Android Tablet PC UK: April 2012

Monday, 30 April 2012

APPLE MC705B/A iPad 3 (9.7 inch) LED Multi-Touch Tablet PC 16GB WiFi Bluetooth Camera (Black)

Review:

In my view you can get up and running with the iPad out of the box without reading anything as it is so intuitive, and, mine was 85% charged. I was concerned about the absence of Adobe Flash but already Apple has things going their way (towards HTML 5 rather than Flash) and lots of websites that didn't function properly before now work well. For example, the Audi website used to transfer you to its' mobile website on an iPad - this is no longer the case and you get full functionality - you can configure your new Audi R6 on your iPad! There is also a BBC iPlayer for iPad that's great as well as an ITV version. In summary, these are my thoughts;

Pros
- The design and construction are of a very high standard - the iPad is an iconic item.
- The operating system seems robust and offers a bit of an adventure if you're only weaned on Windows like me.
- Performance is fast and graphics are excellent - although I am not a hardened gamer, some of the driving games in particular, are highly responsive and have very lifelike high resolution graphics that seem to be rendered effortlessly by the iPad.
- The Retina Display is breathtaking and the rear camera is very good too - there is anti-shake and genuine low light capability but no flash.
- I love the way the (optional) cover switches the unit on and off - if you have an Apple cover from your iPad 2 that will definitely work with the new model.
- There are fewer limitations whilst browsing as a result of not running Adobe Flash than I thought.
- Battery life seems very good - circa 9 hours.
- I could see the iPad becoming the defacto standard in tablets - many vendors don't seem to do Android versions of magazines etc.
- Lots of accessories are available, and, unlike an Android tablet, there is no need for internet security products. It is worth noting many iPad 2 accessories do actually fit the new model.
- Wide range of apps available and more come out everyday, many of which are optiimised for the Retina Diaplay.

Cons

- Not too sure what you can do with MS Office documents on an iPad as yet.
- Some websites still depend on Adobe Flash although this is diminishing.
- No HDMI port or SD card slot - (the iPad is certainly not alone in this) - you can buy various adaptors to connect your memory card/camera/TV. Also, you can't browse pictures on an SD card, even with a card adaptor you have to actually load them onto the iPad or iCloud first.
- You need to learn the Apple OS if you're used to Windows but it's easy (at least the basics).
- If you buy the 4G version, in the UK, you only get 3G performance.
- Release 3 of the iPad is really "more of the same" - some tweaks but nothing conceptually radical.

I bought the WiFi only version of the iPad and when on the move use my mobile phone as a hotspot - it works well. Finally, I have three other friends who have bought the new iPad and they are all delighted with theirs too. Yes, there may be the odd thing that irritates you, and, I know the iPad isn't without its critics, but, overall, I have to say it's a very, very well designed and executed consumer product and most people seem to love it! The iPad is undoubtedly a beautiful and iconic object of our times.

Technical Details

Processor clock speed: 1000 MHz
Processor model: - Dual-core Apple A5X
Processor family: Apple A5
Internal memory: - 16GB
Memory type: -

Sunday, 29 April 2012

iPad 3 32GB (3rd Generation) Wifi Black

Description

It's brilliant. In every sense of the word.--Pick up the new iPad and suddenly it's clear. You're actually touching your photos reading a book playing the piano. Nothing comes between you and what you love. To make that hands-on experience even better we made the fundamental elements of iPad better - the display the camera the wireless connection. All of which makes the new third-generation iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined.

Technical Details

Breakthrough Retina Display
5MP iSight Camera
A5X chip with quad-core graphics
10 hours of battery life

Saturday, 28 April 2012

Ipad 3 (3rd Generation) 16gb WIFI - White

Description

Technical Details

Breakthrough Retina Display
5MP iSight Camera
A5X chip with quad-core graphics
10 hours of battery life

Friday, 27 April 2012

Apple iPad 3 WiFi 64GB with Full Apple Warranty (Black)

Description

Product details

Boxed-product Weight: 1.5 Kg

Apple IPAD3 64GB WI-FI Black New retail, MC707KN/A

Apple IPAD3 64GB WI-FI Black **New retail**, MC707KN/A

Description

**New retail** IPAD3 64GB WI-FI Black

Product details

Item Weight: 653 g
Boxed-product Weight: 1.1 Kg

Apple iPad 3 (3rd Generation iPad) 16gb Wifi - Black (Brand New March 2012 iP...

