Monday, May 5, 2014

Samsung Galaxy Tab S rumored to be coming with WQXGA AMOLED display and Fingerprint Sensor

Samsung is probably planning to launch a new series of premium tablets with the branding Galaxy Tab S. Samsung seems to be obsessed with the tablet market as it is not giving up anything on the market and with the new Galaxy Tab S series, it hopes to increase its number of tablet offerings. 
 
 
The rumored Samsung Galaxy Tab S series will initially come in two screen sizes – 8.4inch and 10.5inch. Both these tablets are expected to come with AMOLED panels sporting a resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. Samsung has been using the AMOLED displays for its smartphones until now and only once had it tried out the AMOLED panel for tablets. Samsung probably feels now is the time to bring in AMOLED tablets and it will do so with the Galaxy Tab S series.
 
In addition to having an AMOLED display, the Galaxy Tab S Series of tablets will also have the fingerprint scanner from the company’s current flagship device – Galaxy S5. Galaxy Tab S will include all the software features of fingerprint scanner from Galaxy S5 and will also have its own unique feature of allowing different users to log into different profiles with their fingerprint.
 
As far as specifications go, Samsung is planning to equip the Galaxy Tab S with its latest Octa-core Exynos 5 (5420) SoC, ARM Mali-T628 GPU and 3GB RAM. The internal storage will be 16GB and as with most Samsung devices, there will be expandable storage via microSD card slot. There will also be an 8MP rear shooter with Full HD 1080p recording and a 2.1MP front facing camera. The device will run on Android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box. 

Put DVD ISO/IFO files to Nexus 5, new Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Nexus series for playback

Google Nexus series is one of the most popular series of smartphones. Nexus 5 is a smartphone co-developed by Google and LG Electronics that runs the first Android device to ship with Android 4.4 KitKat. It uses a 4.95-inch, 1080p IPS display, and includes an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera.  The new Nexus 7 with Android operating system is the tablet computer developed by Google together in conjunction with Asus. Google Nexus series is so hot after releasing and it’s sough-after by Google fans and Android fans for super-sharp screen, powerful processor present us excellent performance from a dual-core chip. Google Nexus 10 is considered as a perfect alternative to Apple's iPad and it's a wonderful media player with the 10-inch screen. However, the same as other tablets, DVD is not supported by Nexus 10. 


    
Some people like to enjoy their videos and music on their smartphone and tablet when they are sitting on the road or doing the housework. ITunes has a large amount of video and music resource, but these resource are protected by the DRM, which will prevent you play the iTunes media files on none Apple device. In order to solve this tough problem, we need to remove DRM from iTunes first and then transfer these iTunes files to Nexus 5, new Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Nexus series. Here, Pavtube ChewTune can help you solve this problem, which has the professional DRM conversion function. If you wanna put the movies from iTunes, Amazon, BBC iPlayer, Digital Copy put on your Nexus series for playback, you can use this program and more detail is below. 

To save your money, Pavtube offers various product bundles, save up $19, such as: 
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ChewTune Key Features
- A DRM Removal tool + a DRM Video Converter tool
- Remove DRM from movies purchased from online stores, e.g. iTunes, Amazon, etc.
- Rip Digital Copies coming with Blu-ray and DVD purchase to any format you want.
- Convert iTunes M4V and Amazon WMV to non-protected M4V, WMV, MP4, MOV, etc.

Video Converter Ultimate Key Features
- Blu-ray Ripper + Blu-ray 3D Ripper + DVD Ripper + Any Video Converter
- Rip/convert BD/DVD/Videos to MKV, MP4, AVI, WMV, VOB, MOV, M4V, etc.
- Create playable files for the new iPad 3, Asus Transformer, ATV 3, PS Vita, etc.
- Output files for Windows Movie Maker, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, etc.
   
