Top Contenders To The Ipad's Throne

There are a number of manufacturers currently launching or developing tablet readers

in order to capitalise on the expanding popularity of this particular device and if you are captivated by the idea of tablet computing, this brief top 10 will help to guide you towards the right tablet for you. These ten are in no particular order, as each tablet has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Apple iPad

Although there are four versions of the iPad, with two sporting 3G connectivity whilst two have Wi-Fi only, this is arguably the device family that has revived interest in tablet readers. Not only great for reading eBooks, but also an excellent medium on which to view comics, the iPad is Apple's way of bringing the written word into the 21st century.

Asus EeeTablet Reader

After developing the netbook market in its image, Asus is working on tablet dominance with the EeeTablet. It uses a black and white eight inch LCD screen which chooses to do away with any backlighting to make it easy to read in natural light whilst maintaining the high refresh rate of other LCD displays. A long battery life and a two megapixel camera on the rear make this a compelling package.

Amazon Kindle

Amazon has been pushing for mass market success with its Kindle range for some time and they are still arguably the tablet readers of choice for people who want unrivalled access to a vast catalogue of reading material. Not as diverse in function as the iPad, the Kindle makes up for it with its lower price point.

Sony Reader

Sony has chosen to cut the price of its eBook readers after the iPad threatened to encroach on its market and for dedicated book fans this is still a worthwhile choice.

Samsung Galaxy Tab

Samsung is currently developing a tablet reader that will compete directly with the iPad thanks to its high end features, large colour screen and Android operating system. It will feature 3G connectivity and will also have the ability to make voice calls as a mobile phone.

Dell Streak

This smartphone-tablet hybrid has a five inch screen that allows it to stand out amongst other handsets without really encroaching upon the high end tablet market. Although this marks it out as something of an oddity, it does mean that it is the best choice for mobile users who want to read text and browse websites without squinting or zooming incessantly.

Archos 9

Archos is a lesser known brand amongst mainstream consumers, but this powerful tablet which features Windows 7 and a 1GHz processor is definitely a bold addition to the tablet reader market. The 8.9 inch touchscreen harnesses the revamped Windows interface and its wealth of software ensures compatibility with thousands of programmes.

Toshiba Libretto W100

This tablet may be a little way from launch, but its dual touchscreen set up means that when held appropriately it looks and feels more like an open book than any other reader on the market. It will probably sit in a high price range, but for your money you will get cutting edge hardware and a unique interface.

JooJoo Tablet

If you overlook its slightly quirky name, the JooJoo is an impressive device, offering excellent connectivity, a full 12.1 inch touchscreen interface and a high native resolution for crystal clear onscreen imagery.

Acer LumiRed

With a six inch screen this is not the largest tablet reader in development, but it will be working with many different content providers to keep its library refreshed.

by: Graham Worrall

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