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Feb 25

The Top 5 Tablet Computers in 2011

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If you’re in the market for a tablet computer, this quick review of the top five models will give you a place to start.

The Apple iPad 2 is the best-selling tablet on the market. A faster dual-core Apple A5 processor, better graphics, twin cameras, and a 33-percent thinner design than the original in combination to the huge app store selection set the iPad2 apart from the competition. The 9.7 inch display with 768 X 1024 pixels falls short of the Motorola Xoom. However, the 10-hour battery life, iTunes, and the best selection of apps, make the iPad 2 the tablet to beat.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is one of the best android tablets available. The hardware is sleek, light and has a great 10.1 inch-screen. The dual-core processors boot up smoothly and quickly. The updated Honeycomb OS easily loads web pages, plays video and multiple apps. The built-in cameras and speakers get the job done. The only drawback is the lack of USB, HDMI, and SD card slots. The versatile Galaxy Tab is only limited by the current lack of android apps.

The PlayBook by RIM has a browser that puts the Web in your hands. Coming in at just 0.9 pounds, 0.4 inches thin, and with a 7 inch-screen, the PlayBook is actually, truly portable. Aided by Adobe Flash 10.2 support, the QNX-powered OS loads sites in full desktop splendor. The dual-core processor lets you multitask on a high resolution display with more pixels than an iPad. With full HD playback, an HDMI out, and with cameras front and back, the PlayBook packs a lot into a little space.

The Motorola Xoom, although a little heftier than its main competition, is gaining in popularity. This tablet boasts a 10.1 inch-screen with the same 1280 X 800 resolution as a laptop. The super-fast dual-core processors run Honeycomb OS and support 4G download/upload speeds. One drawback is the built in speakers. However, when you couple the 10 hours of video playback with the dual cameras and micro HDMI slot, the Xoom is one cool tablet.

HP TouchPad, a full-sized tablet, is larger and heavier than most of its rivals. The 9.7″ IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and 768 X 1024 pixels is the same as the iPad 2. The display is detailed enough for fine text, has great viewing angles, but low brightness makes it difficult to view in full sun. The TouchPad comes with a micro USB port, stereo speakers of good quality, but surprisingly, only one camera. The Snapdragon processor doesn’t load as fast as the competition, but performs adequately for most applications.

So if you’re looking for looking for tablet pc, these tablets are five of the best on the market in 2011.

Todd Rip is a tech lover and music fan. He owns http://www.ipad2keyboard.org which is a site dedicated to showing the latest and greatest iPad 2 Keyboards and iPad 2 stylus available.

Aug 24

Acer Iconia Tab A510 10in Android review • Reg ...

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In my view, the 16GB Google Nexus 7 is pretty much the ideal Android tablet, but if that form factor is too small for you, then you might be interested in what Acer has cooked up lately. Say hello then to the Iconia Tab A510. Targeted at those who want a quad-core machine, it offers a 10.1in screen, 32GB of storage and for a reasonable price – around £320 if you look hard enough.

Acer Iconia Tab A510 10in Android tablet

Tegra 3 tablet: Acer’s Iconia Tab A510

Externally Acer could have been a little more adventurous with the design. As it is the A510 looks very similar to the Tegra 2-based A500. At over 10mm thick and weighing 680g it’s not particularly slender or light but the dimpled back makes it comfortable to hold and it feels very solid.

With tablets now looming on the horizon with 1080p screen resolutions the A510’s 1280 x 800 panel may seem a bit old-fashioned and the pixel density of 140ppi can’t match the Nexus 7’s 216ppi. Still, it looks perfectly crisp and clear to my eyes and the dpi number is better than the similarly priced 16GB iPad 2′s figure of 132ppi.

Acer Iconia Tab A510 10in Android tablet

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Of course, the A510 can still play 1080p video with perfect ease and throw a full-HD feed out over its micro HDMI port. the 5MP camera at the back is nothing special but it can at least record 1080p video while the 1MP webcam works a treat with Skype and can record video at 720p.

The screen itself is a simple TFT LCD panel rather than an AMOLED or IPS affair. this means it’s not quite as bright or vivid as some of the opposition, nor does it support such wide viewing angles. but again, to get a better screen you need to spend more money and frankly if you are planning on using your tablet predominantly indoors and on your own the A510 is more than adequate.

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Aug 11

5 reasons to buy the Asus Eee Pad Transformer ...

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The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is the latest on the block of next generation computers combining the portability and ease of use of a touchscreen tablet with the skills of a laptop. And not to mention some super specs. The 10-inch tablet not in stores yet, but here five reasons why you should be first in line for the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime.

