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2010 was supposed to be the Year of the Tablet. That did not really happen — the flood of product was reduced to a trickle, as many manufacturers awaited a more tablet-friendly operating system from Google. Here is latest report from Nytimes " Comparison of all Tablets.
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Motorola Zoom Device Motorola Xoom Operating System Android Apps More than 100,000 Android apps Flash Support Yes Multitasking Yes Screen 10.1-inch widescreen Screen Resolution 1280x800 Camera 5 MP rear-facing camera, 2MP front-facing camera Ports micro U.S.B., HDMI for video out Navigation compass, GPS Storage 32 GB, with SD support after software update Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G upgradeable. Can be used as personal hotspot. Estimated Battery Life 10 hours video playback Dimensions 9.8'' x 6.6" x 0.5" Weight 1.6 lbs |
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Samsung Galaxy Tab Operating System: Android Apps More than 100,000 Android apps Flash Support Yes Multitasking Yes Screen 7" wide screen TFT LCD Screen Resolution 1024 x 600 Camera 1.3MP camera for videoconferencing, 3MP camera on reverse side Ports U.S.B. Navigation Compass, GPS Storage MicroSD card slot (16GB pre-installed) Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G Estimated Battery Life 7 hours Dimensions 7.48" x 4.74" x 0.47" Weight 0.8 pounds Wireless Plan Varies by carrier Price $600 ($400 with contract) |
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BlackBerry PlayBook |
Operating System BlackBerry Tablet OS
Apps PlayBook-specific apps via BlackBerry App World
Flash Support Yes
Multitasking Yes
Screen 7" wide screen LCD
Screen Resolution 1024 x 600
Camera 3MP camera for videoconferencing, 5MP camera on reverse side
Ports U.S.B., HDMI for video out
Navigation None
Storage 16, 32 or 64 GB
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (3G via BlackBerry phone tether)
Estimated Battery Life Unknown
Dimensions 5.1" x 7.6" x 0.4"
Weight 0.9 pound
Price Unknown
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| Dell Streak |
Apps More than 100,000 Android apps
Flash Support Yes
Multitasking Yes
Screen 5" TFT LCD
Screen Resolution 800 x 480
Camera VGA camera for videoconferencing; 5MP camera on reverse side
Ports U.S.B.
Navigation Compass, GPS
Storage MicroSD card slot (16GB pre-installed)
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G
Estimated Battery Life 10 hours talk time, 400 hours standby
Dimensions 6" x 3.1" x 0.4"
Weight 0.48 pound
Wireless Plan 2-year AT&T contract or buy unlocked at full price
Price $550 ($300 with 2-year contract)
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| HpSlate |
Operating System Windows 7
Apps Most Windows programs
Flash Support Yes
Multitasking Yes, it runs Windows
Screen 8.9'' wide screen
Screen Resolution 1024 x 600
Camera VGA webcam for videoconferencing, 3MP camera on reverse side
Ports U.S.B.
Navigation None
Storage 64 GB
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Estimated Battery Life 5 hours
Dimensions 5.91" x 9.21" x 0.58"
Weight 1.5 pounds
Price $800
Apps Most Windows programs
Flash Support Yes
Multitasking Yes, it runs Windows
Screen 8.9'' wide screen
Screen Resolution 1024 x 600
Camera VGA webcam for videoconferencing, 3MP camera on reverse side
Ports U.S.B.
Navigation None
Storage 64 GB
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Estimated Battery Life 5 hours
Dimensions 5.91" x 9.21" x 0.58"
Weight 1.5 pounds
Price $800
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| Apple IPad |
Operating System iOS
Apps 40,000+ iPad apps through the Apple App Store; 300,000+ compatible iPhone apps
Flash Support No
Multitasking Yes, with the newest iOS upgrade
Screen 9.7'' 4:3 IPS screen
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768
Camera None
Ports Apple dock connection
Navigation Compass, assisted GPS (3G version only)
Storage 16, 32 or 64 GB
Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G (some models)
Estimated Battery Life 10 hours, 1 month standby
Dimensions 9.56" x 7.47" x 0.5"
Weight 1.5 pounds
Wireless Plan $15 or $25 a month via ATT (No contract)
The term was made popular as a concept presented by Microsoft in 2001, but tablet PCs now refer to any tablet-sized personal computer, even if its not using Windows but another PC operating system. Tablets may use virtual keyboards and handwriting recognition for text input through the touchscreen.
All tablet personal computers have a wireless adapter for Internet and local network connection. Software applications for tablet PCs include office suites,web browsers,games and a variety of applications. However, since portable computer hardware components are low powered, demanding PC applications may not provide an ideal experience to the use
The term was made popular as a concept presented by Microsoft in 2001, but tablet PCs now refer to any tablet-sized personal computer, even if its not using Windows but another PC operating system. Tablets may use virtual keyboards and handwriting recognition for text input through the touchscreen.
All tablet personal computers have a wireless adapter for Internet and local network connection. Software applications for tablet PCs include office suites,web browsers,games and a variety of applications. However, since portable computer hardware components are low powered, demanding PC applications may not provide an ideal experience to the use
Price $500-$830
Many tablet PC makers have standardized on a 12" widescreen format, with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. The Fujitsu T5010 has a larger 13.3" display, but still runs at the 1280x800 pixel resolution. The Acer TravelMate C300 has a 14.1" screen at 1024x768.
The 12" form factor is optimal for the power, size and weight considerations required for portability. Although there is some demand for larger Tablet PC screen sizes from consumers, larger screens add significant weight and bulk to Tablet PCs. They also require more power, therefore larger, heavier batteries or shorter battery life.
For current tablet computers, (non tablet PCs) the general size is 10" (Used by the iPad) or 7" (Used by many Android tablets
The 12" form factor is optimal for the power, size and weight considerations required for portability. Although there is some demand for larger Tablet PC screen sizes from consumers, larger screens add significant weight and bulk to Tablet PCs. They also require more power, therefore larger, heavier batteries or shorter battery life.
For current tablet computers, (non tablet PCs) the general size is 10" (Used by the iPad) or 7" (Used by many Android tablets
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