08th October, 2010 (Notion Ink ADAM)

Not very long ago (or lets say, a few months ago;), i was Google'in out smthin (which i dont remember anymore)

While searchin, i came across a device, which i haven't been able to get outta my head since

Instead, i guess, its bttr to put it like- I ve been wantin it to BE IN MY HANDS since then

N now, that the time has nearly come, i am Definitely Very Excited.. :) :) :)

Ok..Enufff of all the Puzzles!! (Bt it was quite nice fr an Opening fr a post..wats say!! ;)

Lets get onto business now.. The device i mentioned above..Its called "ADAM"-conceptualized, designed n developed by Notion Ink.

I write this post on this amazing product, nt cz Notion Ink is giving me a free ADAM for this(oh..i so wish this were true tho).

I write this post with just and only one motive- to spread some knowledge about this device, which i feel has not yet got the hype that it shud get before its launch itself, even tho it has already been touted as the Ipad killer by the masses worldwide

Notion Ink is basically a Hyderabad based startup, founded by an IIT'ian named Rohan Shravan in May, 2009.

"Its is a firm dedicated towards the development of innovative products in the information, communication and entertainment space" (quoted from their website http://www.notionink.in)

ADAM is a Tablet computer, that is currently under development and is expected to hit the markets anytime after Mid November.

Now, ADAM has got some real awesome features and specifications. I ll try to put them in the simplest possible language, eliminating the techincal stuff as far as possible:)

To begin with, the ADAM runs on a Nvidia Tegra2 Dual Core Processor(like we have Core2Duo n Dual Cores in our pc's).

Storage wud vary depending on the variant that you choose- either 16GB or 32 GB, both with Memory Expandability using Micro SD Card

Then, there is a slot fr inserting a Sim Card too. So, the device can be used fr makin voice-calls(nt completely sure on this), and with 3G available, the ADAM can also be used fr Video Calls

Oh, i missed the camera, which is somethin Innovative in itself. ADAM has a 3.2Megapixel camera which can rotate upto 185degrees. So you can use the same camera fr clickin pictures or for ur video chats.

Then ofcourse, there are the usual stuff like 2USB ports, 1mini-USB port, built-in stereo speakers, built-in microphone, 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack, Bluetooth etc

The WirelessLAN(WiFi) in the ADAM uses the latest standards defined fr WiFi equipments, called 802.11 b/g/n instead of 802.11 b/g used by all other devices. This basically supports WiFi signals that can travel much further than before, in simple language

Then ofcourse, there is the normal GPS n the onscreen keyboard which is smthin usual here.

Bt we re here to talk of the UnUsual..Isn't it ;) So here goes..

ADAM has a Trackpad on its Backside(jz like the one on laptops)..fr times wen you can't Touch-Screen(did i miss tellin you that ADAM is a Touch Screen device..or was it jz obvious cz touch screen tablets r such a Rage these days;)

Next up, ADAM has 3 types of sensors(other devices usually use 2)- RF proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor n a 3-axis accelerometer

Oh, n ADAM is capable of playin HD, screen resolution of 1024x600

The battery, too, is smthin class apart, supportin Music playback of 140hrs n HD video playback of 16hrs, on a full charge

Do you think that's all........

Ofcourse NOT..As before, The BEST comes after the Rest ;)

The SCREEN.. ADAM uses a 10.1" Pixel Qi Transflective LCD Screen with Multitouch support. Lets elaborate this here. Multitouch, m sure, most of you already kno..Touchin the screen at multiple places at once to get some awesome things done.

Transflective LCD screen can be neglected here fr bein a usual LCD screen used in many other devices.

Lets come to Pixel Qi.. Pixel Qi is basically an LCD screen that is able to turn off its backlight, which serves us 2 purposes-

- Saves the Battery-life, cz switchin off backlights wud make ADAM consume low power

- Secondly, n very importantly, it switches the device into a Black n White Reflective mode that can function in Ambient Light conditions (ever had a problem viewin the laptop screen wen it was too sunny..Well, Pixel Qi solves that problem)

Oh, n ADAM is the First device to leverage the power of a Pixel Qi screen :)

Next BEST thing about the ADAM is its Operating system (like the Windows 7 that you use on ur computer)

ADAM comes with Android 2.2 operating system from Google. This means the users can use Google marketplace to download n use a wide array of applications.

Apart from that, ADAM would also have its own marketplace called GENESIS, fr applications solely fr the ADAM :)

ADAM has a colored side cladding, so you can choose the color that best suites You n ur Personality.

The sides of the body are made of Magnalium Alloy Chassis which provides the strength to the whole device. Its light, strong and designed to resist shock propagation to other components (due to which they are used heavily in Aircrafts)

Oh..n this pt land here jz outta nowhere- ADAM supports full 3D effects ( tho i mite b able to elaborate on this only once the user-interface is launched)

ADAM is supposed to be jz a mere 14mm thick with a wt of about 600-650 gms

Nw that is really Cool!!

With all these wonderful features, the ADAM has been called the Ipad Killer, which really seems very True. The pricing of ADAM has also been kept in accordance wit this image.

ADAM will be launched in 4 variants and ALL the variants have been priced LESS than the most basic model of the Ipad, as of the current reports.

Rohan Shravan has been in constant touch with all the worldwide fans of his innovative device through his blog and giving constant updates about the device.

Infact, these days, Rohan has started discussin the design decisions of the ADAM on his blog.

All the comments have 1 thing in common- that they(the writers of the comments) are waitin Eagerly n super EAGERLY fr the ADAM

I, too, hope to get my hands on the ADAM..Asap. Can imagine all that i wud use the lovely device for

N ofcourse, wat fun it would be to Flaunt the clamshell, that it is

Bt till then, I, like many others worldwide, am gonna be glued to their blog fr more updates n designs.

Incase you might be interested, Notion Ink launches the Official n Final design of the ADAM on the 9th of October on their blog (http://notionink.wordpress.com/)

M waitin dearly fr this update..Its somethin BIG comin our (ADAM-lovers) way

Hv all hopes high regardin the ADAM n m sure it'd live Up to it..n ofcourse KILL the Ipad too;)

N priced@25k fr a model with the Pixel Qi screen, WiFi, 3G, 32GB memory n host of other mind-blowing features, i really believe its an Amazing Deal!!

Think over it.. you still have sm time left ppl!!

Jz like i have..sm more time left fr my sleep. So lemme rush to bed n you..Do sm Google'in urself on Notion Ink ADAM (or ask me watever you want about it) n i am sure you'd LOVE it :) :)