Android 2.1 Tablets

Most companies are now releasing their own Android 2.1 tablet models with features to rival the iPad at much lower prices. Brands like Acer, Motorola and Samsung have all released their answer to the iPad. Lesser-known brands also offer their own tablets that run on the Android 2.1 platform at prices that are sure to attract a lot of attention from casual consumers who want tablets that are cheap but functional.

If you’re looking for something very affordable and mobile, the Ematic eGlide tablet with its price tag around $170 is a great choice.  This tablet has a 7 inch screen, 4 GB flash memory, and trackball for ease of navigation (if you’re someone who hates just using their fingers on the touchscreen).  This tablet also has all the goodies you would expect in a tablet including expandable memory with a microSD slot, HDMI video output, and built-in voice recorder.  For a cheap Android 2.1 tablet, this one is a great choice.

The ZiiO is a like an iPod or Zune on steroids, focusing on pleasures like movie watching or listening to music on the go.  The ZiiO wireless tablet features Pure Android Audio, a suite of applications dedicated to giving you the best wireless audio experience when watching movies, playing games, or listening to music.  The Pure Android Audio uses Creative’s X-Fi technology that enhances your digital audio and brings surround sound to your movies.  The tablet is also capable of wirelessly transmitting audio to apt-X enabled Bluetooth speakers and headphones.  Like other Android tablets, the Creative ZiiO lets you surf the web, send emails, and download any of the thousands of apps available for Android devices.  With its $270 price tag, it makes it one of the most affordable entertainment-centered tablets.  Its available in white, black and 8 GB and 16 GB models.

This 7” tablet is one of the first devices to come loaded with the Android 2.1 and sports an accelerated TCC8902 processor which makes it more powerful compared to other tablets already in the market. The sleek design and the excellent build is worth the $200 price tag and more. The unit sports a hard glass screen, which is one of  its best features,  apart from the excellent WiFi connectivity. It serves as a great document reader and an entertainment companion with its HD playback capability.

For a tablet that costs way below $150 this is a good buy, if only for the sake of having something larger to view movies and read eBooks in. The Coby Kyros sports an intuitive 7” touch screen that is surprisingly responsive and comes with a micro SD card slot that allows users to expand the memory to up to 16 GB. For its price one would expect a plasticky feel when it comes to the build of this unit, but users often pleasantly find out that the Coby Kyro has a sturdy, well-built feel to it. The unit also connects to WiFi hotspots effortlessly.

With 10.2” of display the Superpad gives one of the best displays for tablets running the Android 2.1. It sports a built-in webcam, video chat applications, WiFi connectivity as well as various cable ports for peripherals. Unlike the iPad the unit comes with SD card slots and USB ports for keyboard, mouse and flash drive connections. Another nifty little feature is the built-in GPS chip which transforms the tablet into a GPS device. The tablet also comes with a digital pen for more flexible note-taking or drawing.

The Zenithink is another strong contender in the tablet market. It offers a wide display that is perfect for watching movies, playing games or reading on the go. The Android 2.1 platform allows users to download  various applications from Google. Access to the internet is fast once the WiFi connectivity is configured, and the Lithium ion battery offers a relatively reasonable 3-5 hours of battery life. The touch screen is very  responsive and the graphics are excellent for a device in its price range.

Aside from the mentioned tablets above there are other electronic brands that have released their own versions of the Android 2.1 tablet. Some may differ in screen dimensions and the responsiveness of the touch screen interface may vary from one manufacturer to another. The good thing is that most Android tablets cost a fraction of the price of leading  tablets like the iPad, making them more affordable alternatives for those who are looking for simple functionality and connectivity in a portable device.

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