Tag: Tablets

Nvidia Icera Modem Approved For AT&T 4G LTE

Nvidia Icera Modem Approved For AT&T 4G LTE

Nvidia-powered tablets and clamshell devices are now approved to run on AT&T’s 4G LTE network. Nvidia announced today that it’s Icera 410 LTE modem chipset is now validated on AT&T’s network. That means manufacturers can use the modem in their devices, letting those devices connect to AT&T’s 4G LTE network (as well as the carrier’s 2G, [...]

Posted by | 05/24/2012 | 0 Comments More
Sprint Canceling Early Upgrades on June 1st?

Sprint Canceling Early Upgrades on June 1st?

In an effort to cut expenses, it appears that Sprint will be decommissioning its early upgrade program that allowed customers to cancel within 10-14 days of an expiring contract. The evidence, supplied by TechnoBuffalo, reveals Sprint’s plans to end the policy effective June 1st. If true, and it looks like it is, that only gives [...]

Posted by | 05/16/2012 | 0 Comments More
SRS iWOW Universal Improves the Sound of Smartphones and Tablets

SRS iWOW Universal Improves the Sound of Smartphones and Tablets

Smartphones and tablets are great for listening to music, but the sound quality isn’t always that great. The SRS iWOW wants to help by boosting the sound that comes out of any mobile device. According to The Gadgeteer, the SRS iWOW Universal is a small device that plugs into the 3.5mm headphone jack of any [...]

Posted by | 05/11/2012 | 0 Comments More
Toshiba Excite 10 LE Review

Toshiba Excite 10 LE Review

Last year Toshiba waded into the Android tablet market with the Thrive, a 10.1-inch slate that served as the company’s response to what they deemed missing in the then current crop. Thus, it had several full-size ports, a rugged-ish exterior, and a thick chassis to accommodate both. Though a decent tablet, the Thrive didn’t generate [...]

Posted by | 05/08/2012 | 1 Comment More
Moms Want iPads Instead of Flowers for Mother’s Day

Moms Want iPads Instead of Flowers for Mother’s Day

A new survey says that mothers want tech for Mother’s Day, and most of them want an iPad over everything else. The survey comes from TechBargain, so the results obviously going to skew towards tech. In the survey, 91 percent of mothers said they’d prefer an iPad to flowers for Mother’s Day. We assume the [...]

Posted by | 05/01/2012 | 0 Comments More
Toshiba Excite 10 LE Unboxing and First Impressions

Toshiba Excite 10 LE Unboxing and First Impressions

Earlier this month Toshiba’s newest Android tablet, the Excite 10 LE, launched to some… mixed reviews. Most cited issues with Honeycomb as the biggest drawback. The fact that it launched with Honeycomb and not Ice Cream Sandwich angered others. This week Toshiba rectified that issue by pushing an Android 4.0 OTA update to the tablet. [...]

Posted by | 04/27/2012 | 6 Comments More
Google Wanted To Sell 10 Million Android Tablets in 2011

Google Wanted To Sell 10 Million Android Tablets in 2011

When Google and Motorola announced the Xoom in early 2011, the search giant expected to sell 10 million Android tablets in the year as well as another 10 million in 2012. According to The Verge, the numbers come for a presentation given by Google’s senior vice president of mobile, Andy Rubin in 2010, when the Xoom [...]

Posted by | 04/25/2012 | 19 Comments More
Ditch Expensive (Or Spam-Filled) Hotel Wi-Fi With These Alternatives

Ditch Expensive (Or Spam-Filled) Hotel Wi-Fi With These Alternatives

According to Hotel Chatter’s Hotel Wi-Fi report, hotels pay an average of $7,500 a year to maintain their Wi-Fi networks yet make an average profit of $200,000. Is that the sound of travelers being ripped off I hear? Yeah, it is. Instead of using hotel wireless when you travel, consider these alternatives.

