If you have loved the Archos Gen8 line of tablet PCs, chances are that you will fall in love with it all over again. The French manufacturer of the tablets has come up with an update that promises some cool enhancements to the tablet PCs. The tablet will now have USB camera support, as well as the ability to recalibrate the accelerometer without the need of rebooting. The … [Read more...] about Archos 101 Gen8 Via Update Gets 3G, Ethernet Support, and More
Android 2.2 Froyo
Dell Rolling out Android 3.2 Update for Streak 7 in the US
There are plenty of Android Honeycomb options in the 7 inch tablet space of late, though that shouldn't be the reason for the oldies to retire. Those who invested in the Dell Streak 7 in the USA while it was still running Android 2.2 Froyo can rejoice as they will soon be making it to the Android 3.2 club. Their European counterparts, including those in the UK, have already … [Read more...] about Dell Rolling out Android 3.2 Update for Streak 7 in the US
India’s $35 Tablet “Aakash” Unveiled
The Tata Nano equivalent of a tablet that surprised everyone with its super cheap price tag of just $35 is now finally here. Named Aakash Low Cost Access Device (LCAD), or just Aakash (and not Sakshat as was previously known), the tablet finally got to see the light of the day after a few controversies earlier in its life cycle had led many to doubt if the tablet will ever … [Read more...] about India’s $35 Tablet “Aakash” Unveiled
G’Five to Launch Sub 10K Tablet This Month
The budget tablet segment in India is all set to be bolstered with a new offering from the Chinese firm G’Five. Running on Android, the tablet will be priced below 10k so as to ensure maximum market penetration. The tablet should be ready for a launch within the month, G'Five sources revealed, though the company first stated they would be coming up with the tablet by … [Read more...] about G’Five to Launch Sub 10K Tablet This Month
Mercury mTab launched in India, priced at INR 9499
The budget tablet segment in India is suddenly abuzz with mTab from computer peripherals maker Mercury being the latest to join the party. Priced at an affordable Rs. 9,499, the mTab comes close on the heels of other such similar offerings from Reliance and Beetel and is the cheapest of the lot though the good thing is the cheap price tag isn't too omnipresent on the spec … [Read more...] about Mercury mTab launched in India, priced at INR 9499
Bharat Electronics Ltd. Develops Tablet PC for Poverty Survey
The ultra cheap $35 tablet named Sakshat made a sensation of sorts when it was unveiled last year. Unfortunately, the sensation never got translated into a market launch and the Sakshat is still very much in the limbo. However, and almost unnoticed, another tablet PC arrived in the cheap segment. It has not only attained its final shape, but has also entered service, albeit in … [Read more...] about Bharat Electronics Ltd. Develops Tablet PC for Poverty Survey
Beetel Tablet Named Magiq Makes Brief Online Appearance
We reported a few days back that handset maker Beetel's intends to develop a tablet device catering to the budget segment in India. Well, we might be mighty close to the tablet's official launch, though Beetel has yet to confirm the launch date. Online retailer Sagar Telecom even had the device listed on its official site, though it has since been removed. But not before a … [Read more...] about Beetel Tablet Named Magiq Makes Brief Online Appearance
Samsung Galaxy Tab gets Gingerbread update in UK
Its Gingerbread time for Galaxy Tab owners in the UK. So the original 7 inch tablet that started out with Android 2.2 Froyo can now be updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread via Samsung Kies. Not a big jump though still it is always exciting when an update becomes available and it will be interesting to see what new avenues open up for the Galaxy Tab. Also, needless to say, those … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab gets Gingerbread update in UK
Beetel joins the tablet race in India
The rain gods have been generous in most parts of India this year though there is also a different kind of rain that the Indians are having to contend with. Its raining tablets and its raining cats and dogs. The latest to join the growing list of tablet manufacturers in India is Beetel which happens to be a subsidiary of Bharti Enterprises. However, everything is being kept … [Read more...] about Beetel joins the tablet race in India
EAFT launches MagicTile Marathon tablet
The tablet market in India got enhanced by one more thanks to the launch of the new MagicTile Marathon tablet. A product of the Bangalore based EAFT that stands for Everything At Finger Tips, the tablet impresses with some pretty cools features on the one hand though disappoints with some outdated features on the other. To start off with the good aspects, the MagicTile … [Read more...] about EAFT launches MagicTile Marathon tablet
Huawei Will Launch Its MediaPad Tablet in India Next Quarter
Huawei is all set to unveil its latest and most advanced tablet PC, the MediaPad, at an event planned in Singapore on the 20th of this month. While the world waits for the release of the MediaPad, the company has in the meantime already announced its desire to launch the tablet in India in the next quarter, as pointed out by the Huawei India Marketing director Anand Narang. The … [Read more...] about Huawei Will Launch Its MediaPad Tablet in India Next Quarter
Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi set for April 10 launch
The Wi-Fi ony version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab has been in the making for sometime now. However, now we know for sure the 7 inch Android Froyo tablet will get to see the light of day as early as this weekend itself, April 10 to be precise. Price for the tablet is also a pocket friendly $349.99 though many might have expected it to be slightly more cheaper. Right now, the only … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab Wi-Fi set for April 10 launch
Sprint Galaxy Tab now priced at $200
Word on the street is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab prices have nose dived to below the $200 mark, making the 7 inch tablet more affordable than ever before. All that a Galaxy Tab aspirant will have to shell out to own one of these is just $199.99, which means a full $100 shaved off the earlier asking price of $299.99. However, this also entails agreeing to a 2 year contract with … [Read more...] about Sprint Galaxy Tab now priced at $200
HCL launches three Android tablets in India
The India based IT Service company has surprised everyone by quietly launching their own range of Android based tablet PCs. HCL has come up with three tablet PCs with prices starting from INR 14, 990 for the base model to INR 32, 990 for the highest speced model. The tablet will form part of the company "Me" line that also comprises a popular range of laptops and notebook … [Read more...] about HCL launches three Android tablets in India