THE ASUS TRANSFORMER is one of the most exciting tablets to come out this year, running Android Honeycomb with a docking keyboard that turns the tablet into a netbook. The tablet runs on a Nvidia Tegra 2 processor along with 1GB of RAM. There is 16GB of internal storage and the ability to increase this using the microSD slot. There is also a miniHDMI port as well as a 5MP rear facing camera and a 1.2MP front facing camera. The docking station provides the extra functionality of a trackpad and a keyboard including dedicated hot keys for the tablet functions. It increases battery life from 9.5 to 16 hours thanks to its own battery. The keyboard dock also has an SD card reader, 2 USB 2.0 ports and a power port.

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IMX515 processor 10.1″ screen. with 3G built in or Without 3G built in.

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Sony will make its long-awaited entry into the tablet PC market later this year with two models based on the latest version of Google’s Android operating system. The tablets, which carry the development names S1 and S2, will be launched worldwide from the fall onwards, and were previewed at a Tokyo news conference on Tuesday.

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Once considered mainly a recreational/entertainment tool, tablets are quickly making their way into the business world as more and more industries are finding ways to put the devices to use. Whether it’s a car salesman looking to accelerate the sales process before a buyer gets cold feet, or a contractor accessing material costs right from the job site, tablets are starting to make an impact.

The Apple iPad has led the way in terms of sales, but competitors aren’t standing idly by. Recently, Robert Scoble reviewed the new Motorola Xoom, scheduled for release tomorrow, and compared it side-by-side to the iPad.

A self-described “iPad freak”, Scoble was surprised to find several features of the Xoom superior to the iPad. “Multi-tasking on the Motorola is much, much better than the iPad,” explains Scoble. “The other thing I’ve noticed is the common Google apps are much better on the Xoom. Gmail is the full version and Google Maps has turn-by-turn navigation, which it doesn’t have on the iOS devices — not yet, at least.” Calendaring and contacts through Google also function better on the Xoom, and the screen resolution is superior, according to Scoble.

It’s not all bad news for the iPad, however, as Apple still has a big advantage in one area. “Apple is still winning on apps,” says Scoble, “and that’s going to be a huge problem this year for the Android devices.” Additionally, Apple will undoubtedly be addressing concerns and adding features with the much anticipated release of the iPad 2, rumored to be right around the corner. Continue Reading

Wirefly’s Bob Kovacs provides an in-depth look at the Motorola Xoom, the first device to run on Android Honeycomb OS, specifically designed for tablets Continue Reading

PhoneArena presents a video review of the Motorola XOOM for Verizon – the first tablet powered by the Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. The XOOM is one truly interesting device, because of its tablet optimized software, which may finally rival the iPad in terms of quality performance Continue Reading