My new microscope arrived and here's the shoot-out between the tablets. Clearly the Retina wins and then the Kindle Fire HD takes second place, followed by the Mini, Nexus 7, and Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, in that order. The PaperWhite also has a very good showing and, to my eyes, comes in second after the iPad, but it's an apples to oranges comparison. Click on each picture for a … [Read more...] about Huge Microscope Comparison: iPad 3, Mini, PaperWhite, Fire HD, Nexus 7, and Galaxy Tab Plus
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Top Tablet Stories – November 7, 2012
3 million iPad Minis and iPad 4s sold The usual crowd frenzy surrounding iPad launches has been missing for the iPad Mini, perhaps because its price was a bit higher than what many had expected. Nevertheless, both the Mini and iPad 4 collectively set a new first weekend sales record at 3 million, which is double that of its previous best iPad launch of 1.5 million set by … [Read more...] about Top Tablet Stories – November 7, 2012
Top Tablet Stories — 2 November 2012
Galaxy Note 2 10.1 to be launched on Nov 11 Samsung had hoped its Galaxy Note 10.1 would be enough to take on the iPad 3, though it’s no secret the 10.1 inch Note never could emulate the success its smaller cousin enjoyed. Now with the Note 2 making waves all over again, it was just a matter of time before the big brother got to be revamped as well. The Galaxy Note 2 10.1 … [Read more...] about Top Tablet Stories — 2 November 2012
Top Tablet News – October 30 2012
iPad Mini Sold Out It took 35 hours for the black and gray iPad Mini to reach the status that the white and silver version reached in just minutes. However, with the iPad Minis in both the color options already relegated to being ‘sold out’, shipping times have been pushed back to two weeks, which is also applicable for the Wi-Fi only version of the mini iPads. Apple had … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – October 30 2012
Top Tablet News – October 27, 2012
Nexus 7 3G might be coming, gets past FCC If rumors of a higher capacity Nexus 7 weren’t enough, we now have the 3G capable version joining the list. This device has already made it to the FCC and is slated for certification on Oct 29. The FCC filing revealed the tablet is listed as ME370TG, which in turn is strikingly similar to ME370T that refers to the Nexus 7, except the … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – October 27, 2012
Xperia Tablet S Price Announced, Starts at $399
Sony had unveiled the Xperia Tablet S device at the IFA, though crucial pricing details were missing. They have now been revealed: $399, $499, and $599 for the 16, 32, and 64 GB versions of the Sony tablet. With the prices, Sony also made it known they'd like to be where Samsung is right now as far as Android tablets are concerned. That perhaps explains the pricing strategy, … [Read more...] about Xperia Tablet S Price Announced, Starts at $399
Android 4.0.4 Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available from Rogers, Bell, and Telus
The long awaited update that would see the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 pushed up to the ranks of Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwitch from the current Android 2.3 in Canada is now finally here. Carriers Telus, Bell, and Rogers have been on the update for quite some time and are now reaching out to the consumers. So if you haven't received the official invitation just yet, you do it … [Read more...] about Android 4.0.4 Update for Galaxy Tab 10.1 Now Available from Rogers, Bell, and Telus
Samsung Teases Consumers with Windows 8 Based Hybrid Tablet
Samsung has come up with a teaser video that provides a sneak preview of its first Windows 8 based device. However, the first video is likely to be followed by a few more, so details are extremely limited as of now. What seems evident is that it will be a netbook and tablet hybrid device, which reminds us of the Series 5 Hybrid PC that Samsung had showcased at the CES event … [Read more...] about Samsung Teases Consumers with Windows 8 Based Hybrid Tablet
Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition Bundle Available Until September 1st
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition has turned out to be a limited period offer and will only be available for 2 weeks starting from 19th August. So those who have been very excited about the Student Edition will also have to act fast. The special Student Edition version has a very appealing price tag of $250 with a few accessories thrown in at no extra cost. The … [Read more...] about Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition Bundle Available Until September 1st
Galaxy Note 10.1 Now On Sale In The US
Samsung is in the midst of a crucial patent dispute with Apple though here comes a product that could pose some serious challenge to the iPad. The much awaited Galaxy Note 10.1 is now finally here with price starting at $499 for the base 16 GB version. That is bang in iPad territory while twice the storage -- 32 GB will cost just $50 more at $549. The corresponding iPad version … [Read more...] about Galaxy Note 10.1 Now On Sale In The US