The 10 Hottest Products From The Mobile World Congress 2011
This past week, mobile enthusiasts converged on Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress (MWC), the largest exhibition of its kind.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (aka Galaxy Tab 2)
Samsung came out swinging with the follow-up to its well-received Galaxy Tab. The 10.1-inch slate will be powered by Google's Android 3.0 operating system and will feature a dual-core CPU and two webcams. Customers will have a choice between 16GB and 32GB of storage.
Sony Xperia Play
At a special gathering in Barcelona a day before the Mobile World Congress kicked off, Sony demoed its highly anticipated Xperia Play, informally known as the "PlayStation Phone." A combination smartphone and portable gaming device, the Xperia Play will run Google's Android operating software and will be available from Verizon in April.
HTC Salse
HTC announced two smartphones, each with a dedicated "Facebook button." According to the Associated Press, AT&T will carry both devices, which are called the HTC Salsa and the HTC ChaCha.
HTC Chacha
The Android-equipped HTC ChaCha, alongside the HTC Salsa, created a stir at its debut in Barcelona, primarily because of its "Facebook button."
LG Optimus 3D
LG wowed crowds with what is being called the first color 3D smartphone. The Optimus 3D will run Android 2.2 and will be available in sometime in Spring 2011. LG Optimus 3D users will be able to record their own 3D videos and upload them directly to YouTube.
Samsung Galaxy S II
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S II smartphone, running Android 2.3 (Ginerbread) and sporting a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen. The device is built around a dual-core processor and features two webcams. Samsung will also include an option to equip the Galaxy S II with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
Umeox Apollo
Reportedly the first solar-powered device to run Google's Android OS, the Umeox Apollo features modest specs and will carry a price tag that won't break the bank.
Sony Ericsson LiveView
This so-called "micro-display" reportedly synches with "any Android phone." The next time you go for a bike ride or a long hike, you can access apps, emails and texts without bringing your phone with you.
HP TouchPad WebOS Tablet
Shortly before the Mobile World Congress, HP announced its WebOS tablet, theTouchPad. HP also brought the device to Barcelona, where MWC attendees tried it out for themselves. The device's key features include the following.
9.7-inch display, a 1.2-GHz dual-core SnapDragon processor from Qualcomm, 512 MB of RAM, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm headphones jack, TouchStone dock compatibility, 16 or 32 GB of storage and a microUSB charger.
Motorola Xoom
Motorola showed off its Xoom tablet, running Google's Android 3.0 OS. The 32GB device will reportedly launch in the U.S. next week.
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