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Bill Gates Says “The PC Is The Tablet”. Is He Right?
In a BBC interview, Bill Gates was questioned about living in a post-PC era of smartphones and tablets. His response: "The PC Is The Tablet". Is He Right?
Fujitsu Lifebook T901 Tablet PC on Sale Now
Fujitsu announced the follow-up to the T900, the Lifebook T901 Tablet PC with a few notable upgrades, including five-finger gesture and optional NVIDIA Optimus graphics.
Google Aims to Succeed Where Microsoft Has Failed
Between the unofficial "Android Everywhere" theme, iTunes competition, and ChromeBooks, Google seems intent on succeeding in areas where Microsoft has failed.
Motorola Delivers XOOM Tablets to Autism Speaks
As we've reported before, tablets make a great tool for dealing with autism. Motorola has also recognized this and have provided XOOM tablets to 46 families for a test program.
GBM InkShow: ARMOR X7 Rugged Tablet PC – “Tough Enough”
Got my hands on the ARMOR X7 from DRS Technologies, the smaller brother to the X10gx I reviewed earlier. But don't let the size fool you: it's definitely tough enough.
YUDU Claims to Dodge the iPad Subscription Tax (But Doesn’t)
YUDU claims they can deliver subscribed content to iPads without paying the Apple tax. Which is true because it's already possible.
Bing to be Preferred Search and Map Provider for BlackBerry
Bing will be the first name in search on RIM's BlackBerry devices, including the Playbook tablet, placing it on top of rival Google on yet another major brand.
Wi-Fi Only Samsung Galaxy Tab Gives Up More Than Just 3G
Buyers of the Wi-Fi only Samsung Galaxy Tab report it doesn't just lose 3G; processing power and Bluetooth connectivity are also downgraded.
Fujitsu Stylistic Q550 Tablet PC Slate Launching Today
Fujitsu launches their Stylistic Q550 slate Tablet PC, starting at $729.
Apple’s Not Spying on You; You’re Spying for Apple
Most of what you think you understand what the Apple tracking controversy is wrong, and the truth isn't necessarily better (but it could set you free).
ARMOR X10gx Rugged Tablet Now Sprint Certified
The ARMOR X10gx rugged Tablet PC is now certified for the Sprint 3G network, providing on-board connectivity in harsh environments.
Microsoft UK Director Says No Tablets While Showing Off Tablets (Maybe)
Microsoft’s UK managing director Ashley Highfield put the skids on talk that Microsoft was jumping into the tablet market. At an event that featured tablets.
Motorola Xoom Hard to Find at My Local Best Buy. Literally.
Motorola Xoom not getting much love in the back of my local Best Buy, but tablets displayed at the front not doing much better.
Windows 8 Immersive looks like Origami 3.0
Microsoft's tablet strategy continues to look familiar. What's being called "Immersive" on Windows 8, I call Origami 3.0.
PLAYMOBIL(TM) Apple Store Playset is a fake product that should be real
ThinkGeek's PLAYMOBIL(TM) Apple Store Playset is a fake product that deserves to be real.
Foolish or Not? Playing Angry Birds on Two Windows 7 Tablets at the Same Time
Sumocat plays Angry Birds on not one, but TWO, Windows 7 tablets, a TEGA v2 and Fujitsu Lifebook T900, thanks to Intel AppUp.
ASUS avoids self-sabotage, says there is demand for Windows 7 tablets
ASUS avoids self-sabotage ahead of launch of Eee Slate EP121 Windows 7 tablet, says there is demand for Windows 7 tablets
Windows Phone case studies push volume as key to earn that dollar
Microsoft Advertising has posted a couple of case studies promoting the money part-time and amateur developers can make with ads in their Windows Phone 7 apps.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer price and release in UK, Slate EP121 too
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and Slate EP121 official in the UK. Pre-orders for the April 6 launch of the Transformer start at £379. EP121 will launch April 10.
Dell exec claims iPad too expensive for enterprise. Sounds familiar…
Dell's head of enterprise marketing calls the iPad too expensive for enterprise due to the closed nature of the platform and the added costs of peripherals
Evernote Web overhauled with improved interface, more sharing options
Evernote just rolled out a major update to their web interface, more consistent with their desktop applications and offers more sharing options, including Facebook.
iPhone 5 to be delayed or are expectations too high?
Reports claim iPhone 5 could be delayed as long as next year, but it's also possible it could be an incremental upgrade, much like the iPhone 3Gs.
Apple’s WWDC to run from June 6-10. Will iPhone 5 be announced?
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will run June 6-10 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Will "unveil the future of iOS and Mac OS" but will that include a new iPhone?
Enable pinch and twist gestures in Firefox 4
Enable pinch and twist gestures in Firefox 4. Great for Windows tablets with multi-touch screens and Macbooks with multi-touch trackpads.
Review: Opera Mobile 11 for Windows on TEGA v2 slate
A review of the Opera Labs release of Opera Mobile 11 for Windows on the TEGA v2 slate. Offer iPad level ease of use on this Windows 7 multi-touch tablet.
GBM Shortcut: Opera Mobile 11 for Windows tablets
A review of Opera Labs release Opera Mobile 11 for Windows on a Fujitsu Lifebook T900 convertible Tablet PC with active pen and multi-touch input.
Microsoft finally marketing slates with promo videos for ASUS Eee Slate EP121
A mere 10 years after introducing the Tablet PC (and one month after the iPad outsold it), Microsoft is actively promoting the form factor with a series of web videos featuring the ASUS Eee Slate EP121.
AT&T selling original iPad w/ 3G at up to $300 off
Got an email from AT&T pushing the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G at a $200 discount. It's the original 16GB model, not the new 2, but that's still a good price cut.
New Microsoft Outlook screenshot leaked, still NOT designed for tablets
I cannot express the spark of hope I felt when I opened my feeds this morning and read the headline "How Microsoft Will Revamp Office For Tablets" from Business Insider.
Magnets make iPad more attractive
If you've got an iPad 2 with a smart cover, a fun trick you might want to try is sticking it to your refrigerator. 9to5 Mac reports it worked well with one of theirs, which was later confirmed by Gizmodo.
Google could be rolling out their own NFC service
Love 'em or hate 'em, you gotta respect Google's willingness to spend money to fix a problem without needing a direct benefit in return.
Boeing, Honeywell prove Wi-Fi can interfere with airplane equipment
[caption id="attachment_41568" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Flight Mode"][/caption] Boeing and Honeywell Avionics claim that display units used by pilots can experience "blanking" when exposed to Wi-Fi equipment operating at "elevated power levels".
Alleged iPhone 5 design surfaces, seems to show larger screen
Chinese blog iDealsChina has posted what they claim is a reference design for the next iPhone intended for case manufacturers to use with their designs.
Magstand2 for iPad 2 can mount your ‘Pad upside down
I'm not sure if this idea is brilliant or stupid, but either way, it's making my iPad accessory envy flare up like the opening scene of Star Trek.
