Tablet PC Wars Reloaded

Microsoft's Surface and Googlle's Nexus 7 will hit the shelves soon bringing up a wider array of choices when it comes to tablet PCs. The market is now dominated by Apple's iPad Photos: Special arrangement.

Apple won the first battle of the War for Tablet Computer Supremacy with its iPad obliterating some of its competitors. A few Android tablet PCs — notably Samsung Galaxy Tab and Amazon Kindle Fire — managed to hold their own. Now Microsoft Surface and Google Nexus 7 are entering the fray, and that is only good news for consumers

It is important to classify the current generation of tablet PCs as ‘modern tablet PCs’ or ‘Post-PC tablets’ (as Steve Jobs liked to classify it) because Apple reinvented the idea with the iPad in 2010. Handheld portable tablet PCs had been around for more than a decade and ironically Microsoft was among the first companies to unveil a prototype as early as 2001.

But since its launch in 2010, the iPad has come to define the genre and ended up cornering a substantial share of the market with its competitors making mere dents, or in some cases, such as the HP TouchPad, getting completely obliterated. It bodes well for consumers to have a wide array of choices, which is why recent announcements about Microsoft’s Surface and Google’s Nexus 7 tablets hold out much promise.

LATE TO THE PARTY

Microsoft arrives to the tablet PC arena almost as late as it did to the smartphone arena. (The iPhone was launched in 2007 and the Windows Phone in 2010.)

In a rather hurried and surprise event last month in Los Angeles, it unveiled its Surface tablet as a device running its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. The tablet comes in two iterations: the Surface RT and the Surface Pro. While the lighter RT version will run the Windows 8 in its Metro interface, the Pro version is expected to run the full desktop version of the OS.

The Surface tablets have a 10.6-inch (diagonal) 16:9 full HD screen and will sport among other things a USB port, a microSD card slot and will have internal storage of 32, 64 and 128 GB depending on the iteration.

The tablet PC has managed to wow with its design, something that has not quite been Microsoft’s forte over the years. With its magnesium alloy body, a quirky little kickstand and a cover that combines an inbuilt keyboard, a few renowned technology blogs have even said that the company has bettered Apple in the design game.

But what really matters is how soon Microsoft will deliver the product on a worldwide scale and what its key-differentiators will be, including the pricing. It had highlighted that Surface will not be just a consumption device and will allow people to work the way they do with a laptop. The impending release of Office 2013 (a consumer preview is currently available online) is expected to bolster its chances.

The other big hoop, the company will have to jump through, is pricing. Microsoft has not announced the exact numbers yet, but has said the pricing would be comparable to that of the range of Ultra notebooks. That could make it costlier than the Apple iPad, which will put the product on top of the premium category. There are some unconfirmed reports that the basic Surface RT is being pegged at around $599 (approximately Rs. 33,000).

GOOGLE’S NEXUS 7 TABLET, ANNOUNCED AT THE GOOGLE’S I/O DEVELOPERS’ MEET, IS ALREADY VIEWED AS A GAME-CHANGER MOSTLY BECAUSE OF WHAT IT OFFERS FOR ITS $199 (APPROXIMATELY RS.11,000) PRICING. A FEW TECHNOLOGY WEBSITES THAT HAD THE BENEFIT OF THE PREVIEW AT THE GOOGLE EVENT LAST MONTH HAVE SAID IT COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT AMAZON KINDLE FIRE’S GROWTH IN THE ENTRY-LEVEL TABLET PC GAME.

THIS IS ALSO THE TABLET PC INDIAN CONSUMERS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO, AS KINDLE FIRE IS NOT REALLY TUNED TO THE INDIAN MARKET. FOR THE COST-CONSCIOUS INDIAN CONSUMER, THIS COULD WELL BE THE TABLET PC TO OWN, SINCE MOST OF THE ECONOMIC TABLET PCS FLOODING THE MARKETS HERE, LEAVE MUCH TO BE DESIRED IN TERMS OF ENGINEERING AND BUILD QUALITY.

THE NEXUS 7, RUNNING ANDROID’S LATEST MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEM 4.1 (JELLY BEAN), HAS A SEVEN-INCH 1280X800 HD DISPLAY AND FEATURES A QUAD-CORE TEGRA3 PROCESSOR, A MICRO-USB PORT, WIRELESS AND BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND 1 GB RAM. IT COMES IN TWO ITERATIONS IN TERMS OF INTERNAL STORAGE: 8 GB AND 16 GB.

