A tablet for all is what XO-3 has been trying to come up with for quite some time now though several CESs' later, we might be getting to see the final stuff during the upcoming edition of the premier tech show next week. For those who need a refresher on the XO-3 tablet, the device has a rugged body and has specially been designed for use in a rural to a semi urban setting. … [Read more...] about OLPC XO 3.0 Tablet to be Formally Launched During CES
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Microsoft Ramps up Plans to Run Windows 8 on ARM Tablets
Microsoft has selected chip makers Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and NVIDIA to take their Windows 8 into the tablet and mobile world ahead. These chip makers have their processors on the ARM platform and the device makers that are involved with them are Samsung, Toshiba, and Lenovo. Digitimes reports of each of the chip makers having selected two device makers to partner with … [Read more...] about Microsoft Ramps up Plans to Run Windows 8 on ARM Tablets
Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
Windows 8 did manage to build up a lot of excitement when it was unveiled earlier in the year though the fact remains, all of that might remain too far fetched if its not on time. Windows next iteration is coming at a time when the Apple iOS and Google Android has already entrenched themselves considerably in the tablet space, which means Windows 8 has to hit ground running. To … [Read more...] about Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
ViewSonic ViewPad 7e for End October Debut
The ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is being held in the same breath as the Amazon Kindle Fire, owing to the same $199.99 price tag for both. However, while Amazon has already made it known when its Kindle Fire will be hitting streets, ViewSonic has been less prompt on that. Until today, that is, when it finally made it clear the ViewPad will make its North American debut in late October, … [Read more...] about ViewSonic ViewPad 7e for End October Debut
MSI WindPad Enjoy 10 Android tablet clears FCC
The budget tablet is all set to get a boost thanks to MSI readying a new tablet soon. Named the WindPad Enjoy 10, the tablet is likely to be priced a quite convenient sub $300. Also the reason why the WindPad Enjoy 10 is considered not too far from making a market debut is the fact that the tablet has already made past FCC, disguised as MS-N0Y1. However, while the tablet … [Read more...] about MSI WindPad Enjoy 10 Android tablet clears FCC
Windows 8 Based Tablets to Be Revealed Next Week
The first Windows operating system that has been designed for application in tablet like devices will be demoed as early as next week, sources privy of the company's future plans revealed. The commercial release of the Windows 8 OS is still some way off, as it is not expected to be released before the end of this year or early next. Microsoft has been desperately trying to … [Read more...] about Windows 8 Based Tablets to Be Revealed Next Week
iPad 2 doing less than 1 GHz
Well, the ipad 2 is already out and going great guns. Now that's nothing unusual. Rather, it would have been a much bigger surprise if that did not happen. However, the real surprise lurks underneath the outer attractive shell, and that too right at it core. For the ARM Cortex A5 processor that Apple claims to have dual cores and a clock speed of 1 GHz in reality is showing to … [Read more...] about iPad 2 doing less than 1 GHz
Elonex eTouch Android tablet for just £90
This tablet may share a physical resemblance with the iPad, but thankfully (or perhaps unfortunately) the resemblance ends there and is not carried forward to the price. The Elonex eTouch tablet can be yours for just £90. That's a whole lot cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Tab which seems to be in the news more for its high price tag rather than its virtues. In fact, the eTouch … [Read more...] about Elonex eTouch Android tablet for just £90
Microsoft and ARM reach chip deal
Microsoft has entered into a lisenceing deal with ARM that can make the software behemoth pull off an 'Apple' act in future. ARM chipsets are almost the universal deity of mobile or embedded systems and the latest agreement will enable Microsoft to design their own chips based on the ARM architecture, a la Apple. Both Microsoft and Arm Holdings have collaborated for years in … [Read more...] about Microsoft and ARM reach chip deal