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- April 24, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  MAINGEAR Now Offers The New AMD Radeon HD 7990 Graphics Card!
  
  MAINGEAR has just announced that they will be offering the brand new AMD Radeon HD 7990 graphics card on many of their desktop computer systems. This card will offer the faster performance on the market, it has a 4096 stream processor, 8.2 Tflops of computing power, 8 lanes of PCI Express® 3.0 for 96GB of interGPU bandwidth, 806 billion transistors, and can power up to 5 monitors at the same time with AMD EyeFinity Technology.
- February 24, 2013 by Jacob Krol
  
  HP Joins The Android Tablet Market With The Slate 7!
  
  At The 2013 Mobile World Congress, HP has just announced the Slate 7. With this announcement they are joining the ever-growing Android tablet market! The HP Slate 7 is expected to be available for the US in April 2013 for the starting price of $169. It will deliver the Google Experience with Android JellyBean and it features Google Now, YouTube, Google Drive, Google +, and more! Powering the Slate 7 is the ARM Dual Core Cortex-A9 1.6 GHz processor. This will give you a fast and responsive experience on the Slate 7. It has a 7-inch touch screen display that features High-aperture-ratio Field Fringe Switching (HFFS) panel, which will give you some nice viewing angles. On the back of the device it has a 3 megapixel camera, while on the front you get a VGA camera that is great for video chatting and taking selfies. It will be the first tablet to have Beats Audio and it will also feature HP ePrint. This way you can print directly from the Slate 7 to certain HP printers.
- October 1, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Lenovo Unveils The ThinkCentre M78;A Multitasking Monster!
  
  Today, Lenovo has unveiled the ThinkCentre M78, this is their newest addition to the M Series Desktop line. The M78 is meant for medium to large businesses and features the newest AMD A-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs)! The ThinkCentre M78 will be available in small form factor or the classic tower form. It features RapidBoot HDD Accelerator, which will speed up your Boot-Up Time. This way you can get to work faster and with all of the work you are doing, the M78 won’t get hot because of it’s Intelligent Cooling Engine. This makes it extremely reliable, running quietly, and keeping it cool. All of these 3 advantages put together will expand the life of your computer. As I mentioned before the M78 has AMD A-Series APUs with up to 32GB DDR3 memory, this will give you accelerated performance which will give you better multitasking, smoother playback of video, and better experience with the operating system. The M78 can handle up to 3(three) external and independent monitors, this makes it a multitasking monster. In terms of ports you get 4(four) USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports, this means you’ll experience 10x the data transfer rate of Hi-Speed USB. Having green technology is becoming more and more important, well the M78 has many certifications/compliances including ENERGY STAR 5.2 compliance, EPEAT Gold rating, Cisco EnergyWise energy management architecture, and UL Environment Gold rating. And if you want to be even more green you can get the majorly efficient 80 Plus Platinum power supply unit (PSU). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 will be starting around $499.99 and will be available this month(October 2012) from Lenovo.com and Lenovo business partners. I am very excited about the ThinkCentre M78 and cannot wait to play around with it! For more information please see the gallery and press release below.
  
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  Press Release
  
  Lenovo ThinkCentre M78 Delivers Big for Business with Advanced Processing Power
  
  Affordable desktop packages performance, security and energy savings
  
  RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – October 1, 2012: Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced the latest addition to its flagship M Series desktop PC line – the ThinkCentre M78 – designed for medium to large businesses. Featuring the latest AMD A-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), the ThinkCentre M78 gives business professionals a reliable PC with powerful performance, a high level of security and energy efficiency.
  
  “Professionals in medium to large businesses need dependable, productive and secure desktops to meet the day-to-day rigors of workplace demands,” said Su Lijun, executive director, global desktop marketing, Lenovo. “We built the ThinkCentre M78 to last, equipping it with great performance, security and energy- saving features in one device.”
  
  Advanced Processing Technology
  
  Equipped with the latest AMD A-Series APUs and up to 32GB DDR3 memory, the ThinkCentre M78 improves productivity in the workplace with accelerated performance for quicker web browsing, smooth video playback/ video conferencing and multitasking of software programs and applications.
  
