June 2010 Tablet Articles

GoodReader for iPad Review

GoodReader is intended to be a Swiss Army Knife document reader for the iPad, able to display almost any file format at will. Does GoodReader deliver on the promises, or[...]

MSI Wind Pad Tablet PC Unveiled at Computex

MSI has unveiled an upcoming tablet computer at the Computex tradeshow. The MSI Wind Pad will have a 10-inch display and run Windows 7 on a low-power Intel processor. MSI[...]

AT&T Phasing Out the iPad’s Unlimited Data Plan

AT&T is eliminating the unlimited data plan it offers for the Apple iPad. Going forward, this carrier is going to offer a slightly less expensive plan that offers 2 GB[...]

Apple iPad 3G vs. the iPad Wi-Fi — Which iPad is Right for You?

So you've decided to buy an iPad, but you aren't sure you want to lay out an extra $130 for a 3G model (or AT&T's notoriously balky data service). We[...]

6.2 Million iPads? Apple’s Sales Could Get Snuffed by More Shortages

A major financial analyst has predicted that Apple will sell 6.2 million iPads by the end of this year. However, the analyst acknowledged that sales could be lower than that[...]

Things iPad App Review

Things for iPad is an elegantly designed to-do list application that aims to keep your life organized by helping you track all of your various projects and tasks. It is[...]

NYT Complains, Apple Pulls Popular Pulse RSS App

Apple pulled a popular RSS application from the App Store following complaints by the New York Times on the same day Apple CEO Steve Jobs touted the iPad app during[...]

Apple iPad: The Most Popular Mobile Device Ever?

Will the Apple iPad become one of the most popular mobile devices in the history of the computer industry?

Hackers Claim 114,000 iPad User Email Addresses

More than 114,000 Apple iPad user email addresses were claimed by hackers exploiting a security hole in AT&Ts website.

iPad Alternatives: MSI Wind Pad Tablet PC

Manufacturers are in a scramble, all racing to create tablet devices to compete with the successful Apple iPad. TabletPCReview will highlight the Mac maker's upcoming competition in the touch space,[...]

MSI Computer MSI Wind Pad

The MSI Wind Pad is equipped with Intel’s latest energy-efficient CPU platform for more than eight hours of battery life. It also comes with multi-touch control and the Windows 7[...]

Apple iPad Breach May Raise Flags for Healthcare

An iPad security breach that exposed the email addresses and other identifying information of 114,000 device owners could create a roadblock for iPad entry into privacy-sensitive industry segments like healthcare.[...]

Kno Ebook Reader Targets Textbook Market

As the fledgling e-reader market continues to diverge into more form factors and feature sets, a start-up called Kno is rolling out a new tablet PC specifically designed for displaying[...]

FCC Causes E-reader Maker Bankruptcy

Netherlands-based iRex Technologies, makers of the iRex 800SG and iRex1000s, filed for bankruptcy earlier this week, partly because of FCC procedures that delayed the release of their new DR800 ebook[...]

What is the Post-PC Era?

In a recent interview, Steve Jobs described the "post-PC era" in regards to the rise of the tablet computer. But, does Jobs really think the tablet is ready to replace[...]

Two Cases to Toughen up an Amazon Kindle

Two Kindle cases were released this week, both designed to toughen up Amazon's ebook reader, and in the case of the M-Edge Guardian case, take it swimming.

More Business Apps Coming to the iPad

The Apple iPad just got a bit more productive with the release of the Quickoffice Connect Mobile Suite application.

Samsung Android OS Tablet Specs Leak

The Vietnamese site that posted early iPhone 4 pics has now leaked what it claims are the rumored Samsung Android Tablet specs, which include a 1.2GHz A8 processor and a[...]

Iriver and LG Display Getting into eBook Reader Biz

Iriver and LG Display have announced a joint partnership to compete in the growing eReader market.

Is Toshiba Releasing a Dual-Screen Tablet?

