http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-Review_id3318Sony somehow managed to make the thinnest and lightest Full HD 10-incher out there, and made the whole package waterproof at that. It is not easy to replicate Sony's achievement, as the Xperia Tablet Z also sports all bells and whistles we've come to expect from a modern day slate at a reasonable price, plus four 3D surround sound speakers, thus shaping it as arguably the best Android tablet around, on paper at least...]]>ReviewsThu, 23 May 2013 08:46:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Tablet-Z-Review_id3318/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Review_id3301The Google Nexus 7 has been tearing up the scene for close to the better portion of the last year now, but as some of us sometimes forget, it’s an Asus manufactured tablet. Riding high on the success, Asus is hoping to emulate the same with its latest budget oriented 7-inch tablet in the Asus MeMO Pad, however, the Nexus 7 has raised the benchmark in the space...]]>ReviewsMon, 22 Apr 2013 04:27:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Review_id3301/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Yoga-11-Review_id3291If you’re willing to settle with the Windows RT experience, while also saving some money and carrying around something more compact, the IdeaPad Yoga 11 might have the same level of appeal to keep you engaged. Just like its bigger sibling, the Yoga 11 has the gear to make it one of the more versatile Windows RT devices...]]>ReviewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 08:36:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Yoga-11-Review_id3291/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Iconia-W511-Review_id3292Windows 8 hybrids are a relatively new breed, but it seems like a whole lot of tech companies have one on the market already. That includes Acer with its Iconia W511 tablet, which we are about to take through its paces. It is a 10.1-inch slate powered by an Intel Atom processor paired with a dock that adds a physical keyboard and extra battery life. The device's specs can't really make it stand out, but it should be priced accordingly. But will the slate manage to prove itself as both a reliable tablet and a practical notebook substitute? We'll have the answer to that in a few moments!...]]>ReviewsThu, 04 Apr 2013 06:20:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Iconia-W511-Review_id3292/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Iconia-Tab-A210-Review_id3289The Acer Iconia Tab A210 is a 10-inch Android tablet coming for an affordable price, but in a time of crystal clear high resolution displays and powerful silicon it is facing an uphill battle...]]>ReviewsWed, 03 Apr 2013 09:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Acer-Iconia-Tab-A210-Review_id3289/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Lenovo-IdeaTab-Lynx-Review_id3290Just last month, we checked out the well-rounded performer in the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, which did justice in the tablet market with its long withstanding ThinkPad brand. However, if you're still itching to save some money on a Windows 8 tablet, then the Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx might seemingly be the better fit. Looking at the two side-by-side, you'd be hard pressed to see any major differences in specs, but more importantly, let's cross our fingers and hope that the slightly lower price point of the Lynx doesn't compromise in the performance...]]>ReviewsWed, 03 Apr 2013 08:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Lenovo-IdeaTab-Lynx-Review_id3290/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Google-Nexus-7_id3272Armed with more than decent hardware and an ultra-aggressive price tag, the Nexus 7 is not to be taken lightly, not even by more ambitious products such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. Samsung's new tablet is entering a very interesting market. Between super-affordable, yet potent tablets like the Nexus 7 and more premium offerings like the iPad mini, will the Galaxy Note 8.0 and its S Pen find a way to capture a decent share for themselves?...]]>ReviewsMon, 18 Mar 2013 06:39:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Google-Nexus-7_id3272/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Apple-iPad-mini_id3270It was clear right from the start that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and the Apple iPad mini will be direct competitors. Both devices are fighting for almost exactly the same customers – those who're on the lookout for a tablet, but a compact one. One that you can carry easily with you and hold like a real notebook. But with two wonderful products like the Galaxy Note 8.0 and the iPad mini, the choice you have to do will surely not be easy...]]>ReviewsFri, 15 Mar 2013 08:52:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-vs-Apple-iPad-mini_id3270/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-Review_id3268With such mighty competitors, it's very interesting to see what the Galaxy Note 8.0 is going to offer. Has Samsung loaded its product with enough features? Will the S Pen play its part and provide the Note 8.0 with some much needed differentiation? Read on to find out!...]]>ReviewsWed, 13 Mar 2013 10:48:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0-Review_id3268/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Fujitsu-Stylistic-Review_id3265The Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 is an 11.6-inch hybrid tablet/notebook computer running a full blown Windows 8 on an Intel Core chip and it even features a solid-state disk drive…]]>ReviewsWed, 13 Mar 2013 08:34:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Fujitsu-Stylistic-Review_id3265/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Tablet-2-Review_id3261Already relishing on some stellar tablets such as the Microsoft Surface Pro and Asus VivoTab Smart, we’re now checking out Lenovo’s offering in the ThinkPad Tablet 2. Not surprisingly, it’s sporting some of the distinct design characteristics that live up to the ThinkPad name, but more importantly, will it be able to entice consumers who are already bombarded with a decent selection of Windows 8 slates?...]]