Lenovo recently launched the Tab 7 budget tablet in India with voice calling capabilities. Now in the U.S, Lenovo has launched the Tab 7, alongside a more affordable model called Tab 7 Essential. As a reminder, the Tab 7 offers 6.98-inch HD display, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8735B/8161 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 5MP/2MP rear & front camera, 4G LTE and 3500mAh battery. It runs Android Nougat. In India, it is priced at Rs. 9,999, and is available from Flipkart. The affordable model, the Tab 7 Essential gets its specs toned down. It misses out on the voice calling function, and features 7-inch display with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution. The tablet is equipped with 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8167D processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 2MP front & rear facing camera.
There's also microSD card for storage expansion and support for WiFi and Bluetooth. It runs Android Nougat, and Lenovo claims the tablet can deliver up to 20 hours of battery life with mixed usage. The Lenovo Tab 7 and Tab 7 Essential has been priced at $79.99 (Rs, 5,000) and $99.99 respectively and is available for purchase in the U.S from the company website.
Lenovo has launched a budget tablet dubbed Tab 7 with 4G LTE support and voice calling capabilities. The Lenovo Tab 7 features 6.98-inch HD IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8735B/MT8161 chip backed by Mali T720 GPU and 2GB RAM. On-board storage is 16GB, further expandable via microSD card. It runs Android Nougat and includes 5MP rear camera with an LED flash, 2MP front camera, WiFi, Bluetooth and Dolby Atmos powered front facing speakers. A 3500mAh battery runs the show. The Lenovo Tab 7 has been priced at Rs. 9,999, and will be available exclusively from Flipkart in Black color only.
Back in 2011, Motorola introduced the Moto Xoom tablet, which was the first tablet based on Honeycomb, the Android version optimized for the tablets. It was followed by Xoom 2, after which Motorola withdrew from the tablet market. Now six years later, Motorola is making a comeback to the struggling tablet market with the mid-range Moto Tab. However, it will be limited to the U.S market, and exclusive to carrier AT&T. Coming to the specs, the Moto Tab features 10.1-inch Full HD IPS display and is powered by Snapdragon 625 processor paired with 2GB RAM. It comes with 32GB, which is expandable via microSD card. It ships with front camera, fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C port and Dolby Atmos powered dual front-firing speakers. It runs Android 7.1 Nougat, and includes a TV Mode, which gives users access to movies, TV shows and other content; and Kids Mode, so that your kids can view curated content and appropriate website. A 7000mAh battery runs the show. Additionally, Motorola is also offering two optional accessories for the Moto Tab – a Home Assistant Pack, which is a Alexa speaker dock with dual mics and 3W speaker, and Productivity Pack, which is a Bluetooth ThinkPad keyboard with a touchpad and folio case. As for the pricing, the Moto Tab has been priced $299.99 (Rs. 20,000) and will go on sale in the U.S starting November 17.
