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HP's Slate 7 tablet undercuts the competition at $169.99

HP
  • Posted April 26, 2013, 5:00 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • HP is finally getting back into the consumer tablet race as their previously-announced Slate 7 will begin shipping in the next few days. The Slate 7 represents the company’s first attempt at a consumer tablet since the ill-fated TouchPad hit…

Asus' 7-inch MeMo Pad is shipping now for just $150

Asus
  • Posted April 9, 2013, 3:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware
  • Asus’ latest entry in the budget table scene is now available at a number of retailers including Amazon, B&H Photo and GameStop in the US. The Android-powered Asus ME172V MeMo Pad, originally announced back in January, sports a 7-inch display…

Microsoft's weak mobile presence could leave it irrelevant in 4 years

Microsoft
  • Posted April 4, 2013, 11:30 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News
  • It's no secret that tablets and smartphones are gradually occupying more computing time among folks who don't need the horsepower of a full-fledged PC. Although this trend has prompted many to predict the death of PCs, it's fairer to say that high-end desktops aren't going...

Google's Nexus 7 refresh pegged for July, might drop Nvidia Tegra

Google
  • Posted April 3, 2013, 9:27 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • According to sources speaking with Reuters, Google plans to launch its next-generation 7-inch tablet this July and it could get even more aggressive on pricing. Based on current information, the search giant could be targeting an aggressive $149 starting rate,…

Samsung adds 4G to ATIV Win8 hybrid, Series 9 gets 1080p screen

Samsung adds 4G to ATIV Win8 hybrid, Series 9 gets 1080p screen
  • Posted March 25, 2013, 6:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • Samsung has announced a couple of updates to its mobile Windows 8 PC lineup that adds some higher-tier options to the company's ATIV Smart PC Pro and Series 9 Premium ultrabook ranges. First up, the ATIV 700T can be equipped…

Buy a 9-inch Nook HD+ for $269, get a $79 Simple Touch ereader free

Buy a 9-inch Nook HD+ for $269, get a $79 Simple Touch ereader free
  • Posted March 25, 2013, 10:38 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Tech Deals
  • If you're shopping for a budget tablet but still value the superior contrast of E Ink displays for lengthy reading sessions, Barnes & Noble has an offer it hopes you can't refuse: pony up for a Nook HD+ slate and you'll get a Nook Simple Touch ereader free of charge. The Nook HD+...

Tuesday tech deals: 3rd-gen 64GB iPad for $530 shipped, $500 pickup

Tuesday tech deals: 3rd-gen 64GB iPad for $530 shipped, $500 pickup
  • Posted March 19, 2013, 3:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • Breed via eBay offers the 3rd-generation Apple iPad 64GB WiFi 9.7" Tablet in Black, model no. MC707LL/A, for $529.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $49 and the best shipped offer we've seen for this model new, although we saw it for $30 less...

Kindle Fire HD 8.9" launches overseas, price cut $30-$100 in the US

Kindle Fire HD 8.9" launches overseas, price cut $30-$100 in the US
  • Posted March 13, 2013, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing
  • Amazon has announced that folks in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Japan can now purchase the 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD, with prices starting at £229.00, €269 and ¥15,800. At the same time, the company says consumers in the US can expect to receive a healthy discount...

Android set to overtake iOS on tablets this year

Android set to overtake iOS on tablets this year
  • Posted March 12, 2013, 5:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing, Industry News Breaking News
  • The dominance of iOS will be challenged later this year as Android hurdles toward becoming the most-used mobile operating system on tablets, according to IDC. The researcher has updated its forecast to reflect the surging interest in slates such as…

Dell XPS 10 takes top honors in iFixit's tablet repairability index

Dell XPS 10 takes top honors in iFixit
  • Posted March 1, 2013, 8:30 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • iFixit has published a comprehensive tablet repairability list that ranks several of today’s (and yesterday’s) hottest tablets based on how easy they are to fix. Dell’s XPS 10 takes home the top honors with a score of nine out of…

Tuesday tech deals: Asus Vivotab TF600T 32GB /w keyboard $350

Tuesday tech deals: Asus Vivotab TF600T 32GB /w keyboard $350
  • Posted February 26, 2013, 2:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • Adorama via eBay offers the Asus VivoTab TF600T in Grey (pictured), model no. TF600T-B1-GR, bundled with the VivoTab TF600T Keyboard Docking Station for $349.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for these items separately elsewhere by $86...

Dell announces Latitude 10 Enhanced Security for enterprise market

Dell announces Latitude 10 Enhanced Security for enterprise market
  • Posted February 25, 2013, 6:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • Dell has launched an updated version of its Latitude 10 with improvements for enterprise customers. The company says its "Enhanced Security" edition device offers more security features than any other tablet available -- Windows 8 or otherwise -- making it…

Asus' Windows 8 Transformer Book now available for pre-order

Asus
  • Posted February 22, 2013, 10:42 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Hardware
  • Asus’ Transformer Book is now available for pre-order through MacMall nearly nine months after it was first shown to consumers at Computex 2012. The Windows 8 hybrid will set you back $1,479.99 and should be available by mid-March, according to…

Rhino Shield makes Corning's Gorilla Glass up to five times stronger

Rhino Shield makes Corning
  • Posted February 14, 2013, 5:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Mobile Computing With Video
  • Corning's Gorilla Glass does a fine job of keeping smartphones relatively safe against typical bumps and scrapes, but given how common it is to hear about cracked displays, there's obviously plenty of room for improvement. Hoping to provide such an advancement, two enterprising...

