Best alternatives to the iPad 2
- — 24 March, 2011 10:50
Apple's hotly anticipated iPad 2 has just hit Australian shores, with prices starting at $579 for the entry level 16GB Wi-Fi version.
Despite being the dominant player in the relatively new tablet market, there is set to be plenty of valid alternatives to the iPad 2, particularly Android tablets.
The newest of these is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v, which will launch in Australia in mid-April through Vodafone. Samsung is serious about the tablet market — the company will also launch the Galaxy Tab 8.9 and a thinner, lighter version of Galaxy Tab 10.1 with the same name. Both of these new Android tablets will hit Australia sometime between July and September.
Along with the Galaxy Tab, the iPad 2 will face competition from the Motorola Xoom, RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook, the HTC Flyer and LG's Optimus Pad — all of which are expected to launch this year.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v
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Motorola Xoom
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RIM BlackBerry PlayBook
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Acer Iconia A500
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Sony Tablet S
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 4G
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HTC Flyer
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Sony Tablet P
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LG Optimus Pad
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HP TouchPad
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Acer Iconia A100
The BlackBerry PlayBook has a refreshing interface and excellent multitasking, but its lack of apps -- both default and through BlackBerry App World -- means it offers little incentive for non-BlackBerry smartphone owners. With future software updates and additions, the PlayBook will only improve, but it remains behind the competition.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 26th May, 2011
- Ross Catanzariti
- RIM
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 579.00
- Pros:
- Great software, multitasking and slick UI
- Excellent performance
- Comfortable size for travelling and commuting
- Cons:
- No native calendar, e-mail or contacts apps (yet)
- Limited selection of apps in App World
- Not much appeal for non-BlackBerry users
Comments
Dean
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Hi, in the enterprise market there seem to also be a growing number fo devices that are specific to this sector. Adress all the shortcomings of the iPad, devices such as Cius or Avaya Flare, leverage CIOs existing technology investments such as Video Conferencing or Unified Communnications equipment.
Will you put these up for review too?