KitKat update reaches Verizon Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
The LTE version of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition is now receiving an OTA Android 4.4 KitKat update.
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New Thinkpad 10 briefly appears on Lenovo Australia website
10" Thinkpad tablet shows up on Lenovo Australia before being promptly removed.
HP brings Beats Audio to Tegra Note 7
The upcoming slate will use the reference NVIDIA Tegra Note 7 design spiced up with Dr. Dre's premium audio technology and the price will probably reflect this as well.
NVIDIA Tegra Note 7 LTE hits FCC
The LTE-enabled variant of this 7-inch gaming slate appeared this week on FCC's website and is expected to become available in the second quarter for about $300 USD.
Acer Iconia Tab B1-730 HD images leak online
Known as Acer One 7 B1-730 in Europe, the slate features a Bay Trail Celeron processor and should hit the US market pretty soon.
Lenovo Yoga 10 HD+ now up for pre-order in the US
The update of the original Yoga 10 tablet is now available for pre-order in the US starting at $369.00 USD, while shipping will begin in three weeks.
Microsoft Surface Mini keyboard spotted on Amazon
Vostrostone posted on Amazon a detachable keyboard and a few cases for the upcoming Surface Mini tablet, but Microsoft refused to confirm anything about the device.
Griffin announces Survivor cases for Samsung Galaxy TabPro 8.4 and the new Tab4 series
Galaxy TabPro 8.4 owners can already pre-order the new case for $64.99 USD, while those for the Galaxy Tab4 series will arrive in June.
Lenovo K1 HD (2014) spotted on GFXBench
The benchmark results of the device are public and place the upcoming slate in the mid-range category, but its technical specs are not displayed yet.
Review Asus VivoTab Note 8 (M80TA) Tablet
Windows for the back pocket. Windows 8 is gaining ground, particularly in the tablet segment. Although Android still clearly dominates the mass market, many manufacturers offer smaller 8-inch tablets with a full Windows install and thus x86 program-compatibility. With success?
Intel Atom Z3740 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.00" | 380 g
Intel Atom Z3740 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.00" | 380 g
Sony Xperia Z2 now up for pre-order in the US
The 16 GB WiFi-only variant of the 10.1-inch slate can be purchased for $499.99, while the 32 GB one costs $100 more.
Xplore Technologies introduces XC6 series of rugged tablets
The new series of Windows tablet PCs packs fourth generation Intel Core processors, an impressive sunlight readable screen and 4G LTE connectivity while being able to withstand seven-foot drops.
Google Nexus 8 to be manufactured by HTC
HTC will team up with Google for the release of the new 8-inch Android slate which could arrive as soon as third quarter.
Hisense launches Sero 8 tablet
The 8-inch slate features an IPS display, a quad-core processor from Rockchip, Android 4.4 KitKat and can be already pre-ordered in the UK for about $150 USD.
Review Acer Iconia W4-820-2466 Tablet
Pocket Windows II. Acer launched an 8-inch Windows tablet based on the Clovertrail platform just a little under a year ago. Now its successor is beginning to take shape with the Bay Trail SoC. Does it add power to the pocket?
Intel Atom Z3740 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.10" | 417 g
Intel Atom Z3740 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.10" | 417 g
Xiaomi MiPad tablet could arrive next month
This slate will offer a metallic case and a quad-core processor for less than $200, but nothing is official yet.
Review HP Pavilion 11-h000sg Convertible
Participant. HP jumps on the bandwagon of handy Windows convertibles and builds one at an affordable price for the average consumer. Does the glossy design of the current Pavilions meet our taste? Do the wider diagonal, the second battery and the Bay Trail Pentium justify the rather high price?
Intel Pentium N3510 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 11.60" | 1.6 kg
Intel Pentium N3510 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 11.60" | 1.6 kg
Acer could launch first Chrome OS tablet later this month
The first Chrome OS-driven tablet could arrive at the end of this month from Acer, but there is no official confirmation yet.
