Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Android 3.1 won't be delayed?

Earlier today there were rumors from Eldar Murtazin saying that the Android 3.1 version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 tablets in Europe would be delayed until August. With such a huge delay between the announcement of Android 3.1 and the arrival of the operating system on the tablets, obviously a lot of folks weren't happy. After all, the Motorola Xoom already has the update, and Verizon is also supposedly releasing the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with LTE this summer, also packing Android 3.1.

Well, the folks over at BGR didn't believe the rumors and decided to reach out to Google instead. And it seems that Google has confirmed to them that such rumors aren't true. I guess it looks like the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 with Android 3.1 will be arriving on time after all. Then again, you'll never know what “last minute changes” might pop up, so keep those fingers crossed for now - at least until you see those tablets in retail outlets. In the meantime, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Android tablet.
source: Ubergizmo

AMD Releases Z-01 Fusion APU for Tablets

As a part of 2011 AMD HD Tablet Platform, the AMD Z-01 APU model incorporates dual "Bobcat" CPU cores at 1GHz, the Radeon HD 6250 graphics, and 1080p HD decoder, all together consuming 5.9 Watts of power.

The “Desna” Z-01 has similar specs to the netbook-use “Ontario” C-50. The main difference is that Z-01 has Turbo Core feature that boosts clock speed of a single core when an application doesn't use both cores, improving computing performance. It's similar to Intel's TurboBoost technology.

The first announced tablet with the AMD Z-01 is the MSI WinPad 110W.

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Sprint BlackBerry PlayBook to arrive this June 5th

The BlackBerry PlayBook has already been around for some time already, but while it boasts of solid hardware, the same cannot be said where software is concerned. After all, this just goes to reinforce the point that we have been sharing all this while – there is value in the software more than the hardware, which explains why seemingly inferior devices would do better in the market if they have the right kind of software backing them up, and vice versa. Well, the latest news involving the BlackBerry PlayBook would be to see it arrive via Sprint this coming June 5th – we know, that is just a couple of days away, but the word came from Sprint's Market Director Gerald Evans himself.

The much anticipated BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with Wi-Fi connectivity and 16 GB of storage will go on sale in all Sprint direct ship sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Business Sales, www.sprint.com and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) on Sunday, June 5, for $499.99 (plus tax).

That was what Gerald mentioned on his personal blog, so right now we just have to sit tight and wait for an official announcement from RIM or Sprint themselves, or both.
source: Ubergizmo

Intel Medfield-Based Tablets Coming in H1 2012

Medfield is their first platform specially designed for tablets and smartphones. It will enable sub-9mm tablets with a weight of less than 1.5 pounds and an all-day battery life. Midfield will support various operating systems, including Android and MeeGo.

“The platform has been optimized for both low power and high performance, and will deliver a great all around experience, including long use-time, rich media and gaming, and advanced imaging capabilities,” Intel says.

Medfield is based on 32nm production technology.

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Android 3.1 on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 not delayed

There were rumors floating around earlier today that Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 tablets in Europe running Google's Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS were delayed until August, but Google has confirmed to us that that isn't true. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will launch next week with Android 3.1 and the Motorola XOOM has already received the Android 3.1 update. Verizon Wireless is also close to launching the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with LTE which is set for a “summer” launch running, you guessed it, Android 3.1.
source: Boy Genius Report

Sahara Slate PC i500: the world's most powerful tablet

TabletKiosk, a manufacturer known for creating tablets, has just announced the launch of the Sahara Slate PC i500. The newest generation in the company's flagship line of tablets, and touted to be the world's most powerful tablet. Running on Microsoft Windows 7 professional, the Sahara Slate PC i500 packs an Intel Core i7-640LM vPro processor, a 12″ dual mode display that can switch between a pen mode and resistive/multi-capacitive mode - depending on what users want to use the tablet for, talk about versatile.

The tablet is also built to be expandable, with users given the choice to upgrade and customize the tablet to how they want it so they don't end up paying for features they don't need. The Sahara Slate PC i500 is targeted at different sectors including healthcare, gaming and hospitality - a tablet meant for pretty much everyone. It even has enhanced security features with high-level encryption capability to keep your data safe and secure in the event it ends up in the hands of the wrong people. No prices have been revealed, but you can find out more about the tablet at the Sahara Slate PC i500 website.
source: Ubergizmo

Is Nokia Making a Tablet? Sounds Like It!

While every major electronics company have already ridden the tablet bandwagon, we have yet to hear whether or not Nokia would develop their very own tablet computer.

In a conference at D9, Nokia's CEO Stephen Elop gave this somewhat cryptic response to a question about tablets: “I'm not going to announce a tablet here today. But as a high-level point, there's a connected digital experience will increasingly define what consumers are looking for. It's important for us to play across that space. We have to address that whole space.”

If Nokia will not make a tablet, he simply would have said no or, as CrunchGear puts it, “right now we're focused on the mobile sector.” Do you think Nokia will be making a tablet device? Leave us a response!
source: Gadget.com

Archos Generation 9 Honeycomb tablets to be unveiled at Paris, France

It makes perfect sense for Paris, the city of love, to host an event that will see the launch of a particular range of devices that the world is currently in love with – after all, how else can one explain the phenomenal growth of tablets without the segment showing no signs of abating? We are very sure that the Apple iPad's design and ease of use have helped the tablet cause amongst the masses considerably, but that doesn't mean its competitors are not learning the ropes to catch up and eventually, overtaking Cupertino if and where possible. Archos from France is one such company, releasing portable media players in the past with a slew of new Generation 9 Honeycomb tablets at a Paris event this coming June 23rd.

It is said that Archos' third Android slate will run on an 1.6GHz ARM A9 dual-core chip as well as feature an integrated 3G modem, which means it intends you to go online wherever and whenever you feel like it without subjecting yourself to the mercies of a possible Wi-Fi network.
source: Ubergizmo

Wi-Fi Blackberry Playbook coming to Sprint June 5th according to Sprint Executive

Sprint will be launching the Wi-Fi version of the Blackberry Playbook this Sunday according to the twitter page of Spring Marketing Director Gerald Evans.