LG and U.S carrier T-Mobile released the mid-range G Pad X2 8.0 Plus in the U.S last month. Now LG and Sprint has launched another budget tablet in the U.S dubbed G Pad F2 8.0. Like the G Pad X2 8.0 Plus, Sprint's G Pad F1 8.0 also comes with an optional accessory called Plus Pack, which doubles as a kickstand. It packs an additional 4400mAh battery, and comes with 2 x 2W stereo speaker and a full size USB port to attach USB drives and hard drives. The LG G Pad F1 8.0 featurrd 8-inch WXGA (1200 x 800 pixels) display and is powered by octa-core 1.5GHz MediaTek processor coupled with 2GB RAM. It comes with 16GB of expandable storage and packs 3000mAh battery. Here's where the Plus Pack comes into play, and gives the tablet an additional 4400mAh power, for a total capacity of 7400mAh. The Plus Pack attaches to the tablet via pogo pins. The tablet runs Android 7.1 Nougat and includes 5MP front and rear camera, 4G LTE support, WiFi and Bluetooth. The LG G Pad F2 8.0 is now available in the U.S from Sprint for $149.99 or $6.25 per month for two years. The G Pad Plus pack will be sold separately for $79.99. Via
Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro with LTE support back in May, and promised to release it before the end of this year. Today Microsoft at Future Decoded event in London has revealed some details of the 2-in-1 tablet. The company has announced that Surface Pro with LTE model will be available first to business customer on December 1, followed by consumers in early 2018. It also revealed that the Surface Pro LTE model will feature Intel Core i5 processor, and Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 modem. The LTE chip uses Cat.9 modem and offers speed of up to 450mbps and supports 20 LTE band. This means the 2-in-1 will work with a wide variety of 4G networks in any country around the world. The base model of Surface Pro LTE with an Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD will be priced at $1,149. There's another model with Core i5, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD priced $1449. The other specs of the LTE model are similar to the WiFi version. It features 12.3-inch (2736 x 1824 pixels) PixelSense touch display, 8MP/5MP rear & front cameras, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.0, microSD card reader, Surface Connect and MiniDisplay port. It supports Surface Pen and sports a hinge with full 165-degree range of motion. Via
Domestic device maker Swipe has launched a 10-inch budget tablet in India dubbed Slate 10 pro. The tablet runs the dated Android Marshmallow, but supports 4G VoLTE, dual-SIMs, which means, it supports voice calling. The Swipe Slate 10 Pro feature 10.1-inch display bearing the resolution 1280 x 800 pixels, and is powered by an unspecified quad-core 1.1 GHz processor paired with 2GB RAM. It comes with 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It has 5MP rear camera with an LED flash and 2MP front facing camera. It is fueled by 5000mAh battery, and also support WiFi and Bluetooth. The Swipe Slate 10 Pro has been priced at Rs. 8,490 and is exclusively available on Flipkart in Champagne Gold colors. It is one of most affordable 10-inch tablet in the market to pack the above mentioned specs.
HP has introduced a new 2-in-1 tablet called ZBook x2, and claims it to be the "world's first detachable workstation" designed for creative professionals. It comes with built-in kickstand as well as a detachable keyboard. The keyboard can also be used without being attached to the tablet via Bluetooth and features Quick Keys with 18 adobe app shortcuts. The HP ZBook x2 tablet has 14-inch LED-backlit anti-glare touch display bearing a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, and can be configured with up to an Intel Core i7-8560U Kaby Lake-R processor and storage options of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB SSD. It packs NVIDIA Quadro graphics and 32GB RAM, which HP claims is twice the memory capacity of any other detachable. It comes with 8MP rear camera, 720p front camera, fingerprint scanner and supports digital pen. The
digital pen is powered by Wacom EMR technology, and responds instantly
with almost zero latency and can detect 4096 levels of pressure. There's
no battery in the pen, so it doesn't require charging.
For connectivity there's 2 x Thunderbolt 3 ports, an HDMI 1.4 port, a SD card rear, a headset jack and power connector. The tablet can be connected to up to four external display or two 4K displays. It is also able to survive drops thanks to the military standard MIL-STD 810G certification and the device is equipped with dual-fan active cooling system, to keep the components inside cool. HP claims that the 2-in-1 tablet can run for 10 hours on a single charge. There's support for fast charging as well, and promises 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes. The HP ZBook x2 tablet price starts at $1,749 (Rs. 1,14,000) and will be available starting December. You can check the full specs sheet here. Via
After launching a rugged version of its popular Galaxy S8 called Galaxy S8 Active, Samsung has now introduced a rugged tablet dubbed Galaxy Tab Active 2. The rugged tablet boasts IP68 water and dust resistance rating and is MIL-STD-810 certified, which means its durable enough to survive drops from up to 1.2m, as well as survive extreme pressures, temperatures and climate. The Galaxy Tab Active 2 features 8-inch HD TFT LCD display and is powered by 1.6GHz octa-core Snapdragon 7880 chip, and comes with 3GB RAM, and 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and is fueled by 4450mAh battery. There's 8MP camera at the back, 5MP front camera, and support for NFC, USB Type-C port, 4G LTE (optional), WiFi and Bixby Home. The tablet also gets a fingerprint scanner, that's embedded into the home button. You can also unclock the tablet using the face recognition technology as well. It comes with S-Pen and add-on accessories such as barcode reader for business application. These accessories will connect to the tablet via POGO pins. The Galaxy Tab Active 2 has been priced at 500 Euros (Rs. 38,000 | $588) and will be available in Netherlands late November.
