IPAD KILLER TABLET
IPAD KILLER TABLET
Coming right behind the wave of the much talked about iPhone 4 is the next big thing in the Internet connected device market?the creation and launch of several versions of what is considered to be the Ipad killer tablet.
The competitor versions can indeed give the Ipad a run for its money with improved features, some of which are not in Apple?s device. Consumers will also be happy to learn that there’s more than one killer tablet model to choose from. Prices are also competitive since even lesser-known brands are taking advantage of this wave.
Toshiba Australia recently made a big move with its version of the Ipad named Libretto W100. The killer part of this dual screen device? It’s the first tablet to be built on the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system. It also boasts of two touch screens and a reversible keyboard allowing it to switch from a clam-style notebook into an e-book reader. The device also packs a punch with its Intel U5400 processor and 2GB of RAM. Plus, it has a USB port–a feature not on Apple’s version, WiFi, a built-in webcam and integrated Bluetooth. Form-wise, it’s thicker than Apple’s device but it weighs just less than a kilo. And this is just the first of its kind to be launched.
AsusTeck Computer also has its own Ipad version whose killer feature is also Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. This tablet version is set for release later this year or early 2011.
A pattern is obvious–both these devices feature Windows 7 operating systems. Apparently, the Ipad’s biggest competitors are Microsoft-powered. This is not surprising however, since Microsoft already has several years of experience in integrating built-in technologies in various devices. Microsoft?s operating system is already familiar to most users?giving Apple?s competitors a killer edge for their Internet connected tablets.
But that?s not Apple?s only concern. More Ipad killer Android tablets are expected to be launched by other competitors. Even the less popular brands are taking advantage of the Android platform which is open source and compatible with almost any type of hardware.
The competitors just keep piling up. Also in the running with their own Ipad killer devices include Notion Ink’s ADM–a high definition device featuring a camera, a USB port and black and white e-reader display. Cisco Systems also plans to launch an Android version called Cius featuring front and back facing cameras. Cisco emphasizes that video conferencing capabilities will be the main business of this tablet.