Microsoft Surface Pro gets worst possible reparability rating from iFixit

Microsoft Surface Pro gets worst possible reparability rating from iFixit
  • Posted February 13, 2013, 5:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Microsoft, Mobile Computing
  • There are some compelling reasons to buy the Surface Pro, but reparability isn't one of them according to iFixit. As is customary, the site greeted Microsoft's new Windows 8 hybrid with a scalpel to provide users with a disassembly guide, but you'll have to navigate a disorienting...

Tuesday tech deals: Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 32GB w/ dock $349

Tuesday tech deals: Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 32GB w/ dock $349
  • Posted February 12, 2013, 1:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
  • Lenovo offers its IdeaTab S2110 32GB in Black, model no. 2258D1U, with the IdeaTab Keyboard Dock for $579. Coupon code "2258E5U211" cuts it to $349. With free shipping, that's $230 off and the lowest total price we've seen for any IdeaTab S2110 tablet. For further comparison...

Lenovo's ThinkPad Helix Windows 8 hybrid delayed until early March

Lenovo
  • Posted February 7, 2013, 8:00 AM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing With Video
  • After impressing many CES attendees and onlookers, Lenovo's ThinkPad Helix landed on the wishlists of many people who are looking to invest in a new Windows 8 hybrid. When the device was first unveiled, Lenovo expected to have it in…

Panasonic shows 20-inch Windows 8 tablet with 4k IPS display

Panasonic shows 20-inch Windows 8 tablet with 4k IPS display
  • Posted January 8, 2013, 2:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
  • Display makers are really hyping 4K and OLED this year, with most of them unveiling new flagship big screen TVs. As a major Japanese electronics outfit, it's no surprise that Panasonic is also toeing the industry line, revealing a new…

Rumor: Thinner, lighter next generation iPad coming in March 2013

Rumor: Thinner, lighter next generation iPad coming in March 2013
  • Posted December 26, 2012, 10:59 AM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Apple
  • The Apple rumor mill seemingly doesn’t take a break for the holidays as we are already hearing rumblings about what Cupertino’s next generation iPad may have in store. Japanese blog Macotakara recently published a story saying the new iPad will…

Survey: 25% of computer users debating on going tablet-only

Survey: 25% of computer users debating on going tablet-only
  • Posted December 20, 2012, 6:33 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Industry News, Mobile Computing
  • Although some reports of the so-called "post-PC era" have been greatly exaggerated, there's no denying that we're amidst a shift where many people are ditching their desktops and laptops for less capable, but more mobile solutions. For a certain chunk of users -- around a quarter...

Atom-based Windows 8 tablets delayed until Jan. over driver issues

Atom-based Windows 8 tablets delayed until Jan. over driver issues
  • Posted December 20, 2012, 2:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • Although system builders were supposed to dash off the starting line with seemingly dozens of Windows 8 tablets following the operating system's October 25 launch, most major players seem to have stalled at the gates -- particularly when it comes to Atom-based devices...

Asus delays dual-screen hybrid Taichi ultrabooks until Dec. or later

Asus delays dual-screen hybrid Taichi ultrabooks until Dec. or later
  • Posted November 28, 2012, 2:30 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing With Video
  • Asus has reportedly delayed the launch of its upcoming dual-screen Taichi ultrabooks. Unveiled at Computex in June, the hybrid systems were originally due to ship in November, soon after last month's release of Windows 8, but an Asus representative has…

Archos unveils 13.3-inch Android 4.0 ICS FamilyPad tablet

Archos unveils 13.3-inch Android 4.0 ICS FamilyPad tablet
  • Posted November 21, 2012, 5:00 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware, Mobile Computing
  • Hoping to ride the wave of this holiday's soaring tablet sales, Archos has announced a new slate (PDF) that aims to differentiate itself by offering a larger-than-average touchscreen. While major competitors like Apple, Google and Amazon are focusing on the 7…

Weekend tech reading: Asus undercuts MS Surface with VivoTab RT

Weekend tech reading: Asus undercuts MS Surface with VivoTab RT
  • Posted November 11, 2012, 12:36 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in NATW
  • It remains to be seen how many opponents will show up to each battle, but the Windows RT price wars have begun. Asus is now offering their VivoTab RT tablet -- which launched October 26th alongside Windows 8 -- for $549, down $50 from its initial price tag. The VivoTab RT inherits...

Weekend tech reading: Why Microsoft's tablet can't fail

Weekend tech reading: Why Microsoft
  • Posted October 21, 2012, 1:29 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in NATW
  • After stripping us of our cellphones and anything else that can take pictures, a Microsoft employee who does not stop smiling directs us into a blank, white rectangle of a room, where Panos Panay, the general manager of Microsoft Surface, explains that we're the very first journalists...

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