Here is some more news coming from Taiwan about the upcoming Amazon tablet that is believed will be ready by Q3 2011. The latest that we have heard about the elusive tablet is that it's the Taiwan based TFT-LCD panel maker Chunghwa Picture Tubes, or CPT, that has emerged as the sole supplier of touch panels to be used for the Amazon tablets. However, that's not before E Ink … [Read more...] about Amazon Tablet News: Taiwan Based Suppliers Revealed + Survey Reveals Consumers Eager for an Amazon Tablet
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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
Whatever You Do, Wreck This App
GoodEReader.com has covered a number of highly entertaining downloadable apps, especially ones aimed at the youngsters in the crowd. Having a complete parenting arsenal of entertaining, educational, and engaging features for kids available on portable devices can make the difference between a pleasant atmosphere surrounding a dreaded wait-time and a full-scale meltdown, sure to … [Read more...] about Whatever You Do, Wreck This App
Archos G9 tablet price revealed, shipping starts in September
Back in June, Archos had first revealed its new line of budget tablets running Android Honeycomb. To be available in screen size options of 8 and 10.1 inch, the tablets had generated considerable excitement perhaps as much due to the affordable aspect of it all as is the lure of sweet Android Honey. What was missing though was just how affordable the tablets would be and that … [Read more...] about Archos G9 tablet price revealed, shipping starts in September
ViewSonic ViewBook now on sale at Amazon at $230
If price is the most important criterion for you when out to buy an Android tablet than the ViewBook from ViewSonic can make for a decent buy. The cost sutting measures adopted shown in that the ViewBook will keep you out out of all the Honeycomb action but it still makes a strong case for itself with some pretty nice specifications and a rich feature list. For instance, the … [Read more...] about ViewSonic ViewBook now on sale at Amazon at $230
The Music of Ebooks
For indie authors, the work of creating a digital book can be daunting enough. But for authors with the right technical know-how, creating tablet PC-specific interactive ebook files known as enhanced ebooks that contain complete audio, video, and astounding numbers of graphics have made their works stand out from the digital crowd. Now, a different form of ebook experience … [Read more...] about The Music of Ebooks
Newspapers Lure Readers with Tablet Giveaways
The print newspaper publishing industry has been on edge for the past several years, watching in horror as highly respected and reputable news outlets with decades of experience and readership behind them close their doors. Many critics blame the business model as a whole, given that most newspapers report news that happened twenty-four hours prior to the issue hitting the … [Read more...] about Newspapers Lure Readers with Tablet Giveaways
Motorola Xoom price slashed
The world's first tablet to feature Android Honeycomb came along with a lot of promise though it did not take much time for the initial excitement that the tablet generated to fizzle out soon - thanks to the absurdly high price tag that the tablet came with. However, the company now seems to be in a damage control mode and as a first step, price of the 32GB Wi-Fi enabled Xoom … [Read more...] about Motorola Xoom price slashed
Athina Offers Subscription Ebook Reading in the US
One model of e-reading that is gaining worldwide popularity is subscription-based user accounts. These accounts typically allow unlimited access to page views of digital books for a flat fee. Spanish company 24symbols launched its full program on June 30th, and now Athina.com is bringing a similar model to the U.S. Founded by Georgia Tech graduates Matt Cauble, Rob … [Read more...] about Athina Offers Subscription Ebook Reading in the US
MSI WindPad 110w now on pre-order
Here finally is a Windows 7 tablet that can wean you away not only from the iPad or Android tablet crowd but also from many of the netbooks currently on offer. Named WindPad 110w, the tablet is powered by the new AMD dual-core Z-01 processor with Radeon HD 6250 graphics and a TDP of only 5.9 watts. What this means is better quality graphics that many other contemporary tablets … [Read more...] about MSI WindPad 110w now on pre-order