A tablet for all is what XO-3 has been trying to come up with for quite some time now though several CESs' later, we might be getting to see the final stuff during the upcoming edition of the premier tech show next week. For those who need a refresher on the XO-3 tablet, the device has a rugged body and has specially been designed for use in a rural to a semi urban setting. … [Read more...] about OLPC XO 3.0 Tablet to be Formally Launched During CES
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Google Nexus Tablet May Have the Kindle Fire in Its Sight, Not iPad
Google is in the process of coming out with their own flagship tablet device running Android ICS. This was supposed to be competing with the iPad, a normal product that all other tablets target. We have seen many other high profile tablets starting out with the usual iPad bashing, only to falter soon after. However, that's a different story and what we have here is a deviation … [Read more...] about Google Nexus Tablet May Have the Kindle Fire in Its Sight, Not iPad
Got a new e-Reader for Christmas? We give you the Apps and Information you need
This holiday season set a record for industry wide e-reader sales and many retailers like Amazon saw millions of units sold every week in December. The Barnes and Noble Nook, Kobo Vox and Kindle Fire were just a few of the many devices people received during the holidays. If you have just got an e-reader for the first time or switched brands, you probability have a fair number … [Read more...] about Got a new e-Reader for Christmas? We give you the Apps and Information you need
Apple iPad Beating out Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet in Holiday Sales
In the last days of shopping for the holidays it looks like the Apple iPad is beating out the Amazon Kindle Fire and Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet in sales. IDC released a report earlier in the week that projected tablet sales to not be as strong as expected but they are ranging in the millions. IDC Research Director Tom Mainelli said in a release that “Amazon and Barnes & … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Beating out Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet in Holiday Sales
The PlayBook for $199 is back
Retailers are back to offering the PlayBook tablet device for a lucrative $199. The price applies to the base 16 GB version of the tablet while the same with 32 GB and 64 GB on-board will set one back $249.99 and $399.99 respectively. BestBuy and Office Depot are currently offering the PlayBook at these prices while Staples is charging a higher $299 price tag for only the 32 GB … [Read more...] about The PlayBook for $199 is back
Amazon Releases Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Software Update
Amazon has come up with a new software update for the Kindle Fire and as it usually is, the latest version 6.2.1 is all about making the Kindle Fire to perform even better. However, the update also makes access to root privileges a thing of the past and might even make things a bit tough for those who have already rooted their tablets. For those who have the standard Android … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Software Update
VMware to release Windows Support on the Kindle Fire
VMware is widely known for its virtual software that allows Windows to be used on many devices. It is up and running on everything from the Apple iPad, OSX, Linux and many more! Today the company announced that it will begin to officially support the Amazon Kindle Fire, giving people the option to run Windows on it! "More and more people want the freedom to choose the device … [Read more...] about VMware to release Windows Support on the Kindle Fire
Amazon Kindle Fire Hits India via Tradus
The Amazon Kindle Fire continues to take the world by storm and the company expects to sell close to six million units this holiday season. There is also good news for people living in India who want to get their hands on the hottest Apple iPad alternative. Retail website Tradus is now offering the tablet for around Rs 13,000, which is down from the initial 16,000. Amazon is … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Hits India via Tradus
Amazon Kindle Fire Patch promised to Resolve Customer Dissatisfaction
Many Amazon Kindle Fire users have been returning their devices not necessarily in droves, but enough to warrant mainstream attention. Amazon has informed the New York Times that it intends on releasing an over the air patch in the next two weeks that should fix a myriad of problems. One of the main improvements would affect the main UI on on the home screen. This would fix … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire Patch promised to Resolve Customer Dissatisfaction
Week in Review for Tablet News
The past week has been a busy one with lots of tablet news coming our way. The diversity in the tablet affairs that we got to witness in the past week has been fascinating. While we've seen one tablet, the Dell Streak 7, going into oblivion after a not too impressive existence, the Adam from Notion Ink came back from a lull with an Android ICS makeover. However, the first … [Read more...] about Week in Review for Tablet News