Archos' idea to build the keyboard into the tablet's case was a clever one, and it's refreshing that the company presents this productivity tool as an integral part of the device rather than as an optional accessory.
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The PlayPad is a travel-sized tablet controller with dual analog sliders, and includes a collapsible tablet stand and carrying case for console-like precision gaming on the go.
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The company is so convinced that Apple will release the iPad 5 in June that it is already investing in the production of a new case for the tablet.
To the left of this port is a microSD door that'll let you expand the device's 8GB or 16GB by up to 64GB, always a welcome feature on Nook devices, particularly in the case of a tablet, where, unlike e-readers, you'll probably actually be storing some HD multimedia files.
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Then there's the bundled faux-leather case, which fits the tablet only.
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"Voltaic set out to design a lightweight case that could charge a tablet quickly, but also match the sleekness and simplicity of the many of the tablets, " said Shayne McQuade, CEO of Voltaic Systems.
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But, apparently, this has not been case because it is the only tablet OS that is compliant with company policies and, as a counterpoint to the non-compliant alternatives (read iOS and Android) these IT executives are fans.
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The tablet fits rather snuggly into the top half of the case, so much so that it's actually kind of difficult to remove.
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In addition to its primary hardware specs, Surface also features a built in kickstand, which essentially turns the tablet into a monitor, and also a 3mm thin case that includes a multitouch keyboard.
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Unfortunately, that didn't appear to be the case as there were occasional moments where the tablet seemed to slightly hesitate before executing actions -- things like dual-window view for multitasking or simple app launches.
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Microsoft has revealed the price tag for the successor to its Windows RT tablet, and it may or may not give you a case of sticker shock.
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So, while Lenovo is a fine company and is probably offering a decent tablet line, a one-sided presentations of their business case does not so the readers service.
In the center of all of this, as per usual, is a large, indented lower case "n, " should you ever forget which tablet you bought when it's faced screen-side down.
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In the case of Wii U, its strength is certainly the tablet-style controller, and Ubisoft has released a new video for its exclusive Wii U title ZombiU showcasing how the developers are doing precisely that.
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The newly-released Lenovo Folio case is a gem, but alas, only functions with the ThinkPad Tablet.
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Fortunately, at least, the case can be folded in such a way that you can prop the tablet up (in landscape mode).
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It, too, has a memory card reader for MicroSD cards, just in case you wanted to offload some photos and didn't have the tablet in its PC Station stand.
Among the products it is showcasing at Computex is a new generation Ultrabook that features a sleek, glossy glass case, as well as a new model of its widely praised Transformer tablet.
BusinessInsider has obtained the first image of the case, which could reveal the look, size and shape of the new tablet.
At the same time, Samsung has also asked the court to delete an injunction on its Galaxy Tab 10.1, after the jury in the recent court case found it did not infringe Apple's design patent for the iPad tablet.
Hidden beneath a nondescript engineering case a few feet away from the company's 22-inch ICS "tablet" was one of the most impressive 4K displays we've seen.
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The angle of the screen is also fixed, since the case relies on a notch above the keyboard (like many Nexus 7 cases) to keep the tablet stationary.
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It's all tablet work these days, and when I do need to type something I've got a keyboard on the case.
Compared to a similar case made for the two latest generations of the bigger iPad, this case again suggests a slimmer and narrower iPad is in the works, which would mean that this mysterious tablet is likely to have the same screen size but thinner left and right-side bezels -- just like the iPad mini.
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