Fastest Surface Pro 3 appears to have overheating problemsNew user reports reveal that multiple Surface Pro 3 high-end tablets powered by Intel Core i7 processors have been facing overheating issues and no solution has been found yet.Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2014 11:37
82% HP ElitePad 1000 G2 (F1Q77EA) Tablet ReviewSmart business idea? HP is not the first manufacturer to bring a slim 10-inch tablet onto the business market - but never before has this concept been realized that consistently: for around 1,000 Euros (~$1319), the buyer not only get Intel's fastest Atom processor, including 4 GB RAM and 64-bit operating system, but also an integrated LTE module as well as different safety features. Intel Atom Z3795 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 680 gTill Schönborn, 26 Aug 2014 09:16
Motorola is testing multiple tablets that could launch next summerThe slates under testing have sizes between 7-inch and 12.5-inch and could launch powered by NVIDIA Tegra K1 chips, although the prototypes seem to use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801.Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2014 10:38
Samsung and Barnes & Noble launch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOKThis "new" slate is a regular Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 loaded with NOOK software and $200 USD worth of books, magazines, and TV shows.Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2014 10:02
Acer Aspire Switch 12 leaks onlineThis convertible will probably come in two variants, one powered by the Intel Atom Z3745 coupled with 2 GB of memory, and the other using a more powerful Intel Core i3-4021Y and 4 GB of RAM.Codrut Nistor, 19 Aug 2014 15:58
Two large Android tablets by Asus spotted on GFXBenchThe 9.4-inch and 14.2-inch slates may be unveiled at IFA 2014 but Asus did not confirm anything about them yet.Codrut Nistor, 19 Aug 2014 15:00
Kobo Aura H2O waterproof e-reader hits the FCCThis 6.8-inch device could be unveiled soon, but the only official info about it can be spotted in its FCC filing, which also contains a lot of data still under embargo. Codrut Nistor, 19 Aug 2014 09:30
88% Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Tablet ReviewBrilliant star. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 relies on an in-house South Korean processor, which is why it slightly lags behind the Note 10.1 in terms of performance. Battery life shows some flaws, which are however still in a very good range. The star of the Tab S is clearly the display, which can entirely convince. Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | 10.50" | 470 gDaniel Schmidt, 19 Aug 2014 05:00
Xiaomi unveils MIUI 6 Android UIThe new custom Android interface from China's Apple is currently being tested and will roll out in October, but the developer build should become available for download in September.Codrut Nistor, 18 Aug 2014 09:11
LG G Pad 8.0 with LTE starts shippingThis new 8-inch, 4G LTE-capable slate begins shipping in Europe this week, while Central and South America, Asia and CIS will get it in the coming weeks as well.Codrut Nistor, 15 Aug 2014 07:24
Verizon-branded 8 inch tablet might launch soonThis new slate that is made by Quanta already got its WiFi certification and may soon join the existing 7-inch Ellipsis Android tablet in Verizon's portfolio, although it has not been officially unveiled yet.Codrut Nistor, 14 Aug 2014 13:30
Toshiba to unveil a 10-inch Android tablet soonLast year's Excite Pure will probably get a follower soon, as its alleged successor has just been certified by the WiFi Alliance.Codrut Nistor, 13 Aug 2014 10:21
73% Fujitsu Stylistic Q704 Convertible ReviewWeary business tablet. More than one year ago, we tested a Windows 8 tablet made by Fujitsu, which - among other things thanks to its keyboard dock - was supposed to appeal to business customers. Now, its successor has arrived - but unfortunately, not all changes are for the better.Intel Core i5-4300U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 12.50" | 2.1 kgManuel Christa / Sven Kloevekorn, 13 Aug 2014 07:26
NVIDIA unveils Tegra K1 Denver 64-bit processorThe first devices powered by this 64-bit Tegra K1 chip will launch later this year and will be capable to offer "PC-class performance," promises NVIDIA.Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2014 13:30
HP Slate 12 Pro spotted on GFXBenchThis slate will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, a 12.5-inch display and will be loaded with Android 4.4.2 KitKat, according to its GFXBench database entry.Codrut Nistor, 12 Aug 2014 11:58
83% Dell Venue 7 LTE Tablet ReviewLight-shunning LTE slate. Dell launches a balanced, 7-inch tablet that is based on a current Atom processor from the Merrifield generation and Google's Android 4.4 KitKat, dubbed Venue 7 LTE, on the market. Its brightness and speakers are the biggest points of criticism. However, it does a good job otherwise.Intel Atom Z3460 | PowerVR G6400 | 7.00" | 295 gDaniel Schmidt, 12 Aug 2014 05:16
80% Acer Iconia One 7 B1-730 Tablet ReviewSeven times the charm. The time has come for Acer to update their Iconia One 7 budget tablet with new technology. The new machine once again runs on an Intel Atom processor, and the 7-inch IPS display offers HD resolution. Beyond that, the tablet also houses 8 GB of flash memory, a microSD slot and WLAN b/g/n. At a price of about 100 Euros (~$135), Acer's new Iconia One is a good deal.Intel Atom Z2560 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | 7.00" | 320 gMichael Moser, 11 Aug 2014 07:23
