Do The New Tablets Own Up To The Hype? | The Onion - America's F. When tablet computers first reared their heads in the '90s, they were quickly written off as low-powered machines that were kind of neat, but not terribly functional. As a busy performer doing three shows a day at the marine park, I didn't have time to fumble around with the clumsy stylus that came with these devices, and within a month, mine found its way to the bottom of the junk drawer. Fast forward to now. The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show was all about PC tablets, and within weeks, Apple's much-hyped iPad will be commercially available. Okay, so tablets are now the buzz gadget of the year. One of the more highly regarded of the batch is the Fujitsu Stylistic ST6012.
But no such luck. I was eager to try the HP Slate after Microsoft honcho Steve Ballmer made such a show of it at the CES last month. Without further ado, let's get to the 800-pound gorilla of the bunch, the iPad. Beauty does not equal durability, though. Sound familiar? Top 10 Most Anticipated Tablets. Is it a tablet or a phone? Actually, it’s both. Dell’s first Android-powered slate boasts a 5-inch display that’s ideal for surfing the full web on the go. And, unlike other tablets powered by Google’s OS, the Streak can access the Android Market for downloading 50,000-plus apps.
The included HDMI Dock turns the Streak into a multimedia hub with no extra software or apps required. Other top-of-the-line specs include a 1-GHz Snapdragon CPU, a 5-MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash, and microSD memory up to 32GB. Hits Store Shelves: July 2010 | Hands-On Video | Gallery. What to buy: an iPad or a Windows 7 Tablet PC? Here are a few su. I saw this evening that my friend Beth (aka techmama) is considering a new tablet for general computing, like surfing the web, editing her blogs and (no doubt) tweeting.
I mentioned that she should consider getting an inexpensive Windows 7 convertible tablet PC vs. an iPad. There are lots of nice choices these days from many OEMs, including Asus, HP and Lenovo. Given my recent post with updated tips on buying a new PC, I thought, why not provide some examples of the current crop of Tablet PCs on the market? I won't spur on the debate around the slate (sans keyboard) vs. convertable Tablet PC (often a convertable these days that can be used as a traditional laptop or folded back akin to a slate). Both designs are attractive and best suited for different applications. When looking at Windows 7 Tablet PCs in the same price range as the WiFi enabled iPad ($499 to $699), here are a few suggestions: The Dawn of the Tablet PC: CES 2010 Roundup - PCWorld. If this year's CES is any indication, 2010 is the Year of the Tablet PC.
Practically every major consumer tech company is coming out with something thin, touchable, and Twitter-friendly. The evolution of the tablet PC is similar to that of the laptop computer, the netbook, and the smartphone: Companies aren't so much selling us a better computer as they are selling us new ways to use computers. However, consumers want something more portable than a laptop, more powerful than a netbook, and more comfortable than a smartphone--and a new tablet PC could very well fill all of those needs, in many different ways. People who love their e-readers but want something a little more versatile would likely love the Adam by Notion Ink, for example, while fans of touchscreen smartphones should pay close attention to Dell's concept Android tablet, which could offer similar Internet functions with a much more comfortable user experience.
HP Multitouch Tablet Lenovo Ideapad U1 Hybrid Notebook/Tablet. Tablet PC Review - Best Tablet PCs. Tablet. Top 10 iPad Alternatives. Top 10 iPad Alternatives. Top 10 iPad Alternatives. iPadversaries! 32 Tablets, Slates, Pads, and More. Why are iPads selling as fast as Apple’s Chinese subcontractors can crank them out? In part, it’s because the iPad has a suddenly-hot product category pretty much to itself. Before scuttlebutt that Apple was working on a tablet started to heat up, no major PC manufacturer seemed to think that consumers wanted a general-purpose, touchscreen-only computing device.
Now almost all the big names–and lots of little ones–are furiously playing catch up. End result: Starting later this year, the iPad will be confronted by an army of other touchscreen machines, from potentially worthy opponents to shameless wannabees. There are also a few tablets that are already for sale here, all of which have one thing in common: Most of the reviews of them range from so-so to profoundly negative. I considered only devices with touchscreens–and only screens that are at least 5″. Shall we get started? Archos 5 Archos 7 Archos 9 Asus EeePad EP101TC Asus EeePC EP121 Augen Gentouch78 Best Buy Rocketfish Tablet Cisco Cius. Top 10 iPad Alternatives. Top 10 iPad Alternatives. Top 10 iPad Alternatives.