Comparing tablets: iPad, iPad Mini, Nexus 10, Xperia, Kindle Fire, Nook HD – Newsday

The Mac Observer Comparing tablets: iPad, iPad Mini, Nexus 10, Xperia, Kindle Fire, Nook HDNewsdayPlus, of course, there’s the new, 7.9-inch iPad mini. The screen isn’t as nice as big brother’s, but it’s incredibly thin (barely a quarter of an inch) and light (11 ounces), and has access to the iPad’s 275,000 applications and huge […]

Comparing tablets: iPad, Nexus 10, Kindle, Nook, Surface, Galaxy – Newsday

Newsday Comparing tablets: iPad, Nexus 10, Kindle, Nook, Surface, GalaxyNewsdayGoogle has started shipping a larger version of its Nexus tablet computer, one that comes closer to competing with Apple’s full-size iPad and other tablets. Here’s a look at how the Nexus 10 compares with other tablets with similar screens. Google Inc …Nexus 10 tablet review: […]

iPad goes small; Nook goes sharp – Boston.com

Ars Technica iPad goes small; Nook goes sharpBoston.comThe original Apple iPad sports a screen nearly 10 inches wide. Some in the company suggested a smaller version — 7 inches or so. Jobs said no; but rivals have been saying yes, with considerable success. Now comes the new 7.9-inch iPad mini, smaller, …Why did Apple release […]

iPad Owns 91% of Tablet Web Traffic; Nook Passes Kindle Fire – The Mac Observer

The Mac Observer iPad Owns 91% of Tablet Web Traffic; Nook Passes Kindle FireThe Mac ObserverAd network firm Chitika released a new report this week with two interesting tidbits: the first is that the iPad is responsible for more than 91 percent of media …iPad still dominates tablet traffic, but Nook surges past Kindle FireCNETiPad […]

iPad dominated third quarter tablet sales, but Kindle Fire and Nook rising – The Guardian

The Guardian iPad dominated third quarter tablet sales, but Kindle Fire and Nook risingThe GuardianThe research shows that Apple’s iPad accounted for 61% of the third quarter market, with 11.1m units shipped in the quarter, up from 9.3m in the second quarter. Its market share fell from 68% in the previous quarter. Tablets running the […]

Apple’s iPad still beating Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet in sales – Washington Post

Technology Bloom News (blog) Apple’s iPad still beating Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet in salesWashington PostAs holiday retailers make their final pushes for a spot in consumers’ stockings, the latest numbers show that Apple’s iPad was still leading the tablet market headed into the holiday season. Research firm IDC released figures last week showing that …Fire […]

Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet undercut iPad but come with trade-offs – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet undercut iPad but come with trade-offsLos Angeles TimesAmazon.com’s Kindle Fire and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Tablet cost less than half as much as the lowest-priced iPad. But they have smaller screens and fewer apps, their speed is slower and their batteries don’t last as long. By David […]

Apple approves new store-less iPad Nook app – CNET (blog)

CNET Apple approves new store-less iPad Nook appCNET (blog)The new Nook app for iPad adds some functionality as it loses links to the Nookbook store. After removing its Nook app for iPad from the Apple Store for a few days, Barnes & Noble’s now has new, updated iPad app available for download. …HP Offers TouchPad […]

Barnes & Noble Nook, Lenovo ThinkPad prepare second volley of iPad alternatives – Apple Insider

Boston Globe Barnes & Noble Nook, Lenovo ThinkPad prepare second volley of iPad alternativesApple InsiderAfter the much anticipated Motorola Xoom and RIM PlayBook failed to live up to expectations, two new Android-based tablets have promised to keep alive alternatives to Apple’s iPad: The Barnes & Noble Nook Color and a prototype …With Upgrade, Barnes & […]