THE OTHER BIG ADVANTAGE FOR NEXUS 7 IS ITS ALREADY ESTABLISHED ANDROID APPS MARKET THAT WAS RECENTLY REBRANDED GOOGLE PLAY. ONE CAN EXPECT NEXUS 7 TO MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL BUZZ IN THE INDIAN MARKET WHEN IT ARRIVES HERE.



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Apple’s Next iPhone: The Complete Rumor Roundup

There's been so much rumor-hawking and speculation the past few weeks that whether you're ready or not, we're squarely in the middle of iPhone season. So here's a quick rundown of everything we think we know about Apple's next iPhone.

Appearance

We think we have a pretty good idea of what the new iPhone will look like; we've been seeing leaked parts for months now, and recently that has moved up to fully assembled phones, and possibly a whole phone smuggled out of a plant.

The phone will reportedly be a unibody design, with a two-tone back, and come in both black and white.

Screen

First and most obviously, the display is probably going to be four inches, and 16:9. We've heard this again and again, and iMore's report today suggests that's the configuration that Apple's locked into.

On a technical level, though, the iPhone is probably going to use Sharp's IGZO display technology. IGZO screens are thinner, because they use smaller transistors, allowing more light to pass through. That means they use fewer LEDs, and therefore take up less space and consume less power.

iOS 6

We all know that the next iPhone will come with iOS 6. And we've learned a good deal about Apple's next mobile OS, too, since it was announced at WWDC in June. It will feature Apple's own mapping system, as well as some pretty cool new features like Passbook.

Traditionally, we get an early look at the new iOS during WWDC, and then get the full dose of it when the new iPhone comes out. This year, if reports are to be believed, we'll also be getting an iPad Mini at the same time, so there could be some differences across devices. But we'll absolutely have the final versions of all the new features.

Peripherals

All signs point to the new iPhone having a smaller dock connector. Like the move to MagSafe 2 adapters, the reported new 19-pin dock connector is a necessity. And it has been for two years, at least, when the iPod Touch reached critical thinness mass.

And if you're really that upset about all of your peripherals, dollars to dock connectors says there will be some kind of converter—like with the MagSafe. It might even be compatible with micro USB (though almost definitely not, in all likelihood).

There's also word coming from iLounge today that the new dock connector will be an insanely small 8 pins, but that seems unlikely because each pin has a separate function, and 8 would limit the functionality of the connector.

Network

It would be hugely surprising if the new iPhone doesn't have 4G LTE. Not only because of the necessity of keeping up with Android and even Windows Phone, but because Apple has been reportedly installing LTE equipment in its stores since last year.

Battery life is also a factor. The IGZO screen's low power consumption, as well as the extra space in the body afforded by the longer, thinner screen, would allow for the iPhone to have a big, long-lasting battery. That's important.

Until now, one of the main reasons Apple hasn't pulled the trigger on LTE is that the hyperspeed connections would have drained the iPhone's battery too quickly. Apple has always prized batter life in its devices, and there was no was it was going to ship an LTE iPhone that couldn't last a whole day on one charge.

NFC

There have been some rumors about the new iPhone having NFC, but at this point, they seem like a bit of a long shot. Passbook in iOS 6 seems like a natural fit for NFC.

Thing is, no one's really drooling over NFC right now. Not like they are for LTE speeds. Apple probably has the muscle to push its own NFC venture through the carriers, unlike Google Wallet. But while it makes perfect sense to pair a mobile payment system like Passbook with NFC, if demand isn't there, there's not much reason to stick its nose in the fire. Even Apple's WWDC announcement of Passbook made it seem like we'd be without NFC for a while.

Release Date

As of today, the best idea we have is that report from iMore that the iPhone will be announced alongside a new iPad Mini on September 12th, and released on the 21st. It would be about a month earlier than the presumed October announcement and release, which would have been a year after the 4S. But it also makes sense, since the iPhone 4S has lost a lot of momentum the past few months, since everyone's already talking about its successor.

Name

It's easier to call it the "iPhone 5," but it also doesn't make any sense; this will be Apple's sixth handset, after all. What's far more likely is that Apple will ditch the numerical naming convention like it did this year with the iPad. Your next iPhone will just be the iPhone.

Maybe

Of course, this could all be totally wrong. As we saw from the cache of iPhone prototypes last week, Apple works on multiple designs at once. So while it seems unlikely, the final released design could be totally different from what we've been seeing for the past several months. But it's way more likely that this is the iPhone that's going to land in our laps in about seven weeks.


