Microsoft's Surface 2 tablet follows faithfully in the footsteps of fail...

Microsoft’s long-rumored Surface refresh became reality on Monday, and the revamped Surface Pro 2 shows that Microsoft has been listening to customer complaints. Relative to the original Pro model, the second-generation Pro is vastly more powerful, packs better speakers, and lasts longer on a charge, offering more than 10 hours of battery life when paired with a new Power Cover.
The company has even introduced a new docking-station accessory that lets you convert the Surface Pro 2 from a laptop/tablet hybrid into a full-fledged workstation. Basically, it feels wonderful, and it should be a tremendous improvement over its already impressive predecessor. 


Too bad you can’t say the same for the Surface 2 tablet. 

“Lowering that price by $50 certainly helps Microsoft, but I’m not sure it’s enough to change buyer’s minds.”

 

Despite the fresh name and a handful of helpful tweaks, the Surface 2 is still saddled with the same ho-hum value proposition and half-baked Windows RT operating system as the original Surface RT—a disaster that ended up costing Microsoft nearly $1 billion in write-downs. The Surface 2 doesn’t look any more appealing.

Refining the wheel

“Surface has been one of the best products that Microsoft has ever built,” Surface honcho Panos Panay said at the launch event. “Reinventing the wheel is not the goal. Making it better is.”

The Surface 2 is thinner and lighter than the Surface RT.

To that end, Microsoft upgraded the processor in the Surface 2, making it far faster and more responsive than the original Surface RT. The tablet also got a much-needed bump to 1080p resolution, and—like the Surface Pro 2—a redesigned kickstand that makes the device easier to use on your lap. Overall, it’s thinner, lighter, and longer-lived than the Surface RT. Microsoft also includes a year of free Skype calls with the Surface 2, along with a free, two-year 200GB boost to your SkyDrive storage. 

Oh, and you can get it in silver now. And did we mention the plethora of handy-dandy Surface accessories, such as the battery-boosting Power Cover and the music-minded Remix Cover?
All are solid, welcome improvements. But none fix the core issues that doomed the first round of Surface RT tablets.

Rotten at its core

As fast and as pretty as the Surface 2 is, it still runs Windows RT. Designed for use on tablets with ARM processors, the Windows RT operating system is a crippled mess capable of running only Microsoft’s touch-friendly modern apps. Traditional desktop apps simply don’t function in Windows RT, despite the fact that a vestigial desktop lingers in the operating system. Except for Dell, every third-party PC maker abandoned Microsoft’s Windows RT vision over the past year. 

The original version of Windows RT (and hence the Surface RT) had some glaring interface issues. The impending Windows RT 8.1 update found in the Surface 2 corrects most of those, but it can’t address Windows RT’s biggest problem: a lack of useful apps. 

Photo: Caitlin McGarry

That’s a lot of useful apps, but the number of notable no-shows is just as impressive.

Panay tried painting a rosy picture of the Windows Store on Monday, declaring that Microsoft’s platform now offers more than 100,000 apps. 

Unfortunately, we examined the state of the Windows Store in depth when Microsoft first trumpeted its breaking the 100,000-app barrier in July, and while we found the game and streaming-video genres to be well represented, the rest of the ecosystem is woefully underdeveloped. That isn’t such a big deal on Windows 8 devices, which can use traditional desktop apps, but it’s a massive problem for Windows RT. Worse, some of the big-name apps promised at July’s Build conference—most notably Facebook and Flipboard—have yet to appear in the Windows Store. 

Yes, the Surface 2 will have some appeal to niche users who thirst for portable productivity, largely because it bundles the Office suite in a long-lasting package. But that alone won’t win over the masses, as the failure of the first Surface RT proved—especially considering the next factor.

Shallow use, steep price

The Surface 2 is $450—a cost that represents a $50 discount off the original iteration, but still puts the tablet in the pricing stratosphere alongside the iPad. 

Adding insult to wallet injury, the $450 starting price for the Surface 2 doesn’t even include a Touch Cover or Type Cover.

“Lowering that price by $50 certainly helps Microsoft, but I’m not sure it’s enough to change buyer’s minds,” IDC analyst Tom Mainelli told Computerworld.

