Asus Eee Pad Transformer is Rooted Barely a Day After Release

If anyone could have the new Asus Eee Pay Transformer under submission barely a day after launch, you better believe Paul O'Brien of MoDaCo would be the guy to do it. Freshly shipping from Amazon as of April 10th, the tablet, which will receive a wider release in May, has been cracked with root access granted.

The Transformer is the Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet with keyboard dock that at once acts as a portable slate and quasi-netbook. You can check out the user manual recently posted by Asus or grab the source code if that is more your thing. You will have to head over to Twitter and see what Mr. O'Brien has to say if you want the procedure to root the tablet you probably don't own yet.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi Available Today

Samsung said it’d be here yesterday, and sure enough the Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi (7-inch) is up for sale at several retailers, including Circuit City. As promised before, it’s $350 – a sharp difference from the $600 it debuted at. Even for that cheap a price, though, we can’t say we’re terribly excited for this knowing some tasty Honeycomb options are right around the corner. Head on over to Circuit City now if you’re interesting.

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Carolina Pad's 2011 Simply Chic Collection

Carolina Pad released its 2011 collections including the 2011 Simply Chic Collection. The collection coming with simple black and white patterns smartly paired with bright greens, pinks and blues make these products the ultimate office companions. Exciting new designs and updated fan favorites by signature designer JACK!E are also available in this year's line.

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Acer Iconica Tab A500 Tablet available for pre-order next week!

Good News Everybody (Professor Hubert J. Farnsworth) Acer's Honeycomb (Android 3.0) Iconica Tab A500 is finally one step closer to us with an official releases this April 24 and available for pre-order next week (April 14).


The Iconica Tab A500 is a nice 10.1" Tablet powered by an NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual Core CPU, a 5Mpix rear-facing Camera with flash and AF as well as 2Mpix front facing webcamera capable for both to shoot HD Videos. Capable to output 1080p videos the Iconica TAB A500 comes with 3G and WiFi in an ultra thin body with a 13.3mm thickness only.


Announced at $449.99 (Best Buy) the Iconica Tab A500 will come preloaded with two games including Need for Speed : Shift and Let's Golf.

Extraordinary Mobile Entertainment and Fun; Two Great Games Included


Navigating through the interactive environment with the touch of a finger-tip is incredibly natural. The 10.1-inch capacitive touch-screen tablet delivers a remarkable degree of accuracy and responsiveness. The high-resolution 1280×800 TFT WXGA display is crisp and clear, and provides an 80-degree wide viewing angle to ensure an optimal viewing experience. The large 10.1-inch size is ideal for comfortably accessing and enjoying a number of applications - from movies and games to social networks and scrolling through photos in the photo book application.


Designed for HD entertainment, the high-color contrast 10.1-inch widescreen display allows customers to enjoy exhilarating HD 720p video in a 16:10 aspect ratio. Customers can also use the Acer Iconia Tab A500 as their media hub and share full 1080p Blu-ray-quality video via the built-in HDMI port with other devices, such as a high-definition big screen TV or monitor. Dolby Mobile technology completes the entertainment experience with heightened audio.


One of the tablet's most impressive features is its ability to run and play premium HD arcade games and complex online games. The 10-point touch display and six-axis motion sensing gyro meter control guarantees an entertainment experience on par with the best game consoles. Plus, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 comes with two full versions of leading games already on it. "Need for Speed: Shift" gives customers a sense of exhilarating speed and power as they "steer" the ultra-responsive tablet to maneuver through courses with dynamic HD graphics. In "Let's Golf," customers choose their character and swing for a hole in one on a variety of courses from around the word in vibrant color.


Taking along hundreds of books and magazines is easy with the Acer Iconia Tab A500. The tablet supports eReading and comes pre-installed with Acer LumiRead and Google Books eReading apps for enjoying eBooks, while Zinio is pre-installed for reading full-color digital magazines.


The technology in the Acer Iconia Tab A500 delivers a thrilling level of performance. It features a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 250 Cortex A9 1GHz processor, supported by the ultra-low power GeForce graphics and 1GB of RAM for blazing mobile performance. It also supports flash.

The new tablet comes with an integrated 16GB of flash storage for programs and apps to give customers incredibly fast access while limiting weight and noise. The platform can support a larger storage capacity of 32GB, which is planned for future models. The Micro-SD card reader supports up to 32GB Micro-SD cards, so customers can access and download their own digital content, including videos, movies and eBooks.

