It is the season of goodwill and overindulgence, and at some point this Christmas we may find ourselves reaching for a tablet of a different kind, however it is the Android Tablets that are creating all the buzz this year.
The next generation are so in tune with the mobile touch screen technology at their fingertips wherever they go, and as the saying goes, if you can’t beat them, join them.
Google has provided the answer to the ever popular Apple iPad with several superbly designed models that can offer the exact same functionality when and where you need it. These tablets can be easily synced with your existing mobile devices so you are up to date with all the latest goings on.
If the iPad isn’t your cup of tea, and you are tired of lugging around a laptop or notebook, then read on to see this selection of awesome Androids available on the market today:
1. LG G Pad
This rather unimaginatively named compact tablet succeeds its larger predecessor and is LG’s version of the iPad Mini, proudly displaying a high resolution 8.3 inch screen. This powerful tablet is super sleek and can be synced seamlessly with your LG mobile phone. You can use the phone when out and use your tablet when at home and the two will sync perfectly for you. For extra data when out and about, try a SIM from somewhere like Mobi-data.co.uk and get fast access anywhere on the go.
2. Kindle Fire HDX
The Kindle is now so much more than just a reading tool, this HDX model has high specifications to rival any tablet and comes with a powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor plus 2GB RAM and am impressive 11 hours of battery life.
For those of you who aren’t as technologically able, there is a marvellous Mayday feature that connects you straight to a trained Amazon customer service advisor to get you back on track. You should get 11 hours of battery life, which can be extender further when reading.
3. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition)
Never one to rest on its laurels, Samsung has once again come up trumps with the impressive Galaxy Note 10.1. This tablet has an unrivalled 2560×1600 display and 3GB of RAM, with a luxurious faux leather finish which provides a welcome change from the tacky plastics of other tablets. The Galaxy Note has integrated 8-mega pixel and 2 mega pixel cameras and of course you can link it straight to your Galaxy phone or Galaxy Gear.
4. Sony Xperia Tablet Z
If you loved the Sony Xperia phone, you will adore the Xperia tablet. Inspired by its counterpart, this innovative feature-packed tablet is ultra-sleek and slim yet durable and waterproof, able to withstand considerable use from tablet lovers the world over.
5. Asus Transformer Pad TF701T
If you prefer a keyboard to a touch screen then this latest offering from Asus could be the tablet for you. This Transformer Pad boasts a 2560 x 1600 display, Tegra 4 chip and heaps of storage solutions with USB ports and Micro SD card slots, so you need never worry about keeping your files safe and sound again.