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Monday, June 3, 2013

Polaroid Brings the Executive 9.7 Android Tablet and PROG160 Smartphone to the Philippines


A renowned brand of instant film cameras and digital cameras, Polaroid forays into the exciting market of smart mobile devices by introducing its own arsenal of Android-based smartphones and tablets. Harnessing its expertise in consumer electronics, Polaroid introduces the Executive 9.7 for its tablet portfolio and the PROG160 for its smartphone lineup. 




As what its moniker suggests, the new tablet which was first seen at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas sports a 9.7-inch capacitive touchscreen. With multitouch feature, users can fluidly play new games and work on different applications through a variety of hand gestures with the Executive 9.7. Adding to the usability of the tablet, it also comes with a keyboard which brings to users the feel of a true notebook for increased maneuverability and enhanced productivity. Running the latest Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system, the Executive 9.7 is powered by a 1.6GHz dual-core processor coupled with 1GB DDR3 RAM, allowing for fast loading of applications, speedy Internet browsing, and long battery life. In terms of storage, Polaroid loaded the Executive 9.7 with 4GB internal memory which can be expanded to 32GB through the tablet’s microSD slot. In spite of its ultrathin frame of 9.8m, the Executive 9.7 does not come up short in terms of connectivity. Equipped with a USB port, the tablet allows for connectivity with flash drives, portable hard drives, and 3G dongles for wireless connectivity in addition to Wi-Fi. The built-in HDMI enables users to connect the tablet to an HDTV or a projector, enabling them to view HD movies, play games, or present office files on a large screen. Completing the multimedia experience is the 3.5mm audio jack that lets you hook up the tablet to a powerful speaker system. Featuring a dual camera system, the Executive 9.7 captures brilliant images with its main camera and supports video calls with is front-facing camera.      

Meanwhile, the Polaroid PROG160 is a 5-inch smartphone that comes with a capacitive touchscreen display. It ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS that works smoothly with its 1GHz dual-core processor and 512MB of RAM. The dual SIM feature of this phone lets the user have personal and work information isolated from each other on a single device and without the need for another smartphone. It offers a hassle-free way to stay connected to the web through Wi-Fi or 3G. The 5-megapixel rear camera can take crisp and vivid images while the front-facing camera allows face-to-face communication via video calls. For entertainment use, the PROG160 has a built-in FM radio, and can play MP3 and MP4 multimedia content.

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