The annual gadget survey conducted by the electronics shopping site Retrevo has brought to light some very interesting facts and figures pertaining to tablet PCs and e-readers.The survey revealed that more New Yorkers have taken to the iPad than anywhere else, while Massachusetts is home to some of the most prestigious universities who are apparently more fascinated with … [Read more...] about New York has the highest density of iPads
Tablet PC News
Good E-Reader Week in Review – Aug 2 to Aug 9 2010
Welcome to another riveting edition of the Good E-Reader Week in Review! This week we have seen a wide array of new Tablet PC News, some have been announced in development, as well as a few new release dates. We have perplexing news that the Barnes and Noble bookstore chain is in real trouble. On the flip side, we look at Amazons recent success and some of the statistics … [Read more...] about Good E-Reader Week in Review – Aug 2 to Aug 9 2010
Times Warner next on Tablet scene
Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes is the latest high profile personality from the news publication sector (after Robert Mudroch) to get hooked on to the tablet devices in general and the iPad in particular. He wants to pull off what Robert Mudroch's News Corporation has been able to achieve and make some serious cash in the process.However, Bewkes is pinning his hopes on a … [Read more...] about Times Warner next on Tablet scene
Eros 2 Tablet to make its debut soon
There is a new tablet in the offing and it's named Eros 2. This should also give you an inkling of what it's all about, since if there is an Eros 2, there should have been an Eros as well. There definitely was an Eros tablet running the Windows 7 OS that was launched in January. Eros had also won much acclaim for its impressive features, which also can be an indication of still … [Read more...] about Eros 2 Tablet to make its debut soon
Best Buy will launch Rocketfish-branded iPad clone
A tablet device from Best Buy is soon going to be a reality and the confirmation comes from none other than the company's CTO and founder of Geek Squad, Robert Stephens, who revealed some teaser shots of the upcoming tablet on Twitter. However, what has been shown is just the outer shell which again has left experts divided in their opinion on the form factor as to some it … [Read more...] about Best Buy will launch Rocketfish-branded iPad clone
Toshiba Libretto will make market debut on Aug 11
The Toshiba Libretto may have cooled the nerves of those who were keenly awaiting the release of the Courier from Microsoft. Or maybe it might have infuriated them more with the thought of 'if Toshiba can do it than why not Microsoft.' Whatever it is, the fact is unlike Courier, Libretto has gone on to become a reality and this time its another milestone that the dual screen … [Read more...] about Toshiba Libretto will make market debut on Aug 11
The Gpad G10 Android tablet
The tablet Android love story continues and here is one more example of it - the Gpad G10. And its readying itself to do battle in the budget tablet segment, priced as it is at a quite affordable $185. In fact, at this price point it can even spoil the Augen Gentouch 78 tablet party which had created quite some ripples (if not waves) when it announced its availability from … [Read more...] about The Gpad G10 Android tablet
HP Zeen Tablet PC in Development
HP is pioneering some interesting technology lately, and is putting out a bevy of beauties to be hitting the retail shelves hopefully by December 2010.In December of 2009 HP filed for a trademark on the word "Zine" and now they have just filed an FCC Application for a new tablet device called the "HP eStation Zine"Although there is no official word of the operating … [Read more...] about HP Zeen Tablet PC in Development
The FlatPad A10 Android tablet
Developing a tablet is perhaps way too easy. How else can we explain the recent trend of every other company coming up with a tablet? And when it’s about tablets, Google’s Android operating system has so far turned out to be the preferred OS. There are more tablets running the Android OS than any other system.This time, it's Flat Computing that has introduced a tablet named … [Read more...] about The FlatPad A10 Android tablet
Viewsonic to launch Froyo Android tablet this fall
The flow of Android tablets continues thick and fast and here is one more. Viewsonic, which has considerable expertise in display technology and has come up with a few good e-readers as well is reported to be working on a device with a 7 inch screen. A good thing with the upcoming tablet is that it will have the latest Android 2.2 Froyo version of the operating system right out … [Read more...] about Viewsonic to launch Froyo Android tablet this fall
Rupert Murdoch feels tablets perfect to carry News Corp content
Rupert Murdoch, the chairman and the chief executive officer of News Corporation wasn't too fond of the iPad when it was unveiled, though it seems he is changing his opinion. Perhaps due to the stupendous success of the 'magical' device from Apple? So much that he now feels the iPad is the “perfect platform” to avail up-to-date News Corp content cheap and in the most convenient … [Read more...] about Rupert Murdoch feels tablets perfect to carry News Corp content
New Apple iPad in the making
The rumor mills are at it again and this time they are not focusing on devices that they think will topple the iPad but on the iPad itself. According to the latest tablet PC news, Apple is working on a second generation iPad which it hopes to introduce to the market during Q4 of 2010. Rumor also has it that the new gen iPad will have display sizes of 5.6 and 7 inches. Further, … [Read more...] about New Apple iPad in the making
Penguin CEO an E-Book Convert
Penguin chief executive John Makinson proclaims himself as an eBook convert! On a recent trip to India, he had his iPad loaded up with a manuscript by John le Carré and some Portuguese classics (in English) ahead of Penguin launching a range in Brazil. He mentions that it simply "makes sense" to have books on one device instead of carrying an armload.Penguin is celebrating … [Read more...] about Penguin CEO an E-Book Convert
Samsung developing dual touch screen display?
Samsung has already let it be known that they will be fielding a tablet device which they hope to launch this fall, though there is further news of the Korean electronics giant coming up with an even more interesting stuff. For the latest tablet PC news, Samsung has applied for a patent in what has been described as a “Mobile terminal having dual touch screen and method of … [Read more...] about Samsung developing dual touch screen display?