Huawei sub-brand Honor just announced the mid-range Honor 7X in China with bezel-less design and dual-camera. Alongside Honor also announced a tablet called Honor WaterPlay, that boasts IP67 water and dust resistance rating. In terms of specification, the metal-clad Honor Waterplay features 10.1-inch Full HD display and is powered by octa-core Kirin 659 processor, the same chip used in Honor 7X and Maimang 6/nova 2i/Honor 9i. It comes in two RAM/Storage options – 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. microSD card is also supported for storage expansion. The tablet comes with front and rear cameras, USB Type-C port, WiFi, optional 4G LTE support, fingerprint scanner and Harman Kardon powered stereo speaker to deliver immersive sound experience. It runs Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1 and is fueled by 6600mAh battery, that's rated to deliver up to 12.8 hours of video playback or 9.3 hours of browsing or up to 800 hours of standby time. The tablet also supports 9V-2A fast charging that lets you charge the tablet fully in just 2.5 hours. It has a thickness of 7.8mm and weighs 465g.
The Honor WaterPlay is priced at CNY 1999 ($303 | Rs. 20,000) for the 3GB/32GB/WiFi model and CNY 2399 ($364 | Rs. 24,000) for the 4GB/64GB/WiFi model. The LTE model comes with 4GB/64GB option, and costs CNY 2699 ($410 | Rs. 27,000). It is now available for pre-order in China in Silver and Champagne Gold color, and will go on sale starting October 24. Source
Alongside the Honor 9i, Huawei-sub brand Honor also launched two tablets in India: MediaPad T3 and MediaPad T3 10. The tablets flaunt premium metal unibody design and comes with 4G LTE support, voice calling capabilities, and run Android Nougat based EMUI 5.1 out of the box. Coming to the specs, the Honor MediaPad T3 features 8-inch HD IPS display and is powered by 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor and 4800mAh battery. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, that's expandable via microSD card. It also gets 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera.
The MediaPad T3 10 on the other hand comes with a bigger 9.6-inch HD IPS display, and in two configurations: 2GB RAM/16GB storage and 3GB RAM/32GB storage. Other features include Snapdragon 425 processor, 5MP/2MP rear and front camera and 2800mAh battery. The two tablets supports WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and comes pre-loaded with MS Office and Kids Corner apps. As for the pricing, the MediaPad T3 has been priced at Rs. 12,999 and will be exclusively available on Flipkart. The MediaPad T3 10 2GB/16GB model has been priced at Rs. 14,999 and the 3GB/32GB model costs Rs. 16,999. However, currently Flipkart is offering MediaPad T3 10 models at discounted price of Rs. 12,999 and Rs. 14,999 respectively.
iBall is launching a new budget Windows 10 2-in-1 tablet in India dubbed SlidePen Book. As the name suggests the tablet comes bundled with digital pen for Windows Ink function, and lets users take notes, create lists, sticky note and draw on the screen. It also includes a detachable keyboard, that lets you attach it to the tablet and use as a laptop. There's also a fingerprint scanner on the keyboard for a secure login using Windows Hello. The tablet supports Cortana with Voice, and works above the lock screen too. Coming to the specifications, the iBall Slide Penbook features 10.1-inch WVGA IPS touch display and is powered by 1.44 GHz quad-core Intel x5-Z8350 processor (Turbo Boost up to 1.92GHz). It comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It has 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera, and the connectivity features are USB Type-C port, micro HDMI, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, 3.5mm audio jack and Bluetooth 4.0. The keyboard has two USB 2.0 port for connecting peripherals. A 6000mAh battery keeps the lights on. The iBall SlidePen Book has been priced at Rs. 24,999, and will be available in all leading stores across the country in Black color.
