Previously Tablet Comparison wrote about the best tablet PCs under $300, but a lot of things have happened since that article was written. For example, the Kindle Fire ($199) and the Nook Tablet ($249) have both come out and Blackberry has slashed the PlayBook by $300 at the beginning of November.
Here’s a new list of the best tablet PCs under $300, sorted by Amazon Reviews:
Kindle Fire – 3,604 Reviews – Access to 18 million movies, TV shows, songs, magazines, and books. Can download thousands of Android apps and games, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, and more. Get ultra-fast web browsing with the new Amazon Silk web browser. Free cloud storage for all your Amazon content comes standard with the Kindle Fire. A vibrant color touchscreen with extra-wide viewing angle. Contains a fast, powerful dual-core processor. Display your favorite children’s books, graphic novels, and magazines in rich color.
HP TouchPad – 640 Reviews – With a brilliant 9.7-inch diagonal LED backlit multitouch display and seamless multitasking, the HP TouchPad with HP webOS 3.0 has essential productivity apps, exclusive Beats Audio for studio-quality sound, and blazing fast web browsing with a Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-CPU APQ8060 1.2GHz processor.
ViewSonic gTablet – 524 Reviews – This Android tablet PC features a 1 GHz Dual ARM Cortex-A9 processor, 16GB internal memory (expandable up to 32GB via SD Card), 512MB DDR2 memory, a 10.1-inch TFT-LCD with LED driver system with a 1024 x 600-pixel resolution, built-in Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. USB 2.0 (Slave), Mini USB 2.0 (Host), 3.5mm stereo headphone, and a dock for HDMI/Headphone/USB (optional).
Coby Kryos Tablet – 351 Reviews – This Android tablet from Coby features 4GB of internal memory, a microSDHC flash card Slot (max 32 GB), a display Resolution of 800 x 480 (WVGA – widescreen), A/V Connections: Mini HDMI out, Type C (max 1080p) 3.5mm headphone out, and an integrated microphone and an integrated speaker. One reviewer said this is a, “Really is a good unit,” while another said, “This one is not cheap, its a steal.” Ranging from $205 for the 10.1 inch to $157 for the 7 inch, this may be the best valued Android tablet PC on the market right now.
Velocity Micro Cruz Reader – 266 Reviews – This Android tablet PC has 256 MB of integrated memory, features a 7″ TFT 800 x 600 screen, includes WiFi 802.11b/g, weighs 16 oz, has access to over 2 million eBooks via included Borders eBook library portal application, as well as the Cruz Market. It’s built-in dictionary, notepad, calendar, alarm clock, contacts, games, and other useful apps make it ideal for viewing eBooks and eMagazines, Web pages, and movies. Also includes a USB and SD card slot for upgradable storage and includes a 4 GB SD card.
Pandigital Novel – 211 Reviews – This Android tablet and ebook reader is 7 inches and features a digital TFT LCD screen with a 600 x 800 pixel resolution, 1 GB of internal memory, a 2 in 1 card reader, Expandable Memory: SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC+ upto 32 GB. It has a WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) connection, USB Port: 1 mini-USB 2.0, Headphone jack: 1 stereo mini headphone jack.
Blackberry Playbook – 178 Reviews – This BlackBerry Tablet PC features a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 32 GB for storage, 7 inch multi-touch capacitive LCD screen, 1024 x 600-pixel resolution, Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), a 3 MP forward-facing camera, a 5 MP rear-facing camera, and is 0.9 pounds (15 ounces).
Archos Internet Tablet – 135 Reviews – Android Internet tablet with a 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8; 3D OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics accelerator, 8 GB storage, a 10.1-inch TFT LCD screen, 1024 x 600 pixels, Wireless-N (802.11b/g/n), and weighing 15.8 oz (450g).
Vizio Tablet – 98 Reviews – This Android tablet PC features a 1 GHz Processor, 512 MB Mmemory, 4 GB (2 GB user accessible), microSD memory cards up to 32 GB, an 8-inch LED-backlit LCD with multi-touch capabilities, Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Front-facing VGA camera (30 fps), and weighs 1.2 pounds.
Le Pan – 96 Reviews – This Android tablet features a 1 GHz procesing speed, 512 MB of DDR2 RAM, High-Definition Display 9.7″ high definition touch screen, 1024X768 XVGA TFT LCD,supports 720P HD video playback, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Front-facing 2-megapixel camera, and weighs 1.6 pounds.
Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer – 265 Reviews – 1,500+ apps available to deliver weather, traffic, social networking, movies, music, and more. 7-inch touchscreen with gesture support and WVGA (800×480) pixel resolution. 802.11b/g Wi-Fi to easily connect to your wireless home network. 500Mhz processor with 32kB I/D L2 cache; 256 MB, 667MHz DDR2 DRAM.
Acer Iconia Tab – 54 Reviews – The Acer Iconia Tab A100 is designed to enrich your mobile life with its compact 7″ size that easily fits in your pocket. With 1GB DDR2 Memory, the latest build of Android Honeycomb operating system provides enhanced audio. Enjoy face-to-face video chats and more with the 5MP rear-facing and 2MP front-facing camera and store images with it’s 8GB internal storage.
Nook Tablet – N/A – Watch Movies, TV shows and music from the top names—Netflix, Hulu Plus™, Pandora® & more. Claims to have the “World’s most advanced VividView™ 7″ Touchscreen”. It has access to over 2.5 million books, magazines, comics & kids’ books. It’s 1GHz TI OMAP4 (dual-core) processor with 1GB RAM makes for fast Email, Web & smooth streaming video. Can run thousands of Android apps like Angry Birds and Epicurious. It’s extra-long battery life, ultra-light weight, and thin profile make this Android tablet PC a great buy.
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