll find the loudspeaker and the all-new Lightning port. As mentioned, the design of the new iPad mini is nothing new but I must commend Apple for the very thin bezels on the front. Overall, design-wise, the iPad mini looks sturdy, solid, and sleek.

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The 7.9-inch IPS LED-backlit LCD of the iPad mini offers 35% more screen estate than the usual 7-inchers. Like all iOS products, the display of the iPad mini is protected by an oleophobic coating. With a screen resolution of 1024-by-768 (which is the same as the iPad 2), there's really nothing spectacular about it. But because it is smaller than the iPad 2, the pixel density is relatively higher on the iPad mini at 162 pixels per inch, resulting in a more crisp and sharper screen resolution. I would have hoped for a Retina display but knowing Apple, they would not give everything to the consumers in one go.

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Let's move on to the iPad mini's primary camera. It is equipped with a 5-megapixel iSight camera that records 1080p Full HD videos. With an ƒ/2.4 aperture, a hybrid IR filter, and a five-element lens, it captures light efficiently to produce a sharper and brighter overall image. The camera of the iPad mini also features a backside illumination sensor that captures great-looking pictures whether by sunlight or candlelight. Auto-focus, tap to focus, tap to set exposure, automatic video stabilization, and face-detection features are on-board as well. The actual capabilities of its camera and video recorder still remain to be seen but if we were to base it on the iPad's (3rd Gen) camera, then we could expect decent images and video footages from the iPad mini.

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The iPad mini is powered by Apple's A5 chip, which is the one used in the iPad 2 as well. For those who do not know, the A5 chip has a dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and a PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU. Since the iPad 2 is known for its fast, fluid performance (especially after the iOS 6 update), the iPad mini will surely not disappoint. And yes, the iPad mini will also have the same battery life of the other iPads that can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. And with over 275,000 apps dedicated to the iPad from the App Store, you'll surely get busy with the iPad mini. And did I mention that the new iPad mini is 4G LTE-capable? Unfortunately, like all other iOS products, there is no option for an expandable memory so better buy the 32GB or 64GB version than be sorry for buying the entry-level 16GB. The iPad mini has 512MB RAM.

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The iPad mini will run on iOS 6 out-of-the-box, which features Siri, a new Clock app, new Maps and navigation app, better iBooks app, better iCloud integration, Facebook and Twitter integration, better Game Center, App Store, AirPlay, AirPrint, and whatnot! The iPad mini also has Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, Internet hotspot and tethering features, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, GPS (for the cellular version), and so on. The question now is...what is missing? Well, it now lacks a native YouTube app so you will have to get an alternative from the App Store. The Google Maps app is also nowhere to be seen. Considering that both apps are from Google, this is no surprise especially if you are an Apple user. If you know what I mean.

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The iPad mini also has a Smart Cover, which can be bought separately. You know it's the same cover that wakes up, stands up, and brightens up the iPad, it's just "mini" now. Magnetic technology built into the iPad mini and its Smart Cover really pulls them together. The Smart Cover snaps perfectly into place to protect the iPad mini's screen without adding bulk. How I wish Apple could come with a Smart Case for the iPad mini as well. The Smart Cover for the iPad mini is available in 5 different colors plus a (PRODUCT) Red color exclusive to the Online Store.

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Now that Apple has decided to enter the ultra-portable tablet market, how does the new iPad mini stack up against the competition? We all know that iOS is the dominant platform in the large tablet class and that the iPad is the best-selling tablet ever. Does the iPad mini have what it takes to challenge the Google Nexus 7 and the Amazon Kindle Fire HD? All I can say is that competition is far more advanced when it comes to the chip, CPU and GPU that is. The Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire HD have a higher resolution as well. Both doubles the RAM that the iPad mini has. However, what the iPad mini seemingly lacks in terms of processing power, it makes up for it when it comes to features such as the bigger screen estate, a 5-MP iSight primary camera, and 4G LTE connectivty. Moreover, the iPad mini is thinner, lighter, and looks more premium than what the competition offers. But did I mention that it is also US$129 more expensive? It's a close call to say which among the three devices is the clear winner. It depends on which features matter more to its user. Let's just wait and see how fast-selling the iPad mini would be (or not). But if you're really on a tight budget, sorry no iPad mini for you.

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The Wi-Fi version of the iPad mini will be available for pre-order on Friday (Oct. 26, 2012) and will be shipping as early as next week, starting on November 2, 2012. It will first be available in the following countries. Check out the chart below.

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The price range of the iPad variants are as follows:

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While it's too early to tell if the iPad mini could extinguish the wildfire the Kindle Fire HD and the Google Nexus 7 have created, it's always good to know that there are now more choices when it comes to 7-inch tablets. An iOS device in a sea of Android tablets is indeed a breath of fresh air. While the iPad mini has its shortcomings, it certainly makes up for it through constant software updates from Apple and a more cohesive app market and ecosystem.

So, that's about it. I can't wait to get my hands on the actual device.

Check out my review on the new iPod touch, the new iPod nano, the iPhone 5, the new iPod shuffle, and iOS 6.

Images above taken from Apple's website unless stated otherwise.

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