Top tablets: Best buys (August 2011)
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- — 21 September, 2011 10:38
Looking for a tablet on a budget? You should look no further than PC World Australia's best buys. These tablets are a rank of the top 5 models based on perceived value for money.
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 the five selections in our August list. The other is HP's TouchPad: made available for just $98 from Harvey Norman, after HP effectively killed the device and its webOS platform. The bad news is, good luck finding one.
1. 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
2. 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
3. Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a nicely sized tablet that offers the flexibility of Google's Android OS, making it a valid alternative to the iPad. However, the Galaxy Tab feels far less slick and polished in many areas than Apple's ...
Review Date: 9th Nov., 2010
4. Optus MyTab Android tablet
The Optus MyTab isn't super quick and it doesn't support multitouch or Flash, but at this price we aren't sure that it needs to. Provided you are willing to live with its limitations, the MyTab is a cheap Android tablet ...
Review Date: 10th Dec., 2010
5. HP TouchPad webOS tablet
It's a shame the HP TouchPad has so many issues in its current form, because it's an impressive device to use on the whole. It does boast some class leading features, and its interface is in our opinion the best ...
Review Date: 22nd July, 2011
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