If everything had gone according to plan then we might have been witnessing the launch of the Transformer Prime tomorrow. However, that's not to be as the launch has now been pushed back to December and not Nov 9 as was initially announced. The Eee Pad Transformer has been the best selling Android tablet and its sequel, the Transformer Prime, is also keenly awaited. Such a … [Read more...] about Asus Transformer Prime Launch in Dec
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How the Courier tablet got killed
That Windows and Office remains the prime and foremost business focus for Microsoft was proved when they shelved their Courier tablet project just because it had possibilities of compromising with the business of two of their biggest software products. The Courier dual screened tablet from Microsoft happened to be one of the earliest high profile tablet projects to have been … [Read more...] about How the Courier tablet got killed
iOS Will Dominate Until 2017, Though Android Is Predicted to Make Gains
No matter how mouth-watering the subsequent iterations of Android operating systems are named, the fact is that its chief nemesis, Apple iOS, always seems to be a few steps ahead. What should be even more disturbing for Android fans is that iOS is being projected to be the dominant operating system for the next 5 years as well. However, Android followers can still draw some … [Read more...] about iOS Will Dominate Until 2017, Though Android Is Predicted to Make Gains
Windows 8 is the OS of choice for Dell Tablets
The tablet story has been simple and consistent so far in that the iPad continues to be the top dog ever since it was launched over a year ago with everyone else playing a seemingly endless catch up game. The supremacy of the Apple tablet should be reason enough to acknowledge its the iOS that has emerged as the clear winner in the tablet OS battle so far. Sure the Android … [Read more...] about Windows 8 is the OS of choice for Dell Tablets
Tablet PC craze on the decline — Acer chairman
The impact of tablet devices is finally wearing out as per Acer chairman JT Wang and the return of notebooks, which had been the most affected by the advent of tablet device, is being witnessed once again. Wang claims an increase in demand for Intel’s Ultrabooks and Microsoft Windows 8 as proof of a return to the notebook days. An Ultrabook with a tagged price of US $799 is … [Read more...] about Tablet PC craze on the decline — Acer chairman
Craze Around Tablet PC Might Be Short-Term, Says Acer Founder
Here are some contrasting viewpoints brought out by those in-charge of two of the biggest companies in the eastern part of the world. So while Fujitsu head believes tablet PCs represent the future of domestic computing, Asus founder, Stan Shih, thinks just the opposite, claiming Ultrabooks and tablet PCs are mere instantaneous fads and not long lasting utility items. He urged … [Read more...] about Craze Around Tablet PC Might Be Short-Term, Says Acer Founder
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
MeeGo Shows Best Battery Performance with Oak Trail Followed by Android and Windows 7
For those who always complain of Intel Oak Trail processor's power sapping qualities, here are some hard facts that might have you thinking twice before ruling out Oak Trail again. Case in point - the Maestro S tablet from Evolve III that can run Windows, Android, and Maemo Linux. The tablet has been found to show increasing battery performance with Windows, Android, and Maemo … [Read more...] about MeeGo Shows Best Battery Performance with Oak Trail Followed by Android and Windows 7
$49 Dynamic Digital Textbooks a Reality
If you are a college student and the high cost of college books has been bothering you, there seems a solution is in sight if the initiative taken by the California State University comes to fruition. This fall, students can look forward to 'web-based textbooks' that will not only be a lot cheaper than their paper counterparts, but can also turn out to be more advantageous with … [Read more...] about $49 Dynamic Digital Textbooks a Reality
Apple mainly responsible for Blackberry Playbook launch delay
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