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LG Phablet 'Optimus Vu' to Take on its U.S Rivals
Major players like Samsung, HTC, and Motorola dominate the phablet world. All these companies have an array of devices on offer for their U.S customers. Now, LG is hitting the U.S phablet arena with a vengeance. The company recently announced the launch of its Optimus Vu (for U.S customers), which is expected to hit the shelves soon.
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Microsoft Confirms Windows RT OEMs & Details Collaboration – What to Expect
According to a Microsoft blog post on Monday, Aug. 13, at least four PC makers plan to launch hardware based on Windows RT. The company has confirmed Dell, Lenovo, Samsung and Asus as the first hardware makers to deliver Windows RT devices at launch. The four initial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will not only deliver several Windows RT tablets, but also PCs with "full keyboard and touchpad solutions, whether removable/dockable or a traditional clamshell."
Apple Expert Shines Light on Samsung Sales in U.S.
Apple Inc is claiming that more than a quarter of Samsung Electronics' $30.4 billion in U.S. smartphone and tablet sales result from copying of the iPhone and iPad or infringe on other patents, a damages expert for the U.S. company said on Monday.
Nook Devices Tout 'Lowest Price Ever,' Starting with $149 Nook Color – Learn More
Amid intensifying competition from rival tablets and e-readers, American bookstore chain Barnes & Noble announced its "lowest price ever" for the Nook in a statement on Sunday, Aug. 12. The company is now offering price cuts for three models of its Nook Tablet and Nook Color devices, just in time for the peak of back-to-school shopping season.
Barnes & Noble Cuts Price on Nook Tablets
Barnes & Noble Inc cut prices on three models of its Nook e-reader and tablet devices on Sunday, ahead of the peak of the back to school season and amid speculation that rival Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch a new version of its Kindle Fire tablet.
ARM-based Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Running Windows 8 RT May Challenge the Surface
Lenovo has officially announced its Windows 8 ThinkPad Tablet 2 on Wednesday, Aug. 8, the second-generation of its popular tablet, aimed at professionals. Moreover, the company is also preparing Windows 8 products for the consumer side, and these include the IdeaPad Yoga laptop/tablet hybrid Lenovo unveiled earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
iPad Mini - Has the iPhone 5 Anticipation Overshadowed the iPad Successor's Launch?
Although the hype surrounding the launch of the much-anticipated iPhone 5 has suppressed any news relating to the iPad Mini, it is likely that the iPad heir apparent will be released around Sept. 12 along with the iPhone 5.
Xbox Team Helped Microsoft With The Surface
Microsoft's biggest announcement of 2012 has been the company's Windows 8-based tablet/netbook, dubbed Surface. When Microsoft announced Surface, many in the industry - notably several major tablet makers - expressed concern that a tablet from Microsoft could pose problems for other tablet makers who build devices to run on Windows 8 software. Critics emphasized that Microsoft is not a hardware company.
Amazon Slashing Kindle Prices: New Models on the Way?
It appears that the rumors of new Kindles being in development are about to come to a head, as Amazon has slashed the price of their Kindle DX model by 29%, and put several Kindle accessories on sale along with it. It also appears that Amazon has no plans to restock Kindle Touch 3G's, which are currently sold out, though the Wi-Fi models are still available.
Top 5 Features of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 That Will Send Rivals Looking for Cover
With the Galaxy Note 10.1 slated for a global release this fall, it seems that the South Korean tech giant is gearing up to oust its rivals.
Lenovo Teams Up with Nvidia for Convertible Windows RT Tablet - Report
Lenovo, now the world's second biggest PC maker by shipments, seems to be the latest hardware manufacturer working on an ARM-based Windows RT tablet. According to a Wall Street Journal report citing "people familiar with the matter," Lenovo teamed up with Nvidia to create its Windows RT device.
Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2 With Windows 8, Intel ATOM CPU, Fingerprint Reader and NFC Officially Announced
The Windows 8 hardware flood gates are about to open up wide now that Lenovo has played the first card. The company was busy readying a ThinkPad based Windows 8 tablet from early this year. We've seen the device first at Computex, but never again after that. Now Lenovo has officially announced what amounts to the Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2, and while it is not the powerhouse one might expect, it's good enough for the low end section of the market.
Courtroom Tension Boils in Apple-Samsung Showdown
It was the end of a long week in court in the Apple-Samsung legal war, and Samsung attorney John Quinn was trying to block his adversary, Apple attorney Bill Lee, from showing the jury a document.
