Tablet PCs

Kobo Arc The Gadget Show 12/2012 - Another affordable 7-inch Android tablet hits the market, this time from e-book reader manufacturer Kobo. Does it have anything to help it stand out among the competition?

Barnes & Noble Nook HD S21 12/2012 - S21 aren't big fans of the Nook HD's design, but can it beat the Amazon Kindle Fire HD when it comes to performance and content?

LeapPad 2 Explorer TrustedReviews 12/2012 - Tablets for kids have gone from being mere toys to very capable mini-computers, and it's been mostly thanks to companies like Arnova or LeapFrog.

Vodafone Smart Tab 2 The Gadget Show 12/2012 - The Smart Tab 2 is the latest contender in the 7-inch tablet market, offering something most of its rivals don't in an attempt to lure users to it: 3G support. But is it enough to one-up such superb offerings as the Nexus 7?

iPad 4 TrustedReviews 11/2012 - While everyone and their mother was sure that Apple would unveil an iPad mini during its latest event, few were expecting an iPad refresh. What does the 4th generation bring to the table?

Barnes & Noble Nook HD CNET.co.uk 11/2012 - The iPad might be the king of 10-inch tablets, but Android 7-inchers have taken the market by storm, spearheaded by Google's Nexus 7 and taking advantage of their superior portability and lower price tags. B&N has joined the fray with its Nook HD, but can it rise to the top?

Microsoft Surface TrustedReviews 11/2012 - The Surface is Microsoft's first own-brand device since the Zune HD, but that was a flop, so does that spell ill omens for this tablet?

Microsoft Surface preview T3 11/2012 - Unlike Windows Phone 8 phones, which are all manufactured by third parties, the Surface is Microsoft's own endeavour. But considering the failure that was the Zune, is this a good thing?

Apple iPad 4 Expert Reviews 11/2012 - Nobody was expecting Apple to announced a new full-sized iPad so soon, but here it is. Is it worth switching to if you're the proud owner of a 3rd generation model, though?

7 tablet PCs in a comparison test PC-WELT 11/2010 - When you hear the words ‘tablet PC’ it’s usually the iPad being referred to. But is the intelligent screen from Apple really the measure of all things? In our PC-WELT-Test it had to prove itself against some stiff competition. Review details: Seven tablet PCs were tested, including one tablet PC that was tested separately from the other candidates. Test criteria were features (connections, software, wireless LAN ...), mobility (battery life, weight), operation (operation using the screen/ keyboard, email access, data transfer ...), speed (browser, video playback, WLAN speed ...), screen (size/ resolution, brightness/ contrast/ anti-reflection), multimedia features (playable/ displayable file formats, audio quality), ecological /health factors (operating noise, power consumption, generation of heat) and service (length of guarantee, service hotline, web site).

Google Nexus 10 Pocket-lint.co.uk 11/2012 - Up until now, Google's direct involvement with Android hardware had been limited to its line of Nexus phones, but now it's decided to take part in the tablet race too, with the 7-inch Nexus 7 and this 10-incher, the (wait for it) Nexus 10.

Google Nexus 10 T3 11/2012 - Google and its associates are pumping out one Nexus after another this year: after the Nexus 7 tablet and the Nexus 4 phone, it's the turn of its first 10-incher, the Nexus 10.

Microsoft Surface TechRadar UK 11/2012 - Microsoft have finally entered the tablet world, with the new Window RT Surface. With a sleek design and some impressive headline specs, is it going to be a success?

Microsoft Surface Review, Part 1: Performance And Display Quality Tom's Hardware 11/2012 - Tablets so far have focused mostly on passive consumption of content, with productivity taking a back seat to entertainment. Microsoft's plans for the Surface, however, include those who actually need to get stuff done.

Google Nexus 10 TechRadar UK 11/2012 - The Nexus 7 was a huge success for Google, who has now stepped its game up a notch and decided to take Apple on head-to-head with the 10-inch Nexus 10.