Super specs Tablet computers are all rage these days. Not only are they more portable than laptops, they have specs to compete with them too. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime for example comes with an Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core processor. That means applications, games and other apps will run fast and smooth. A HDMI port also means that any videos you have stored on the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime can be shared with a high definition television. An SD card slot will also let you share and upload photos taken from a camera quickly and easily, without having to purchase a separate adapter.

It transforms into a laptop It’s not called the Asus Eee Pad Transformer for nothing. The full package includes a keyboard dock, that when attached, transforms the tablet into a laptop, which should make tapping out those emails and work documents a whole lot easier.

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Who wants ice cream? Android Ice Cream Sandwich is the name of the latest Google Android operating system (OS) that will soon be running on the very latest Android tablets, including the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime. The latest OS features new shortcuts, menus and tools to make browsing and task managing on tablet computers easier than ever before. using the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime will be dead easy – the way it should be.

Game on! Because the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is an Android device, users will have access to the thousands of free and cheap Android Market applications and games already available. there are plenty of great ones around. And if you love games, gaming on Android devices is only getting better.

An incredible battery life The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime being a tablet, you’d probably wish to take it out and about. The great news is that its 14.5 hour battery life should be more than plenty to get you through the day. The benefit being you’ll rarely ever need to charge the Transformer Prime more than once every day and a half if constantly used.

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Jul 16

Acer ICONIA A100 TAB A Series 7″ Android ...

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If you’re looking at the current crop of chipads, this might be worth a look. Tegra 2 (so what if it has hi profile playback issues). 1gb RAM Dual cameras BT, GPS, HDMI 8gb on board w/microSD better support and warranty as well as development. ICS is officially available. Just update from Honeycomb once you hop on wifi. Description: Featuring Android Honeycomb operating system, a front and rear facing camera, nVidia GeForce graphics, plus WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, this multi-functional Acer tablet PC is the perfect immersive gaming device, mini movie theater, portable photo album, endless book collection, personal planner, social network connection and more! Condition: Factory Refurbished Packaging: Brown Box Manufacturer: Acer Model: A100 Features Include: 7.0″ Active Matrix TFT color LCD display with integrated multi-touch screen and WXGA 1024 x 600 HD resolution 5 Megapixel rear facing camera and 2 Megapixel front facing camera 1GB RAM and 8GB flash memory, expanded via an integrated MicroSD/MicroSDHC card slot (32GB Max) WiFi 802.11 b/g/n & Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR connectivity Android Honeycomb operating system, powered by an nVidia Tegra 250 Dual-Core 1GHz mobile processor and stunning nVidia GeForce graphics Micro HDMI Port & Micro USB 2.0 Port 1530mAh two-cell lithium-ion polymer rechargeable internal battery provides up to 4.5-hours of cable-free battery life WEEE Green Compliant with RoHS Certification Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 7.7 x 4.6 x 0.5” Weight: 14.46 oz Color: Steel Blue Package Includes: ICONIA TAB A100 VanGogh Tablet Computer, Lithium Polymer Battery AC Adapter Variant Name original

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Jul 10

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Jul 10

Acer Iconia Tab A700

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With the release of the new iPad, Apple threw down the tablet screen clarity gauntlet, by packing over 3 million pixels into a 9.7-inch display. Now, the first 10-inch Android tablet to break the 1,280×800-pixel barrier (the Toshiba Excite 13 runs at 1,600×900 pixels), the Acer Iconia Tab A700, goes on sale today for $449.

Design The Acer Iconia Tab A700 is quite similar in design to the Iconia Tab A510. As such, the design and features sections here follow that review very closely.

The A700′s left and right edges are adorned with silver plating; the back feels like a mixture of rubber and leather (in a good way), making the tablet easy to grip; the corners are well-rounded, and the tablet just feels comfortable to hold. from a purely aesthetic standpoint, however, the A510 looks dull and sort of boxy compared with more stylish tablets.

On the left edge sits the power/lock button and a headphone jack. On the opposite edge is a Micro-HDMI port and a door covering a 64GB-capacity microSD slot. On the top edge, from left to right, lies a volume rocker, a rotation lock switch, and a microphone pinhole. a 1-megapixel camera sits in the middle of the top bezel with an ambient light sensor to its left. Software features The A700 comes preinstalled with Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Check out the Ice Cream Sandwich section of the Iconia Tab A200 review for detailed info on the improvements Android 4.0 makes over Honeycomb (Android 3.0).

