Sharper Image has instigated plenty of price cuts that has brought its Literati e-Reader from $139 to now $39 at most Bed, Bath and Beyond locations. Many other companies that stock the e-reader are also selling them at fire-sale prices. Although the Literati e-Reader has not been tremendously well received by tech savvy people in the know, it is selling well to the general … [Read more...] about Sharper Image developing Literati 2 e-Reader
Tablet PC News
Asus to ship 2 million tablets in 2011
At the February investors conference in which Asus outlined its goals for 2011 they proclaimed that the company is firmly getting involved in the tablet PC arms-race. The company told the assembled audience that it seeks to ship up to 2 million tablets this year, accounting for 10% of the entire market.Asus only launched its first tablet PC in January of this year. This … [Read more...] about Asus to ship 2 million tablets in 2011
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 revealed
The emergence of the Galaxy Tab 2 has been swift. In comparison to this, its predecessor, the first generation 7 inch Galaxy Tab has been longer in the gestation period, allowing rumor mongers considerably more time to play around with the Android 2.2 Froyo tablet until it got formally announced.So, here we are, in less than six months after having the Galaxy Tab amongst … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 revealed
Motorola XOOM Pre-order from Thursday and for $1200
A Best Buy page has emerged almost out of nowhere and it has some good and bad news. Then there is lot's of confusion as well. To begin with the not so good part of the story, the Motorola XOOM will cost a whooping $1200. That's the cost of a single unit of the first Honeycomb tablet and not a discounted price for picking up more than one unit of the tablet. This when many … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM Pre-order from Thursday and for $1200
VTech InnoPad is a tablet built for kids
The latest kid on the tablet block is also targeted at kids. Its the InnoPad tablet from VTech, the same company that has earlier pampered the kid community with VTech Flip or the VTech Reader, the first e-reader to be built exclusively for the young minds. So it shouldn't be surprising if the company now has a kid specific tablet device to offer as well.Built for the 4 to … [Read more...] about VTech InnoPad is a tablet built for kids
Boogie Board LCD writing tablet will make European debut this spring
The Boogie Board LCD tablet from Improv Electronics is an amazing piece of hardware. Its cheap, versatile and highly practical. It was also seen at the CES this year, holding on to its own amidst the plethora of tablets that were unveiled at the premier show. Its simplicity made it to stand out from the rest while every other tablet relied on tech wizardry to win over consumer … [Read more...] about Boogie Board LCD writing tablet will make European debut this spring
Its Opera time on the iPad
The Opera web browser will soon be seen in operation on the iPad in a remarkable change of events that would see the popular browser staking claim to a territory that till now used to be the exclusive domain of Apple's very own Safari. However, Opera's emergence on the iPad landscape can well be considered a natural evolution in that the Opera can already be seen in operation … [Read more...] about Its Opera time on the iPad
HP rumored for a June debut, with a $699 price tag
The HP TouchPad is likely to be seen on store shelves from June onwards. This is the hottest rumor that is going round the web right now. Further, the rumor mills are also pegging the price of each unit of the TouchPad at about $699, which if true won't be bad as it undercuts the XOOM price by a good $100.While the official release date as well as the pricing structure will … [Read more...] about HP rumored for a June debut, with a $699 price tag
ViewSonic reveals ViewPad 10Pro
Taking things forward with Viewsonic's earlier not so memorable attempt at a Windows 7 and Android dual booting tablet is the latest ViewPad 10 Pro. Things are expected to be much better this time with the new tablet in that its Android 2.2 Froyo that the ViewPad 10 Pro will have on offer along with Windows 7. Certainly a huge advantage over Android 1.6 that the erstwhile … [Read more...] about ViewSonic reveals ViewPad 10Pro
Samsung to launch new 10.1 Tablet PC
The cute and chubby Galaxy Tab will soon have a big brother. At least that's what the rumors mills are up to these days, which further would like us to believe the new tablet will be better than the present Galaxy Tab in every which way possible. Like the new Galaxy Tab 2 (until Samsung comes up with a proper name) will be bigger than the present gen Galaxy Tab with a 10.1 inch … [Read more...] about Samsung to launch new 10.1 Tablet PC
New 8 inch Archos tablet seen in Russia
For a break from the big names from the world of tablets, the France based company Archos that has been showering us with various sized tablets is in the news again. This time, its an 8 inch sized tablet that has shifted the focus back on Archos. Named Arnova A80KSC, the tablet is interesting for its dimension for this is perhaps the first tablet with a 8 inch display. Another … [Read more...] about New 8 inch Archos tablet seen in Russia
Apple might use Samsung’s Super PLS LCD displays for the iPad 2
There are rumors floating around that Apple is sourcing its display requirements for the iPad2 from Samsung. Its is the South Korean company's Super PLS LCD panels that is reported to have found favor with Apple. Well, if this is true then is presents an interesting scenario. Both Apple and Samsung are baying for each others blood in both the smartphone and tablet segment … [Read more...] about Apple might use Samsung’s Super PLS LCD displays for the iPad 2
Dell’s K08T Convertible Tablet passes FCC
Dell has got the necessary FCC approval for its convertible tablet with the premier certification authority having cleared the tablet's WIMAX capability. Known internally as the K08T, the new convertible tablet seems to include a full keyboard along with a swiveling display area with a diagonal measurement of 12 inches. The display will swivel around to be folded right on top … [Read more...] about Dell’s K08T Convertible Tablet passes FCC