Articles Tagged - tablet

By Kelsey Kistle, Posted in Gadgets and Technology

For those of you who don't know, Microsoft has been whipping together a tablet that could be the best of the best, blowing all other tablets out of the water. Well, Microsoft has officially done it. Today the Microsoft Surface RT tablet is available for purchase. You are probably thinking, am I supposed to know what you are talking about? Well, surely you have seen the commercial with the tablet that clicks onto the keyboard. Yeah, THAT is the Microsoft Surface RT tablet. Here's what you want to know about... read more.

• December 13, 2012
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By Jason Tezgerevski, Posted in In the News

Today, Toys “R” Us announced a new tablet device which is geared towards tech-savvy children. The kid-friendly tablet is called the Tabeo, which comes pre-loaded with tons of apps that kids will love such as: knowledge games, ebooks, and development apps. The Tabeo is operated on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich.) The Tabeo device gives parents a plethora of security features that they are able to control. Parents will be given the ability to choose a customized level of security. This... read more.

• September 10, 2012
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By Mary Manzo, Posted in Blogging

After the announcement from Barnes and Noble today that they too will be releasing a version of their eBook-tablet hybrid, the battle of the tablets officially began. Amazon vs. Barnes & Noble. Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet. Mano a Mano. The market for ereaders grew by over 60-percent this year alone. Ereaders and the ebook downloads has surpassed the early adapter phase. And now with new ereader tablets, consumers get the best of both worlds. Both the Nook Tablet and the Amazon Fire will be released w... read more.

• November 07, 2011
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By Zack Levine, Posted in In the News

Earlier today, Amazon CEO Jeff Bevos revealed the company's new tablet, the Kindle Fire. And though the Fire, which will ship November 15th, lacks a few key features, its $199 price tag is simply unbeatable. Here's a look at what the Fire has to offer. Digital Media The new tablet, in true Amazon form, provides access to an incredible amount of digital media. 18 million songs, TV shows, movies, books, magazines, and games will be available for download or purchase on the Fire, all of which will be provide... read more.

• September 28, 2011
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By Zack Levine, Posted in In the News

Do you prefer books to movies, but find yourself unwilling to make the trek to the bookstore after a long day's work? Amazon knows how you feel. According to the Wall Street Journal, the online sales company is in talks with various publishing houses about creating a "Netflix for books." Details are scarce, but the general premise is that users who pay a monthly fee would be able to access a certain number of books per month from Amazon's digital library. The service, reportedly, would also be available... read more.

• September 12, 2011
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