With the A700, Acer includes a number of custom software features that those familiar with previous Acer tablets should recognize. Chief among them is Acer Ring. Ring is an app shortcut and carousel-like bookmark hub that appears after you tap the green ring symbol at the bottom of the screen. Acer Print is a built-in setting that allows you to add printers either through your network or by bar code scan, and then print directly from the tablet.

Hardware features The A700 is Acer’s second tablet, after the A510, to house Nvidia’s quad-core processor, the Tegra 3. it includes a 1.3GHz version of the processor, compared with the 1.2GHz version found in the Asus TF300. The A700 also includes 1GB of DDR2 RAM — as opposed to the faster DDR3 RAM also used in the TF300. only one 32GB-capacity configuration is currently available.

As mentioned, it very closely mimics the design of other recent Acer tablets, with its screen being the one, true standout feature. Most 10-inch Android tablets sport a resolution of 1,280×800 pixels (16:10 aspect ratio), while the iPad 2 runs at 1,024×768 pixels (4:3).

The A700 is the first Android tablet with a 1,920×1,200-pixel (16:10) screen resolution. However, while impressive, compared with previous Android tablets, this comes nowhere near the pixel density of the new iPad’s 2,048×1,536-pixel (4:3) screen. Still, I did notice a definite clarity upgrade when viewing text on the Web compared with 1,280×800-pixel screens.

Price as reviewed: $449.00

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Jul 05

Archos G9 Tablet: A Review

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Archos G9 tablets have become one of the most affordable choices if you cannot swallow the value of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 or an Apple iPad. the best way to get an Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet is perhaps the Archos 101 G9 and Archos 80 G9 tablets.

Specifications The Archos 101 G9 tablet measures 276 x 167 x 13mm and weighs 649g only. It runs on Android 4.0 ICS with a 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex processor, has a 512 MB RAM and 8 to 16 GB storage memory. the 10.1-inch tablet has 1280 x 800 pixels resolution and uses LED TFT touch technology. Meanwhile, the Archos 80 G9 is the 8-inch slate, which will also run on Android 4.0. the display touch screen uses MVA LCD technology and has a display resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. the processor is a 1 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor. Both the models support Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, GPS, and HDMI out port. There is a 1.3 MP camera with autofocus and ability to record videos at 720p.

Pros and Cons

The tablet has a large display whether it is 8 inch or the still larger 10.1-inch screen for tablets 7-inch display is the normal norm. the Archos tablet is comparatively inexpensive than similar products. however, does it matter? all that is accomplished is that it runs the latest Android version and plays 1080p videos properly. Overall, it is a fabulous device.

However, even with large displays the resolution is not any bigger than usual. moreover, the larger displays mean that you could not carry around in your jacket pocket as you can do with the 7-inch one. Nevertheless, the video playback is not properly synched, and the processing speed is on the low side. The external design is also not something to write about.

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Jun 21

Lenovo Releases Colorful IdeaPad Ultrabooks

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Lenovo is stepping up its game in the ultrabook category, announcing two new slim IdeaPads, the 13-inch IdeaPad U310 and the 14-inch IdeaPad U410.

Equipped with Intel’s recently announced third-generation processors, the new IdeaPads offer more powerful processing with longer battery life and lower starting prices than previous models, like the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s.

The Lenovo IdeaPad U310 is a 13-inch consumer ultrabook, starting at $749 that’s equipped with a third-generation Core i3 and 320GB hard drive with 32GB flash memory cache. for those willing to spend a little more, the IdeaPad U310 will also be available with Core i5 and i7 processors and up to 500GB hard drive capacity. all configurations feature a 13.3-inch display with 1366-by-768 resolution, stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theater v4 sound enhancement, USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, HDMI output, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and up to seven hours of battery life. Measuring 0.7-inch thick and weighing 3.74 pounds, the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 keeps the flat book-style clamshell design seen on the Lenovo U300s, and is available in a range of colors, including Sapphire Blue, Aqua Blue, Cherry Blossom Pink, Graphite Grey or Metallic Red.

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Stepping up in size to 14 inches is the Lenovo IdeaPad U410, which measures 0.83-inches thick and weighs 4.18 pounds. the IdeaPad U410 features the same Intel Ivy Bridge processors seen in the U310, but bumps up to 8GB of RAM and adds a discrete Nvidia GeForce 610M graphics card with 1GB of memory. Hard drive capacity ranges from 500GB to 1TB with an optional 32GB cache, or full solid-state drives (SSD). the 14-inch screen offers 1366-by-768 resolution, with Dolby Home Theater v4 sound enhancement. the Lenovo IdeaPad U410 starts at $799 with an Intel Core i3 processor.

