Brightness ratings and contrast ratio make for lovely tech spec reading when you're shopping for a new device. But neither tells you how usable a display will actually be in everyday ambient light situations. So DisplayMate put some of the more popular options to the test. Read More >
Featured comment by JonnyClaw:
"I re read it, i'll be honest, i did skim read first time, and I hold my hands up to that! Nah, I'm an android fanboy to be quite honest..
But there w..." More »
Larry Page dropped a massive hint in his Google quarterly earnings call yesterday, that big G is eyeing-up the cut-down budget Android tablet market that the Kindle Fire currently owns in the US. We’ve heard before that Google’s after the budget end of the tablet market, but a stripped down version of Android is not something we ever thought Google would consider. Read More >
Featured comment by xiandel:
"I assume that the "cut down android tablet" is all about the specs, which is what has been expected for a while.
Also if you think about it, Nexis ..." More »
Amazon’s being pretty damn bullish over its Kindle Fire, and is actively chasing down content deals for an international launch meaning we might finally see it this side of the pond. The retailer even spouted some fighting talk saying “if you’re not talking to us, you should be” and hinting that a European launch is imminent – we might actually get to see the Kindle Fire before Amazon rolls out its second generation. Read More >
We’ve been waiting for the Kindle Fire for what seems like ages now in Britain, all the while our American cousins have been greedily enjoying arguably the best budget Android tablet experience. Now it seems another budget Android sensation in the US, the Barnes & Noble Nook, might beat it here. Read More >
Featured comment by Richo:
"I've had the US Nook for a while now, when Honeycomb was coming they had some preview releases available for the Nook which I jumped on to get an earl..." More »
Apple’s going full steam ahead with iOSification of OS X, even removing Mac from the name. It certainly seems to think iOS is the future. But things aren’t all totally hunky dory when in the land of iOS, as the iPad is facing fierce competition and Amazon’s biting just a bit according a new report. Read More >
When we found out about ViewSonic's £100 tablet that runs Android's latest (and definitely greatest) OS, we were more than just a little skeptical. We wanted to believe, but we've been hurt before. After some hands-on time, I can confirm that our dead-inside hearts were dead-on. Read More >
According to a 'source' talking to Know Your Mobile, Amazon's Kindle Fire will be available in Blighty just after Christmas. There's no word on pricing, hopefully it'll be as aggressively priced as it is in the US -- something under £200 would be good. If the rumour is to believed, we won't have long to wait at any rate. [Know Your Mobile] Read More >
Featured comment by Will the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet Beat the Amazon Kindle Fire to … | Nook Tablet Update:
"[...] been waiting for the Kindle Fire for what seems like ages now in Britain, all the while our American cousins [...]" More »
Unsurprisingly, Black Friday was pretty successful for Amazon, which is shipping out Kindles at a staggering rate. As usual, though, we have no idea what that rate is. You dark horse, Amazon. Read More >
In most aspects of life, it's fair to say that size matters. Amazon seem to think so, too, as the latest rumour out of the mill suggests that early 2012 will see an 8.9-inch Fire on the market. Read More >
Featured comment by almostfamous:
"Agree - Maybe a tablet needs to be brought out where you can swap batteries when the old one dies. Can't believe that would be harder than making batt..." More »
The Kindle Fire is a success—tech-press bleating; a derision best summarised by the image of tears streaming down their faces onto an iPad. Amazon is a gear company now. Is a phone next? Please, no. Read More >
Featured comment by Darrell Jones:
"Amazon doesn't seem to think reading on a small screen is a problem since they released a Kindle app for the iPhone a long time ago." More »
All the hype surrounding Amazon at the moment centres on the Kindle Fire. But behind the scenes, they've been developing one of the world's most powerful super computers — and it powers the Fire's browser, Silk. Read More >
The Kindle Fire is stuck between e-ink minimalism and gleaming iPad decadence. That could either make it the goofy middle child in the tablet family, or a singular wunderkind. But the Fire will not be overlooked. Apple: Be afraid. Read More >
Featured comment by Will the Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet Beat the Amazon Kindle Fire to … | Nook Tablet Update:
"[...] what seems like ages now in Britain, all the while our American cousins have been greedily enjoying arguably the best budget Android tablet expe..." More »
The Kindle Fire's hitting US stores this month (UK launch expected sometimeafter), and a lot of folks are excited about what they think will be iPad first true challenger. Except that Apple execs say the $200 (£125) Fire might actually benefit the iPad. Holdonwhatnow? Read More >
Since the launch of the original iPad, Apple's had effectively zero competition. But wait! With the sleek, cheap Kindle Fire on sale this month in the US (a UK launch date hasn't been confirmed yet), we've suddenly got a legitimate contender. Choice is great. But, um, which choice should you make? Read More >
Featured comment by Happy.APPStore:
"oh, er... I had actually entertained the idea of entering the eReader market because of it. But its a bit pricey for its ltd functionality. even if te..." More »
Ryan Block at gdgt has word via his sources that the Amazon Kindle Fire—the device that can truly go toe-to-toe with the iPad—isn't the tablet they're putting their faith in. The real new hotness will be the second-gen Fire. And it's coming soon. Read More >
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