CrunchPad Web Tablet Landing "As Soon As Possible" for Less Than $300

Mike Arrington's CrunchPad web tablet, already several prototypes in, is quickly bubbling to reality reports Bits: There's going to be an announcement in July or August, and it'll be available "as soon as possible." More »

07/04/09

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Comment by Jonathan Moll: So no keyboard? If I want to just browse the internet, my iPhone does that very well. Flash doesn't make... 9 Responses | Other threads

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Last Minute Rumor Updates on Apple WWDC '09

Apple's WWDC 2009 liveblog is just a weekend away. On the menu: Definitely Snow Leopard, new iPhone, new iPhone OS, and maybe even a guest star appearance of Steve Jobs himself. Here are the latest updates: More »

06/05/09

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Comment by hcho3: Please do this Apple... Drop the price on all Macs. All the Macbooks should cost no more than... 43 Responses | Other threads

laptops

Hybrid Android/XP Tablet/Laptop Looks Nice, Has Me Confused

At first this seems like a good idea: A tablet that runs Android in stand-alone mode. Then you connect it to an HP Mini 1000 netbook and it will run Windows XP. More »

06/05/09

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Analyst Says Apple Tablet in First Half of 2010

Gene Munster, an Apple analyst, says that Apple's likely to release a 7 to 10-inch touchscreen tablet some time in the early half of 2010. Usually analysts' predictions are sketchy, but Munster's is slightly less so. More »

05/21/09

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Comment by Clancycoop: Is everyone really excited because they want one, or just because it would be neat? Really, what would you use... 6 Responses | Other threads

leak

Nokia's Leaked Future Tablet Screenshot Large Smartphone

Mobile Crunch just posted this Maemo Harmattan Nokia Tablet screenshot, which consists of a vertical page worth of widgets that are embedded deeply inside the OS. More »

05/18/09

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Comment by Sandeep Dinesh: Sweet! This is such a huge step for Maemo! The "N900" is going to have 3G, an OMAP3, and a... 3 Responses | Other threads

apple

Apple's Tablet: The Story So Far

With so many rumors about an Apple tablet buzzing around, it's hard to believe Apple wouldn't announce one this year. But what do we really know about this thing? More »

05/13/09

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rumor

BusinessWeek: Apple Rumored to Bring Tablet and iPhone Lite to Verizon Soon

BusinessWeek cites two sources reporting that Verizon might get an iPhone "lite" and a connected touchscreen Apple tablet as early as this summer. More »

04/27/09

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windows 7

Windows 7 Tablet Capabilities Make Tablet PCs, and You, Smarter

Tablet PCs usually seem like a great idea until you actually use them, but the Windows 7 team has been working hard to make the platform more usable than ever— especially for students. More »

04/25/09

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Comment by geekpi: Does OSX have anything as advanced as this? *crickets* I thought so. 15 Responses | Other threads

concepts

Touchscreen Calligraphy Tablet Concept Helps Perfect Your Korean

For those looking to brag about your children's calligraphy skills to your friends, this Touchscreen Calligraphy Tablet concept lets you force your children into practicing their handwriting without having to pay for ink and paper. More »

04/21/09

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Comment by Noé Gudiño: This so cute, this would so kick ass in other languages 6 Responses | Other threads

netbook

A-View Netbook With Detachable Tablet Screen For $150

Details are scarce, but it appears that Taiwan-based Aware Electronics is planning to release a netbook with a detachable screen (similar to the Touch Book) for only $150. More »

04/15/09

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crunchpad

All About the CrunchPad Web Tablet

His baby prematurely splayed over all the internet, Mike Arrington pulls back the rest of the curtain on the CrunchPad web tablet. It still sounds fantastic. More »

04/10/09

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Comment by driggity: Do tech items really sell for only $50 over the cost to manufacture them? That seems like a small... 2 Responses | Other threads

techcrunch

Crunchpad: Photos of TechCrunch's Delicious Web Tablet

The web tablet TechCrunch is working on is apparently still alive, seeing as it just showed up in Michael Arrington's posterous. UPDATED More »

04/09/09

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Comment by Kaiser-Machead: That almost reads as "shown up in Michael Arrington's posterior". Well, I suppose it is smooth enough. 5 Responses | Other threads

android

T-Mobile Further Blurs Cellphone/Laptop Line With Android-Powered Tablet In 2010

The New York Times is reporting tonight that T-Mobile will release a new tablet and home phone in 2010, and that both devices will be powered by Google's open source OS, Android. More »

