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Microsoft Surface Wi-Fi-Only: Why?
One feature Microsoft didn't detail for its Surface tablets during the June 18 announcement was whether cellular connections would be supported, and by extension what carriers would offer plans and pricing tiers. The reason for no details was because cellular plans aren't available: Surface is Wi-Fi-only.
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Microsoft Surface: What Price Can We Expect?
On Monday, June 18, Microsoft was frustratingly vague on when and for what price its Surface tablets would launch. Naturally speculation has followed. So what can fans expect to pay for the Windows 8 tablet?
Analysis: Smart Logic: Samsung Chips Away at Intel Lead
Samsung Electronics, already a world leader in TVs and smartphones, is taking the fight to Intel Corp for the No.1 slot in semiconductors, betting on strong growth in so-called logic chips that are the brains inside today's fast-selling smart mobile devices.
Most U.S. Readers Unaware of E-Books at Libraries: Poll
Though Kindles and Nooks are becoming almost as common as books, more than half of all U.S. readers don't know they can borrow e-books from their local library, a Pew Center poll showed on Friday.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Lineup to Receive Android 4.0 ICS Update in July
After delivering the latest installment of Ice Cream Sandwich to the dethroned flagship smartphone Galaxy S2, Samsung is now turning towards its Galaxy Tab lineup of tablets to launch Android 4.0 ICS update.
Surface Announcement Not Revealed to Some OEMs: Why?
When Microsoft unveiled Surface on Monday, June 18, CEO Steve Ballmer said that its larger OEMs had been informed beforehand. That’s not true according to some OEMs, so why would Microsoft remain coy on Surface’s details?
Microsoft Surface Tablet vs Apple's New iPad: And The Winner Is?
The Internet is on fire right now with the recent announcement of the Microsoft Surface tablet device. Surface is the company's answer to the new iPad from Apple; and the device is expected to be available by the end of the year in two flavors, one running ARM, the other Intel x86. The big question many have on their mind is how does the Surface compare to the new iPad when it comes down to the raw numbers. We'll be taking a keen look at that.
$199 Google Nexus Tablet Rumored with a Front Facing Camera
The highly rumored Google Nexus tablet is probably coming with a front facing camera and the source of this rumor, DigiTimes has not been able to confirm about the camera at the back which shows the probability of only one camera which will be the front one.
Dutch Court Orders Apple to Pay Samsung Damages over Patent
A Dutch court ordered Apple Inc to pay damages to Samsung Electronics Co Ltd over a patent violation in the Netherlands, the latest twist in the global legal battle waged by the two rival phone and computer makers.
Apple Fined in Australia for Misleading iPad Advertising
Apple Inc was fined A$2.25 million ($2.29 million) by an Australian court on Thursday for misleading advertising of its latest iPad.
Zenbook Prime: Asus’s Answer to the New MacBooks
Seems like Asus has sent these UX31A Zenbook Prime to Amazon without any official release or announcement which is very unlikely in the world where everyone is following the footstep of Apple with big release announcements.
ClamBook Emulates Mobile Operating Systems on Laptops: iOS, Android Go Full Screen
Smartphones are great for providing mobile information, but for extended productivity sessions the small form factor means a desktop or laptop is more useful. One accessory aims to rectify that problem by emulating smartphones on a laptop, the ClamBook.
Google Nexus Tablet Release Date Nears: More Details Leak Out
Fresh reports associated with the long-rumored Google Nexus tablet have started surfacing online. If such a tablet exists, it will surely come out at Google I/O Conference kicking off June 27. No tablet packs all rumored features and if the latest reports are to be believed, the Asus-made Nexus tablet will also miss some of the key features, including 3G connectivity and rear camera.