Lenovo IdeaPad U410

Lenovo has equipped both systems with the latest iteration of Lenovo EnhancedExperience 3, which includes power management and Lenovo’s FasterBoot and BootShield, which optimize start-up and shifts non-essential apps to load after the initial system boot. Lenovo also includes SmartUpdate, Lenovo’s proprietary version of Intel Smart Connect Technology, which allows the laptop to continue getting updates to emails and social media while in a sleep state, so you’re always up to date.

Both the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 and IdeaPad U410 are available today in the U.S. and several other countries through Lenovo’s website and will be available through major retailers later this month.

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Jun 15

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Lenovo's new U410 ultrabook.

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Lenovo has unveiled two new laptops in its latest attempt to shake up the ultrabook market.

The IdeaPad U310 and U410 ultrabooks come equipped with the latest Intel Ivy Bridge chips, offering a choice of the Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processor.

The U310 (PDF) comes with a high-definition 13.3-inch 1,366×768 pixel screen. Weighing in at 3.75 pounds, it offers up to seven hours of battery life. Buyers can choose between a conventional hard drive with as much as 500 gigabytes of space or a solid-state drive with up to 32GB. An optical USB drive is also part of the package. Memory can go as high as 4GB.

The integrated video graphics are courtesy of Intel’s GMA HD 3000. Connections include two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port, and a reader for SD and MMC cards.

The retail price for the U310 starts at $749.

The beefier U410 (PDF) offers a high-definition 14-inch 1,366×768 pixel screen. This ultrabook weighs 4.19 pounds but offers up to nine hours of battery life. Hard drive choices range from a 1TB conventional drive to the 32GB SSD. and buyers can opt for as much as 8GB of RAM.

The graphics also raise the bar with an Nvidia GeForce 610M card with 1GB of memory. otherwise, most of the other specs are similar to those of the U310.

The U410 kicks off with a price of $799 for the basic model.

Lenovo is also touting the integrated speakers of both machines, equipped with Dolby Home Theater for better sound quality. the Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) technology can wirelessly display videos and other content on a big screen. the U310 and U410 are optimized with Lenovo’s Enhanced Experience 3 to enable faster bootups and quicker returns from sleep mode.

Both models will be for sale on Lenovo’s Web site this week. later this month, the two will reach the shelves of major retailers across the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Russia, India, China, and Japan.

Lenovo is one of many vendors promoting ultrabooks as the latest concept to woo computer buyers. With PC sales hurting, the industry is pushing the light and thin appeal of ultrabooks as one way to revive business.

“Ultrabooks are an industry game changer that shift not only the way people think about laptop design, but also how much performance technology can be packed into such a thin and light device,” Peter Hortensius, president of Lenovo’s Product Group, said in a statement.

Hortensius believes that ultrabooks will benefit from price drops and the launch of Windows 8.

“We are bullish on where these kinds of products will go,” Hortensius said, according to Computerworld. “They will come in the sub-$800 category so they will be much more affordable.”

Ultrabooks should also take advantage of some of the new features and capabilities in Windows 8, leading Hortensius to believe that customers will gravitate toward Windows 8-enabled ultrabooks.

“Historically when you look at transitions, consumers switch quickly because they want the latest and greatest,” he added, according to Computerworld.

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Jun 14

Archos G9 Tablet

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Archos G9 tablets have become one of the most affordable choices if you cannot swallow the value of a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 or an Apple iPad. The best way to get an Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet is perhaps the Archos 101 G9 and Archos 80 G9 tablets.

Specifications The Archos 101 G9 tablet measures 276 x 167 x 13mm and weighs 649g only. It runs on Android 4.0 ICS with a 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex processor, has a 512 MB RAM and 8 to 16 GB storage memory. The 10.1-inch tablet has 1280 x 800 pixels resolution and uses LED TFT touch technology. meanwhile, the Archos 80 G9 is the 8-inch slate, which will also run on Android 4.0. The display touch screen uses MVA LCD technology and has a display resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The processor is a 1 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor. both the models support Bluetooth, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, GPS, and HDMI out port. There is a 1.3 MP camera with autofocus and ability to record videos at 720p.

Pros and Cons

The tablet has a large display whether it is 8 inch or the still larger 10.1-inch screen for tablets 7-inch display is the normal norm. The Archos tablet is comparatively inexpensive than similar products. However, does it matter? All that is accomplished is that it runs the latest Android version and plays 1080p videos properly. overall, it is a fabulous device.

However, even with large displays the resolution is not any bigger than usual. moreover, the larger displays mean that you could not carry around in your jacket pocket as you can do with the 7-inch one. nevertheless, the video playback is not properly synched, and the processing speed is on the low side. The external design is also not something to write about.

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