ASUS PadPhone – Phone, Tablet, Keyboard

Update 5/14/2012:  ASUS is giving us more information about the PadPhone with the release of this video.  Still no general release date, however, it is rumored to be coming in the next few weeks.  Check out this video for more information and a demonstration of the PadPhone:

Update 4/5/2012:  ASUS announced that the PadPhone will be released for sale in Taiwan on April 20, 2012.  Presale orders are being accepted now at a price of $980 for the complete set of Phone, Tablet, and Keyboard.  The phone can be purchased separately for $680, and the Phone and Tablet combination sells for $850.

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Prices and Availability Details for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2

Update 5/5/2012: The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet is now available for pre-order and will be released on May 13th.  Despite the rumors, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet will have a dual-core processor.  The 16GB model will be priced at $399.99.

Update 4/17/2012: There are rumors about that say the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet may have its release date pushed back in favor of being upgraded to a quad-core processor. … (read more…)

ASUS MeMO 7 inch Tablet PC

Check out this new twist for a 7 inch tablet PC.  This is an Android tablet PC, but also a phone.  Here are some interesting features:

• Bundled MeMIC* Bluetooth headset provides an integrated experience with the MeMO. It’s super convenient for placing calls, sending texts, and listening to music.
• Integrated stylus for easy access to writing and painting.
• Brilliant Super IPS+ Panel with 178° wide viewing angle.
• Mobile phone with Android™ 3.2 OS (Upgradable to Android™ 4.0).
• MyPainter to create images and record experiences.
• SuperNotefor creating notes with pictures, videos, maps, and voice recordings

The bundled MeMIC is a Bluetooth headset that allows you to plac … (read more…)

HP Preparing an 8 inch Windows 8 Slate

HP is showing signs that they are developing a tablet PC for Windows 8. This 8 inch slate was pulled out of an HP internal slide presentation and leaked to the folks at Slashgear.

Thus far, only Samsung, Lenovo, and Nokia have leaked plans about their development of Windows 8 tablet PCs.  But it is a sure bet that all the major manufacturers will be delivering tablet PCs that are Windows 8 certified.  There are not any specifications yet, but here is what was leaked:

• Windows 8 Professional
• 8 inch display
• Advanced security software
• Multi-touch or digital pen input
• Enterprise level … (read more…)

After all the rumors, Google finally announced their cloud storage option called the Google Drive. Here is some data on how the new Google Drive compares to the other cloud storage options.

First, you may be asking, what is a cloud drive?  A cloud drive, along with other cloud related services, is like having your own personal hard drive, but it is only accessible via the internet.

The advantages are that whatever data you are storing on the cloud drive is being backed up and protected by the provider.  Plus, the provider is usually storing your data on some sort of an array of drives to minimize the risk of loss.  Additionally, it is very easy to share your files, just provide access to others whom you need to share with.

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Toshiba Excite 10.1 inch, Quad-Core and Android 4.0

The Toshiba Excite 10.1 inch tablet is now available to purchase. This 10 inch tablet with the Tegra 3 quad-core and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is the first of three tablets in the Toshiba Excite line of tablet PCs.

Also included in the Excite series is the 7.7 inch and the big 13.3 inch tablet PCs.  All three tablets will have the quad-core processors and Android 4.0 operating system.  Both the 7.7 inch and 13.3 inch tablets will be released in June, 2012.

The s … (read more…)

ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity 700 Is the Better Choice

Compare the specifications and you’ll see that the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity 700 is the better option for a tablet PC.  The Tegra 3 4-PLUS-1 Quad-core processor screams efficiency and power, plus the storage options with the SD card and the ASUS Web Storage out shines the iPad alone.

Add in the advantages of the stereo speakers and 8MP rear camera with flash, and a low light F/2.2 aperture seals the deal for me.

The additional flexibility that an Android tablet offers with multiple sources for apps, music, and movies leaves the iPad in the dust.  Who wants to live on Apple island and only … (read more…)

Three Options for Windows 8

Microsoft revealed the Windows 8 Editions that will be available for consumers. In a nut shell, there will be two editions of Windows 8 for x86 and x64 machines, including tablets, slates, laptops, and desktop computers.

• Windows 8 – This is the default version that will replace Windows 7 as an upgrade.  The biggest enhancement to this is the ability to change language options on the fly.  Plus, the option to use the Metro touch interface.
• Windows 8 Pro - includes everything in Windows 8, plus everything currently available only in Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise, plus better encryption, support for a Windows domain, group policy support, client Hyper-V virtualization, t … (read more…)

ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity

This beauty with a metallic spun finished design and a 8.5mm ultra-slim profile makes the Infinity proud to be seen with.  ASUS has released this tablet as an entertainment solution with a 1920 x 1200 Full HD screen that also features an ultra-bright 600 nits outdoor readable Super IPS+ display, plus their SonicMaster sound technology, makes this a great tablet for watching HD movies, or playing high resolution games.

This tablet comes with two options for processors depending on if you get the Wi-Fi only model, or the 3G/LTE model.  The 3G/LTE model comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 1.5GHz quad core processor, and the Wi-Fi only model comes with NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 1.6GHz processor.  Both models are avai … (read more…)

ASUS Releases Transformer Pad 300

The first ASUS tablet with some style – at least it comes in different colors – with both the tablet and optional keyboard dock. ASUS is targeting this as “ideal tablet for anyone buying on a budget”, however, the rumored price of $399 doesn’t fit the target.

The announced release date of April 22, 2012 is coming soon, and some sites are taking pre-orders now.