  Available in a traditional tower or small form factor, the ThinkCentre M78 features Lenovo’s RapidBoot HDD Accelerator, for speedy boot up times. Other productivity enhancements on the M78 include support for up to three independent monitors so users can run multiple programs simultaneously. The desktop can easily transfer data with four native USB 3.0 SuperSpeed ports, which delivers 10x the data transfer rate of Hi-Speed USB1.
  
  The ThinkCentre M78 also provides users world-class security and dependability. It includes USB port disablement to defend against data theft and TPM 1.2 with enhanced data protection to help keep proprietary work files safe. With its Intelligent Cooling Engine, the ThinkCentre M78 operates quietly and stays cool to offer extreme reliability, ultimately helping to extend the PC’s life.
  
  Rated for Energy-Savings
  
  The ThinkCentre M78 meets multiple certifications for energy efficiency and environmental considerations, including ENERGY STAR® 5.2 compliance, EPEAT® Gold rating and compliance with the Cisco EnergyWise energy management architecture. The M78 also carries a UL Environment Gold rating and, as an option, can use a highly efficient 80 Plus Platinum power supply unit (PSU).
  
  Pricing and Availability²
  
  The ThinkCentre M78 will be available starting this month through Lenovo business partners and www.lenovo.com. Pricing starts at approximately $449.
  
  About Lenovo
  
  Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $US30 billion personal technology company serving customers in more than 160 countries, and the world’s second-largest PC vendor. Dedicated to building exceptionally engineered PCs and mobile internet devices, Lenovo’s business is built on product innovation, a highly-efficient global supply chain and strong strategic execution. Formed by Lenovo Group’s acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services. Its product lines include legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations, and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets and smart phones. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information, see www.lenovo.com.
  
  1-According to the USB consortium, USB Implementers Forum, Inc., www.usb.org
  
  2-Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.
- June 18, 2012 by Noah Lisser
  
  Fans are in a Rush to Try Mario Kart 7
  
  Music, T-shirts, and now Mario Kart 7 are part of the Big Time Rush concert experience. Teaming up with the stars of Nickelodeon’s show, Big Time Rush, music fans and gamers alike will be able to demo the new Mario Kart game during the concerts at Mario Kart 7 sampling stations. The demos will feature the new courses, karts, characters, and multiplayer opportunities which be available in the full Mario Kart game and those who bring a 3DS to the event will even be able to download the Miis of the stars of Big Time Rush- James, Kendall, Carlos, and Logan.
  
  Please see the press release below for showtimes and more details:
  
  Press Release
  
  June 18, 2012 15:09 UTC
  
  Nintendo Takes Mario Kart 7 on the Road with Nickelodeon’s Music Sensation Big Time Rush
  
  Concertgoers to Enjoy Hands-On Game Play with Mario Kart 7 for Nintendo 3DS at Big Time Rush Tour Stops Across the Nation
  
  REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– This summer, Nickelodeon’s teen music phenomenon Big Time Rush is sharing its excitement about Nintendo’s Mario Kart 7 game in a big way, giving fans from coast to coast a chance to join Mario and his Mushroom Kingdom friends for new kart-racing fun on land, in the air and under the sea. Known as the stars of Nickelodeon’s hit television series Big Time Rush, the band is teaming up with Nintendo to offer free hands-on demos of Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS system on its upcoming U.S. tour, “Big Time Summer Tour”. From July 5 to Aug. 5, attendees at select Big Time Rush concerts can visit Nintendo 3DS demo stations and experience the game’s wild Mario-themed action, multiplayer features and kart customization options firsthand.
  
  A Mario Kart 7 sampling station and mobile sampling teams will be available at participating concert venues, giving fans a unique chance to play the game, enjoy special photo opportunities and compete for prizes. Fans will also be able to download Mii characters based on the members of Big Time Rush – Kendall, Logan, James and Carlos – and fans who bring their own Nintendo 3DS systems to the concerts will be able to wirelessly access content for Nintendo 3DS via Nintendo Zone hotspots. Additionally, viewers can look forward to seeing Big Time Rush in an upcoming television ad campaign for Mario Kart 7.
  