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iPad-A Brief History and Expected Ipad 3

We are looking for  iPad 3 release dates & expected features recently.People said about this all around

the blogs and forums.The rumor of Ipad 3 release date will increase until end of March 2012 or even

later.We don’t know Apple can release as per their schedule or not.
Before we can see the Ipad 3 with real Ipad 3 specification, here are great graphic talk about a brief

history of Ipad.Just up to Ipad 2.

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10 Best Tablet PCs In The World Today

Number 10: Sony Tablet S

Sony Tablet S details

Release date: September 2011

OS:Android 3.1 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0)

Sony was a late arrival to the tablet party, taking almost two years to field its first attempt in the form of the Tablet S.

The Tablet S takes a unique design angle, styled to resemble a folded over paperback book, which makes it stand out in the sea of rectangular slates we see today.

Sony has also tweaked the Android 3.1 operating system, making it very easy to use, plus there's a host of exclusive content including various PlayStation titles which you won't get on other Android tabs.

With the 16GB version available at £299 it's a tempting option for anyone who wants a quality tablet, although the lack of 3G support is slightly disappointing, as it limits your internet activity to Wi-Fi hotspots.

Quick verdict

We loved the Sony Tablet S and its wedge-shaped design, which really makes this stand out from the crowd. The responsive touch screen and unique shape combine to make this tablet extremely usable, and a joy to type on.

Number 9: Asus Transformer Pad 300

Asus Transformer Pad 300 details

Release date: May 2012

OS:Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

The Transformer Pad 300 offers up the power of a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, a 10.1-inch display and 12 hour battery life into a device which is cheaper than the Transformer Prime.

A big plus point for the 300 is the fact that it comes running Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box – keeping it bang up to date with the Android OS – even if Android 4.1 has just popped up.

However the price difference is noticeable when it comes to the materials used to build the 300, with its plastic body not feeling as premium orsolid as the more expensive Prime – that said, the Transformer Pad 300 is still a great tablet.

Quick verdict

Individual needs and budget will determine if the Asus Transformer Pad TF300 is right for you, but we applaud Asus for marrying value and performance, and the TF300 comes highly recommended.

Number 8: iPad 2

iPad 2 details

Release date: March 2011

OS: iOS 4 (upgradeable to iOS 5.1)

For a whole year the iPad 2 reigned supreme, usurping the original iPad and setting the standard for all other tablets to aspire to.

However, as the Apple product cycle goes, one year later and the new kid on the block, cleverly named the new iPad, has stolen its thunder.

It's not all bad news though. The iPad 2 still offers a top tablet experience with access to the huge app store and iTunes libraries, and while the screen is not the Retina Display of its successor, it's gosh darn good.

Quick verdict

No longer number one, the iPad 2 is still an excellent tablet and at its reduced price is perfect for anyone longing for a bit of iPad action, but unable to stretch their budget to the new iPad. Shame it's only officially available in 16GB now.

Number 7: Asus Eee Pad Transformer

Asus Eee Pad Transformer details

Release date: April 2011

OS:Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0)

The Eee Pad Transformer TF101 came in and turned the tablet market upside down as Asus gave us this tablet-come-netbook concoction.

The tablet itself is a perfectly capable device, sporting Nvidia's dual-core Tegra 2 processor, a 10.1-inch display, 5MP rear camera, 1.3MP front camera, microSD slot and a choice of memory (16GB or 32GB) and colours.

Add to that the keyboard dock which transforms (see what they've done with the name?) the tablet into a netbook and suddenly the boundaries between tablets and computers becomes even more blurred.

There is now the more powerful Transformer Prime (look out for that a bit later), but with the extra power comes a higher price, so the TF101 is a great economical option.

Quick verdict

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 is an excellent tablet. It's an all-round performance expert with very few weaknesses - but slightly starting to creak with age now, so make sure you get it for a good price.

Number 6: Asus Eee Pad Slider

Asus Eee Pad Slider details

Release date: October 2011

OS: Android 3.1 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0)

Carrying on from where the Transformer TF101 left off, the Eee Pad Slider takes a design note from the ill-fated Nokia N97 with a slide out keyboard.

It's another interesting twist on the tablet market by the ever innovative Taiwanese firm and the Eee Pad Slider packs a great screen and excellent performance into its admittedly slightly heavy and chunky frame.

The screen is displayed at the perfect viewing angle when you slide the keyboard out, which itself is well spaced, and Asus has included some useful apps too.

