Toshiba is showing off a convertible tablet running Windows 8 at the ongoing IFA event in Berlin. Called Satellite U920t, the tablet offers a 12.5 inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The keyboard remains hidden underneath the display when not in use, but can be pulled out easily using a slide out mechanism when needed. The display (when locked in an upright … [Read more...] about IFA 2012: Toshiba Launches Windows 8 Convertible Tablet
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Original ASUS Transformer Slider to Get Jelly Bean Update
The must have Android version is of course the latest Jelly Bean, though early adopters of the Google OS definitely ran the risk of being left out of the fun. For instance, those who had bought the first gen Transformer or the Eee Pad Slider devices were almost left out though an Asus Germany representative has come to the rescue by ruling out such a scenario. What this means … [Read more...] about Original ASUS Transformer Slider to Get Jelly Bean Update
Asus Eee Pad Slider Receiving Android ICS Update
The Eee Pad Slider is another tablet offering from Asus that also incorporates a slide out keyboard. This appeals to those who'd like to have the benefits of a tablet device but also need to type on a physical keyboard. The Eee Pad Slider mimics a mini laptop when the keyboard is fully deployed, but the tablet never garnered the same attention that the Transformer Prime had … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider Receiving Android ICS Update
Asus Eee Pad Slider on pre-Order for $479 at Amazon for a Brief Period
Pre-order for the Eee Pad Slider tablet from Asus has commenced in the US with prices starting at $479. At this price, the Slider (which includes an integrated slide out keyboard) is $80 more expensive compared to its sibling, the Eee Pad Transformer, but it is $20 cheaper than the base version of the Apple iPad2. The Slider has been dogged with a few issues that forced Asus … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider on pre-Order for $479 at Amazon for a Brief Period
Asus Eee Pad Slider for October launch in India
The Asus Transformer will soon have its stablemate -- the Eee Pad Slider up for sale in India soon with it most likely to happen sometime in October. That's also the time when we are most likely to witness the launch of the 3G version of the Tranformer as well. On offer will be both 16 and 32 GB versions. The Slider has already gone on sale in the UK. As for the Slider's … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider for October launch in India
Asus Eee Pad Slider Set for August Debut in UK
Tablet PC enthusiasts in the UK are on a roll right now. Samsung announced the launch of the more up-to-date Galaxy Tab 10.1 in that country and has come out with some more good news. This time, Asus has made it official that they intend to launch their innovative Eee Pad Slider in the UK, though not until August. What's more, the tablet running Honeycomb will be launched in … [Read more...] about Asus Eee Pad Slider Set for August Debut in UK
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
ASUS Eee Pad Slider Tablet Might Launch Soon
Asus is pursuing a niche segment within the tablet PC sphere - that of tablet PCs that come with their own keypad that is either attached or detachable from the main tablet form. The Eee Pad Slider comprises of its own keypad that is attached to the tablet. First shown at the CES held earlier in the year, but ASUS has not been making much noise with the tablet until now. By … [Read more...] about ASUS Eee Pad Slider Tablet Might Launch Soon
Sony appears to be developing 2 tablets
Sony might be a late entrant to the tablet scene but it seems the electronics powerhouse has lined up an impressive line up of tablet PCs to take on the already established players in the segment. And from what seems evident, Sony is relying heavily on its creative streak to make sure its tablets are seen making all the right noises when they are eventually released. So as … [Read more...] about Sony appears to be developing 2 tablets