the new ipad
"When the Apple iPad entered the market, people were amazed at the technology this small device offered. No tablet could beat the technology, and most products were several steps behind Apple’s tablet. With the new iPad, they made themselves even more difficult to beat. This device is two times faster than its predecessor, 33 percent thinner and offers additional multimedia features including a front-facing camera and FaceTime technology."
microsoft suraface
"The Microsoft Surface offers you more usability and convenience than any other tablet on the market. This modern tablet has its own kickstand on the back of the unit for the device to sit up and become hands-free. The Surface is also equipped with the Windows RT operating system, which allows you to use multiple applications at the same time. You can also purchase a cover for your Surface that doubles as a keyboard."
samsung galaxy tab 10.1
"The Apple iPad 2 has set the standard for tablets very high. While we can't say that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 exceeds the mark set by the category leader, we have no reservations about stating that it is the closest Android tablet yet to give the venerable iPad a true run for its money. It's no thicker than the iPad and is a bit lighter. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 runs the newest Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS, which is designed specifically for tablets and it even runs Adobe Flash."
google nexus 7
"This tablet offers a smaller design, which allows for greater portability, and this Android device comes with highly sought after features, which allow it to complete in today's tablet market. This computing tablet offers a 7-inch display with clear pictures and vibrant colors. Once the battery is fully charged, you'll be able to surf the web, play games or run apps for approximately 10 hours."
sony tablet s sgpt112us/s
"The Sony Tablet S is an exceptionally built device that's about the size and weight of an iPad, making it a pleasure to hold. It has many excellent features and apps, and its Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system makes it intuitive to use, and doesn't lag. The only issues are that its display is a little smaller than similar Android tablets and it doesn't allow for internet access via mobile broadband, so if you're in an area without Wi-Fi, you'll have no access to the internet."
t-mobile g-slate
"The T-Mobile G-Slate is a 4G Android 3.0 tablet packed with features and pre-loaded with several quality Android apps. It has a thin body, dual rear-facing 5MP (megapixel) cameras that can shoot in 3D and a beautiful display. It does have a smaller screen than similar tablets, and the price is expensive whether you have a contract for 4G or not, as we'll explain below."
asus eee pad transformer
"The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is a large, nicely made and affordable Android 3.1 Honeycomb tablet, that features a dual-core, 1GHz processor and up to 32GB of storage. It lacks access to mobile broadband for constant connectivity, and it isn't as comfortable to handle due to edges that aren't smooth, but it makes up for it with features and a colorful backlit LED screen. Additionally, its available keyboard dock makes it look and function like a netbook."
Kindle fire hd
"The Kindle Fire HD combines elements of a tablet and an eBook reader in one simple device. This unit is excellent for those who are searching for a device that is smaller than the average tablet, making it simple to take with you on the go. It offers an excellent set of speakers for those who like to listen to music on their tablet as well as watching videos and playing games.
The Kindle Fire HD uses the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. It comes with a front-facing camera and built-in Skype application that will allow you to keep in touch, face to face, with those who are not close by. Additionally, this device comes Wi-Fi ready, out of the box.
This tablet does offer an excellent battery life of 11 hours. Keep in mind that actual performance will depend on how heavy of a user you are. When your battery does get low you can recharge it using the wall plug that comes with the unit, or you can connect it to your computer using a USB cord.
The Kindle Fire HD comes with a 1.2GHz dual core processor, so running your favorite applications will be both quick and smooth. It offers your choice of 16GB or 23GB of storage and has some of the best built-in speakers available on a tablet. The speakers use Dolby Digital Plus to enhance your listening pleasure. However, this tablet also uses dual-driver stereo speakers, which are located on both sides of the unit. These work together to provide virtual surround sound, to enhance your music listening experience. It also enhances movie-watching on your tablet.
This device also comes with a high-definition touchscreen display that offers a resolution of 1280 x 800. While this is not the highest resolution in our tablet comparison, it is on par with other devices we have reviewed. The screen size is 7 inches, measured diagonally. It also offers a 10-point multitouch screen. All of these great features are packed into a device that is small and lightweight, making it easy to carry with you."
The Kindle Fire HD uses the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. It comes with a front-facing camera and built-in Skype application that will allow you to keep in touch, face to face, with those who are not close by. Additionally, this device comes Wi-Fi ready, out of the box.
This tablet does offer an excellent battery life of 11 hours. Keep in mind that actual performance will depend on how heavy of a user you are. When your battery does get low you can recharge it using the wall plug that comes with the unit, or you can connect it to your computer using a USB cord.
