So the much publicized Amazon event is behind us and we now have a clearer understanding of the hardware Amazon has lined up for the next one year or so. The device list—Kindle Fire HD 7 inch, Kindle Fire HD 8.9 inch, and the original Kindle Fire—is impressive as it bears a clear testimony of Amazon's growing confidence to not just remain confined to the 7 inch sphere, but to … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know about the Kindle Fire HD
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Amazon Takes Full Advantage of the Sales Tax Situation
Many major retailers have argued that if Amazon were finally forced to abide by the same sales tax laws that the retailers do, it would even the playing field in terms of what customer have to pay. The retailers felt that Amazon’s tax exempt status for customers in most states, as decided by the US Supreme Court twenty years ago, was luring customers away from their local … [Read more...] about Amazon Takes Full Advantage of the Sales Tax Situation
Rumor: HP Slate 8 in the Making
Hewlett Packard's effort in the tablet world is mostly known for a certain WebOS debacle that etched a place in computing history. So while the absence of the HP TouchPad signifies one tablet less for the consumers to consider, the company continues to maintain a presence in the enterprise tablet segment. There is some great news coming from HP and the company seems to be in … [Read more...] about Rumor: HP Slate 8 in the Making
Android 4.0 Update Fails to Identify Some Transformer Prime Tablets
The Transformer Prime Tablet finally hit the market towards the end of last month, though with Android 3.2 onboard. What this means is that it was left to a software update to bring the tablet up to Android 4.0 ICS and Asus has been really prompt in keeping its promise to make the update available ahead of schedule. However, that does not mean the entire saga has a fairy tale … [Read more...] about Android 4.0 Update Fails to Identify Some Transformer Prime Tablets
Firefox 9 Includes Tablet UI
The Firefox web browser, in its 9th iteration, is just out and apart from the improvement in the start-up time, the other significant development of Firefox 9 is that it also includes a tablet friendly interface this time. All open tabs can be accessed by sliding from left to right, while the latest Firefox also includes a new location bar and menu system at the top of the … [Read more...] about Firefox 9 Includes Tablet UI
Best Buy, Amazon Report Delay in Shipments of Transformer Prime
The Transformer Prime may be a fine piece of hardware though things seem to be far from being perfect as far as it availability is concerned. Also, the first thing that we should be prepared for is a delay in its shipment. In fact, BestBuy has already sent out mails to those who have pre-ordered the Prime stating the tablet has been "Back Ordered" with shipments delayed by a … [Read more...] about Best Buy, Amazon Report Delay in Shipments of Transformer Prime
HP Slate 2 launched
While the HP Slate tablet device may have missed out on the popularity that its Android running stablemate -- the TouchPad has garnered in its extremely short life span, that the tablet continues to live has been made evident by the unveiling of a next gen version of it. Also, as it is with all the next gen versions, HP has tried its best to revive interest in the Slate that … [Read more...] about HP Slate 2 launched
ViewSonic ViewPad 7e for End October Debut
The ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is being held in the same breath as the Amazon Kindle Fire, owing to the same $199.99 price tag for both. However, while Amazon has already made it known when its Kindle Fire will be hitting streets, ViewSonic has been less prompt on that. Until today, that is, when it finally made it clear the ViewPad will make its North American debut in late October, … [Read more...] about ViewSonic ViewPad 7e for End October Debut
Archos 101 G9 tablet now available for $370
Its sometime now since we have first seen the Archos 101 G9 tablet which was just one from a bevy of tablets that the French manufacturer has lined up as it new range of tablet offering. Also, the best thing is, the wait is finally over as the G9 is ready to make its presence felt in our hands. The tablet has been priced at a quite convenient $379, which isn't bad for a 10 inch … [Read more...] about Archos 101 G9 tablet now available for $370
Microsoft Shows off Quad-Core Tablet Prototype, Apps Now in Development
The TechED2011 event at New Zealand has been a happening place and Microsoft has been one of the main actors showcasing what their next generation Windows is going to be like along with a number of devices that would be running on this OS. They have even displayed their quad-core Windows tablet at the event. Jeff Johnson from Microsoft only went on to say that the tablet … [Read more...] about Microsoft Shows off Quad-Core Tablet Prototype, Apps Now in Development
Sony S2 Named Tablet P
We have been guessing the official name of Sony's next tablet offering, which we figured would be S2 after the S1 was rechristened as the Tablet S. Well, it's Tablet P that henceforth will be used to refer to the dual screened clamshell tablet that includes two 5.5 inch sized displays. Why 'P' is anybody's guess, though it may stand for 'Portable' or even 'Pocket.' Apart … [Read more...] about Sony S2 Named Tablet P
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
ASUS Eee Pad Slider 16 GB version seems to be or may not be
The Asus Transformer now seems to have taken the back-seat while it is its Slider sibling also by the same name that is hogging the limelight now. However, while the Slider taking to the front seat is a nice and welcome change to the usual stories about the tablet's launch getting pushed back again and again, what we are getting now is a confusing scenario as regards the tablet … [Read more...] about ASUS Eee Pad Slider 16 GB version seems to be or may not be
Dell Streak 10 Pro Launched in Beijing
The Dell Streak 10 Pro is now official. The tablet—the first from Dell with a 10 inch display—does not break any new ground with its looks. It did that with the choice of venue of the tablet's launch; Beijing, far removed from its home country. Specification wise, the Streak 10 Pro is also in quite familiar territory with the usual Honeycomb stuff. Good thing that the price has … [Read more...] about Dell Streak 10 Pro Launched in Beijing