Amazon is refreshing its Fire HD 10 tablet with a new model that has higher-resolution display, and is 30 percent faster with 2x the RAM and better quad-core processor, when compared to its predecessor. It also gets a new Alexa hands-free function that lets you ask Alexa to control video playback, launch an app, play favorite song or read an audiobook. You can also ask Alexa to answer questions, read news, get traffic and weather updates, turn off the lights, set alarms and timers and more. In terms of specifications, the new Fire HD 10 tablet features 10-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) IPS display and is powered by quad-core MediaTek processor. It comes with 2GB RAM, and with storage option of 32GB and 64GB. There's microSD card slot for storage expansion. It has 2MP rear camera, VGA front facing camera, built-in microphone and dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos. Connectivity features on-board include WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth with A2DP support, USB 2.0 and 3.5mm audio jack. The tablet runs Android based Fire OS 5 and promises up to 10 hours of battery life on mixed usage. The new Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet has been priced at $149.99 (Rs. 9,600) for the 32GB storage model, and $189.99 (Rs. 12,200) for the 64GB storage model. It is up for pre-order in the U.S from Amazon.com, and shipping will begin October 11. It is available in Black, Marine Blue and Punch Red colors.
Following leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has been officially announced in Vietnam. Earlier it was rumored to be called Galaxy Tab A2 S, but that's not the case anymore. The tablet comes in two models: WiFI only (SM-T830) and WiFi/4G LTE (SM-T385) with voice calling functionality. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) sports 8.9mm thick metal body that weighs 364g, and includes Samsung's signature home button and menu button below the screen, however, there is no fingerprint scanner. It runs Android Nougat, and comes with a a feature called "Home Mode", which displays information like calendar, weather, date and more on the screen when the tablet is charging. You can even personalize the screen with personal photos as well.
In terms of specifications, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) features 8-inch WVGA (1280 x 800 pixels) TFT display and is powered by 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor, backed by Adreno 308 GPU and 2GB RAM. It has 16GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. The camera department including a f/1.9 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera. A 5000mAh battery will run the show, that's rated to deliver up to 14 hours of video playback. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) has been priced at Rs. 6490000 Vietnamese Dong ($285) | Rs. 18,230) for the 4G model, and is already available for purchase in Vietnam. It comes in Black and Gold hues.
HP is launching a new Android tablet with voice calling capabilities in India called Pro 8 Tablet. The company says the tablet is "Made For India" and is designed for outdoor usage, as it is water & dust resistance and can withstand temperature from -10°C to 50°C. The tablet comes with customizable feature that allow deliver of services, including financial inclusion and benefit schemes. It is aimed at ensuring efficient delivery of subsidized food products under the Public Distribution System (PDS), comprehensive monitoring of various healthcare initiatives and several other flagship programmes run by the central and state governments. It offers host of customizable configurations like iris and fingerprint scanner for Aadhaar-based authentication, thermal printer and magnetic-strip reader for financial transactions and bar code scanner for inventory management. In terms of specifications, the HP Pro 8 Tablet features 8-inch WXGA display bearing the resolution 1280 x 800 pixels, that's readable outdoor even under direct sunlight. It is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8735 processor with 2GB RAM, and 16GB of expandable storage. It has 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, and is fueled by 6000mAh battery, that promises up to 15 hours of run time. Connectivity options include 4G LTE (with voice calling), single SIM slot, microSD card slot, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and GPS. It runs Android Marshmallow and has support for regional languages. The HP Pro 8 Tablet price starts at Rs. 19,374. Source
LG and T-Mobile has launched a new 8-inch Android Nougat tablet in the U.S called G Pad X2 8.0 Plus. The tablet comes with an accessory called Plus Pack, which doubles as a kickstand. It packs an additional 4400mAh battery, and comes with stereo speaker and a full size USB port to attach USB drives and hard drives. In terms of specification, the LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus features 8-inch Full HD (1920 x 1200) display and is equipped with 1.4GHz octa-core Snapdragon processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage, that's expandable via microSD card (up to 2TB).
