MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (Wi-Fi)

           by Jacob A
I own both. I bought the iPad2 the day it came out... & I bought the Xoom a couple days ago. The iPad2 is sexier on the outside for sure. In typical Apple fashion, it is wrapped in its packaging & hardware like Art. The Motorola Xoom packaging is lackluster & the visual aspects of the hardware side by side with the iPad leave a lot to be desired. HOWEVER, the Xoom's Google Android Honeycomb Operating Method is far superior to the iPad2's iOS. A lot so, that the iPad2 when you use it "feels" elderly & outdated next to the Xoom. Unlike other Android touch pads I have played with, the screen slides actual smooth.

Fortunately, I am in a position where I can own both. However, in the event you are trying to choose between which to buy, it largely depends on in the event you are a mac fan. In the event you are, then the iPad is the way to go. Irrespective of how much better I tell you the Android Honeycomb Operating Method is on this Xoom tablet, it won't matter. But, in the event you are not a mac fan & looking to select the best tool for the funds, without query, at least right now, the best is the Xoom.

Motorola got it right. Nice job guys, finally something that competes & beats the iPad. However, work a tiny bit on the design of the outer shell... it could use a tiny more sexy like the iPad2.

Dell Streak 7 Wi-Fi Tablet (Foggy Night)

            by Sara A
I shopped around for other tablet devices and at last settled for the Streak 7 for a few reasons: screen size, weight, cost and the Gorilla Glass screen. Since I didn't require to risk dropping it, I bought a rubber case for it. I also bought additional memory, so even with the extras, the cost was still far below what would pay for other tablets on the market.

I was ecstatic when it arrived and could not put it down! I admit that I had a shaky start with it because the owner's manual is useless. I have had it now for about weeks and I have learned more about using it than I did from reading the literature you get with it.

For the most part, I am fabulous happy with my Streak 7. There's some issues, like Bluetooth transferring out to other devices and being able to finding what files you require. These are small issues compared to the happiness I have with this tool. In case you are in the marketplace for something multi-functional, small, simple to make use of (one time you get used to it) and usually nifty, I recommend the Dell Streak 7.

Acer Iconia Tab A500-10S16u 10.1-Inch Tablet Computer (Aluminum Metallic)

           by Antony
Connected right away to wireless, using the included browser or Dolphin HD pages load quickly. Flash ten.3 runs nice, no issue with youtube videos on 720p (no point on 1080p as it is 1200x800).

Got the Iconia Tab a500 about a week ago. Found it pleasant looking, a bit on the heavy side but it doesn't bother me. Not the slimmest of tablets, although it feels well built.Wanted the Asus Eee Pad Transformer but it is currently selling for over $20 percent over the MSRP. It is quick, games run amazingly nice. Tried the included NFS Shift, along with Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 and Samurai II: Vengeance and Angry Birds. Quick loading, awesome looking. Bought Speedy Office HD, blazing quick and stable. Google Body is stunning.

Cameras are so so but will do the job on a pinch, seriously, is not like you are going around shooting pics with a tablet anyway. Video chatting works fine, although most of my contacts do not use gtalk so I guess won't be using it much but Skype on the other hand might come in handy.

Used Moboplayer to watch some avi files, no issue at all. Winamp syncs over wifi, awesome. Plugged an USB drive to copy some files, worked like a charm. Installed a 32 bit micro SD card and I have now some space for carrying around movies, music, books and stuff this puppy filled with apps.

In conclusion, in case you need a nice priced android three.0 tablet, for now this is your only option.

The screen looks great and even when it is not IPS, it looks as nice with great viewing angles.

Samsung Galaxy Tab (Wi-Fi)

     by Tamara
First off, something everyone purchasing of these needs to be aware of that I was not, is that this is not basically a WiFi version of the existing 3G Galaxy Tablet. This model P1010 WiFi is stripped down, it's a lessor CPU, graphics processor, GPS & bluetooth. Those are major aspects, additionally it does not work with lots of accessories such as the RCA out cables so you won't be able to watch videos on a TV. All that said, it is still a solid OK product. Performance is OK, & the features are fundamentally OK, but the shortage of accessory support that the P1000 model has is a MAJOR drawback.