Review Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 Wi-Fi Tablet
Competitive? Samsung's newest 8-inch tablet features many upgrades: A high-speed SoC, more working memory, four times the screen resolution, and the latest operating system in the 4.4 version. Has the major corporation done everything right, or does something come up short due to the multiple changes.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 8.40" | 331 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 8.40" | 331 g
Lenovo refreshes A-Series of tablets
Lenovo has announced an update to their A-series of tablets, with the A7-50, A8 and A10 receiving a refresh.
Specs of the Samsung 10.5-inch AMOLED tablet leaked
The upcoming slate is expected to feature a WQHD display, 2 GB of memory and a Snapdragon 801 processor.
Gigabyte reveals Tegra Note 7 gaming tablet
The Taiwanese company unveiled its own Tegra Note 7 tablet, which features the NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor, 1 GB of memory, 16 GB of storage, as well as a 72-core NVIDIA GeForce graphics adapter.
Qualcomm MDP tablet arrives later this month with Snapdragon 805 processor and 10-inch WQHD display
Intrinsyc will ship this Mobile Development Platform Tablet powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 805 processor later this month, but it can be already ordered for $799 USD.
Review Acer Iconia A1-830 Tablet
8-inches of metal. You're looking for an affordable tablet that is compact and stylish? Then you should look at Acer's Iconia A1-830 that wants to convince with a metal back and Intel Atom processor for a price of 170 Euros (~$233).
Intel Atom Z2560 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | 7.90" | 380 g
Intel Atom Z2560 | PowerVR SGX544MP2 | 7.90" | 380 g
Review Nvidia Tegra Note 7 Tablet
All-rounder. Nvidia’s Tegra Note 7 is a well-equipped 7-inch tablet for just 209 Euros (~$287). SoC is an Nvidia Tegra 4 processor with a clock of 1.8 GHz, which is supported by a GeForce GPU as well a 1 GB RAM. Furthermore, you get 16 GB storage, a powerful battery and Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Is that sufficient for a top-ten position?
Nvidia Tegra 4 | NVIDIA GeForce Tegra 4 | 7.00" | 353 g
Nvidia Tegra 4 | NVIDIA GeForce Tegra 4 | 7.00" | 353 g
Samsung Galaxy Tab4 10.1 is now official
The 10.1-inch slate will arrive in the second quarter featuring a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1.5 GB of memory and 16 GB internal storage, 6,800 mAh battery and Android 4.4 KitKat.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 details and images leak online
Images of the upcoming slate and technical specs have been revealed by evleaks and the device appeared on FCC less than 24 hours later.
Sony Digital Paper arrives in the US
The 13.3-inch e-reader with multiple features for business clients will become available in the US in May, one year after its introduction on the Japanese market.
Review Acer Iconia B1-721 Tablet
Icon or illusion? The 7-inch Iconia B1-721 is Acer's new contribution to the tablet market's 200 Euros (~$275) price class. Its driving force is a 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT8312 alongside an integrated Mali MP400 graphics chip. 1 GB of DDR3 RAM, 16 GB of flash storage and 3G wireless complete the package. But the display only offers 1024x600 pixels. Is that still enough for the tablet to hold its own in the entry-level class?
MediaTek MT8312 | ARM Mali-400 MP | 7.00" | 317 g
MediaTek MT8312 | ARM Mali-400 MP | 7.00" | 317 g
Review Update Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE (SM-P905) Tablet
Big surfer. First we reviewed the Wi-Fi version of the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2, now we ran the LTE model through our battery of tests. Read our review update to learn the similarities and differences between the two devices.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 12.20" | 753 g
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | 12.20" | 753 g
Notebookcheck: New Rating System Online
Since we review an increasing number of ultra-mobile devices, we decided to adapt our rating system. Most important change: The category became an additional criterion for all subratings.
Double-Review Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 Tablet
Spoiled for choice. The latest edition of the 10.1-inch tablet from the Galaxy line is available in two SoC versions. The LTE version sports the Snapdragon 800, and the in-house octa-core is installed in the Wi-Fi-only version. We tested how both devices fare in the following report.
Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | 10.10" | 469 g
Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | 10.10" | 469 g
Apple retires iPad 2 and replaces it with the 16 GB iPad 4
The Cupertino company brings back the iPad 4 to replace the aging iPad 2 and also reveals a cheaper iPhone 5C for Australia, China and a few European countries.
