tablet

Just How Small is the Non-Apple Tablet Market?

Cody Lee ∙ November 22, 2011

To say that Apple dominates the tablet market would be an understatement. The iPad has been successful enough to not only run other companies out of the tablet-making business, but it has also been enough to make even PC manufacturers nervous.

We've seen statistics before regarding Apple's share of the tablet market, but we had no idea the numbers were this bleak for the competition. According to a recent NPD Group report, there has only been 1.2 million non-iPad tablets sold in the United States this year...

Research Finds That 62% of iPads Never Leave Home

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Apple designed its tablet to be a portable device. It even shaved inches (and weight) off of the original iPad to make its second generation tablet more mobile. But still, at nearly one and a half pounds, with a 10 inch display, how portable can it really be?

The results from a recent survey by McKinsey and Company suggests that there aren't many folks using their iPads on the go. In fact, the living room was found to be the number one place that people pull out the iPad...

Kindle Fire vs iPad 2: Bootup Times, Web Browsing, and Netflix Streaming

Jeff Benjamin ∙ November 15, 2011

I finally acquired my highly anticipated Kindle Fire this morning, and I've been putting it through its paces all day long.

It's a decent first attempt by Amazon, and it has tons of potential, but it still suffers from the fact that it's a first generation device.

Even still, we thought it only appropriate to compare Apple's latest tablet to Kindle Fire. How does the iPad 2 stack up to Amazon's debut entry into the tablet race? Check out the interesting — yet ultimately unscientific — video comparison inside...

iPads Proving to be Extremely Effective in the NFL

Cody Lee ∙ November 15, 2011

The iPad has invaded dozens of industries over the last year. Folks in the field of enterprise, education, health, and politics have seen the benefits of the iOS-based slate. Even professional football teams are starting to realize the potential of Apple's popular tablet.

Earlier this year, we reported that Tampa Bay's Buccaneers were trading in their play books for the iPad 2. Over 90 iPads were distributed to members of the coaching staff and players and, according to a recent article by CNN, they've proven to be a resounding success...

Does Apple Need a Low-End Tablet?

Cody Lee ∙ November 15, 2011

For years we've talked about the possibility of a lower cost "iPhone Nano" to compliment Apple's flagship handset. It was argued that the cheaper device would help the Cupertino company address the low-end market, and make inroads with prepaid customers.

Although the rumored Nano wasn't announced at Apple's iPhone event last month, Tim Cook's team did introduce two low-cost handsets: the $99 8GB iPhone 4, and the free iPhone 3GS. The company now covers nearly every smartphone price point possible...

Analysts See Fading Demand for the iPad

Cody Lee ∙ November 14, 2011

Ever since Tim Cook and company committed to a $37 billion dollar 4th quarter, analysts have been watching Apple's every move. The forecast is nearly $10 billion dollars above its previous quarter's revenue, which was an all-time record for the iPhone-makers.

Getting to $37 billion this quarter isn't going to be easy, even with the holidays coming up. Apple will have to sell a lot of iPhones and iPads to hit the mark. And this could prove to be extremely difficult, considering some folks believe demand for Apple's tablet is fading...

Reviews of the Kindle Fire Start Coming In

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated November 16, 2017

For over a year and half, the iPad has undoubtedly been the king of all tablets. With virtually no competition, it wasn't too hard for Apple's tablet to eat a large chunk of the market in a space where no one else seems to get it.

Enter Amazon and the Kindle Fire, a tablet running a version of Android completely tailored to Amazon's needs, so much so that it doesn't have anything to pinpoint it as an Android device but the OS name.

The Kindle Fire is officially launching tomorrow, and, as usual, a few tech gurus have had access to the tablet a few days before everyone else. The reviews are coming in, and it's not as pretty as you'd expect...

Apple Isn’t Worried About Amazon’s Tablet

Cody Lee ∙ November 3, 2011

Apple has dominated the tablet market the last two years with its iPad line. Since it reinvented the category in 2010, competitors have struggled to keep up with Apple's high-powered, low-cost slate.

But with Amazon's Kindle Fire coming November 15th, that could all change very quickly. The tablet undercuts the iPad's cost by $200, and has already seen a lot of popularity during pre-order. Should Apple be worried?

One Thing Apple Could Learn From Amazon’s Kindle Fire

Cody Lee ∙ September 28, 2011

The entire web was set 'on fire' this morning by Amazon's tablet announcement (no pun intended). After months and months of rumors, the online retailer finally unveiled its Android slate: the Kindle Fire.

Sure, the tablet may be one of the best Android-based offerings we've ever seen, but it's still no iPad. However, there is one thing that I believe the Cupertino company could learn from Amazon and its new device...

Amazon Announces the Kindle Fire Tablet for People that Don’t Have an iPad

Alex Heath ∙ Updated October 25, 2016

Today Amazon unveiled the 'Kindle Fire' tablet and the e-ink 'Kindle Touch' reader. Priced at $199, the Kindle Fire is a full-featured tablet running Android under the hood with an interface that is totally Amazon's.

The Kindle Fire will closely integrate with Amazon's web services to offer eBooks, music and movies on the device's seven-inch touch display.

Apple Program Donates Used iPads to American Teacher Organization

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

When you went in to your local Apple Store to buy your shiny new iPad 2 this year, did you see a place to donate your old iPad? While most of us would rather sell off our old gadgets instead of giving them away for free, it was definitely for a good cause.

TechCrunch spotlights the cool Apple project that allows users to give their old iPads to the Teach for America organization. The program takes used iPads, refurbishes them, and then distributes them to teachers of the TFA foundation...

Analysts are Calling RIM’s PlayBook Another iPad Casualty

Cody Lee ∙ September 16, 2011

Men lie, women lie, numbers don't. Research in Motion once again reported dismal quarterly earnings yesterday that failed to meet Wall Street's, and even the company's own expectations.

Among the disappointing statistics RIM offered up were the number of BlackBerry PlayBooks it shipped (not sold) last quarter. Missing projections by 500,000 units, the company unloaded a mere 200,000 tablets...