Evans' blog reported that the 16GB Wi-Fi Playbook will be sold for $499 at Sprint retail stores and online. Gerald also stated that Sprint will have a 4G version of the tablet sometime later this year.

We got excited a few days ago that Sprint might be releasing the WiMax edition of the tablet soon after finding the web address now.Sprint.com/PlayBook. Unfortunately, that was only for the Wi-Fi edition of the tablet.

It doesn't make much sense to me on why Sprint even bothers to carry the Wi-Fi edition since the version they are selling is the same as one found in Radioshack or one found online. It looks as though we will have to wait a little while until the Blackberry Playbook WiMax is released, but until then, we can play with our new Sprint Wi-Fi Playbook.
source: Unwired View

Huawei teases us with the MediaPad

Picking up cues from ASUS' teasing campaign they pulled off last week for the Padfone, Huawei has also on in the mysterious tablet game, except that Huawei isn't as mysterious as ASUS' giving us a full-frontal shot of the tablet, as well as a side view. Judging by the objects around the tablet, it looks like it's going to be pretty small, relative to a tea cup and a watch. Huawei also claims “the MediaPad is our smartest, smallest and lightest tablet ever - guaranteed to transform the consumer's entertainment experience”.

Other than that we have no clues to what it could be. We're thinking a mini, slim, entertainment-focused Android tablet. Since Huawei has been doing pretty well in the budget phone sector, let's see how well they can handle the tablet market. Stay tuned for more details when the tablet is revealed.
source: Ubergizmo

Computex 2011: ViewSonic Introduces the ViewPad 7x Series, the world first 7' Android 3.0 Tablet

Here you are what could be the world first 7" Android 3.0 or Honeycomb Tablet, the ViewPad 7x Series! Running Android 3.0.1, this new slate comes with a 7x1024×600 screen, the usual Tegra 2 Dual Core CPU, a pair of Camera, HDMI out in just 380g! Tempting? You Bet! And if I am telling you that this bad-ass will also includes HSPA+ I am sure that you will start saving money immediately to get one as soon as they start to be available!
source: Akihabara News

Computex 2011: Gigabyte unleashes the S1080 Windows 7 tablets with USB 3.0 and ODD Docking Station

Here you are the S1080, Gigabyte new Window 7 Tablet that made its first official apparition to the world this week at Computex! This S1080 comes with a 10.1" capacitive touchscreen, an Intel Atom N570 CPU with 2GB of Ram, 320GB of HDD, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi BGN, 3G a 1.3Mpix Camera and a docking station that gives our little S1080 both an optical Drive and USB 3.0! The S1080 will be available worldwide within June at something around 700 USD!
source: Akihabara News

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 launches at Best Buy in NYC, national availability soon

While Samsung and Google gave out limited edition Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 units to Google I/O attendees, the general public hasn't yet been able to get their hands on one of the thinnest Android Honeycomb tablets to date - and, coincidentally, one of our favorite. Today, Samsung announced that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available exclusively at the Union Square Best Buy store in New York, NY starting on June 8th, with availability expanding to all Best Buy locations on June 17th. The Galaxy Tab 10.1, the world's thinnest tablet, will be available starting at $499 for the 16GB model, with the 32GB model coming in at $599. The full press release is after the break.

Updated with revised press release.

Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1, World's Thinnest Mobile Tablet,

Makes Official Landing in U.S.

Premium Android Honeycomb Tablet with Ultra-slim, Lightweight Design and Brilliant

10-inch Touchscreen Available Exclusively at Best Buy Union Square Store in New York City Starting June 8; Available Nationwide Starting June 17

DALLAS, June 2, 2011 - Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., and Samsung Electronics America, a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today announced the upcoming retail availability of the Galaxy Tab™ 10.1, starting June 8. The WiFi-enabled tablet measures at just 8.6 millimeters slim, making it the thinnest mobile tablet currently available in the world. The 32GB version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition will be available for $599, while the 16GB version of the device will be available for $499.

A limited quantity of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition will be available for purchase exclusively at the Best Buy Union Square store in New York City on June 8. Best Buy customers may also pre-order the Galaxy Tab 10.1 online or in-store beginning that day.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is powered by Android™ 3.1, Honeycomb offering faster and smoother transitions between different applications, more intuitive navigation to and from home screens and broader support of USB accessories, external keyboards, joysticks and gamepads.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the thinnest mobile tablet currently available in the world, measuring in at an ultra-slim 8.6 millimeters. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also boasts an incredibly light weight of just 1.25 pounds (565 grams) for outstanding mobility and comfort in the user's hands.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is designed with a brilliant 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution delivering vibrant colors and crisp clarity. This expansive screen is centered inside a narrow bezel to enhance the wide viewing angle.

"Ensuring that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 launched with Android 3.1 Honeycomb was part of our constant commitment to meeting the needs of our customers," said Dale Sohn, President and CEO of Samsung Mobile. "The Galaxy Tab 10.1's ultra-thin design and 10-inch touchscreen are impressive differentiators in the tablet market place. We're going to make the Galaxy Tab 10.1 even more powerful, entertaining and secure through a series of upgrades coming to this device."

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will receive these new upgrades through a software update that customers can access over the air in the near future. Those upgrades are currently scheduled to include:

Customized User Experience "Samsung TouchWiz UX"

Samsung's TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu for customizing the home screen of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 with digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network feeds.

In addition, the TouchWiz UX includes a "Mini Apps" tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player which can be launched while other major applications are already in use.

Samsung Media Hub

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 software upgrade will introduce the evolution of Samsung's popular movie and TV content service, known as Media Hub. Media Hub has been redesigned with a new user interface for even easier downloads of rented or purchased content. The new version of Media Hub also includes an HD Extender which allows the user to playback Media Hub content on TV through an HDMI cable from the Galaxy Tab 10.1 dock or adaptor.