Posted by | 04/20/2012 | 0 Comments More
Waze Navigating

Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Review: GPS Performance and Apps

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 tablet is a Wi-Fi only device but does include a GPS radio for maps and navigation. Samsung also sells a car mount that will work with the Tab 2 (made for the Tab 7.0 Plus), indicating that the company expects users to use the tablet in place of a standalone [...]

Posted by | 04/20/2012 | 3 Comments More
Nook Tablet (8GB) Mini-Review: Performance

Nook Tablet (8GB) Mini-Review: Performance

Barnes & Noble recently introduced a new version of the Nook Tablet for $199 that differs in minor ways from the $249 Nook Tablet (16GB) that came out last holiday season. The less expensive Nook has half as much internal storage (8GB) and half as much RAM (512MB), but is otherwise identical to the original. [...]

Posted by | 04/19/2012 | 0 Comments More
AT&T Unveils New Pay-As-You-Go Data Packages

AT&T Unveils New Pay-As-You-Go Data Packages

In addition to announcing the availability of the HTC One X, it’s latest flagship Android phone, AT&T has announced new GoPhone data packages that the carrier will be rolling out starting April 22nd. GoPhone data packages are, in short, pay-as-you-go plans. They appeal to customers who don’t need the latest and greatest smartphone or better [...]

Posted by | 04/18/2012 | 9 Comments More
Samsung Galaxy Tab Guide | 10.1, 8.9 and 7-inch Tablets Explained

Samsung Galaxy Tab Guide | 10.1, 8.9 and 7-inch Tablets Explained

Navigating the many Samsung tablets available can be a bit confusing, so I put together a Guide to the Galaxy Tab to help you sort them out. Below is a list of all the Samsung tablets either currently on sale or announced starting with 10-inch devices and moving on down. (I know I’m cheating a little by including the Galaxy Note, but it’s a tablet!)

Posted by | 04/16/2012 | 2 Comments More
Nook Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

Nook Tablet vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

If you read my post comparing the Kindle Fire to the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, you probably think you know how this particular matchup is going to end. After all, the Nook has many of the same limitations as the Fire, including limited hardware and app selection. However, the Nook has some benefits over the Kindle Fire that make it a better choice for some consumers, even over the Tab 2.

Posted by | 04/16/2012 | 11 Comments More
Tablets and Simplicity. A Quest or a Reality?

Tablets and Simplicity. A Quest or a Reality?

Perhaps it is because I’m getting older, or rather that I on the side of the mountain where I realize I have less steps ahead of me in life than I have already taken on the journey. Or perhaps it is just because no matter how hard I try, I seem to be busier and [...]

Posted by | 04/16/2012 | 8 Comments More
Can the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Take On The iPad at Half The Price?

Can the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Take On The iPad at Half The Price?

Recently the Associated Press published an article claiming that for most people the word iPad is synonymous with “tablet”. The implication being that there aren’t any other tablets worth people’s brainspace around, thus the iPad is the default. However, I think both Amazon and Barnes & Noble can cite a few million reasons why that [...]

Posted by | 04/13/2012 | 6 Comments More
Are 4G Tablets Better Than Smartphones For Older Users?

Are 4G Tablets Better Than Smartphones For Older Users?

In the comments on my review of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from Verizon Wireless, reader Karen Murray said something interesting. She told us that she bought the tablet on contract plus a basic phone instead of a smartphone. Since no one offers family data plans yet, it made more sense for her to ditch the [...]

Posted by | 04/13/2012 | 2 Comments More
Kindle Fire vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

Kindle Fire vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

With the introduction of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Samsung has entered the low-cost tablet space with an excellent entrant. Priced at $249, it’s only $50 more than the $199 Kindle Fire from Amazon. The price alone is enough to tempt many users, but $50 is a significant gap when budgets are tight. Is the Galaxy Tab 2 worth the $50 premium?

Posted by | 04/12/2012 | 11 Comments More
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Review: Using The Tablet With Your TV

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Review: Using The Tablet With Your TV

According to research cited by Samsung, over 80% of tablet owners use the device while sitting in front of the TV. Because of this, Samsung included an IR blaster on the Galaxy Tab 2 along with the Peel Smart Remote app. The idea is to make the Tab 2 the center of your home media setup, thus making it the center of your world.

