The TouchPad and its immensely popular $99 price tag is still fresh in everyone's mind, and here is another that may (or may not) be just as famous: the Dell Streak 7 that is currently available from UK retailer Currys for just £99.97. Dell has officially discontinued the 7 inch tablet, which never was a crowd favorite in spite of all that Dell could do, especially considering … [Read more...] about Dell Streak 7 on Sale at Currys for Just £100
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Beetel Glide Tablet Launched in India
The latest to come from the house of Beetel is the Glide Android tablet. However, the Glide is more of an upgraded version of the original Beetel Magiq than a completely new development. As such, much of the feature of the original Magiq is also part of the latest Beetel Glide though the display has fortunately been changed for the capacitive type, which is indeed a welcome … [Read more...] about Beetel Glide Tablet Launched in India
Archos 101 Gen8 Via Update Gets 3G, Ethernet Support, and More
If you have loved the Archos Gen8 line of tablet PCs, chances are that you will fall in love with it all over again. The French manufacturer of the tablets has come up with an update that promises some cool enhancements to the tablet PCs. The tablet will now have USB camera support, as well as the ability to recalibrate the accelerometer without the need of rebooting. The … [Read more...] about Archos 101 Gen8 Via Update Gets 3G, Ethernet Support, and More
India’s $35 Tablet “Aakash” Unveiled
The Tata Nano equivalent of a tablet that surprised everyone with its super cheap price tag of just $35 is now finally here. Named Aakash Low Cost Access Device (LCAD), or just Aakash (and not Sakshat as was previously known), the tablet finally got to see the light of the day after a few controversies earlier in its life cycle had led many to doubt if the tablet will ever … [Read more...] about India’s $35 Tablet “Aakash” Unveiled
The Beetel Magiq – A Review
Suddenly, the budget tablet segment in India is buzzing with activity with all sorts of tablet PCs entering the market. Also, while each one of them is vying for consumer attention, the one aspect of price remains one of the most striking elements that has the potential to make or break a product. Beetel is all too aware of the price struggle, and that has prompted them to … [Read more...] about The Beetel Magiq – A Review
Here Comes a TouchPad Running Android Froyo
One reason why so many are out to make the most of the drastically reduced price tag of the TouchPad, in spite of HP getting out of the tablet business, is the likely scenario of running the tablet on Android. Work is on in that direction and there already seems headway has been made. One lucky customer already seems to be in possession of a TouchPad running Android. He had … [Read more...] about Here Comes a TouchPad Running Android Froyo
VINCI Tablet: 7 Inch Rugged Tablet for Kids
Parents eager to buy tablet PCs for their toddlers will soon have one more option: Rullingnet’s Vinci tablet. It's a 7 inch tablet featuring a unique design that includes a sturdy rod framework surrounding the entire tablet. Such a layout not only ensures added protection for the tablet (something that is extremely important for a device meant for kids), but also allows for the … [Read more...] about VINCI Tablet: 7 Inch Rugged Tablet for Kids
Beetel Tablet Named Magiq Makes Brief Online Appearance
We reported a few days back that handset maker Beetel's intends to develop a tablet device catering to the budget segment in India. Well, we might be mighty close to the tablet's official launch, though Beetel has yet to confirm the launch date. Online retailer Sagar Telecom even had the device listed on its official site, though it has since been removed. But not before a … [Read more...] about Beetel Tablet Named Magiq Makes Brief Online Appearance
Samsung Galaxy Tab gets Gingerbread update in UK
Its Gingerbread time for Galaxy Tab owners in the UK. So the original 7 inch tablet that started out with Android 2.2 Froyo can now be updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread via Samsung Kies. Not a big jump though still it is always exciting when an update becomes available and it will be interesting to see what new avenues open up for the Galaxy Tab. Also, needless to say, those … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab gets Gingerbread update in UK
EAFT launches MagicTile Marathon tablet
The tablet market in India got enhanced by one more thanks to the launch of the new MagicTile Marathon tablet. A product of the Bangalore based EAFT that stands for Everything At Finger Tips, the tablet impresses with some pretty cools features on the one hand though disappoints with some outdated features on the other. To start off with the good aspects, the MagicTile … [Read more...] about EAFT launches MagicTile Marathon tablet
ViewSonic ViewBook now on sale at Amazon at $230
If price is the most important criterion for you when out to buy an Android tablet than the ViewBook from ViewSonic can make for a decent buy. The cost sutting measures adopted shown in that the ViewBook will keep you out out of all the Honeycomb action but it still makes a strong case for itself with some pretty nice specifications and a rich feature list. For instance, the … [Read more...] about ViewSonic ViewBook now on sale at Amazon at $230
Haier to Launch HaiPad in August
We have already seen a lot of 'pad' suffixed devices before ever since the original iPad was launched and the latest to join the list is HaiPad from the Chinese electronics company Haier. The name apart, the HaiPad is even farther apart from the Apple tablet as chalk is from cheese. This since the HaiPad is an entirely different segment with a 7 inch display. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Haier to Launch HaiPad in August
Notion Ink releases new update, will make Adam Gingerbread compliant
Notion Ink has come up with a major update to the Eden user interface that aims to make it more user friendly than it ever was. Also, the update will make the Adam tablet PC to be at par with Gingerbread. Well yes, its Gingerbread and not Honeycomb though its the latter that everyone thought the Adam tablet PCs would taste like straight away after starting out with Android 2.2 … [Read more...] about Notion Ink releases new update, will make Adam Gingerbread compliant
Nook Color might have the Froyo update on April 25
All of this is still unconfirmed though there has been some developments on the Nook front that is suggesting the update to Android Froyo for the Nook Color is coming soon. In fact, it might be as soon as Monday the 25th of April itself. At least, a few forum posts made by some Barnes & Noble employees is suggestive of this. Like some employees revealed they are to … [Read more...] about Nook Color might have the Froyo update on April 25