Google Nexus 10 PC Advisor 10/2012 - Google's Nexus range is meant to showcase each new version of the Android operating system, but in the case of the Nexus 10, the hardware itself is also well deserving of a place in the spotlight, especially because of that 2560x1600 display.

Apple iPad with retina display CNET.co.uk 10/2012 - The iPad is starting to see very capable Android-toting rivals aiming for its crown, so Apple is upping the ante by releasing an update to its market-leading tablet ahead of its usual one-year cycle.

Apple iPad 4 S21 10/2012 - While the whole world was waiting for Tim Cook to announce the iPad mini, Apple managed to surprise everybody by simultaneously unveiling an update to the 10-inch range. Is it worth going for, or are the changes too small to bother with?

Nexus 10: Hands-on with the iPad challenger Wired 10/2012 - Google is making a lot of noise about the display on its Nexus 10, but a great screen does not a great tablet make. What else is there to like here?

Google Nexus 10 CNET.co.uk 10/2012 - After years of Apple dominance, Google has finally decided to produce its own 10-inch tablet. Is it the iPad killer the market has waiting for for so long?

Microsoft Surface RT S21 10/2012 - Is the Surface RT a tablet? Is it a laptop? Does it even matter?

Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro TrustedReviews 10/2012 - The Ativ Smart PC Pro is Samsung's Windows 8 version of its own Transformer tablet series. Can it live up to the reputation of its Android stablemates?

iPad mini TechRadar UK 10/2012 - The one-hand-friendly iPad is here at last. Does it impress as much as its big sibling?

Apple iPad Mini S21 10/2012 - Apple had the 10-inch tablet market down, but 7-inchers like the Nexus 7 or the Kindle Fire HD have been carving their own niche for some time now and the Cupertino company wants a piece of the pie.

Apple iPad Mini first impressions review The Inquirer 10/2012 - The highly anticipated iPad mini has arrived, but lacking a Retina display and using the same CPU as the ageing iPad 2, can it win shoppers' favour in time for Christmas?

Hands on: iPad 4 TechRadar UK 10/2012 - The iPad 4 doesn't bring too much to the table that wasn't already present in the iPad 3, so what's its appeal?

Microsoft Surface RT PC Advisor 10/2012 - The Surface RT is Microsoft's ARM-based, Windows RT-toting tablet. Can it compete with the big players in this market?

Apple iPad mini CNET.co.uk 10/2012 - The iPad mini is slightly larger than competing 7-inch Android tablets, but it's also more expensive. Is it worth the extra outlay, or has Apple overestimated its appeal this time around?

iPad 4 PC Advisor 10/2012 - The new iPad is being announced as 'iPad with Retina display' by Apple, but the previous model already had a Retina display, so what is the real novelty here?

Toshiba AT300 Computer act!ve 9/2012 - Toshiba is not exactly well known for its forages into the world of tablets, but with two previous attempts under their belt so far, their new tablet is off to a promising start.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 PC Advisor 9/2012 - The Galaxy Note 10.1's S Pen stylus sets it apart from all other tablets on the market, but is it really that useful?

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Expert Reviews 9/2012 - The 7inch tablet market may be sealed for now, but Samsung have spotted a gap for a bigger screen and hope to fill it with the 10inch Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 The Inquirer 9/2012 - What have Samsung done to the identical twin of the Galaxy Note 10.1 to give it that more affordable price tag?

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Computer act!ve 9/2012 - Will the addtion of a stylus add a little something extra to this tablet?

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Know Your Mobile 9/2012 - The size of this tablet pits it firmly against the likes of the iPad, but how will it measure up in other respects?

Amazon Kindle Fire HD S21 9/2012 - Is this turbo-charged revision of the original Kindle Fire the device that will put every other 7-inch tablet to shame, or is it just another also-ran?

Amazon Kindle Fire HD CNET.co.uk 9/2012 - Can Amazon's new Kindle Fire HD possibly compete with Google's superb Nexus 7? CNET put it to the test.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 PC Pro 9/2012 - The first Galaxy Note was a surprise hit for Samsung, who have decided to follow suit with this 10.1 version.

