The biggest tablet news right now is the Surface tablet's pricing. It starts at a decent $499, which may be disappointing for those who perhaps were hoping for the device to be priced at $199. For $499, what you get is the basic 32 GB version of Surface RT, sans the keypad, while the tablet and keypad combo has been priced $599. The top of the line version with 64 GB storage … [Read more...] about Tablet PC News Roundup
Google Nexus 7
Rumor: Nexus 7 3G in the Works
The Nexus 7 may be ruling the roost in the 7 inch tablet segment, though it still is lacking a crucial aspect: it relies on its Wi-Fi capability to connect to the internet. While that hasn't stopped millions (presumably) from picking up the Google tablet, that 3G capability will further add shine to its appeal is all too well known. Also, the good news on this front is that … [Read more...] about Rumor: Nexus 7 3G in the Works
Google Nexus 7 Reaches France, Germany, and Spain
Nexus 7 is slowly opening up to more international markets and the latest countries where the Google tablet is available right now include France, Germany, and Spain. Prices mentioned are €199 and €249 for the 8 and 16 GB versions of the 7 inch tablet, which means buyers in the above mentioned countries are actually having to pay more than their US counterparts after the … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Reaches France, Germany, and Spain
The Apple iPad is Leading the Charge in Tablet Sales
The tablet segment has seen robust growth in the second quarter and guess what contributed to the success story the most? Well, its Apple of course which led the sales out of all the different tablets on the market. To put it in sheer numbers, a total of about 25 million tablet devices found buyers in the second quarter of 2012, reports IDC which marked an increase of 33.6% … [Read more...] about The Apple iPad is Leading the Charge in Tablet Sales
Archos ’97 Carbon’ Tablet Now for Sale
Archos is among the early and better known companies that used a relatively cheaper price tag to appeal to consumers. The French company is back this time with a brand new offering in the form of 97 Carbon, packed as usual with quite decent specs. The 97 Carbon is running on a 1 GHz single core ARM Cortex A8 CPU coupled with a 1 GB RAM. On board storage stands at 16 GB with … [Read more...] about Archos ’97 Carbon’ Tablet Now for Sale
Google Nexus 7: A Review
The Google Nexus 7 is the best thing to have happened in the 7 inch tablet category ever since the Amazon Kindle Fire had first lit up the segment at the end of last year. The Kindle Fire is almost history now, and the Nexus 7 has hit all the right chords so far. Surely a super affordable starting price tag of $199 has helped immensely, but also being packed with the latest … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7: A Review
Google Nexus 7 Already Shipping from GameStop
Those who have placed their orders for the Nexus 7 at GameStop can expect the good news anytime now. In fact, a lucky few has already got calls from GameStop saying their Nexus 7 devices are ready to be picked up. The Nexus 7 is the newest tablet in the scene and the only one that currently runs the latest Android Jelly Bean version 4.1.1. Specifications have already proved … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Already Shipping from GameStop
Nexus 7 Updated to Android 4.1.1, Could Ship This Thursday
Neither the Android Jelly Bean version nor its launch pad device, the Nexus 7, have landed, though the OS has already been provided with a fresh dose of enhancement. The changes involved in Jelly Bean is 4.1.1 aren't earth shaking, but are rather a few tweaks here and there. Also, the reason for the upgrade is not very clear and can be attributed to either Google's enthusiasm … [Read more...] about Nexus 7 Updated to Android 4.1.1, Could Ship This Thursday
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Now On Sale in Canada for $249
Samsung has lined up a treat for tablet enthusiasts in Canada. The company has just made its Galaxy Tab 2 available to Canadians in both its 7 inch and 10 inch genre, with prices starting at a modest $249 CAD for the 7 inch, which is the same as the US. The price for the 10.1 inch version of the tablet is $349 CAD, though here the price is $50 less than the corresponding price … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Now On Sale in Canada for $249