As was mentioned earlier, the Adam tablet is available right now. Notion Ink is currently accepting a fresh lot of pre-orders, though hasn't mentioned when the deliveries are slated to begin. Prices start at $375 for the base LCD Wi-Fi only model, while the top-of-the-line model with the sunlight readable Pixel Qi display and Wi-Fi + 3G will set one back $550. Prospective … [Read more...] about NI Adam on Sale Again and Google Honeycomb to Arrive June 27
Archives for May 2011
MSI Windpad 120W 10 Inch Tablet at Computex with Video
MSI at Computex was showing off a new model to its Windpad series with a new entrant in the Windows 7 Slate market with the new MSI Windpad 120W. The Windpad features a 10.1 inch capacitive color touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It has 2 GB of RAM and a 32 GB Solid State Drive to store your data. One of the big hyping factors on this new tablet was the … [Read more...] about MSI Windpad 120W 10 Inch Tablet at Computex with Video
Acer Iconia A100 7 inch Android Tablet Review at Computex
Acer had many variants of its Iconia family at Computex this year in Taipei and the A100 Android 2.2 Tablet felt like direct competition to the older Samsung Galaxy Tab. The Acer Iconia A100 is a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen tablet with a resolution of 1024x600. The processor is a Nvidia Tegra 2 dual core 1 GHZ processor and made the unit very responsive to our hands on … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia A100 7 inch Android Tablet Review at Computex
Review of the Acer Iconia A500 at Computex 2011
Acer had an incredible number of tablets at Computex 2011, but one of the most riveting ones in attendance was their Iconia A500 Google Android 3.1 Tablet PC. The new Acer Iconia A500 should be released in June to select markets and will shortly start to enjoy a little bit of availability on a worldwide scale. The tablet is a 10.1 inch capacitive multi-touchscreen display … [Read more...] about Review of the Acer Iconia A500 at Computex 2011
Good e-Reader Computex Exclusive – The Asus Padfone
Asus has been drumming up some mighty interesting Tablet PC offerings at Computex this year and nothing sets this point more than the new Asus Padfone. This is a tablet that comes with a Smartphone that docks right into the unit and then your tablet rides the internet connection. It certainly is one of the most innovative products we have seen so far. What makes it so … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Computex Exclusive – The Asus Padfone
Good e-Reader Computex Exclusive – Viewsonic ViewPad 7X
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Computex 2011 Exclusive! Today we stopped by the ViewSonic booth and saw a new tablet that is going to be making a North American release this summer. What we really liked about it was the custom Viewsonic 3D effects that allowed you to make your own custom menus. The Viewsonic ViewPad 7X is a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen tablet with a … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Computex Exclusive – Viewsonic ViewPad 7X
BookExpo America and IDPF Wrap Up
There was a lot of pre-show hype surrounding the BookExpo America and the IDPF Digital Book Conference, and it did not disappoint. The Javits Center in Manhatten was overflowing with live product demonstrations, business meetings, a jam-packed exhibit hall, and several presentation stages, all to garner focused attention on the publishing industry as a whole throughout the … [Read more...] about BookExpo America and IDPF Wrap Up
Hands on Review of the Asus EEE Memo Pad at Computex
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Computex Exclusive with the Asus EEE Memo Pad! This was one of the most unique devices we have seen so far. Not only is it 3D, but it allows you also make telephone calls via the built in Sim card. The new Asus Memo is a 7 inch capacitive touchscreen tablet running at a phenomenal resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. It features the latest and … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Asus EEE Memo Pad at Computex
Sprint Playbook 4G WIMAX out This Summer
We are in Taipei for Computex and there are many new tablets we are checking out over a few short hours, but a quick Google Search noted something quite provocative in the Sprint Camp. It seems Sprint set up a page evident while Google Searching about the new Playbook 4G WIMAX model due out during the summer time. You can verify this information yourself on the new Sprint … [Read more...] about Sprint Playbook 4G WIMAX out This Summer
Archos Arnova 7, Arnova 84 Latest Entrants to the Cheap Android Tablet Segment
Those out to buy a tablet without digging too deep into their pockets might appreciate that Archos has come up with a few more options in the budget tablet segment. Launched under the brand name Arnova, the tablet comes in two screen sizes, the conventional 7 inch and a very uncommon 8.4 inch sized tablet. However, included as they are in the budget segment, one should be … [Read more...] about Archos Arnova 7, Arnova 84 Latest Entrants to the Cheap Android Tablet Segment
Hacked First Gen iPad 3G Can Make Phone Calls
Ever rued the lack of phone calling or texting facility in the iPad? Well, some good folks based in Egypt felt the same, which prompted them to do their bit to make sure their iPad 3Gs could boast phone capabilities. However, they aren't releasing much information about their efforts just now. Instead, they have come up with is a video depicting an iPad 3G that has gone … [Read more...] about Hacked First Gen iPad 3G Can Make Phone Calls
Kobo Touch Release Date is June 18th 2011
Fancy giving your dad a new shiny gizmo? Look no further than the Kobo Touch e-reader, which will be made available in Canada at Indigo and Chapters locations. The pre-orders are available right now on the Chapters website, so you can choose between four colors and place your order. The Kobo Touch is the follow up to the successful Kobo Wireless e-reader that came out last … [Read more...] about Kobo Touch Release Date is June 18th 2011
German e-Book Site BookRix Heads to the U.S.
By many accounts, Germany may very well be the next big landscape in digital publishing. With the recent launch of Amazon.de’s Kindle store and Kobo’s expansion into foreign markets —as well as the introduction of their new e-ink touch reader that is the first multilingual e-reader on the market— Germany has become an important venue for e-books. So it should be no … [Read more...] about German e-Book Site BookRix Heads to the U.S.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Will Get Android 3.1 Honeycomb OTA Tomorrow
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has always impressed with its unique design comprising of a detachable keypad that has its own battery pack. The fact that the tablet came pre-loaded with Android Honeycomb only added to its appeal, though Asus is upping the ante with an update that would make the Transformer run the latest Android 3.1 version. The update will be provided over the … [Read more...] about ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Will Get Android 3.1 Honeycomb OTA Tomorrow