Sure, a leaked Samsung document suggested that the WiFi-only version of the company’s 7 inch Android tablet would set you back $399. But someone forgot to send the memo to the folks at Frys, because they’re taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Tab WiFi for $349.99. There’s no ship date listed yet, but the tablet […]
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Samsung to launch WiFi-only Galaxy Tab this quarter
Samsung has confirmed plans to launch a WiFi-only version of the Galaxy Tab 7 inch Android tablet in the US, and now we have a time-frame. The Tab should ship in the first quarter of 2011. Aside from the lack of a 3G modem, the new tab will be virtually identical to the models already […]
WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab still not available
If you’ve been holding your breath waiting to pick up a WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab, it looks like you’d better exhale: It doesn’t look like that model will be ready to go very soon. Blogger and media expert Jeff Jarvis snapped a photo at Best Buy showing a rather wordy correction that boils down to […]
WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab hits the FCC
Best Buy has already announced plans to sell a version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet soon with WiFi connectivity and without a 3G modem. Now it looks like we’re one step closer to getting our hands on the WiFi-only version of the tablet in the US, with the tablet stopping by the FCC […]
WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab to run $500?
We already know that Verizon plans to offer a 3G enabled version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet for $600 and up starting next month. Now it looks like there may be a cheaper option for anyone who doesn’t need the 3G. Pocketables found a product listing from Best Buy showing that the US […]
Starbucks Digital Network launches today
A few months ago Starbucks started offering free WiFi at all its US locations, along with a promise of exclusive content that would only be available to customers surfing the web at Starbucks hotpsots. Today that exclusive content went online. It’s called Starbucks Digital Network. The network includes free access to the subscription versions of […]
Infinitec launches USB drive with “infinite” storage space
Remember when flash storage meant 16MB of memory for storing, I don’t know, maybe 4 songs that you could play on an MP3 player? Yeah, those were the days. Today you can find USB flash drives with up to 256GB of storage space. But Infinitec doesn’t think that’s enough, and the company is offering a […]
Starbucks joins the 21st century, makes free WiFi easier to access
As expected, Starbucks is now making it easier to access free WiFi at all of its coffee shops in the US. The company has been offering free WiFi for a few years now, but until today you had to register for an AT&T account to use the service — which kind of slows down the […]
ARM: WiFi wastes too much energy
Chip-designer ARM is known for making low power chips for smartphones and a growing number of tablets and mini-laptops. The goal is to offer enough power to provide decent performance without using so much energy that you run out of battery life after a few hours of use. But it turns out that some of […]
Starbucks to launch free, nationwide WiFi on July 1st
Starbucks has been offering Wireless internet access at its coffee shops around the US for ages… but while independent coffee shops typically go the free WiFi route, Starbucks started out charging for access. A few years back, the company partnered with AT&T to provide free access — but only for customers who registered for an […]