The Kindle Fire HD comes with a 1.2GHz dual core processor, so running your favorite applications will be both quick and smooth. It offers your choice of 16GB or 23GB of storage and has some of the best built-in speakers available on a tablet. The speakers use Dolby Digital Plus to enhance your listening pleasure. However, this tablet also uses dual-driver stereo speakers, which are located on both sides of the unit. These work together to provide virtual surround sound, to enhance your music listening experience. It also enhances movie-watching on your tablet.
This device also comes with a high-definition touchscreen display that offers a resolution of 1280 x 800. While this is not the highest resolution in our tablet comparison, it is on par with other devices we have reviewed. The screen size is 7 inches, measured diagonally. It also offers a 10-point multitouch screen. All of these great features are packed into a device that is small and lightweight, making it easy to carry with you."
motorola xoom
"The Motorola Xoom ranks among the leading contenders that have challenged the Apple iPad’s dominance of this market. This tablet features the Android 3.0 operating system along with a stunning touchscreen display, a large selection of applications, video chat capabilities and HD video recording. The Motorola Xoom offers you everything you need in a tablet, especially if you prefer the Android operating system.
This tablet offers a large selection of advanced features. One of the standout features is the Xoom’s image capturing ability. There is a 2MP front-facing camera and a 5MP rear camera. Both take some of the highest quality photos we've seen on any tablet. You can even capture 720p HD video using the rear camera. And having dual cameras, this device excels at video calling. There is also video editing software available.
If you enjoy the Android operating system, you will be pleased with the operating system available on the Xoom. The Android 3.0, also known as Honeycomb, provides several features found on previous Android operating systems such as the five customizable homescreens and the pinch-and-zoom display. However, there are a few notable differences. Instead of your basic navigation tools located on the bottom of Android devices, you will find them at the top of this tablet. You can also take a look into your inbox, Facebook account or even read the latest news headlines with widgets located on your homescreen. You won’t have to worry about opening several separate programs or applications to get to those apps.
The battery life is excellent on this computing device. When you're browsing the internet or playing videos, the Motorola Xoom can get up to 10 hours of battery life on a single battery charge. However, battery life will vary depending on the tablet’s usage. There is also Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi capabilities. This device also comes prepared to upgrade to 4G LTE, the ability to connect to a 4G network. But as of this writing, the 4G LTE is not yet in service.
There are several useful features available on this device including a GPS, music player and built-in eReader. You also have access to the Android market to choose from hundreds of applications to enhance your computing device and give you the features you want and need. You also have access to several Google Mobile services including Gmail, Google Maps and YouTube. There is also Google eBooks, the built-in eReader, so you can enjoy reading books wherever you are, whenever you like.
There is a dual-core 1GHz processor that makes this device’s name speak for itself. The processor makes this tablet fast with no lag time and without waiting for programs to open or for applications to download. Along with quick speeds, this advanced processor also makes graphics more detailed and smooth. It also makes it more enjoyable to stream movies or music without waiting for the media to buffer. Although, even with its fast speed, it isn’t any faster than several competing devices.
There is enough memory available on this tablet to store a large selection of music, movies, photos and captured videos. There are 32GB of available memory, which is large, but we were disappointed to see that there are no options for expanding memory purchasing a version with less memory for a less expensive price.
All of your basic hardware features are available on the Motorola Xoom. There are built-in speakers and a built-in microphone, which are necessities for video calling and for HD video capture and playback. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can listen to movies, TV shows or music without disturbing those around you. We were also glad to see a USB 2.0 port located on this tablet.
The Motorola Xoom has a beautiful display with a 10.1-inch multi-touch display screen. This is a large display screen, which makes it ideal for watching movies or TV shows or simply browsing the internet or reading a newspaper. The larger display screen comes at a cost, however, as it makes the device much larger and bulkier. This tablet is 9.8 inches long and 6.6 inches wide. It is 0.5 inches thick and weighs 1.6 pounds, which is a bit heavy for a device tablet.
Bulkiness aside, the clarity and brightness of the display screen can’t be beaten. The Xoom features an 800 x 1280 pixel resolution screen that provides detailed, sharp images and greatly enhances your HD viewing experience.
There is no built-in stand for easy viewing or digital pen for simple navigation on this device, but that doesn’t mean the Motorola Xoom is hard to use. The touchscreen is one of the most important factors because if the screen isn’t responsive, the tablet is difficult to use. Fortunately, this tablet's screen is one of the most responsive and fastest screens available. There is no lag time after pressing the virtual keys or typing on the virtual keypad. You also don’t have to press hard for the screen to recognize your command. If you just barely touch the screen it opens the program or makes the desired request."
