Electronics This Notion Ink's Adam ereader/tablet shows promise

Mr. Laz · 04-06-2010, 06:34 PM

Why is Notion Ink’s Adam an iPad Killer?
By Michael

Notion Ink has a group of dedicated Indians working to build a tablet – Adam, Apple iPad’s worthy competitor. After the buzz over the web last week, the official specifications of this Nvidia Tegra 2 SoC powered device have been finalized, reports Gizmodo. The tablet, along with its official specifications, will be unveiled at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2010 at Barcelona. Notion Ink will make Adam available in June/July and will charge between range of $327-$800 (Rs. 15,700-Rs. 38,400 approx.) depending on the configuration.

In terms of specifications, Notion Ink’s Adam tablet clearly weighs more than Apple iPad – except the multi-touch supporting display with IPS technology. The Adam tablet runs dual-core ARM Cortex A9 CPUs bearing Nvidia Tegra 2 System-on-a-Chip while Apple iPad uses company’s own A4 SoC silicon. Both SoC chips have capability of running at 1GHz clock speed. Check out more specs at our e-reader forum

Compared with iPad’s 9.7-inch IPS LCD with 4:3 aspect ratio, Adam will come with 10-inch Transreflective LCD PixelQi screen supporting 1024×600 at the same time. Low power consuming PixelQi screen will support full color along with a Black & White mode. Apart from that, Adam’s 10-inch screen is capable of displaying 1080p video playback, thanks to the Nvidia Tegra 2 which is also said to consume less power than its predecessor.

So, while iPad offers 10 hours web browsing on Wi-Fi and 8 hours of video watching experience, Notion Ink claims that Adam offers 16 hours of web browsing. The Adam also boasts of a 160 hour run time in backlighting off mode. While Apple sticks to Safari for iPad, Adam tablet will have Firefox and Chrome web browsers to support.

Adam’s one of the most noteworthy part comes with multiple operating system support – Android, Ubunty and Chromium. Compared to this, Apple has iPhone OS 3.2 running on the iPad. Another significant feature the OS support on Adam is that the Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support will exist for better web browsing experience. And, oh boy, the operating systems on Adam would support multi-tasking. These features could be a game changer for Adam.

For storage expansion, Adam has SD card slot while Apple sticks to SSD options with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. For wireless connectivity Adam again has Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth, just like in the iPad. Apart from that, the Adam has ambient light sensor, RF sensor, Assisted-GPS, proximity sensor, accelerometer and touchpad. Adam also offers HDMI and three USB ports. While iPad E-reader has no camera, the Adam tablet sports 3 megapixel auto focus camera.

Except for multi-touch and IPS LCD panel, the Adam Tablet clearly wins over the Apple iPad in every possible way when compared on specifications level. Looks like Notion Ink has put everything that isn’t offered in iPad. Even on the price level, Adam has an advantage with start price of $327 (Rs. 15,700 approx.) while iPad’s starting price is $499 (Rs. 24,000 approx.).

At the MWC 2010, this India-based firm will officially unveil Adam along with specifications and we expect fireworks once it is made available in June-July period.

specs

Size and Weight
Height : 158 mm
Width : 239 mm
Depth : 13 mm*
Weight : ~600-650 gm

System on Chip
NVIDIA TEGRA 2
Dual Core Cortex A-9
ULP GPU

Storage
16 / 32 GB eMMC

Communication
WLAN - 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth 2.1 A2DP
WWAN - 3G HSDPA

Display
a) Pixel Qi Display
10.1" TFT Liquid Crystal Display
WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixels) resolution
Transmissive, transflective, and reflective display modes

b) Non-Pixel Qi Display
10.1" TFT Liquid Crystal Display
Capacitive touch panel with multi-touch
Matt finish/ Anti glare Coating
Scratch resistant and Finger print
resistant surface

Touch Screen
Capacitive touch panel with multi-touch
Matt finish/ Anti glare Coating
Scratch resistant and Finger print resistant surface

Camera
3.2 MP Swivel Camera**

Audio
Two loudspeakers
3.5 mm Headphone jack
Microphone Jack
Built in microphone

Input/Output Ports
USB 2.0 Host - 2
HDMI
MicroSD slot
SIM Card slot
DC connector
Docking Port