>ReviewsWed, 06 Mar 2013 08:44:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Tablet-2-Review_id3261/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Smart-10-Review_id3256At one extreme, Asus are renowned for coming to up with fantastic and memorable slates like the Asus Transformer Pad Infinity, while on the other, they never shy away from going with something more modest – like the Asus Transformer Pad 300. Going back to the latter premise, the recently available 10.1-inch slate in the Asus MeMO Pad Smart aims to win over people with its ample hardware and affordable price point...]]>ReviewsWed, 27 Feb 2013 07:10:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-MeMO-Pad-Smart-10-Review_id3256/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-VivoTab-Smart-Review_id3252Until recently, when you thought about looking for a tablet, it was pretty much a decision between iPad and Android. Now with Windows 8 and Windows RT, we’ve seen a number of new tablets on the market over the past couple of months. Another option is the new VivoTab Smart from Asus, which runs the full Windows 8 operating system. This gives it great functionality and compatibility, such as being able to run regular Windows programs. Let’s take a look and see how this tablet stacks up...]]>ReviewsMon, 18 Feb 2013 09:38:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-VivoTab-Smart-Review_id3252/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-vs-Apple-iPad-4_id3249The Surface Pro might actually be the one to start that avalanche of momentum that Microsoft needs to break through the surface in this competitive market that’s still firmly held together by Apple’s pride and joy...]]>ReviewsFri, 15 Feb 2013 04:41:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-vs-Apple-iPad-4_id3249/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC-Review_id3245Tablets with the frugal Intel Atom processor are supposed to bring you the best of all worlds – a full Windows 8 operating system, but in a slim and light slate that will last as long as an ARM-based machine. These should be the main selling points of our Samsung ATIV Smart PC review unit, which on top of that ships with a keyboard dock included in the price...]]>ReviewsWed, 13 Feb 2013 07:32:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-PC-Review_id3245/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Review_id3243For those who waited out the storm, the timing is finally over, as the highly equipped Microsoft Surface Pro is hitting the scene with its full Windows 8 experience. No folks, this isn't merely a Surface with Windows 8 slapped on, but rather, there's been a complete overhaul in the hardware department as well – making it a viable competitor to not only some of the titans in the tablet market, but also a killer ultrabook rival as well...]]>ReviewsMon, 11 Feb 2013 08:50:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-Review_id3243/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Barnes---Noble-NOOK-HD-Review_id3217So the Barnes & Noble NOOK HD isn’t enough of a tablet for you, huh? Well, you’re in luck because Barnes & Noble has a full-sized tablet offering in the NOOK HD+, which is expected to tangle against some of the big names in the category – like the Google Nexus 10, Apple iPad 4, and Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9. Recognized as being the lightest 9-inch tablet with a 1080p display on board, its other main attraction is no doubt the immaculate $270 price point attached to it...]]>ReviewsWed, 19 Dec 2012 08:09:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Barnes---Noble-NOOK-HD-Review_id3217/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Barnes---Noble-NOOK-HD-Review_id3214With its rivals getting the head start, Barnes & Noble made sure to deliver some standout points with its latest 7-inch tablet offering in the NOOK HD. Not only does it follow the recipe in making it a convincing offering on paper, such as having a competitive price point right from the onset, but it even manages to go beyond its rivals with the highest resolution display to grace a 7-incher thus far...]]>ReviewsTue, 18 Dec 2012 07:09:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Barnes---Noble-NOOK-HD-Review_id3214/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-VivoTab-RT-Review_id3212The Surface RT is garnering plenty of attention for the moment, however, we’re now seeing a steady stream of alternative Windows RT tablets coming to market. Case in point, the Asus VivoTab RT, which takes the best design aspects of what we see from their Android slates, but with the backing of the Windows RT experience instead. Knowing its bait and switch routine, will it be enough to make it a complete and compelling offer?...]]>ReviewsFri, 14 Dec 2012 06:58:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Asus-VivoTab-RT-Review_id3212/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-HD-8.9-Review_id3211This time around, though, the online retail giant decided to move up in size by offering the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9” – in addition to the new 7-inch models of the Kindle Fire that were launched not too long ago. Now that they have a somewhat “full-sized” tablet in tow, it’ll be intriguing to see if it can make a dent in the space, which is currently being occupied by recognized tablets like the iPad 4, Nexus 10, and Microsoft Surface RT...]]>ReviewsMon, 10 Dec 2012 09:05:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Amazon-Kindle-Fire-HD-8.9-Review_id3211/commentsPhone Arena