Tablet fans in Germany who look forward to the Tablet S have been spared the lengthy pre-order process. Instead, Sony has ensured the tablet can be procured right away for €578.99, which comes out to about $599. That is the price of the 32 GB version of the Tablet S, while the entry level 16 GB version of the tablet will be off bounds for the time being. Sony hasn't stated when … [Read more...] about Sony Tablet S Currently Available in Germany
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Sony S1 to be named Tablet S, ship in first half September
We have so grown used to the S1 and S2 nomenclature of the upcoming tablets from Sony that we perhaps wouldn't have been too surprised if the final productions versions too were so referred. However, we knew its just a code name and that the tablets will have a proper name before it is ready for a market launch. Now that the ultimate date is drawing nearer, Sony has come up … [Read more...] about Sony S1 to be named Tablet S, ship in first half September
Asus Eee Pad Slider for October launch in India
The Asus Transformer will soon have its stablemate -- the Eee Pad Slider up for sale in India soon with it most likely to happen sometime in October. That's also the time when we are most likely to witness the launch of the 3G version of the Tranformer as well. On offer will be both 16 and 32 GB versions. The Slider has already gone on sale in the UK. As for the Slider's … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider for October launch in India
ASUS Eee Pad Slider 16 GB version seems to be or may not be
The Asus Transformer now seems to have taken the back-seat while it is its Slider sibling also by the same name that is hogging the limelight now. However, while the Slider taking to the front seat is a nice and welcome change to the usual stories about the tablet's launch getting pushed back again and again, what we are getting now is a confusing scenario as regards the tablet … [Read more...] about ASUS Eee Pad Slider 16 GB version seems to be or may not be
Archos G9 tablet price revealed, shipping starts in September
Back in June, Archos had first revealed its new line of budget tablets running Android Honeycomb. To be available in screen size options of 8 and 10.1 inch, the tablets had generated considerable excitement perhaps as much due to the affordable aspect of it all as is the lure of sweet Android Honey. What was missing though was just how affordable the tablets would be and that … [Read more...] about Archos G9 tablet price revealed, shipping starts in September
Toshiba Thrive Already on Sale in Some Best Buy Locations
If you have been waiting for the Toshiba Thrive and thought it's going to arrive stateside this coming Sunday, well maybe you need to hurry a bit. The Thrive has already been seen at a few Best Buy sites and chances are that the Honeycomb tablet might have arrived a bit early. The first Honeycomb tablet from Toshiba, the Thrive was slated to hit the retail scene in the US on … [Read more...] about Toshiba Thrive Already on Sale in Some Best Buy Locations
Acer Iconia Tab Starts Receiving Honeycomb 3.1 Upgrade
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 started out with Android 3.0 and the usual promise of an upgrade to the more user friendly Android 3.1 at a later date. Well, it seems the date has arrived and the process of ushering the later version of Android Honeycomb is well on its way, though in a phased manner. Those in Germany should have already started receiving Android 3.1, though company … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab Starts Receiving Honeycomb 3.1 Upgrade
Acer Iconia Tab A500 Gets Android 3.1 Update Unofficially
The official date for Acer Iconia Tab to make it to the Honeycomb club is still some time away, though the tablet already has the taste of sweet honey through unofficial channels. The update has leaked out in China recently and will introduce the host of Android Honeycomb goodies such as re-sizable widgets, bug fixes, and enhanced performance, along with much more on the Iconia … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A500 Gets Android 3.1 Update Unofficially
Motorola XOOM SD Card Slot to Come to Life… Only in Europe
Good news for users of the Motorola XOOM tablet PC! The SD card slot that until now only served to add cosmetic value to the tablet will now finally be useful. The SD card slot is now finally being brought to life via a software update. The new update in the form of Android 3.1 will be made available to those in Europe within the next few days. Those in the US already have the … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM SD Card Slot to Come to Life… Only in Europe
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
The latest on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Till today, it has been the Best Buy Union Square Store that has been selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 almost exclusively. However, from now onwards, those eager for the Samsung tablet can breathe easy as the tablet will now have a pan US presence. Running Android 3.1 Honeycomb, the tablet already has been getting rave reviews all across the world and is being considered … [Read more...] about The latest on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Toshiba Thrive tablet available for pre-order for $430
Here is yet another option in the 10 inch Honeycomb genre of tablets - the Thrive tablet PC from Toshiba. What is also endearing with the Thrive right now is that the tablet is right now in the pre-order phase with the actual market debut slated to take place on July 10. Price wise, the Thrive tablet with 8 GB of on-board storage will retail for $429.99 while the next … [Read more...] about Toshiba Thrive tablet available for pre-order for $430
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Will Get Android 3.1 Honeycomb OTA Tomorrow
The Asus Eee Pad Transformer has always impressed with its unique design comprising of a detachable keypad that has its own battery pack. The fact that the tablet came pre-loaded with Android Honeycomb only added to its appeal, though Asus is upping the ante with an update that would make the Transformer run the latest Android 3.1 version. The update will be provided over the … [Read more...] about ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Will Get Android 3.1 Honeycomb OTA Tomorrow
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on Preorder at Amazon Germany, 10.1 Just “Days Away”
As June 8 draws closer, fan frenzy surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is reaching a fever pitch. What has made the Android tablet even more of a top draw is the fact that the tablet will now have on-board the latest Android 3.1 Honeycomb and not Android 3.0 as it was earlier believed to be. At least, that is what the latest product page for the Samsung tablet is … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on Preorder at Amazon Germany, 10.1 Just “Days Away”