Panasonic continues its Toughpad line of tablets as it unveils a 7-inch device for those looking for a rugged beast. It’s the JT-B1, and the tablet brings military-grade toughness in a package with decent specs. You can look forward to the display boasting 1024×600 resolution, a TI OMAP 4460 dual-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz, 1GB [...]
Protecting Kids Online, There’s No App for That
December 11, 2012 | Posted by
The FTC reminded us Monday what many a parent knows all too well: Not all kids’ apps are safe, especially where privacy is concerned. So, as a parent of two small children in a house full of tablets, what do I do to keep them safe? Here are my guidelines: Read the reviews: Parents may [...]
Microsoft Firmware Update for Surface RT Fixes Some Performance Issues
November 14, 2012 | Posted by
Microsoft pushed out a firmware update yesterday (Patch Tuesday) for its hybrid laptop/tablet, the Surface RT. The update brings with it a variety of performance improvements, according to preliminary reports from users. There were a total of eight updates released for the device, four of which corrected some issues and improved performance, as well as [...]
Shoppers in Europe, Australia Can Now Order Google’s Nexus 4, Nexus 10
November 13, 2012 | Posted by
Google has started accepting orders for the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 in the Play Store. Shoppers in the UK eager to pick up the stock Android phone can choose from 8GB or 16GB variants, priced at £239 and £279 respectively, while those in Australia will be paying A$349 for 8GB and A$399 for 16GB. [...]
Tablet Computers Will Be The Hot Holiday Gift Item
November 10, 2012 | Posted by
Many Americans can expect to find a tablet under their tree this holiday season, new research shows. A study by TechBargains.com, the deal aggregation website for electronic products, found that more than half of the consumers surveyed plan to purchase a tablet as part of this year’s holiday shopping, up more than 10 percentage points [...]
See Which Tablet Computer Can Best Withstand Accidental Drops – Video
November 5, 2012 | Posted by
We’ve seen many drop tests conducted on phones and tablets before. They’re rather cringe-worthy but if you’re looking for a new tablet that can withstand an accidental drop or two, we guess those videos can come in handy. That being said, the folks at SquareTrade have come up with a drop test video in which [...]
Galaxy Note II: Samsung Has Sold 3 Million of the ‘Phablets’ in Just Over a Month
November 2, 2012 | Posted by
The phablet: it’s almost too big to fit in your pocket, a tad too small to use as a tablet, yet it somehow hits the sweet spot in usability and comfort. Among the phablets available is the Galaxy Note II, which Samsung says has sold 3 million units worldwide. The smartphone was launched a little [...]
Google, Samsung End Speculation, Unveil Nexus 10 Large Tablet
October 30, 2012 | Posted by
After years of 10-inch Android tablets that have failed to make a meaningful dent in Apple’s market-defining iPad sales, Google has taken matters into its own hands. With the new Nexus 10, the company behind the Android OS is finally pushing a large-sized tablet of its own, albeit one produced in collaboration with Samsung. So [...]
Long-Rumored 32 GB Nexus 7 Confirmed at Office Depot
October 29, 2012 | Posted by
We’ve talked quite a bit about the new 32 GB Nexus 7 tablet this month. The tablet started as a rumor and those rumors have solidified over the last few weeks into an actual product expected to launch today. If you like the idea of a Nexus 7 tablet rocking 32 GB of storage, pricing [...]
On the Surface, It Looks Like Microsoft Has a Hot Product On Its Hands
October 28, 2012 | Posted by
As of this weekend, Microsoft has a hot product on its hands. Reviews notwithstanding (some have been pretty negative), on Friday my local Microsoft store in Century City (in Los Angeles) was buzzing with curious customers keen on trying the Surface RT tablet, as lines snaked outside. Other stores drew crowds too. (And all three [...]
