Android 3.0 Honeycomb Tablet Apps Demo

MobileBurn.com has provided a video of a handful of native tablet applications for the Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS. The apps were all used on Verizon's new Motorola XOOM, which features a 10.1-inch widescreen display. The demo includes Gun Bros, Tank Hero, AccuWeather, Rocket Bunnies, Pulse, Talking Tom, Angry Birds Seasons, and Google Sky Map. Most of the apps worked fine, but not all of...

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Apple Expected to Announce iPad 2 on March 2nd

Apple will be hosting an event on March 2nd to announce its new iPad 2.  Apple launched the first iPad last April and intends to launch the second generation version almost exactly a year later.  With the competition launching their first generation tablets, Apple is way ahead launching its second generation tablet.  It would be difficult for Apple to match the sales figures from the first iP...

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What To Look For In A Tablet When Buying

Prior to April 2010, tablet PC's were a laptop with a touchscreen where one uses a stylus or a finger to make the input. The Apple iPad changed this. As tablets are being released by almost every major, and not so major, consumer electronic and computer manufacturer, consumers will have a wide range of tablets to choose from. For some time, there have been Android tablets built and s...

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Motorola Xoom To Be Priced at $799

Reuters has reported that Motorola Mobility's CEO Sanjay Jha confirmed that the Xoom will be priced at unsubsidized price of $799 for Verizon Wireless.  The WiFi version will be priced at $600.  We are pleased that the price is not the rumored $1,100+.  Still at $799 is still higher than what we hope it would be priced.  The magic price is $600 which tablets should be no higher than this amou...

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Update: Samsung Galaxy Tab II Will Sport 10.1" Screen

UPDATE: Samsung released the specs today at the MWC.  They confirmed 1GHz Tegra 2 dual core processor.  The tablet will be known as Galaxy Tab 10.1 not Galaxy Tab II.  It will sport dual cameras (8MP rear & 2MP front).  All Google apps will be included just like the original Galaxy Tab.  Of course, no word on pricing nor availability although Samsung stated it will be launching in March in Asia &a...

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HP Introduces TouchPad

Today, HP finally introduced its tablet - 9.7" TouchPad.  Similar in many ways to the iPad, it intends to compete head-to-head with the iPad.  Both have a 1024x768 9.7" screen and have two versions with different memory capacity (16GB & 32GB).  That is where the similarities end.  The TouchPad will have a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual processor along with 1GB RAM.  It will also have a 1.3MP...

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Apple iPad 2 Has Started Production

The Wall Street Journal has reported that production has started for the next generation iPad.  According to WSJ, the new iPad will be lighter and thinner than the original.  In addition, it will have a more powerful processor, more memory and a front facing camera.  There have been different reports as to whether the new iPad will have the higher resolution (Retina Display) but apparently the...

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TabletConnect is Now on Twitter

Yes, TabletConnect is now on Twitter.  Follow us on Twitter where you can get the latest updates & news on tablets.  Plus get sneak peaks on what posts and reviews will be coming up.  Also a great way to communicate with TabletConnect.  Thanks to all our readers for your support, your comments and your following.  Feel free to contact us with any feedback or suggestions. Image via CrunchB...

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eLocity A10 Available for Pre-Order 2/15

StreamTV Network is following up on its A7 Android tablet with a 10.1" tablet.  One can pre-order it on 2/15 at major online retailers (Amazon.com; JR.com; TigerDirect.com; and BHPhoto.com).  The lowest price model will be $399 for 4GB.  This would be about $40 more than the A7 for the same capacity.  Unfortunately, the tablet will be running Android 2.2.  We will try to find out if Honeycomb...

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