Smartphones, tablets, and notebooks keep getting more powerful… but that doesn’t mean they have to become more power hungry. There’s a race on to make chips that don’t just offer higher performance, but which are also more efficient than previous models. Intel’s been making pretty big strides in reducing power consumption with its Bay Trail […]
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Sony Xperia Z waterproof smartphone hits T-Mobile July 17th
The Sony Xperia Z is a 5 inch Android smartphone with a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, a 1920 x 1080 pixel display, and a 13MP camera. When Sony unveiled the phone in January, it had one of the most impressive spec sheets of any Android phone around. Half a year later, the Xperia Z […]
Sony introduces Xperia ZR: A slightly smaller, water-resistant smartphone
The Sony Xperia Z is an Android smartphone with a 5 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel display, a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor, a 13MP camera, and a water-resistant case. But if you’re looking for something a little smaller, Sony has you covered. The company just introduced the Xperia ZR, which has many of […]
Pantech Element waterproof tablet now available for $300 and up
Looking for an Android tablet that you can take out on your boat without worrying about damage from the waves lapping over the sides of the vessel? AT&T is now offering the Pantech Element, a waterproof Android tablet with an 8 inch display. You can snag one for $299.99 with a 2-year contract, or pick […]
Fujitsu Arrows Tab: This Android tablet really is waterproof
The Pantech Element tablet may be water-resistant, but Fujitsu has developed an Android tablet that can do more than just survive a splash or two of water. The Fujitsu Arrows Tab is a thin and light 10 inch tablet that’s designed with a rugged case that really can keep water from damaging the device — […]
Pantech Element 4G tablet coming to AT&T for $300
Just when you thought every mobile device maker had already launched an Android tablet, along comes the Pantech Element. While Pantech may not be a household name, the company does have a pretty solid reputation for making sturdy electronics — and the Pantech Element tablet features a waterproof (or at least splash-proof) design. BGR reports […]
Fujitsu’s waterproof tablet could be coming to America
The Fujitsu Arrows Tab F-01D is a 10 inch Android tablet with a 1 GHz TI OMAP4430 dual core processor and a 1280 x 800 pixel display. It runs Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb, has 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. But those aren’t the features which make this tablet special. It’s also designed to […]
Fujitsu to launch waterproof, ruggedized Android tablet in Japan
Android tablets have flooded the market in recent months, but the Fujitsu Arrows Tab F-01D is different from the rest. It’s meant to survive a flood… or at least some light rain. It’s a 10 inch Android tablet with a waterproof  and ruggedized case. Fujitsu is expected to officially launch the device with Japanese carrier NTT […]