The Acer Iconia Tab A500 can be used in a range of environments thanks to its ambient light sensor. The integrated accelerometer provides auto-rotation between portrait and landscape modes for viewing movies, websites, games and more.


Staying Connected and On-the-Go


Today's customers are connecting with their social networks in a real-time way that brings more meaning and convenience to their lives. The Acer Iconia Tab A500 connects to Wi-Fi networks with reliable Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED wireless technology at home and on the go for updating social network apps, Twitter feeds and accessing the Internet. Customers can also set up multiple email addresses in the tablet and even open and view Microsoft Office documents using the trial version of the "Docs to Go" app to boost their productivity.

The two webcams boost customers' ability to stay in touch. The 5MP rear-facing camera has a flash and is auto-focusing, so it captures excellent video and images. The 2MP fixed-focused front-facing webcam is ideal for video conferencing and recording HD video and comments for YouTube and Facebook. Customers can utilize the built-in GPS with various apps to enjoy navigation and location-searches while traveling and driving. Plus, the integrated Bluetooth allows consumers to connect the tablet to a variety of other devices, such as headsets and printers.

Customers will enjoy extra-long uptime with their Acer Iconia Tab A500. The system's two 3260 mAh Li-polymer batteries provide up to eight hours of playback for casual games, eight hours of HD video playback and 10 hours of WiFi Internet browsing.

Superior Mobile Browsing Experience with Android 3.0


The advances in Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) build on the leading-edge performance in the Acer Iconia Tab A500 to deliver a mobile experience unlike anything customers have experienced to date. Specifically optimized for a tablet environment, Android 3.0 runs on the Acer Iconia Tab A500 to deliver superb browsing with an array of features that make online time rewarding and productive.


Plus, customers can get even more out of their Acer Iconia Tab A500 by customizing it with Android apps of their choice from the Android Market and other Android-based app sites.


Innovative Design Boosts Usability


The Acer Iconia Tab A500 will be used in a very personal way, so it was designed with great attention to detail. Customers will enjoy using it as a primary connection to their world from wherever they take it. The design boasts an Alpine Silver brushed metal aluminum chassis that is cool to the touch and comfortable to hold. The design's upscale look and feel features a high-gloss finish decorated with engraved patterns that create a subtle sophistication.


The Acer Iconia Tab A500 is incredibly easy to use and enjoy. It easily fits in a purse, briefcase or book bag. It measures 10.24(w) x 6.97(d) x 0.52(h)-inches and weighs only 1.69 pounds.

Acer offers several options for customers to further personalize their Acer Iconia Tab A500. They are:


· The full-sized dedicated keyboard connects to the tablet via Bluetooth to boost productivity. MSRP is $69.99.


· The dock with IR remote securely holds the Acer Iconia Tab A500 into a secure position with two tilt angles. The dock charges the unit and includes a connection for an external speaker or headphone. MSRP is $79.99.


· The sleek protective case guards the tablet without adding weight or bulk. It allows access to the connectors and ports, while also propping it up in two positions while on a desk or nightstand. MSRP is $39.99.


· The Americas power adapter set comes with the four connectors used in North, Central and South America as well as the UK and Europe. MSRP is $29.99.


clear.fi for Digital Media Sharing


Acer clear.fi is installed on the Acer Iconia Tab A500 to connect it with any other DLNA-compliant device to quickly and easily share digital media. Clear.fi automatically connects all Acer devices on a network (smartphones, notebooks, desktops, HD media players and storage devices) and then gathers and organizes media files by type (video, music, photo, pre-recorded TV).

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WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab to cost $349.99

It's been a long time coming, but the WiFi-only version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab will finally arrive in stores this weekend. According to the Samsung website, we'll be seeing the WiFi-only version of the Android tablet on sale this Sunday, with a price tag of $349.99. The tablet will be retailing at Circuit City, Tiger Direct, and CompUSA, though we're pretty sure we'll be seeing the device being sold in many other outlets come the following weeks. The tablet will be pretty much the same as the 3G version, except that you don't get 3G, and you won't be buying it with a carrier contract either. However, that being said, the tablet came out last year and features last year specs, including the non-tablet optimized Android 2.2 (Froyo). Will its $349.99 price tag be low enough for you to overlook such issues?

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WinPad A-97 Tablet PC with Dual Boot Windows 7 & Android 2.2

Windows 7 is still the operating system more reliable in both business and completeness of software therefore tablet dual-booting is the best solution for those who want flexibility. New tablet pc from bamboo curtain country named WinPad A-97 has emerged with the ability to dual boot windows 7 and android 2.2.