Maybe not all of you know how to playback DVD ISO/IFO files on Nexus 5, new Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Nexus series and especially when you have a  large DVD ISO/IFO files collection. But how to make it? We need a good DVD ISO/IFO to Nexus converter to transcode DVD ISO/IFO to Nexus supported formats like H.264 MP4. Pavtube DVD Ripper is highly recommended to help you achieve your goal smoothly.  

Read more: Top DVD Ripper Review – Top 5 DVD Ripper Program for You 
   
  

First of all, you need download and install a free copy of the best DVD Ripper to Google Nexus smartphone or tablet on your computer. It is a 100% clear software and allows you to access all the functions. 

3 Steps to Rip DVD ISO/IFO image files to Nexus 5, new Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Nexus series support video format

Step 1. Run this Top DVD Ripper, as the DVD ISO/IFO to Nexus Converter.
  
Click “Load file” to choose Load IFO/IFO file. It will recognize the ISO/IFO image file automatically so that you will not have to run virtual drive to mount the ISO any more.


  
Step 2. Select Nexus 5, new Nexus 7, Nexus 10 and Nexus series compatible format.
   
Find “Format” on the right of the window and click. Select Android > Google Nexus 7 H.264 Video(*.mp4) (Same as Nexus 5). It gives the best format: MP4 (H.264 & AAC).



Or you can choose a profile for general Android devices which is compatible with Google/LG Nexus 5 as well.
  


Tips:

1. If you like, you can click “Settings” to change the video encoder, resolution, frame rate, etc. as you wish. Remember the file size and video quality is based more on bitrate than resolution which means itrate higher results in big file size, and lower visible quality loss. According to my experience, for watching videos on the Nexus 5, 720p with 1500~2500kbps is just all right.

2. Or click “Edit” button to trim video into several segments by setting a specific output file size, append special effects, crop video screen area, add text/picture watermark.

Step 3. Start the DVD ISO/IFO conversion.

When everything is OK, just press the “Convert” button to start the DVD ISO/IFO to Nexus MP4 conversion. It will not take much time. Just wait for the conversion process to get done. 

Note: Keep in mind that some of the settings can be tweaked to improve the video quality but it’s a balance between quality and size. Using the settings we suggested, a 120-minute Blu-ray encoded to about a 1.3GB MP4 file.

After the conversion, you can click “Open output folder” to quick locate the converted video.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Top kids' movies coming out on 2014 List with Reviews - part 2

A smorgasbord of films for kids are on their way in 2014, and Marvel fans in particular will be satisfied with all that is on offer. Disney is bringing us one of the year's most anticipated films, a retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale; there are sequels galore, spooky stories, action, laughs and hours of entertainment to be had so sit down with the kids and take a look at the best movies for the family coming next year. 

Maleficent (July 2014) 


Angelina Jolie stars as Maleficent in one of next year's most anticipated films. It is a retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale from the perspective of the evil fairy herself. It looks at the events that hardened her heart and drove her to curse Princess Aurora, played by Elle Fanning, and Jolie's own daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt as the young Princess. 

How to Train Your Dragon 2 (July 2014)


   
Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and Toothless return to the screen in the sequel to How to Train Your Dragon. The story picks up five years after the duo united the dragons and vikings of the island of Berk, no longer enemies, the island's new favourite sport is dragon racing. While they are busy racing, Hiccup and Toothless are off exploring new worlds when they stumble upon the mysterious Dragon Rider and hundreds of wild dragons living inside a secret ice cave. The pair get caught in the middle of battle and must once again find a way to unite man and dragons. Starring America Ferrera, Kristen Wiig, Gerard Butler, Jonah Hill, and Cate Blanchett. 

Guardians of the Galaxy (August 2014)



Another Marvel comic book gets the silver screen treatment with the making of Guardians of the Universe. An American pilot gets stranded in space and must join forces with a group of alien, futuristic ex-cons to protect a highly coveted object and defeat a cosmic force of epic proportions. Starring Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper, Benicio Del Toro, John C. Reilly, and Glenn Close. 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (August 2014) 



Apparently there is nothing "bouncy and fun" about Michael Bay's reworking of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) into an action-packed movie. An alien invasion on Earth accidently spawns the four famous mutated reptilian warriors we know as the Ninja Turtles, who rise up to protect humans from the invasion. Starring William Fichtner as Shredder, Megan Fox as April, and Will Arnett. 

