For anyone out there who is planning to bring home an Android tablet should take a take a look at our best android tablets list which we’ve compiled here. We think that the following list would help you in finding the right android tablet that best suits your needs. The list also helps those who would like to take a turn from Apple iPad.
Before we begin we would first see the advantages of Android tablets.
- Android tablets are available in different screen sizes like 5-inch, 7-inch, 9.7-inch, 10.1-inch and 12.1-inch.
- They come with better processing power and RAM memory.
- Supports multitasking.
- Better Internet browsing experience with flash support.
- Over 200,000 applications (over 65,000 for Honeycomb) available to download directly from Android Market.
- Wide range of brand choices available at affordable prices.
Samsung Galaxy Tab:
Samsung Galaxy Tab is available in two versions, 7.0 inch and 10.1 inch. The 7-inch tablet comes with Android 2.2 Froyo OS whilst the 10.1 inch version runs Android Honeycomb 3.1 OS.
If you are looking for a best android tablet that offers good browsing experience, then we would recommend you to take a look at the 10.1 version because it supports flash as well as the user interface is much better than the Android 2.2 OS. It also boasts dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM which provides flawless HD video and gaming experience. It is much thinner than the latest Apple iPad 2 thus this tablet would be the right alternative to iPad, and it’s going to cost you much lesser than Apple iPad as well.
Motorola Xoom: 
Motorola Xoom features dual core 1 GHz processor and 10.1-inch widescreen display to give you super fast multi tasking experience. In fact Motorola Xoom was the first tablet loaded with the Honeycomb OS.
The front-facing camera gives you the real desktop like experience while having video chats over a WiFi connection. You can also take pictures with its rear 5-megapixel camera and record 720p HD videos as well. Motorola Xoom is one of the best android tablets that offer up to 10 hours of battery backup.
Motorola Xoom is also available in 3G version which will operate via Version network. The WiFi only version will cost you around $500 whereas the 3G model will costs $800 roughly. This tablet from Motorola does worth your attention.
Toshiba Thrive Tablet: 
Toshiba lovers have now got the opportunity to get hands on their favorite brands Android tablet. The Toshiba Thrive tablet is powered by Android 3.1 Honeycomb OS with a 10.1-inch multi-touch display.
The Thrive Toshiba tablet supports multi-tasking and HD videos, thanks to the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor. The front facing 2 megapixel camera with built-in microphone is the best for video chatting. Also, its 5 megapixel rear camera gives you the opportunity to capture your favorite moments in HD.
This tablet has got a feature that makes it superior from other available Android tablets; it is the pre-loaded PrinterShare application. With the help of this application you can easily connect to any printer with WiFi. The 2 USB ports and an HDMI port allow you to add suitable external devices to your tablet quite easily as well.
If you are not worried about the size (thicker than Galaxy tab and Motorola Xoom) and design, then Toshiba Thrive is probably the best android tablet to stick with.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer: 
Though ASUS Eee Pad Transformer hasn’t got as much attention like Samsung Galaxy Tab or Motorola Xoom from the press, we still think it has the features to stay on our best android tablets list.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer is an Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet which comes with an optional keyboard docking station. You can use this tablet as an alternate to your laptop as well.
The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer tablet is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor which gives you lightning fast web experience. It comes with full Adobe Flash 10.2 support so you can enjoy full web with flash just like you did with your laptop. Other than that, the optional keyboard docking station adds 2 USB ports and card reader to make it look like a perfect Android notebook. Battery life of 6.5 hours and 16 hours with docking station is also quite impressive.
For $399, ASUS Eee Pad Transformer tablet is the best Android tablet you would get with some great specs.
Acer Iconia Tab A500: 
The Acer Iconia Tab A500 comes with features that are similar to other Android tablets. The tablet boasts Nvidia Tegra 2 dual core processor, 10.1-inch screen, 2 megapixel front camera and 5 megapixel rear facing camera. However, the solid Aluminum metallic rear casing is what makes it looks like a premium device from rest of the Android tablets.
The stunning design of the Iconia Tab A500 is pretty cool and will surely grab the attention of the public when you hold one on your hands. The available built-in ports give you the great expandability option as well.
Acer Iconia Tab A500 is no different from other tablets other than its Aluminum casing design.
Android 2.2 Froyo or Android 3.0 Honeycomb:
There is no doubt that Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS should be your preferred choice. The OS is specifically designed for tablets whereas Froyo is built for mobile devices. Also the user interface is very responsive and much better than Android 2.2. Finally, Android 3.0 Honeycomb OS gives you full web experience with flash support, so choose wisely before you hit the market.
