Cisco Cius: Made for Business People and not for ANGRY BIRD Gamers

So here comes a newly launched tablet, the Cisco Cius. Many would say Cisco is already 40 years late to join in the arena of tablet wars. But I would say, they are just at the right time. If they were late then why would they praise HP TouchPad that was just launched recently and I never heard anyone say they are too late?

Anyway, Cisco Cius was made for business people and not for people who just want to buy a tablet and play ANGRY BIRD and/or brag to their friends about their new cool gadget.

Cius uses Google Android software which is used in a number of smartphones and a growing number of tablet PCs nowadays, which will also allow the company's business customers to tap into the growing Android developer community, which is developing new business-class products.

I am sure if you are a business man I am sure this tablet will awe you because it has front- and rear-facing cameras that record in high definition for video conferencing meeting and a 7-inch high-resolution screen. The device will be integrated with Cisco's TelePresence video conferencing system to provide one-click access to video conferences. And it will also be integrated with the WebEx meeting products. Cius tablet can connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or whether you are on the road, it is not a problem because you can also connect through a 3G cellular network.

Product Overview
Cisco Cius™ (Figure 1) is a mobile collaboration tablet built for business. It is designed to help organizations capitalize on the value of mobility by enabling anywhere, anytime access to important business features:
• Campus mobility with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, and broad mobility with 3G (4G planned) cellular support
• High-resolution multi-touch color display with an intuitive user interface
• High-definition (HD) video with Cisco TelePresence™ solution interoperability
• Virtual desktop client integration (VDI) and cloud computing
• Full range of Cisco Collaboration and Unified Communication applications
• Open access to the Google Android Market with appropriate IT controls
• Expanded Android applications for business, linking Cisco Collaboration APIs through a software developer kit (SDK)
• Accessories, sold separately, which include base stations for enhanced capabilities and carrying cases for stylish yet functional protection while mobile

Read more about the product at Cisco Cius site to learn more about the tablet.

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CheckIn for Facebook Places Apps

Check in to Facebook fast, or automatically!
Check into Facebook Places with two quick taps, or check in automatically to places with wifi!

• CheckIn opens immediately to a list of nearby places, which you can check in to with just one tap. The official app typically takes seven taps to open, check in, and exit.
• Includes an undo button for removing your latest check-in from Facebook.
• Add places to your list of favorites for easier access, and so you don't have to wait for a location fix.
• Automatically check into your favorites by turning on auto check-ins. Your device will periodically check your location and check you in when you're in range of a favorite without you touching your phone.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions (http://www.google.com/permissions/).

THIS APPLICATION HAS ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING:

YOUR LOCATION

FINE (GPS) LOCATION

Access fine location sources such as the Global Positioning System on the device, where available. Malicious applications can use this to determine where you are, and may consume additional battery power.

NETWORK COMMUNICATION

FULL INTERNET ACCESS

Allows an application to create network sockets.

STORAGE

MODIFY/DELETE USB STORAGE CONTENTS MODIFY/DELETE SD CARD CONTENTS

Allows an application to write to the USB storage. Allows an application to write to the SD card.

SYSTEM TOOLS

PREVENT DEVICE FROM SLEEPING

Allows an application to prevent the device from going to sleep.

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HARDWARE CONTROLS

CONTROL VIBRATOR

Allows the application to control the vibrator.

NETWORK COMMUNICATION

VIEW WI-FI STATE

Allows an application to view the information about the state of Wi-Fi.

VIEW NETWORK STATE

Allows an application to view the state of all networks.

SYSTEM TOOLS

AUTOMATICALLY START AT BOOT

Allows an application to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the device and allow the application to slow down the overall device by always running.

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Google TV Remote apps for Android phone and iOS devices

A mobile application that can be used to control Google TV from your Android phone and iOS devices.

This application’s function is to make your iOS and Android Phone into a fully functional Google TV remote control with on-screen mouse pad, arrow keys and full range of buttons.

Key features of the Google TV Remote app includes:

• Able to turn TV and AVR on/off from the Android phone and iOS devices.
• Navigate Google TV menus and content by swiping and tapping direction pad.
• Control mouse pointer and use gestures to scroll and zoom into webpages.
• Use voice to quickly search for content.
• Supports multiple phones to control same TV.
• Share videos and web pages with the TV.

Available in two version, Google TV Remote app for iPhone and Android. Both versions of the Google TV Remote app is available as a free download at Android market (Android version) and App Store (iPhone version). Those users who like to turn their phone into Google TV remote control, just connect their device to the same network as their Google TV and install respective version of Google TV Remote app.

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