Samsung does not want to leave any stone unturned in their effort to ensure the Galaxy Tab achieves the maximum market penetration in the US. And for this, they are not just content to have the four national carriers on their side but are also roping in regional players like U.S. Cellular to ensure even more availability of the Android 2.2 tablet. This also bodes well for U.S. … [Read more...] about US Cellular too offering Samsung Galaxy Tab
Archives for October 2010
Sagem e-reader breaks cover
The French company Sagem is out to pamper the e-book reading crowd with a new device that can well be considered the gadget equivalent of a beauty peagent winner. Named Binder, the e-reader though is not all about beauty but also of substance of equal measure. For packed within its compact dimensions are features that makes reading e-books a real pleasure.Also, the Binder … [Read more...] about Sagem e-reader breaks cover
ViewSonic ViewPad 7 now available for pre-order in UK
Those out to buy a tablet PC in the UK have just been provided with one more choice – the ViewPad 7 tablet PC from Viewsonic. The tablet had first seen the light of day back at IFA in August but is now ready enough to be pre-ordered. Currently, those who aspire to own the ViewPad 7 can place their orders at Misco while also keep aside the £399 that it has been priced at. The … [Read more...] about ViewSonic ViewPad 7 now available for pre-order in UK
Macallan UI project for Windows 7 tablets is no more
UI Centric had added one more reason to look forward to a Windows 7 tablet - the Macallan UI which is a software that was being designed to cover up some of the shortcomings of the Windows 7 operating system in a touchscreen environment. The purpose of Macallan UI was to make the Windows 7 OS behave more like the Windows Phone 7, or maybe even the Zune media software … [Read more...] about Macallan UI project for Windows 7 tablets is no more
Newspapers and Magazines available now from Kobo
The Kobo Wireless e-Reader just went up for sale few weeks ago and has integrated support for Kobo's online bookstore, it also has the ability to download newspaper subscriptions, offering free subscriptions to check it out. It seems Kobo is now allowing Magazine subscriptions as well, and offering all of their content up for download via their applications on other … [Read more...] about Newspapers and Magazines available now from Kobo
Acer set to launch tablet PCs in November
The fourth quarter of the year is the time when quite a few tablet PC manufacturers promised us their tablet plans will start bearing fruit. Well, we are in that exciting phase right now and Acer has set itself the date of November 23rd, when more than one tablet PC will be released. However, while Acer is taking care to prevent leaking any details of the upcoming tablets, it … [Read more...] about Acer set to launch tablet PCs in November
Galaxy Tab to enter Indonesia, South Korea. Streak launched in Indonesia, Vietnam
While the Galaxy Tab is heard making big noises around the world with its superior performance and rather steep price tag, the Android tablet was surprisingly missing in its own home turf. However, that's going to be taken care of as the 7 inch tablet is all set to begin its campaign in South Korea from November 3. Samsung will have SK Telecom as its partner as it launches the … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab to enter Indonesia, South Korea. Streak launched in Indonesia, Vietnam
Notion Ink final Logo Submissions, winner gets a free Adam Tablet
Notion Ink has been petitioning the community lately on many different design factors for both the company's identity and the color selection of their upcoming tablet the Notion Ink Adam.During the last few weeks, people began submitting their logos for Notion Ink. The company received hundreds and narrowed the field down to about 43, now they have selected the final 10 … [Read more...] about Notion Ink final Logo Submissions, winner gets a free Adam Tablet
E-reader prices slashed at Borders
Amazon reported record sales of the new Kindle while Barnes & Noble upped the ante by coming up with a whole new e-reader named Nook Color. Lest it boils down to a battle of survival, Borders has chosen the most sensible option under the circumstances - slashing prices across the entire range of e-readers, which includes the Kobo e-reader, the Aluratek Libre and the … [Read more...] about E-reader prices slashed at Borders
Telstra launches Android tablet in Australia
Australian Telecom operator Telstra is also keen to have a share of the lucrative tablet PC market. With that in mind, the company has come up with a 7 inch tablet which is named T-Touch. Slated to go on sale from November 2, the tablet has been priced at $299, which is inclusive of 3 GB of data usage.About the tablets, the T-Touch comes with a 7 inch touch screen interface … [Read more...] about Telstra launches Android tablet in Australia
Asus Tegra 2 Tablet to be ready by March 2011
Asus might be prepping another tablet that will be aimed at the enterprise segment. At least, that’s what the rumor mills are up to these days with the Asus EP90 tablet that is slated to be market ready by the March of 2011. That Asus has recently placed a huge contract of 300,000 Tegra 2 dual-core ARM-based chips is further proof of the Taiwanese manufacturer’s tablet PC … [Read more...] about Asus Tegra 2 Tablet to be ready by March 2011
Huawei S7 available on pre-order from Best Buy
US retail giant Best Buy is in the news once again and this time it's for another 7 inch tablet, the Huawei S7. So you have one more choice in the 7 inch category of Android tablet as both the Galaxy Tab as well as Huawei S7 are currently available on pre-order at double B. The price of the latter, $299, is definitely the more tempting of the two. In fact, at this price, it is … [Read more...] about Huawei S7 available on pre-order from Best Buy
Amazon Windowshop app for iPad
Amazon has re-invented itself (well sort of) and has presented itself as the one stop shopping destination, while keeping its core aspects untouched. Called Amazon Windowshop, it's a free app for the iPad and continues to hold on to the qualities that has made Amazon so endearing to all those who swear by the low prices, fast delivery, and the many benefits it has on offer. It … [Read more...] about Amazon Windowshop app for iPad
Apple offering iPad engraving free of cost
If you have been looking for ways to personalize your iPads, here it is at last! The best thing is that the service is being offered from the makers of the device and they are all to glad to offer it free. While this isn't new to iDevices -- as Apple has been providing such a service for the iPod for years now -- what's exciting is that the service has now been extended to … [Read more...] about Apple offering iPad engraving free of cost