The two South Korean companies - LG and Samsung are out to pamper the Indian tablet PC fans with some of the latest devices they have on offer. So while Samsung has announced it will launch its 10.1 inch sized tablet, the Galaxy Tab 2, as well as the 8.9 inch tablet that is yet to have an official name, arch rival LG Mobiles has said it will bring in its Optimus Pad to provide … [Read more...] about Samsung and LG to launch tablet PCs in India
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Sony tablet running Honeycomb confirmed
Things seems to be slowly falling into place as far as Sony's rumored tablet is concerned. As a first step, Sony has confirmed the existence of such a tablet in their future product pipeline. The confirmation comes from none other than the Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer, who revealed while speaking to the Nikkei newspaper that the tablet running Honeycomb would be … [Read more...] about Sony tablet running Honeycomb confirmed
ViewSonic’s new ViewBook 730 Android tablet costs $318
Here is some more news coming from FCC which suggests ViewSonic is providing the final touches to its ViewBook 730 Android tablet. However, and perhaps presumably, the FCC document isn't revealing the whole story just yet. So it's just speculations and assumptions that we are relying on for the time being. The image available suggest the tablet will come loaded with Android … [Read more...] about ViewSonic’s new ViewBook 730 Android tablet costs $318
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
ASUS Transformer launched in Taiwan
The first Honeycomb tablet PC from ASUS, the thoroughly interesting Eee Pad Transformer, has finally gone on sale in Taiwan. Offering a 16 GB and 32 GB version of the Transformer, ASUS is starting the price $14,900NT or $500USD for the tablet while the keyboard dock will cost an extra $3000NT or $100USD. So in all, $600 for the complete set comprising of the tablet plus the … [Read more...] about ASUS Transformer launched in Taiwan
Acer Iconia Tab A500 at the FCC
The other day, when AT&T was flaunting the Acer Iconia Tab as their next offering, the launch schedule of the Honeycomb tablet mentioned was a rather vague second quarter of 2011. However, the second quarter isn't too far away and now that the Iconia Tablet has made it to the FCC, we know the tablet is almost ready. Acer is planning to release the tablet in April 2011, … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A500 at the FCC
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 appears in a video
Those on the look out for an iPad 2 alternative will surely like this. However, the problem (if at all it is) with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is that it is a lot like the Motorola XOOM. Now this is hardly surprising as both have a lot of similarities. Like both have the same 10.1 inch screen, a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display along with the same operating system - Android 3.0. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 appears in a video
Acer receives huge orders for its Iconia tablets
Acer is one more company that is expecting a huge demand for its Iconia range of tablets when they are eventually launched in the March April period. In fact, Acer has announced the orders they have received till date is far more than they had expected. So much that they might have to deal with initial supply constraints. Acer is currently grappling with limited supply of many … [Read more...] about Acer receives huge orders for its Iconia tablets
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 passed the FCC
One more tablet PC has been approved by the FCC. This time, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has secured the necessary FCC certification which is mandatory if it wishes to be seen on the American retail scene. The Samsung tablet is lined up for a market debut some time very soon. This is close on the heels of the LG G-Slate also obtaining FCC clearance. However, Samsung has made … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 passed the FCC
LG wins FCC clearance for WiFi and 3G versions of G-Slate
The LG G-Slate is now past the FCC, which means we might not be too far away from another high profile tablet launch. In fact, things will be all the more exciting with the G-Slate since its not only just another tablet ported with Google Honeycomb, but its the first tablet in the world to come with 3D capabilities. LG has acquired the mandatory FCC certification for both the … [Read more...] about LG wins FCC clearance for WiFi and 3G versions of G-Slate
Japan to be next stop for Motorola XOOM
Guess what next is on the Motorola XOOM itinerary after its initial launch in the United States. Well, the first Honeycomb laced tablet is all set to embark on a journey across the pacific to be seen in the land of the rising sun towards the middle of April. Its KDDI that will act as the official carrier partner though on offer will be only the Wi-Fi only version of the XOOM, … [Read more...] about Japan to be next stop for Motorola XOOM
Vodafone to offer Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe for €349 to €699
Things are picking up with the larger 10.1 inch tablet that Samsung unveiled sometime ago. We now know the two important piece of information - price and availability. Both of these have been revealed in Vodafone's Portugal site where the Honeycomb tablet will go on sale in March for a price of €699. That's the price that will fetch one the unsubsidized Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 … [Read more...] about Vodafone to offer Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Europe for €349 to €699
Sony appears to be developing 2 tablets
Sony might be a late entrant to the tablet scene but it seems the electronics powerhouse has lined up an impressive line up of tablet PCs to take on the already established players in the segment. And from what seems evident, Sony is relying heavily on its creative streak to make sure its tablets are seen making all the right noises when they are eventually released. So as … [Read more...] about Sony appears to be developing 2 tablets
Motorola defends XOOM’s $800 price + more XOOM news
Motorola's XOOM tablet PC may impress with its features, but not with its price. This $800 price tag for a tablet may be too big ask. This notwithstanding the fact that the tablet is also the first to come pre-loaded with the first operating system to have been developed specifically for tablet like device - Android Honeycomb. The price quoted is for the 3G version of the XOOM … [Read more...] about Motorola defends XOOM’s $800 price + more XOOM news