1.) Asus Eee Pad Slider

Most tablets try to avoid head-on competition with the iPad by boasting smaller, more portable 7” screens. Not the Asus, which is really a netbook cleverly disguised as a tablet. The touchscreen slides up to reveal a proper keyboard, which is a bit clunky but also really useful if you have real work to do. The one-year unlimited ASUS Web Storage is also pretty nifty for working in the “cloud.” GPS and cameras (5MP back, 1.2MP front) make this pad even more attractive.
Spec: 10.1” IPS 1280x800 screen | 960g. | 1GHz dual-core processor | 16GB | 1GB RAM | Android 3.1 Honeycomb
Price: B17,900. Try Pantip Plaza.

2.) Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

True just announced the release of the 8.9” version in the Galaxy Tab family but don’t rush out to buy it just yet. The upcoming version of the original 7-inch screen tab will be out in the US on Nov 13 and should come to our shores a few months later (we hope). The CPU is faster and runs the latest Android platform version. At 7”, you may even use it as your phone, if you don’t mind looking like a huge geek.
Spec: 7” PLS LCD 1024x600 screen | 345g. | 1.2GHz dual-core processor | 16GB, 32GB | 1GB RAM | Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Price: Starts from US$399. Thailand availability TBA.

3.) Lenovo IdeaPad A1 Tablet

Lenovo is slashing prices and looking to compete even with the budget-savvy Kindle Fire. A lot of the Kindle Fire’s draw comes from the Amazon digital store, which isn’t available in Thailand, so the Lenovo might make more sense to you. It does look better on paper thanks to the 3MP back camera and 0.3MP front camera.
Spec: 7” LED Glare 1024x600 | 400g. | 1GHz processor | 2GB, 16GB | 512MB 600MHz RAM | Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Price: US$229-249. Thailand availability TBA.

4.) Amazon Kindle Fire

It’s been a tough month for Apple with Steve Jobs dying and iPhone4s disappointment. The Kindle Fire also came out, with a color multi-touch, anti-reflective screen that’s a far-cry from the black and white Kindles of yore. Apart from the low price, the Amazon store is the big draw, though, and currently, it isn’t available in Thailand. Just like when the iPhone launched, and there was no Thai apple store, you’re going to need some American connections (or credit cards) to make this work.
Spec: 7” IPS 1024x600 | 413g. | 1GHz dual-core processor | 8GB | 512MB RAM
Price: US$199, from Amazon.com.

5.) Sony Tablet S

Another Android-based tablet, Sony’s wedge shape design offers better handling and actually slightly tilts the screen towards you when laid on a flat surface, for easier viewing. Of course, there’s a 0.3MP webcam and 5.11MP camera on the back. An added bonus is the device also comes with an infrared remote control function and is PlayStation Certified meaning you’ll be able to play a handful of games unavailable on other Android devices.
Spec: 9.4” TFT LCD 1280x800 | 598-625g. | 1GHz dual-core processor | 16GB, 32GB | 1GB RAM | Android 3.1-3.2 Honeycomb
Price: Starts from US$450 on Ebay.

6.) Huawei MediaPad

Go China! This device looks sharp with its aluminum body and tiny 0.4-inch thickness. The multi-touch HD screen also packs a punch. It runs on Android 3.2 and supports 3G and Wi-Fi. Software and apps like Huawei Office and Angry Birds are included, free of charge, and the cameras are 5MP (back) and 1.3MP (front). And best of all, it’ll be for sale in Thailand this year.
Spec: 7” IPS 1280x800 screen | 390g. | 1.2GHz dual-core processor | 8GB | 1GB RAM | Android 3.2 Honeycomb
Price: Expected to be B13,900.