Stories by Melissa J. Perenson

Why Microsoft is smart to produce its own tablet

The time is ripe for Microsoft to offer a tablet of its own.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 nears, now up for pre-order

The Galaxy Note 10.1 appears to be nearing release in the U.S., if it's appearance on Amazon for pre-order is any indication.

Acer takes on Apple with high-res Iconia Tab A700 Android tablet

Acer's Iconia Tab A700 has its sights set on the new iPad thanks to an impressive set of specs that includes a 1920 by 1200 resolution display and 32GB of storage.

Review: Hands-on with the Toshiba Excite 7.7 Android 4.0 tablet

Long before the Toshiba Excite 7.7 got its name, its prospects were cause for excitement. The tablet's beefy Nvidia Tegra 3-powered specs, its slim and lightweight design, its Android 4.02 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, and its high-resolution ...

What we still don't know about Nvidia's Kai tablet platform

Barely two weeks ago, Nvidia stirred up the rally cry for inexpensive tablets by dropping mention of its Kai reference platform for inexpensive tablets. The drumbeat is getting louder.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: A low-cost, full-featured Android tablet

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0's low price coupled with its numerous features give it a clear advantage over leading value tablet competitors.

New iPad vs. iPad 2: Which is the better deal?

Apple continues to sell brand-new iPad 2 models, and at a very compelling price. So if you're in the market for a tablet, which one should you buy?

Apple iPad: The retina display redefines the tablet

The 2012 refresh of the Apple iPad wows, but not for the reasons so often associated with Apple products.

Apple iPad: How it stacks up to the Android tablets

Scores of new tablets have appeared in the past few months, and now that we know what the third-generation Apple iPad will offer when it ships March 16, here's the verdict: Android tablet vendors, get busy.

Analysis: Apple's new iPad stays firmly ahead of the tablet pack

Apple takes the tablet lead over the Android masses with its third-generation iPad announced today. Thanks to an impressive hi-def Retinal display coupled with a bounty of iPad-optimized apps, Apple once again has the tablet to beat.

Five must-haves for the next iPad

On Thursday morning (AEST) Apple will pull the curtains back on its third-generation iPad with a list of new features only Apple knows for sure.

What Windows 8 means for tablets

Amid the introduction of so many tablets recently, one thing has been clear: There's room for a viable competitor to Apple. Android tablets are still not crashing Apple's iPad party, as evidenced by Apple's runaway sales.

Microsoft launches Windows 8 Consumer preview software, with free apps

Microsoft used the backdrop of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Wednesday to launch its long-awaited Windows 8 Consumer Preview. In doing so, Microsoft makes a big statement about where it sees Windows' future role on mobile devices--tablets and la...

Hands-on with Toshiba's AT270 tablet

Toshiba isn't at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but we still caught a glimpse of one of the company's upcoming tablets.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1: A hands-on tour

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 stands out from the crowd of tablets at Mobile World Congress. It's the most compelling model at the show - largely because of how it does something different, and better, than other comers.