Best 10 inch tablets
- — 18 May, 2011 14:55
Apple has promoted a one size fits all approach with its 9.7in iPad and iPad 2 tablets, and most of the competition has followed suit with similar sized 10.1in models.
Pitched as ideal media consumption devices, 10in tablets are said to be the ideal tech device that sits between a smartphone and a notebook — large enough to work comfortably on, but light enough to carry around on a day to day basis.
Popular 10in tablets include the Galaxy Tab 10.1v, sold exclusively through Vodafone, the Motorola Xoom, launching initially on Telstra and then available through Optus, and the Acer Iconia A500, sold through retailers including Harvey Norman and Myer.
Upcoming releases are set to include the thinner Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (not to be confused with the current Galaxy Tab 10.1v), ASUS' Eee Pad Transformer and Eee Pad Slider models, and the webOS-powered HP TouchPad.
6 / 8
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Motorola Xoom
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
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Toshiba Tablet (AT100)
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Acer Iconia A500
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v
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ASUS Eee Pad Transformer
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ASUS Eee Pad Slider
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HP TouchPad
The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer's optional keyboard dock accessory gives it a unique edge over the competition when it comes to Android tablets. Its top-heavy design, and lack of 3G connectivity are annoyances, but the Transformer remains a worthy purchase if you're looking for an Android tablet.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 8th June, 2011
- Ross Catanzariti
- ASUS
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 799.00
- Pros:
- Unique keyboard dock accessory
- Good battery life
- Flexibility of Android OS
- Cons:
- Top-heavy when connected to dock
- No USB ports without dock
- No 3G capability
Comments
Buzzliteyear
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I own an Acer A500, and as an ex iPad owner, I love the A500 more. The major pluses for me are Adboe Flash and tab ability in browser, customisation, better keyboard, widgets, drag and drop files in explorer (bye bye iTunes) and an awesome array of ports with full and micro USB, micro HDMI, and a micro SD card slot.
Craig
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cant wait to have a look at all of these when they get here, we have the Acer A500 in Stock and its pretty sweet, http://shop.pchappy.com.au/Notebooks/Acer-Iconia-10-1-Tablet-A500.aspx?stockid=13228