05/22, 2:18am
Tablet P replaces 'the envelope please' at awards
Yesterday's 2012 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas replaced the traditional "red envelope," instead using a Sony Tablet P model to read the names of winners. Because the tablet uses a folding design, it was ideal to recreate the "reveal" moment while giving it a digital update. The awards were hosted by Modern Family's Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, and featured noteworthy tributes to Whitney Houston and Donna Summer, the latter of whom died unexpectedly just last week. UK pop star Adele was the biggest winner, collecting 12 of the 46 awards given out. The Sony Tablet P sells for $399 with a two-year AT&T contract.
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05/14, 10:27am
Details on NEC tablet from FCC in short supply
The FCC has revealed details of a new seven-inch 3G tablet from NEC. The filing with the regulator offers very little information on the device, going by the model number KMP7R4D1-1A, with the only detailed image supplied being a sketch showing microphone and speaker placement.
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05/04, 8:30am
Tablet vendors lacking urgency on Windows 8 front
Tablet makers are expected to continue their focus on Android tablets through Q3, according to Digitimes. Although Windows 8 is expected to launch in or around October, tablet makers will continue to push forward with their Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) plans. Tablets running Windows 8 or Windows RT are not expected to start hitting the market until Q4 with vendors said to be in no rush to launch tablets based on Microsoft's new tablet-optimized OS.
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05/03, 2:02am
Coated canvas, poly models offer weather protection
Clear Laptop Sleeve maker Altego has expanded its product line with new notebook bags and cases designed for the MacBook line and iPad but suitable for other, similar-sized notebooks and tablets. The two lines, featuring a coated canvas Cyan and channel-stitched Ruby series, offer quilted inner linings to protect the devices, custom-molded waffle-design back waffle back padding, a flannel-lined inner iPad pocket, seat-belt webbing shoulder straps and more.
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04/24, 12:40am
Ruggedized design intended for education
As part of the Intel Learning Series initiative, CTL introduced the 2go Studybook L7 tablet on April 23rd. The Windows 7 version is available for preorder now, with the Android version orders starting in June. Low end configurations will ultimately start at less than $300, but initial preorder configurations begin at $469.
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04/10, 10:15pm
First units expected in a week
ASUS' Transformer Pad 300 has already appeared in retailer listings ahead of a formal launch. The convertible tablet reportedly showed up in a Google Shopping search for J&R, carrying a $399 price tag for the 32GB model, though the device has yet to be posted to J&R's main site with additional details.
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04/10, 9:15pm
Tegra 3 tablet arrives at equivalent of $585 USD
ASUS' Eee Pad MeMO ME171 tablet has finally arrived in Taiwan, where early buyers have had a chance to benchmark the device. Initial unboxing shots posted on Netbook News show a build that is slightly thinner than Samsung's original Galaxy Tab, though its seven-inch 1280x800 display is slightly smaller than the 7.7-inch panel on the Tab 7.7.
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04/06, 5:55am
Google delays co-branded tablet to lower price
Google’s first entry into the tablet market with a co-branded device is said to have been pushed back to June. According to The Verge, if Google had decided to push ahead with an initial design it would have cost as much as $249, but would have been ready for a May release. Instead, ‘sources close to the project’ said that Google has chosen to make some adjustments to the specifications in order to bring it closer in price to its primary target, the Amazon Kindle Fire, which retails for $199.
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04/05, 10:25pm
Simultaneous use prevalent in US market
The majority of smartphone and tablet owners in the US use their mobile device several times a week while watching television, according to survey data published by Nielsen. The trend was shown to be strongest in the US, where 88 percent of tablet owners and 86 percent of smartphone owners reported simultaneous usage at least once in a 30-day period.
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04/03, 12:20am
Will follow sales model of Classmate PCs
Intel and Lenovo have launched a 10.1-inch Classmate PC -- a ruggedized, classroom-oriented low-cost notebook based on the Atom N2600 dual-core processor -- and Intel is now planning a tablet PC along the same lines, currently code-named "Storybook." The tablet is said by DigiTimes to feature a 10-inch panel that will use Intel's Medfield 32-nanometer mobile-oriented Atom processor, and is aimed at both education and emerging market retail channels.
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03/29, 10:20pm
OTA update already arriving in US
Just days after teasing "awesome" new features coming to the Transformer Prime, ASUS has begun rolling out a software update for its flagship tablet. The software update adds compatibility for an upcoming Ethernet accessory, which is expected to mimic the MacBook Air solution by plugging directly into an existing USB port.
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03/26, 11:10pm
Tablets appear in Alibaba for wholesale buy
Intel's Ivy Bridge chipset appears to be making its way onto tablets, such as the Teso K116 that recently surfaced on the wholesale retail site Alibaba. The tablet integrates an 11.6-inch display with 1366x768 resolution, matching the size of many small ultrabooks, though a folding keyboard dock is available as an optional accessory to provide notebook functionality.