Posted by | 04/12/2012 | 1 Comment More
How To Use Google Voice With Android Tablets And Media Players

How To Use Google Voice With Android Tablets And Media Players

Even though my tablet doesn’t have a number and can’t make calls (without help), it’s still a useful platform for Google Voice. Same with Android media players like the Samsung Galaxy Player. In fact, with Google Voice you can turn a non-phone device into a free texting paradise for a kid or teen.

Posted by | 04/11/2012 | 3 Comments More
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Review – $249 Android Tablet

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Review – $249 Android Tablet

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab represents a welcome shift in the company’s attitude toward the tablet market. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 offers the full tablet experience with the newest Android operating system, Bluetooth, cameras, and a few other extras Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s tablets don’t offer. All for $249.

Posted by | 04/11/2012 | 15 Comments More
Samsung’s $399 Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Arrives May 13

Samsung’s $399 Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Arrives May 13

Along with the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 that we just reviewed, Samsung also announced today that the 10.1-inch variant is just a few weeks away. The Tab 2 10.1 will hit stores on May 13th, though pre-orders begin on May 4th. It’s priced at a sweet $399. Samsung is shifting away from creating tablets only [...]

Posted by | 04/11/2012 | 3 Comments More
Survey: Smartphones Don’t Totally Dominate Photos, Image Editing Yet

Survey: Smartphones Don’t Totally Dominate Photos, Image Editing Yet

There’s no doubt that smartphone cameras are getting better and that apps like Instagram, Camera+, Photoshop Touch and other apps for enhancing and sharing photos are extremely popular. However, it turns out that the majority of photo-takers are still loving and using their digital cameras. According to a study conducted by 6sight, people with digital [...]

Posted by | 04/05/2012 | 3 Comments More
Clean Up Your Android By Starting From Scratch Or Monitoring Apps

Clean Up Your Android By Starting From Scratch Or Monitoring Apps

Since folks are in spring cleaning mode now that the northern hemisphere is warming up, now is a good time to consider cleaning your gadgets as well. Not just physical cleaning — though I did cover that earlier this week — but also cleaning things on the software end of things. Taking a hard look [...]

Posted by | 04/05/2012 | 3 Comments More
8 Best Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories

8 Best Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories

The Galaxy Tab 7.7 may not be the least expensive 7-inch Android tablet around, but its multiple charms have earned it some loyal fans. If you recently bought the 4G LTE tablet, it’s time to accessorize. Below are eight great accessories and cases for protection, productivity, and fun. Whether you use the Tab instead of [...]

Posted by | 04/03/2012 | 0 Comments More
TextMaker Reviewing, Track Changes, and Comments Toolbar

SoftMaker Office Mobile 2012 for Android Now In Public Beta

A few months ago I wrote about the SoftMaker’s Office Suite for Android and how the document-editing app, TextMaker, provided a feature missing from every other Office suite for Android and iPad: true Track Changes functionality. While most people hope that Microsoft Office for iPad will solve this problem on iOS, SoftMaker has so far [...]

Posted by | 04/02/2012 | 3 Comments More
March 2012 Ultrabook, Laptop and Tablet Review Roundup

March 2012 Ultrabook, Laptop and Tablet Review Roundup

The biggest and most anticipated product of March was the new iPad, of course, but it’s not the only noteworthy piece of mobile tech we reviewed here at GBM and on our sister site, Notebooks.com. Ultrabooks keep coming and they keep getting better. Just take a look at the Dell XPS 13 below. And the [...]

Posted by | 04/02/2012 | 1 Comment More
World Backup Day: Back Up Your Android Smartphone And Tablet Automatically

World Backup Day: Back Up Your Android Smartphone And Tablet Automatically

Backing up an Android phone or tablet isn’t that hard and can even happen automatically in the background. We’ll walk you through how to back up your apps, SMS history, settings, and even your Home screens. Remember, if your data is backed up only in one place, it’s not fully backed up. Take advantage of more than one of free and inexpensive backup options listed.

