At this very moment, what is the cheapest tablet device?Before you grapple with a question that you know we will answer, here’s the benchmark: $35. This is the cost of the tablet device produced by a company based in Bangalore, India, and the lowest we've found so far.Of course you can’t expect it to be breaking new grounds with its speed and performance like it does in … [Read more...] about Here’s a tablet from India that costs just $35
Archives for July 2010
HP Slate Knock off – Chinese Style
Isn't it just ironic that the knock-off version of the HP Slate will hit the market before Hewlett Packard's original version?Although it will lack the HP style Graphical User Interface and some hardware, it still boasts some competitive features. The device will measure in around 8.9 inches and feature a 1366 x 768 resistive multitouch display, which is ideal for complex … [Read more...] about HP Slate Knock off – Chinese Style
Notion Ink may have found a Large Investor
Businessline reported on July 20th that Reliance Industries may be investing in the Hyderabad India based Notion Ink, citing unnamed sources. Both Notion Ink and Reliance Industries have not confirmed or denied the development.An RIL spokesperson when approached for a comment said, “We do not comment on speculation as a matter of company policy.” Officials at Notion Ink … [Read more...] about Notion Ink may have found a Large Investor
Amazon Lands a Lucrative Publishing deal – How the E-Book Paradigm is Changing
Amazon has announced that they have struck a E-Book deal with Andrew Wylie, who is the head of an exclusive New York agency, whose clients include Salmon Rushdie, Oliver Sacks and Phillip Roth. Andrew also represents the estates of William S. Burroughs of the Beat Generation fame.Amazon will be exclusively carrying the works of these authors in its E-Book Store, which … [Read more...] about Amazon Lands a Lucrative Publishing deal – How the E-Book Paradigm is Changing
WebOS 2.0 Update due later this year and more Palm News
Former CEO of Palm Jon Rubinstein confirmed that the WebOS 2.0 will be released later this year. Although he did not confirm a specific release date, we estimate that it should be out around October. Although there are no details on what the updated operating system will entail, we will continue to monitor any news regarding this system.This will be good news for the HP … [Read more...] about WebOS 2.0 Update due later this year and more Palm News
Barnes and Noble Android App now available
We reported earlier in the month that Barnes and Noble was releasing a Nook App for the Android Operating system, and now it appears to finally be released.The new App will allow you to sync to your Android Device -such as a Smart Phone or a Slate/Tablet PC- all of your Nook E-Book purchases. This allows you to read any book you have purchased from the Barnes and Noble … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Android App now available
HP Slate out Soon..But only for Enterprise Customers
Well here it is, some bitter news with the usual sugar coating on it. Coming to the sugary part of the news first, the Slate from Hewlett Packard that we have been awaiting for so long is finally coming. But before you start jumping for joy, we're going to have to break the bad news –it won't be for mainstream consumption but instead exclusively for enterprise. Yes, that’s … [Read more...] about HP Slate out Soon..But only for Enterprise Customers
HP Slate makes it to the HP site dubbed as Slate 500
Here is even more proof of the "still kicking" status of the Slate device from Hewlett Packard. But that's not all, for at last the long due tablet PC seems to be thriving as well. For as per the latest tablet PC news coming in, HP has included the tablet in its official site where it's listed as 'Slate 500.'The specs revealed suggest a tablet with an 8.9 inch touchscreen … [Read more...] about HP Slate makes it to the HP site dubbed as Slate 500
Coming SmartPad from Toshiba in October
One of the events that marked the celebration of Toshiba in its 25th year of reckoning in the computing field, their Managing Director in Australia, Mark Whittard displayed a prototype of the tablet PC from Toshiba which they have named 'SmartPad'. The tablet is still in prototype stages though the company revealed that they hope to launch at least a version of the SmartPad by … [Read more...] about Coming SmartPad from Toshiba in October
Upgraded E7001 tablet from Moonse launched
The E7001 came to be known more as an excellent clone of the mini iPad though not as much for its performance. However, its China based manufacturer Moonse has stepped in to set things right and make the E7001 a real workhorse of a tablet device. And going by initial reports, they have done a commendable job.To begin with, Moonse has made sure that they did not applyonly a … [Read more...] about Upgraded E7001 tablet from Moonse launched
Coming ‘LePad’ Android tablet from Lenovo
The latest tablet PC news has it that Lenovo is in the process of readying a tablet PC that it intends to launch in China towards the end of the year. Named the 'LePad,' the tablet will be yet another device with the Android as the operating system, revealed the senior vice president of Lenovo, Liu Jun. Unfortunately, this was all that he was in the mood to reveal and did not … [Read more...] about Coming ‘LePad’ Android tablet from Lenovo
Gemei launches affordable color LCD or E-Ink e-reader
E-readers have been flowing out of Chinese companies thick and fast. And with the sale of e-books all set for a quantum jump, there does not seem to be any lull in the offing. While there has been a shakeup in the price of e-readers in the American market, that does not mean the e-readers will be relegated to the back seat just yet. After all there's an entire world out there … [Read more...] about Gemei launches affordable color LCD or E-Ink e-reader
Dell Streak Available in July
The Dell Streak is enjoying tremendous success in the United Kingdom with the exclusive Carrier being O2, although running it on different carriers is possible with a little SIM card editing.The Dell web-page has dropped the release date in the USA at the end of July. Although pre-orders are not available at the moment, they could go up at any time. Dell itself is being … [Read more...] about Dell Streak Available in July
NEXCOM Mobile Tablet PC to enhance SuperShuttle services
Anyone traveling to or from the Airport in the United States would be aware of SuperShuttle International Inc. This company has the largest network of services for providing shared ride shuttle services. Now as per the latest tablet PC news, the company has joined up with NEXCOM to bring out a Mobile Tablet PC. This tablet is meant for all its franchise drivers in order to … [Read more...] about NEXCOM Mobile Tablet PC to enhance SuperShuttle services
Verizon to launch e-reader named ‘Entourage’ in September
If you are taken aback by the title, well that's how it stands right now. And unfortunately, there isn't much info that can shed more light on it. All that is known is that Verizon has lined up two devices that can be identified as 'e-readers' for a possible September launch. But the thing that adds a touch of weirdness to it is that the e-readers have been named 'Entourage.' … [Read more...] about Verizon to launch e-reader named ‘Entourage’ in September
Kogan e-reader makes Australian debut today
The last time we heard a product described as "magical and revolutionary" was during the launch of the iPad. But that’s not the end if the Australian company Kogan Technologies is to be believed. For they too have come up with something similar in the form of the Kogan e-reader that they claim can shake and stir things up in the market.The Kogan e-reader is one more in the … [Read more...] about Kogan e-reader makes Australian debut today