Android Tablet gives iPad run for the Money
User Rating4.83/5Notion Ink demoed its final version of the Android tablet called Adam prior to Mobile World Congress 2010. In the video cofounder Rohan Shravan shows off some awesome hardware innovation.
It was demonstrated in an area outdoors which was partially shaded and fully exposed to bright sunlight. This was done to show how wonderfully the tablet adapts in either condition; beautiful LCD display in normal lighting and crisp monochrome display in direct sunlight.
Unlike the Apple iPad, Adam has a camera that conveniently swivels 180 degrees. Imagine the use cases: turn towards yourself to have video chats, turn away 90 degrees to record a lecture or seminar while working simultaneously, turn another 90 degrees to take a picture of someone in front of you. Let’s not forget to throw in multi-tasking capabilities.
Another interesting feature places the touch pad on the back, very interesting to control touch screen operations without looking. The Adam tablet also features 3 USB ports, one HDMI out port for full HD in 1080p, eco-friendly using a tenth of the power, and boasting 24 hours of battery life (more than 10 hours viewing full high definition video).
Notion Ink plans to customize the Android operating system it will ship with, plus open up the API for developers to write apps for the larger screen. Although the final software was not ready for the demo, they noted they will have split screen virtual keyboards to allow typing with thumbs on the tablet. Look for it in June 2010 with a price point of $327-$800.
Below are side by side specs compared with the Apple iPad courtesy of Technoholik. See more exclusive photos at Technoholik’s Flickr stream.
| Apple iPad | Notion Ink Adam | |
| Screen | 9.7 inch 4:3 IPS LCD (1024×768) | 10 inch Transflective LCD Pixel Qi screen (1024×600) |
| 1024×768 pixel resolution at 132 pixels per inch (ppi) | Low power full color black & white mode | |
| OS | iPhone OS 3.2 | Android, Unbuntu, Chromium |
| CPU | Apple A4 processor | nVidia Tegra 2 |
| Dual Core 1GHz + Graphic | ||
| Internet Browser | Safari | Firefox, Chrome |
| Outputs: | VGA, Dock connectors (extra) | HDMI, 3x USB |
| Video Out | 720p | 1080p |
| Camera | No | Yes, 3 Megapixel with Autofocus |
| Battery | Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music | 16 hours, 160 hours on backlight off mode |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi, 3G (HSPA/GSM), Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, 3G (HSPA/GSM), Bluetooth (US Edition) |
| Weight | 1.5 pounds | 1.7 pounds |
| Other: | RF, ambient light sensor. AGPS, Proximity sensor, accelerometer, Touchpad | |
| Multitasking | No | Yes |
| Adobe Flash 10.0 support | No | Yes |
| Storage | No | Yes, (SD Card slot) |
| Price | $499-$829 | $327-$800 |
| Availability | April/May | June/July |
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I would choose this over the iPad any day!
I see whoever made the chart completely left out the fact the MINIMUM storage coming with an iPad is 8 GB. That makes this whole chart somewhat suspect, now doesn’t it?
and the Adam has DOUBLE the minimum storage:
http://www.notionink.in/adamtechspecs.php
Storage
16 / 32 GB eMMC
dude… you can buy a 32GB SD card and you’re done…
Few corrections:
Ubuntu not Unbuntu
Chrome OS not Chromium (chromium is a browser)
So… Is this ARM processor? Also, is this black and white only?
No. The screen only goes monochrome (like Kindle) in bright or direct sunlight. Full color in normal lighting.
Yes, ARM based.
Hey all, there will come 2 Android-Tablets from Archos soon. The showed them on the CeBIT in Hannover/Germany. There will be one 7″ and one 8″ Android-Tablet. I think they could make Apples iPad a good competition.
Nice greetings
Any possible down-the-road options for a wireless carrier? This is hands down better than the iPad (from someone who owns an iTouch and iPhone, from which, btw, I could not post a comment here). I don’t care about the cam (a nice to have) but Firefox, Flash and multitasking are huge.
Any projections for apps from developers (Kindle, Sirius, billpayment, etc.)? Compatibility with office apps? I travel extensively and am looking for something as work friendly as it is personal friendly.
I’m looking for a product like this. I’ll be following it closely.
It’s very exciting to me, but I /REALLY/ wish it was…. well, prettier! The early mockups of the adam were gorgeous! so it makes me a little sad that they didn’t follow through on the design front…
I can see them having problems trying to patent that swiveling camera, Sony beat them to the punch several years ago – http://www.transmetazone.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=857
I think we will start seeing more devices like this. I suspect that although Apple set the standard, Google will be the victor.
Android seems like a nice choice of OS, although I’m open to see a Chrome OS tablet. Yes, it’s Chrome OS. Chromium is the name of the project.
Any one hear of ICD’s Gemini? I’m split between that and the Adam. the sad thing though you don’t hear much ofthe Gemini.
Hello, I live in Brazil. I wonder when the product will be available for sale and whether it would be
Can I import.
ALL THE SPECIFICATIONS ARE HERE
http://www.notionink.in/adamtechspecs.php