Cracking Open

Archive: 04-2012

• Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 teardown reveals efficient hardware layout and replaceable battery

  The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Android tablet has a case that’s easy to open, clean internal design, and replaceable battery.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 26, 2012, 2:08 PM PDT

• Nokia achieved Lumia 900’s $209 bill of materials with single-core processor, low RAM

  Windows Phone 7.5 and low hardware costs help Nokia hit aggressive $99 price point for Lumia 900.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 23, 2012, 11:50 AM PDT

• Titan II teardown shows replaceable battery, similarities with Lumia 900

  Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC Titan II and finds a unique twin-circuit-board design, replaceable battery, and simple-to-open case.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 19, 2012, 7:15 PM PDT

• HP Omni 27 teardown reveals easy-to-service machine with respectable hardware

  Bill Detwiler cracks open the HP Omni 27 all-in-one PC and examines whether it has the hardware to compete with Apple’s 27-inch iMac.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 12, 2012, 8:03 PM PDT

• Nokia Lumia 900 teardown reveals mediocre hardware, reasons for great price

  Nokia’s Lumia 900 is an attractive Windows Phone handset, but TechRepublic uncovers hardware that’s a step behind the Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4S.

  Posted by Bill Detwiler | April 3, 2012, 6:00 PM PDT