Today, we will be providing you with a list of tablets that offers the latest technology in terms of its screen, processors, connectivity, camera, and battery. The raw performance of these devices are definitely something to look into as it could be the perfect solution for those who needs a greater range of mobility as well as increase productivity while on the go. We came up with the top 10 High-End Tablets of 2012 that money can buy. Here it goes,
1. Apple’s New iPad 3
The latest iPad have kept its design concepts similar to its predecessor, the iPad 2, but it is packed with several key features that make it apart from former Apple devices and its Android competitors. It flaunts a 9.7-inch LED-backlit IPS LCD Retina display screen with a resolution of 2048 x 1536p and a pixel density of 330 PPI, which outshines any tablets in the market today. This device is 9.4mm thick, which is 0.81mm thicker than its predecessor, and weighs 1.44 pounds. The New iPad (iPad 3) is powered by an updated A5X processor with a quad-core graphics processor, complemented with 1 GB of RAM, which allows the device to produce high-quality images to its high resolution screen. It will run the latest iOS 5.1 and have a 5 megapixel rear camera and a VGA sensor front-facing camera. The device will also feature 3G and LTE support which can reach speeds of up to 53 mbps for the LTE connection. Apple have also enhanced the power management of the device as it can last for 3 to 5 days on standby or moderate use and provides 10 hours of continuous playback. This impressive device also comes with a Bluetooth 4.0, NFC support, DC-HSPA support, and micro SIM slot (for the 3G model). The 16 GB model of the New iPad sells for $549 at amazon.com while AT&T and Verizon offers the 16 GB Wi-Fi + 4G model for $629.99 with a monthly data plan the costs $14.99 per month.
The ASUS Transfomer Pad 300 derives much of its innovative design from its predecessor, the Asus Transformer Prime. Though it does not necessarily mean that the Transformer Pad 300 is much faster than the Prime, according to reviews and comparisons around the web, the Pad 300 performs at par with the Prime. While the Prime performs a bit faster and offers a more premium build quality and design than its successor, the Pad 300 offers almost the same performance but with a significant decrease in price. The Asus Transformer Pad 300 houses a 10.1 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800p and a pixel density of 149 PPI. It is powered by Nvidia’s Tegra 3 quad-core cortex A9 processor with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz and a 12-core ULP GeForce GPU, which is complemented with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. The microSD slot of the device also allows storage expansion up to 32 GB. In terms of connectivity, the Pad 3 also supports 4G LTE networks and Bluetooth 3.0. On the rear of the device, a camera with an 8 megapixel sensor can be seen and a 1.2 megapixel camera is placed on the front. It will run the latest Android 4.0 ICS OS and will have a battery life of 10 hours and can even be extended up to 15 hours when connected to its keyboard dock. The Asus Transformer Pad 300 sells for $385 on amazon.com which is a bit lower than its announced retail price of $399.99.
The device houses 10.1-inch LED-backlit LCD screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800p and a pixel densite of 149 PPI. Gorilla Glass display will also be included with the device. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and a more powerful ULP GeForce 2 GPU which is complemented with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage. It can also be expanded through its microSD slot up to 32 GB. Consumers will also have the option to purchase variants of the device with a 32 GB and 64 GB internal storage like Apple and Samsung Tablets. Unlike its predecessor, the Toshiba Excite 10 AT305 will run the latest Android 4.0 ICS OS and will support 3G networks such as HSDPA and HSUPA. However, it is not 4G LTE enabled. The cameras that will be included in the AT305 are a 5 megapixel rear camera and a front-facing camera with a 2 megapixel sensor. Battery life of the device is also quite impressive with up to 10 hours of talk time and 168 hours of stand-by time. This promising device can be bought at price of $449.99 for the 16 GB model.
Following the intense competition between the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the iPad 2 last year, Samsung has came back again this year with a more powerful device that may somehow grab a portion of the market share of the New iPad. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 offers a larger screen with its 10.1-inch WXGA Super PLS-LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800p and a pixel density. The tablet is also 9.65mm thick which is slightly thicker than the iPad 3. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 processor which is complemented with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory for the base model. Galaxy Tab 2 will run the latest Android 4.0 OS with TouchWiz UI overlay and will feature a 3.2 megapixel camera on its rear and a front-facing VGA camera. It also supports. The 7000 mAh battery offers two days of battery life on a normal usage. What makes it appealing is that this device costs cheaper than its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is offered at a price of $450 and can even bough for $399 from amazon.com.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE i815 is a 4G enabled tablet that houses a 7.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display screen with a resolution of 800 x 1280p and a pixel density of 196 PPI. It has the Corning Gorilla Glass display and runs the Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS with an overlay of the TouchWiz UI. This device is powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core Exynos processor complemented with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB/32GB of internal storage expandable up to 32 GB via its microSD slot. It offers a 3.15 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera. The battery life of this device will last for almost 7 hours with continuous web surfing and Wi-Fi, based on the results of the battery best of laptopmag.com. Some sources also indicate a battery life of 12.5 hours with the 5100 mAh capacity battery. Verizon offers the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 for $699.99 without contract and $449.99 with a two-year contract with the carrier.
