Tablet PC shipment predicted to surpass that of desktop PCs in 2013 Tablet PC has always been predicted to surpass desktop PCs, and new data compiled by research firms, such as IDC and Gartner, indicates that will happen as early as 2013. IDC is expecting sales of about 166 million tablet devices in 2013, though Gartner is even more optimistic, claiming it could reach 192 … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – December 1st, 2012
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Intel Working on Chips with 48 Cores, to Be Ready within a Decade
Intel may have just started out with its transition into the fast maturing mobile computing industry, but has already set itself some lofty goals. The company intends to develop a chip with 48 cores meant for tablets to be ready within the next 5 - 10 years. That will be an astounding improvement over the quad core chips that we have at our disposal right now. The difference … [Read more...] about Intel Working on Chips with 48 Cores, to Be Ready within a Decade
Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
Windows 8 did manage to build up a lot of excitement when it was unveiled earlier in the year though the fact remains, all of that might remain too far fetched if its not on time. Windows next iteration is coming at a time when the Apple iOS and Google Android has already entrenched themselves considerably in the tablet space, which means Windows 8 has to hit ground running. To … [Read more...] about Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
MSI WindPad 110w now on pre-order
Here finally is a Windows 7 tablet that can wean you away not only from the iPad or Android tablet crowd but also from many of the netbooks currently on offer. Named WindPad 110w, the tablet is powered by the new AMD dual-core Z-01 processor with Radeon HD 6250 graphics and a TDP of only 5.9 watts. What this means is better quality graphics that many other contemporary tablets … [Read more...] about MSI WindPad 110w now on pre-order
New AMD chip may find application in Windows 8 tablets
AMD is all set to unveil a whole new chip named Hondo. The new chip with extremely low power requirements is still under development and has been designed to work specifically in tablet like devices. To be unveiled at around the same time the Windows 8 OS gets ready, the new chip will feature a dual-core processor having a clock speed of 1 GHz and a TDP of less than … [Read more...] about New AMD chip may find application in Windows 8 tablets
Acer Readying AMD Z-Series APU Based Window 7 Tablet
That Acer intends to make it big with a suitable tablet for use in the enterprise segment can be gauged from the recent disclosure of sources in Acer's component market having placed an order for Z series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) from AMD. The size of the order amounts to 80,ooo APUs, though neither AMD nor Acer have confirmed the latest development. The other … [Read more...] about Acer Readying AMD Z-Series APU Based Window 7 Tablet
MSI to launch new Windows and Honeycomb tablet at CeBIT
Here is some more of what to expect at the CeBIT in Germany. Micro-Star International or MSI will have another Windows tablet to show off at the German event. Named WindPad 110W, the tablet is based on a low power Brazos architecture featuring a AMD dual-core C-50 processor. There will also be an integrated Radeon HD 6310 discrete class graphics chip that will enable the … [Read more...] about MSI to launch new Windows and Honeycomb tablet at CeBIT
AMD tablets to arrive next year
AMD has set its eyes on the booming tablet segment saying tablet PCs are more likely to be seen with AMD chips onboard than smartphones. However, the company will only be in a position to enter the tablet segment from next year onwards, by which time it hopes to have several chips in its arsenal that have extremely low power requirements. Extended battery life is one of the key … [Read more...] about AMD tablets to arrive next year