Mar 08
With only a few weeks remaining before the much anticipated Apple iPad is released, Microsoft is finalizing details on its own “Courier.” Microsoft’s tablet, “a book-like device with two opposing screens,” according to Engadget, will supposedly have handwriting recognition built-in, and a stylus resembling a pen seems to be a primary source of input.
Engadget also claims there will be a built-in camera and a headphone jack as well. It will also serve as an e-book device, similar to the iPad’s own “iBook” app.
There has been no more information concerning pricing for the Courier, but because of the larger amount of features it is rumored to have, it is expected to be more expensive than the iPad
The Courier is to be released prior to the holiday season this year, which means by the time it is released, the iPad will have been part of the tablet market for over half a year—meaning more rumors about future updates, such as cameras on both sides of the device, tethering, and Flash support for Safari could cause possible Courier purchasers to refrain from purchasing until an iPad refresh.
Quote from : netbookboards.com
Tagged with: apple • Apple iPad • ibook • Microsoft • Microsoft Courier • Tablet
Feb 08
UK company X2 has revealed the iTablet – but this one is nothing to do with Apple.
The new device is running Windows Mobile 7 and is powered by an Intel Atom processor, similar to the ones used in most netbooks.
It also has 250GB of storage, a 12.1-inch multi-touch capacitive display, and more tellingly, the ability to multi-task and run Flash video.
Thick ‘n’ chips
There will also be a front 1.3MP web cam for video chatting, USB ports and an HDMI-out connection for sending your content to larger screens.
However, this OC is 35mm thick – which makes sense given X2’s background is in providing rugged mobile PCs to the likes of the military. However, it’s not going to compete on aesthetics with Apple’s 13.4mm iPad.
A number of firms are expected to release tablet PCs in the coming months as they seek to capitalise on the interest wrought by Apple and HP with their iPad and slate respectively, so it’s likely we’ll hear a lot of companies extolling the virtues of their device over Apple’s.
Quote from www.techradar.com
Tagged with: apple • itablet • PC • Tablet • Windows Mobile 7
Jan 27
The teaser for Apple’s press event, “Come see our latest creation,” has a double meaning. Content creators, not gadget freaks, will be the biggest target of Apple’s Wednesday press conference.
Although most of the speculation has centered on a tablet device that will likely be announced at the event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs probably has bigger plans in mind.
Apple’s goal is to offer a new platform for content creators to reinvent books, magazines and online content — in addition to offering a new avenue for content producers to make money. That platform will likely be far broader than just a tablet device, and will extend to every device or computer that iTunes touches.
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Tagged with: apple • Apple Event • Apple's Platform • iphone • iTune • Tablet
