Battle of the Budget Tablets - Nook Color vs. Galaxy Tab

Tablets are certainly the buzz of the tech world, and if you're in the market for one, there are plenty to be had in the $500 range. But what if your budget was more like $300, and all of the traditional tablet options simply weren't affordable enough? Or what if you wanted a cheap tablet to play with while waiting for the genre to mature? Previously, there weren't too many high quality tablets that fit that description, but there are a couple of options that released more recently. The WiFi-only version of Samsung’s 7” Galaxy Tab is the first one that comes to mind, offering all that the previous 3G versions did, now at a $349 price point. Next is the Barnes & Noble Nook Color, which is surprisingly easy to hack and makes for a capable Gingerbread tablet with a few simple mods. 

Between the two, we’ve got two rather promising budget tablets here, legitimate options for those looking to get in on the tablet movement without breaking the bank. Which is better? Keep reading to find out.

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Silicon Power Releases USB Drive That Changes Color w/ Temperature

Just when you think you've seen every possible USB key possible, you manage to run across a new marketing gimmick that you didn't know was on the market. Silicon Power announced a new USB drive today called the Blaze 10 that has a color-changing pattern on it that morphs when the temperature increases or decreases. Silicon Power says that color of the pattern will gradually change from Turkish blue to Chinese red according to operating temperature of the drive. The Blaze 10 is a USB 3.0 drive, so you can expect read speeds of up to 70MB/s! The Blaze 10 is available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB capacities and all are backed by a lifetime warranty.

World leading flash memory manufacturer and brand Silicon Power realizes how individuals can’t help to speak for themselves; thus, for those who dare to show their capricious personality, Blaze B10, the market’s first USB 3.0 flash drive with color-changing pattern according to temperature, is born! Blaze B10 is especially designed for expressive individuals who are playful and bold with their portable storage devices. Smooth curves at two ends of its body get B10 a chic look. Its front is designed with futuristic geometric pattern using color-changing ink.