There is a new tablet for the taking. However, there is a twist in the tale -- the Snapdragon S4 tablet from Qualcomm is aimed exclusively at developers. Also, the tablet that features the latest Qualcomm quad core chipset, the APQ8064 will cost a considerable $1299. The spec sheet though is quite impressive perhaps to justify the high price tag. For instance, apart from … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet For Developers Costs $1299
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Asus Transformer Pad Now Shipping, Prices Start at $379
Those who cannot afford the Transformer Prime need not despair. Asus has come along with a cheaper alternative of its Prime in the form of the Transformer Pad TF300. Of course, there are some compromises to be made, but those have been ameliorated with a quite affordable $379 price tag. That amount of money will fetch one the base 16 GB versions, while twice the storage space … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Pad Now Shipping, Prices Start at $379
IGZO Displays from Sharp to Form Tablet Screens of the Future
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
Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi Gets Major Improvements in Android 4.0.4
An update with build number IMM76 will soon be made available for the Motorola Xoom tablet, claims Droid-Life citing authentic information. The build they say, would be applicable only for those sets of Motorola that are Wi-Fi enabled. This would be the second update after the Android 4.0.3 update has already been issued to the Xoom devices. Among the features that the … [Read more...] about Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi Gets Major Improvements in Android 4.0.4
Rumor: Amazon Launching 3 New Tablets
Amazon has already struck gold with the Kindle Fire, it being the only Android tablet that can hold a candle to the Apple iPad (though from a safe distance). The online retailer has joined in late to the tablet sphere but has made it big, leaving behind many big name competitors such as Samsung or Acer. However, while the Kindle Fire is already due for an upgrade and a next gen … [Read more...] about Rumor: Amazon Launching 3 New Tablets
Budget Toshiba Tablet Launched in Italy, 13.3 Inch AT330 Revealed in Germany
Remember the 13.3 inch tablet from Toshiba that we talked about a while ago? Well, it seems Toshiba is serious about it in spite of apprehensions from some quarters about a tablet that big being commercially viable. The tablet has been christened AT330 and was present for public introduction at the Toshiba World 2012 event held in Germany. From the tablet's features revealed … [Read more...] about Budget Toshiba Tablet Launched in Italy, 13.3 Inch AT330 Revealed in Germany
Dell Points Out the Cracks in Apple Tablet
The new iPad may be coming in with guns blazing at the moment, but not everyone is excited. Dell would like us to believe the iPad is still far from being the ultimate mobile computing device that its sales figures might suggest. In support of this, Steve Felice, the chief commercial officer of Dell, mentioned in an interview the areas where he feels the iPad has been found … [Read more...] about Dell Points Out the Cracks in Apple Tablet
PlayBook Tops Sales Chart Last Week in Canada
RIM finally got to see the kind of success that it had always expected out of the PlayBook device. What's even more impressive is that the humble PlayBook, that has often been the butt of many a tablet joke, has also managed to out sell the iPad 2 during the last week. Both Best Buy and Future Shop reported having sold more PlayBooks than any other tablet device, including the … [Read more...] about PlayBook Tops Sales Chart Last Week in Canada
Huawei MediaPad 10 Image Leaked
The Mobile World Congress is still a few days away, though early images of Huawei's MediaPad 10 have already made it online. It is expected to be unveiled on the 26th of Feb, and here is what to expect on that day at the MCW event in Barcelona. The tablet will be slim and thin with stereo speakers clearly visible in one of the images. Also, the choice material for MediaPAd … [Read more...] about Huawei MediaPad 10 Image Leaked
MS Office for iPad Leaked
Microsoft's Office application for the iPad has been in the making for quite some time now, though it seems ready for a release soon. An image of an iPad tablet running the popular MS Office application was leaked online with the application design resembling that of the Metro Style that is being developed for Windows 8. Also, the app includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint icons, … [Read more...] about MS Office for iPad Leaked
New PlayBook OS 2 Update Set for a Feb 21 Launch
The BlackBerry PlayBook and the PlayBook OS Update 2.0 have been expeted for quite some time, and all that was missing was the official release date. RIM confirmed the new release date in a webcast that focused on "Developing native games with the BlackBerry NDK 2.0." Not surprisingly, RIM has refused to commit to the Feb 21st date, but is sticking to the update being made … [Read more...] about New PlayBook OS 2 Update Set for a Feb 21 Launch
BlackBerry PlayBook Owns 15% of the Canadian Tablet Market
The virtues of having a product priced really affordable is increased consumer acceptance and a greater market share. RIM is all too happy to have hit upon that with the PlayBook tablet device that has gone on to garner a healthy 15 percent market share in Canada. The tablet has been selling really well off late which is in stark contrast to the lukewarm response that the … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook Owns 15% of the Canadian Tablet Market
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Arriving Next Week?
RIM isn't confirming any of this, though unconfirmed sources say the PlayBook OS 2.0 will be officially unveiled February 21st. RIM has declared that the much awaited software update for the PlayBook device is in advanced stages of development and an official announcement is due anytime now, as Feb 21st isn't too far away. Also, among the goodies bundled with the OS 2.0 is … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Arriving Next Week?
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