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I have been waiting for a tablet that is of premium quality, 10.1 inch, and affordable for a  long time; finally, I found one. Infinix just launched their next big tablet, the Infinix X1000; this is the tablet that has all the things that are needed in the tablet world. Infinix X1000 is built for the young entrepreneur, for the business man and for the go Getter; and we had the opportunity of having and using one. Therefore, we shall be giving you a detailed and comprehensive review of the product - The Infinix X1000 or JoyPad 10 tablet. Outer Body, buttons and ports The JoyPad 10 has a diagonal dimension of 10.1 inches, a silver back-plate and a black bezel at the front side. A front camera is situated at the top - middle of the display and a small led light at the right side of the camera. The led light is to show when the cable is plugged in mains or in computer. It turns from red to green when full. At the top of the tablet, you would find 3 ports. One located ...

The year has began for a lot of smartphone manufacturing companies, Infinix included and we can't wait to see what they have to offer for the year 2014.  Infinix Joypad range of products that is, the Joypad 7 and 8 have done quite well in the past and one of the very newest member added to the line up is the Joypad 10. Infinix Joypad 10 is the latest joypad released by Infinix Mobility. Although not yet available in Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, France and Australia, the device is currently available in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Specifications and Features We have not had the opportunity to having and testing the new Joypad 10 that was recently released, but from our sources and what we can find from the web, the following are the specs and features that you would find in the tablet. Network and SIM The Infinix Joypad 10 is a single SIM tablet with HSPA+, 3G and 2G network capabilities. This is expected as its a full tablet and it would be unnecessary to have i...

I have often wondered if I could use a PC Bluetooth keyboard on my Android phone and Android tablet. I know you have though about it too and the simple answer is "Yes you can". You can connect a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse or any Bluetooth enabled input device for that matter to your Android phone; and its a very simple task. Most android devices will have the app called Wireless Input Device like the one showed on this Infinix Alpha X570 while some may not have such app. You would just need to connect using the usual Bluetooth pairing feature. So, how do you connect a Bluetooth input device to your Android phone? Just follow the steps below. Procedures 1.  Go to Settings, click on Bluetooth and power it on 2. Click on 'Only visible to paired devices' so that both the new Bluetooth device and your Android device can see each other. 3. Now pair devices like you would normally pair a phone or Bluetooth earpiece. 4. Once its pa...

With great pleasure, we announce to you the release of a new phantom pad yesterday by TECNO. The pad is called the Tecno Phantom Pad Mini with a model number of P9. What is the specifications of the P9 you might ask? Don't worry, we are doing justice to that question after the break. TECNO Phantom Pad mini is the latest and somewhat improved version of the Tecno N9 pad that was released months ago. However, the Pad mini is a little smaller than the N9 and better too in some areas. Display and Resolution The Phantom Pad mini is a 7 inch tablet with TFT screen having 256,000 colours and resolution of 800 x 1200 given you a PPI of 206.03. Colours are sharp but not too vivid though in a sunny day. When using the device in a sunny day, you may need to increase the brightness completely so that you can beat the sun to it. Network and SIM The tablet supports both 2G and 3G networks with the usual bands you would expect, that is, GSM900/1800 WCDMA2100 but no 4...

I recently saw someone in a market place making a call with something that looked awkwardly large. She was almost going to hold it with two hands. So i drew in closer to see what kind of phone it was. To my surprise, it was a Samsung Note 7.0 tab. A tablet. in such a place in Lagos, Nigeria. That's some nerve she's got.WOW! What kind of smart device should you buy that would conveniently meet your needs without putting yourself on the spotlight and at a higher risk if its used in crowded public places? Well, you are about to find out after the break. Tablet According to Wikipedia, Tablets are mobile computers with display, circuitry and battery in a singly compartment. They are equipped with sensors, camera, memory card slot, various ports and room for detachable keyboards. A smart device would be called a tablet or tab if it has a diagonal length of 7 inches and above (usually to 10.1 inches).  Examples are the Apple iPad and iPad mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab ...

