Best tablet buys: January 2012
Want a tablet but limited by a budget? Check our best tablet buys.
- — 07 February, 2012 14:12
PC World Australia's best buys are a rank of the top five tablets based on perceived value for money leading up to January 2012.
Although the tablet market is dominated by Apple's iPad, the market leader isn't exactly the cheapest proposition. It is here in the best buy category that Google's Android platform shines through, making up four out of five selections in our January list.
Although many of these Android tablets originally came with a price tag similar to Apple's iPad 2, almost all of them have dropped in price. You can now save hundreds of dollars on the original RRP if you shop around.
The only non-Android tablet on our January list is the BlackBerry PlayBook. You can now find this for under $300 at various retailers.
1. Medion LifeTab P9514 Android tablet
There is nothing remarkable about the Medion LifeTab P9514 Android tablet aside from its price, but that's something most of its competitors can't match. For $499, this is a 32GB Android tablet with 3G connectivity, and that's its main selling ...
Review Date: 14th Dec., 2011
2. RIM BlackBerry PlayBook tablet
The BlackBerry PlayBook has a refreshing interface and excellent multitasking, but its lack of apps -- both default and through BlackBerry App World -- means it offers little incentive for non-BlackBerry smartphone owners. With future software updates and additions, the ...
Review Date: 26th May, 2011
3. ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Android tablet
The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer's optional keyboard dock accessory gives it a unique edge over the competition when it comes to Android tablets. Its top-heavy design, and lack of 3G connectivity are annoyances, but the Transformer remains a worthy purchase ...
Review Date: 8th June, 2011
4. Motorola Xoom Android tablet
Motorola's long-awaited Xoom tablet has a sturdy design and plenty of features, but like all of the latest Android tablets, it is still very much a work in progress.
Review Date: 5th May, 2011
5. Acer Iconia A500 Android tablet
The Acer Iconia A500 is a little on the chunky side, but potential buyers may be happy to make the sacrifice in return for USB and HDMI-out connectivity.
Review Date: 15th April, 2011
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