What would be a better tablet or 'Pad' to buy?

[Ever Dawn]

The IPad 2, Toshiba Tablet, HP tablet, Kindle, or anything else? I know that the kindle is basically a book store or for reading but still, I wouldn't want to buy something just to return it. I had my mind on choosing a Ipad, but it doesn't have a USB port. I know that they have a camera kit though, but still. What would be a better buy? Anything else recommended?

[happy_tails01]

Isn't the iPad 3 coming out soon?

iPad at any rate.

[evan fleak]

The iPad 2 not having a camera really doesn't matter. The iPad is too big to use as a camera anyway. Plus the quality of the cameras is poor. what would you need USB for? Extra memory? Jailbreak + iTunes + cable = job well done. Extra memory? 16 gig is a lot but I have to admit some people get a little greedy with the memory.

One good tablet that you didn't mention is the motorola xoom at about the same price as iPad, and it's capabilities supersede those of which you have mentioned. Look up the specs and some reviews for the xoom. I have a feeling you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[JaKi]

Hi, Ever Dawn, I'd recommend something for half the price of iPad but that'll give you all that you need from a tablet - portability, app, and a great screen. It's Nook Color from Barnes & Noble that is the best value of the current tablet market at $250. Even though Nook Color has LCD touchscreen, it's a new generation screen which is anti-glare coated and is better performing in sunlight and produces less glare all of which are dooming reading on iPad. The screen is amazing and readable/viewable at wide angles. Nook Color is more than e-Reader as you can also watch video and use Android applications on it. It's a hybrid device, much more than just an e-Reader but not a full tablet as it doesn't have a camera. Nook Color has several apps that already come with the device (Pandora Internet radio, QuickOffice, etc.) and hundreds of other apps are available for download. Also, you can use the Social Settings screen to link your NOOK Color to your Facebook account and your Twitter account. You can also import all your contacts from your Google Gmail account. Once you have linked to Facebook and Twitter and set up email contacts, you can lend and borrow books, recommend books, and share favorite quotes with your friends. When you walk in with the Nook to Barnes & Noble store, you’re allowed to read any available eBook for free while in the store via free provided in the store Wi-Fi.
Nook has USB port and microSD card slot.

[oddballgirl]

The Toshiba Thrive and Acer Iconia Tab both have full USB ports, no need to fiddle around with extra accessories. The Kindle is crap and can't do anything other than e-reading. I'd guess the Thrive would be the cheapest out of your options.

Can't recommend the HP Touchpad, it doesn't have many apps built for it. (See link.)

[KuroDo]

I recommend a higher performance to price ratio Android 2.2 Tablet - SuperPad (Flytouch 3).
If you are interested you can see more specs on http://www.campustore.net/superpad