The demand of mobile computing devices is soaring high. Several new high-end gadgets are coming up and Tablet PCs are the latest inclusion in this regard. Are you planning to buy a good Tablet PC, this is the article for you. Here we will discuss about some of the top Tablets of 2011. If you already have a Tablet and it is not working properly, you can consult a remote computer support provider for troubleshooting the issue. There are many computer consulting companies that offer tech support to fix mobile computing devices. Now let’s have a look at the top tablets of 2011. Read the rest of this entry »
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What Are the Top 10 Android Apps?
With over 100,000 Android Apps to choose from, working out your Top 10 Android Apps is no mean feat.
Ever since Apple introduced the concept of the easily accessible, user-friendly apps, smart phone ownership has never been such fun. But the problem with Apple is that they are a closed club. You are either an Apple fan boy (or girl) or you are not. However, with Android, Google changed all that. Now the idea of smart phone apps is no longer the exclusive domain of the Apple kingdom. In addition, with the introduction of Windows Phone 7, the Smart phone App market is burgeoning.
The beauty of Android Apps is the fact that the Android operating system is open source. Google were very astute here, allowing the creativity of bedroom developers to shine through, and although Android Apps have some way to go before they reach the 280,000 plus apps for Apple, there are plenty to choose from. So the simple question is, what are the Top 10 Android Apps you must have?
Here are my current choices, which are all free. I must add the caveat, that with new releases every week and this may well change. I have also attempted to select apps that cover a range of functions, so they are a broad selection from games, productivity, social media etc. Read the rest of this entry »
Motorola Xoom Review
The newly revealed Motorola Xoom is in a league of its own in the tablet marketplace. It undoubtedly has the aesthetic and technical qualities that everyone has been craving for, especially in an Android tablet. For those tech savvy and trendy, the Motorola Xoom has more power than any tablet on the market today, and for the foreseeable future. Motorola Xoom has just win the 2011 International CES ‘Best in the show’ award. It’s easy to see why. Let’s take a look at why Motorola Xoom is making everyone excited. Read the rest of this entry »
Best Android Apps: My Top 10 Choices
Android based phones have a diverse array of applications available. For the new Android user, it can almost be overwhelming choosing which apps to install. With the recent release of new Androids handsets from major brands like Motorola, HTC, and Google, the Android developer community has been given a boost to crank out good quality Android software. Today, Android Marketplace features more than 10,000 apps from personal finances to games and utilities. While some applications are more useful to some than others, here are my top 10 Android apps.
Connect Bot
Connect Bot is an absolute must-have application for anyone that works with Unix or Linux servers. This app is a very decent and capable secure shell client for the Android phone. Connect Bot is an SSH Client for the Android Phone which allows you to connect to remote servers directly from your hand-held device. Read the rest of this entry »
Compare Android Tablets Vs. iPad
Android Tablets vs. iPad – this may well become the big tech debate of 2011. I will break down the differences for you and tell you what side I am on! There are several key differences between the two devices.
Operating System
Obviously, one of the largest differences between the two systems is the operating system. Android tablets are running on some version of the Android OS from Google, while Apple’s iPad is running on Apple’s iOS. Both are the same basic OS that runs on the companies’ respective smart phones.
To me, this is just a matter of preference. These days, many developers prefer Android over iOS, as it is much easier to get a new app into Android’s app market. However, every Android tablet (and phone) may run on a different version of the software, which can make it a bit unsettling for users, as some apps may work only on a newer version of Android, which every tablet may not get.
The companies that develop the tablets decide when to push an update of the Android software to each type of device, so one type might get an update, while others may wait for months, or never get an update at all.
As far as I am concerned, there is no clear winner in this arena. If you get a chance, try each one and see which operating system you like best. Personally, I am a bigger fan of Android.
Screen Size
Having a big screen can be a plus or a minus depending on what you plan to use it for, and especially on how you plan to carry a tablet around. For example, I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Tab, considered one of the best Android tablets currently on the market, and a big selling point for me ws the screen was actually much smaller than the iPad.
The iPad screen is over 10 inches, making almost as big as some small laptops. That can be great if you plan to carry it in a backpack all the time and want to watch videos on it, but it does make it harder to carry around. For me, the Galaxy Tab made more sense because I don’t carry a backpack and like to bring it to meetings.
So, again, no clear winner here. You may want to decide first whether you want a wireless device that is portable or if you want the biggest screen possible. One caveat here, however – soon there will likely be tablets running Android on the market that have screens the size of the iPad.
Apps
You can have a discussion about Android tablets vs. iPad without talking about apps. Apps make or break the tablet in my opinion. Having used both operating systems extensively, I will say that, although the iPad certainly has more apps than Android, I have not been disappointed with Android and can find just about any kind of app I can think of. In addition, almost every company that makes an iPad app makes an Android app as well.
In fact, in my estimation, given that Android sales are now surpassing iPhone, and the fact I mentioned above – that it is easier to develop apps and get in the Android market, I would not be surprised to see Android catch up the Apple in the future when it comes to apps.
Cost
It seems that even the best Android tablets are cheaper overall, and you can find some good, cheap Android tablets out there. Both have data plans, and you can’t do much without a data plan on a tablet unless you stay in a wifi zone, so you will likely end up paying about the same there.
However, when it comes to the cost the device itself, Android wins.
This argument will rage on during 2011, but when it comes to Android Tablets vs. the iPad, I am all for Android!
Casey has a new site dedicated to the best android tablets! Check it out at http://www.androidtabletsblog.com.
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