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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