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Tablets: the new race to the bottom
Haven’t we been here before? We’ve seen the rise of computer pricing meet low-cost alternative time and time again and there was no reason it wouldn’t happen with tablets. The Dell Streak 7 will be offered at just $199 after $50 rebate and shows us where tablet prices are headed: south. When viewed as commodities, more »
Over 1 in 10 Galaxy Tablets returned
It’s shaping up to be a rough week for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab (SGT) tablet. Yesterday, it was disclosed that the lofty sales figures Samsung has been beating its chest about were to retailers, not to end users. Today, news breaks of a disturbing trend: the SGT had an estimated 16% return rate through January 15th. more »
Poll says Android will lose the tablet wars unless*
If you poll a bunch of developers and ask them what Android needs, what do you think they’d say? A more optimized operating system designed for tablets? Nope. Greater hardware capabilities (look it’s a can opener!). Nope. A better marketplace? Nope. The answer, as it usually does, boils down to one thing: money. Over 50% more »
Follow the iPhone 3.0 fallout at Appletell
The iPhone 3.0 news is out and Appletell will be covering every detail possible to get you the best coverage on the new OS. Check out their coverage of the newest features that will be available on the iPhone and iPod touch this summer. While you’re there, check out Appletell’s great unbiased reviews of all more »
What the Palm Pre does not want to see from Apple today
One has to believe everyone in the Palm building in Sunnyvale, California will be holding their breath today as Apple discusses iPhone 3.0 software. The Pre was unveiled in January and looks to be the company’s great hope, if not their last great hope. The Pre is aimed to beat the iPhone and versus the 3G iPhone they had accomplished that mission on paper and in prototype form. Now, before they can rush the Pre out the door, Apple orchestrated a quick event to put a lid on iPhone owners thinking of jumping ship.
