Remember JingPad A1, the world's first Linux-powered 5G tablet that hit headlines back in March? Now, the tablet is back in the news again, this time with reports of the company behind it, Jingling launching a crowdfunding campaign to bring the device to the market. Also, we have had Linux tablets in the past though JingPad A1's claim-to-fame is that it is the first Linux-based … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding campaign to launch JingPad A1 Linux tablet now live
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Intermatrix U7, World’s First Ubuntu Tablet
Ubuntu as an operating system does command a strong fan base. This together with the usual human tendency to identify themselves with something that is new and just off the block ensures tablet devices running Ubuntu will evoke a lot of consumer interest. Its here that the Intermatrix U7 fits in. Interestingly, the tablet's name reveals it all. For instance, it is being … [Read more...] about Intermatrix U7, World’s First Ubuntu Tablet
Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
A presence in the new age tablet computing scene was the last frontier for Ubuntu to make its presence felt, and that has now been accomplished. We have seen Ubuntu in operation on desktops, smartphones, and even TVs with tablet PCs being the latest addition to that club. This should come as a sweet piece of news for die-hard fans of the Linux based operating system, though … [Read more...] about Ubuntu for Tablet PCs Is Here
Here Comes a TouchPad Running Android Froyo
One reason why so many are out to make the most of the drastically reduced price tag of the TouchPad, in spite of HP getting out of the tablet business, is the likely scenario of running the tablet on Android. Work is on in that direction and there already seems headway has been made. One lucky customer already seems to be in possession of a TouchPad running Android. He had … [Read more...] about Here Comes a TouchPad Running Android Froyo
TENQ P07 Ubuntu tablet revealed
You might surely have heard of Benq before - the Taiwan based company that specializes in consumer electronic goods with tablet devices as well as e-readers soon to be a part of its portfolio. Well, here is also a company by the name Tenq and has its origins in China, the least surprising it should be given the Chinese penchant and expertise in cloning. And the reason Tenq is … [Read more...] about TENQ P07 Ubuntu tablet revealed
SurfaceInk shows off concept Tablet PC
Many a case of smoke has been experienced where there was not even a flicker of a flame. Manufactures have promised or boasted about the product and finally it all ended up in zilch. SurfaceInk has now given us talk about just one more product that all have been waiting for, a Tablet PC with a 12.1 inch screen. However, there's a problem. Not many have ever heard of SurfaceInk. … [Read more...] about SurfaceInk shows off concept Tablet PC
Good E-Reader Computex Exclusive: Sharp Netwalker PC-T1 launched
Sharp's ability of introducing innovative products to the market continues with the new Netwalker PC-T1. Just last year, Sharp had surprised everyone with the Netwalker PC-Z1 - a new mega compact PC. A mix between a Netbook and a PDA, the Netwalker PC-Z1 added to Sharp’s extensive line of innovative compact portable devices though they were only made accessible in … [Read more...] about Good E-Reader Computex Exclusive: Sharp Netwalker PC-T1 launched