Market watchers reporting to DigiTimes claim Toshiba will announce a dual-screen tablet codenamed "GuideBook" in late June.

RIM Developing BlackBerry Tablet

Could RIM be getting into the tablet computer market? Multiple sources are reporting the BlackBerry maker is creating a device to compete with the Apple iPad. But unlike the iPad,[...]

Office2 HD for iPad Review

Office2 HD from Byte2 includes a Microsoft Word document processor and a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet application combined into one iPad app. It is currently available for $7.99 in the Apple[...]

Amazon Kindle Update Brings Twitter and Facebook

Amazon had finally released Kindle firmware update 2.5 to all Kindle eBook reader owners, having previously made it available for download to international users.

Update: Canonical Now Not Working on Ubuntu Tablet OS

Ubuntu developer Canonical is currently working on a tablet-specific Ubuntu OS for future devices.

Getac Upgrades E100 Rugged Tablet PC with Faster CPU, Improved Touchscreen

Getac Inc. has upgraded its E100 rugged tablet PC by adding an improved CPU, a more readable display and an optional dual smartcard capability.

Confirmed: Samsung Working on Galaxy Tab Tablet Computer

Samsung President of Mobile Communications J.K. Shin confirmed Samsung is working on the Galaxy Tab, a tablet computer designed to compete with the Apple iPad.

Thinix Touch UI Puts a Tablet Spin on PCs

For those users who are feeling a little tablet PC envy, Thinix has developed a touch-friendly user interface platform for Windows-based computers that allows users to launch applications with a[...]

AIS Debuts Rough and Ready CAN-Bus Tablet PC

American Industrial Systems, Inc. (AIS) has developed a tablet PC for the automotive and industrial control market that utilizes the CAN-Bus interface for communicating with devices and machinery.

Murdoch Buys Skiff, Makes Move to Tablet PCs, iPad

Moves by Rupert Murdoch-run News Corp. suggest the media mogul is making a strong push in the media tablet and iPad content market.

First Look Review: Spring Design Alex eReader

The dual-screen Alex eReader has a lot going for it. It's powered by the Android OS, sports both an E Ink and LCD display and it had great buzz coming[...]

Spring Design Alex eReader

Spring Design Alex eReader

The Alex eReader is a dual-screen eBook reader powered by the Android OS. The E Ink display measures 6 inches while a capacitive LCD touchscreen sits below it measuring 3.5[...]

Analysts: Tablets to Outsell Netbooks by 2012

Tablet computers will outsell netbooks by 2012, and more consumers will be using tablets than netbooks by 2014, according to recent number released by Forrester.

Liquidware Releases DIY Tablet Computer Kit

For tablet computer enthusiasts who believe the Apple iPad is not a true tablet, Liquidware enables them to put their money where their mouth is with a DIY tablet kit.

WikiReader Review

The WikiReader from Openmoko is a simple pocket device that provides instant access to the more than 3 million entries found in Wikipedia. Find out if it's worth the $99[...]

Barnes & Noble Drops nook Price, Releases WiFi-only Version

Barnes & Noble is in it to win it, the eBook reader market, that is. The Kindle competitor today dropped the price of its 3G and WiFi-enabled nook eReader to[...]

Toshiba Unveils Dual-Touchscreen Tablet PC

Toshiba today announced the Libretto W100, a dual-screen tablet PC the company calls a "next-gen ultra mobile concept PC."

Amazon Responds, Lowers Kindle Price by $70

It seems anything Barnes & Noble can do, Amazon can do better. The Kindle maker today dropped the price of its eBook reader by $70 to $189, a full $10[...]

Lenovo Talks U1 Hybrid Tablet PC Delay

When will the Lenovo U1 hybrid laptop be released? Why the move from a Linux-based OS to Google Android? These are some of the questions we asked Lenovo in an[...]

Daily Notes for iPad Review

Daily Notes for iPad is a free-form note-taking and journaling app that can be used in a variety of ways. It offers organizational features such as tags and simple sharing[...]

