Toshiba Android 3.0 Tablet: Is the swappable battery it’s only USP?

Toshiba’s confirmation on the speculations of its still unnamed HoneyComb (or, Android 3.0)-powered tablet takes them aback who knew Toshiba as a Microsoft Loyalist. However, altering preferences didn’t belt out something bad either; it is a NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2-driven tablet fit for the gen-next. 

That’s evident from the 10.1 inch HD screen with adaptive Display Technology put to use for allowing adjusting the screen brightness of the multi-touch display according to the light present. But, as the industry says, the real potential of the Toshiba tablet is in its lithium ion battery (easily replaceable unlike iPad’s) and not the dual cameras, the GPS or the compass; neither the HDMI support, the mini-USB ports, SD Card slot, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. We didn’t have the last few on iPad which also lacked the power to savor Flash and its preparations.

 

 The bad part (or, the sad part) is the Toshiba tablet is a real turn down for the size-zero lovers; the removable battery bulges out its belly. It’s really a matter of utility over appearance and if you somehow bust the batteries, you can snap back a new one without having to take it to the manufacturer-authorized service centers.

So how long till we lay hands on this pleasantly plump beauty? Not until this year spring, which means, it is to see the daylight along with Xoom, RIM PlayBook, several other Windows7 tablets and probably, even with iPad2. Let’s see to what extent now the four physical buttons (home/menu/back/search) can attract existing Android-based handset owners.

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Shake ‘n Rotate: Screen Rotation Fun for the Android

The problem that I have with my current Android phone is that it does not have a sensor that will change the screen format for me when I move my phone from one orientation to another. This means that the same portrait orientation is being used on all applications even though a landscape orientation is needed in some cases.

Fortunately, I have been able to get this problem corrected by using a simple program that will allow me to get my items to move onto a different direction on my Android, thus making them easier to use and handle. This is the Shake ‘n Rotate tool. This can allow a phone to be tilted around at a 180 degree angle. It works without too much effort and will be very beneficial for all kinds of users.

How Does it Work?

Shake ‘n Rotate works with a very simple process. I can just open the application and choose to turn the feature on or off. The device will be able to switch screen orientation when needed if the feature is on. I also get full notifications when I end up getting the screen rotated in terms of its appearance.

This can work with all kinds of angles and will not be too tough to work with. This makes for something that will be used with an easy to handle function that is not too difficult to work with.

This device can be turned off when needed as well. This can work in the event that the device is dealing with angles that are not too appealing. I have had to do this a few times because some applications that I use don’t necessarily look all that great when they are adjusted in angle terms.

Will a New Version Come Out?

There have been a few reports here and there about the Shake ‘n Rotate program getting some new features in the near future. These are only rumours for the most part but they are still good things to see. They may work to improve the way how a screen orientation can work with any kind of Android device and any Android operating system.

Until then, I am content with my current Shake ‘n Rotate program. This can help me out with getting Android functions that don’t look good in one style to rotate to a different one so it will be easier to read or use. It can easily add a sensor to your Android just as well.

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Tablet PCs: Hype vs. Fact

Size doesn’t say all. There is a certain clan out there who will own the tablet PC because it’s cool to own a new gadget; there is another to whom being technological is life; some will fall for the widgets and there will be some faithful to the old forms. It is just like the case with the TV or the mobile phones; the tablet PC is going to prove useful only to them involved in a few types of professional services where it is a ready access to information is important irrespective of geographical locations. Ease of carry, number one; laptops are not as handy and net-books are often not as powerful, much less the battery life. A tablet PC will offer all those plus the touch display, making a fast and easy use the primary USP of the tablet

Tablets; for whom?

Anyone believing in the trinity of Access, Process and Create will find the tablet PC an useful piece of equipment; given the future is bright, tablets are to find forms as cheaper, lighter everyday object of use. We may then think about hooking it up to some nerve and control it directly with the brain as opposed to our previous experiences of lugging a keyboard around. It is a heated battle that’s currently waging in the tablet-front, providing a powerful, compelling vision to those savvy on the electronics world for the past couple of years. Tough rivals, tough criticism and we won’t be too far away from the day when tablet brain will have a whole new meaning to define.

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