A presence in the new age tablet computing scene was the last frontier for Ubuntu to make its presence felt, and that has now been accomplished. We have seen Ubuntu in operation on desktops, smartphones, and even TVs with tablet PCs being the latest addition to that club. This should come as a sweet piece of news for die-hard fans of the Linux based operating system, though … [Read more...] about Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
Tablet PC and E-notebook News
Asus Fonepad Gets CGF Certification
An Intel powered tablet running Android from Asus is slated for a MWC debut next week. The tablet has so far been referred to as the Fonepad, which seems to fit it well given its voice calling capabilities. As things stand right now, the new budget tablet from Asus will indeed be named the Fonepad, as that’s just the way the tablet has been described at the Global Certification … [Read more...] about Asus Fonepad Gets CGF Certification
Retina Display for iPad Mini to Cost $12 Extra
While the tech world is busy predicting the next logical upgrade for the iPad Mini will be a retina display, the same is expected to add $12 to the cost of production of each of the iPad Mini devices. This will make the tablet to cost around $200 for manufacturing each unit, up from the current $188. The above price estimate only takes into account the addition of a new display … [Read more...] about Retina Display for iPad Mini to Cost $12 Extra
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Poised to Surpass iPad Mini in Cost
Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy Note 8.0 at the upcoming MWC followed by a launch in Europe towards end March. A Bulgarian site, Tablet.bg, has some interesting details to share of the upcoming iPad Mini competitor. The Note 8.0 could be priced 699 leva in Bulgaria, which translates to roughly 358 euros ($480). This applies to the base model of the tablet with 16 GB … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Poised to Surpass iPad Mini in Cost
iRiver Launches WowTab 7 Inch Tablet
The Korean company IRiver has now come up with a tablet almost a year after it discontinued its IRiver Story HD e-reader. Dubbed the WOWTab iq700, the tablet offers specs almost similar to the Nexus 7. This in itself isn't a bad thing, though the Nexus 7 is due for a complete makeover anytime soon. In such a scenario, the WOWTab does run the risk of losing its relevance. The … [Read more...] about iRiver Launches WowTab 7 Inch Tablet
Microsoft Surface Pro – Gaming and App Review
The Microsoft Surface PRO has the distinction of being one of the only tablets out there that has the ability to use RT and native Windows apps. This will allow people to run Microsoft Office, Farcry 3, Adobe Photoshop, and many more popular programs. In this video review, we look at all of these apps and show you what to expect from the Surface PRO. One of the things we … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Pro – Gaming and App Review
Microsoft Surface Pro Back in Stock
Microsoft had promised it would replenish stock of the 128 GB Surface Pro by Saturday and already there are indications of the company having kept its word. The top of the line Surface Pro is back in stock and can be ordered online via the company’s online stores. Retailers Staples and Best Buy will have idm their quota of the Surface Pro. Delivery time at the Microsoft online … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Pro Back in Stock
Nook Color Gets Android 4.2 via Cyanogen Mod 10.1
The Nook Color marked Barnes & Noble’s first attempt at an ebook oriented tablet. However, the device has since run out of favor, eclipsed as it is by the more capable Nook Color HD. Not only does it remain discontinued, B&N has stopped providing any major update for the device. Thankfully, the Nook Color continues to be in the reckoning thanks to the efforts of Nookies … [Read more...] about Nook Color Gets Android 4.2 via Cyanogen Mod 10.1
How to Fix the Blackbery Playbook and Z10 500 Unpack Error
Recently the Blackberry Playbook and Blackberry Z10 smartphone have both received firmware updates that give you error messages with loading BAR files. We have received thousands of emails and messages in the last few days about the problem. In this tutorial, we will outline how you fix these various errors. The first thing you want to do is make sure you have the latest … [Read more...] about How to Fix the Blackbery Playbook and Z10 500 Unpack Error
Microsoft Developing a Smaller Surface PRO
Microsoft has hinted the possibility of a smaller Surface tablet sibling as well. The revelation was made during the Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference where he stressed the versatility of the Windows 8 platform which can be made to suit a variety of devices. “We can have the same core code base driving form factors from four inches all the way up to 27-inch … [Read more...] about Microsoft Developing a Smaller Surface PRO