Tablets
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Hands-On With a $55 Android Tablet at CTIA
LAS VEGAS—How low can Android go? Well, we’ve taken a look at a $40 Android tablet, the Ubislate 7ci, but you can’t actually get that in the United States—it’s for India...
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Nook HD+ Review
With the Nook HD, US bookstore giant Barnes & Noble entered the wide-open 7-inch tablet market, but with the 9-inch Nook HD+ it faces a single and much more daunting...
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There’s a Tablet in Your Future!
You’d have to either be hiding under a rock or be the just-awakened Rip Van Winkle not to know that the tablet is taking over computing, and possibly more. Apple hit...
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Ematic Genesis Prime Review
Although a $79 tablet with Jelly Bean and Google Play access seems tempting, the Ematic Genesis Prime is sure to frustrate rather than delight. (1.5 out of 5) The Ematic Genesis...
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Mobelisk Introduces “Chimera” Customizable Tablet
LAS VEGAS – Business-class tablets are insanely expensive. That’s one reason so many small businesses are adopting off-the-shelf iPad minis and putting them in off-the-shelf cases: with Motorola’s ET1 and Panasonic’s...
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Archos Unveils Cheap Android Tablet With 3G
Archos this week unveiled an 8-inch Android tablet with built-in 3G set to debut next month for $199.99. The Archos 80 xenon runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and comes packed with...
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Coby Kyros MID7047-4 Review
The Coby Kyros MID7047-4 costs less than $100, making it one of the cheapest Android tablets yet, but it lacks access to Google Play and offers a lackluster screen. (1.5 out...
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Microsoft Surface Pro Available in U.K. May 23
Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet will go on sale across the pond beginning May 23. The Windows 8-based tablet will hit shelves in the U.K. next week, for an estimated £719 ($1,100)...
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HP Expands X2 Line With Intel Core-Powered Split X2
HP today introduced its new 13-inch HP Split X2 hybrid laptop line. The Split X2 joins the Windows 8-equipped Envy X2 line and Android-equipped SlateBook X2 line to give the users...
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Hands On With the First Tegra 4 Tablet
The first tablet with Nvidia’s flagship new Tegra 4 processor comes from an unexpected quarter: HP. Yep, HP’s low-end Slate 7 isn’t the company’s only foray into Android. The HP SlateBook...
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Toshiba Excite 10 SE Review
The Toshiba Excite 10 SE is a solid large-screen Android tablet that does almost everything well, but doesn’t do enough to stand out from the crowd. (3.5 out of 5) Pros...
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Nook HD Review
The Nook HD from bookstore giant Barnes and Noble makes some big claims for such a small tablet, as it looks to steal the limelight at the budget end of...
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Zealz GK802 Review
The Zealz GK802 Android Mini PC offers quad-core processing punch and lets you run Android or Ubuntu, but it needs more polish. (3 out of 5) These days, you can get...
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Kupa UltraNote X15 Ultra Review
The Kupa UltraNote X15 Windows 8 tablet is equipped to get things done, from its Intel Core i7 processor to an array of attachable extras. (4 out of 5) Pros Windows...
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Tablets Used Primarily for Web, Email, Games
Tablet owners turn to their devices mostly for Web surfing, checking and sending emails, and playing games, according to a recent survey from online retail aggregate BuyVia. The least-used functions are...
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Bill Gates: Consumers ‘Frustrated’ With iPad
Bill Gates today argued that users are frustrated with the iPad because the Apple tablet lacks some of the functionality found in traditional PCs. During an appearance on CNBC with Warren...
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Tablets to Outshine PCs, But Touch-Based Ultrabooks Might Help
This year will be a transformative one for personal computing, with tablets outpacing notebook PCs, thanks in part to the growing popularity of touch-based devices, according to stats from NPD Group....
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Barnes & Noble Drops Nook Tablet Prices for Mother’s Day
Still haven’t decided what to get your mom for Mother’s Day? If you’re tired of the same old card and flowers combo, Barnes & Nobles is offering a discount on its...
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Asus MeMO Pad ME172V Review
The Asus MeMO Pad ME172V is a solid low-cost Android tablet for less demanding users, with reliable performance for lighter tasks like Web browsing and media consumption. (3.5 out of 5)...
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Acer Iconia A1 Tablet Hands On
On Friday, Acer unveiled a number of new products, including an ultrabook convertible, an unconventional “floating touch screen” notebook, and a newly minted Android tablet. The Iconia A1 is the company’s...