KEY SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES
• Apps: Specific apps/compatible apps - For instance, the "0k/6k" for theTouchPad shows no apps specificaly for the tablet yet but 6,000 apps will be compatible. The iPad lacks Adobe Flash.• HDMI: Allows HD output to a TV or projector for home theater or business presentations.
• microSD: Keep your favorite movies, music, and photos with you. Key to Backups. 16 GB ~$26 - 32 GB ~$55 & 64GB
• Keyboard: The Asus Transform turns into a netbook with the optional keyboard. The HP TouchPad wireless keyboard, Apple iPad wireless keyboard, Xoom keyboard, and Samsung keyboard are available at an addition cost.
• CPU Speed, dual cores, and memory alone do not show how fast a device will be. Kernel, skins, ROM, and services also affect overall speed.
• Multitasking: Compare Android Multitasking, iPhone notifications pop-up and require you to open the app right away. webOS, PlayBook, and Android let you see and respond later.
• Voice Control: Palm Just Type is similar to Android Search and iPhone Spotlight (customize). Android Voice Actions and iPhone Voice Commands accept voice commands.
• Proximity Transfer allows nearby devices to transfer information. Bump (2009) transfers contacts, songs, photos, events, money, friends, and apps between iPhones or Androids. The Nexus S and S 4G and Galaxy S II offer similar 2009 Near Field Communication standards. HP Touch-to-share (2011) transfers URLs, text, or calls between devices with the same HP profile. BlackBerry Bridge (2010) offers similar sharing with a BlackBerry phone.
Resources:
• Asus Transformer Website - Android Central: Review - Availability
- - Rooted - Videos: Commercial - Asus demo - User unboxing
• Acer Iconia A500 Official Website - Android Central Review - Best Buy
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - Samsung Site - Android Central - Keyboard
• Apple - iPad Official Site - Actually made by Foxconn
- - Wireless keyboard
• Xoom Official Site - WSJ: Xoom Costs $278 - Bill of Materials
- - Made by Foxconn - CES: Xoom specs | ZDNet - Keyboard
- - BGR: XOOM not a flop - Xoom orders drop - zdnet: Sales underwhelming
• Toshiba Official Site - Android Central - cnet - Phone Arena
• HP TouchPad Official Site - TouchPad Palm Website
- - PreCentral.net: TouchPad vs iPad 2 - Review - Ad - Hands-on -Changes
- - Touchstone Technology Expands: Exhibition, Touch-to-Share
• RIM BlackBerry Playbook - Best Buy - No keyboard option
- - DOA: PlayBook to Ship Without Mail, Messaging or Contacts
- - RIM PlayBook's Big Weakness: BlackBerry Required
Comparisons:
• Spreadsheet
• PDAdb.net Mobile Device Comparison
• iPad 2 vs. Xoom vs. TouchPad vs. PlayBook -Engadget
• Comparison Chart: Motorola XOOM vs. iPad (Updated) - Droid Life
• Apple iPad 2, Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, HP TouchPad - Phone Arena
• HP TouchPad, 4G PlayBook, Galaxy Tab 4G LTE - Phone Arena
• Phone Arena: Galaxy vs Asus
See our sister site, TiPb, for more on the iPad and iPad 2 and PreCentral for more on the TouchPad. Also see the Android Getting Started Guide for more on Android features.
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