  “Big Time Rush fans will discover a new kind of rush when they tear up the track with Mario,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “The frenetic fun of Mario Kart 7 makes a great match with the band’s energetic music. The chance to get hands-on with Nintendo 3DS will make each of these concerts even more memorable for attendees, whether they’re experienced gamers or newcomers.”
  
  “We couldn’t be more excited to take Mario Kart 7 out on the road for our tour this summer,” said Big Time Rush. “We are all huge Nintendo fans and our new partnership provides a cool way to share the fun of Nintendo 3DS with people all over the country.”
  
  Mario Kart 7 is the latest installment in Nintendo’s fan-favorite racing franchise, loaded with new customizable karts, new courses and multiplayer options that let up to eight Nintendo 3DS owners race together wirelessly. Players can race as a favorite Mushroom Kingdom character or as their personal Mii character, and for the first time in the series, they can race not only on land but also underwater or in the air. The game also makes use of the unique capabilities of Nintendo 3DS with access to StreetPass and SpotPass* content and the ability to play in full 3D without the need for special glasses.
  
  Mario Kart 7 demo stations will be available at the following Big Time Rush tour dates (subject to change):
  
  July 5: Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena
  July 6: Milwaukee – Summerfest
  July 7: St. Louis – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
  July 8: Cincinnati – Riverbend Music Center
  July 10: Atlanta – Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood
  July 11: Birmingham, Ala. – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
  July 13: Houston – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
  July 14: Dallas – Gexa Energy Pavilion
  July 15: Tulsa, Okla. – BOK Center
  July 17: Phoenix – Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion
  July 19: Irvine, Calif. – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
  July 20: San Diego – Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
  July 21: Las Vegas – Mandalay Bay Events Center
  July 22: Mountain View, Calif. – Shoreline Amphitheatre
  July 23: Paso Robles, Calif. – California Mid-State Fair
  July 25: Salt Lake City – USANA Amphitheatre Energy Solutions Arena
  July 27: Kansas City, Mo. – Sprint Center
  July 28: Minneapolis – Target Center
  July 29: Indianapolis – Klipsch Music Center
  July 31: Clarkston, Mich. – DTE Energy Music Theatre
  Aug. 1: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – Blossom Music Center
  Aug. 3: Louisville, Ky. – KFC Yum! Center
  Aug. 4: Tinley Park, Ill. – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
  Aug. 5: Burgettstown, Pa. – First Niagara Pavilion
  
  Now in its third season, Big Time Rush – which follows four best friends from Minnesota who trade in their hockey sticks for music superstardom in Los Angeles – averages 3.6 million total viewers (+2 percent, over season one). The launch of the hit series on Nickelodeon drew 6.8 million viewers, making it the most watched live-action series premiere in the network’s history.
- June 16, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Microsoft’s Xbox Roadmap Leaks Out!
  
  The Slide Show Has Been Removed Off Of Scribd, By The Request Of Covington & Burling, LLP(Law Firm That Works With Microsoft). This May Prove That It Is Property Of Microsoft And May Still Be Some Of There Plans For The Next Model’s Of The Devices.
  
  Rumors have been around for quite some time regarding the next Xbox, and huge news has broken today regarding it. While we won’t be seeing the next generation Xbox this year, it should be announced in 2013, with an estimated availability of holiday 2013! And they are calling the new Xbox in the leaked roadmap, the “Xbox 720″. This has been the rumored name for quite some time. They also have a new Kinect coming soon. Now, the new Xbox 720 is trying to be the 1-box for everything in your entertainment system. It will feature 4x-6x games, Full XTV support, Blu-Ray, CD, DVD, Online Content, New Core Titles For Both Xbox And Kinect Games, Bring Your TV Service To The System, 3D/HD Movies, Xbox Application Store, New User Interface, And New Services That are Exclusive To The Xbox 720! The new Kinect features an HD RGB Camera, 4-player tracking, better 3D play space(deeper, wider, closer), Improved Voice Recognition, and more. Keep in mind that this is a leaked document, and some of the specifications may not be true. They could have already scraped this plan, but hopefully they go on this path. It does show many of the stuff that was announced at E3 this year. Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to check out the full 56-page slide show below!
  