Although there’s no question that the Surface is beautifully designed, it simply doesn’t have anywhere near the robust app ecosystem or basic value proposition of the iPad. Asking $450 for the Surface 2 is sheer madness, especially since that price doesn’t even include the must-have Touch Cover or Type Cover so integral to the Surface experience. (The cost for a cover is an extra $120 or $130, respectively.) Great Android tablets, meanwhile, can be had for around $200.

“I understand Microsoft thinks they are making Surface 2 more valuable with Office RT and other interesting services, but they are in a market competing with $200 Android tablets and even the $329 iPad mini,” Mainelli said. 

People aren’t afraid to buy the Surface. Indeed, the Surface RT started flying off store shelves when it was reduced to $350. But history has shown that people won’t pay iPad prices for Microsoft’s ARM tablet, and that isn’t likely to change until the Windows Store matures.

Large and not in charge

At its core, the Surface 2 is a tablet, and most of the tablets selling these days have smaller screens than Microsoft’s 10.6-inch behemoth.

Part of the Surface 2’s high price can no doubt be attributed to its 10.6-inch, 1080p display. While the Surface 2’s big screen pushes the productivity ideal, there’s no denying that the market has largely moved to smaller, 7- to 8-inch designs. Even Apple, long a stalwart against small-screen tablets, released the iPad mini in 2012.
Despite Microsoft’s productivity push, Windows RT is better suited for consumptive tasks thanks to its sole focus on the finger-friendly modern UI—and people looking to immerse themselves in content are buying diminutive tablets, not large ones. Our time with the 8-inch Acer Iconia W3 proved that miniature Windows tablets can be surprisingly useful. Rumors suggest that a “Surface mini” is on the way, but the Surface 2 seems just as awkwardly positioned as its predecessor.

Better in every way but the ones that count

Faster, “sexier” (as Panay dubs it) hardware always helps, but glitz and glamor can’t rescue a fundamentally underwhelming user experience. The Surface 2 proves that Microsoft’s device team can design some truly impressive hardware, yet with Windows RT at its core and a sky-high sticker price, the Surface 2 seems poised to repeat the failures of its forefathers. 

The Surface Pro 2, on the other hand, looks like it could be a truly appealing option for business or graphics professionals seeking one device to rule them all. But that’s another story for another day. 

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Toshiba Excite 10.1 Inch Tablets - Pure, Pro & Write Launched

Toshiba Corporation, the Japanese multinational company, has had an interesting line-up with its Excite series of Android tablets. Today adding new products to this series are three 10.1 inch tablets - the Excite Pure, Excite Pro and Excite Write. Along with these, Toshiba has also launched a keyboard dock which is optional and works with all the three new Excite tablets. With varied price tags, each of the three tablets has something different to offer that makes its stand out among its peers. For instance, Excite Pro and Excite Write models are the first Toshiba tablets to feature a 2560 x 1600 native screen resolution, currently the highest in the tablet market. Pushing an astounding 4 million pixels (300 pixels per inch), images, video and text come alive across the 10.1-inch PixelPure display2 with stunning color and razor-sharp clarity. These two also feature Harman Kardon stereo speakers, making them the first tablets to feature speakers from a premium audio brand. It's a increasing range of prices, with Excite Pure at $299, Excite Pro at $499 and Excite Write at $599. Let us take a look at each of these tablets one by one.

The Excite Pure tablet runs over Android 4.2.2 i.e. Jelly Bean OS and is trying to offer the complete Android experience, just without the external skins. The 10.1 inch screen has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and is powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor. The 3-megapixel rear-facing camera is all you have to capture photos and video. Offering
1GB DDR3 memory and 16 GB of internal storage, the presence of microSD card slot, assures the memory's expandability. You can connect the Excite Pure tab to TV or computer via the Micro-HDMI and Micro-USB ports.

Coming to Excite Pro, which bears a $499 maximum retail price, the tablet runs on a NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor and features Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. Excite Pro comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front one. There's 2 GB DDR3 and 32 GB internal storage and built-in Micro HDMI, Micro USB ports and a Micro SD slot. It is being said that there's high chance that Toshiba may be competing with the recently launched ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity tablet that offers similar specifications.

