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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iOS 6 Launches Today for the iPad – Here Is What to Expect
Celebrations continue at the Apple camp and the latest offering is the upgraded and thoroughly revamped iOS 6 that promises to bring along some nice developments to its entire lineup of i-prefixed devices. The company is still fresh from launching its new gen iPhone 5 and might unveil the long rumored iPad Mini next month. In between, we have the iOS 6, which continues with all … [Read more...] about iOS 6 Launches Today for the iPad – Here Is What to Expect
Android Tablets Finally Seem to Be Catching Up to iPad
The one tablet device we get to hear about the most is no doubt the iPad and it always has some solid sales figures to back that up. However, a recent revelation has thrown open an interesting perspective to the entire tablet numbers game. While the iPad is still the tablet device to beat, the cumulative Android tablet sales has increased significantly in recent times, and now … [Read more...] about Android Tablets Finally Seem to Be Catching Up to iPad
iPad Mini Rumors – Roundup
iPad Mini has been the talk of the town for quite some time and there has been a continuous buildup surrounding its arrival. All without Apple mentioning it at all until now. There are leaked photos of the component that is being used on the tablet and many other such unconfirmed news bits. Bloomberg has confirmed news from four different makers of display units that are … [Read more...] about iPad Mini Rumors – Roundup
2012 to See Shipment of 100 Million Tablet PCs
According to ABI Research, the total number of tablet devices sold in the 2012 April - June period is 25 million units. While that is a thoroughly impressive figure, industry analysts report that from July to December over 100 million units will be shipped. Not surprisingly, the Apple iPad is leading with a commanding 69 percent of the market. "Most impressive about Apple’s … [Read more...] about 2012 to See Shipment of 100 Million Tablet PCs
Apple iPad Leads Tablet Web Traffic with 91%
Apple is the king of the tablet market with its iPad standing head and shoulders above every other tablet currently on sale. This is hardly surprising as this is how things have been ever since the iPad was launched back in 2010. However, if you still need proof of just how dominating the iPad is, here are some figures released by ad agency Chitika. The iPad with 70 percent … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Leads Tablet Web Traffic with 91%
Apple Might Release 7 Inch iPad By Oct, Price Around $200-$250
When Steve Jobs had ruled out a 7 inch sized iPad, there were plenty of tablets in the 7 inch segment. Though none had gone on to make sales history compared to the iPad. After Amazon’s Kindle Fire became so popular, however, Apple has been prompted to re-think its stand so far as a 7 inch iPad is concerned. The idea of a smaller iPad with a 7 inch display has been doing the … [Read more...] about Apple Might Release 7 Inch iPad By Oct, Price Around $200-$250
Enterprise to Fuel Next Round of Tablet Sales
Tablet sales has already been experiencing a steady growth each year round though it seems there are still a lot of room for further improvement. In reality tablets have yet to make a credible dent at the enterprise segment, so that what seems evident is that the next major push at tablet sales is expected to come from the enterprise business users. "We are seeing rapid … [Read more...] about Enterprise to Fuel Next Round of Tablet Sales
ChangeWave’s Survey Reveals 98 Percent Satisfied with the New iPad 3
The results from a survey carried out by ChangeWave Research covering iPad users and their experience reveals a whopping 82 percent being very satisfied with the latest Apple tablet, while 16 percent indicated their experience to be "somewhat satisfied." The target group selected by the firm for their survey comprised of users who have adopted the iPad in its early stages of … [Read more...] about ChangeWave’s Survey Reveals 98 Percent Satisfied with the New iPad 3
New Apple iPad and iPad 1 eReading Comparison
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Exclusive Video Comparison! Today we check out the Kindle Reading experience on the first generation iPad and the new Apple iPad! We check out features and what you can expect out of both models. … [Read more...] about New Apple iPad and iPad 1 eReading Comparison
Apple Announces iPad HD with Tons of New Features
Apple just announced the new iPad HD at a press conference in San Francisco today! This is CEO Tim Cook's second big product launch and the company has a ton riding on the latest iteration of the iPad. The iPad HD will feature a 9.7 inch Retina display with a resolution of 2,048 X 1,536. Underneath the hood lurks their new Apple A5X processor and quad core graphics. Apple is … [Read more...] about Apple Announces iPad HD with Tons of New Features
MS Office for iPad Leaked
Microsoft's Office application for the iPad has been in the making for quite some time now, though it seems ready for a release soon. An image of an iPad tablet running the popular MS Office application was leaked online with the application design resembling that of the Metro Style that is being developed for Windows 8. Also, the app includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint icons, … [Read more...] about MS Office for iPad Leaked
iPad Holds More Value Than the Kindle
Apple and Amazon are the two biggest players in the tablet and e-book reader segment respectively, though it's the iPad that might just have edged past the Kindle as far as the product's age and resale worth is concerned. A recent research report suggests that the iPad has more value then Kindle products. So what type of value do these devices hold? The Apple iPad will lose … [Read more...] about iPad Holds More Value Than the Kindle
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N: Nothing Illegal with It in Germany
Samsung had affected some redesign to their original Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet and had named it Galaxy Tab 10.1N in order to circumvent the ban imposed on the 10 inch tablet. The ploy seems to be working as the state court in Duesseldorf Germany has now stated the design changes are enough to not consider the 10.1N as an iPad copycat any more. The Galaxy Tab 10.1N had already been … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1N: Nothing Illegal with It in Germany
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Stands Banned in Germany
Apple has won the tablet battle in Germany against rival Samsung, which means the Korean conglomerate can't sell its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that country. A higher regional court in Duesseldorf, Germany has upheld the temporary ban that was imposed on the Samsung tablet in an earlier judgement. However, the victory can be considered as largely symbolic as Samsung had already … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Stands Banned in Germany
Good e-Reader Week In Review: Tablet News
Reflecting on the happenings in the tablet field this past week, what comes to the fore is that there has been no major tablet launches during the period though the usual doses of rumors and speculation had its share of limelight all along. The biggest news of the past week has of course been the way the Apple iPad almost steamrolled the competition by announcing total sales … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Week In Review: Tablet News