Readers Hub & Social Hub

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will also gain access to Samsung's Readers Hub service, which is a robust library filled with more than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspapers and 2,300 magazines. Also, the software upgrade will install Samsung's Social Hub service, which aggregates email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface.

Versatile Content Sharing

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 will also receive Samsung's Allshare service, for seamless content transfer between the tablet and other DLNA-enabled devices such as HDTV's, monitors and digital cameras. The software upgrade will also transform the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 into a device capable of accepting streaming content from a TV to the tablet itself.

Impressive Speed, Power & Battery Life

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also includes a Nvidia Tegra 1GHz dual core application processor for powerful gaming and multimedia performance. The Tab's ultra-thin design does not sacrifice battery life, thanks to a 7000 mAh battery providing up to 9 hours of continuous use on a single charge.

Full Adobe Flash Player Compatibility

The device offers extensive Web browsing access through Adobe® Flash® Player compatibility. Flash Player delivers beautiful HD video, faster graphics rendering, and high performance on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and is designed to take advantage of native device capabilities — enabling richer, more immersive user experiences.

Optimal Enterprise Solutions

In addition, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 integrates several enterprise solutions to provide support for exchange device management policies, improve the security of data and services maintained on the tablet and meet IT guidelines for remote device access. The enterprise solutions include:

On-device encryption of user data
Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN
F5 SSL VPN

Enhanced Exchange ActiveSync Support


Quality Cameras and Sound

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 features a 3 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera providing smooth video chat capabilities and seamless 1080p HD video playback. High quality speakers are positioned on the right and left sides of the device for a rich, deep audio experience.

Google™ Mobile Services

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is preloaded with the full suite of Google Mobile Services including access to more than 60,000 Android Market™ applications for Galaxy Tab 10.1, Gmail™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps, and Google Talk™ with video and voice chat.

Availability & Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition will be available exclusively starting June 8 at the Best Buy Union Square location in New York City. Starting June 17, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available at Best Buy online and in-store along with Fry's Electronics, Amazon.com, Micro Center, Tiger Direct and Newegg. These retail outlets will have the 32GB version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi edition available for $599, and the 16GB version of the device will be available for $499. In addition, the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available through Sprint starting mid-summer 2011. Visit www.samsung.com for additional details.
source: Boy Genius Report

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Drop Exclusively in NYC

Samsung announced Thursday morning that its latest Android tablet is slated for release next week, but initially only to Manhattan-based customers.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 hits the shelves in New York City's Union Square Best Buy on June 8, exclusively available from the store for over a week. The tablet won't roll out in wider release until ten days later, on June 17.

Initially available in a Wi-Fi only version, the new Galaxy Tab's price is on par with Apple's iPad 2 Wi-Fi version; Both cost $500 for 16 GB of storage, and $600 for the 32 GB model.

Verizon announced there will also be a 4G version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 on its LTE network, available for pre-order on June 8. Though the company hasn't given a ship date for 4G tablets pre-ordered that day, it's interesting to think that Samsung will be the first to release a 4G-capable device.

Motorola's Xoom — the flagship tablet for Android's tablet-optimized Honeycomb operating system — promised 4G connectivity on Verizon's network, but didn't launch with it. Xoom owners are waiting to mail in their devices for a 4G upgrade, though Motorola and Verizon haven't announced when the process will begin.

4G-enabled versions of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 cost $530 and $630 for the 16 and 32 GB models, respectively.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 enters the already-clogged tablet market with a list of specs similar to others. It's powered by Nvidia's dual-core Tegra 2 processor, has front and back-facing cameras, and as the name suggests, a 10.1-inch display.

But with a svelte 8.6 mm waist, Samsung's is currently the thinnest tablet offering from manufacturers, even skinnier than the iPad 2's 8.8 mm. And unlike a number of other devices we've seen, the new tablet will ship with Android version 3.1 (Honeycomb). Currently, the Xoom is the only device running Android 3.1.
source: Gadget Lab

ViewSonic ViewPad 7x Tablet

With many new devices and gadgets being offered at the recently held Computex 2011 in Taiwan, it seems that the new tablets being offered have stood out on their own. It has become a battle between the new Android tablets, with the rapidly increasing market presence of those Windows tablets. As for the former, ViewSonic has introduced what is said to be the very first 7 inch tablet running on Android 3.0, the ViewPad 7x tablet.

The ViewSonic ViewPad 7x is built on top the current ViewPad 7 tablets. But this time the ViewPad 7x tablets run on the Honeycomb or the Android 3.0 tablet OS. As introduced, the new ViewPad 7x tablet is powered by a Tegra 2 Dual Core CPU,a 7 inch 1024x600 touchscreen, a pair of cameras and HDMI output. This new ViewPad tablet also weighs just 380g. It is also said that the ViewPad 7x will come with HSPA+ support. It is currently up on Computex 2011 for exhibit. No information yet on when it will be made available in the market and how much this tablet will cost.
source: Gadget.com

Acer to launch a Meego tablet at the end of the year

There's the Windows 7 Iconia Tab W500, and there's the Honeycomb Iconia Tab A500, and now Acer's ready for yet another Iconia Tab, the M500. But what does the 'M' stands for? Well, it's Meego!

When Nokia announced that they're going to develop phones running on Windows Phone 7, it seemed as if Meego is going to die, but funnily, it won't.

Over at Computex it seems the OS might not be left to languish after all. Asus announced plans to release a $200 EeePC running Meego and now Acer is getting in on the action with the promise of a Meego-based Iconia tablet.

During Intel's Computex keynote today, Assistant VP for Information Technology at Acer, David Lee, was on hand to introduce the company's new M Series line. Running Meego and based on Intel's Moorestown processor, the first addition is the M500. Eagle-eyed Acer fans will note that this product number is just one character away from the 10-inch A500's product name. Acer was rather stingy with the details about the M500, so we don't know for certain if it is the same as the A500, but with Moorestown and Meego instead of Tegra 2 and Honeycomb. However, we do know that it's got the same 10-inch (1280×800) display, along with a 5-megapixel camera in the rear and a front-facing camera up front. Based on this, we think it's pretty safe to assume they're very similar devices, if not the same.

