The Microsoft Surface device is one of the more significant developments in the tablet sphere since the emergence of the iPad. While initial impressions with both the hardware and software side of the tablet has been positive, the only missing link is the pricing strategy that Microsoft will pursue with the device. A recent posting of the tablet on a Swedish retailer's site, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Priced on Swedish Site
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Rumor: Mirosoft Surface Prices Leaked
In the last few days we have given you a clearer picture of what the whole situation is all about with the new Microsoft Surface. The one crucial missing link (among several) is the extent of damage that will inflict on our wallet. However, news coming in from Taiwan isn't making the Surface tablet a rosy proposition. As revealed by Digitimes, the consumer version of the … [Read more...] about Rumor: Mirosoft Surface Prices Leaked
Tablet Makers Resort to Price Cuts as Kindle Fire Rages
With so many tablet PCs doing the rounds, what was missing so far was the proverbial cat among the pigeons, one that would shake up the entire tablet game upside down. The Kindle Fire may have done just that, for with a price tag as nominal as just $199, the heat is already being felt by other tablet makers as they scramble to match Amazon on the price front.So with Kindle … [Read more...] about Tablet Makers Resort to Price Cuts as Kindle Fire Rages
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition from Verizon Prices Revealed
What we have here is the pricing structure of the XOOM 2 and the XOOM 2 Media Edition tablets, without waiting for any official announcement from its maker Motorola on the subject.The price that have been indicated are those that have been worked out by Verizon over a two year period. The price of the tablet per-se would most probably cost another $100 or $200 more when … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition from Verizon Prices Revealed
Tablet PC craze on the decline — Acer chairman
The impact of tablet devices is finally wearing out as per Acer chairman JT Wang and the return of notebooks, which had been the most affected by the advent of tablet device, is being witnessed once again. Wang claims an increase in demand for Intel’s Ultrabooks and Microsoft Windows 8 as proof of a return to the notebook days.An Ultrabook with a tagged price of US $799 is … [Read more...] about Tablet PC craze on the decline — Acer chairman
HP TouchPad Starting Price of $400 Now Permanent
There is a drop in the price of TouchPad devices from HP, as announced by Personal Systems Group Senior VP Stephen DiFranco during a staff briefing. The 16 GB webOS tablet has been fixed at $400 and the 32 GB tablet at $500. Price of the TouchPad 4G, which is speculated at $700, has not been mentioned among the list of devices with slashed prices.There will be a $50 App … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad Starting Price of $400 Now Permanent
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 to start shipping from Aug 11 in UK
While its bigger sibling, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 continues to be at the center of a legal imbroglio between Samsung and Apple, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 in the meantime has made some swift progress. So the 8.9 inch sized Galaxy Tab will be seen to start shipping from August 11, with pre-orders for the same currently being accepted by Amazon's UK site. That is just a week after its 10.1 … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 to start shipping from Aug 11 in UK
Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Clears FCC + XOOM Wi-Fi Now Costs $499
Motorola has just got past the FCC regulations with a new tablet device that many believe could be the next iteration of the current XOOM. With integrated 4G LTE units, the XOOM 2 is only mentioned in FCC documents as IHDP56LU2. The tablet has won approval from the FCC for its Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, CDMA, and LTE capabilities.However, it still won't be able to bring smiles to … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Clears FCC + XOOM Wi-Fi Now Costs $499
HTC Flyer Launched in India
The tablet scene in India, which was virtually non-existent not too long ago, is now buzzing with activity. The latest among the horde of manufacturers who have made a beeline for the Indian market is HTC, who is out to woo the Indian tablet buying crowd with its HTC Flyer.Speaking of the Flyer tablet PC, Faisal Siddiqui - country manager, HTC India said, "HTC believes that … [Read more...] about HTC Flyer Launched in India
A 16 GB Motorola XOOM in the works
The latest round of rumors xooming around Motorola XOOM is that there might be a scaled down version of the tablet to further enhance its appeal and spread its reach. Fortunately a scaled down version doesn't mean one will have to compromise on vital characteristics such as its processor or RAM strength. Instead, Motorola might be planning on a XOOM version with less storage … [Read more...] about A 16 GB Motorola XOOM in the works
Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
Research in Motion is all set to launch the PlayBook on the 19th of April, though it now seems evident we shouldn't have been kept waiting so long to lay our hands on this wonderful PlayBook tablet PC. Believe it or not, Apple had a lot to do with the delay. Inadvertent though it might be, it's a matter of serious debate if Apple is really lamenting the way things have worked … [Read more...] about Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi set for April 10 launch
The Wi-Fi ony version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab has been in the making for sometime now. However, now we know for sure the 7 inch Android Froyo tablet will get to see the light of day as early as this weekend itself, April 10 to be precise. Price for the tablet is also a pocket friendly $349.99 though many might have expected it to be slightly more cheaper. Right now, the only … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi set for April 10 launch
Sprint Galaxy Tab now priced at $200
Word on the street is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab prices have nose dived to below the $200 mark, making the 7 inch tablet more affordable than ever before. All that a Galaxy Tab aspirant will have to shell out to own one of these is just $199.99, which means a full $100 shaved off the earlier asking price of $299.99. However, this also entails agreeing to a 2 year contract with … [Read more...] about Sprint Galaxy Tab now priced at $200
WiFi-only Xoom to be available from Staples from March 27
Staples, the office supply store chain has come out with an ad showing the availability of Motorola XOOM tablet from their stores starting the 27th of March. On offer will be the Wi-Fi only version of the XOOM and the price shown is a sweet $600.Now, Motorola has been talking of a Wi-Fi only version to take into account all those who have been wary of the high price tag … [Read more...] about WiFi-only Xoom to be available from Staples from March 27
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will debut on time
Samsung was one of the first companies to have publicly expressed fears over the way the new iPad 2 might have a steam roller effect on the competition. What seems evident is that they have been taken by surprise over Apple's ability to deliver the new iPad 2 that would be considerably thinner and lighter than the rest out there. Combine this with a killer pricing strategy and … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will debut on time
BlackBerry PlayBook to cost $600, slated for April 10 market debut
Research in Motion is yet to come clean with its pricing and availability details of the PlayBook tablet. There is some information coming in from BGR indicating the 7 inch tablet will be hitting markets in the US on the 10th of April. For the rest of the world, the wait is going to stretch until the second quarter.Right now, at least the retailer Mobile City is already … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook to cost $600, slated for April 10 market debut