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Apple pitching media companies on tablet?

Hehe, Apple just invented the eReader!![i]While the new Apple device isn't strictly an ebook-reader it appears that Cupertino is setting the stage for a completely new platform for deliverings, books, newspapers and magazines.[/i]Ah, I love how simply stating that this isn't "strictly" an ebook reader, you can credit Apple with...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, E-books, Smart phones, Kinda, Apple Inc., tablet

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Dell unveils 12.1" rugged multitouch tablet PC, Latitude XT2 XFR; withstands drops, spills, sand, children

This is the kind of stuff Apple's Baubles can't matchYou just can't find this kind of diverse hardware options down at the Bauble Factory.Will the hinge break?Will it break if I dropped it while typing? The hinge seems a very vulnerable part.As for the Apple - they can match. In...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Desktops, Operating systems, Dell Latitude, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., PC, tablet PC, tablet

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Times exec hints at Apple tablet

When are people going to learn that off the record is off the recordNot open mouth insert foot.Yes, some people are excited about some new tech, but to go to some of the lengths these guys keep going to, makes me wonder.I think engadge is just in it for the...

Tags: Tablets, 3G, Notebooks, iTablet, Apple Inc., Microsoft Zune, tablet, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Windows 7 will shine in medicine

not convinced by touchI have a touch phone & a tablet.Frankly, never use the tablet, use keyboarded machines instead, and hanker for a phone with buttons again and not a slide phone.If you want to try to look cool, I can understand having one, but really, they are pretty awkward...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Startrek, Microsoft Windows 7, tablet, wireless

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Videos and details reveal features of the Nokia N900 Internet Tablet

What about the release date?I have been following Nokia N900 for a long time now. Have seen many videos and articles related to it. One of the best ones is on Wikipedia[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_N900]. As a software developer I have many idea that I think I can implement on N900. The blog...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, tablet, Nokia N900, Nokia Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

HP TouchSmart tx2 laptop brings upgraded multitouch to tablet PC; $799

Nice price point NT.pretty!.. have to test out one of these for our EHR systemIf its good enough, might replace the fujitsu's that cost a small fortune each.why oh why :(Why did you keep the same processor hp, why? :(I was going to buy one in august for school but...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Games, laptop computer, tablet, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP TouchSmart TX2, HP TouchSmart, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Macintosh, game, performance, tablet PC, processor, PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

Gadget Gal's daily deals: TomTom GPS, Lenovo ThinkPad tablet, Netgear wireless router

Netgear Wireless N WNDR3700 RouterI got mine at full price and I love it. Now that it has gone down in price I HIGHLY recommend it. Everything they say it does - it actually does. I have had a great experience with it. Thank you Netgear!!

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, GPS, Netgear Inc., NETgear Wireless, router, Lenovo Group Ltd., Lenovo ThinkPad, wireless router, Gadget Gal, tablet, TomTom

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

Podcast: Can Apple make the tablet PC cool?

Make?The tablet PC is ALREADY cool!They can certainly make it expensive.Sure, if it does appear it'll be Apple cool and a good segment of the Apple faithful will probably buy it and turn it into another quasi-religeous icon. It's high price and limited usefulness, however, will keep most people...

Tags: Tablets, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Notebooks, Smart phones, podcast, PC, Apple iPhone, tablet, netbook, eInk, Apple Inc., tablet PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

Apple tablet gets manufacturing partner

If it's LED backlit LCD, they're going to run into problems...If it's LED backlit LCD, they're going to run into problems. The entire point of eInk is that it's the closest thing we have to "digital paper." It's easy on the eyes, which makes for easy reading. ...

Tags: Notebooks, tablet, Apple Tablet, Apple Inc., eInk, manufacturing, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-07

CNET Conversations: Microsoft's Steve Ballmer

Steve Ballmer talks about Google's apps, Apple's niche, Zune's potential, and what's up with that Courier tablet.

