When Lenovo sent me to CES, I traveled with my new Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 and found that it was a great portable solution for working on the go but also for uploading and sharing photos taken with my Samsung NX300 immediately. My best solution always has been to take photos with my smartphone for…
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The Rise of the Tablet: First Thoughts About Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8
We’ve seen the rise of the smartphone, witnessed the development of ultrabook-type computers that are lighter than laptops, and are in the middle of the tablet takeover. Earlier this fall TechCrunch reported that tablet sales rose 53.4% while PC purchases declined 11.2%. As consumers are looking for more portable computing solutions, TechCrunch says that growth…
Last day of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung Note 3
Today is the last day of my 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways and I’m ending it with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3! As a new owner of the Note, I have to say that it’s incredible! I had the opportunity to get to know my new Android device with Samsung Mobile at their #TheNextBigThing event…
Day 3 of Sprint 5 Days of Gadget Giveaways: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
Welcome to day three of my great gadget giveaways! Today I have a fabulous Samsung Galaxy Tab 3, courtesy of Sprint! The Galaxy Tab 3 is a 7” touch screen tablet that’s the perfect size for tucking in your purse, carrying on a daily commute to catch up on reading, or in the hands of…
Apple iOS 7- You’re Ready But is Your Device?
Today is the day that Apple is releasing iOS 7 for certain generations of iPods, iPads, and iPhones and while this update promises to be a big visual shift from what we’re used to, there are some things that you need to do to prepare your device before you dive right into the software update….
Microsoft Surface with Windows RT Review and Giveaway
So far PC tablets have been sort of meh for me until getting a sneak peek at the Microsoft Surface with Windows RT during a private meeting at BlogHer in August. Like with most new tech devices, I was immediately intrigued by this new Windows tablet but wondered if the sleek, seemingly easy to use,…
iPotty: iPad Entertainment for Potty Training
Potty training. It’s a period in our kids’ lives that I’m glad is well over with but if potty training is on the horizon, desperation may make you resort to iPotty, a plastic portable toilet training potty with a rotating iPad stand. Take a look! CNET reports that it comes with a plastic film to cover…
5 Tips for Securing Hand Me Down Tablets Before Giving Them to Kids
If you’re spending the weekend playing with your new iPad and considering handing down your old device to your children, you’re not alone! According to a recent PBS KIDSsurvey, nearly a quarter of parents of 2–10 year olds find a second life for their personal tech devices by handing them down to their kids. Multi-iPad…
Jill-e Tablet Messenger Totes Your Tablet in Style
You could throw your tablet in your purse but it’s far wiser to protect your investment with a fashionable bag that features built in protection for your device. The new Leather Tablet Messenger ($179) from Jill-e Designs’ E-Go collectioncombines fashion and function that keeps electronic devices safe from the bumps and bruises of a busy…