Description

It's brilliant. In every sense of the word.----Pick up the new iPad and suddenly it's clear. You're actually touching your photos reading a book playing the piano. Nothing comes between you and what you love. To make that hands-on experience even better we made the fundamental elements of iPad better - the display the camera the wireless connection. All of which makes the new third-generation iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined.----Features:----Retina display. See everything like never before.--Four times more pixels than iPad 2. Razor-sharp text. Richer colours. The Retina display transforms the entire iPad experience. So everything looks and feels incredibly lifelike and perfectly detailed.----Pixel-perfect performance.--The A5X chip with quad-core graphics drives four times the pixels of iPad 2 yet it delivers the same smoothness and fluidity iPad is known for. Even with all that extra oomph the new iPad still gets an amazing 10 hours of battery life.----The iSight camera. Your memories have never been clearer.--The new iPad features Apple's 5-megapixel iSight camera. Designed with advanced optics it lets you shoot gorgeous photos and 1080p HD video.----Ultra-fast wireless. Full speed ahead.--Built with the latest in wireless technology the new iPad lets you connect to fast data networks around the world.----App Store. Something for everyone. And everything.--Apps for iPad aren't like anything else. That's because every app - 200000 and counting - is designed to work with iPad features like the beautiful 9.7-inch screen Multi-Touch the accelerometer the gyroscope and more.----iPad Smart Cover. Designed for iPad. And vice versa.--More than a way to protect iPad from dust and scratches the iPad Smart Cover can wake and sleep iPad with a simple ....

Technical Details

Breakthrough Retina Display
5MP iSight Camera
A5X chip with quad-core graphics
10 hours of battery life

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G - Tablet - 32 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear cam...

Review:

I bought this so I could sit and muck about on the net in front of the TV in my living room and relegate my laptop to my studio, and for that it is perfect.

It is astonishingly slim, and as with all Apple products, beautifully designed and the touch screen works really well and is responsive. You can use special 'moves' - like pinching the screen - to whizz back to the home page and navigate around as well as tapping in details.

Everything on it works as it should, but you can't really do that much with it - as I say - it's not a computer. It's basically a large iphone. In fact, you can even make calls from it with the right app installed; and its apps which form the basis of this thing...

I suppose to say the ipad is limited is a little unfair, as you can pretty much do anything with it... with the right app installed. So you're only limited by the apps you can find. A lot of the apps are a bit gimmicky, but there are ones of real use I've found such as ones for ebay, Amazon, a TV guide and on-line apps for my bank and energy supplier (so I can give readings, transfer fund and pay bills).

Worth the money? Yes and no. I wouldn't be without mine though and I've only had it a week - I'm a total luddite too and hate computers and technology, but I get along OK with this. My mum has one too and even she loves it as its just so intuitive to use. Now she actually enjoys getting emails and surfing the net... she didn't before, and when you think about it that is pretty amazing: The ipad makes the technology accessible and fun to use for everyone.

It has it's drawbacks though; rather annoyingly you can't 'upload' MP3s (though you can picture files with the addition of a special kit) but you can download them via icloud, along with lots of other fun and useful items in the form of apps from the App store. Then (again with the addition of more expensive extras, like airport express) you can stream your music files to you HiFi or AV receiver, and play them over your home speakers.

Overall - another triumph for Apple. RIP Steve Jobs, lets hope your company keeps creating wonderful products like this now that you're not at its helm. The ipad will be revolutionary... but it's not quite there yet. If you have the patience, it might be worth waiting for the ipad3. I wanted to and probably should have, but lacked the self control. Maybe you'll do better.

1 more bad point: Doesn't support Flash.

1 more good point: Face to face, real person support at the Genius bar, when you buy it from the Apple store. You can't put a price on that.

UPDATE:
I've had my ipad2 for about 3 months now, and I have to say, it's become and integral part of my everyday life. My computer is now redundant and I use this item every day, with out fail. This is the future, and the future's bright, the future's Apple. A truly revolutionary piece of technology that does what all technology should: improve you life by making it better and easier.