The Maze Runner (September 2014)



Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) awakes inside a lift with his memory erased. When the lift doors open he finds himself surrounded by a community of boys living inside a strange stone-walled maze known as the Glade. They soon realise they are trapped inside this maze and must team up with fellow ‘runners’ if they are to stand any chance at escaping their ever-changing prison. Fans of The Hunger Games are expected to enjoy The Maze Runner. The film is similarly set in a post-apocalyptic world and is also based on a successful book series by author James Dashner.

The Boxtrolls (September 2014)



A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Based on the children's novel 'Here Be Monsters' by Alan Snow. Starring  Elle Fanning as the voice of Winnie, Simon Pegg, Toni Collette, and Ben Kingsley as the voice of Archibald Snatcher.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (October 2014)



Ever had one of those days when you should have just stayed in bed? That is the story of Alexander, a young boy who wakes up with gum in his hair, undoubtedly a bad start to any day, but things go from bad to worse as the day progresses. Starring Steve Carell, Jennifer Garner and Ed Oxenbould from Puberty Blues as Alexander.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (November 2014)



Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth return for the third instalment of The Hunger Games trilogy but taking their queue from the makers of the Twilight series, the last book has been broken into two films. In part one we pick up where Catching Fire left off, with Katniss freed from the Quarter Quell and on her way to the District 13 - the once thought destroyed district - without Peter, who has been taken captive by the Capitol. Katniss reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the Capitol but where will they leave it in preparation for part two is anyone's guess. 

Night at the Museum 3 (December 2014)



Ben Stiller is back as Larry Daley, Robin Williams returns as Teddy Roosevelt and Downton Abbey’s Dan Stevens has signed on to play Sir Lancelot - but not much else is known about the third instalment of the Museum franchise. Watch this space.

Into the Woods (December 2014)



A witch conspires to teach important lessons to various characters of popular children's stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. Starring Johnny Depp as the Wolf, Anna Kendrick as Cinderella, Emily Blunt as the Baker’s Wife, Chris Pine as Cinderella’s Prince and Meryl Streep as the Witch.

Additional Tips: 
All of the above films will be in DVD disc, to backup/playback these movies on portable devices and media players, a software can be completely solved. It is Pavtube DVD Ripper. I downloaded a trial version some months ago and liked it, after some time of tryouts to see if it was right for my needs i purchased it. I am able to transfer contents with subtitles, which was a features I did not found in anther sw, or I did not find simply in other software UI, it is simple to use. This best DVD Ripper can rolls off DVD disc protection, supports loseless 1:1 DVD backup and keeps all the disc titles and chapter structure perfectly. 
  
Which movie are you most looking forward to watching? Choose your favorite movies and hope you have a good time!

Top kids' movies coming out on 2014 List with Reviews - part 1


Trying to figure out what movie to watch this weekend? Here are all of the latest movie reviews for your family and kids and upcoming movies for this year. Open up your calendar, because here we will offer release dates, cast listings, trailers, reviews, and more... exactly what you need to watch the best movie for your weekend. 
   
Mr. Peabody & Sherman (March 2014)
  


Mr. Peabody (Ty Burrell), the world’s smartest dog, adopts a human boy named Sherman(Max Charles). But parenting may be a whole lot harder than he first thought. When Sherman starts school his frenemy, Penny (Ariel Winter) talks him into showing her inside the WABAC machine – his father’s ingenious time-travelling invention. But not all goes to plan and Sherman and his father find themselves in a race to repair history and save the future before it’s too late. Also starring the vocal talents of Stanley Tucci, Allison Janney and Leslie Mann. 

