Acer Takes on Apple With High-Res Iconia Tab A700 Android Tablet
Calling a new Android tablet a potential iPad killer is a cliche. But make no mistake: Acer’s Iconia Tab A700 has its sights set on doing just that thanks to an impressive set of specs that includes a 1920 by 1200 resolution display and 32GB of storage; and a $450 price that comes in at [...]
Microsoft allegedly charges tablet makers $85 for Windows RT
While there is no official confirmation of this pricing information, VR-Zone reports that during Computex, it talked with various tablet makers about Microsoft’s pricing of Windows RT. If the pricing information gleaned at the show is accurate, Microsoft is charging heavily for Windows RT. Windows RT is the version of the operating system that will [...]
Apple iPad top-selling tablet in Canada
Tablet ownership continues to surge in Canada and online and mobile TV viewing is on the rise, according to a new report on tech trends in Canada. Based on 2,000 surveys of anglophone Canadians conducted in March and April, CBC/Radio-Canada’s Media Technology Monitor found that the rapid adoption of tablets continues, with about 21 per [...]
Microsoft charges tablet OEMs $80 or more for Windows RT?
(Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET) Windows RT could become the platform that helps Microsoft gain tablet market share. But before that can happen, vendors are going to have to pay a hefty sum just to get their hands on it, according to a new report. Tech site VR-Zone reported yesterday that it recently spoke with [...]
Acer Launches Sleek Iconia Tablet With Beautiful HD Display
PC manufacturer Acer launched on Wednesday its latest Android tablet to hit the market, boasting an HD display and a series of powerful specs. The 32GB Iconia Tab A700 tablet — which is currently available for pre-sale in U.S. and Canada for $449.99 — runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Google’s latest mobile operating [...]
Acer Debuts Iconia Tab A700 With Full HD Display
Android tablet fans can expect a bit of relief for their retinas, as Acer today debuted its newest tablet packing a full HD display. The Acer Iconia Tab A700 will undoubtedly draw comparisons to Apple’s third-generation iPad and the highly anticipated Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, as tablet manufacturers begin to place a heavier emphasis on [...]
Acer Debuts Iconia Tab A700 Tablet With Full HD 1080p Display
SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire -06/13/12)- Editor’s Summary: Vibrant, precise images brought to life on 1080p Full HD Display with 1920 x 1200 resolution All-day entertainment with long battery life of up to 10.5 hours for video playback Tablet features Dolby Mobile 3; 5.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound via HDMI to home entertainment system Highly capable and [...]
Budget-priced tablets invade India
These low cost devices, which contributed 15% to the overall tablet shipment of 249,000 last year in India, are now poised to grow to 30% by end of 2012, according to IDC India.There have been at least 10 major budget tablets introduced by different vendors since November last year. And industry observes expect, as many [...]
Verizon to ditch most phone plans for shared ones
By PETER SVENSSON NEW YORK Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest cellphone company, is dropping nearly all of its phone plans in favor of pricing schemes that encourage consumers to connect their non-phone devices, like tablets and PCs, to Verizon’s network. The new plans will become available on June 28, and reflect Verizon’s desire to keep [...]
What Apple’s Dominance in Tablets Means for Investors
The following video is part of our “Motley Fool Conversations” series, in which analyst John Reeves and advisor David Meier discuss topics across the investing world. We know, of course, that Apple is dominating the tablet market. But the latest data really underline that notion. ChangeWave Research recently asked potential customers which tablet they were [...]
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