If you're a fan of Tablet PC's but don' t want to spend upwards of $500.00 for an iPad or for another high priced tablet, then this information is for you.
There are literally hundreds of Android tablet PCs available today. While we are bombarded with information on only a select few from big mostly manufacturers (with equally big prices) there are places where you can easily get your hands on an android tablet at less than $200.00 with all of the features of the Apple iPad, or Samsung Galaxy tab - and then some. I'm talking about smaller brands of tablet manufacturers that work hard to bring some of the best technology for affordable prices.
Here we're going to take a look at 2 different models for comparison. One of them being the entry level
8 "android tablet, while the second one being a 10.2" tablet that really packs to punch, for less then $250.00. Lets begin.
First up is the EKEN brand. This company is probably one of the better known third party manufacturers because they were one of the very first companies to bring out an android tablet before any of the bigger brands even had their draft drawings done. They continue to bring our new models, with faster processors, and updated versions of Google Chrome. If you're looking for a true entry level however, their model 8 "Eken M003 tablet is probably as good as it gets. At under $160.00 dollars at the time of writing, the M003 lets you experience tablet computing without the high price tag. Not sure if you like the form factor of tablet PC? Then why would you spend over $500.00 to try it out, when you can get an entry level model for less than half that price.
It comes with Android 1.6 (one of the earlier version of Android OS) and offers a fairly speedy 300 mhz CPU, that is great for browsing the web and checking email and reading your blogs. Just like the iPad is has built in WiFi so you can get online wireless anywhere there is a wireless internet connection available. What really stood out for me with the M003 was the fact that for the very low price, it offered what the iPad did now - built in camera, something virtually every iPad owner had wanted to.
The second android tablet that I've had the pleasure of using is the 10.2 "Flytouch 2. It's a bigger screen, but also big on power. With a 1 GHz CPU, you're going to be able to run most games for this platform without any issues. The bigger screen, at least for me, is also a big plus, as I find that I am reading blogs and online news sites much easier, and having to zoom a whole lot less. The cost of a 10.2 "screen? Not much more. I was able to pick mine up for exactly $254.00 including shipping. Still have the price of Apple's tablet, and it too, comes with a built in Camera, Wifi, and even 3 G is supported with the help of an additional external USB 3 G stick. It's the one I use the most to be honest, both because of the screen size, and also because of the extra push that the high speed processor gives it.
What most people don't realize when they are shopping for this kind of item is that brand names are not, I repeat, NOT the only thing you should consider. In fact, most of the offerings from the bigger names are crippled in some way, have slower processors, or have poor built in cameras. About the only thing they have going for them is that they can sport a big name on the front of the unit.
With the explosion of tablet PC computing, there's never been a better time to find out and see just what all the fuss is about. If you're not willing, or able, to spend close to $500 on an iPad, you should give these Android tablet PC alternatives to try. Find out more at http://www.neoconsole.com
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