Samsung has planned an event on the 22nd of this month and lest we do not miss out on that, the company has now come up with a video showing some images of the 8.9 inch tablet it is expected to launch on that day. Unfortunately, the video is too short to come up with something creditworthy while the content itself does not paint a clear picture of what to expect on the 22nd. … [Read more...] about New Samsung video to promote its 8.9 inch tablet
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WiFi only Motorola XOOM up for pre-order at B&H for $599
Good news for those who have been waiting for the Wi-Fi only version of the Motorola XOOM. The Android 3.0 tablet is currently available for pre-order in the United States at B&H. Of course there is reason to look forward to the XOOM tablet PC and the most obvious is the price advantage that the Wi-Fi only version has over its 3G counterpart. At $599, the Wi-Fi Motorola … [Read more...] about WiFi only Motorola XOOM up for pre-order at B&H for $599
What you need to know about the Blackberry Playbook
The PlayBook tablet PC from Research in Motion is all set to be unleashed in the heavily contested tablet segment soon. However, things have undergone some drastic changes ever since the PlayBook was first unveiled in September last. Perhaps the most noticeable change has been the coming of the Android version that has been developed exclusively for use on a tablet like device … [Read more...] about What you need to know about the Blackberry Playbook
Here is a video showing the LG G-Slate
LG has matched its domestic competitor Samsung's move of launching a teaser video of its upcoming 8.9 inch tablet with a video depicting its own G-Slate tablet. However, here is a twist in that the latest G-Slate video has not been released by LG itself nor is it a commercial promoting the G-Slate. The story goes like this. A model referred to as the 'theofficialLGgirl' was … [Read more...] about Here is a video showing the LG G-Slate
How eBook lending clubs will extinguish eBook Piracy
eBook lending services are starting to blossom and bear fruit, as popular e-reader companies, such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble recently allowed their eBook owners to lend out most books for a 14 day window period. Many new websites such as eBookFling, Kindle Lending Club, Lendle and BookLending helps facilitate members sharing purchased ebooks with each other. The question … [Read more...] about How eBook lending clubs will extinguish eBook Piracy
iPad 2 launch delayed indefinitely in Japan
Apple has decided against going ahead with the launch of its latest iPad 2 in Japan in the wake of the island nation now reeling under the impact of the twin natural disasters that hit is north-eastern coast last week. A devastating earthquake followed by an all conquering tsunami has almost brought the land of the rising sun to a halt with ripples to be felt almost everywhere … [Read more...] about iPad 2 launch delayed indefinitely in Japan
Hands on Review of the Apple iPad 2
The original Apple iPad sold close to 15 million units in 2010 and single-handedly created an entire new brand of consumer electronics. This forced many competitors to play catch up and only Samsung came close as a true alternative with their Samsung Galaxy Tab. The Apple iPad 2, which has just been released, seeks to raise the benchmark yet again in 2011. Combining … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Apple iPad 2
HP Touchpad to arrive in June
The 8.9 inch HP TouchPad will arrive in June. This has been confirmed by the company CEO Leo Apotheker. It's generally hot during June but it seems it will be hotter this year with all the tablets waiting release during this time. The TouchPad will be one more in that list to be followed by its smaller sibling - the 7 inch HP Opal that will be released sometime in … [Read more...] about HP Touchpad to arrive in June
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 appears in a video
Those on the look out for an iPad 2 alternative will surely like this. However, the problem (if at all it is) with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is that it is a lot like the Motorola XOOM. Now this is hardly surprising as both have a lot of similarities. Like both have the same 10.1 inch screen, a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display along with the same operating system - Android 3.0. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 appears in a video
Meego OS concept for Tablet PC’s
On Feb 11, 2011 industry leaders Nokia and Microsoft announced plans to form a broad partnership that would utilize there complementary strengths. While there was nothing specifically stated about the future of the MeeGo OS, it appears that both companies will have there hand's full and the chance's of it ever making it into a mainstream OS competitor are stacked against … [Read more...] about Meego OS concept for Tablet PC’s
Honeycomb tablets from HTC, Toshiba, Dell and Acer coming in June
Its going to be raining tablets this summer with all the who's who from the field of consumer electronics all lining up to launch their tablet's this June. What is also common is that its Honeycomb that will be the flavor of the season though Froyo and Gingerbread too are going to be on offer.The companies who are all set to come up with their tablet offerings include Dell, … [Read more...] about Honeycomb tablets from HTC, Toshiba, Dell and Acer coming in June
Apple may have sold 1 million iPad 2’s in opening weekend
Many analysts had predicted around 400,000 units sold of the seminal Apple iPad 2 this weekend, but Global Equities and Wedbush Securities are looking at a figure closer to a million units sold. If you recall last year Apple sold 300,000 of the 2010 iPad 1 in the first 24 hoursYou may have noticed many local news sources over the weekend saying that lines were tempered and … [Read more...] about Apple may have sold 1 million iPad 2’s in opening weekend
Digital newspaper subscriptions overtake print
For the first time media and newspaper companies are starting to see more digital and online subscriptions overtake the more traditional printed form. According to the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence, 2010 was a benchmark year and they allocate the growing digital subscription to mobile media, such as Tablet PC's.Some interesting statistics have come fourth … [Read more...] about Digital newspaper subscriptions overtake print
iPad 2 doing less than 1 GHz
Well, the ipad 2 is already out and going great guns. Now that's nothing unusual. Rather, it would have been a much bigger surprise if that did not happen. However, the real surprise lurks underneath the outer attractive shell, and that too right at it core. For the ARM Cortex A5 processor that Apple claims to have dual cores and a clock speed of 1 GHz in reality is showing to … [Read more...] about iPad 2 doing less than 1 GHz