Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Top 10 Tablets

1

Apple iPad 2 with Wi-Fi 64GB

The iPad 2 remains the tablet to beat, even though its improvements represent just a satisfying aesthetic and spec evolution over its predecessor.

2

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201

The Transformer Prime outclasses the competition with its svelte and stylish design, its beautiful display, and its beefy specs. (Final rating pending, contingent upon completion of full performance testing.)

3

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Wi-Fi 16GB

Samsung's flagship Tab is a sleekly designed, lightweight tablet that features some mostly useful TouchWiz software tweaks.

4

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Wi-Fi 16GB

Samsung's tweener-size tablet perfectly balances usable screen real estate and portability, but we saw a slightly greenish cast to the display.
5

Toshiba Thrive 16GB

With this tablet's added bulk, you get the flexibility of tons of ports not found on the competition. We just wish the display produced better colors.


6

Sony Tablet S

This unique tablet has a comfy-to-hold wedge design, an IR port for use as a universal remote, and PlayStation Certified support.
7

Asus Eee Pad Slider SL101

The heaviest and thickest tablet we've tested is also the only one with a slide-out keyboard, making it a great choice if you prefer a keyboard while on the go.
8

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet

Like all things ThinkPad, this tablet is built for business. Preloaded with useful software, it has an active digitizer for pen input, on-board encryption, and the best keyboard-case option we've seen.
9

Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101

The Transformer stands well on its own, but it's notable when paired with Asus's terrific optional keyboard dock, which adds an SD Card slot, USB port, touchpad, and extra battery.
10

T-Mobile SpringBoard

This lightweight, compact, high-resolution model is the only one on the chart that's sold exclusively through a mobile carrier. But it's worth a look if you want a connected, portable Android tablet.