TABLETS, TABLETS, TABLETS

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TABLETS, TABLETS, TABLETS

• Notes on selecting options
• And a comparison of available tablets

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Android, iOS or Something Else?

• Probably the most important thing to consider
  when choosing a tablet is the operating system.
  Apple was first to market with their iOS platform
  and therefore have the biggest market share and
  the largest amount of apps in their app store.
• Google is the second most popular tablet
  operating system with their Android OS. Other
  alternatives include HP's WebOS and Microsoft's
  Windows 7.

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Android Tablets vs iPad

• Apple's iPad is an incredible device and leads
  the market in tablet sales. Having more than a
  year head start on the competition, Apple has
  nearly cornered the market. They offer a mature
  operating system with a large free and paid
  application portfolio in the Apple App Store.
  However, there are reasons to choose Android over
  iOS.
• The iPad is a very closed system compared to
  Android. Most tablets with Android allow more
  freedom when it comes to installing apps and
  customizing your experience. Manufacturers are
  also free to make interface changes and customize
  Android. This allows different companies to offer
  their own variations of Android. More choice
  means more competition and progress! Also be
  aware that the iPad does not have a USB port,
  although many, if not most, Androids do.

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Compare Android Tablets

• Screen Is it multi-touch? What is the size and
  resolution?
• Processor Is it fast enough to handle your
  tasks? Is it single, dual or quad core?
• Memory Does it have enough RAM to run all the
  apps you need?
• Because there are many different manufacturers
  and developers in the Android tablet community,
  the choices and options are much higher
  (especially than Apple's single option). When
  comparing tablets, it's important to look at
• Storage Can you fit all your stuff on it? Is the
  memory expandable?
• One of the most important things you'll want to
  consider when doing a tablet comparison is the
  screen. Does it have a multi-touch screen or a
  single-touch screen? Some tablets also come with
  a stylus for those who don't like to use their
  fingers on the screen. You should also consider
  the screen resolution to make sure it's high
  enough quality for your needs.

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PROCESSORS

• The processor capabilities are also something to
  look at. If you have a single-core 800 Mhz
  processor, it probably won't be fast enough for
  doing much more than web surfing and a few basic
  tasks at once. You should look for at least 1 Ghz
  or faster and preferably dual-core or quad-core
  processors.
• Some tablets come with a really small amount of
  RAM which can cause problems when trying to run
  multiple apps. You should look for a tablet with
  at least 1 GB of RAM if you plan on multitasking.
  The more RAM, the better!

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STORAGE

• Storage is one of the most expensive things in a
  tablet (at least the most expensive add-on). Do
  you need a lot of memory or can you store most of
  your media and files in the cloud? The Kindle
  Fire, for example, comes with a lot of cloud
  storage for your media, so it doesn't need so
  much on board storage. If possible, get a tablet
  with expandable storage in the form of a micoSD
  slot. This will allow you to inexpensively expand
  your storage in the future.

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   Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1  448.00  Android 3.1  10.1  16 - 32  10  1.26
   MSI WindPad 110W  581.99  Windows 7 Home Prem.  10.0  32 - 64  0  1.90
 Fujitsu Stylistic Q550  729.00  Windows 7 Pro  10.1  30 - 62  8  1.70
     Acer Iconia Tab A500  379.72  Android 3.0  10.1  16  7  1.60
 BlackBerry PlayBook  255.47 Blackberry  7.0  16 - 64  7  0.90
   Asus Eee PadTransformer  389.00  Android 3.0  10.1  16 - 32  9.5  1.50
 T-Mobile G-Slate 4G  468.99  Android 3.0  8.9  32  8  1.40
   Motorola XOOM  440.01  Android 3.0  10.1  32  8  1.60
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 Apple iPad 2  519.00  iOS 4  9.7  16 - 64  10  1.33
   Le Pan TC 970  199.99  Android 2.2  9.7  2 - 32  6  1.60  
   Dell Streak 7  276.88  Android  7.0  16 - 32  4  1.00
     Coby Kyros  142.33  Android 2.2  7.0  4 - 32  0  0.87  
 Toshiba Thrive  387.72  Android 3.1  10.1  8 - 32  7  1.70
     Asus Eee Slate EP121  1229.00  Windows 7 Home  12.0  32 - 64  5  2.53  
   Samsung Galaxy Tab 7  419.99  Android 3.2  7.0  16 - 32  6  0.80
 
   Archos 101 Internet Tablet  409.49  Android  10.1  8 - 16  7  1.06
   HP Slate 500  811.99  Windows 7 Pro  8.9  64  5  1.50  
 Apple iPad  459.99  iOS  9.7  16 - 64  9.5  1.50

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 Barnes Noble Nook Color
 214.99
 Android 2.2
 7.0
 8
 8
 0.99
 
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 Amazon Kindle Fire  199.00  Android  7.0  8  7.5  0.91
   Asus Eee Pad Slider  479.00  Android 3.1  10.1  16 - 32  0  2.10  
 Acer Iconia Tab A100  348.88  Android 3.2  7.0  8 - 16  5  0.92
   Sony Tablet S  398.00  Android 3.1  9.4  16 - 32  8  1.30  
                 
 Vizio 8" Tablet  308.99  Android 2.3  8.0  4 - 32  8  1.20
   Lenovo Ideapad K1  399.99  Android 3.1  10.1  16 - 64  8  1.65  
 HP TouchPad  309.99  HP webOS  9.7  16 - 32  8.5  1.60
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