Dell is eager to make it to the exclusive group of six companies that Microsoft will permit to build the first round of tablets running the Windows RT operating system. For this, Dell is eyeing the slot vacated by HP as the latter has opted out, citing they are more inclined towards developing tablets based on the Windows 8 version. Microsoft had earlier shortlisted three … [Read more...] about Dell Eager to Launch Windows RT Tablet
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Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet For Developers Costs $1299
There is a new tablet for the taking. However, there is a twist in the tale -- the Snapdragon S4 tablet from Qualcomm is aimed exclusively at developers. Also, the tablet that features the latest Qualcomm quad core chipset, the APQ8064 will cost a considerable $1299. The spec sheet though is quite impressive perhaps to justify the high price tag. For instance, apart from … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet For Developers Costs $1299
Fuji Xerox e-Paper Showcased
Last week, one of the biggest e-paper conferences, SID, was held in Boston. Fuji Xerox had their line of e-paper technology on display at the event, one that the company claims is far better with its color display qualities. Fuji Xerox revealed this has been achieved by removing the color filter, which has resulted in a more vibrant display. The technology that is used in … [Read more...] about Fuji Xerox e-Paper Showcased
Asus PadFone due to be released in April
We have heard and seen a lot of the Asus Padfone in the last year, starting in Taipei when we were at Computex. The final retail model was shown off today at the MWC event in Barcelona for the tablet and smartphone combo device to finally be revealed. Asus has not only shown off the hardware but a new release date of April. The Padfone tablet itself has been given a makeover … [Read more...] about Asus PadFone due to be released in April
Huawei MediaPad 10 Image Leaked
The Mobile World Congress is still a few days away, though early images of Huawei's MediaPad 10 have already made it online. It is expected to be unveiled on the 26th of Feb, and here is what to expect on that day at the MCW event in Barcelona. The tablet will be slim and thin with stereo speakers clearly visible in one of the images. Also, the choice material for MediaPAd … [Read more...] about Huawei MediaPad 10 Image Leaked
LG back in the tablet game with the improved Optimus Pad LTE
LG's presence in the booming tablet PC segment has been far less impressive, which belies the otherwise formidable reputation the company enjoys in other fields of consumer electronics. Its only tablet so far, the G-Slate never really took off in spite of it being 3D capable, the only tablet to be so even now. However, LG is now back with a new tablet offering which though can … [Read more...] about LG back in the tablet game with the improved Optimus Pad LTE
Lenovo IdeaPad S2 10 to Take on Transformer Prime, IdeaPad K2 to Feature Tegra 3
The Asus Transformer Prime finally has some competition and company from Lenovo. At least this applies to the unique ability of the former to also double up as a netbook with its ability to dock onto a keypad. Recently, Lenovo has also applied the idea to their new IdeaTab S2 10 that comes with a dockable keybaord complete with a battery source of its own. Of of the new … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad S2 10 to Take on Transformer Prime, IdeaPad K2 to Feature Tegra 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet Running Android ICS Shown
The Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Liquid mobile development platform won't be shipping until spring, though in a surprise development, an early developer prototype based on the latest S4 chip has come to the fore running Android 4.0 ICS. Qualcomm has also announced they are working on bringing Android ICS to many of its early generation Snapdragon processors. Google had recently … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Tablet Running Android ICS Shown
Microsoft Ramps up Plans to Run Windows 8 on ARM Tablets
Microsoft has selected chip makers Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and NVIDIA to take their Windows 8 into the tablet and mobile world ahead. These chip makers have their processors on the ARM platform and the device makers that are involved with them are Samsung, Toshiba, and Lenovo. Digitimes reports of each of the chip makers having selected two device makers to partner with … [Read more...] about Microsoft Ramps up Plans to Run Windows 8 on ARM Tablets
Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
Windows 8 did manage to build up a lot of excitement when it was unveiled earlier in the year though the fact remains, all of that might remain too far fetched if its not on time. Windows next iteration is coming at a time when the Apple iOS and Google Android has already entrenched themselves considerably in the tablet space, which means Windows 8 has to hit ground running. To … [Read more...] about Windows 8 tablet might be too little too late
New Qualcomm Chip to Make iPads 4G LTE Compatible in 2012
Apple has so far been reluctant to include 4G LTE support on its iPad range of tablet devices due to its serious limitations on power efficiency. That's going to change soon given Qualcomm's efforts. They have come up with a new mobile device modem (MDM) 9×00 series chips which, along with its latest Gobi 4000 platform, promises to make the iPad 4G compatible. The 4G LTE … [Read more...] about New Qualcomm Chip to Make iPads 4G LTE Compatible in 2012
Qualcomm talks about future of Mirasol based screen technology
During the e-Readers 20111 Conference in San Francisco we met with Cheryl Goodman, a self-proclaimed surfer girl from San Jose! Cheryl is the Senior Director of Publisher Relations at Qualcomm. In this role she is responsible for forging connections in the publishing industry. Primarily she is trying to secure content for a new breed of Mirasol based technologies. She gave … [Read more...] about Qualcomm talks about future of Mirasol based screen technology
Here Comes a TouchPad Running Android Froyo
One reason why so many are out to make the most of the drastically reduced price tag of the TouchPad, in spite of HP getting out of the tablet business, is the likely scenario of running the tablet on Android. Work is on in that direction and there already seems headway has been made. One lucky customer already seems to be in possession of a TouchPad running Android. He had … [Read more...] about Here Comes a TouchPad Running Android Froyo
New HP 7-Inch Tablet – TouchPad Go Leaked at FCC
We knew there is a 7 inch version of the TouchPad that is being developed at HP and there already are some details available, though inadvertently thanks to a FCC leak. So we now know the tablet will be called the TouchPad Go. The new model will be closer to the TouchPad 4G than the original TouchPad. Also, it's likely the tablet will be powered by a 1.5 Ghz processor, maybe … [Read more...] about New HP 7-Inch Tablet – TouchPad Go Leaked at FCC