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HP TouchPad Brings WebOS to Touchscreen Tablets

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This is currently the age of the tablet PCs and it all started with the launch of the Apple iPad. However, it has to be noted that there have been many number of tablet PCs over the years before the launch of the Apple iPad. Similarly, there have been many companies that have been making tablet PCs and HP is one of the companies that is well known for making tablet PCs and laptops around the world. After seeing the stupendous success of the tablet PC’s lately, HP has decided to once again re-enter into the tablet PC segment and the HP TouchPad is the Tablet PC that will be launched in a few weeks.

The HP TouchPad is a tablet PC that sticks to the tradition of the Apple iPad by using the 9.7 inch touch screen display. It is exactly similar in size to the Apple iPad’s display and this has been unanimously voted as the best screen size for a tablet PC. Not only does this screen size permit a lot of portability, but it is widely acknowledged to be the best when it comes to satisfying a wide range of functions that you can do on a tablet PC nowadays. Such functions will include the likes of playing high definition games or high definition movies. The HP TouchPad will be using a screen that has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. It is capacitive and hence, it will be supporting the multi-touch actions.

The HP TouchPad is a tablet PC that will not be running on the Android operating system like many of the tablet PCs that have been launched recently. Instead, it will be running on the WebOS operating system that is normally featured in HP Tablet PCs. The version 3.0 operating system will be used in this new tablet PC. This will be run by the dual core QUALCOMM processor that is rated at 1.2 GHz. This is easily much faster than the Motorola XOOM, which has been launched recently claiming to be the best and fastest tablet PC. The 1.2 GHz processor in this easily overtakes the 1 GHz processor in the Motorola. The HP TouchPad will be coming with a 1.3 megapixel camera that is best suited for video calling and video conferencing. One can make use of the plenty of connectivity features at the disposal to use the Internet to make such calls.

The connectivity features in the HP TouchPad also includes the GPS option as well. The presence of the powerful processor has meant that the Google maps application will be run in the best possible way. The 3-D effects in the maps will also be excellent unlike many other Tablet PCs, which regularly suffer from lagging issues. The HP TouchPad will be having a default memory of 32 GB, which is more than plenty for storing media files ranging from HD movies to songs and others. The HP TouchPad is getting ready for unveiling at the MWC.

How Long Will the iPad Last as the King of Tablets?

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No doubt about it, the Apple iPad is currently the big kid on the block when it comes to internet tablets. But will this last forever? With new versions of a touch screen tablet springing up all the time, it’s hard to say how long the success of the iPad will last. It seems to be all about Apple right now, but can a competitor beat Apple at its own game?

Companies like Archos are coming out with a line of new Android tablet PCs that are likely to be a direct rival for the iPad and quite possibly take a bite out of Apples’ market share as the popularity of the Android operating system increases. Android tablets are sleek, attractive, and pack quite a punch in the specs department. With 5 new internet tablets on the way, Archos is positioning itself to be a hefty competitor.

How can a touch screen tablet that doesn’t bear the Apple name ever overtake the immense popularity of iPad? The secret of taking out the king of tablets just might lie in the laundry list features of the Archos Android tablet family. Archos knows how to pack a lot of punch into one small device.

Some say the iPad is nothing more than a recreated iPhone or iTouch. It has been pointed out that the iPad has some inherent weaknesses that are getting ignored due to its trendiness. For example, flash isn’t supported with an iPad. The line of Archos Android tablets does, which is a strong selling point. The iPad fails to have a multi-task function or the ability to watch TV (and the iPad doesn’t have USB ports either) but the new Archos internet tablets have all of the above and then some. Some internet tablet the iPad is, eh?

Other touch screen tablet options besides those from Archos have emerged too – such as the HP Slate and the Microsoft Courier. Quarters 3 and 4 of 2010 and the beginning of 2011 should be filled with a slew of new touch screen tablet debuts from many of the top tech companies looking to break into this increasingly competitive tablet market. Touch screen devices are all the rage now and tech companies will need to jump on the bandwagon in order to keep up with this fast paced industry that is powerfully led by Apple that is constantly evolving.

So when placed head to head, who wins? Is the Apple iPad actually superior or is this whole thing a marketing ploy by their skilled copywriters? Or are the Android tablets underrated pieces of history in the making? Competition for the iPad may be thicker than Apple originally thought.

Apple iPad vs Android Tablets

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Now that Apple is selling IPAD and the growing popularity of daily living, other manufacturers want a piece of the proverbial talk this way. And on top of the list of IPAD killer wannabes are Google’s Android Tablet, a project that is on the way to see the shelves in the near future and other tablet computers with open source Google Android platform. Like these tablet computers Android Apple battery cons IPAD? Let’s by the advantages and disadvantages of the current Apple of the eye of Steve Jobs “(pardon the pun go) and dethrone the game against those who want to IPAD. The advantages of the Apple iPad GUI superb, crisp video and clear visuals are all part of the package of IPAD. In addition, a significant interaction between you and the IPAD, excellent tactile sensitivity, Bluetooth, WiFi and 3G connectivity, an amazing 10 hours autonomy and the simple and easy to use platform OS that almost everyone has learned to love. A multitude of exciting games, and hundreds of different applications to add the factor of freshness and beauty of the IPAD Apple. All applications (and more), who made the popular iPhone now their counterparts IPAD ensures users hours and hours of happiness and multimedia entertainment. cons of the Apple iPad said and we repeat: the lack of a camera and USB ports, some potential buyers of Apple will IPAD. Multitasking, Mac enthusiasts have known and loved in the iMac and MacBook, is not present in the IPAD well. There is still no way to use two or more applications simultaneously. It does not support Flash in Safari (web browser), as this time disappointed YouTube, Hulu and CBS fans much. The advantages of attraction Android TabletsThe main rival Tablet PCs is the fact that the Android OS is open source. This means that the code for programs, applications and other resources for people to use it and improve it. Therefore, programmers have a great day to create different applications, which is probably more games and applications in the future for the tablets Android. Most of these tablets are also less expensive than the IPAD. The zenPad Enso, for example, is to steal one only $ 155. He has refined 8G (expandable up to 32 g) of storage, and WiFi connectivity. You can get GPS and 3G for an extra $ 25 and $ 35, respectively,. Another tablet Android have a look at Dell Streak (formerly known as Mini-5), based out in September. Another advantage of these tablets is that some cameras and Flash Support, IPAD is not the function. The disadvantages of restrictions on certain TabletsBecause Android OS Android, tablets with this platform can have a screen size of 7 inches maximum. This means that the IPAD be much higher than any Android tablet market in the future, unless Google changes or lifts those restrictions. In addition, the tablets did not exceed when it comes to Android IPAD battery life. That alone is an important factor to consider. So, who emerged victorious in the battle between Apple and Android? This fact remains to be seen, because there are still many tablets Android, which are published later this year. Dates and while we all wait to get to the release, IPAD Apple still has the crown as the best tablet PC to date.