Technical Details

Processor clock speed: 1000 MHz
Processor model: -
Processor family: Apple A5
Internal memory: -
Memory type: -

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G - Tablet - 16 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear cam...

Review:

Much like the iPhone I convinced myself that I didn't really need an iPad. It was just a bigger version of the iPhone which I own the 4 version and It was too much money to spend on a gadget.

I also have a Home PC and a laptop and really couldn't justify one. As usual I held out, but then I decided I wanted one and could sell it for a good price if I changed my mind.

Owned one for about a week now and love it. It's not a replacement for any of the above mentioned instruments, but it works in harmony with them all. I no longer have to strain at the tiny iphone screen or boot up my pc or laptop to check sports scores. I can download magazines like sports illustrated. Great apps for American sports which I follow.

Watching films is also very good and it's great for lovefilm with an app for that too. Also the amount of games like Sonic for a matter of pence when compared to Nintendo ds games you could get far more for your money.

At the end of the day this is an expensive luxury and in no way will it replace either my laptop or pc which I use for excel/word/and website design, but it will probably get used just as much for other things.

Product details

Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 18.5 x 0.8 cm ; 612 g
Boxed-product Weight: 1.8 Kg
Item model number: MC982FD/A
ASIN: B004TH63L0

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Tablet - 32 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear camera + front camera - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - white

Review:

This is one beautiful piece of kit. The display is crisp, ultra sharp and photographs are breathtakingly real. Its fast a very intuitive - no need for instructions, just pick it and use it. Browsing is superb via the Safari browser. Sound is really good although I was disappointed that there is only one speaker so sound is mono. Its deliciously finished with a feel of absolute quality throughout... Really love it.

Technical Details

Processor clock speed: 1000 MHz
Processor model: -
Processor family: Apple A5
Internal memory: -
Memory type: -

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G - Tablet - 32 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear camera + front camera - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - 3G - black

Review:

An excellent product that I would thoroughly recommend. Do not expect it to replace a Desktop or even a Laptop for any form of heavy duty use (digital image manipulation, spreadsheets or large documents) but it excels at web browsing and standard email on the sofa or in any informal setting. Of course it shares these advantages with a number of newly released tablet devices so other options (indeed cheaper options) are available. However the general consenus in the computer industry is favourable to Apple.

I was initially undecided on whether to go for the 3G option (I was considering MiFi) but I am now glad that I went for the 3G option. It is so convenient to have the instaneous response of the iPad ready any where at the press of a button. if you take this option and have not got an established and reliable 3G supplier then I suggest that you obtain one of the 30 day trial mini sims available for about £5 to check you get the 3G service you need where you need it before selecting a 3G supplier.

Product details

Item Weight: 612 g
Boxed-product Weight: 1.4 Kg
Item model number: MC774B/A
ASIN: B004TU6I5S

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Tablet - 32 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear camera + front camera - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - black

Review:

To begin with the iPad must be paired to an existing Laptop or Desktop PC. These can be normal Microsoft Windows or Mac PC's. Once paired you can use the iPad by itself. It only has to be paired once. Although, there is a rumour that the next generation will work straight out of the box.

You will be able to:

-Touch and pinch the screen to type words and move things around
-Send and Receive Emails
-Browse the Internet including Online Banking, Internet Shopping and more...
-Listen to Music, including the Radio when there is a Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection
-Watch Videos and Movies
-Write and Print Letters (see the section on 'Printing' further down)
-Download and Play Games
-Become a Smarter Person (more on this later)
-Display Pictures - it is an electronic Picture Frame too!
-Take Pictures and Movies, if it has the onboard camera (iPad2 and newer)
-Have a chat with the relatives abroad using Video Conferencing technology
-Download THOUSANDS of books into a snazzy Book Reader that you can actually turn pages on the screen with
-There are loads more - I'll leave them as a surprise if you decide to buy one :)

You will NOT be able to:

