Tablet fans in Germany who look forward to the Tablet S have been spared the lengthy pre-order process. Instead, Sony has ensured the tablet can be procured right away for €578.99, which comes out to about $599. That is the price of the 32 GB version of the Tablet S, while the entry level 16 GB version of the tablet will be off bounds for the time being. Sony hasn't stated when … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet S Currently Available in Germany
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Bookstream Brings Digital Textbooks to More Students
As digital textbooks gain popularity around the country, there are still parts of the U.S. and other industrialized nations that do not currently benefit from the obvious advantages of e-reading in academic arenas, which is odd considering that even the textbook publishers are in support of electronic educational content as a cost saving measure. But with the introduction of … [Read more...] about Bookstream Brings Digital Textbooks to More Students
Good e-Reader Contest – Win a SkyPad Alpha Tablet
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Giveaway and Contest! Today Skytex and Good e-Reader are offering one of our readers the new SkyPad Alpha Internet Tablet! To enter simply reply to this post and tell why you want to win this device or what you would use it for.The SkyPad Alpha is an Android 2.3 driven Tablet PC and comes with many applications to get you started reading … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Contest – Win a SkyPad Alpha Tablet
Fujitsu F-01D Reaches FCC: Coming Stateside Soon?
Fujitsu's recent revelation of a waterproof tablet did create some excitement in the tablet segment. Why not, for here finally is a tablet device that you can carry not only to the poolside but maybe into the pool itself. Or if you love to get drenched in the rain once in a while, the Fujitsu F-01D won't get in the way.However, for all of these to become a reality, one has … [Read more...] about Fujitsu F-01D Reaches FCC: Coming Stateside Soon?
Lenovo claims Samsung sold far less Galaxy Tabs
Samsung may have had a tough time finding buyers for its original 7 inch Galaxy Tab if Andrew Barrow, an executive at Lenovo is to be believed. In fact, he is painting a very dismal picture as far as Galaxy Tab sales figure is concerned as its just 20,000 of the 7 inch tablet that have been sold. This when a total of no less than a million Galaxy Tabs were shipped. The Galaxy … [Read more...] about Lenovo claims Samsung sold far less Galaxy Tabs
HTC Flyer Honeycomb 3.2 Screenshots Leaked
The HTC Flyer is the latest to be inducted into the Honeycomb club that currently boasts of just a few 7 inchers and development is on at full swing. For proof, a leaked build of the Android 3.2 upgrade to be applied on the HTC tablet gave an insight of what the software would do for HTC Flyer owners. The widgets that would be available on the gadget get a light touch effect, … [Read more...] about HTC Flyer Honeycomb 3.2 Screenshots Leaked
Gateway 10.1-Inch Android Tablet A60 Now Shipping
Gateway has entered the tablet domain armed with a tablet device named Gateway TP Series A60. However, before you jump with excitement at the prospect of a whole new tablet (if a new tablet entering the market is that exciting anymore), there's a catch. The A60 in nothing but the Iconia Tab A500 from Acer that has been taken up by Gateway and re-branded as the A60. That should … [Read more...] about Gateway 10.1-Inch Android Tablet A60 Now Shipping
Sony Tablet S up for Pre-Order
After months of waiting and seemingly endless stream of leaks and videos, and not to mention the rumors and speculation, the Sony Tablet S is now finally up for pre-order. Those interested can visit the Sony online store. Price of the 16 GB version of the tablet is $500 while the same with 32 GB on board would come for $600. Also, the tablet will start shipping to the US from … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet S up for Pre-Order
Dell to Partner with Chinese Search Giant Baidu on Tablets
Baidu has been in the news lately with its foray into a new mobile operating system designed for smartphones and tablets for the Chinese market. The project is named "Yi" and Baidu will be making its own applications that are a spin-off from popular Google branded ones. You will have your maps, ebooks, downloadable music, cloud storage, and a custom SDK for developers.Today … [Read more...] about Dell to Partner with Chinese Search Giant Baidu on Tablets
Apple Manages to Keep Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Away From Public Glare at IFA
Samsung's patent woes continue, as no sooner had the company flashed its latest tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, at the IFA event in Berlin that the device and all other supportive evidence of its existence vanished mysteriously. Not only were the demo units of the tablet pulled out from public viewing, but any comment whatsoever on the tablet has also been shut out from … [Read more...] about Apple Manages to Keep Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Away From Public Glare at IFA
Asus Eee Pad Transformer Price Slashed in India
Tablet buyers in India never had it so good. Asus has also announced they are bringing the price of their Transformer tablet down to Rs. 29,622, the price being inclusive of the keypad dock. The same commanded a price tag of around Rs. 33,000 earlier. The trend of price cuts started with Motorola slashing the price of the XOOM base version to about 30,000.Everything else … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Transformer Price Slashed in India
Smart Tab 7, 10 from Vodafone Germany Set for Nov Launch
We have had plenty of 'tab' suffixed tablets before, though it was left to telecom operator Vodafone Germany to launch the smartest of them all. At least that's what the tablet's name, Smart Tab, suggests. However, what makes the tablet's launch more unusual is the fact that this might be the first time that a carrier has launched a tablet bearing its own name. In any case, … [Read more...] about Smart Tab 7, 10 from Vodafone Germany Set for Nov Launch
AT&T Now Offering the HTC Jetstream
The HTC Jetstream is now finally available with AT&T offering the tablet for $700. The price is also inclusive of a 2 year 4G LTE data plan. The price definitely is on the higher side, though without the plan it's even higher at $850. The Jetstream forms the first 10 inch tablet running Android Honeycomb and comes after the HTC Flyer that failed to click in the hugely … [Read more...] about AT&T Now Offering the HTC Jetstream
Motorola XOOM price slashed in India
Those aspiring to buy the Motorola XOOM in India have some good news. For the 10 inch tablet range now starts at Rs. 29,990 for the Wi-Fi only version with 32 GB of on-board space. The same with 3G capability will set one back by RS. 35,590. The previous prices used to be Rs. 32,990 and Rs 39,990 for the Wi-Fi and 3G versions respectively.Also if anyone has to be thanked … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM price slashed in India