Tech Talk

While the launch of the Apple iPad created a stir in the gadget market, it is not alone in the tablet computer category and actually have stiff competition from other companies who also have their own brand.

The Apple iPad was popular because of its high profile release and due to the many loyal followers of Apple.

But before you buy yourself that iPad that you want to get your hands on even before it was actually released, you might want to see these.

Here are just some of the known biggest rival of iPad when it comes to the table computer category.

The JooJoo
Originally known as “Crunchpad,” Joojoo was released in December 2009. It is a Linux-based tablet featuring only one physical button and a 12.1″ touch screen. JooJoo boasts of the “fastest” startup in the world, as it took only 9 seconds to connect to the internet.

It offers full HD video, a virtual keyboard designed for one-hand typing and a web browsing experience that uses touch navigation instead of traditional window browsing. The JooJoo features a 4GB solid state hard drive and can run for up to 5 hours on a full battery charge.
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The world’s first 4G phone has unveiled by Sprint during the start of CTIA 2010 – the HTC Evo 4G.

The new gadget claims to be first WiMax cell phone, and also the first commercially available 4G handset with a major U.S. carrier.

The HTC Evo 4G, or simply Evo, runs Google Android OS 2.1 – yes, an Android phone finally meets the world with latest Android OS available.
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Nintendo announces the release of its 3D-enabled DS.  The new portable gaming console, currently named the “Nintendo 3DS” will let players enjoy 3D games without the need for 3D glasses.

The new 3D-enabled DS, according to Nintendo, will be compatible with existing DS and DS1 software – it will have dual diplays, at least one touch screen and two digital cameras like the DSi.

The gaming company will release more information on the Nintendo 3DS a the E3 video game trade show in June and to release the device itself sometime before March 2011.
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Just read on the CNN Living page, the 8 very rare and expensive video games today. The list are diverse… and the prices are unbelievable!

Of course, if your a genuine collector, the prices would not really matter.

These rare and expensive video games are:

1. Stadium Events (Nintendo Entertainment System)
Price Range: $13,000 — $41,300; $10,000 for the box alone
A video game played by walking, running and jumping on a soft, plastic mat controller to make the characters move. Only 200 copies of the game have been sold, and of those 200, it is believe that only 10 to 20 complete copies of the game exist today.

2. 1990 Nintendo World Championships (NES)
Price Range: Gray: $4,000 — $6,100; Gold: $15,000 — $21,000
Nintendo held a 30-city gaming tournament in 1990 to find the best players. They competed for the best scores in three games — Super Mario Bros., Rad Racer and Tetris, all withing a six-minute time limit. The winners of the each three age group were given special gray Championship cartridges exactly like those used in the tournament. Only 90 games cartridges were distributed.
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