Sony just made the announcement today officially revealing the new Sony TRS-T1 e-reader! It will be hitting the USA at only $149, which should make it ultra competitive with Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes and Noble. The one thing Sony does well is offering its technology in many international markets, where its competition mainly focuses on the US. Sony will be offering not only its … [Read more...] about Sony to Open New eBookstore in Germany and UK This Year
Archives for August 2011
New 7 Inch Galapagos Tablet for Just $1 in Japan
How about a tablet that costs just $1? Well, those in Japan are fortunate enough to be able to go home with the new 7 inch Sharp Galapagos by doling out that much of money, which comes to about 100 Yen. However, and unfortunately, that's not as simple as is being made out as buyers will be required to subscribe to data services from EMOBILE to avail of the huge subsidy. The … [Read more...] about New 7 Inch Galapagos Tablet for Just $1 in Japan
HTC Jetstream to Debut on Sept 4, Priced at $700
The HTC Puccini, which will be known as the JetSteam on AT&T networks, is now ready to hit store shelves on the 4th of September. However, the price is quite hefty at $700, even after agreeing to a 2 year contract. This makes it one of the more pricey Android tablets and history is replete with instances of how consumers have always shunned high priced products unless there … [Read more...] about HTC Jetstream to Debut on Sept 4, Priced at $700
Longfield Academy in UK Next to Offer iPad 2s to Students
The Apple tablet is everywhere. From flight bags in airplanes to books in school, the iPad is permeating our lives in more ways than perhaps ever conceived. These are indications of how technology is helping our lives become easier and more interesting.Longfield Academy, located in Kent, UK, is a school which is going ahead with plans to give students an iPad containing … [Read more...] about Longfield Academy in UK Next to Offer iPad 2s to Students
Amazon 10.1 Inch Tablet Delayed Until Q1 2012
The much anticipated tablet PCs from Amazon were earlier rumored to be ready for their market onslaught by fall of this year. However, while the 7 inch version seems to be sticking to that schedule, its bigger 10 inch cousin has been pushed back until Q1 2012. This has been revealed by upstream component suppliers, Foxconn Electronics, who will be putting together the tablet. … [Read more...] about Amazon 10.1 Inch Tablet Delayed Until Q1 2012
Mozilla Firefox for tablets now in the works
Mozilla is working on a tablet version of the hugely popular Firefox browser which will bring all the Firefox goodness in a tablet environment. Among the things that will make the Firefox browser for tablet something to look forward to is the Awesomebar that is designed to invoke all of your bookmarks or favorite sites right from within the URL bar itself.Then there are … [Read more...] about Mozilla Firefox for tablets now in the works
Barnes and Noble Nook and eBook Sales Rise
The Barnes and Noble entire product line of e-readers which includes the new Simple Touch and the ever popular Nook Color continue to garner the company strong revenue. Overall sales in the last quarter rose a staggering 140% and made the company $277 million dollars. B&N forecast that by years end they would have made $1.8 billion dollars.Barnes and Noble continues to … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook and eBook Sales Rise
Sony Tablet S may be launched in Canada on Sep 14 – 15
The Tablet S from Sony that we had known all along as the S1 is likely to be launched in Canada towards the middle of next month. Everything is in rumor turf though and the launch date is being speculated as either the 14th or 15th September. As per a Sony invite that got leaked, "The new Sony Tablet is about to arrive in Canada. As a valued customer, we would like YOU to see … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet S may be launched in Canada on Sep 14 – 15
How to Load in your own eBooks to the Kobo iOS App
The Kobo iOS application enjoys the Good e-Reader top reading pick on the Apple operating system with good reason. It has many features not found in any competing apps, most notably Reading Life. This is a social media extravaganza that allows you to share the books you are reading with your friends on Facebook and Twitter. It also has a rewards system so when you read books … [Read more...] about How to Load in your own eBooks to the Kobo iOS App
DC Comics and the Long-Awaited Relaunch
Comic fans will be lining up at Midtown Comics in New York City’s Times Square on August 31st—many of them in costume—for the midnight launch of the New 52, the fresh start of nearly the entire line of DC Universe super hero titles. The revamped favorites include new plot lines, fresh characterizations, and of course, updated wardrobes for the heroes and villains alike (spoiler … [Read more...] about DC Comics and the Long-Awaited Relaunch
More HP TouchPads to be Manufactured to Satisfy Demand
HP has publicly stated today that the company has decided to manufacture one last run of the HP TouchPad in order to satisfy demand and fulfill existing orders. They will be built and ready to ship by October 2011 and then customers will get a chance to be able to get some solid deals.HP said in an official comment today "A limited supply are coming and it will be a few … [Read more...] about More HP TouchPads to be Manufactured to Satisfy Demand
Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia moved to Sept. 30
The Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch Down Under has been pushed back till September 30, thanks to some renewed efforts on part of Apple to keep the Tab 10.1 from action in Australia. The Samsung tablet was originally planned to be launched on September 12. Hearing of the case has been slated for the last week of September at the Federal Court under Judge Annabelle Bennett. She also … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch in Australia moved to Sept. 30
HP TouchPad may not be dead afterall
The HP TouchPad saga has been thoroughly interesting so far. A high profile launch followed by discounts to HP leaving the tablet business altogether and resorting to $99 clearance sale of the remaining stock of the WebOS tablet that led to almost the 21st century equivalent of a gold rush; we have seen it all take place in a matter of just weeks. In fact, so huge has been the … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad may not be dead afterall
Fujitsu waterproof tablet – Arrows Tab set for end Sept launch
Fujitsu has hit upon a novel idea of making a mark at the immensely competitive tablet market -- making the tablet water tight. Maybe its not the first time we are coming across a waterproof tablet but there is no wrong in having another. Welcome the Arrows Tab that is designed to withstand an occasional splash or some rain. The tablet will be launched towards end September … [Read more...] about Fujitsu waterproof tablet – Arrows Tab set for end Sept launch