-Watch a special type of animation or movie using a technology known as 'Flash' - don't worry about this though, you'll hear lots of people complaining about it. It really is no big deal and you'll learn to live without it. Over time, many of the popular web sites will move away from using Flash and use a newer technology that DOES work on iPads.
-Insert a CD (there is no slot and you don't actually need one)
-In fact, there is not much else you can't do with an iPad :

Technical Details

a wide, 178° viewing angle

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi - tablet - iOS 4 - 64 GB - 9.7 - white [PC]

Review:

The Apple iPad 2 I think is light years ahead of the opposition, if you can think of it there is probably an app for it, apps are the lifeblood of a tablet and the quality and quantity of the apps in the app store is unbelievable of course there is garbage there as well but a lot of the good apps have a free light version, a try before you buy and just read the reviews the majority of them are objective and give you a fair appraisal of what the app is about. Web surfing is easy and although some web sites that rely on flash content only cannot be used fully the majority can, I use my iPad as an adjunct to Adobe CS5 and it is brilliant I can set up colour swatches and work inside CS5 from my iPad and transfer the results wirelessly to my PC. I also use my iPad as an Ipod with my music in playlists, Audio books and films, I also use Apple tv to watch full HD films which you can rent or purchase via iTunes, I use it as an alarm clock, download pictures from my camera wirelessly via my eyefi card create drawings and designs with Photoshop and for writing emails, blogging, keeping a diary & organiser I bought an aluminium cover with a built in bluetooth keyboard which almost turns the iPad into a full blown P.C.and all my diary ,blog entries and to do lists are synched to my pc iPhone and even the trusty old iPod touch. Finally if you want to read books you can download a free library app and download books or you can download the Kindle app and use amazon to purchase your books from them. Overall brilliant A+++++ even with constant use the battery life is over 10 hours. one gripe is the lack of an USB port to download to a usb memory stick which would make the iPad perfect.

Technical Details

Processor clock speed: 1000 MHz
Processor model: -
Processor family: Apple A5
Internal memory: -
Memory type: -

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Tablet - 16 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear camera +...

Review:

I'm sure the vast majority of those buying an iPad 2 will be very pleased with it. For the most part it lives up to the hype and is a very seductive piece of kit. After downloading iTunes onto the computer and registering, setting up the iPad is a doddle as it's simply a case of connecting it to the computer and the automatic 'synching' process does the rest.

Connecting to the internet via Wi-Fi with my 'N' router was as easy as entering the password and I have to say the response time of the Safari web browser was very impressive, with pages loading very quickly making web browsing a joy. The screen is a gem being bold and bright and large enough to be regarded as a serious web browsing monitor. The only slight criticism, which is often referred to, is how quickly the screen becomes covered in fingerprints. But I hasten to add the need to clean it only becomes apparent after you've turned the thing off and isn't a problem during use.

Of course, Apps are a huge attraction and there's a lot of fun to be had from browsing the App Store and downloading from the huge amount available, many of which are free and even the paid ones don't exactly break the bank. And apps can be downloaded directly onto the iPad, there's no need to sync them from the computer to the device.

Technical Details

Processor clock speed: 1000 MHz
Processor model: -
Processor family: Apple A5
Internal memory: -
Memory type: -

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Tablet - 64 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear camera + front camera - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - black

Review:

Technical Details

Processor clock speed: 1000 MHz
Processor model: -
Processor family: Apple A4
Internal memory: -
Memory type: -

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Tablet - 16 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear camera +...

Review:

This really is a great product, now that nearly all the household devices from the phone to the laptop are apple, waiting for the next big game playing device.

THE IPAD 2 IS ALL THAT I COULD HAVE WANTED.IT WORKS PERFECTLY AND VERY QUICK.YOU CAN GO VERY QUICK ON THE INTERNET AND IS VERY HANDLY TO TAKE IT IN BED WITH YOU WHENEVER YOU WANT.

Technical Details

Processor clock speed: 1000 MHz
Processor model: -
Processor family: Apple A5
Internal memory: -
Memory type: -

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi - Tablet - 16 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear camera +...

Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G - Tablet - 64 GB - 9.7" IPS ( 1024 x 768 ) - rear camera + front camera - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - 3G - black

Review:
To begin with the iPad must be paired to an existing Laptop or Desktop PC. These can be normal Microsoft Windows or Mac PC's. Once paired you can use the iPad by itself. It only has to be paired once. Although, there is a rumour that the next generation will work straight out of the box.

