A lot might be happening in the tablet segment right now, though unfortunately it might not be enough for the segment to slip off a bit from its growth record. As per Digitimes Research, total tablet shipments in Q1 of 2013 will be around 33.8 million units. This represents a growth of 75.8 percent over the year, but is down 28.8 percent sequentially. The report also indicates … [Read more...] about Tablet Shipments in Q1, 2013 Could See 20% Drop
Tablet PC and E-notebook News
New Coby Tablets Coming This March with Google Play for Apps
Coby has built a reputation on the back of its budget priced tablet devices. Now the company is into a quiet makeover of sorts in 2013 with its tablet line up. Thankfully, that is limited to the tablet’s capabilities and has left the pricing strategy unchanged. A significant development with the new crop of Coby tablets is that they come integrated with Google Play. This will … [Read more...] about New Coby Tablets Coming This March with Google Play for Apps
Why the Lack of BIS for Email Will Hamper Blackberry Z10 Adoption
The Blackberry Z10 is the first smartphone running the new BB10 operating system that took years of development. One of the main downsides on the consumer level is the lack of BIS email support. BB10 eliminates the need to rely on Blackberry's own servers to encrypt your data and email. This results in carrier pushed emails and hefty data fees. Many loyal Blackberry users … [Read more...] about Why the Lack of BIS for Email Will Hamper Blackberry Z10 Adoption
Microsoft Surface Pro Review
The Windows Surface Pro was released yesterday in the USA and Canada. This new tablet brings the full Windows 8 experience that will allow users to run legacy apps. What this really means is that you can run any game or app and get more versatility than with the Surface RT edition. We have heard rumors of low memory and terrible battery life, but is this truly the case? We … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Pro Review
Will Windows 8 Survive in the Tablet Space?
Initial reviews of the Surface Pro aren't painting a very optimistic picture of the Microsoft tablet, which brings us back to the question: Will the Apple iPad go unchallenged? Or to put things in a bigger perspective, how things are likely to pan out in the entire tablet computing segment with reference to Windows 8? With the Surface Pro not proving good enough both as a … [Read more...] about Will Windows 8 Survive in the Tablet Space?
7 Inch Wikipad Tablet Set for Spring Launch
The Wikipad was supposed to be a 10.1 inch tablet built exclusively for gaming enthusiasts. It was pegged for an autumn launch at a price of around $500. The good news on this front is that the Wikipad tablet is back again, though after having undergone some extensive changes. Gone is the 10 inch version and in its place has come the Wikipad that offers 7 inch of display. Along … [Read more...] about 7 Inch Wikipad Tablet Set for Spring Launch
Asus MeMo Pad Smart ME301T Jelly Bean Tablet Launched
Asus has chosen to launch its 10 inch MeMo Pad tablet at a mobile expo in Thailand, belying the general perception that the upcoming Mobile World Congress event in Spain could have made for a more appropriate venue. With that settled, the Memo Pad Smart tablet is now on sale in Thailand for 10,900 baht, which translates to a quite convenient $366 US. Meanwhile, the tablet’s … [Read more...] about Asus MeMo Pad Smart ME301T Jelly Bean Tablet Launched
Intel StudyBook Tablet Launched
Intel has finally launched the StudyBook tablet which it had announced last year. Unfortunately, the tablet sports specs that belong in the past. The StudyBook runs Windows 7 (almost inexplicable when we have Windows 8 with us) and is powered by a 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z650 Oak Trail chip with a single core. There is also a GMA 600 graphics card installed, as are 1 GB of DDR2 RAM … [Read more...] about Intel StudyBook Tablet Launched
Skype for the Blackberry Playbook and BB10 Released Soon
When it comes to the Blackberry Playbook and new Z10 BB10 phone, communication apps are sorely lacking. Most of the apps that can get you voice or video chatting are relegated to Android ports, such as Google Voice, Whatsapp, and others. We have good news today; Skype has confirmed that it is working on an Android port of the seminal voice, video, and text chatting app to have … [Read more...] about Skype for the Blackberry Playbook and BB10 Released Soon
Asus Fonepad Set for MCW Debut
There is a new 7 inch budget tablet coming our way. However, for a change, the tablet will be packing in an Intel core and running the latest version of Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The tablet named Fonepad is most likely to be unveiled during the upcoming MCW event scheduled later this month in Barcelona, Spain. While it will be some time before we get an inside out feel … [Read more...] about Asus Fonepad Set for MCW Debut