The M500's version of Meego is customized with an Acer skin that will provide access to the most used apps and features right on the homepage. No word on pricing or release just yet, but Acer is saying that the tablet is set for launch at the end of the year.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 out this June 8th

Samsung has just announced that they will be rolling out their spanking new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet from June 8th onwards in the US at all good participating retail stores near you. Equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, this tablet is really slim at 8.6mm in thickness, making it the thinnest of its kind in the world at the moment. Just in case you were wondering how far you can stretch that dollar of yours, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will come in 16GB and 32GB capacities, retailing for $599 and $499, respectively. Bear in mind that those prices apply to the Wi-Fi only models.

Ever wondered whether you should get the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 or not? Well, this is clearly an interesting choice apart from the more obvious one, which is the iPad 2, but if you do have any questions, do go through our Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 review and leave a comment there – hopefully the review is thorough enough to make sure all your nagging questions are answered in the first place anyways.
source: Ubergizmo

Computex 2011: Booktop T1125P a Laptop, Convertible Tablet and Desktop in One!

Gigabyte has unveiled at Computex the Booktop T1125P a new All In One Laptop that is unfortunately only available so far for the Taiwanese/Chinese market.

The T1125P is not your ordinary laptop but a true 3 in 1 solution that incudes a powerful Core i3/i5 ULV compact laptop, but also a tablet (Convertible) fitted with a 11.6 multitouch capacitive screen and a really capable desktop thanks to a unique charging docking station that includes, a DVD Super Multi Drive HDMI, USB 2.0 and D-SUB!

The T1125P comes with an NVIDIA GeForce 410M with 1GB of VRAM, a 3.5G Model and THX TruStudio Pro Speakers.
source: Akihabara News

Verizon intros LTE-ready Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Not that we didn't see this coming, but Verizon has officially unveiled its own version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, which will be 4G / LTE-enabled, and should become available "in the coming weeks."

The prices of the new tablet are as follows: $529.99 for the 16GB version, and $629.99 for the 32GB one (both requiring a new 2-yr contract agreement). A bit on the expensive side, or isn't it?

Anyway, you can check out the Tab 10.1 here at Verizon.

Running Android Honeycomb, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one of the thinnest tablets ever (8.6mm), and comes with two cameras, GPS, and a dual-core 1GHz processor. A Wi-Fi-only Tab 10.1 should be also available in the US starting June 8 (not from Verizon, though).
source: Unwired View

Toshiba Thrive now official

We have heard a lot of rumors about Toshiba's upcoming Android tablet ever since CES, but today we have found out some concrete details from Toshiba itself.

Toshiba confirmed this morning that the tablet will be called the Thrive and that the pre-ordering will begin next week. The Thrive is priced at $429 for 8GB, $479 for 16GB, $579 for 32GB. That's a pretty solid price for a device that is shipped with Android 3.1, has a Tegra 2 dual-core processor, and features an IPS display. Other attractive features are the full sized HDMI and USB ports and the ability to swap out the back of the tablet and replace it with a color you like.

Toshiba is smart and isn't doing much to change the stock Android experience on the tablet. They are simply adding their Resolution+ brightening technology and a better file manager as well as some third party apps pre-installed including QuickOffice and LogMeIn.

The Thrive will start shipping early July, but Toshiba also mentioned that they would release another Android tablet with a different screen size at some point later in the year. Let us know what you think of the Toshiba Thrive in the comments section below.
source: Unwired View

mobile device blogs pc tablet retail store market radioshack sold for version Wi-Fi Blackberry Playbook coming to Sprint June 5th according to Sprint Executive

Sprint will be launching the Wi-Fi version of the Blackberry Playbook this Sunday according to the twitter page of Spring Marketing Director Gerald Evans.

Evans' blog reported that the 16GB Wi-Fi Playbook will be sold for $499 at Sprint retail stores and online. Gerald also stated that Sprint will have a 4G version of the tablet sometime later this year.

We got excited a few days ago that Sprint might be releasing the WiMax edition of the tablet soon after finding the web address now.Sprint.com/PlayBook. Unfortunately, that was only for the Wi-Fi edition of the tablet.

It doesn't make much sense to me on why Sprint even bothers to carry the Wi-Fi edition since the version they are selling is the same as one found in Radioshack or one found online. It looks as though we will have to wait a little while until the Blackberry Playbook WiMax is released, but until then, we can play with our new Sprint Wi-Fi Playbook.
source: Unwired View

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Android 3.1 update now rolling out in Europe

One of the more interesting Android-powered tablets that have hit the streets this year running Android Honeycomb is certainly the Asus Eee Pad Transformer with its keyboard dock that allows it to be both tablet and netbook, according to your needs. And people seem to have appreciated Asus' thinking out of the box on this, since this tablet has been selling very well everywhere it's been launched (of course, the decent price surely helped too).

A few weeks ago, we heard that the Eee Pad Transformer would be updated to Android 3.1, the latest version of Honeycomb, sometime in June. Android 3.1 was announced during Google's annual I/O conference last month, and was first rolled out to Motorola's Xoom tablets. The update doesn't bring many new features, but there are many UI refinements in it, USB host mode is now supported, the Recent Apps list has been expanded, widgets are resizeable, and support for external keyboards, mice, joysticks and gamepads is in.

Asus has kept its word and announced, via Twitter, that the Android 3.1 update for European Eee Pad Transformer tablets has started rolling out over-the-air today. That means that you should have already been notified by your tablet that an update is available. If not, be patient, as it may still take a while for the update to reach your tablet.

Updating doesn't require connecting the Eee Pad Transformer to a computer. The tablet will download the necessary files itself, then install them.
source: Unwired View

Huawei MediaPad tablet set to be unveiled in June

Our favourite Chinese tech manufacturer is teasing the release of a new tablet, which it claims will be its “smallest” and “lightest” tablet release so far. The company's “next-generation smart device” will be shown off to media on June 20th, before making an appearance at the CommunicAsia 2011 show.

