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FCC approves NEC N3306
The FCC has just stamped their approval over the NEC N3306 GSM cellphone. This handset comes in a clamshell form factor with a shiny black cover that looks set to be another fingerprint magnet. Features include dedicated MP3 controls located at the front of the device, a camera key on the side, and a microSD memory card slot for expansion options. Opening the N3306 will reveal a touchscreen display, where a stylus is used to input data. The NEC N3306 also comes with built-in handwriting recognition software for general input purposes, while Java support enables you to enjoy casual games on-the-go. No idea on when this cellphone will be released and how much does it cost.
NEC has come up with a way to make gaming experiences on tablet and mobile phones a lot more realistic with its tactile touchscreen display. Often compared with console gaming, mobile gaming as far as tablet and smartphone games go, have never been able to live up to the mark. Now, this might bring them closer to bridging the gap.
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Windows 7 probably isn’t the most popular choice when it comes to tablet operating systems, but we expect that it has its fans, particularly those in the enterprise sector who might need a more robust operating system to achieve their needs. In any case, for enterprise owners who are looking for a new tablet, you might want to consider the NEC VersaPro type VZ, a business tablet that will only be available via NEC’s B2B solution.
As far as its specs are concerned, the VersaPro type VZ will feature Windows 7 as its choice of operating system, a 12.1” 1024×768 display that supports both touch and pen inputs, a Celeron 857 CPU clocked at 1.2GHz with 2GB of RAM, a 64GB SSD, WiFI and LTE capabilities courtesy of a Docomo Xi LTE module. While the specs appear to be borderline netbook/laptop, its price thankfully appears to be that of a budget mid-ranged tablet at ¥20,000 (~$241).
Residents of Japan, if you’re in the market for an LTE capable handset, you might be interested in checking out NEC’s latest offering in the form of the MEDIAS LTE N-04D Android handset. The phone is expected to see a launch on Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo and will be available come 15th February 2012, although pricing has not yet been revealed at this point in time.
As far as the hardware specs of the MEDIA LTE N-04D is concerned, it will be an Android 2.3 Gingerbread powered handset with a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm APQ8060 processor under the hood, feature 16GB of internal storage, a 4.3” 720×1280 display, an 8.1MP rear-facing camera, a dust-proof body, water resistant, mobile wallet functionality and with a 1Seg TV tuner on board. It will also feature Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and should be compatible with the Casio G-Shock GB-6900 watch.