This tablet offers a large selection of advanced features. One of the standout features is the Xoom’s image capturing ability. There is a 2MP front-facing camera and a 5MP rear camera. Both take some of the highest quality photos we've seen on any tablet. You can even capture 720p HD video using the rear camera. And having dual cameras, this device excels at video calling. There is also video editing software available.
If you enjoy the Android operating system, you will be pleased with the operating system available on the Xoom. The Android 3.0, also known as Honeycomb, provides several features found on previous Android operating systems such as the five customizable homescreens and the pinch-and-zoom display. However, there are a few notable differences. Instead of your basic navigation tools located on the bottom of Android devices, you will find them at the top of this tablet. You can also take a look into your inbox, Facebook account or even read the latest news headlines with widgets located on your homescreen. You won’t have to worry about opening several separate programs or applications to get to those apps.
The battery life is excellent on this computing device. When you're browsing the internet or playing videos, the Motorola Xoom can get up to 10 hours of battery life on a single battery charge. However, battery life will vary depending on the tablet’s usage. There is also Bluetooth connectivity and Wi-Fi capabilities. This device also comes prepared to upgrade to 4G LTE, the ability to connect to a 4G network. But as of this writing, the 4G LTE is not yet in service.
There are several useful features available on this device including a GPS, music player and built-in eReader. You also have access to the Android market to choose from hundreds of applications to enhance your computing device and give you the features you want and need. You also have access to several Google Mobile services including Gmail, Google Maps and YouTube. There is also Google eBooks, the built-in eReader, so you can enjoy reading books wherever you are, whenever you like.
There is a dual-core 1GHz processor that makes this device’s name speak for itself. The processor makes this tablet fast with no lag time and without waiting for programs to open or for applications to download. Along with quick speeds, this advanced processor also makes graphics more detailed and smooth. It also makes it more enjoyable to stream movies or music without waiting for the media to buffer. Although, even with its fast speed, it isn’t any faster than several competing devices.
There is enough memory available on this tablet to store a large selection of music, movies, photos and captured videos. There are 32GB of available memory, which is large, but we were disappointed to see that there are no options for expanding memory purchasing a version with less memory for a less expensive price.
All of your basic hardware features are available on the Motorola Xoom. There are built-in speakers and a built-in microphone, which are necessities for video calling and for HD video capture and playback. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can listen to movies, TV shows or music without disturbing those around you. We were also glad to see a USB 2.0 port located on this tablet.
The Motorola Xoom has a beautiful display with a 10.1-inch multi-touch display screen. This is a large display screen, which makes it ideal for watching movies or TV shows or simply browsing the internet or reading a newspaper. The larger display screen comes at a cost, however, as it makes the device much larger and bulkier. This tablet is 9.8 inches long and 6.6 inches wide. It is 0.5 inches thick and weighs 1.6 pounds, which is a bit heavy for a device tablet.
Bulkiness aside, the clarity and brightness of the display screen can’t be beaten. The Xoom features an 800 x 1280 pixel resolution screen that provides detailed, sharp images and greatly enhances your HD viewing experience.
There is no built-in stand for easy viewing or digital pen for simple navigation on this device, but that doesn’t mean the Motorola Xoom is hard to use. The touchscreen is one of the most important factors because if the screen isn’t responsive, the tablet is difficult to use. Fortunately, this tablet's screen is one of the most responsive and fastest screens available. There is no lag time after pressing the virtual keys or typing on the virtual keypad. You also don’t have to press hard for the screen to recognize your command. If you just barely touch the screen it opens the program or makes the desired request."
"When the Apple iPad first hit markets, many thought it would be quite some time before another product would be competitive with this advanced piece of technology. The Samsung Galaxy Tab has become one of those close competitors in the tablet market. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is our preferred smaller format tablet because of the Android 2.2 operating system, long battery life and video chat capabilities.
The Galaxy Tab keeps you in the loop with several connectivity features. This tablet features 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi capabilities and Bluetooth technology. It also provides a battery that will give its users up to seven hours of usage on a single charge.
This tablet offers the ability to watch movies and TV shows using the Samsung Media Hub. This application available on the device allows you to engage in all your entertainment needs. We liked that this application was preloaded on the Samsung tablet and was simple to use. Also pre-loaded on the tablet is the Amazon Kindle eReader. This allows you to read and access all the information and books you want and read them directly from the device. Reading directly on the device was easy and we had no difficulty with screen glare or eye strain.