That said, I do use it often for lots of tasks, but it is laggy compared to the 3G version & it was a major let down to discover how much Samsung crippled it. I'll still get lots of use out of it, but I would not buy this device again & I would not recommend it to someone either.

Coby Kyros 4 GB 7-Inch Tablet with Touchscreen and Android 2.2, MID7024-4G (Black)

           by Denis
I was an owner of the earlier model of the 7" Kyros (the MID7015). I was two times happy with it, despite its limitations and flaws.

I bought this with hopes it was merely a fix of the earlier version. It is not. It is an entirely different product. Everything has been improved, including outside controls and speakers. It's a much higher quality build in every way, and all the features have been improved. The program, Android six.2, works much better and it is speedy.
I first bought the 7015 after trying a Nook and realising it would be ideal if it only was unlocked. This tablet has surpassed all of those specifications I had in mine, and still is an excellent cost.
Its camera, microphone, stereo speakers, and faster CPU have resulted in a tablet which is useful without any apparent flaws.
The thing is that it is a resistive touch screen. This means it needs pressure. I wanted such as screen so I would not always get fingerprints over it. The Kyros 70 series all have such screens, and an included stylus.
This model does not come with the same jacket its predecessor had (it's a nice sleeve though) and it does not hold the stylus in the case.
As with the others, this tool does not have the Google Market. It's Applib. However, can basically install the Amazon Appstore on it (go to the Amazon site, give electronic mail address, and download it from electronic mail sent by Amazon).
I have not rooted this tool because there is no require (I did on the 7015). I use Opera Mini for web browsing and the included Browser for watching Youtube videos.
Games such as Angry Birds render and run fine on this tool, although, I have not extensively tested such apps on it.
It is and a nice tool as a book reader, with the app of your choice (Kindle for me), and it is more versatile, but less expensive, than comparable devices.

For a long time I've dreamed of the day that I wouldn't have to cart around lots of notebooks, pens, pencils, highlighters, paper, and binders. I dreamed of the day I could carry something like they iPad with me wherever I went, take notes, write code, complete assignments, write papers, draw diagrams and graphs...do everything on the go. That day has arrived with the release of the ASUS Slate EP121.

It's better than an iPad in numerous ways. It offers all the productivity of a laptop, plus the ability to hand write notes, draw on screen captures, and annotate pdfs. It also offers the world's most popular operating system--and it runs Windows 7 well.

And whereas other Tablet PC's in the past have cost an arm and a leg, this thing is extremely good looking, very nimble on its feet, totally portable, and far more affordable than anything else in its productivity class has ever been.

In short, I love my ASUS Slate.

The only con is that the battery life isn't *that* great relative to netbooks, but is pretty respectable relative to laptops. It gets about 4 hours under normal usage and much-reduced brightness settings (which are totally sufficient).

My hopes for future generations of the Slate are: more battery life, a discrete graphics chip (but believe me, the graphics performance of the Slate is exceptional considering it's running integrated graphics), and a bigger SSD drive.

Keep in mind that on mine I have a full install of Windows 7, Visual Studio 2010, Office 2010, Microsoft Expression Suite, Intel Parallel Studio 2011, LibreOffice 3, etc etc etc. And I still have something like 15GB left!

In short, I love my Slate and can't say enough good things about it. In my opinion ASUS really hit it out of the park on this one. THIS is what a Windows 7 Tablet PC/Slate SHOULD be.

If you're a student, this is just what you need. Trust me. It rocks!

Coby Kyros MID7015 7-Inch Android Internet Touchscreen Tablet - Black

         by Dian A
I was reluctant to buy this initially because I am not familiar with the Coby brand but because of a Black Friday event, I could not resist. I was five times debating between an ipad or an android tablet so I decided to get this to try it out for not plenty of money. It works lovely, it reminds me of my Dash Evo without phone capabilities. I love the fact that I can download the Kindle app and review all of my books on it. There is and a great app called Jorte, which is similar to an actual paper planner and I can check my Google mail, when I am in a wifi available area. Here's why I gave it two stars, the issue I have had is the screen has gone out a few times and I have actually had to reset this thing once. Also, my screen kept fading in and out, only giving a view of colorful lines! I am not definite what happened there but it appears to be working fine now. I have 30 days to return it so I will continue to make use of it for a few days and pick if I require to keep it our not.