This particular android tablet is the latest emerging trend in computers. It is just a small, everything in one computer system that is hand held and quite easy to use. Very similar to a smart phone it truly does work on the touchscreen operating principle. The Apple I-pad is considered the first android tablets to hit the market and is creating a large buzz. Its unique slate like design and impressive functionality are it its key features along with other various advantages. It is extremely lightweight for a portable PC and can be operated by way of a finger touch. This state of the art product has an operating-system similar to those of an Ipone or other smartphones and incurs various software applications.

In addition to the Apple I-pad, there are a number of other android based tablet devices poised to hit the market soon which will add as an additional advantage for the shoppers. With a variety of android tablets to choose from, the consumer would be in a lot better position to get his or her money’s worth. Although the recent available tablet pc’s are quite effective, but with a rigorous competition later on the consumer can avail more features and much better discount rates. As of now only Apple approved applications can run on the I-pad which results in some sort of restriction on using different softwares. However with an open source development program planned in the upcoming android tablets, having access to different new and existing applications are possible.

The android operating-system which is supposed to be used in these tablets would offer many advantages such as flash capabilities and USB ports that the current I-pad doesn’t offer. Adding the USB port would be an advantage towards the buyer as it is an important part of a computing device that can accommodate the synchronization of various devices such as flash drives, keyboards and other forms of hardware or media application that can work with the system.

With latest features and probably a whole new design, the upcoming android tablets are going to be a tuff competition for the Apple I-pad. Also, there are various companies including big brand names like Google, HP, Dell and HTC that are all ready to launch their very own specific versions of this tablet PC. They aren’t only good to look at and also they offer capabilities and functionality that are way ahead of time.