The Microsoft Surface device is one of the more significant developments in the tablet sphere since the emergence of the iPad. While initial impressions with both the hardware and software side of the tablet has been positive, the only missing link is the pricing strategy that Microsoft will pursue with the device. A recent posting of the tablet on a Swedish retailer's site, … [Read more...] about Microsoft Surface Priced on Swedish Site
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Rumor: Mirosoft Surface Prices Leaked
In the last few days we have given you a clearer picture of what the whole situation is all about with the new Microsoft Surface. The one crucial missing link (among several) is the extent of damage that will inflict on our wallet. However, news coming in from Taiwan isn't making the Surface tablet a rosy proposition. As revealed by Digitimes, the consumer version of the … [Read more...] about Rumor: Mirosoft Surface Prices Leaked
Tablet Makers Resort to Price Cuts as Kindle Fire Rages
With so many tablet PCs doing the rounds, what was missing so far was the proverbial cat among the pigeons, one that would shake up the entire tablet game upside down. The Kindle Fire may have done just that, for with a price tag as nominal as just $199, the heat is already being felt by other tablet makers as they scramble to match Amazon on the price front. So with Kindle … [Read more...] about Tablet Makers Resort to Price Cuts as Kindle Fire Rages
Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition from Verizon Prices Revealed
What we have here is the pricing structure of the XOOM 2 and the XOOM 2 Media Edition tablets, without waiting for any official announcement from its maker Motorola on the subject. The price that have been indicated are those that have been worked out by Verizon over a two year period. The price of the tablet per-se would most probably cost another $100 or $200 more when … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition from Verizon Prices Revealed
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
HP TouchPad Starting Price of $400 Now Permanent
There is a drop in the price of TouchPad devices from HP, as announced by Personal Systems Group Senior VP Stephen DiFranco during a staff briefing. The 16 GB webOS tablet has been fixed at $400 and the 32 GB tablet at $500. Price of the TouchPad 4G, which is speculated at $700, has not been mentioned among the list of devices with slashed prices. There will be a $50 App … [Read more...] about HP TouchPad Starting Price of $400 Now Permanent
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 to start shipping from Aug 11 in UK
While its bigger sibling, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 continues to be at the center of a legal imbroglio between Samsung and Apple, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 in the meantime has made some swift progress. So the 8.9 inch sized Galaxy Tab will be seen to start shipping from August 11, with pre-orders for the same currently being accepted by Amazon's UK site. That is just a week after its 10.1 … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 to start shipping from Aug 11 in UK
Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Clears FCC + XOOM Wi-Fi Now Costs $499
Motorola has just got past the FCC regulations with a new tablet device that many believe could be the next iteration of the current XOOM. With integrated 4G LTE units, the XOOM 2 is only mentioned in FCC documents as IHDP56LU2. The tablet has won approval from the FCC for its Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, CDMA, and LTE capabilities. However, it still won't be able to bring smiles to … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM 4G LTE Clears FCC + XOOM Wi-Fi Now Costs $499
HTC Flyer Launched in India
The tablet scene in India, which was virtually non-existent not too long ago, is now buzzing with activity. The latest among the horde of manufacturers who have made a beeline for the Indian market is HTC, who is out to woo the Indian tablet buying crowd with its HTC Flyer. Speaking of the Flyer tablet PC, Faisal Siddiqui - country manager, HTC India said, "HTC believes that … [Read more...] about HTC Flyer Launched in India
A 16 GB Motorola XOOM in the works
The latest round of rumors xooming around Motorola XOOM is that there might be a scaled down version of the tablet to further enhance its appeal and spread its reach. Fortunately a scaled down version doesn't mean one will have to compromise on vital characteristics such as its processor or RAM strength. Instead, Motorola might be planning on a XOOM version with less storage … [Read more...] about A 16 GB Motorola XOOM in the works