It was just yesterday that we had reported the availability of the 7 inch Archos 70 tablet PC, which costs $279.99 for the 8GB model. Frankly, we didn't know it would reach the 'sold out' status so soon. So it came as a surprise when on checking the Archos 70 site, we were greeted with the absence of the 'Add to Cart' button. Instead, the Archos 70 can be seen cozying up with … [Read more...] about Archos 70 sold out
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Archos 70 Internet Tablet now shipping
After the Archos 43, the French PMP maker is now geared up to unleash its 7 inch device suitably named the Archos 70. Price has been fixed at $279, which makes it substantially cheaper than the other 7 inch tablet currently making waves, the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Does a lower price tag means there are compromises to be made? Well, that's not really the case as the Archos … [Read more...] about Archos 70 Internet Tablet now shipping
Galaxy Tab will have Gingerbread and Honeycomb updates
If anyone has been deferring on their purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Tab for fear of inadequate OS support when future Android updates come in, well here it is. Samsung India has confirmed the 7 inch tablet will support not only the forthcoming Android 2.3 tentatively called Gingerbread, but it will also receive upgrades to Android 3.0 codenamed Honeycomb. Google had earlier … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab will have Gingerbread and Honeycomb updates
Viewsonic to launch Viewpad 7 and 10 tablets
Viewsonic has finally decided to set sail for the US with the Viewpad 7 and Viewpad 10 tablet PCs for the first time since after they was formally launch at the IFA in September. As you might have already guessed, the numbers following the tablet name are an indication of their screen sizes. While the Viewpad 7 is scheduled to hit markets later this month with a price tag of … [Read more...] about Viewsonic to launch Viewpad 7 and 10 tablets
Galaxy Tab now available in UK
The 7 inch Galaxy Tab will make its appearance on store shelves today! You can find it at Carphone Warehouse, Dixons, and T-Mobile shops. Price though continues to be high at £499 which translates to $802. Carphone Warehouse is offering the Galaxy Tab at £499.99 while 1GB of data usage on Talk Mobile will require another £10 pay on a monthly basis. For those who need more … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab now available in UK
ViewSonic G-Tablet available at Sears
Here is a classic good and bad news combo from Viewsonic - the G-Tablet is now up for sale at Sears for $379.99, which is less than what was expected. However, there is some confusion resulting from Sears is claiming that the Tegra II powered device is running Android 2.2. This, while it's an Intel Atom N455 based tablet capable of dual booting both Windows 7 and Android 1.6. … [Read more...] about ViewSonic G-Tablet available at Sears
An iPad clone that runs Froyo
It makes sense for those who take cloning rather seriously to apply their skills on the iPad. After all its the largest selling tablet PC in the world and its sales figure is measured in millions. And something whose demand is shooting through the roof will perhaps have a spill-over effect on its clones, which is why they are cloned in the first place. However, while all … [Read more...] about An iPad clone that runs Froyo
DroidPad from Spice launched, looks similar to OlivePad, ViewPad
Here is one more tablet that breaks cover in India and is just in time to cash in on the ongoing festive season. It's named DroidPad MI700 brought forth by Spice Mobility and comes with some decent specs. It's built around a Qualcomm MSM 7227 chipset clocking in at 700 Mhz along with half a gig of RAM. The DroidPad is also equipped with a similar sized ROM, while its main … [Read more...] about DroidPad from Spice launched, looks similar to OlivePad, ViewPad
Rogers to launch Dell Streak early November
Come November and Rogers will be in the position to usher in the Dell Streak in Canada, which will be just the right time to make for a strong case for itself before the holiday season is in full swing. However, its not known what the 5 inch tablet/smartphone combo device will eventually cost when it lands up in Canada. The other aspect that too isn't clear is what version of … [Read more...] about Rogers to launch Dell Streak early November
The Samsung Galaxy Tab
So the Galaxy Tab from Samsung has finally gets to see the light of day at Berlin, while on the other end of the Atlantic in New York we get a clearer picture of the 7 inch tablet. There Samsung came clean about its carrier plans for the Galaxy Tab, and there is something for each of the four major telecom players in the US; Sprint, AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile will be … [Read more...] about The Samsung Galaxy Tab