10-inch tablet shootout: iPad 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 vs. HP TouchPad vs. Motorola Xoom vs. LG G-Slate and Toshiba Tablet

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The 10-inch tablet space is the new battlefield in consumer electronics and the lines have been clearly drawn. On one hand we have the new and improved iPad 2, the thinnest and lightest of the bunch. The Honeycomb clique is composed of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Motorola Xoom, the LG G-Slate and the Toshiba Tablet which are all powerful next-generation10-inch  tablets aiming for the iPad's market share. We also have HP's webOS powered TouchPad which is a dark horse but is the most similar to the iPad 2 since HP makes the hardware and the software for this tablet.

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Review: Lexmark Genesis all-in-one wireless printer

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Lexmark's new Genesis all-in-one wireless printer features a unique monolithic design that integrates a scanner, a fax, a colour inkjet printer and copier in a smart, standalone device. With impressive features like 3 second page scanning, 4.3" inch touchscreen LCD, SmartSolution apps, iPhone and iPad integration and wireless networking, we put the Lexmark Genesis to the test.

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Apple releases iPad 2, comes to Canada March 25th

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's CEO Steve Jobs was present at the Spring event today and just revealed the iPad 2 which will begin shipping in the US on March 11 and which will make it to Canada on March 25th. The new iPad is powered by a new Apple A5 dual core processor running at 1 GHz, is 33% thinner than the previous model, offers dual cameras (5 megapixel rear, and a front facing camera for FaceTime). The new iPad will have the same price point (starting at $499) and storage capacity (16,32 and 64GB) as the current iPad and will also feature the same screen size and resolution.

Aside from the iconic black iPad, there will also be a white model available on ship date. Apple also announced Garageband, iMovie and FaceTime redesigned particularly for the new iPad. iOS 4.3 was also announced and will be a free download on March 11. No pre-order options are available on the Apple Online store.

In terms of accessories, Apple also revealed some Smart Covers, which are iPad 2 cases that incorporate magnets and allow power management features (turn device off and on by opening and closing) while keeping the screen free of dust. An HDMI-out port will allow the iPad 2 to output video or photos to HDTVs. Hit jump for Apple's full presser.

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Must Have App Reviews: TuneIn Radio

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

TuneIn Radio has set a stunning example that all app developers and programmers should aim for. First of all, it is a truly useful app bringing  over 40,000 global AM and FM stations to tablets and smartphones via Wi-Fi or 3G. TuneIn is also ubiquitous and can be found in all of the mobile operating systems today (BlackBerry, iOS, Windows Phone, WebOS and Android).

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