The recently concluded Consumer Electronic Show had an unofficial theme this year - tablet PCs and the huge surge of tablet devices that got unveiled at the premier event. However, some e-readers still made it to the CES and could hold their own against the tablet onslaught. Among those that contributed to the minority breed was the BOOX e-reader device - certainly not one that … [Read more...] about BOOX e-reader steals the show at CES
Archives for January 2011
LG G-Slate now at FCC
It was just during CES that LG had formally announced the coming of a tablet PC from their camp which they have named the G-Slate. And now, the tablet PC is already seen at the FCC website, which means it isn't too long a wait that separates us from the G-Slate tablet. Named V900 as per FCC norms, the G-Slate has managed to pass through FCC regulations that has approved the … [Read more...] about LG G-Slate now at FCC
And now, a Galaxy Tab clone
Those who take pride in their cloning skills have found themselves something new to work on. It's the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the favorite until now, the Apple iPad, seems to be relegated to the back seat for the moment. Also, the iPad has already been cloned extensively so that there perhaps is no other fresh way to present an iPad clone tablet PC any more. That does not seem … [Read more...] about And now, a Galaxy Tab clone
News Corp and Apple delay launch of the Daily Newsstand
While Google is pressing on to unleash its Android Newsstand in a few weeks, Apple has already have some minor setbacks with the launch of the Daily Newsstand which was going to occur on January 19th 2010. It seems for the moment the launch is pushed back to an indeterminate amount of time, because they need to further tweak its online subscription service. The online … [Read more...] about News Corp and Apple delay launch of the Daily Newsstand
New Viewsonic 10 and 4 inch tablets
ViewSonic had made its presence felt at the just concluded Consumer Electronic Show with a few tablet devices the most notable amongst which is a 10 inch and a 4 inch device. These two tablet PCs will add to the ViewPad series of tablets - the Android running ViewPad 7 and ViewPad 10 that dual boots both Windows 7 and Android. Coming to the two tablets, the larger 10 inch … [Read more...] about New Viewsonic 10 and 4 inch tablets
1 Million Playbooks and Xoom Tablets to be manufactured in 1st Quarter 2011
Taiwan based Quanta Computers has proclaimed that they are beginning volume production on Research in Motions Blackberry Playbook Tablet PC. The number of tablets being made is competitively going against the Motorola Xoom, which is slated to manufacture 700,000 to 800,000 units. The first Blackberry Playbook is due out this march in the WIFI only version, while the 3G model … [Read more...] about 1 Million Playbooks and Xoom Tablets to be manufactured in 1st Quarter 2011
HP to announce WebOS tablet Feb 9 2011
At the CES show in Vegas HP did not show off any of their tablets they had in development, much to the chargin of people hoping for a sneak peak. HP's Vice President Todd Bradley proclaimed that the HP Slate running WebOS will be debuted on February 9th 2011 at an exclusive HP event. HP has said that the tablet will be one part of their ecosystem they are trying to promote, … [Read more...] about HP to announce WebOS tablet Feb 9 2011
‘The Daily’ for the Apple iPad set for a Jan 19 launch
The first digital newspaper to be available exclusively on the iPad will be ready to greet readers from the morning of January 19. The formal launch event is scheduled to take place at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and will be graced with the auspicious presence of Robert Mudroch, CEO of News Corps. Also to be present there would be Apple CEO Steve Jobs, watching … [Read more...] about ‘The Daily’ for the Apple iPad set for a Jan 19 launch
iPad that connects directly to Verizon coming soon
Apple had opened up the iPad for sale at Verizon last year but with one inherent shortcoming. The tablet needed a Wi-Fi device the size of a credit card to connect to Verizon's network. However, Verizon is now in the process of launching the iPhone next month, their first foray into the segment that until now has been the exclusive dominion of the AT&T. Rumor mills have … [Read more...] about iPad that connects directly to Verizon coming soon
The Original Kobo e-Reader is no longer being Manufactured
Many sources in Canada are confirming that the original Kobo e-reader (non wireless model) is being phased out of distribution to retail stores. While Kobo has not officially declared this, sources matter say they will soon announce the impending North American suspension within a week or two. Many well documented problems have plagued the Kobo E-Reader since its original … [Read more...] about The Original Kobo e-Reader is no longer being Manufactured