The tablet uses an Intel Atom Z530 clocked 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB of DDR2 memory and can have a 16GB or 32GB SSD optional. Types of capacitive touch screen includes IPS technology and size of 9.7 inches. Tablet PC WinPad A-97 also integrates a 3G module that can be connected to the internet anywhere there is 3G network.

The tablet is quite heavy which is 640g and the design is very similar to the iPad. Dual-boot Android / Windows 7 will undoubtedly very popular, users can enjoy thousands of applications and flexibility of Android, but also the experience and software that is running Windows 7.

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail to be Samsung's Low-End Android for Boost

We received an invitation to New York to join Samsung as they look to unveil a new device for pre-paid carrier Boost Mobile, but had no idea what to expect. The event isn’t scheduled to go down until Tuesday, but Engadget’s received a 19-paged document in which they found the Samsung Galaxy Prevail, a low-end Android handset.

From the looks of this thing, it’s about as bare an Android phone as you’re going to get. It has a now-smallish 3.2 inch capacitive display, a 2 megapixel camera, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooh, and expandable memory (among other usual suspects) – that’s all that could be mustered up as far as specs go.

And judging by that list, I’d say don’t expect too much excitement in other areas such as processor, RAM, which version of Android it’ll run. Virgin also looks to be carrying the device, according to the same source. The device will cost $180 so this is as good as it’s going to get if you want a cheap introduction to Android.

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Samsung Galaxy Prevail will bring more Android to Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile is getting ready to launch its second Android smartphone (the first one being the rugged Motorola i1).

Unlike the i1, the upcoming handset is not made by Motorola and is almost certainly not rugged. Called Samsung Galaxy Prevail, the new smartphone kind of looks like a smaller Vibrant / Fascinate.

The Galaxy Prevail is not a high-end device, since it features a 3.2 inch display (likely HVGA or QVGA), GPS, and a 2MP camera. Android 2.2 seems to be on-board.

Boost Mobile will sell the Samsung Galaxy Prevail for $179.99, no contract required. There's no word on when exactly it will do it, but it may happen starting later this month.

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Developers Get Honeycomb Working on CDMA Galaxy Tabs

That 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab was a nice grab for some of you when it first came out, but I bet you felt a bit slighted when Google introduced Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Samsung didn’t utter a peep about when or if they’d bring the tablet-specific operating system to their 7-inch offering. With the 10-inch and 8.9-inch renditions, it looks like we’ll never hear anything in that regard.

That’s where these hard-working developers come in, though. Folks at XDA have gotten Android 3.0 up and running on the tablet. Caveats? It’s not the least bit stable and it’s only confirmed to be working on CDMA versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. (Those available on contract for Sprint and Verizon here in the United States.) I’m hopeful they’ll be throwing as much time and effort as they can at this project, though, so be sure to follow them at their XDA thread.

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Motorola Xoom Price and Specs Review

This 2011 is tablet year, iPad 2 from Apple, Playbook Blackberry, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and now Motorola Xoom Android Honeycomb tablet. Motorola Xoom UK release date this week.

Motorola Xoom Specs and Technical Details

• Next-generation tablet with 10.1-inch display, Android 3.0 platform, and Verizon Wireless mobile broadband connectivity
• Powered by NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processor; support for Adobe Flash for viewing web sites, movies, games, and more
• Front-facing 2-megapixel camera and microphone for video chats; rear 5-megapixel camera for high-res stills and HD 720p video
• 32 GB internal memory; Wireless-N Wi-Fi with Mobile Hotspot capabilities; HDMI output; microSD expansion (with software upgrade)

Mostly, Motorola Xoom user satisfied with this gadget. Its Tegra2 DualCore processor which means this Motorola Xoom is running fast. The 10.1 HD screen means cleaner videos and pictures. The micro-HDMI out plug means you can hook your Xoom up to a TV. And of course, Android 3.0 "Honeycomb". Multitasking is easier to navigate on Honeycomb. The 10 inch Xoom's screen is made from Gorilla Glass which means you won't be neeeding a screen protector. Being able to download most webpages with flash support being promised in the future. Flash 10.2 will be available in a few short weeks as will support for microSD cards.

What's not so good about this Motorola Xoom. The limited number of Android apps for the XOOM. The Android Market has a lot of apps, but they have very little support for tablet apps currently. The volume rocker is too flush with the Xoom, and thus it can be incredibly hard to push the buttons sometimes. The lack of speaker quality, speakers are good, not great.

