Android Tablet Wars: An Overview
Date and Time
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Location
MIT Building E-51, Room 335
Jerry Feldman , Associate Director , Boston Linux & Unix - gaf blu org
Brian DeLacey - CryptographicHistory gmail com
Tom Sohmers - trsohmers mit edu
Matt Wendorf - mwendorf surrex com
Kurt Keville , Thaumaturgical Engineer , MIT Clinical Research Center - kkeville alum mit edu
Summary
We explore the various Android tablet devices that just hit the market
Abstract
Jerry Feldman will showcase the Barnes & Noble Color Nook, hacked to run unlocked Android OS. Matt Wendorf will cover the Motorola Xoom. Brian DeLacey will demonstrate the Vizio tablet, from apps to changing TV channels and solar recharging. Tom Sohmers will present the HP Touchpad. Kurt Keville will showcase a stealth tablet.
The presenters will touch on the following areas for several Android Tablets:
- Android Version / Platform Customizations
- Hardware Specs (RAM, SSD, Processor / Speed, Sensors, Battery Life, Screen size etc.)
- Price / Purchase experience
- Usage Scenarios and Application Demonstration
- Surprises and Wish Lists
We will also have a “Tablet Show-and-Tell” discussion for any attendees who would like to show off their Android tablets.
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