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03/21, 8:15pm
Another Tegra 3-powered Android 4.0 tablet
Toshiba has finally unveiled its 13.3-inch tablet prototype, now known as the AT330, which was originally announced several weeks ago as a concept. The company is showing off the prototype at its Toshiba World event in Bonn, Germany, where the company reiterated preliminary features, such as an integrated TV tuner and NVIDIA's Tegra 3 chipset.
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03/14, 8:55pm
Elements tablets to bring range of sizes
Archos has detailed its 2012 tablet lineup, which includes several Elements tablets and the G10xs model that aims to compete with the iPad. The G10 features a 7.6mm-thick steel housing, shaving nearly 2mm from the iPad's thickness.
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03/01, 3:35am
Wacom launches Intuos5 multi-touch tablets
Wacom has launched the latest iteration of its professional pen tablet range, the Intuos5 series. The creative tablets are aimed at professional photographers, designers and artists as a method of fine input for applications including Photoshop. The new Intuos5 series includes multi-touch support, Express View heads-up display software that shows current settings on the tablet, and a new soft-touch matte finish.
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02/28, 6:30am
Tablet brings 1920x1200 display
ASUS brought several new tablets to Mobile World Congress to showcase alongside the company's Padfone. Electronista checked out the Transformer Pad 300 series tablet yesterday, and today we had a chance to try out the flagship Transformer Pad Infinity 700 series tablet. Both share a 10.1-inch display and similar external appearance, however the internal components are quite different between some models.
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02/27, 10:00pm
Executives pin hopes on 5-, 10.1-inch Note models
An official at Samsung was unusually candid during a media roundtable at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, admitting the obvious but rarely-spoken truth that the company's attempts to replicate its smartphone success in the tablet market had failed. "Honestly, we're not doing very well in the tablet market," product strategy executive Hankil Yoon said, but added that Samsung expects to change that this year.
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02/27, 7:25pm
Leak points to Thursday release
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 7.7 may be set to arrive on the market as early as March 1 for Verizon customers. A leaked screenshot that is claimed to have emanated from Verizon's internal site, and later posted by Droid-Life, suggests the flagship 7.7-inch tablet will be available to purchase before the end of the week.
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02/27, 5:55pm
Scaled down features from PF100
ZTE has added several models to its tablet lineup, including the seven-inch T98. The midsize tablet integrates the same basic hardware as the 10-inch PF100, including a quad-core Tegra 3 processor and Android 4.0, however the construction appears to be much different between both devices. Electronista had a chance to take an early look at both devices.
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02/27, 5:35pm
ZTE's latest Android tablet
Mobile World Congress primarily serves as a venue for mobile phones, however the event has become increasingly popular for tablet unveilings. ZTE launched several new tablets, including the 10-inch PF100, alongside a number of new phones. Electronista stopped by the company's booth to see how the device compares to other Android tablets.
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02/27, 10:15am
ASUS revamps Transformer tablets
ASUS brought along its revamped Transformer tablets this week for Mobile World Congress, where the company introduced the Transformer Pad 300 and Infinity. The 300 series is claimed to be the first LTE quad-core tablet, taking advantage of NVIDIA's Tegra 3 chipset that seems to be a common focal point at the moment for various manufacturers. Electronista stopped by to take a closer look at the 300, along with its dock accessory.
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02/27, 8:10am
Phone brings Snapdragon dual-core processor
ASUS has brought its latest gadgets to Mobile World Congress, including the PadFone smartphone and two docking accessories that can be used to convert the device into a tablet or ultraportable notebook. Electronista had a chance to try out the combination, which aims to compete with Motorola's Lapdock system.
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02/27, 3:00am
Big brother to the 5-inch model
Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Note lineup to include a 10.1-inch tablet. The Note 10.1 integrates a 1280x800 display that appears to match the Galaxy Tab 10.1 panel, though the new model jumps from a 1GHz chip to a 1.4GHz dual-core processor to match the five-inch Note.
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02/26, 1:00pm
Huawei enters 10-inch tablet market
Huawei primarily focused on its flagship Ascend D quad smartphone during the company's media event at Mobile World Congress, however the company also brought along its new MediaPad 10 FHD tablet. The latter device received only a mere mention during the press conference, but Electronista had a chance to try it out following the main event.
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02/14, 11:35pm
Budget tablet offers Gingerbread experience
ZTE has introduced yet another budget-priced Android tablet, the Light Tab II, that is set to arrive in the UK market. The tablet offers a modest set of hardware features, centering around a seven-inch touchscreen and a 1.4GHz single-core Qualcomm processor.
