Top 5 Tablets For Christmas 2010

Tablets for Christmas

What is so great abouttouchscreens? Why is everyone going mad after these display screens that let people get rid of keyboard and mouse and make use of their fingers instead? Probably controlling the machine with your fingers seems more like magic to everyone! Whatever is the reason, Tablet PCs are the hit of 2010. Whether it is the big label of Apple or any other brand, tablet PCs are being sold like anything these days.

In this article, I am going to discuss the top tablet PCs of this year that can become wonderful gifts for your loved one on the upcoming event of Christmas 2010. Let us have a look at our list.

Apple iPad:

Whether it will remain the best or not; top internet tablet list cannot begin with any name other than the iconic Apple iPad. Though the market is overflowing with tablet products these days, iPad was and will always remain the source of inspiration.

Specs:

• Dimensions: 9.56” x 7.47” x 0.5”
• Weight: 1.5 – 1.6 lbs
• Display size: 9.7” diagonal
• Display resolution: 1024 x 768 p
• Display features: LED backlit, glossy, widescreen, multi-touch, fingerprint resistant, oleophobic coating, multi-lingual and character support
• Sensors: Ambient light sensor, accelerometer
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, (there is a 3G version available, too)
• OS: Apple iOS 4
• Processor: Apple A4 1 GHz
• Support for major document types
• Memory capacity: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB flash drive
• 9-10 hrs battery backup time
• Input / output: micro-SIM card tray (only in 3G model), built in speaker, microphone, 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack, dock connector port
• Environmental features: mercury free LCD display, BFR free, PVC free, recyclable aluminium and glass enclosure, arsenic free display glass

Features:

Having a 10 inches screen in your hand that can be handled via multi touch gestures is awesome, knowing that it can do things many other gadgets are unable to do. For web browsing, you get Safari browser and a whole 10” screen for a nice and wonderful full page display of pages. Reading newspapers on your iPad is surely going to be great fun. Whether you use the portrait or the landscape view, it is solely up to your choice. You get a unified inbox system with your iPad, sparing you the discomfort of signing off form one and signing in to another ID. Photos and videos viewing is more like a treat on your iPad, as the tablet is perfect for HD media. You get special YouTube app making surfing very easy. ITunes is there, as well is the App Store. Choose media content from the huge library and apps from the store; it just needs tap of your fingers (plus a heavy pocket)! Other important features include Maps, Calendar, Notes, Folders, Multitasking, Numbers and Pages etc.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• A real all-rounder
• Nice battery backup life
• Optional 3G model
• Large display
• Fingerprint resistant screen

Limitations:

• A bit expensive
• No camera

ARCHOS 7 Home Tablet:

ARCHOS has come up with a new range of Home Tablets, and ARCHOS 7 Home Tablet is being considered as the best among all. Android OS is the headline of this handheld device.

Specs:

• Dimensions: 203 mm x 107 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 388 gms
• Display size: 7 inches
• Display features: High resolution, TFT LCD, 800 x 480 pixels, 16 M colours, touchscreen
• Memory: Flash memory 2 – 8 GB
• Memory is expandable via micro SDHC card
• Operating system: Linux, Android 1.5 application framework
• Wi-Fi
• Features: built in speakers – 2, microphone, leg stand
• Video playback time: up to 7 hrs

Features:

I like this device basically for two reasons; it runs on Android and it is very much affordable (especially when compared to iPad’s flying prices). The high resolution 7” wide screen offers you nice photo and video viewing. 720p movies can also be enjoyed on this Home tablet. Live widgets can be added according to the users’ own choice and priority. As Android is running on this device, user gets full access to the application market of Android containing huge number of apps and games. In fact, the gadget comes with few pre-installed apps like eBuddy (instant messaging app), Deezer (online music), Daily Paper (links to online newspapers) and Aldiko (browsing and downloading eBooks). If you want to use it as your PC, you most certainly can do this with the help of external keyboard and mouse. Wi-Fi connectivity allows you uninterrupted internet connection, so that you stay connected to everyone all the time.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Slim form
• Expandable memory
• Nice display
• Android OS
• Very much affordable price

Limitations:

• Slow processing
• Resistive touch screen
• Less storage capacity
• No multi touch support
• No GPS, Adobe Flash and Bluetooth support
• No video output

Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer:

How could Sony let others get a step ahead in the tablet field? So here is the Dash; Sony’s very own Personal Internet Viewer (As they call it). Let us have a look at this 7” tablet.

Specs:

• Display size: 7 inches
• Display features: TFT Active Matrix, touchscreen, 800 x 480 pixels
• Audio output: speakers
• Audio input: microphone
• Wi-Fi
• Features: Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Clock, Chumby, Internet radio, Alarm, BRAVIA Internet Video
• Software: Facebook, Gmail, Twitter
• Weight: 1.2 lbs
• Memory: no user accessible memory

Features:
Do not expect anything fancy about this device; it is only a vessel that connects you to the internet. Still, there are many things that you can enjoy on Dash which is available at pretty nice price. There are over 1000 free apps available for the Dash Personal Internet Viewer. Keep in mind that you don’t get any internal memory option, and all the data you want to enjoy has to come either from an external USB storage device or from the internet. To set up your online account on the Dash website, you will need to use your PC as the little one doesn’t host a web browser.
Best place to put this personal internet viewer is either your work desk or the kitchen counter. Watching a movie while having a long hot bath will also work nicely, I suppose!

