Google retired the Nexus 7 earlier this week, leaving many of us wondering what could be in store at the upcoming I/O conference in late May. Generally considered to be among the higher-end mobile device hardware options (don't be fooled by the number of sales, which will appear small by comparison to the likes of Samsung or Huawei), the Nexus lineup is overdue for a refresh … [Read more...] about Google Leaves Us With Few Choices Following Nexus 7 Retirement
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Virgin America Crew Members Recieve Nexus 7s
Virgin America is equipping their employees with Nexus 7 tablets, so now when you want to order food using their food button located on the in-flight entertainment system, the order will be relayed directly. Nicknamed the CrewPad, these tablets compliment the 9-inch entertainment systems already in place and displayed in front of travelers (featuring a number of programming … [Read more...] about Virgin America Crew Members Recieve Nexus 7s
Microsoft Slashes Price of Several Windows 8.1 Tablet at its Stores
Microsoft has slashed prices of several Windows tablet devices that are being offered via its stores, both online and physical. Among the tablets that can now be picked up for cheap include the Dell Venue 8 Pro which has seen a $70 drop in price from the original $299. This does make the offering quite lucrative for a tablet that offers 32 GB of storage. Also at $229, the Dell … [Read more...] about Microsoft Slashes Price of Several Windows 8.1 Tablet at its Stores
Queens Library to Start Lending Nexus 7 Tablets Out
Queens Library in New York will start offering tablet devices for free to its members from next week, or Nov 20 to be precise. The generosity can be attributed to Google donating 17,000 of its new Nexus 7 devices to the New York State Community Action Association to commemorate one year of Hurricane Sandy hitting New York and adjoining areas. Of these, Queens Library will be … [Read more...] about Queens Library to Start Lending Nexus 7 Tablets Out
Back to School Tablet Buying Guide
It is that time of the year again when parents and students buy their supplies for the upcoming school year. With tablets being in vogue, these no doubt have superseded laptop and notebook devices as the preferred choice of mobile computing devices. However, with tablet devices that are to be used by the student community, it is perhaps those that come with an attached keyboard … [Read more...] about Back to School Tablet Buying Guide
Tablet Segment in China Grows Defying Global Downturn
Lenovo reported selling a higher number of tablet devices and smartphones than other forms of computing, despite the fact that the tablet segment in its home country of China itself has shrunk a bit. Total tablet sales during the second quarter have turned out to be 3.57 million, which represents a growth of 5.2 percent over the previous quarter. This represents a slight drop … [Read more...] about Tablet Segment in China Grows Defying Global Downturn
Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 vs Google Nexus 7 2013 – Tablet Comparison
The Google Nexus 7 tablet got a refresh in hardware, with the second generation model that just came out. Many people these days are not just buying a 7 inch tablet to play games or watch movies, but use it as an e-reader. There are many advantages in going with a full color display, such as to read magazines, comics, replica newspapers or even reading apps, like Pulse. Today, … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Fire HD 7 vs Google Nexus 7 2013 – Tablet Comparison
Google Nexus 7 2 vs iPad Mini
The Google Nexus 7 2nd generation tablet has just hit the streets and we had to visit 14 different stores because we can buy one. This is obviously an indication that most people are attracted to the quad-core processor and amazing resolution. How exactly does it compare against the iPad Mini, which tends to be one of the most popular tablets overall? In this comparison we … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 2 vs iPad Mini
Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
Taiwanese manufacturers Asus and Acer are gearing up for a higher demand of Android tablet devices this year. Both have expressed confidence in being able to ship no less than 10 million of these in 2013. Analysts are also predicting a sharp increase in demand for low cost tablets, something corroborated with a mad rush among manufacturers to launch low cost tablets running the … [Read more...] about Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
Rumor: Google Developing Nexus 7 HD
Given Apple's obsession with retina displays, it's pretty safe to assume Apple's next iPad Mini version will also sport a retina display. Such a move has also prompted Apple's competitor to offer higher resolution displays and word on the street is that the next Google Nexus might also be seen sporting the HD moniker. The current gen Nexus 7 already impresses with its 1280 x … [Read more...] about Rumor: Google Developing Nexus 7 HD
Apple iPad Mini vs. Google Nexus 7
Welcome to another Good e-Reader Video Comparison! Today we take a look at two of the most popular tablets in the world, the Apple iPad Mini and Google Nexus 7. Currently, these two devices really shine with iOS and Android Jellybean, and you can think of them as the flagships of their respective brands. Over the course of this video tutorial we put a heavy emphasis on the … [Read more...] about Apple iPad Mini vs. Google Nexus 7
Google Nexus 7 Review
The Google Nexus 7 is one of the only pure vanilla Android tablets on the market and boasts a bevy of hardware enhancements that put most other devices to shame. One of the benefits of buying this edition over the Kindle Fire HD and Nook HD is the fact you aren't locked into one particular ecosystem. How does this tablet rank against the competition and is it a viable … [Read more...] about Google Nexus 7 Review
Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
A presence in the new age tablet computing scene was the last frontier for Ubuntu to make its presence felt, and that has now been accomplished. We have seen Ubuntu in operation on desktops, smartphones, and even TVs with tablet PCs being the latest addition to that club. This should come as a sweet piece of news for die-hard fans of the Linux based operating system, though … [Read more...] about Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
iRiver Launches WowTab 7 Inch Tablet
The Korean company IRiver has now come up with a tablet almost a year after it discontinued its IRiver Story HD e-reader. Dubbed the WOWTab iq700, the tablet offers specs almost similar to the Nexus 7. This in itself isn't a bad thing, though the Nexus 7 is due for a complete makeover anytime soon. In such a scenario, the WOWTab does run the risk of losing its relevance. The … [Read more...] about iRiver Launches WowTab 7 Inch Tablet