The Eee Pad Slide hasn't dropped in price yet, but with Asus currently releasing more tablets, expect the cost to, *ahem*, slide in the near future.

Quick verdict

The Eee Pad Slider isn't going after the same market as the iPad 2 or Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, but as an alternative to a small laptop it's compact, light and fast and puts many Windows 7 devices to shame.

Number 5: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 details

Release date: October 2011

OS:Android 3.1 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0)

If you find these 10-inch tablets just too big, then the Galaxy Tab 8.9 could be right up your street.

Based on its bigger brother the Galaxy Tab 10.1, the Tab 8.9 provides another excellent Android tablet experience, with a lighter body, but of course a sacrifice in screen size.

The smaller and lighter Galaxy Tab 8.9 is great for reading books, checking emails and browsing the web, and as it trumps the 7-inch BlackBerry PlayBook and Acer Iconia Tab A100, it's able to deliver reasonable movie playback too.

The relatively high price compared to other small screened Android tablets may put some people off, but if the smaller screen appeals keep an eye out for the Amazon Kindle Fire 2, which will sport a budget price tag.

Quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is great for those who want an e-reader with extra media functions, or for those who are more weight than screen size conscious.

Number 4: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 details

Release date: July 2011

OS:Android 3.1 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 strode into the tablet arena in the summer of last year and has become a tough act to follow for other Android tabs.

Samsung made it clear who it was competing with the Galaxy Tab 10.1, price-matching the tablet with the iPad 2, which was launched a few months prior to it.

You do get bang for your buck, with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 offering up a quality 10.1-inch (1280 x 800) display, 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor, 1GB RAM, 3.15MP rear camera with 720p video recording, 2MP front camera and the choice of 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal storage.

It's smaller, thinner and lighter than the new iPad, and with a screen which matches the iPad 2 the Galaxy Tab 10.1 provides a real alternative in an Apple-dominated tablet market.

Quick verdict

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is one of the best Android tablets around, but Samsung's highly competitive pricing is yet to drop. Competitors have reduced their asking prices, but if it's quality you want you'll have to pay for it.

Number 3: Asus Transformer Prime

Asus Transformer Prime details

Release date: January 2012

OS: Android 3.2 Honeycomb (upgradeable to Android 4.0)

Asus wowed us when it launched its Eee Pad Transformer TF101 and with the Transformer Prime it has managed to go one better.

The Transformer Prime packs a mighty 1.3GHz quad-core processor into a super-slim 8.6mm chassis and although it shipped with Android 3.2, the Prime was the first Android tab to receive the upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich.

That huge processor means using the Transformer Prime is a breeze, with it able to process full HD movies and multiple apps with ease.

You also get a super-crisp 10.1-inch IPS display (1280 x800), a surprisingly good 8MP camera capable of recording 1080p video and 32GB of internal storage, with a microSD card slot available if you need more space.

Quick verdict

It's a close run battle for the top high-end Android tablet accolade, but the Transformer Prime just pips the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with its super fast Tegra 3 quad-core processor, slender style and additional keyboard dock.

Number 2: Google Nexus 7

Google Nexus 7 details

UK release date: July 2012

OS:Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

With a quad-core processor, beefy 12-core GPU and the first device to run Android Jelly Bean, the Google Nexus 7 certainly packs a punch.

The 7-inch HD IPS display means you can easily hold the Nexus 7 in one hand, making it a perfect reading device, as well as great portable entertainment machine.

Then consider the 8GB version is available  and you'll start to realise that this might well be the bargain of the century - the 16GB model is still a steal.

Ok so there are a few short-comings, no 3G support for on the go data, no microSD card slot, meaning you're stuck with 16GB at most and no rear camera - although we're still in the field of reckoning tablets shouldn't replace your cameraphone or point-and-shoot snapper.

For the ultimate tablet experience the Google Nexus 7 gets close, but doesn't quick hit the mark of the new iPad, but as a cheap alternative you can't really go wrong.

Quick Verdict

The Google Nexus 7 is quite simply the best budget tablet on the market. Nothing in its price range is able to touch it, and while there's rumours of an iPad Mini and Amazon Kindle Fire 2, the Nexus 7 is going to be a tough one to beat.

If you're looking for a tablet which doesn't cost an arm or leg, but provides enough power to act as an extra limb then look no further, for the Google Nexus 7 is the tablet for you.

Number 1: new iPad

We're not a fan of the name, but we reckon the new iPad (or iPad 3 as most people refer to it as) is the best tablet out there.

