Ok so, I'm looking to purchase a tablet PC in the near future. Its hard to buy any electronics these days, especially PCs due to the growing rate of processor speed and new processing technology. See Moore's Law.
I was going to just go for an Ipad because of their sheer visual aesthetic, until I looked up its tech specs.. 2core 1GHz CPU Speed, 16GB Storage, 512MB RAM, 1024x768 resolution, 10 hour battery life, 550.00 (and that's the cheapest).
Then there is the Amazon's Kindle Fire; Firstly, about 300 bucks cheaper than the ipad. It's display is smaller, but in turn much lighter/ easily held by one hand. It's Half as much storage space as the Ipad giving it an 8GB HD and no sd card. Most importantly, it has a 2core 1GHz Processor and 512MB RAM, just like the Ipad.
Then there is the Nook Tablet, priced at $250. Virtually it's the same in all specs as the Kindle Fire, except for storage, it has a 16GB HD with an SD card slot making it upgradable to 48GB in total. The Ipad has no SD card slot, but you can buy one with a 64GB HD.. for $850. Essentially, you'd be paying $550 more for a 16GB upgrade with the Ipad.
Out of the three most popular tablets out there, I'd have to say I favor the Nook overall. The nook is reasonably priced, and I'd rather not pay 300 more dollars for another 2.7 inches of display from the Ipad. The nook also has about twice as much ram as the ipad.
There are other tablets/ tablet pc's out there under $600 so I'm still trudging on decision.
Here a tablet PC by a less reputable company: ASUS Eee PC. Its tech specs blow the other three out of the water and its priced at 450.00.
Comments and opinions welcome! (:
(http://www.apple.com/ipad/)
(http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/nook/379003208)
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051VVOB2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httppaulmccbl-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0051VVOB2)
(http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/ipad-2-vs-kindle-fire-vs-nook-tablet-specs-showdown-20111114/)
(newegg.com)
