A new tablet device which can well be considered the tablet equivalent of the Nexus line of smartphones in now under development. For this, Google has partnered with LG, with the latter reported to have agreed to all the terms put forward by the search giant. The 'Google Nexus Tablet' (as it is called until the tablet is provided with an official name) will of course run … [Read more...] about Google LG ‘Nexus Tablet’ to debut in second half of 2011
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HCL launches three Android tablets in India
The India based IT Service company has surprised everyone by quietly launching their own range of Android based tablet PCs. HCL has come up with three tablet PCs with prices starting from INR 14, 990 for the base model to INR 32, 990 for the highest speced model. The tablet will form part of the company "Me" line that also comprises a popular range of laptops and notebook … [Read more...] about HCL launches three Android tablets in India
Cellular South to offer Motorola Xoom with MiFi bundle
Motorola XOOM buyers have just been provided with another option, courtesy wireless carrier Cellular South. The regional carrier is out to cash in on the XOOM craze with a Wi-Fi version that is inclusive of a free MiFi 2200 personal hotspot. What this means is that one will eventually be buying a Wi-Fi only XOOM but there is also a MiFi personal hotspot that forms part of … [Read more...] about Cellular South to offer Motorola Xoom with MiFi bundle
ASUS Transformer launched in Taiwan
The first Honeycomb tablet PC from ASUS, the thoroughly interesting Eee Pad Transformer, has finally gone on sale in Taiwan. Offering a 16 GB and 32 GB version of the Transformer, ASUS is starting the price $14,900NT or $500USD for the tablet while the keyboard dock will cost an extra $3000NT or $100USD. So in all, $600 for the complete set comprising of the tablet plus the … [Read more...] about ASUS Transformer launched in Taiwan
Motorola Xoom WiFi to land in Canada this April
Motorola has announced the launch of its XOOM tablet PC in Canada where it will go on sale this April. However, things will be different with the XOOM tablet in that its the Wi-Fi only version while its 3G counterpart will become available in the middle of this year. There are no price announcements as of now, though it's likely to be in the vicinity of what the tablet costs in … [Read more...] about Motorola Xoom WiFi to land in Canada this April
Here is a video showing the LG G-Slate
LG has matched its domestic competitor Samsung's move of launching a teaser video of its upcoming 8.9 inch tablet with a video depicting its own G-Slate tablet. However, here is a twist in that the latest G-Slate video has not been released by LG itself nor is it a commercial promoting the G-Slate. The story goes like this. A model referred to as the 'theofficialLGgirl' was … [Read more...] about Here is a video showing the LG G-Slate
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 appears in a video
Those on the look out for an iPad 2 alternative will surely like this. However, the problem (if at all it is) with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is that it is a lot like the Motorola XOOM. Now this is hardly surprising as both have a lot of similarities. Like both have the same 10.1 inch screen, a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution display along with the same operating system - Android 3.0. … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 appears in a video
Honeycomb tablets from HTC, Toshiba, Dell and Acer coming in June
Its going to be raining tablets this summer with all the who's who from the field of consumer electronics all lining up to launch their tablet's this June. What is also common is that its Honeycomb that will be the flavor of the season though Froyo and Gingerbread too are going to be on offer. The companies who are all set to come up with their tablet offerings include Dell, … [Read more...] about Honeycomb tablets from HTC, Toshiba, Dell and Acer coming in June
Lenovo LePad 2 to come later in the year, hits FCC as the Skylight
While the long awaited Lenovo LePad has already gone on sale in the Chinese markets, the company has already got into the process of developing the next generation LePad. This they believe will put them in good stead in battling the mighty iPad 2. However, the LePad 2 is now nowhere near completion and is expected to reach markets only later in the year. For the time being … [Read more...] about Lenovo LePad 2 to come later in the year, hits FCC as the Skylight
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will debut on time
Samsung was one of the first companies to have publicly expressed fears over the way the new iPad 2 might have a steam roller effect on the competition. What seems evident is that they have been taken by surprise over Apple's ability to deliver the new iPad 2 that would be considerably thinner and lighter than the rest out there. Combine this with a killer pricing strategy and … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will debut on time