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- June 12, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Review
  
  Our friends over at Samsung have sent us the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for us to review. Samsung has many tablets on the market, from the 7.0 Plus to the 8.9 to the 10.1 . And then they have WiFi, 3G and even 4G versions of the tablet. Well, many of your probably remember the original Samsung Galaxy Tab, it was the 7-inch tablet that did in a way start a revolution. Well, now we have the successor and that is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 . Although, it does have some enhancements that you will enjoy. And it has an amazing price point, it is only $249.99 which make’s it super consumer friendly. However, should you go out and get this device? We will answer that in the full review, which begins right now!
  
  Design
  
  Now, Samsung has made some pretty nice looking products and the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 does continue this tradition. The back of the device is plastic and it is a nice light grey/silver color. The device is pretty light, as it comes in at 0.76 pounds. It feels very comfortable to hold in your hands, Samsung must have taken this into consideration when designing the tablet. It is thin also at just 0.41 inches. It has a very similar design to that of Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, however it does have some of the high-end features that give it $420 price point. On the top of this device you have a microphone and headphone jack. On the left hand side you have your micro SD card slot, if you open up the little door you will find it. On the right hand side you have the power/sleep button, volume rocker, and the inferred sensor. On the bottom of the device you have 2 speakers and a charging port. Please note that this device has a propriety charging cord and port. Above the screen you have the VGA front facing camera and below the screen you have the Samsung logo. On the back you have the 3 megapixel camera with no LED flash, a Samsung logo, and some serial numbers and certifications. The rim going around the device is a dark grey. Samsung calls the over color of the device “Titanium Silver”, once you see the device you will understand why it is called this. Overall, the design of the Tab 2 7.0 is very similar to that of the other Galaxy Tabs.
  
  Hardware
  
  Now, onto the hardware inside of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 . The actual display on this device does not go fully to the edge, it stop before it. I personally like this, for instance if you prefer holding on to the front of the tablet you can still do this and see the display. It has a 7-inch 1024 x 600 PLS TFT display, now Samsung is known for there displays. I have a feeling that in order to keep the price low, they had to keep the hardware low as well. This does not mean that the screen is not good, if you have the brightness all the way up the quality is very nice. And viewing angles are also quite good as well on this device. For speed this guy has a 1GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 processor with 1GB of RAM. This does keep the device moving, granted it is not as fast as a quad-core device. However, it does a good job on this device; Multitasking in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is a breeze and it moves very quickly. This is a WiFi only device and does have a very nice amount of storage. It has a 8GB of Internal Memory, a micro SD card slot that can hold up to a 32GB micro SD card, and something special. And the special thing is that with the purchase of the device you get 1-year of 50GB in DropBox for free. This is a $99.99 value, and it is your for just buying the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 . All you have to do is just sign up or sign in using the DropBox application on the Galaxy Tab and you are good to go. You get a 4,000mAh battery , that lasted around 7 and a half hours during our testing. And of course you get the charging cable and outlet plug-in the box with the device. Overall, the hardware is pretty good on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 .
  
  Software: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich With Samsung TouchWiz
  
  Now, finally we have devices coming to market with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on them. I am personally a huge fan of Samsung TouchWiz. And I am very happy to see that it is on this device. If this device is going to be someone’s first Android tablet, they will need to learn how to use it. And Samsung TouchWiz(In most cases) makes the operating system much easier to use. However, Samsung TouchWiz is much different from what the clean version of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich looks like. For starters widgets are back and they have been updated. In your homepage you get the Weather, Music Hub, Yahoo News, Music, widgets. You can also add the clock, bookmarks, calendar, contact, Dropbox, Facebook, Google +, Pictures, Program Monitor, YouTube, and many other widgets. One great feature is the ability to take screenshots from the home screen. Just simply touch the button next to the multitasking button and it takes a screenshot. You then have a chance to edit it, before you decide to save it or to delete it. In terms of preloaded applications you get all of the great Samsung one’s like Readers hub, Music hub, Media hub, and the Game hub. Game Hub is the place to find awesome free and premium games. You can see all of the applications that come on the device in the gallery below. As we mentioned before the DropBox application is pre-loaded on this device and by simply signing in or signing up you get 50GB of space free for one year. This is a great deal and I am happy to see that Samsung is continuing to offer it. Overall, the Software on the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is great!
  
