Staples, the office supply store chain has come out with an ad showing the availability of Motorola XOOM tablet from their stores starting the 27th of March. On offer will be the Wi-Fi only version of the XOOM and the price shown is a sweet $600.Now, Motorola has been talking of a Wi-Fi only version to take into account all those who have been wary of the high price tag … [Read more...] about WiFi-only Xoom to be available from Staples from March 27
Tablet PC News
BlackBerry PlayBook to come loaded with video conferencing app
The upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook has, among many other features, a front facing camera that will allow its users to engage in video calling. While many thought its third party apps such as Skype would make it to the Playbook to enable video calling, RIM surprised everyone by introducing its own video calling app that aims to make the best use of that front facing … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook to come loaded with video conferencing app
Asus Eee Pad TF101 hits FCC
Asus, a strong contender for the tablet crown of 2011 has reason to rejoice. Its Eee Pad TF101 tablet PC has now gone past the FCC hurdle in time for its intended April launch. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has got approval for its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality though extensive details of the tablet are yet to come by.The Eee Pad TF101 tablet comes with a 10.1 inch … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad TF101 hits FCC
Online iPad 2 orders to ship in 3 weeks
Many people since early yesterday were pre-ordering their Apple iPad 2 to either have them delivered, or to bypass the possibility of them being sold out due to long lines. It seems as though, many people had the same thought and it looks like all iPad models available via their website are pushed back 2 to 3 weeks before they will ever be delivered.Many industry sources … [Read more...] about Online iPad 2 orders to ship in 3 weeks
Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi slated for April 4 release for $399
Samsung had promised a Wi-Fi only version of the Galaxy Tab during the time of its launch last year and when the high initial price tag of the tablet used to be the talk of the town. There were not many reputable alternative to the iPad then and the Galaxy Tab hit all the right check boxes in the consumer's wish list. Except one - its price which was blamed to be the single … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi slated for April 4 release for $399
Motorola XOOM software update now available, Flash 10.2 coming March 18
Here is some good and not so good news coming from Motorola. To start off with the good news, Motorola has come up with the first update for the XOOM tablet PC. To be available OTA, the update will ensure the XOOM is ready for Adobe Flash Player 10.2. However, this brings us to the not so good aspects of the news, since the Flash Player 10.2 won't be ready for a release till … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM software update now available, Flash 10.2 coming March 18
A tablet from Amazon may hurt iPad 2 the most
The biggest competitor to the new iPad 2 is one that does not even exist. Strange as it might seem but that is what Sarah Rotman Epps representing Forrester analyst believes. That its only a tablet from Amazon that can pose the real threat to Apple's domination in the tablet market. This notwithstanding the plethora of new tablet that has either been launched or are awaiting … [Read more...] about A tablet from Amazon may hurt iPad 2 the most
IDC claims 13 million e-readers and 18 million tablets shipped in 2010
International Data Corporation whom is considered one of the leading global market intelligence company has just released some interesting statistics. It seems in 2010 13 million e-readers and 18 million Tablet PC's were shipped globally.Retail giant Amazon led the entire e-reader sales scene, retaining around a total 48% market share, not only in the pivotal 4th quarter … [Read more...] about IDC claims 13 million e-readers and 18 million tablets shipped in 2010
BenQ R100 Android tablet launched in China
BenQ's development a tablet PC has been no secret. Now comes the news that we have been waiting for, the first BenQ tablet has started selling in China. It's christened BenQ R100 and has been priced quite reasonably at around $470.Also just like the price, the rest about the tablet are pretty reasonable, too. Like the R100 is based on a 833 MHz Samsung S5PC100 processor … [Read more...] about BenQ R100 Android tablet launched in China
iPad 2 on Verizon prices revealed
Good e-Reader is really looking forward to getting our hands on the new Apple iPad 2. In preparation for the launch later on today, Verizon has just announced the pricing for this new gadget.Verizon will be offering the 3G variant for sale at all of its retail locations, March 11th at 5PM. You’ll have your choice of three different models of iPad 2, $629.99 for the 16 GB … [Read more...] about iPad 2 on Verizon prices revealed
New Pandigital Novel in black launched for just $140
Pandigital has come up with a new budget tablet to pamper those who are looking for low cost. However, the new aspect of the tablet is limited to just its color, as the new Pandigital Novel tablet with a black outfit matches up to the white Pandigital Novel in every other aspect. Pandigital has unveiled the Novel white last year while the new Novel tablet in black is currently … [Read more...] about New Pandigital Novel in black launched for just $140
Lenovo LePad 2 to come later in the year, hits FCC as the Skylight
While the long awaited Lenovo LePad has already gone on sale in the Chinese markets, the company has already got into the process of developing the next generation LePad. This they believe will put them in good stead in battling the mighty iPad 2. However, the LePad 2 is now nowhere near completion and is expected to reach markets only later in the year. For the time being … [Read more...] about Lenovo LePad 2 to come later in the year, hits FCC as the Skylight
HTC Evo View tablet from Sprint may be launched at CTIA
The Flyer might not be the only tablet HTC has up its sleeve to pamper the tablet loving crowd in the coming days. Rather, there seems to be a second tablet PC as well. What is more exciting is that the tablet will come with 4G WiMAX capabilities built into it right from day one with Sprint being the carrier partner. Supposedly named the HTC Evo View, the tablet though lacks … [Read more...] about HTC Evo View tablet from Sprint may be launched at CTIA
Apple iOS 4.3 released – Rotation button restored!
The newest version of Apple IOS 4.3 is out now and available via iTunes for most current generation Apple Devices. Obviously we are more intrigued about what this new update offers for iPad 1 and 2 users. One of the most exciting features implemented in this latest update was the restored ability to use the button next to the volume keys to use it as a orientation … [Read more...] about Apple iOS 4.3 released – Rotation button restored!