The Lego Movie (April 2014)



Mistaken for the extraordinary MasterBuilder, an ordinary LEGO minifigure is recruited for a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. The American-Australian computer-animated adventure comedy is full of non-stop laughs, action, and the vocal talents of Will Arnett as Batman, Elizabeth Banks as Lucy, Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell and Liam Neeson. 

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (April 2014)



The sequel to The Amazing Spiderman introduces us to a new round of villains. With Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) forced to square off against Electro (Jamie Foxx) and Rhino. But will these new super villains prove too powerful for the amazing Spiderman? And will Peter be able to keep his promise to protect Gwen Stacey (Emma Stone) by staying away? Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) returns but as Peter continues his investigation into his parents’ murder all roads seem to be leading him to OsCorp. 

Muppets Most Wanted (April 2014) 



The Muppets gang are enjoying the high life as they travel the globe performing to sold-out audiences in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations. That is until they become unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine, the World's Number One Criminal (who happens to look exactly like Kermit), and his evil sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, played by comic-genius Ricky Gervais. Modern Family’s Ty Burrell also joins the Muppets (looking very un-Phil like) as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon. Along with Tina Fey as Nadya, the thick accented, feisty prison guard. 

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (April 2013)



Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) is still trying to come to grips with where he fits in the modern world. But with a new enemy on the rise, Captain America has very little time to dwell on the past. While working with SHIELD he joins forces with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, (Scarlett Johansson) to fight the Winter Soldier - a cyborg assassin trained by the Russians who is closer to Cap than either of them know. Also starring Robert Redford as head of SHIELD Alexander Pierce and Samuel L. Jackson returns as Nick Fury. 

Rio 2 (April 2014)



The sequel to the colourful and lovable 2011 hit takes us back to Rio de Janeiro where Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and Jewel (Anne Hathaway) are happily living the domesticated bird’s dream with their three kids. But when Jewel decides the family needs to venture to the Amazon to teach their kids how real birds live, Blu begins to worry that he may lose his family to the irresistible call of the wild. Jamie Foxx, Andy Garcia and Leslie Mann also lend their voices to the sequel. 

Godzilla (May 2014)


With the trailer still to be released the plot to the latest remake of the film based on the Japanese film series about a giant radioactive monster called Godzilla is still being kept under wraps. The official plot is light on details and describes the movie as a ‘spectacular adventure [that] pits the world's most famous monster against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity's scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence’. Starring Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor-Johnsoon and Juliette Binoche. 

X-Men: Days of Future Past (May 2014)


   
The latest instalment in the X-Men series picks up after both Xmen: The Stand (2006) and X-Men: First Class (2011) as well as tying in The Wolverine (2013). Confused? Well, Professor X (Patrick Stewart/James McAvoy) convinces Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) to travel back in time to alter a major historical event, bringing both the original X-Men and their younger selves together in a battle to save the future of both man and mutant kind. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release, touted as another soon-to-be hit with teens and adults alike. Also starring Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Ellen Page, Anna Paquin, Ian McKellan, and Halle Berry. 

Transformers: Age of Extinction (June 2014)


A mechanic, Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg), and his daughter, Tessa (Nicola Peltz), stumble upon an object that both the Autobots and Decepticons are interested in. As well as drawing the attention of a paranoid government official played by Kelsey Grammer. Also stars Stanley Tucci, Sophia Myles and T.J Miller. 


Additional Tips: 


All of the above films will be in Blu-ray/DVD disc, to backup/playback these movies on portable devices and media players, a software can be completely solved. It is Pavtube Blu-ray Ripper. I downloaded a trial version some months ago and liked it, after some time of tryouts to see if it was right for my needs i purchased it. I am able to transfer contents with subtitles, which was a features I did not found in anther sw, or I did not find simply in other software UI, it is simple to use. This best Blu-ray Ripper can rolls off Blu-ray/DVD disc protection, supports loseless 1:1 Blu-ray backup and keeps all the disc titles and chapter structure perfectly. 

Which movie are you most looking forward to watching? Choose your favorite movies and hope you have a good time! 