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  Samsung has included 2 camera’s on the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 . You get the front facing VGA camera and the back 3 megapixel camera. Most camera’s on tablets these days come nowhere near to replacing those on our smartphones or an actual camera. So, with that begin said the 3 megapixel back camera is really hit or miss on this guy. Most of the photos were a little washed out, but it was cloudy out side when we did test shots. Which you can see in the gallery below. Although the photo with the flowers did come out pretty good. However, I don’t think you should do professional photography with this device. Video was not the best either, however the VGA front facing camera was good for taking “selfies” or for video chatting. However, the camera application itself does have the option to time the photo, do effects, zoom in and out and more. Check out the gallery below!
  
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  Bottom Line
  
  Overall the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is a great tablet. It comes at a great price at only $249.99. For this price you are getting a great tablet, that will get the job done. This probably competing most with the Kindle Fire from Amazon. And I feel that for the extra $50 you are getting a better device. For starters it is the full version of Android with an awesome user interface from Samsung. You get a 7-inch display. 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal space, 50GB free form DropBox, 2 cameras, and more. If you’re in the market for a first time Android tablet or don’t want to spend that much and want the Android 4.0 Operating System, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is the device for you. To Get Your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, Please Click Here. We would like to thank Samsung for providing us with a copy of the “Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0″.
- April 24, 2012 by Jacob Krol
  
  Pre-Order The Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE On May 7th!
  
  Sprint has posted the HTC EVO 4G LTE page to their site. This is the newest 4G LTE and EVO device to hit sprint! And many people believe that the EVO 4G LTE is by far the best one yet. And yes it does have a Kickstand! For some reason everyone likes a phone that has a Kickstand. Now, it does have many other features besides this. Like the new HTC One line, this device will have Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 4.0 ! You will get many new features for this device, and the new HTC Sense has the brand new camera application. You will also get more widgets and the device runs much faster. As you can see in the photo above you get a 4.7-inch 720pHD Super LCD display, yes this has the same resolution as that TV in your family room. And as we saw on the HTC Rezound the screen quality is quite remarkable. This will be running on Sprint’s 4G LTE network, keep in mind that the network is still launching. So, it might be a little time before your area get’s covered by it. Inside it also has a 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor, which should make the operating system runs pretty fast. On the back you get a 8 mega-pixel back camera with LED flash. It records 1080pHD video, which is every easy to do using the newly designed camera application. On the front you have a 1.3 mega-pixel camera that is perfect for taking “selfies” and video chats on the go. It is also HD Voice Capable, this way the quality of your call is much better. Keep in mind that this technology works when both devices are HD Voice Capable. The Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE will cost you $199.99 with a 2-year contract. You can pre-order the device on May 7! No release date has been announced yet, but it will likely happen sometime after May 7 before the summer. For More Info On The Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE, Please Click Here.
- December 10, 2011 by Jacob Krol
  
  Toshiba’s 7-inch Thrive Tablet Dropping Tomorrow
  
  Toshiba has just confirmed ,via there website, that there 7-inch Thrive Tablet will be available tomorrow. They have still not released pricing yet. Ah but, they do have some of the specs posted on there website. It features a 7-inch AutoBrite™ LED Backlit Display. The screen has a resolution of 1280 X 800. From the photo the screen looks pretty good. It will be available in 2(two) sizes 16GB or 32GB. It will be running Android 3.2 Honeycomb. They have not released any info on if it will be getting an upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. For speed it has a NVIDIA® Tegra™2 Dual Core Mobile Processor. It features dual HD Cameras as well. It thickness is .48 inches, so it is pretty portable. They are calling it a “A More Complete Tablet Experience In The Palm Of Your Hand“. Toshiba seems to be quite proud of this tablet, and in a market that is very crowded they will have to make it stand out. Keep in mind that the 10-inch 8GB Thrive Tablet goes for $379.99, so hopefully it won’t be as expensive as those. We will update you when pricing is released. Also, not sure if it will be just be available from Toshiba’s Online Shop tomorrow, or if it will make its way to retails stores as well tomorrow. Let us know what you think of the 7-Inch version of the Thrive Tablet.
- September 27, 2011 by Jacob Krol
  
