April 21 is the date you want remember if you can’t wait to get your hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Book announced last month. For those in the U.S., Galaxy Book 12-inch LTE model will be available at Verizon Wireless for $1,299.99. On the same day, pre-orders for the WiFi models, which starts at $1,129.99 and $629.99 for the 12-inch and 10.6-inch respectively, will kick off at Samsung online store and select retailers including Best Buy. If not into pre-ordering, or even grabbing the LTE model, you will be able to buy the device a month from now, starting May 21. Also, if black is your thing, you have know it is exclusive to Best Buy. Continue reading Samsung’s New Galaxy Book Availability And Pricing Announced
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Samsung Announced Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Book With HDR Support
As Samsung’s mobile division is dealing with the aftermath of fiery phone, alleged exploding washing machine and shady dealings, it is business as usual for other aspects of the business and that’s a good thing because, we won’t want to see another good competition goes down the drain. Speaking of business as usual, that already has been happening non-stop as the company tries to cope with unfortunate blunder (in the history of modern gadgets, that is) and it is no exception for Mobile World Congress 2017, happening in Barcelona, where the electronics giant has announced a new trio of tablets, Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Books. Continue reading Samsung Announced Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Book With HDR Support
Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 Convertible Tablet Opens For Pre-order
First announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 Convertible Tablet is now open for pre-order through Microsoft Stores and Microsoft web store. Amazon and Newegg will also be retailing the device starting mid-July. So what’s the MateBook? I don’t know. You be the judge. On one hand, it is appears to be tablet, though the price clearly says it isn’t (more on that later), and on the other, Huawei can’t help but to refer it to as a ‘PC’. We would like to think of it as a Windows slate but with the choice of using a keyboard (that doubles as a cover) if you really need to type furiously with more ease. Continue reading Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 Convertible Tablet Opens For Pre-order
Next-gen GETAC F110 and V110 Fully Rugged Tablet and Convertible
If you are a professional working in precarious situations, then you will need more than a DELL or Macbook in ruggedized casing; you a purpose built ruggedized equipment such as the recently unveiled next-gen GETAC F110 fully rugged tablet and V110 fully rugged convertible (read: tablet/laptop hybrid). As before, these devices are geared towards professionals, touting best-in-class performance, along with multi-layer security to combat threats in the most extreme environments. As before, it offers the physical resilience against drops, spills, heat, cold, vibration and of course, the silent killer, dust – thanks to its MIL-STD 810G and IP65 rated construction, and it does it all without sacrificing portability. Continue reading Next-gen GETAC F110 and V110 Fully Rugged Tablet and Convertible
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Is A 6.3mm Thin, 1.5 Lbs Light Laptop/Tablet Hybrid
A laptop or tablet? Well, with the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S, you will have both, but that’s provided you are up for a Windows 10 machine, or we should say ‘device’, since it is as portable and convenient as a tablet but packs full PC functionality so you can actually work on it just like you would we a regular laptop. Measuring just 6.3mm thin and tipping the scale at 693g (one and half pounds), the Galaxy TabPro S comes standard with a full-sized keyboard cover that boast a flexible hinge for optimal, dual-angle viewing. The slate connects to the keyboard via a Pogo pin, thus eliminating the hassle of separate charging or pairing (but it will suckle on the device’s battery). Continue reading Samsung Galaxy TabPro S Is A 6.3mm Thin, 1.5 Lbs Light Laptop/Tablet Hybrid
CTL EG2 Rugged 360-Deg Flip Tablet Is The Perfect Device For Butterfingers
Most tablets (or any devices for that matter) had their usefulness terminated as a result of accidental drops. While we can’t prevent such unfortunate mishap, we can mitigate it with rugged cases, or for the extreme butterfingers, perhaps opting for a rugged tablet like the CTL 11.6-inch EG2 Rugged 360-Deg Flip Windows Tablet. New from CTL, this laptop/tablet hybrid features a 360-degree hinge that lets it convert from laptop to tablet and vice versa. It is IP5X certified for resistance against dust and ingress and has been drop tested from up to 70cm on concrete floor. Continue reading CTL EG2 Rugged 360-Deg Flip Tablet Is The Perfect Device For Butterfingers
Xiaomi Unveils Note 3 and Mi Pad 2, Dressed In Beautiful All-Metal Body
Yesterday was a big day for China’s growing handset maker Xiaomi. It has announced not one, not two, but three devices on the same day. The first being the third Note smartphone, the second is the company’s second Android tablet, and third device, is the second-generation compact air purifier. The China-based outfit’s growth is staggering, transiting from being just a handset maker, into one that makes tablet plus a host of other electronics, including personal music gear and home appliances. It is indeed a force to reckon with. Continue reading Xiaomi Unveils Note 3 and Mi Pad 2, Dressed In Beautiful All-Metal Body
Are You Ready For the First Ever Microsoft-built Laptop and the New-Generation Surface Pro?
After much anticipation (or not), Microsoft has finally unveiled a slew of Windows 10 devices, which includes the new-gen slate/laptop hybrid (Surface Pro 4), the company’s first laptop, Surface Book, and a couple of Microsoft-branded Lumia smartphones. Let’s start off with the Surface Pro since most of us are pretty familiar with. The fourth iteration of slate/laptop hybrid is powered by the 6th Intel Core M, Core i5, or Core i7 processor, and has a pretty 12.3-inch PixelSense Display touting 2,736 x 1,824 pixels. Surface Pro 4’s magnesium body features a built-in multi-position kickstand, as well as magnetic elements to accommodate the keyboard. Continue reading Are You Ready For the First Ever Microsoft-built Laptop and the New-Generation Surface Pro?
DELL’s First Ruggedized Tablet is Built for “Harsh Environments”
Clearly, ruggedized gadgets aren’t meant for regular consumers. They are mainly geared at people who expects a lot of bad things to happen to the gadget, such as places like construction site, around some glacier and the likes. If you happen to be in the said places, or anywhere that may expose your tablet to dire situations, then DELL’s first fully rugged tablet, Latitude 12, may be a welcoming proposition and one that’s looking rather neat. It is built to withstand harsh environments by resisting water spills, sand and dust, sustain drops from over four feet, and operating in extreme temperatures of between -20 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue reading DELL’s First Ruggedized Tablet is Built for “Harsh Environments”
Handheld Gave Algiz 10X Rugged Tablet An Upgrade, Gets Faster Processor and Windows 8
By now, the Algiz 10X Rugged Tablet by Handheld Group would have felt dated and it is only right it gets some deserving upgrade, and it did. Swede Handheld Group has recently announced the upgraded Algiz 10X, simply known as Algiz 10X ver. 2, now boasting a more power processor that promised speedier startup and operation, along with increases software compatibility. As before, you can expect the device to be built tough and in this case, it is IP65 rated and is said to meet MIL-STD-810G military standards, keeping the device sealed against dust and water, while resisting vibrations, drops and even extreme temperatures (-20oC to 60oC, or -4oF to 140oF). Continue reading Handheld Gave Algiz 10X Rugged Tablet An Upgrade, Gets Faster Processor and Windows 8