How much the Motorola Xoom price? If you buy it from Amazon, Motorola Xoom Android Tablet 3G/4G price about $799.99 off-contract, but you can purchase it for 599.99 at Verizon Wireless, with a 2-year contractand.
And price $599.00 for Motorola Xoom Android Tablet Wifi only.

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Microsoft Exec Thinks Tablets are just Fads, Agree?

A Microsoft executive claims that tablet computers, which includes Apple’s iPad, are nothing more than a fad.

“Mobile is something that you want to use while you’re moving, and portable is something that you move and then use,” said Craig Mundie, Microsoft’s chief research and strategy officer, during a luncheon in Sydney. “These are going to bump into one another a little bit, and so today you can see tablets and pads and other things that are starting to live in the space in between.”

“Personally, I don’t know whether I believe that space will be a persistent one or not,” Mundie added.

This probably reflects why Microsoft remains low-key in the tablet market, despite the aggressive competition from various manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, LG Electronics, Toshiba, and Motorola. Windows 7 has appeared on a handful of tablets, most of which are only available in Asia.

However, rumors claim that Microsoft is not taking tablet computers for granted, as its next operating system, with the working title “Windows 8,” would be designed for tablet computers. The new OS is expected to be released in 2012, which may also prompt Microsoft to develop a tablet to go with it.

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BlackBerry PlayBook Wi-Fi Available for Pre-Order with $499 Base Price

Customers can purchase the 7-inch multitouch device with BlackBerry Tablet OS, a dual-core 1GHz CPU, front- and rear-facing cameras, 1080p support, and Wi-Fi connectivity for a base price of $499.99. That's how much costs a version with 16GB of internal storage, while 32GB and 64GB models are priced at $599.99 and $699.99, respectively.

The PlayBook with mobile broadband connectivity is expected to be available later.

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HTC Flyer 7″ Android Tablet Unveiled

The HTC Flyer has a 7-inch multitouch 1024×600 display and runs Android 2.4 “Gingerbread” OS with HTC Sense user interface and HTC Scribe digital pen input technology. It includes a 1.5GHz single-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage.

The 0.92-pound tablet supports mobile broadband, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, and has a 5MP web camera on the back and a front-facing 1.3MP cam. Its battery provides “four hours” of video playback on a single charge.

There are also stereo speakers with SRS virtual surround sound, a GPS receiver, G sensor, digital compass, a Micro SD card slot, and a digital pen.

The HTC Flyer will be available globally during Q2 2011. There's no word on pricing.

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Sprint Samsung Galaxy Tab price to drop to $199.99 on April 3

Starting this Sunday, on April 3, Sprint will make its version of the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab $100 cheaper if you purchase it while also committing to a new two-year service agreement with the carrier.

In that arrangement, up until now the Galaxy Tab set you back $299.99. But, from Sunday on, it will only be $199.99 – the price for which most high-end smartphones are sold today. That certainly makes theGalaxy Tab more appealing for those who haven't gotten on the newly-rediscovered tablet bandwagon just yet thanks to prohibitive pricing.

You do have to keep one thing in mind however. Sure, this may be the cheapest you'll get a 3G-enabled tablet on contract in the US, but software-wise, it's not up-to-date. It runs Android 2.2 Froyo, a version meant to be run on smartphones, not tablets, and it's even outdated for smartphone use – having been superseded by Gingerbread. There's also absolutely no word on a possible upgrade to Android 3.0 Honeycomb, and according to recent rumors, it's likely that such a thing will never happen.

Keeping all this in mind, if you'd still rather have a Galaxy Tab from Sprint, you also need to know that the off-contract price is going to be slashed too, from $499.99 to $429.99.

Realistically speaking, this offer is probably meant to clear up the remaining Galaxy Tab stock that Sprint has accumulated. Even so, if you think it's a deal worth taking, mark Sunday in your calendar.

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Gigabyte GN-TB100 10.1 Inch with NVIDIA Tegra 2 Processor

Gigabyte GN-TB100 tablet showcased 10.1-inch powered by NVIDIA Tegra processors 2 in the event CeBit 2011. Tablet device is equipped with 1280 × 800 touch screen measuring 10.1-inch IPS and 5 megapixel camera on the back and front of the 1.3 Megapixel camera for video chat.