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Move Kids Films DVD to Coby Kyros MID1065, MID8065, MID7065, MID4331, MID9742

What’s the sign that the tablet market has received acceptance as a viable sector? Well, the entry of a budget brand such as Coby is certainly one. The Coby Kyros Tablet is well known for it’s a powerful and flexible Internet and Entertainment solution with affordable price. With this gadget, you can enjoy 1080P HD videos, photos, music, and more. If you wanna add some kids films from DVDs for your children, you can copy DVDs to Coby table like Kyros MID1065, MID8065, MID7065, MID4331, MID9742. 
  

As you see, the android Coby doesn't have a built-in DVD drive, you have to rip the DVDs with a DVD Ripper. Commercial DVD movies are protected by the CSS protection, so if you are to find a good DVD ripping software, take note to choose one that can decrypt encrypted DVDs. 
   
Pavtube DVD Ripper is recommended to do the DVD to Kyros tablet conversion. It is easy to use for editing and conversion and makes great quality copies of all DVDs for almost any popular android tablet and smartphone. Besides, it can also rip DVD to all other popular video formats like AVI, MOV, MKV, WMV, FLV, MPG, etc. for playing and sharing on iPhone, iPad, Galaxy Tab, Blackberry, YouTube, Facebook, etc. 

Review:This Week Picks movies & Peeks of May 2014: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 & more!
    
Free download DVD to Coby Kyros Tablet Converter: 

Pavtube DVD Ripper for Windows / Pavtube DVD Ripper for Mac
    
Part 1:convert DVD to Coby Kyros Tablet highly compatible video formats 

Step 1. Run the DVD Ripper. Click “Load Disc” to load DVD from optical drive. 

 

Step 2. Select the main movie and then set desired audio& subtitles language.

Step 3. Click on “Format” bar, select Coby Kyros tablet optimized format from the drop-down profile list. Find the “Coby Kyros Video(*.mp4)” preset under “Android” group. 

  
Step 4. Press the big Convert button to start ripping DVD to Coby Kyros tablet playable videos.

Step 5. After conversion process completes, press “Open” to find converted DVD movie. 
    
Part 2:Step by step by transffering videos and music to Coby Kyros Tablet
  
1. Turn on your Coby Kyros tablet.

2. Take the included usb cable and connect it to both your tablet and your computer.

3. Look closely at the top bar on your Coby tablet. There should now be one or two small usb symbols in the upper left corner of the tablet screen. Place a finger tip or stylus onto the usb symbol, and holding it there, drag it downward across the screen - this will pull open another window.

4. On the pull down screen, there will be two options, usb connected (internal) and usb connected (external). External is for moving files between your computer and your tablet's sd card.

5. Click onto usb connected (internal), you will be asked if you want to mount the device - click "mount".

6. On your computer you will see a box which reads "removable disk”. Select "open folder".

7. Now drag and drop whatever files you want to from your computer into the now open tablet box.  You can even move file folders full of music or videos, or whatever.  And just like on your computer, you can create and name new files in the open tablet box to move your content into.  It's as easy as drag and drop, or you can copy and paste as well.

8. When you have moved your files onto the open tablet box on your desktop, return to your coby Kyros tablet screen and select "turn off usb storage". Now click turn off and unplug your usb cable. 

Now, you can enjoy the kids films from DVDs with your kids, hope you have a good time! 

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Apple vs. Samsung trial round two: Samsung infringed three patents, owes Apple $119.6 million


Here we go again. 2012's patent trial of the century -- which was all about whether certain Samsung devices were utilizing Apple technology without paying for it -- resulted in abillion dollar win for Apple. Yet, at the time we knew a second case, involving different patents and devices, was brewing on the horizon. The trial for that other case is finally over (almost), and the jury has rendered a verdict -- though there's still a damages issue regarding the Galaxy S II set to be decided on Monday, which could change the final damages tally. In general terms, the verdict's not a complete win for either party, as Apple owes Samsung $158,400 and Samsung will have to cut Apple a check for $119,625,000, a far cry from the $6.2 million and $2.2 billion the parties asked for, respectively. Why? Apple devices infringed one of two asserted Samsung patents, while Samsung phones and tablets infringed three of Apple's five asserted patents.

