Microsoft's Surface Tablet Could Repel OEMs

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Microsoft may be jumping the gun, though. If they are planning to beat out the iPad, apps are going to be essential. And according to the report they filed, they’re currently an area the company struggles in.

Microsoft still has a little over two months until the Surface tablet hits shelves, so hopefully it’ll be able to work on attracting developers and making sure all signs point to a successful launch.

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Friday Recap: Samsung Tablet Returns, City Chatter, Mountain Lion Updates

It's almost time to kiss July goodbye, and that means the dog days of August will soon be upon us! If you're sad to see the summer slipping by before your eyes, console yourself by reading today's recap, enjoy the weekend and come back Monday for two more July editions. Then you can go back to being sad next Wednesday! In the meantime, here's what's happening for Friday, July 27, 2012.

D'oh! Samsung Buyers Return Tablets After Realizing They Aren't iPads

In what may be the most damning evidence that Samsung "slavishly copied" Apple's designs, AppleInsider is reporting that Best Buy customers reportedly returned their Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets after realizing they weren't iPads. The disclosure was made public as part of a tidal wave of documents unearthed by AllThingsD as part of the upcoming Apple v. Samsung trial, which kicks off on Monday. The report notes that "there were apparently enough returns based on consumer confusion for Best Buy to bring it to Samsung's attention," which Apple patent lawyers are sure to enjoy.

Video: Snapheal 2.0 Preview, Half Off This Weekend Only

The folks at MacPhun pinged us this week with a heads up that version 2.0 of their slick Snapheal app for the Mac is on the way, and to celebrate the existing version is 50 percent off this weekend only (normally $19.99). Existing customers will get the 2.0 update free through the Mac App Store when it's available in August, so now is the time to buy and save ahead of all the swanky new features the company has planned for next month.

City Chatter Brings Group Chat to the Palm of Your Hand

Still looking for the perfect way to bring social discovery and group chat into the palm of your hand? Developer Bossy Boots LLC has just the ticket, this week releasing its free City Chatter app for iOS and Android. Billed as the first app that combines social discovery with real-time group chat and even private chat, City Chatter aims to ignite one-on-one relationships like never before.

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How Much is That Qualcomm Quad-Core Dev Tablet in The Window?

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Google Introduces Nexus 7 Tablet, Starting at $199 for 8GB (Updated)

Google I/O kicked off with a keynote address Wednesday morning in San Francisco, and following the introduction of Android 4.1 "Jellybean" and Google Play updates, the search giant announced its own branded tablet, the Nexus 7.

Google took a bold leap into hardware manufacturing on Wednesday morning with the Nexus 7, the search giant's own stab at a seven-inch Android tablet which promises to go head-to-head with Apple's iPad.

Built in conjunction with Asus, the Nexus 7 features a 1280x800 HD IPS display with a 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera, 1GB RAM and 4325mAh battery. The seven-inch tablet is powered by a Tegra 3 processor running Android 4.1 "Jellybean," Google's latest operating system update revealed at the I/O keynote.

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC all come standard with the Nexus 7, which is capable of playing back nine hours of HD video and 300 hours in standby. Google Play is at the front and center of the Nexus 7, with all of your cloud-based content synced to a user's Google account.

Available in an 8GB model for a Kindle Fire-busting price of $199 or a 16GB model for only $249, Nexus 7 fans can also order a $19.99 cover for the device -- although the device is only available for residents in the U.S., U.K. and Canada at this time.

We managed to order an 8GB model for $199 before the keynote even started, although the tablet will arrive in mid-July. Purchases made from the Play Store include a $25 credit for content from Google Play as well as a free movie (Transformers: Dark of the Moon) and a selection of free magazine titles.

Android 4.1 "Jellybean" includes a number of notable features including better home screen arrangement, the new "Project Butter" for improving frame rates and improved search, which now includes Google Now for using a device's search history, calendar and other apps to help find information. Android 4.1 will be available as an over-the-air update on Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S smartphones as well as the Motorola Xoom tablet in mid-July.

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FIC Unveils Elija-S TFE03 Tablet Based on INTEGRITY Multivisor from Green Hills

TKE00 is designed specifically for business users on-the-go and is equipped with a 10-inch wide multi-touch display, 32GB SSD, 2GB DDR2 system memory and a 2 mega-pixel webcam.

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Best Case Scenario: Moleskine Digital Tablet Shell Case

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Everyone knows Moleskine as the ubiquitous black hardcover notebook for writers. The company has managed to make itself relevant in these digital times by releasing a plethora of products that cater to everyone, including LEGO-themed notebooks for kids, travel notebooks for jet setters, and notebooks with watercolor paper for artists. But with the prevalence of tablets and eReaders, many users may be picking up their iPad before they reach for the Moleskine. For that reason, Moleskine has released a Digital Shell Case that's meant to house your iPad and carry your writing materials.

The Digital Shell matches the conservative, minimalistic color scheme of the Moleskine notebooks. The matte black exterior is made of protective and water-repellant material, so you don't have to worry about your iPad taking the brunt of the fall. Inside, there's a velcro-attached support that snaps on to the iPad that can either prop it up inside the shell or used outside of it for easier grip and protection on the bottom of the iPad. The support also includes elastic bands on the back that can strap in your iPad charging cord and headphones. There's also a mesh pocket on the inside of the shell that comes with its own little Moleskine notebook for taking quick notes. It can also hold your iPad power adapter or a few pens and a stylus.

If you use your iPad for business or side projects, the Digital Tablet Shell Case is fantastic for holding everything you need in one place. Moleskine even made it possible for you to prop up the device on a flight to watch a movie if you need to, or to conduct a Keynote presentation for your next big proposal. You can also fold the shell back for easy reading. Depending on your preference, a tablet shell can seem like a bit of overkill for a device that might be in use all the time, but the Shell case is so well made it's hardly a bother.

The bottom line. The iPad and your Moleskine can be best friends and have a equal part in your life with the help of the Digital Tablet Shell Case.

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Wacom Intuos5 Graphics Tablet Review

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Graphics tablet users are an odd bunch. They’ll tell you how a mouse is a horrible input device. How you’ll eventually end up with a medical device wrapped around your wrist while they draw pretty pictures of flowers and mock up logos with a pen. That love of the tablet inevitably leads them to one company: Wacom. Frankly, there isn’t another tablet maker out there that even comes close--which puts the company in an odd position. How do you upgrade a product that’s already near perfect?

The Intuos5 continues Wacom’s tradition of quality tablets for professionals. With 2,048 levels of input pressure, the tablet can handle the lightest touch to the hardest press of the pen, and everything in between. If you need a single brush stroke that transitions from faint to dark and fat, the Intuos5 delivers. The device features the ability to recognize pen-input angles up to 60 degrees. The pen design hasn’t changed from the Intuos4--its weight and grip are perfect. It’s a great ergonomic design, so why mess with it?

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Toshiba Attempts to One-Up iPad with 3 New Tablet Sizes, Including 13.3 Inches

Oh, that’s not the old saying? Somebody needs to tell Toshiba, who has just announced a new line of Android 4.0-based Excite tablets in a trio of sizes, including a massive 13.3 inches.

The Verge is reporting that Toshiba has just announced the next phase of their Android tablet strategy -- and it’s a head scratcher. Apparently tossing aside the company’s Thrive tablet, Toshiba introduced not one, not two but three new tablets on Tuesday, and their motto seems to be

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