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28 iPad Alternatives

From Stylish Media Tablets to Zero-Energy Gadgets

— September 29, 2010 — Tech
If you want a tablet but don't like Apple products then you need to check out these featured iPad alternatives. Contrary to popular belief, there are other tablets out there besides the iPad.

The variety of manufacturers is endless as are their designs. If you're in the market for a new tablet, check out these iPad alternatives before you settle for an iPad. After all, variety is the spice of life.

Implications - This collection of 28 iPad alternatives is perfect for anyone who wants to get away from the dominance of Apple products. Pads are great for a multitude of tasks and you will want to pick one up after seeing this phenomenal collection of Pads.
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Convenient Tablet PCs
Convenient Tablet PCs
Panasonic Announces the Super Practical Toughbook U1 Ultra
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Greentastic Tablets
Greentastic Tablets
LG Releases a Solar-Powered E-Book for Peaceful Summer Days
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24
Multi-Touch Tablet PCs
Multi-Touch Tablet PCs
The Portable 'HP TouchSmart tm2t' Weighs Only Four Pounds
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E-Book Wars
E-Book Wars
Amazon Pulls Books, Lowers Prices, Raises Royalty Rates to Keep Market Share
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22
Android Tablet Rivalry
Android Tablet Rivalry
The Samsung Galaxy Tab Will Create Competition for the Apple iPad
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21
Zero-Energy Tablets
Zero-Energy Tablets
The Boogie Board Tablet is an Eco-Friendly Sketchpad
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Tablet GPS
Tablet GPS
The Mio C250
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Tough Touch Screen Tablet PCs
Tough Touch Screen Tablet PCs
The Sahara TufTab
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18
Laptop-Tablet Hybrids
Laptop-Tablet Hybrids
The MRE1 Concept by Marc Schomann is the Ultimate Media Monster
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Stylish Media Tablets
Stylish Media Tablets
The Camangi WebStation Offers the Ultimate Online Experience
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Tablets For Toddlers
Tablets For Toddlers
The Fisher-Price iXL is Touchscreen Technology for Kids
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15
iPad Challengers
iPad Challengers
Asus Eee Pad Tablet Computers Use Flash and Run Windows 7
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14
Custom Homemade iPads
Custom Homemade iPads
The Carbon Tablet from Justin Campana is a Functioning Windows Tablet
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13
$200 Tablet Computers
$200 Tablet Computers
TechCrunch Creates the CrunchPad for Lightweight Study
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iPad Killer Androids
iPad Killer Androids
The Archos Tablets Are Cheaper, Lighter and There's More Than One
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Convertible Computers
Convertible Computers
The HP EliteBook 2740p Transforms to Your Typing Needs
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$35 iPad Knock-Offs
$35 iPad Knock-Offs
India Develops World's Cheapest Tablet to Bring to the Masses
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iPad Rivalry Gadgets
iPad Rivalry Gadgets
The BlackBerry Tablet Will be a Strong Apple Competitor
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Senior Citizen Tablets
Senior Citizen Tablets
The IC Social Communication Tool is Designed for Grandmas
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Tablet Wars
Tablet Wars
The ASUSTeK Eee Pad Gives the iPad a Bit of Competition
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Cooking Coach Tablets
Cooking Coach Tablets
The QOOQ Touchscreen Device is a Must-Have for the Kitchen
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Touchscreen Tablet Netbooks
Touchscreen Tablet Netbooks
Always Innovating 'Touch Book' Features Detachable Monitor
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4
Techtastic Tablets
Techtastic Tablets
The Hanvon Touchpad BC10C and Ba10e is Super-Suave
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Tablet Remote Controls
Tablet Remote Controls
Philips RC9800i
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Portable Touchscreen Tablets
Portable Touchscreen Tablets
The Microsoft Courier is Unveiled with No Word from Apple
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iPad Clones
iPad Clones
The iPed is a Black Market Version of the iPad
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