TabX

The TabX is a tablet computer produced, marketed, and designed by Nashi Electronics. The tablet is the first tablet to be distributed by Nashi, after the Raku Sensation was quickly scrapped due to negative ratings and reviews. Plans to replace the Raku called for a complete redesign of the device and also a reduced amount of smart features and options. It would also have different specifications and features according to regions due to different demands.

In Asia, the TabX would run Nashi's Flora operating system and include a micro-SD card slot for expandable storage. It would also feature Observision, which senses gestures for smart actions. However, in the international version of the device, it would not feature a micro-SD card slot. In addition, there would be no Observision option due to the device running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

The device will come in Dove White and Raven Black options. The TabX will sport a 9.9 inch HD display, and comes with several connectivity options. The main storage options will be in 16, 32, and 64 GB versions. There would also be NFC support through Wi-Fi Direct. As of June 2013, there are no official plans from Nashi to release a TabX that supports cellular data.

The TabX was officially announced and unveiled on May 30, 2013, at the Toyokin Radio Hall. It received a much better reception by critics than the Raku and was well received. The device also received over 3 million pre-orders in the week after its announcement. The device is set to be officially on sale on July 15, 2013.

Software
The TabX will be shipped with the Flora operating system by Nashi in all countries within the Asian continent. However, it will ship with Google's Android "Jelly Bean" 4.2.2 operating system everywhere else. The TabX can be utilized as a minor hotspot over some carriers in Takyoto only, sharing Internet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connections. In Asia, the TabX's major online application distribution center is the Nashi Outlet, while internationally it is the Google Play Store. Both services allow users to browse through custom digital content and download them with digital cash or for free through the tablet. However, there are more app choices in the Play Store than the Nashi Outlet.

TabX comes with a wide variety of pre-installed applications on both versions. On the Asian version of the device, Nashi provides a wide variety of pre-installed applications through the Flora operating system. These apps and features include: Soar, Nashi Outlet, uSay, CloudTalk, PollenPlayer, and EyeCam; as well as some general notification, alert, calendar, and email applications. With the Android version of the device, it comes with the Play Store, and other Google pre-installed applications. In the Asian version of the device, the TabX comes with Observision which tracks the user's gestures over the motion sensor to perform certain actions. It will not be featured on the international version of the tablet however.

Hardware
On the TabX, there are only two physical buttons featured on the device. A circular power/sleep button is located along the center of the back cover of the tablet. In addition, there is a volume rocker located along the right edge of the tablet. The TabX is somewhat curved along the edges of the device as well as on the back in order to make an easier grip for the user's hands. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is placed on the top of the tablet. There is also a dock connector on the bottom of the tablet for charging and USB connection. The sensor on the Asian variant is much larger than that on the international variant due to a much wider usage of the sensor on the Asian version. There is also a transparent motion sensor to the right of the camera for Observision. There is also a built-in accelerometer for automatic page orientation switching. However, the orientation can be easily locked on the Android variant through the notification bar, whilst on the Flora version one must go through the settings to lock it.

The tablet is manufactured to only handle the capability to communicate and connect over a Wi-Fi network. However, minor rumors have been heard of a cellular variant arriving worldwide by the end of the year. The TabX can come with a 16, 32, or 64 GB internal flash memory. The Flora version of the device can get expanded storage via the insert of a micro-SD card up to 64 GB. The tablet is run on a 1.6 GHz TechWorks Nucleus TX89 quad-core processor on all variants and comes with 2 GB of RAM.

The rear-facing camera of the TabX has a 5.3 megapixel sensor that is capable of recording 1080p video. It also features face detection, video stabilization, and comes with a single LED flash. There is also a front-facing camera with a 1.9 megapixel sensor, which is only capable of recording 720p videos. The device features a 9.9" (diagonal) display with a resolution of 2,345x1,600. This results in a total of around 3.8 million pixels.