The tablet has 5MP front and rear camera, and supports 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi for wireless connectivity. A 2900mAh battery runs the show, which is very small given that it's a tablet. But the Plus Pack comes to play here, and gives the additional 4400mAh power, for a total capacity of 6300mAh. The Plus Pack attaches to the tablet via pogo pins. There's also a customizable quick button which can be used to change the display to Comfort View, or can be configured to launch your frequently used apps. The LG G Pad X2 8.0 Plus is priced at $240 and is available in the U.S through T-Mobile stores.
U.S based rugged device maker Caterpillar at IFA 2017 unveiled two durable smartphones: Cat S31 and Cat S41, and a rugged tablet: Cat T20. All these devices are designed to survive extreme environments and boasts rugged build, water resistance, shock proofing, military grade protection and beefy battery capacities.
Cat S31 and Cat S41 The smartphones have rubber back to withstand drops and falls, and bent edges to help cushion the fall further. They are beyond IP68 certified, which means the phones can survive in water for up to depth of two meters for up to one (Cat S31: up to 1.2 meters for up to 35 minutes). They are also drop proof for up to 1.8 meters on concrete, feature category 4 vibration proofing, and have passed MIL-STD 810G certification. There's also customizable physical buttons for push-to-talk, flashlight or camera. As for the software they are Android phones, running Nougat out of the box, and support 4G LTE and dual-SIMs.
In terms of specifications, the Cat S41 features Gorilla Glass 5 protected 5-inch Full HD IPS display with wet finger and glove support. It is powered by 2.3GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P20 processor, and comes with 3GB RAm and 32GB storage, which can be expanded via microSD card. It gets 13MP PDAF assisted rear camera with an LED flash, and 8MP front facing camera. A 5000mAh battery runs the show, that's rated to deliver up to 38 hours of talk time and 44 days of standby time. It also supports reverse charging technology, which means, you can charge other devices via USB OTG.
The Cat S31 is an affordable model featuring 4.7-inch HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, Snapdragon 210 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, 8MP/2MP rear & front camera and 4000mAh battery.
Cat T20 tablet It is the company's first tablet and runs Windows 10, and also has a rugged design. It is able to withstand drops from height of up to 1.8 meters, and is IP67 water resistance, which means it can survive up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. The Cat T20 features 8-inch 800 x 1280px IPS display with Gorilla Glass protection, and is equipped with 1.44GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z8350 processor, 2GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It has 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera, and packs a beefy 7500mAh battery. It also has USB 3.0 and mini-HDMI for connectivity, and the tablet weighs 650g. Coming to the pricing the Cat S30 is priced at 329 Euros ($390 | Rs. 25,000) and the Cat S41 is priced 449 Euros ($533 | Rs. 33,000), while the Cat T20 tablet carries a price tag of 649 Euros ($770 | Rs. 50,000).
