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A tablet computer, or tablet, is a mobile computer, larger than a mobile phone or personal digital assistant, integrated into a flat touch screen and primarily operated by touching the screen rather than using a physical keyboard. It often uses an on-screen virtual keyboard, a passive stylus pen, or a digital pen.

The term may also apply to a variety of form factors that differ in position of the screen with respect to a keyboard. The standard form is called slate, which does not have an integrated keyboard but may be connected to one with a wireless link or a USB port. Convertible notebook computers have an integrated keyboard that can be hidden by a swivel joint or slide joint, exposing only the screen for touch operation. Hybrids have a detachable keyboard so that the touch screen can be used as a stand-alone tablet. Booklets include two touch screens, and can be used as a notebook by displaying a virtual keyboard in one of them.

— Wikipedia

The New Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Is Now Available For Pre-order

By Jack Smith | June 10, 2011

The redesigned Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1-inch Android Honeycomb tablet, made thinner and lighter, is now available for pre-order.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Dimensions

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1-inch is powered by the latest Android Honeycomb 3.1 operating system running on top of 1Ghz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor with 1GB system memory. The Android OS gives you instant access to thousand of apps, games, and widgets from the Android Market. You also get full Adobe Flash support, so you can surf the entire web without limitations. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 offers more powerful hardware, higher display resolution, and more features at the same pricing model as that of the Apple iPad 2.

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Kno Brings Textbooks App To iPad

By Jack Smith | June 6, 2011

Kno has been actively working with textbook publishers to develop digital textbook services available for students worldwide.

Kno first announced to introduce its own line of tablet in June 2010. However, in April 2011, Kno decided to give up the license to its hardware design to Intel and concentrate its efforts on developing software intended “to make learning engaging, effective and social for students.” Kno even offered to refund customers who already bought its tablet.

To begin its long-term plan to support multiple platforms, Kno has now introduced its first textbook app for the iPad. The Textbooks app brings over 70,000 titles at 30% to 50% off the list price. This isn’t just another eBook or PDF reader app. It is loaded with goodies to make your reading and collaboration life a bit easier.

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ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Tablet Is Now Available On Several Online Retail Stores

By Jack Smith | June 5, 2011

As promised by ASUS spokeperson, the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer tablet is now available in stock from several online retailers in US.

As of this writing, you can now order the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101-A1 16GB and TF101-B1 32GB models straight from Amazon and other official retail stores for the suggested retail price $399.00 and $499.00 respectively. Just be sure to pick the ones “ship and sold by Amazon” and not from the 3rd party vendors, as they add a bit more to the suggested price.

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Logitech Tablet Keyboard (and Stand) for Android 3.0

By rebeccah | May 24, 2011

If you were unable to get your eager hands on the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and Keyboard docking station, don’t worry. Logitech has a keyboard specifically designed to work with Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) tablets.

Logitech’s keyboard won’t magically boost your tablet’s battery life like the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Keyboard dock. It won’t give your tablet the extra USB ports or the SD card reader slots you might need, either.

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ASUS Spokesperson: More ASUS Eee Pad Transformers Will Be Available in June

By Jack Smith | May 19, 2011

Since the launch of the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer in U.S. and Canada, it has been extremely hard to find this Android tablet for sale anywhere, well except for on eBay and the third-party sellers on Amazon.com where these elusive tablets are being sold for ridiculously higher prices.

ASUS Eee Pad Transformer sold out

According to ASUS, the reason for the lack of supply was not because of component shortages. But rather, it is the result of an unexpected high volume of demand for the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer tablets that ASUS failed to anticipate and find itself struggling to cope up with.

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