04/06/09

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concepts

Electrolux Mini Kitchen Includes Tablet PC and Probably Loneliness

Making dinner for two? Then move along. The Electrolux Personal Mini Kitchen concept is designed to hold the bare essentials for one person: A small silicon hotplate, a tiny soda-can-sized fridge, and a tablet PC. More »

03/28/09

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Comment by Terabiter: What about a side pocket to hold my copy of "Catcher in the Rye"? 5 Responses | Other threads

pen tablet

Wacom's Intuos4 Pen Tablet Gets Reviewed (Verdict: Good Value)

Wacom has just released their newest pen tablet, the Intuos4, with features that are sure to interest any aspiring digital artist. If you fall in that category, PC Magazine thinks you won't be disappointed. More »

03/25/09

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Comment by Jason: Wouldn't a used tablet laptop (resistive) be better than even the Cintiq? 8 Responses | Other threads

rumor

Reuters' Source Confirms Apple 10-inch Touchscreen Order for Third Quarter

Reuters is also confirming the rumors from the Commercial Times about Apple ordering 10-inch touchscreens for third quarter. More »

03/11/09

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Comment by Matingmonkey is a proud eMac owner: Sorry Apple, but i don't plan on buying your touchscreen computer. pshh, like they care, people will go crazy over it... 6 Responses | Other threads

apple

I'm Afraid an Apple Tablet Would Be Stupid

This week, Apple gave us minor hardware upgrades, while a little company made a linux tablet. This might leave you wishing for an Apple tablet, but that could be a stupid thing to ask for.

03/04/09

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Beta Version of Asus T91 Tablet Netbook Gets Touched All Over

Sascha of Netbooknews.de got to muck around with the beta-version of Asus' T91 tablet netbook. While the UI is still rough around the edges, it looks to be a promising addition to the tablet family. More »

02/19/09

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Comment by Andrew Mussey: Nice. This might fix what's prevented me from jumping in to the netbook market: the lack of any use... 4 Responses | Other threads

windows 7

Windows 7 Touch and Multitouch Gesturing, Pen Controls and Writing Recognition

Before he retired, Bill Gates said that "natural" interfaces would be the next big thing in computing. True to the master's prediction, Microsoft is integrating more gesture and writing controls into their OS than ever before, including—for the first time—genuine multitouch. More »

02/10/09

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Comment by qrius: I have win7 on my Toshiba m200 tablet - but nothing too exciting. Runs as fast as XP, but... 2 Responses | Other threads

dell

More Dell Latitude XT2 Specs Leak: Release Date This Wednesday?

We didn't know much about Dell's XT2 convertible tablet before, but now what appears to be a full specs sheet has leaked, including a possible release date this Wednesday, February 11th.

02/07/09

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Comment by dan325013: If those are to be the real specs I don't see the purpose of giving the owner a possibility of... 4 Responses | Other threads

apple

Apple Tablet Likely Described in Patent

Hidden within the usual litany of claims in a patent awarded this January—titled "Display Housing for Computing Device", which covers their current portable displays—Apple describes a tablet display, with the display housing the computer device. More »

02/03/09

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Comment by ggvrsn: So if this is a "housing" for a computer device which includes RF transmitter and receiver, then this could just... 3 Responses | Other threads

prototypes

Michael Arrington's Minimalist Web Tablet Prototyped, Fulfills (Most) Promises

Six months ago, startup pimp Michael Arrington of TechCrunch put out a call for help on a hardware project, specifically a $200 minimalist web tablet. Lo and behold, his team has made it! Well, one. More »

01/19/09

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Comment by johnthevulcan wants tattoo swag: apple should buy them.... 2 Responses | Other threads

netbooks

Viliv S7 Takes On the Sony Vaio P With a Tablet Twist

Specs for Viliv's S7 UMPC/netbook/tablet/whatever have popped up, and while the gadget's guts are similar to other netbooks, the physical design— including a jumbo keyboard and battery and a swiveling touchscreen— sets it apart. More »

01/10/09

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Comment by blacksamurai87: I'm sticking with my decision to get a Vaio P, cause I've got a touchscreen on my iPod Touch, and... 5 Responses | Other threads

android

Hands On Giinii Movit Mini: The Android Tablet

The idea sounds so sexy: An Android tablet. Remarkably thin, with over four inches of touchscreen, like an Android iPod touch. Actually, that's a lot what it's like. More »

01/08/09

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Comment by jspeed04: So WTF then? We G1 users are still waiting for a soft keyboard update while this mofo is strutting around... 3 Responses | Other threads

lightning review

iRex Digital Reader 1000S Lightning Review

The Gadget: iRex's ebook reader, a huge 10.2" E-Ink display with Wacom touch surface—in short, the ebook reader that the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader wish they were.

