Tablet PC is not a brand new concept and it was a popular concept brought forward by Microsoft in 2001 with a pen enabled computer. It is a laptop comes with a stylus or touch enabled screen where you have the flexibility to install any operating system. Things have changed since Apple introduce the iPad in 2010 April. Did it took tablet PCs to a new level? Or is it totally different concept that will not go under smart phone or tablet PC categories? One thing is for sure all the big boys in the computer market is planning to release their own version on iPads.
Apple iPad - Most people find it cool and believe that iPads can change their lives style. It is a great tool that if you are too lazy to Carry a laptop but need a bigger screen for presentations, emails, take notes and etc. However it is missing some basic features like camera, phone, USB port (hardware limitations) and Flash player (Software limitation). I am sure Apple will address these area in the future versions of iPads as the competition is going to start soon.
Samsung Galaxy Tab going to be smart device that will address most of the missing feature in Apple iPad. Their marketing campaign is targeting on what iPad is missing. It is powered by Android 2.2 with a 7inch screen, Flash player, HD Movie player and Navigation. I have seen some comments Samsung Galaxy Tab equal to iPhone and iPad. I will leave you to decide.
Dell Streak is 5inch screen big phone again with Android 1.6 and people find it interesting. Even 9 inch and 7 inch then this would be a good solution. I found this interesting video about Dell Streak from a guy who use iphone, iphone 3G, iphone 3Gs, iphone 4G and iPad.
RIM Tablet - There are some news out that RIM is planning to release a Tablet with new OS to challenge Apple and Google. It will have a 7inch screen with a new operating system build with QNX Software Systems. Waiting for more information to follow.
Cisco Cius business tablet will revolutionised how we communicate. After watching the video you will notice that how technology can change your life. Again Cius is powered by Android with front and rare camera, USB, blue tooth connection and many other possibility. Check out how it can change the today’s schools.
You know how to find part 2 of the Demo of Cisco Cius. Don't you?
Lenovo lePad (Lenovo IdeaPad) is going to have a bigger screen, that is 10.1inch. It designed to use as a laptop as well as a tablet PC. It is a good concept that you don't have to buy two devices. Panning to release this on first quarter of 2011.
ASUS eee Pad EP101TC 10” inch table running Windows Compact 7 edition. It is interesting see that this is the only modern tablet that is using Windows operation system.
It seems like there will be a very big market as well as a competition for table or Pads in the future. End of the it all depends how these gadgets are really useful in your day today life and how much you can spend on them.