After checking the tech specs of the earlier two tablets, you will find that Excite Write'sfeatures are very similar to the Excite Pro. Besides the 10.1-inch PixelPure digitizer display (2560 x 1600) featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 2 and pressure sensitive Toshiba TruPen, there's NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor, Android 4.2, Jelly Bean, 2GB DDR3, 32GB internal storage, an 8MP rear camera and lastly, built-in Micro HDMI, Micro USB ports and a Micro SD slot. This tablet comes with a Wacom digitizer that and makes it a direct competitor of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 because of the pre-loaded apps called TruNote and TruCapture that assist with note-taking. This Wacom digitizer has support for 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity.

All three tablet models will be available beginning on June 25, 2013 and can be purchased directly from Toshiba at ToshibaDirect.com or from major retailers and e-tailers nationwide beginning in early July. In an official press note, Carl Pinto, vice president of marketing, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division said that, "With more and more consumers adopting tablets as their go-to devices for entertainment and travel, we wanted to push the boundaries even further and equip our new Excite tablets with the technology and features needed to maximize the potential of these devices." What are engineers here thinking of the price and features of the Excite series of tablets? Are they value for money? Share your thoughts with us in comments. 

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Geek deals: $180 discount Dell XPS 12 convertible, 50-inch plasma

When it comes to laptops, there is one major thing that catches my eyes: the screen. Not only do I have a preference towards high resolution (as we’ve covered many a time in these deals), but the quality of the screen is paramount as well.

When you can get an ultraportable laptop with a top notch screen and great performance, it is nearly an event worth celebrating. When the same machine is available in an innovative, convertible chassis, that’s pretty sweet. Toss in some rare discounts and we’ve got the makings of a hot deal.

 

Dell’s XPS 12 is definitely one of the more unique laptops available today. The 12.5-inch display serves up an impressive 1920×1080 pixels and does it on an IPS multi-touch LCD panel. Not only is it super crisp and gorgeous high resolution, but the wide viewing angles, rich colors, and of course touch capability combine to make for one killer screen.

Then consider the XPS 12′s unique chassis: the screen rotates within the display frame itself, allowing you to use it as either a traditional laptop or slate tablet. We’ve seen similar tricks before on other tablets, but none that achieved it quite like this and the reviews look good.

Right now you can get a bonus $80 coupon on any of the XPS 12 models. Combining this with $100 instant savings on the base model with Core i5, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB SSD nets you the lowest-ever price on an XPS 12 — $1019.99.

If you can front a little more coin, you can snag an upgraded model with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD for $1419.99 after coupon, plus a $300 Dell e-gift card. This gift card is good for anything sold by Dell.com, so presuming you want to snag some new electronics anyway, this results in a net out of pocket cost of just $1119.99 for a well spec’d premium machine.

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Thinner MacBook Pro using a Haswell processor expected at WWDC

On June 10 Apple kicks off its 4-day Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, better known as WWDC. Last year’s conference saw a new MacBook Pro unveiled complete with a Retina Display and a resolution of 2560 x 1600. And this year the focus is yet again expected to be on the MacBook Pro and Apple’s thinner and lighter laptop the MacBook Air.
Of course, Apple isn’t saying anything until WWDC begins, but that doesn’t stop analysts taking educated guesses as to what we can expect to see. This year, Intel’s Haswell processors are expected to allow Apple to make a few changes to their laptop line up. More specifically, it’s expected the Pro models will get even thinner.

Currently, both the MacBook Pro and Air use Intel’s Ivy Bridge processors. Haswell improves upon Ivy Bridge in a number of ways, but most significantly for Apple, reduces power consumption and adds an advanced power saving system. That means less heat production and the same battery life from a smaller battery.

If Apple embraces Haswell early, which it is expected to do, we could see a new MacBook Pro unveiled that’s even thinner than the current 0.95-inch 2012 version. Alternatively, we could see the thickness stay the same, but the battery life extended beyond the existing 7 hours Apple quotes.

KGI securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple will opt for a thinner MacBook Pro. The FaceTime HD camera is also expected to improve from the existing 720p part to a 1080p-capable solution. As for the MacBook Air, alongside a similar move to Haswell processors, it’s also expected that dual built-in microphones will be added for improved voice quality.