There's no specific mention of Android in the announcement or image…

…but it must be, right? Huawei isn't going to go all Windows 7 on us now, is it? Plus no buttons at all usually means Android 3.0.
source: Eurodroid

Huawei to announce MediaPad tablet at CommunicAsia

Huawei has just announced its plans to present a new tablet called MediaPad at the upcoming CommunicAsia expo in Singapore. It will most probably run on Android and will be part of their IDEOS lineup.

While the hard facts are scarce at this time, at least we have press photos of the tablet.

Huawei claims that "the MediaPad is our smartest, smallest and lightest tablet ever – guaranteed to transform the consumer’s entertainment experience".

Whether this will come true or not, we’ll know on June 20, a day before the CommunicAsia kicks in Singapore.
source: GSM Arena

Huawei to unveil new MediaPad tablet at CommunicAsia 2011

Without providing much more detail than calling it their “smartest, smallest and lightest tablet ever,” Huawei has announced they will be unveiling a new tablet on June 20th as part of CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. The tablet, to be called the MediaPad, will be showcased on site and as part of a live global webcast that will detail Huawei's current business plans, open the floor to questions, and demonstrate the new slate and other products. The only other thing we were provided with were the images above and below. We're better Huawei gets this thing in at a budget price, but will it feature such luxuries as Android Honeycomb or a dual-core processor?
source: Android Phone

European Eee Transformer gets official Android 3.1 update TODAY

Well that was quick. The popular Asus Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet has started receiving its official update to the very latest Android 3.1 version of the tablet OS, with update notifications hitting European Transformers right now.

It's an over-the-air update, too.

Thanks to reader Peter for the tip, who couldn't resist getting in a dig at the poor XOOM owners out there…

Android 3.1 Update Arriving for the Asus Transformer

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is a hit for more reasons than just its price tag. Reports are surfacing around the web that the hard-to-find Honeycomb slate is starting to receive its upgrade to Android 3.1, the latest version of the tablet OS introduced at this year's Google I/O. The update comes quickly on the heels of that announcement and before even some Motorola XOOM owners get their taste (the update was announced to arrive on the XOOM first). Android 3.1 brings along USB accessory support among other things, and its availability on the Transformer should serve only to make the tablet more popular.
source: Android Phone

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes to the office, makes calls

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has just arrived in our office and, boy, do we have some news for you. It turns out that the Honeycomb slate takes on from where its 7” predecessor left off, and brings native telephony capabilities to an even larger form factor.

Yeap, we are talking regular GSM network phone calls and even some video-calls if you wish. There’s no dialer on board, but you can either get a 3rd party app from the market (as we did), or use your contacts list for initiating calls.

Much like with the 7” Galaxy Tab, you can either use the built-in microphone and speakerphones, a handsfree plugged into the 3.5mm audio jack, or a Bluetooth handsfree for calling. Pretty cool, eh?

But of course telephony is not why people would go for the Galaxy Tab 8.9. The reason why people would probably choose the ultra-slim tablet is the great mix of portability and functionality that it offers. Despite being as powerful as its larger competitors, the Galaxy Tab 8.9 comes in a shell that’s way more portable and easier to handle (due to the reduced weight and unbelievably slim waistline).

Anyway we shouldn’t be getting ahead of ourselves here. We’ll see if the Galaxy Tab 8.9 will manage to live up to the high expectations when the review is created. In the meantime, feel free to check out how it compares to its larger brother and the iPad 2 on paper.
source: GSM Arena

Asus Padfone – an Android phone within an Android tablet

The Asus Padfone is two devices in one. A 4.3″ Android phone, which slots inside a tablet chassis to become a 10.1″ tablet when you need more screen space. It's the craziest thing. Here's a snippet from Asus explaining the thinking:

This convergent device combines a smartphone and a tablet computer into one symbiotic gadget that allows consumers to choose the screen size that best fits their activities while seamlessly sharing data and 3G internet access.

We weren't going to mention it due to it being TOO BONKERS to comprehend, until this fantastic promotional image popped up:

She'll regret those tattoos in later life.
source: Eurodroid

ASUS officially launches the Padfone

After a week of teasing the public with snapshots of a mysterious upcoming device rumored to be called the Padfone, ASUS has finally pulled down the curtains and showed off to the world what they were talking about. The Padfone is basically a combination of two devices - a phone and a tablet. Imagine the Motorola Atrix - but instead of having a laptop dock to plug your phone in, make it a tablet dock instead and you get the Padfone.

The Padfone allows users to plug their ASUS smartphone into the tablet dock which gives it a larger screen, extended battery life, making it easier to watch movies, browse websites, read emails, all on a larger screen. The phone will contain the SIM card, storage space, and basically all the files, so there's no hassle of having to transfer anything from the phone to the tablet or vice versa when using it in either mode. Seems like a pretty interesting way to implement the phone functionality in a tablet, though I can see not many people wanting to spend a fortune on a tablet that can't do anything without a phone - ASUS will have to price this one right for it to succeed.
source: Ubergizmo

ViewSonic unveils dual-boot ViewPad 10Pro, dual-core ViewPad 7x

ViewSonic has all sorts of goodies for us at Computex this time around, including new tablets galore. The company unveiled their 10-inch, dual-booting Windows 7/Android 2.2 ViewPad 10Pro along with their 7-inch, dual-core ViewPad 7x with Honeycomb. Actually, dual-boot might be the wrong term for the ViewPad 10Pro. The 1.5GHz Intel Oak Trail tablet actually virtualizes Android on top of Windows, making switching back and forth between the two operating systems quick and painless. Other specs for the 10Pro include 32GB of storage and 1080p playback (you can get 4.5 hours of said playback thanks to the 3500mAh battery).

