Tablets Charlotte NC

Okay, I’ll confess that I have not yet been caught up in the touch tablet frenzy. (I have never look at my notebook computer and said to myself, “Dang! I wish that sucker didn’t have a keyboard!“) But I get it that people love their tablets and they are using them for all sorts of things. And here comes Sanus with a clever device for iPad owners: the iPad Mount Adapter.

This device lists for less than $25, and has mounting holes compatible with the VESA 100 x 100 standard. This means that you can attach it to just about any table or wall mount. You can then pop your iPad into the adapter so you can view it hands-free, and then pop it back out when you want to take it with you. It’s a simple and clever design. Get one for your office so you can monitor information from the Web or other sources while you work on your computer. (You know, the one with a keyboard.)

Posted by Alfred Poor, February 18, 2011 5:00 AM

When I was growing up, television was a group activity . Sunday evenings, I’d get an early bath and put on my pajamas so that I could watch “ The Ed Sullivan Show ” with my family . Shows like “American Idol” and “Dancing with the Stars” seem to be keeping that group activity alive, but the it seems that more and more people are turning to television as an individual activity .

As evidence, I offer some new data from In-Stat. Their research indicates that half of all tablet owners are watching feature films and full-length television episodes on these portable devices. Furthermore, the company predicts that the number of “frequent mobile video users” will triple in the next five years .

On the other hand, it could be that it is just that the nature of the “group” part of the activity is changing. In-Stat reports that almost half of all smartphone and table users between the ages of 18 and 24 “frequently” use social media to share about what they’re watching. Perhaps we’re simply witnessing the transition to a global livingroom .

I’m old enough to think that it’s a little strange that Facebook status messages can replace live human interaction, but I’ve also seen enough social changes brought on by technology to realize that these developments are not necessarily good or bad , but can just be different from what we’re used to. I expect that we’re ...

Samsung Expands U.S. Tablet Portfolio with Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

DALLAS & SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S.1, and Samsung Electronics America today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.0 Plus featuring Peel Smart Remote TV application. Peel allows users to instantly find and watch their favorite TV shows and discover new shows based on their preferences, all with the tap of a screen.

Offering a portable, rich multimedia experience on a 7-inch display, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus packs power and productivity into a chic lightweight design, weighing just 345g and measuring 9.96mm thin. The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus runs Google AndroidTM Honeycomb platform, enabling an easy and intuitive user experience. In addition, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus delivers a smooth and intuitive user experience with powerful performance powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor.

Featuring built-in infrared capabilities, the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus can control the user's home theater/TV setup. The Peel integration on the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus goes beyond the Peel application available for download today by no longer requiring additional hardware or cables for TV control functionality. Peel allows users to control any home entertainment system regardless of manufacturer.

Peel displays personalized programming recommendations in an intuitive and content-driven graphical interface, completely eliminating the need to scroll through traditional channel-listing grids. The application's home screen displays colorful thumbnail images of "Top Picks," or favorite shows. Touch one of the thumbnails and the application displays what channel that show is on as well as a brief description of the episode that is playing. Simply tap "Watch On TV," and the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus will automatically change the channel to the selected program.

"The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus optimized with the innovative Peel application will enable users to connect seamlessly to view their favorite TV shows," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. "Our partnership with Peel further builds on Samsung's convergence strategy to create enhanced user experiences."

Peel combined with the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus can control the entire home entertainment system, including the TV, set-top box, DVD, Blu-ray player and AV audio system. Peel will provide Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus users with a social aspect as well, connecting them directly to Facebook and Twitter to share what they are watching with their social networks.

"This partnership continues Peel's vision of eliminating the barriers between you and your favorite shows," said Greg Lindley, chief experience officer for Peel. "The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus – with its built in IR remote functionality – is a great pl...