Tablets
April 2, 2012
RIM is not having a prosperous time overall of late, despite releasing new BlackBerrys. It would seem that selling 11 million smartphones and half a million Playbook Tablets last year did not help the beleagured company. They will be going through some changes, including co-founder Jim Balsillie and other top execs leaving. They also plan on cutting back on consumer marketing and cater more to businesses. We suspect lowering prices may be involved, especially after the BlackBerry 10 launches later this year.
Via RIM
March 12, 2012
By now everyone has heard the news that the new iPad is out with a better display, faster 4G LTE connectivity, a 5 megapixel camera and a price starting at $499.00. That's a huge amount of money for the average human to swallow these days, but the good news is that the iPad 2 has been slashed in price by $100, making it more accessible to the masses. And since the new one has sold out before release, it might be worth considering.
Via Apple Store
March 6, 2012
Sony's double-screened Vaio P Tablet has arrived. AT&T is offering the device that is 4G capable. It may take a while to get used to the dual 5.5" touchscreen displays but there are plenty of apps to play with. The tablet runs Android 3.2 and can be used for gaming, music, video and reading eBooks. It has both a front and rear camera, WiFi or Bluetooth connection and can transfer to a compatible PC or TV. Plan on a $399.00 price with 2-year contract and monthly data plan.
Via AT&T
January 20, 2012
Belkin has some of the most innovative accessories so it is no surprise that it won a CES Innovation Award for Portable Multimedia Accessories. This Kitchen Cabinet Mount can keep your iPad handy for following a recipe or watching a flick while washing dishes. It can also be used to attach to shelves or other surfaces. No tools are needed as it has a simple adjustable clamp.
Via Belkin
December 20, 2011
Amazon is a happy camper this holiday season as it claims that it has sold over a million Kindles combined during the past three weeks. Dave Limp, VP of Kindle Business, claims that the demand is increasing as weeks go by. This is no doubt partially do to the lesser prices of the Regular Kindle, Touch, Keyboard and Fire.
There seems to be some rumblings that many of the Fires are being returned because of long load times, touchy off switch and lack of external volume control. Others seem concerned that it is too easy to order with the one-click system. However, new products often have bugs and in all fairness it appears to be a Kindle kind of holiday.
Via Amazon Kindles
November 30, 2011
Would that we were kids again and have access to the wonder of a tablet built for the younger crowd. Vtech's InnoTab, also available in pink, has a 5" touchscreen with tilt-sensor, e-book reader, MP3 and video players, and photo viewer. With 64MB of memory and SD card slot for expansion, a USB cable can hook it up to PC or Mac. There are plenty of cartridges with e-books, activities, games and learning apps available.
Via Vtech InnoTab
November 15, 2011
Sooner or later every kidlet will want to covet your tablet, so you can beat them to the punch with Karuma's PlayBase. Features include a 1.2 ghZ processor, 3D GPU, 1GB RAM, stereo speakers, front camera and WiFi. The tablet is water, dent and scratch-proof and has an easy clean silicone cover with an integrated stand for viewing. You choose what app you want for your brood, set them in front of it and your tablet is safe for now. Pre-order for £170 ($270) for a December 1st delivery.
Via PlayBase
November 7, 2011
Hoping to capture some of that holiday tablet share of the pie spirit, Samsung released its Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus with a pre-loaded Media Hub. That provides access to films and TV episodes, while Social Hub connects to and updates social sites and flash games. In addition, the Peel Smart Remote TV app turns your device into a controller without additional hardware. A screen tap lets you find and watch your fave TV shows, then looks for new ones based on your preferences.
Via Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus
October 25, 2011
Best Buy is pulling an exclusive for the holiday season to bring you and your family closer together. The Motorola XOOM Family Edition is available for $379.00, has 16 GB of storage and WiFi. With a 10.1" 1280 X 800 resolution display, the tablet features a 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra processor. It comes loaded with software like QuickOffice for the adults, Kid Zone for the kidlets and Netflix for all.
Via Best Buy
October 5, 2011
RIM has lowered the price of its PlayBook, undoubtedly to compete against some of the recent overload of tablets. With a 7" diagonal touchscreen, what was $499 for 1GB RAM, BlackBerry Tablet Os, 1 GHz dual-core processor and two cameras has had about 30% chopped off its price tag for the 16GB model. The Playbook is also available in 32 and 64 GB models and all have wireless Internet access.
Via RIM
October 4, 2011
In addition to its new Tab 8.9 release, Samsung also has a couple of new media players coming out this month. The Galaxy 4.0 and 5.0 are both handhelds. This is the company's version of the iPod touch and can be used to watch videos, play games and hit the internet via WiFi. At 4 and 5", they are due out next month, both have a 1 GHz processor, 800x480 resolution screens, GPS, and can expand up to 8GB with microSD slot. Look for respective prices of $229 and $269.
Via Samsung
September 30, 2011
Want a tablet now without the expensive price tag? Pandigital is offering a refurbished Multimedia Tablet with a 7" TFT LCD and a resolution of 600 x 800 pixels. It holds 1 GB memory that can be expanded to 32 GB, runs Android and WiFi and has a built-in rechargeable battery. Connectors include a regular and mini-USB port, headphone jack and mini-headphone jack. An AC adapter and access to Barnes & Noble comes with the package.
Via PanImage Multimedia Tablet
September 29, 2011
Sling's Mobile app is already available for Android and now those who have Honeycomb will soon be able to take advantage as well. At a price of $29.99, the app is compatible with the Slingbox PRO-HD and SOLO. The application will work with those who have already gotten it for their Android smartphones and tablet owners should see some excellent video quality. Click the link to sign up to be notified when it becomes available.
Via SlingPlayer Mobile
September 28, 2011
Style-iT is an electronic stylus that can be used on a touchscreen and clipped to your pocket protector when not in use. A built-in ballpoint pen is included to make it handier and the omni-directional soft tips makes it good for both right and left handed users. Brackerton is offering the device in black, white, blue, green, orange or pink.
Via Brackerton
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