The biggest tablet news right now is the Surface tablet's pricing. It starts at a decent $499, which may be disappointing for those who perhaps were hoping for the device to be priced at $199. For $499, what you get is the basic 32 GB version of Surface RT, sans the keypad, while the tablet and keypad combo has been priced $599. The top of the line version with 64 GB storage … [Read more...] about Tablet PC News Roundup
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Rumor: iPad 3 to Be Powered by a 14,000 mAh Battery
Here is one more rumor coming our way, though certainly not the last before we get to see the iPad 3 in flesh and blood. This time it's all about the battery pack, and not the next gen iPad's screen resolution, that is believed to power the new iPad. Digitimes, citing various industry sources, points out the new iPad will be powered by a large 14,000 mAh battery, a steep jump … [Read more...] about Rumor: iPad 3 to Be Powered by a 14,000 mAh Battery
Four iPad 2s Sold on eBay every Minute on Cyber Monday Morning
How can Apple or the iPad not be in the scheme of things when it is about eye popping deals? Also, that such deals would be setting new benchmarks is all too common stuff. Like the way eBay went on to sell iPad 2s at the rate of 4 units every minute this Cyber Monday. The popular online store listed the Wi-Fi only version iPad 2 with 16 GB memory for $50 less than its … [Read more...] about Four iPad 2s Sold on eBay every Minute on Cyber Monday Morning
Indian Member of Parliament Given $1000 to Buy Tablet PCs
Honorable members of the Parliament in India are being offered $1000 each for procuring a tablet PC of their choice. The move is part of a government initiative to promote a paperless environment while also enhancing new age communication techniques among the MPs. The amount of $1000, which translates to around Rs. 50,000, will be reimbursed under "The Provision of Computer … [Read more...] about Indian Member of Parliament Given $1000 to Buy Tablet PCs
iPad 2 now shipping in less than 24 hours
For the first time in the history of the iPad, shipping times has dropped to less than 24 hours for the Apple tablet. Ever since the original iPad was launched, sales figures counted in millions has been as much in the news as constant delays that used to be counted in weeks or even months. But not anymore as the constant and tireless efforts on part of Apple, and not to … [Read more...] about iPad 2 now shipping in less than 24 hours
Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
Apple has contracted Chimei Innolux Corporation as its newest supplier for the touch panel sensors and displays that go into the making of the iPad 2. With this, Chimei will be joining two other companies - Taiwan’s TPK Holding Corp. and Wintek Corp. that until now have been supplying the touch panels for the iPad 2. In spite of Chimei coming into the picture, TPK Holding … [Read more...] about Apple Adds Chimei Innolux Corp. as Supplier of iPad 2 Touch Panels
New iPad 2 commercial
Apple has released the first ad highlighting the new iPad 2, almost twenty days after the new Apple tablet has gone on sale. Interestingly, today is also the day when the first gen iPad first debuted. The new ad also departs from the 'iPad is' theme for the first gen iPad. Instead, the ad begins with 'This is what we believe …' before of course highlighting the obvious lighter, … [Read more...] about New iPad 2 commercial
Apple iPad 2 vs the Motorola Xoom Comparison
Welcome to one of the most eagerly anticipated videos by Good e-Reader! Today we give you a full 30 minute head to head comparison with the Motorola Xoom Android 3.0 Tablet and the new Apple iPad 2. Surprisingly the hardware statistics are almost on even footing with both units sporting dual core processors. We give you the full details on both of the units, and also give … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 2 vs the Motorola Xoom Comparison
Apple iPad and Apple iPad 2 Video Comparison
This is the video most of you have been waiting for: the Apple iPad vs the Apple iPad 2 video comparison! Today we really dive deep into both devices, giving you the pros and cons of each. We compare a ton of different hardware and software related features. The devices are pitted head to head showing you how the old stacks up against the new. Check it out! … [Read more...] about Apple iPad and Apple iPad 2 Video Comparison
Apple iPad 2 Video Review
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Review! Today we take a comprehensive look at the new Apple iPad 2 Tablet PC. We show you everything you need to know about this new unit. First we lay all of the hardware specs on you and then give you a full inspection of the hardware, as well as a comparison against the iPad 1. Next, we show you the entire revised interface and … [Read more...] about Apple iPad 2 Video Review
Hands on Review of the Apple iPad 2
The original Apple iPad sold close to 15 million units in 2010 and single-handedly created an entire new brand of consumer electronics. This forced many competitors to play catch up and only Samsung came close as a true alternative with their Samsung Galaxy Tab. The Apple iPad 2, which has just been released, seeks to raise the benchmark yet again in 2011. Combining … [Read more...] about Hands on Review of the Apple iPad 2
Apple may have sold 1 million iPad 2’s in opening weekend
Many analysts had predicted around 400,000 units sold of the seminal Apple iPad 2 this weekend, but Global Equities and Wedbush Securities are looking at a figure closer to a million units sold. If you recall last year Apple sold 300,000 of the 2010 iPad 1 in the first 24 hours You may have noticed many local news sources over the weekend saying that lines were tempered and … [Read more...] about Apple may have sold 1 million iPad 2’s in opening weekend
Online iPad 2 orders to ship in 3 weeks
Many people since early yesterday were pre-ordering their Apple iPad 2 to either have them delivered, or to bypass the possibility of them being sold out due to long lines. It seems as though, many people had the same thought and it looks like all iPad models available via their website are pushed back 2 to 3 weeks before they will ever be delivered. Many industry sources … [Read more...] about Online iPad 2 orders to ship in 3 weeks
Apple iOS 4.3 released – Rotation button restored!
The newest version of Apple IOS 4.3 is out now and available via iTunes for most current generation Apple Devices. Obviously we are more intrigued about what this new update offers for iPad 1 and 2 users. One of the most exciting features implemented in this latest update was the restored ability to use the button next to the volume keys to use it as a orientation … [Read more...] about Apple iOS 4.3 released – Rotation button restored!