Google is introducing two new versions of the Google Nexus 7 tablet: one with 32GB of storage, and another with integrated 3G. And as expected, the company is killing of the 8GB model and adjusting prices. Starting today you can pick up a 16GB Nexus 7 tablet for $199 and a 32GB model for $249 […]
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Asus VivoTab RT tablets with 3G, 4G LTE coming soon
The Asus VivoTab RT is a 10.1 inch tablet with a 1366 x 768 pixel display, an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, and Windows RT operating system. Asus is selling a WiFi-only version of the tablet plus a keyboard docking station for $599. But soon you’ll also be able to pick up 3G or 4G […]
Asus ME370TG hits the FCC: Meet the 3G Nexus 7
Google is holding an event on Monday, where the company is expected to introduce new products including a new Nexus smartphone and an updated Nexus 7 tablet. It’s almost certain that we’ll see a 32GB model of the Nexus 7, and now it looks like we’ll probably see a 3G model as well. A new […]
$330 Samsung Chromebook 3G comes with limited free Verizon 3G access
The new Samsung Chromebook is available for pre-order for $249. But if you spend a little extra you can pick up a Samsung Chromebook 3G for $330. Not only do you get a 3G modem, but you also get 2 years of limited 3G access from Verizon for no additional price. We already knew that […]
Kindle 3G users now have a 50MB/month cap: Goodbye unlimited browsing
Amazon offers WiFi-only and 3G versions of its Kindle eReaders. If you pay a little extra for the 3G model, you can download books and other content from anywhere you have a 3G signal for no additional fee. If you have a Kindle Keyboard 3G, you can also surf the web for free using the […]
Virgin Mobile to offer contract-free iPhone plans for $30/month
Smartphone hardware is expensive — but in the US it’s easy to feel like the phones are cheap and it’s the subscription plans that are expensive. That’s because most US carriers charge an arm and a leg for voice and data contracts and use some of the revenue to subsidize the cost of phones. This […]
Most tablet shoppers buy WiFi-only models
Pretty much every major US wireless carrier now offers a few tablets with 3G or 4G data capabilities. But while there’s plenty of supply, there doesn’t appear to be nearly as much demand. According to a report from analyst Chetan Sharma, 90 percent of tablet users are only using WiFi. Some of those customers actually […]
4G BlackBerry PlayBook visits the FCC
Right now if you want to use a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with a 3G or 4G network you need to use a MiFi or similar mobile hotspot. But Research in Motion is preparing to launch new models with 4G connectivity… and this week they showed up at the FCC website. The first to appear was […]
Should you tether your tablet to your phone, or just get a 3G tablet?
Anyone planning to buy an internet tablet has to ask one question. It’s not whether to choose a iPad or Android, and it’s not whether you want a 7 inch or 10 inch screen. It’s this: 3G or WiFi? While a 3G or 4G model might be more flexible, it also comes at a far […]
Archos 101 Gen8 tablet gets 3G, Ethernet support
Archos has rolled out a software update for its Gen8 line of Android tablets which offers some bug fixes and improvements. That includes support for USB camera host capabilities, the ability to recalibrate the accelerometer without rebooting, and video improvements. Archos 101 tablet owners also now have the ability to use a supported USB Ethernet […]