  Toshiba Announces A New 7-inch Tablet
  
  Today, Toshiba announced their new 7-inch tablet. It is the “Thrive 7″ Tablet”. It is the newest addition to their tablet line up. It powered by Android 3.2 and the NVIDIA Tegra 2 platform, it also features a dual-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce graphics, built-in gyroscope, 2(two) HD Camera, 5 mega-pixel with LED Flash on the back, 2(two) mega-pixel on the front, weighs only 0.88 pounds, is only 0.47 inches thick, Mini USB, Micro HDMI® and a Micro SD card slot, and much more. Overall, it is a very featured pack tablet. It has all of the core Google Services that are found on other Android Tablets. It has Adobe Flash support, which allows you to go to websites that support it. It seems like a great new tablet, for the ever-growing market. It will be available in December of this year. Toshiba is saying that the price should be under $400 . You can get it direct from Toshiba or at major US Retailers, when it is released. You can see the full Press Release below and we will update when more info is known.
  
  Press Release
  
  TOSHIBA EXPANDS TABLET FAMILY WITH NEW 7-INCH MODEL
  
  Thrive 7″ Tablet, Powered by Android, Features Brilliant Hi-Res Display in Compact, Lightweight Design for Consumers On-the-Go
  
  IRVINE, Calif.—Sept. 27, 2011—Toshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today announced the addition of the Thrive™ 7″ Tablet to its expanding line-up of consumer tablet devices. Featuring a brilliant hi-resolution seven-inch diagonal touch display¹, the Thrive 7″ Tablet offers a complete tablet experience with entertainment-optimized features in an incredibly portable design that weighs under a pound² and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.
  
  “This is a seven-inch tablet done right,” said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “The Thrive 7″ Tablet is the first seven-inch tablet in the U.S. market to offer a true HD display that when combined with the selection of ports, premium audio, and a better, more robust Android experience make it a great choice for on-the-go consumers looking for a no-compromise tablet.”
  
  Optimized for HD Entertainment
  The Thrive 7″ Tablet’s LED backlit AutoBrite™ multi-touch display¹ features a stunning 1280×800 resolution, putting bright and crisp images from movies, photos, books and games right in your hand. The tablet also incorporates Toshiba’s exclusive Adaptive Display and Resolution+®³ video enhancement technologies. The tablet includes stereo speakers tuned with sound enhancement technologies from Toshiba and SRS® Labs that deliver richer audio in music and movies with more natural sound and enhanced clarity.
  
  Powered by Android™ 3.2 and the NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 platform, this tablet delivers a dual-core processor⁴ for blazing-fast performance for web browsing and multitasking, plus NVIDIA GeForce® graphics⁵ for console quality gaming. A built-in Gyroscope offers hands-on motion control for the latest Android games. The tablet also includes two HD cameras: a five megapixel camera with an LED flash on the back for capturing high-quality pictures and video on the go, plus a two megapixel camera on the front for video chatting. Toshiba will offer the tablet in two configurations, 16GB or 32GB.
  
  Compact, Lightweight Design
  The Thrive 7″ Tablet weighs only 0.88 pounds2 and measures just under half an inch thin (0.47 inches), allowing it to fit easily into a bag or jacket. Not just lightweight and easy to carry, the tablet is built for handheld comfort and on-the-go durability, featuring Toshiba’s stylishly durable and slip-resistant Easy Grip finish.
  
  Better Connected
  Designed for continuity with other digital devices, the Thrive 7″ Tablet includes a selection of built-in ports, including Mini USB, Micro HDMI® and a Micro SD card slot, giving consumers the ability to easily sync and share their content. The tablet also includes Toshiba’s exclusive File Manager utility that gives users the power to easily move and manage files.
  
  Offering convenient Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity, the Thrive 7″ Tablet delivers all the essentials needed to stay connected at home or away. Users can browse the web with Adobe® Flash™ support, take advantage of maps and location-based apps with integrated GPS and enjoy the full suite of popular Google™ Mobile Service applications and Android apps via the Android Market™.
  
