Weekly Wrap-Up: 7/29/11

This is a new feature that we are starting.  Since we tweet messages throughout the week, sometimes you may miss some.  Therefore, we will summarize the tweets plus any message we post on FaceBook.

So what happened in tablet world this week:

Samsung GT 10.1 will be VZW's 1st 4G tablet. Another defeat for the Motorola
Apple may launch cheaper iPad 3 this year according to report - http://

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HP TouchPad: First Impressions

I had the opportunity to briefly use the HP TouchPad.  It is a nice looking tablet that utilizes HP's webOS, a true multitasking OS.  It works very similar to RIM's PlayBook although HP claims RIM took this concept from them.  In any case, one can have multiple apps open and running at the same time.  What I really like is the fact that one can see the open apps in a large preview screen.  In

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Archos Releases Pricing for Gen9 Tablets

Update:  I reached out to Archos to see why they are going with two different speeds depending on which storage one buys.  I was told by the Archos rep that he couldn't comment on that but did state "that nothing has been finalized yet."  In addition, both the 16GB and 250GB versions on both the 80 and 101 will sport the 1.5GHz... at the moment.  Hope Archos changes their mind.  They have a great

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TabletConnect Hits One Year

Can't believe its been one year since our very first post (7/15/10).  I am actually surprised that we survived a full year. Initially, this blog was launched as a short term project but has grown to be successful.  Thanks to you!  As long as our readers continue to visit our blog, we will continue to do what we do: provide independent reviews; provide news & information on tablets.

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Nook Color as an Android Tablet: Review

     Ever since Barnes & Noble (B&N) released its Android-based Nook Color eReader, developers have created different custom ROMs for the Nook.  Anyone can turn the Nook Color into a full Android tablet.  While there are different options (dual boot - have the ability to boot into the stock Nook OS or a custom ROM; run the ROM by replacing the stock Nook OS; rooting it and have access to both

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Motorola Xoom for $450 at Staples (through 7/9)

Image via WikipediaAndroid's first Honeycomb tablet has dropped in price since its introduction about 3 months ago.  For a limited time, you can own a Motorola Xoom for only $450 at Staples.  You will need a special $50 coupon.  This coupon is only valid until 7/9/11 and only in stores.  We gave the Xoom a 4.22 stars (the highest score we have given a tablet) when we reviewed it back in April. 

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Win a free 8” Flytouch Android Tablet!

As part of our one year anniversary, TabletConnect is giving away a free Android tablet.  Entering our giveaway is really simple.

Complete either one of these to be eligible or both to double your chances of winning.
1) Follow @TabletConnect on Twitter, then tweet out a message:
“Follow @TabletConnect and RT this for a chance to win an Android Tablet. #TCcontest”
AND/OR
2) Like/fan the

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