83% Asus Transformer Pad TF303CL-1D050A Tablet ReviewThe Transformer with a soft touch. With the Transformer Pad TF303CL, Asus sends the luxury version of its tablet including a keyboard dock to our test lab. Also on board: mobile Internet, a pleasantly soft-touch surface, and high-resolution screen. Read whether the tablet is now a must for every bag.Intel Atom Z3745 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 595 gFlorian Wimmer, 09 Aug 2014 08:08
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK tablet could launch on August 20The two companies have started sending invites to an event that will take place on August 20 and during which they will probably reveal a co-branded 7-inch tablet.Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2014 14:06
Surface Pro 3 hits 25 additional markets this monthMore than two months after its release in US and Canada, Microsoft's latest Windows 8.1 tablet PC will hit 25 new markets, including New Zealand, China, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.Codrut Nistor, 07 Aug 2014 07:05
Sony quits the e-reader marketThe Japanese company has no plans to launch another e-reader and will leave the market they entered about a decade ago as soon as the existing stock of the Sony Reader PRS-T3 runs out.Codrut Nistor, 04 Aug 2014 14:21
NVIDIA Shield Tablet is now available in the US and CanadaThis 8-inch Full HD gaming tablet is finally available for purchase in both the US and Canada starting at $299 USD, next to the optional cover and wireless controller.Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2014 22:50
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 still has problems after the last updateMultiple users still complain of heating, lockups and WiFi/Bluetooth connection issues, although Microsoft released three firmware updates during June and July.Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2014 09:00
Epson launches Endeavor TB20S Windows tablet in JapanThis new slate comes loaded with Windows 8.1 with Bing and features an Intel Bay Trail processor, 2 GB of memory and up to 64 GB of internal storage.Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2014 05:56
New 10.6-inch Microsoft Surface to arrive in OctoberProduction of components for a new 10.6-inch Microsoft Surface tablet will begin next month and the slate is expected to launch as soon as October.Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2014 21:48
Upgraded Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 appears in the AnTuTu databaseThis Qualcomm Snapdragon 805-powered Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 could be a product ready to hit the market, but it is also possible for it to be an internal test version that precedes a product with higher specs overall.Codrut Nistor, 29 Jul 2014 14:49
86% Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Tablet ReviewReshaping the Surface. Microsoft’s latest Surface is thinner, lighter, sexier, and even more versatile than before. Has the world finally met the successor to the modern laptop?Intel Core i5-4300U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 12.00" | 810 gSteve Schardein, 29 Jul 2014 09:26
Samsung dominates emerging marketsBig names like LG and even Apple have been left behind by Samsung in emerging markets, shows a recent report.Codrut Nistor, 28 Jul 2014 17:51
81% Lenovo A10 Tablet ReviewThin, bright, and inexpensive. The A10 manages to combine a large 10.1-inch IPS panel with a bright backlight, light weight, mainstream SoC, and a thin bezel with a future update to Android 4.4 KitKat - all for $250. We find out what's the catch to this low-cost, yet attractive consumer tablet from Lenovo.Mediatek MT8121 | PowerVR SGX544 | 10.10" | 544.5 gAllen Ngo, 27 Jul 2014 09:03
Almost 50 million tablets shipped worldwide during second quarterWhile companies like Apple or Samsung sold less slates than anticipated, worldwide tablet sales are still on the rise, with 49.3 million units shipped during the second quarter.Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2014 12:57
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2nd Generation gets software updateThis new software update for 2nd Generation Kindle Paperwhite brings the firmware version to 5.4.5 and offers PDF preview in pan-and-zoom mode, as well as integration of ebooks samples with print purchases.Codrut Nistor, 25 Jul 2014 09:47
78% Lenovo Miix 2 11 Convertible ReviewGood value. Lenovo is asking for around 550 Euros (~$738) for a Windows tablet with a Core i3 processor, Full HD IPS display, a "real" SSD (not eMMC) and a keyboard dock. Is the exceptionally low price Lenovo's declaration of war against the competition, or is it the only way the company could think of to entice potential buyers? Our review reveals the answer.Intel Core i3-4012Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 11.60" | 1.4 kgSascha Mölck, 25 Jul 2014 09:42
ECOXGEAR launches ECOSTONE waterproof Bluetooth speakerThis new rugged speaker for Bluetooth-capable smartphones and tablets is waterproof and allows its users to enjoy music even under the most harsh conditions.Codrut Nistor, 23 Jul 2014 13:12
NVIDIA Shield Tablet with Tegra K1 and Controller announcedNVIDIA officially unveiled the Shield tablet, a slate for gamers with a 8-inch full HD display that is powered by the new Tegra K1 SoC and comes loaded with Android KitKat. Codrut Nistor / Klaus Hinum, 22 Jul 2014 17:00