Posted by | 03/30/2012 | 3 Comments More
7-inch Tablet Face-Off: Nook Tablet vs Kindle Fire vs IdeaPad A1 vs Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

7-inch Tablet Face-Off: Nook Tablet vs Kindle Fire vs IdeaPad A1 vs Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Consumers looking for a 7-inch tablet have several to choose from and now many good choices under $300. Price isn’t the only factor, of course. You also have to consider how easy it is to use, access to content, the operating system, and app selection.

Posted by | 03/29/2012 | 9 Comments More
5 Kid-Friendly iPad Alternatives For Kids Ages 4 – 13 And Up

5 Kid-Friendly iPad Alternatives For Kids Ages 4 – 13 And Up

Ever since it first came out the iPad has proved popular with kids as well as adults. There are hundreds, if not thousands of apps aimed at kids as young as 6 months old. However, the iPad is not a toy. Anyone who’s let their small child near an iPad or any other piece of [...]

Posted by | 03/23/2012 | 0 Comments More

5 Kid-Friendly iPad Alternatives For Ages 4 – 13 And Up

Ever since it first came out the iPad has proved popular with kids as well as adults. There are hundreds, if not thousands of apps aimed at kids as young as 6 months old. However, the iPad is not a toy. Anyone who’s let their small child near an iPad or any other piece of [...]

Posted by | 03/23/2012 | 0 Comments More
Windows 8 Will Be Retina Display Ready

Windows 8 Will Be Retina Display Ready

Microsoft would like everyone to know that they’re paying attention to all the madness around the iPad’s new display. To that end, they’ve posted a very detailed look at some of the ways Windows 8 and apps will work with displays that sport a high pixel density. Over on TechCrunch they’re calling this post-HD, but [...]

Posted by | 03/22/2012 | 1 Comment More
Aldiko 2.1: The Best Independent eReader App For Android Just Got Better

Aldiko 2.1: The Best Independent eReader App For Android Just Got Better

Aldiko is one of my favorite eReading apps for Android and my go-to for books outside of the Barnes Noble or Kindle ecosystem. This app is for eBook lovers who have an extensive library that’s not tied up by DRM or restricted to a specific app or people who want to build this kind of [...]

Posted by | 03/21/2012 | 6 Comments More
New Angry Birds Space Trailer Reveals Little Yet Excites Us More

New Angry Birds Space Trailer Reveals Little Yet Excites Us More

We only have two more days until Angry Birds Space launches. (At this point, I’m not going to even try to avoid the puns.) Today Rovio posted another new trailer that is designed to tease more than anything. It features a few extra snippets of gameplay and a hint at the storyline around the beginning [...]

Posted by | 03/20/2012 | 0 Comments More
Why Would You (Or Did You) Buy A 3G or 4G Tablet Instead Of Wi-Fi?

Why Would You (Or Did You) Buy A 3G or 4G Tablet Instead Of Wi-Fi?

Industry analyst Chetan Sharma released a wireless market update report today that reveals, among other things, that consumers overwhelmingly preferred Wi-Fi only tablets to those with mobile broadband capability in 2011. This comes as no shock to us here at GBM. Wi-Fi tablets are less expensive and don’t come with 2-year agreements and ridiculous termination [...]

Posted by | 03/20/2012 | 11 Comments More
Quick View: Tablified Market HD Only Shows Apps Made For Android Tablets

Quick View: Tablified Market HD Only Shows Apps Made For Android Tablets

Android tablet owners may be few compared to certain other, uh, fandoms, but those of us who do belong to this exclusive club enjoy our slates. However, when it comes to finding apps made specifically for larger screens and higher resolutions the Android Market Google Play Store isn’t the most helpful. There is a section [...]

Posted by | 03/20/2012 | 0 Comments More