Gigabyte GN-TB100 tablet is diotaki by NVIDIA Tegra processors 2 with 1GB of RAM memory and 32GB of internal storage. The tablet also supports WiFi, 3G and offers HDMI output. The tablet runs on the Android operating system.

The possibility of this tablet was launched into the market in July 2011 and is currently at a prototype version of Android on show is still version 2.2 Froyo.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v Android Tablet Specs And Review

Samsung has published Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v Android Tablet on CTIA Wireless 2011 Exhibition. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v equipped with 10.1 inch 1280 x 800 pixels screen, runs on Honeycomb Android 3.0 software, camera 8 megapixel that doubles as a 1080p HD video recorder, and a 2-megapixel front camera for video calls. Samsung galaxy Tab 10.1v also supported wireless technology with 3G, Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11a, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n.

Samsung claims the Galaxy Tab 10.1v's battery is good for seven hours of video playback, which is less than the iPad 2's 10 hour. Some inferior things are no memory card slot, no HDMI.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v will be available for a limited time only, both online and in select Vodafone stores. The device will cost $729 as an outright purchase which includes 6GB data with a three month expiry, or a $259 upfront payment, plus $39 per month over 12 months. The latter includes 1.5GB of data per month.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v with its Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system offer a credible alternative tablet. For Android lover, this device could be your top pick.

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BlackBerry PlayBook to receive native calendar, email and contact apps

Research In Motion (RIM) has just confirmed that their PlayBook device will eventually receive native email, calendar and contacts applications via a future software update, although we would have preferred to see that happening when it rolls out fresh from the factory. It is still quite surprising to know that the PlayBook is going to be released without such essential applications, especially considering where BlackBerry's strengths lie – that is, helping keep things well organized and on schedule. According to RIM's statement, "In a future software update for the BlackBerry PlayBook, we will also provide native e-mail, calendar, and contact apps for those customers who prefer to have these apps directly on the tablet." Would that make you hold off a PlayBook purchase, or you don't mind going ahead anyways?

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Samsung Galaxy Tab P1010 (Wi-Fi-only) pre-orders start at Amazon UK for £299, shipping March 31

The rarely heard of Wi-Fi-only version of the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab is getting very close to its official launch. Previously, we've heard that it may become available in the US on April 4 for $399. However, it now looks like the UK will get the tablet before the US.

Amazon UK has started taking pre-orders for the Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab seven-incher, and it's asking £299 (that's approximately $477, in case you were wondering) from those of you who'd like to purchase one. If you do order one, Amazon UK will ship it to you on March 31. So if you act now, by the end of the week you may just hold your new Android-powered tablet in your hands.

Now why you'd want to buy a tablet powered by Android 2.2 Froyo is another story altogether, especially with recent rumors claiming that such devices will never, ever receive updates to Android Honeycomb, the tablet-optimized version of Android. Anyway, if you'd like to get your very own Wi-Fi-only 7-inch Galaxy Tab from Amazon UK.

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Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab or Fascinate on Verizon for $100 Less By “Liking” Samsung

Samsung and Wirefly have just announced a quick deal that you’ll need to hurry to get in on. If you are one of the first 500 fans to “like” Samsung on Facebook you can get $100 off of a Samsung Fascinate or Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Tab on a two-year contract. The Galaxy Tab was recently brought down to $200 with a contract so that means you’d be pocketing (if your pockets are big enough) this thing for $100. The Fascinate is free after this deal as it’s normally $100 these days.

Upon liking their page you should be presented with a link to be taken to Wirefly’s website to take advantage of the offer but I’m having difficulties loading the page as of the time of this writing. Be sure to give it a spin yourself and see if you can get it working.

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LG's 3D-shooting Optimus Pad nabs March 31st retail date in Japan as T-Mobile fiddles

Japan's NTT DOCOMO just announced a March 31st retail offering of LG's Optimus Pad. The Honeycomb tablet listed as model L-06C is the same 8.9-inch 1280 x 768 pixel slab known as the G-Slate 'round T-Mobile subscribers. Besides its 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor and internationally compatible 3G data and GPS, the Optimus Pad's most noteworthy features are the stereoscopic rear-facing video cameras capable of 1080p 3D capture which you can viewed directly on the L-06C with a pair of passive glasses. Unfortunately, NTT DOCOMO is mum on pricing. Remember, although T-Mobile originally hedged with a spring launch (recently rumored for April 20th), LG told us that it'd be arriving on US soil in March. So... T-Mobile, anything you'd like to add before Thursday?

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