Apple made a comment yesterday about being “nimble” in pricing of the iPad if the market demand for it isn’t as big as they think.
So, we thought we’d run a poll to see if this news would affect the way you buy an iPad, keeping in mind the big drop in price the first iPhone experienced on its launch (US$200 in short order, but gave early adopters $100 in store credit).
As iPadawans have noticed, there are 6 different versions of the iPad, there are 2 main choices: 3G and no-3G, and then with 3 different memory specs to suit every kind of user.
So now that some of the hype/backlash has died down a bit, please share with us your purchasing plans come this March/April 2010:
In the wake of the iPad, Google is ready to pounce!
At Neonpunch.com we try to just cover products that are actually coming out, but we can’t stay away from this one, especially after the belting the iPad received from hardcore gadget-fans. So maybe this will cool people down, or maybe just drive more excitement for the iPad.
These photos were found on The Chromium Projects site so it could just as easily be a concept rendering as its not from Google itself, but since there will be multiple companies making Google Chrome tablets the chances that one will look like this (and very similar to the iPad) might not be as much as a long shot as we might think.
Archos unleashes a 9 inch Win 7 tablet PC in Hong Kong.
ARCHOS known for making portable media players the electronics maker has stepped into the tablet PC wars by unleashing a new 9 inch tabelt PC that runs Win 7. The new entertainment flat PC combines the performance of a high-end Netbook with breathtaking design, excellent ergonomics and an impressive touch interface. It provides PC users with an entirely new way to work, stay connected and enjoy the web and digital media on an ultra-thin and extremely fast full touch-screen tablet.
The flat PC sports a full touch-sensitive 9” resistive screen and virtual keyboard along with the optical trackpoint (virtual mouse) and buttons allow easy navigation on screen. The adjustable leg stand allows the ARCHOS 9 to be viewed horizontally or vertically. Windows 7 allows users to easily browse the Web, create documents and contact other users via Instant Messanger, Facebook etc. The taskbar with large icons is easily accessible via the ARCHOS 9’s tactile screen. Files stored on the device can be searched for quickly with the “Windows Search” bar, accessible from the start menu.
Let’s see how many things Sony can cram into a bedside device?
Looking for a better way to wake up in the mornings? A reason to get off the couch and walk around for a while? A way to get online without hauling out the laptop? Good news: you can do it all with Sony’s Dash Internet viewer.
The touchscreen Dash runs on a WiFi connection, allowing you to enjoy the World Wide Web even when you’re on the go or dashing about the house. Set it up like a digital photo frame, program it to sound an alarm whenever you desire, or enjoy more than one thousand free apps from Sony and Chumby (the Dash is compatible).
At only 7″ wide, this small device is a convenient way for you to enjoy apps and entertainment. The hands-free setting is another convenient feature, allowing you to view photos or other media without even holding the device. Look for the product to ship out in April with an expected retail price of HK$1,600/US$200.
If the iPhone transformed our lives, get ready to be transformed again.
If you saw the Wired magazine tablet demo a few weeks back, then you’re going to freak out when you see what Time has done to Sports Illustrated.
It’s great to see such a powerhouse publisher taking the lead BEFORE the product arrives. Even with the death of the CrunchPad and the new rumour that Apple’s tablet will be reasonably priced, you can bet this will be the tablet game changer for 2010.
But, sorry Ted, we need to see Hugh Hefner and Larry Flynt’s tablet demo before this thing really kicks into hyperdrive!
Will a virtual unknown be the first out of the gate in the tablet race?
Promises, promises, promises. We’ve all heard the gossip, rumours, chatter and whispers that Apple and Microsoft are each developing a touch screen tablet, but when it will be confirmed no-one knows.
However, a company called Camangi recently announced that the portable 7-inch touch screen tablet that they are developing is ready and will be available as soon as early next month, just in time for the gift-buying season.
Called the Webstation, the device uses the Android 1.5 operating system running on a Marvell 624MHz PXA303 processor. Camangi’s device sports a 7-Inch (800×480) glass touch screen display with built-in Wi-Fi (b/g), GPS, microSD slot, 2MP camera, 0.3MP webcam and a USB port. Read more
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