12/12/08

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Comment by fusiongt: Man that's huge and expensive. Are they marketing it to NBA players? 8 Responses | Other threads

touchscreen

Duo Wireless Penmouse Adds Touchscreen Tablet Tech to Laptops Cheaply

Modding your laptop to add a touchscreen is certainly possible, though you'll need to be pretty competent with tools: with the Duo gizmo all you need to be able to do is clip it to your screen. The two-piece device has a sensor you pop on top of your monitor or laptop screen and a wireless pen sensor—in combination they can give you that tablet-PC-alike pen-control performance you may have been yearning for, though only if you're running a PC with XP or Vista. Still, it's just $44, which isn't going to wound your wallet. [RedFerret]

12/01/08

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Comment by meher: old product.... this used to be available as a clip on to your pad so you could write and record... 1 Responses | Other threads

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Fujitsu Introduces Lifebook P1630 and U820 Tablets For Small People, Very Small People

In a long-awaited refresh to their tablet lines, Fujitsu has announced considerable upgrades for its U and P series. The comically small 5.6" U820, following in the dainty footsteps of the U810, gets improved battery life, GPS, a super-sharp WSXGA touchscreen and a 1.6GHz Atom processor, somehow weighing in at just over 1.3lbs. The U series starts at $1,049. For people with human-sized fingers, the P1630 8.9in convertible. netbook packs a 1.20 GHz Core 2 Duo, built-in accelerometer, 64GB SSD option and a steep base price of $2,179. Press releases after the jump. [Fujitsu] More »

11/04/08

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Comment by Giz Has Lost It: Who would've thought the Japanese would create something small? 1 Responses | Other threads

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Axiotron Service Reincarnates Old Macbooks As Shiny New Modbook Tablets

If you're a tablet-lover like me, you've probably bemoaned the lack of Apple tablets at some point in time. Though Axiotron's Modbook looked pretty great, the nearly $2500 it costs put it way out of my price range. But the Gods of Technology must've heard my prayers, because Axiotron's now offering a sweet deal to convert one of your existing Macbooks into a tablet. Starting at $1300, the company will take most Core 2 Duos and work their magic, transforming your old lappie into one of the best tablets available today. Now all I need to do is convince someone to give me their last Macbook for free, and I'm set! More »

10/29/08

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Comment by tkohrs2002: I wonder what they would be able to do with an old Powerbook G4? 2 Responses | Other threads

toughbooks

Panasonic Fleshes-Out Toughbook Line With 3G-Internet F8, T8, W8 Laptops

Pansonic's line of Toughbook laptops is already pretty extensive, but it's getting more so: Panasonic's just come up with the 8-series of "business-rugged" notebooks. The F8, T8 and W8 all come with a Gobi 3G mobile broadband system built in for roaming internet access. The F8 is being called the "world’s lightest 3G-ready notebook with a 14.1 inch wide display and an internal optical drive," weighs 3.7 pounds and has spill-resistant keyboard and integrated handle. The W8 is an ultraportable with 12.1-inch screen, 7-hour battery, and the T8 is similar but with tablet PC options. All are designed to withstand more than the usual share of knocks and bangs, and rugged businesspersons will be pleased to note they're out November for $2,100 for the W8 and T8 and $2,500 for the F8. Extensive press release below. More »

09/26/08

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laptops

Lenovo Thinkpad X200 Tablet, 12 Inches of Touchtasticness

Lenovo's X200 tablet isn't the best kept secret, but it's a nice looking convertible laptop now that we have the full specs. At 3.5lbs, the configurable tablet features a 12.1" touchscreen (in pen or finger input options) Core 2 Duo processors up to 1.86GHz supported by 4GB of RAM, and available upgrades to 128MB SSD, WiMax, integrated camera, fancy dual array mic (designed to cancel ambient noise) and thumbprint reader. But that's not all! More »

09/18/08

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laptops

(Presumably) Very Cheap Tablet PCs by NEC

See this tablet? It's new from NEC and features the same monotonous specs (1.6GHz Atom, 512MB-1GB RAM and 80GB HD) that we see in those cheapie mini-notebooks like the Asus Eee. Running XP or Vista and loaded with a 12 or 15-inch touchscreen, it's by no means beautiful, but this NEC could be the forebear of a new netbook-tablet market. We don't have pricing or release details at this time, but we'll keep a lookout, just for you. [Akihabara News]

08/28/08

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Hands On With Intel Classmate Tablet: So Far Just a Touchy, Double-Jointed Netbook