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02/07, 11:00pm
Promotion ahead of Valentine's day
T-Mobile has announced that its entire range of phones, and a number of tablets, will be offered for free during a one-day promotion on Saturday, February 11. The "Valentine's Day Sale" applies to smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S II, BlackBerry Bold 9900, HTC Amaze 4G and Nokia Lumia 710, along with the SpringBoard tablet and the Sonic 4G hotspot.
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02/03, 12:25pm
Deals on iPads, hard drives, and more
Today's deals from DealNN include price breaks on iPads, external hard drives, and more. Apple.com is currently offering sales on a wide range of refurbished iPads, one of which is the refurb. 64GB iPad 2 that includes both Wi-Fi and 3G support, HD video recording, dual-core A5 processing chip, and FaceTime support with two cameras. Currently featured at DealNN, this iPad 2 has now dropped to only $729, and delivers savings of up to $100.
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02/01, 7:20pm
Executive points to brand awareness as advantage
ARM CEO Warren East suggests that Windows 8 may have an edge over Google's Android OS in the tablet arena. When answering an analyst inquiry regarding Microsoft's prospects in the tablet market, East argued that Windows brand awareness represents a "fundamental difference" that could carry over into tablets.
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01/31, 11:50am
Deals on tablets, iPhone accessories, and more
Today's Deals from DealNN include discounted tablets, iPhone accessories, and more. Tigerdirect.com now has the 8.9-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 listed as its Deal of the Day, complete with 32GB of storage, a dual-core 1GHz processor, Bluetooth 3.0 support, and dual webcams. Currently featured at DealNN, this tablet has now dropped to $399.99 in price and offers savings of up to $180.
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01/18, 11:25pm
Sources point to OEM deal
Toshiba and Lenovo have reportedly signed deals with contractor Quanta Computer for production of new tablets based on the Windows 8 on ARM architecture. Unnamed sources within the industry have told DigiTimes Quanta will handle the tablet production for both companies, with the first models expected to arrive on the market early next year.
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01/17, 8:25pm
Tablet unveiled just after CES
Fujitsu has introduced a new tablet, the M532, that has surfaced just days after most companies showed off their latest gadgets at CES. The tablet, which was detailed by the German site TechFokus, is powered by NVIDIA's Tegra 3 chipset and previewed with Android 3.2, however the device will be outfitted with Ice Cream Sandwich before launch.
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01/16, 7:50pm
ICS bugs still being worked out
Notion Ink has posted an early Android 4.0 update for its Adam tablet, though the development team is still working out a number of bugs. The company already offered a beta download, however the alpha build fixes a wide range of problems related to audio, sensors, Bluetooth, HDMI video output and graphics acceleration, among other bugs.
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01/11, 4:00pm
K2110 pairs Medfield hardware with ICS
Intel is currently showing off a Lenovo tablet, the IdeaTab K2110, that appears to be the first Atom-based Android device to run the latest Ice Cream Sandwich build. The tablet utilizes the same Atom Z2460 processor that powers Intel's own Medfield smartphone reference design and Lenovo's K800 Android smartphone that are also on hand this week at CES.
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01/10, 5:55am
ASUS unveils strong new tablet range for 2012
ASUS has revealed the new Eee Pad MeMO, a 7-inch, quad-core Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) tablet. The processor is a Tegra 3 matched with 1GB of RAM, while the display is also a high-quality IPS WXGA-type. The headlining feature, however, is the price – just $249, which is likely to give early adopting Kindle Fire users pause.
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01/09, 7:00pm
Will likely use USB 3-compatible MicroUSB ports
Rahman Ismail, chief technology officer for the USB Implementers Forum, announced today that USB 3 ports will be coming to smartphones and tablets by late this year or early next, likely using the MicroUSB standard port, PCWorld reports. However, USB 3 transfer speeds on mobile devices will be significantly slower than the theoretical maximum of USB 3, up to perhaps as high as 100MB per second, still much faster than USB 2.0.
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01/08, 5:50pm
Brilliant display paired with fast hardware
Following Acer's special event ahead of CES, Electronista had a chance to try out the company's upcoming flagship tablet. The Iconia Tab A700 touts a 1080p display paired with a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, which combine to raise the bar in Android tablet hardware.
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01/06, 7:05pm
Mystery tablet powered by Qualcomm hardware
AT&T appears to be preparing to introduce new Windows 8 tablet next week at CES in Las Vegas. The carrier is holding a special event ahead of CES for developers, with a session to be focused on "Windows 8 tablets super charged with LTE."
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01/05, 11:35pm
New tech to be displayed at CES
Toshiba has announced that it will show off several upcoming products next week at CES, including a waterproof tablet and a large glasses-free 3D TV. Aside from the waterproof tablet, which also offers wireless charging, the company will show off a different model that integrates an OLED display.
