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DIY Android MegaPad is 23-inches of touchscreen glory

, Sep 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

For decades now in science fiction films and stories, it's been basically a norm for screens of all types, shapes, sizes, and interfaces, to be home to touch-screen functionality. One of the more popular places gigantic touchscreens appeared relatively recently in film was the sci-fi classic Minority Report - so popular was this film, in fact, that any time you see a monstrous transparent touch-sensitive display here on the web, the film's name wont be far behind. What we've got today that's right along those lines is a relatively giant (23-inches, in this case) display that works not just with touch interaction, but with Android to boot! Read The Full Story

ACER Iconia Tab A501 with 4G Review

, Sep 16th 2011 Discuss [8]

Today we have the ACER Iconia Tab A501 full of AT&T 4G connectivity to show you. We’ve been enjoying this tablet over the past week or so, taking the 4G for a ride and checking performance. Android tablets come in all shapes and sizes, this is just one more we can add to the list although not many have full 4G support. Take a glance with SlashGear at a few photos, video, and benchmarks and see if this is the tablet for you.

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ACER Iconia Tab A501 with AT&T 4G hands-on

, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [1]

Say hello to the newest 4G Android tablet, the ACER Iconia Tab A501. What we have here is the twin brother to the popular Tab A500 yet this bad boy has been treated to some AT&T 4G love. Before we get ahead of ourselves I’ll start by mentioning this is not 4G LTE, instead it features AT&T 4G HSPA+ speeds. We might not have LTE but she cruises along just fine, that and the dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor helps. Read on below for our first impressions and some hands-on video.

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Android tablet with x86 Medfield chip due Q1 2012

, Sep 14th 2011 Discuss [1]

Intel revealed that the first Android tablets based on an x86 processor should be available in Q1 of 2012. This tablet could be very similar to the Red Ridge reference design tablet that the chip maker showed off during IDF to demo Android 3.2 Honeycomb running on a Medfield-based tablet.

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Viewsonic’s $199 ViewPad 7e Android tablet ready for pre-orders

, Sep 8th 2011 Discuss [0]

Viewsonic's budget-friendly ViewPad 7e Android tablet has surfaced on Amazon for $199.99. We got to spend some hands-on time with the tablet when it first debuted last week at IFA 2011 and seems like a good entry-level device for bargain shoppers. However, it's only available for pre-orders at the moment without an estimated shipping date. Read The Full Story

Vizio Tablet gets VIA Plus 1.2 software update

, Sep 6th 2011 Discuss [7]

The Vizio Tablet has gotten a software update that promises to enhance overall performance. A somewhat laggy interface was a major issue that plagued the otherwise favorable budget-friendly tablet. The update brings the Vizio Internet Apps Plus (VIA Plus) custom interface up to version 1.2, while it continues to run on top of Android 2.3.2 Gingerbread. Read The Full Story

HTC Flyer Honeycomb 3.2 update leaked with screenshots

, Sep 5th 2011 Discuss [9]

The HTC Flyer 7-inch Android tablet that boasts an optional stylus looks to be getting its Android 3.2 Honeycomb update very soon. MoDaCo's Paul O'Brien got a hold of a beta version of the update along with the "Sense 1.1 for Tablets" update and has publicly released the ROM for all to download and has also tossed up some screenshots of the new interface. Read The Full Story

Gateway ships A60, its first 10.1-inch Android tablet

, Sep 5th 2011 Discuss [2]

Gateway has begun shipping its first Android tablet today, called the Gateway TP Series A60. But, the tablet isn't really all that new. In fact, it appears to be a rebranded version of the Acer Iconia Tab A500, which we've reviewed in the past. After all, Acer is now the parent company of Gateway. Read The Full Story

Sony Tablet S now ready for pre-orders, shipping September 16

, Sep 5th 2011 Discuss [2]

The Sony's first Android tablet, now officially called the Tablet S, is ready for pre-orders. The Tablet S is available on Sony's own site and on Amazon, listed at $499.99 for the 16GB model and $599.99 for the 32GB model with a promised ship date of September 16. The device is also available on Best Buy and Future Shop in Canada at the same pricing, but with a later September 23 ship date. Read The Full Story

Amazon’s 7-inch Kindle Tablet gets handled, priced at $250 for November

, Sep 2nd 2011 Discuss [14]

One of the two long-rumored Amazon tablets has been shown to TechCrunch for some hands-on time under the condition that no photos be revealed. This is the first time we've gotten more concrete details and specs on what the first Amazon tablet has to offer. Unfortunately, it's sounding much less like an iPad-killer and more like a super-charged Kindle ready to take on the Nook Color. Read The Full Story

ViewSonic launches ViewPad 7x, 10pro, and 7e

, Sep 1st 2011 Discuss [2]

ViewSonic has made some tablet announcements of its own today at IFA 2011 with a tablet trio of varying sizes and platforms. There's a 7-inch Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet called the ViewPad 7x, a 10-inch dual-boot Windows Oaktrail tablet PC called the ViewPad 10pro, and a budget-friendly e-reader-like tablet called the ViewPad 7e. Read The Full Story

Amazon’s 10-inch Tablet may not ship until 2012

, Aug 31st 2011 Discuss [8]

Amazon is rumored to debut two tablets this fall, but a new report from the supply side suggests that only one of the tablets will make its way to market before year-end. According to DigiTimes, mass production on Amazon's larger 10.1-inch tablet will not begin until the first quarter of 2012. Read The Full Story
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