Such improvements are just speculation, but I’m sure many would argue the MacBook Pro is already thin enough and improved battery life is more desirable. Apple shipping a new Pro that looks the same as the existing model, but achieves 10 hours of battery life surely wouldn’t lose it any fans. A similar battery life improvement for the MacBook Air would also no doubt be welcomed.

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Asus Brings Intel Haswell Processors To Laptops & Desktops

Intel recently announced their 4th-Generation Core Processor codenamed Haswell and PC makers are already making news about including them in their upcoming systems. Among them Asus has announced their next desktops and all-in-ones which would be housing the Haswell chips right before Computex trade show, which is to be held at Taipei. The other companies include Cyberpower and MicroCenter. At Computex, other PC makers are expected to display their new PCs including the major manufacturers like Dell, Acer and others.

The Haswell chips add about 10 to 15 percent increase in their performance compared to the previous 3rd-Generation Core Processors codenamed Ivy Bridge. These chips are said to have lesser power consumption and lower heat generation and a considerable increase in the efficiency in battery life in laptops also.

Intel has announced only 4th-Generation Core i5 and i7 processors, with several others to be announced later at Computex. Among the two, the latter is the most powerful. Gaming desktops with Haswell processors, along with graphic cards would be able to handle any high demanding games out there. The Haswell has better speed and power efficiency over the previous Ivy Bridge processors which is equal to the same jump it had from the Sandy Bridge processors. With Haswell, consumers could have a mean desktop computer in their homes.

Haswell processors are expected to be rolled into the upcoming desktops and laptops soon, and will eventually make their way into ultrabooks. It didn't take long for the 4th-Generation Processors to be released after the previous Ivy Bridge Processors which came out just last year. Intel has always dominated the desktop and laptop processor market with AMD fighting with their processors and APUs. With the fabrication of these processors going down and the efficiency going sky high, a lot is expected for the future architecture of processors fron Intel. People might have always thought why Intel hasn't entered the mobile processor domain where Samsung and Qualcomm are leading the race, but who knows, Intel may have something up its sleeve, hidden from us.

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Acer Iconia W3 Tablet Launched - Tech Specs, Price & Availability Here

Just a couple of weeks back, the tech specs of Acer Iconia W3 tablet were revealed on the company’s Finnish site. And now, ahead of the Computex 2013 showcase event, Acer has launched this Windows 8 featuring 8.1-inch tablet. Acer's Iconia series has been a hit. Coming pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 (that includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote), the Iconia W3 belongs the price tag of €139 (approx. Rs. 10,200 in India). The trend of having a keyboard that attached to the tablet, that was popularized by the Microsoft Surface is now being carrying forward by Acer. So, the tablet comes with an optional full-size Bluetooth keyboard that holds it upright for typing. Pretty useful. And of course, there's a virtual keypad, ideal for on-the-go thumb typing.

At tech specs of 540 gms and 11.35 mm thin, the device is slim and light. The 8.1-inch LED-backlit display has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels and the two web camera - front and rear are both good enough at 2 megapixels. Powered by the Intel Atom Z2760 mobile-optimized processor, Acer has suggested that 8 hours of battery life can be expected and extended using the Connected Standby mode. Thanks to Windows 8, using the Live Tiles right on the start page is possible.

The Acer Iconia W3 has support for the 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi networks and hotspots and a micro-HDMI port means that you can connect this tablet to the TV or external display for sharing presentations, photos and video. That tablet is available in either 32 GB or 64 GB variants of internal storage and the micro-USB port is available. As far as the pricing is concerned, the 32 GB version comes at Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of €329 (Rs. 24,000) and 64GB versino at €379 (Rs. 28,000). Available at retail and online stores June onwards, the optional keyboard will be available for a price of €69.- and the case will be available for €24.90 (grey) and €27.90 (white).

In direct cut-throat competition with Asus at the Computex 2013 event in Taipei, it is going to be a war of the tech giants to reveal their extraordinary products and gain maximum attraction. We are hooked to our screens to find out the details. How about you? Share your views, hopes and expectations from the event and the companies in comments below. 

