With the pandemic bringing the tablet PCs back in focus all over again, there has been a mad rush among companies to launch new tablets in the segment. Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, OnePlus, Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, et al have either launched new tablet devices or are in the process of doing so. A not so well known Chinese company named Blackview too has a slew of budget tablet devices … [Read more...] about Upcoming Blackview Tab 12 might be the best value-for-money tablet at $199
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New Chuwi HiPad Plus launched for $269.99, sale starts Feb.22
Budget tablet buyers have a nice option to look forward to in the form of the new HiPad Plus from Chuwi. Coming in at a quite comfortable $269.99, the new HiPad Plus comes across as a decent package that offers quite a bang for your buck. Under the hood, there is the 12nm MediaTek MT8183 chipset and Mali-G72 graphics processor combo that provides for some serious processing … [Read more...] about New Chuwi HiPad Plus launched for $269.99, sale starts Feb.22
Rumor: Apple Developing Budget Priced iPad Mini
The tablet segment that generates the most noise, apart from the iPad range, is those that make up the $199 - $250 price bracket. Apple is the latest that has woken up to this fact, with rumors saying that the Connecticut company might even have a stripped down iPad Mini for this price bracket. Of course, these are mere speculations at this moment, though it does make a lot of … [Read more...] about Rumor: Apple Developing Budget Priced iPad Mini
HP Slate 7 Now Available in the US
The Slate 7, HP’s offering in the budget tablet segment, is now ready to be picked up for a comfortable $170. The tablet is all about mediocrity, which matches the selling price rather well, though the unit has moments of brilliance as well. Take, for instance, the Beats Audio software, which should allow for one of the best audible experience on a budget tablet. Together with … [Read more...] about HP Slate 7 Now Available in the US
Acer Might Cut Price of Its A1-810 Tablet to $149
The 7.9 inch Iconia A1-810 tablet is a surprise from Acer. Not many have seen it coming, though that is not the last surprising thing about it. Acer is reported to be considering the idea of pricing it ultra cheap, making the tablet a fox in the henhouse. At $149, the purported price of the new Acer tablet, it will be a cheaper alternative to the plethora of 7 and 8 inch … [Read more...] about Acer Might Cut Price of Its A1-810 Tablet to $149
Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Now Available in the US for $149
Asus has finally launched its budget Android tablet, the MeMO Pad ME172V, in the US. Prices start at a very comfortable $149, though that also means there are a few compromises to be made. These include a less capable 7 inch 1024 x 600 pixel display. The rest of the specifications list 1 GHz VIA WM8950 CPU and 1 GB of RAM, along with 16 GB of internal memory that is further … [Read more...] about Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Now Available in the US for $149
Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
Taiwanese manufacturers Asus and Acer are gearing up for a higher demand of Android tablet devices this year. Both have expressed confidence in being able to ship no less than 10 million of these in 2013. Analysts are also predicting a sharp increase in demand for low cost tablets, something corroborated with a mad rush among manufacturers to launch low cost tablets running the … [Read more...] about Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
New Coby Tablets Coming This March with Google Play for Apps
Coby has built a reputation on the back of its budget priced tablet devices. Now the company is into a quiet makeover of sorts in 2013 with its tablet line up. Thankfully, that is limited to the tablet’s capabilities and has left the pricing strategy unchanged. A significant development with the new crop of Coby tablets is that they come integrated with Google Play. This will … [Read more...] about New Coby Tablets Coming This March with Google Play for Apps
Top Tablet News – December 5th, 2012
Coby developing new 7, 8, and 10 inch tablets Coby is readying itself for a fresh onslaught on the tablet market, and the budget electronics company is in final stages with a new line of 7, 8, and 10 inch tablet devices. All the tablets will come with a dual core Amlogic AM8726-MX ARM Cortex-A9 processor and will have 1 GB of RAM. Internal storage will range from 4 GB to 8 … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – December 5th, 2012
Top Tablet News – November 28th, 2012
Google releases Android 4.2.1 update for Nexus devices There 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
A Compilation of All the Latest Amazon Kindle Features
The Kindle launch event was not just about Amazon launching a slew of hardware to make the best of the ever changing tablet landscape. The online retail giant also used the occasion to bring forth some of its latest creations on the software front, which it believes will change the way we perceive tablet usage and bring about a quantum change in the entire ownership experience … [Read more...] about A Compilation of All the Latest Amazon Kindle Features
Amazon Kindle Fire Sold Out and Discontinued
Amazon has doused the Kindle Fire less than a year after it had first been released. Interestingly, the announcement comes just days before the company's planned Sept 6 event, thereby supporting the expectation of a new model coming out. We also reported last week that the Kindle Touch was also discontinued. "Kindle Fire is sold out, but we have an exciting roadmap ahead—we … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Sold Out and Discontinued
Lava Launches E-Tab Z7H Budget Tablet in India
It was perhaps just a matter of time before Lava, maker of mobile handsets in India, chalks out a presence in the burgeoning Indian tablet market as well. Dubbed Lava E-Tab Z7H, the tablet is priced a quite convenient ₹5,899, which interestingly is in the same range as many smartphones in the company's lineup. Also, the tablet was already spotted at online retailer Flipkart for … [Read more...] about Lava Launches E-Tab Z7H Budget Tablet in India
Pantel Tech to Launch 3G Tablet in India
This October, a new 9.7 inch tablet with 3G capability is going to hit the market in India. Pantel Technologies, the makers of the new tablet, have yet to reveal the pricing structure, but it is expected to be financially competitive. The company already has a tie-up with state telecom operator BSNL for various 3G data plans. "We are working on a host of products. We are … [Read more...] about Pantel Tech to Launch 3G Tablet in India