The iPad is not new technology, that we all know, as tablet computing has been around for quite a while. However, it certainly revived the interest in tablet use. So much so that we are seeing a surge in new products for the consumer’s pickings and the start of the tablet war era.
The contenders right now are: iPad vs HP Slate vs JooJoo vs Dell Mini 5 vs Archos7 vs Notion Ink Adam
In this group, the one that stands out is the Dell Mini 5 (also called Streak). Why? One simple answer: it is also a phone, making it a true pocket-able hybrid between an iPad and an Android phone. It is due for release this year.
Here is a Tablet Chart which shows all the differences (© Gizmodo).
While the Dell Mini 5 may not be the perfect tool for everyone, it does answer some of the questions which iPad doesn’t. The iPad lacks multi-tasking, Flash capabilities, a camera, and not pocket-able, but the biggest issue is that it doesn’t replace anything. It is really just a scaled up iPod Touch. And it is not cheap. A fully option loaded iPad will set a person back about $900.
According to Mr. Neeraj Choubey, head of Dell’s tablet program, the Dell Mini 5 on the other hand will have Flash built in, the latest Android 2.1, 3G connectivity, wifi, a 5 mp camera, a 5 inch screen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor for multi-tasking capabilities and access to Google’s entire open source applications. There is no pricing information at this time, but Mr. Choubey says it will sell for less than the iPad.
Right now it looks like (on paper at least and some pre-production model reviews) that the Dell Mini 5 is a serious contender to the iPad (or other portable tablet devices). The only issue is that Dell had better release it before there is a new model around the block. (Google is rumored to be coming out with their own tablet phone soon).
3 comments:
Apple has a lot of competition on all their products but I think the main reason why they are more popular is because their stuff looks nicer- design! That's one of the main reason I hear from a lot of people with mac's iPhones, iPods, iPads etc. It is all so easy and safe to use, and also, its most likely the best looking product out there..
Apple has a lot of competition on all their products but I think the main reason why they are more popular is because their stuff looks nicer- design! That's one of the main reason I hear from a lot of people with mac's iPhones, iPods, iPads etc. It is all so easy and safe to use, and also, its most likely the best looking product out there..
I agree with what Andrea said. I think that apple is of high standard... and does a good job of publicizing their stuff. I'm glad that the iPAD is getting some sort of competition. I think that apple is such a media conglomerate that sadly other technologies won't be able to compete... but I hope I'm proved wrong.
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