The ViewPad 7x is another tablet claiming to be the world's first 7-inch Honeycomb slate, and runs at 1024×600 pixels. It comes with a NVIDIA Tegra 2 clocked at 1GHz and features HSPA+ connectivity. Pricing and release details are not available for either new tablet at this time.
source: Android Phone

Motorola Xoom 3G makes it to the UK, pre-orders have started for £599.99

The Motorola Xoom is nearing release outside of the US. In the UK, pre-orders have already started for the Wi-Fi-only version, as we reported yesterday. And now the 3G version has also made it across the pond. Carphone Warehouse has the 3G-enabled Xoom up for pre-order, and it can be yours for £599. 99. For this price, you'll also get a charging dock apparently worth £34. 99 alongside the tablet. Deliveries are set to start in “early April”, just like in the case of the Wi-Fi-only Xoom. Needless to say, this price makes the Xoom way more expensive in the UK than the US, but that's how it usually is with gadgets and electronics.

Wi-Fi-only Motorola Xoom now on pre-order in the UK for £499.99, will ship on April 9

The Motorola Xoom, the first tablet to run Android 3. 0 Honeycomb, is on its way to store shelves in the US and Europe. In the UK, we've already found out that it will be sold by Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy, and now another retailer has it on offer. PC World has started taking pre-orders for the Motorola Xoom Wi-Fi. The tablet is priced at £499. 99, and it's set to start shipping on April 9. This is the 3G-less, Wi-Fi-only version of the Xoom. The shipping date is still subject to change, however it's going to be during or near the first week of April.

Apple iPad 2 Vs Motorola Xoom

Design and Build
Apple iPad 2: Weighing 601g the iPad is easy to hold with one hand, but still feels comfier when you use two. However its the depth that really impresses, measuring just 8.8mm deep, it’s slimmer than an iPhone 4 and all-in-all is a stunning piece of design.
Motorola Xoom: Weighing in at 730g, the Xoom is about 100g heavier than the iPad 2 and at 12.9mm looks positively chunky next to it. Build quality is excellent though, it feels sturdy and strong, although definitely needs two hands. It doesn't really stand out from the crowd though - just like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and LG Optimus Pad.
Winner: Apple iPad 2

Operating System:
Apple iPad 2: With multiple homescreens you can customise, with apps - like its predecessor - the iPad will launch with Apple iOS 4.3. Along with multitasking, folders and GameCentre. AirPlay Enhancements let you stream video from iPhoto to an HD TV, while Safari has been optimised via the Nitro JavaScript Engine, so websites with lots of video and images (like T3.com) load more quickly.

Motorola Xoom: Running Android 3.0 (Honeycomb), the OS that has been designed expecially for tablets. The UI interface is excellent, with five home screens you can customise for apps and widgets and a permanent navigation and notification bar at the bottom of the screen. Composing e-mails, checking your calendar, browsing the Web, using Google Maps, or simply playing with the settings are allsimple tasks, and it’s a joy working with apps built and optimized for the larger screen. The tabbed browsing makes surfing the web a breeze, although there's support for Flash straight away.
Winner: Draw

Connectivity:
Apple iPad 2: As with its predecessor, the iPad comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, it launches with WiFi and WiFi+3G version. Elsewhere you got Bluetooth 2.1, aGPS. You can now connect to a flatscreen TV via HDMI using the Apple Digital AV Adaptor.
Motorola Xoom: Available in one 32GB flavour, the Xoom has 3G and 3G if you live in the US, a WiFi version is rumored to be coming soon. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 2.1 and aGPS, along with built-in HDMI (not via an adaptor).
Winner: Apple iPad


Power:
Apple iPad 2: There’s a 1Ghz dual core Apple A5 custom designed chip, it also has 9x the graphics performance of the original iPad
Motorola Xoom: Powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual Core Chip, with 1GB RAM, in practice it's exceptionally quick to use, loading web pages exceptionally quickly.
Winner: Draw - until we get them side by side for real-world tests it has to be a draw


Camera:
Apple iPad 2: Capture 720p HD movies at 30fps using the main camera, there’s a secondary VGA 30fps camera for FaceTime calling. Apple has not commented on megapixel rating for either.
Motorola Xoom: The primary 5-megapixel camera shoots 720p movies at 30fps, the secondary camera is 2-megapixels, capturing VGA movies.
Winner: Draw


Screen:
Apple iPad 2: At 9.7-inches the screen is slightly smaller than the Zoom, it has a resolution of 1024x768, with full multitouch support. Shame we didn’t get the Retina display we wanted.
Motorola Xoom: The Xoom has a larger screen of 10.1-inches, with a higher resolution of 1280x800. Like the iPad 2 you get multitouch support.
Winner: Motorola Xoom


Apps:
Apple iPad 2: Built-in apps include: FaceTime, the innovative Photo Booth, which lets you add crazy effects to pictures of yourself. Mail, Safari, Videos and Photos. Elsewhere the Apple App store has 65,000 apps.
Motorola Xoom: On-board apps include: Google Maps, Gmail and Calendar are supplied. But because Honeycomb is brand new, App developers haven’t had time to develop apps, so there are only 15 apps. You can use Android apps, but we had issues with crashing etc.
Winner: Apple iPad 2


Battery:
Apple iPad 2: Apple quotes 10 hours of browsing, video and music listening. Web browsing drops to nine hours over 3G.
Motorola Xoom: From our tests we got 10 hours of heaving web browsing over 3G, eight hours video. Turning off WiFi you can probably squeeze out between 10-14 hours of use.
Winner: Motorola Xoom

Price:
Apple iPad 2: In the US prices will be the same as the original iPad, so $499 (US) for the 16GB, $599 for 32GB and $699 for the 64GB model. Translate this to sterling and you're looking at around £399 for the entry-version.
Motorola Xoom: Expect to pay £499 for the 32GB version, which is comparable to the UK version.
Winner: Apple iPad 2

Conclusion:
While the Apple iPad 2 and Motorola Xoom have similarites: processor, apps, camera they seem slightly different propositions.
In our review of the Motorola Xoom, our writter likened the UI experience as being closer to that of a PC than that of a smartphone. Google clearly thinks so too, by having two different operating systems: Honeycomb and Gingerbread for tablets and mobiles. In contrast, regardless of how you use the tablet, the iPad 2 user experience is very similar to the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch.
We like the Xoom a lot, but it just doesn't really have enough to make it stand out from other tablets. Where the batte will lie is with apps and Honeycomb is so new, at the moment he iPad is our winner. But we'll bring you a full comparison when we get the Apple iPad 2

Motorola Xoom review

Fast and well built, but a little pricey and buggy
Since it was first announced at CES, we’ve been eagerly waiting for the Motorola Xoom – the first tablet with Google’s brand new Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system. This is truly the first real competitor to the Apple iPad, and Xoom actually manages to outperform Apple’s tablet in quite a few areas. It has just launched in the US, where T3’s US correspondent Jeppe Christensen has been checking it out.