When news of the Classmate tablet broke yesterday, it was hard to know what to think. In terms of specs, the device is a far sight better that the Classmate 2.0, but aside from the new tablet form factor, the diminutive netbook didn't seem to include any truly innovative new features. During the Intel Developer Forum today I got to fold around with the new Classmate, and my suspicions were confirmed: barring a late-stage killer feature, this iteration of Intel's OLPC killer will be sort of lame. More »

08/21/08

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Comment by twid: Queues? Your English teacher is going QQ. more » | Other threads

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Toshiba Demos UMPC Hand-Held Tablet Prototype, But Thinks it's Too Small

At a recent presentation, Toshiba demoed a little hand-held UMPC prototype, indicating that the company is considering that product market. The silver-framed machine has a 5.6-inch touchscreen, and runs Windows Vista on an Atom processor and 64GB of SSD storage, and even packs in GPS. Though the onscreen touch keyboard takes up too much real estate, it's a great-looking little package. But apparently Toshiba isn't going to turn prototype into product as it's considered too small for practical use. That'll interest fans of the fabled Apple touch tablet, I'm sure. What do you think guys: would you buy a PC this size? [PCAuthority via Gizmodo.au]

07/24/08

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gaming

The PlayStation 3 Works Well Enough With Tablets

It's one of those things that makes sense, but we'd never tried before. One tablet-happy artist decided to plug in his Wacom tablet into his PS3. The result? It was essentially plug 'n play. While a combination of the PS3's firmware and third party game design mean that it could never be used play 90% of the PS3's library, the tablet worked quite well for cruising around the menus and even fast forwarding and rewinding through media. Plus, it looks way more sophisticated than that DualShock 3. [via PS3 Fanboy]

06/04/08

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Comment by fudged71: @Monty: I tried this months ago and it did not work! It was an older wacom, but nothing happened when... more » | Other threads

rumor

Asus Developing Eee PC Touchscreen Tablet

Aussie pub Current is reporting that the Eee PC will soon morph into a "non-clamshell touchscreen-only device," with an unveiling as soon as June 3 at Computex. Asus's Australia retail manager confirmed they're "obviously looking at form factors rather than just a clamshell" and that it would use a touchscreen. The caveat is that it ultimately might not wear the Eee badge since it's wholly different from—and presumably pricier than—the rest of the line. It might seem like an off-kilter move, but a genuinely cheap tablet (say, $500) could be as game-changing as the original Eee. [Current via Electronista]

05/24/08

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rumor

Intel Germany CEO Spills on Atom-Based Mini-Tablet iPhone

Through the fabulously true-to-life magic of machine translation comes word from ZDNet.de that Intel Germany CEO Hannes Schwaderer has confirmed an upcoming, larger (more tablet-y?) "version of the iPhone" based on Intel's Atom platform. Supposedly, the beefier unit size isn't due to the Atom chipset, but to the previously rumored bigger 720x480 display. More »

05/14/08

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Comment by culljosh: @mnit: @mnit: seriously thank you i didn't even have to type. Cheers more » | Other threads

pen and touch

Wacom New Touchscreen Perfect for Fabled Tablet MacBook

Wacom, maker of the best graphic tablets available—as our video review of the latest Cintiq points out—says their new technology may be the key in developing perfect tablet computers, like the fabled MacBook Tablet. Their new surface has pressure-sensitive pen input and "pinpoint precision and drift-free" finger touch capability for low-power operation and lower cost for device manufacturers. More »

04/25/08

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Comment by Fatty: stylus+fingers+same time=heaven more » | Other threads

dell

Dell Latitude XT2 Specs Revealed

Preliminary specs and a product render for the Dell Latitude XT2 have been released, and appears the convertable tablet will include the Centrino 2 Montevina platform, an integrated optical drive and an eSATA port. The rest appears to be unchanged for the time being. Nothing shocking or revelatory, but the Latitude XT was a nice piece of tech, and I'm equally interested in the XT2. [Engadget]

03/19/08

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dealzmodo

Dealzmodo: Thinkpad Laptops and Tablets up to 50% Off at Lenovo Outlet

If you need a new laptop and you are pressed for cash, or you enjoy the heart-pounding thrill of values, the Lenovo outlet is having a firesale on new R, T, X and Z series laptops and X series tablets—many of which are being sold at 50% off. Who knows how long the deals will last, so you had better jump on 'em while you can. [Lenovo Outlet via Crunchgear via JkOnTheRun]

03/12/08

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nokia

Nokia N810 Tablet Gets a $90 Price Drop

The powers that be over at Nokia have officially dropped the price of their N810 tablet by $90, bringing it down to a slightly more affordable $389.99. Hell, at that price buy two! [Nokia]

03/11/08

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