Tags: Steve Ballmer, CBS Interactive Inc., Microsoft Corp., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, TechRepublic Inc., CNET Conversations, News, Steve Balmer, Microsoft, Apple, tablet, PC, Windows

Videos 2009-10-06

Can Apple make a Tablet PC "cool"?

Re:Can Apple make a Tablet PC "cool"?My company is deeply involved in the production of visual materials for the scientific, technical and medical post-secondary education marketplace and they are just dying for a tool such as this for use in the classroom. With a solid customer base here, Apple can...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Keyboards, PC, tablet, Apple Inc., keyboard, tablet PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

PA Semi ARM chip bound for Apple tablet

I saw this comingI was watching the History Channel and Nostradamus predicted the coming of the Anti Iphone A tablet will do as good as the Newton....Unless they came up with some really new and gotta have feature like it can run for 16 hours I just don't see the...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, apple tablet, chip, tablet, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-05

Apple's tablet UI patent unearthed

You really can't be serious...can you?From the looks of the graphic...the "touch screen" is going to be at least SIXTEEN INCHES wide.That makes it REAL convenient to carry around.That looks to beone awfully large tablet. I wonder if they will copy Microsoft's idea, and make a folding tablet?GraphicPatent application graphics...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Apple Inc., tablet, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-10-02

New details on Apple tablet emerge; two versions, Jan. 2010

Apple SurpriseI'm reminded of the hype running up to the introduction of the iPhone. There were all sorts of predictions of how it would fit into an already mature and crowded smart phone marketplace, how it would fail, how it would be a niche player. If the iTablet follows in...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Smart phones, Apple Inc., tablet, Apple iPhone, Apple Tablet, iTablet

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Microsoft's Courier tablet: A Franklin Covey planner on steroids?

I'd buy one instantlyThe Courier embodies everything I've wanted in a portable device for well over five years now - essentially an electronic pad/binder that works very similar to the physical counterpart. Notebooks are too cludgy (being clam-shells) and tablet PCs far too heavy (and still basically clam-shells), not...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, tablet, Microsoft Corp., Franklin Covey

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

App Store surpassed 2B apps downloaded

paradigm shiftAll the talk about Apple's 'possible' tablet has missed the boat. The iPhone IS an Apple tablet computer. While a good many of the apps are admittedly silly, the vast majority aren't. I'm not sure Windows has 85,000 applications. What is a netbook, but a smallish computer able to...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, PRODUCTIVITY, Symbian Inc., OS Release, WinMo

Discussion threads 2009-09-28

(Photos: The new Microsoft tablet)

love it!I absolutely love this and hope it is coming out soon! I even checked www.slicknetbooks.com anxiously hoping it was for sale there already, but unfortunately not.

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, tablet, photograph, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

Wacom Bamboo Fun Pen and Touch tablet

I'll admit, I've never used a pen tablet before. I guess, in that respect, I'm Wacom's target customer. Its new line of multitouch-enabled tablets are designed and priced for budget-minded consumers, and unlike many of its more professional brethren, Wacom aims for a look that's simpler than ever before. As...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Bamboo, Wacom, tablet

Product reviews 2009-09-24

Courier: Microsoft's new take on the Tablet PC?

RE: Courier: Microsoft's new take on the Tablet PC?First off, this is a really cool looking prototype. Second, I would hearken to what others raise; namely, when will the real product ship and what's the OS and tools side of the equation, as Apple has pretty much shown this to...

Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, BTW Here, tablet, Microsoft Corp., tablet PC, Apple Inc., PC

Discussion threads 2009-09-22

Microsoft tablet device leaked: 'Courier' booklet

Dumb ideaThanks for the heads up. Not that we needed any warning.More hot air out of RedmondGive me a break.RE: Microsoft tablet device leaked: 'Courier' bookletHope they release it within next 1yr, no 6mths, no 3mths. Ya, before someone comes up with something similar/better than this. Also, I hope M$...

Tags: Tablets, Microsoft Tablet, Microsoft Corp., tablet

Discussion threads 2009-09-22