PC World Australia's best buys are a rank of the top five tablets 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 October list.
Though most of these Android tablets were released at price points comparable to the market leading iPad 2, almost all of them have dropped in price: so much so that you can often save hundreds of dollars on the original RRP. Just shop around.
The only non-Android tablet to make our November list is the HP's TouchPad: it was made available for just $98 from Harvey Norman, though stock sold out very quickly. If you're lucky you may still be able to find one on eBay!
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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
RRP: $ 840.00
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