Alongside, the Yoga 920 and Yoga 720 convertible, Lenovo also announced Miix 520, a 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet that comes with detachable keyboard and support for optional pen stylus. The Lenovo Miix 520 sports 12.2-inch Full HD IPS touch display and comes with the options of Intel Core i3 (7th gen), Core i5 (8th gen) or Core i7 (8th gen) processors, 4GB/8GB/16GB DDR4 RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB PCIe SSD. Just like Yoga 920, the Miix 520 is also equipped with far-field voice recognition, and Microsoft's Cortana will be able to hear your voice when you're up to 4 meter away from the tablet. Connectivity options are a USB Type-C port, a USB 3.0 port, audio combo jack, SD card reader, WiFi 802.11ac, 4G LTE/SIM slot (optional). Other feature include fingerprint reader for Windows Hello login, 5MP front and rear camera, full sized backlit keyboard and Dolby Audio powered dual-speakers. It promises up to 7.5 hours of battery life. The tablet measures 9.9mm around the waist and weighs 880g, and with the keyboard attached weighs 1.26kg. Color options are Platinum and Iron Gray. The Lenovo Miix 520 price starts at $999.99 and will be available in October.
Dell's latest tablet is called Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet, and as the name suggests it is built to withstand rigors of use in the world's toughest jobs and harsh environments like extreme cold, heat, humidity, corrosive sand or sea water. It can survive in adverse temperature from -20 degree to 145 degree Fahrenheit (-29 to 63 degrees Celsius), and can handle drops, shocks and vibration along with water, blowing dust and sand, humidity. The Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet sports 11.6-inch Full HD Gorilla Glass display that's readable outdoor and has a kickstand that rotates a full 180 degrees for a comfortable viewing angle. It can be configured with Intel's 6th or 7th generation Core I-series 15 watt processor, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB SSD and Windows 7/Windows 10. It packs dual-batteries inside that promises up to 19 hours of battery life. Connectivity options include USB Type-A port, a USB Type-C port, SmartCard reader and optional 4G LTE. It features Dell's Quad-cool passive and active thermal management system that uses a sealed fan assembly to dissipate heat, while preventing water and dust from entering the tablet. Even though the tablet has a rugged design, it weighs at just 2.8 pounds. The tablet comes with several rugged accessories like dock, keyboard cover, battery charger, shoulder strap, extreme handle and IO module. The Dell Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet is priced at $1899, and is available for order in the U.S.
At the ongoing IFA, 2017 in Berlin, Acer has announced a new Windows 2-in-1 tablet called Switch 7 Black Edition. The company says it is the world's first 2-in-1 tablet to be equipped with discrete graphics, which was made possible by using Acer's Dual LiquidLoop fanless cooling technology. The Switch 7 Black Editions features 13.5-inch 2256 x 1504 px IPS display and is equipped with Intel's new 8th generation Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics. It also includes an optical-based under-glass fingerprint sensor, designed with POA (Power on Authentication) that allows users to power on the device and login instantly with one touch. The 2-in-1 comes with a battery-free stylus powered by Wacom EMR technology, that has 4096 level of pressure sensitivity and pen tilt support to control the angle, width or shading of the stroke. Other features include lightweight brushed aluminum body, a kickstand, detachable backlit keyboard, WiFi 802.11ac and Dolby Audio. The Acer Switch 7 Black Edition will be available in North America in December with prices starting at $1,699; and in EMEA starting at €1,999. Source
Micromax has teamed up with digital platform Eros Now to launch a new Android tablet called Canvas Plex Tab. As a result of this partnership, Micromax will pre-load Eros Now's library of Bollywood and regional language films, music videos, TV shows, originals and more on the tablet. It will also come bundled with a one-year subscription to Eros Now's digital service. In terms of specifications, the Micromax Canvas Plex Tab features 8-inch HD IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT8382W/M processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, that's expandable via microSD card. It gets 5MP rear camera with LED flash, and 2MP front shooter. It is also equipped with a SIM slot, 4G VoLTE connectivity and DTS Sound. A 3000mAh battery runs the show, that's rated to deliver up to nine hours of talk time, and up to 169 hours of standby time. The Canvas Plex Tab has been priced at Rs. 12,999 and will hit the shelves across the country starting September 1. Via