Media Placeshifting Apps Target Apple iPad

Orb Networks has just introduced an application for the Apple iPad that lets users placeshift, or stream stored, personal content, live TV, and internet TV streams from their home PC[...]

Motion Adds Muscle, Intros Rugged J3500 Tablet PCS

Motion Computing has unveiled a series of tablet PCs that are based on Intels Core vPro processors, are equipped with enhanced touch technology compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, and feature[...]

enTourage eDGe: An Android Tablet and eReader Hybrid?

As the world awaits the first Android tablet computer that can truly compete with the Apple iPad, enTourage has an innovative device that can best be described as an Android[...]

Pre-alpha MeeGo Tablet OS Demoed

While Google Android and Apple iOS duke it out in the mobile and soon-to-be tablet OS space, one competitor that also might make noise is MeeGo, the platform that is[...]

Apple iPad Sales Zoom to 3 Million, Hurt Netbook Sales

Sales of Apples iPad have now soared past the 3 million mark, less than one month after Apple CEO Steve Jobs announcement May 31st of 2 million iPads sold in[...]

CEA Line Shows: Netbooks, Tablets and OSes Dominate Discussion

Representatives from Google, Mozilla, Opera and many others descended on New York this week for the CEA Line Shows, a mid-year check on the consumer technology industry. More often than[...]

Toshiba libretto W100: A Tablet PC Test Case

Toshiba's limited edition tablet PC is unlike anything else on the market. It has more power, runs a full version of Windows 7 and has multiple keyboard configurations with haptic[...]

ADW.Launcher Android App Makes 1.6 Act Like 2.2

Android app developers AnderWeb sees a problem. Currently, a little less half of all Android devices are running Android version 1.6 or earlier according to TechCrunch, and that includes many[...]

Plastic Logic QUE Delayed, Preorders Cancelled

Plastic Logic has delayed the release of its QUE ProReader and cancelled all preorders.

TI’s High-end Blaze Tablet To Offer Hot Features at Hefty Price

How much money would you be willing to shell out for a tablet PC with a 10.4-inch XVGA (1024 x 768) LCD touchscreen display, single-cell lithium ion battery and internal[...]

Targus Makes A Case for iPad Protection

Targus, Inc., which made its name developing cases and protective gear for laptops and notebooks, now turns its attention to the Apple iPad with the debut of a number of[...]

Amazon Upgrade Supports Embedded Audio, Video on Kindle eReaders

Amazon has upgraded the software for its popular Kindle for iPad and Kindle for iPhone and iPod touch to support embedded video and audio clips within its Kindle books.

Hands on the mTouch Table Tablet

Merel Technologies' mTouch has the specs of a high-powered slate. However, with a touchscreen topping out at 42-inches, it's more of a tabletop tablet than tablet PC; and its gunning[...]

Android Kindle App Now Available

The Amazon Kindle app for Android tablets and smartphones is now live and available in the Android Market for devices running Android version 1.6 or later.

Air Sharing HD for iPad Review

Air Sharing HD is a file management utility for the iPad that incorporates remote file access, wireless file sharing, an advanced PDF viewer, and wireless printing. It is currently available[...]

Native X86 Android Froyo Shipping Soon to Devs

Intel has been working behind the scenes, tweaking the Android open source code and will be releasing a native x86 version of Android Froyo (Android 2.2) to developers this summer,[...]

Cisco Unveils Cius, Android Tablet for Business

Networking specialist Cisco today unveiled the Cius, an Android-powered tablet computer the company is touting as "a first-of-its-kind collaboration business tablet."

Fujitsu Debuts LifeBook TH700

Fujitsu unveiled their new LifeBook TH700 Tablet PC, an entry-level device sporting a 12.1-inch LED display, dual digitizers and running Windows 7 Home Premium.

Hulu Plus App Brings Primetime TV to iPad

The Hulu iPad app is finally here, packaged as part of the new subscription-based Hulu Plus service. For $9.99 per month, users can subscribe to Hulu Plus and stream every[...]