Microsoft Surface 2 with 4G LTE hits AT&T
The new 10.6-inch slate from Microsoft comes with LTE connectivity and is $130 more expensive than the otherwise identical non-LTE variant of the Surface 2 tablet.
Apple and Allwinner sell most chips for tablets
The Cupertino giant sells most processors for tablets, followed by Allwinner, a Chinese chip maker that targets only the low-end market at this time.
Review Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Tablet
ThinkPad Differently. The avalanche of new Windows 8.1 tablets continues, offering plenty of choices for those so inclined. Lenovo’s professional ThinkPad 8 bumps the resolution to near-Retina-grade levels and boasts a powerful configuration for a tablet. But can it find a spot in the corporate workplace?
Intel Atom Z3770 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.30" | 408 g
Intel Atom Z3770 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.30" | 408 g
Review Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Tablet
Big player. 12.2-inch screen, octa-core, touchscreen with stylus support - Samsung's Note Pro 12.2 catches attention when just hearing the specs. We looked at the Wi-Fi version and will reveal whether the expectations are met.
Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | 12.20" | 750 g
Samsung Exynos 5420 Octa | ARM Mali-T628 MP6 | 12.20" | 750 g
Nexus 8 could feature a 64-bit Intel processor
Recent reports claim that Google's new slate will arrive in July, packing a 64-bit Intel Moorefield processor clocked around 2.3 GHz and PowerVR G6430 graphics.
Review Sony Vaio Fit multi-flip SV-F11AN1L2ES Convertible
Last hurrah. Sony launches a convertible dubbed Vaio Fit 11A multi-flip on the market. It provides innumerable configurations for home use, and is likely one of the last devices that the manufacturer brings to the international market. Will Sony leave with a blast?
Intel Celeron N2920 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 11.60" | 1.2 kg
Intel Celeron N2920 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 11.60" | 1.2 kg
Lenovo Miix 3 shows up online in first leaked images
The first images of the new Miix convertible appeared online only a few months after Miix 2 was launched.
Verizon introduces the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro LTE
The 12.2–inch Android slate is now available for Verizon customers for 749 USD with a 2 year contract and also free of contract, for 849 USD.
7.85" HP 8 tablet now available for $170
HP's latest tablet runs Android 4.2.2 and is powered by a quad-core CPU.
PocketBook launches Aqua waterproof eReader
This is one of the few waterproof eReaders on the market, features a modest resolution E-ink screen, 1 GHz processor with 256 MB of memory and sells for about $150 USD.
Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 to ship this Sunday
Samsung's 12.2" Galaxy Tab Pro will make its debut on March 9th.
Samsung aiming for curved tablets
The latest patent filing shows a new tablet design with curved margins that could turn into a product pretty soon, since Samsung already released a curved display smartphone, the notorious Galaxy Round.
Review Update Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 Lite Tablet
Redundant successor? Samsung launched an entry-level tablet on the market that did not really convince us in several fields with its Galaxy Tab 3 7.0. Now, 7 months later, we have our hands on the Lite version - is it a sensible diet or simply nip/tuck madness?
Marvell PXA986 | Vivante GC1000+ Dual-Core | 7.00" | 310 g
Marvell PXA986 | Vivante GC1000+ Dual-Core | 7.00" | 310 g
Marvell reveals its first 64-bit mobile processor, the ARMADA PXA 1928
The new chip will begin sampling in March and is based on the new ARMv8 architecture. It comes withfour Cortex A53 cores and a Vivante GC5000 GPU with support for 1080p display and recording.
Barnes & Noble still has plans for another tablet
Barnes & Noble announces plans to introduce a new Nook Tablet, despite less than stellar revenues.
MWC 2014 | Alcatel shows off PIXI 7 Android tablet
This slate has a modest 7-inch display with only 960X540 pixels and a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, but comes with an attractive price tag of about $110 USD.
MWC 2014 | Sony reveals the Snapdragon 801-powered Xperia Z2 Android tablet
The new slate is waterproof and has an ultrathin case, Qualcomm's latest high-end chip, 4G LTE connectivity, a generous 6,000 mAh battery and is expected to hit the stores next month.
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