We all knew that a 4G version of the PlayBook has been in the making for the last few months and the good thing is, the tablet might be seen on store shelves soon. The main reason is the tablet has just received the necessary FCC certifications. However, as it usually is, details of the tablet has been kept under wraps and the only thing we know of the tablet right now is that it is both NFC and Bluetooth capable. The PlayBook though is not likely to sport anything radical apart from being 4G ready, which again has led many to speculate if the tablet might be too little too late. An affordable price point for the 4G PlayBook can ensure the tablet remains in contention.via allthingsd
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The Asus Transformer Pad Infinity can be considered the Taiwanese company’s answer to the ongoing pixel war unleashed by the iPad 3. The tablet, an improvement over the Transformer Prime, has made it past the FCC strictures. The device is all set to storm into the markets soon, not too long after the tablet first made its public appearance at the CES event in January.Formally labelled TF700T, the tablet that cleared the FCC formalities is Wi-Fi only, leaving the 4G version for another day. As for specs, while not much is revealed as of now, the Transformer Pad Infinity is believed to be built on the Transformer Prime with a few enhancements here and there. Of course the biggest if them will be the 1920 × 1200 pixel resolution, which is less than the 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution of the iPad 3, but is still a nice improvement over the 1280 x 800 pixel display that the Transformer Prime has.The Transformer Pad Infinity will (most likely) be based on the Tegra 3 chipset, will run Android 4.0 ICS, and will have a 8 and 2 megapixel webcam at the rear and front of the tablet.Watch this space as we track development on this.via engadget
Hold on tight to your Wi-Fi only tablet devices for they’re likely to be relegated to the annals of history. Or so believes AT&T executive Glenn Lurie, who is of the opinion that the usual practice of offering a Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G enabled tablet models to consumers might soon be a thing of past. With prices of cellular radios coming down in recent times (it has gone below $30) it won’t make much of a sense for tablet makers to have two separate tablets per model line-up. So far, tablet devices with 3G or 4G modems built-in are a little more expensive, which adds to the popularity of the Wi-Fi only versions.Such a move will also turn out to be beneficial for tablet makers as they won’t be required to maintain two separate tablet line-ups based on the connectivity aspect of the device. This will save them money and energy on logistics and marketing. However, while cost of a 3G modem will add only about $30 to the tablet’s cost, it can be $60 to $70 in the case of 4G LTE connectivity.AT&T is citing the success it has achieved with the Pantech Element tablet that offers both Wi-Fi and 4G and costs $399. The tablet is already sold out and AT&T is claiming they are already planning a few more similar launches. This will serve as a win-win situation for both the tablet makers and the consumers, and no one should be complaining.
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While we all knew a PlayBook version with 4G capabilities was on its way, but what was missing was some sort of an inside picture of the upgraded BlackBerry tablet. Thankfully, we finally have a picture, courtesy of canadianreviewer who has confirmed of the impending arrival of the tablet.Also apart from being 4G and NFC enabled, the upcoming PlayBook will come with a more powerful 1.5GHz dual-core chipset. The exterior is likely to be identical to its 3G counterpart. Further details are missing, but are expected to be revealed during the BlackBerry World 2012 event. Stay tuned![ad#After Post Add]
Only a few days after Apple settled a bevy of lawsuits for iPhone 4 users experiencing reception issues for “holding their phone the wrong way,” it seems they might be offering third-generation iPad refunds to customers down under and across Europe. This time, it [...]
Now that we’ve all had enough time with the new iPad to separate the facts from the fiction surrounding the device, it’s time to move on to more important matters: The unconfirmed scuttlebutt surrounding Apple’s upcoming hardware and software …
The new iPad will be unleashed upon the public tomorrow! We hope, anyway. As we wait in the bleachers with anticipation for tomorrow morning’s event, we’re recapping the last bit of rumors to make our own score of what might be in store at Apple’s …
Use of tablet devices in sports would get a major fillip when Phoenix Suns uses the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet for its sessions both on and off the court. NBA franchise Phoneix Suns would be seen making good use of the Verizon 4G LTE enabled Galaxy Tab 10.1 to keep a tab on all their daily operations. The choice of tablet should come as a surprise to many as industry leader iPad has been cold shouldered in the process.Each player of the team would be provided by their own Galaxy Tab which would come pre-loaded with the Phoenix playbook, video clippings of their practice sessions as well as reports on opponent teams too. Not only the actual games, but the gadget would also help the team in preparing and monitoring their travel itinerary.Speaking of the latest development, team head coach Alvin Gentry said: “marks the beginning of a new era in the NBA, where I think teams throughout the league will want to integrate a tablet into their operations.”Other use of the tablet would be to show fans all across the US Airways Center interactive views of the games the team plays. Fans could also view the seating arrangement at the games which would be of great benefit to ticket seekers. There are also plans to integrate this tablet with the popular social media sites so that fans get direct and instant access to the team’s activities.”Our organization has always placed a priority on remaining at the forefront of digital innovation within the sports industry. Utilizing the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to integrate the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 into our daily operations is yet another great digital milestone for the Suns,” said Phoenix’s President, Brad Casper.This new development should add weight to the Samsung tablet’s flagging fortunes that has come under renewed attacks from Apple all around the globe forcing it to remain off market for a couple of months which includes the crucial holiday period.via androidguys[ad#After Post Add]
The 4G capable Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet device is what the market is going to get in a few weeks time with Verizon being the carrier partner. Pricing details of the gadget though has not been announced as yet.Specifications wise, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 has a 1.4 GHz dual core processor at its heart. The display unit is based on Super AMOLED technology and boasts of a high-definition 720p (1280 × 800) resolution. The tablet has 16 GB of internal storage capacity and comes fitted with two cameras, with the front being of 2 megapixel and the rear one of 3 megapixel. Other features include Infrared blaster, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth and DLNA support. As far as software goes the tablet runs on Android 3.2 while having TouchWiz loaded along with a number of other security related applications like Mobile Device Management (MDM), on-device Encryption and Virtual Private Network (VPN). The tablet features native support for email, calendar and contact as well.via slashgear[ad#After Post Add]
CES is just about a week from us and there already are hectic preparations on by copanies to put their best feet forward. AT&T being one such who has recently called developers together for a session where they discussed a Widows 8 based tablet that would be communicating via its LTE network. Its all a [...]
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