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
Archives for July 2010
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
Windows OUT, Android IN for ASUS Eee Pad
Yes, that's the latest tablet PC news right now. This when the Taiwan based company had said its going to launch tablets laced with both the Windows and Android flavors. Asus had in fact, showcased quite a few tablet devices in this year's Computex that were based on Windows 7 as well as the Android operating system.But it seems, the tables have turned in favor of the … [Read more...] about Windows OUT, Android IN for ASUS Eee Pad
Apple iBooks App Updated – Allows Embedded Audio and Video
The wildly popular Apple iBooks Application today received an upgrade that is sure to inspire people to produce more multimedia driven e-books.The update entitled 1.1.1 is available via iTunes and the App Store and will allow your iPad to view PDF's via iBooks. It also will allow embedded audio and video content. Also pictures inside books can be zoomed in and have the … [Read more...] about Apple iBooks App Updated – Allows Embedded Audio and Video
Amazon Reports Kindle Sales Tripled Since Price Slash
Amazon has reported that sales of its Kindle 2 E-Reader have tripled in only a month since they lowered the entry level price from $259.00 to $189.00. Amazon also reported that the Kindle continues to be the number one selling electronic device on all of their Websites.The Kindle was the first Electronic Reader to really make an impact with consumers. The Price slash was … [Read more...] about Amazon Reports Kindle Sales Tripled Since Price Slash
Nook’s new price is hurting Kobo e-reader’s prospect
With the Kobo e-reader priced at $150, Border too has joined the lucrative e-reader and e-book market. Border will not only be seen selling e-books but also the device, read e-readers, through which users can make the best use of these e-books.As for the device itself, the Kobo a no frills e-reader in the 6 inch screen size segment. It was conceived at a time when the iPad … [Read more...] about Nook’s new price is hurting Kobo e-reader’s prospect
Sharp to Release an E-Reader and New Ebook Service
Sharp plans to offer an e-book distribution service and two new e-reader devices later this year that will also allow users to watch video and listen to audio content.The two e-readers are in prototype stage right now, one will be 5.5 inches and the larger one will have a large 10.8 display. Both of the units feature color touch screens. They will read the popular XMDF … [Read more...] about Sharp to Release an E-Reader and New Ebook Service
‘PalmPad’ could be the name of the HP WebOS Tablet
As per the latest Tablet PC news, HP has filed a trademark for the name 'Palmpad,'fueling rumors of the upcoming tablet PC that HP said it is making based on the WebOS mobile operating system after acquiring the Palm company may be so named.A tablet from HP is long overdue. They have been flashing a tablet right from the CES held in January this year when it was touted to … [Read more...] about ‘PalmPad’ could be the name of the HP WebOS Tablet
The Augen e-book reader
With the Kindle and the Nook hogging the limelight for having shed some extra dollars from their price tags, and with Sony too slashing the prices of all its e-readers, you might be led into thinking that the affordable range of e-readers comprises of only these along with those like the Kobos that were already present. The new Jetbook Mini too has joined the party with an … [Read more...] about The Augen e-book reader
Apple iPad Hits more International Countries this Friday
Today Apple confirmed the next round of countries to receive a bevy of iPads this Friday. Among the next countries to receive shipments of Apple Tablets on June 23rd 2010 are; Mexico, New Zealand, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Belgium, Singapore and Hong Kong.In the release this friday, both the WI-FI and 3G versions will be made available. Although, there has been … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Hits more International Countries this Friday