Apple got a complete victory on patent number 5,946,647, as the jury found that all ten Samsung devices at issue infringed -- for the uninitiated, that list includes the Admire, Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S II, Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Stratosphere. That patent's for a technology that enables links clicked in one application to open other applications (like an address in an email opening up in a maps app). Apple was also successful with its famed slide-to-unlock patent (no. 8,046,721), but to a lesser degree: only some Samsung devices were found to have used it. Cupertino came up empty with two of its other patents: 6,847,959(for universal search), 7,761,414 (for background sync). Patent number 8,074,172 (for word recommendation/autocomplete technology), was also at issue in the case, but presiding Judge Lucy Koh already found that Samsung devices infringed that patent on summary judgement back in January.

Samsung, meanwhile, went one for two. Apparently, a (very small) number of Apple devices infringe patent number 6,226,449, for camera and photo organization technology, but Samsung was unsuccessful in proving Apple infringed Samsung's patent number5,579,239 that covers some video transmission tech.

As with the conclusion of most every courtroom battle, we can expect there to be appeals filed on both sides, so the case isn't fully closed. However, this latest result has to have the folks in Seoul and Mountain View feeling pretty good. $120 million is just another line item in Samsung's mobile business budget, and the two patents Google agreed to indemnify Samsung against played no part in Apple's victory. Speaking of, while Apple certainly came out ahead on the monetary score card, it only received a fraction of the money it asked for, so it's safe to say that Tim Cook's probably not real thrilled with the outcome.

Best Android Tablets 2014 Comparison and Review: Galaxy Tab, Tegra Note, Kindle Fire and Google Nexus Are Top Choices


The iPad and iPad mini of Apple Inc. may dominate the attention of many consumers, but if price is a factor in your purchase, you can get other Android devices that offer a similar quality experience. Following is our list of 2014's best Android tablets.
 
The Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1 is priced at $499 and fits the performance bill because of the following specifications: It has Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Samsung TouchWiz, Exynos 5 Octa-core CPU with 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, 10.1 inches at 2560x1600p display; 8mp rear camera with flash, 2mp front camera, microSD card support plus other Galaxy perks ($25 credit on Google Play, 50 GB Dropbox space, three months Hulu Plus free, and one year Gogo Inflight Internet access).

The EVGA Tegra Note 7 is from Nividia, who partnered with EVGA for the hardware. Specifications of the Tegra are: Android 4.3 Jelly Bean; 1.8GHz Tegra 4 processor with 72-core Nividia GeForce CPU; 16GB internal storage; 7-inch 1280x800p display; 5mp rear camera; VGA front camera; microSD card slot; and 4100mAh battery with 10H HD video playback. The Tegra Note 7 sells for $199.

The Amazon Kindle Fire HD costs $139 and boasts the following specs: Fire OS 3.0 (Android modern version); 1.5GHz dual-core processor; 7-inch 1280x800 HD display with 216 pixels/inch pixel density; battery life of 10 hours; dual-band WiFi; and 8/16 GB internal storage. Amazon Kindle became popular because it allowed users to download the books they wanted easily at an affordable price.

The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX sells at $229 with Fire OS 3.0, 2.2GHz quad-core processor, two display options (7-inch at 1920x1200p or 8.9-inch with 560x1600p), 8mp rear camera, internal storage of 16, 32 or 64 GB, more than 11 hours battery life and Dolby sound.

The Google Nexus 7 runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), Adreno 320 CPU, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 16/32 GB internal storage, 7-inch display at 1920x1200p, 5mp rear camera, 1.2mp front camera, 9-hour battery life and surround stereo speakers. Google Nexus 7 sells at $199.