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When the Microsoft Surface Pro was released, there was a lot of ambiguity regarding its categorization. The most pertinent question was and remains – is it a tablet or a hybrid ultrabook? On the first go, it looks like a tablet even as it is slightly heavier and bigger than an average tablet. However, it runs a full fledged Windows 8 version and it also boasts of an Intel Core i5 processor which is usually found in ultrabooks or laptops. Also, it is considerably expensive than a regular tablet. In fact, its price is closer to an ultrabook. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for a tablet, you have three broad choices in terms of the operating systems – iOS, Android and Windows 8. While tablets powered by the iOS (Apple iPad or iPad Mini) are preferred by a majority of the population, Android tablets are also catching up at a healthy pace. The major problem with iOS is the closed nature of the hardware and the software. As opposed to this, Android is an open source operating system which makes way for greater flexibility in terms of usage. In the recent past, several big names like Samsung and Asus have manufactured tablets that run on Android. Read the rest of this entry »

Even though 10-inch tablets like the Apple iPad were an absolute rage in the markets, a need was felt for a more comfortably sized tablet. The recent flurry of 7-inch tablets is a result of this phenomenon. Over the past few months, close to half a dozen tablets have hit the market, the most recent of them being the iPad Mini. The biggest USP of a 7-inch tablet is the size, it is smaller than a regular tablet and larger than a smartphone. It has almost all the features of a regular tablet even as it is relatively cheaper. Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know there are nearly six different models of Kindle available in the market as of now? Of course, it says a lot about the popularity and efficiency of these E-book readers but, at the same time, it also means that you can’t just walk into a store and buy a Kindle e-book reader. You have to do your homework, gather information about the different kinds of Kindle and the features they offer. Luckily for you, we are giving you the ultimate Kindle buying guide, complete with all the information you are going to need. Read the rest of this entry »

Barely more than a year ago, tablets were little more than overpriced Netbooks without keyboards, and there were plenty of arguments against buying a tablet, favoring laptops and Ultrabooks. Those tides are starting to change, and there are now quite a few compelling arguments in favor of tablets. So if you’re in the market for a new tablet, what are your best options? Read the rest of this entry »

Over the past few months, the tablet market has gotten a few new contenders, specifically the third generation iPad and the Asus Transformer Prime. These new models have caused some interesting changes among our top tablet charts. Read the rest of this entry »

There definitely was a time when the Apple iPad had absolute authority over the domain of tablets. If the iPad 3 was released in that day and age, nobody would even compare it with other similar gadgets. However, things sure have changed. Even though the Apple iPad continues to impress its fans, it has some close competitors to play against now. It’s only been a few days since Apple released the iPad 3 and comparisons are already ripe with the Galaxy Note 10.1. Read the rest of this entry »

Apple has just announced the New iPad, going on sale March 16^th, leaving many who just purchased the iPad 2 over the holiday season feeling a bit duped. But if you’re an iPad 2 owner, don’t feel bamboozled quite yet. We’ll go over everything the New iPad brings to the table – as well as everything it doesn’t – so you can make an informed decision on whether or not to upgrade. Read the rest of this entry »