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01/04, 10:50pm
ASUS said to be maintaining Android strategy
Acer is reportedly changing is tablet strategy, shifting its focus toward Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 platform. Although Acer has yet to formally announce its full product lineup for 2012, unnamed sources within the supply chain have told DigiTimes that the company will be diverging from the Android tablet market in the near future.
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12/29, 8:55pm
Tablet shows days after A200 begins pre-sale
Just days after Acer put its Iconia Tab A200 tablet up for pre-sale in the UK, the upgraded A700 model has surfaced in Russia. The latter tablet is described by Nomobile.ru as thinner and lighter than the former, with a housing that measures 9.8mm thick, while the 10.1-inch display has been upgraded with 1920x1200 resolution.
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12/29, 6:55pm
Leak matches earlier report
Pantech is reportedly preparing to launch an eight-inch tablet that will arrive in the US with support for AT&T's 4G LTE network. Although the company has yet to formally introduce the tablet, the information published by Korean news outlet JKN corroborates earlier reports pointing to benchmark tests for a Pantech tablet that carries the model number P4100.
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12/21, 10:25pm
Release follows Firefox 9 desktop editions
Just days after Firefox 9 arrived for Mac, Windows and Linux, Mozilla has released the equivalent edition for Android devices. The revamped browser brings significant changes to the user interface for tablets, placing each tab as a thumbnail on the left edge of the screen while the open window is still displayed in full on the right.
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12/15, 8:50pm
UK pricing set at £499 for package
Asus' Transformer Prime tablet has been confirmed for a January launch in the UK, however customers will not be able to purchase the tablet by itself. The company will only offer the tablet in a package that includes the notebook dock. Current UK launch plans are also said to be limited to the Wi-Fi model, rather than the 3G variant.
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12/09, 1:15pm
Low prices on refurbished iPads
Today at Apple's online store save big on refurbished iPads, starting as low as $399 for a 32GB iPad with Wi-Fi and 3G that was originally released April 2010 and features a 9.7-inch widescreen display, Bluetooth 2.1 support, TV and video streaming capabilities, and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours. An $80 price drop is available on the refurb. 64GB iPad 2 with Wi-Fi support and HD video recording, now priced at $599.
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12/09, 2:25am
Amazon take a late dive into tablet market
After ignoring the tablet market for several years and dismissing color screens as inappropriate for e-book readers, Amazon has finally decided to expand its Kindle lineup to include a proper tablet. The Fire is aimed directly at Barnes & Noble's new Nook Tablet, though both devices are attempting to pull a bit of market share away from Apple's dominant iPad. In our full review, we compare Amazon's tablet to its direct rival and more expensive alternatives.
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12/07, 7:15pm
HP employees given first dibs
HP is reportedly set to continue clearing its TouchPad inventory through an eBay auction, contrasting from the traditional retail distribution of the earlier sale. Interestingly enough, the eBay selloff involves only refurbished models but the prices for the 16GB and 32GB remain at $99 and $149, respectively, which matches the bottom price from the new tablets.
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11/28, 5:00am
Tablets at reduced prices
This year a wide range of great tablet deals are available for Cyber Monday. Amazon.com slashed the price on the Blackberry Playbook 7-inch tablet with 32GB of storage by 50% from $599 down to only $299 with FREE super saver shipping. A modest 16% price break can be found on the Toshiba Thrive 10.1-inch tablet with 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, it was $429.99, but is now $359.99.
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11/22, 11:15pm
New model follows traditional Tablet S
Sony has reportedly begun shipping its dual-screen Tablet P to customers in the UK. Rather than using the single 9.4-inch display of the traditional Tablet S, the P variant brings two five-inch displays that each provide 1024x480 resolution. Both screens can be shared to show the same content on a 1024x960 spread, or different items can be split between the top and bottom.
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11/22, 1:35am
Nearly 36 percent of all web users
Over the next few years, tablet devices will enjoy double-digit growth and become a primary computing device for millions of users in the US, a study by sales analysis firm eMarketer claims. The company points to the fact that more than 33 million use a tablet device at least monthly, a gain of more than 158 percent compared to the year the iPad debuted and mainstreamed the tablet market. By 2014, more than 35 percent of all US internet users will be on tablets, the study says.
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11/22, 12:35am
Extremely limited functionality, violates EULA
A hacker on the tonymacx86 forums has begun public documentation of an effort to get a normal install of Lion (Mac OS X 10.7.2) running on a Samsung Series 7 Slate tablet computer, a $1100 machine that runs an Intel Core i5 processor and Intel HD 3000 graphic chip that normally runs a touch-optimized version of Windows 7. Currently it will boot successfully off a USB thumb drive, but doesn't do much else.
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