It was only this past June when an all out price war in e-readers left many executives pulling out their hair, and consumers like you and me getting betters deals. The Aluratek Libre has just kicked it up a notch, breaking the mythical $100.00 barrier, to $99.00In order to compete against other tablet computers, and increase conversion from traditional e-readers to iPads, … [Read more...] about Aluratek Libre E-Reader breaks the $100.00 price point
Archives for August 2010
Nuance Vocalizer software allows voice on the Blio Platform
Blio has issued a press release outlining new functions to add voice and text to speech functions on their Blio platform and software for developers to work with, for various Tablet and Slate PC's.The Nuance Vocalizer brings on support for more than 30 languages and two voices (“Samantha” and “Tom”) to make the reading experience more natural and alive. Both the Vocalizer … [Read more...] about Nuance Vocalizer software allows voice on the Blio Platform
Here it is, official teaser video of Samsung Galaxy Pad
It was spy pics and videos that we had to be content with until now regarding the latest entrant to the 7 inch tablet segment. Not anymore, for what we have here is the first official teaser video of the Galaxy Pad tablet from Samsung that many believe can shake things up in the now hot 7 inch tablet sphere.Also, a clearer picture of the Galaxy Pad is emerging, so that what … [Read more...] about Here it is, official teaser video of Samsung Galaxy Pad
Kindle for iPad 2.2.1 Update
Today Amazon rolled out an update to their beloved iPad application. You can update it for free via the Apple App Store. Some fixes include improved highlight sensitivity to reduce inadvertent highlights when turning pages.Whats new in version 2.2.1• Improved highlight sensitivity to reduce inadvertent highlights when turning pages • Fixed a crash some customers … [Read more...] about Kindle for iPad 2.2.1 Update
Toshiba Smart Pad set for an October debut
The Libretto W100 dual screened tablet may have done a world of good for Toshiba's image in the tablet PC segment. Toshiba needed that boost after they took a beating after the JournE Touch - one of the earlier attempts by Toshiba at a tablet device when the segment itself was at its formative stages. However, a rocker of a device the Libretto W100 may be the world's first … [Read more...] about Toshiba Smart Pad set for an October debut
MSI readies Android tablet, puts on hold Windows 7 version
Here is one more manufacturer who has decided to shun Windows 7 in favor of the Android OS. MSI has revealed ambitious tablet plans and announced they would be offering tablets with both the Android and the Windows 7 as the OS. However, the latest move on part of MSI might disappoint those who were awaiting the Windows 7 laced tablet hoping to catch a near desktop experience in … [Read more...] about MSI readies Android tablet, puts on hold Windows 7 version
Samsung Galaxy Pad caught testing
The Galaxy Pad slate PC from Samsung Electronics was recently caught undergoing live testing in Sydney, which can be an indication of good things to come from the South Korean electronics major. The Galaxy Pad is already creating ripples in the 7 inch tablet PC segment and is turning out to be one of the most eagerly awaited tablets.Meanwhile some specs of the upcoming … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Pad caught testing
Interactive Textbooks for iPads coming soon
The iPad is creating a revolution in the way education is imparted in almost all genres. And here is something that will make the iPad a must-have device for all students, rendering it indespensible: interactive textbooks. The iPad is already the best device you can have with you during college lectures and is more portable and compact than a laptop while also having a battery … [Read more...] about Interactive Textbooks for iPads coming soon
Good E-Reader Week in Review – Aug 16 to Aug 23 2010
Welcome to another outstanding edition of the Good E-Reader week in Review! As always, we cover the most meaningful and relevant news stories of the week in the Tablet, Slate PC and E-Reader sector.This week, we take a look at a number of new videos we uploaded, covering Converting eBooks with Calibre, a review of the Augen Gentouch 78 Tablet PC and many others. We also … [Read more...] about Good E-Reader Week in Review – Aug 16 to Aug 23 2010
Bestbuy Banking on Tablets for the Holiday Season
Well the summer is almost over the kids are going back to school. BestBuy one of the largest box retailers is really banking on Tablet PC's to be THE item for the holiday season.You wouldn't know it right now though, if you walk into any BestBuy location you will not see a inundation of new tablet computers, you will see one; the Apple iPad. According to Shawn Score, the … [Read more...] about Bestbuy Banking on Tablets for the Holiday Season
Monster iPad that measures 55 inches
We have mentioned here before of Apple's intentions of pruning the iPad with reports coming in of the smaller siblings of the tablet sensation getting ready for a grand Christmas launch. The initial reports also indicate it will be something to watch out for, what with a more powerful processor and better resolution packed into a smaller frame together with a more affordable … [Read more...] about Monster iPad that measures 55 inches
A $50 tablet PC named ‘Stamp’
Remember the $35 tablet that an Indian company had come out with. Well here is one more tablet in the ultra low price bracket and as per the latest tablet PC news, the new low cost tablet device will cost $50 and it’s from another Indian company named Allgo Embedded Systems. So the new tablet won’t compete with the $35 tablet but can give it company. Though at such an … [Read more...] about A $50 tablet PC named ‘Stamp’
Good e-Reader Apple iPad Video Review
In this Good e-Reader Video, we review the Apple iPad … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Apple iPad Video Review
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