Tablet ownership nearly doubles in January (Digital Trends)

Digital Trends - According to new information from the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project, tablet ownership has jumped from about 1 out of every 10 Americans to approximately 19 percent. The previous study was conducted around the.....»»

[Via: YAHOO][Cat: top]Jan 24th, 2012

Apple and the American Economy, Tablet Market Doubles Over Holidays, Origami iPad Case, and More, iOS News Review

Also what were 15 million iPad buyers thinking?, Kindle replaces iPad for reading, Brother adds AirPrint support, Epson's wireless projection app, and more......»»

[Via: LOWENDMAC][Cat: mac]Jan 28th, 2012

Update for Google Docs app adds offline support, amps up tablet features (Appolicious)

Appolicious - Google has done an admirable job of providing web apps that lots of people use every day. Gmail is firmly ensconced as a leader in web-based email, Google Reader provides easy RSS feed access, and Google Docs allows users to create word proc.....»»

[Via: YAHOO][Cat: top]Feb 2nd, 2012

Amazon Attacks Apple: You Get Three Kindle Products for Price of iPad 2

Amazon has released a new advertisement that takes a shot at the price of Apple's iPad, emphasizing the lower cost of the Kindle e-reader and Android-based Kindle Fire tablet computer......»»

[Via: PCWORLD][Cat: top]Feb 9th, 2012

Proview Asks China Customs to Stop IPad Imports, Exports

Proview International Holdings Ltd., which claims ownership of the iPad trademark in China, is asking the nation’s customs bureau to block imports and exports of Apple Inc.’s tablet computer......»»

[Via: BUSINESSWEEK][Cat: top]Feb 14th, 2012

Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet E-Reader, $229

Quill.com has the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet for $20 less than usual, with free shipping......»»

[Via: PCWORLD][Cat: top]Feb 14th, 2012

Lower Chinese court rules shops should pull iPads (AP)

AP - Apple's dispute over the iPad trademark deepened Monday after the Chinese company that claims ownership of the name said it won a court ruling against sales of the popular tablet computer in China......»»

[Via: YAHOO][Cat: top]Feb 20th, 2012

Lower Chinese court rules shops should pull iPads

Apple's dispute over the iPad trademark deepened Monday after the Chinese company that claims ownership of the name said it won a court ruling against sales of the popular tablet computer in China......»»

[Via: PHYSORG][Cat: top]Feb 20th, 2012

Barnes & Noble To Take On Amazon (Again) With A New 8GB Nook Tablet

Barnes & Noble seemed pleasantly surprised when they announced their Nook Tablet “exceeded expectations” over the holidays, but their 70% year-over-year jump in device sales paled in comparison to rival Amazon’s 177%. That their flagship Nook .....»»

[Via: TECHCRUNCH][Cat: top]Feb 20th, 2012

Barnes & Noble sales rise, launches cheaper Nook tablet (Reuters)

Reuters - Barnes & Noble Inc posted a better-than-expected holiday-quarter profit, even as investments to keep its Nook e-reader competitive with Amazon.com Inc's Kindle hurt results......»»

[Via: YAHOO][Cat: top]Feb 21st, 2012

Apple Says Allowing Proview to Make IPad Would Harm Consumers

Apple Inc., battling for ownership of the iPad trademark for its tablet computer in China, said allowing Proview International Holdings Ltd. to make products with that brand would hurt consumers......»»

[Via: BUSINESSWEEK][Cat: top]Feb 29th, 2012

Apple Says Giving Proview IPad Brand Would Harm Consumers

Apple Inc., battling for ownership of the iPad trademark for its tablet computer in China, said allowing Proview International Holdings Ltd. to make products with that brand would hurt consumers......»»

[Via: BUSINESSWEEK][Cat: top]Feb 29th, 2012

How would you change the Nook Tablet?

It's hard not to make a series of reductive comparisons between the Nook Tablet and the Kindle Fire. After all, it's the conflict between Barnes & Noble and Amazon that frames these two 7-inch tablet / e-reader hybrids. This one is $50 more expensive, but.....»»

[Via: ENGADGET][Cat: top]Mar 18th, 2012

FAA to Review Rules Regarding Tablet/E-Reader Use During Takeoff, Landing

The FAA will have to test each individual tablet and e-reader before the rules can change.....»»

[Via: DAILYTECH][Cat: top]Mar 19th, 2012

Eventbrite unveils At The Door Card reader, turns iPads into ticketing terminals

Square may see the iPad to as an excellent retail tool, but Eventbrite thinks Apple's tablet a box office boon, which is why it created the At The Door app and card reader solution. Eventbrite's a self-service ticketing platform and its new dongle, which .....»»

[Via: ENGADGET][Cat: top]Mar 21st, 2012

Sanwa USB Reader Copies Memory Cards and More to Your Android Gadgets

If you own an Android smartphone or tablet, I bet on more than one occasion you have wanted to transfer images, video, or other data between the smartphone and an external device. This new media reader accessory called the Sanwa USB Reader/Dock will help .....»»

[Via: TECHNABOB][Cat: hardware]Mar 24th, 2012

E-reader wars: does the iPad"s retina display measure up to e-ink?

When Apple released the iPad in 2010, it entered the book publishing competition by introducing the iBooks app and pitching the new tablet as an e-reading device. Book publishers and authors alike wondered if the iPad would accelerate the sales of e-.....»»

[Via: ARSTECHNICA][Cat: top]Apr 11th, 2012

Smaller-Screen Creative: Why Smartphones & Tablets Aren"t Created Equal

Smartphone and tablet ownership continues to grow, so why are marketers still approaching mobile advertising in the same way online campaigns are planned? Never fear! You can break through and achieve optimal ROI if you’re willing to get creative......»»

[Via: SEARCHENGINEWATCH][Cat: internet]Apr 25th, 2012

Barnes & Noble"s new glowing Nook is a winner

Sometimes you just want to read. Digital's best answer for that simple urge is the now venerable E Ink e-reader. These monochromatic devices are not only holding on in the face of stiff LCD-based tablet competition, they're innovating. The latest update c.....»»

[Via: CNN][Cat: top]Apr 27th, 2012

Struggling With Tablet Repair Complications

A reader in Italy asks On Your Side for assistance in getting his U.S.-purchased Asus tablet fixed. Plus: a quick guide to changes in the hard-drive industry, and whom to contact for support......»»

[Via: PCWORLD][Cat: top]Apr 28th, 2012