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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, May 04, 2011
ViewSonic recently announced an update for its ViewPad 10 tablet. After updating, users of this 10.1-inch tablet will enjoy Android 2.2. The update is free and ViewSonic says it’s easy to install. This dual-OS tablet also runs Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional, depending...
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Jennifer Johnson - Sun, May 01, 2011
Previously, we told you that analysts were expecting Motorola to report weak sales of its new Xoom tablet. Now, the official numbers are out, and they're not as bad as some analysts predicted. In fact, during its first-quarter earnings report, Motorola said it shipped 250,000 Xoom tablets in the first month the device was available....
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Ray Willington - Tue, Apr 26, 2011
You could argue that the world doesn't need another tablet. But could you argue that it doesn't need two more? Sony has just announced not one, but two new tablets this evening, both of which will ship with Android 3.0. These Honeycomb-based devices are being codenamed for now: S1 and S2. The...
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Jennifer Johnson - Thu, Apr 21, 2011
Acer’s new Iconia Tab W500 is now available for purchase. This 10.1-inch tablet runs Microsoft Windows 7 and runs on an AMD C-50 processor. Other key hardware specs include 2GB of DDR3 memory, ATI Radeon HD 6250 graphics, and a 32GB SSD. For users who also want a notebook-like experience, the Iconia Tab W500 has a full-size chiclet docking...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, Apr 20, 2011
At a recent news conference, Toshiba said it plans to launch its first tablet computer in Japan in June where it will be known as the Regza AT300. An official name for the US launch of this tablet has not been announced, though many reports believe it will be known as the Toshiba Thrive. A...
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Jennifer Johnson - Fri, Apr 08, 2011
Acer announced its new Iconia Tab A500. This tablet is the company’s first 10.1-inch tablet in the new Acer Iconia family. It runs on Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) and is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 250 1GHz dual-core processor and integrated GeForce GPU. The Iconia Tab A500 features a 5MP...
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Jennifer Johnson - Tue, Mar 29, 2011
Starting today, you'll be able to preorder Acer's highly anticipated Iconia dual-touchscreen 6120 Touchbook. As the world's first and only tablet to feature two touch-enabled 14-inch high-definition widescreen LED backlit displays, the Iconia Touchbook gives you a whole new way to interact...
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Jennifer Johnson - Fri, Mar 25, 2011
For a while now, there's been a rumor claiming RIM's upcoming BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will be able to run Android apps. Now, RIM has given us some confirmation this is true. In a recent press release, RIM confirmed Android apps will run...
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Jennifer Johnson - Sun, Mar 13, 2011
The iPad is definitely a well-liked gadget, and now parents with autistic children have one more reason to like this handy little tablet: it may help reduce the number of violent meltdowns their children experience each day. According to experts, the iPad actually can reduce the symptoms of...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, Mar 09, 2011
ViewSonic’s new ViewPad 10 tablet is now available. This 10.1-inch dual-boot tablet offer users a choice between Windows 7 and Google Android. The ViewPad 10 is powered by an Intel Atom 1.66GHz processor and 2GB of memory. The capacitive touch panel supports a resolution of 1024x600 and supports multi-touch functionality. We mentioned...
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Ray Willington - Wed, Feb 23, 2011
Fujitsu getting into the tablet game? It's true! With the world waiting patiently for Microsoft's big push into this market, the Stylistic Q550 will be one of the first Windows 7-based tablets to come from a major name in the industry. A...
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Ray Willington - Thu, Feb 17, 2011
It's a funny thing, really. Are we witnessing the death of the 7" tablet already? You may laugh, but look at this. Even Samsung's second Galaxy Tab is utilizing the 10.1" form factor, and it's only months after Steve Jobs made clear on a...
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Jennifer Johnson - Mon, Feb 14, 2011
Acer announced the new Acer ICONIA TAB A500. This 10.1-inch tablet will run on Google's Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system with an Acer user interface. The screen on this tablet will be a high resolution, high color contrast display with wide viewing angles. You'll find a built-in HDMI port and 1080p output on this tablet as well, enabling...
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Jennifer Johnson - Mon, Feb 14, 2011
Pandigital announced a firmware update for its 7-inch Pandigital Novel line of products that will transform the eReaders into full Android tablets. In addition to apps and other typical Android tablet features, users will also get the benefits of additional file compatibility with support for...
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Jennifer Johnson - Mon, Feb 14, 2011
Acer announced a new smartphone that is described as blending the capabilities of a tablet with a smartphone format. The new ICONIA SMART features a large, 4.8-inch widescreen display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and multi-touch capabilities. The smartphone also features a full metal body that...
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Jennifer Johnson - Fri, Feb 11, 2011
Yahoo is hoping to attract advertisers with the launch of its new Livestand digital newsstand service. Livestand promises to deliver the content consumers want based on their interests, time of day, and location. For advertisers, Yahoo promises an "interactive canvas that brings magazine-style ads to the tablet." Livestand from Yahoo! is expected...
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Jennifer Johnson - Fri, Feb 11, 2011
Tablets are hot these days—it seems that everyone has or wants one. Kids are no exception, so VTech has created the new InnoPad. This multi-function tablet for kids features interactive and animated reading, educational gaming and creative activities for children ages 4-9. The InnoPad has a 5-inch touchscreen LCD as well as a tilt-sensor...
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Ray Willington - Tue, Feb 08, 2011
Dell released more business-oriented desktops and laptops today than the average middle manager would care to count, but there was one small interesting nugget tucked into the press release that average consumers might enough: something about a tablet. Yeah, another tablet! This is the exact...
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Jennifer Johnson - Mon, Feb 07, 2011
Best Buy isn't the only company offering to buy back your electronics. A company called NEW is also willing to purchase your high-tech products after you're finished with them. According to the company, it is interested in buying back your old MP3 players, tablets, laptops, netbooks, GPS units, digital cameras and gaming devices. The program...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, Feb 02, 2011
T-Mobile and LG unveiled the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)-powered tablet, known as the T-Mobile G-Slate with Google by LG. This new tablet features a high-definition 8.9-inch, 3D-capable multi-touch display; a rear-facing stereoscopic video recorder with 1080p for HD video capture and a 5-megapixel...
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Ray Willington - Wed, Jan 26, 2011
2011 may be heralded as the Year of the Tablet, but we're thinking it will really shake out to be the year that mobility finally hit it big. Smartphones as a whole are becoming insanely popular, and more people are gravitating towards...
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Jennifer Johnson - Wed, Jan 19, 2011
We knew HP was working on a webOS tablet, but now, pictures and additional specifications have emerged. Although the official announcement for HP’s webOS tablet is expected on February 9, a “trusted tipster” has provided Engadget with images as well as specs. In looking at...
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