Friday, November 25, 2011

Tablet PC Comparison: iPad Alternatives

By Paul Barber


The vacation season's coming up and with tablet COMPUTER sales predicted to extend, the competition for predomination remains stiff. Everyone wants a bit of Apple's market share, and they're being creative with their contenders. So if you're in the market for an iPad alternative option to give as a present or to use for yourself, then you should check out this tablet PC comparison.



The Other Contenders

Most people can't stand the very idea of not having a physical keyboard available, and if you are one of those folks, the Asus EEE Pad Slider should be perfect for you. It includes an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core CPU, a 10.1-inch capacitive touch sensitive screen, HDMI output, rear- and front-facing cameras, and a slide out keyboard. It makes sure that you get both functionality and portability from your tablet PC. If you are patient though, you might want to catch the Asus Transformer Prime as an alternative. It is alleged to have an Nvidia Tegra 3 and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).



The new Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is another good iPad alternative, with its 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 twin core processor, Android 3.1 (Honeycomb), 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, and 8.9 inch capacitive screen. It's a perfect Goldilocks size if you suspect that 10.1 inches is too large and 7 inches is too little. If you do not mind a 10.1 incher though, you can try the Universe Tab 10.1. It's the thinnest and lightest 10-inch tablet around so if portability is what you're on the lookout for, you'll find it in the Galaxy Tab 10.1.



One of the most recent contenders in the tablet PC comparison wars is the Blackberry Playbook. Research In Motion's tablet comes with their own OS (QNX), a 1GHz Cortex A9 twin core CPU, 1GB RAM, and a 7 inch capacitive display. This might be a good choice for you if you're trying to find something other than Mac iOS or Android, or if you're searching for something aimed toward business and multitasking.



Another viable iPad alternative is the Archos 101 G9. It runs on Android 3.2, with a dual core CPU, 10.1 capacitive screen, and masses of storage solutions. The Archos tablet is a great choice if you're on the lookout for a decent tablet but have a restricted budget.



Conclusion

There are loads more iPad alternatives out there "and there are far more to come once the next generation of tablet PCs hit the stores. If you are patient, you can score one with Nvidia Tegra 3 quad core and Android 4.0. At any rate, stay tuned for more tablet PC comparisons and iPad options!






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