Amazon reveals Kindle UnlimitedThe service is only available in the US for now and provides access to thousands of audiobooks and over 600,000 eBooks for $9.99 USD a month (there is a 30-day free trial period as well).Codrut Nistor, 21 Jul 2014 08:12
NVIDIA Shield tablet to launch later this monthThe new Shield slate will be powered by the new Tegra K1 SoC and will offer a lot of improvements over its predecessor. Unofficial information reveals the launch date in US and Canada to be August 29.Codrut Nistor, 19 Jul 2014 16:33
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 gets software updateLess than a month after its release, the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet PC gets a third software update. This is a cumulative update and is said to increase performance and improve stability.Codrut Nistor, 18 Jul 2014 13:32
79% Lenovo ThinkPad 10 Multimode Tablet ReviewBusiness tablet reprise… The latest multimode tablet out of Lenovo is the ThinkPad 8’s slightly bigger brother. Can its larger form factor and other design adjustments resolve the limitations of its predecessor?Intel Atom Z3795 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 576 gSteve Schardein, 18 Jul 2014 08:42
85% Asus Memo Pad HD 7 ME176C Tablet ReviewFresh components. The Memo Pad HD 7 ME176C is the successor of the Memo Pad HD 7. Asus equipped the new version of its 7-inch tablet for 200 Euros (~$269) with a more powerful quad-core SoC as well as the latest Android version. Our review shows if the fine-tuning was successful.Intel Atom Z3745 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 7.00" | 295 gManuel Masiero, 17 Jul 2014 09:48
VIA reveals Viega ruggedized Android tabletThis new slate is IP65-certified and offers very good battery life, but its specs are below average and comes loaded with Android 4.2.Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2014 18:00
Windows tablets for under $100 USD to arrive later this yearWindows-powered tablets for $99 USD are expected to arrive later this year, after Microsoft decided to drop licensing fees for devices smaller than 9 inches.Codrut Nistor, 16 Jul 2014 17:27
80% Asus Transformer Book T300LA-C4006H Convertible ReviewTablet, transform! The Asus Transformer Book T300LA is a Windows tablet that turns into a classy notebook when connected to its high-quality keyboard dock. The concept is appealing, but it has its drawbacks. Read our comprehensive review to find out why.Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.9 kgFlorian Wimmer, 16 Jul 2014 08:53
Sony Xperia Z2 tablet hits Verizon Wireless next weekThis 10.1-inch 4G LTE waterproof slate can be preordered starting today and will hit Verizon Wireless' retail stores on July 17.Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2014 17:44
Updated Dell Venue 7 and 8 now available in the USThe new Dell Venue 7 and Venue 8 tablets have been announced last month and now are available in the US via Dell.com.Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2014 12:49
LG announces KizON wristbandThis new wearable was designed with pre-school and primary school children in mind. It allows their parents to easily track their children's whereabouts using a tablet or smartphone.Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2014 21:28
78% Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-12VU Convertible ReviewLate Switch? Acer has recently replaced its Clovertrail-generation W510 2-in-1 with the new Acer Aspire Switch 10, a Baytrail-T based Windows 8 PC with similar dockable tablet design. The Acer Aspire Switch 10 will compete directly with what is probably the most successful 2-in-1 yet - the Asus Transformer Book T100. Have Acer done enough to attract people away from the Transformer T100?Intel Atom Z3745D | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 1.1 kgSteve Chippy Paine, 09 Jul 2014 14:13
82% Asus Transformer Pad TF103C-1B072A Tablet ReviewTransformer - The Return. An Android tablet with a keyboard dock is a handy thing. Asus' Transformer pads were always good representatives of this category until now. Why this remains to be true for the Transformer Pad TF103C-1B072A although some compromises have to be made can be read in this test.Intel Atom Z3745 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 10.10" | 550 gFlorian Wimmer, 09 Jul 2014 07:33
82% Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 Tablet ReviewSmartphone for giants. Hold a 10.1-inch tablet to your ear and make a call? Strange idea, but Samsung has offered this feature for a couple of years now. Our review shows why the fourth generation of the Galaxy Tab still stands out from the competition.Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | 10.10" | 487 gFlorian Wimmer, 26 Jun 2014 09:52
83% Lenovo Tab A8 Tablet ReviewA-game? Lenovo updates their budget-friendly A-series of tablets with quad-core processors and Google's latest Android OS. Is the new 8-inch Tab A8 a step up from the previous generation or are the stalwarts in the class a better choice despite their higher prices?Mediatek MT8121 | PowerVR SGX544 | 8.00" | 360 gBernie Pechlaner, 16 Jun 2014 06:26
HP Discover 2014 | HP Pavilion X2 convertible hands-onIn the course of the Discover 2014 event, HP showed its newest Consumer Convertible called Pavilion X2. HP wants to attract customers with an improved design, Haswell Y series CPU and Beats Audio speakers.Klaus Hinum, 16 Jun 2014 05:21