Gadgets that were on view at the show, held recently in Las Vegas
Laptops and tablets
Acer Iconis A500
This 10-inch android tablet by Acer sports the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor, runs the latest version of Android and has a capacitive touchscreen. The tablet also has Acer's Clear.fl media sharing support, an HDMI port, 1080p output, a 13.3 mm profile, SkyCross antenna, a ZTE LTE wireless module, and Flash 10.1 support.
Lenovo’s IdeaPad
With the IdeaPad U1 hybrid, Lenovo has packed in the best of both worlds. The IdeaPad U1 Hybrid can be used as a netbook and, upon detachment from the computer’s chassis, as an Android 2.2 tablet. The tablet costs $500 (Rs.22,600 approximately) but this Hybrid netbook sells for $1500 (Rs.68,032 approx).
Samsung 7 Series
Samsung launched its PC 7 device at CES 2011. This, the first device in the range, is a slick tablet which features the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and is powered by the upcoming Intel Atom processor platform. The PC 7 series comes with preloaded apps for music, video, photos, notes, weather, etc. The 7 Series is scheduled to be available in March, with a starting price of Rs.31,730.
Smartphones
Acer’s android baby
Acer showcased the Liquid Mini and BeTouch E210 Android smartphones. To be launched on April 11, the Liquid Mini has a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera and the SocialJogger app for social networking. The BeTouch E210 runs on Android 1.6 Donut. The 2.6-inch touchscreen smartphone will release on March 11.
Smartphones
Acer’s android baby
Acer showcased the Liquid Mini and BeTouch E210 Android smartphones. To be launched on April 11, the Liquid Mini has a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera and the SocialJogger app for social networking. The BeTouch E210 runs on Android 1.6 Donut. The 2.6-inch touchscreen smartphone will release on March 11.