Lenovo seems to be on tablet overdrive right now. The Chinese electronics major dominated the limelight with three of its IdeaPad and ThinkPad tablet PCs, and now the FCC has cleared new Lenovo tablets in its listing under the names IdeaPad A1-07 and LePad A1-07. As usual, details are being kept under wraps, though most likely they appear to be the same device under varying … [Read more...] about Lenovo IdeaPad/LePad A1-07 Gets Past FCC
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Lenovo tablet news: ThinkPad K1, IdeaPad K1 currently available: IdeaPad P1 for Q4 release
Chinese major Lenovo has been maintaining a low key presence for a while as far as tablet PCs are concerned but have jumped to the limelight suddenly with not one but three tablets at one go. These include the IdeaPad P1 running Windows 7, the Think Pad running Android Honeycomb but for enterprise application and the IdeaPad K1 which too runs Honeycomb but is meant for domestic … [Read more...] about Lenovo tablet news: ThinkPad K1, IdeaPad K1 currently available: IdeaPad P1 for Q4 release
Haier to Launch HaiPad in August
We have already seen a lot of 'pad' suffixed devices before ever since the original iPad was launched and the latest to join the list is HaiPad from the Chinese electronics company Haier. The name apart, the HaiPad is even farther apart from the Apple tablet as chalk is from cheese. This since the HaiPad is an entirely different segment with a 7 inch display. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Haier to Launch HaiPad in August
Here is what Dell’s upcoming Windows tablet might be like
Dell is working on a 10 inch tablet running Windows 7 but is loathe to share all the details just yet. But then, thanks to some intuitive digging on part of those at Dell Peju Insider, we have a good glimpse of what the tablet is all about. The specs revealed so far are impressive to say the least, what with an Intel Core i5 processor coupled to 4 GB of RAM making up the … [Read more...] about Here is what Dell’s upcoming Windows tablet might be like
Acer Iconia Tab A500 Gets Android 3.1 Update Unofficially
The official date for Acer Iconia Tab to make it to the Honeycomb club is still some time away, though the tablet already has the taste of sweet honey through unofficial channels. The update has leaked out in China recently and will introduce the host of Android Honeycomb goodies such as re-sizable widgets, bug fixes, and enhanced performance, along with much more on the Iconia … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Tab A500 Gets Android 3.1 Update Unofficially
Toshiba Thrive tablet available for pre-order for $430
Here is yet another option in the 10 inch Honeycomb genre of tablets - the Thrive tablet PC from Toshiba. What is also endearing with the Thrive right now is that the tablet is right now in the pre-order phase with the actual market debut slated to take place on July 10. Price wise, the Thrive tablet with 8 GB of on-board storage will retail for $429.99 while the next … [Read more...] about Toshiba Thrive tablet available for pre-order for $430
Dell Tablet with a Slide-out Keyboard That Never Was
Here is a 7 inch tablet featuring a unique slide-out keyboard design, probably the first of its kind in the 7 inch genre of tablet PCs. The keyboard showed innovation with a split-key design and an empty space at the center displaying the word Dell. The keypad is split at the center so as to facilitate thumb typing with both hands, something that is more like smartphone designs … [Read more...] about Dell Tablet with a Slide-out Keyboard That Never Was
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on Preorder at Amazon Germany, 10.1 Just “Days Away”
As June 8 draws closer, fan frenzy surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is reaching a fever pitch. What has made the Android tablet even more of a top draw is the fact that the tablet will now have on-board the latest Android 3.1 Honeycomb and not Android 3.0 as it was earlier believed to be. At least, that is what the latest product page for the Samsung tablet is … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on Preorder at Amazon Germany, 10.1 Just “Days Away”
Kineo Tablet for Schoolchildren Starts to Ship
The Kineo Android tablets has now finally started to ship. Targeted primarily at the young mind, the tablet is now on way to some select states in the US, such as Texas, California, and Tennessee among a few others. Also, with school age kids as the primary clientele, it shouldn't come as a surprise that the tablet comes with some built-in restrictions and is a lot different … [Read more...] about Kineo Tablet for Schoolchildren Starts to Ship
Vodafone Australia to accept pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v from tomorrow
Vodafone Australia announced it will begin accepting pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 beginning tomorrow while the tablets start shipping from the 1st of May. The tablet itself is now being called the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v. Pricing structure revealed three broad options spread over 3, 12 and 24 month periods. First off, there is the option to procure the tablet … [Read more...] about Vodafone Australia to accept pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v from tomorrow
Cisco accepting pre-orders for the Cius tablet
The Cius tablet from Cisco is now finally ready to hit the streets with full gusto. In fact, the pre-order process is already underway and if you haven't heard of this or are taken by surprise by this latest development in the tablet world, well that's all because Cisco is not making much of a noise about it all. Now this isn't the usual norm followed by manufacturers as they … [Read more...] about Cisco accepting pre-orders for the Cius tablet
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will debut on time
Samsung was one of the first companies to have publicly expressed fears over the way the new iPad 2 might have a steam roller effect on the competition. What seems evident is that they have been taken by surprise over Apple's ability to deliver the new iPad 2 that would be considerably thinner and lighter than the rest out there. Combine this with a killer pricing strategy and … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 will debut on time
Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 will start shipping this spring and for under $800
Here are some more details of the stylish new Windows tablet from Fujitsu coming in, including that all important price and availability info as well. The Stylistic Q550 slate PC will be there to be picked up from this spring onwards and for a price that's below $800. However, if the price seems to be a bit on the higher side, that's because the tablet also packs in some … [Read more...] about Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 will start shipping this spring and for under $800
Motorola XOOM for Feb 24 release. Flash to come in spring
On Thursday the 24th of February, the much awaited Motorola XOOM will finally be seen in the retail sphere. Pre-orders for the world's first Honeycomb tablet are already underway (starting from today) at both Best Buy and Wirefly. The price at both the locations will be the same, $799.99, with Verizon being the official carrier partner. There are no surprises here though as a … [Read more...] about Motorola XOOM for Feb 24 release. Flash to come in spring