Motorola Xoom: Screen
The hardware is sturdy and impressive. The Xoom weighs in at 730 grams and is 12.9 millimeters thick –almost identical to the iPad, but the roomy 10.1-inch screen is wider, with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution. That gives the Xoom an edge when watching movies and browsing larger websites, but it also makes it feel a tad long and narrow while one is holding it vertically. No doubt, this beast was made for landscape mode, where the Honeycomb software is able to make great use of all that screen real estate.

The Xoom has better specs all-around than the current iPad. The processor is faster with two cores, there are four times as much memory, better speakers, and a bigger and higher resolution screen. Currently, it’s equipped with EVDO 3G for use on the Verizon cellular network in the US, but later in the year a free upgrade will be available for the company’s faster 4G network. When it arrives in the UK/Europe, the built-in Broadcom 3G chip will be configured to enable HSDPA performance of up to 10.1 megabits per second.

There is 32GB storage for apps, movies, music and photos. The Xoom actually does have a slot for MicroSD memory cards, but unfortunately, it’s not working right out of the box. Motorola reports it is waiting for a software update from Google to enable support for memory cards in Honeycomb. Finally, there’s a 2.0 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat or narcissistic self-portraits and a five-megapixel shooter on the back that also produces 720p video with 30 frames per second.

Motorola Xoom: Android 3.0

So, the Xoom is quite a well-equipped package, but does that really translate into a fast, functional and accessible user experience? In most instances, the answer is a resounding “yes!” Having used quite a few Android phones over the last couple of years, we quickly felt at home in the Honeycomb user interface. You have five home screens for apps and widgets and a permanent navigation and notification bar at the bottom of the screen. In the past, Android has been criticized for being a bit nerdy and complicated, and while Honeycomb does have kind of a cold and digital look (TRON, anyone?), most actions are easy and intuitive.

Composing e-mails, checking your calendar, browsing the Web, using Google Maps, or simply playing with the settings are allsimple tasks, and it’s a joy working with apps built and optimized for the larger screen. The user experience is definitely much closer to that of a PC than that of a smartphone.

Surfing the Web is a breeze thanks to tabbed browsing, the ability to open and render new Web pages in the background, and the sheer speed of the device.This thing is fast, and now it’s actually preferable to look up something or check a link on your tablet than it is on your laptop. We’re a bit bummed to discover there’s no support for Flash straight away, but Adobe is assuring us that their software for Honeycomb will arrive in just a few weeks. We hope that this won’t impact the speed too much.

Most Android apps for phones work fine and fill out the entire screen, but occasionally, you’ll run into apps that won’t work properly or simply crash, and this is something we’d like Google to fix immediately. As of writing this, there are only 16 tablet apps in the Android Market, and this puts the Xoom at a huge disadvantage compared to iPad and Apple’s booming app store that carry more than 60,000 apps for the iPad. The few apps that are in there are generally of a high quality, and we enjoyed checking the latest news with the Pulse News Reader, checking out movie listings and reviews with the Movies app from Flixster, and just killing time with the tablet-optimized version of Angry Birds Seasons.

Motorola Xoom: Video and music

The Xoom’s 10.1-inch screen just begs for Hi-Def video, but currently there are no compatible video rental or download services available. Google states this will change soon enough, but right now, you have to make do with converting your DVD or Blu-ray collection. Unfortunately, the built-in movie player is very picky and won’t play even the most popular file formats. Forget about DivX and MKV files, and nothing with DTS or AC3 sound will play either. The “easiest” solution is to fire up a program like Handbrake and convert or re-encode your movies into MP4 files with AAC or MP3 audio.
The lack of support for a variety of movie and audio formats is seriously disappointing, especially considering that a device like Samsung’s Galaxy Tab will play nearly everything you throw at it.

Handling your music collection is easy, and the built-in player looks beautiful with its fancy 3D-effects and album graphics. Unfortunately, Honeycomb has trouble recognizing embedded album artwork, which is a shame. Also, if you stuff the tablet with gigabytes and gigabytes of music, the music player tends to become overwhelmed and then takes quite a while to change between different views. You can’t help but feel that the software needs time to mature.

Motorola Xoom: Battery

Battery life seems to be comparable to that of the iPad, with better or worse performance depending on your usage scenario. We got a whopping 10 hours of heaving Web browsing over 3G before the battery finally ran out of juice. That is, in all respects, pretty impressive. It doesn’t handle video quite as well, but still managed to squeeze out eight hours with brightness at 65 percent and Wi-Fi and 3G turned on. In a mixed-use scenario, you can probably squeeze out between 10-14 hours of use.

The Xoom is an enticing device with a very promising operating system, but we must note that despite the long wait, Honeycomb feels a bit rushed-to-market and somewhat rough around the edges. We love the user-interface, the Web browser, and all the Google-oriented apps, but the poor media handling is seriously disappointing, and we desperately need more tablet-apps in Android Market. We will update this review when we get a UK review sample, so we'll see if this improves.

We could overlook all this were the Xoom priced competitively, but Motorola is asking for a whopping $800 dollars without a contract or $600 with a two-year Verizon contract. In the UK pricing has just been announced at £499, which seems respectable. Considering we’ll see iPad 2.0 in just a few days, with expected availability within a few weeks, and with the Honeycomb running Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and LG Optimus Pad coming soon, we'd suggest waiting before investing.

