Research in Motion is all set to launch the PlayBook on the 19th of April, though it now seems evident we shouldn't have been kept waiting so long to lay our hands on this wonderful PlayBook tablet PC. Believe it or not, Apple had a lot to do with the delay. Inadvertent though it might be, it's a matter of serious debate if Apple is really lamenting the way things have worked … [Read more...] about Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
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Google LG ‘Nexus Tablet’ to debut in second half of 2011
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
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
HP TouchPad shows up on Amazon.com + a video from Vietnam
The TouchPad, HP's long awaited answer to the tablet PC craze, has already been revealed but is yet to be officially priced or assigned a specific launch date. However, that hasn't stopped Amazon.com from putting up a product page dedicated to the world's first WebOS based tablet, complete with a few user reviews as well as a couple of pictures of the upcoming tablet. … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad shows up on Amazon.com + a video from Vietnam
Apple expecting shipment of 12 million iPad 2 in Q2 2011
Apple has set itself a shipping target of about 12 million of their new iPad 2 tabletrs in the 2nd quarter of this year. That is lofty by most standards, but can be considered normal if the way the original Apple tablet got lapped up - 15 million sold in less than a year. The tablet market itself has grown several times and the 12 million iPad sales target for the 2nd quarter … [Read more...] about Apple expecting shipment of 12 million iPad 2 in Q2 2011
Dell’s Tablet roadmap revealed
Dell has drawn up grand tablet plans for the next two years, according to a leaked internal document. So what we are likely to see soon from the makers of the Streak 5 and Streak 7 are at least four new tablet PCs: Gallo, Sterling, Opus One, and Silver Oak. Also, both Android and Windows 7 are among the preferred operating systems, though priorities for the two operating … [Read more...] about Dell’s Tablet roadmap revealed
T-Mobile to offer BlackBerry PlayBook
There are indications that we might have a PlayBook tablet with the T-Mobile logo splashed on it. However, T-Mobile will only be offering the Wi-Fi version of the PlayBook tablet. It seems only the business customers can be counted among the privileged buyers, as the tablet will be unavailable to the general public. This caveat is somewhat strange, though should not be seen … [Read more...] about T-Mobile to offer BlackBerry PlayBook
HP rumored for a June debut, with a $699 price tag
The HP TouchPad is likely to be seen on store shelves from June onwards. This is the hottest rumor that is going round the web right now. Further, the rumor mills are also pegging the price of each unit of the TouchPad at about $699, which if true won't be bad as it undercuts the XOOM price by a good $100. While the official release date as well as the pricing structure will … [Read more...] about HP rumored for a June debut, with a $699 price tag
Blackberry PlayBook may cost only $500
A screenshot from Office Depot has somehow made it to the public domain. It contains some great details to share - an under $500 price tag ($499.99 to be precise ) for the 16 GB version of the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet. What's more, the screenshot has also thrown some light on the expected availability date of the PlayBook; week 17 as the likely date for the tablet to go … [Read more...] about Blackberry PlayBook may cost only $500
Motorola XOOM set for Feb 24 launch
If a recent post at the Grand Rapids Best Buy Facebook page is to be believed, its February 24th that would go down in Motorola's history. The light at the end of the tunnel in the development phase of the XOOM tablet PC and their first tablet offering will begin its much awaited commercial journey. Not surprisingly, the post has since then been amended so that the specific … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM set for Feb 24 launch