You will be able to:

-Touch and pinch the screen to type words and move things around
-Send and Receive Emails
-Browse the Internet including Online Banking, Internet Shopping and more...
-Listen to Music, including the Radio when there is a Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection
-Watch Videos and Movies
-Write and Print Letters (see the section on 'Printing' further down)
-Download and Play Games
-Become a Smarter Person (more on this later)
-Display Pictures - it is an electronic Picture Frame too!
-Take Pictures and Movies, if it has the onboard camera (iPad2 and newer)
-Have a chat with the relatives abroad using Video Conferencing technology
-Download THOUSANDS of books into a snazzy Book Reader that you can actually turn pages on the screen with
-There are loads more - I'll leave them as a surprise if you decide to buy one :)

You will NOT be able to:

-Watch a special type of animation or movie using a technology known as 'Flash' - don't worry about this though, you'll hear lots of people complaining about it. It really is no big deal and you'll learn to live without it. Over time, many of the popular web sites will move away from using Flash and use a newer technology that DOES work on iPads.
-Insert a CD (there is no slot and you don't actually need one)
-In fact, there is not much else you can't do with an iPad :
The iPad is also an iPod!! - Loading music is done in one of two ways.

1 - install the free version of iTunes onto your normal PC and follow the Wizards instructions to download your music from the 'iTunes Store' or transfer your music from your favourite CD collection. Then, connect the iPad to your computer using the supplied cable and it will automatically 'Synchronise' your music to the iPad. Yup, you guessed it - using yet another Wizard!

2 - iTunes is a built in application (or App) on the iPad itself. Tap this App to search for and download your music directly to the iPad. You could even download a movie or your favourite episode of 24 too!

Once the music is on there just tap the iPod/Music App to listen to it. Easy-Peasy!

APPS

The iPad extensively uses Apps. Apps are downloaded, using Wi-Fi. This is why you don't need a CD drive. These are the icons that are displayed on the screen.

Apps are downloaded from the Internet using yet another App called: "The App Store". Tap this icon to search for or see a list of the most popular Apps available, some are paid for and some are free! Tap the 'Install' button next to the one you'd like, follow the Wizards instructions and the App will automatically download and appear as a new icon on the screen.

LOADING PICTURES

These can be loaded onto the iPad using iTunes, Email or the 'Camera Connection Kit' - this is a separate adaptor (£25) that plugs into the bottom of the iPad. Just insert the memory card from your camera into the adaptor and it will automatically load the pictures into the built in Photo App.

THE PICTURE FRAME

When the iPad is locked (by pressing the button on the top-right side) and then back on again, you'll see a little icon in the lower right side corner of the display. Tap this and the Photo App will automatically display your pictures in full screen mode, converting the iPad into a digital Photo frame! It is a great feature. This means that you can leave the ipad on the shelf, literally as part of your rooms decor! You may want to purchase a 'Dock (£25)' to have the iPad tilted and supported at just the right angle.

Tip: if you need a reason to justify buying an iPad to your wife - use the Picture Frame one!!

PRINTING

Printing is done wirelessly, however you MUST use one of the wireless printers detailed on the apple.com website. Typically, it will not print to anything other than one of those printers. There is one caveat to this statement, it is possible to print to any wireless printer if you pay for and download a third party App that is available via the App Store - use the search keywords 'wireless printing' to find it.

It is also possible to email whatever you'd like to print and pick it up on your normal PC for printing.

Finally, I mentioned that you could become a Smarter Person by using an iPad - in fact this is not a joke. There are thousands of educational Apps including ones' for learning Astronomy through to learning how to read and play music and even Apps that will help you learn a new language. The possibilities are literally right at your finger tips!!

If you're unsure of which size to buy just buy the largest one you can afford. I have a 32GB version and have only used half of its capacity even with some very large Apps installed.

The iPad is many things to many people and the information above is just scratching the surface.
Technical Details

Processor clock speed: 1000 MHz
Processor model: -
Processor family: Apple A5
Internal memory: -
Memory type: -