{"id":10897,"date":"2010-12-16T17:49:40","date_gmt":"2010-12-16T16:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10897"},"modified":"2010-12-17T14:56:21","modified_gmt":"2010-12-17T13:56:21","slug":"all-i-want-for-christmas-is%e2%80%a6-a-super-snazzy-tablet-device-but-which-tablet-to-choose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilefun.co.uk\/blog\/2010\/12\/all-i-want-for-christmas-is%e2%80%a6-a-super-snazzy-tablet-device-but-which-tablet-to-choose\/","title":{"rendered":"All I want for Christmas is\u2026. a tablet device. But which tablet to choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you want to splash out on a nice hunk of gadgetry for that special person in your life this Christmas \u2013 or perhaps you want to convince that lucky, lucky person to splash out on you.\u00a0 But which tablet device is right for you?<\/p>\n

Although they may look similar at first glance \u2013 large-screened, flat, enticingly shiny \u2013 there\u2019s actually a huge range of different tablet devices available on the market at the moment, with a range of functions.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a quick guide to help you work out what you need and how to get it.<\/p>\n

Apple iPad<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/a><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll start with the big one \u2013 you\u2019ve all heard of it.\u00a0 With a screen of 9.7 inches, the iPad is the biggest tablet around and makes a great device for coffee tables and train journeys.\u00a0 Thousands of handy apps make it easy to tailor the iPad to your needs, and it\u2019s perfect for surfing the net, watching movies and video clips and playing games.<\/p>\n

Downsides are that the iPad has no camera component \u2013 though it\u2019s expected that one will be included in the next version \u2013 and no phone component, so you can\u2019t use it for phone or video calls.\u00a0 It\u2019s also got no support for Adobe Flash, which can be exasperating if using Flash-based sites.\u00a0 And, whilst it\u2019s got a huge range of books available for download, the screen is a little bright and the device a little heavy for reading for any length of time.
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iPad accessories<\/a> available:<\/strong>
\niPad case<\/a> | \u00a0iPad cover<\/a> | \u00a0iPad screen protector<\/a> | \u00a0iPad charger<\/a> | \u00a0iPad stand<\/a><\/p>\n

Amazon Kindle<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Amazon<\/a>For bookworms, then, the Kindle makes a far better choice for a reading session. This dedicated e-reader is currently the number one best-seller on Amazon, and is racking up thousands of orders in time for Christmas.\u00a0 Unlike the iPad, the Kindle uses innovative e-ink to make reading it exactly like reading from a book, ensuring that you don\u2019t hurt your eyes.\u00a0 At 6\u201d, it\u2019s small enough and weighs little enough (less than a paperback) to hold comfortably for long periods.\u00a0 And with the 3G version now available, you can download books wherever you are.<\/p>\n

Downsides are that this e-reader is just that \u2013 an e-reader.\u00a0 Don\u2019t expect any bells or whistles from this one-trick pony, but this is the perfect gift for literary types and costs a lot less than a full tablet device.
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Kindle accessories<\/a> available:<\/strong>
\nKindle case<\/a> | \u00a0Kindle cover<\/a> | \u00a0Kindle screen protector<\/a> | \u00a0Kindle Charger<\/a> | \u00a0Kindle light<\/a><\/p>\n

Samsung Galaxy Tab<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Samsung-Galaxy-Tab\"<\/a>Biggest competitor to the iPad so far (watch this space)!\u00a0 The Galaxy Tab is smaller than the iPad, at just 7 inches, but it\u2019s about half the weight \u2013 meaning you won\u2019t have to contend with arm strain after a lengthy session.\u00a0 It runs Google\u2019s Android OS, which means that it also supports Adobe Flash, and like the iPad it has a variety of useful apps available (although admittedly not as many as in the iStore), including a Barnes & Noble Nook reader app.<\/p>\n

Downsides are that the Tab, like the iPad,\u00a0 can\u2019t place phone calls \u2013 but unlike the iPad, it does come with front and back videos included, making web-based video calls a viable alternative.
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Galaxy Tab accessories<\/a> available:
\n<\/strong>Galaxy Tab case<\/a> | \u00a0Galaxy Tab cover<\/a> | \u00a0Galaxy Tab screen protector<\/a> | \u00a0Galaxy Tab charger<\/a> | \u00a0Galaxy Tab stylus<\/a><\/p>\n

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