Tablet PC Reviews

 Tablet PC Reviews

Tablet PCs: What to Look For

Not all tablet PCs are created equal, and finding one that suits your needs can be challenging if you don’t know what to look for. There are several factors to consider when looking for the right tablet PC, including design, ease of use, and technical specifications, the latter of which determines the device’s overall performance. We used each of these as our criteria to determine the best tablet PCs on the market.

Ease of Use

Any tablet PC should be easy to operate in both clamshell and tablet mode. The touchscreen should also be sensitive enough to accurately register light swipes and taps through fingertip or stylus input.

Design

The best tablet PCs are those that are designed for portability. Look for models that are sleek, lightweight and durable. You should also take into consideration the device’s dimensions, resolution and screen size. A larger screen size may mean easier navigation in tablet mode but a larger device overall.

A tablet PC should also be easy to convert from clamshell mode to tablet and vice versa. The screen should swivel easily and remain secure while in tablet mode.

Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of a tablet PC refer to what type of processor the device has, the amount of memory, hard drive capacity, battery life, wireless capabilities (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G) and other features. The technical specifications determine how powerful and fast a tablet PC is and how well it performs.

Help & Support

Customer support options supplemented with tablet PCs should be comprehensive and easy to access. The manufacturer should provide technical support via email, telephone or live chat. Additionally, online resources such as a knowledgebase, community forum and product manual should be available for your perusal, if needed.

This category also includes a tablet PC’s warranty. Most come with a standard one-year hardware warranty though a few have exceptional three-year warranties. The longer the warranty offered, the better.

The best tablet PCs are those that excel in each of these areas and provide convenience, portability and excellent performance, even on the go.

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Android 2.3 Tablet

Android 2.3 Tablet

 Today we are going to take a look at another cheap Android tablet. The 7-inch 4G MID Google Android tablet costs around $80 and offers the usual performance that tablets in this price range show.

This cheap tablet from iRulu has a IMAPX210 1GHz processor, 256MB of RAM and 4GB internal flash memory (MMC expandable up to 32GB).

The display of the 4G MID Google Android tablet is nothing special and you can't expect anything different from a tablet with such price. It's a 7-inch screen and the resolution is 800x480.

Connection options of this MID tablet include built-in WiFi adapter and a USB port. Manufacturer claims this one also supports 3G connection but we cannot comment on this one as we haven't test is.

Multimedia features if this MID tablet include built in 1.3MP camera, stereo speakers and a headphone jack.

As we mentioned this is an Android 2.3 tablet and as you probably already know there are hundreds of apps for this operating system but with only 256MB of RAM don't expect the smoothest experience.

The dimensions of this iRulu MID Google Android 2.3 tablet are pretty reasonable and it weighs around 0.37kg which is more than acceptable.

Check out the rest of our cheap tablets selection and decide which is the one for you:

Android 2.3 Tablet

Android 2.3 Tablet

Android 2.3 Tablet

Android 2.3 Tablet

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Android 2.3 Tablet

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Android Tablet Games

 Android Tablet Games

Android tablets have been around for more than a year, but there still aren’t very many games designed to take advantage of a large screen. These games are not only playable on tablets as well as Android phones (at no extra charge, unlike iOS apps), they are all more fun to play on the big screen. Some of these games were first available on Apple’s iPad, but as the number of Android tablets increases, we are seeing some companies release games for both formats at the same time.

Keep in mind that, try as we might to pick the best Android tablet games with broad tablet support, it is possible that any given game on our list might not be compatible with your tablet. If your favorite game hasn’t made our list, please let us know and we will take a look at it.

Once you know what games to play, you’ll need a tablet to play them on, so check out picks for the best Android tablets.

 Android Tablet Games

Android Tablet Games

Android Tablet Games

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Android Tablet Games

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Samsung Galaxy 2 Tablet

Samsung Galaxy 2 Tablet

There are tablets and seven-inch tablets and portable devices that wear their Android affiliation on their sleeve, but Samsung has gone and combined the best of all that has come before and pushed it someplace decidedly newer and better with their new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. As the name will tell, the two models in this line represent a second generation of Samsung's popular Galaxy Tab, and the 7.0 iteration we tried affirms the evolution away from the ten-inch range and toward a more compact, increasingly common seven-inch screen size that is more affordable and generally easier to handle. (For those who prefer the larger form factor, Samsung does also offer a 10.1-inch second-gen model.)

