Root 101 plans to be the most open-source and affordable Android powered tablet, currently vouching users for crowd-funding via Indiegogo. The tablet will feature a completely stock version of Android Jelly Bean 4.2 (with promise to deliver 'latest and greatest' updates as early as possible) with no bloatware, no skins, and with full root access. While the good, clean Android build does wonders for both performance and battery life, the makers have also allowed for easy flashing of custom ROM's for non-technical users.

The $169 tablet will offer an experience similar to Google Nexus with it's 10.1” IPS HD (1280 x 800) multi-touch capacitive screen, AmLogic Dual Core 1.5GHz CPU, Dual Core Mali-400 GPU with 1080P video, 1GB RAM, 16GB Internal Storage, MicroSD Slot, WiFi, Front and Rear Camera, Micro USB Port and Mini HDMI slot – output up to 1080P to TV. Do watch the video demonstration posted below.

Continuing their direct attack on Apple tablet, Microsoft once again released a new video advertisement comparing Apple iPad with Microsoft Windows 8 tablet poking fun at limitations of the Apple tablet multitasking, SD card support and zoom. The humorous video pokes fun at these limitations using Siri voiceover, making it more enjoyable to watch.

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When is comes to mobile devices I have always adored the fast and sleek Windows 8 Metro UI, couple that with some excellent tablet designs and versatile form factors and you should have an winner. Sadly, that has not been the case and Windows 8 tablets are struggling to keep pace with it's main competitor - the Apple iPad. To revive competition, Microsoft has once again waged an advertising attack comparing the two head-on pinpointing what Apple iPad lacks, do watch the video below (click read more).

If we look at hardware specifications of today's smartphones they are more then capable to run an powerful desktop or laptop computer, so wouldn't it be a "smart idea" to use a single smartphone hardware all across your devices like tablet, laptop and desktop ?

The idea of a single brain multi-utility computing device like RollTop is not new, but new startup NexPhone is not only modern, practical and innovative but it takes this to an all new level. By using a single brain (hardware to store and process your data) it not only makes things more affordable but also more manageable. Users will no longer be needed to buy different internet subscription plans and services for multiple devices, but also will have all there files, music , videos and software's at a single location without needing the cloud to synchronize in between.

The idea is to have a NexPhone which would be an Android smartphone coupled with Ubuntu, which docks with connectors like tablet, notebook, laptop or desktop computer to provide the device functionality of your choice. The startup needs crowd-funding to get into production which seems sufficiently feasible, a nice introductory video and other related information after the jump.

Announcement of Microsoft Surface gave us an hint of whats coming. If that was interesting to you, these new Windows 8 laptop/tablet form-actors by other manufacturers will definitely appeal to you.

We have seen single-chip mini computing units and tablets, but what can beat a foldable portable computing unit which can be used as an full fledged computer, tablet and even a large enough display unit.

The Rolltop foldable laptop concept would definitely be a hit if this comes into production, consisting of an folding multi-touch capable OLED display sizing 17-inchs the computing unit is designed to be used as an laptop, tablet or a display unit. Details with an demonstration video are posted below.

Microsoft has finally unveiled it's own branded Windows 8 and Windows RT operating-system powered tablet computer named "Surface".

Positioned as an long-awaited alternative and evolution to the current generation of Apple iPad, Android and Blackberry tablets - this tablet definitely seems to be "The gadget of the future", specially with it's new style, kickstand and magnetic physical keyboard bridging the gap between current tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

Specifications, features, high-resolution images and an awesome video introducing users to "Surface" are posted after the jump.