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Acer Liquid S1 Phablet - The 5.7" Jelly Bean At €349 In Asia & Europe

Alongside the Acer Iconia W3 Tablet, the Taipei based Taiwanese manufacturer has also launched a first-of-its-kind phablet called the 'Acer Liquid S1'. Designed to be your companion in travel, the huge 5.7" HD (1280 x 720 pixel resolution) screen is supposed to help you increase your productivity levels on-the-go. A 'mobile wireless office' is how Acer describes its self-proclaimed phablet. And if or not rightfully so, this smartphone-tablet combo has support for dual SIM cards and is running over the latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Powered by a quad-core 1.5 GHz processor, Acer thinks, and we try to believe, that the phablet's battery sustains a day full of usage.

The company has tried to fit-in a lot many features of its own to make its product appealing for the users who love to multi-task and want to do a lot more with their phone other than making-receiving calls or playing games. The support for AcerCloud Docs lets the business people wirelessly retrieve their files and Acer Remote Files makes sure that users can also remotely access files from their main PC. Th Acer Float User Interface has been set up to allow using several app windows at once. Moreover, by just pressing a key Float Apps shortcut springs up and then the apps on a translucent screen float over the function being used. Other than that, there's a Float Caller notification that pops up when you get an incoming call, while the Acer Auto Profile makes sure you don't have to fiddle with the network settings. Especially when you are at a frequently visited location, Liquid S1 switched among the predefined profiles for networks.

            


If those features have failed to impress you, let us take you through the mundane routine of the general tech specs - Along with support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G, while the photo taking, video recording is made possible using the rear camera, the the front camera with 88° wide viewing angle plus the 24 mm lens can capture Wide Front Shot and do the video calling back home. Thanks to Voice Unlock, users will be able to directly open the apps or interfaces by recording and using personal voice commands. Coming to the audio - there is Studio Sound for an extra-wide stereo image with DTS Studio Sound. The 2-way Live Screen app means users can invite friends for temporary live group sharing.

As Acer puts it, the phone is designed minimally for the target audience of "assertive businesspeople and passionate explorers". And if that involves you, you should know that the Acer Liquid S1 comes in two colors - matte black or white. Starting to ship from third quarter of 2013, the phablet will be available in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia, UK and Germany, followed by Spain and Italy. There's no official word about the exact release date or about the U.S. Launch. At a price of €349 (approx. Rs. 26,000), do you think this phone reaches anywhere in the best buy bracket? Let us know your reactions in comments below.

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ASUS MeMo Pad 7 and MeMo Pad FHD 10 Tablets Launched At Computex 2013

Computex, Taiwan has made sure that gadgets enthusiasts get a wider choice of products. So continuing our focus on ASUS and confirming last week rumors, Let’s check out the two Android tablets from ASUS one by one.

MeMO Pad HD 7

This 7inch tablet runs the slightly older Android 4.0 on an ARM Cortex A7 quad-core CPU with 1GB of RAM. The 7 inch display has a resolution of 1280x800 pixels with IPS to provide 170 degree viewing angles. For photography it comes with a 1.2 MP front camera and an optional 5 MP rear camera on high end models. Keeping up with times the tablet comes with stereo speakers with ASUS SonicMaster audio technology for an added punch. ASUS is also claiming that the lithium polymer battery (mAh unspecified) will be able to provide 10 hours 720p video playback. Taking lessons from the drawbacks of the Nexus 7, ASUS has provided a microSD slot and micro USB socket this time. The models will be available in 8GB and 16GB capacity with a price tag of 129 USD (7,315 INR) and 149 USD (8,450 INR) from July 2013 respectively in four colour variants of black, white, pink and green. Users will also be getting 16GB ASUS WebStorage free for one year.

ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10

The latest addition to the MeMo Pad series is the ASUS MeMO Pad FHD 10. This 10 inch Android 4.2 Jelly Bean tablet runs on a 1.6 Intel Atom Z2560 (Clover Trail+) with 2GB RAM. As the name FHD suggests, it has a Full HD IPS display of 1920 x 1200 pixels capable of HD playback and HD video recording with help of its 5MP rear camera. On the front it comes with a 1.2 MP snapper. The 9.5 mm thick tablet is powered by a 25Wh battery capable of providing 10 hours of 720p video playback. Connectivity options include 802.11a/b/g/n, GPS and GLONASS navigation. The ‘micro-weave finish’ of the product is complemented by its four color variants of Royal Blue, Silk White, and Vivid Pink. The product will be available in 16 GB or 32 GB models at an undisclosed price from September 2013. The company also throws in a 5GB of free lifetime ASUS WebStorage.

