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
Sony deserves credit for trying something different in a market full of devices that offer minimal distinguishing features. However, its Tablet P doesn't succeed due to an inconsistent user experience, mediocre battery life and a design that makes it uncomfortable to hold and use. This one is sadly best avoided.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 30th March, 2012
- Ross Catanzariti
- Sony
- Rating:
- Price:
- From $ 650.00
- Pros:
- Portable, compact design
- Default Sony apps work well
- Decent performance
- Cons:
- Completely inconsistent user experience
- Large bezel and sharp edges
- Poor battery life
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?