CHIP DESIGNER Nvidia has teamed up with Dixons Retail group’s hardware brand Advent to launch what it claims is “the world’s fastest 7in Android tablet”, the Vega Note 7, which costs £179.99. Powered by the Nvidia Tegra 4 processor, the Advent Vega…
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Tesco’s Hudl tablet is a GBP119 Nexus 7 rival
UK SUPERMARKET CHAIN Tesco unveiled its first-ever tablet on Monday, the Tesco Hudl, which is a £119 rival to the Google Nexus 7. Clearly looking to lure Christmas buyers away from the Nexus 7 and iPad Mini, Tesco’s Hudl tablet will fetch just £119…
LG unveils the G Pad 8.3 tablet to rival Apple’s iPad Mini
KOREAN HARDWARE MAKER LG unveiled the G Pad 8.3 tablet on Sunday to challenge Apple’s rumoured iPad Mini refresh. Outed ahead of this week’s IFA conference in Berlin, the LG G Pad 8.3 is the firm’s second stab at the Android tablet market, after its…
Can Tablets Take the Place of Teachers?
Millions and millions of tablets were sold in 2012, a testament to the ever increasing popularity of the device. Whether you prefer Apple’s iPad, Samsung’s Galaxy tablets, Google’s Nexus tablets, or some other brand’s tablets, you are part of the immense group that uses tablets on a daily basis.
It does not take a rocket scientist to see why tablets have become so widespread. They’re convenient. You can do practically everything on it. The prices are becoming more and more competitive.
One worthwhile application of tablets is in the realm of education. While hardly anyone will dispute the usefulness of tablets in this setting, the question “Can tablets take the place of teachers?” is a totally different matter. [Read more…] about Can Tablets Take the Place of Teachers?
Tech Gift Ideas 2012
How are you with your Christmas shopping? If you are not the kind who does Christmas shopping all year round, then you might need a helping hand with what some might consider last-minute gift buying. The great thing is that you practically don’t have to leave your house or office. Just go online, and you’ll be able to tick off the items on your shopping list!
If you’re not sure about what to get friends and family, but you know that you want to give something related to tech and gadgets, here’s a quick guide to help you complete that list. These tech gift ideas will come in really handy. [Read more…] about Tech Gift Ideas 2012
DataWind Launches Aakash 2, The World’s (Almost) Cheapest Tablet
Earlier this year, we got wind of the Aakash, which was touted as the world’s cheapest tablet. Made by DataWind, a firm based in the UK, Aakash was specially tailored to fit the needs of students who do not have the means to purchase the more expensive and rather popular tablets. Back then, the aim was to sell the Aakash at around USD35. The tablet was launched, and the reception was rather poor for various reasons.
DataWind – and the Indian government – was not about to give up on their initial intentions, however. This month, they launch the successor of the world’s cheapest tablet: the Aakash 2. [Read more…] about DataWind Launches Aakash 2, The World’s (Almost) Cheapest Tablet