MeMO Pad Accessories
To add value to the above two devices, ASUS also unveiled two covers. A TransCover for both the devices acts like a prop up stand for the tablet and a Persona Cover only for the 7 inch MeMo Pad to act as a back cover.

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Aakash 4 Specifications & Features Draft Is Ready!!!

Aakash 4 specifications & features list is ready and and the draft describing the same is soon to be submitted to the Government for approval. J Satyanarayana, secretar of Department of Electronics & IT informed the PTI. The government is already rolling up sleeves for the fourth generation of the Aakash tablet while the fate of Aakash 3 isn't clear yet. J Satyanarayana further said that the tablet specifications are beging finalised keeping the cost factor in mind. "We should not add so many features that the cost will go beyond", he said.

 With that in mind, what can we expect in terms of hardware and software from Aakash 4? Let's try & make a guess based on the finalised specs for Aakash 3. Here's what we think would get featured in Aakash 4.

 Unless Aakash 4 offers features what we've guessed, we believe the upgrade won't be worth it. It'd also be interesting to see which firmware does Aakash 4 will ship with. It's high time that the latest version of Jelly Bean Android finds its way to the tablet. 



 Aakash tablet was a brainchild of Kapil Sibal, who currently leads the law ministry in India. The idea was to provide a budget-friendly gadget to students in India so that they can have Internet access for educational purposes. The contract to design and develop the tablet was handed over to a Canadian company 'Datawind'. The first version of Aakash was rolled out in October 2011. The section generation was launched last year. We don't yet have concrete information on the status of Aakash 3 tablet.


 When asked whether any private players have shown interest in manufacturing or assembling the tablet in India, Satyanarayana said that no company has come forth yet, but once the specifications are finalised, proposals would come in.


 We'd love to hear reviews and feedback about Aakash tablet from oure readers & members. Chinese computer giant Lenovo had backed out from submitting proposals stating that it was almost impossible to offer a better user experience in the price bracket set by the Government. Do Aakash owners think that the tablet offers value for money? Share your opinion with us through comments. 

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Asus Memo Pad 7 HD Features & Its Rumors For COMPUTEX 2013

Just a couple of weeks back, we told you about ASUS's Teaser For Computex 2013. Though not a lot of fanfare, but ASUS did make its mark and created a lot of buzz with the trailer for what to expect from the Taiwanese manufacturer at the showcase event this year. With speculations rife about the new products from ASUS, the rumors have gone far and wide about the launch of a new tablet - always the most sought after gadget in out times. Remember the time in January last year, when ASUS's tablet photos were leaked? So, now the news air is carrying the rumor that ASUS Memo Pad 7 HD could be launched at Computex 2013. 



 If you're done recalling the extremely cheap 7-inch Memo pad that ASUS brought to the market this year, let us take you to the tech specs for its significantly improved version with the Memo Pad 7 HD. Along with a 7" IPS display that features a 1,280 x 720 pixel resolution, the rumors suggest the specs for Memo Pad 7 HD as a Android 4.2 Jelly Bean running tablet with support for Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, 1GB RAM, a quad-core 1.6GHz processor, and 16GB of internal memory. If you can't help but make a mental comparison of this tablet to Google’s Nexus 7, which happens to be manufactured by Asus as well, your mind is aligned with ours.




 Banking on the past trend of having leaked images floating across the web, we are looking for some of them for the Memo Pad 7 HD sometime soon. Though the younger brother came in three color variants, Pink, Gray and white, it is being rumored that Memo Pad 7 HD will come in more colors options like black, white, blue, pink and yellow. As we await an official word, a teaser or a tech specs sheet leak, the price of the new tablet is being approximated at around $169 (i.e. Rs. 9,500 in India) for the US market. 



 Amidst all the release of the devices arriving this month, will Asus's tablet leave its footprint? The tech gang across the internet is anxious and full of excitement for some extraordinary gadgets and gizmos that will make way at Computex, how about you? 

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