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Wacom launches its new Bamboo Splash, an entry-level tablet designed to “allow the novice or budding creative type to explore digital art in a natural way.” It comes with a 5.8″ x 3.6″ active area and a pressure-sensitive, cordless pen that offers natural-feeling pressure, providing users a direct link to precise input control and a realistic pen-on-paper feel. The tablet features 2540 lpi resolution, 1024 pressure level and 113pps maximum data rate.

The Splash is bundled with ArtRage Studio for realistic painting and Sketchbook Express from Autodesk that delivers an intuitive way to draw and sketch. Bamboo’s new pen tablet works with both Mac and Windows PC and support Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8. It is priced at $79.

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You may have heard of Microsoft’s Surface, the a multitouch table. The software giant has re-introduced the brand, launching the own-branded Surface tablets running Windows. Two versions are available, the Surface for Windows RT and Surface for Windows 8 Pro. Both Surface tablets have a all-magnesium VaporMg case with built-in kickstand, which is good for watching video.

The Surface for Windows RT is based on ARM processor and is confirmed to be powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 quad-core processor. It features a 10.6-inch ClearType HD touchscreen, micro HDMI video output. The Windows for ARM tablet comes with 32GB or 64GB internal storage and has USB 2.0 port and microSD card slot, and supports WiFi connectivity with 2×2 MIMO antennae. It measures just 9.3mm thick and weighs 676g. Running Windows RT, this model comes pre-loaded with Office 15 apps. The tablet comes packs 31.5 W-h battery.

The Surface for Windows 8 Pro, on the other hand, is basically a x86 tablet boosted by Intel Ivy Bridge 3rd gen Core processor. This model is just like an Ultrabook without keyboard. It also gets a 10.6-inch ClearType touchscreen, but is enhanced with Full HD resolution, and can be used with stylus pen There are microSDXC card slot, USB 3.0 and Mini DisplayPort port and the 2×2 MIMO antennae for WiFi. The Windows 8 Pro version comes in 64GB and 128GB. Compare to ARM version, this version gets more advanced features but at the same time is thicker and heavier, measuring 13.5mm thick and 903g. It battery is also bigger with 42 W-h capacity.

Microsoft will also release Touch Cover and Type Cover that not just protect the Surface tablet but also add keyboard for easy typing.

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Apple quietly introduces the Smart Case (model MD455) for iPad 2 and 3rd generation iPad. While the Smart Cover protects only the touchscreen, the new Smart Case adds a back cover to protect iPad’s aluminum back. Like the Smart Cover, the case can also fold into a stand for reading, typing, and watching videos, and will automatically wakes and sleeps iPad on open and close.

The Smart Case is made from polyurethane and comes in six colors – light gray, dark gray, blue, green, pink and red. You can even personalize the case with free laser engraving. The price is $49.

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ViewSonic adds to its ViewPad line the new E100 tablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The device is powered by a 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. It features a 9.7-inch SuperClear IPS touchscreen display with 1024×768 resolution, 420cd/m2 brightness and 800:1 contrast ratio; and a 1.3 Megapixel front camera.

ViewSonic’s E100 comes with 4GB internal storage and supports microSD/SDHC up to 32GB. It supports Bluetooth and WiFi and provides mini HDMI port for users to bring HD media content to a big screen. The tablet comes with a 2700mAh battery for up to 5.5 hours of continuous use. The ViewPad runs Android 4.0 with ViewScene 3D UI offering special animations and effects and custom 3D widgets.

The ViewSonic ViewPad E100 is priced at $299.

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For those who are looking for a budget-priced Android tablet, there is the good news. Ematic has introduced its new eGlide Steal Android 4.0 tablet that is priced at $119.95. For that price, you will get a 7-inch tablet running on a 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. It comes with 4GB internal storage and supports microSD cards.

The Steal is able to handle 1080p Full HD video playback. Other than the 7-inch touchscreen, it also has HDMI output for you to enjoy media content on a bigger screen HDTV. The tablet has a front-facing camera and supports WiFi. It is also equipped with 3-axis gyroscope and an accelerometer for advanced motion sensing.

Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the eGlide comes preloaded with EDAN (Ematic’s Digital Assistant & Navigator) with voice-to-text technology to search for movie times, nearby restaurants, and more.

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Lenovo brings a new Android 4.0 tablet to the US, the 9.7-inch IdeaTab S2109 (aka IdeaPad S2) built for entertainment. Other than the large 9.7-inch 1024×768 IPS HD touchscreen, the tablet also sports four SRS surround sound speakers and offers micro HDMI output for you to bring 1080p Full HD content to a HDTV or monitor. The S2109 has a slim, curved unibody design and measures just 1/3-inch thin and weights 1.27lbs.

