1. Apple’s New iPad (3)
The latest iPad shares several common traits with its predecessor, the iPad 2, on the outside but totally differs on the inside as it had undergone a major overhaul. Its main feature is the Retina Display which packs a huge amount of pixels on the 9.7 inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1536 x 2048p, which is four times than the iPad 2, and a pixel density of 264 PPI. The latest iPad runs the latest iOS 5.01 which features the same notification bar similar to Google’s android OS. The new iPad will be powered by an A5X 1GHz processor and a quad-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 GPU which provides high quality graphics performance. It has 1 GB of installed memory and 64 GB of internal storage. It also supports 4G LTE network. Apple iPad 3 offers the same responsiveness and swiftness as the iPad 2 and with its powerful GPU and improved IPS LCD Retina Display screen this tablet will surely dominate the market segment once again. You can get the 16GB variant of the New Ipad for $499.
Toshiba have officially taken the crown for the world’s thinnest and lightest tablet. The chassis of the Toshiba Excite 10 LE is just over 0.3 inch and weighs only 1.13 pounds. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz OMAP 4430 processor which allows the tablet to offer superior performance. It also runs the latest Android 4.0 ICS. Though the Excite 10 LE has a razor-thin design, it is very durable with its magnesium alloy surfacing. It houses a 10.1 inch LED backlit display screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800p and 16:10 aspect ratio. In addition, Toshiba has come up with 10 finger multitouch design that makes it easy to navigate and control the device. The screen is also protected with the Corning Gorilla Glass that makes it resistant to scratches. Battery life for the device is around 8.5 hours. While the design and performance of the Toshiba Excite 10 LE are exceptional, the device is a bit pricey in the tablet market sector, selling for $529.99. With its thin and light profile plus its impressive processor and build, the Toshiba Excite 10 LE seems to be worth its price.
Acer defines the Iconia Tab A510 as a device that is made to work hard and to play harder. It sports a powerful quad-core processor, 15 hours of battery life, and runs the latest Android 4.0 ICS. The device also bears the Acer Olympics composite logo and has a black and silver variant. The key to longer endurance of the Iconia A510 is its battery capacity, which is about 50% higher than its direct competitors, while maintaining a nice and slim profile. It is powered by the latest Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and advanced Nvidia GPU that provides superior performance and battery-saving core that uses less power compared to former processors. The Iconia Tab A510 has pre-installed apps that will improve productivity such as the Polaris Office and Evernote cloud service. It also features HD Voice with noise suppression and superior audio provided by Dolby Mobile 3+ with premium 5.1 HD output. This impressive tablet sells at a reasonable price of $450. The battery life and quad-core processor will surely get the consumers attention.
Asus has revolutionized the smartphone and tablet segments with the release of the Asus Transformer Pad 300. This device is both a smartphone and a tablet, which is also packed with a processor that can offer superior performance. The Transformer Pad 300 does not deviate that much from the design of its sibling, the Asus Transformer Prime, and even had a lower price that the Prime. Reduced pricing was due to some design compromise that Asus employed. The Transformer Pad 300 has a plastic casing as compared to the metal case of the Prime but the Pad 300 is packed with the same powerful processor the Prime has and it even offers added features. The tab is relatively slim with a thickness of 0.39 inches and weighs around 635 grams. The display of the Pad 300 is a 10.1 inch WXGA IPS display screen with a resolution of 1280 x 800p. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor with 1GB installed RAM and ULP GeForce GPU, which allows it to outrun most of the tablets in the market today. It also capable of providing its users with impressive gaming experience due to its GeForce GPU and offers a 16, 32, and 64 GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 32 GB via its microSD slot. Pad 300 also supports LTE network which is an advantage to the device. The entry device with 16GB has a very reasonable price of $390 for the smartphone and the tab with the option to add the keyboard dock for $150. The battery also significantly increases due to the battery in both the phone and the tablet that can reach up to 15 hours.
The second generation device of Samsung’s Galax Tab 10.1 has already been released and it offers a thinner, faster, longer-lasting, and packed with more features than its predecessor. However, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 shares similar specifications with the Galaxy tab. It offers a 10 inch PLS display with a resolution of 1280x800p, dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 GB of installed RAM and a minimum internal storage of 16 GB. What makes it interesting is that Samsung has reduced the price to $400 making it a hundred dollar cheaper than the New iPad. The Galaxy Tab 2 weighs only 1.25 pounds and 0.33 inch thick, which makes it fall just below the Toshiba Excite 10 LE. Samsung also chose to have a silver matte finish on the back of the Galaxy Tab 2. The device runs the latest Android 4.0 ICS and an overlay of Samsung’s TouchWiz UI. Battery life is similar with other tabs at 8.5 hours.
