• Apple iPad 2 Tablet Teardown - Apple A5 IC Analysis 

    We braved the lines and UBM TechInsights was able to begin their teardown of the Apple iPad 2 3G version almost immediately! Before the iPad 2 was released, we speculated that Apple's design patterns would suggest the iPad 2 would borrow heavily from the Verizon iPhone 4 (and Motorola Xoom) by selecting a Qualcomm multi- mode-ready radio. It turned out be the exact same radio as found in the iPhone 4 and Motorola Xoom available from Verizon. In terms of the processor, the A5's general specifications match the nVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor studied in the Motorola Xoom so CPU costs we assume comparable pricing (Approximately $15-$20). However, we'll have a better understanding of the cost by looking at the A5's details to learn more. Read more... 

Investigative Analysis

  • sony-playstation-vita-teardown 
    Sony Playstation Vita Teardown
    At the E3 Expo, Sony unveiled their latest portable gaming console, the Playstation Vita.
    Amazon Kindle Fire 
    Amazon Kindle Fire Teardown
    On November 15th, UBM TechInsights took a look at the latest entrant into the crowded tablet market – the Amazon Kindle Fire.
    Apple iPhone 4S 
    Apple iPhone 4S

    Since the June 24th release of the iPhone 4, Apple’s dedicated fans have eagerly anticipated the next iteration of the immensely popular iPhone series of handsets.
    Teardown of the Sony Xperia Play 
    Teardown of the Sony Xperia Play

    Where the Play differs from previous iterations of the Xperia family is the Xperia Play is the first smartphone to be “Playstation Certified”.
    Teardown of the RIM BlackBerry Playbook 
    Teardown of the RIM BlackBerry Playbook

    It should come as no surprise that RIM was quick to announce their contribution to the tablet market with the introduction of the.
    Apple iPad 2 Tablet Teardown
    Apple iPad 2 Tablet Teardown

    We braved the lines and UBM TechInsights was able to begin their teardown of the Apple iPad 2 3G version almost immediately.
    HP TouchPad Teardown 
    HP TouchPad Teardown

    The HP TouchPad differs from the previous Slate by featuring a 9.7-inch screen (identical in size to the iPad) and a dual-core processor manufactured by Qualcomm.
    Samsung Galaxy S 
    Samsung Galaxy S

    When Samsung announced the Galaxy line of smartphones, we decided on that day to make sure the minute the first phone in the series came out, we would get it.