The new Adam tablet from Notion Ink in India comes with a variety of features that you won't find in most other tablets. These capabilities set it apart from other manufacturers' offerings in the same space. Which of these features do you find most appealing in this new gadget?
Universal language options (no need for specialized, localized keyboards) .
Faster input of diagrams and symbols.
The Notion Adam Ink tablet offers users several significant improvements over standard laptop computer functionality. Its tablet form factor and capacitative, multi-mode touch screen allow users to perform regular computing functions faster and more intuitively, while preserving battery power. Which of these improvements over a standard notebook computer do you think is best?
According to Cnet, The battle between Apple and Adobe Systems over Flash may get to a new level, as reports of a Flash alternative being developed by Apple begin to surface. The technology, called Gianduia, was introduced by Apple last summer at its World of WebObjects Developer Conference, according to an AppleInsider report. Gianduia is described as being "a client-side, standards-based framework for rich Internet apps, to create production quality online apps for its retail users."
RipCode, a company out of Texas, has announced a new “clientless Flash video codec” that will allow Flash content to be streamed on the iPad. It means that now the video sites such as YouTube, Hulu will be accessible through these IPads without the need for any change in these sites.
Flash media makes up a big part of today's web experience. Many derided Steve Jobs and Apple for failing to understand the magnitude of customers' Flash addiction. Does the Notion Ink Adam's robust Flash support make it a potent contender for the iPad's market share?
Seventy-five percent of all video on the web is viewed via Flash Player, including videos encoded in the most popular codecs such as H.264 and VP6. Apple is putting all of its eggs in HTML5's basket, and maybe that will pay off in the future, but right now it isn't doing the company many favors. Flash has full support for working on touch-based devices and the fact that Android has outsold the iPhone this year in the U.S. means that Flash probably isn't losing the kind of ground Apple hoped it would as Android secures itself as a dominant platform.
The Webbook is described by Litl as “an internet computer that works great with your favorite websites”. The Litle Webbook can be used as a standard netbook or, flipped round, as a TV device with an optional remote control and “TV style” control knob. It comes equipped with a 12-inch LCD display with an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, a GPU that can playback H.264 in 720p, a 1GB of RAM, and a 2GB of built in flash storage. What makes the Webbook interesting is that it has no hard drive because all data is stored on the Internet. Additional features include a built-in WiFi, a headphone port, HDMI, a USB 2.0 port, and a built-in webcam and mic for video conference. The The Litl Webbook is now available for $699 a pop. source - techfresh
The Adam Tablet is a tablet computer currently under development by Hyderabad, India-based firm Notion Ink. It is rumoured to be released in the US in June 2010, and it will be powered by a customized version of the Android operating system. The Adam is the first device shown that contains Pixel Qi's low-power, dual-mode display. The device is one of several tablet form-factor devices launching in 2010 to include an NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor that can support 1080p video output. Are you excited about this iPad challenger?
