CES – Tablets – Samsung Note Pro 12.2, Fuhu Dream Tab

CES 2014 showcased some of the top new technology from companies ranging from the well known to indies and start-ups. Some of the most anticipated announcements came from the tablet, laptop and desktop markets. While this year featured a lot of refresh models, a few products rise towards the top in our CES 2014 roundup.

[box_dark]Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2[/box_dark]

In an effort to beat Apple’s rumored 12 to 13 inch iPad slated to hit stores later in the year, Samsung displayed the new Samsung Note Pro 12.2 running on Android 4.4 KitKat. With a huge 12.2-inch 2,560 x 1,600-pixel screen, this tablet offers options like a Samsung Exynos 8-core or Snapdragon quad-core processor, 3 gigs of RAM, 8 MP rear facing and 2 MP front facing camera and the option of either 32 or 64 GB of storage models. More info on this tablet – samsung.

[box_dark]Fuhu DreamTab[/box_dark]

Tablets have found a particularly strong market in parents with children, with tablets commonly used as both entertainment and learning devices for children as young as preschool. To meet this market demand both Fuhu and Dreamworks have come together to introduce a tablet aimed specifically at children called the Fuhu DreamTab. This device builds off the nabi tablets, integrating a new Blue Morpho user interface. Three potential models may hit the market including a 1080p resolution 8-inch, 12-inch and potential desktop size model. Each is run by an Intel 64 bit quad-core Atom Z3740 processor and 2 gigs of RAM. The tablet is also Google certified providing access to Google Play Store apps