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Nice display
• Good for being in touch with news, weather and traffic while in kitchen or on the work table
• Nicely priced

Limitations:

• Sluggish response of the screen to touch
• No battery option
• No internal memory option
• Unimposing built in speakers
• You will think (about its real purpose) many times before buying it

Samsung Galaxy Tab:

Here I have something that can be called a competitor of iPad, at least to some extent. Other tablets are likeable, undoubtedly, but they are no match of the Apple iPad. On the contrary, Samsung Galaxy Tab is a seven inches tablet running on the much lived Android operating system and has good deal of nice features. Let us have a look at the specs and features of this nice handheld.

Specs:

• Dimensions: 190.09 mm x 120.45 mm x 11.98 mm
• Weight: 380 g
• Display size: 7.0 inches
• Display features: WSVGA, TFT, 1024 x 600, capacitive touchscreen
• Operating system: Android 2.2 Froyo
• UI: Android Samsung UI (hybrid widgets, multiple homescreens)
• Processor:1.0 GHz Application Processor with PowerVR SGX540
• Memory: 16 / 32 GB (microSD up to 32 GB)
• Camera: primary 3 MP AF camera with LED flash, secondary 1.3 MP for video conferencing
• GPS with A-GPS support
• Video recording 720 x 480 @ 30 fps
• Full HD 1080p video player
• Built in speakers
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Android browser with Flash Player 10.1 support and RSS Reader
• E-reading abilities

Features:

Your wife is going to love the look of Galaxy Tab, and love you even more when you present her the beautiful handheld on Christmas. The display is awesome, with crisp and vivid picture. 7” screen has multitouch technology which competes well with iPad. The display has been protected by a layer, which is indeed a highly appreciable act.

Though the size is being criticized for being smaller than the iPad’s, I certainly love it! The reason is its ability to be held in one hand instead of sitting down and putting it in your lap or a stand (as we have to do with the 10 inches of iPad). You can view photos, documents, videos and web pages quite easily on the 7 inches, and also hold it in your hand. Sometimes, you might feel like using an enlarged Android smartphone! This is indeed a comforting feature. Also, the thinness of this gadget is enthralling; show it off with full confidence!

You can capture HD video with the 3 MP camera having LED flash. Best thing about this tablet is its OS: the Android 2.2 Froyo with access to App Market as well as to third party apps. As the Amazon Kindle app is preinstalled in the Galaxy Tab, it works as your e-reader from the moment you hold it for the first time. What more do you need; there is browser has native support for flash content with Adobe Flash 10.1 Also, the GPS presence with voice search is awesome.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• Nice crisp display with protective coating
• Small enough to hold in one hand and big enough to enjoy videos, photos and e-books
• Native support for flash content
• Access to Android App Market as well as third party apps
• Dual cameras
• Serious competitor of the iPad

Limitations:

• OS and apps have not been optimized for its size, yet

Dell Streak:

Streak is still under debate as what to call it; a tablet or a smartphone with load of features? We will take it as a nice little tablet with phone features!! Following are its detailed specs and features:

Specs:

• Dimensions: 6 in x 3.1 in x 0.4 in
• Weight: 7.7 oz
• Display size: 5 inches
• Display features: WVGA, TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, multitouch support, Gorilla Glass, proximity sensor for auto turn off, accelerometer sensor for UI auto rotate
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• OS: Android 1.6
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz
• Memory: 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, 16 GB storage (up to 32 GB)
• Data: GPRS class 12; EDGE class 12, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB v2.0
• Camera: primary 5 MP 2592 x 1944 pixels, auto focus, dual LED flash, Geo-tagging, video recording; secondary VGA camera
• GPS with A-GPS support

Features:
The first noticeable thing is its size; with 5” display the Dell Streak is something that lies just in the middle of a nice big smartphone and an internet tablet. It is either a BIG phone, or a little tablet!
The 5 inches screen has been covered with the protective layer of Gorilla Glass which guards the screen against scratches and solid damage. With Android 1.6 instead of the latest version, you cannot make use of multitouch gestures, flash content and live wallpapers. The user gets access to the Android App Market though many apps have not been optimized for Streak’s size, yet.
You know what makes Streak standout from among other tablets? It is nothing else than the prominent abilities of a perfect phone! You cannot send SMS or make calls from other tablets; whereas Dell Streak lets you call and send SMS.

Product’s Unique Selling Points:

• It is a tablet with all capabilities of a phone
• Dual cameras
• Protective coating over the display
• Wi-Fi as well as 3G are present
• Good call quality

Limitations:

• Battery as well as music quality aren’t great
• Awkward camera position

I hope you got ample information about the best tablets of 2010. I am sure that you can make a good and sensible gift choice to present to your loved ones on the upcoming event of Christmas.

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