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Why Cheap Android Tablets Are Rarely Worth It

2:00PM February 2, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

Inexpensive Android tablets are on the rise, but you get what you pay for — and what you pay for is a cheap screen, a stripped-down version of Android, and low-powered hardware. More »


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Qantas Trialling iPads At Every Seat

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2:30PM January 25, 2012 | Angus Kidman

Jetstar has already tried it, so it’s not a total surprise: Qantas is trialling a service called ‘Q Streaming’ where passengers will be provided with an iPad for accessing entertainment content wirelessly. Further ahead? Watching the same programs over Wi-Fi on your own device. More »


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How To Hold Your Touch Screen Gadgets Correctly

4:00PM January 18, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

We’ve talked about how to ergonomically optimise your desk, but if you’re rocking a smartphone or tablet, you may find that it’s hard to follow the same rules. InfoWorld shares some tips on avoiding RSI when using your mobile devices. More »


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Australians Slower To Adopt iPad In The Office

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8:30AM January 17, 2012 | Angus Kidman

The usefulness of the iPad (and tablets generally) for the workplace isn’t in question, even when they pose challenges for IT management. However, a global survey of iPad use by IDG Connect suggests that Aussies are behind the curve when it comes to using the iPad in work enviroments. More »


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No Aussie Plans For New Huawei MediaPad

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4:00PM January 12, 2012 | Angus Kidman

The nice thing about Huawei’s newest MediaPad Android tablet is that one model comes preloaded with Ice Cream Sandwich. The less nice thing (“passion pink” colour option aside) is that there’s no plans to release them in Australia, according to Huawei officials. More »


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Turn A DVD Case Into A Tablet Stand

3:30AM January 11, 2012 | Melanie Pinola

There’s no need to buy a stand for your iPad, Kindle or Android tablet when you’ve probably got a DVD case lying around that can do the job. Besides the case, all you need is some string for this DIY stand. More »


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Use Your Tablet As A Second Monitor

4:00AM December 23, 2011 | Melanie Pinola

iPad/Android: Want to eke out a little more value out of that tablet? Turn it into a second monitor for your PC or Mac and extend your screen real estate. This is especially handy for laptop users. More »


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Firefox 9 For Android Adds Tablet Support

12:00AM December 22, 2011 | Kevin Purdy

Android: If you’ve got an Android tablet, you’re going to want to give the latest mobile version of Firefox a try. It sports an all-new tablet-friendly interface, it feels pretty fast, and it gives you the extensions and customisation you’ve come to expect from Firefox. More »


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How To Turn Your Tablet Into A Productivity-Boosting Second Screen

9:00AM December 20, 2011 | Adam Dachis

Tablets are great entertainment devices, but when compared to a computer they’re hardly as quick and useful for getting things done. But if you want your tablet to be more than just a fun little toy, it’s really just a matter of the right apps, attitude, and configuration. Here’s how you can turn your tablet into a handy, productivity-boosting tool. More »


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Five Best Android Tablets

3:00AM December 19, 2011 | Alan Henry

Android tablets come in all shapes and sizes. They often run different versions of Android, some can be easily attached to keyboards, others are designed to be slates, and some are ebook readers. Regardless of what you need a new Android tablet for, here are five of the best ones for the job, based on your nominations. More »