32GB Google Nexus 7 with unlocked 4G-LTE now available for $350

The Google Nexus 7 (2013) has been a popular tablet since it started shipping a few months ago. There is now a 32GB variant that's 4G-LTE enabled for $350 (plus taxes) from the Canadian Google Play Store. This unlocked, which is being solde with free shipping for a limited time, can be used with various mobile carriers but you need to bring your own microSIM card. We gave the non-4G-LTE variant of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) a 4 .5 out of 5 rating in our review.

Microsoft thinks $499 for a Windows RT Surface tablet is a good deal

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

You can now pre-order a Microsoft Surface tablet with Windows RT for US $499 ( CAN $519). If you want to get the cool magnetic cover with a built-in keyboard, it will cost you US $ 119 extra (CAN $129). “We’re pretty darn excited about the price, the value,” Microsoft's Windows head Steven Sinofsky explained to select reporters on Monday during an exclusive preview. “When you think about everything you are getting, this is a terrific deal.” 

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Motorola XOOM zips down in price, now $499 for a 32GB Honeycomb tablet

Our friends from MobileSyrup.com reported that Motorola's XOOM tablet is now $100 cheaper in Future Shop and Best Buy. The dual-core 1GHz tablet comes with 32Gb memory as well as a great assortment of features. We've had a lab unit for testing apps and there are a number of things we like about it like the quick recharge time, quick response and slick metal body, we also love the video quality on the XOOM although the slow adoption of apps has kept us from spending a lot of time with it.

At $499, this is a really great price for a 32GB 10.1" tablet, specially since Android 3.1 and 3.2 are on their way and should refine the experience. This makes other $499 16GB tablets seem expensive now, and the 16GB 7" inch tablets now just look exorbitant. How will competition react?

Why the price drop?

It is hard to speculate or guess what Motorola is thinking but they are either clearing the way for an updated model or sales are far below their expectations and slashing prices is one sure way to get people's interest.

Sources: MobileSyrup.com

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CES 2011: Victorinox pays homage to classic Swiss knives with new USB drives

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Las Vegas - Victorinox, maker of iconic Swiss Army knives and watches, has gone full circle here at CES 2011 by offering high capacity USB drives that are designed to look and feel like the classic Swiss knife. Available in a number of of colours and capacities  from 2GB up to 32GB, the Victorinox Flash Flight Alox are incredibly lightweight and functional accessories.

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