The key features of the Pantech Element is that is 4G LTE enabled and it is designed to waterproof to a certain degree but it doesn’t fall short in performance as well. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060 chipset and complemented with a 1GB RAM. The Pantech Element houses an 8 inch TFT XGA screen display with a resolution of 1024x768p, and an average 6,400 mAh battery. It also runs Android Honeycomb but have will have an ICS update soon. The device has 16GB of internal storage and can be expanded up to 32GB with its microSD slot. Its battery life is also impressive, providing 9 hours of mobility to its users. The Pantech Element can be bought outright for $450 or $250 with a two-year contract with AT&T.
The Asus Padfone shares a similar concept with the Transformer series. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 8260A Cortex A15 and 1GB of RAM allows the device to run smoothly both on the phone and the tablet mode. The tablet houses a 10.1 inch WXGA screen with 1280x800p resolution which generates decent image quality almost similar with the Transformer series. A disadvantage of the device is that when it is docked on the Padfone Station it weighs around 853 grams and even worse, when connected to the Station Dock the entire device will have a total weight of 1.5 kg which not that appealing for a mobile device. The Padfone runs the latest Android 4.0 ICS and has an internal storage of 16GB for the entry model and 32GB for the higher end device. Battery life of the ASUS Padfone is very impressive, reaching up to 63 hours with the phone and the tablet that can be further increased to 102 hours with the keyboard dock. Mobility will never be an issue with this device and thus it will be a good companion for those who are always on the go.
Not much is known about this tablet since has only been released in China as of now. However, reports indicate that this device will hit the US market some time this month or early June. The Lenovo IdeaPad S2 is tablet that can be connected to a keyboard dock that will increase the productivity of its users. The 10.1 inch IPS display of the device has a resolution of 1280x800p and it is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S2 MSM8960 processor. The device will also run the latest Android 4.0 ICS and will be available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models. The battery life is also impressive which can reach up to hours with the tab and up to 20 hours when connected with the keyboard dock. There is still no announcement regarding the price of this device, and we are expecting it to fall under $400.
If you have been able to come across with the Sony Tablet S then the Sony tablet won’t be such a surprise since both are technically the same. This device runs the Android 3.2.1 Honeycomb out of the box, which can be updated to ICS via OTA update. What makes this device unique is that it features two 5.5 inch TruBlack LCD display screen that is very appealing. The Tablet P has a sturdy build and has a smaller footprint than its competitors when it is closed. This device will grab the attention of gamers since it is capable of running some of PlayStation’s older PS One games such as Crash Bandicoot and others. It is also powered by a 1 GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with 1 GB of installed RAM. Internal storage is also quite limited with only 2GB and can be expanded up to 32 GB via its microSD slot. This unique device has 7 hours of battery life and costs $549.99, which is a bit pricey for a tablet.
The upgraded version of the Archos 101 G9, the Archos 101 G9 Turbo offers a more powerful chipset and runs the latest Android 4.0 ICS. The G9 Turbo is powered by a 1.5 GHz OMAP4 smart multi-core processor, though it is not that impressive as compared to other processors of other high-end tablets. Archos also offers a larger storage space with its 250 GB variant but sacrificing an increase in weight as compared to its 8GB SSD variant. G9 Turbo also features a kickstand which is convenient when watching movies. The device lacks a rear-end camera and does not support 3G network which is quite a disadvantage, its price is also quite underwhelming considering a few design glitches and lags that are experienced with the device. It is priced at $389 and one might consider a cheaper Samsung tab that can perform relatively better. However, we put this on the 10th place due to its expanded storage space and its neat kickstand.
In addition to the slates that have been already released from January to May 2012, here are some powerful tabs that are expected to be out on the market this year.11. Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD
The Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD will break the records on the tablet industry. This monstrous device offers full HD feature with its 10.1 inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920x1200p and a pixel density of 226 PPI. It will be powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core Huawei K3V2 processor with 2GB of installed RAM and will also support the fastest HSPA+ network with speeds up to 82 mbps. It will also be slim with a thickness of 8.8 mm and will weigh 1.28 pounds.
Asus’ will again release an addition to its Transformer series. The Asus Transformer Infinity 700 will house a 10.1 inch Super IPS+ LCD screen with a resolution of 1920x1200p and will maintain a slim profile with a thickness of 8.5mm. It will also utilize the Corning Gorilla Glass 2 technology to further improve the protection of the device. The Transformer Infinity 700 will have one of the most powerful processor in the tablet segment with its 1.6 GHz Cortex A9 quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 T33 that will be complemented with 1 GB of RAM. It will also run the latest Android ICS out of the box.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 is the big bro of the renowned Samsung Galaxy Note. It will have a 10.1 inch screen and will include an S-pen which will allow the users to draw, write, and interact with the device. It will be powered with a 1.4GHz dual-core processor which will open many possibilities in terms of the applications that can be used with the device. According to reports, Samsung will be include Adobe Photoshop Touch and Adobe Ideas into this new device.
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