The stunning Retina Display is certainly the highlight of Apple's latest tab and you won't see a better tablet screen on the market today.

It may be slightly bigger and heavier than the iPad 2, but with a bigger battery, beefed up processor and THAT screen you can hardly blame Apple for this – plus it still keeps the famous iPad styling which has become something of a cult classic.

The price tag is eye-watering however, and the lack of widgets and customisation will put some people off – but there are plenty of Android tablets which can satisfy your need for tweaking.

The Android experience cannot compete when it comes to dedicated apps, with the App Store rising head and shoulders above the competition, offering reams of quality applications made especially for the iPad.

Quick verdict

Dodgy name aside, the new iPad is the crème de la crème in the tablet market. The eye-popping Retina Display is something to behold, the vast array of tablet apps in the App Store is something Google Play can't touch and the OS simply just works.

If you're pockets are deep and your need is great, then the new iPad is the tablet for you - and the tablet which all others are compared to, until next year at least.

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Apple iPad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

It's been quite some time now that the third generation iPad, dubbed new iPad (or iPad 3, as some prefer to call it), is out and the latet Apple tablet is enjoying strong sales. However, rival Samsung is breathing down the neck of the tech giant, thanks to its slew of Galaxy line of tablets and the most recent 10-inch tablet from the Korean stable - Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 - could give iPad 3 a run for its money. So let's check them out and see whether Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 has what it takes to beat the iPad 3.

Display

The new iPad introduced the Retina display, with a 2048x1536 resolution on a 9.7-inch screen, while the Galaxy Tab 2 has a 1280x800 resolution on the 10.1-inch display. The iPad has 246 ppi, while the Galaxy Tab 2 has almost half - 149 ppi. The iPad is the winner here.

Design

Measuring 9.50x7.32x0.37 inches, the new iPad is one of the thinnest tablets available. The Wi-Fi only model weighs 1.44 lb, while the Wi-Fi + Cellular model - as it's now known - weighs 1.46 lb. The Galaxy Tab 2 measure 10.1x6.9x0.38 inches, an almost identical thickness. It weighs 1.3 pounds.

On the front, the Galaxy Tab 2 has a 0.3-megapixel VGA and a 3-megapixel camera on the back. The new iPad has the same resolution on the front, with support for the video chat, called Facetime, while the rear camera is 5 megapixels with support for 1080p video at 30 frames per second. Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is a tad lighter than the new iPad but the Apple tablet is the clear winner when it comes to design and camera specs.

Software

The tablets run the latest versions of Apple and Android's operating systems - iOS 5 and Android 4.0 respectively. The Galaxy Tab 2 also runs Samsung's custom skin, TouchWiz. Ice Cream Sandwich is Google's attempt to bring Android devices closer together; Honeycomb, the the version of Android built for tablets, never released on Android smartphones.

iOS 5 is expected to be succeeded by iOS 6, which could debut as early as WWDC on June 5. Few details have leaked ahead of the announcement, apart from Apple launching a Google Maps competitor, but some users are calling for Apple to refresh the UI of the OS that launched in 2007.

It's a draw here because it all depends on whether you love iOS or prefer the more-customizable Android OS.

Internals

The processor in the Tab 2 is clocked at 1GHz and is dual-core, and the new iPad runs the 1GHz latest version of the A5 chip - the A5X.

The Tab 2 also comes in 16 and 32GB capacities, and supports expandable storage via microSD. The new iPad is available in 16, 32 and 64GB capacities with no support for expandable storage. Both tablets include a 1GB of memory; benchmark reveal the iPad's memory.

The Tab 2 includes a 7000 mAh battery, while the new iPad includes 11,560 mAh battery. The latter's is probably due to the power-hungry Retina display.

No difference in terms of CPU but the new iPad packs a quad-core GPU.

Connectivity

The new iPad includes a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, supports EDGE and 3G across 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz spectrum bands. LTE is also supported across the 700 and 2100 MHz bands. The Wi-Fi + 4G model include LTE across 800 MHz bands. The Tab 2 offers 3G support, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 3.0.

If you're a fan of 4G LTE and want blazing fast speeds, the new iPad's a clear winner here.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

The outstanding Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Honeycomb tablet is lighter and a hair thinner than the Apple iPad 2, and has a smaller footprint than either the Motorola Xoom or the Acer Iconia Tab A500, which are heavier and bulkier than most tablets.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a major contender.

