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

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

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)

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

That’s right. Take a long, good look at it. Colbert holding an iPad…today at the Grammies to announce the song of the year. Video below.

Sure, you followed our links to liveblogs of the Apple tablet on the sidebar, but still rather see it yourself? The full Stevenote, complete with all wholesome iPad goodness, is now available for the masses to enjoy. However, still no sign of any commercials for the tablet.

Download here.

The most anticipated product for seven years – it’s here. More pictures, speculation and others from us below.

At first glance, the iPad (before you had a chance to see anything about it), you think “Holy cow, this will revolutionize everything” or “This is sexy!” Both might be true, but at it’s heart, it is just a 10″ iPod touch give or take 3G support. Internet on the tablet is remarkable, the iPod app is a significant improvement, you can have a wallpaper as your home screen background, and watch HD YouTube videos. But is that it? No. It also features Bluetooth 2.1, 802.11n out of the box support, a ebook reader, iPhone app compatibility, LED screen, Google Street View, 1Ghz Apple A4 processor, among others. What missing really take away from the device, however. No camera, multi-tasking, flash, or other stuff really take away from it.

But why should I go on any farther?

The pricing starts at $499 for a WiFi only 16GB version and goes to $829 for a unlocked 3G + WiFi capable 64GB version of the tablet, meaning you can pop in your SIM and start surfing the internets. In addition, AT&T will offer a no contract $20 per month internet service for the iPad.

On to the nitty and gritty.

Price:
WiFi capable models are:

16GB - $499
32GB – $599
64 GB - $699

3G + WiFi capable models are:
16GB - $629
32GB - $729
64GB - $829

Capacity
16GB, 32GB, 64GB

Processor
1Ghz Apple A4 Processor

App Support:
Most iPhone apps are compatible at a high and low resolution format.

Apps already built in
Safari
Mail
Photos
Video
YouTube
iPod
iTunes
App Store
iBooks
Maps
Notes
Calendar
Contacts

Apps already optimized for iPad
NOVA
Need for Speed: Shift

Launch:
WiFi only models: Late March 2010
3G + WiFi models: April 2010

I have no clue if this is the real deal, but it meets every rumor of the Apple Tablet, and it does look like an iPhone on steroids. This is probably not the tablet you’ll see in 14 hour’s time – but it does intensify your need for it, doesn’t it?

I so do hope these are the real thing. I guessed somewhat right for the Nexus One.

Update: As much as I wished, no. But it was close.

It looks like Flurry Analytics detected over 50 Apple tablet prototypes accessing the internet recently. The tablets, all of which were located at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters had over 200 applications, mostly games, being tested and connecting to the internet. Most of those applications resembled iPhone app store type of apps. The tablets were running iPhone OS 3.2, so they would more or less resemble the huge iPod touch rumors spurting out late last year. In addition, this kills other rumors that iPhone OS 4.0 would be released at the January 27 event and that it would be running Mac OS X, which the picture above (that incorporates most tablet rumors), has to hold.

This also confirms that developers already have the beta SDK and are working to create apps for it. Some of those apps will be ready on January 27, which Apple will probably use to demonstrate the potential and power of the tablet. However, among all these confirmations, Flurry Analytics gave no clue to anything else including screen resolution (which would confirm screen size) as well as memory.

But still, it gives more insight into what we are to expect on the Stevenote of January 27.

Source: Gizmodo

The Notion Ink “Adam” tablet and e-reader is one of the biggest hypes here at CES, because it uses a Pixel QI transflective screen and the Tegra 2 platform. In short: it’s the best tablet at CES so far.

There have been a number of Windows and Android tablets at CES, but only some have Tegra 2, and none of them have a Pixel QI screen and the ability to switch from LCD to low power reflective mode. More information on this device will be at MWC next month, and the device does have caveats. It’s missing Android 2.1, and the reflective mode is kind of a let down with the glossy screen.

Images courtesy of Gizmodo