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The #1 source for professional tablet reviews, ratings, articles, tablet comparisons, and pricing all written and rated by our editorial staff
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The Coby Kyros tablet is an Andriod Honeycomb tablet with a 7" that is designed to come in at a very low price point. We put this budget priced model to the test in our review of the Coby Kyros Read the Coby Kyros Review
We conducted a shootout between these two 10 inch Andriod Based tablets. Though they are similar in size and initial appearance there were some standout qualities to both devices. Read the full shootout review for more. Read the Xoom vs Iconia Comparison Review
A good mid-level entry point tablet with a 10 inch screen, delivering crisp and colorful images and good touch responsiveness. A few bells to mention are the lock in picture button and the ability to upgrade from the WiFi only to a LTE 4G connection if that is of interest. Read the Acer Iconia Review
See our video and full written review of the HP Slate 500 tablet. This tablet runs the same Windows 7 operating system you find on a netbook or laptop. See how it stacks up against the more smartphone-like interfaces of other tablets Read the HP Slate Review
With millions of Blackberrys in the marketplace, it's a bit like shooting fish in the barrel for Blackberry to generate interest in its PlayBook tablet. These early adopters, many of which are executives and IT managers, are also likely to provide enough feedback to parent company RIM to continuously improve the user experience. Read More...
The best tablet reviews are those completed in real-world environments where the tablet device needs to be put to the test.
We take the new iPad 2 on the road and go over some of it's performance. Read the iPad2 Review
It's official: the game is on for the long-anticipated comparisons between the Blackberry PlayBook - the long anticipated tablet from the makers of Blackberry smart phones – and Apple's iPad 2 tablet. Read more about the Blackberry Playbook
If users want to amplify their tablet experience, one of the best ways to do so is with third-party applications that add some fun to our daily life habits, like picking up dry cleaning and heading out to a restaurant... Read more about Geotargetting Applications
Tablet News
Users with a bit of technical know-how are taking the Barnes & Noble Nook Color ereader and refashioning it into a tablet device. What does this mean for the ereader marketplace? What does this mean for the tablet world, with a product that's half price an iPad and less than half price other tablets? Learn how to turn the Nook Color into a Tablet
The design and development teams over at Apple have done a fantastic job getting a major head start with Apple's release of the iPad. With close to 20 million iPad tablets sold so far, the demand and appeal of the iPad is staggering. However, Google's new Android operating system, called Android Honeycomb, could end up coming from behind in the tablet race. Compare iOS and Android Honeycomb
Stepping out as the Second Act in a multi-act saga for Apple and its blockbuster iPad tablet, the iPad 2 tablet device comes with major improvements in the device itself, including its size, less so its weight and, more importantly, its speed. The iPad 2 has a completely new design, with the key being that it’s dramatically faster. Read our Live Coverage of the iPad 2 Reveal
Sharp is introducing to the US market its Galapagos tablet series, which are a big hit in Japan. The smaller of the two devices, the Galapagos 5.5 inch ereader multimedia tablet, reminded us a lot of Mighty Mouse when we reviewed it at CES 2011. We came away impressed with the display and navigation functionality. Read The Full Sharp Galapagos 5.5" Tablet Review
One of the biggest reemergence stories at CES is Motorola, who introduced several new products at the show. The most interesting and highly followed is the Motorola tablet, named Xoom. With a 10 inch display that shows quality videos in 720p HD, Motorola Xoom will be the first tablet device to run on Google's Android (3.0) operating system named Honeycomb. Read The Full Motorola Xoom MOTMZ600 Review
This year tablets take another step away from both the smart phone and laptop markets to form their own unique and sure-to-be-a-hit marketplace. Overall, we are impressed with the array of tablets from many manufacturers are shaping up. It is worth noting that some of the startups to the tablet market have the most novel ideas and are farther along in their final software development than some of the largest manufacturers. 2011 is gearing up to be an exciting tablet revolution. Read our summary of tablets for 2011
Apple's success with the iTouch, and iPhone should have been indicators to Apple doubters that the iPad would find its place in not only the American psyche, but also in American living rooms. It's a fun device that provides an exceptional experience for too many applications to name. The applications will grow, and so will the popularity of this compelling and affordable Tablet. Apple clearly knows how to sell future potential in a product. While not a replacement for a Laptop, it may eclipse netbooks as Apple (and all technology) move closer to that key all-in-one device that can just do it all. Read More...
Sophia Schmidt investigates and reviews what applications or "apps" are available for tablets and which ones are most worthy of residing on your tab. From games to movies to social media, see which apps are the best. Read More...
Leveraging the popular Android operating system, the Samsung The Galaxy Tab is one of the bigger competitive responses to the wildly popular Apple iPad tablet pc. In the hand, the Galaxy tablet feels solid and tough enough to handle every day use. The touch screen is a 7 inch backlit LCD screen that uses the technology of Gorilla Glass to protect the screen. We've deemed anything less than 7" (like the 5" Dell Streak) not-really-a-Tablet, just a large smart phone. So the Galaxy Tab does qualify under our guidelines. Read More...
What makes a tablet tick? What are the features that make a tablet what it is? JM Butler offers up an explanation of the technology most important to tablets and explains what it is that makes them unique. Read More...
9 Step Guide to Buying a Tablet
- Step 1: Tablet Technology; How does Tablet PC technology work?
- Step 2: What is a Tablet? What are the features and uses of a Tablet PC?
- Step 3: Pros and Cons of Tablets; What are the advantages of a tablet over a Netbook
- Step 4: Tablets vs. Laptops; Which is better? What are the advantages of a Tablet over a Laptop?
- Step 5: Tablet vs. eReader; What are the advantages of a Tablet or eReader?
- Step 6: Tablet Applications; What are the best Apps for a Tablet PC?
- Step 7: Sound Quality for Tablet PCs; An underated consideration
- Step 8: Screen sizes for Tablets; Which screen size is right for your needs and applications?
- Step 9: Prices for Tablets; What are current prices for Tablet PC and plans?

