The Iconia Tab A110 forms part of Acer’s contribution to the budget tablet line of devices. Touted to cost less than $200, the tablet was first seen at the Computex Trade event held in Taiwan. A couple of months down the line, the tablet has made the long journey to the FCC, which means the tablet is going to hit markets in the US sooner rather than later.The price tag also … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A110 with Tegra 3 Chip Reaches FCC
Nabi 2 Tablet for Kids Priced at $200 Launched, Includes Tegra 3 Chip
Tablet PCs meant for kids are usually low on resolution and are low powered devices which manufacturers justified with a relatively low price tag. The Nabi 2 aims to change all of that, packed as it is with all the latest hardware bits while still priced at a convenient $200.What Nabi 2 offers for that amount is the latest NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad core chip having a clock speed … [Read more...] about Nabi 2 Tablet for Kids Priced at $200 Launched, Includes Tegra 3 Chip
Original ASUS Transformer Slider to Get Jelly Bean Update
The must have Android version is of course the latest Jelly Bean, though early adopters of the Google OS definitely ran the risk of being left out of the fun. For instance, those who had bought the first gen Transformer or the Eee Pad Slider devices were almost left out though an Asus Germany representative has come to the rescue by ruling out such a scenario. What this means … [Read more...] about Original ASUS Transformer Slider to Get Jelly Bean Update
Windows 8 Set For Oct 26 Launch
The closest that we had known of Windows 8 finally reaching consumer's end is October 2012. Fortunately, we have the exact date available now -- 26 th -- to set a reminder against. Fortunately, that's not too far away while another good news on this front is that Microsoft might not push a retail version of Windows 8 as has always been the case each new edition of Windows. … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Set For Oct 26 Launch
Google Introduces Weather Widget on Tablets
Come rain, hail or storm, you will now be better prepared than ever before. At least the latest Google's dose of enhancement promises just such a thing. Typing weather on the search bar will unfold all that the weather gods have planned to unleash on us in the coming 10 days. A minor improvement it sure is but ever so useful. Also, the feature has always been available on … [Read more...] about Google Introduces Weather Widget on Tablets
Penguin Publishing making a major eBook push into India
Penguin Books India has firmed up some grand plans to register its presence in the burgeoning e-book segment, which analysts believe can make printed books obsolete in the not too distant future. To begin with, Penguin intends to have more than 240 titles available in e-book format. The titles in the first lot will comprise of all that the company has published in 2012 so far … [Read more...] about Penguin Publishing making a major eBook push into India
Asus Expected to Ship 2.5m Tablets by Q3 2012
The exemplary response the Nexus 7 has caught many by surprise, and that includes even the folks at Google. However, the Google tablet is expected to lend some solid weight to its manufacturer Asustek's sales volume, which analysts predict could top 2.5 million by the end of this year. Asus has earlier made known their intentions to ship no less than 6 million tablet devices … [Read more...] about Asus Expected to Ship 2.5m Tablets by Q3 2012
Google Nexus 7 off to a Solid Start
The Nexus 7 is off to a roaring start, with the dreaded "Out of Stock" message appearing in stores as soon as they started with the delivery process. This is to be expected, as the Nexus 7 boasts of some nice specs while still priced at just $199 and $249 for the 8 and 16 GB versions of the tablet.The delivery process started a day early in the UK while in the US, GameStop … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 off to a Solid Start
Apple Wants Retailers to Stop Selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Apple has been aggressively pushing its case against Samsung in the courts and more recently against Google Nexus smartphone. However, adding a new dimension to the litigation battle is a directive issued by Apple that claims retailers who are engaged in selling devices such as the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 also fall in the ambit of the court ruling that stayed the sale of the said … [Read more...] about Apple Wants Retailers to Stop Selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
WishTel Ira Thing 2 Now Available at ₹6,500 in India
Ira Thing 2 from WishTel is the newest entry on the Indian tablet scene and seeks to entice buyers with its affordable price tag of just ₹6,500. The tablet does not disappoint, running a very current version of Google Android 4.0 ICS! It features a 7 inch display and is powered by a 1.5 GHz processor. It also comes with 512 MB of RAM and internal storage around 4 GB, expandable … [Read more...] about WishTel Ira Thing 2 Now Available at ₹6,500 in India
Google Nexus 7 Already Shipping from GameStop
Those who have placed their orders for the Nexus 7 at GameStop can expect the good news anytime now. In fact, a lucky few has already got calls from GameStop saying their Nexus 7 devices are ready to be picked up.The Nexus 7 is the newest tablet in the scene and the only one that currently runs the latest Android Jelly Bean version 4.1.1. Specifications have already proved … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Already Shipping from GameStop
Hyundai to Launch a Tablet PC in Russia
Automaker Hyundai does have a presence in the electronics segment, with quite a few televisions and other things. With so many companies pushing tablets into the market it shouldn't come as a surprise that the company is developing its own device. Strangely enough, it is targeting the Russia market first, with the first devices set to roll out in autumn of this year."We are … [Read more...] about Hyundai to Launch a Tablet PC in Russia
HTC Makes a Strong Push to Get Back into Tablets
The Flyer marked HTC's first attempt at the tablet segment, though it surely won't be the last. HTC has let out the confirmation that its next device will be powered by a quad core chip and feature a HD display. Specifications currently available right now give us a tablet named HTC Vertex, powered by a 1.3 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad core processor. The tablet will have Android … [Read more...] about HTC Makes a Strong Push to Get Back into Tablets