Lenovo has just released a new tablet called the IdeaTab S2109. It’s kind of like an iPad 2 but with an Android twist. Like the iPad 2, the new Lenovo IdeaTab has 9.7″ IPS display with a resolution of 1024 x 768. Other similar features include the same weight (1.3 pounds) and thickness (0.35″), Bluetooth, […]
Tablets
Archos Arnova ChildPad, a 7″ Android 4.0 Tablet Designed for Kids
Archos is one of the more prolific tablet makers and they just announced a new tablet made specifically for kids called the Archos Arnova ChildPad. Unlike some of the overpriced children’s tablets of the past, the Archos ChildPad’s retail price is $129 on Amazon, which given the specs is about on par with similar tablets.
Idolian Touchtab 10 and Zenithink C91: 10″ Android 4.0 Tablets with Google Apps for $169
Lately I’ve been posting about a lot of cheap 7″ Android 4.0 tablets, so to change things up I found a couple of cheap 10″ Android 4.0 tablets. In fact, they are a couple of the least expensive 10-inch tablets I’ve ever seen. The Idolian Touchtab 10 and Zenithink C91 both sell from Amazon for […]
T-Mobile’s 4G Mobile HotSpots Get New Contract-Free Data Plans
Just in time for the busy travel season, T-Mobile has launched new contract-free data plans for their 4G mobile hotspots and laptop sticks. Mobile hotspots are the best solution for getting internet access on the go for tablets, ereaders, and pretty much any gadget with Wi-Fi.
Ematic eGlide Prima and eGlide Pro III – Cheap Android 4.0 Tablets
I was doing some research yesterday and came across a couple of new cheap Android 4.0 tablets, the Ematic eGlide Prima and the eGlide Pro III. Both tablets are similar yet different, and they sell for under $120, sometimes as low as $99. Both have 7″ capacitive touchscreens and come with 4GB of memory, 5GB […]
Toshiba Excite 10 Android 4.0 Tablet Now Shipping
As summer approaches, new tablets are starting to crop up all over the place. Toshiba has three new Android 4.0 tablets set for release. There’s a 7.7-inch model, a 10-inch model, and a giant one with a 13-inch display. The first to hit retailer’s shelves is the 10-inch model, the Toshiba Excite 10. It is […]
Custom ROM for Novo 7 Paladin Adds Google Play and Root Access
A while back I reviewed the Novo 7 Paladin, a cheap Android tablet from China that sells for around $100 on Amazon. Out of the box it came with Android 4.0.1 and included a watered-down version of the Android Market (not very many apps showed up). As mentioned in the review, I found an official […]
10″ Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Incoming for $399, But Why?
Later this week Samsung is going to release a new 10-inch Android tablet, dubbed the Galaxy Tab 2, a somewhat confusing moniker to pair with their other new 7″ tablet also called the Galaxy Tab 2. Both show a new direction for Samsung’s tablets. The focus seems to be mainly on lowering the price. The […]