Last updated on 2012-08-21, by video

Top 9 Anticipated Digital Products in 2012

It is expected that consumers are likely to get access to some great new products in autumn this year. It becomes the rule that electronic giants would like to put new products on the shelf before the holiday shopping season. Based on the past product launch cycle, consumers are expected to get approach to new products coming from Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, Nintendo, Amazon and other companies.

More importantly, companies promise to launch new technology. And only until the products are put into the market, we can know whether the rumors are true or not.

9. Quad-core Smartphone
Although quad-core smartphone has existed in the current market, it has not been used by many people. We expect that at the end of this year, quad-core chip will be the standard in smartphone. The quad-core chip means faster speed, longer duration and better display effect.
Expected release date: by the end of 2012

8. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
Galaxy Note 10.1 is Samsung’s new flagship tablet PC product. It is running on the latest Android system, equipped with handwritten pen, support handwriting recognition function, and all functions you are expecting for in tablet PC.
Expected release date: at the end of August 2012

7. Pebble Watch
Pebble watch can reach synchronization with your smartphone via Bluetooth. It can also control music, record your running time and more other functions.
Pebble watch also supports the notification function, which displays the caller ID, electronic mail, calendar reminder, Facebook information, Twitter information and weather warning information, etc.
Expected release date: in September 2012

6. Windows 8
Windows 8 is Microsoft’s most-anticipated new operating system. Windows 8 includes four major versions: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise and Windows RT.
Windows 8 covers the functions such as the integration of Xbox Live, Internet Explorer 10 and new verification technique.
Expected release date: on October 26, 2012

5. Kindle Fire 2
There are rumors in the market that Amazon will release multiple versions of new Kindle Fire tablet PC, among which one is said to be equipped with 7-inch display and higher resolution, and the other is said to be equipped with larger display.
What is for certain is that Kindle Fire 2 will be equipped with quad-core processor, a revised edition of Android operation system. The price of Kindle Fire 2 will remain the same as expected.
Expected release date: at any time

4. Nintendo Wii U
Wii U is a new player model from Nintendo.
Wii U is with innovative controller Wii U GamePad. GamePad allows players to play certain games through the display even the TV is turned off.
Expected release date: during Christmas time this year

3. Microsoft RT Surface
RT Surface is the initial touch screen tablet product produced by Microsoft.
Microsoft had developed hardware product, like Xbox game, but it results from that Microsoft can’t persuade PC manufacturers to produce video game player. And the rolling out of Surface tablet PC will be the first time Microsoft completes with its partners directly.
Microsoft does not disclose the parameters and selling price of this tablet PC. Based on the previous Microsoft revealed information, the price of RT Surface will be equal to iPad.
Expected release date: on October 26, 2012
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2. iPad Mini
The rumored tablet PC will be equipped with 7-inch or 8-inch display screen, so it is called iPad Mini.
This tablet PC will be priced at about $200, in order to compete with Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 directly.
Expected release date: in September 2012
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1. iPhone 5
Apple iPhone 5 is the most-anticipated smartphone this year. Rumors say it will be equipped with larger screen, greater battery and thinner phone body.
Expected release date: on September 21, 2012
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