An Intel powered tablet running Android from Asus is slated for a MWC debut next week. The tablet has so far been referred to as the Fonepad, which seems to fit it well given its voice calling capabilities. As things stand right now, the new budget tablet from Asus will indeed be named the Fonepad, as that’s just the way the tablet has been described at the Global Certification … [Read more...] about Asus Fonepad Gets CGF Certification
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Asus MeMo Pad Smart ME301T Jelly Bean Tablet Launched
Asus has chosen to launch its 10 inch MeMo Pad tablet at a mobile expo in Thailand, belying the general perception that the upcoming Mobile World Congress event in Spain could have made for a more appropriate venue. With that settled, the Memo Pad Smart tablet is now on sale in Thailand for 10,900 baht, which translates to a quite convenient $366 US.Meanwhile, the tablet’s … [Read more...] about Asus MeMo Pad Smart ME301T Jelly Bean Tablet Launched
Asus Fonepad Set for MCW Debut
There is a new 7 inch budget tablet coming our way. However, for a change, the tablet will be packing in an Intel core and running the latest version of Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The tablet named Fonepad is most likely to be unveiled during the upcoming MCW event scheduled later this month in Barcelona, Spain.While it will be some time before we get an inside out feel … [Read more...] about Asus Fonepad Set for MCW Debut
Apple’s Tablet Market Share Slips
Apple continues to rule in the tablet space, though its hold of the market is eroding fast, reports IDC. Apple shipped 22.9 million iPads in the quarter ending December 2012, a period that saw the company launch the iPad Mini as well as a revamped iPad 4. Also, the above mentioned figure marks a 48 percent improvement for the same period a year ago. However, an almost 50 … [Read more...] about Apple’s Tablet Market Share Slips
Asus 10 Inch MeMo Pad Now on Sale in Europe for €349
Asus has come up with an even cheaper alternative to its Transformer Pad in the form of the Asus MeMO Pad ME301T. The tablet sports decent specs in line with its intended aggressive pricing strategy. Up-front, it will have a 10.1 inch display having a rather sedate 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. Behind it lies a quad core Nvidia Tegra 3 chip with 1 GB RAM and 16 GB of internal … [Read more...] about Asus 10 Inch MeMo Pad Now on Sale in Europe for €349
Top Tablet News – December 13th, 2012
Razer Project Fiona Gaming Tablet now on sale for $1300 and upWhile tablet makers leave no stone unturned in their effort to drive home the point that tablets can be an excellent platform for playing games, even the most popular tablet are insufficient for die hard gamers. Those folks can now look forward to Razer Project Fiona, a device that offers the best gaming … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – December 13th, 2012
Good e-Reader Holiday Guide for Tablets 2012
Welcome to the definitive holiday guide for tablet computers! This year plenty of new devices have been released. What devices hold the most value as a gift to yourself or a loved one? We evaluate the cream of the crop and give you our ideas on the most essential tablets.iPad Mini The iPad Mini has lived up to the legacy of its predecessor in the truest sense of the … [Read more...] about Good e-Reader Holiday Guide for Tablets 2012
Top Tablet News – December 9th, 2012
Asus Padfone 2 getting Jelly Bean updateAsus has come up with the Jelly Bean update for its unique Padfone 2 device. The device, which essentially is a smartphone within the shell of a tablet, started out with Android ICS when it was launched in October. The tablet is only available in select Asian countries as of now, which includes Taiwan and Singapore. Asus has promised … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – December 9th, 2012
Top Tablet News – December 1st, 2012
Tablet PC shipment predicted to surpass that of desktop PCs in 2013Tablet PC has always been predicted to surpass desktop PCs, and new data compiled by research firms, such as IDC and Gartner, indicates that will happen as early as 2013. IDC is expecting sales of about 166 million tablet devices in 2013, though Gartner is even more optimistic, claiming it could reach 192 … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – December 1st, 2012
Top Tablet News – November 28th, 2012
Google releases Android 4.2.1 update for Nexus devicesThere is a tiny tiny update that Google is pushing out right now. Christened Android 4.2.1, the update is just about a megabyte and does not bring about any new groundbreaking material. Rather, the update is aimed at rectifying the December bug issue so that those using the People App will now get to see the month of … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – November 28th, 2012
Top Tablet News – November 26th, 2012
Nexus 7 3G back in stock in the Google PlaystoreThe 3G capable Nexus 7, along with its bigger sibling Nexus 10, has been pretty hard to find ever since it launched. The devices only made a brief stopover at the Google Playstore before all the units were snatched up in just hours. If you have missed the Nexus 7 3GÂ in the official Google store, here is another chance to catch … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – November 26th, 2012
Top Tablet News – 22 November 2012
Best Buy offering $50 discount on iPad 3 Wi-FiBest Buy has set the right shopping mood by waiving $50 on the Wi-Fi only version of iPad 3. The price is applicable to both the 32 and 64 GB versions of the 3rd gen iPad, though there is an additional gift card worth $75 available as well. Both the 32 and 64 GB iPad 3 with retina display costs $649 and $549 respectively, but … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – 22 November 2012
Top Tablet PC News — October 25, 2012
iPad 3 exchange scheme launched by SF Apple store, refurbished iPad 3 models now selling for $379While we thought iPad Mini would be the center of everyone’s attention at the just concluded Apple press event, Apple surprised us by dropping in a new iPad as well. Dubbed iPad 4, the new Apple tablet is visibly the same as its immediate predecessor, as most of the enhancements … [Read more...] about Top Tablet PC News — October 25, 2012
Xperia Tablet S Price Announced, Starts at $399
Sony had unveiled the Xperia Tablet S device at the IFA, though crucial pricing details were missing. They have now been revealed: $399, $499, and $599 for the 16, 32, and 64 GB versions of the Sony tablet. With the prices, Sony also made it known they'd like to be where Samsung is right now as far as Android tablets are concerned. That perhaps explains the pricing strategy, … [Read more...] about Xperia Tablet S Price Announced, Starts at $399