A one-piece mobile computer, typically controlled by a touchscreen, though often supplemented by the use of one or more physical context sensitive buttons or input from one or more accelerometers; an on-screen, hideable virtual keyboard is generally offered as the principal means of data input. Tablets customarily offer a screen diagonal greater than 7 inches. Apple’s iPad is a common example, but Google Android-based models are also popular.
Predicting the future can be a risky proposition. Analyst firm Gartner is giving it a shot with its forecast of global device shipments to 2017. Some of their forecast seems solid while others
D&H Canada is trying to eliminate the guess work for solution provider on top selling products. The distributor, based in Mississauga, Ont., has developed an online tool called “What’s Trending” that will lists the
Cornwall, Ont.-based TruckersTablet.com has released an Android-based device for drivers of 18-wheelers. The Truckers Tablet comes with a built-in GPS containing truck routes and maps. According to the company, this product eliminates the need of
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) made a shift in distribution strategy earlier this month when it announced its Surface RT tablet would now be available through select retail channels in Canada, and a company executive confirms
Tim Greene from the IDG Newsservice is reporting that people are buying tablets to replace old PCs, which explains why PC sales were so dismal over the holidays, according to Gartner. Does this
While its plans for Canada aren't clear, we do know Samsung won't be bringing a Windows RT tablet to the U.S. In what has to be taken as a disappointing setback for Windows
Back in October of 2012, Dell tinkered with its standard configuration on its Latitude line. From there, the company expanded the configuration options for channel partners and customers and will now offer tablets
Panasonic at the CES show expanded its Toughpad line of enterprise-grade tablets with the introduction of the Toughpad FZ-G1, a 10-inch tablet running Windows 8 Pro.The company also unveiled an Android-based Toughpad called
3M will be forever linked to the Post-it note, but the Minneapolis-based company is trying to change that at this year's CES show.The company has developed a new accessory product for tablets and
They say two heads are better than one, but how about two screens?Taiwanese PC vendor Asus Computer International is hoping the adage transfers. It's using the Consumer Electronics Showcase (CES) to show off
Much of the initial gusto that greeted the Canadian launch of the iPad Friday subsided as the day wore on.There were early reports of fans camping out at mall entrances across the country