The ASUS Padfone is as confused as its name as it functions both as a powerful smartphone and a tablet when docked. While the smartphone has a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display screen, the Tablet dock has a 10.1 inch screen with a display resolution of 1280 x 800. The Android 4.0 ICS works greatly with the device as it is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Krait Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with 1 GB of installed RAM. The device has two models, one with a 16 GB internal memory and 32 GB for the other which can both be expanded up to 32 GB with its microSD slot. The Padfone tablet will also be using the same 8 megapixel that goes with the smartphone as its rear camera and also has a front-facing camera. What makes this tablet impressive, regardless of its relatively heavier build than other tablets, is its battery life. With the phone docked on the 10.1 inch tablet, the device has a total of 63 hours of rated battery and can reach to a staggering 102 hours of battery life when connected on the keyboard dock. With the increase in mobility and productivity, due to its keyboard dock, the Asus Padfone would truly get the interest of those consumers that are always on the go. It is priced at $915 for the phone and tablet dock, with an additional $195 for the keyboard dock. This innovative device is quite costly, but for the said amount you get a smartphone, a tablet, and a netbook.
Pantech has joined the ranks of large tablet manufacturers with the release of its Pantech Element tablet. The device has an 8 inch TFT XGA screen with a display resolution of 1024 x 768p . It is powered by a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 processor complemented with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32 GB with its microSD slot. The device is also 4G LTE enabled as it comes with a data plan with AT&T. It has 5 megapixel rear camera that is somehow not that impressive, though its battery life reaches 9 hours. In addition, the Pantech Element has a splash proof build which makes it a great companion device for those who loves ourdoor activities. It costs $449.99 without contract and $299.99 with a two-year contract with AT&T.
The Acer Iconia Tab A510 houses a 10.1-inch TFT LCD screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800p and a pixel density of 149PPI. It is powered by a 1.3 GHz Tegra 3 quad-core cortex A9 with 1 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The device will run the latest Android 4.0 ICS with an overlay of Acer’s UX. It features a 5 megapixel camera on the rear and a 1megapixel front-facing camera. It lacks 3 G and 4G connectivity that are present in other tablets. This device sells for $449.99.
The Toshiba Excite 10 LE is said to be thinnest 10 inch tablet in the market today. It features a 10.1-inch active matrix LED-backlit display with a resolution of 1280 x 800p and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The tablet is powered by a Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 dual-core processor with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz complemented with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory which can be expanded up to 32 GB via the microSD slot. A 32 GB variant of the device is also available for those who need added memory. It will run the a later version of the Android OS with a v3.2 Honeycomb OS that goes along with device out-of-the-box. The Toshiba Excite 10 LE will also feature a 5 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front facing camera, and will have a battery life of 8 hours. The released retail price of this table is $529.99.
Just like its successor, the Acer Iconia A510, the A200 also does not support for GSM communication. It also has a 10.1 inch display screen with a resolution of 800 x 1280p and a pixel density of 149 PPI. The Acer Iconia Tab A200 runs the Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS, which can be upgraded to the latest 4.0 ICS, and will have an overlay of Asus’ UI to give it a more distinct look. It is powered by a 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 T20 cortex A9 dual-core processor, complemented with 1 GB of installed RAM and 8 GB of internal storage. This device will come with a rear camera with a 2 megapixel sensor and unlike its successor it will not have a front-facing camera. Its battery life is also claimed by the manufacturer to last for about 8 hours. The Iconia A200 sells for about $329.99. With an addition of $20 on the price, you’ll be able to get a 16 GB ($349.99).
There are also some notable devices that will be out on the market this coming June. These tablets are also among the high-end classification and offers quad-core processors.11. Galaxy Note 10.1
The successor of the renowned Samsung Galaxy Note will soon have a bigger brother out in the market. Along with the increased screen size of the upcoming Galaxy Note 10.1, the processor was refitted and an S-pen slot have also been added to provide a better user experience and in order to allow users to run process intensive applications such as the Adobe Photoshop Touch that will come pre-installed with the device once it is released. The Galaxy Note 10.1 will be powered by a quad-core Exynos processor with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz.
The entry of the Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD is quite shocking as it will be breaking the records of recently released tablets with its specs and performance capabilities. Starting from the screen, the MediaPad 10 FHD will have a 10.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200p and will be powered by a 1.5 GHz K3 Quad-core processor with 2 GB of installed RAM. Expectations are high for this device and we cannot wait to have a review on this device.
Please comment of the list that we have compiled for the Top 10 Best High-End Tablets of 2012, released from January to May. We hope that this list can help you choose your next high-end tablet.
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