The Apple iPad juggernaut not only is on in full swing, but seems to be gaining in strength with each passing day. It should be of little surprise if it's Q3 sales of the iPad are showing a significant development over any of its previous quarters. In pure number terms, the growth is marked by the sale of a record 9.25 million iPads in the third quarter, which represents a … [Read more...] about iPad Frenzy Continues Unabated, Sales Jump 183%
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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
iPad 2 Shipping Times Lowered Between 1 – 3 Days
Interesting rumors and leaks of the upcoming iPad 3Â are becoming more prevalent, the iPad 2 is showing signs of finally picking up production to meet with the demand. In addition to all the effort that Apple has been making just to ensure people get their iPads without waiting too long, the shipping times have now come down to just 1 to 3 days. Which means, by the end of next … [Read more...] about iPad 2 Shipping Times Lowered Between 1 – 3 Days
Asus makes it big in the tablet segment
While tablet sales figures have always been dominated with extravagant iPad sales data, here is one company that too is making its presence felt in the tablet segment that currently is too one-sided in favor of Apple. Its Asus that right now can be considered to be the Android flag bearer in the tablet segment with its Eee Pad Transformer selling more than any Android … [Read more...] about Asus makes it big in the tablet segment
iRiver to enter tablet PC segment with its iRiver TAB
The Korea based company iRiver has been in the news just a few days ago for having landed exclusive rights to purchase e-books from the Google E-Bookstore directly into their new e-reader device. However, the company does not seem content to be only in the e-reader business as it also has a tablet PC up its sleeve for a release sometime soon. Named ILT-MX100 or just the … [Read more...] about iRiver to enter tablet PC segment with its iRiver TAB
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
Chimei Will Supply iPad Displays to Apple from June
Apple's iPad and the never-ending supply issues seem to be irrevocably intertwined. Supply is always falling short of demand for the tablet. To their credit, Apple has never stopped trying to overcome the situation. Take, for instance, their latest effort to ramp up production by roping in Chimei Innolux as the newest member of Apple's supplier list. Interestingly, Chimei … [Read more...] about Chimei Will Supply iPad Displays to Apple from June
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
BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have 7digital music store preloaded
Users of the Blackberry Playbook can look forward to the 7 digital's store that they have been familiar with via their Blackberry smartphones. However, things are going to be a lot better for Playbook users since the service will come pre-loaded in the tablet in a comprehensive manner. The service that was available on the Blackberry phone was inconsistent and could not boast … [Read more...] about BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will have 7digital music store preloaded