We reviewed the short-lived Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1V already, but that thicker and heavier device has since been discontinued (It looked as if Vodafone might pick up the 10.1V tab but it is now waiting to release the newer 10.1 model).The only other important players in the tablet market, are the brilliant 10.1-inch Asus Eee Pad Transformer as well as the BlackBerry PlayBook and the HTC Flyer, which are both so-so 7-inch models.

Oh, and keep your eye on the HP TouchPad which goes on sale in the UK next month.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is currently slated to go on sale in the UK at the end of July/beginning of August.

And if you want to take a closer look at the slate, you can check out our Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 video review.

So what sets the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 apart? For starters, this is one light and thin tablet. At just 8.6mm, it is 0.2mm thinner than the iPad 2. And you know what? At 565g it's also 36g lighter.

It's as though someone at Samsung sat down and demanded that the 10.1 have world-beating raw system specs.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a marvel of engineering, given its size. Holding one in your hand, you might mistake it for a truncated version of a Samsung LED HDTV, which are also market leaders. There's a slight edge around the screen that is not touch enabled, a silver edge, and an all-white back.

The device just feels right. Unlike the Acer Iconia A500 and the Motorola Xoom, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 finds that ideal balance between a pick-up-and go e-book reader such as the Amazon Kindle 3 and a 10-inch tablet that's perfect for watching movies on a long car trip.

By including Android Honeycomb (version 3.1 to be exact) Samsung has also one-upped the competition (though 3.1 has also already landed on the Transformer). The point release includes a few new additions. You can resize widgets and scroll through open apps in the pop-up thumbnails for the "recent apps" list.

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Best Tablet PC

Apple - Apple iPad 2

If the iPhone set the standard for smartphones to follow, the iPads 1 and 2 set the bar for tablets higher and higher still. The iPad2 boasts the sleekest design on the market at just 8mm thin and weighing in at 601g, but of course it’s about a lot more than just looks. With a host of new features and enhanced functionality, from the two cameras for Facetime and HD video recording, to the superfast dual-core A5 chip, a 10-hour battery life and iOS5, there are over 200 new software features in all, plus iCloud for synching content across all Apple devices. A shoe in for Best Mobile Tablet 2012? Stay tuned.

Judges'comments

"A unanimous choice for a tablet that has defined the market and dominated sales."

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Top 5 Tablet PC

5. Sony Tablet S

The Tablet S (formerly named S1) is the first tablet computer released by Sony. Featuring a "unique asymmetric design", the Tablet S runs Google's Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 operating system and features a 9.4 in (240 mm) multitouch display, 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 dual core processor, Wi-Fi ability, front- and rear-facing cameras, Bluetooth, and an infrared sensor. It is also configured with access to the Sony Entertainment Network and is PlayStation Certified and Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compatible.

4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi 16GB

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a tablet computer entry in the series of Android-based tablet computer produced by Samsung, introduced on 13 February 2011 at its Samsung Unpacked event in Barcelona. It belongs to the next generation of the Samsung Galaxy Tab series, which consists of two 10.1" models, the 8.9" model and the 7.7" model. 

3. Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201

The first thing that will catch your eye about the Transformer Prime is its svelte design. It measures 10.35 by 7.12 by 0.33 inches, and weighs 1.29 pounds. That's a net reduction in size and weight from the original Eee Pad Transformer TF101, which measured 10.7 by 6.9 by 0.5 inches, and weighed 1.4 pounds. The TF201 also ranks as among the thinnest and lightest tablets on sale to date: Only Apple's iPad 2 (0.3 inches deep and 1.33 pounds) and Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 (0.34 inches and 1.24 pounds) best it today. 

2. Apple iPad 2 family

The iPad 2 is the second generation iPad, a tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It serves primarily as a platform for audio-visual media including books, periodicals, movies, music, games, presentations and web content, and is available in black or white. The iPad 2 has a lithium-ion polymer battery that lasts up to 10 hours, a dual core Apple A5 processor and VGA front-facing and 720p rear-facing cameras designed for FaceTime video calling.

1. Apple iPad3 family

The third generation of iPad (announced as "The new iPad", colloquially sometimes known as "iPad 3") is a tablet computer designed, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. The 3rd generation iPad adds a Retina display, the new Apple A5X chip with a quad-core graphics processor, a 5 megapixel camera, full HD 1080p video recording, voice dictation, 4G (LTE) and Siri ( Coming Fall 2012) It shipped with iOS 5.1.1, which serves primarily as a platform for audio-visual media, including electronic books, periodicals, films, music, computer games, presentations, web content.

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