android tablet review

Motorola has entered the growing Tablet marketplace, and their new model, the Motorola Xoom tablet seems to be set to ruffle a few feathers amongst a few of the so called major names, namely the Apple iPad.

The Samsung Galaxy tab has turned out to be a powerful model since its introduction thanks to the popularity of Android as a platform. The 2,2 Froyo edition that it used however was designed for mobile phones, and even though not looking bad on a big screen, was never really optimized for it. With Android 3.0 Honeycomb, that the Motorola Xoom tablet is quite deservingly happy to sport. The appealing aspect of this is that it is designed with larger displays in mind, so on the 10.1 inch screen on offer it looks superb. It works in much of the exact same way as Android gadgets we are used to like the Tab and HTC Smartphones like the Desire.

Downloads are still plentiful and it's simple to use, however the user interface takes on a look that is different from what we're actually used to. In addition to loading programs the old way, they can now be set into sub groups on the main screen. The term 3D is one that you can very much correlate with the Motorola Xoom tablet, even the new GoogleMaps displays a ghostly outline of properties in 3D.

Opposing the Samsung Galaxy to the Motorola Xoom again, and one region where they clash is in sizing. When the Apple iPad was launched, its display screen was deemed a touch on the large size, hence the Tabs 7 display screen proved well-liked and much easier to carry around. Motorola have approached this from another angle and thrown all thoughts of mobility out of the window preferring a display screen which looks superb and also slightly tops the Apple iPad by measuring 10.1 in. Finally the customer will decide whether they favor size or looks, but the Xoom tablet undoubtedly impresses due to its mammoth 1280 x 800 res. Performance is very good too thanks to the screen being capacitive and supporting multi touch, and also housing an accelerometer, a distance sensing unit and a light sensor. If you are looking for a multi-media tool, the Motorola Xoom is great in this section too, with two cameras of 2 and 5 mega-pixel quality in addition to exceptional high definition video capture.

The Xoom tablet is one of the more thrilling tablet gadgets to hit the market place, and the fantastic platform together with the terrific screen should really make certain it holds its own against the more established brand names in this field.

Tuco Westen is a user of geek technology such as the Xoom Tablet and meticulously writes all his thoughts and impressions regarding the Motorola Xoom Tablet.

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Will Your iPhone 4 Case Fit The Verizon iPhone?

Apple and Verizon recently announced the launch of the much awaited iPhone for the Verizon network. This new iPhone, whilst looking exactly the same as the iPhone 4 has had a couple of minor changes made to it. What do these changes mean for those people wanting to purchase accessories for their new Verizon iPhone, and in particular for those people wishing to move from the AT&T network to Verizon?

Differences Between the iPhone 4 and the New iPhone for the Verizon Network

First, let us look at the changes that Apple have made to the Verizon iPhone. According to a number of blogs and websites the new iPhone is exactly the same as the iPhone 4 except for a minor repositioning of the external antenna and the slight relocation of the Mute and On/Off buttons. The antenna changes have resulted in the repositioning of the gaps between the external antennas (a new gap has appeared just above the Mute button) and the volume buttons, whilst still on the left hand side, have been moved ever so slightly down the phone (presumably to accommodate the antenna change).

Can You Use iPhone 4 Cases on the Verizon iPhone?

Most likely not is the simple answer. Whilst the repositioning of the external antenna will probably have minimal impact the relocation of the Mute and On/Off buttons will. Most of the cases being designed and manufactured at the moment are precision made and therefore have been designed to exactly fit the external features of the iPhone 4.

The slight change in the positioning of the external buttons will mean that cases designed for the iPhone 4 will not fit the new iPhone designed for the Verizon network. In particular iPhone 4 cases that have separate holes for the Mute and On/Off buttons will certainly not fit the Verizon iPhone.

iPhone 4 cases that have a full opening to accommodate the Mute and On/Off buttons may fit the new iPhone however, do not be surprised if the case does not fit perfectly. Owners of leather pouches and flip-cases looking to purchase the Verizon iPhone should be unaffected.

When Will the New Cases be Available?

A number of iPhone case suppliers have announced that they will be modifying their iPhone 4 case designs to take into account the subtle changes. These cases will be available from 11 February 2011 to coincide with the release of the much anticipated Verizon iPhone.

If you are about to purchase the Verizon iPhone, or are moving from the AT&T network to Verizon, then check out GET iPhone Case for a wide range of Verizon iPhone cases and other accessories.

