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Cubietruck is a small, open source mini PC with an Allwinner A20 dual-core CPU

The Cubietruck is an upcoming mini-computer with a dual-core ARM Cortex-A7 processor, up to 2GB of RAM, Gigabit Ethernet, and WiFi and Bluetooth built in. While it’s not the most powerful device of it’s type, the Cubietruck does have a few tricks up it sleeve, including out-of-the-box support for both Google Android and Ubuntu Linux. […]

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Garmin Monterra is an Android-powered handheld GPS unit

GPS equipment maker Garmin’s latest device looks a lot like an Android smartphone. but it doesn’t make calls and doesn’t support cellular data. Instead it’s rugged handheld GPS device designed for outdoor use — but you can also use it to download and run apps and games from the Google Play Store. Garmin says the […]

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Shisutena to launch a 10 inch Tizen Linux tablet in Japan

Smartphones and tablets running the Tizen operating system are expected to hit the streets this year, and it looks like Japan could be a good place to find some of the first. Hot on the heels of news that wireless carrier NTT DoComo would offer one of the first Tizen-powered phones, a company called Shisutena […]

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 lineup heading to US for $199 and up

Samsung’s latest entry-level Android tablets are coming to America. The Galaxy Tab 3 tablets with 7, 8, and 10 inch displays should be available July 7th with starting prices of $199, $299, and $399, respectively. Pre-orders open June 25th. The company also offers a range of higher-priced tablets as part of the Galaxy Note line. […]

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HP Slate 21 is an Android-powered all-in-one desktop (and tablet)

HP’s latest all-in-one desktop features a 21.5 inch, 1080p IPS display with wide viewing angles. The computer also a touchscreen, with support for 10-point multitouch. But it doesn’t ship with Microsoft’s touch-friendly Windows 8 operating system. The HP Slate 21 is an all-in-one desktop PC that runs Google Android. You can also use it as […]

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First look at Toshiba’s Excite Write, Pure, Pro Android tablets (video)

Toshiba is launching 3 new Android tablets this summer, with prices ranging from $300 to $600. While the cheapest model is basically a tablet with last year’s specs, but a new low price, the company’s higher-end tablets offer an interesting range of features. The $500 Toshiba Excite Pro, for instance, has an NVIDIA Tegra 4 […]