Datawind has finally launched its successor to the first gen Aakash in the form of the UbiSlate 7+ and UbiSlate 7C. Also, as expected, price continues to be the strong point for the two tablet devices, at Rs 2,999 and Rs 3,999 for the UbiSlate 7+ and UbiSlate 7C respectively. Heralding the launch as a historic moment in the country, DataWind CEO Suneet Singh Tuli said, "This … [Read more...] about Ubislate 7 Is Finally Here
Tablet PC and E-notebook News
CourseSmart and Academic eText Accessibility
A large number of students will be winding down another school year next month and the question still needs to be asked: where are the wholly digital textbooks that have been predicted? Futuristic promises have been made about classrooms where there are no books and college campuses where students shun the overloaded backpacks in favor of a slim tablet tucked under their arms, … [Read more...] about CourseSmart and Academic eText Accessibility
Ancient Vatican Library Texts To Be Digitized
It was just a matter of time before technology and hi-fi gadgets make it to what can perhaps be said the last frontiers of our civilization -- religion and places of worship. In a move that is sure to have far reaching impact for those of you that use tablet PCs and e-book reading devices to read your digital content. The Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, better known as the … [Read more...] about Ancient Vatican Library Texts To Be Digitized
Sony Tablet S gets Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade
The Sony Tablet S is finally getting a taste of Google Ice Cream Sandwich! It is officially rolling out via WIFI, so visit your settings menu and check Updates to get the entire build right now. The latest Android 4.0 update does not break any new ground on one of Sony's only tablets on the market right now. It is more or less a stock build but does allow you re-size Windows … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet S gets Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade
GoodeReader App Store reaches 600 Playbook APPS!
The Blackberry Playbook is quickly becoming more relevant again with the advent of the Android Emulator. This feature dropped when OS2 first came out a few months ago and many people are picking up the cheap RIM tablet for $199. On the official release date of the Android update we made it our goal to have the best Playbook App Store on the market. We are now proud to feature … [Read more...] about GoodeReader App Store reaches 600 Playbook APPS!
Impressive iPad Sales of Almost 12 Million Recorded in Q1
The iPad 3 is definitely carrying forward the iPad legacy. The latest gen iPad has gone on to clock sales of 11.8 million units in the quarter ending in March, which along with equally impressive iPhone sales, have propelled the California based company to register the biggest ever quarterly earnings in its history. The nearly 12 million iPad 3s sold equal to more than twice … [Read more...] about Impressive iPad Sales of Almost 12 Million Recorded in Q1
WeeSing eBook Promotion for Autism Awareness Month
As the month of April winds down, children’s interactive app book publisher iStoryTime took stock of how its previous free promotion for Autism Awareness Month of the bestselling Meet Biscuit ebook fared in honor of children on the autism spectrum. The developers of award-winning children’s content were so pleased with the response to their giveaway that they have decided to … [Read more...] about WeeSing eBook Promotion for Autism Awareness Month
Datawind Teams Up with GetJar for Ubislate II
Datawind, makers of the ultra cheap Aakash tablet, has entered into an agreement with Getjar whose apps will now be available on the Aakash tablets. GetJar has in its repertoire a vast collection of 3,50,000 free apps in its app store. This will surely enhance the appeal of the low cost tablets as an app store, and featuring free apps was one thing that was missing from the … [Read more...] about Datawind Teams Up with GetJar for Ubislate II
Fisher Price IXL e-Reader Contest Winner
Earlier in the month we announced our draw for the Fisher Price IXL e-Reader for kids! It is simply one of the most rugged devices we have ever reviewed and is supported by a company that knows the market. The contest is over and done with and we would like to thank everyone for their contest entries. The winner of the contest is Monica Young! Stay tuned for our next contest … [Read more...] about Fisher Price IXL e-Reader Contest Winner