HP TouchPad
HP webOS is a
genuinely impressive operating system. Although some tout it as being
intuitive, we're not sure that's really its strength.The HP TouchPad uses
Palm's unique WebOS interface and delivers Adobe Flash-enabled Web browsing, Beats
audio enhancement, and impressive compatibility with third-party calendar,
messaging, and e-mail servicesThe screen is one of this tablet's stand out
features, though. It's the same size (9.7in) and resolution (1,024 x 768
pixels) as the iPad 2 and is as within a gnat's whisker of being as good
quality with great viewing angles, bright colours, and good contrast. .Battery
life according to HP is 9 hours for continuous video playback, and in our test
(WiFi on, Bluetooth off, video looping) we came close to that: just over eight
and a half hours. That puts it slightly ahead of the Motorola Xoom but again
behind the Tab and iPad 2.
But, The TouchPad has
a thick, smudgy design, offers no rear camera or HD video capture, includes a
limited app selection, and its unique cards system of multitasking isn't as
fully utilized as it could be.
The bottom line: The
TouchPad would have made a great competitor for the original iPad, but its
design, features, and speed put it behind today's crop of tablet
heavyweights. Specifications
Display type9.7 in
TFT active matrix - LED backlight - Yes
OSHP webOS 3.0
RAM1 GB
ProcessorQUALCOMM
Snapdragon APQ8060 1.2 GHz
Wireless
connectivityIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11bBluetooth 2.1 EDRIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)7.5
in x 0.6 in x 9.4 in
Weight1.6 lbs
Price;$257.49 to $265.99
VS
BlackBerry
PlayBook
The BlackBerry PlayBook is certainly a more refined tablet now that it
has its OS 2.0 update, but it only really worked to bring the tablet closer to
the standards of its rivals, rather than offering something you can't get
elsewhere.RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook is a fast, powerful 7-inch tablet with HDMI
output, advanced multitasking and security, and a browser that integrates Adobe
Flash 10.2 for a desktop-style Web experience.
But, The 7-inch
screen cramps the powerful browser; the wake button is difficult to push; and
app selection trails the competition.
The bottom line: The
BlackBerry PlayBook ably showcases RIM's powerful new mobile operating system,
but its middling size diminishes many of its best features.
Specifications
Release date04/19/11
Display type7 inTFT
active matrix - Yes
OSBlackBerry Tablet
OS
RAM1 GB
Processor1 GHz
Wireless
connectivityBluetooth 2.1 EDRIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11gIEEE 802.11b
Dimensions (WxDxH)7.6
in x 0.4 in x 5.1 in
Weight15 oz
Price;$138.99
to $499.00
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