Tablet PC Comparison 2011

Today's generation is not indebted to computers and laptops but is grateful to tablet PCs for bringing upon the new dawn of technology. The whole concept of tablet PCs was designed and developed much before the launch of the Apple iPad but it was the iPad that made the concept of tablet PCs omnipresent. There's no doubt that the Apple iPad was the most popular tablet PC in its launching year (2010). However, most technology freaks have long forgotten the Big 10 and want some more technological advancements in their devices. They also want to have some more options other than the iPad because not everyone in this world is an Apple fan.

Best Tablet PCs 2011

There are many advantages which tablet PCs give over traditional desktops, laptops and even netbooks for that matter. A tablet PC is extremely lightweight as compared to a normal laptop. They are very handy and can be easily carried from one place to another. The tablet PC is the best electronic gadget for businessmen, especially sales people who have to attend various meetings and also take down many notes for reference purposes. Most tablet PCs have a long battery life which ensures that people can keep using them without getting interrupted.

Apple iPad 2 Specifications

• Maker: Apple Inc.
• Release Year: 2011
• Operating System: Apple iOS 4
• CPU: Apple 5
• CPU Speed: 1.00 GHz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Disk Space: 16, 32, 64 GB
• Memory Card Slot: No
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 9.7 inches
• Weight: 1.33 lbs
• Accessories: Built in Speaker, Microphone, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, GPS in 3G model and iPad Smart Cover
• Price: $499

Dell Streak 7 Specifications

• Maker: Dell Computers
• Release Year: 2011
• Operating System: Android Operating System
• CPU: NVIDIA Tegra T20
• CPU Speed: 1.00 Ghz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Disk Space: 16, 32 GB
• Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 7.0 inches
• Weight: 1.00 lbs
• Accessories: GPS
• Price: $449

BlackBerry PlayBook Specifications

• Maker: Research in Motion (RIM)
• Release Year: 2010
• Operating System: BlackBerry Operating System
• CPU: ARM Cortex A9
• CPU Speed: 1.00 Ghz
• RAM: 1024 MB
• Disk Space: 16, 32, 64 GB
• Memory Card Slot: No
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 7.0 inches
• Weight: 0.90 lbs
• Accessories: NA
• Price: $500

Apple iPad Specifications

• Maker: Apple Inc.
• Release Year: 2010
• Operating System: Apple iOperating System
• CPU: Apple A4
• CPU Speed: 1.00 Ghz
• RAM: 256 MB
• Disk Space: 16, 32, 64 GB
• Memory Card Slot: No
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 9.7 inches
• Weight: 1.50 lbs
• Accessories: iPad Keyboard Dock, iPad Case, iPad Dock, iPad Camera Connection Kit, iPad 10W USB Power Adapter
• Price: $499

Motorola XOOM Specifications

• Maker: Motorola
• Release Year: 2011
• Operating System: Android 3.0 Honeycomb Operating System
• CPU: NVIDIA Tegra Dual Core
• CPU Speed: 1.00 Ghz
• RAM: 1024 MB
• Disk Space: 32 GB
• Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 10.1 inches
• Weight: 1.60 lbs
• Accessories: GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
• Price: $800

Samsung Galaxy Tab Specifications

• Maker: Samsung Electronics
• Release Year: 2011
• Operating System: Android Operating System
• CPU: PowerVR SGX540
• CPU Speed: 1.00 Ghz
• RAM: 512 MB
• Disk Space: 16, 32 GB
• Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 7.0 inches
• Weight: 0.80 lbs
• Accessories: 3.5-mm Stereo Headphone Jack, A-GPS, Gyrosensor
• Price: $600

HP Slate 500 Specifications

• Maker: Hewlett-Packard (HP)
• Release Year: 2010
• Operating System: Windows 7 Pro Operating System
• CPU: Intel® Atom™ Z540
• CPU Speed: 1.86 Ghz
• RAM: 2048 MB
• Disk Space: 64 GB
• Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 8.9 inches
• Weight: 1.50 lbs
• Accessories: HP Slate Digital Pen, Optional HP Wireless Entertainment Keyboard, Optional HP 2.4 GHz Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse
• Price: $799

Archos 101 Specifications

• Maker: Archos
• Release Year: 2010
• Operating System: Android Operating System
• CPU: ARM Cortex A8
• CPU Speed: 1.00 Ghz
• RAM: 256 MB
• Disk Space: 8, 16 GB
• Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 10.1 inches
• Weight: 1.06 lbs
• Accessories: Speaker/Mic, Stand, G-sensor
• Price: $379

Viewsonic Viewpad 10 Specifications

• Maker: Viewsonic
• Release Year: 2011
• Operating System: Dual Boot; Android and Windows Operating System
• CPU: Intel N455
• CPU Speed: 1.66 Ghz
• RAM: 2 GB
• Disk Space: 16, 32 GB
• Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 10.1 inches
• Weight: 1.93 lbs
• Accessories: NA
• Price: $599

Notion Ink Adam Specifications

• Maker: Notion Ink
• Release Year: 2010
• Operating System: Android 3.0 Honeycomb Operating System
• CPU: NVIDIA Tegra 250
• CPU Speed: 1.00 Ghz
• RAM: 1024 GB
• Disk Space: 16, 32 GB
• Memory Card Slot: Yes
• Tablet Form: Slate
• Display Screen: 10.1 inches
• Weight: 1.60 lbs
• Accessories: Accelerometer, Light Sensor, GPS, Digital Compass
• Price: $400

So these are some of the highly recommended tablet PCs in the market for 2011. Last year it was Apple who dominated the entire segment of tablets, but 2011 has brought in many players and it would be very interesting to see how people react to all the new entries in the tablet market segment.