Power & Battery
Universal Charger
3 cell standard battery

Sensors
3-Axis accelerometer
Ambient light sensing
A-GPS

Keyboard / Mouse
On screen keyboard
Back side trackpad**

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04-06-2010, 06:34 PM	Topic Starter
Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	This Notion Ink's Adam ereader/tablet shows promise Why is Notion Ink’s Adam an iPad Killer? By Michael Notion Ink has a group of dedicated Indians working to build a tablet – Adam, Apple iPad’s worthy competitor. After the buzz over the web last week, the official specifications of this Nvidia Tegra 2 SoC powered device have been finalized, reports Gizmodo. The tablet, along with its official specifications, will be unveiled at the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2010 at Barcelona. Notion Ink will make Adam available in June/July and will charge between range of $327-$800 (Rs. 15,700-Rs. 38,400 approx.) depending on the configuration. In terms of specifications, Notion Ink’s Adam tablet clearly weighs more than Apple iPad – except the multi-touch supporting display with IPS technology. The Adam tablet runs dual-core ARM Cortex A9 CPUs bearing Nvidia Tegra 2 System-on-a-Chip while Apple iPad uses company’s own A4 SoC silicon. Both SoC chips have capability of running at 1GHz clock speed. Check out more specs at our e-reader forum Compared with iPad’s 9.7-inch IPS LCD with 4:3 aspect ratio, Adam will come with 10-inch Transreflective LCD PixelQi screen supporting 1024×600 at the same time. Low power consuming PixelQi screen will support full color along with a Black & White mode. Apart from that, Adam’s 10-inch screen is capable of displaying 1080p video playback, thanks to the Nvidia Tegra 2 which is also said to consume less power than its predecessor. So, while iPad offers 10 hours web browsing on Wi-Fi and 8 hours of video watching experience, Notion Ink claims that Adam offers 16 hours of web browsing. The Adam also boasts of a 160 hour run time in backlighting off mode. While Apple sticks to Safari for iPad, Adam tablet will have Firefox and Chrome web browsers to support. Adam’s one of the most noteworthy part comes with multiple operating system support – Android, Ubunty and Chromium. Compared to this, Apple has iPhone OS 3.2 running on the iPad. Another significant feature the OS support on Adam is that the Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support will exist for better web browsing experience. And, oh boy, the operating systems on Adam would support multi-tasking. These features could be a game changer for Adam. For storage expansion, Adam has SD card slot while Apple sticks to SSD options with 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage options. For wireless connectivity Adam again has Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth, just like in the iPad. Apart from that, the Adam has ambient light sensor, RF sensor, Assisted-GPS, proximity sensor, accelerometer and touchpad. Adam also offers HDMI and three USB ports. While iPad E-reader has no camera, the Adam tablet sports 3 megapixel auto focus camera. Except for multi-touch and IPS LCD panel, the Adam Tablet clearly wins over the Apple iPad in every possible way when compared on specifications level. Looks like Notion Ink has put everything that isn’t offered in iPad. Even on the price level, Adam has an advantage with start price of $327 (Rs. 15,700 approx.) while iPad’s starting price is $499 (Rs. 24,000 approx.). At the MWC 2010, this India-based firm will officially unveil Adam along with specifications and we expect fireworks once it is made available in June-July period. specs Size and Weight Height : 158 mm Width : 239 mm Depth : 13 mm* Weight : ~600-650 gm System on Chip NVIDIA TEGRA 2 Dual Core Cortex A-9 ULP GPU Storage 16 / 32 GB eMMC Communication WLAN - 802.11 b/g Bluetooth 2.1 A2DP WWAN - 3G HSDPA Display a) Pixel Qi Display 10.1" TFT Liquid Crystal Display WSVGA (1024 x 600 pixels) resolution Transmissive, transflective, and reflective display modes b) Non-Pixel Qi Display 10.1" TFT Liquid Crystal Display Capacitive touch panel with multi-touch Matt finish/ Anti glare Coating Scratch resistant and Finger print resistant surface Touch Screen Capacitive touch panel with multi-touch Matt finish/ Anti glare Coating Scratch resistant and Finger print resistant surface Camera 3.2 MP Swivel Camera Audio Two loudspeakers 3.5 mm Headphone jack Microphone Jack Built in microphone Input/Output Ports USB 2.0 Host - 2 HDMI MicroSD slot SIM Card slot DC connector Docking Port Power & Battery Universal Charger 3 cell standard battery Sensors 3-Axis accelerometer Ambient light sensing A-GPS Keyboard / Mouse On screen keyboard Back side trackpad Good E-Reader Blog
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