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How to choose the best tablet PC (3) A lot of tablets have Google's 'Android' OS Onda Vi30w Android Tablet platform (the latest version at the time of this article being Android 3.0 Honeycomb), this gives users access to "Apps" from the "Android Market" (I'll cover the Android Market and Apps in more detail in a another article).It's worth remembering, manufacturers implement Android in a variety of ways. For example, Barnes & Noble's Cube U9gt2 Android Tablet"NookColor", although it's equipped with Android OS, it is more of an e-reader, and therefore the bookstore made the decision to restrict access to the Android Market and instead include a selection of specially chosen Apps, such as crossword and Sudoku puzzles etc. Ramos W3HD Android TabletThey call this a "curated experience".And then, of course, there's iOS, Apple's mobile operating system. This is the OS on all Apple mobile devices, including the massively popular ipad.The ipad paved the way for the new generation of Tablet-style-PC's, and just like Android, Apple have there own "App Store". Users of the ipad and other Apple devices can download thousands of useful and fun apps from the App Store to use on their iPad tablet or iphone.It's worth Onda VX610W Android Tabletnoting, if you own an Android based Tablet, you will not be able to access Apples "App Store" and download their Applications, and the same thing is true vis-versa.The ipad is probably considered the more "cool" or "trendy" Tablet, if that's the sort of thing you go for. As with all of Apple's products the design of the ipad is beautiful, but it does come at a price. You will on average pay a little more for an Apple iPad than you would a tablet from another brand.ConclusionI hope we've helped clear Onda Vi30 Android Tabletthings up a little bit, and that making the right choice on you new tablet PC will be somewhat easier. Remember to ask yourself the four questions. Get a pencil and paper, and write down Bmorn V11 your answers if you have to.What sort of Budget do I have?What sort of things will I be using my tablet PC for?Where and when will I be using my tablet?Which Operating System is best suited to me?starzmart