The smartphone and gadget industry is very scary and very advert - conscious and Microsoft have taken advertising of their new Microsoft Surface2 and Surface Pro 2 to a whole new level be placing a giant Microsoft Surface 2 tablet at the Trafalgar Square Microsoft Surface is having a bit of challenge dominating in a stage maned by the likes of Apple iPad and Samsung tabs but in other to turn things around, Microsoft is going way overboard to appeal to its fans and would-be customers by placing a huge Microsoft Surface 2 tablet in Trafalgar Square London. The tablet is 27 feet wide and 17 feet tall mockup of the newly-released Surface 2; sure to get everybody's attention. To further make a statement, a British rapper Dizzee Rascal will be performing on top of the keyboard of the giant Surface Pro 2 display just like the normal Surface Pro. I must confess, the place of advertising can not be over emphasized and Microsoft have proved that in other to...

Nokia's first tablet was finally announced today. The tablet has great features and a superb design. The tablet is known as the Lumia 2520 and its running Windows RT 8.1 and can be purchased for a total price of $499. One thing is of note here, the Lumia 2520 has a top-notch build and design. Furthermore, the tablet comes in various colours, vibrant red, cyan, white and black. The red in particular reflects ebullience; its going to really stand out in a tablet - crowded arena. The Lumia 2520 tablet is not only about looks and software but it also packs in good hardware specifications like 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage space that can be expanded via a MicroSD slot, 2.2GHz Snapdragon 800 Processor and a high resolution 10inch 1920 x 1080 screen display with strong colour reproduction. A physical keyboard is almost a norm for tablets these days and the Lumia 2520 tablet has one that it can be fitted with, although you would have to buy it as a separate acce...

The release of Nokia first tablet in the Lumia series is near. This tablet with code name Nokia Sirius would officially be called Lumia 2520 according to @eavleak. What we do know is that the tablet is rumoured to have a full 10.1 inch HD resolution of 1920 x 1080, powered by a Snapdragon 800 SoC processor clocked at 2.15GHz. Furthermore, a RAM of 2GB and internal memory of 32GB is expected for this device. As you all know, camera is a must for all tablets and the Lumia 2520 will be bagging a 6.7mp rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics.  Also, connectivity is achieved by the help of USB port, micro HDMI port, WiFi and a detachable keyboard. The tablet will run Windows RT and may be available come 22nd October for $499. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more news and guides

Tecno Phantom N9 Pad is the first and only tablet released by TECNO Mobile. Its being in the market for about 2 months or more now and it has been greeted with good success partly because of its price (N35,000) and also because of the build and specifications. In case you want to buy this pad but not sure and you need a video review to convince you, please find the link below and you would be the video review of this device. Perhaps, that would give you an insight to how the device looks like in operation and help you make your decision. Tecno Phantom N9 Video Review Link: Tecno Phantom N9 One of the news that has filtered to my hear of recent is that Tecno devices would be scarce for a while due to on going issues that needs to be settled with the Nigerian Communications Commission. Like our Facebook Page and follow on Twitter for info on issues as they unfold .

F or many a people, owning a tablet is very important but choosing which one to get can be problematic and a onerous experience.  While Samsung and Apple tablets are taking centre stage, some may not like the UI of these tablets and may want a different feel and UI. If you are one of these people, then the Sony Xperia Z should appeal to you. Xperia Z is a beautifully crafted 10.1 inch tablet with stunning HD graphics, display specification and features. The display is like having a LED TV on a tablet. Not only is this device carrying a HD screen, its also a durable device; being water and dust proof. Consider the following specifications below if you are not yet convinced. Weight & Dimensions X peria Z is quite light, having a weight of just 495g and a dimension of 6.8 x 10.47 x 0.24 inches. Processor T hough the Xperia Z is light yet its highly powerful. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, quad-core processor of 1.5GHz powering the device while...