Motorola Xoom launch date: Q2, link Motorola
Motorola Xoom price: Pre-sale for £499

Motorola Xoom Specifications:
OS: Android 3.0 Honeycomb
Processor: Nvidia Tegra 2 Dual Core 1GHZ, 1GH RAM
Storage: 40MB internal, 2GB memory card
Screen: 10-inches 1280 x 800 pixel (160 dpi)
Connectivity: EVDO, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, MicroUSB, HDMI 1.4
Camera: 2-megapixel front-facing, 5-megapixel
Video: VGA @ 15fps
Memory: 32GB + MicroSD slot (needs software update to work)
Dimensions: 249.1 x 167.8 x 12.9 mm/730 g

Creative Zii review

Affordable tablet, with good music credentials, let down by a poor touchscreen

Creative has waited before taking its first leap into the tablet market, but has entered with 7-inch and 10-inch screen sizes it’s billing as ‘entertainment devices,’ with enticing features to make it appeal to audiophiles.

At a £199 entry point, the 7-inch Ziio is half the price of an Apple iPad and Motorola Xoom. But the comparison stops with the word ‘tablet.’ This isn’t an rival to either of them and as we’ve seen so many budget Android tablets and is evident when you use this tablet, you get what you pay for.

A light 400g, the 7-inch version is white (if you want black you have to go for the 10-inch version), even though it’s plastic it feels solid and strong, with an inoffensive design.

Connections include HDMI, mini USB and DC point for charging. There’s a 3.5mm jack at the top and dedicated volume controls on the side. Alongside 8GB or 16GB internal memory, expand storage using the microSD slot on the side.

Creative Ziio: Screen

At 800x480, screen resolution is pitifully low, especially when you consider it’s exactly the same found in 4-inch smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S and LG Optimus 2X. It’s far less than the 1024x600 of the 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab and Blackberry Playbook.

Video quality isn’t too bad though, with smooth playback, although colours could be punchier. Off-angle viewing is poor, although the stereo speakers produce a respectably loud sound.

What is worse is that the touchscreen is resistive instead of capacitive, which means on occasion you end up jabbing the screen multiple times to try to get commands to respond. Typing especially requires precision too, we frequently pressed L when we meant to press Delete. It’s not terrible, you can still browse web pages and Creative supplies a stylus to help, however anyone used to multitouch on their phones will find the experience sluggish.

Creative Ziio: Android

The Ziio runs Android 2.1, but if you’re expecting the same functionality from an Android handset you’ll be disappointing. There’s no synching to Gmail, or Android apps to customise the three homescreens. Additionally, like the Archos 7 Home Tablet, the Ziio doesn’t support the Android Market. Instead you have to go to the Zii Store, which has a limited selection of apps, although you do get Facebook, Twidroid, BBC News and Word Press. You Tube is only available through the browser as well.

Creative Ziio: Music

The unique selling point of the Ziio tablets is their music capability. Support for the apt-X codec lets you stream audio over Bluetooth without a loss of quality, it’s accessed within the music player by pressing the Pure Android Audio button.

We streamed a selection of tracks at different bitrates to the Creative WP-300 and sound quality is really impressive - surprisingly so for Bluetooth - in fact you almost forget you're streaming. You can also stream to a wireless dock, like the Creative Zii Sound D5 or Conran Audio Dock. As well the usual MP3 and AAC, the Ziio also supports uncompress audio like WAV and - unlike the iPad - lossless formats FLAC and OGG

Elsewhere other X-Fi Audio Enhancements include X-Fi Crystalizer which adds detail and X-Fi Expand makes a huge difference to movie playback, adding a sense of surround and depth

Creative Ziio: Verdict

With its excellent audio capability, the Creative Zii stands apart from other tablets. Although it’s a shame there aren’t more iPod docks or headphones supporting the APT-X codec to make use of this feature.

Elsewhere the resistive screen makes navigation exceptionally sluggish and app choice is limited. However, the tablet only costs £199, which is exceptionally cheap - an an extra £20 doubles the storage. If you’re looking for a tablet for the odd browse and music streaming it’s worth a look. Otherwise save your money and wait until the Blackberry Playbook or HTC Flyer are out.


Creative Ziio price: £199 8GB, £219 16GB
Creative Ziio launch date: Out now, link Creative

Creative Ziio Specifications:
* OS: Android 2.1
* Processor: ZiiLABS ZMS-08 HD Media-Rich Applications Processor
* Storage: 8GB internal, microSD
* Screen: 7-inches 480x800 pixels
* Connectivity: Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, HDMI mini
* Camera: 2-megapixel front-facing, 5-megapixel
* Video: VGA
* Battery: 25 hours audio, 5 hours video
* Music formats: MP3, AAC, WMA9, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, WAV, Audible Format
* Video formats: H.264, MPEG4, WMV9, MOV, AVI, MKV
* Dimensions: 207.4 x 133 x 13.7mm/415g

Motorola XOOM WiFi Presales Start at Costco, Shipping April 1st for $589.99

Costco is one of several carriers said to be officially launching the Wi-Fi-only model of the Motorola XOOM. They’re now offering a presale opportunity for the device at their website. 99 – $10 less than the base price – you can have this thing shipped to you starting April 1st. That last bit is odd considering Motorola gave a specific March 27th date, but availability is different from retailer to retailer. It’s only a few days, though, so we’re sure it won’t be too big of a turn-off for some of you.

Motorola Xoom, LG Optimus Pad, Asus Eee Pad, and Acer Iconia Tab all get priced in Spain

The pricing information for no less than four upcoming Android-powered tablets has leaked earlier today. The info comes courtesy of AndroidGeek, an Italian-based site that found the prices in the Phone House Spain's catalog. The Phone House is the European mainland arm of well-known UK retailer The Carphone Warehouse, and its Spanish subsidiary looks all set to launch the Motorola Xoom, LG Optimus Pad, Asus Eee Pad, and Acer Iconia Tab.