Archos 101 XS PC Pro 9/2012 - Just when the tablet market was getting a bit monotonous, Archos break out an original take on the laptop/tablet hybrid device.

Archos 101 XS TechRadar UK 9/2012 - The flagship for the Gen 10 XS series is the latest in a very long line of tablets from Archos.

Couch surfer CHIP 1/2011 - Web tablets offer a completely new surfing experience. We tested four of the latest challengers to the Apple iPad. Review details: Five tablets were reviewed. Test criteria were performance, display, mobility and volume.

Asus Vivo Tab RT TrustedReviews 9/2012 - Will 2012 be the year of Windows 8 tablets? With the Vivo Tab and Vivo Tab RT, Asus certainly looks to be betting on it.

Samsung ATIV Smart PC TrustedReviews 9/2012 - Although Samsung wants to make us believe it's bringing something revolutionary to the table with its ATIV Smart PC, the tablet-PC hybrid is hardly a new concept. What's more important is how it compares to the competition.

Samsung Ativ Tab review: Hands-on T3 9/2012 - Now that Samsung has established itself as the Android tablet manufacturer to beat, it is now turning its attention to Microsoft and its new Windows 8 operating system. Will the Korean manufacturer manage to dominate this market too?

Asus Vivo Tab RT review - Hands on Expert Reviews 9/2012 - Despite its confusing name, Windows RT is actually a version of Windows 8 that can run on ARM systems and is thus optimised for low-power devices such as tablets like Asus' Vivo Tab RT.

Asus Vivo Tab RT CNET.co.uk 8/2012 - Asus' Transformer Pad range has garnered a superb reputation over the last couple of years, and now the company is using its experience in the area of hybrid dockable tablets to produce its first two Windows 8 devices: the 11.6-inch Vivo Tab and the 10.1-inch Vivo Tab RT.

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Smart PC TechRadar UK 8/2012 - Windows 8 is almost here officially and already manufacturers are getting ready to make the most of Microsoft's latest operating system and its touchscreen-optimised features. One of the first examples comes courtesy of Samsung and its new ATIV range of laptop/tablet hybrids.

Asus Vivo Tab RT PC Advisor 8/2012 - Asus is not exactly a newcomer to the world of laptop/tablet hybrids, so good things should be expected from its first Windows 8 endeavour, the Vivo Tab RT.

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro TechRadar UK 8/2012 - The Ativ Smart PC Pro has more in common with laptops than with tablets and is aimed at productivity rather than media consumption, making it ideal for professionals - as hinted at by its 'Pro' moniker.

Asus Vivo Tab TrustedReviews 8/2012 - Asus has released its range of Windows 8 tablets, the most interesting of which is possibly the laptop-tablet hybrid Vivo Tab.

Samsung ATIV Tab TrustedReviews 8/2012 - IFA 2012 will be remembered as the occasion when all the big electronics manufacturers unveiled their first Windows 8 devices, such as Samsung and its spanking new ATIV series of laptops, tablets and smartphones.

Hands on: Asus Vivo Tab RT TechRadar UK 8/2012 - The Vivo Tab RT is the ARM-toting version of the Vivo Tab, running Windows 8 RT and sporting a 10.6-inch display. Which one of the two is the better buy?

Hands on: Asus Vivo Tab TechRadar UK 8/2012 - Can this hybrid from Asus succeed as a laptop and a tablet or will it fall into the void in-between?

Sony Xperia Tablet S CNET.co.uk 8/2012 - The original Tablet S was certainly a far cry from being yet another iPad clone, but its high price and some failings meant it wasn't received with the enthusiasm Sony had hoped, so it's gone back to square one in order to address all its shortcomings. The result is the Xperia Tablet S.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Android tablet Register Hardware 8/2012 - Styli were a necessity when touchscreens first came about, since the first models were resistive, meaning they reacted to pressure. Capacitive screens, however, changed all that: you could now use a finger and thus the need for a stylus was gone. What's the point of offerings like the Galaxy Note 10.1, then?

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