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5 Best Android Tablet Games of 2011

Worth mentioning are the gaming apps offered by many Android developers, which make tablets your handy gaming consoles. The Android App Market has an extensive collection of games you can choose from but the top five best games of 2011 are as follows:

1. Angry Birds

The most popular and downloadable game in the history of Android is the Angry Birds. In this game, the birds are angry because green pigs have stolen their eggs. Thus, they seek revenge by destroying the hiding pigs through sling shots. Imagination-wise, Angry Birds is the most educational tablet game because it has turned the world of boring physics into a very much addictive and amazing game. The bonus point is that you can get this game for free in the Android marketplace.

2. Honeycomb Ping Pong

Loved table tennis during high school? You would not need a physical platform to play this game now, because Ping Pong has already reached the screens of Android tablets. The Honeycomb Ping Pong is actually an improved version of the classic game played with two rackets and a ball bouncing in between. This game is available in four different modes, namely, single play, two players, Wi-Fi Play and lastly, Online Play.

In the Single Play mode, you play against your tablet. It comes with four difficulty levels, from easy to medium to hard and up to expert. The Two Players mode, on the other hand, allows you to play with a second human player on the same tablet. The third mode, the Wi-Fi Play, uses a Wi-Fi function to play against another tablet in your wireless zone. The last mode, the Online Play, allows you to play against other players around the world if you can't find someone to play within your wireless zone. This game is downloadable in the App Market for only $0.99.

3. Backbreaker THD

Want to join the football team but just can't pass the try-outs? Well, worry no more because no one can stop you from playing this game right in your own tablet. The Backbreaker THD is a game developed by NaturalMotion, allowing you to enjoy a virtual nerve-wrecking and bone-crunching football game. Credit is given to the game's incredible animation, tantalizing HD visuals, and eye-catching simulation technology. This tablet game costs a little blow in your pockets though. You need to shed off $4.99 to download it but definitely, it's worth the price.

4. Need for Speed: Shift

Your favorite Android racing game is finally available in your tablet. Check out your gears well because the game's enhanced screen space makes your turning and swerving a definite joy. This game, developed by Electronic Arts, is also available in other gaming platforms.

5. X Construction Lite

Ever dreamt of becoming a construction engineer someday? You can now construct whatever you wish in your Android tablet. The X Construction Lite is a simple yet fun and addictive game moving up in the gaming ladder today. In its first week of release, it garnered 250,000 downloads. No wonder this game is considered as one of the best.

There are still more tablet games available in the Android App Market and it's just a click or tap away to discover if they can measure up to the prowess of the games above. What is best for others may not be best for you,but the list above is tried and tested by the majority. You don't have to conform but before having second thoughts, try the games first. You might just be surprised.

Advantages to Android Game Development

The industry of mobile game development has introduced a very important aspect to the market - the ability to conceptualize, develop, and release video games on devices with far more success and ease than ever before. And with the Android app marketplace only requiring a one-time fee for submitting an application, the cost becomes almost negligible to put the product out for millions of customers to find. Even the submission process is drastically shorter than on most other smartphones, as the app regulation is far more lenient for the Android OS.

Another drawing point for developing games on Android devices is the programming language featured- Java. Java has long been one of the most popular programming languages for video game developers, and thus makes it extremely easy for the average programmer to pick up Android development for the first time. Compared to most other mobile platforms, which usually sport modified or newly invented languages, the learning curve is decreased to nearly nothing, so a new developer can complete a game in a fraction of the time.

Another unique aspect to Android game development is the lack of standardization in the droid phone family. As the Android OS is not licensed to a single mobile phone making company, the phones themselves can vary to an extreme degree in terms of features and hardware specifications. While one device may have a fully functioning A-GPS and HDMI video compatibility, another may have a QWERTY keyboard and no GPS at all. While this is certainly appealing to some developers, as they are likely to find a phone that will meet their hardware needs precisely, it will also restrict the potential audience, as some phones will not be able to support the more complex applications.

When the game development process has finally reached the point where it can be released to the public, the developer is presented with yet another choice- which market would the game be most visible in? Unlike the iOS, there are numerous marketplaces and app stores for Android phones, each one with it's own advantages and disadvantages. From the basic Android marketplace, built to only display the apps compatible with the phone currently being used, to the Amazon app store, which offers a different free app every day, the myriad of marketing strategies can be almost daunting, which makes it all the more useful that an application can almost always be entered into multiple marketplaces without issue. However, whether it makes sense to spread attention across several different fields is another question entirely.

The Android game development process overall truly gives the most variety on the smartphone market. From start to finish, strategies can be hand-tailored to the developer's desires, making the game as close to the original concept as currently possible. While the audience may not be as large as that of iPhone users, the Android presents itself as a strong contender, purely through its accessibility. And with the largest variety of smartphones on the current market, the possibilities for development are inexhaustible, and continued releases can only add to the capabilities the platform has to offer.