Here’s a great gadget gift idea that’s also relatively inexpensive. ARNOVA Android tablets, the latest budget tablet craze to hit Europe, has finally arrived in the Philippines and they’re a pretty impressive bunch. Equipped with fast processors, the Android Gingerbread OS, and mass market appeal, ARNOVA tablets are the perfect fit for various lifestyles and perform just as beautifully as more expensive brands. Take a look at the specs of the various models:
ARNOVA 7 G2
Infused with a lightning fast ARM Cortex A8 1 Gigahertz processor, the ARNOVA 7 G2 has a 7-inch screen with a resolution of 800×480 pixels, and powerful enough to render 1080p full high definition videos. Weighing only 370 grams, the ARNOVA 7 G2 is also the best multimedia device player for people on the go. It can support various video file types including AVI, MP4, MKV, MOV and FLV. For music, the ARNOVA 7 G2 can play MP3, WAV, APE, OGG and FLAC files. It also has a front-facing VGA camera. With a sizeable 4 Gigabyte internal flash drive, it can store enough multimedia files for long trips (up to six hours for video playback). A micro SDHC card slot is also included, essentially expanding the ARNOVA 7 G2’s storage capacity for various files.
ARNOVA 7 G2 Tech Specs
Capacity: Flash Memory: 4 GB, extendable via micro SDHC Slot, Operating system: ANDROID™ 2.3 (Gingerbread), Processor: ARM Cortex A8 1 GHz, Display characteristics: 7” capacitive multi touch screen, TFT LCD, 16 million colors, 800 x 480 screen resolution, Video Playback: Up to 1080p resolution, MPEG-4, Realvideo. With additional codecs the device can play video files with the following extensions: .avi, .mp4, .mkv, .mov and .flv, Audio Playback: MP3, WAV, APE, OGG, FLAC, Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, Interfaces: Micro USB 2.0, Micro SD slot, Communication protocols: WiFi (802.11 b/g) Miscellaneous: Built-in speakers, microphone, G-sensor, Power source: Internal: Lithium Polymer battery, USB Power adapter/charger.
ARNOVA 7C G2
The higher version ARNOVA 7c G2 comes with almost all of the bells and whistles of the ARNOVA 7 G2, including the Android 2.3 “Gingerbread,” a 7-inch screen with the same resolution, as well as full HD video and music playback. However, the ARNOVA 7C G2 packs a powerful Qualcomm processor and also sports additional wireless connectivity functions, such as Bluetooth and an integrated SIM card slot for 3G connectivity. It also has a front-facing VGA camera. The ARNOVA 7C G2 is slightly heavier at 470 grams but is still light enough to carry with one hand. This also makes the ARNOVA 7C G2 a great tool for businessmen on the go.
ARNOVA 7c G2 Tech Specs
Capacity: extendable via micro SDHC Slot (4GB Micro SD Card included in the package), Operating system: ANDROID™ 2.3 (Gingerbread), Processor: Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, Display characteristics: 7” capacitive multi touch screen, 800 x 480 screen resolution, Video Playback: MPEG-4, Realvideo, 3GP, Audio Playback: MP3, Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP, PNG, Interfaces: Micro USB slave 2.0, Micro SD slot , Communication protocols: WiFi (802.11 b/g), 3G HSPA, Miscellaneous: Front-facing camera, built-in speakers, microphone, G-sensor, Bluetooth, Power source: Internal: Lithium Polymer battery, USB Power adapter/charger.
ARNOVA 8 G2
The perfect fit for the multimedia consumer, the ARNOVA 8 G2 takes pride for its versatility as video and audio player, as well as being a great e-book reader. With its 8-inch 800×600 pixel multi-touch display, the ARNOVA 8 G2 gives a good view of multimedia files. It is also armed with an ARM Cortex A8 1 GHz processor allowing it to run Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” smoothly. With Wi-Fi connectivity, the ARNOVA 8 G2 offers a full Internet experience especially with its integrated front-facing camera. The Arnova 8 G2 comes with an 8 Gb internal flash, though the inclusion of a micro SD slot allows for additional memory expansion.
ARNOVA 8 G2 Tech Specs
Capacity: Flash Memory: 8Gb, extendable via micro SDHC Slot, Operating system: ANDROID™ 2.3 (Gingerbread), Processor: ARM Cortex A8 1 GHz, Display characteristics: 8” capacitive multi touch screen, 800 x 600 screen resolution, Video Playback: MPEG-4, Realvideo, H.264, Audio Playback: MP3, WAV, APE, OGG, FLAC, Photo viewer: JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, Interfaces: Micro USB slave 2.0, Micro SD slot, Communication protocols: WiFi (802.11 b/g), Miscellaneous: Front-facing camera, built-in speakers, microphone, G-sensor Power source: Internal: Lithium Polymer battery, USB Power adapter/charger.
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