This new IdeaTab is powered by TI’s OMAP 4430 dual-core 1GHz processor and 1GB of RAM. It is loaded with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system with Lenovo’s user interface and includes Lenovo App Shop and the Android Market for downloading apps. The S2109 supports Bluetooth 3.0, and WiFi connectivity and comes with 1.3 Megapixel front camera for video chat. It gets 16GB or 32GB internal storage and supports microSD for expansion.

The Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 16GB model is priced at $349 and the 32B model at $399.

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Techno Source has launched the Kurio 7, an Android tablet designed for families with children, which is now available at Toysrus. As a tablet for kids, the 7-inch device comes pre-loaded with educational content, provided by MrNussbaum.com, video content from ToonGoggles and e-books from Aldiko to make learning fun and easy. It also comes with full versions of games like Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Doodle Jump, Cut-the-Rope, Where’s My Water, and World of Goo. Of course, you can also use the tablet with your kids to surf the web, take photos and record video and watch movies.

The Kurio 7 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on a 1.2Ghz processor with dedicated 3D graphics chip and 1GB of RAM. It comes with 4GB internal storage and supports microSD card up to 32GB. The tablet sports a 7-inch 800×480 5-point multitouch capacitive touchscreen, a 2.1 Megapixel main camera on the rear and a 0.3 Megapixel front camera for video chat. It supports WiFi 802.11b/g/n and provides HDMI output so kids can learn on a bigger screen.

To protect kids away from unwanted content, parents can create up to eight fully customizable profiles that allow separate settings for each member of family with comprehensive content and app control and filtering, time management and a password-protected Parental Area. A silicone bumper case is included to protect the Android 4.0 tablet from drops and bumps.

The Kurio 7 kids tablet is available at Toysrus for $199.99.

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Kensington launches a new KeyFolio Keyboard case and lock for the iPad 2 (model K67746US). The all-in-one accessory combines a Bluetooth keyboard, a case and Security Anchor. It can also be used as an adjustable stand, offering optimal typing and viewing angle. The Bluetooth tactile keyboard is removable and is optimized for touch typist. Users can pair the keyboard with iPad 2 with a simply touch.

As a case, the KeyFolio protects the iPad 2 from wear and scratches. It comes with built-in security anchor and ClickSafe one-click locking mechanism to secure the iPad from theft, meaning you can leave it in your hotel room safely. The keyboard case also provides convenient loop to hold stylus or pen, and it offers access to all iPad controls and dock connector.

The Kensington KeyFolio Secure keyboard case for iPad 2 with ClickSafe lock is priced at $129.99.

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Matsunichi, a brand based in Hong Kong, is launching in the US market a new 9.7-inch tablet running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Known as MarquisPad MP977, the device is powered by a Texas Instruments dual-core 1.2GHz processor and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. Its 2GB internal memory is probably not enough for you to install games and apps, so there is a microSD card slot with support for up to 32GB cards. A 2GB microSD is included.

The MP977 sports a 9.7-inch 1024×768 LED-backlit multi-touch display and a VGA front-facing camera that makes video chat possible. It supports Bluetooth 2.1 and WiFi 802.11b/g, and comes with built-in speakers and microphone. Instead of micro USB used on most Android devices, the MarquisPad uses a 30-pin connector port for charging and connection. It comes with a 4000mA/Hrs battery.

The Matsunichi MarquisPad MP977 comes in black, silver and bronze. It is affordable at $249. Matsunichi will also release later this year the MarquisPad MP979 with similar features, which sports 1.5Ghz dual-core processor and 8GB internal memory; and the MarquisPad MP1010 with 10.1-inch screen, 1.5GHz CPU and 10GB storage.

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You like your iPad and enjoy using it for games and web, but you just want to get a better speaker for it. Here comes a not-so-affordable option. Bang & Olufsen’s all-new BeoPlay A3 iPad speaker system. Created by Danish designer Steffen Schmelling, the speaker has a unique design. Unlike most iPad speakers that makes your iPad stand, the A3 is a basically a wedge that allows you to pop in your iPad to enjoy music.

The BeoPlay A3 is equipped with a 2.1 stereo system with three 1/2-inch tweeter and a 2-inch woofer, and a Class D amplifier. It includes the Adaptive Stereo Orientation technology that will sense the orientation of the speaker and chooses which of four speakers to activate for best sound output. With its unique design, you can lat it on a table for typing and stand it horizontally for enjoying video. Using iPad compatible alarm clock app, you can also turn the A3 into your alarm clock that will wake you up with your favorite music.

The A3 is made from protective PC ABS plastic with aluminum frame and comes in black finish. It works with iPad and iPad 2. The battery allows up to 5 hours of playing time. When connected to wall power outlet, it charges not only itself but also your iPad.

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