New phablets rely on finger sensors as a new feature

by Edwin - on November 3rd, 2013

Let us have a show of hands here â€" how many people were impressed with the introduction of TouchID from Apple with the announcement of the new iPhone 5s? I am not quite sure about you, but that does seem to be a rather minor change to the smartphone that actually revolutionized the way phones are used. However, it is more of an evolution than a revolution this time around, but will the idea actually catch on with other hardware manufacturers that are in the smartphone and tablet game? Perhaps, or perhaps not. One thing is for sure though â€" Pantech, the South Korean hardware manufacturer, has lined up several new phablet models â€" the IM-A890S, IM-A890K and IM-A890L, which will be marketed as the Vega Secret Note.

These will begin to sell in operator stores all over South Korea, if not already. First of all, the IM-A890S that is already available, will follow in the footsteps of the Pantech Vega LTE-A that was launched in August earlier this year. The three handsets that we mentioned above will make up as the Fingerprint Cards’ (FPC’s) first launch in phablet devices.

According to Mr. Lee, leader of the Component Development Team of Pantech, “We have received very positive feedback on the finger sensor and its associated secure applications in Pantech Vega LTE-A and we are happy to deploy this important feature on our phablet product line-up. Our finger-sensor-enabled products are compatible with the new Korean payment service called Bartong, also being launched in October.”

Fingerprint Cards AB (FPC) are the ones that come up with the biometric components as well as technologies that will rely on the analysis and matching of an individual’s unique fingerprint in order to verify the person’s identity. The technology is made up of biometric sensors, processors, algorithms and modules which can be used individually, or in combination with one other. It would be interesting to see whether other future Pantech devices will feature a similar technology, and will Android-powered smartphones, phablets and tablets challenge the existing supremacy of TouchID?

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Tablanket – Easy to Carry Convenience

by Julie - on August 19th, 2013

We had a few great picnics this season, but I have to say they could have been better. This last one ended badly when my daughter knocked over an apple juice, which not only made everything in its path sticky, but it got on my pants and attracted bees! Nothing kills a picnic quicker than unwanted guests. I always say I’m going to bring something to use as a little table, but I never remember. I wish there was a convenient solution.

Meet the Tablanket, a very lightweight, collapsable and highly portable table/blanket combination. The blanket zips off, is machine washable and water resistant ,and the table is an elevated hard surface that even has cupholders, perfect for serving your food and drink, or even using your laptop. If you love being outdoors, going to the beach, tailgating and picnicking, the Tablanket may be the solution you’ve been looking for.

The Tablanket also comes with special stakes that allow it to be anchored to the ground and the table doubles as a carrying case that includes a shoulder strap for super portability, so now I have no excuse for not having a table with me next time I hit the beach.

The cozy fleece blanket is 6.5 ft x 6.5 and the table surface is a useable 2 ft x 2 ft and is totally self-contained and very light-weight. So enjoy your next al fresco dining experience and get yourself a Tablanket in blue or green, for under 65 bucks at Tablanket.com and don’t forget to watch the website for Tablanket accessories, coming soon.