Of course, the user experience is only going to be as good as the operating system, and the Galaxy Tab 2 arrives running Google's Android 4.0 OS, codenamed "Ice Cream Sandwich." This is further enhanced by Samsung's own "TouchWIZ" interface, which combines a series of gesture-based controls with a collection of "Mini Apps" These mini's--which include an alarm clock and world clock, calculator, music player, task manager, scheduler and more--are always just a tap away via the ubiquitous bottom taskbar, and any of them can open atop whatever else we're currently doing, for seamless multitasking.

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Cheap Tablet PC

Cheap Tablet PC 

 Yesterday we reported on rumors of the possibility of a $99 Nexus 7 from Google. This magic price point is seen, from a marketing point of view, as a sweet spot which will drive the further consumerization of tablets. At the moment the lowest priced big brand tablet is the Amazon Kindle Fire which costs $159 (with special offers and sponsored screensavers displayed on the  lock screen). It is also possible to get single core, 7 inch Chinese tablets for as little as $79. However it is worth noting that in most countries a sales tax needs to be paid to customs when you get your tablet  delivered. This can push the actual price to around $95.

What this means is that sub $100 single core, 1Ghz, 7 inch tablets with Android 4.0 or 4.1 (depending on the manufacturer)  do exist today and it is possible to make them for that price. However once you add profit margins, R&D costs and corporate overheads it does become a bit more tricky.

If Google really is trying to create a budget tablet it will likely start a new “race to the bottom”. Although traditionally used as a  socio-economic term to describe the taxation policies of countries or states, the concept can be equally applied to building cheaper and cheaper consumer devices to boost sales. The problem with the race to the bottom is something needs to be sacrificed to reach the low costs. In economics, work force regulations, wages and taxes are offered on the altar to attract businesses to a given area. In consumer electronics what is sacrificed is quality, features and usability.

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Tablet PC Windows 7

Tablet PC Windows 7

The company just formally announced the Series 5 and it turns out it's going to be joined by the next-gen Series 7 Slate as well. (Also known as theATIV tabs in regions outside the US.) The two 11-inch tablets more or less look alike, except the Series 5 is powered by an Atom-based Clover Trail processor, while the Series 7 packs Core i5 guts. Both support pen input, and will come with the same S Pen apps found on the Galaxy Note 10.1. As for that optional keyboard dock, Samsung previously touted its magnetic hinge, but the dock has since been retooled with a sturdier latch-based mechanism. (Check out the video below to see it in action -- the tablet really does seem incapable of falling out.)

As you can imagine, that difference in processor entails more than just different clock speeds. The two-watt Atom chip inside the Series 5 is rated for about nine hours of battery life, whereas the Core i5-powered Series 7 is expected to last between four and five hours on a charge. (The Series 5 is lighter, too, at 1.65 pounds, compared with 1.89 for the Series 7.) And, being a lower-powered device, the Series 5 has no vents. Last major difference: the Series 7 has a 1080p screen, while the Series 5's resolution tops out at 1,366 x 768.

On the software side, Samsung is loading all of its Win 8 systems with its various Media Hubs -- yes, just like the ones you'll find on the company's Android devices. You'll also find AllShare, a DLNA media-sharing app; S-Launcher, a widget that replicates the missing Start Menu in Windows 8; and eSettings, a centralized options menu for folks who maybe haven't learned where all the settings are in Win 8. As for those S Pen applications, you've got S Note, among other carry-overs from the Android side. As with the Note 10.1, the pen itself can recognize 1,024 degrees of pressure sensitivity.

Tablet PC Windows 7

Tablet PC Windows 7

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Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

There is a healthy appetite out there at the minute for the Google Nexus tablet, and there are three major things that people want to know about it; these are the release date, specs and price. See Google Nexus 7 goes up for pre-order.

In a move which can safely be described as the complete opposite of the Microsoft Surface tablet launch, Google gave the public a comprehensive look at the Nexus 7 tablet. One that included its release date, confirmed specs and even a price. Google Nexus 7 tablet leaks ahead of Google I/O.

 Nexus tablet release date

Strike while the iron's hot' is what the general consensus is with technology launches of late, and Google is the latest adopters of this approach. See also: Microsoft Surface Tablet release date and specs.

Google has announced the Nexus 7 is already available for pre-order, and those who order the tablet soon can expect to have their tablets shipped by mid-July.

As an incentive to pre-order your tablet, Google is offering £15 of free credit to spend at the Google Play Store as well as free  media such as the film 'Transformers: Dark side of the moon.

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date

 Google Nexus Tablet Release Date