One of our favorite features offered on the Galaxy is the dual camera capabilities. A 1.3MP (megapixel) camera faces the front of the device; while a 3MP (megapixel) rear-facing camera makes video-chat possible on this device. The video-chat capabilities make it possible for anyone, with internet connection, to have face-to-face conversations hundreds of miles apart. We were impressed with the simplicity of the video chat feature and how clear the conversations were.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab uses the Google Android 2.2 operating system. The Android operating system has all you need to have your own personal computer in your hands. This operating system makes it possible for you to have full internet capabilities, the ability to access applications in the Android Market, along with music, videos and games. The Android 2.2 also gives you nearly two to five times faster speed than previous versions. The Samsung product was a fast device and we were impressed with its quick response.
The battery found in this device offers up to seven hours of play time. The Samsung Galaxy Tab provides 16GB of memory. However, located on the exterior of the tablet was a memory card slot which enables the user to add up to 32GB of memory. This made it possible for us to add more applications, music and videos.
The display on the Samsung Galaxy Tab was one of the features we were most impressed with. The 7-inch display screen features 1024 x 600 screen resolution which made the colors pop. Images were bright, vivid and clear and we had no problems with blurring or soft images. The screen also has multi-touch zoom capabilities so we were able to zoom into web pages, documents or other features easily and with no hassle.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is designed to be compact. The device is thin, less than half of an inch, and lightweight. With such a compact size, and weighing only 13.5 ounces, we found this device highly portable and easy to throw into a bag, backpack or purse.
With multiple home screens, this tablet was easy to navigate around and it was simple for us to find the feature or program we were searching for. The Samsung Galaxy tab also provides access to the Android Marketplace so you can download a vast selection of apps and enhance your tab more fully. Downloading apps from the Android Marketplace was quick and we found no problems like we did on other similar devices.
To make this device even more efficient and easy to use, the Galaxy Tab provides several Google Mobile services such as Google Maps and Google Goggles. Both of these programs enhance this device and for those who are familiar with Google services, they are a welcome sight."
The Galaxy Tab keeps you in the loop with several connectivity features. This tablet features 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi capabilities and Bluetooth technology. It also provides a battery that will give its users up to seven hours of usage on a single charge.
This tablet offers the ability to watch movies and TV shows using the Samsung Media Hub. This application available on the device allows you to engage in all your entertainment needs. We liked that this application was preloaded on the Samsung tablet and was simple to use. Also pre-loaded on the tablet is the Amazon Kindle eReader. This allows you to read and access all the information and books you want and read them directly from the device. Reading directly on the device was easy and we had no difficulty with screen glare or eye strain.
One of our favorite features offered on the Galaxy is the dual camera capabilities. A 1.3MP (megapixel) camera faces the front of the device; while a 3MP (megapixel) rear-facing camera makes video-chat possible on this device. The video-chat capabilities make it possible for anyone, with internet connection, to have face-to-face conversations hundreds of miles apart. We were impressed with the simplicity of the video chat feature and how clear the conversations were.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab uses the Google Android 2.2 operating system. The Android operating system has all you need to have your own personal computer in your hands. This operating system makes it possible for you to have full internet capabilities, the ability to access applications in the Android Market, along with music, videos and games. The Android 2.2 also gives you nearly two to five times faster speed than previous versions. The Samsung product was a fast device and we were impressed with its quick response.
The battery found in this device offers up to seven hours of play time. The Samsung Galaxy Tab provides 16GB of memory. However, located on the exterior of the tablet was a memory card slot which enables the user to add up to 32GB of memory. This made it possible for us to add more applications, music and videos.
The display on the Samsung Galaxy Tab was one of the features we were most impressed with. The 7-inch display screen features 1024 x 600 screen resolution which made the colors pop. Images were bright, vivid and clear and we had no problems with blurring or soft images. The screen also has multi-touch zoom capabilities so we were able to zoom into web pages, documents or other features easily and with no hassle.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is designed to be compact. The device is thin, less than half of an inch, and lightweight. With such a compact size, and weighing only 13.5 ounces, we found this device highly portable and easy to throw into a bag, backpack or purse.
With multiple home screens, this tablet was easy to navigate around and it was simple for us to find the feature or program we were searching for. The Samsung Galaxy tab also provides access to the Android Marketplace so you can download a vast selection of apps and enhance your tab more fully. Downloading apps from the Android Marketplace was quick and we found no problems like we did on other similar devices.
To make this device even more efficient and easy to use, the Galaxy Tab provides several Google Mobile services such as Google Maps and Google Goggles. Both of these programs enhance this device and for those who are familiar with Google services, they are a welcome sight."