Companies both big and small have made a practice of enticing customers into their establishments with free wifi, which encourages consumers to spend more time lingering in the business than they otherwise might have, as well as helping them to build a brand loyalty with companies who take steps to meet their needs. Service-savvy companies like Barnes and Noble have even … [Read more...] about NYT Offering Free Content to Readers Via Starbuck’s WiFi
Tablet PC and E-notebook News
Asus MeMO Pad Smart ME301T Set for US Launch on March 5th
The Asus MeMO Pad Smart ME301T is all set to invade the US retail scene from the 5th of March. Just a slot below the Transformer Pad, the MeMO Pad offers decent specs in the form of a 1.2 Ghz Tegra 3 quad core heart, 1 GB RAM, and 16 GB of internal memory. The tablet runs Android 4.1 and also boasts of a few nice tech bits, like a microSD card slot and a micro HDMI port, along … [Read more...] about Asus MeMO Pad Smart ME301T Set for US Launch on March 5th
Fujitsu Arrows Tab Q582/F Water/Dust Proof Windows 8 Tablet Launched at MWC
Fujitsu has launched a water and dust proof tablet, Arrows Tab Q582/F, running Windows 8 at the MWC now underway in Barcelona. The Japanese manufacturer has done the same with Android, and now that Windows 8 has arrived, Fujitsu has a tablet dedicated to the Microsoft OS as well. The 10.1 inch tablet is quite thin at just 9.9 mm. Built around a 1.5 GHz Intel Atom Z2760 chip, … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Arrows Tab Q582/F Water/Dust Proof Windows 8 Tablet Launched at MWC
Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Available in Japan, Soon
Microsoft intends to launch its Surface RT device in Japan soon, or as Nikkei news has reported, it can happen as early as next month. However, no specific dates are mentioned and the most that Microsoft has confirmed to CNET is that "Surface will be coming to Japan in the near future." As for the tablet's pricing, it is speculated that the base 32 GB version of the Surface … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Available in Japan, Soon
Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ Bluetooth Speaker Out Soon
Barnes and Noble has not really developed many accessories for its line of tablets, but we should see a new wireless speaker very soon. The largest bookstore chain the USA has just had its first wireless Bluetooth speaker pass the FCC. This will allow you to take advantage of better audio capabilities when listening to music, audiobooks, or a myriad of other things with your … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Nook HD and HD+ Bluetooth Speaker Out Soon
Razer Edge Gaming Edge Pre-Order Starts March 1st
The world's most powerful tablet, the Razor Edge, can be pre-ordered starting the 1st of March with deliveries likely to begin towards late March. Designed primarily for the gaming community, the Razor Edge price starts at $999 for the 64 GB version of the tablet, progressively increasing to $1,299 and $1,499 for the 128 GB and 256 GB versions of the Razer Edge Pro, … [Read more...] about Razer Edge Gaming Edge Pre-Order Starts March 1st
Dell Launches Latitude 10 Enhanced Security Tablet
Dell offers the Latitude 10 tablet device for business users where security of data is of significant importance. To make the tablet more enticing to its intended clientele, Dell has launched a new version of the tablet, one that is appropriately named Latitude 10 Enhanced Security Tablet. The new security features the tablet now boasts of include a fingerprint reader and smart … [Read more...] about Dell Launches Latitude 10 Enhanced Security Tablet
Asus Fonepad Launched, Priced at $249 – Makes Phone Calls
The Asus Fonepad is finally official. Launched at the MWC, the unique aspect of the Fonepad is its ability to be both a tablet and a smartphone at the same time. However, the other interesting bit about the Fonepad (apart from its voice calling capability) is its Intel heart in spite of the device running Android. The Fonepad incorporates a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2420 chip coupled … [Read more...] about Asus Fonepad Launched, Priced at $249 – Makes Phone Calls
HP Launches $169 Slate 7 at the MWC
The Slate 7 marks HP’s second coming at the mainstream tablet segment. Running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (almost the stock Android version), the tablet has been priced incredibly low at just $169. HP is claiming it hasn’t resorted to price cutting measures to arrive at the low price point, but is all about delivering the maximum bang for every buck. Upfront lies a 7 inch 1024 x … [Read more...] about HP Launches $169 Slate 7 at the MWC
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Revealed
The Galaxy Note 8.0 is here and those who still might have been harboring any doubts, the device can be considered an enlarged version of Samsung Galaxy Note device. With 8 inch (1280 x 800 pixel) of screen real estate, the tablet also boasts of voice calling capability while the attached stylus can be used to draw or make notes on the display. On the inside, the Galaxy … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Revealed