Acer Iconia A Series Touch Screen Tablet pc Review

An android tablet with a 10.1" screen - 1280x800, it performs really well and sounds good with its stereo speakers. With 3G, It’s connected all the time, so you can be entertained wherever you go on the bigger screen. It is a decent tablet with lots of potential. Android needs to address several issues to make the tablet shine. Great screen. Bright, responsive and decent viewing angle. Handles HD games pretty well.

In many ways it is easier to handle it due to the much larger screen than the android Smart phones. Setting up the wifi link with the works without a hitch in less than a minute - again, full marks

There's not much doubt that the obvious rival, the iPad, has a better and brighter screen than the Iconia, nor that it is subjectively a little more "snappy" - ie., responsive. However the 16/9 format is more suitable for playing movies and the iPad's lack of flash support, SD memory upgradeability and USB sockets made the Iconia, for some users, the only choice.

At the moment the low battery alert is set on croaking frogs and it hasn't been a good idea to have it in the bedroom at night since it croaks nearly all night. It does feel heavy compared to the ipad, and with tablets getting thinner, this tablet might have a short lifecycle.

Compare it the iPad, Xoom etc it’s not that great but it’s not trying to beat them. It’s a decent tablet. Acer's next gen Tablets will need to shed some weight to be competitive.

The main criticisms are to do with the physical layout of the unit. The power switch is unhelpfully placed right opposite the charging socket, which means that you have to be very careful not to inadvertently switch off when inserting the charging plug and bracing the Iconia at the other end. The volume control is awkward to find and use, being quite a small rocker switch - yet only too easy to hit by mistake when turning the Iconia around!

Many have commented on the weight of the Iconia, but I feel that their problem is probably more to do with its thin, rather slippery feel than the odd hundred grams over the opposition. It is not the easiest tablet to hold in position, and does try and get away from you when held at an angle or even when lying flat on anything smooth. But with a good case, hopefully the things will be a lot more usable.

If you don't fancy an iPad together with its associated Apple lock-in, then - if the touchpad doesn't give up the ghost - the Iconia is probably the best of the rest.

How to Buy a Touch Screen Tablet PC?

How to Buy a Tablet PC?

Tablet PCs are quickly becoming the ultimate computing device. They combine the functionality of a notebook with the convenience of a slate tablet to deliver a robust yet portable device that can be used on the go. Tablet PCs are convertible notebooks, consisting of a display screen and a keyboard. In clamshell mode, the device resembles a conventional laptop. However, the device can easily transform into a tablet with a touch screen you can navigate by fingertip or stylus.

Through extensive research, there are some best tablet pcs available in the market include the HP EliteBook 2760p, the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Multitouch Tablet and the Fujitsu LifeBook T731 Tablet PC. These tablet PCs performed well in each of the categories a user look for in a tablet pc and each constitutes a powerful machine that will appeal to both corporate professionals and mainstream consumers.

Tablet PCs: What to Look For

Not all tablet PCs are created equal, and finding one that suits your needs can be challenging if you don’t know what to look for. There are several factors to consider when looking for the right tablet PC, including design, ease of use, and technical specifications, the latter of which determines the device’s overall performance. We used each of these as our criteria to determine the best tablet PCs on the market.

Ease of Use

Any tablet PC should be easy to operate in both clamshell and tablet mode. The touch screen should also be sensitive enough to accurately register light swipes and taps through fingertip or stylus input.

Design

The best tablet PCs are those that are designed for portability. Look for models that are sleek, lightweight and durable. You should also take into consideration the device’s dimensions, resolution and screen size. A larger screen size may mean easier navigation in tablet mode but a larger device overall. 

A tablet PC should also be easy to convert from clamshell mode to tablet and vice versa. The screen should swivel easily and remain secure while in tablet mode.

Technical Specifications

The technical specifications of a tablet PC refer to what type of processor the device has, the amount of memory, hard drive capacity, battery life, wireless capabilities (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G) and other features. The technical specifications determine how powerful and fast a tablet PC is and how well it performs.

Help & Support

Customer support options supplemented with tablet PCs should be comprehensive and easy to access. The manufacturer should provide technical support via email, telephone or live chat. Additionally, online resources such as a knowledgebase, community forum and product manual should be available for your perusal, if needed. 

This category also includes a tablet PC’s warranty. Most come with a standard one-year hardware warranty though a few have exceptional three-year warranties. The longer the warranty offered the better.

The best tablet PCs are those that excel in each of these areas and provide convenience, portability and excellent performance, even on the go.

Cosmos Touch Screen Tablet pc

India electronics to launch a new touch screen tablet pc called Cosmos with 10.2-inch display and running on Win 7 and Android Operating System

Cosmos Tablet pc

India Electronics is about to launch a 10.2 inches capacitive touch screen tablet PC. It’s called Cosmos and will cost around INR 21,000.
  

2010-11 is the Year of the Tablet PC. Practically every major consumer tech company is coming out with something thin, touchable, and Twitter-friendly. The evolution of the tablet PC is similar to that of the laptop computer, the netbook, and the smartphone: Companies aren't so much selling us a better computer as they are selling us new ways to use computers.

However, consumers want something more portable than a laptop, more powerful than a netbook, and more comfortable than a smartphone--and a new tablet PC could very well fill all of those needs, in many different ways. People who love their e-readers but want something a little more versatile would likely love this android tablet pc. Fans of touch screen smart phones should pay close attention to Cosmos Android tablet, which could offer similar Internet functions with a complete personal computer user experience.

To see what the Cosmos tablet PC market might be able to offer you in the near future, read on for a comparison of the newly announced tablets from other companies as well as a look at some of the almost-announced tablets on the horizon. Most likely, none of these products will be able to replace your main PC except this one mentioned here.

In recent weeks, some of India's biggest companies have launched touch screen tablet pcs that cost less than half the starting price of 29,500 of an iPad. Basically, Cosmos will be different than the cheapest tablets launched by these companies in India. It will have a 10.2-inch capacitive touch-screen display, with Built-in 2G/3G module and 2 USB port. It will run on the Windows and Android operating systems and will serve as a complete personal computer experience for the users.

A spokes person at India Electronics said “Mainly, this touch screen tablet pc has been configured for the college students who want to stay connected with the internet world on the go, not with a small mobile device but with a complete personal computer. It will also serve as a mobile modem/router and other wi-fi mobile devices can be connected with it.”

Cosmos will be tested for its internet connectivity strengths and in the rural areas where 2G network is available and 3G is awaiting to be launched.