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Sony slashes Tablet S price by $100, now starting at $399

Sina Hamedian — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:10:10 +0000

If you’re looking for something to exchange your Christmas gifts for still, it’ll help to know that Sony cut $100 off of the price of its 9.7″ Honeycomb tablet. Following a previous, albeit temporary, $50 price cut earlier this month because of questionable sales, the Tablet S now permanently finds itself among other middle range price tablets like the Toshiba Thrive and Asus Transformer. The 16GB now stands at $399 and the 32GB at $499, the previous introductory point for the tablet.

While a TouchPad-esque firesale can’t be expected any time soon (or ever, for that matter), Sony’s new pricing strategy represents a move in the right direction towards affordability.

[Source: Sony (1), (2)]

Fusion Garage only sold 64 JooJoos

Sina Hamedian — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:24:59 +0000

After the whole firestorm that erupted after Fusion Garage kicked TechCrunch out of their tablet deal, they reported that they only sold 90 tablets, and they were “pleased” with that number. However, after sending emails to all their customers with a Cc: (stupid, we know), it’s confirmed that they only sold 64 tablets. Not only did they invade their customer’s privacy, but they dramatically undersold their number of tablets. It’s amazing that they’re still trying hard to please their small group of customers. The email, which was for feedback on the device, read:

Dear Sir and Madam,
Thank you for supporting JooJoo.

We hope to get your feedback about the JooJoo Tablet. Please revert back to us want you think of our product. Please drop us a line on how your JooJoo is working.

Thank you.

JooJooSupportTeam

Now we all have that feeling inside that the JooJoo is going to become vaporware, don’t we?

Source: Uneasy Silence

Dead iPad battery? It’ll cost $100

Sina Hamedian — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:51:01 +0000

Apple recently posted its service policy for iPad batteries, and for those experiencing battery problems, it’s not going to be enlightening. The opening line in itself is even depressing:

“If your iPad requires service due to the battery’s diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a service fee.”

Current policy for the iPhone states that Apple will service, not replace, your iPhone just because of the battery. However if you have an iPad with a defective battery, Apple won’t care to fix it for you; they’ll send you a new one refurbished model for a grand total of $105.95 (with shipping included) and none of your data intact.

You will receive a replacement iPad that will not contain any of your personal data. Before you submit your iPad for service, it is important to sync your iPad with iTunes to back up your contacts, calendars, email account settings, bookmarks, apps, etc. Apple is not responsible for the loss of information when servicing your iPad.

Wonderful, isn’t it? Full text after the jump.

Battery Replacement Service – iPad: Frequently Asked Questions

What is iPad Battery Replacement Service?

If your iPad requires service due to the battery’s diminished ability to hold an electrical charge, Apple will replace your iPad for a service fee.

Note: Your iPad is not eligible for Battery Replacement Service if the product has been damaged, for example, as result of an accident, liquid contact, disassembly, unauthorized service or unauthorized modifications, or if the product is not operating correctly as a result of a component failure. Please review Apple’s Repair Terms and Conditions for further details.

How much does it cost?

The service costs $99, plus $6.95 shipping. The total cost is $105.95 per unit.
All fees are in U.S. dollars and are subject to local tax.

How do I arrange iPad Battery Replacement Service?

Battery replacement service may be arranged via your local Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider, or you can contact Apple Technical Support. Please do not send any accessories with your iPad.

Will the data on my iPad be preserved?

No. You will receive a replacement iPad that will not contain any of your personal data. Before you submit your iPad for service, it is important to sync your iPad with iTunes to back up your contacts, calendars, email account settings, bookmarks, apps, etc. Apple is not responsible for the loss of information when servicing your iPad.

How long will it take to receive my replacement iPad?

If you arrange service by calling Apple Technical Support, you can expect service to be completed within approximately one week from the time you send your iPad to Apple.

Source: Apple

iPad model A1337 breaks loose from the FCC

Sina Hamedian — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:29:42 +0000

A pair of iPads passed the FCC just hours ago, right on time for Apple’s pre-orders. As you may remember from previous times, Apple has a thing for perfectly timing its FCC filings, such as with the iPhone back in 2007. There’s nothing new this time around, as manuals and both internal/external pictures have been held back. What’s more is that there is only two filings, one of which has UMTS 850 / 1900 and GSM 850 / 1900, which means that Apple has condensed both models and all sizes into just two filings, one for the WiFi only model and one for the 3G model.

It’s also worth noting that it probably will come right on schedule.

Source: FCC (1), FCC (2)

Official Chrome OS tablet concept revealed

Sina Hamedian — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:24:34 +0000

If the Chrome OS tablet had not been canceled, we might have been expecting this tablet, which is an official concept by Google. It seems innovative, and even though is just a web browser, it could jab a hole in iPad’s momentum from rumors after rumors before it’s launch.

The pictures have been posted on the official Chromium site, and even though Chromium is not part of Google, they were designed by Chrome’s UI designer. Also worthwhile to know: there will be more than one Chrome tablet since Chromium OS is open source. Video and gallery below.

Source: Chromium.org