Sharp has announced it has ramped up production of IGZO (iridium gallium zinc oxide) LCD panels, which will form the displays of future tablets and smartphones. The display, based on the IGZO technology, is a world first. Experts believe this technology will make it possible for tablet makers to build devices that are a lot thinner and consume a lot less power. These ultra high … [Read more...] about IGZO Displays from Sharp to Form Tablet Screens of the Future
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World’s First Plastic Based LG E-Paper Enters Production
The world's first electronic paper display that is made of plastic has entered production, LG announced paving the way for the next generation of e-books readers that could be bent to some extent -- 40 degrees to be precise from the center of the display. What this means in real life scenarios is that users will be able to bend their e-readers as they would usually do when … [Read more...] about World’s First Plastic Based LG E-Paper Enters Production
Sharp to Supply iPad Displays “As Soon As Possible”
Sharp is keen to get along with the shipment of LCD panels meant for the iPad 3 as soon as possible. Towards this, production of the display panels for iPad has been boosted up, and this means the initial batch of the latest Apple tablet isn't featuring display panels manufactured by Sharp. However, it's still a matter of speculation as to which company is supplying the … [Read more...] about Sharp to Supply iPad Displays “As Soon As Possible”
Amazon Set to Launch Kindle Touch in Japan in April
The e-book reader market in Japan may be poised for a major shakeup now that Amazon is all set to introduce its Kindle Touch 3G e-reader there in April. Price of the Kindle e-reader would be 20,000 yen, which converts into $258. That's quite a bit on the higher side considering the same is available in the US market for just $150. However, the price is still lower when it comes … [Read more...] about Amazon Set to Launch Kindle Touch in Japan in April
Amazon Kindle Fire to include Time Inc. magazines
Time Inc. will have five of its magazines -- Time, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, People and Real Simple -- available on the Kindle Fire, the publishing unit of Time Warner revealed. Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet boasted of the Time Inc. publications right from the start and the reason it took a while longer for that to happen to the Kindle Fire is Amazon’s pricing policy. … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire to include Time Inc. magazines
Rumor: iPad 3’s 2048 x 1536 display production to start in November
We have had a lot of iPad 3 rumors prior to this and here is another one. The much talked about high density display from Apple is supposed to be one more revolutionary input from the California based company. The iPad 3 is believed to be coming with a super high 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution display and which places it high in the ranking of such high density screens not only … [Read more...] about Rumor: iPad 3’s 2048 x 1536 display production to start in November
Tablet vs eReader Demographics
A recent study conducted by Nielsen has come up with some interesting facts. By a slight majority, women have been found to be increasingly drawn towards e-book readers, while their male counterparts seem have found tablet PCs to their liking. Presently the study reports 61 percent of women own a Kindle, a Nook, or any other such e-reader, a steady increase over the 46 percent … [Read more...] about Tablet vs eReader Demographics
Amazon Buys KindleAir.com, Could Lead to Apple-esque Kindle Air
Amazon has recently made some domain purchases, among which is KindleAir.com. Now this has led some to speculate if Amazon is also thinking along the same lines as Apple that had first started the 'Air' thing with its MacBook Air. Or some believe it might be an indication of Amazon readying an 'Air' act by launching a super slim and light new Kindle. We already know there are … [Read more...] about Amazon Buys KindleAir.com, Could Lead to Apple-esque Kindle Air
New Sony e-reader reaches FCC
Sony has a brand new e-book reader up its sleeve and the device has already made it past FCC. However, things are more often than not cryptic while they are at the FCC and the latest Sony e-reader is no exceptions. So its almost next to nothing that we know of the e-reader that is currently referred to as PRS-T1 as per FCC listing. Also, the device will boast of 802.11n Wi-Fi … [Read more...] about New Sony e-reader reaches FCC
Kobo shifting Borders client accounts to its own e-book store
Kobo is already into damage control mode now that Borders bookstore is in its last throes of death and as a first step, it has begun shifting user accounts attached to Borders to its very own. Of course, care is being taken to ensure the entire process remains transparent to the readers so that they continue to have access to the same e-books as they had been able to all … [Read more...] about Kobo shifting Borders client accounts to its own e-book store
Borders Left with No Option but to Go into Liquidation
Dark clouds seem to be hovering over Borders as they have run out of all options and now must liquidate its assets. In a last bid effort, the bookstore that has been in operation 1971 has tried to sell itself as per Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but no viable buyer emerged as the deadline passed this Sunday. This leaves Borders with no other option but to sell all its assets. On … [Read more...] about Borders Left with No Option but to Go into Liquidation
Here is the latest about the elusive Amazon tablet
Its a strange scenario being played out -- Amazon is not letting anyone out it is developing a tablet PC though the various leaks and rumors continue to pour out each time bringing to the fore some new facts or figures. Like the latest on this point out we will be greeted with not one but two new devices during October. One of these will of course be a tablet like device with … [Read more...] about Here is the latest about the elusive Amazon tablet
Elocity A7 now shipping
The Stream TV Network's Elocity A7 tablet has been on and off the news for all the right and the wrong reasons. Like while its NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual core chip had really made the device tempting enough, frequent delays made by the tablet in reaching consumers' end somewhat marred the otherwise feel good factor that the tablet had managed to create around it. But then, the big day … [Read more...] about Elocity A7 now shipping