Like it or hate it, but some manufacturers are still sticking to Android 2.2 Foyo when developing an Android based tablet. The latest to be counted among this list is Haier with their HaiPad. Apart from the operating system, the other main aspect of the HaiPad is that it comes with a 7 inch multi touch capacitive touchscreen display, marking a change from the steady stream of … [Read more...] about Say HI to the Haier HaiPad Android tablet
Archives for March 2011
Archos Arnova 10 Android tablet goes on sale in the US
The Archos Arnova 10 tablet is among the very few in the world that you can buy for a price as low as $199. For that amount of money, what you get is a proper tablet running Android with a 10 inch display, though the version is a rather disappointing Android 2.1. Of course it would be silly to expect a whole lot of goodies packed in a tablet with a sub $200 price tag, but the … [Read more...] about Archos Arnova 10 Android tablet goes on sale in the US
Amazon Kindle users can access the NY Times website for FREE!
There has been a fair amount of talk lately regarding the pay wall that the New York Times has been implementing. If you access the online publication via the web you get to view 20 articles before it prompts you to pay. However, Amazon announced today that any Kindle user will be able to access the website completely for free! There is a catch, you first have to … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle users can access the NY Times website for FREE!
PlayBook to include calendar, e-mail and contact apps in a future update
One of the biggest advantages with the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is the inherent security features that come integrated with it. However, it is this that also runs the risk of becoming its biggest bane, since this makes the PlayBook heavily reliant on a BlackBerry phone. In fact, the operations of the PlayBook are so intertwined with the phone counterpart that the tablet can … [Read more...] about PlayBook to include calendar, e-mail and contact apps in a future update
Kobo sees a boost in traffic due to Borders Bankruptcy in Australia
Kobo has reported over 30% in overall traffic to its online bookstore due to the collapse of Borders, Angus & Robertson and the Redgroup. Australia has been an important market to Kobo since the launch of their e-Reader last year, but their future on the other side of the pond remain uncertain due to their entire distribution chain wallowing in bankruptcy.The head of … [Read more...] about Kobo sees a boost in traffic due to Borders Bankruptcy in Australia
Netbook Navigator Nav7 Windows tablet up for pre-order
The world's first Windows 7 tablet with a 7 inch display is now up for pre-order. Christened Nav 7, the tablet from Netbook Navigator has a starting price of $799 though the earliest the tablet can be expected to reach consumer's end is end May. Also, at that price, the Nav 7 is not the cheapest Windows tablet around but can still make for a splendid choice if the overall … [Read more...] about Netbook Navigator Nav7 Windows tablet up for pre-order
RadioShack to start selling iPad 2 from March 29
The Apple iPad 2 has just been made that much more easier to buy. As easy as reaching out to the nearest RadioShack retailer in your locality. Presumably, demand for the hottest Apple tablet has been sky high with the tablet requiring 3 to 4 weeks of shipping time from Apple's online stores. Now with 500 of the 4500 RadioShack stores also coming into the scene to offer the iPad … [Read more...] about RadioShack to start selling iPad 2 from March 29
HDMI adapter for iPad & iPad 2 from Hanwha
Avid photographers who use the iPad or the new iPad 2 can take pleasure from the fact that there is a CF memory card adapter now available for the iPad 2. However, the CF memory card adapter is not an official Apple product or from anyone that Apple endorses. So if you don't mind the unofficial aspect of it, the CF memory card adapter will suit you just fine.It connects to … [Read more...] about HDMI adapter for iPad & iPad 2 from Hanwha
Pocketbook 603 and 903 e-Reader at the FCC – Details revealed
There are two new entrants to the e-reader arena via Pocketbook with their new 603 and 903 e-readers that just appeared at the FCC. Although these two e-readers are new to North America they have been available in Germany for a short period of time. These new e-readers will have CDMA and EVDO technology, which means it will have 3G connectivity in North America.The … [Read more...] about Pocketbook 603 and 903 e-Reader at the FCC – Details revealed
Barnes & Noble has sold 3 million Nook Colors since its launch
While the tablet segment right now is at the center of all the attention, what with the launch of the new gen iPad 2 along with the bevy of Honeycomb laced tablets, an e-book reader has in the meantime surprised all of us by having shipped three million e-book readers. It's all about the Nook Color e-reader, though what is more surprising is that while Barnes & Noble takes … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble has sold 3 million Nook Colors since its launch
Optimus Pad set for March 31 launch in Japan
We already knew that Japan that would be the first country to have the LG Optimus Pad. NTT DoCoMo, the Japanese carrier partner for the Optimus Pad has announced that they will launch the LG tablet on Thursday the 31st of March. The tablet running Google's latest Android 3.0 Honeycomb will be seen on almost all NTT DoCoMo stores across Japan. Those areas that are yet to fully … [Read more...] about Optimus Pad set for March 31 launch in Japan
Google LG ‘Nexus Tablet’ to debut in second half of 2011
A new tablet device which can well be considered the tablet equivalent of the Nexus line of smartphones in now under development. For this, Google has partnered with LG, with the latter reported to have agreed to all the terms put forward by the search giant. The 'Google Nexus Tablet' (as it is called until the tablet is provided with an official name) will of course run … [Read more...] about Google LG ‘Nexus Tablet’ to debut in second half of 2011
Kindlefish allows Kindle to be used as a worldwide translator
The Kindle line of e-readers has always excelled in their intended roles and the latest iteration of Kindle, the Kindle 3, is the best example of this so far. What's more, the Kindle also comes bundled with other goodies such as interactive games, a web browser, and so on.About the latter, while the web browser is severely restricted in its functions, it can accomplish a … [Read more...] about Kindlefish allows Kindle to be used as a worldwide translator
Future Shop opens pre-orders for the Blackberry Playbook
Canadian electronic retailer Future Shop has just opened up pre-orders for Research in Motion's latest offering:Â the Blackberry Playbook. Futureshop has 3 different versions available for pre-order; 16 GB WIFI for $499.99, 32 GB for $599.99, and the 64 GB for $699.99.Futureshop is one of the sole Canadian electronics stores to open up pre-orders for the Blackberry Playbook, … [Read more...] about Future Shop opens pre-orders for the Blackberry Playbook