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Sony announces large-format, flexible e-reader

Sony Japan has announced the biggest E Ink reader to hit the market, with a 13.3-inch flexible display.

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z available 6 June

Sony's water-resistant Xperia Tablet Z is coming to Australia on 6 June, and it's priced to tackle the iPad head on.

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Microsoft's Surface Pro hits Australia 30 May

Microsoft has announced that it will finally release its Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet to the Australian market on 30 May at an entry price of AU$999.

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Amazon buys Samsung's colour E Ink company

The online retail giant has acquired Liquavista, a screen tech company that made a splash at the 2011 CES with its colour e-reader.

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Sony Reader store finally opens in Australia

Sony has finally opened its Reader ebook store in Australia, available from the web and Sony e-readers.

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JB Hi-Fi launches its own ebook store

JB Hi-Fi has quietly launched its very own ebook store in Australia, along with its own e-reading app for iOS and Android.

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Here comes the thinner, lighter iPad?

After two generations of relatively hefty 9.7-inch iPads, Apple may finally be ready to ship a lighter "iPad 5."

Sony announces large-format, flexible e-reader

Sony Japan has announced the biggest E Ink reader to hit the market, with a 13.3-inch flexible display. 5

Sony Xperia Tablet Z available 6 June

Sony's water-resistant Xperia Tablet Z is coming to Australia on 6 June, and it's priced to tackle the iPad head on. 2

Microsoft's Surface Pro hits Australia 30 May

Microsoft has announced that it will finally release its Surface Pro Windows 8 tablet to the Australian market on 30 May at an entry price of AU$999. 2

Google Play redesigned to focus on tablet apps

Google's new look for Google Play will also help people find apps easier, according to the company.

Amazon buys Samsung's colour E Ink company

The online retail giant has acquired Liquavista, a screen tech company that made a splash at the 2011 CES with its colour e-reader.

AFL arrives on Foxtel Go

The 2013 AFL Premiership season will be available live for Foxtel Go users.

Sony Reader store finally opens in Australia

Sony has finally opened its Reader ebook store in Australia, available from the web and Sony e-readers.

Tor Books: piracy not an issue despite lacking ebook DRM

One year after Tor launched its DRM-free store, the publisher has said that there has been "no discernible increase" in piracy. 1

Smaller Surface tablets rumoured to be on the way

Australians still can't buy Surface Pro locally, but Microsoft is tipped to reveal a second generation of tablets this June. 5

Apple remains tablet king, but Samsung climbs

Apple has come in at number 1 in the world's tablet market, but the share of number 2 device maker Samsung is growing quickly. 5

BlackBerry CEO says tablets will be useless in five years

In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Thorsten Heins questioned the value of tablets, pouring cold water on a PlayBook successor.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a stunning tablet with a truly useful stylus, but it's not worth AU$460 unless you're an artist or prefer pen input. 6
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Kobo Aura HD

Kobo has announced the limited-edition Aura HD, a new e-reader with a front light, longer battery life and the company's very first HD display.
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Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case

If you crave complete protection and a really sharp design, the Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case is the best we've seen.
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Razer Edge Pro

The Razer Edge Pro is the Swiss Army knife of gaming tablets, but you'll need to make a few compromises for the experience. 2
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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2

This Windows 8 tablet from Lenovo scores with great industrial design and battery life, but adding practically required accessories makes the ThinkPad Tablet 2 very expensive for what you get.
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Sony Xperia Tablet Z

Sony's waterproof Xperia Tablet Z is the thinnest, lightest 10-inch tablet yet. 2