This is a great tablet with the Tegra 3 quad core, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 8MP camera, etc.  plus … (read more…)

Business Apps for Tablet PCs

It has been said that 2011 is the year of the tablet PC; 2012 will see Windows 8 for tablets; many analysts are predicting that by 2015, 30% of the population will own a tablet PC, and by 2016, the Android tablet will dominate sales.  There has been a lot of discussion about the fun usages of a tablet PC, but what about using a tablet PC for business?  Is it practical?  Do applications exist to make it even feasible?  Here is a list of business related functions that you can do with an Android tablet PC:

• Word, Excel, PowerPoint: There are a couple of good apps that will allow you to create, view an … (read more…)

How does iPad 3 Compare to the Best Android tablet PCs?

Apple has released another iPad model in an effort to catch up with the technology offered in the Android tablets.  With this release, they have finally caught up, as far as specifications go.  I have offered my own hardware comparison of the iPad 3 vs. three of the best Android tablets.  But the technology is at the point of being equal.  Some pluses and minuses depending on which tablet you are looking at.  Here are some points to consider:

• Display – iPad has the advantage here as far as specifications go, however, when you are visually looking at the iPad compared to the Prime, it is very difficult to see any difference.  It really depends on which app you are running.  Perhaps if you are running a game with super hi … (read more…)

Acer has officially announced their new A200 tablet PC

Update 01/04/2012: Acer announced that their new 10 inch A200 Android tablet PC will sell for $329.99 for the 8GB model and $349.99 for the 16GB version.  The A200 tablet will be released on Jan 15, 2012, and will receive Android 4.0 in February.

Previous rumors said this tablet PC would be a quad-core tablet, but Acer has confirmed that it will house dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor.  Makes one wonder why Acer would be releasing a new tablet with a dual-core proc … (read more…)

For detail information on how to watch movies and/or stream video to a tablet PC, visit our Android Tablet PC Support website.  How to watch movies on a tablet PC?

Before you can do anything with Google Music or Movies, you need a Google account, and set up your Google Wallet.  The Google Wallet is required to charge your purchases or rentals to.  You can create a new Google account here –> Google Accounts

Google has released a couple of nice apps that allow users of Android tablets to play their favorite music, or watch a rented movie – anywhere. I say “anywhere” because both services are not internet dependent. You can download the music you want to listen to, and/or movies you want to watch, to your tablet while connected to the internet, then … (read more…)

ASUS Announced details about the new Transformer Prime

Update 12/19/2011:  The schedule is sliding a bit for the Ice Cream OS release for the Transformer Prime.  It looks like it will be sometime in January, 2012 when the upgrade will be released for the ASUS products.

Update 12/14/2011:  The Transformer Prime will begin shipping on Dec 19th, still on schedule.

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Motorola Xoom 2 Rumors

Update 11/4/2011: Motorola officially announces the Xoom 2 10.2 inch tablet and the Xoom 2 Media Edition 8.2 inch tablet.  Click here for more details.

Update 11/1/2011:  The 8 inch model is expected to released in time for the 2011 holiday shopping season, and will be priced at around $400 for a Wi-Fi only version.

Update 10/18/2011: Turns out the big announcement was about the new Motorola Droid RAZR phone, nothing about the Xoom 2.

Update 10/10/2011: Motorola and Verizon are planning a big announcement on Oct 18th,  The rumor is they will be officially announcing the Xoom 2, plus other devices.  I’ll post the information from the announcement when it happens.

Update 9/25/2011:   There are additional rumors floating … (read more…)

Samsung Series 7 Windows Tablet PC

The folks over at blog.laptopmag.com got there hands on the new Samsung Series 7 tablet PC running Windows 7.  This Windows tablet came out of the blue since there were no rumors reported ahead of this.  Samsung will officially announce this tablet at the IFA in Berlin,which begins today.

Here are some comments and specifications as discovered by blog.laptopmag.com.

The Series 7 Tablet, which features all the internal components of its Series 9 notebook, but with an 11-inch touch screen and active stylus, starting at $1,099.

As far as tablets go, the Series 7 is on the large side:  It’s about 1/2 an inch thick and weighs a hair under 2 pounds. However, that’s because it has to accommodate an Intel Core i … (read more…)

The Digital Movie Craze

Unlimited Downloads

Don’t have the time or money to go to the movies?  There is a solution.  One that is convenient, unlimited, and suited to your lifestyle.  Thanks to the evolution of technology, digital movie downloads are fast becoming the preferred means that movie lovers watch their movies-from the comforts of their homes, when and how they wish.  All you need is a computer or a tv, and a quality movie download site to get your movies from; and then, presto, you have a home theater!

The Perfect Home Theater

So, what makes for the perfect home movie theater?  Think you need red velvet seats and a large movie screen?  Nah!  You can have just as much enjoyment-more than a theater experience-with much less expense.  Aside from ample comfortable seating, the family pet curled up beside you, and pausing for bathroom and snack breaks-this is what the perfect home theater can look like.  Be sure to connect your tablet PC t … (read more…)

Sony S1 and S2 Tablet PCs

Update 8/31/2011: The Sony Tablet S is now available for pre-order, order now at SonyTabletPC.com.
Update 8/30/2011: Sony announced the official names of the S1 and S2 tablet PCs. The S1 will be called the Sony Tablet S, and the S2 will be labeled the Sony Tablet P.
Update 7/19/2011: Added the 3rd episode of the Sony videos.  While the video is somewhat entertaining, it still tells us nothing about the Sony tablet PCs that are expected to be released in the Fall, 2011.

Update 7/8/2011: Added the 2nd episode of the Sony videos below.

Sony has announced their plans to enter the tablet PC market with two models which offer a new and fresh approach to design.

Both tablets will feature many of the typical functions and will contain the latest version of Android.  But it … (read more…)

Order the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 inch Tablet PC Now!

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