  Availability
  The Thrive 7″ Tablet will be available in December at major U.S. retailers, e-tailers and ToshibaDirect.com.
- May 19, 2011 by Jacob Krol
  
  Verizon Wireless HTC Trophy Coming May 26th
  The first Windows Phone to hit Verizon Wireless will be the HTC Trophy. It will be landing on May 26th, this is turning out to be a very busy day for Verizon Wireless. The Droid X2 and Xperia Play are both launching on this day also, you can now add the HTC Trophy to this list as well. Some of the main features of the HTC Trophy are a 3.8 inch screen, 1GHz processor, Surround Sound, 5 mega-pixel camera with LED Flash, 16GB storage built-in, WiFi built-in, Global Ready, and, HTC Hub. The Verizon Wireless HTC Trophy will be $149.99, after $50 mail in rebate, with a 2-year contract. You can buy it online on May 26, but it will not be in stores till June 2nd. Also any customer who buys the phone before July 15th get a free XBox 360 game. You can see more info regarding that below. There will be some photos of the HTC Trophy and the Press Release below.
  HTC Trophy™ Brings Windows Phone 7 To Verizon WirelessCombine Business and Play with a Smartphone That Lets Customers Do What They Love
  
  05/19/2011
  
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  BASKING RIDGE, NJ — HTC Trophy™ is the first Windows Phone 7 device to come to Verizon Wireless, bringing a new dimension of gaming and entertainment to the nation’s most reliable 3G network.
  
  Windows Phone is the only phone that lets you play games with Xbox LIVE. Customers can sync directly with Xbox LIVE mobile to access their avatar, profile and gamer score to keep track of their wins. HTC Trophy also allows consumers to play by themselves or challenge friends in turn-based games. In addition to the many mobile gaming features, customers who buy an HTC Trophy before July 15 get a free Xbox 360 console game. Game enthusiasts can choose from Halo: Reach, Kinect Sports and Lode Runner – up to $60 value.
  
  HTC Trophy features the Music + Video Hub, giving customers quick access to music and movies on their device. Customers can stream or download millions of songs with a Zune Pass subscription and access over 15,000 quality apps and games in Windows Phone Marketplace through the Marketplace Hub.
  
  Additional features:
  
  1 GHz Snapdragon® processor
  
  WVGA 3.8-inch touchscreen
  
  Surround sound through SRS WOW HD™
  
  5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash
  
  720p HD video capture
  
  16 GB on-board storage
  
  Wi-Fi connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n
  
  Global ready – allowing customers to enjoy wireless voice and data service in more than 200 countries, with more than 125 with 3G speeds
  
  HTC Hub-customization through downloadable applications that offer even more entertainment and productivity
  
  View and edit Microsoft Office® documents, including Excel®, Word® and PowerPoint® with the Office Hub and data access on SharePoint® servers
  
  Pricing and availability:
  
  HTC Trophy will be available online at www.verizonwireless.comon May 26, and in Verizon Wireless Communication Stores on June 2 for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
  
  HTC Trophy customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a smartphone data package. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access and an unlimited smartphone data plan is $29.99 for monthly access.
  
  Verizon Wireless customers traveling outside of the United States should contact Verizon Wireless’ global customer support team at 1-800-922-0204 before embarking on their trip to ensure their phones have the right features for global usage.
  
  For more information about Windows Phone, visitwww.windowsphone.com. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go towww.verizonwireless.com.
  
  About Verizon Wireless
  Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest, most advanced 4G network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 104 million total wireless connections, including more than 88 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visitwww.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library atwww.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
  
  About HTC
  HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative wireless devices that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
  
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  The HTC HD7 is one of the best Windows Phone’s on the market. It is running on the T-Mobile Network and goes for$99 with a 2-year contract. Not that bad for a well developed smart phone. It is running Windows Phone 7, the phone that is supposed to save us from our phones. The phone also has 4.3 inch screen and a kickstand. There will be a Photo Gallery at the end! Now, Let’s Get Started With The Full Review On The HTC HD7!
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