Tablets of 2011: What to Look For

Blank space on HDMI for HP TouchPad?

It means that is does not have this port?

Thanks for clarifying...

No HDMI-out on the HP Touchpad, I've updated the table with this information

Nice job. It's a great way to be able to compare tablets that will be coming out.

No mention of multi touch capabilities??

Perhaps you should check out Toshiba's web site for their tablet (http://www.thetoshibatablet.com/). They may not be using a fancy name for it, but there are specs listed, and I doubt it's vapourware, so you should add it to your chart.

The Asus eeeTablet has some serious specs to boot! a core i5? crazy?!

I heard the Toshibas name was the Folio 100. Or was that a code name.

Toshiba's tablet certainly looks interesting but spec-by-spec it doesn't seem to bring anything new compared to the Motorola Xoom, for example, which comes out this month instead of "this spring". All tablets listed are either available or coming out this quarter, except for the webOS-based Touchpad which we thought was relevant including now to have at least one device from all major platforms. We will certainly update this guide in the coming months to include other tablets.

Thanks for this. It was really helpful. I wish tablets were cheaper. I see them as a netbook/low-end notebook replacement, which would mean they should be in the $300-400 range. Tablet makers are finally putting in fast enough hardware and better software for the necessary smooth experience needed for a tablet, but they are asking too much imo.

This is excellent. I have no interest in a tablet myself, but as the resident techno-nerd for family and friends, I get asked about them ALL the time. Now I'll just send them here.

Thanks for this list. It seems everyday that I swing from wanting one tablet to another. I've been a Notion Ink Adam fan for a while, but the G-Slate is looking to steal my money! One thing of note is that the Adam is not going to have Gingerbread. It currently ships with Froyo, and they will go straight to Honeycomb in the comming months. Also, it doesn't have Andriod Marketplace yet, but will likely be getting it when they update to Honeycomb.

I'm really excited about all the new tablet offerings. hopefully one of them will provide what I want.
I have been to best Buy many times to play with the Ipad.
The Ipad, in my opinion, is just an entertainment device. I'm sure other people feel differently.
It will probably take a couple of years for the tablet market to shake out.
For me personally, I'm not interested in playing videos, games, etc. on tablet.
I want something that gives me the functionality and apps that I can do useful work with.
Again, this is just my opinion.

the videos of Touchpad out there makes it the tablet i'm looking forward to most.

I can't wait to get my Eee Slate. I'm in the content creation business and the Wacom integration is just what I'm looking for. I find it interesting that you list "None" for App Marketplace for Windows 7. shouldn't that read "anywhere software is sold"?
And no, i'm not worried about the 3-4 hour battery life. Meetings don't last much longer than an hour and i'm back at my desk. This is the perfect device for my workday.

I couldn't find any page where I could order a notion ink pad. the ipad is overpriced and not having flash is a deal-breaker.

How about a monthly cost comparison? I know AT&T 3G service for the iPad ranges from $14.99-25.00. What about the others? Are there any hidden charges and contracts? And what about 4G? Just asking.

Great article. Thanks. But where, pray, is the galaxy Tab?

The killer spec. that is missing from this list for a portable device is battery life. It's hard to get anything meaningfull on this without a hands-on test though...